(012) Beneath the Gatehouse

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Post by waysoftheearth » Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:40 pm

(012) Beneath the Gatehouse

waysoftheearth wrote:
Caine has already stepped into the dark tunnel in the canyon wall beneath the western gatehouse, and Padrig (with a burning torch) stand on the threshold behind him.

Within, they find a grimy stone passage mayhap 7ft wide and 7ft high. There is just about room for two abreast, as long as one doesn't intend to swing a sword about.

(Gentlemen, I will need a marching order before we proceed...)
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:20 am

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makofan wrote:
Caine lights one of his torches from Padrig's flame and volunteers to lead the way. He waits to see if any more are coming...
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:52 am

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heartless wrote:
"Michele your vigor is commendable but I do not fancy having that arbelast loaded behind me, so be a good follow and walk beside me up front so there is no friendly fire, if you know what I mean", asks Padrig.

Padrig will hold the torch and spear and wait up ahead for the others to enter the passage way. He will look with his elven eyes and listen for any thing ahead now and continual while in here.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:40 am

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tombowings wrote:
"Allow me to take point after Cain, this magic powder I have will allow us to cover our retreat if overwhelmed," says Flewellen as he enters the tunnel.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:48 am

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Valandil wrote:
Andaros will offer to march in the third or the last rank. Or wherever the other party members would need his hit points the most. ;D
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:12 am

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Malibu wrote:
Likewise, Thorgrim will take position wherever he's needed, preferably up front where he can see.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:29 am

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coffee wrote:
Dieter isn't picky about where he goes. There will be death enough for all of us.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:17 am

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tonneau wrote:
Gustave watches Boris and Fix depart with the wagon, then follows the rest of the group into the tunnel, casting a last look at the source of light on the hill as he does so.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:08 am

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Very well.

Caine sets another of Padrig's torches to the first as he is too subtle a fellow to carry such bulk himself. And then the pair lead the way cautiously into the grim tunnel with sputtering torches held aloft. They make a way 20ft into the darkness before Gustave, the last to enter the tunnel, finally sets foot within and quietly pulls the heavy iron door to until it is just narrowly ajar.

The marching order is as follows:

#|---| <-- 7ft wide corridore
#.....#
#.....#
#.....#
#.C...# Caine (torch)
#...P.# Padrig (torch)
#.m...# Michele
#...F.# Flewellen
#.T...# Thorgrim
#...A.# Andaros
#.M...# Mads
#...D.# Dieter
#.O...# Olaf
#...U.# Ulric
#.a...# Anwyn
#.....#
#..G..# Gustave
#(===)# <-- Heavy iron door
.......
Outside


Within the air is noticeably warmer than without, perhaps due to the absence of the chill breeze upon your faces. But it is also rank to breath, and you right away hear distant echoes of strange laughter... or is it screaming?

Ahead, Caine and Padrig spy an intersection in the dark...
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:06 pm

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heartless wrote:
"Lets move quietly and find out who or what behind this strange laughter ahead of us", says Padrig quietly.
"Then find a safe place to rest the night in here", Padrig adds.
[f=32]Golgildir the Elf Medium (MV 12", AC 9, HD 1, hp 1/1, AL N) great cloak, lantern; spells: color spray; scrolls: sleep, sleep, charm person
Hirelings: Georges; torch[/f]

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