Chapter 1: Prisoners of the Drow

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Nov 26, 2016 1:27 pm
Ah My name is Dustin. As to the guard three would not be too hard if we were all armed. Were not though and those crossbows give them an additional advantage. Sarith, is there an armory someplace where weapons are stored ?

I am trying to come up with something. But it hinges on getting to that tower they all watch us from.
Nov 26, 2016 2:39 pm
OOC:
I am assuming that I have been on at least a few work parties by now. When we are working are there more guards watching us, what kind of weapons do they have and does the beast stay with the work party like a guard.
Nov 26, 2016 2:58 pm
OOC:
Regarding work parties: the number of guards depends on the activity. Some labors you will have only a quaggoth guarding you. Other actions (like forcing you guys to move and stack rocks as a game that they bet on) there will be a large number of guards, some on duty some not.

Most of the guards you have seen have chain shirts, short swords, and hand crossbows. There are a handful of scrappier looking warriors that most of the other male drow tend to defer to. They wear studded leather and have the same short sword and hand crossbow as the others, but they boast a shield in addition to their armor.

The quaggoths routinely stay on as a guard. If any of you tried speaking to one (other than the one in captivity with you), they respond with hateful roars and a half-hearted swing at you.
Nov 26, 2016 3:07 pm
Dustin tries to see how many guards seem to be watching them at the moment and if they are vigilantly watching or if it seems half hearted.
Nov 26, 2016 4:31 pm
alright dustin what are you thinking?the way I see it the only option we have is to wait till we head out on work detail and hope that we get to where we are going and make our move then. The guards don't worry me as much as the beast does and all I have is this rope.
Nov 26, 2016 4:39 pm
We could do that, but if we do that then the others back in the cell may not get a chance at freedom. If we got out of these manacles then at least we would have chain weapons or maybe fake being bound to surprise the guard. Those chamber pots they have us empty could be thrown or dumped over the heads of the guard. At the least it would be a distraction. We may just need more time, but I don't know how much time we have. Opportunities may present themselves.
Nov 26, 2016 4:43 pm
alright then, I'll wait for you to make a move and I'll have your back. You just let me know what you need me to do and I'll see it done.
Nov 26, 2016 5:04 pm
Thank you friend, we need to be prepared to move as one. Does anyone else have any resources ? I don't have all the answers these drow seem to have a very well oiled operation. Whatever we do it needs to be fast and decisive. We can't afford to let the guards warn the others.
Nov 26, 2016 5:17 pm
I think we need to talk this through a bit more.[/color]
OOC:
We got a key bit of information about the scarred drow which probably needs more investigating. We wouldn't have started with rope and a gem also. Drow are better armored and have weapons. Can I get a history check on the drow?
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Rolls

History - (1d20+5)

(1) + 5 = 6

Nov 26, 2016 5:30 pm
OOC:
I'll allow you to take an advantage on this history check as a deep gnome. you would have a bit more familiarity with the denizens of the underdark. Throw it again.
Nov 26, 2016 5:32 pm
Thanks.

Rolls

History - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Nov 26, 2016 5:37 pm
Dustin nodded, I agree more talk. Everyone who has ideas or thoughts on the matter should be able to talk. Not sure how a gem could be used except to possible cause a momentary distraction where a guard picks it up.

Dustin looks at the bars then at Stool. Does it look like Stool could fit through the bars ?
Nov 26, 2016 5:41 pm
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Nov 26, 2016 5:43 pm
Stool is too large to fit between the bars. He's about the size of a 5 year old or 6 year old human. The bars are relatively narrow, enough that it's unlikely anything other than little creatures could fit (cats, small dogs, rats, etc).
Nov 26, 2016 5:54 pm
OOC:
Wow he is a pretty big mushroom. Ok thanks. How many guards seem to have their eyes on us now.
Nov 26, 2016 5:57 pm
My thoughts are to bribe the scarred drow. I suspect that his Mistress punished him and favors the other guard. We might be able to bribe him to get back at other male drow to regain Ilvaras favor. An escape by slaves may be just thing to entice him with along with the gem. We can use a bit of rope to tie and gag the other. But, we need more information about them.
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Nov 26, 2016 6:03 pm
Dustin nods, Dangerous gambit if he can't be turned. Having one less guard would be nice though.
Nov 26, 2016 6:08 pm
Currently, just the two guards in the spire are watching you. TIME CHECK: another 15 minutes or go have passed. You're about 30 minutes out from the next work party summons.
Nov 26, 2016 6:13 pm
Were going to be called for Duty shortly. Have two eyes on us from the tower now. Your Majesty your a royal but your body now is powerful, and strong. Are you wanting to be part of the escape effort ?
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