CHAPTER 14: Retrace the Tunnels

[Norjax]

Modified by ability?

Yes. Add your Agility Modifier.

[Anton_E_Gregor]

Modified by ability?

Yes. Add your Agility Modifier.

I don't think it matters with how badly I missed

[Norjax]

I'll give greyarea and Zhym one more day before I post an action resolution.

[Norjax]

The Gam’A Zone 21D/82 (Evening)

Anton gains the initiative on Honfezgalapad and fires his needler weapon at the creature. The projectiles are absorbed by a shimmering field surrounding the fiend and, apparently, do no damage.

DCC Magic Shield spell. Honfezgalapad conjured this shield before the initiation of hostilities.



Honfezgalapad acts next (INIT = 16). He conjures another incantation from his rear vantage point. Before any others can act, a wall of rock magically forms between you and the sorcerer. All ambient light from outside is blocked and the five of you stand sealed and isolated in the tunnel!



DCC Transmute Earth spell using 6 Spell Burn points.

Honfezgalapad is a high-level wizard (DCC Rules) from another dimension. Think of him as a Darth Vader type NPC.

Action Details:

Monsters:

Honfezgalapad Sp. Chk. Magic Shield [1d20+12]=15+12=27

Honfezgalapad INIT = [1d20+2]=14+2=16

Honfezgalapad Sp. Chk. Transmute Earth [1d20+18]=15+18=33


Initiative and Actions?

Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 24D]:

Denslow – 42/42 [8/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [4/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [11/15]
Max – 28/28 [7/15]
Anton – 43/43 [5/11]

[Zhym]

Kurot gives Anton a withering look. Well, it would be withering if Kurot's face were capable of making any expressions.

"Did that go about how you expected?" he asks.

[Anton_E_Gregor]

I'm confused which side the rock wall is on. Did he seal us in here or is he in here with us?

[Norjax]

I'm confused which side the rock wall is on. Did he seal us in here or is he in here with us?

He conjures another incantation from his rear vantage point. Before any others can act, a wall of rock magically forms between you and the sorcerer. All ambient light from outside is blocked and the five of you stand sealed and isolated in the tunnel!

[Anton_E_Gregor]

I guess we'll have to find another way out, fellas!

[Norjax]

So, I let this play out until it was obvious that no one knew what the Zonamag Onderfott is. Honfezgalapad reacted accordingly and was able to best you.

Is there another way out? Will you find/encounter/create the Zonamag Onderfott?

[greyarea]

Sorry about the long absence. I didn’t get any notifications until the OOC one today.
Denslow agrees, At least we’re in. Let’s explore this side tunnel before we go deeper into the main tunnels, shall we?

[greyarea]

Max muses, I could try to summon my patron to get rid of this wall, but that seems like such a waste. Let’s explore further.

[Anton_E_Gregor]

Anton nods in agreement. "Let's not be here if he decides to tear down that wall and come after us."

[Zhym]

"Could have gone worse, I suppose," admits Kurot. "No real choice but to press on, and hope there's another way out."

[shaidar]

Silvestri

"When we explored previously we entered by a tunnel that was higher than this one, I think in this direction." he gestures in the direction of the winding staircase leading up. "It would make sense if it's all part of the same network. We could start by seeing where the staircase leads."

[Anton_E_Gregor]

Maybe Denslow can leave our old friends a nice fruit basket in case they decide to come join us.

[greyarea]

It would be sweet if he could leave timed exploding fruit or “proximity mine” exploding fruit. Alas…

[Norjax]

The Gam’A Zone 21D/82 (Evening)

Opting not to challenge the mystical powers of Honfezgalapad, you instead focus on navigating the tunnel complex, determined to find an escape route.

After a brief exploration of the side stairs, you realize they are impassable, blocked by rubble accumulated over ages past. Attempting to clear the debris proves unsuccessful, prompting you to continue your journey down the main tunnel instead.

The corridor leads into a spacious, irregular chamber dominated by a sleek 20 foot diameter metal cone rising 10 feet and positioned at the center of the raised path, from which three new passages extend in different directions. Smooth metal columns are nestled in curved corners and alcoves around the 15 foot high room. The entire space is crafted from artificial stone, showing minimal seams, yet bearing the marks of centuries of neglect.

The floor grime displays clear signs of recent passage, with worn areas crisscrossing in all directions. Four raised blocks, similar in size to those in the entrance tunnel, are positioned along the pathways leading away from the central cone. Two circular tunnels, each measuring 3 feet in diameter, pierce the western walls of the north and south corridors, positioned 2 feet above the floor level.

You are at the green circle.



From the shadows of the western tunnel, a fleeting blue-purple flash catches your attention. As you shift your gaze towards its origin, another brief blue-purple illumination emanates from the northern tunnel.

There are no ambient sounds. Just claustrophobic silence interrupted by breathing or internal hum of processors.

Action Details:

Characters:

Monsters:

Initiative and Actions?

Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 24D]:

Denslow – 42/42 [8/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [4/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [11/15]
Max – 28/28 [7/15]
Anton – 43/43 [5/11]

[greyarea]

Max attempts to climb the cone structure.

[greyarea]

Denslow moves to the south side of the corridor. He will generally stay close to a wall when in the corridors. As I recall, there were horseless carriages in these tunnels. One was infested with creatures that attacked us. We must be careful.

He will look south and, if he doesn’t see flashes of light or other oddities, he will examine the small side tunnel/tube in that corridor.

[Anton_E_Gregor]

Anton watches for more blue flashes, trying to deterine if they are a regular pattern or random.