Chapter 17 - Delve Deux into the Orcless Orc Stronghold

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Re: Chapter 17 - Delve Deux into the Orcless Orc Stronghold

#41 Post by AleBelly »

Yes, that's a fair assumption. This room seems to have been out of use for some time now.

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Hyde nods at the call to move on. Somebody pick up one of them torches, hah?

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The party decides a thorough search of the beds isn't worth the risk. They heft the table over their heads and return to the stalactite room. Another spike clunks off the table as Hyde opens the door in the north central wall. The party is immediately hit with the smell of overfull latrines mixed with rich earth.

The party's light penetrates 30' into the darkness, revealing a room at least that long and wide. Occupying the walls are wooden boxes the run the length of the walls as far as they can see. There are four runs of boxes along each wall, starting about three feet off the ground and spaced about two feet vertically (that is, there are boxes running the lengths of the walls at 3', 5', 7', and 9' high). The ceiling is about 15' high.

The taller folk in the party can see the contents of the two lowest runs of boxes - they are filled with edible mushrooms...apparently being cultivated as a food source.

The party is crouched under the table - no sounds are yet evident, but their walk through the stalactite room hasn't exactly been quiet either.

Actions? The 30' penetration of light is what would be expected due to the doors, shadows, etc. blocking full penetration. There is no obvious magical darkness effect evident at this point.

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Date: 29 Culling, Year 44
Time: 6:22
Conditions: 44F, damp
Known Spells in Effect: none
Light bearers: Yenny's bracelet, Angus' bullseye lantern through 10:15, Hyde's torch through 7:15
Injuries: None

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Yenny stands up on tip toe to peer into one of the boxes. "I'm not sure if we could, given the nature of an orc's digestive system, but perhaps there would be a way to poison the food supply? I bet adding some lettuce and a pleasant bit of fresh fruit would keeps these guys from fighting well for several days."

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Dandelion perks up at the sight.
Oooh, Truffles. They must have more finer tastes than we realized.
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Hyde peers about to see if he's noticed, then shoves a fistful of the mushrooms into a pocket. These be good if ya stew 'em with wild pig, yeahh.

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"Best part is, ain't none of them screaming their fool heads off," says Angus. He shines his lantern into the room, hoping he doesn't make a liar out of himself in the process.

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Kablamicus

Seems unsure about the mushrooms. Far too many are toxic in some way or have adverse magical side effects. He gives them an expert critical eye. Once he is sure it is safe, he cautiously picks one up using a handkerchief so as not to make direct contact with it with his skin and gets a closer look.
INT Check (17) [1d20] = 2

WIS Check (16) [1d20] = 5

BOOM! Almost as awesome as he thinks he is! :lol: 8-)

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Galan comment as well. "Us gnomes like good fungi as well, but this is neither the time nor the place. Let's move on."

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Figgis gives the mushrooms a lingering glance before agreeing with Galan. "Aye, let's move on."

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The party begins to enter the room. As they do, various light sources show this is a 50'x50' room, with mushroom planters growing all along the sides. There is a corridor leading out of the room to the west that quickly turns north.

The party takes a look at the mushrooms. Most look edible, your run-of-the-mill button mushroom. However, several brightly colored ones are spotted - they look like juvenile versions of the shrieking mushroom encountered minutes ago. Perhaps this was the source of the follow-on screams they heard?

Hyde can't contain himself, and grabs a fistful, hoping to stew them with his favorite - pig. Kablamicus takes a more sophisticated approach, and grabs one with a handkerchief.

Hyde and Kablamicus feel slashes on their legs! A stone axe slices Hyde's calf as it finds a vulnerable joint in his armor! -4 hp!

Kablamicus feels two wounds - one superficial and another vicious! Sophomore flutters off his shoulder in alarm!! He is moderately wounded. -7 hp total!

Yenny and Dandelion's armor turn away attacks as a total of eight disgusting humanoids, with impressive speed, appear from under the mushroom boxes. Their skin is dull grey, almost the same color as the dungeon walls. They growl unintelligibly. Angus, Figgis, and Galan are quicker to react and avoid the surprise attack - but all are now in melee!

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Date: 29 Culling, Year 44
Time: 6:24
Conditions: 44F, damp
Known Spells in Effect: none
Light bearers: Yenny's bracelet, Angus' bullseye lantern through 10:15, Hyde's torch through 7:15
Injuries: Hyde lightly wounded, Kablamicus moderately wounded


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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Sneaky, stinky little twerps! Hyde dances a bit at the surprise slash, and he drops his bow, drawing his longsword and bringing his shield to bear.

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#54 Post by enn.in.me »

Yenny yells, "Damn mushroom farmers! Always like this, I say." as she attempts to bash the one attacking her with her flail. She is quick to respond, but swings wildly as she backs away from the mushroom bin (but not in a way that would cause an opportunity attack...just for flavor :-).).

Initiative [1d6] = 1, flail [1d20] = 6, damage [1d6+1] = 1+1 = 2, crit [1d100] = 81

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Angus slashes at his assailant.

Leddilir v. evil humanoid (THAC0 17): [1d20] = 6 [1d8+6] = 7+6 = 13/[1d12+6] = 11+6 = 17 (SM/L), Crit: [1d100] = 58

They're humanoid, they attacked us, so I'm assuming these are "evil humanoids" for purposes of his bonus, not that it matters with that attack roll.

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Zhym wrote:Angus slashes at his assailant.

Leddilir v. evil humanoid (THAC0 17): [1d20] = 6 [1d8+6] = 7+6 = 13/[1d12+6] = 11+6 = 17 (SM/L), Crit: [1d100] = 58

They're humanoid, they attacked us, so I'm assuming these are "evil humanoids" for purposes of his bonus, not that it matters with that attack roll.
Yup. I had posted a note to this effect in your private forum. Bonus applies here.

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onlyme wrote:Dandelion stabs with her new kabab skewer, but to awkward results.
Trident [1d20+3] = 1+3 = 4; dam S-M [1d6+6] = 3+6 = 9; crit [1d100] = 98; init [1d6] = 4

and again if eligible. (hoping that's a yes)
Trident [1d20+3] = 20+3 = 23; dam S-M [1d6+6] = 2+6 = 8; crit [1d100] = 97; init [1d6] = 3
Don't forget the +2 bonus from the magical trident! And yes, this is a two attack round for Dandelion

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tkrexx wrote:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Sneaky, stinky little twerps! Hyde dances a bit at the surprise slash, and he drops his bow, drawing his longsword and bringing his shield to bear.
tkrexx, feel free to post an attack roll for this round. Hyde can still attack, just loses a segment of initiative for changing weapons...

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#60 Post by tkrexx »

Sneaky, stinky rodents! Hyde berates the beings as he slams down on the one which carved his leg.

Init: [1d6+1] = 4+1 = 5

To hit: [1d20+3] = 15+3 = 18

Dmg: [1d8+6] = 7+6 = 13

Crit: [1d100] = 100

Oh, goodness.

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