(016) Of Knaves and Men

[waysoftheearth]

waysoftheearth wrote:
Nidhogg pounds repeatedly upon the trapdoor, but dislodges only dust. It must be firmly fixed indeed...

The Dwarf begins to suspect that Kirby may be hatching some scheme of his own, for Copurnicus would not abandon him here, surely?

[waysoftheearth]

waysoftheearth wrote:
Koch can scarce see the outlined figure of the Dwarf as he moves about in the near dark. A little light wouldn't be too much to ask would it?

[waysoftheearth]

Guest wrote:
"Let's go Man. An enemy of Saxxon is a friend of mine!" Nidhogg begins to examine the manacle around Koch's leg looking for how it is secured. Also patting down his clothes to see if the small leather pouch with his magic beetle is still on his person.

[waysoftheearth]

Professor P wrote:
"Thank you very much, Nidhogg, you won't regret this," KOCH says with a burning enthusiasm.

As the burst of adrenaline runs its course, KOCH begins to think a bit more clearly. "You wouldn't happen to have a source of light? While I can imagine you can see quite well, I can't see a blasted thing. Perhaps if we are lucky, they stashed my gear down here as well."

[waysoftheearth]

Guest wrote:
"Torch nay, but ..."

(OOC is Nidhogg's gear present)

[waysoftheearth]

waysoftheearth wrote:
The manacle about Koch's ankle is secured with a bulky iron lock box some 3" square and an inch thick...

[waysoftheearth]

waysoftheearth wrote:
With a quick look about in the near total gloom, Nidhogg spies what appears to be a half-spent torch supported by an iron ring fixed to the wall beside the short stair that descends from the trap door...

[waysoftheearth]

waysoftheearth wrote:
Nidhogg is carrying many of his own goods with him. However, the most cumbersome items were loaded on the rickety old cart for convenience when hiking overland.

As far as my records are concerned, Nidhogg currently has with him:

• tattered grey cloak
• back pack
• ringmail
• pick
• water skin
• locksmith tools
• clothing
• Brokkr's Beetle
• Knave's shortbow
• Knave's quiver containing 8 arrows

Items that are back at the cart:

• 8 ft pole
• rope, hemp, 60 ft
• 1 week victuals
• lantern
• oil, lantern
• oil, lantern
• bedroll

[waysoftheearth]

Guest wrote:
Nidhogg collects the half spent torch and hands it to Koch. "I haven't the means to light it but..." he kneels down and pulls out the brassy beetle and inserts a small key delicately winding the mechanism. When the mandibles begin to churn he places it into the lockbox holding Koch. "The beetle needs a moment to work." "You'll need to be armed any good with a bow?"

[waysoftheearth]

Guest wrote:


(OOC this is how I envision the beetle there is this artist http://www.insectlabstudio.com/?item/316http://www.insectlabstudio.com/?item/316www.insectlabstudio.com/?item/316 who creates "steampunk" or "clockwork" versions of beetles)