ooc: Keep in mind Skill checks don't automatically fail or succeed on a roll of "1" or "20", it's the modifier which decides. So, with a modifier of +13 you'd still reach DC14 on a roll of "1", or "21" in this case.

17:56, Today: Nether Security Agency rolled 11 using 1d20+2.  Fort

Fail

The tiefling bit her lip, watching Esmeralda's work on the wound with concern. "Can you help him?" she asked, worry tinging her voice.

Mattias knows something is wrong. He jz0ust doesn't seem to have the energy and resilience that he had before.

Esmerelda readies a second dose of the remedy noting that this might be more about the secondary aspect of the bite than just poison....


"One way of another we will get him right as rain again."

I dunno, maybe a hangover or Whatever, let's just....burn this place down and get out...

OOC:  Sorry Guys, I went away last weekend -  then got hit with Covid, pretty much as soon  as I got back.  Felt pretty rubbish all week.  I'll get something together for you, tomorrow.

Esmerelda prepares for the fire by soaking her hand kerchief and putting it near her face, she heads for the door as she has no intention of being in the place as it starts to burn....


COVID sucks....get rest

"Um... are we sure this is not going to spread into the Netherworld?" she wondered out loud, not convinced the fire would be kept to the strange web construct. After all, there was a web outside the hole...

Concerned, as you are, you press ahead with your plan to burn the giant webbing structure.  Flasks of acid, and vials of Alchemists fires are dropped behind you, as you run  for the entrance.

You can feel the flames hot behind you, and acrid smoke starts to fill the empty spaces, with some billow up close enough to you, that you feel your noses and throats itch.  However, you reach the entrance, and force yourselves through into the orchard,  prepared to douse any flames that follow you through into Netherworld.  However, it is tendrils of the acrid smoke that follow, rather than the flames that you feared.

Looking around for a way to plug the hole, you notice that the smoke is suddenly cut off, and no more is escaping and a quick check, shows that the hole has closed itself over, apparently of its own accord.

A soft voice echoes inside your head, It is over.  Well done.  Then silence.

ha! should 'ave just done that the first time Matt pretends to be healthy and strong.

How else can I support you?

"Alright then, seems we need to let the residents know to keep a sharp eye out for things and to let someone know as soon as possible, so as not to get out of hand in the future...."


Looks to the group...
"Come to my brewery, I have a sealed jug for each of you."

OOC:  Are you going to report back to the Librarian?

The tiefling turned back to watch the opening vanish and let out a sigh of relief. "That was too close for comfort." she commented to nobody in particular.

Turning to Esmeralda she suggested "We should tell the Librarian how this went. He can check out Matt at the same time I'd say."

"He will want a jug as well........I will just have them delivered...."

Matt nods and goes with the ladies to meet the Librarian. He feels different, he can't wait to rest and recover but the job isn't over until he is released.

It doesn't take long to get back to the Library, and you arrive at about the same time as a messenger from Esmerelda's holding, carrying a  few bottles of cider.  The messenger looks unsure of himself, as he hands over the bottles.  "I just knew I should bring these ..." he says with a note of concern in his voice.

Inside, the Librarian waits at his desk.. "It is over?" he half asks, prompting you to report back.

Jaqueline was quiet on the way back to the Librarian, the encounter had given her a lot of things to think about and she would add to her notes once she was back at Lilianne's. When they arrived in time with the bottles she gave the messenger a nod of thanks, then turning to Esmeralda with a raised eyebrow "Neat trick, thanks!" the tiefling commented and took a sip of the refreshment.

Entering the library she gave the man a respectful bow "Sir, the threat has been removed as far as we can tell. Two creatures died in the flames before they could hatch, the third was killed but not before it managed to bite Matt. If you could have his wound looked at, it would be highly appreciated. Other than that the lair of webs has burned away without a trace. I'd assume any residue would be found in the ether." the factotum reported stiffly.

"Indeed, it is over....we had the tools and the talent and now it is time for cider.   The keeper let us know it was done.  I did suggest that we set up a system for people to notice and report any strange occurences at any location so that we may be aware of threats immediately.  I can survey the pasture of my goats, and my brewery, but have not the time to range so far afield.  Birds might be able to assist....


Esmerelda sets a jug on the librarians desk.

"Special brew, this one.  It is mostly pear, but with boost of apple and some cinnamon.... I call it pear-jack."

Matt nods as the others explain.

I'm sure to be fine...but I do seem a little foggy. This is why I've always asked for a good divine insurance for the NSA.

The Librarian lists to the brief reports, then cocks his head slightly, almost as if he is listening.  ”I think there was only one death.” he says after a moment's thought.  "The first two were, most likely, souls that you had released from the creature’s clutches.  I believe that you found a soul Spider’s cocoon, and that it would, eventually, have used those souls to mature into a full-blown Corpse Spinner.  There are many of both on the astral plane.  And as you know, Netherworld ‘floats’ in the astral plane … “ he says, simplifying the explanation slightly.

After taking a sip of the Pear-Jack he nods absently, "Very nice …”  again, there is a faraway look, almost as if he is listening, before he speaks again.  "I am told that you have a small reward coming your way.  You each have 2000gp of credit at Nishka’s Emporium and, if you speak with her agent, you will be able to claim goods to that value.

Mattias, I also understand that you will be feeling as good as normal in the morning.  Are there any questions, or are you ready to go shopping?” he asks with a wan smile.

"A reward is very generous indeed for us to have even thought was coming, it is a blessing then.  I have much to ponder or perhaps just browsing on days when the brewery is slow would be a welcome distraction at times......"

Esmerelda is sipping hers from a small horn cup that was in her pouch....

I assume, then, that you are ready to go shopping.  DM Artifex will handle that in The Nishka's Emporium thread.

Matt, you will regain your level over night. All of you will be on full HP, and find that any one-shot items used, that were originally on your character sheet, have been replaced.

ooc: Sorry, I thought I had answered this thread already.

Jackie thanked the librarian for his generosity and left with the other two.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:00, Thu 23 June 2022.

In reply to Jaqueline (msg # 268):

No worries  :)  There actually wasn't much else that we could do in here.