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Roland nods to Tochi "Thank you, I'll keep the fiends of this cavern from you as best I can" he says, drawing his swords and following Nemean into the shadows.
This area consists of numerous intersecting passages. The ceilings here are only six feet tall. Ahead of you are two passages to the south and two passages to the north as you walk forward.
Rounding the corner, the light of the lantern falls upon a small pile of rubble and rock on the ground where the tunnel suddenly ends in a partially excavated rock face.
"This is not a cave, this is a maze"Deduces Tochi, then, looks around in an irritated manner: "Let's Try going back, slightly west and then south again, maybe that won't be a tunnel or a dead end".
"Sounds good" Roland whispers in a low tone. He walks back toward the other paths, trying to sneak up and peer around the corner of the path to the north without attracting any attention or moving beyond the light of the lantern.
This tunnel to the south forks left and right after a short distance, though to the left is another partially excavated wall. The path to the right splits further ahead, with a more roughly hewn tunnel intersecting this one.
Along the way, Roland peers into the tunnels to the north, lagging slightly behind while trying to keep to the shadows created by the lantern. These tunnels prove Tochi's deduction correct, as they form more maze-like intersections.
The intersecting tunnel runs southward, returning to the chasm that you climbed down after entering the mine, and northward as far as the lantern's light reaches. Further ahead, the tunnel splits to the north and south.
"Perhaps we should head north friends, this looks like a tunnel away from the maze we are currently in." Roland whispers to the others. He looks down the tunnel, to see if he can see anything (especially looking for anything unfriendly), then back to the others as he talks.
"That does seem like a good idea, and, as Gargantois of Pantagrois said, what seems like a good idea, can actually be one. Not the most useful of sayings, but it seems to be applicable here" Says Tochi and follows Roland.
The rough-hewn tunnel joins more smoothly carved tunnels every ten feet or so, and as you pass a partially excavated section, another tunnel to your right leads to a three-way intersection. Ahead of you, the tunnel continues, branching off to the left 10 feet ahead.
With his bow still drawn Nemean motions to the section of the cave which leads east and slowly makes his way down that tunnel.
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Nemean will stalk along the wall until he reaches the part of the tunnel that breaks off to the north and south. He peers up and down these hallways, but does not proceed beyond these tunnels.
Both tunnels to the north and south are partially excavated as well, and each end after a short distance. To the southeast, the tunnels begin to look familiar, as you have passed this way before. To the north, another tunnel branches off to the east.
You note that the back of the marching order has grown rather quiet as you walk through the tunnels, and a glance back shows that Nimble seems to have trailed off from the party, no longer in view.
Roland nods to Tochi "Thank you, I'll keep the fiends of this cavern from you as best I can" he says, drawing his swords and following Nemean into the shadows.
Stealth: 13
Roland Drask: Human Rogue - Lost Mine of Phandelver
This area consists of numerous intersecting passages. The ceilings here are only six feet tall. Ahead of you are two passages to the south and two passages to the north as you walk forward.
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Nemean rounds the corner to the south with his bow drawn, ready to strike if he faced any threats.
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Tochi follows Nemean, though keeping some distance, so as not to draw attention with his lantern.
Rounding the corner, the light of the lantern falls upon a small pile of rubble and rock on the ground where the tunnel suddenly ends in a partially excavated rock face.
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"This is not a cave, this is a maze" Deduces Tochi, then, looks around in an irritated manner: "Let's Try going back, slightly west and then south again, maybe that won't be a tunnel or a dead end".
"Sounds good" Roland whispers in a low tone. He walks back toward the other paths, trying to sneak up and peer around the corner of the path to the north without attracting any attention or moving beyond the light of the lantern.
Stealth: 12
Roland Drask: Human Rogue - Lost Mine of Phandelver
This tunnel to the south forks left and right after a short distance, though to the left is another partially excavated wall. The path to the right splits further ahead, with a more roughly hewn tunnel intersecting this one.
Along the way, Roland peers into the tunnels to the north, lagging slightly behind while trying to keep to the shadows created by the lantern. These tunnels prove Tochi's deduction correct, as they form more maze-like intersections.
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Roland gestures to the others to come forward. "Looks clear so far" he whispers back to them.
Roland Drask: Human Rogue - Lost Mine of Phandelver
"So, no surprises here" Tochi surmises, then offers "Go west again?"
Nemen nods and continues west, his bow at the ready and his tail stiffly pointed up into the air.
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The intersecting tunnel runs southward, returning to the chasm that you climbed down after entering the mine, and northward as far as the lantern's light reaches. Further ahead, the tunnel splits to the north and south.
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"Perhaps we should head north friends, this looks like a tunnel away from the maze we are currently in." Roland whispers to the others. He looks down the tunnel, to see if he can see anything (especially looking for anything unfriendly), then back to the others as he talks.
Perception: 24
Roland Drask: Human Rogue - Lost Mine of Phandelver
"That does seem like a good idea, and, as Gargantois of Pantagrois said, what seems like a good idea, can actually be one. Not the most useful of sayings, but it seems to be applicable here" Says Tochi and follows Roland.
The rough-hewn tunnel joins more smoothly carved tunnels every ten feet or so, and as you pass a partially excavated section, another tunnel to your right leads to a three-way intersection. Ahead of you, the tunnel continues, branching off to the left 10 feet ahead.
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With his bow still drawn Nemean motions to the section of the cave which leads east and slowly makes his way down that tunnel.
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Nemean will stalk along the wall until he reaches the part of the tunnel that breaks off to the north and south. He peers up and down these hallways, but does not proceed beyond these tunnels.
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Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
Tochi follows Nemean, wanting to be out of the maze as soon as possible.
Both tunnels to the north and south are partially excavated as well, and each end after a short distance. To the southeast, the tunnels begin to look familiar, as you have passed this way before. To the north, another tunnel branches off to the east.
You note that the back of the marching order has grown rather quiet as you walk through the tunnels, and a glance back shows that Nimble seems to have trailed off from the party, no longer in view.
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"Where's Nimble!? We must find him." Roland whispers to the others, immediately tracking back to where they just where with his swords drawn.
Roland Drask: Human Rogue - Lost Mine of Phandelver
"He was right here..." Mumbles tochi and looks around, trying to find any trace of his disappeared friend.
Perception - 5