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rogue49 · 07-03-2003, 05:20 AM

Thantos & Vinoh
* In going into the large crypt of Beucephalus, the Wonder Horse,
strangely it seems immaculate, except for the smell of brimstone.

On the floor in the back, you see a closed wooden chest.
Except it is cracked open by coin overflowing...
Gold
Silver
& Electrum
proping up the top a bit.

In the corners are three large bags
They seem to be made of a strange material
When holding them up and inspecting them
They are light, and the insides seem "hollow" and ""spacious".
hmm. *

krazixs · 07-03-2003, 06:51 AM

. . . Well I don't know about the rest of you but I don't care what you do, just be assured I'll be standing toward the back of the group this time.

Cubby · 07-03-2003, 06:57 AM

Grabbing one of the bags, Thantos experiments with it, thrusting his scabbard into the bag and noticing that it fits even though it really shouldn't fit. Retrieving his scabbard he holds the bag out to Vinoh.

"Vinoh, since you cracked open this tomb and battled the nightmare, you should divide all the treasure that this tomb provides. I don't pretend not to want one of these wonderful bags but as I did not strike a single blow I will leave it up to you to hand out. Might I suggest though that the chest still be opened with care as it might have a trap in it.

If the chest does not have a trap, I would suggest dividing the coins into the three bags so that the weight of them does not weigh down the party. "

Bob Biter · 07-03-2003, 06:59 AM

"Nice! Money and bottomless bags! This can't just be a coincidence now, can it?"

Vinoh happily grabs one of the bags and starts filling it with as much treasure as possible, without encumbering himself.

"Who wants in on this? Thantos? Darghon? Father? Hey, we earned this loot, so we might as well justify this mess we just got into!"

Bob Biter · 07-03-2003, 07:03 AM

Hearing Thantos's words, but having already opened the chest, Vinoh responds:

"Err... I guess my curiosity has been replaced by greed... However, your words are wise and fair, Thantos. Even if you did not strike a blow, you are part of the group and all treasure will be divided equally among all when we get out of here.

Darghon! Help me with the bags. You can carry one and Gell or Attrah can carry the other."

Apokx · 07-03-2003, 11:11 PM

"If Gell wishes,he can carry the spare bag.I don't consider any treasure from this place a blessing."

GoldenOuroboros · 07-03-2003, 11:51 PM

"Hehe.." Darghon Chuckles hearing Vinohs words.. "I've already got my own D-Bag.." Darghon says while tapping the bag at his side. Darghon takes his portion of the gold, silver wraps it in a clothe he retrieved from his bag and puts the clothe wrap treasure back into the D-bag.. the opening glows slightly as he puts his hand through into the bag. Pulling his hand out it reveals nothing inside. Darghon tightens the mouth of the bag shut and pulls his cloak around the side. "Ok.. so who wants the other bag then? And what is this Electrum?" Darghon grins towards the rest of the group...

redravin40 · 07-04-2003, 06:28 AM

Father Quadrial suddenly feels faint after collecting enough treasure to fix the roof of the abbey and fix up the little chapel.
Realizing that it has been quite some time since they small breakfast they had eaten back at the village.
Taking a metal box from his backpack, the monk uses a flint and steel to light the tightly packed tinder in the bottom of the box.
From the same pack he takes a little pot and pours some water from his bag into it.
Adding some of the herb from his medicine bag, he lets them steep in the hot water.
Drawing his knife, the portly father cuts big chunks of dark bread and smoked sausage.
Laying out a clean cloth, he adds some dried fruit and some crystal sugar for the tea.

Bob Biter · 07-04-2003, 03:12 PM

"Ah, Father? Are you sure it's wise to eat here, surrounded by crypts and bats? I think we should keep moving. The entire treasure seems to fit fine in a single of these Bags of Holding, so I can hold on to most of the loot until we leave this place; anyone who wants one of the remaining bags is free to take it, as well as his or her share."

Vinoh then takes out a piece of jerked beef and starts chewing on it.

"Yeah, so I still think we shouldn't take a break here. Let's at least go to the stairs, where there doesn't seem to be any bats looming in wait."

The mind mage then makes his way to the next room, where the looping stairs seem to hold the promise of progress.

redravin40 · 07-04-2003, 03:34 PM

Looking up from the meal he is laying out, Father Quadrial shrugs.
"If our battle with yon fire breathing steed didn't anger them, then my making a little tea won't upset them. Is anybody else hungry?"
Pouring himself a cup of tea, he adds a dollop from his pocket flask, and starts to make a sandwich.

Apokx · 07-04-2003, 10:49 PM

With a smile,the knight takes a seat by Father Quadrial.
Taking out a small ball of dough, Attrah smiles again. "My kind of guy."

GoldenOuroboros · 07-04-2003, 11:57 PM

Feeling abit peckish himself he takes out a peice of jerky from another pouch at his side and knaws on that seeing that his D-bag can't hold any perishables.

"Vinoh, what if we were to go up stairs and find something worse than a group of bats?" Darghon chews on another peice of jerky "We probably should have something to eat and drink" and with that Darghon puts his hand into his D-bag and pulls out a crystal glass with a few blew gems imbeded in it. Muttering a few words the gems glow and it fills brimming with water.. Drinking the water down he licks his lips savouring the wetness. "Would you like some?" He asks the group

Bob Biter · 07-05-2003, 09:29 AM

"Ah, what the hell..."

Vinoh takes a glass of water offered by Darghon and drinks it quickly, feeling mighty thirsty after that bout with the Nightmare. Staring into his now empty glass, then the other full glasses, then back to his own empty glass, then again at the full ones, Vinoh asks:

"So, err... anybody else gonna drink any of those? Heh..."

Minx · 07-06-2003, 01:29 PM

D'Aleen wanders back to join the group as she notices everyone taking a well deserved break. Well a little rest can't hurt, she thinks to herself and sinks down to join the others.

Reaching into her own pack she withdraws some dried meat and a small chunk of cheese wrapped in cloth. Munching away happily she accepts some of Darghon's water thankfully but wishes for a taste of her Father's Honeysuckle wine. Memories of home flood her and she sighs, looking around at their present surroundings wondering to herself what surprises lie in store for them now.

krazixs · 07-07-2003, 07:07 AM

Not feeling like eating since the encounter Krazixs stands a bit away from the group trying to get his thoughts in order. Something happened back there that he couldn't explain, another part of himself came to surface. That other part that was confident and sure, powerful and wise. He could still feel it there but it was trapped locked away, and the small elf did not know what to do. Fear and cowardice were now forefront in his emotions, but for the first time determination and resolve were there also. He felt that the other side of him was his true self somehow forgotten and locked away. He needed answers and still something kept tugging at him in this tomb, something he needed. It was there on the tip of his memory, but just as quick gone. He looked at the portly friar idly wiping food crumbs off of his stately stomach, something tickled feelings, almost like a kinship but not. Feeling helpless the elf wanders over and sits down in the circle of companions, waiting for the next move.

Cubby · 07-07-2003, 09:39 AM

Seeing his companion's and friends taking a rest Thantos thinks it is not a half bad idea. He sits down grabs some bread and smoked meat out of his backpack and gnaws away. When he can get a turn, he readily accepts some of Darghon's water.

Once done with some food and water, he lies back on his pack and closes his eyes for a moment, thinking back to past adventures and realizing that this was the worst situation he had ever been in. Resting in the crypt of a not-long dead (for the second time) horse, surrounded by bats, crypts and probably many more undead creatures didn't seem like the best of ideas but the rest was certainly welcome.

GoldenOuroboros · 07-07-2003, 12:06 PM

Once everyone is finished with the crystal glass he puts it away in his bag of holding and gets out another peice of jerky to chew on. "So.. where we off to now?" Darghon addresses the group. "Should we leave this place and try the stairs?" Remembering the graze he got from the nightmare he runs his hand over it to find that it has fully healed.

Minx · 07-07-2003, 12:43 PM

"Not a bad idea if you ask me....we've all seen what happens when we open the crypts.
Thantos, how do you feel...you had a wish to open the bride's crypt....do you think that will really help us or should we continue on? I for one am all for travelling up the stair case we discovered. Defensive positions will be difficult as it is so narrow but I don't see we have much other choice if we are to explore this god-forsaken place." D'Aleen said as she carefully put the remainder of her meal back in her pack. Standing, she glanced at her companions and waited to see what the others thought should be their next move.

Cubby · 07-07-2003, 12:52 PM

"I was just curious about why that crypt appeared so fresh but I have no desire to fight more creatures than we need to. I'm fine with going up the stairs."

As he talks, Thantos cocks his crossbow and places a bolt in the holder.

" It will be difficult to fight going up the stairs but shooting up or down may come in handy as an advance attack. I'm ready, let's move to the stairs as soon as all of you are ready. "

GoldenOuroboros · 07-07-2003, 02:27 PM

"Very well then, seems that most are for goin to the stairs.." Darghon smirks

krazixs · 07-07-2003, 02:37 PM

Krazixs stands up and get's ready to follow everyone else.

redravin40 · 07-07-2003, 03:36 PM

Putting away his teapot and burner, Father Quadrial gets up to follow his compatriots.
Then a last moment thought he walks over to the brides cairn.
Pulling a hand carved cross from his pack (a gift from a young brother when the monk left the abbey which has been soaked in holy water and blessed by the head of the monastery), he sets it on the top of tomb.
"Best to cover our backs if we can." He says and heads up the stairs.

Bob Biter · 07-07-2003, 04:46 PM

Finishing his meal of jerked beef, fruit and water, Vinoh joins his friends as they head for the stairs in the next room.

"Remember guys, I still have 2 extra Bags of Holding here. I'll keep them with the treasure we found in the third bag, unless someone wants one. As for the marching order up the stairs, I think we need good fighters at both ends. Since Thantos has a crossbow, he can lead the way; I'll be behind him with my torch. Gell or Attrah can close the group, along with Goban and his light ring. D'Aleen can be at the centre to provide back-up for either ends with her bow, while Darghon, Father Quadrial and Krazixs can form our last line of defense with their magical strengths. What do you guys think?"

GoldenOuroboros · 07-07-2003, 07:11 PM

As Darghon heads near the stairs with the group he listens to Vinohs proposal "It does sound good my friend.. You are definetly a strategist" Darghon waits for everyone else.

rogue49 · 07-09-2003, 05:26 AM

As you head towards the stairwell,
there is all of a sudden a great commotion.

All of the bats, suddenly move at once.
Screechs are deafening.
Flying overhead en masse.
Thousands
Not toward you, but past you.
Into the stairwell
and up it.
A huge cloud of black wings.
After a bit, the last disappear up the stairwell.
The screeches fading and then becoming nothing.
Now the arched ceiling is bare, everywhere.
The great room is silent.

redravin40 · 07-09-2003, 06:38 AM

Father Quadrial watches the bats flight waiting first for an attack then with some concern as the fly past.
"I wonder, are they fleeing a sinking ship like rats and thus we should be very aware of what's behind us. Or rather, are they being called by some evil force to protect it."

krazixs · 07-09-2003, 06:46 AM

I have the feeling that whoever is up there now knows we are here as well

Cubby · 07-09-2003, 07:54 AM

"Uh..let's get out of here. I agree with the Father here, I think something not so good is coming into this room.."

With that, Thantos quickens his pace and starts up the stairwell, checking back to make sure he isn't the only one heading onward.

Apokx · 07-09-2003, 02:13 PM

With a deep laugh,the knight looks toward the stairwell.
"Of course our prescence is known...Nevertheless I am willing to go forward."

Flexing his sword arm,Attrah nods that he is ready.

GoldenOuroboros · 07-09-2003, 02:13 PM

"Hrrmm.. yes father.. I agree.. Are they scared?" Darghon raises an eyebrow "Or flying away from something.." Darghon looks behind him.

*Darghon casts 'See the invisible'*

If he sees anything he notices it but doesn't look at it to give it any clue that he has seen what ever it might be. Only if there is something there ofcourse (OOC: That's up to you rogue).

He waits at the bottom of the stairs for his friends to ascend the stair well "Thantos.. don't go up there too quickly.. we don't know what might be waiting for us"

rockzilla · 07-09-2003, 05:36 PM

Goban's gaze follows the cloud of bats as they swarm up the stairwell, he gives a small shrug as the eerie silence sets in.
"I think I'm about ready to get out of here too, as long as we don't set off any fireworks, the bats should leave us alone. We're going to have to go up there eventually, and I don't want to find out what, if anything scared these bats off."

rogue49 · 07-10-2003, 06:02 AM

* Again, you note the large grey flagstones
making up the walls on each side of this spirling staircase.
which lead up & around a hollow core.

You figure out the the horde of bats that flew overhead,
didn't actually go up the stairwell, but up the hollow core;
where the wind seems to be coming from above.

Cobwebs fill the staircase, making it difficult to see even the ceiling.
Heavy beams sag overhead from centuries of weight.
Some places the wall seems solid, in some there are cracks.

After the first circling of the stairwell you come to a large pile rubble, blocking the staircase.
You are able to climb over the rubble with some effort.

After the second circling of the stairwell, you note two things.
First the stairwell continues upward spirling out of sight around the corner.

Second you come to an exit, along the wall, an alcove.
This arched room opens into a vast chamber on the other side of it.
Eight-foot tall shadowy figures lurk in the cold, dark confines this small area on each side.
The figures' muscular stone arms hold bright blades.
Black shadows fall across the features of their face. *

redravin40 · 07-10-2003, 06:15 AM

Raising his staff Father Quadrial starts to mutter a prayer, statues or no, this looked like it could get hairy.
On cue the pendant started talking.
Since it had been silent since the attack of the demon stallion the little voice made the monk jump.
"Oh this is just great. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. When you will you people ever learn."

Bob Biter · 07-10-2003, 09:44 AM

Standing behind Thantos with his torch, Vinoh looks into the alcove, along with Father Quadrial.

"Hmm... this doesn't look very inviting, but the maddening thing is that wherever danger lurks something useful might be found. However, I don't think our entire group can fit into this alcove to fight 8-foot tall potential enemies...

Darghon, why don't you send a phantom footman in there to check out what lies beyond the alcove? This way, we can at least know if it's worth it to even go in there. Also, I could use my "multiple phantoms" power to create an illusion of our group and send them through the alcove, to see if this triggers any traps."

Jinger · 07-10-2003, 03:01 PM

(OOC: Cubby here..I'll start loggin on from home as Cubby later [see OOC thread] but for now...)

Walking up the stairs and over the rubble Thantos notices uneasily that no one has walked this path for some time.

"Vinoh or Darghon can you float your light up a little higher and see if you can see the faces of these statues? And I'm all for you sending in some phantom forces. I know they won't necessarily trigger pressure points but they may give us some warning of potential dangers."

GoldenOuroboros · 07-10-2003, 11:54 PM

Darghon grins.. "Good thought Vinoh" And with that he summons a phantom footman and sends in it the room telling it to check the area for traps by flowing through the cracks in the floor and to check out those looming statues....

(OOC: Up to you rogue

)

rogue49 · 07-11-2003, 06:20 AM

* You find nothing in particular *

Bob Biter · 07-11-2003, 08:10 AM

"Hmm... I guess we'll have to check this place out ourselves, the old-fashioned way."

With that, Vinoh calls upon his telekinesis skills to lift his torch near the head of one of the statues, just to see what kind of "guardians" they might be dealing with.

Jinger · 07-11-2003, 01:27 PM

While waiting to find out what Vinoh sees of the faces of the statue Thantos looks around for a couple of rocks. (if he can't find one he goes back to the pile of rubble and grabs two about the size of a grapefruit).

When he gets back to the entrance way he will roll one across the stone floor and into the room and the other he will just toss further into the room. After throwing each rock he will raise his crossbow and wait for a few minutes to see if anything happens.

GoldenOuroboros · 07-11-2003, 11:45 PM

Darghon thinks.. "Well my footman couldn't find any weight pads.. so I dunno.." Darghon looks into the room "Those looming statues might be nothing.. and then again.."

Darghon ponders, dispells the footman and summons a 'Light Globe' (OOC: This one doesn't affect undead because it's not made out of sunlight) And moves it into the room with his mind and checks out the statues.

07-03-2003, 05:20 AM	#481 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	Thantos & Vinoh * In going into the large crypt of Beucephalus, the Wonder Horse, strangely it seems immaculate, except for the smell of brimstone. On the floor in the back, you see a closed wooden chest. Except it is cracked open by coin overflowing... Gold Silver & Electrum proping up the top a bit. In the corners are three large bags They seem to be made of a strange material When holding them up and inspecting them They are light, and the insides seem "hollow" and ""spacious". hmm. * Last edited by rogue49; 07-03-2003 at 05:35 AM..

07-03-2003, 06:51 AM	#482 (permalink)
krazixs Psycho Location: courtin in the kitchen	. . . Well I don't know about the rest of you but I don't care what you do, just be assured I'll be standing toward the back of the group this time. __________________ The Kender in your party has just screamed in fear. Please roll a d20 to see how many of your body parts are still identifiable.

07-03-2003, 06:57 AM	#483 (permalink)
Cubby Insane Location: BC, Canada	Grabbing one of the bags, Thantos experiments with it, thrusting his scabbard into the bag and noticing that it fits even though it really shouldn't fit. Retrieving his scabbard he holds the bag out to Vinoh. "Vinoh, since you cracked open this tomb and battled the nightmare, you should divide all the treasure that this tomb provides. I don't pretend not to want one of these wonderful bags but as I did not strike a single blow I will leave it up to you to hand out. Might I suggest though that the chest still be opened with care as it might have a trap in it. If the chest does not have a trap, I would suggest dividing the coins into the three bags so that the weight of them does not weigh down the party. " __________________ Don't be irreplaceable - if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted!

07-03-2003, 06:59 AM	#484 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	"Nice! Money and bottomless bags! This can't just be a coincidence now, can it?" Vinoh happily grabs one of the bags and starts filling it with as much treasure as possible, without encumbering himself. "Who wants in on this? Thantos? Darghon? Father? Hey, we earned this loot, so we might as well justify this mess we just got into!" __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

07-03-2003, 07:03 AM	#485 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Hearing Thantos's words, but having already opened the chest, Vinoh responds: "Err... I guess my curiosity has been replaced by greed... However, your words are wise and fair, Thantos. Even if you did not strike a blow, you are part of the group and all treasure will be divided equally among all when we get out of here. Darghon! Help me with the bags. You can carry one and Gell or Attrah can carry the other." __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen. Last edited by Bob Biter; 07-03-2003 at 09:56 PM..

07-03-2003, 11:11 PM	#486 (permalink)
Apokx Yo dawg, I herd u like... Location: memes.	"If Gell wishes,he can carry the spare bag.I don't consider any treasure from this place a blessing."

07-03-2003, 11:51 PM	#487 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	"Hehe.." Darghon Chuckles hearing Vinohs words.. "I've already got my own D-Bag.." Darghon says while tapping the bag at his side. Darghon takes his portion of the gold, silver wraps it in a clothe he retrieved from his bag and puts the clothe wrap treasure back into the D-bag.. the opening glows slightly as he puts his hand through into the bag. Pulling his hand out it reveals nothing inside. Darghon tightens the mouth of the bag shut and pulls his cloak around the side. "Ok.. so who wants the other bag then? And what is this Electrum?" Darghon grins towards the rest of the group... __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-04-2003, 06:28 AM	#488 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Father Quadrial suddenly feels faint after collecting enough treasure to fix the roof of the abbey and fix up the little chapel. Realizing that it has been quite some time since they small breakfast they had eaten back at the village. Taking a metal box from his backpack, the monk uses a flint and steel to light the tightly packed tinder in the bottom of the box. From the same pack he takes a little pot and pours some water from his bag into it. Adding some of the herb from his medicine bag, he lets them steep in the hot water. Drawing his knife, the portly father cuts big chunks of dark bread and smoked sausage. Laying out a clean cloth, he adds some dried fruit and some crystal sugar for the tea.

07-04-2003, 03:12 PM	#489 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	"Ah, Father? Are you sure it's wise to eat here, surrounded by crypts and bats? I think we should keep moving. The entire treasure seems to fit fine in a single of these Bags of Holding, so I can hold on to most of the loot until we leave this place; anyone who wants one of the remaining bags is free to take it, as well as his or her share." Vinoh then takes out a piece of jerked beef and starts chewing on it. "Yeah, so I still think we shouldn't take a break here. Let's at least go to the stairs, where there doesn't seem to be any bats looming in wait." The mind mage then makes his way to the next room, where the looping stairs seem to hold the promise of progress. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

07-04-2003, 03:34 PM	#490 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Looking up from the meal he is laying out, Father Quadrial shrugs. "If our battle with yon fire breathing steed didn't anger them, then my making a little tea won't upset them. Is anybody else hungry?" Pouring himself a cup of tea, he adds a dollop from his pocket flask, and starts to make a sandwich.

07-04-2003, 10:49 PM	#491 (permalink)
Apokx Yo dawg, I herd u like... Location: memes.	With a smile,the knight takes a seat by Father Quadrial. Taking out a small ball of dough, Attrah smiles again. "My kind of guy."

07-04-2003, 11:57 PM	#492 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	Feeling abit peckish himself he takes out a peice of jerky from another pouch at his side and knaws on that seeing that his D-bag can't hold any perishables. "Vinoh, what if we were to go up stairs and find something worse than a group of bats?" Darghon chews on another peice of jerky "We probably should have something to eat and drink" and with that Darghon puts his hand into his D-bag and pulls out a crystal glass with a few blew gems imbeded in it. Muttering a few words the gems glow and it fills brimming with water.. Drinking the water down he licks his lips savouring the wetness. "Would you like some?" He asks the group __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-05-2003, 09:29 AM	#493 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	"Ah, what the hell..." Vinoh takes a glass of water offered by Darghon and drinks it quickly, feeling mighty thirsty after that bout with the Nightmare. Staring into his now empty glass, then the other full glasses, then back to his own empty glass, then again at the full ones, Vinoh asks: "So, err... anybody else gonna drink any of those? Heh..." __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

07-06-2003, 01:29 PM	#494 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	D'Aleen wanders back to join the group as she notices everyone taking a well deserved break. Well a little rest can't hurt, she thinks to herself and sinks down to join the others. Reaching into her own pack she withdraws some dried meat and a small chunk of cheese wrapped in cloth. Munching away happily she accepts some of Darghon's water thankfully but wishes for a taste of her Father's Honeysuckle wine. Memories of home flood her and she sighs, looking around at their present surroundings wondering to herself what surprises lie in store for them now. __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room! Last edited by Minx; 07-06-2003 at 01:34 PM..

07-07-2003, 07:07 AM	#495 (permalink)
krazixs Psycho Location: courtin in the kitchen	Not feeling like eating since the encounter Krazixs stands a bit away from the group trying to get his thoughts in order. Something happened back there that he couldn't explain, another part of himself came to surface. That other part that was confident and sure, powerful and wise. He could still feel it there but it was trapped locked away, and the small elf did not know what to do. Fear and cowardice were now forefront in his emotions, but for the first time determination and resolve were there also. He felt that the other side of him was his true self somehow forgotten and locked away. He needed answers and still something kept tugging at him in this tomb, something he needed. It was there on the tip of his memory, but just as quick gone. He looked at the portly friar idly wiping food crumbs off of his stately stomach, something tickled feelings, almost like a kinship but not. Feeling helpless the elf wanders over and sits down in the circle of companions, waiting for the next move. __________________ The Kender in your party has just screamed in fear. Please roll a d20 to see how many of your body parts are still identifiable.

07-07-2003, 09:39 AM	#496 (permalink)
Cubby Insane Location: BC, Canada	Seeing his companion's and friends taking a rest Thantos thinks it is not a half bad idea. He sits down grabs some bread and smoked meat out of his backpack and gnaws away. When he can get a turn, he readily accepts some of Darghon's water. Once done with some food and water, he lies back on his pack and closes his eyes for a moment, thinking back to past adventures and realizing that this was the worst situation he had ever been in. Resting in the crypt of a not-long dead (for the second time) horse, surrounded by bats, crypts and probably many more undead creatures didn't seem like the best of ideas but the rest was certainly welcome. __________________ Don't be irreplaceable - if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted!

07-07-2003, 12:06 PM	#497 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	Once everyone is finished with the crystal glass he puts it away in his bag of holding and gets out another peice of jerky to chew on. "So.. where we off to now?" Darghon addresses the group. "Should we leave this place and try the stairs?" Remembering the graze he got from the nightmare he runs his hand over it to find that it has fully healed. __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-07-2003, 12:43 PM	#498 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	"Not a bad idea if you ask me....we've all seen what happens when we open the crypts. Thantos, how do you feel...you had a wish to open the bride's crypt....do you think that will really help us or should we continue on? I for one am all for travelling up the stair case we discovered. Defensive positions will be difficult as it is so narrow but I don't see we have much other choice if we are to explore this god-forsaken place." D'Aleen said as she carefully put the remainder of her meal back in her pack. Standing, she glanced at her companions and waited to see what the others thought should be their next move. __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

07-07-2003, 12:52 PM	#499 (permalink)
Cubby Insane Location: BC, Canada	"I was just curious about why that crypt appeared so fresh but I have no desire to fight more creatures than we need to. I'm fine with going up the stairs." As he talks, Thantos cocks his crossbow and places a bolt in the holder. " It will be difficult to fight going up the stairs but shooting up or down may come in handy as an advance attack. I'm ready, let's move to the stairs as soon as all of you are ready. " __________________ Don't be irreplaceable - if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted!

07-07-2003, 02:27 PM	#500 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	"Very well then, seems that most are for goin to the stairs.." Darghon smirks __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-07-2003, 02:37 PM	#501 (permalink)
krazixs Psycho Location: courtin in the kitchen	Krazixs stands up and get's ready to follow everyone else. __________________ The Kender in your party has just screamed in fear. Please roll a d20 to see how many of your body parts are still identifiable.

07-07-2003, 03:36 PM	#502 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Putting away his teapot and burner, Father Quadrial gets up to follow his compatriots. Then a last moment thought he walks over to the brides cairn. Pulling a hand carved cross from his pack (a gift from a young brother when the monk left the abbey which has been soaked in holy water and blessed by the head of the monastery), he sets it on the top of tomb. "Best to cover our backs if we can." He says and heads up the stairs.

07-07-2003, 04:46 PM	#503 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Finishing his meal of jerked beef, fruit and water, Vinoh joins his friends as they head for the stairs in the next room. "Remember guys, I still have 2 extra Bags of Holding here. I'll keep them with the treasure we found in the third bag, unless someone wants one. As for the marching order up the stairs, I think we need good fighters at both ends. Since Thantos has a crossbow, he can lead the way; I'll be behind him with my torch. Gell or Attrah can close the group, along with Goban and his light ring. D'Aleen can be at the centre to provide back-up for either ends with her bow, while Darghon, Father Quadrial and Krazixs can form our last line of defense with their magical strengths. What do you guys think?" __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

07-07-2003, 07:11 PM	#504 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	As Darghon heads near the stairs with the group he listens to Vinohs proposal "It does sound good my friend.. You are definetly a strategist" Darghon waits for everyone else. __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-09-2003, 05:26 AM	#505 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	As you head towards the stairwell, there is all of a sudden a great commotion. All of the bats, suddenly move at once. Screechs are deafening. Flying overhead en masse. Thousands Not toward you, but past you. Into the stairwell and up it. A huge cloud of black wings. After a bit, the last disappear up the stairwell. The screeches fading and then becoming nothing. Now the arched ceiling is bare, everywhere. The great room is silent.

07-09-2003, 06:38 AM	#506 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Father Quadrial watches the bats flight waiting first for an attack then with some concern as the fly past. "I wonder, are they fleeing a sinking ship like rats and thus we should be very aware of what's behind us. Or rather, are they being called by some evil force to protect it."

07-09-2003, 06:46 AM	#507 (permalink)
krazixs Psycho Location: courtin in the kitchen	I have the feeling that whoever is up there now knows we are here as well __________________ The Kender in your party has just screamed in fear. Please roll a d20 to see how many of your body parts are still identifiable.

07-09-2003, 07:54 AM	#508 (permalink)
Cubby Insane Location: BC, Canada	"Uh..let's get out of here. I agree with the Father here, I think something not so good is coming into this room.." With that, Thantos quickens his pace and starts up the stairwell, checking back to make sure he isn't the only one heading onward. __________________ Don't be irreplaceable - if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted!

07-09-2003, 02:13 PM	#509 (permalink)
Apokx Yo dawg, I herd u like... Location: memes.	With a deep laugh,the knight looks toward the stairwell. "Of course our prescence is known...Nevertheless I am willing to go forward." Flexing his sword arm,Attrah nods that he is ready.

07-09-2003, 02:13 PM	#510 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	"Hrrmm.. yes father.. I agree.. Are they scared?" Darghon raises an eyebrow "Or flying away from something.." Darghon looks behind him. Darghon casts 'See the invisible' If he sees anything he notices it but doesn't look at it to give it any clue that he has seen what ever it might be. Only if there is something there ofcourse (OOC: That's up to you rogue). He waits at the bottom of the stairs for his friends to ascend the stair well "Thantos.. don't go up there too quickly.. we don't know what might be waiting for us" __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

07-09-2003, 05:36 PM	#511 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	Goban's gaze follows the cloud of bats as they swarm up the stairwell, he gives a small shrug as the eerie silence sets in. "I think I'm about ready to get out of here too, as long as we don't set off any fireworks, the bats should leave us alone. We're going to have to go up there eventually, and I don't want to find out what, if anything scared these bats off."

07-10-2003, 06:02 AM	#512 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	* Again, you note the large grey flagstones making up the walls on each side of this spirling staircase. which lead up & around a hollow core. You figure out the the horde of bats that flew overhead, didn't actually go up the stairwell, but up the hollow core; where the wind seems to be coming from above. Cobwebs fill the staircase, making it difficult to see even the ceiling. Heavy beams sag overhead from centuries of weight. Some places the wall seems solid, in some there are cracks. After the first circling of the stairwell you come to a large pile rubble, blocking the staircase. You are able to climb over the rubble with some effort. After the second circling of the stairwell, you note two things. First the stairwell continues upward spirling out of sight around the corner. Second you come to an exit, along the wall, an alcove. This arched room opens into a vast chamber on the other side of it. Eight-foot tall shadowy figures lurk in the cold, dark confines this small area on each side. The figures' muscular stone arms hold bright blades. Black shadows fall across the features of their face. * Last edited by rogue49; 07-10-2003 at 06:22 AM..

07-10-2003, 06:15 AM	#513 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Raising his staff Father Quadrial starts to mutter a prayer, statues or no, this looked like it could get hairy. On cue the pendant started talking. Since it had been silent since the attack of the demon stallion the little voice made the monk jump. "Oh this is just great. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. When you will you people ever learn."

07-10-2003, 09:44 AM	#514 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Standing behind Thantos with his torch, Vinoh looks into the alcove, along with Father Quadrial. "Hmm... this doesn't look very inviting, but the maddening thing is that wherever danger lurks something useful might be found. However, I don't think our entire group can fit into this alcove to fight 8-foot tall potential enemies... Darghon, why don't you send a phantom footman in there to check out what lies beyond the alcove? This way, we can at least know if it's worth it to even go in there. Also, I could use my "multiple phantoms" power to create an illusion of our group and send them through the alcove, to see if this triggers any traps." __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

07-10-2003, 03:01 PM	#515 (permalink)
Jinger Upright Location: Westcoast	(OOC: Cubby here..I'll start loggin on from home as Cubby later [see OOC thread] but for now...) Walking up the stairs and over the rubble Thantos notices uneasily that no one has walked this path for some time. "Vinoh or Darghon can you float your light up a little higher and see if you can see the faces of these statues? And I'm all for you sending in some phantom forces. I know they won't necessarily trigger pressure points but they may give us some warning of potential dangers."