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MinMin Inactive for 28 days

Oct 9, 2024 10:36 pm

Oct 9, 2024 10:36 pm

2. The First Delve

Fenwick agrees with at least getting a feel for the size of the hidden area, she follows Luther down into the lower chamber.

She looks in interest at the statue and then squints at the vermin tracks across the floor, looking to see if they're random or all converge in the same area.

OOC:

Quote:

That’s fine. It functions as a regular spear. Make sure to add it to your inventory as either an Equipped or Packed item, and let me know if this has any impact on your movement rate.

I have--it's currently packed and doesn't affect my movement, let me know if anything looks off.

Oct 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Oct 9, 2024 11:03 pm

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Luther will help Ricard search the women for hidden compartments. He will also tap on it. Is it hollow or solid?

Oct 10, 2024 1:13 am

Oct 10, 2024 1:13 am

2. The First Delve

Being first down Pickles gets a jump scare when he turns to see the statue, but calms down quickly and gathers himself before the others arrive. "Well that was frightening, I thought it was Aunty Trifoot for a second." Pickles says to Ricard as he arrives down. "She was born a triplet attached at the waist, she was lovely but I could never get a word in over the other two Aunties." Pickles will move around the room checking the walls for any secret door or entrance ways.

Rolls

Secret door hunt - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Oct 10, 2024 4:19 am

Oct 10, 2024 4:19 am

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OOC:

Sorry I haven't updated the map in so long, everyone. I've just rectified that.

Burbage says:

Pickles ... arrives in a 10’ x 10’ alcove that opens out into a larger space that is nominally 20’ x 30’, although the two corners immediately to his left and right are on a diagonal rather than square.

Opposite the ladder, dominating the room, is a stone statue that sits atop a circular pedestal. It depicts three women joined at their backs and facing outwards. One is a young maiden, another is a matronly mother and the third is an elderly crone.

OOC:

Mapping question: in which direction does the alcove and the rest of the "hidden room" open from the ladder - North, South, East, West? Additionally, the status occupies one square of that space, or more?

Gabbro descends the ladder to join the others. Seeing that they have the statue searching covered, Gabbro moves to the wall opposite the alcove and searches for secret doors in the "rightmost" (from his perspective) 10' section of wall.

Rolls

Secret door search - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Oct 10, 2024 5:21 pm

Oct 10, 2024 5:21 pm

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Secret Chamber
Shortly after you first touch the statue, three distinct women’s voices call out in unison. It is as if the three heads of the statue are speaking, although there is no movement of their stone mouths.

"Who seeks the sanctuary of Chthonia Trimorphia?" they enquire of you.

Mapping information: (given that the map had not been updated for a while, I had deliberately stopped providing NSEW references on the basis that it was quite likely the party was somewhat disoriented. Now that the map's updated, I’ll revert back to the usual manner of descriptions.

The ladder descends the western wall of a 10’ x 10’ alcove. The alcove then opens out into a larger 20’ x 30’ room to the east; the alcove intersects with that space in the middle of the larger chamber’s western wall. The southwest and northwest corners of the room are on the diagonal.

Gabbro realises that this area is unlikely to be part of the larger second level. You are only 30’ down, whereas the Whistling Well that you climbed down previously descended around double that distance.

The statue is in the middle of the 20’ x 30’ chamber, so it’s not sitting in a single square. The base is about 5’ in diameter.

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Day 3, 10:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 1: 5/5 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14

Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...

Rolls

Secret Roll

Oct 10, 2024 5:31 pm

Oct 10, 2024 5:31 pm

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Ricard leaps back away from the statue as it speaks! He looks quickly over to Gabbro and gestures 'go ahead.'

Oct 10, 2024 10:52 pm

Oct 10, 2024 10:52 pm

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Luther will whisper to the others Anybody ever heard of this sanctuary? Then he straightens and tells the others I have the Creator watching over me I will do this. Luther steps up and boldly declares."I Luther disciple of the Divine Creator seek the Sanctuary of Chthonia Trimorphia!"

Oct 11, 2024 7:01 am

Oct 11, 2024 7:01 am

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Pickles eyes widen as the statue speaks, then speaks after a second to recover. "Aunty?"

Oct 11, 2024 2:04 pm

Oct 11, 2024 2:04 pm

2. The First Delve

Secret Chamber
"Luther," the three heads of the statue reply in harmony, "I sense that thou are pure of heart. Yet, of your diminutive friend, I am less certain."

The statue continues "Luther - what ails thee? What succour can I provide to alleviate thine plight?"

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Day 3, 10:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 1: 5/5 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14

Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...

Oct 11, 2024 11:21 pm

Oct 11, 2024 11:21 pm

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Luther will bow down and say "Strength my ladies. Strength to see me through this Stonehell and deal with its evil. If thou dost see fit to grant me a boon."

Last edited October 11, 2024 11:21 pm

Oct 12, 2024 12:34 am

Oct 12, 2024 12:34 am

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Pickles raises an eyebrow at the statues answer, it sure spoke like his Aunty. Despite the familiar feeling for family and because of it Pickles knew when not to carry on a conversation, so he just smiled and waved.

Oct 12, 2024 9:51 am

Oct 12, 2024 9:51 am

2. The First Delve

Secret Chamber
"You misunderstand me Luther," the statue replies, a hint of admonishment in her voices. "It is not my place to bolster the strong. That is a path to imbalance, to disharmony. It is my duty to ease the suffering of the infirm, the injured and the sick. There is nothing I can do for thee today."

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Day 3, 10:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 1: 5/5 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14

Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...

Oct 12, 2024 12:24 pm

Oct 12, 2024 12:24 pm

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Luther nods "Thank you mistresses Can I comeback in the future if I need healing? Or could I ask healing for my friends? They are also trying to rid this place of evil."

Oct 13, 2024 9:40 am

Oct 13, 2024 9:40 am

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Secret Chamber
"Chthonia Trimorphia offers sanctuary to all who are worthy."

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Day 3, 10:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 1: 5/5 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14

Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...

Oct 13, 2024 12:23 pm

Oct 13, 2024 12:23 pm

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"Very good. Thank you my lady."

MinMin Inactive for 28 days

Oct 13, 2024 12:26 pm

Oct 13, 2024 12:26 pm

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Fenwick perks up as the statue speaks, looking around to try and determine where the sound is coming from. This doesn't seem to be any kind of trick or hoax--it seems like real magic! Just not the kind of 'study a spellbook' magic she's more used to and some of that weird 'gods doing stuff' magic she's never really understood,

She waits until everyone is done speaking before she addresses the statue.

"Hi. I'm not wounded so I don't currently seek sanctuary from Chthonia Trimorphia, and I'm not sure I'd be worthy if I did--but I was wondering if I could trouble you with a question? How came you to be here?"

Oct 14, 2024 3:50 pm

Oct 14, 2024 3:50 pm

2. The First Delve

Secret Chamber
There’s a definite delay before the statue responds to Fenwick’s question, as if it’s uncertain and is considering its answer carefully. But eventually, it replies.

"My forebears were imprisoned in Stonehell for their beliefs. Quite wrongly of course. But their incarceration didn’t mean that they lost their faith. Indeed, the evils of Stonehell only strengthened their resolve and sense of duty. Even as prisoners, they continued to practice their rites in secret, providing assistance wherever they were able to those in need.

But over the years our numbers have dwindled and we have now retreated to this hidden outpost. For the sake of our order, and the future of Stonehell, I urge you to keep our presence a secret until we are ready to return."

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Day 3, 10:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 1: 5/5 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14

Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...

MinMin Inactive for 28 days

Oct 14, 2024 10:52 pm

Oct 14, 2024 10:52 pm

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"I am sorry your forebears were mistreated so, I will keep your secret safe, " Fenwick says.

She nods towards the ceiling and turns to the other Hellions. "We should head back up and make sure the entrance is concealed. "

She'll climb back up to the first floor.

Oct 14, 2024 11:20 pm

Oct 14, 2024 11:20 pm

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"Yes, we should make sure this place is concealed from notice. Time to make our meeting?"

Oct 15, 2024 6:46 am

Oct 15, 2024 6:46 am

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Gabbro is still looking at the statue with a mixture of trepidation and awe, so Luther's question doesn't immediately register. "Hmm? What? Oh! Oh, yes, we should go. Thank you, illustrious ones! We will treasure the secret of your succor in our hearts! Until we meet again!" Then he flees up the ladder. Once everyone has returned, he happily shifts the altar back over the ladder shaft.

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- Burbage
  
  Dungeon Master
- dominion451
  
  Ricard
- Mathfuric
  
  Pickles
- mathias0077
  
  Luther
- MinMin
  
  Fenwick
- spaceseeker19
  
  Gabbro
- WhtKnt
  
  Sister Jessica