Delve the Sixth

[Makofan]

The corridor goes south for at least 60 feet, with an east branch at 50 feet. A blur of motion interferes, and you see that not 10 feet away is a black-robed creature with glowing red eyes, reaching out shadowy, bony clawed hands towards you!

[acodispo]

"Run away!" shouts Wiglaff.

He suits the action to the word & runs as fast as his elf-legs can carry him! Headed north & hopefully some members of the party are still in the doorway (holding it open), since the scouts were 30ish feet ahead.

[SneakeyPete]

Grampus says, “Run back to the stairs! Let’s get out of here!”

[mushgnome]

Franklin and Sconces run as fast as they can!

[SneakeyPete]

Grampus tried to jump behind the door holding his sword with both hands and prepares to close it, if he can, when everyone is back through, with his shoulder.

[merias]

Aldbane helps to close the door and follows!

[coffee]

Rhod will lend his weight to keeping the door closed, if there's room.

[kipper]

Maloof pulls out his holy cross and waits while the door is being closed, ready to defend if necessary. Once it is shut, he will flee with the others.

[Makofan]

You turn and run, but not before Franklin receives a nasty gash right down his back. His body chills for a minute, but he shakes it off. You run through the door, Gramous slams it shut, then sprint up the stairs. You are not followed

MECHANICS
Monster gained surprise, closed with 10'
Initiative: Party 2, Monster 3 - Monster wins
Monster has 4 HD, against normal types attacks 4 times, but does not get its special ability
Monster @Wiglaff, rolls 6,9, misses twice
Monster @Franklin, rolls 19, 6; hits once for <1d6>=4 damage
Franklin, Save vs Petrification to avoid Life level loss, rolls 18 - success
Franklin is at 1/5 hit points

NOTE: I allow save vs Petrification to avoid level drain, my little house rule

[Makofan]

| May I remind you that Aldbane has a Staff of Healing |