Nov 20, 2018 11:25 pm
This thread will be for our arrival and exploration of the alleged source of trouble.
Into the Barrier Peaks
Mar 4, 2019 10:13 pm
Looking from your base camp,you can see that there appear to be two cave openings. A large door, which appears to be shut, is at the base of the hill, while higher up a steep incline is a smaller one. Parts of the hill have fallen away, revealing metal underneath as well.
[ +- ] Metal Caves and Walls
Mar 5, 2019 1:52 pm
As Hraefn was already in his flying form, he decided to examine the upper door closely before returning to the party. He looked for some means of opening the door, whether some lever or button or some other means. He also listened to see if he could hear activity behind it. On the way back, he did the same for the lower door, and then came back to report his findings.
Rolls
Investigation - (1d20)
(3) = 3
Mar 5, 2019 3:27 pm
Cædwyn for the moment will concentrate on setting up camp, making sure that the camp has good visibility for the area around them.
Mar 5, 2019 3:57 pm
Hraefn
The cave looks like it has an archway, but is sealed by metal as well. You can see no means of opening it.
Merryweather
From your vantage at camp, you can see nothing but rock above the top cave, which looks like it has a smaller opening than the lower. As a note, the height between the two cave portals looks to be around 100'.
The cave looks like it has an archway, but is sealed by metal as well. You can see no means of opening it.
Merryweather
From your vantage at camp, you can see nothing but rock above the top cave, which looks like it has a smaller opening than the lower. As a note, the height between the two cave portals looks to be around 100'.
Mar 5, 2019 6:14 pm
I pull my cloak of arachnid tightly around me and walk up the rock, towards the smaller opening.
Mar 5, 2019 7:25 pm
Merriweather
You activate the magic of your cloak, and it immediately envelops you, adhering to you like a second skin. Your form begins to mutate with thick, coarse hairs creeping from your skin as it slowly turns a deep shade of brown and black. You become slightly hunched, and reach out to grasp the rocky hillside. A tacky ooze coats the hairy fibers now growing from you, and it easily adheres to the stone as you begin to nimbly climb. The entire process takes but a few moments, and in the end the party witnesses a humanoid-looking spider figure scramble up the hill easily to reach the entry of the upper cave.
The cave mouth is roughly 10 feet across and perhaps 10 feet deep, and the cave widens to about 30 feet at the rear. The back wall is made entirely of a strange, dark metal. The outline of an archway can be seen, but the 'door' is smooth and presents no openings. The archway is 20 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
You activate the magic of your cloak, and it immediately envelops you, adhering to you like a second skin. Your form begins to mutate with thick, coarse hairs creeping from your skin as it slowly turns a deep shade of brown and black. You become slightly hunched, and reach out to grasp the rocky hillside. A tacky ooze coats the hairy fibers now growing from you, and it easily adheres to the stone as you begin to nimbly climb. The entire process takes but a few moments, and in the end the party witnesses a humanoid-looking spider figure scramble up the hill easily to reach the entry of the upper cave.
The cave mouth is roughly 10 feet across and perhaps 10 feet deep, and the cave widens to about 30 feet at the rear. The back wall is made entirely of a strange, dark metal. The outline of an archway can be seen, but the 'door' is smooth and presents no openings. The archway is 20 feet wide and 10 feet tall.
Mar 5, 2019 8:23 pm
Bram paces back and forth in front of the lower cave door. His right hands rubs his jaw and his eyes have a pensive look. Those nearby can here him as he speaks to himself. "I can do 3 Shatter spells but there's no telling whether that would be enough to let us get past it. What I wouldn't give for a scroll with a Knock spell on it."
Mar 5, 2019 11:06 pm
"Gods almighty, this place is infested!" Etna gasps, clutching her head in one hand as she opens her eyes to the world again. "Creatures lurk behind this metal, and not the plant-kind ones we saw in the city. Something big, like a frog but huge! Not to mention everything else lurking in these hills. If someone put a contract out on all these I'd be the Grand Duke!"
Mar 6, 2019 2:53 pm
The stark announcement from Etna's deep awareness of her surroundings was disturbing, but unsurprising to Hraefn, as he had mentally steeled himself for the worst.
"So apart from some malign power behind these doors that turns people into plant-mutatnts, we will also have to contend with many other creatures and monstrosities within." Plainly stated, Hraefn attested once again to the alien nature of this entire metal complex.
"So apart from some malign power behind these doors that turns people into plant-mutatnts, we will also have to contend with many other creatures and monstrosities within." Plainly stated, Hraefn attested once again to the alien nature of this entire metal complex.
Mar 6, 2019 3:23 pm
Caedwyn
The camp area is flat, with thick, coarse grass forming a soft blanket over the rocky earth on which to pitch your tents. Elavain and the soldiers who accompanied you are swift and efficient, and soon a large campfire is blazing and food is being prepared. The day is late, with perhaps two hours of sunlight remaining, and the lowering temperature promises to make the night uncomfortable for the unprepared.
The camp area is flat, with thick, coarse grass forming a soft blanket over the rocky earth on which to pitch your tents. Elavain and the soldiers who accompanied you are swift and efficient, and soon a large campfire is blazing and food is being prepared. The day is late, with perhaps two hours of sunlight remaining, and the lowering temperature promises to make the night uncomfortable for the unprepared.
Mar 6, 2019 6:56 pm
As they all come back to the fire and sit down to eat their evening meal Bram broaches a subject. "Is Elevain planning to stay? I suspect once we gain entry to this cave complex it may take several days to clean it out. I'm not sure I want to spend a night in there. We'll need the campsite here protected. Can Elevain and his soldiers stay and guard? Do we want any of them to come with us into the caves?"
Mar 6, 2019 8:57 pm
Aldrusian
"Aye sir, we's been instructed t' stay guard as long as needed, or until six days of your lord and ladyships not returning." Elavain replies.
"As to goin' inside, no, we're merely t' watch the' camp, aid here as needed, forage, keep watch, etc.; not throw our lives t' th' wind."
"Aye sir, we's been instructed t' stay guard as long as needed, or until six days of your lord and ladyships not returning." Elavain replies.
"As to goin' inside, no, we're merely t' watch the' camp, aid here as needed, forage, keep watch, etc.; not throw our lives t' th' wind."
Mar 6, 2019 10:53 pm
"That's a swell thing to say when we are going in, Mist'r Elavain," the ranger chuckles trying to inject some lightheartedness to the rapidly appearing camp. She claps their guide on the shoulder on her way past, making her way to the lower door. Running a hand over the surface, its unnatural shape and texture grates on her.
OOC:
Examining the door, any obvious handles/openings etc?Mar 6, 2019 10:59 pm
Etna
No obvious means of opening the portal, nor do you see any obvious holes, openings, etc.
No obvious means of opening the portal, nor do you see any obvious holes, openings, etc.
Mar 7, 2019 1:02 am
Etna
Even in the fading light and flickering orange of the campfire, you can see Elavain's face redden at the realization of what he had said. He stammers and mutters an apology, then walks off muttering about getting some fresh water and tending to his horse.
As promised, the setting of the sun brings cooler temperatures, and soon it is near-freezing. A wind blows down through the valley, and even keeping the fire stoked and roaring does little to stave off the cold temperatures. The tents are thick cloth, however, and at least you get a bit of protection from the winds. Aside for the low howl of the breezes ripping through the rocky hills, this land is void of anything that might resemble life. For those familiar with being outdoors, it is an odd thing not to hear the natural sound of nocturnal creatures moving through the dark.
The time goes quickly, however, and soon you find yourselves in solid slumber. The soldiers accompanying you take the watch, giving you a much needed reprieve of anything but relaxation, something you all put to good use. Alas, the night, too, passes quickly, for just as you seem to close your eyes, you hear shouting from outside your camp.
"Awake! Awake! Awake! Lords 'n' ladies, awake! Look to the cave!" comes a voice from one of your men-at-arms.
Even in the fading light and flickering orange of the campfire, you can see Elavain's face redden at the realization of what he had said. He stammers and mutters an apology, then walks off muttering about getting some fresh water and tending to his horse.
As promised, the setting of the sun brings cooler temperatures, and soon it is near-freezing. A wind blows down through the valley, and even keeping the fire stoked and roaring does little to stave off the cold temperatures. The tents are thick cloth, however, and at least you get a bit of protection from the winds. Aside for the low howl of the breezes ripping through the rocky hills, this land is void of anything that might resemble life. For those familiar with being outdoors, it is an odd thing not to hear the natural sound of nocturnal creatures moving through the dark.
The time goes quickly, however, and soon you find yourselves in solid slumber. The soldiers accompanying you take the watch, giving you a much needed reprieve of anything but relaxation, something you all put to good use. Alas, the night, too, passes quickly, for just as you seem to close your eyes, you hear shouting from outside your camp.
"Awake! Awake! Awake! Lords 'n' ladies, awake! Look to the cave!" comes a voice from one of your men-at-arms.
OOC:
Yes, I am going to start trying to keep a daily pace... try to keep up. :DMar 7, 2019 3:02 am
Hraefn, who sometimes still slept in one of his animal forms, looked towards where the commotion was. Perhaps the cave door had opened and the monsters were issuing forth!
Mar 7, 2019 7:44 am
Etna leaps from her bedroll, snatches up her bow and mocks an arrow all in one fluid motion as the commotion begins. Caught unawares sleeping was not an experience she ever wanted to relive. Emerging from her tent with an arrow drawn and pointed to the cave mouth, she quickly casts her eye round the camp to see if there are any injured.
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