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Necropolis Gameplay
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Apr 5, 2023 9:58 am
November 26th, 1924, Velley of the Kings, Egypt
Your team has mostly been gathered together by British aristocrat, Richard Joseph Lyttelton III, to bring your skills to the unearthing and subsequent investigation of a previously undiscovered tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Following the recent discovery of the tomb of the boy pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, there is excitement around every dig and this is no exception.
You have been working tirelessly with shovel, spade, and trowel in the Egyptian Valley of Kings. The sun beats down upon you as you carefully unveil the façade of an ancient structure cut deep into a cliff face, buried by the sands of several millennia. Your party of contracted laborers works like busy ants and soon a doorway is uncovered. You stand proudly at the top of thirteen steps that descend to an entryway covered by a large stone slab.
Apr 5, 2023 11:24 am
"Can you believe it, we'll be the first people to enter this place in probably at least thousand years, and depending on whatever this place is we might be the first people to exit it, I might as well tell you now the New Order isn't anything in the real world I was talking about my books so we won't be finding any secret messages from them here, I'll just learn about how they actually write."
Apr 5, 2023 3:06 pm
Dardan calls to his workers in Arabic, instructing them to clear the steps and secure the wall of shifting sands.
"Sir! Mr Lyttelton! If you are ready I shall have them clear the slab!" It is clear Dardan is quite proud of the work his men have done. He grabs an iron rod and calls to three other burly workers to do the same. "Give the word sir!"
"Sir! Mr Lyttelton! If you are ready I shall have them clear the slab!" It is clear Dardan is quite proud of the work his men have done. He grabs an iron rod and calls to three other burly workers to do the same. "Give the word sir!"
Apr 5, 2023 3:27 pm
Now hold on one second Dardan, I think we oughtta soak up any information we can at every stage. Lemmie git down there with my lantern and take a peak at them walls and the slab before we muscle it about.
Baz strikes a match and lights his lantern, he scoops up a brush from the tools piled into crates near the entrance and with a nod to his fellows he slowly descends the stairs with a keen eye on the walls for any markings, occassionally swiping the brush on the wall to remove ancient dust that might obscure any notes. He murmers to himself in thought "Letsee, most folks got themselves a sign or two at the gate, No Trespassin' Beware of this or that critter."
"Even Windsor Castle has a sign out front that reads This Here is Windsor Castle, ceptin' this is a back door..."
Baz strikes a match and lights his lantern, he scoops up a brush from the tools piled into crates near the entrance and with a nod to his fellows he slowly descends the stairs with a keen eye on the walls for any markings, occassionally swiping the brush on the wall to remove ancient dust that might obscure any notes. He murmers to himself in thought "Letsee, most folks got themselves a sign or two at the gate, No Trespassin' Beware of this or that critter."
"Even Windsor Castle has a sign out front that reads This Here is Windsor Castle, ceptin' this is a back door..."
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Apr 5, 2023 3:44 pm
The labourers have constructed a primitive pulley system to hoist the heft slab blocking the tomb's entrance into the sky. Stale air from the dark hallway invites you inside with a promise of untold treasure. All of you are excited to be first to enter, no less than your patron, but Baz is first to enter with his lantern. Some of the workers have been assigned to carry your gear inside so you all make your way inside, you are mere steps away from fame, fortune and the discovery of a lifetime!
Apr 5, 2023 3:53 pm
"Baz, you and your signs! Always looking at letters and such," Dardan replies as he follows Baz into the hallway. He sweeps his arm around the construction. "But you fail to see the wonder of the ancients works. These walls have stood solid for thousands of years." He smacks his bar on one of the walls.
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Dardan will trail behind Baz, scanning the walls for signs of weakness or danger. of collapse.Apr 5, 2023 3:53 pm
"Back door it is... your call chief." Baz gets out of the way of the workers and holds his lantern up high to let folks coming in see.
Apr 5, 2023 5:26 pm
Arthur is enjoying the excitement and buzz around the dig, at this crucial time. There is a sense of history unfolding. His notepad at the ready, he jots down impressions and moments in words, in this ramp up to a possible discovery.
A silk neckerchief pulled up on his nose and mouth to defend against dust, he seeks the right adjective for the Engineer's pride, the Adventurer's impatience, the Writer's fired imagination.
He weighs his words, knowing the eager readers back home will devour each sentence.
This will make a fine article - it will stroke the egos of those armchair archaeologists at home just fine, giving them the chance to vicariously live this moment... And giving me blank cheques from the paper for the foreseeable future...
A silk neckerchief pulled up on his nose and mouth to defend against dust, he seeks the right adjective for the Engineer's pride, the Adventurer's impatience, the Writer's fired imagination.
He weighs his words, knowing the eager readers back home will devour each sentence.
This will make a fine article - it will stroke the egos of those armchair archaeologists at home just fine, giving them the chance to vicariously live this moment... And giving me blank cheques from the paper for the foreseeable future...
Apr 5, 2023 8:06 pm
You all enter the ancient chamber, the servants letting you all pass first, when there is a cry of alarm. The stone slab behind you suddenly slams to the ground and you are plunged into darkness, you are trapped!
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Note, aside's from Baz's lantern, the only light source you have is three candles that Arthur has in his pocket. The rest of your gear is with the servants.
Apr 5, 2023 9:45 pm
Having given the go ahead to remove the stone barrier, Lord Lyttelton snatched up his satchel and approached the entrance just as it was lifted away. "Document everything. Today we are making history." he decreed. However, before he could call for additional supplies to be brought forth, the slab suddenly fell back into place. He turned to Dardan and asked, an eyebrow slightly raised, "Surely you checked the integrity of the crane this morning?"
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Apr 5, 2023 10:05 pm
"Shh shh shh, lemmie listen here." Baz says as he puts an ear to fallen slab squinting.
"The workers have to be riggin that crane back into shape to get this up again right?'". After a few moments of no sound that can drown out the racing heart in his chest Baz looks to Dardan with wide eyes and hope.
"The workers have to be riggin that crane back into shape to get this up again right?'". After a few moments of no sound that can drown out the racing heart in his chest Baz looks to Dardan with wide eyes and hope.
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Apr 5, 2023 10:26 pm
OOC:
Ok, can I have Sanity checks from everyone (1/1d2). Roll 1d100. Succeed and you lose one sanity point, fail and lose 1d2. This level of sanity loss results in an involuntary action, so describe your reaction.Also, can I have a Listen check from Baz
Apr 5, 2023 10:31 pm
Listen & Sanity
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Rolled a loss of 2 points in the OOC thread, wasnt't sure how adding a roll as an edit would workLast edited April 5, 2023 10:59 pm
Rolls
Listen Check - 40% - (d100)
(9) = 9
Sanity - 60% - (d100)
(78) = 78
Apr 5, 2023 11:03 pm
"What the devil?! H-Here, fellows... I have some candles," he says, advancing towards Baz to light them with his lantern, then passing them over (keeping one for himself).
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2 lit candles up for grabs, first come first serve! Apr 6, 2023 1:02 am
"Save the candles for now, we don't know how long we'll be stuck in here. All of you should start breathing shallow too, there didn't seem to be any source of fresh air save for the entrance. Perhaps further along, though." the aristocrat said, then continued to patiently wait for his engineer's assessment of the cause of their predicament.
Apr 6, 2023 1:52 am
Closest to the stone slab as it slammed shut, Christopher realized the camera in his hand has a new purpose- he uses the device’s flash bulb to momentarily illuminate the outlines of his new companions scurrying in the darkness. He reaches to grab a candle and stows it in his pocket.
Apr 6, 2023 1:59 am
Everyone is momentarily blinded by the flash lamp’s intensity in the dark tunnel.
Apr 6, 2023 2:38 am
Baz blinks his eyes and watching the ghosts of his collègues fade as the dimmer light from his lantern retake the room and cast shadows once again he stammers out "th…those bastards, the work crew. They were laughing’ at us. An… an now they are gone."
Turning to face Dardan, Baz looms as he catches his wits "what’s the play here? We negotiating our freedom with these workers of yours? Well I’ll be a lot tougher than this draw down on."
Stalking the room now And clearly a little shaken Baz looks for other exits in the dim light.
"What’s the word Lyttelton, we can probably navigate to a higher exit in the facade no?"
Turning to face Dardan, Baz looms as he catches his wits "what’s the play here? We negotiating our freedom with these workers of yours? Well I’ll be a lot tougher than this draw down on."
Stalking the room now And clearly a little shaken Baz looks for other exits in the dim light.
"What’s the word Lyttelton, we can probably navigate to a higher exit in the facade no?"
Apr 6, 2023 3:05 am
Lord Lyttelton unsuccessfully shielded his eyes as the brilliant flash of light filled the chamber then faded an instant later, leaving them in relative darkness once more. "Please give us warning if you decide to do that again." he said to the photojournalist, a somewhat pained look on his face, then turned to Baz, "I cannot say what their motive is, but they gain neither fame nor fortune by abandoning us in here. Something else is going on here. We need to make a systematic examination of this chamber and any others that lay beyond."
Apr 6, 2023 11:09 am
As Baz moves away from the slab he notices that it is carved with odd sigils.
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Also, Arthur and Richard, give me a Spot Hidden check as you take in your surroundingsApr 6, 2023 11:30 am
This isn't funny I didn't come here for you men to lock us up in a cave I came here to finish my book, look I'll give you whatever you need just let me go and I'll go find some other group to work with some group that won't pull things like this.
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I believe that's a failLast edited April 6, 2023 11:40 am
Rolls
Sanity - (1d100)
(63) = 63
Loss - (1d2)
(2) = 2
Apr 6, 2023 2:22 pm
With fingers clenched about the lanterns wire handle Baz puts a keen eye to the sigils on the slab. "Got something here chief." he says a little too loudly into the dark closed chamber.
Ok Ok breathe shallow and focus here. Lets start with an era or a better yet an authorship school, start wide and drill in, thats the ticket.
Ok Ok breathe shallow and focus here. Lets start with an era or a better yet an authorship school, start wide and drill in, thats the ticket.
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Apr 6, 2023 3:18 pm
OOC:
Apologies for the delay, as I was unwell yesterday.Rolling for SAN
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Rolls
SAN 45% - (1d100)
(31) = 31
Apr 6, 2023 3:21 pm
"Apologies, Lord Dick", Christopher says, feigning a curtsy in the dark. He walks towards Baz to examine the slab and begins to run his fingers along the markings in the stone.
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Apr 6, 2023 3:33 pm
Drakis2 says:
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@Knifesedgegames: Does Dardan have his lucky wrench?OOC:
Yes as Dardan always carries it I'm happy with that. Also everyone's firearms are with themApr 6, 2023 8:13 pm
Dr_B says:
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requested roll, if still applicable OOC:
Would you like to use some Luck on that?Apr 6, 2023 8:30 pm
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go on then, let's! Removing 5 Luck points to get the roll to a regular success Apr 6, 2023 8:37 pm
"Don't make no sense to me either Christopher" Baz says as he steadies the lantern looking at the sigils on the slab.
"Chief take a look up here," Baz says calling out Lyttelton "not quite hieroglyphics, but akin to them I figure. Maybe the ancient workers scrawled sumthin' duplicitious on the rocks just as the current works did us a wrong turn" Baz finishes looking at Dardan "They was laughin at us friend. I could hear em' as the dust was settling"
"Chief take a look up here," Baz says calling out Lyttelton "not quite hieroglyphics, but akin to them I figure. Maybe the ancient workers scrawled sumthin' duplicitious on the rocks just as the current works did us a wrong turn" Baz finishes looking at Dardan "They was laughin at us friend. I could hear em' as the dust was settling"
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Rolls
Occult - Slab Sigils - (d100)
(76) = 76
Apr 6, 2023 8:52 pm
As Arthur stands about waiting for the others to study the slab, he notices something under foot. Chips of limestones are scattered across the floor. It might archaeologically significant...
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Arthur can make an Archaeology roll, but it might be a job for your patron.Apr 6, 2023 8:53 pm
"you sure it isn't Hieroglyphics?" Alistair asks peering forward, "you know it's been theorized that there is at least well almost all of Egyptian Hieroglyphs that are still undiscovered makes sense if you think about it too why so little of a language is used for saying the same things king so and so pharaoh whatnot, so it could just be something we aren't familiar with."
Apr 6, 2023 8:56 pm
As the candle light illuminates the walls, you notice there are faded hieroglyphs along the walls but the symbols on the slab are very different.
Apr 6, 2023 9:06 pm
Ignoring Baz's comments Dardan joins the others by the markings on the slab, and tries to make out what they might mean.
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Dardan will spend 6 Luck to make the roll a success. Can he figure out the meaning of the markings?Last edited April 6, 2023 9:07 pm
Rolls
Occult 15% - (1d100)
(21) = 21
Apr 6, 2023 9:13 pm
"I am sure its something you are not familiar with my friend, but let's consider this the first of your crytography lessons. These symbols here" Baz points to the walls and notes to come back in a moment to look closer at those. "are proper heiroglyphs. These on the slab are bit more rudimentary and less ornate. they remind me of something but I cannot put my finger on it at the moment."
Feeling a little more comfortable within his zone Baz starts to calm down a bit and even smiles at Alastair "When you put me in your next book don't forget to mention how so very handsome I am."
Feeling a little more comfortable within his zone Baz starts to calm down a bit and even smiles at Alastair "When you put me in your next book don't forget to mention how so very handsome I am."
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Apr 6, 2023 9:19 pm
Arthur calls his friend Richard, pointing out the chips of limestone he has noticed on the floor.
"Richard, come have a look. What do you make of these, old chap?"
"Richard, come have a look. What do you make of these, old chap?"
Apr 7, 2023 1:42 am
Richard Joseph Lyttelton III dismissed the photojournalist's break in protocol, the man clearly was out of his element and prone to a case of the jitters. The noble wouldn't hold it against him. Presently, the aristocrat shifted his attention to those positioned near the door slab and approached with haste, but still with a level of caution due to the low light conditions. Any injury to any present would become a burden on the group as a whole. "What have you found?" he queried and he grew near.
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@Knifesedgegames: What are we thinking the best roll here would be? Archaeology? Occult? Hieroglyphs?Apr 7, 2023 7:50 am
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Depends. If you are looking at what Arthur is indicating, then Archaeology. If you ignore him and head up the steps to the slab, then OccultApr 7, 2023 9:30 am
Meanwhile Arthur follows the others' advice to save the candles for later, and extinguishes his own. His eyes adjust to the decreased light, now the lantern being the only light source in the confined, stuffy place.
Those porters must have been paid... they wouldn't do something like this. unless a great deal of money - more than Lord Richard is paying them - is involved... he thinks.
Those porters must have been paid... they wouldn't do something like this. unless a great deal of money - more than Lord Richard is paying them - is involved... he thinks.
Apr 7, 2023 12:17 pm
"I'm sure that it is, Those on the Slab you know if you're going to correct my knowledge of Hieroglyphics then perhaps you could consider using proper grammar in your English otherwise I might not understand."
Alistair proceeds to translate the Hieroglyphs he does understand out loud.
Alistair proceeds to translate the Hieroglyphs he does understand out loud.
Rolls
Language (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) 36 - (1d100)
(2) = 2
Apr 7, 2023 12:32 pm
Lord Lyttelton paused and took a knee momentarily so that he may examine the curious chips of calcified remains Ferguson had indicated. He traced his fingers through the dust to see whether or not there was more of the material beneath and wracked his brain as to their significance.
Richard then pressed ahead towards the slab as he initially had intended where he joined the others in observing the strange markings that had thus far denied explanation.
Richard then pressed ahead towards the slab as he initially had intended where he joined the others in observing the strange markings that had thus far denied explanation.
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Okay, noted. Very brief time to post now, as such I'm going to combine both into one.Rolls
Archaeology (45%) - (1d100)
(7) = 7
Occult (55%) - (1d100)
(31) = 31
Apr 7, 2023 12:53 pm
The etchings on the walls seem to tell a story that Alistair describes. They depict a Pharaoh, who appears to possess great powers beyond those of ordinary mortals. The disjointed images on the panels show him smiting those who do not follow him, and that many suffered and perished under his rule.
He also learns that the Pharaoh rejected the concept of an afterlife, claiming it held nothing compared to the sights and visions he could unveil in this waking world. His followers would behold the truth while those unworthy would rest with their old gods in an early grave.
Alistair also notices there are cracks at certain points of the walls, behind which there appears to be a dark empty space.
He also learns that the Pharaoh rejected the concept of an afterlife, claiming it held nothing compared to the sights and visions he could unveil in this waking world. His followers would behold the truth while those unworthy would rest with their old gods in an early grave.
Alistair also notices there are cracks at certain points of the walls, behind which there appears to be a dark empty space.
Apr 7, 2023 4:22 pm
Baz is swept up in the grandeur of the moment, sure they are trapped and cut off from the world but Hot damn he thinks, I'm lookin at heiroglyphs not seen by modern man, surrounded by enthsiasts of the very same. Even Lyttelton is toilin in the dirt. He smiles broadly, slaps Alistair overly familiarly on the back and lets out a whoop.
"Whooo boy, that puts a chill in my spine. Mr. Ferguson, looks like you got a handle on the lingusitics jus fine." Seeing Alistair notice the cracks in the wall Baz holds his lantern up high and clears a way for Dardan or Lyttleton to get in closer under the light to see.
"Whooo boy, that puts a chill in my spine. Mr. Ferguson, looks like you got a handle on the lingusitics jus fine." Seeing Alistair notice the cracks in the wall Baz holds his lantern up high and clears a way for Dardan or Lyttleton to get in closer under the light to see.
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Baz cannot investigate structural stuff so he will try to make himself usefull with the lantern.Apr 7, 2023 7:37 pm
Alistair looks into the cracks and not seeing anything looks about, "is there a way to get a better view in there is it a wall with cracks is there something on the other side?" Alistair looks about, "Surely Someone here has picked up a shovel at a dig site before, well speak up!"
Apr 7, 2023 7:48 pm
After brief study, Richard broke the momentary silence, "These markings were inscribed here to protect the tomb's contents against robbery, known colloquially as a curse. Howard Carter found similar inscriptions within Tutankhamun's tomb. Until we understand the full nature of this warding, it's probably best that we refrain from removing any of its contents." With that, the aristocrat retraced his path and took Arthur aside, and gesturing for Dardan to join them as well, then barely above a whisper said darkly, "We are not the first to tread within these walls, my friends, nor do I think we were sealed in here by accident. This feels like a set up."
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Apr 7, 2023 8:09 pm
OOC:
By the way, if you want to speak privately with other characters, you can always tag the players and use the note tag, (Next to OOC). 
Apr 7, 2023 9:55 pm
"didn't the Egyptians rely on magic to keep there pharaohs safe?" Alistair asks before he sees the looks others give him, "Hey I didn't ever claim to know much about Egyptians I just like the language."
"I suppose your right this place is probably just as full if mundane traps as it is of the magical wards." As Alistair says this he stops frozen in place not wanting to move a muscle except maybe his mouth in case he might cause the walls to collapse on them.
"I suppose your right this place is probably just as full if mundane traps as it is of the magical wards." As Alistair says this he stops frozen in place not wanting to move a muscle except maybe his mouth in case he might cause the walls to collapse on them.
Apr 8, 2023 11:06 am
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Alistair peers into the cracks but sees nothing but darkness behind. The plaster looks like it could be pulled off by hand to reveal what is beyond, with a little brute force.Apr 8, 2023 2:15 pm
Dardan walks over to Alistair.
"Let me look at it my friend. It may be I can reverse the trap. Please to bring the light close Baz."
"Let me look at it my friend. It may be I can reverse the trap. Please to bring the light close Baz."
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Giving an Engineering role, but not sure if it needs a Mech Eng rollRolls
Science (Eng) 75% - (1d100)
(72) = 72
Apr 8, 2023 2:21 pm
Dardan sees there is no mechanism, the slab is simply that so whatever went wrong, it happened with your equipment, accidental or otherwise.
Apr 8, 2023 3:15 pm
"My friends, this I cannot fix. The door is locked," Dardan waves his arms at the recess in frustration. "With tools I would have us out of here pronto, as you Americans say. We should go further in search of tools or another way out."
He waves his hands in front of his face. "Also, soon the air will be bad."
He waves his hands in front of his face. "Also, soon the air will be bad."
Apr 8, 2023 7:09 pm
"I couldn’t agree more. No point waiting on rescue that isn’t coming… seems the only way out is in."
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Apr 8, 2023 7:45 pm
Knifesedgegames says:
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@griffincol can you see how to post as your character ?OOC:
Fixed, that’s what I get for posting from my phone and not double checking.Last edited April 8, 2023 7:46 pm
Apr 8, 2023 8:21 pm
[ +- ] Griffincol
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I wasn’t referring to using bold, but so that it shows Christopher speaking rather than Griffincol
Apr 8, 2023 8:35 pm
Lord Lyttelton frowned when Dardan' reported on the impossibility of exiting by way of the entrance, then commenting, "With some good fortune, the previous crew which excavated this tomb may have left some of their tools behind. Keep an eye out for anything that may aid you, Mr. Kela. With that, he approached the wall of hieroglyphs where Alistair stood, gave the inscriptions a cursory look, then asked, "Have you made any progress with this text yet?"
Rolls
Egyptian hieroglyphs (32%) - (1d100)
(46) = 46
Apr 8, 2023 8:56 pm
"It's a story about a Pharaoh, were you not listening, it's also not a particularly Interesting story, don't know what the Egyptians thought of the afterlife but I thought these tombs were it so it's weird that if he rejects that he's buried in a Tomb.
Also what of his magical powers you think there's anything to that, what kind of tricks do yiu think he preformed?"
Also what of his magical powers you think there's anything to that, what kind of tricks do yiu think he preformed?"
Apr 8, 2023 9:24 pm
Lord Lyttelton's idly rubbed his chin and narrowed his eyes slightly, then replied, "Yes, I got all that, but have you been able to make any conclusions about this pharaoh's identity? The nobleman scanned the wall for the unmistakable presence of a cartouche while he awaited the linguist's response. "Thus far I have only seen evidence of protection magicks upon the entrance, perhaps there will be more as we explore further." he added.
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@knifesedgegames Would a Spot Hidden check find the cartouche if there is one present?Last edited April 8, 2023 9:25 pm
Apr 8, 2023 10:17 pm
As instructed Dardan explores the entrance way, and as far up the passage as he can go in the limited light.
"Mr Baz, would you be so kind as to light the way further up the passage?"
"Mr Baz, would you be so kind as to light the way further up the passage?"
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Rolling Spot Hidden to see if he spots anything useful, or further dangersRolls
Spot Hidden 56% - (1d100)
(13) = 13
Apr 9, 2023 1:05 am
Richard searches for the cartouche but has no luck. A lot of the hieroglpyhs have faded or parts of the walls have crumbled so it might have been lost to time.
Dardan takes the lead with Baz holding the lantern and the two start to move slowly down the corridor. There are more cracks in the walls on both sides and about 25 feet in, at the far end of the passageway, is a sealed archway, etched with symbols similar to those on the door slab at the tomb's entrance. Several sections of plaster, a small ornate table, and a golden chest sit in front of the archway. The items seem to have been dragged through a large hole that has been chiseled out from the bottom left-hand corner of the plaster wall. A crouching adult could easily squeeze through the gap and into whatever room lies beyond. The table is considerably rotted. The golden chest is ornately decorated and doesn't appear to have a lock.
Dardan takes the lead with Baz holding the lantern and the two start to move slowly down the corridor. There are more cracks in the walls on both sides and about 25 feet in, at the far end of the passageway, is a sealed archway, etched with symbols similar to those on the door slab at the tomb's entrance. Several sections of plaster, a small ornate table, and a golden chest sit in front of the archway. The items seem to have been dragged through a large hole that has been chiseled out from the bottom left-hand corner of the plaster wall. A crouching adult could easily squeeze through the gap and into whatever room lies beyond. The table is considerably rotted. The golden chest is ornately decorated and doesn't appear to have a lock.
Apr 9, 2023 2:23 am
"Aha! If tomb raiders have been here we may have a chance!" Dardan says to Baz, then turning back the way they’ve come he shouts to RJH. "Boss! Come quickly and see!"
Apr 9, 2023 1:18 pm
"Tomb raiders would have come tunnlin’ in from somewhere else, is that the figurin’"
Baz holds the light closer to the glyphs on the wall looking to catch anything the others missed and drift towards the chest. Holding the light above it frowning.
"Well if they already came and looted then what’s this here for. Anyone wanna chance a curse?"
Baz holds the light closer to the glyphs on the wall looking to catch anything the others missed and drift towards the chest. Holding the light above it frowning.
"Well if they already came and looted then what’s this here for. Anyone wanna chance a curse?"
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Baz is standing at the chest with the lantern held high to allow folks to see as much as is possible. Last edited April 9, 2023 2:15 pm
Apr 9, 2023 6:09 pm
Lord Lyttelton advanced into the passageway a few paces behind the two explorers leading the way. He examined the objects for a few moments, but his focus was drawn to the occultist markings upon the sealed archway.
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@knifesedgegames Are these markings significantly different from the others that their meaning would require a new Occult roll?OOC:
@knifesedgegames Also, how exactly is the archway sealed?Apr 9, 2023 6:23 pm
Arthur advances in the passage with the others.
"Much was rumoured about Tutankhamun's curse... Let's see if our own little curse here is just as intriguing for the readers..."
He asks the hyeroglyphs experts, "Can we make head or tails of it yet? Any juicy snippets?"
"Much was rumoured about Tutankhamun's curse... Let's see if our own little curse here is just as intriguing for the readers..."
He asks the hyeroglyphs experts, "Can we make head or tails of it yet? Any juicy snippets?"
Apr 9, 2023 6:47 pm
Zeromancer says:
Lord Lyttelton advanced into the passageway a few paces behind the two explorers leading the way. He examined the objects for a few moments, but his focus was drawn to the occultist markings upon the sealed archway.OOC:
@knifesedgegames Are these markings significantly different from the others that their meaning would require a new Occult roll?OOC:
@knifesedgegames Also, how exactly is the archway sealed?OOC:
The markings show the same intent as those at the entrance, no further roll needed.The blockage is a thick layer of plaster over a layer of wood.
Apr 9, 2023 8:11 pm
Richard furrowed his brow and turned to Dardan', "I realize that we have a limited selection of tools, but would it be possible to remove the blockage while maintaining the structural integrity of the archway?" he asked the engineer.
Apr 9, 2023 9:01 pm
As if in answer, a stream of sand and pebbles fall from the ceiling, hitting Richard's shoes.
Apr 9, 2023 9:31 pm
Dardan glances down at RJH's shoes then back up to meet his eyes.
"Hm, it might be a bit tricky," he answers. "I suggest we quickly find a way out, and worry about the history later. Before we become part of it."
"Hm, it might be a bit tricky," he answers. "I suggest we quickly find a way out, and worry about the history later. Before we become part of it."
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Apr 10, 2023 1:44 am
Lord Lyttelton glanced down at his shoes, then up toward the ceiling where the debris had fallen from and replied, "I would prefer not to rely on passages dug by the reckless efforts of tomb looters. For all we know, the most expeditious way back to the surface is through that archway. " Realizing that his options were rather limited, the nobleman sighed and moved so that he may make a closer examination of the chest.
Apr 10, 2023 2:10 am
Baz holds the light close to the chest and nervously raises a cigar to his mouth. Teaching for a match he winced remembering the limited air supply. With a grimace he forgets the match in his vest pocket and instead reaches down to open the lid.
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Going to open the chest. If that’s empty I’ll take the lantern to the table to look there with all who gather. I imagine the right quarters mean we all sort of see things under the lantern togetherApr 10, 2023 2:29 am
The lid of the chest opens easily enough but the chest is empty except for a few loose beads. Checking the table, there is nothing on it.
Apr 10, 2023 4:50 am
" It seems we are dependent on the thoroughness of those who came before us to find a way out of this grave then. Shall we get a move on?"
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Apr 10, 2023 10:40 am
"Yes Let's Move." Alistair looks about, "so who knows Egyptian history? What Pharaoh do you guys think this is?"
Apr 10, 2023 12:40 pm
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So who would like to go through? Baz and Alistair are the smallest among you but any of you could get through crouched down.Apr 10, 2023 2:42 pm
Dardan kneels down at the face of tunnel and examines the opening. "It is my duty to go first gentlemen. I have knowledge of these things and you know nothing."He stands up and turns to the group and asks, "If you would please to give me a lit candle someone?"
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Rolling Spot Hidden to examine for stress or signs it is going to collapse on him.OOC:
If no one objects Dardan will go thru first. Kinda of hoping he can see if it is going to be safe, and not have 'orrible monsters waiting to bite his emerging head off! Ugh!OOC:
Just thinking maybe an Engineering roll might be needed as wellOOC:
Pfft! He's too nervous to notice anything, sheesh!Last edited April 10, 2023 2:44 pm
Rolls
Spot Hidden 56% - (1d100)
(69) = 69
Science (Eng) 60% - (1d100)
(89) = 89
Apr 10, 2023 3:56 pm
Lord Lyttelton knelt near the entrance to the makeshift passage and peered ahead as far as the lantern light would allow, "I have no objections, Mr. Kela." , the expedition leader agreed, then added, "We should extinguish the lantern until we reach another chamber.
Apr 10, 2023 4:15 pm
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@knifesedgegames: I am hoping Dardan can shuffle thru while holding a lit candle. He’ll use his Spot Hidden, Listen, & Science (Eng) skill rolls along the way to check if the tunnel is unstable & likely to collapse with all the men going thru. Also, it might give him warning of the ghouls, or rat-things in the walls, waiting for him!!
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Oopsie! Sorry, his nerves got the better of him there. Re-did the skill rolls properlyOOC:
will spend another 5 Luck points to succeed at Science skill if neededLast edited April 10, 2023 4:19 pm
Rolls
Spot Hidden - (56%)
() + 56 = 56
Science (Eng) - (60%)
() + 60 = 60
Listen - (20%)
() + 20 = 20
Spot Hidden - (1d100)
(47) = 47
Listen - (1d100)
(72) = 72
Science (Eng) - (1d100)
(65) = 65
Apr 10, 2023 4:22 pm
Baz chomps on the unlit cigar in his mouth and nods at the suggestion to put the lantern out for the moment. Following Dardan he crawls through with white knuckles on his hands and knees. Pushing the lantern ahead of him.[/b]
"It’s a squeeze fellas, a dark squeeze. Happy to be in the middle of all this but it occurs to me I coulda been a part of tha follow up crew to do the translations after the tomb has been secured and made safe. Maybe even in the library working from photos and such."
"It’s a squeeze fellas, a dark squeeze. Happy to be in the middle of all this but it occurs to me I coulda been a part of tha follow up crew to do the translations after the tomb has been secured and made safe. Maybe even in the library working from photos and such."
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Baz will relight the lantern on the other end to make it easier and more comfortable for the others as they follow.Apr 10, 2023 5:36 pm
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Eh, hm. @GreatNorthernWendigo: I thought we’d have Dardan do a solo trip to check it wasn’t a devious trap by the GM, before every one else came thru?Shall we/can we hold Baz up until Dardan gives the all clear? Would that be ok? Or not, i’m fine either way. Just thought Dardan could take the risks alone
Apr 10, 2023 6:54 pm
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So Dardan is crawling through with the candle. I'm happy for Baz to excitedly follow (or not), but what light source des that leave everyone else in the passageway?Dardan, I'll have to take your first rolls for Science Eng and Spot Hidden, so unless I call for new rolls, no need to repeat.
Apr 10, 2023 7:43 pm
Richard Joseph Lyttelton III remained at the tunnel's entry point while his engineer checked its structural integrity. While he waited, he responded to Alistair's previous query, "That is quite a puzzle, Mr. Ferguson. While the hieroglyphs tell the pharaoh's tale in great detail, there does not appear to be any mention of his name. There are instances throughout antiquity where an unpopular ruler's name has been struck from the civilization's official records, but there is no evidence of that here. I have not been able to locate any sign of a cartouche, ruined or otherwise. It is rather curious that such a revolutionary, forward-thinking individual would not want their name written all throughout his tomb for all posterity."
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I imagine that we can keep the lantern lit while Dardan checks out the tunnel by candlelight. I just can't see us dragging a lit lantern through there, we should try to conserve the fuel for the larger spaces. We can use a second candle for the brief time we'll be in the tunnel if Dardan merely signals an all clear and doesn't backtrack.OOC:
Side note: I don't think anyone has seen my question over in OOC Chatter regarding the lantern, so I'll post it here instead. What kind of lantern is this? Is the flame open to the air or shielded by a pane of glass?Apr 10, 2023 8:08 pm
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Unless Baz says otherwise, I'd suggest something like this Kerosene lantern
Apr 10, 2023 8:17 pm
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Alright. As I said over in the OOC thread, I'm thinking that we may want at least one candle lit while we search for a fresh air source. If there's any draft, an open flame will react to it.Apr 10, 2023 9:03 pm
Standing up and looking around, and remembering the news reports of Carter, mumbles in fascination.
"Yes, wonderful things."
He quickly kneels by tunnel and calls thru to the others.
"The tunnel is being safe, but only one by one be coming now, please."
He’ll keep the candle in front of the tunnel exit so the others will have some light as they crawl thru.
Every so often he glances back around at the room.
"Yes, wonderful things."
He quickly kneels by tunnel and calls thru to the others.
"The tunnel is being safe, but only one by one be coming now, please."
He’ll keep the candle in front of the tunnel exit so the others will have some light as they crawl thru.
Every so often he glances back around at the room.
Apr 10, 2023 9:18 pm
"What do you see?" the Lord Lyttelton asked, a definite hint of excitement in his voice. Presently, Richard began to crawl through the cramped passage despite the limited light level. Despite their current predicament, the aristocratic financier was still quite thrilled to be where he was , exploring an ancient Egyptian mausoleum.
Apr 10, 2023 9:22 pm
One by one you crawl through the hole and into a room filled to the brim with stacks of treasures that reach almost to the ceiling; a couch, chairs, tables, stone tablets, statuettes, musical instruments, tapestries, vases, sealed jars, bowls, ostrich-feather fans, and chests. There is a chariot made of gold standing in the northwest corner of the room along with a rowboat.
To the east, a huge stone slab blocks an archway to what is probably another chamber. On either side of the slab, two large statues seem to stand guard. Across the room to the north, an open archway leads to another room. It is evident there was once a plaster wall sealing that archway, that has been completely demolished and bits of it lie scattered on the floor around the entrance.
To the east, a huge stone slab blocks an archway to what is probably another chamber. On either side of the slab, two large statues seem to stand guard. Across the room to the north, an open archway leads to another room. It is evident there was once a plaster wall sealing that archway, that has been completely demolished and bits of it lie scattered on the floor around the entrance.
Apr 10, 2023 9:28 pm
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Based on the map, are we meant to believe that the antechamber is what's on the other side of the warded doorway?Apr 11, 2023 12:37 am
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Some rolls you might try here.:Archaeology
Appraise to value some of the items
Spot Hidden
Apr 11, 2023 1:02 am
Dardan stays by the tunnel exit, helping each member of the team thru with a supportive hand and candle light. He leaves the work of searching the new room to the others.
Apr 11, 2023 3:40 am
Baz’s lantern casts shadows that tell the story a man stupefied by what he is seeing. While feet are anchored at Dardan’s side the lantern slowly spins as he turns in a circle to take in the room and it’s glorious contents.
A whole army of academics could rest their careers on this here room alone, I can rest my career on this room alone! I gotta live through this, I hafta live
I…uhhh I mean to see what these walls have to say fellas, if y’all don’t mind I’m gonna see what’s what.
Peeking around items Baz is looking for more info on ways out and evidence of the looters as well, careful to not disturb the artifacts themselves. The distraction of trying to bring the light to others as called on pulls his attention this way and that, in the end leaving him to his focus on the walls more than specific clues of an escape.
A whole army of academics could rest their careers on this here room alone, I can rest my career on this room alone! I gotta live through this, I hafta live
I…uhhh I mean to see what these walls have to say fellas, if y’all don’t mind I’m gonna see what’s what.
Peeking around items Baz is looking for more info on ways out and evidence of the looters as well, careful to not disturb the artifacts themselves. The distraction of trying to bring the light to others as called on pulls his attention this way and that, in the end leaving him to his focus on the walls more than specific clues of an escape.
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Rolls
Languages (Heiroglyphics) 70% - (D100)
(41) = 41
Spot Hidden 45% - (D100)
(82) = 82
Apr 11, 2023 7:09 am
Arthur is transfixed by the artefacts surrounding them. He tries to scribble a list of items on his pad, as he discovers them in the dim.light of the treasure chamber.
"Lord Richard! This discovery is on a par, if not superior, to Carter's exploits from last year! We must find a way back to the surface, not only for our own survival, but for humanity at large to know about this extraordinary find!"
He starts looking for anything that might be useful to escape the underground Chambers. Maybe the looters have left a shovel, pickaxe or other tool?
"Lord Richard! This discovery is on a par, if not superior, to Carter's exploits from last year! We must find a way back to the surface, not only for our own survival, but for humanity at large to know about this extraordinary find!"
He starts looking for anything that might be useful to escape the underground Chambers. Maybe the looters have left a shovel, pickaxe or other tool?
Rolls
Spot Hidden (65) - (1d100)
(97) = 97
Apr 11, 2023 10:09 am
"So do you guys know what Pharaoh we're dealing with yet?" Alistair asks examining any Hieroglyphs he can find on objects, after all it's small bits of writing he'd be putting in his book not long boring stories about dead pharaohs.
Rolls
Language (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) - (1d100)
(47) = 47
Spot Hidden - (1d100)
(40) = 40
Apr 11, 2023 10:38 am
Baz studies the walls but sees nothing sinificant in the hieroglphs. His focus does fall on the two 'guards' and as he shines the lantern light you see that they are actually mummified men impaled on long spears to hold them upright. As if it wasn't gruesome enough, their heads have been replaced, one with that of a crocodile and the other with that of a jackal.
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Can everyone make Sanity (0/1) checks on seeing these.Apr 11, 2023 1:13 pm
Upon seeing the impaled guards Baz shivers and declares "It was a tough time back then" his voice cracking towards the end and the lantern shaking in hand.
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Rolls
Sanity (58%) - (D100)
(60) = 60
Apr 11, 2023 2:08 pm
"What the devil...? I thought these were statues..."
Rolls
SAN (74) - (1d100)
(20) = 20
Apr 11, 2023 2:47 pm
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RollingOOC:
Ugh! That’s another point lostLast edited April 11, 2023 2:48 pm
Rolls
SAN (44%) - (1d100)
(53) = 53
Apr 11, 2023 2:50 pm
Once everyone is thru Dardan gets to work looking for anything that can be used as a tool, and also and suggestion of fresh air flows around the rooms perimeter.
Rolls
Spot Hidden (56%) - (1d100)
(30) = 30
Apr 11, 2023 3:08 pm
Though no tools to be found, Dardan notices some of the items strewn about have been broken as if someone moved through here in haste without much regard for their surroundings. Dardan also notices the 'guards' have weapons, the crocodile headed man holds an Egyptian battle-axe and the jackal holds a sickle-like sword, a khopesh. though a little tarnished with age they are in good condition.
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As weapons, they would inflict 1d6+1+damage bonusApr 11, 2023 3:27 pm
Dardan attempts to remove the battle-axe from the dead man’s grip, expecting it will be helpful to use as a digging tool.
Will roll STR in case it’s needed to break the mummies grip
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Argh! This is where the mummy buries the axe in Dardan’s head!!Will roll STR in case it’s needed to break the mummies grip
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Rolls
STR (55%) - (1d100)
(29) = 29
Apr 11, 2023 5:09 pm
Lord Lyttelton scrambled to his feet upon entering the new chamber and quickly began to survey his surroundings. "I am curious as to why these treasures remain despite the evidence of looters in this place." Richard said in response to Arthur's comment.
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Well then... No SAN loss, but I apparently got dust in my eye while looking about.Last edited April 11, 2023 5:11 pm
Rolls
Archaeology (45%) - (1d100)
(92) = 92
Appraise (30%) - (1d100)
(34) = 34
Egyptian hieroglyphs (32%) - (1d100)
(32) = 32
Spot Hidden (35%) - (1d100)
(100) = 100
Sanity (59) - (1d100)
(10) = 10
Apr 11, 2023 6:23 pm
"Perhaps it’s time consider them looters didn’t make it out"Baz mutters to know one in particular. Not spotting a cartouche or any interesting additions to the already translated glyphs Baz stands between the two guards and looks for the obvious exit that must lie here.
"I ain’t exactly well versed in layouts, but do y’all figure that these me two are here to keep watch on a door right here."
Lantern held close and a focused examination of this spot for any signs of a doorway secret or otherwise Baz begins to mutter more to himself as he talks himself through the problem.
"I ain’t exactly well versed in layouts, but do y’all figure that these me two are here to keep watch on a door right here."
Lantern held close and a focused examination of this spot for any signs of a doorway secret or otherwise Baz begins to mutter more to himself as he talks himself through the problem.
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Looks like the map shows a door or another slab in place here. Dardan might be the best person to look amd Baz will assist of he comes over
Apr 11, 2023 7:09 pm
As Lyttleton starts to look through the objects, he thinks he sees something interesting, reaches and knocked a number of things over causing a crash of metal that echoes around the tomb.
Apr 11, 2023 7:13 pm
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The obvious exit is to the north"Across the room to the north, an open archway leads to another room."
Then there's the slab to the east guarded by the corpses.
Apr 11, 2023 7:16 pm
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Maybe the tomb raiders remains are in the chamber to the north. Probably worth checking that out before we try opening the entrance on the east"Sorry! Nerves." he explains to those who stare at him
Apr 11, 2023 7:53 pm
Baz slaps Dardan on the back "Speakin’ for the both us brother"
With the obvious exit pointed out Baz moves with the lantern through the exit to the North.
With the obvious exit pointed out Baz moves with the lantern through the exit to the North.
Apr 11, 2023 9:26 pm
Dardan retrieves the axe without much trouble.
Baz steps over the scattered plaster and into a room half the size of the antechamber. Compared to that room, it is modestly filled with religious artifacts. The walls are lined with 3 inch high funerary cones made from clay. On the southern and northern walls are two large murals while at the eastern wall is a shrine on which stands an inverted 5 foot tall golden ankh. Hundreds of golden tendrils reach out from the symbol, which though motionless, give the impression of movement and look distinctly unsettling.
A large mat lies at the shrine's base, on which sprawls a human skeleton clothed in decaying tatters. Beside the corpse are a satchel and a small sack.
Also waiting on a Sanity check for Christopher.
Baz steps over the scattered plaster and into a room half the size of the antechamber. Compared to that room, it is modestly filled with religious artifacts. The walls are lined with 3 inch high funerary cones made from clay. On the southern and northern walls are two large murals while at the eastern wall is a shrine on which stands an inverted 5 foot tall golden ankh. Hundreds of golden tendrils reach out from the symbol, which though motionless, give the impression of movement and look distinctly unsettling.
A large mat lies at the shrine's base, on which sprawls a human skeleton clothed in decaying tatters. Beside the corpse are a satchel and a small sack.
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Baz, let's have a History, Language Hierglyphs or Occult, dealers choice.Also waiting on a Sanity check for Christopher.
Apr 11, 2023 9:41 pm
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Dardan will go back to trying to find a way out, by searching for air flows.He’ll re-light the candle and try using that. Not sure if a Spot Hidden or INT is needed?
Apr 11, 2023 10:48 pm
Meanwhile Arthur is disturbed and mesmerised by the two corpses impaled for eternity to guard a sealed entrance. He tries to remember the significance of the jackal and crocodile heads, and to recall any mention of this gruesome practice of using cadavers as guardians, from his occult readings.
Rolls
Occult (45) - (1d100)
(30) = 30
Apr 11, 2023 11:33 pm
Baz focuses on the Hieroglyphs in this new space and calls out for Lyttleton.
"You gotta reassure me this is normal chief, I got a fantastic case of the jitters look at that thing!"
Dragging his eyes away from the unsettling symbol Baz lets his Vision focus on what he knows best and begins to translate what he can aloud for any who care to hear.
"You gotta reassure me this is normal chief, I got a fantastic case of the jitters look at that thing!"
Dragging his eyes away from the unsettling symbol Baz lets his Vision focus on what he knows best and begins to translate what he can aloud for any who care to hear.
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Rolls
Languages (Hieroglyphs) 70 - (D100)
(34) = 34
Apr 12, 2023 12:54 am
Arthur knows no significance of the heads, other than animal heads being common in Egyptian symbology, even the gods depicted with animal heads.
Baz is aware that the symbol of the Ankh represents life however the inverted aspect and the reaching tentacles speak of wilful desecration and malign intent.
The shrine itself holds countless pieces of ancient incense in small compartments honeycombed through the base. Nearly one hundred tiny statues of men stand around the base of the shrine.
Scanning the walls, Baz's focus goes to the southern wall depicts a large painting of a smiling, black-robed pharaoh holding an oversized set of scales, on which a heart is being weighed against a platter of dead animals, A kneeling figure with the head of a wolf, has a chest wound that is being stretched open by two small men (identical to the figurines). There are some hieroglyphs below the painting.
Baz translates aloud, "The trial has been passed.Forever they shall be tied to this earth through their faithful beating heart, strong of body, awaiting the return of their master."
Baz is aware that the symbol of the Ankh represents life however the inverted aspect and the reaching tentacles speak of wilful desecration and malign intent.
The shrine itself holds countless pieces of ancient incense in small compartments honeycombed through the base. Nearly one hundred tiny statues of men stand around the base of the shrine.
Scanning the walls, Baz's focus goes to the southern wall depicts a large painting of a smiling, black-robed pharaoh holding an oversized set of scales, on which a heart is being weighed against a platter of dead animals, A kneeling figure with the head of a wolf, has a chest wound that is being stretched open by two small men (identical to the figurines). There are some hieroglyphs below the painting.
Baz translates aloud, "The trial has been passed.Forever they shall be tied to this earth through their faithful beating heart, strong of body, awaiting the return of their master."
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What is everyone else doing?Apr 12, 2023 1:39 am
Lord Lyttelton joined Baz at the southern wall, tilted his hat upward and took in the scene depicted before them. "Curious, it was typically Anubis whom oversaw the weighing of the hearts, and it was always tested against a feather, not animal corpses." the dilettante said, rubbing his chin.
Apr 12, 2023 1:49 am
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Can I have an archaeology roll Richard. Baz, your occult knowledge might be relevant here too
Apr 12, 2023 1:59 am
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A hard success will get you more. Care to use some Luck to get it down to 22?Apr 12, 2023 2:08 am
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Occult timeBaz pulls his notebook out and then thinks better and pulls his treasured copy of translations from professor Murray out. Instead of consulting the main text he starts running his fingers down the notes in the margins. How does the heart and the animals figure into all this?
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Rolls
Occult (25%) - (D100)
(60) = 60
Apr 12, 2023 2:33 am
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@Knifesedgegames Yeah, I didn't roll spectacularly on Luck, but I'll spend the points here. I was already considering it before you brought it up.OOC:
@Knifesedgegames Would my own Occult roll do us any good?Apr 12, 2023 8:19 am
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The Occult roll would give you no more that your Arch. so with a Hard Success, you get as much as there is. Go ahead and drop that Luck :)Apr 12, 2023 8:22 am
Richard does believe the kneeling dog-headed figure may be the representation of an Egyptian god, either Anubis or Set. The scene shares similarities to the Weighing of the Heart ceremony, where the gods judged if a person could enter the afterlife however the deceased animals on the scale are most likely representations of other powerful Egyptian gods; thus, the image may be a form of ceremonial perversion or desecration.
Apr 12, 2023 8:05 pm
If Richard Joseph Lyttelton III was unsettled by what his expedition discovered this far he gave no outward indication, yet. "I would surmise that this pharaoh and the master are one and the same, and that it was believed that he could imbue his devout followers with the same powers of the other Egyptian gods." Lord Lyttelton commented, then glanced around for the photojournalist and added, "Please document the contents of this chamber, Mr. Johns." Lastly he called out to the engineer, "Have you had any luck finding a route back to the surface?"
Apr 12, 2023 8:51 pm
Baz turns the light to inspect the northern mural which depicts a sickening scene of an Egyptian city being attacked by an army of horrific beings. there are two notable types of creature: those with the bodies of men and the heads of animals, who wield various weapons, and those with the bodies of animals and the heads of men. Black tendrils burst from the ground and sky, tearing the city and its occupants apart. Some of the creatures eat corpses that have been laid upon tables, while others frolic in the chaos. A pharaoh, robed entirely in black, is depicted with an impossibly dark face and seated atop a pyramid-like throne borne by the hybrid monsters, he is being carried through the horrific scene.
Meanwhile, in the antechamber, Dardan has done a full circle of the walls and has found no indication of air movement.
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Let's have a Sanity roll for viewing this, Baz (and presumably Richard, who is also in the room)Meanwhile, in the antechamber, Dardan has done a full circle of the walls and has found no indication of air movement.
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I'm going to make that Sanity roll for Christopher (for seeing the guards), as he's not responded yet. No sanity lossRolls
Christopher sanity - (1d100)
(47) = 47
Apr 12, 2023 10:03 pm
"No Mr Lyttelton, there is not sign of air flows in this room," Dardan bangs his hand against the wall.
"I will examine this archway to see if there is a way to break thru," he starts to examine the area of wall set between the two mummified figures.
"I will examine this archway to see if there is a way to break thru," he starts to examine the area of wall set between the two mummified figures.
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@Knifesedgegames: Dardan is going to look for any weak spots on the wall that would make a good place to dig thru. He will also check the area above and around, to ensure he does not cause anything to crash down on them.Apr 12, 2023 10:22 pm
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SanityLast edited April 12, 2023 10:25 pm
Rolls
Sanity (57%) - (D100)
(43) = 43
Apr 13, 2023 1:49 am
"I must find a way out of this prison," Dardan mutters to himself as he examines, and taps, the wall.
Rolls
Science (Eng) 60% - (1d100)
(54) = 54
Apr 13, 2023 10:42 am
As Dardan examines the slab, it’s clearly too heavy for any of you to move. The stone around it could probably be hacked through, given enough time though the ceiling doesn’t feel structurally sound. Sand and pebbles fall every so often.
Apr 13, 2023 11:21 am
"You know in books usually the protagonist finds a way out after they give up so we just need to give up then we will think of something." Alistair says as he sits down on the floor.
Apr 13, 2023 12:54 pm
"This certainly changes everything academia has previously learnt about Egyptian mythology." Richard replied as he began to jot down a rudimentary map and a few notes into a book he pulled from his satchel, then continued, "Once we get out of here, you will have one hell of a book to write Mr. Ferguson. I will personally fund the effort." The dilettante glanced over his shoulder at the writer and cracked a thin smile.
Apr 13, 2023 1:23 pm
"This is Not what I write books about!" Alistair almost yells, "were none of you listening I write book about the future because, well because the present at least shouldn't be interesting enough, to have any good stories because in good stories people die so Rich you wouldn't be able to find my book." He looks about, "what if we don't get out?"
Apr 13, 2023 1:43 pm
"Ah you know what they say, the past is prologue." Richard cracked, paused for a moment as he studied his version of the map, then added, "We will get out, I refuse to see it any other way." With that, Lord Lyttelton sought out Dardan at the other end of the chamber, notebook in hand.
Apr 13, 2023 3:03 pm
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So it’s not looking good. Both exits are blocked by slabs of stone, and we have no decent tools to dig out around them. This is CoC, not D&D, so i don’t expect a hidden door anywhere. There might be a hidden mechanism, but what I know of ancient Egypt I don’t think that was a feature of burials.My suggestions we examine the writings, and with Occult skill rolls hope we can figure a "magical" way outta here. Probably means some of us die horribly, but that’s CoC for you.
I am also curious about the skeleton lying in front of the altar. Who is that? What can it tell us about the setup? Also, how did thd tomb raisers die/disappear?
Dardan is mostly "egg head" skills, but he has Occult & Spot Hidden, do he can support someone else doing the research.
Dardan starts trying to find something of those types around the main chamber, especially wherever he thinks the original sarcophagus was situated.
Apr 13, 2023 7:03 pm
"On the hunt hoss!" Baz calls back to Dardan. Taking time to look at the writings on the walls for any clues to the construction this tomb or for breaks that would indicate any special hidden features.
Every now and again Baz glances nervously at the dark pharaoh. Ah hell, I cannot die here and now
Every now and again Baz glances nervously at the dark pharaoh. Ah hell, I cannot die here and now
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Apr 13, 2023 9:18 pm
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Having taken actual Egyptian archaeology courses, I can attest that it was a practice for the builders to construct false shafts that led to empty "dead end" chambers, while the real passage was concealed behind an inconspicuous "door". The Great Pyramid has what are thought to be air shafts, but were sealed off at the surface when construction was completed. By the time King Tut's tomb was built, the Egyptians were using much simpler layouts. If I've retained these details from courses I took 20+ years ago, I imagine RJL3 would as well.Apr 13, 2023 10:52 pm
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That is helpful. Not sure if it will be true in a CoC scenario, but am happy to grasp at straws! :-) My own experience is fumbling around inside the Great Pyramid as a tourist in the late 1980's, so I only saw the main chamber, and someone had taken all the cool gold from it! LOL!I think it is a good idea for look for false walls, hidden mechanisms. But I think we should also try to decipher the hieroglyphics and look for an Occult message. Anything at all that will get us out of there.
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Apr 13, 2023 11:13 pm
Having heard the others comment on the skeletal remains in the adjacent chamber, Arthur takes a deep breath and enters that room for the first time, to take a look at the corpse and try to find out more about it.
He gasps at the inverted ankh and its many tendrils, and is unsettled by the strangeness of the chamber decorations.
He gasps at the inverted ankh and its many tendrils, and is unsettled by the strangeness of the chamber decorations.
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leaving rollsLast edited April 13, 2023 11:14 pm
Rolls
San 74 - (1d100)
(71) = 71
Spot Hidden 65, looking at skeleton - (1d100)
(84) = 84
Apr 13, 2023 11:22 pm
Zeromancer says:
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Having taken actual Egyptian archaeology courses, I can attest that it was a practice for the builders to construct false shafts that led to empty "dead end" chambers, while the real passage was concealed behind an inconspicuous "door". The Great Pyramid has what are thought to be air shafts, but were sealed off at the surface when construction was completed. By the time King Tut's tomb was built, the Egyptians were using much simpler layouts. If I've retained these details from courses I took 20+ years ago, I imagine RJL3 would as well.OOC:
And should that knowledge be relevant, I'll be sure to call for an Archaeology roll to see if RLJ does recall that information. :)Apr 13, 2023 11:33 pm
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-1 Sanity, ArthurOOC:
Can I have a First Aid or Medicine roll?Apr 13, 2023 11:36 pm
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you certainly canRolls
First Aid 50 - (1d100)
(74) = 74
Apr 13, 2023 11:48 pm
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pushing the roll if allowedCome on fellow... Tell us your story... The readers will love to know what fate befell you...
Rolls
First Aid 50 pushing - (1d100)
(13) = 13
Apr 13, 2023 11:54 pm
Alistair sighs might as well spend what is left of his life picking apart the writings of an ancient well... slave probably but it was the pharaoh who chose what was written.
As he looks at the writings he searches for the hidden meanings the morals whatever it was the pharaoh wanted people to learn or maybe even better things the pharaoh didn't want them to learn, he'd loved doing this in his classes analyzing literature but he'd never thought he'd do it with such an old piece.
As he looks at the writings he searches for the hidden meanings the morals whatever it was the pharaoh wanted people to learn or maybe even better things the pharaoh didn't want them to learn, he'd loved doing this in his classes analyzing literature but he'd never thought he'd do it with such an old piece.
Rolls
Art/Craft (Literature) 45 - (1d100)
(30) = 30
Apr 13, 2023 11:54 pm
Arthur carefully examines the teeth inparticular and is able to ascertain the date of death to within the last 10 years. He also notices some of the bones have small indentations, similar to animal teeth marks.
Apr 13, 2023 11:56 pm
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Alistair, let's have a Sanity check for the Ankh (0/1) and the another for studying the northern mural (1/1d3)Apr 14, 2023 12:09 am
"Hey folks... I think some... animal gnawed at these bones... I see teeth marks..." he informs the others.
He then looks at the tattered clothes of the cadaver. Trying to determine his original attire or status, and checking for possessions.
He then looks at the tattered clothes of the cadaver. Trying to determine his original attire or status, and checking for possessions.
Apr 14, 2023 12:21 am
Lord Lyttelton raised a brow, turned on his heel and joined Arthur near the skeleton, "Teeth marks? It would be rather unusual for a scavenger to come this far underground to seek out a meal, would you not concur?"
Apr 14, 2023 12:26 am
He nods. Then casts a glance back at the shadows of the crocodile and jackal-headed guardians in the other room.
"Yes... Unless... Nothing. This place is playing with my mind, old chap..."
"Yes... Unless... Nothing. This place is playing with my mind, old chap..."
Apr 14, 2023 12:52 am
The clothes, though tattered, are clearly western in origin, perhaps European, rather than those worn by the locals. Beside the body is a small sack, filled with gold and bronze jewellery.
The satchel also on the mat contains a trowel, a flask, a German Passport belonging to one Sascha Kerner born August 2nd 1880, a resident of Berlin. There is also a leather bound journal written in German and a stick of dynamite.
The satchel also on the mat contains a trowel, a flask, a German Passport belonging to one Sascha Kerner born August 2nd 1880, a resident of Berlin. There is also a leather bound journal written in German and a stick of dynamite.
Apr 14, 2023 1:22 am
If y’all want, I can take a look at that journal, was a translator durin’ the Great one. Might say how he got in here…"
Baz sets down the lantern and readies himself with his notebook and a pencil.After a few moments he gets his small bag out and washes the sweat and dust from his eyes and even takes a moment to murmur a prayer he learned as boy under his breath.
Ich bin die unendliche Auflösung seines Willens. Ich werde nicht in seinen Namen fallen.
Baz sets down the lantern and readies himself with his notebook and a pencil.
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push!Ich bin die unendliche Auflösung seines Willens. Ich werde nicht in seinen Namen fallen.
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Rolls
Languages (German 60%) - (D100)
(92) = 92
Push - (D100)
(4) = 4
Apr 14, 2023 1:32 am
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I was going to give a bonus die but as you’ve successfully pushed with an extreme, I’ll take that..Apr 14, 2023 1:34 am
There are entries dated from 1910 to 1916 describing Sascha Karner’s time as an anthropologist. It also outlines his trip to Egypt and his attempts to unearth ancient Egyptian artifacts. In addition, Karner writes about his English companion, an archaeologist named Dr. Gerald Sutton. There are many entries outlining the difficult work environment due to the Great War, and Karner often praises Sutton for his assistance in dealing with the English authorities. The last four entries appear to be the most significant…
Apr 14, 2023 1:34 am
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Baz will translate it live, getting into the flow like he would have with radio translations. With the lantern on the ground and him sat by like a campfire he will speak loud enough for any gathered to hear. 
Apr 14, 2023 1:39 am
As Baz translates the last words, everyone hears a scraping sound, stone against stone followed by a loud clang that echoes through the tunnels. The lamp flickers and Baz shakes it, the fuel is almost spent.
Apr 14, 2023 1:58 am
"What! What was that?" Dardan asks nervously of no one in particular. He grips the axe tighter, fear clearly showing in his expression.
Apr 14, 2023 2:19 am
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So Sacha never made it out, but got sealed inside with whatever is about to hunt us. Something with sharp teeth that likes to crush its prey.Last edited April 14, 2023 2:20 am
Apr 14, 2023 6:38 am
Hearing the translated pages, he comments bitterly, "They've been sealed inside by the workers... Just like us."
He then turns towards the direction of the sound.
He then turns towards the direction of the sound.
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can they determine the general direction it came from? Apr 14, 2023 8:13 am
Richard Joseph Lyttelton III had been intently listening to Baz's aural translation of the found journal while he casually placed the trowel and stick of dynamite within his satchel. He found some of the claims perhaps a bit too fantastical, and was leaning towards dismissing the content of the final entry when the relative silence, save his own shallow breaths, was suddenly broken by a series of clamorous sounds. With a practiced movement, Lord Lyttelton removed his handgun from its holster. "Stay calm, men - but bring any arms to the ready." the expedition leader said, coolly.
Apr 14, 2023 9:39 am
The noise came from behind the slab in the antechamber
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Apr 14, 2023 9:46 am
In a panicked whisper, he says, "It came from behind the slab, in the antechamber! I hear steps now!"
He reaches for the nearest blunt object - even a sturdy rib from the skeleton if needed!
He reaches for the nearest blunt object - even a sturdy rib from the skeleton if needed!
Apr 14, 2023 10:25 am
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rollsRolls
Sanity 1 - (1d100)
(31) = 31
Sanity 2 - (1d100)
(77) = 77
San loss - (1d3)
(1) = 1
Apr 14, 2023 10:45 am
OK Initiative is in Dex Order. You all have time to perform one action. Hopefully I've got everyone in place.
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Apr 14, 2023 1:39 pm
Lyttleton, the dynamite! Can we pop that front door with it? Will that be enough! We need Dardan! Baz Takes the lantern to the doorway but posts up with his back to the wall. If thats them workers come to finish us off then at tleast there is an exit.Otherwise I might end up a Holler Miner yet.
Apr 14, 2023 2:00 pm
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Note in terms of light, Baz has the failing lantern and Dardan the lit candle. Anyone moving away from them will be in darknessApr 14, 2023 2:52 pm
Dardan lets out a shout of alarm, "The slab! It's...! It's moving! It's opening!"
Consumed by fear Dardan retreats back towards the others, holding the candle in front of him, and clutching the battle axe in his other hand.
Consumed by fear Dardan retreats back towards the others, holding the candle in front of him, and clutching the battle axe in his other hand.
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@Knifesedgegames: From the image I am guessing the slab has moved into the chamber. But what are the guardians on either side doing?Apr 14, 2023 4:16 pm
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The slab is indeed about to move any second now, but the 'guards' remain stationaryApr 14, 2023 4:57 pm
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I hate to abandon the tomb without further exploration, but self-preservation wins out. Would there be enough time to run to the entrance and blow the door without encountering whoever is about to pay us a visit?Apr 14, 2023 10:56 pm
"Alright, we're getting out of here." Lord Lyttelton said as he rapidly moved back to the antechamber. He paused only long enough to locate the engineer and guide him by an arm towards the passage that led to the entrance, adding, "We found a single stick of dynamite, but we need you to properly place the explosive so we don't bring the ceiling down upon ourselves."
Apr 14, 2023 11:40 pm
Christopher stows his camera, as he does his left hand subconsciously drifts to the silver locket at his hip pocket, then to the handle of the revolver attached to it’s chain. He looks towards the source of the noise, attempting to glimpse its source as he readies his weapon.
Apr 15, 2023 1:52 am
Richard bolts out of the antechamber, grabbing Dardan on the way out.
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Can I take Dex rolls from the two of you.Apr 15, 2023 3:30 am
As the breeze from Lyttelton's rapid departure itself diminishes, Baz slides down the wall just right of the doorway. He stuffs the journal of Sasha Karner into his bag and looks at the dead man on the table. The scruffy man sets his nerves as he turns out the flickering lamp, hoping to preserve the last of the fuel or fumes it still holds. As darkness settles in Baz feels into his bag for the candles he has with his writting supplies, he feels for the matches in his vest pocket, and then the unlit cigar still in his mouth.
In the darkness Baz sits and awaits the shouts of the workers turned robbers to flood the room. With a dreading thought he slides his hand down to touch the hilt of his old hunting knife at his belt, knowing that should it come to that he would be quite unpreppared to give as good he may get.
In the darkness Baz sits and awaits the shouts of the workers turned robbers to flood the room. With a dreading thought he slides his hand down to touch the hilt of his old hunting knife at his belt, knowing that should it come to that he would be quite unpreppared to give as good he may get.
Last edited April 15, 2023 3:58 am
Rolls
Pants crapping (95%) - (d100)
(38) = 38
Apr 15, 2023 3:56 am
Dardan allows RJH to drag him along, not sure of anything and just wishing to escape.
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Will spend 8 Luck if that is allowed?Last edited April 15, 2023 3:57 am
Rolls
DEX (50%) - (1d100)
(58) = 58
Apr 15, 2023 9:47 am
Arthur sees the enclosed chamber plunging into darkness and scrambles for his unlit candle, holding it tight as if life depended from it.
"D-dynamite?! It will bury us all down here for eternity! I don't think that's a great idea, fellows!.." he shout-whispers after the others.
He takes one step closer to Baz.
"D-dynamite?! It will bury us all down here for eternity! I don't think that's a great idea, fellows!.." he shout-whispers after the others.
He takes one step closer to Baz.
Apr 15, 2023 10:26 am
Richard and Dardan make it to the other side of the antechamber and scramble through the hole.
Apr 15, 2023 10:36 am
There is a scraping of stone, slower, louder, closer..
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Apr 15, 2023 10:38 am
Round 2
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
?? 35
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
?? 35
Apr 15, 2023 4:01 pm
Christopher takes in the smell, the rot- it seems familiar. It reminds him of the trenches, the stench of the dead and the dying. Straining in the dark and seeing nothing, he attempts to hide behind one of the large stones in the chamber.
Rolls
Sanity - (1d3)
(1) = 1
Stealth - (1d100)
(25) = 25
Stealth (Bonus) - (1d10)
(10) = 10
Sanity - (1d100)
(54) = 54
Apr 15, 2023 5:38 pm
[ +- ] Christopher
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As you passed the sanity check, you don’t lose any or need to make any reaction.Using the skills learned in the trenches, hunkering down, making yourself as small as possible, you might just go unnoticed.
Apr 15, 2023 6:07 pm
Dardan stumbles along with RJH, wondering why the others have not come with them.
"Sir, where are the others? What is behind that slab, and should we not all leave?"
"Sir, where are the others? What is behind that slab, and should we not all leave?"
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Apr 15, 2023 9:07 pm
Alistair isn't going to to anywhere unless he can figure out what that animal is, having stupidly not brought a weapon, of any kind he didn't plan to be the first one to fight, but perhaps if he could tell them what it was.
Rolls
Natural World - (1d100)
(94) = 94
Apr 15, 2023 10:08 pm
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Richard and Dardan can make it to the entrance stone this round. The rest of the round can be spent deciding where best to use the dynamite. I will require either a Demolitions, Mechanical Repair or a HARD Know Roll from one of you.Alistair, Baz and Arthur can all give me Stealth rolls with a bonus die to remain out of sight and quiet.
Alistair, I'll also take a Sanity check (0/1d3) as you are intentionally trying to see the thing.
Apr 15, 2023 10:13 pm
Quiet as a mouse under the cats gaze Baz holds his breath and strains to hear the shout before the blast, or the sounds of the workers pouring in to attack them.
Thinking quickly Baz lifts the body of the dead german explorer and lays beneath it. They won't kill their prey twice! But once under the corpse the dead mans dust begins to rain down on Baz and he begins coughing and hacking betraying any hope of a hidden presence.
Thinking quickly Baz lifts the body of the dead german explorer and lays beneath it. They won't kill their prey twice! But once under the corpse the dead mans dust begins to rain down on Baz and he begins coughing and hacking betraying any hope of a hidden presence.
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Following resolution on page 12. spending 7 luckLast edited April 16, 2023 3:22 pm
Rolls
Stealth (20%) - (d100)
(47) = 47
Stealth Push (20%) - (d100)
(91) = 91
Stealth Push (20%) Bonus Dice - (d100)
(80) = 80
Sanity (57%) - (d100)
(34) = 34
Stealth Push (20%) bonus die d10 - (D10)
(2) = 2
Apr 15, 2023 10:15 pm
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Baz, Roll a d10 as your bonus die and if better take that as the 10's. However, I'll also take a Sanity check (0/1) as you hide under the human bonesApr 15, 2023 11:48 pm
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shouldn't we go in round order? 🤣OOC:
can he get to the crawlspace this round, to regroup with the dynamite duo? Apr 16, 2023 12:07 am
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ok GNW, let's back up a little and ignore that push. Your initial roll was 47, with a bonus of 2, making 27. Based on that you can drop 7 luck for a pass, which is likely what you would have done, so I'm happy with that.Apr 16, 2023 12:11 am
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Not too worried about round order as everyone is posting at different times, as long as you are all going before the NPC, we're good.OOC:
As Arthur wants to run on round 2 though, he will be spotted, unless trying to Stealth it. Given that he's lighting a candle, first, there'll be no bonus die if he wants to go that route. Also note it'll be this round to get to and through the hole then another to get to the entrance.Apr 16, 2023 1:23 am
"I am not being sure about this sir, it is most difficult to work with just lighted candle and..." Dardan pauses running his hands over the slab and side creases and glances at RJH. "and, I am being very nervous. I...never mind..."
Dardan goes back to his task"Here! Here is where it is going," he whispers to RJH, slapping a spot on the slab where there is groove running diagonally out towards the side. There is enough space to in the groove to tightly pack the single dynamite stick, and line the wick down to towards the ground.
Dardan goes back to his task
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Dardan has Mech Repair 65%, and he has 31 Luck left, so here goes.OOC:
Phew! He made it easily.Last edited April 16, 2023 1:27 am
Rolls
Mech Repair 65% - (1d100)
(25) = 25
Apr 16, 2023 3:04 am
Lord Lyttelton nodded in approval, inwardly glad he had hired himself a competent engineer for this expedition. "We must give the others every opportunity to reach our position before blowing the door. No one would survive a structural collapse, and I will not be wholly responsible for their deaths." Richard whispered back.
Apr 16, 2023 11:35 am
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RollsRolls
Stealth - (1d100)
(73) = 73
Sanity - (1d100)
(79) = 79
Bet I Fail - (1d3)
(2) = 2
Apr 16, 2023 11:39 am
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Arthur Sneak roll. I lit the candle as I was under the assumption I wouldn't be able to find my way to the hole to the Southwest in the dark... No bonus dice Rolls
Stealth 60 - (1d100)
(31) = 31
Apr 16, 2023 11:56 am
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OK, as Arthur was first in order, the candle was lit, so Alistair forfeits his bonus die and therefore failed his Stealth. I'm also ruling Arthur has slipped away before the creature is in Alistair's view, so just a loss of 2 Sanity.OOC:
Does he look back to see the thing? Either way, make a Sanity roll, ArthurApr 16, 2023 12:10 pm
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With regards to the dynamite, Richard and Dardan need to be more than 9 yards (27 feet) away to avoid damage from the blast, so that's 2 squares from the hole into the antechamber (where Arthur is about to arrive.Dardan is confident that his placement will not cause a complete cave-in as it shouldn't destroy the supporting walls. It will also take two more rounds to achieve safely.
Apr 16, 2023 3:27 pm
"Sir, you must leave from here," Dardan points to a spot further down the corridor, towards the end wall. "Go quickly. You are getting behind slight wall curve. I will fix things."
Dardan then goes back to work placing the dynamite, and laying the fuse. As he works he thinks.
The others. I must get the others out of the main chamber and thru the tunnel. I cannot risk it collapsing with them trapped inside. But...what of the noise... he briefly pauses in his work. I must face it, if it saves their lives. I will finish and then go back for them.
Dardan then goes back to work placing the dynamite, and laying the fuse. As he works he thinks.
The others. I must get the others out of the main chamber and thru the tunnel. I cannot risk it collapsing with them trapped inside. But...what of the noise... he briefly pauses in his work. I must face it, if it saves their lives. I will finish and then go back for them.
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Dardan will spend the next 2 rounds getting everything readyApr 16, 2023 4:14 pm
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I wouldn't, but Arthur would definitely look back at what is making the noises!Rolls
SAN (73) - (1d100)
(97) = 97
Apr 16, 2023 4:39 pm
As Arthur slips behind the rock where Christopher crouches, he sees the thing up close as it turns in the direction of the noise Alistair is making trying to hide.
Apr 16, 2023 6:16 pm
Arthur suppresses a scream at the horrific sight!
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oh boyRolls
SAN loss - (1d6)
(1) = 1
Apr 16, 2023 7:03 pm
Arthur scrambles away and toward the hole, clambering through into the corridor.
Apr 16, 2023 7:25 pm
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Combat!When your opponent attempts to strike, you have a choice to either riposte with your Fighting Brawl skill or Dodge. A successful dodge with avoid all damage but for a riposte if your success is better than your opponent, you can do damage to it yourself. You cannot Push rolls in combat but you can use Luck if you want to.
Apr 16, 2023 7:26 pm
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For everyone unable to see what's going on, you can hear animal like growling and snarling coming from the Annex north of the main chamber.Apr 17, 2023 12:36 am
At the sudden sounds Dardan stops and looks around, back along the corridor.
How much time do I have left? Maybe I am already too late. he thinks to himself. He quickly turns back to his work and carries on, knowing he has no choice.
How much time do I have left? Maybe I am already too late. he thinks to himself. He quickly turns back to his work and carries on, knowing he has no choice.
Apr 17, 2023 1:35 am
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for context, I am last in play order, just ahead of the creature.Baz makes a hasty retreat to the main chamber and calls out, "It's not the workers! Its a creature, a wolf or man, or goddammit it all its both!!" In the darkness and shadows Baz looks to head into the room the creature came from. Sweet Jesus, tell me it got a brood in there and tell me it has a way outta here!
"It's gone after Alistair!, What are we doing here!"
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Rolls
Sanity (56%) - (d100)
(4) = 4
Dodge (22%) - (d100)
(5) = 5
Apr 17, 2023 3:44 am
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Would Christopher have seen or be close enough to the creature at this point? Wondering if it’ll have past me with Arthur briefly hiding behind the same rock.Apr 17, 2023 5:47 am
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Christopher is hidden between the annex entrance and the corridor so it turned before reaching you. Right now it’s about six feet from you, around the corner but unless you planned to look, you haven’t seen it up close.Apr 17, 2023 6:05 am
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Holding fire on Baz's move, now we're in combat I think we'll stick to Dex order.. He'll need a dodge roll to get past the Abomination, once its attack is done. Let's see Alistair's reaction first. Baz -1 Sanity.
Apr 17, 2023 1:31 pm
Richard Joseph Lyttelton III nodded and retreated to the advised minimum safe distance. While he waited for the work to be completed, he anxiously put an ear to the tunnel opening and listened for approaching figures, benign or otherwise.
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Probably going to need a Listen roll here, so I'll make it in advance.Rolls
Listen (30%) - (1d100)
(44) = 44
Apr 17, 2023 6:35 pm
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Waiting for the end of the last round - need a Sanity check and either brawl or dodge from AlistairApr 18, 2023 10:07 am
Alistair started, whatever was going on he certainly didn't know what the creature was best thing to do would be get himself out of the way.
Rolls
Dodge - (1d100)
(41) = 41
Sanity - (1d100)
(56) = 56
Apr 18, 2023 10:35 am
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Alistair sanity loss. As this thing causes a max of 6 sanity loss and Alistair has already lost 2, that means this time he only loses 4. Not enough for Temp insanity.However, Alistair has now lost 9 sanity in the course of a day, which is 1/5 of his starting sanity. that results in Indefinite insanity. He enters a Bout of Madness
[ +- ] Alistair- Madness!
Bout of Madness: Amensia- The investigator has no memory of events that have taken place since they were last in a place of safety. For example, it seems to them that one moment they were eating breakfast and the next they are facing a monster. This lasts for 1D10 rounds.
Rolls
san loss - (1d6)
(5) = 5
Bout - (1d10)
(1) = 1
Rounds - (1d10)
(1) = 1
Apr 18, 2023 10:49 am
The creature attacks!
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The attack misses but Alistair can still succeed with his dodge if he uses Luck (-14 points?). That can get him around the creature and out of the roomRolls
Brawl - (1d100)
(82) = 82
Apr 18, 2023 12:54 pm
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Up to you. He doesn’t remember how he got here but he’s aware of the dangerApr 18, 2023 2:53 pm
Round 3
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
Apr 18, 2023 2:55 pm
Richard arrives at the hole just as Arthur scrambles through with his candle. The sounds of growling and a distressed Alistair is heard from beyond. Then he hears Baz shouting.
"It's not the workers! Its a creature, a wolf or man, or goddammit it all its both!!"
"It's gone after Alistair!, What are we doing here!"
"It's not the workers! Its a creature, a wolf or man, or goddammit it all its both!!"
"It's gone after Alistair!, What are we doing here!"
Apr 18, 2023 6:42 pm
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It is near pitch dark in the annex and antechamber. There is a little light at the south west end, coming from Arthur’s candle where he just entered the tunnel. Baz can just make out Christopher a couple of feet from him.Apr 18, 2023 10:03 pm
Arthur stays in place and whispers to the other occupants of the tunnel, trying to control the shaking in his voice.
"Arthur... Dardan... I-I saw it... that was no worker, that came through that slab... it was m-monstrous... a rotting body... with a wolf's head... Oh God, he jumped on Alistair!"
Then, trying to calm himself down, "are you armed? We've got to help them... before that thing kills them, in there!"
He peeks occasionally through the hole into the chamber beyond, trying to see what goes on in there.
"Arthur... Dardan... I-I saw it... that was no worker, that came through that slab... it was m-monstrous... a rotting body... with a wolf's head... Oh God, he jumped on Alistair!"
Then, trying to calm himself down, "are you armed? We've got to help them... before that thing kills them, in there!"
He peeks occasionally through the hole into the chamber beyond, trying to see what goes on in there.
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no other action this turnApr 19, 2023 10:14 am
What is happening? Alistair asks he recognizes that he's Inside and Ancient Tomb and for a second even thinks it's from one of his stories but if that were true he'd ve dreaming abd it certainly doesn't feel like a dream, then he looks at the creature what is it what is it's motives? How can he get away?
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I will use three luck points on the Psychoanalysis if there was any point in that roll.Last edited April 19, 2023 10:16 am
Rolls
Psychoanalysis - (1d100)
(49) = 49
Dodge - (1d100)
(14) = 14
Apr 19, 2023 10:46 am
The thing has one thing on its mind, to kill you!
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We can use that Dodge roll as a response to its attack later, but you are welcome to make your own attack if want to. Alternatively the dodge roll can be used to escapeApr 19, 2023 11:35 am
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Based on the description of the room, it's in near total darkness. Firing off Richard's handgun at the creature seems foolhardy. I imagine he'd be just as likely to hit a friend as a foe. This is what I'm weighing, presently.Apr 19, 2023 4:12 pm
Baz is struck dumb for a second, They are going to blow that door over there, that hallway will become the barrel of a cannon I reckon. If those pistol wielding fellas get panicky I could be peppered! The last thought propells him into action.
Baz crouches as if he already can hear the guns cocking, he puts his before him like a blind man reaching for salvation and scurries as quietly as he can to where he imagines this beast entered the room. Into it's foul den and out to freedom, surely that monster has to leave this place to eat!
The proffessor's feet scuff along as quietly as possible, but in the darkness and with his memory of this room flawed by the dread of the creature behind him Baz kicks over one of the vases standing in the room, as the ancient ceramics break he panics momentarily and hastens his pace to the east side of the room. God help me if that thing has pups!
Baz crouches as if he already can hear the guns cocking, he puts his before him like a blind man reaching for salvation and scurries as quietly as he can to where he imagines this beast entered the room. Into it's foul den and out to freedom, surely that monster has to leave this place to eat!
The proffessor's feet scuff along as quietly as possible, but in the darkness and with his memory of this room flawed by the dread of the creature behind him Baz kicks over one of the vases standing in the room, as the ancient ceramics break he panics momentarily and hastens his pace to the east side of the room. God help me if that thing has pups!
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Rolling Stealth and Spot Hidden to see anything in the dark.Last edited April 19, 2023 4:18 pm
Rolls
Stealth (20%) - (d100)
(54) = 54
Spot HIdden (45%) - (d100)
(38) = 38
Apr 19, 2023 4:30 pm
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@Knifesedgegames: It is Dardan's turn in Round 3 so he continues his work to place, prime, run for cover, and explode the dynamite stick.Apr 19, 2023 8:41 pm
Knifesedgegames says:
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Alternatively the dodge roll can be used to escapeApr 19, 2023 9:50 pm
Ducking to the side, Alistair faints past the creature and out into the Antechamber. He sees Christopher to the right and Baz heading off to the other side. He can also see a faint light to the southwest of the chamber.
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Whether Alistair remembers or recognizes either of the two men prior to the expedition has perhaps been established?Apr 19, 2023 9:53 pm
The slab that was moved by the creature stands in front of an entrance of another chamber that feels as long as the antechamber is wide but without light, Baz can't see much. Broken shards of wood crunch under foot.
Apr 20, 2023 3:18 am
Christopher has not lain eyes on the beast, but its bestial noises tell him everything he needs to understand the intense danger. He hears Alistair's cries and considers opening fire in the beasts general direction but thinks better of it, the risk of hitting one of his new companions too high. Attempting to flee seems like a risky gamble that at best leaves a disoriented man to a grim fate. Another alternative comes to mind-
"Alistair! Baz! Get to the door!"
Christopher springs from his hiding place, bringing the camera up before him and firing off the flashbulb once again, hoping that the intense flash that previously blinded and disoriented his human colleagues will do the same to this beast and give them a chance to flee.
"Alistair! Baz! Get to the door!"
Christopher springs from his hiding place, bringing the camera up before him and firing off the flashbulb once again, hoping that the intense flash that previously blinded and disoriented his human colleagues will do the same to this beast and give them a chance to flee.
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Not sure what sort of roll I'd need to succeed at this?Last edited April 20, 2023 3:20 am
Apr 20, 2023 8:22 am
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No roll needed but if you want to try to capture an image as well, a hard photography roll might do itApr 20, 2023 2:10 pm
Christopher fires off the flash in a hurry, causing the creature to howl in pain as it turns toward him. The attempt to blind it, albeit temporarily is successful, but Christopher gets a full view of the creature..
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Sanity check pleaseApr 20, 2023 5:10 pm
With the image of the room before him seared momentarily into his eyes Baz creeps forwards and strains to listen for any sounds as he creeps onward towards the exit in the room. He pulls a candle and a match from his pockets and bag, he breathes shallowly trying to remain calm and decides against lighting the candle just yet. Maybe a little futher if I can manage.
Baz sniffs the air looking for any sign of fresh drafts or worse yet a litter of young...
Baz sniffs the air looking for any sign of fresh drafts or worse yet a litter of young...
Apr 20, 2023 5:47 pm
Knifesedgegames sent a note to Griffincol
Rolls
Christopher sanity loss - (1d6)
(3) = 3
Apr 20, 2023 5:53 pm
Round 4
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
Dardan completes his preparation, begins to light the fuse this round and run like hell
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
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Dardan completes his preparation, begins to light the fuse this round and run like hell
Apr 20, 2023 7:11 pm
The sight of the wolf man's horrific visage causes vomit to rise in Christopher's throat. His hand shoots up to cover his mouth, barely catching it in time and forcing himself to swallow. He will flee back towards Dardan and the others at first opportunity.
Apr 20, 2023 8:17 pm
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Let’s hope Dardan doesn’t sneeze from all the dust he’s caused with his work, and blow out his candle!!Apr 20, 2023 8:41 pm
For those in the corridor (Dardan, Richard and Arthur) you see the flash from Christopher's camera followed by an animal howl.
Apr 22, 2023 12:54 am
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Sorry, didn't know you were waiting on me. There is literally nothing worthwhile that I can do from my present position other than meeting those who come through the tunnel and keep them away from the explosion.Apr 22, 2023 1:41 am
Arthur?
Note: At the end of a Bout of Madness, the character enters an underlying madness. For Temp insanity, that lasts for 1d10 hours but in this case of Indefinite insanity, it remains until cured. This has no massive impact on your abilites but will form part of your character. In this instance, memory loss seems appropriate, this might be in the form of some missing memories or maybe forgetting words or train of thought mid conversaton. Up to you how it manifests.
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Alistair comes out of his bout so, memories flood back as to where he is and can act. Christopher, having flashed the camera and blinding the Abomination, he has run to the south east, leaving Alistair in the middle of the antechamber .[ +- ] The Madness of Alistair
Note: At the end of a Bout of Madness, the character enters an underlying madness. For Temp insanity, that lasts for 1d10 hours but in this case of Indefinite insanity, it remains until cured. This has no massive impact on your abilites but will form part of your character. In this instance, memory loss seems appropriate, this might be in the form of some missing memories or maybe forgetting words or train of thought mid conversaton. Up to you how it manifests.
Apr 22, 2023 8:12 am
Arthur steps back some to clear the hole leading to their corridor, in case the others need to rush in.
He turns once again to the others, "where do you want us when that dynamite explodes, Dardan? We're going to be blown to pieces if we're too close! Speak, man! "
He turns once again to the others, "where do you want us when that dynamite explodes, Dardan? We're going to be blown to pieces if we're too close! Speak, man! "
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Apr 22, 2023 2:14 pm
Baz walks quietly and steadily south, reaching out for the door ahead of him. With candle in hand he strains to hear both the progress of the dynamite team and for any sudden movements from head or behind.
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Spending 12 luck to make that a successLast edited April 22, 2023 2:56 pm
Rolls
Listen (40%) - (d100)
(52) = 52
Apr 22, 2023 4:26 pm
Dardan sets his candle to the dynamite fuse and then rushes back down the corridor to a safe distance.
"Be ready good sirs, and be covering your ears" he whispers to the group, before following his own advice. He quietly counts down the seconds to the blast.
"One missypissy, two missypissy, three…"
"Be ready good sirs, and be covering your ears" he whispers to the group, before following his own advice. He quietly counts down the seconds to the blast.
"One missypissy, two missypissy, three…"
Apr 22, 2023 4:38 pm
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if he doesn’t hear anything threatening ahead or behind yes he will light the candle. Apr 22, 2023 9:07 pm
[ +- ] Baz
Aside from the animalistic growls and howls behind and the occasional shout of your colleagues, there is no noise in this burial chamber. Lighting a candle, you see the chamber again and the wood beneath your feet seems to have been etched with scenes of sacrificial ceremonies, and the embalming of screaming men and women. Casting your eyes ahead to the archway and stepping foward, the candle illuminates the room beyond.
The room is slightly smaller than the burial chamber but is also filled with an assortment of treasures, fragile artwork, sculptures, ceramics and even a model of an entire Egyptian city.
Give me another listen roll while you decide what to do .
The room is slightly smaller than the burial chamber but is also filled with an assortment of treasures, fragile artwork, sculptures, ceramics and even a model of an entire Egyptian city.
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Give me another listen roll while you decide what to do .
Apr 22, 2023 9:08 pm
The creature, recovering from the blinding flash, pulls itself through the archway toward the Antechamber where Alistair stands alone.
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What does Alistair do?Apr 22, 2023 11:44 pm
Alistair looks at the others, "We need to get out of here, Dardan you know which way to go?" he raises a knife, "Cause of not it seems we only have one other choice."
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if there's anywhere up high on top of things Alistair can go he'll do that otherwise he'll just keep trying to get away from the creatureApr 23, 2023 12:09 am
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Alistair can climb on the chariot fairly easily, or on top of the slab that blocked the eastern room with a Climb roll.Apr 23, 2023 1:00 am
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If I have read characters movements in the thread correctly we are currently located like this;Dardan, Arthur and Richard - in the opening Passageway that leads off the "front door", down at the opposite end to the "front door", by the hole into the antechamber. As this is Round 4 Dardan has lit the dynamite and those three are crouching down in cover beside that hole.
Alistair - all alone in the Antechamber with the beast.
Christopher - partially in the Antechamber with the beast, partially in the hole that leads into Passageway
Baz - in the Burial room, to the East of the Antechamber, that the beast came out of and about to walk into another new room
I think the last movement in Round 4 is now the beast.
So when the dynamite blows we'll see how it all turns out, and if anything collapses on us.
@Knifesedgegames: Did I get any of those positions wrong?
Last edited April 23, 2023 1:02 am
Apr 23, 2023 1:11 am
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Those are spot on. Baz has now entered the 'treasury' and waiting on what he would like to do next, as well as a decision from Alistair where to climb, then the beast will act.I'd also like a Luck roll from Christopher and Alistair please.
Apr 23, 2023 2:29 am
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Here goes nothing…Last edited April 23, 2023 2:31 am
Rolls
Luck Roll - (1d100)
(35) = 35
Apr 23, 2023 2:33 am
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until you called it the "treasury" I was going to await the blast hiding from the beast. I was hoping for a secondary exit but that doesn’t appear to be a thing from where I am. Oh lord, I swear I’ll show up every Sunday here on out, jus help me find my way in this deep dark hole!
With the sound of his heart pounding he settles himself by removing the cigar from his mouth and running it beneath his nose, extracting every tiny morsel of the delicious smell. Called he tries to focus again.
Last edited April 23, 2023 2:35 am
Rolls
Listen (40%) - (D100)
(85) = 85
Listen Push (40%) - (D100)
(47) = 47
Apr 23, 2023 2:50 am
[ +- ] Baz
Baz hears a voice from back in the main chamber. He can't be sure, but he's sure he heard "Baz, Come!"
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Yes, no other exits from here.Apr 23, 2023 10:54 am
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He'll climb on the slabRolls
Climb - (1d100)
(31) = 31
Luck - (1d100)
(50) = 50
Apr 23, 2023 11:11 am
KoldikSteelskin says:
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He'll climb on the slabOOC:
Can I have a luck roll as well pleaseAlso, do you want use luck on that climb roll?
Just to clarify, the Luck roll was to determine who the creature goes after. I am also offering the opportunity to successfully climb by spending from your luck pool
Apr 23, 2023 2:11 pm
As Alistair struggles to pull himself up onto the slab, the Abomination follows the light and lumbers toward the hole and Christopher. With the photographer having nowehere else to run, the Abomination bears down on him, swinging its massive fists.
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Will Christopher Riposte (brawl) or dodge?[ +- ] Dardan, Richard and Arthur
For Dardan, Richard and Arthur, you now see the thing up close.
The Abomination is a huge muscular man, draped in decaying linen, the skin slick with pus and bile, which pours from open sores. Its head is that of a large African golden wolf, whose eyes glow red with a burning and maddening hatred. It stands upright.
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The Abomination is a huge muscular man, draped in decaying linen, the skin slick with pus and bile, which pours from open sores. Its head is that of a large African golden wolf, whose eyes glow red with a burning and maddening hatred. It stands upright.
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Sanity rolls pleaseRolls
Secret Roll
Apr 23, 2023 2:16 pm
"By all that is holy!" Dardan cries out.
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He’ll spend 3 Luck to turn that into a successLast edited April 23, 2023 2:17 pm
Rolls
SAN (43%) - (1d100)
(46) = 46
Apr 23, 2023 2:26 pm
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Sorry Dardan, no Luck on Sanity rolls. That's a failRolls
Dardan Sanity loss - (1d6)
(3) = 3
Apr 23, 2023 2:59 pm
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Lol! I love the image of Dardan, Richard and Arthur all crouched and crowded by the hole, waiting for the big bang, only to have Christopher's head suddenly pop thru to scare them "I'm saved!". But then, worse than that, the Beast appears right behind him and roars at them all! Lol! I think only losing 3 Sanity for that got Dardan off lightly!Last edited April 23, 2023 2:59 pm
Apr 23, 2023 3:04 pm
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loosing your mind in a hole with friends while explosion goes off is technically called "Shell Shock" in these times.Last edited April 23, 2023 3:04 pm
Apr 23, 2023 3:26 pm
Knifesedgegames says:
As Alistair struggles to pull himself up onto the slab, the Abomination follows the light and lumbers toward the hole and Christopher. With the photographer having nowhere else to run, the Abomination bears down on him, swinging its massive fists.OOC:
Will Christopher Riposte (brawl) or dodge?OOC:
Christopher may live to regret this, but I'm going to brawl.Rolls
Brawl - (1d100)
(1) = 1
Apr 23, 2023 3:43 pm
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Normally this would only benefit you on your own attack and not a riposte, but I'll give you this one.OOC:
(Max damage 3)Apr 23, 2023 3:47 pm
As Christopher knocks the creature back momentarily there is an almighty boom as the dynamite explodes, blocking the entry stone outwards and allowing light to stream into the tunnel. Dust falls from the ceiling all through the necropolis.
Apr 23, 2023 3:54 pm
Lord Lyttelton uncovered his ears and began to move at a hastened pace towards the exit, handgun still at the ready should it become necessary.
Apr 23, 2023 3:59 pm
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Oh really? Must have completely missed that, probably didn't think it was possible for RJL3 to see it.OOC:
Well that's a shame, but he's in no danger of going insane, temporary or otherwise. Should be able to leave my IC post as is.Last edited April 23, 2023 4:00 pm
Rolls
SAN (58) - (1d100)
(60) = 60
Apr 23, 2023 4:12 pm
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Dardan's candle is enough to give you full view. (And the three of you are peering through to make sure everyone is safe)Don't speak too soon on sanity. 5+ is temp insanity :)
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Edit: Lucky!Rolls
Richard Sanity loss - (1d6)
(2) = 2
Apr 23, 2023 5:04 pm
Whispering and staring into the burial room Baz strains to see who is calling him… "Who’s there, quickly friend, in here… wait no! Did the blast open her up? Are we free. Can we make it past the beast.
Waiting to hear a whispered reply Baz frantically looks about for anything he can make sense of.
Is this hieroglyphics, wait does this mean anything, what in all the hells is that for!?
Waiting to hear a whispered reply Baz frantically looks about for anything he can make sense of.
Is this hieroglyphics, wait does this mean anything, what in all the hells is that for!?
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I can push the anthro roll with and edit and a description if that is even applicable at the moment. Last edited April 23, 2023 5:05 pm
Rolls
Languages (Hieroglyphics) 70% - (D100)
(37) = 37
Anthropology (50%) - (D100)
(86) = 86
Apr 23, 2023 6:02 pm
[ +- ] Baz
Baz randomly picks through the assortment of treasures, there is not a great deal of hieroglyphs to try to make sense of here, however he does uncover something, a large stone chest and from it a sound, a steady beat of a distant drum.
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
Apr 23, 2023 6:55 pm
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Thought Arthur already rolled SAN when. Je saw the creature?
Leaving a roll here anyway.
Rolls
San (72) - (1d100)
(42) = 42
Apr 23, 2023 6:56 pm
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Not sure if we are going in DEX order in another Round, as RJL and Baz have already moved? Here is Dardan's action, whenever it is his turnOOC:
Rolling for STR just in caseRolls
STR (55%) - (1d100)
(37) = 37
Apr 23, 2023 7:52 pm
@Dr_B
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My bad, I looked back and found that. Yes, as you saw it up close, you're good now anyway.Apr 23, 2023 7:54 pm
Round 5
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
Baz inspecting the items was the end of last round, so can still act at the end of this round.
Richard 60
Arthur 60
Alistair Ferguson 55
Christopher 55
Dardan 50
Bascom 'Baz' 45
Abomination 35
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Richard starts to make his way toward the exit.Baz inspecting the items was the end of last round, so can still act at the end of this round.
Apr 23, 2023 8:04 pm
Knifesedgegames says:
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Christopher, are you letting yourself get pulled through?OOC:
AbsolutelyApr 23, 2023 8:21 pm
Ok, Christopher is dragged through the hole in the wall and into the corridor where the natural light is streaming. He hears shouts in Arabic from outside.
Apr 23, 2023 8:59 pm
Arthur will help Dardan pulling Christopher through the hole and propping him up to get him near the natural light, pulling up his neckerchief against the dust.
"We will shoot you, you traitors!" he shouts towards the Arabic voices to intimidate them as he approaches the exit. "We have guns, you dogs!"
"We will shoot you, you traitors!" he shouts towards the Arabic voices to intimidate them as he approaches the exit. "We have guns, you dogs!"
Last edited April 23, 2023 9:00 pm
Rolls
Intimidate (15) - (1d100)
(20) = 20
Apr 23, 2023 10:22 pm
"Thank you! Thank you! That was... that was close."
Christopher barely gets the words out to Arthur and Dardan amidst ragged breaths, his mind and lungs both racing to catch up.
"What in the bloody hell was that?"
Christopher barely gets the words out to Arthur and Dardan amidst ragged breaths, his mind and lungs both racing to catch up.
"What in the bloody hell was that?"
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Apr 23, 2023 10:48 pm
As the men head down the corridor, there’s a crash behind as the plastered archway is smashed into pieces, the Abomination charging through.
Apr 23, 2023 10:48 pm
Dein Will gescheh, Herr Gott, zugleich
Auf Erden und im Himmelreich. Baz’s hands shake as he opens the chest. His eyes squint even in the dim light afraid of what he shall reveal.
Auf Erden und im Himmelreich. Baz’s hands shake as he opens the chest. His eyes squint even in the dim light afraid of what he shall reveal.
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Can I push a strength check?Last edited April 24, 2023 1:25 am
Rolls
Strength (50%) - (D100)
(85) = 85
Apr 24, 2023 5:35 am
@Zeromancer
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Sure! Allowing the others to pass toward the exit, there's just Dardan behind you. There’s plenty of light now. You can either take a single shot (regular roll) or three shots ( 1 regular followed by two with penalty dice)Apr 24, 2023 5:39 am
Alistair is left alone in the antechamber. The others have run along with the creature following. Dust is still falling from the explosion.
Apr 24, 2023 6:20 am
"It might not follow us in the daylight! Let's get out of here!" he shouts in panic, seeing the horror in hot pursuit.
Apr 24, 2023 7:48 am
As Arthur and Christopher reach the steps, they see three of the locals shouting and gesturing for you to climb out, they reach in with hands to offer assistance.
Apr 24, 2023 1:09 pm
Baz let’s go of the lid knowing it won’t move by muscle alone… leverage man, get some leverage in here. He looks about and draws his hunting knife. This will pop the lid and maybe something to pry with.He dashes to the piles of wood and quietly seeks out a sturdier timber if one can be gleaned.
He sets his blade to pry and the timber to lever once he opens the lid a little.
He sets his blade to pry and the timber to lever once he opens the lid a little.
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I feel like I should be sneaking out behind this thing. Is releasing this into the world going to be a mark against us! RJL will surely be blamed, not us!Last edited April 24, 2023 1:24 pm
Rolls
Strength push (50%) - (D100)
(40) = 40
Apr 24, 2023 2:30 pm
[ +- ] Baz
It doesn't take long for Baz to get the lid off revealing five canopic jars each carved from limestone. Four are topped with an animal head, a falcon, a crocodile, an ibis and a wolf. The fifth has a carved inverted ankh jutting up from its lid.
The sound is louder now and steady.
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
The sound is louder now and steady.
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
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Give me an anthropology roll, Baz.Apr 24, 2023 2:57 pm
Oh lord give me strength, strength to flee like a jackrabbit or keep going, your choice big guy.
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Given that roll, Baz is going to open the inverted Anhk jar if he can (Recalling the symbols in the Sasha's resting room, at least hoist it and listen to whether the sound is coming from within.His back up would be the wolf headed one...Last edited April 24, 2023 3:26 pm
Rolls
Anthropology (50%) - (d100)
(88) = 88
Apr 24, 2023 6:01 pm
Richard Joseph Lyttelton III spun around when he heard the initial crash and leveled his Webley revolver at the creature's center mass. An moment later he applied steady and even pressure to the trigger.
Rolls
Firearms (handgun) (45%) - (1d100)
(37) = 37
Apr 24, 2023 6:02 pm
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Assuming that the shot hit...Rolls
Damage (1d10+2) - (1d10+2)
(10) + 2 = 12
Apr 24, 2023 6:51 pm
[ +- ] Baz
Opening the Ankh jar, Baz sees a large, live beating heart within, the source of the sound.
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
Thum, Thum…Thum, Thum…Thum Thum
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Sanity check please!Apr 24, 2023 6:58 pm
The crack of RJL's gun echoes around the chambers, the bullet hits the Abomination in the chest, the force knocking it back a few feet, but not killing it. If nothing else, you've bought some time.
Apr 24, 2023 7:29 pm
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Baz Sanity loss. That puts Baz on 6 lost today but still not enough to push him over the edge.Rolls
Sanity loss - (1d3)
(1) = 1
Apr 24, 2023 9:07 pm
Dardan shouts in surprise at the sound of the Beast crashing thru the wall. He decides to throw caution to the wind and races as fast as he can towards the entrance, shouting again when RJH's lets loose at the Beast. All he cares about is putting as much distance between himself and the Beast.
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Dardan has a Move 8, and a DEX 50Apr 24, 2023 10:35 pm
Dardan gets past his employer, following the others to the exit. Richard strikes a heroic pose, deciding his next move as the Abomination starts to lurch forward, unsteady on its feet, occaisionally shouldering the walls to each side, sending plaster flying and dust and pebbles fall from the ceiling.
Apr 25, 2023 6:06 am
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Dardan, Arthur and Christopher are out. That leaves Richard in the corridor, Alistair in the Antechamber and Baz in the treasury.What's Alistair doing this round?
Apr 25, 2023 6:25 pm
(If the people who helped us to climb outside the tunnel have shovels or pickaxes, Arthur will unceremoniously snatch one...)
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assuming we don't recognise any of the traitors who trapped us underground, in this group?Apr 25, 2023 8:26 pm
The three men are all that remains of the several men that worked here but they appear happy to have you back. There are still tools here, not all were taken away.
Apr 25, 2023 8:40 pm
Once out Dardan orders the three workmen to take up tools and stand ready. He stands behind the line he has them form, holding tight to the battleaxe, ready for action.
Apr 26, 2023 2:31 am
Lord Lyttelton hesitated briefly as the beast stumbled backward from his bullet's impact, however, when it became clear that the wound had not stopped the thing, the nobleman decided that his best course of action was to continue to withdraw. Richard hastily exited the entrance passageway a few steps behind Dardan and Arthur, glad to see daylight once more. Once clear, the expedition leader turned back once more and readied his firearm.
Apr 26, 2023 6:12 am
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Baz, you're up. (and waiting on Alistair, if he's doing anything this round)Apr 26, 2023 2:18 pm
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@koldiksteelskin: Would Alistair want to follow Baz? He know’s it is the only other way out, and he’s not heard Baz screaming in terror, unlike the others?Apr 26, 2023 3:22 pm
"And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense? --now, I say, there came to my ears a low, dull, quick sound, such as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I knew that sound well, too. It was the beating of the old man's heart. It increased my fury, as the beating of a drum stimulates the soldier into courage." Baz shakes his head, the old Poe poem ringing his senses clear and calling him to action!
Keep yer wits man
Baz raises the knife in his hand to the heart, ready to cut into it like an apple but his mouth twists and sours and he grits his teeth and holds the blade up high to strike at it. His vision flashes back to the wall carvings in the rooms just beyond where he now sits, the scenes of the dark pharaoh commanding his priests and the heart being weighed on scales.
It would seem that Twain was right when he said "The heart is the real fountain of youth." Well buddy I aim to piss in yer fountain.
Baz plunges his hunting knife into the beating heart and winces as he strains to hear any reactions.
Keep yer wits man
Baz raises the knife in his hand to the heart, ready to cut into it like an apple but his mouth twists and sours and he grits his teeth and holds the blade up high to strike at it. His vision flashes back to the wall carvings in the rooms just beyond where he now sits, the scenes of the dark pharaoh commanding his priests and the heart being weighed on scales.
It would seem that Twain was right when he said "The heart is the real fountain of youth." Well buddy I aim to piss in yer fountain.
Baz plunges his hunting knife into the beating heart and winces as he strains to hear any reactions.
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Apr 26, 2023 3:37 pm
Drakis2 says:
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@koldiksteelskin: Would Alistair want to follow Baz? He know’s it is the only other way out, and he’s not heard Baz screaming in terror, unlike the others?Apr 26, 2023 4:12 pm
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From where you are standing you could go to the tunnel and exit we came in through. However you saw the monster go that way in chase of the others and there is shooting going on there, let alone the dynamite detonation. I went the way the monster came into the room you are in seeking its secret exit, as I thought it would leave to go hunting or what have you. Its quiet this way and it has the side benefit of not having a monster at the door...Apr 26, 2023 7:45 pm
[ +- ] Baz
The knife enters the soft pumping muscle, dark blood seeps out through the wound
Apr 26, 2023 8:00 pm
Dardan utters a curse in his native Albanian.
"Sir! Sir Lyttleton, it is killed by you," he slaps RJH on the back, then goes red in embarrassment and mumbles and apology. He turns to the workers and shouts at them in Arabic, demanding to know where the other workers are gone.
We are not safe yet, as these others could be waiting to rob and kill us. Caution is needed here.
"Sir! Sir Lyttleton, it is killed by you," he slaps RJH on the back, then goes red in embarrassment and mumbles and apology. He turns to the workers and shouts at them in Arabic, demanding to know where the other workers are gone.
We are not safe yet, as these others could be waiting to rob and kill us. Caution is needed here.
Apr 26, 2023 8:08 pm
"They abandoned, sir," one shouts in broken English, "They Children of the Sphinx."
Apr 26, 2023 8:16 pm
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I think we won?!? We also get to become famous with the treasure find! Best of all is no one died or is insane...at least...yetLast edited April 26, 2023 8:16 pm
Apr 26, 2023 8:21 pm
Baz drops the bloody mess onto the ground and stands to his feet. He cautiously walks out to main area looking to see what effec, if any has occured. As he passes by the writer he nods and taps the brim of his hat. "Mr. Ferguson, can we get out?"
Without quite stopping to chat he moves to the exit and looks through to the silloutted scene of the beast on the ground and his pistol weilding boss standing in the doorway. Broadly smiling and with a bit of gusto Baz strikes a match on the smooth tomb stone walls and puts light to his cigar.
"Good god I need a breathe of fresh air"
Without quite stopping to chat he moves to the exit and looks through to the silloutted scene of the beast on the ground and his pistol weilding boss standing in the doorway. Broadly smiling and with a bit of gusto Baz strikes a match on the smooth tomb stone walls and puts light to his cigar.
"Good god I need a breathe of fresh air"
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Apr 26, 2023 8:39 pm
Christopher holsters his pistol and and stares at the fallen mound of animal and flesh before him. His hands move to his camera almost without thinking, and he cautiously approaches the fallen beast, finding it no less monstrous in death. He falls into muscle memory, the routine task of capturing photos allowing his breathing to calm and his thoughts to settle... but one thought remains. What is this thing?
Apr 26, 2023 8:50 pm
"Sir, we should see to secure tightly the site," Dardan waves a hand at the three remaining workmen. "These, well, we need more for the carrying."
Then he looks down the steps to where Christopher is taking photographs.
"With this, I do not know," he shrugs his shoulders. "Many wild beasts in the desert. Maybe best to bury it, hm?"
Then he looks down the steps to where Christopher is taking photographs.
"With this, I do not know," he shrugs his shoulders. "Many wild beasts in the desert. Maybe best to bury it, hm?"
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@Knifesedgegames: what time of day is it, and about how many more hours of daylight is left?Apr 26, 2023 9:13 pm
OK, so you survived, congratulations!
Rewards
At the end of a scenario, you get to roll against skills you used successfully. If you fail the roll (roll over your skill level) then you may gain 1d10 on that skill. Below are the skills you used without the aid of Luck, Push or Bonus Dice. If you spot any I missed, let me know which page it was on.
In addition, Alistair gains 5 Cthulhu Mythos points (this comes with your first bout of madness) and his max sanity is reduced by 5 as a result.
You also may take an increase of 1d6 to your Credit Rating to represent the increase in your fortunes following the successful discovery of the tomb
You also all gain 1d6 sanity for escaping the confines of the tomb
Baz - Listen
Hieroglyphs
Dodge
Alistair - Hieroglyphs
Dodge
Psychoanalysis
Art - Literature
Richard - Occult
Archaeology
Handgun
Lang - Hieroglyphs
Christopher
Brawl
Listen
Dardan
Mech Repair
Science - Eng
Spot Hidden
Arthur
Stealth
Listen
Rewards
At the end of a scenario, you get to roll against skills you used successfully. If you fail the roll (roll over your skill level) then you may gain 1d10 on that skill. Below are the skills you used without the aid of Luck, Push or Bonus Dice. If you spot any I missed, let me know which page it was on.
In addition, Alistair gains 5 Cthulhu Mythos points (this comes with your first bout of madness) and his max sanity is reduced by 5 as a result.
You also may take an increase of 1d6 to your Credit Rating to represent the increase in your fortunes following the successful discovery of the tomb
You also all gain 1d6 sanity for escaping the confines of the tomb
Baz - Listen
Hieroglyphs
Dodge
Alistair - Hieroglyphs
Dodge
Psychoanalysis
Art - Literature
Richard - Occult
Archaeology
Handgun
Lang - Hieroglyphs
Christopher
Brawl
Listen
Dardan
Mech Repair
Science - Eng
Spot Hidden
Arthur
Stealth
Listen
Apr 26, 2023 9:26 pm
I would be grateful if you could share any comments on your experience in this scenario, especially if this was your first time playing Call of Cthulhu, for me to feedback to the Cult of Chaos at Chaosium.
Apr 26, 2023 9:59 pm
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Have rolled for those items, and made the changes to the character.I have played Call of Cthulhu quite a few times, both in person and here in GP, so I may not be the best person to comment. But I enjoyed the scenario, and as a beginner/introduction scenario it was nice and short. Often they are longer, with a lot of need for characters to interact with each other and Non PCs. So they tend to be very "wordy". As this one was so short, and a lot of action, it skipped that. I think that would help a player new to CoC.
I found it was not too overwhelming with the need for skill rolls, or trying to figure out affects of Sanity. It gave opportunities to Push rolls, or spend Luck, so that helped show that rule mechanism in play.
It helped that you gave lots of explanation whenever there was need, again especially around the affects of Sanity.
As a intermediate level Cthulhu player I found it was a good introduction.
Thank you for running the game, it was lots of fun. It is always nice to survive a CoC scenario pretty much intact!
Last edited April 26, 2023 10:06 pm
Rolls
Mech Repair 65% - (1d100)
(30) = 30
Science - Eng 60% - (1d100)
(37) = 37
Spot Hidden 56% - (1d100)
(75) = 75
Spot Hidden Increase - (1d10)
(1) = 1
SAN Increase - (1d6)
(3) = 3
Credit Rating Increase - (1d6)
(3) = 3
Apr 27, 2023 12:20 am
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I think if I were to run this scenario myself I might add a little bit to the start, some sort of prologue where the characters can discuss what they expect to find, their motives, etc. I quite enjoy the opening scene in Masks - Peru, so probably something similar to that. Otherwise, it's pretty decent for an introductory adventure for newish players to the game and the authenticity of the tomb layout is pretty much spot on. I do wish there was more on the pharaoh himself, though I am getting Nyarlathotep vibes off him.Rolls
Archaeology (45%) - (1d100)
(65) = 65
Firearms (Handgun) (45%) - (1d100)
(16) = 16
Language (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) (32%) - (1d100)
(26) = 26
Occult (55%) - (1d100)
(33) = 33
Credit Rating increase - (1d6)
(1) = 1
Sanity increase - (1d6)
(3) = 3
Apr 27, 2023 12:22 am
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Wow, far from the best character improvement I've had... 😔 Oh well.Rolls
Archaeology improvement - (1d10)
(9) = 9
Apr 27, 2023 12:42 am
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Oh wow. We survived, I had thought we were all toast for sure. I thought avoiding the big monster by going into his "den" was going to get me killed by its young or the statues would animate etc....I have played in and run a lot of systems, this is my first time playing CoC, and my it has been ages since playing a Play by Post game. So some feedback for me would be great as I now want to do more of these.
It was super short, sweet, and perfect for introducing the mechanics and the game concepts. I am left wanting a lot more.
The character interaction was a little low but what there was had a lot of fun dynamics (thats the people, not the module per se, but good to note.)
I felt like I stumbled onto the means to kill the beast (Sorry, I know that narratively we are assuming RJL did it, love that from Dardan btw) If I had run for the door like the others we would be dead probably. I was looking at the map and with the dynamite ant one end it looked a lot like a cannon to me...
Once the clues clicked with the heart and wall images it was pretty satisfying.
Looks like I succeeded on all my rolls, no improvements but for the cash!
Last edited April 27, 2023 12:43 am
Rolls
Listen (40%) - (d100)
(23) = 23
Languages (Hieroglyphics) (70%) - (d100)
(38) = 38
Dodge (22%) - (d100)
(22) = 22
Credit Rating Increase - (d6)
(3) = 3
Sanity Recovery - (d6)
(5) = 5
Apr 27, 2023 1:07 am
There was a clue in one of the chambers that one of you found but it was not shared :)
Apr 27, 2023 1:15 am
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I'm not sure if RJL3 would take credit for the kill if he was told what Baz saw in the jar. He would want to know the truth, it's why he continues to fund expeditions after all.Apr 27, 2023 1:25 am
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Baz would have assumed he was crazy thinking that what he did was needed. In fact, he may even pretend it was his nerves that made him saw the heart beat. Coming out and seeing RJL standing over the body with a smoking gun... Thats pretty convincing, and he would have even said, "Nice shootin' chief!" Was it me that got a clue that wasn't shared... if it was from the sarcophagus room or the treasury I was on the lam at that point... if i was earlier, I sinned.
Apr 27, 2023 1:35 am
The clue:
The trial has been passed.
Forever they shall be tied to this earth through their faithful beating heart, strong of body, awaiting the return of their master.
The trial has been passed.
Forever they shall be tied to this earth through their faithful beating heart, strong of body, awaiting the return of their master.
Apr 27, 2023 1:38 am
Incidentally, my preference is for longer form campaigns, of which I currently have three CoC games running. Happy to bring you in if a spot ever opens up, Wendigo.
Apr 27, 2023 1:42 am
Fair enough, though I don't think anyone expected to actually find a beating heart somewhere in the tomb, at least not one that had been separated from its body. Once found, it makes sense of course.
Apr 27, 2023 1:45 am
Had Richard found the treasury, he would have likely identified the jars as how they stored internal organs and the ankh was the clue which Baz picked up on even without his anthropology skill.
Apr 27, 2023 2:15 am
I enjoyed the game mechanism for destroying the undead creature, and also the placement. It means the characters have to break past the creature to reach it, but the dynamite is the big temptation to run towards the entrance slab and hope to blow it up before the creature kills them all. Our group was lucky Baz went the "wrong" way. I imagine there are usually a lot more deaths.
I have played CoC since the 1980's and usually the Classic or Gaslight eras. It has always been my favourite game, although I have played a bunch of others such as D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, etc. I find the rules so simple compared to other systems, and the scenarios bring up very difficult challenges that can rarely be defeated by fighting.
I have played CoC since the 1980's and usually the Classic or Gaslight eras. It has always been my favourite game, although I have played a bunch of others such as D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, etc. I find the rules so simple compared to other systems, and the scenarios bring up very difficult challenges that can rarely be defeated by fighting.
Apr 27, 2023 2:21 am
I had RJL3 make it a priority to blast open the door when it came up IC. At that moment in time he was more concerned with getting everyone out rather than finding treasure. He didn't want any deaths on his hands.
Apr 27, 2023 5:46 am
The story was good fun, if a little reminiscent of a dungeon crawl! In my experience, that is quite unusual for CoC scenarios.
Great Roleplaying folks, and many thanks to our Keeper for running it so smoothly!
Great Roleplaying folks, and many thanks to our Keeper for running it so smoothly!
Apr 27, 2023 9:32 am
Funny you should say that, the last one shot I ran was even more dungeon-crawley than this, which is why I opted not to run it a second time. It's not a bad way to convert a D&D player to CoC though :)
Apr 27, 2023 9:35 am
Drakis2 says:
I enjoyed the game mechanism for destroying the undead creature, and also the placement. It means the characters have to break past the creature to reach it, but the dynamite is the big temptation to run towards the entrance slab and hope to blow it up before the creature kills them all. Our group was lucky Baz went the "wrong" way. I imagine there are usually a lot more deaths.I have played CoC since the 1980's and usually the Classic or Gaslight eras. It has always been my favourite game, although I have played a bunch of others such as D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, etc. I find the rules so simple compared to other systems, and the scenarios bring up very difficult challenges that can rarely be defeated by fighting.
Apr 27, 2023 11:35 am
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I was lost for a goal in the scenario, this likely comes with being accustomed to D&D, yet I knew fighting was a bad choice CoC so I was left rolling random skills.This might also have much to do with the fact that I didn't have a ton of successes, that led me towards a solution.
On a more positive note I do think this allowed me to get a half decent grasp of the rules.
Last edited April 27, 2023 11:39 am
Rolls
Art/Craft (Literature) - (1d100)
(15) = 15
Dodge - (1d100)
(34) = 34
Language (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) - (1d100)
(76) = 76
Psychoanalysis - (1d100)
(72) = 72
Sanity - (1d6)
(6) = 6
Credit - (1d6)
(6) = 6
Increase Dodge - (1d10)
(5) = 5
Increase Hieroglyphs - (1d10)
(7) = 7
Increase Psychoanalysis - (1d10)
(6) = 6
Apr 27, 2023 12:01 pm
I think approaching CoC with the idea that you will all die or go insane, gives a definite feeling of satisfaction when you don’t. Goals ultimately don’t matter that much.
Apr 27, 2023 4:48 pm
Happy (and surprised!) to have survived, thank you for running this game! This was my first ever game of CoC, I've been wanting to play for years and listened to a couple of podcast campaigns. I was surprised at how short the game was but again I don't have anything to compare it to other than some years long D&D campaigns I've played which are of course completely different. Definitely feel like this was a great introduction to the gameplay and mechanics. My biggest challenge was getting into the swing of character interactions. I feel those are challenging to do in a forum like this as everyone is commenting at different times and it's easy to miss your opportunity to respond to a specific conversation or interaction if other members of the group were more were online/responding and moving the story along quickly.
All that said I hope to get to play again and possibly bring this character forward into another game, definitely didn't expect to get the chance to "develop" a character (much less to have survived a brawl with the monster).
All that said I hope to get to play again and possibly bring this character forward into another game, definitely didn't expect to get the chance to "develop" a character (much less to have survived a brawl with the monster).
Rolls
Brawl - (1d100)
(7) = 7
Listen - (1d100)
(10) = 10
Credit Rating - (1d6)
(6) = 6
Sanity - (1d6)
(4) = 4
Apr 27, 2023 4:51 pm
Christopher would definitely be drawn into investigating the world beyond after this experience, especially after developing those photos.
Apr 27, 2023 5:48 pm
Good to hear you enjoyed it, Groffincol. I intentionally pick short scenarios for these one shots so I can introduce as many new people to the system as I can throughout the year. They tend to be designed for conventions so would normally be 2-3 hours or less if played over the table.
Apr 27, 2023 6:42 pm
Knifesedgegames says:
Good to hear you enjoyed it, Groffincol. I intentionally pick short scenarios for these one shots so I can introduce as many new people to the system as I can throughout the year. They tend to be designed for conventions so would normally be 2-3 hours or less if played over the table.Apr 27, 2023 7:33 pm
Griffincol says:
Knifesedgegames says:
Good to hear you enjoyed it, Groffincol. I intentionally pick short scenarios for these one shots so I can introduce as many new people to the system as I can throughout the year. They tend to be designed for conventions so would normally be 2-3 hours or less if played over the table.