XIII. Flooded Quarry - Trip Two

[dmw71]

Dave, could you possibly post a map of the entire cave area that we've explored so far?

Probably, with some effort, but...

It's a large cave system. While the northern and southern tunnels do connect, I have been mapping them each separately and don't have an actual "overview" map readily available. Due to the size of the lair, and the relative small size of my laptop screen (13.3"), my building the branches separately was deliberate, because a complete map would not be easy. Regardless, I don't recall any players declaring that their characters have been taking the time to map, so it's not something I should just hand over.

I can't remember if there were still unchecked tunnels.

Sparrow wouldn't know. To my recollection, he has not been down the southern tunnel at all. Only one character has, and I will add a post to that character in their private forum.

[dmw71]

I understand it's a bit of a tricky situation, but this is dragging on for too long. I'm going to need an official, declared action from everyone for tomorrow or the DM is going to start rolling dice.

[AleBelly]

I can't give an exact position since Sylvan will stay furthest north in the corridor. He'll let the others carry out their plan and come in and mop up with his wand after they get hit.

[FantasyChic]

Yeah, not sure where I'd be. I imagine Leliana will be with the forward party since she is close combat at the moment. Not in front, since she doesn't know the cave system.

[saalaria]

Grim watches into the cave, looking out for an attack.

[OGRE MAGE]

Sparrow will follow along with the plan to use Sorsha as bait to try and draw them out of their cavern.

If that plan has been dumped, he will move to 56 and ready his bow for some missile fire into the dark room.

[tooleychris]

"We only just left the cave, and got out butts kicked real good." Sorsha says trying to get everyones attention.
"What is I fake a leg injury at the mouth of the cave and start screaming holy hell? 'Help!' 'Don't leave me here with them!' that sorta thing. See if we can't lure some out into a trap of our own. They're probably pretty happy right now for driving us out. The only thing better would be them having a trophy, yeah?"

[Alethan]

Ciar agrees to attempting to draw them out.

He volunteers to take the southern tunnel, to cut off any of them leaving from that direction. He will move to square 29 in that tunnel.

[onlyme]

Dave, could you possibly post a map of the entire cave area that we've explored so far?

Probably, with some effort, but...

It's a large cave system. While the northern and southern tunnels do connect, I have been mapping them each separately and don't have an actual "overview" map readily available. Due to the size of the lair, and the relative small size of my laptop screen (13.3"), my building the branches separately was deliberate, because a complete map would not be easy. .
[/ooc]

DAve, where is the group currently stationed? I assume somewhere in the 1st map area of this post. I'm tying to decide where Fulp (and others) should station for an ambush. Probably in the well room or at each entrance of it?

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Fulp quickly asks Ciar if he should not hand over his lantern, as the light would give away any ambush surprise.
He also declares,
I need to stay close to my friend Sylvan with his fixer upper capabilities. If I get hit just once more by those arrows, I may not be able to ask for help on my own.

[Alethan]

Ciar temporarily loans Fulp the EverbriteTorch.

[dmw71]

DAve, where is the group currently stationed?

Having just fled the northern branch, I have the group standing just outside the lair, near the boulders which partially conceal the entrances from the outside.

Feel free to use this map (but disregard the blue 'PCs' label, which is old):
viewtopic.php?p=206873#p206873

[onlyme]

Fulp mentions that they should move to the "well room" for their scheme to work. Sorsha could call out there, and folks could take up hiding both from the north (where hostages were) and the south (entrance).

[dmw71]

So far I have:

• Sylvan ("north"), Sparrow ("56"), and Fulp ("I need to stay close to my friend Sylvan") indicating they're going north,
• Leliana undecided ("with the forward party"), but I'm assuming north with the majority,
• Grim maybe outside? ("watches into the cave"),
• Sorsha serving as bait... but where? North would be my guess, but maybe near the outside of the cave?, and
• Ciar to the south ("volunteers to take the southern tunnel"), maybe by himself?

Unless someone provides me clarification, I'm going with the above in my next update.

[FantasyChic]

I am with north forward party, yes. Using shield to block arrows, I assume?

[dmw71]

Ciar enters the southern tunnel on his own and disappears from view to the rest. After the halfling has moved into position, the rest of the group moves to the "well" room where they hatch their plan. Sparrow, Leliana, and Grim camp out in the cramped corridor leading into the well room, while Fulp and Sylvan situate themselves in the passage to the north, leading from the well room to the area where they rescued the slaves earlier.

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With everyone in position, Sorsha enacts her plan. "Help!" she screams. "Don't leave me here with them!" The plan hatched, all eyes remain peeled on the corridor to the east, which feeds into their current position. For several minutes, everyone waits in silence, but there is no indication of the pesky, lizard-like creatures, taking the bait.



Actions?

[saalaria]

Grim keeps a watch to the rear, knowing these are sneaky buggers.

[tooleychris]

Sorsha will make sure she has 2 daggers close by but out of sight and scream: "You bastards! Don't leave me! I can't stand! They'll eat me! Come back!"

[onlyme]

Fulp waits patiently, listening for any sign of movement from within the chamber.

[OGRE MAGE]

Sparrow frowns and whispers quietly to those near him.

Maybe these stupid little creatures are smarter than we thought? Or maybe they just don't understand common?

[dmw71]

Those straining to listen down the passage to the east do hear sounds of activity, but they're distant, and do not seem to be nearing.