Quest #34 "The Search For The Ruined Tower”

[OGRE MAGE]

The Horror Inside And Out
Starday, 27th of Goodmonth
Early Afternoon, Sunny, Hot, Breezy

Keyon gets nothing but more grumbling from the monster he is keeping at bay with Elnaerel's light gem. Leaving the tower on his brand new flying carpet, the others watch as their pirate thief prepares to exit through the ruined door to join them outside, where he hears Keg shout out that they have another problem on the way.

Darklin finds only black rock around the opening into the tower, reminding the others that the sun will set again eventually. Elnaerel uses a prayer to heal Feanol back up to full health again, though honestly, the magic doesn't really make the normally very frail elf look all that much better.

The stargazing spellcaster points out that they have more of the pesky wasp riders heading their way again. This patrol will likely be close within a few more minutes, giving them some time to prepare.

Actions?

Keg Woodwright AC1 11/13 (Torch)
Keyon AC4 6/6
Elnaerel AC3 7/10 1/3
The Knife AC4* 5/5
Darklin Sylvanas AC4 8/8 1/1 CL, DM, RM
Feanol AC10 4/4 1/1 CL, DM, RM
overall map:
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[Jernau35]

The Knife

"Not again!" yelps The Knife. He turns and runs towards the rubble pile, looking for a hiding place. If he finds one, he pokes around in it with his walking stave to try and flush out any vermin. Should it prove to be vermin-free, he climbs inside and begins to conceal himself.

[OGRE MAGE]

If there were "vermin", he would have found a friend to talk with earlier.

[Bluehorse]

Keg Look... we might not be able to go into the tower because of whatever that thing is, but maybe we can move behind it for cover from those hornet riders until they go away. We would stand a better chance hiding a little than just standing here in the open and waiting for them to spot us, come on! He moves to the back side of the tower, putting it between himself and the hornet riding monsters, hoping the daylight would be enough to keep whatever is inside the tower inside it.

[Jernau35]

I was expanding the definition a tiny bit to include poisonous snakes, giant spiders, giant centipedes etc. Basically anything remotely dangerous. Didn't want to have you make a knife-edge call.

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel

"That's exactly what I was thinking, Keg. We may even have the time to pile up some of that rubble and build a small wall to hide and fire from behind."

She looks at the sky.

"I hope they leave before it gets dark. Come on, were gonna do this." When she starts running behind the tower, she sees Keyon on his magic carpet. Her eyes go wide. "Keyon! You're safe and sound! Wha- What's that?!"

She can't believe her eyes but quickly shakes her head and her brain starts working fast. "That's it. That's gonna give us an edge! How many people can ride that thing? Two marksmen that suddenly start flying will surprise the wasp riders when they arrive, while the rest of us keep firing from the ground."

Can we see how many enemies are inbound?

[Paladin]

Keyon

Keyon pauses within the doorway, eyes still upon Assamuk. "We could take cover inside, if we must," he suggests to those outside. "If our warriors might open the hatch again, we could attempt to drive our friend back into his prison and seal him inside."

He glances briefly at the sky before looking back to the spectre. "Or take our chances with the wasps."

[OGRE MAGE]

There are a total of 6 specks in the distance, getting larger as they get closer.

You figure that you have about 1 turn (ten minutes) before they arrive.

[Darklin2]

Darklin

Moves to the rubble and starts to pile rocks in a defensive formation around himself. Making a small wall type spot with a little cover to shoot his bow from. Once a few rocks are stacked up he sets a quiver of arrows down and readies his bow for some distance shots. Once they get in bow range and appear to he heading to the group he will fire away.

[Bluehorse]

Darklin

Moves to the rubble and starts to pile rocks in a defensive formation around himself. Making a small wall type spot with a little cover to shoot his bow from. Once a few rocks are stacked up he sets a quiver of arrows down and readies his bow for some distance shots. Once they get in bow range and appear to he heading to the group he will fire away.

Keg moves for cover as well, doing what he can to both hide and make a bit of defense for himself. Looking at Darklin: Don't fire unless we are sure we have been spotted and are going to be attacked. Best they pass on by and miss us than we announce ourselves. I'd rather avoid this fight.

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel

Unless Keyon says soon that's save inside, in which case Keg's plans would be more fitting, Elnaerel will entrench herself along with Darklin and Keg.

[OGRE MAGE]

The Horror Inside And Out
Starday, 27th of Goodmonth
Early Afternoon, Sunny, Hot, Breezy

TK rushes to the rubble pile and starts concealing himself there all alone. Keg suggests that the group move around to the back side of the tower where they can try to build up some defensive fortifications from the rubble.

Keyon floats into the doorway on his new magic rug, but only Elnaerel appears to notice the levitating elf. He suggests they could try to force the undead spirit back into the basement, and use the tower as cover, but none of them seem interested in lifting the hatch again. Instead, they all rush around to the back and begin rummaging through the rubble to create their combat shelters.

The figures in the sky continue to get closer and will be upon them in about 8 more minutes.

Actions?

Keg Woodwright AC1 11/13 (Torch)
Keyon AC4 6/6
Elnaerel AC3 7/10 1/3
The Knife AC4* 5/5
Darklin Sylvanas AC4 8/8 1/1 CL, DM, RM
Feanol AC10 4/4 1/1 CL, DM, RM
overall map:
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[Ahlmzhad]

Feanol

Moving towards Keyon. "I don't know how it happened, but thanks for saving me. I'm so glad you're here, and not down there with Gnodric & Max." She'll give him a smile and say "Come on lets go join the others and get ourselves a place to defend from."

[Paladin]

Keyon

From his vantage point within the door, Keyon covers the side of the gem which faces outside to obscure it from the view of the wasp-riders. He sends Feanol a conflicted look, buts returns her smile nonetheless, then returns his watchful gaze to Assamuk. "We could entrap him again, but I don't blame them for wishing to avoid that monster."

"I will hide the gem's light until the wasps fly close, then head straight for them and reveal the gem--" He smiles at the thought of the chaos which (he hopes) will ensue. "They'll avert their eyes and scatter. Have you a sleep spell prepared?"

He calls to the others to relay his idea and have them be ready with missile attacks, but finds himself talking to empty space. "Well...nevermind. Just don't stray close to the tower afterward. I trust Assamuk not at all."

He sends her a quick glance. "Want to ride?"

[Ahlmzhad]

Feanol

"Yes I do have my spell still ready to go. How do I get on this thing?" Then following any directions he provides she'll settle in behind and against him.

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel

"Keyon! How good to see you." The elf smiles knowing that at least some of the group that went underneath have survived. She quickly changes her facial expression, going back to work on the parapet they're getting ready and nodding at Keyon's suggestions.

[Paladin]

I was thinking they are all on the other side and Cealwyn is still in the door?

[OGRE MAGE]

If Cealwyn is there, that must be one fast carpet.

[Paladin]

Hell, Keyon...that other guy.

[OGRE MAGE]

It's been 4 days here. Does anyone know how to get players to check all their characters threads once they check in?

The Horror Inside And Out
Starday, 27th of Goodmonth
Early Afternoon, Sunny, Hot, Breezy

Feanol hops up onto the hovering carpet with Keyon and he flies it around to the back side of the tower ruins, finding the others already hard at work building up piles of rubble to hide them.

Assamuk doesn't leave the shade of the tower, and TK is nowhere to be seen nearby any of the others.

The figures in the sky will arrive in about 7 more minutes.

Actions?

Keg Woodwright AC1 11/13 (Torch)
Keyon AC4 6/6
Elnaerel AC3 7/10 1/3
The Knife AC4* 5/5
Darklin Sylvanas AC4 8/8 1/1 CL, DM, RM
Feanol AC10 4/4 1/1 CL, DM, RM
overall map:
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