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Dimly trundles over to join up with Junius.

I am not really sure what they are doing regarding securing the area. They may just have to walk around in circles until the next round of posts

Junius and Sacro continue looking for ways to secure the foul kitchen.

dmw71 wrote:So, is the group just going to hole up in the kitchen? What is the plan here?

Rusty Tincanne wrote:AdaRue... pours oil over the mass of putrescence and ignites it as the group leaves. She tosses a couple of the chairs onto the heal the ensure the fire catches. She recites a prayer to the Mother to purify the refuse with fire as she shuts the door behind her.

How much oil should I deduct?

AdaRue isn't staying.

Once the kitchen area is secured and burnt out, Junius will lead them down the next available path, getting further twisted around in this labyrinth.

Pressing On
Junius and Sacro reach the end of the passage leading out of the kitchen are find themselves facing the decision of turning right, and heading back the direction from which they just arrived from, or left, an unexplored area: Once the group has decided on their next course of action, AdaRue empties a single flask of oil over the mass of putrescence and ignites it, breaking down a few of the chairs to help fuel the flames. The midwife recites a prayer to the Mother to purify the refuse with fire as she shuts the door behind her as she is the last to leave -- but quickly makes her way back to her spot in the normal marching order.



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Left or right?


Actions?


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Brighton Area Map

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Date: 4 Martius, Year 7102
Time: 9:15 (Sunrise: 06:53, Sunset: 18:37)
Temp: 62F
Conditions:

• Cool
  Breezy

Light Sources:

• AdaRue's Lantern (AdaRue) (Extinguished: 4 Martius @ 12:46)
  Canun's Lantern (Canun) (Extinguished: 1:35 burn time remaining)
  Horatio's Lantern (Horatio) (Extinguished: 2:33 burn time remaining)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• None.

Character Status

• Junius | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3/2 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield, Dex -1 | Weapons: Scimitar, Sling (10), Shortbow (25) [5]
  Sacro | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/5 | HP: 4 | Armor: Banded, Dex -1 | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (17) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  AdaRue | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace | Spells: 1st: 2, 1 (Light, Protection From Evil)
  Canun | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 7 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace, Sling | Spells: 1st: 2 (Detect Magic, Light)
  • Nelly | Mule: 2 hd | Mv: 120/40 | THAC0: 18 | AC: 7 | HP: 9 | #Attacks: 1 (kick or bite) | Damage: 1d4 or 1d3 | Morale: 8 | Carrying: 0 pounds | Max Load: 400 pounds
  Rainey | MU: 1 | Mv: 120" | THAC0: 19 | AC: 10 | HP: 3 | Armor: Unarmored | Weapons: Dagger | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Keebler | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 6 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Horatio | Thief: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 8/6 | HP: 8 | Armor: Leather | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5]
  Dimly | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Scale, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Dagger, Shortbow (27) [5]
  Vernon | Fighter: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Chain, Shield | Weapons: Bastard Sword, Shortbow (20)
• NPC: Rothal

Marching Orders
Scout:

• Junius

5-foot:

• Junius
  Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler
  Sacro
  Horatio
  AdaRue
  Rothal
  Rainey
  Canun

10-foot:

• Junius & Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler & Sacro
  AdaRue & Horatio
  Rothal
  Rainey & Canun

Rolls

• None.

left

Door Left, Door Right
Junius and the rest of the group head left. This new, slightly winding passage continues for at least 100-feet and ends in another T-intersection: Whether you look left or right, the passage terminates after roughly 40-feet with a familiar wooden door.

From your current position, there are no noises, sounds, or smells that hint at what may lie ahead in either direction.



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Actions?


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Brighton Area Map

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Date: 4 Martius, Year 7102
Time: 9:18 (Sunrise: 06:53, Sunset: 18:37)
Temp: 62F
Conditions:

• Cool
  Breezy

Light Sources:

• AdaRue's Lantern (AdaRue) (Extinguished: 4 Martius @ 12:46)
  Canun's Lantern (Canun) (Extinguished: 1:35 burn time remaining)
  Horatio's Lantern (Horatio) (Extinguished: 2:33 burn time remaining)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• None.

Character Status

• Junius | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3/2 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield, Dex -1 | Weapons: Scimitar, Sling (10), Shortbow (25) [5]
  Sacro | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/5 | HP: 4 | Armor: Banded, Dex -1 | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (17) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  AdaRue | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace | Spells: 1st: 2, 1 (Light, Protection From Evil)
  Canun | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 7 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace, Sling | Spells: 1st: 2 (Detect Magic, Light)
  • Nelly | Mule: 2 hd | Mv: 120/40 | THAC0: 18 | AC: 7 | HP: 9 | #Attacks: 1 (kick or bite) | Damage: 1d4 or 1d3 | Morale: 8 | Carrying: 0 pounds | Max Load: 400 pounds
  Rainey | MU: 1 | Mv: 120" | THAC0: 19 | AC: 10 | HP: 3 | Armor: Unarmored | Weapons: Dagger | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Keebler | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 6 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Horatio | Thief: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 8/6 | HP: 8 | Armor: Leather | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5]
  Dimly | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Scale, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Dagger, Shortbow (27) [5]
  Vernon | Fighter: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Chain, Shield | Weapons: Bastard Sword, Shortbow (20)
• NPC: Rothal

Marching Orders
Scout:

• Junius

5-foot:

• Junius
  Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler
  Sacro
  Horatio
  AdaRue
  Rothal
  Rainey
  Canun

10-foot:

• Junius & Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler & Sacro
  AdaRue & Horatio
  Rothal
  Rainey & Canun

Rolls

• None.

Did we ask Rothal if he knew anything about the map of the dungeon? Sacro asks Rothal as they walk from the kitchen.

Junius cautiously heads to his right (left or west on map)

Once at door, and confirming he hears nothing, he will wait for them to be ready and open the door.

Vernon stands behind the dwarfs, ready to fire over their heads.

AdaRue mentally prepares to cast Protection from Evil.

Door
As Junius makes for the door to his right, Rothal admits that he is not familiar with this area. He informs the group that, while he didn't make it too far into the lair before being captured, he must have taken a different turn than the group somewhere -- but he does mention a caved-in area, which the group remembers seeing during a previous trip.

Now at the sturdily constructed door, Junius presses his ear against the solid wood and hears nothing. Once the rest of the group settles into position behind him, the dwarf carefully inspects the handle and notices a lock.
While AdaRue mentally recites the arcane instructions for her 'Protection from Evil' spell in her head, a slight gingle of the handle confirms that the door is in fact locked.



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Actions?


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Brighton Area Map

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Date: 4 Martius, Year 7102
Time: 9:20 (Sunrise: 06:53, Sunset: 18:37)
Temp: 62F
Conditions:

• Cool
  Breezy

Light Sources:

• AdaRue's Lantern (AdaRue) (Extinguished: 4 Martius @ 12:46)
  Canun's Lantern (Canun) (Extinguished: 1:35 burn time remaining)
  Horatio's Lantern (Horatio) (Extinguished: 2:33 burn time remaining)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• None.

Character Status

• Junius | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3/2 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield, Dex -1 | Weapons: Scimitar, Sling (10), Shortbow (25) [5]
  Sacro | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/5 | HP: 4 | Armor: Banded, Dex -1 | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (17) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  AdaRue | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace | Spells: 1st: 2, 1 (Light, Protection From Evil)
  Canun | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 7 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace, Sling | Spells: 1st: 2 (Detect Magic, Light)
  • Nelly | Mule: 2 hd | Mv: 120/40 | THAC0: 18 | AC: 7 | HP: 9 | #Attacks: 1 (kick or bite) | Damage: 1d4 or 1d3 | Morale: 8 | Carrying: 0 pounds | Max Load: 400 pounds
  Rainey | MU: 1 | Mv: 120" | THAC0: 19 | AC: 10 | HP: 3 | Armor: Unarmored | Weapons: Dagger | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Keebler | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 6 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Horatio | Thief: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 8/6 | HP: 8 | Armor: Leather | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5]
  Dimly | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Scale, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Dagger, Shortbow (27) [5]
  Vernon | Fighter: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Chain, Shield | Weapons: Bastard Sword, Shortbow (20)
• NPC: Rothal

Marching Orders
Scout:

• Junius

5-foot:

• Junius
  Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler
  Sacro
  Horatio
  AdaRue
  Rothal
  Rainey
  Canun

10-foot:

• Junius & Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler & Sacro
  AdaRue & Horatio
  Rothal
  Rainey & Canun

Rolls

• None.

Knowing that a forced entry would be loud, and they dont know where they are going anyway, Junius suggests they check the door over to the east before doing anything with the lock.

Horatio clears his throat. "You might not need to smash the door down," he says. "Might as well check for traps and try to unlock it."

Action: Horatio will check for traps and try to pick the lock if he finds no traps, but he will not open the door.

Opposite Door
Junius inspects the opposite door and finds himself in the same position -- facing a locked door with no sounds emanating from beyond. ---
Which door does Horatio attempt first -- left (the first you visited) or right (the current door)?



Actions?


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Brighton Area Map

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Date: 4 Martius, Year 7102
Time: 9:22 (Sunrise: 06:53, Sunset: 18:37)
Temp: 62F
Conditions:

• Cool
  Breezy

Light Sources:

• AdaRue's Lantern (AdaRue) (Extinguished: 4 Martius @ 12:46)
  Canun's Lantern (Canun) (Extinguished: 1:35 burn time remaining)
  Horatio's Lantern (Horatio) (Extinguished: 2:33 burn time remaining)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• None.

Character Status

• Junius | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3/2 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield, Dex -1 | Weapons: Scimitar, Sling (10), Shortbow (25) [5]
  Sacro | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/5 | HP: 4 | Armor: Banded, Dex -1 | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (17) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  AdaRue | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace | Spells: 1st: 2, 1 (Light, Protection From Evil)
  Canun | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 7 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace, Sling | Spells: 1st: 2 (Detect Magic, Light)
  • Nelly | Mule: 2 hd | Mv: 120/40 | THAC0: 18 | AC: 7 | HP: 9 | #Attacks: 1 (kick or bite) | Damage: 1d4 or 1d3 | Morale: 8 | Carrying: 0 pounds | Max Load: 400 pounds
  Rainey | MU: 1 | Mv: 120" | THAC0: 19 | AC: 10 | HP: 3 | Armor: Unarmored | Weapons: Dagger | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Keebler | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 6 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Horatio | Thief: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 8/6 | HP: 8 | Armor: Leather | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5]
  Dimly | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Scale, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Dagger, Shortbow (27) [5]
  Vernon | Fighter: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Chain, Shield | Weapons: Bastard Sword, Shortbow (20)
• NPC: Rothal

Marching Orders
Scout:

• Junius

5-foot:

• Junius
  Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler
  Sacro
  Horatio
  AdaRue
  Rothal
  Rainey
  Canun

10-foot:

• Junius & Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler & Sacro
  AdaRue & Horatio
  Rothal
  Rainey & Canun

Rolls

• None.

Horatio will work with the door he's near first.

Junius and Sacro wait any signs that Horatio has been successful. Junius whispers that they also have other hallways they havent explored that may be safer to investigate.

Horatio Doing Thieving Things
While everyone looks on, Horatio inspects the lock at the current door he's facing and finds observes that the metal plating has been stripped away, leaving deep gouges. While the locking mechanism itself is still intact, and functional, the overall quality of the lock is poor.


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Zhym, please add 10% to your check.
"Pick locks: 17+10 = 27+10 = 37"



Actions?


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Brighton Area Map

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Date: 4 Martius, Year 7102
Time: 9:22 (Sunrise: 06:53, Sunset: 18:37)
Temp: 62F
Conditions:

• Cool
  Breezy

Light Sources:

• AdaRue's Lantern (AdaRue) (Extinguished: 4 Martius @ 12:46)
  Canun's Lantern (Canun) (Extinguished: 1:35 burn time remaining)
  Horatio's Lantern (Horatio) (Extinguished: 2:33 burn time remaining)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• None.

Character Status

• Junius | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3/2 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield, Dex -1 | Weapons: Scimitar, Sling (10), Shortbow (25) [5]
  Sacro | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/5 | HP: 4 | Armor: Banded, Dex -1 | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (17) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  AdaRue | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 10 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace | Spells: 1st: 2, 1 (Light, Protection From Evil)
  Canun | Cleric: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 7 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Mace, Sling | Spells: 1st: 2 (Detect Magic, Light)
  • Nelly | Mule: 2 hd | Mv: 120/40 | THAC0: 18 | AC: 7 | HP: 9 | #Attacks: 1 (kick or bite) | Damage: 1d4 or 1d3 | Morale: 8 | Carrying: 0 pounds | Max Load: 400 pounds
  Rainey | MU: 1 | Mv: 120" | THAC0: 19 | AC: 10 | HP: 3 | Armor: Unarmored | Weapons: Dagger | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Keebler | Elf: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 4/3 | HP: 6 | Armor: Banded, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5] | Spells: 1st: 1 (Sleep)
  Horatio | Thief: 1 | Mv: 90/30 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 8/6 | HP: 8 | Armor: Leather | Weapons: Longsword, Longbow (24) [5]
  Dimly | Dwarf: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Scale, Shield | Weapons: Longsword, Dagger, Shortbow (27) [5]
  Vernon | Fighter: 1 | Mv: 60/20 | THAC0: 19 | AC: 5/4 | HP: 8 | Armor: Chain, Shield | Weapons: Bastard Sword, Shortbow (20)
• NPC: Rothal

Marching Orders
Scout:

• Junius

5-foot:

• Junius
  Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler
  Sacro
  Horatio
  AdaRue
  Rothal
  Rainey
  Canun

10-foot:

• Junius & Dimly
  Vernon
  Keebler & Sacro
  AdaRue & Horatio
  Rothal
  Rainey & Canun

Rolls

• None.

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AdaRue digs in her backpack and pulls out the keys the group found while rescuing the last group of prisoners. Will these fit? she asks.

Horatio scoffs. "Well, if you're gonna cheat and use keys..." But he takes the keys and checks whether any of them fit the lock.

I couldn't tell from the previous update whether Horatio actually tried to pick the lock.