(036) The Remains of the Day

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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 3:42 am

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ehiker133 wrote:
Desmond ducks.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 3:53 am

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tonneau wrote:
"Wot?" pipes Gustave from the rear of he queue, stretching his neck to see what is happening up front.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 8:36 am

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Ulric's sorcerous ball of fire illuminates the passage with a hot, bright yellow light that zips through the air and into the ante-chamber before bursting out in a scorching blast (3d6+3=16).

Those up front have to momentarily shield their eyes from the heat and glare, and the it is suddenly dark once more and the chill returns to the air more gradually.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 1:30 pm

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doctorx wrote:
Josiane takes a moment to look and listen for any sight or sound of reaction from up ahead.

If nothing happens to cause her concern: "Swiftly now, but stay on your guard! And please nobody rush for the exit! There may be danger waiting us without as well! Let us be prepared for it!"

She leads the party forward as swiftly as she may while remaining alert for the slightest hint of danger.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 10:37 pm

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waysoftheearth wrote:
There is nothing to be heard ahead beyond the low hiss and sizzle of the fire-scorched stone...

Given the lack of any immediately perceived threat, Josiane leads the retreat back into the ante-chamber.

Upon arrival there the company finds a charred room still hissing and steaming from the recent explosion. There is no sign of any movement... but upon the floor there is a pile of burned black robes. Upon them lies a sinuous, curved white-blue sword that smoulders still.

What now?
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Post by waysoftheearth » Wed May 09, 2012 10:52 pm

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tonneau wrote:
"I dare say you have found the most pertinent approach yet to dealing with these fiends, friend Ulrich" says Gustave, prodding the smouldering mass with his mailed boot with a an impressed countenance upon his face.

"But let us not tarry - lead on madame!", he adds, with a nod to Josiane.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Thu May 10, 2012 2:30 am

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rleduc wrote:
Using the edge of his shield, Guntrum will slide the strange blade into his pack and carry it out without touching the sword. "The stairs at last, right where we left 'em. A very welcome sight, indeed."
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Post by waysoftheearth » Thu May 10, 2012 4:04 am

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danhem wrote:
"Fire does solve most problems," Ulric says with a hint of a smile.

"That was for our comrades." Ulric spits on the smoldering robes once Guntram has retrieved the sword.

"Careful with that thing," he says. "Such items can possess ones mind."

Ulric then moves to follow the others toward the exit.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Thu May 10, 2012 4:35 am

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mushgnome wrote:
"Well done, Ulric!" says Highbough. "Onward, to breathe the fresh air once again!"

"I have some ideas for my next trip to the library..." he mutters thoughtfully to himself.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Thu May 10, 2012 11:01 am

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doctorx wrote:
Josiane moves carefully to the top of the stairs, still mindful of traps and ambushes despite Ulric's awesome display of sorcerous might. She doesn't want to have got this far to now lose more friends to this horrible place.

Once at the door she turns and whispers to the assembled company.

"I am mindful of the disturbance we caused when we marched here. We should be wary of an ambush waiting without. If anyone here has skill in the stealthier arts I would suggest they go forward first to establish whether the way is clear. As for the rest, when the door is open, 'ware arrows! Hug the walls of the stairwell. Lord Dieter, Lord Gustave; may I ask you to continue to keep watch to the rear?"

If this plan is acceptable to the others, she will give a quick examination of the opening mechanism to ensure no-one has tampered with it since last they were here, then open the doors of the tomb.
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Hirelings: Georges; torch[/f]

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