Nashkel Mine

dragons . . . Caverns . . . Darkness . Underground. . Sheemish’s mind is still racing and his breathing heavy when Aiwe reaches him.

Dragons

But not real dragons Sheemish let’s out a heavy sigh and turns to Aiwe.

"In a hurry from what it looks like. Some of this stuff would have been expensive to leave and they never came back for it." he gestures to head back."I’ll be ok, just . . . I’d rather not be near that thing"

Last edited January 22, 2023 1:41 am

Rolls

Decision roll - (1d3)

(1) = 1

History check - (1d20+6)

(17) + 6 = 23

Aiwë Shelur

gardensun

Jan 22, 2023 2:05 am

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"What’s a "rag on"

Aiwë's brow furrows at Dieter's mumblings. Does no one listen to her? "Sheemish was kidnapped by a dragon that lived in a dark tunnel!" she hisses.

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"I’ll be ok, just . . . I’d rather not be near that thing"

"You can do it, Sheemish! Think about Ug! He'll be so proud that you're being a hero, just like him! Don't worry, I'll take care of that thing."

She turns to the rest as they arrive. "Nothing here. Next!"

Stella

Carcabob

Jan 22, 2023 3:13 am

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"Sheemish was kidnapped by a dragon that lived in a dark tunnel!" she hisses.

"Oh. Right." Guess I'll try an owl next time... She thinks as they head towards Draco's tunnel.

Jan 22, 2023 5:56 am

Catsqui1688 Inactive forever!

Dieter matches Aiwë’s stride "Aiwë, what’s a dragon…. Are there dragons here?" Dieter asks a bit worried.

Runeson

Jan 22, 2023 7:09 am

I, not knowing Sheemish's past before any of this, follow the rest of the group quietly. Not wanting to interfere or cause more issues, I keep my eyes and ears open for anything out of the ordinary.

Last edited January 22, 2023 7:11 am

Rolls

Perception - Anything strange in the neighborhood? - (1d20+1)

(16) + 1 = 17

Jan 23, 2023 3:15 pm

While the party continues on to where Draco waits, Stella keeps gazing through her familiar's senses.

There's definitely something there. Every so often Draco hears a scrape on stone or a chittering whine. At one point Draco spots a pair of reptilian eyes peering from around the corner up ahead, but they pull back out of sight once noticed.

A few minutes later the party draws close to where Draco hides; Stella can hear the party's own approach clearly through Draco's hearing.

Rolls

Mystery Roll

Imoen

Jan 23, 2023 3:33 pm

As they get close Imoen whispers, "Psst! Want me to, you know, scout ahead a little bit? Some people in this group are just a little... loud." She gestures with her head toward those wearing heavier armor. "I don't mind poking around a little bit to see what I see."

Jan 23, 2023 5:24 pm

Dieter makes a point to look behind the group almost as much as in front of the group. The sense of danger and insecurity in the cave gave Dieter the same feeling as fighting in a house or tavern. Dieter grimaces at the thought, he hates fighting in buildings. "Slow down a bit, stay together if they get past us or between us it’ll turn into a knife fight"

Rolls

Perception - (1D20+1)

(14) + 1 = 15

Imoen

Jan 23, 2023 8:22 pm

Imoen moves ahead slowly, light on her toes. She passes Draco (tossing the little dragon a wink), and then moves silently along the stone wall. Even those companions with darkvision have trouble picking her out, and she soon vanishes into the darkness.

It's a long few minutes before she returns, eyes shining with her usual excitement. "It's not a big monster, it's a bunch of... well.. smaller ones. I couldn't see to be sure, but I think at least half a dozen of them. And they were talking to each other. Not anything that I could understand."

Rolls

Imoen stealth - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Jan 23, 2023 10:47 pm

Dieter describes to Imoen what a gibberling looks like and asks if it’s them.

Jabbbahut

Jan 24, 2023 12:41 am

Sheemish stands at the rear of the group, giving a bit of distance from him and Draco. With a tap of his wrists Sheemish communicates to Stitch who quietly zips forward and attempts to overhear the creatures "talking." Their "conversation" is relayed to Sheemish who tries to discern its meaning or origin.

Last edited January 24, 2023 12:46 am

Rolls

Language discernment - (1d20+6)

(9) + 6 = 15

Stella

Carcabob

Jan 24, 2023 1:19 am

deoelvenmage Inactive forever!

While Imoen scouts and Sheemish uses Stitch to try to listen in to these reptilian cave creatures, Stella sends Draco down the cavern to find and explore another branch then report back if it finds anything living. (Guidance)

OOC:

She'll use his senses while he's close enough, but if he leaves range, he can continue then come back to report.

Rolls

Stealthy Familiar - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Perception - (1d20+3+1d4)

(15) + (1) + 3 = 19

Calliope O'Kelly

Jan 24, 2023 2:02 am

Calliope mimics Stella, though conjuring up a fire bird instead of a star dragon, and sends it down yet another branch of the cave to scout. Maybe not as effective since she can't see though its eyes, but she's determined to at least contribute something to the group that isn't burning things down, since they seem to have entirely disavowed her other attempt so far.

It also can't hurt to have the conjuration already alive in case a fight is soon to break out.

Last edited January 24, 2023 2:05 am

Rolls

Firebird Stealth, Perception - (1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (20) + 2 = 22

1d20+2 : (13) + 2 = 15

Imoen

Jan 24, 2023 6:37 pm

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Dieter describes to Imoen what a gibberling looks like and asks if it’s them.

Imoen snorts at Dieter. "I know what a gibberling is, Diets. I fought a bunch of them alongside you, remember? You-" She stiffens, goes red in the face, then lets out a not-quite-stifled giggle. "Oh yeah! You were dead! No wonder you don't remember!"

Jan 24, 2023 6:46 pm

Quote:

Sheemish stands at the rear of the group, giving a bit of distance from him and Draco. With a tap of his wrists Sheemish communicates to Stitch who quietly zips forward and attempts to overhear the creatures "talking." Their "conversation" is relayed to Sheemish who tries to discern its meaning or origin.

Sheemish does recognize the language. It's one that brings up dark memories, especially considering recent conversation. It's Draconic.

"Them's a-coming! Gots to be quick!"

"Hurry hurry hurry..."

"Don't kills 'em! Master don't like that."

"Nope 'e don't. Tore out Garbo's innards last time."

"Garbo owed me 3 rats. Now I hungry..."

"Hurry hurry! Get done!"

Jan 24, 2023 7:08 pm

Draco flits down another passage, sharp eyes looking for anything interesting. It makes it to 'Station 1' without any incident. While it's looking around, it notices another creature present. Both Draco and the creature stare at each other for a moment. It's larger than Draco, but not even as tall as Imoen. It nearly bolts, but then it cocks its head, reflecting the familiar's stars in its eyes... and then it pounces!

OOC:

Draco must roll for initiative! If it beats the creature's 10, Draco can act first.

Meanwhile, Calliope's firebird manages to stealthily quiet its flames, and appears as a bird made of blackened ash as it travels the dark corridors toward 'Station 3'. While its vision isn't quite so keen as Draco's, when it makes it to Station 3 it easily notices several nets secured above one of the chamber's entrances, along with a taught cord set a few inches above the floor. It seems that anybody caught unawares passing through the entrance will end up netted and restrained by the trap.

Rolls

Mystery Roll

Creature initiative - (1d20+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

Stella

Carcabob

Jan 24, 2023 7:30 pm

Draco flaps its star-framed wings in panic and flies away as fast as they'll take him back to Stella to give word.

(Dash if it's out of reach; Disengage if not.)

Draco
HP 1/1
AC 11
60 ft. fly speed

Last edited January 24, 2023 7:41 pm

Rolls

Draco Initiative - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Draco Initiative (Inspiration) - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Jabbbahut

Jan 24, 2023 9:05 pm

The world stops around Sheemish, either that or it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is that sound. That and the walls. The darkness. And his nightmares.

The normally stoic blacksmith is left trembling, trying to raise his gauntlets, but his left arm doesn’t cooperate and tenses into a fist at his side.

Sheemish is frightened he will not willingly take another step forward and is at disadvantage on rolls.

Last edited January 24, 2023 9:10 pm

Rolls

How scared is Sheemish? 1-he good 2- he frightened 3- he not good - (1d3)

(2) = 2

Jan 24, 2023 10:18 pm