Game Thread Master of the Fallen Fortress - Page 5

Sorcerious · #61 Sep 10th, 2021, 08:34 PM

Dorin

Upon seeing Kah'veil's seeming friendly demeanour and watching her spell clean up her appearance Dorin took a step forward and stood tall, at least as tall as he could. "I do not think I have tried purple myself" he proclaimed before quietly whispering "tor garak" to himself and casting his well memorised prestidigitation spell. He had managed to escape the fight without much in the way of dirt on his hands to clean but his brown travelling coat slowly died itself a dark purple colour with the area of effect moving from right to left across his upper body then back and forth as it worked its way downward.

When it was all done he looked up at Kah'veil and said "You have a good sense of fashion. I don't see a spell book unless you have hidden it well, natural talent?"

Brian · #62 Sep 11th, 2021, 11:25 AM

Argonar

Argonar placed Anja on the padded seat and, after a moment, turned to Gilda, "Maybe you should go with her, look after her, and make sure she gets home." he gently helps the crying dwarven girl into the wagon, In her state, I'm worried for her if she continues he thought wearily.

For the space of five heartbeats, Argonar allowed himself to feel the despair and the fear. After all the training, all the preparing, their little group's bravado had been shattered in seconds. His hands trembled, he felt afraid, he felt ashamed. And then he put it behind him.

Dorin solidly showing off to the new girl heartened him, his quiet brother wasn't shook at all. "Henry, can you check out the doorways? If you need light, maybe Dorin or Kah'veil can produce it for you. I'll hang back about twenty feet to give you space to work, but close enough to help if you need it. Sound like a plan?"

Amarga · #63 Sep 13th, 2021, 08:34 PM

Henry

Henry was getting paranoid now, imagining enemies around every corner. The newcomer also having been here with her own set of foster-siblings brought him no comfort, and no sense of companionship. It was too similar, and the fact that they were no longer there was not something he entirely bought.

Watching the girls retreat to the wagon did much to demoralize the young thief, but he wouldn't leave his brothers. He grinned hard to beat back the wetness in his eyes, splitting his attention between the newcomer and the tower.
With a sniff, he nodded to Argonar, "I'm on it, hold the light until I say so." He said simply, then slunk into the tower, as his eyes flicked this way and that.

He had both of his swords in his hands as he did so, he would not be caught off guard again today.

Icereach · #64 Sep 14th, 2021, 05:55 PM

All in all we're just a-Gilda's compromised sense of self-confidence rode her gentle features plain as day. While the loss of Anja weighed heavily on each of the original Foundlings, Gilda seemed to take the young woman's fall as commentary on her very worth. Unlike Argonar, however, Gilda lacked the focus to embrace the pain and move through it. Though she nodded in agreement with her brother and made to climbed up in the carriage behind McGee -where she could keep a trembling hand pressed to the catatonic Anja's chest- she remained silent until the younger girl indicated they were leaving.

"Arg-ahem", the dwarven woman began, then coughed to clear the lump in her throat. "Argonar... I'll meet you all back at this Hall of Rest when you've got the amulet piece. Then we can take Anja back to the House. Together, ok?" Dashing a tear away with the back of her delicate hand, she then shifted her gaze to the unconscious man tied up near the entrance to the tower Henry was even now poking his head into. Her voice, normally so calm and supportive, took on a rough edge of unadulterated hate. "And that one. Bring him back with you. We can at least turn him in, to whatever the locals have for a lawman. Make sure he doesn't do this again."

With another small sniffle, Gilda reached down and gripped Argonar firmly on the shoulder, then nodded to the McGee. The girl tapped her reigns lightly and the two jacks set off at a steady pace.

-'nother brick in the wall.Henry's sharp-eyed gaze detects very little of interest in the first room. Near what was once the door leading from the eastern wing to the outside world lies a pile of rubble. Some of the pieces of shattered stone seem vaguely humanoid in shape, as if they once formed some sort of hollow statue. Here and there other rubble, stones tumbled loose during the partial collapse, litter the floor. As far as he can tell in the dim light, the door leading northwest seems free of any unexpected hindrances - no tripwires or loose floor cobbles. However, in the poor lighting, it's impossible to see too deeply into the room beyond. The young rogue gets the impression that the floor is covered in loose and shifting detritus. Anyone walking through that room should probably watch their footing.

DirectionThe room ahead is too {Dark} to make out any details without light, but you don't detect any traps or obstacles that would hinder you in entering it. The floor of the room appears to be !Difficult Terrain!.

Ziether · #65 Sep 15th, 2021, 12:18 PM

Kah’veil SilverclawVay nodded solemnly to the man who had identified himself as Argonar. He seemed to be the spokesperson of the group, if not the leader. "I believe I am well. I feel no pain, but my mind is as if covered in a fog. Evidence suggests that I have been unaware of the passage of some amount of time, although I know not how much. That would explain the confusion. Hopefully staying active will begin to dispel that fog."

Watching the dwarf follow in her wake to call on the powers of the arcane to clean up his appearance brought a grin to Vay’s face. "My siblings and I traveled a great deal. Experiencing many cultures naturally led me to experiment with aesthetics." The question posed to her forced a moment of introspection. [SAY]The magic itself is a natural talent, I believe, but it would be nothing if not supported by study. It all flows from my words, and those are inspired by countless long nights spent curled up with a good book.

At Henry’s announcement that he wished to forego light for the time being, Vay realized that danger was a very real possibility and shut up. Well, that is to say that she dipped her hand into one of her pouches, firmly grasping a curled piece of copper wire while pointing her other hand at the man in question. "Whispered words," she intoned softly, knowing that the exact words didn’t matter as long as her intent was focused properly. The flow of magic washed over her once more, instantly tethering her to Henry. Whispering almost entirely inaudibly, she sent him her first message. "We may converse in soft tones at a stone’s throw. I cannot produce light at a distance, but if you warn me, I can throw a lit coin in your direction."

Knowing that it would be prudent to prepare herself, Vay grasped a copper coin within her purse and set it alight with another grunted word, leaving the coin in the purse so as to avoid exposing it. "The coin is ready for your request," she added over the whispered connection. Her business completed, the young woman forced her breathing to even and stood back, waiting for some purpose to guide her steps.

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Brian · #66 Sep 15th, 2021, 05:28 PM

Argonar

Argonar had never been as gifted as Henry and Anja at stealth and woodcraft, but his siblings skill had pushed him to study it relentlessly. He remembered the frustration of always being spotted in ambush training as a child, either by more skilled siblings or by those who could just naturally see in the dark.

Over the years he had improved to the point where he could sometimes, on his best days, challenge for the first position in an exercise. This was the doctrine of Kurgess, self-improvement and fellowship through competition, always learning.

Today, his goal wasn't to outdo Henry, but not to hamper him either. He followed twenty feet behind, Stealth 12trying to not make noise, but not be hidden well enough that any enemies would see Henry before they saw him. Even still, he could tell what had happened to Anja and Gilda was still affecting him, he noticed several mistakes he made in foot placement. C'mon man, what would Argady say if he saw you now? Get it together!

Sorcerious · #67 Sep 17th, 2021, 05:36 PM

Dorin

Dorin listened as Kah’veil explained her magic and watched impressed as she whispered something and the coin in her hand lit up. We are going to have to compare notes he thought to himself. He turned around to see what the others were doing and saw the carriage speeding their downed companion and trained medic away. He grabbed Argonar's arm as he walked by heading for the entrance "What happened?" He said with a concerned look at their departing siblings and then back at his more physically inclined brother"I saw her breathing and Gilda healed her wounds completely. I thought she was playing dead in case another fight started."

Amarga · #68 Sep 17th, 2021, 07:46 PM

Henry

Henry tried to peer into the darkness, but it was too much even for him. Henry grinned as Argonar stumbled along. Argonar was never terrible at stealth, but Henry and Anja had always had a chuckle or two at the expense of his heavy-footedness.

The memory of Anja soured Henry's mood, and he waved Argonar back slowly. He was familiar with the spell the newcomer had cast, and moved his mouth to make an almost inaudible noise as he whispered, "Light, left from the door." to the stranger.

Brian · #69 Sep 17th, 2021, 11:12 PM

Argonar

A moment before...
"Anja is alive, but she's not responding, I'm not sure why. Gilda is going with her to take care of her. I wish I had a better answer for you, but that's all I know for now. Let's try to focus on our task, we'll see the girls afterward."

In the present...
Argonar nodded to Henry, Stealth 14crouching behind some rubble and Perception 19scanned the area, waiting for Henry to make his move.

Sorcerious · #70 Sep 18th, 2021, 06:50 PM

Dorin

Hearing Argonar's response did not ease Dorin's confusion. Everything looked fine, what could possibly be the problem? "You are right, Gilda will take care of her" he replied and with a contemplative frown turned back to watch half of his family disappear into the field of rubble. The remains of countless lifetimes of warfare. He couldn't quite put his finger on it but he had the feeling that something significant had just happened and things would never be the same.

Now though they had their mission and they would not fail. After all, in the eternal sibling rivalry of boys vs girls the boys had a chance to settle the debate once and for all today. Dorin, for one, did not intend to let this opportunity for bragging rights pass him by. He carefully walked up to the towers entrance and stopped just outside. He leaned around the corner and

Dice preception:

1d20-1

(10)-1

Total = 9

peeked in hoping that his dwarven eyes might help the darkness challenged humans.

Ziether · #71 Sep 21st, 2021, 09:44 AM

Kah’veil SilverclawIt came as a surprise that the young man replied as quickly as he did, providing a spot for her to throw her light. Two fingers slid into her pouch, deftly snagging the lit coin. All in one motion, Vay drew the coin forth and threw it, intentionally putting a front spin on it so that it would not bounce too far. She trained her eyes to the left of the door and hurled, a smile breaking out across her face as the bit of metal flew in a perfect arc, forward edge stopping its momentum as it hit, bouncing up to chest height before settling exactly where she had intended. You’ve still got it, Vay. The amusement passed swiftly, however, as she bent her legs slightly and began to move to keep pace with the others, focusing on keeping her boots from making a ruckus. If Henry thought they needed to be cautious, she would be cautious.

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Icereach · #72 Sep 22nd, 2021, 01:10 AM

A Word from PaizoThe northern wing of the tower seems to have escaped the worst effects of the collapse, but rubble still litters the floor and everything is covered in a thick layer of stone dust. Thick cobwebs cloak the ceiling and hang down the walls like gossamer tapestries. A single archway stands open in the southwest wall.

Some Pig(s)Vay still had it, indeed. The coin couldn't have been more perfectly placed to illuminate the room beyond the now well-lit doorway. As pure, untarnished light flooded the tight space, Henry's earlier impression was finally revealed to the rest of the party. Though passable, the floor was buried under rubble. Footing among the crumbled mess would be treacherous, at best, should they choose to cross.

Crossing did seem to have the benefit of leading them deeper into the tower: another doorway opened onto more darkness. More than rocks littered the path to it, however. Worrisome webs, thicker and far more substantial than the average cobwebs found in the dusty corners of the House's attics. [Perception] More worrisome still, the bouncing, brilliant coin seemed to disturb their weaver. Henry and Argonar's sharp hearing managed to catch a faint, chitinous scrambling that started near the center of the room and skittered over to lurk above the door frame.

DirectionAs you can see, though cluttered, the room is small and simple enough to memorize, roughly 35x35 ft at its widest points. The ceiling is roughly 15 feet over-head, making it impossible to see the whole of it without sticking your head all the way in. Lighting the room up proved a great boon, though it comes with a minor curse. Whatever is lurking inside was waiting on you and the unexpected light was enough to cause it to leave its ambush spot, noisily enough to be heard. Unless you exit back through the rumbled east wall and leave the inside of the tower, whatever's in there won't get a surprise round on you. The downside is that you're not going to be able to sneak into a well-lit room littered with webs and no cover, so you can't possibly surprise it.

Brian · #73 Sep 23rd, 2021, 10:41 PM

Argonar

Argonar listened to the clattering steps as the light illuminated the webs. He flashed finger signs to Henry, Should we burn the webs?

Ziether · #74 Sep 25th, 2021, 05:48 PM

Kah'veil SilverclawSatisfaction flooded Vayxs chest at her display of competence, but the sight of such prolific ends gave her pause. There were plenty of creatures in the multiverse who could create that sort of obstacle, but the simplest answer tended to be the best one. Spiders. Argonar's words tanked the young feline from her reverie, forcing her to think carefully about what lay ahead. "I wouldn't set foot in the whole the webs remain, and the rubble makes me even more sure about that. Does anyone have a torch that they could toss inside? If there is anything in there, it would be best for us to face it on our own terms, and that means holding our ground here." Claws extended from her fingertipsas she moved toward Argonar, her eyes locked ahead. "I'd mitch rather have the freedom to move than chance tripping over something in a beast's own den."

Amarga · #75 Sep 25th, 2021, 07:28 PM

Henry

Henry nodded, spiders. Mouthing again he said "Does Dorin have magical fire? We should clear these webs before we strike."
He still crouched at the ready, and kept his swords ready.

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