Part 2: Lair of the Vile and Vicious

[littleangryman]

(Oops. That's what I get for posting right before bed. Let's see...
If Drew's right, and it's max damage, that would make it.... 24 nonlethal.)

[Squall255]

Malorix's pommel comes down right on the base of the mongrelfolks spine and all the creatures muscles relax. he's still breathing but definitely not conscious.

[Mr_Praetorian]

"Alright, let's drag him out of here. When he comes to, we can ask him about the layout and number of foes present." Daveed said, stowing his weapons and moving to grab the mongrelman's legs.

[Zanaikin]

"Given that we're already inside, with both initiative and surprise on our side, which certainly won't be the case once they discover the guard post abandoned and bloodstains everywhere... shouldn't we press on for now and see how much of the lair we can clean out before withdrawing? We can just leave him hidden at the guard post and drag him off with us if we need to pull out later."

[Mr_Praetorian]

Daveed stops for a moment while the gears inside his head turn.

"Yes. Good thinking, Epi. He'll be out for awhile anyway. Let's press on."

Daveed pulls out the morningstar and shield, waiting for every else to move into the room.

[Squall255]

130XP for defeating two more mongrels. YOU LEVEL! or you will next time you rest anyway.


As you look around the room you notice the following:
The lingering smells of cooked meat and rank bodies hang in the air. Ten bedrolls, each piled with coarse blankets and animal furs, surround a fire pit filled with glowing coals. Tanned hides hang stretched on the walls, each crudely painted with scenes of deformed humanoids hunting giant vermin in caves

the sleeping area has another 4 crossbows and around 200 bolts

[Mr_Praetorian]

Daveed moves over near the far right door (square 10Q), and prepares to repeat the process once everyone is in place.

[Zanaikin]

As Cernandlon binds the unconscious mongrelman, Epicette makes sure he/she/it is stable (Heal take10+5=15), and, since Gwerm seems to be the designated guard staying back at the entrance, she gives him a few more Light'd rocks for getting a view of the perimeter, refreshes the spell on his rapier, and offers him her signal whistle in case something untoward occurs, even if "--that should be very unlikely at the back, but can't be too prepared."

[littleangryman]

Malorix takes up a position at time Q8 and waits for the fun to start.

[Mr_Praetorian]

Daveed gives another three count, and sweeps into the next room, Mallorix, presumably, right behind him.

[Squall255]

Gwerm thanks Epi for the additional light sources. "I guess I'll keep an eye on this beast for us. Thanks for the signal whistle." he says, giving the unconsious mongrel a look of disgust.

as Daveed opens the door and rushes in, the one occupant of the room jumps up and draws her bow. Initiative everyone!

In the southwestern part of this room, stout stone chairs surround a block of larger stone that serves as a table. The table’s top strewn with bone dice and cracked clay jugs. Stained canvas pillows rest on the chairs. A copper bowl filled with coals hangs from the ceiling, filling the room with warmth and an orange glow.

[Zanaikin]

( Initiative 2+2=4 )

[littleangryman]

8+2=10.........

[Laharl]

(Init 1d20+3=14)

[Mr_Praetorian]

(1d20= 11)