(024) The Ravine Door

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:41 pm

eris wrote:

tonneau wrote:"I very much doubt they will choose such an expeditious method as that I employed...but I do hope they will join us", Gustave says to Olaf, peering over Victor's shoulder.

"More company up the stairs you say? I presume thus that you have kept yourselves entertained in our absence?"

"Oh yes!" Olaf says, "You see how light we are...no gear, supplies, or treasure? We had to drop it and fight off one monster after another, but we've both survived...so far."

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:43 pm

eris wrote:

heartless wrote:"Gee that was fun coming down, I should get one for back home!", says Wibert as he arrives down the tunnel.

"Now who do we have here. We thought the worst for you two, with the giant and all, but so glad to find you alive!", exclaims Wibert.

"I'll be more than happy to cook up a storm once we get out of here and into a kitchen with some food".

"I say how about we all use this rope to climb up this tunnel and get out of here mates, back to the others?", suggests Wibert.

"Or how about you all coming down here?" Olaf says, "The door to the outside is just down there."

"And with the rest of the party we can try to get our gear and treasure back from the lizard men up the stairs." Olaf adds

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:13 pm

tonneau wrote:
"Splendid!" exclaims Gustave, clapping his hands together, as if all is now decided.
"Right then, well, be a good hobbit and pop back up that rope and let the rest of the clan in on the plan then eh master chef?"
"In the mean time, perhaps you gentlemen can help me cleaning up this treasure", he adds, sweeping a shapely hand about the spilled silver, "then I can help you regain yours"

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:37 am

heartless wrote:

eris wrote: "Or how about you all coming down here?" Olaf says, "The door to the outside is just down there."

"And with the rest of the party we can try to get our gear and treasure back from the lizard men up the stairs." Olaf adds

Wibert still a little dizzy from the ride down and meeting unexpected but most welcome friends takes in the situation.
"Why yes! You know we are quite lost up there and on our last torch, and a door out is the best thing that could happen. The only other thing better would be to have more light and FOOD again...". "I will go get the others down here", says Wibert.

With that Wibert pulls the rope 3 times and calls up to be hauled back up. Once up there he will tell the good news and get everyone else to come down one by one, with there back packs first and the owner afterwards.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:44 am

tonneau wrote:
Gustave watches the hobbit disappear once again into the darkness. He looks sideways at Olaf and asks "I don't suppose you have any cigars do you?"

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:04 pm

eris wrote:

tonneau wrote:Gustave watches the hobbit disappear once again into the darkness. He looks sideways at Olaf and asks "I don't suppose you have any cigars do you?"

"Nope, no cigars." Olaf grunts, as he keeps an eye on the stairs hoping that the lizardmen...or whoever is up there...don't come boiling down on top of him, "You got a bow of some kind?"

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:36 pm

tonneau wrote:
Gustave can only raise a questioning eyebrow at this. His tunic is soiled, bloodied and torn, his pack barely clings to his back and is near empty, and his sword dangles limply in its scabbard. Despite all this, the regal air remains about him, even as he squats in the rubble and begins to recover the scattered silver.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:50 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
Gustave collects all the spilled silver by Olaf's steady lantern light. His own lantern is burned and ruined, so he leaves it.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:55 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
Now the company members begin to emerge from the hole in the ceiling. First Wibert, then Ulric and Highbough, then Desmond, Pelenwin and then there is a pause before the echoes of distant ruckus quickly escalates as Dieter comes rattling down the chute at speed, along with all his armour, weaponry, loot and gear.

The big fighting-Man shoots from the ceiling and lands awkwardly on his side with a loud clatter to bounce just once. Fortunately, his injuries are only minor bruises and grazes.

The company is together at last!

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:56 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
What now?