The Tomb of Demara

[Dogma]

"By all means, lift away my good man." replies Lordan, "I can try to assist you, though I am a man of no great strength."

[Brund the Decrepit]

Silverleaf "I wonder if we should see if there is an alternate entrance or other way in if we scout the perimeter of the castle. It almost appears if someone or something is in residence here.. I think that knocking on the front door might be unwise at this stage"

Silverleaf will scan to see if there is any light showing in any of the windows and attempt to listen for any sounds.. (do I need to roll for anything?)

[mithrandir138]

I ask if i should try to lift the metal up so we can go in.

Beldar grasps the portcullis and strains to raise it. With a loud screeching it raises enough for the party to squeeze under it, and it stays partially raised when he is done laboring. The party all enters the area between the portcullis and the door.

I don't normally use "the hand of god" to move players around, but I figured this is a pretty rail-roady and non-serious adventure so I am helping it along If I overstep, say something.

[mithrandir138]

Silverleaf "I wonder if we should see if there is an alternate entrance or other way in if we scout the perimeter of the castle. It almost appears if someone or something is in residence here.. I think that knocking on the front door might be unwise at this stage"

Silverleaf will scan to see if there is any light showing in any of the windows and attempt to listen for any sounds.. (do I need to roll for anything?)

No roll is necessary.

Silverleaf has observed the windows when he approached the castle, and he knows that there are flickering lights behind many of the windows, and light can clearly be seen through arrow slits and cracks in the castle walls.

There is really no alternate entrances to the castle, like I said, it is pretty rail-roady at the beginning, it's made for newbies. Once you make it inside, there will be more player choice. Sorry about the forceful entry into the adventure, but that's the way it's written and there's not much point to deviating, yet

He listens at the front door, and he can hear two low grumbling bestial voices. He can only make out every word or so, and it seems they are arguing over food or hunger.

Does the party want to go inside?

[max_vale]

Morganth whispers to Silverleaf; "Do you hear anything?"; as he fiddles with his spell components in case some dwemorcrafting is required....

[Blazeguard]

Slinker examines the room and door for traps.

[Brund the Decrepit]

Morganth whispers to Silverleaf; "Do you hear anything?"; as he fiddles with his spell components in case some dwemorcrafting is required....

Silverleaf nods slowly, "Aye there are at least two creatures in the room beyond that door, possibly arguing about something, maybe food...or maybe they know we are here and are trying to think of ways to eat us"
The last comment with a grin.

Slinker, do the doors appear to be locked, can you tell?

[Distorted Humor]

Quick q,

what roll will i need to make to lift the gate/open the door.

[mithrandir138]

Quick q,

what roll will i need to make to lift the gate/open the door.

If this were "really" 2e, you would make a percentile roll based on your strength ("Bend Bars/Lift Gates" - see: http://www.purpleworm.org/rules/PHB/DD01426.htm ). However, since this is 2e-lite, I resolved it as an automatic success

[Dogma]

"The only way in seems to be through the door. Let us ready ourselves and go send whomever is in there to the loving embrace of their creator", says the cleric, preparing his shield and mace.

[Brund the Decrepit]

Silverleaf nods, 'Aye lets open the door and see what awaits! He then draws back on his bow and aims at the doors.

[Distorted Humor]

I open the door and draw my blade.

[max_vale]

Morganth allows the others to enter before him but readies the incantation to his spell if needed....

[Blazeguard]

Slinker draws his short sword and takes up position just beside the door, waiting for it to be opened.

[Distorted Humor]

and once opened, I enter

[Dogma]

Lordan will be right behind, shield at the ready, mace raised to strike.

[mithrandir138]

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The door is opened...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liwa4fUKmbk

This is a big room, once the main room of the castle. Now the plaster has fallen from the ceiling and the floor is littered with junk. In the center of the room stand two big gnolls with their weapons ready.

The gnolls demand that you surrender. What will you do?

[Blazeguard]

Slinker will attempt to hide in the shadows and wait for an opportunity to strike.

[Distorted Humor]

"I really, really hate $*)(#*$()# Gnolls"

Int [1d10] = 1
Attack: [1d20] = 4

[Brund the Decrepit]

Silverleaf draws back on his bow, 'Well this is interesting!' and fires at whichever target is not obstructed by one of his fellow party members.

Initiative [1d10] = 8
To Hit (Long Bow) [1d20+1] = 9+1 = 10 BAH!
Damage [1d8] = 4