Tunnels

Mar 31, 2023 1:40 pm

Mord (Smith)

Here is another set of armor the guard broght back ruined. See what you can do with it and mord drops a breatplate with obvious sign of habing been bitten by something quite large.

Having worked for Mord for a couple of weeks now Blornvid knows him to be a tough task master but he is fair and actually quite friendly when outside the smithy, where he demands excelence as a minimum and perfection to always be sought.

OOC:

Give me a smithing test, with advantage (3d6) to work on the armor

The Old & Idle Game Storyboards has some of the other adventurers stories you can read for refference. The Base would be a good one to start with. I will drop some pertinant info her later

Mar 31, 2023 10:59 pm

[ +- ] The Base

[ +- ] Base Map

[ +- ] Perona

Having spent a couple of weeks in the are you have a good sense of what is going on. All you need now is an opportunity. The guards do not appeal to you but you learned from your chatting with the clerk that you need to join a group or at least have a partner to be a scout outside the base. In the meantime you heard Valpip talking with Mord about having recently discovered a set of tunnels attached to the warehouse basement. As it is on base you might be able to explore the tunnels on your own or get a guard to help out if there are no other options.

Apr 1, 2023 2:57 am

Quote:

OOC: Give me a smithing test, with advantage (3d6) to work on the armor

Darn it.

Last edited April 1, 2023 2:59 am

Rolls

Smithing Test - (d6, d6, d6)

d6 : (1) = 1

d6 : (4) = 4

d6 : (2) = 2

Apr 1, 2023 3:17 am

Frustrated with his attempts to work the breastplate back into something useful, Blornvid decides to set out after his shift is done. He heads next door to talk with Valpip about the tunnels beneath the warehouse. He hopes to learn whether or not Valpip needs someone to explore these tunnels and if non-warehouse personnel can gain access to them. If that conversation doesn't require immediate action or requires some proper planning, he'll plod on over to the cantina for grub and an ale.

Apr 1, 2023 6:00 pm

OOC:

rolls can be done simply as 3d6 or click on the 3d6 of your character sheet
FYI : The map of the base camp is in a snippet on the Tiny Info sheet

After finishing up his afternoon work, with Mord grumbling about distracted help, Blornvid heads across the courtyard to Valpip's shop. The little gnome his hunched over a workbench, as usual, and only look up briefly as Blornvid walks in.

Valpip

Tell Mord its not ready and the artificer waves Blornvid off. After Blornvid explains why he came Valpip tells him to go talk with the clerk. The administrator manages the warehouse you know. I was just helping expand it to some cellars when I found the old tunnels. Dont spread it about I am sure Phaln wouldn't want others knowing there is a back way into the cellars.

Knowing the clerc will be in the office for a bit you head over quickly before he closes up shop. Walking in you see the boy cleaning up papers getting ready to end his day. Seeing you enter he greets you before resuming his work

clerk

Whats up Blornvid? You explain your interest and the boy ponders for a moment. Well it is in the warehouse so we will need to talk with the administrator but I am sure he wouldn't mind letting you have a go at it first. Mord says you have been a good worker and to be honest the guards don't really jump at chances like this. We can get one of them to help you . . . .oh wait. what about Sawen? He's good in the dark and likes to pick up the odd job. He might go with you

Sawen Shadeflanks

Sawen is a Owlkin birdfolk. He mostly hunts in the swamp and has been here about as long as you have. You have helped tend to some of his gear so know who he is but that is about it as he tends to work evenings through the night to dawn.

Apr 1, 2023 8:44 pm

To Valpip: "Aye. I'll keep it to myself. Thank ye."

To Clerk: "Aye, I've worked on a bit of his gear. Seems a fine fellah. By chance, would you know where he resides? I know he works nights, so I don't see him except at closing to pick up gear and opening of the smithy to drop it off."

Apr 2, 2023 12:59 am

clerk

I think he stays in the gardens as the barracks are too noisy for him to sleep in the day
You are aware of the gardens but never bothered with them as the gardener is a elf with a rather intolerant view of others intruding into what he considers his territory. Thanking the boy you cross the small fountain plaza and head over to the gardens.

Gardener?

Tall walls surround the gardens and though none of the doors into them are locked few brave the wrath of the gardener. Opening the door and stepping in you only take a few feet before the gardener is glaring at you from a few feet away. You have no idea where he come from but he obviously considers you a trespasser. May I help you with something? Though his words are polite enough he stance and tone do not invite you to stay.

OOC:

Let me know if you would like to role play out each scene otherwise I will continue glossing through things to get to where I think you are heading

Apr 2, 2023 7:29 pm

OOC:

I'm fine with glossing through things to get where I'm headed.

Blornvid tries to adopt a respectful stance. "Good day, sir. I'm Blornvid. I work for Morn over at the smithy. I was hoping to have a chat with Sawen. I was told that he resides here when he isn't working."

If the gardener denies him the opportunity to talk with Sawen here in the gardens, then he will respect his demands and politely depart. However, he will then wait outside the gardens in hopes of catching Sawen before he goes to work.

Sawen Shadeflanks

Apr 3, 2023 1:48 pm

Floating at your he walks over and whacks a tree with his hoe. A few sends later a dark figure drops from the tree.

Sawen Shadeflanks

looking around and rubbing sleep from it's eyes the owlkin figure is about 4 feet tall with wings folded against it's back and birds tallons for hands and feet. With the gardener wandering off Sawen looks to you and softly murmurs Mayi help you?

Apr 3, 2023 10:05 pm

"Good day, Sawen. I'm Blornvid. I work for Mord over at the smithy." He lowers his voice. "I heard about a potential odd job exploring some tunnels beneath the warehouse. I was wondering if ye would want to partner up and check it out. Split the take 50-50."

Sawen Shadeflanks

Apr 4, 2023 1:10 am

Sawen Shadeflanks

Cocking his head in thought he wanders over to a small fountain and washes his face before he begins preening his wings. I could help out. I dislike enclosed spaces but the dark does not bother me. I would like to go and break my fast first at the cantina. You may join me if you like or we can meet up after you make your preparatins. Hmm the warehouse you say? We may have trouble gaining acces till morning as they usualy close up around this time.
He Jumps back up into the tree and returns to the ground a moment later after gathering his gear.
Will you join me for a meal or do you have other preparations to make? if so then come find me at the cantina within a half hour and we can finalize plans for tomorrow or set out if you have means to eter at that time. I should be done eating in a quarter hour but will wait for you an additional quarter. If I do not se you by then I will continue with my usuall rutine.
The owlin seems willing to cooperate but not overly ected at the prospect of entering the enclosure of tunnels.

Apr 4, 2023 2:34 am

Blornvid looks up at the sun's position in the sky. "You are correct; the administrator is done for the day, or near enough to it that he won't want to be bothered. I will try to contact him tomorrow. There's no need to rush this, and it would be foolhardy to do so. Instead, I will gladly accept your invitation to join you for a meal.

OOC:

You can gloss through dinner unless you feel that it should be played through.

Unless there's something else he should attend to, after the meal, Blornvid will return to his quarters and get some shuteye in hopes of getting up early enough to meet the clerk or the administrator before he needs to get to work. If not, lunch break, if Mord allows that sort of thing.

Apr 4, 2023 2:47 am

You accompany Sawen to the cantina. By preference you frequent the tavern as it has a better mead but the cantina has a passable brandy that works in a pinch. You sit and chat for a bit as you eat. Sawen is familiar with the clerk and is often the first in his office so you agree to meet in the morning at the sounding of the first day watch.

OOC:

I have another newcomer who may join in on you little quest. I will let you know by tomorrow.

Apr 4, 2023 3:00 am

OOC:

Sounds good to me.

Apr 4, 2023 5:22 am

OOC:

@PoisonIvy your story starts here.
Read the first couple posts advice for background information

As the two sit and talk Moli overhears their conversation and feels fate twisting. This may just be the opportunity to lead to her destiny.

Apr 4, 2023 8:07 pm

Moli is working in the cantina and brings over two glasses of the good brandy, setting them down for the two of you. When you reach for your glass, she catches your eye. She stares for a moment before speaking.

I'm sorry... ...May I sit? I don't mean to eavesdrop. I couldn't help but overhear talk. Of a job. In the warehouse tunnels. Possible danger.

Rolls

Diviner's Dice for the day - (3d6)

(226) = 10

Apr 4, 2023 8:17 pm

"Aye." He gestures to the open seat. "Apparently, I talk a wee bit too loud. Must be from the racket in the smithy, banging metal all day." He looks around and lowers his voice. "Hopefully, the whole bloody cantina isn't listening in. Anyway, I'm Blornvid. This is Sawen. Who might you be, lass?"

Apr 4, 2023 8:42 pm

Blornvid? She sits. Are you sure? I thought you introduced yourself as Dorovir. Earlier. Must be my ears. Sorry.

Oh. Yes. You can call me Moli. It is good to meet you. Both. And don't worry. I don't think anyone else heard. Can you tell me more? About the job.

Apr 5, 2023 2:10 am

PoisonIvy says:

Blornvid? She sits. Are you sure? I thought you introduced yourself as Dorovir. Earlier. Must be my ears. Sorry.

"Dorovir?" Blornvid can't hide his surprise at hearing mention of that name. "No, that's not my name... But it was the name of a very good friend of mine..." He stares down into his brandy.

PoisonIvy says:

Oh. Yes. You can call me Moli. It is good to meet you. Both. And don't worry. I don't think anyone else heard. Can you tell me more? About the job.

Blornvid perks back up. "Good to meet you, too, Miss Moli. Valpip the artificer told me about some old tunnels he found in the cellar beneath the warehouse. The clerk confirmed it. Says we need to talk to the administrator to get permission to check them out. It's never smart to explore alone, so I figured that I'd find someone to go with me. The clerk recommended Sawen, who I knew of cause he brings gear in to the smithy. Does that interest you?"

Apr 5, 2023 4:23 am

Oh. I'm sorry... About your friend. And my mistake... But yes. I like the sound of that. Very much. Anything to get me out of this cantina. Should I meet you at the clerk's office? If the administrator works there. I've never met them. Truth be told.

And do you expect anything? In the tunnels. Anything specific.

Apr 5, 2023 4:35 am

OOC:

A bit of background you both would have picked up working on base a while.
The base was built on ruins of the city the expedition is working to reclaim. The docks and much of several buildings were still standing and just reinforced with magically shaped stone. Thus the tunnels are likely from the original city.

Apr 5, 2023 5:13 am

OOC:

What do we know about the Old City? Or is there a lore dump somewhere that I can go read?

Apr 5, 2023 12:46 pm

The city was called Paphos and itle is truely known of it at this time. (Info here)

Apr 5, 2023 4:44 pm

OOC:

Cool! Thanks.

Also, when we plan on visiting the administrator "in the morning", does that mean something specific? Not sure how time passes in this game.

Apr 5, 2023 7:54 pm

OOC:

Time moves at my whim 😁

After a decent meal where you get to know each other a bit better you return to your individual activities with the plan to meet in the morning. Before going to bed you talk to your respective bosses about a day or two off.

In the morning you meet while it is still dark but drawn is edging up onto the sky. A youth opens the administrators office from within and looks a bit surprised to see the three of your waiting.

clerk

Cone on in he calls heading back to his corner. what can I help you with? Oh are you here about the tunnels under the warehouse? I think it should be ok. Let me see if Valpip sent a note. and he rummages through a loose stack of papers yep, here or is. Alright you should be good to go down but you're going to have to register as a scout glancing at Moli and Blornvid. As he talks he pulls out a contact. You've both signed on already but this one has better pay and services but requires you to report and turn in all findings.
I'll need to check with the administrator before taking your back and he turns to knock on a side door. Talking briefly once he opens the door to a summons, he bids his head. Alright I can take you in but the guard will have to lock you in the tunnels.
Just showt when your need to get out and we will cover and open the gate again

Phlan

Through the slightly open door you see a neat middle shared man working at a desk.

Apr 5, 2023 8:35 pm

Psybermagi says:

Alright I can take you in but the guard will have to lock you in the tunnels.
Just showt when your need to get out and we will cover and open the gate again

Moli looks at Blornvid to see what he thinks about this. If he doesn't take offense, she won't say anything.

Apr 5, 2023 9:58 pm

Blornvid meets Moli's gaze. His unhappiness with this condition is written all over his face. Turning back to the clerk, he says, "We're going to be locked in? I can't say that I like the sound of that. If we're in mortal peril and no one's there... What if the guard has fallen asleep or wandered off to grab a bite to eat or take a leak?"

Apr 6, 2023 1:17 am

clerk

You see the problem is that the entrance to the tunels is in the midle of the wharehouse. No one is alowed in there unsupervised The boy is interupted by a call from the still open doorway

Phlan

Send them in. I will deal with this. Go and get one of the guards. The clerk ushers you into the neat and spacious office. The man continues looking over records and forms as he talks. I would suggest yo ulimit your time in the tunnels to a set period. We do not know how far they go but they do seem extensive. A guard is always at station ourside the wharehouse and rotates hourly. I and the boy and he waves towards the clerks room will be here till sunset. Either the boy and a guard or I by myself can let you out in less than a minute.
I do appologize but we have had to take precautions as word of our sucess has made petty theft of minor items and records an ongoing concern. The best I can do is to have the guards and boy check on the gate each time the guard is changed. I understand and do not hold it against you if you are not confident in your sucess or survival given these circuimstances. If you like the guard can acompany you into the first chamber which has already been investigated You can make your decision after looking it over. What do you say at this last he finalyy sets aside his work to look up at you. H waits patiently for you to discuss and decide.

Sawen Shadeflanks

Apr 6, 2023 1:20 am

Sawen Shadeflanks

Turning to you Sawen softly whoots I dislike the idea of being sealed underground. I am uncertain about accepting this venture but will at least look into the first room with you. From my experience the administrator rarely changes his ruling on how the expedition is to do things without a good reason and better argument. and he shifts his small dark form nervously flexing his wings in agitation.

Apr 6, 2023 3:12 pm

I won't pretend. That I like it. But I know when to pick my battles.

She turns to Sawen, Thank you. For accompanying us. We will not ask more than you offer.

Apr 6, 2023 8:29 pm

"Aye. I agree with Moli, Sawen. If you don't want to venture underground, I completely understand. Caves and tunnels can be a might bit unsettling if you're not accustomed to them." He sighs, then addresses Moli. "I'm not keen on the terms either, but if you're still up for it, I'm in. If not, we can pass and wait for something else to come along."

Apr 7, 2023 2:04 am

The three of you agree to look into it further before making a final decision. The clerk returns with a guard and the five of you enter the wharehouse. The inside is a single massive room with a few walls dividing sections along the walls into alcoves. One wall has recently been modified, by magic from the smooth seamless look of the rock, and stairs lead down below the floor level. At the bottom of the stairs a landing gives just enough room for all of you as the clerk takes a key to open the recently installed metal gate.

Torches in hand you all pass through the gate and into a large cold and damp room. Sawen passes through the gate last and stays close to it as the rest of you move into the mild eof the room and look around. About 20x40 feet the room has another door on the same wall as the gate you just passed through and another on the longer wall next to it. Also on that long wal is a heavy metal door. Though al the doors are closed the two simple doors look weak with rot.

clerk

When Valpip (the expedition gnomish artificer) reached this room he looked beyond the doors but was set upon by a couple giant rats. Though he took care of them he decided this was work for others and sealed the room with the gate.

Valpip

As you as looking around a noise from the gate draws you attention and you see Valpip coming down the stairs. I hear you hae some volenteer? he asks the clerk If that is the case then i can continue working on the passage to the basement and he looks aroudn the room muttering. As the clerk explains the situation and restictions that the administrator has place don you he scoffs Of cource they don't want to be locked in. Since I will be here anyhow just give me back the key for the gate and I can open it upon their return. It is apparet that Valpip is a trusted member of the expedition and has access to the wharehouse

Sawen Shadeflanks

This is good Sawen says to Blornvid You will have a companion and can get out easily enough. I have to say I do not wish to go beneath the earth. I do apologize. and he shudders as he glances around.edging back towards the gate I am sure they will do fine without me he says to the clerk.

Sawen is backing out due to a touch of claustrophobia. If the twwo of you are willing to procede Valpip says he will be working in the warehouse till lunch time. That gives you several hours to expore the tunnels beyond the room. He says he can have to door open in a few second as needed.

Apr 7, 2023 5:33 am

We will be well. Sawen. Do not apologize. she turns to Valpip, Thank you. For your understanding. And for the offer. You have my thanks.

Moli closes her eyes, listening intently, before walking around the room, searching for additional items of interest as she goes.

Rolls

Searching - (2d6)

(52) = 7

~TinyGM~

Apr 7, 2023 12:56 pm

Valpip

After the clerk and guard leave Valpip explains he is installing an elevator into the basement and is currently working on the entry from the warehouse. Once this is done he will expand the stairs and install a door where the gate is currently. At that time he can give you the key to the door which will allow you entry to the elevator but you will still need to be let out into the warehoust. You jusyt make sure the area below is safe and secure. Map everything andmake sure there are no supprises. They were likely used by smuglers so there may be traps and secret passages. He hands you a blank scroll with a grid of dots placed on it along with charcol pencil for sketching.

After the othrs leave ans you start looking in earnest Moli wanders the rooms and finds a hidden doorway towards the SW of the room.

[ +- ] map

Apr 7, 2023 3:10 pm

Fascinating... she murmurs.

How is the door hidden? Magically?

OOC:

Just a heads up that I'm moving today and tomorrow so I'll be kinda absent. I'll post when the chance arises but moving kinda occupies you. Moli is fine to go alone with Blornvid's actions until I get back.

Apr 7, 2023 3:45 pm

Moli noticed a faint line that was a bit to regular and whipping away the mud and slime on the wall found a door outline.
Blornvid takes a look and after a few minutes of experimenting you find a small block that can be pressed in, or kicked as it is near the base of the wall. Best guess is that pushing in that smaller block released the door.

Apr 7, 2023 6:29 pm

To Sawen: "No apology necessary. Be well."

To Valpip: "Thank you. Appreciate you keeping an ear out for us."

To Moli: "When you're ready, I'll push on the block."

Blornvid keeps his axe at the ready should something emerge quickly from the hidden door.

OOC:

Good luck with the move, PoisonIvy.

Apr 7, 2023 9:52 pm

As you press the release the wall colapses into itself and grinds to a halt. Thoug no longer locked the mechanism has not handled the ages well and is jammed. A thick musky smell of dust and rot wafts to you from mthe opening.
You can force it open or try and fix it

Apr 8, 2023 3:36 am

OOC:

Are you saying that the doorway is only partly opened?

Apr 8, 2023 3:39 am

The hidden door opened a fraction but it's now stuck with only a few inches open

Apr 8, 2023 6:36 pm

OOC:

Looking at the map, the room we're in has three other features. You stated that there's a heavy door in the NE corner, but there looks like two. And there's another feature along the north wall. What's that? To be honest, I'd like to know what's behind the other door(s) and that other feature before risking trying to access what's behind the stuck secret door, which I'm worried is going to close behind us.

Blornvid studies the stuck secret door for half a minute or so and then says, "Before we exhaust ourselves trying to open this door any further, let's check out the other door."

Apr 8, 2023 7:54 pm

The heavy / thick doors have the colored icons on NW room 22 SE corner 24. The 2 does in the NE are the flimsy rotten doors.

Apr 8, 2023 11:57 pm

Blornvid will check out the flimsy doors first and then the heavy door.

So flimsy door in the east wall in the NE corner first. After opening, check to see what's behind the door. If there's a room, and not just rubble, examine the room. If nothing, move on to the next one.

Apr 9, 2023 12:12 am

The first door is odd as it has no handle. After examining the door for a minute you note it is set into tracks in the wall. After some experimenting you finally manage to push the did down by getting a finger into a hole you figure may have held a recessed handle before it rotted out. As you push the door down a foul synch assails your noses. Looking inside with your torch raised high you see several small beds.

OOC:

I assume Moli is using a torch as she could not see otherwise.

Apr 9, 2023 3:18 am

Blornvid cringes. "Ugh. Smells like something died in here." He waves the torch around, hoping to figure out if someone did die in here and possibly is now undead.

Apr 9, 2023 3:46 am

ForeverDED says:

OOC:

Good luck with the move, PoisonIvy.

OOC:

Thanks! It went great! Likely going to still be kinda busy for the next few days, but my desktop is set up, so I'll be posting here at least once a day.

Apr 9, 2023 3:51 am

Moli sniffs the air.

Is there... Ozone? Sulfur? The stench. It's overpowering. Hard to tell...

She glances about, breathing deeply, in the hopes of detecting any magic present.

OOC:

Angling for this, from the Spell-Touched Trait description: "To use this ability, simply describe in detail what you are trying to do, and perform a standard 2d6 Test."

Rolls

Moli: Test DC: 5 - Basic - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Apr 9, 2023 4:07 am

The bedding and trash, including food scraps and a corner used as a latrine, indicates the room is being occupied though no one is in the room at the moment. You count 5 beds and there are various rough pieces of furniture including a small table, a couple of stools, a small tin cooking pot, a couple torches, and a small chest.

Apr 9, 2023 10:06 pm

Moli goes to the chest, checking it for traps before opening it.

Rolls

Check for traps on chest - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Apr 9, 2023 11:27 pm

Blornvid keeps watch at the door while Moli searches. "It seems like the administrator was wise to keep the gate locked."

Apr 10, 2023 12:27 am

As Moli advances into the room she can tell the fire pit has been used this day but is several hours cold. The room is filthy and she becomes doubtful there is realy anything work stealing. Still. . . . .

The small chest can be lifted but the chain though the hefty lock to the lid is looped through an iron ring set into the wall nearby. As Moli examines the chest and chain it seems simple, cheep, but effective.

Apr 10, 2023 5:14 pm

..hmm, seems safe enough... Blornvid, care to take a swing at this lock? Your heavy axe looks to be the best lockpick we've got.

Apr 10, 2023 9:27 pm

"With any luck, I won't smash the contents. Keep an eye on the door. The noise might get the owner's attention."

OOC:

Assuming his blacksmith trade doesn't offer any alternatives, he'll smash either the lock or the iron ring, whichever his instincts tell him is weaker.

Going for focused if that's applicable.

Rolls

Blornvid: Test DC: 4 - Basic - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Apr 10, 2023 9:51 pm

OOC:

blacksmith is all about hitting metal

The lock smashes open without damaging the chest

Rolls

Check DC: 4 - Adv - (3d6)

(155) = 11

Apr 10, 2023 9:53 pm

As you go to open the chest you hear voices from the side at the far side of the room.
Hey, some one is getting into our stuff!
Followed by the sounds of multiple feet rushing your way

Apr 11, 2023 2:51 am

"Uh oh."

OOC:

The far side of the room we're in? Or back in 22?

Last edited April 11, 2023 2:52 am

Apr 11, 2023 5:04 am

. You are at the green diamond. The sound is coming from the east door of 21

Apr 11, 2023 2:45 pm

OOC:

Wait, I thought that was where we were?

Apr 11, 2023 3:39 pm

OOC:

corrected typos.
The nose is from the west East door of 21

Apr 11, 2023 9:00 pm

OOC:

Ah, so back the way we came?

Moli draws her knife and watches the door. Blornvid, should we? Open the chest?

Apr 11, 2023 10:11 pm

OOC:

argh. Nope to the east
I am sorry apparently today is backwards forward day in my head

The sound are coming from the door across the room from where your everywhere

Apr 12, 2023 12:09 am

"No time. Let's take it with us."

If the chest is light enough for Blornvid to carry, he'll say to Moli, "Go get someone to unlock the gate. I'll be right behind you."

If the chest is too heavy for Blornvid solo but light enough for the two of them to carry, he'll say to Moli, "Grab a handle. Let's go!"

Apr 12, 2023 1:41 am

Blronvid lifts the chest and begins heading back to the gate when the far door bursts open. In the torchlight you see 5 small humanoids, with torches of their own. Goblins. The five of them are all smaller than Blornvid and disguisingly filthy as the smell in the room is suddenly amplified with their arrival. Clad in a mishmash of rough clothing, leathers, and scraps of armor you can tell they have likely been down here quite some time.. On has just opened the door with a set of keys and the rest hold weapons at the ready.

Roll Initiative = 2d6 and add them together. Which ever side has the high roll goes first.
Giblins = 7

Rolls

Initiative - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Apr 12, 2023 2:31 am

OOC:

Hopefully he can do this regardless of the initiative outcome:

He shouts "Goblins!" hoping to forewarn Mori.

Rolls

Initiative - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Apr 12, 2023 3:26 am

Five of them! she shouts, running to catch up.

Valpip! Get ready! To open! The gate!

Rolls

Initiative - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Precognitive - Overwriting the "6" the Goblins rolled for initiative, if that's an appropriate use - (2)

() + 2 = 2

Apr 12, 2023 3:39 am

OOC:

Technically a tie but they got a 6 so I am giving it to them this time

You are just ducking through the door (back to 22) as a barrage of rocks, shards, and broken weapons sail through the air and the goblins charge across the room in pursuit.

[ +- ] Combat

OOC:

Goblins : attack, move

Rolls

Goblin Attack - (1d6, 1d6, 1d6, 1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (1) = 1

Apr 12, 2023 3:41 am

Their rather pathetic weapons clatter all around you but you manage to duck through the room and avoid taking any damage.

OOC:

smaller, weaker monsters (mobs) typically use 1d6 to attack, or do group attacks, and have fewer health than PC

You are at the door between 22 and 21
You can turn and fight at the door to keep them from surrounding your or continue to make a run for it

Apr 12, 2023 4:23 am

Psybermagi says:

OOC:

Technically a tie but they got a 6 so I am giving it to them this time

OOC:

Ah, I guess Diviner's Dice don't work with initiative?

Apr 12, 2023 11:48 am

OOC:

sure they do
What are you changing up?
We can call my posts a glimpse you got of the immediate future
Just a word of warning. Once you change it it may get better or worse. Ie I will reroll attacks

Apr 12, 2023 1:24 pm

Psybermagi says:

OOC:

What are you changing up?

OOC:

I was trying to overwrite the "6" that they rolled for initiative with my 2.

Psybermagi says:

OOC:

Just a word of warning. Once you change it it may get better or worse. Ie I will reroll attacks

OOC:

Ah, nvm then! I guess Moli liked the vision she received.

Apr 12, 2023 4:03 pm

Moli recovered an instant of what might happen. Weighing the odds she isn't dissatisfied with the way the goblins soon was so weak and let's fate take is course

OOC:

you guys are up. 2 actions each

Apr 13, 2023 2:38 am

1) Blornvid tosses his torch onto one of the beds, hoping that it will ignite.

OOC:

Do I need to roll for that?

2) Whether or not Moli has run to get Valpip to unlock the gate, he runs to just outside the 21/22 doorway (so as to not be in the direct line of rock throwing) to hold off the goblins.

OOC:

I'd like him to set down the chest and ready his axe, too, but I suspect that those are additional actions.

Rolls

Ranged Attack - torch - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Apr 13, 2023 3:42 am

OOC:

@ForeverDED Tossing the torch at a target yes requires a roll (just add it to your post above or I will after Moli posts)
Dropping the chest is free as is drawing your ax
TinyD tries to keep things loose. Using items is not restricted in the rules but just don't get carried away
@PoisonIvy What is Moli doing?

Blornvid drops the chest through the doorway and tosses his torch towards the most flammable looking looking pile of rubbish before ducking around the doorframe readying his ax to confront the goblins

Apr 13, 2023 2:57 pm

Moli glances between Blornvid, the goblins, and the gate. We're doing this!

She dashes to the door, joining Blornvid, and points a long finger at one of the goblins. Sparks crackle from her fingertip and the smell of ozone fills the air.

Rolls

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Apr 13, 2023 2:58 pm

Moli sees a future where her magical attack misses the goblin, but alters her aim.

OOC:

Spending my Diviner's Dice to change that 2 to a 6.

Apr 13, 2023 3:24 pm

Though the torch tossed by Blornvid fails to ignite anything it adds to the light the goblins carry leaving you in a dark room lit only indirectly by the goblin torches and faintly by the light from the stairs.
Moli throws a couple arcane bolts into the goblin hoard, striking one who yelps in pain

OOC:

Rolled for the torch and Moli's second attack

You hear a squeak and clatter from up the stairs followed by feet approaching. That'll be Valpip you think

Apr 13, 2023 3:52 pm

The goblins rush the door but Blorvid halts their advance only allow 2 to get any attacks in on him while one tries to throw something at Moli over the others heads

Rolls

Goblin Attack - (1d6, 1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (2) = 2

Apr 13, 2023 3:55 pm

One manages to get a rusty knife past Blornvid's armor but the rest of the attacks are ineffective.
You are up, 2 actions each

Apr 13, 2023 9:55 pm

Two attacks.

Rolls

Hitting a goblin with his axe - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Hitting a goblin with his axe - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Apr 14, 2023 3:50 am

Same here.

Rolls

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Apr 14, 2023 3:50 am

OOC:

Finally some good rolls from me!

Apr 14, 2023 4:50 am

Blornvid wounds one of the goblins and Moli finishes him off and wounds another.

The goblins seeing their comrade fall madly try to push into the room and strike you down.

OOC:

2 attack Blornvid twice and a couple of things are thrown at Moli again

Behind you you hear Valpip Coming, I'm coming. Guard! Come here quick! and the jangle of keys as he unlocks the door.

Rolls

Goblin Attack - (1d6, 1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (1) = 1

GoGoblin Attack - (1d6, 1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (6) = 6

Apr 14, 2023 4:54 am

Two solid hits land on Blornvid but the tough dwarf shrugs off the blades and a dart finds its way into Moli. The goblins were looking nervous at the damage you dealt already but cackled in glee as they struck Blornvid only to be a but daunted at his mild reaction.

The gate up is now open and Valpip is peering into the room cautiously.
2 goblins are wounded and one is down and not moving.
You are up, what do you do?

Apr 14, 2023 5:12 am

OOC:

How does damage work in this system? Not seeing it on the cheat sheet.

Apr 14, 2023 5:19 am

OOC:

I added damage to your character sheet already. Blornvid is now 5/8 and Moli is 5/6
Unless Moli want to twist fate with her precognition to spoil the goblin attacks

Apr 14, 2023 3:36 pm

OOC:

Nah I'm good. Saving those for a bigger one.

Two more arcs of lightning spring from Moli's fingertips.

Rolls

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Apr 14, 2023 5:33 pm

Blornvid continues with his attacks on the goblins.

Rolls

Hitting a goblin with his axe - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Hitting a goblin with his axe - (2d6)

(25) = 7

~TinyGM~

Apr 14, 2023 5:41 pm

Another goblin falls and another is finished off. The two remaining goblins seeing the tides turn on them rush back the way they came.

Valpip

Valpip, seeing this says Oh no you dont! and reaching into a pouch pulls out a large boxy object, much bigger than the bag, and rolls it across the room. It clangs against the wall and suddenly drops legs to the ground, stabilizing itself, and a crossbow looking contraption pops out of the device and begins firing on the fleeing goblins felling the wounded one.

The last goblin unhurt has rushed back where it came

Last goblin is in the hall beyond 21 which is a strait shot from where you (yellow eye) currently guard the door to 22.
You are up

Rolls

Valpip's Attacks - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (111) = 3

3d6 : (435) = 12

Apr 15, 2023 2:29 am

After witnessing Valpip's magical contraption, Blornvid is amazed, having never seen anything like that.

Blornvid lacks any ranged attacks, so he'll make room for Moli.

Apr 15, 2023 5:16 pm

Coming up!

Rolls

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Ranged Magic Attack - (2d6)

(44) = 8

~TinyGM~

Apr 15, 2023 5:52 pm

Moli knocks the fleeing goblin off his feet and Valpip's contraption finishes it off.

Valpip

Well, that was exciting. I am glad I was close but it looks like you had that in hand. Got roughed up a bit. If you want to keep looking around close by then I will send for the healer to come patch you it. As he talks he walks over to his auto ballista and collapses it back into itself before stowing it away. Glancing into the goblin room he wrinkles his nose at the smell.

Apr 15, 2023 6:33 pm

"Thank you for your help, Valpip. It was most appreciated. That contraption of yours is amazing."

To Moli, he says, "Excellent sorcery, Moli. You're a force to be reckoned with." After a pause, he adds, "Do you want to get patched up and keep exploring?"

OOC:

I forget the terms of our "scouting" occupation. Do we have to turn over the chest to the authorities? If so, maybe we should give Valpip the chest now or carry it up the stairs, so we're not lugging it around with us all day.

Apr 15, 2023 8:09 pm

OOC:

They want to review everything but you keep all money and non magic items. Things they keep they will pay you for.

Apr 16, 2023 1:55 pm

Thank you. For the compliment. You took their strikes. On the chin. Without flinching. I am impressed.

I am interested. In continuing. Into the dungeon, that is.

Apr 16, 2023 5:26 pm

"Then that is what we'll do." He turns to address Valpip. "Valpip, how much does the healer charge?"

Blornvid retrieves his torch, whatever condition it's in. "I was really hoping that this thing was gonna set something on fire to slow the goblins down." He returns to the others, grabs the chest, and follows Valpip out. While Valpip is summoning the healer, Blornvid works with Moli to figure out how to open the chest.

Valpip

Apr 17, 2023 12:13 am

Valpip

The healing is free if you are on expedition work. He watches as you open the chest to reveal

[ +- ] Chest contents

He whistles as he eyes the contents. Reaching into the chest he picks up the Bloodstone and looks you you before pocketing it as he states in self justification and explanation I did help. But only a bit and smiles a bit impishly with a wink ;)

OOC:

1 Platinum (PP) = 10 Gold (GP)
The thieves tools are familiar to Moli as quite useful for opening locks, jamming locks, disarming traps, ets

Apr 17, 2023 12:34 am

I'll take the tools? And you the Spinel? And the gold. An 80/10 split? Looks to be even.

Can't say that I'd know it to be a spinel. If it weren't for Valpip's saying so.

Apr 17, 2023 2:46 am

In reaction to Valpip explaining his reason for taking the bloodstone, he says, "Of course you helped! And thank you again. If they'd gotten away, I'd be worried that they'd warn others."

To Moli, "You won't be selling the tools any more than I'd be selling me axe, so they don't factor in the split. They're yours. As for the rest, if I'm taking the spinel—and it's a beaut—you get 51 of the platinum coins. I'll take the remaining 39. Agreed?"

Apr 17, 2023 2:01 pm

She shakes you on it.

So, where to now?

OOC:

Could we see the current map we have? I think I've gotten a little lost in the shuffle, and the map pieces we have aren't super squared away for me.

Apr 17, 2023 2:17 pm

Apr 17, 2023 2:22 pm

As long as you stick around room 22 for 5 to 10 minutes the healer will be by and patch you up.

Lady Sellindra

A nice enough lady the cleric reminds you not to expect house calls before heading back to her temple

Apr 17, 2023 5:04 pm

Blornvid thanks Lady Sellindra.

OOC:

Psybermagi, you mentioned earlier that we had the option of trying to force open the secret door or trying to repair it. Do either of our characters have the skills to repair it?

Apr 17, 2023 5:46 pm

OOC:

between a blacksmith and street wise survivor you can definitely open it. Fixing elf require a roll and some tools. Got a hammer? If so roll with advantage as the gears are metal work.

Apr 17, 2023 9:25 pm

OOC:

Would Moli's new Thieves' Tools also grant advantage? If so, she'll roll for it after the healer leaves.

Rolls

Fixing the door mechanism - (3d6)

(623) = 11

Apr 17, 2023 9:37 pm

With a bit of muscle, oil, and tinkering Moli gets the door unstuck. While it is open she checks it out and finds a locking mechanism she can repair if she want. (no roll just some time)

The room is much as the others except this one smells odd. Not as foul as the goblin room but still rather musty. you see that the corners of the room have prduced patches of mushrooms anong with a couple larger patches in the middle of the room. The mushrooms range from 1 inch to 2 feet tall. To the south is an archway to the west and another wooden door to the east. In better condition than the goblin door it is still worse off than the heavy door on the north wall of 22. Both these doors have mushrooms clustered around them.

Apr 18, 2023 12:13 am

Upon Moli's success with the door mechanism, Blornvid says, "Well done, lass."

OOC:

I'm assuming that Blornvid is unable to identify what kinds of mushrooms these are.

Blornvid is careful not to get too close to the mushrooms and only proceeds as far as is necessary to identify the features of the room. He says to Moli, "I've heard bad tales about shrooms. Spores than can play tricks on yer mind if they don't outright kill ya. But I don't know bad from good, so I treat 'em all as bad. Do you by chance? Maybe we should go back and try the door next to the goblins' den."

Apr 18, 2023 3:28 am

Mushrooms? No. Not much. Nothing beyond edible ones.

Now, fish. On the other hand...

If the mushrooms are obviously edible Moli will relay that information to Blornvid, but otherwise she'll differ to his judgement, as he seems to know something about dangerous fungus.

Apr 18, 2023 6:02 pm

With the fungus in the corners and middle Blornvid only gets a few grey in the room before stopping. The aroma is thick and you begin to get a bit light headed.
Looking around Moli is confused that there are several variety of mushrooms, which is atypical. Some look familiar but the diversity make it seem foreign.
Woozy

Apr 18, 2023 6:10 pm

Blornvid quickly retreats back into room 22. Once Moli joins him, he says, "Let's close that door and save it for later."

If his head clears in a reasonable amount of time, he'll suggest that they continue with the door in the NE next to the goblin bedroom door.
If his head doesn't clear in a reasonable amount of time, he'll consider heading out for some fresh air.

If Moli doesn't join him, he'll have to check on her after a few minutes.

Apr 18, 2023 6:18 pm

You feel better just leaving the room and getting a couple breaths of fresh, well damp and dank but fresh to a dwarf if not Moli, air.

Apr 18, 2023 7:37 pm

Yes. Let's. Save it. For later. Good idea.

Moli slides the door shut before going over to the NE door and listening for what could be on the other side.

Rolls

Listening at Door - (2d6)

(63) = 9

Apr 19, 2023 3:41 pm

You spend a moment fixing the lock before closing the secret door to the fungus room (24)

Moving to the door by the goblin room you listen and pretty though the rough and rotting doors gaps to see a sorry hallway.

all doors, square symbol work a line between the walls, are old and rotting. Assume your lantern light can be seen through the halls on the far side of you get close. Those doors can easily be broken or opened. If it has an icon, like the middle of the north wall in room 22, on it then it is better quality and you can not see past it but any on the other side will also not see your lantern light

Apr 19, 2023 6:52 pm

Blornvid says, "Hmm, a hallway." He turns to Moli. "Shall we give the other door a look before we go wanderin' down one of these hallways?"

Apr 19, 2023 7:28 pm

Apr 19, 2023 11:22 pm

Indeed. Let us.

She walks to the other door, listening there as well.

Rolls

Listening at Door - (2d6)

(25) = 7

Apr 20, 2023 12:24 am

Though nothing is heard you catch a whiff os some foul odour coming from the other side of the door

Apr 20, 2023 2:57 am

OOC:

Thank you!

After getting a few whiffs of yet another foul odor, Blornvid says to Moli, "Why is it that every room we've come across today has a foul odor?" He chuckles quietly. "Do you want to try picking the lock to this one?"

Apr 20, 2023 4:18 pm

I think... I'd rather not. Better to go where we've some idea. Of what lies beyond. I think.

Apr 20, 2023 6:37 pm

"Alright. Shall we proceed through that hallway or see where the goblins came from?"

Apr 21, 2023 1:22 am

As you wander back and peer at your options you note the hallway beyond the still closed door "T"'s a short distance away with passages to the left and right. Moi is all too familiar with how subteranian seweres, cellars, and hideouts can form an elaborate maze. This has a similar feel to those she knew growing up. Likely many of these pagageways interconnect though there may well be an ocasional dead end.

Apr 21, 2023 3:41 pm

Let us proceed north. Through the hallway. Shall I take point?

Apr 21, 2023 6:01 pm

"Northward hallway it is."

OOC:

If the hallway is wide enough for the two of them to go side-by-side, then Blornvid will suggest that they do that.

Apr 22, 2023 10:11 am

As you are discussing things Valpip calls down that he is going for lunch and invites you to join him. You have been looking around and fighting for a couple of hours now and though you do not feel like you have gotten very far you both agree that your first experience at adventuring hasn't turned out to bad. A fight, some loot, and exploring. Yeah, not to bad. You decide to go have lunch at the tavern and see if you can pick up any useful avenging tips there as it casters to the rougher expediting members.

OOC:

Alrigh, I am highjacking things for a moment to pull the two teams together.
Story will continue in the Base