Apr 29, 2025 11:31 am
Borda watches the exchange with the small creature. Paying for things, how odd, he thinks to himself.
The Story
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Apr 29, 2025 9:03 pm
Zhang
"I suppose I can offer a small discount for good customers." It says with a wink and takes also a white flask out of the bag, the size of a large apple. Takes Merkari's silver and hands it over. "I'm sure these will come in handy when time comes."
It gives a small bow and with a slurping sound implodes into nothingness. The last thing you hear it say is "Until the next bargain."
You are left in the hallway with only the statues and paintings.
Do you continue onward?
OOC:
The crowbar is a weapon that can be extended to quarterstaff length. It is unbreakable. It does D6 damage.The flask is a healing potion. It heals 1D6 HP and removes one affliction.
You know this after taking some time to have a good look at the item.
Don't forget to subtract the spent money :)
Apr 30, 2025 2:29 am
Jotna swings around the metal bar and mutters, "Not sure it's worth no 20 silver for an extendable metal bar, but... ok I guess. Seems pretty sturdy, at least..."
She heads toward the exit at the far end of the hallway.
She heads toward the exit at the far end of the hallway.
Apr 30, 2025 10:39 am
"I got a healing potion!" Merkari says, giggling with glee. She moves to follow Jotna to the exit.
Apr 30, 2025 1:28 pm
Borda waits to see if the statues react before following the others to the end of the of the hallway.
Apr 30, 2025 1:36 pm
Elma
Elma follows the others, but in front of Borda as he waits to see how the statues react. As they pass by the statues, she squeaks a little and hurries past. She doesn't want to encounter any other mysterious beings in art today.
Last edited April 30, 2025 1:37 pm
Apr 30, 2025 2:19 pm
Perhaps to your surprise, the statues do nothing as you pass them.
You open the next door to reveal a large library filled with wall to wall bookshelves and books. A red-ish carpet lines the floor and it's eerily quiet here. A woman is carrying a stack of books and bringing them to various places as if sorting them. Then she picks up books from another shelf and shuffles them around. She completely ignores the 4 of you, even walking in between without acknowledging your existence.
As soon as everyone is inside the library, a loud crack as if from nearby thunder shakes the room. For a split second the room goes completely dark, as if the exact opposite of a lightning strike. Only those inside the library or hallway notice it. Books rain down from above as they have been shaken loose. In the hallway, the legs of one of the statues breaks and it topples forward, partially blocking the way back.As soon as she gets up again, the woman starts collecting the books on the floor and replacing them on shelves.
You open the next door to reveal a large library filled with wall to wall bookshelves and books. A red-ish carpet lines the floor and it's eerily quiet here. A woman is carrying a stack of books and bringing them to various places as if sorting them. Then she picks up books from another shelf and shuffles them around. She completely ignores the 4 of you, even walking in between without acknowledging your existence.
As soon as everyone is inside the library, a loud crack as if from nearby thunder shakes the room. For a split second the room goes completely dark, as if the exact opposite of a lightning strike. Only those inside the library or hallway notice it. Books rain down from above as they have been shaken loose. In the hallway, the legs of one of the statues breaks and it topples forward, partially blocking the way back.
OOC:
Everyone must pass a DR8 Agility or Toughness check or take 1D2 damage from falling books and bookends.Apr 30, 2025 3:52 pm
Elma
Elma halts inside the library, the smell of old paper being vaguely reminiscent of trees and she freezes in alarm. The woman brushes past her and she can only gape as the woman does not even acknowledge her visitors when suddenly the room goes dark and then books and other knick-knacks fall on their heads!
She jerkily dodges out of the way and steadies herself against a bookcase. The mysterious woman just gets back up and starts collecting the books, putting them back where they had fallen.
"H-how important is putting these b-books back? And where is the dining room?"
Elma looks suspiciously at the books and grabs a few nearby to put back on the nearest shelf.
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Rolls
Elma Mork Borg: Agility vs DR8 - (1d20+0)
(13) = 13
Apr 30, 2025 4:04 pm
Jotna enters and looks around, bored. She’s not really a book person. Suddenly it’s raining books, so she puts an arm above her head to block them.
Rolls
Toughness dc 8 - (120+1)
() + 121 = 121
lol whoops - (1d20+1)
(17) + 1 = 18
Apr 30, 2025 9:07 pm
Moving quickly Borda sidesteps the books.
All Presence and Agility tests have their DR reduced by 2 (normal tests are DR10 instead of DR12).
OOC:
StealthyAll Presence and Agility tests have their DR reduced by 2 (normal tests are DR10 instead of DR12).
Rolls
Agility - DR6 - (d20+1)
(19) + 1 = 20
May 1, 2025 10:30 am
"Tickles!" Merkari laughs as the books bounce off of her armored form.
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Rolls
Toughness DR 8 - (1d20-1)
(18) - 1 = 17
May 2, 2025 4:20 pm
You all manage to come out unharmed. Books are scattered around you, though the woman is busy cleaning them up. Still ignoring you all.
There is no reaction to Elma's question, but after looking around a bit, you do see another door along the same wall as the one where you came in. The room is a mirrored L-shape. Around the corner is nothing but more books and shelves.
There is no reaction to Elma's question, but after looking around a bit, you do see another door along the same wall as the one where you came in. The room is a mirrored L-shape. Around the corner is nothing but more books and shelves.
OOC:
Anyone who picks up books or inspects a shelf, roll a D4May 2, 2025 5:37 pm
Elma
Elma shakes her head at the strange woman.
"I-I guess we can move on?"
She nods her head to the door out as she puts the last book in her arms on the shelf.
Rolls
Touch book/Inspect shelf - (1d4)
(4) = 4
May 3, 2025 12:29 am
Jotna wonders aloud, "What manner of books are in this place, anyway?" She picks one up that struck her, looks at it, and tosses it aside (unless it looks interesting!)
Rolls
Book - (1d4)
(4) = 4
May 3, 2025 10:43 pm
Borda has no use for books or those who read them, unless they're his next mark. He will head towards the door.
May 5, 2025 12:31 pm
Elma
As you put the last book on a shelf, you notice a piece of parchment between the 2 books next to it. Even though you can't read, somehow it appeals to you.
The found spell is: False Dawn/Night’s Chariot: Light or pitch black for 3d10 minutes.Jotna
You toss the book and it falls to the ground open on a specific page that looks odd. It's not just words arranged in a line, but also has symbols and strange drawings and perhaps runes. It appears you have stumbled onto an unclean spell written in a book.Borda, in the mean while has already opened the next door.
You step into a lovely large dining room. Just as the other rooms you've visited, it's well decorated and gives a cozy feeling. The windows show sunlight just as in the entrance hall. A large table is standing in the middle of the room just in front of the doorway. It is filled with plates, cutlery and the like as well at a buffet of tasty looking and smelling food.
At the end of the table sits a lady in a white, billowing dress. Her blond hair has been styled in a fancy up-do and she's wearing many types of jewelry encrusted with gem stones. Even though she has a radiant and disarming smile, she gives off a sense of authority. She gestures to you to take a seat at the table.
To the left of you, away from the door, you see 8 bunk beds. Some of which seem to be occupied by someone.
What does everyone do?
As you put the last book on a shelf, you notice a piece of parchment between the 2 books next to it. Even though you can't read, somehow it appeals to you.
OOC:
You find a scroll. Anyone who can read will be able to tell you it's a sacred scroll.The found spell is: False Dawn/Night’s Chariot: Light or pitch black for 3d10 minutes.
You toss the book and it falls to the ground open on a specific page that looks odd. It's not just words arranged in a line, but also has symbols and strange drawings and perhaps runes. It appears you have stumbled onto an unclean spell written in a book.
OOC:
You have found the spell: Palms open the southern Gate: A ball of fire hits d2 creatures dealing d8 damage per creature.You step into a lovely large dining room. Just as the other rooms you've visited, it's well decorated and gives a cozy feeling. The windows show sunlight just as in the entrance hall. A large table is standing in the middle of the room just in front of the doorway. It is filled with plates, cutlery and the like as well at a buffet of tasty looking and smelling food.
At the end of the table sits a lady in a white, billowing dress. Her blond hair has been styled in a fancy up-do and she's wearing many types of jewelry encrusted with gem stones. Even though she has a radiant and disarming smile, she gives off a sense of authority. She gestures to you to take a seat at the table.
To the left of you, away from the door, you see 8 bunk beds. Some of which seem to be occupied by someone.
[ +- ] The mansion so far
Rolls
Which sacred scroll? - (1d10)
(7) = 7
Which unclean scroll? - (1d10)
(1) = 1
May 5, 2025 12:52 pm
Jotna stops when she sees something interesting on the page. She picks the book back up and studies it, then heads into the dinging room. Once there, she eyes the lady, the bunks and other folks, and then the table. She shrugs and mutters, "Sure, why not. I've been down a loo today. I can face a fancy dinner." She sits half way down the table.
OOC:
How's the spell work? One use? Do I roll to activate? Etc