Zix's Run (IC - Zix. Slgarrett only)

[Grognardsw]

Zix spends some time pouring over the writings. She decides there really is nothing very insightful, except one item etched into the wall instead of chalked. It says: "Congratulations on deciphering the writing. To prove you did so, give the password 'linguist' at the end of the Run. - The Guild Master."

[slgarrett]

Then I guess Zix had best be on her way. She checks for traps...

Zix Makes a Thief Skill Check: [1d100] = 66

..unsuccessfully and continues down the hall.

[Grognardsw]

Zix rounds the corner. The north corridor continues another 50' then turns east. Halfway down is a lit torch in a wall sconce. The elf thief makes her way carefully, searching for traps. About halfway down the hallway a crossbow bolt shoots out from the wall at the end of the corridor! Zix instinctively leaps to the right, dodging the bolt.

Crossbow on Zix [1d20] = 12, damage [1d6] = 2 Miss

[slgarrett]

Does she see an arrow slit or is it a mechanical trap?

[Grognardsw]

An arrow slit in the wall ahead. Zix estimates she may be able to beat the next arrow is she breaks for the corner turn at the end of the hallway 30' down.

[slgarrett]

She'll make a break for the corner and loose two shafts as she moves.

Zix Rolls to Attempt to Hit with Her Bow. Base THAC0 19: [1d20+3] = 10+3 = 13
Zix Rolls to Attempt to Hit with Her Bow. Base THAC0 19: [1d20+3] = 6+3 = 9
Zix Rolls for Arrow Damage: [1d6] = 6
Zix Rolls for Arrow Damage: [1d6] = 5

[Grognardsw]

With Elven grace Zix runs and weaves and fires her bow at the slit. An arrow shoots out and grazes her (2 HP) before Zix rounds the corner. Her own arrows hit the wall.

Zix is safe around the corner. She now stands before a door. The thief hears water behind it.

Initiative: The Runner [1d6] = 2 vs. Enemy [1d6] = 4 Enemy wins.
Arrow [1d20] = 20, damage [1d6] = 1 Critical, but lucking a 1, for total 2 damage

[slgarrett]

Zix reaches in her pack and sips the potion she collected from the puzzle wall in an attempt to identify it, hoping it's a potion of cure light wounds.

[Grognardsw]

It is indeed a potion of healing.

Two draughts of 1d8+1 each. You can roll.

[slgarrett]

Zix takes 1 swig and decides to save the rest for later. Next she'll inspect the door for traps. She'll also see if she notices anything odd around the edge of the door, like a seal or calking.

Roll to Recover Hit Points: [1d8+1] = 6+1 = 7
Zix Makes a Thief Skill Check: [1d100] = 81 Unsuccessfully.

[Grognardsw]

After experiencing a miraculous magical healing that restores Zix's bruises to healthy skin and muscle, the elf examines the door. She finds no seals or caulking around the door, which is not locked or trapped.

[slgarrett]

She'll slowly open the door.

[Grognardsw]

Unlocked, trapped, triggered, a panel flaps open above Zix and a bucket of tar douses the elf thief. Unharmed, but sticky and likely to reduce chances of doing certain things going forward.

[slgarrett]

Zix removes her enveloping cloak, sees that it might be ruined by the tar and tests to see if it can be removed with the wine she carries with her.

[Grognardsw]

The wine does little to remove the tar.

[slgarrett]

Zix discards her ruined cloak and continues onward.

[Grognardsw]

Zix opens the door and faces a channel filled with water flowing north. It is about 10' wide, of indeterminate depth, and continues north as far as the torch light illuminates. The thief may recall the rumors of an underground waterway that intersects, intentionally or not, the Run complex.

[slgarrett]

Zix walks up to the edge, flattens out on her belly, and reaches down into the water to see if she can feel the bottom with her hands.

[Grognardsw]

Zix feels only the flow of cold water.

[slgarrett]

Zix takes out an arrow, and holding it by the tail tries to feel the bottom with the arrow point.