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(035) The Secret Stair

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:22 pm
by waysoftheearth
mushgnome wrote:
Highbough will join the retreat, he's no hero/dummy.

(035) The Secret Stair

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:27 pm
by waysoftheearth
sulldawga wrote:
"I bet some oil and a torch would work nicely..." Dorgan grumbles. He seems upset to be retreating from adventure again.

But retreat he does, covering his companions as they go back up the stairs. Dorgan will keep his axe behind him, presenting his shield in front in case the centipede gets frisky.

(035) The Secret Stair

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:15 pm
by waysoftheearth
waysoftheearth wrote:
The trio retreat, without incident... the pale centipede swallowed by the darkness as they climb the awkward stair one by one.

It is easy to wonder whether "reinforcements" would help any, with the space being small as it is...

(035) The Secret Stair

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:17 pm
by waysoftheearth
waysoftheearth wrote:
Eventually, the top of the stair, the fireplace gate, and the ball room is attained by all three.

They see Gustave sitting there, smoking a cigar in his gleaming plate armour.

They themselves are grubby with dirt and cobwebs.

(035) The Secret Stair

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:18 pm
by waysoftheearth
waysoftheearth wrote:
(Everyone back to thread 034 please)