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Postby Sajuuk » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:13 am

Min's Log, Delvedate 000.1

(00:05:30) judson256 entered the room.
(00:05:31) Laharl01 entered the room.
(00:05:31) Squall2551337 entered the room.
(00:05:31) ForSovietRussia entered the room.
(00:07:46) judson256: For months now, each of you has been receiving visions
(00:08:01) judson256: Each night as you fall asleep, your rest is plagued by strange dreams
(00:08:23) judson256: When you awake, you cannot recall specifics, only that you sense that you must take a great journey
(00:09:11) judson256: packing up what belongings you have, you leave home, not knowing where exactly you have to go, only that you must
(00:10:37) judson256: Eventually, following a road through the foothills of a mountain range, you come to a crossroads
(00:10:56) judson256: all three travelers arrive at the exact same moment, each from a separate fork
(00:11:08) judson256: the fourth path leads up the mountain, and you sense that this is where you must go
(00:11:53) Squall2551337: "OHHH! A KITTY!"
(00:12:59) Squall2551337: "OH! An interesting Draconic Rodent! I'll name him Fluffy!"
(00:14:05) Laharl01: Reikel looks around before responding in his high-pitched voice, "You talking to me?"
(00:14:34) Squall2551337: "and it TALKS! Fascinating!"
(00:16:42) Laharl01: Reikel looks definitely annoyed, "Of course I talk. What sentient being doesn't communicate?"
(00:17:13) ForSovietRussia: Min pauses for a moment and then continues to drive her wagon on the fourth path.
(00:17:20) Squall2551337: "Why, and it's intelligent too! my what a wonderous creature!"
(00:17:42) Squall2551337: "Hey Miss! What kind of bird is THAT?"
(00:18:34) Laharl01: Reikel is getting seriously brassed off at the gnome. Little spurts of fire shoot out his nostrils. "I'll thank you to stop the condescending attitude, unless you'd like me to have gnome flambe for dinner...
(00:18:42) Laharl01: It'll taste better than these trail rations."
(00:19:45) Squall2551337: *Fenbar doesn
(00:19:59) Squall2551337: 't hear as he is already chasing after the drow with the axebeak*
(00:20:55) Laharl01: Reikel sighs and walks sedately after the gnome, then he groans as he realizes they're going the same way.
(00:21:50) ForSovietRussia: "Oh joy, now I am being chased by a midget," Min said, urging the axebeak to go faster.
(00:22:50) Squall2551337: *not one to be discouraged, Fenbar runs to try and catch up* "Hey Miss, Wait up! I'm affraid I can't run that fast!"
(00:23:26) Laharl01: Reikel sighs again and just keeps walking, pausing once to fry a few gnats.
(00:30:28) Squall2551337: oh well
(00:31:03) Squall2551337: *scratch that last entry*
(00:32:09) judson256: As you climb the mountain, rocks and debris slow your ascent. Numerous tracks of different creatures ascend the hillside...
(00:32:38) judson256: The climb levels off, and you see a gigantic man, nearly the size of a galleon, lying on the ground near a cave opening
(00:32:45) judson256: .
(00:32:59) Laharl01: Reikel begins to catch up to the crazy gnome, picking up the pace when he sees that.
(00:33:02) Squall2551337: "Oh Dear! I wonder what happend to him?"
(00:33:38) judson256: As you get closer you can see that death has clearly overtaken him.
(00:33:45) Squall2551337: *Fenbar runs up and starts inspecting the wounded man*
(00:34:09) judson256: Despite his obviously decomposed state, the man does not exude the odor of decay. There is no sign of a struggle.
(00:34:19) Squall2551337: *Fenbar searches the creatures pockets for any cause of death
(00:34:25) Laharl01: Reikel sees the giant isn't moving and figures he'd better hang back: one flailing limb could make Pikachu Pancake.
(00:35:10) judson256: Looking through his pockets, you can see no gems or other valuables.
(00:35:30) judson256: However, there are giant sheets of paper strewn around him, apparently scattered by others searching for valuables
(00:35:47) ForSovietRussia: Min looks at one of the papers, attempting to see if she can read it.
(00:35:49) judson256: They are covered with incomprehensible scribbles
(00:35:58) Laharl01: Reikel, intrigued by these papers, goes and and starts wandering around one, trying to read it.
(00:36:12) judson256: You can make out that they seem to be some sort of journal, but the exact contents are a mystery
(00:36:20) ForSovietRussia: Min casts detect magic and looks over the giant's items.
(00:36:39) judson256: The man's gargantuan halberd and chain shirt radiate strong magic
(00:39:37) Laharl01: Reikel walks along the dead body, examining for what might possibly have killed him. "Wish we could grab some of this stuff, it looks nice."
(00:40:11) Squall2551337: "Oh it most certainly does!"
(00:40:20) ForSovietRussia: "The items radiate powerful magic, but I think they are a little too big for you two."
(00:40:24) Squall2551337: "OH! you came this way too."
(00:40:45) Laharl01: "They look a bit too big for you too, Miss Dark Elf."
(00:40:58) Squall2551337: "Well, where are my manners? My name is Fenbar, Gnome Magician"
(00:41:49) Laharl01: "I can see you're a gnome. The name's Reikel. I'm a beguiler. It's clear you've never seen one."
(00:42:21) Squall2551337: "no I haven't. You seem rather fascinating though."
(00:43:11) ForSovietRussia: "And I am Min'astekal Hun'lyl, servant of Ahriman. Do either of you two know where we are exactly?"
(00:43:27) Squall2551337: "Nope, not a clue"
(00:43:40) Squall2551337: *said happily and without any concern*
(00:43:40) Laharl01: "You seem rather condescending." (to Fenbar)
(00:44:13) Laharl01: "Min'ask...Minaskher...Min-max...Screw it. Min, I have not a clue, yet it feels like I've been here before."
(00:44:42) Squall2551337: "I'm sorry? It's just that no offense, but you seem rather like a rodent. and most rodents that I know are nowhere near as inteligent as yourself."
(00:44:50) Squall2551337: "Thus, I am fascinated."
(00:46:17) Laharl01: "You're right. Beguilers are far beyond the norm. However, I am not in a zoo for your entertainment. Kindly refrain from gawking like a rube in the big city. I am flattered by your interest, but be a little more rational about it."
(00:48:01) Squall2551337: "Well what fun is life if you are always being serious? Mystery is what makes life worth living!"
(00:48:29) Squall2551337: "But, boy this guy sure is big!"
(00:49:32) Laharl01: "Indeed. I wonder what killed him."
(00:49:47) Squall2551337: "What is strange is that there are no signs of a cause."
(00:50:07) Squall2551337: "Normally there is some sort of mark, or magical residue..."
(00:51:58) Squall2551337: *Fenbar ponders for another moment then says* "Oh well, guess we've been tricked. Who wants to check out the cave!?!"
(00:52:31) ForSovietRussia: "I think the cave is the reason I came here."
(00:53:43) Squall2551337: "Well then lets go see what it's all about!" Fenbar walks towards the entrance, happy as can be.*
(00:53:50) Laharl01: "As do I." Reikel pads over to the papers, looking at them more thoroughly. "These...if we can read them, they may be of use."
(00:54:30) Squall2551337: "Oh right the papers. Let me look at those."
(00:55:30) judson256: The papers seem to be some kind of journal written in an ancient language
(00:55:54) judson256: Whatever tongue it is, it is now long dead, and you cannot determine any details from them
(00:56:38) Laharl01: "We should take them. If nothing else, we can use them for fuel later on if we run out of firewood. And who knows, we might find someone who can read them."
(00:58:12) Squall2551337: "One more second" *casts Comprehend Languages*
(01:00:15) judson256: After you cast the spell, the writing suddenly becomes clear to you
(01:01:51) judson256: you sift through the pages, most seem to be the titan's thoughts on random subjects, a series of disjointed ramblings and philosophizing
(01:02:43) judson256: sifting through the hundreds of giant-sized pages, you find repeated references to his duty to guard something, although what he is guarding and why remains unclear
(01:02:45) Squall2551337: "Hmmm... so far it's just a bunch of philosophy and ramlings..."
(01:03:08) Squall2551337: "Apparently he was a guard though! Isn't that neat?"
(01:03:26) ForSovietRussia: "Any idea what he was guarding?"
(01:03:42) Squall2551337: "... Nothing yet, but it must have been pretty important."
(01:04:54) judson256: before you can glean more information, the spell ends, and the words fade into incomprehensibility
(01:05:56) Laharl01: "Interesting. Perhaps you could read these, say, at night as we go?"
(01:06:38) Squall2551337: "Yes! excelent idea. Miss Min, do you mind if we use your wagon to carry these papers"
(01:07:06) judson256: you estimate that there is approximately 500 pounds of paper in total, spread around the area
(01:12:59) ForSovietRussia: "You can't take all the pages, the wagon doesn't have enough room for them."
(01:13:03) Squall2551337: "Let us see how many of these we need."
(01:13:24) Squall2551337: *starts making 3 piles. Read, Unread, Blank*
(01:13:48) judson256: Its impossible to tell which ones could contain useful information, as the man seems to have jotted down notes completely at random on whatever sheet of paper was on hand, regardless of what was already on it
(01:14:35) Laharl01: "Are any of the pages you have read of use?"
(01:17:51) Squall2551337: "No, not really... they all just said that he was a guard, and that he was protecting something..."
(01:18:03) Squall2551337: "and a few interesting philosophical debates."
(01:18:55) Squall2551337: "I guess we can just leave it here. It would have been nice, but oh well. too heavy :)"
(01:19:03) Laharl01: "Alright. We can take a few as fuel, the rest we'll leave here. Frankly, as long as there is something combustible in the area, we'll never lack for fire."
(01:19:40) Squall2551337: "Oh? is that something Beguilers normally do? make fire?"
(01:19:57) Squall2551337: *trying to hide obvious curiosity*
(01:20:02) Laharl01: "No. I'm special. You'll see soon enough."
(01:20:55) Squall2551337: "Alright, well, then, shall we go on to the cave? Should we get in the wagon too Miss Min?"
(01:21:26) ForSovietRussia: "If you want to"
(01:22:46) Squall2551337: "Yay! Thank you very much. It looks kinda dark in there, here let me... *fidgets in a pouch*...get.. a ha! this out!" *pulls out everburning torch*
(01:25:43) Laharl01: "Let's go." Reikel hops on the wagon.
(01:26:26) ForSovietRussia: Min drives the wagon forward into the dungeon
(01:26:31) Squall2551337: *Fenbar climbs in as well, holding the torch over his head when they enter the dungeon*
(01:27:04) judson256: The cave is low and shallow, obviously dug by small crude hands.
(01:27:27) judson256: Many footprints mark the dirt, and debris litters every corner. In the back of the cave, a narrow tunnel, poorly lit, leads deeper
(01:28:12) judson256: The tunnel winds into the mountain, its ceiling some 6 feet high and 5 feet wide at the widest.
(01:28:38) judson256: After about 100 feet or so, the tunnel opens into a larger room, cut from stone
(01:29:24) judson256: you exit the dark, dank, narrow passage to emerge onto a worked stone floor
(01:29:47) judson256: Looking about, you see that you have entered a large, square chamber hewn completely from stone.
(01:30:14) judson256: You notice two iron doors, one to your side and the other in front of you. Otherwise there are no features of interest in the stone
(01:30:57) ForSovietRussia: "Well, which way shall we go?
(01:31:32) Squall2551337: "hmmm well, I suggest we hug the left wall. That way, we can always find our way back out again."
(01:32:07) ForSovietRussia: "Do either of you have mapping tools?"
(01:32:08) Squall2551337: "cause if we never let our left side leave a wall, we can always retrace our steps."
(01:32:27) Laharl01: Reikel grabs a sheet of parchment and begins to map the cave, using his tail to write. "Yes."
(01:33:48) ForSovietRussia: "So, which way?"
(01:34:07) Squall2551337: "Well, I suggest streight. but let me check the doors for traps
(01:34:24) Squall2551337: "Caves tend to be full of traps you know."
(01:35:29) judson256: Your best efforts reveal no hints of treachery: the doors, and the entire room, appear completely safe
(01:36:02) Squall2551337: "I don't see any traps, so looks like safe travel either way."
(01:36:24) Laharl01: "Hmm..."
(01:36:37) Squall2551337: "So lets travel forward, shall we?" Fenbar tries to open the north door
(01:37:05) judson256: The door opens easily
(01:37:44) judson256: As you push it, the edge disappears into a blackness that lies just beyond.
(01:38:02) Squall2551337: *looking surprised* "Wow, that was easy."
(01:38:09) judson256: You allow the door to open completely and watch as more of it is swallowed up in the barrier until only its hinges are visible
(01:38:38) judson256: Peering cautiously into the darkness for signs of movement, you see nothing. Even your ears can detect only the breathing of your fellows
(01:38:48) judson256: The dark space reveals nothing of what lies beyond
(01:39:17) Squall2551337: "wow, this is unexpected. I wonder if the other door does the same thing!"
(01:39:24) Laharl01: Reikel walks over to the opening and breathes a line of fire inside, hoping that will illuminate the darkness.
(01:39:50) judson256: The fire disappears as soon as it passes through the doorway, seemingly swallowed by the blackness
(01:40:13) ForSovietRussia: "Inorum lo'athi, uvrastes..."
(01:40:40) Squall2551337: *Fenbar opens the second door, and unfortunatly does not see Reikel's firebreath*
(01:40:57) ForSovietRussia: Min looks around realizing neither of them understood her, "In darkness, there is opportunity."
(01:41:00) judson256: The second door is identical to the first, and opens to reveal the same gaping blackness
(01:41:43) Squall2551337: "Ah, well, we seem to have the same problem in both doors
(01:42:22) Squall2551337: so nothing to do but take the plunge!"
(01:42:43) Squall2551337: *Fenbar walks 5ft into the north door*
(01:42:59) judson256: You see the gnome walk forward and vanish completely as he passes through the doorway
(01:44:44) Squall2551337: *Fenbar continues forward another 10ft., and 5ft. to the left.*
(01:45:44) ForSovietRussia: "Well, I guess we should follow the impulsive gnome."
(01:45:54) Laharl01: "Sure looks like it."
(01:45:55) Squall2551337: "AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"
(01:46:07) judson256: you hear nothing from inside the door
(01:46:22) ForSovietRussia: Min drives the wagon forward through the doors.
(01:46:36) Laharl01: Reikel runs on through.
(01:46:56) judson256: You see Fenbar standing a bit ahead of you, examining his surrouondings
(01:47:25) judson256: as you enter, you all hear a cough coming from the blackness to your right
(01:47:43) Squall2551337: *looks over and smiles* "I Tricked you! I wasn't really hurt."
(01:47:56) Laharl01: "What? We didn't hear anything."
(01:48:22) Laharl01: "Who's there?"
(01:48:23) Squall2551337: *Quizical look* "Really? aww, it was a great joke."
(01:48:56) Squall2551337: "Yeah! And please be friendly!"
(01:49:57) Squall2551337: *Looking at Min* *Signs*"Lets take a look" in drow sign language*
(01:49:57) judson256: There is no response
(01:50:22) ForSovietRussia: Min signs back, "Okay, how did you know I spoke this?"
(01:50:48) Laharl01: Reikel signs sarcastically. "You look like a drow."
(01:50:53) Squall2551337: *signs* "I didn't. but you're a drow."
(01:51:06) ForSovietRussia: Signs: "Okay, good point"
(01:51:15) Squall2551337: *signs to Reikel* "You too? Interesting"
(01:51:29) Squall2551337: "Hello?"
(01:51:34) Squall2551337: "Who's out there?"
(01:52:07) Squall2551337: *Slowly starts walking to the right, waiting for the others to follow*
(01:52:10) judson256: only silence greets your shouted entreaties
(01:52:33) Squall2551337: *looks up as well as around*
(01:52:36) Laharl01: Reikel signs, "I guess we go over there."
(01:53:00) Squall2551337: *Waits for the others to get closer, then begins walking*
(01:53:07) ForSovietRussia: Min drives the wagon towards the sound.
(01:53:24) judson256: the door opened in the corner of a room, with a wall directly to your left
(01:53:46) judson256: the room is about 35 feet across, but stretches farther than you can see off to the right
(01:53:57) judson256: two iron doors are set in the opposite wall
(01:54:14) judson256: you advance cautiously towards the sound of the cough
(01:54:30) judson256: about 40 feet later, the flickering torchlight illuminates the wall of the room
(01:54:41) judson256: huddled in the corner are three orcs
(01:55:04) judson256: they look extremely haggard, with deep bags over their scar-marked faces and an ashen paleness
(01:56:00) judson256: they look up dejectedly as you approach, watching listlessly, not even bothering to rise to their feet
(01:56:39) Squall2551337: *Signs* Let me handle this"
(01:57:33) ForSovietRussia: Min signs back "Be my guest," as she lowers her hand to her weapons.
(01:57:36) Squall2551337: *Fenbar cautiously approaches the Orcs* "Hello. Do you speak common:
(01:57:52) Squall2551337: ?"
(01:58:47) judson256: The largest of the three looks up as you address him, then looks down again
(01:58:52) judson256: "aye"
(02:00:16) judson256: Dave and Marty realize that these orcs appear to have given up completely on life
(02:00:38) Squall2551337: "You seem rather tired and injured. What happened to you that you look so sad."
(02:00:56) judson256: The large orc appears to ponder this question for some time
(02:00:59) judson256: at last he responds
(02:01:06) judson256: "you will see, soon enough"
(02:01:15) judson256: in broken common
(02:01:32) Squall2551337: "But I wish to help you. no one should be so sad."
(02:01:53) judson256: he casts a surly glance in your direction, but otherwise ignores you
(02:01:58) Squall2551337: "We do not know what lies here or why we have been called."
(02:02:12) Squall2551337: "Only that we had to heed the call."
(02:02:33) Squall2551337: "Are you lost?"
(02:03:24) Laharl01: Reikel is sitting on the wagon, pretending to be Min's familiar.
(02:03:24) judson256: the orcs ignore you completely
(02:05:31) Squall2551337: *casts charm person* on the lead orc
(02:05:59) Squall2551337: "Sir, we merely want some information. is that too much to ask?"
(02:07:31) judson256: the orc blinks at you
(02:07:49) judson256: "just give up. its no use"
(02:07:53) judson256: "there is nothing here but death"
(02:07:56) Squall2551337: "We only wish to know why you are here."
(02:08:19) Squall2551337: "Then why don't you leave?"
(02:08:32) judson256: the orcs break out into laughter
(02:08:58) judson256: which subsides into snickers as the smaller one breaks out into a coughing fit
(02:09:24) Squall2551337: "What is so funny?"
(02:09:34) ForSovietRussia: "I don't think they can leave"
(02:10:09) Squall2551337: "Of course they can leave. mayhap you are just lost?"
(02:10:40) Squall2551337: we have a map that will lead you out if you want us to show you the way."
(02:11:35) judson256: "it will not help"
(02:13:02) Squall2551337: "Why not?
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