Grexx falls to his knees after coming to terms with what has happened, "What is happening?! What mind decides to make a trap where it does not kill you! No, no it strips you naked!" Grexx puts his face into his hands and takes in a deep breath to attempt to calm himself. He then raises his head up and looks to Dell. "Where to begin.. When I entered the archway here." Grexx points to the Archway that is visible to everyone. "I appeared in a room where what appeared to be a 8 foot tall statue of a 4-armed gargoyle. Three of the arms were attached with open hands and the fourth arm lay broken on the floor with a closed first. Luckily, it did not try to kill me as it appears this one did to you. I tried many things such as placing the fourth arm back onto the statue and using mending but it just broke again. I then put my scimitar in one of it's open hands to no avail. Lastly, I tried to smash the closed fist to see if anything was inside but I failed. I felt all around the room and the gargoyle but could find nothing. I even placed my hands in the gargoyle's hands but nothing had an effect!"
Grexx then takes another deep breath. "I then noticed the room had a hallway. I enter into a long tunnel which looked eerily similar to this one. Except of course, you all were not there. There were images on the hall and various scenes. The most prominent difference in this hallway was that there were sphere's a long the wall of all different colors."
Grexx then stands and walks toward the Archway in the room. "That's when I saw the Archway. It looked very similar to this one except it lit up different colors. I touched the stones in a reverse order to think that maybe it would teleport me back but nothing happened. So I entered the Mist hoping to appear back in the jail cell below so I could get back to you. Instead, I was naked but still got back to you."
Grexx will touch the Archway in the room in the order that it lights up to once again to hopefully cause the mist to disperse. "It appears our pathway forward is through this Arch and to then take on the mysteries of this second room. Finish your investigations and we will proceed. There is no coming back, unless you want to be naked. Also, as I have disappeared and reappeared twice and Anders has not returned I take him for dead. If we get to a point where we can take a long rest I will meditate and clear my mind to prepare more spells of healing to fill in."
So Grexx you punch in the combination that clears the mist from this arch.
And anyone who is standing near where the Gargoyle came out, notice that it was in a small room, with the door you opened on one side, and on the far side is another door.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
"Hmm...!" Dell grunts as he notices the other door, the gargoyle's collar still triumphantly clenched in his right hand, gleaming enigmatically, "Now, let us maybe not so go fast here, my naked furry friend: looks like we still have another option, as far as exiting this part of the dungeon goes...". He looks hesitant as to which strategy to adopt, but finally seems to decide on a course of action.
"Methinks I'll have to have a close look at that door, might as well... but this time I won't be the one to open it, thank thee kindly ! I am getting a little sore: what with poisoned spikes poking through my shoulder blades, flying, butt-ugly stone monsters slamming into my gut and raking my face off with their filthy stone claws... without even counting that one' s constant 'mots d'esprit' !", the rogue blurts out with a dejected look, his thumb pointing at Velkyn, who still stands on the far side of the chamber, his bow now slung back across his narrow shoulders and a soft, mocking smile playing on his finely crafted lips, lighting up his flawless elven features... "nay, nay, and thrice nay, gentlemen and brave heros... ! A hero I am not, but a humble, yet Practical Pragmatist."
Satisfied with his little speech, the master thief seems to gain focus on the task at hand: " Mmh, so, let's see..." he mumbles under his breath, fumbling around with his gear and quickly dropping the jeweled necklace in a hidden pocket, "... this thing can wait for now, although I would be extremely interested and directly concerned if it would turn out to be accursed, ye see ? The way my luck has been since we entered this-here Gods-accursed barrow, I would not be suprised in the least !". Dell suddenly swings towards their magus with a questioning look: " Now YOU must have some kind of 'whizz-whazz' to detect this sort of things, aye ? And also: Furry, you know who needs to rest ? ME !" , Dell gestures for the naked druid to notice his waistcoat, now ripped and tattered where the gargoyle's claws tore the plaid fabric, "... but we can all see that together later on ! As for now...".
The rogue approaches the second door with a wary look.
Perception to detect anything dangerous and/or unusual about the room as he crosses towards the door and listens.
25
(18with Reliable)
Investigation to check the door for traps, locks and eventual writings, clues, etc
30
(so, rounded up to 20)
At some point he will interrupt his examination for a brief moment, stare back at the group with a sigh and repeat: " Grexx. Clothes. Now, fer Remalar's sake ! "
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Dell - The room is short and you don't see anything out of the ordinary, there is a low stone pedestal that you can assume the gargoyle was perched on. Giving it a once over reveals nothing special. The door on the opposite side looks just like the one you previously opened.
*you guys are welcome to offer up any of your clothes/items for Grexx, who has only a small twig, lol / just let me know in the group chat and remove them for your character sheet and Grexx can add them to his
Velkyn - You don't recognize the symbols from any languages you know, but you get a feeling like you can almost understand what they say as you look at the runes closest to you. But the feeling fades when you look away.
Grexx says to Velkyn, "I will have to decline. I will not intentionally separating myself from you all again. If you are not ready to continue until all options here are exhausted then I will explore them with you." Grexx uses both hands, one clutching the physical twig, and the other to cover his naughty bits and begins to approach the door behind where the gargoyle burst out. When he gets to the door he would like to investigate it for any sign of traps."
Grexx - the door looks fine. Also I'm just going to say Riynor identified the goggles for you. So you know all about them now. He also hands them back to you.
As Grexx opens the door he says, "Ah! I almost forgot! Thanks to Riynor for identifying these goggles. It turns out they are Eyes of the Eagle which help the wearer see better after attunement. In my current state I feel vision is not my biggest need. Would anyone like to trade their pants for these goggles?"
Dell looks utterly focused on his task, as Grexx walks on over and stands in all his naked druidic glory right next to where the rogue is crouching, intent as he is on trying to listen through the door, after having checked the lock and taken the usual precautions... thus the druid's manly parts find themselves only inches away from the rogue's face as Dell turns around, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets as he starts swearing profusely: "Mardukan's Priestly Porkchops ! Would you try and avoid dangling your man-fur in front of me when I'm trying to concentrate, man !!! Can't you... I don't know... turn into some beastie at least, so there's a bit more fur covering all them bits... or something ?... I'm not prude about it or anything, don't get me wrong, but this is a little more intimacy as what I'd been led to expect on this particular trip !". The thief then quickly steps back from the vicinity of the hirsute, naked holy man and lets him open the door, positioning himself at a respectable distance.
"This time, no gargoyle for me. Had my share of claws and dangly furry bits for a while...", Dell thinks, as he cautiously retreats from the front of the door.
Dell will stands about 10 feet away from the door, slightly to the left, and load his crossbow, just in case.
(DM: Can we assume he's grabbed his daggers back from the floor amongst the remains of the gargoyle, as well ?)
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Dell - yeah unless I say otherwise just assume you can have back any daggers or arrows that are launched.
Grexx - there is a aprox. 30*30 foot room with walls similar to the ones you saw in your gargoyle room. It has 2 more doors. Both in the SE corner. One on the south wall and one on the east.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Grexx looks to Barry, "Well I guess that is the bright side of being in the nude! No, dear friend, the creator of this temple appears to be playing a joke on me. I will need you to protect me since I have no armor. You did well earlier with that Gargoyle!" Grexx stops concealing himself with both hands and uses one hand to open the southern door and peek inside.
"You should put it on Dell, you'd look real cute than!" Velkyn shouts
Grexx falls to his knees after coming to terms with what has happened, "What is happening?! What mind decides to make a trap where it does not kill you! No, no it strips you naked!" Grexx puts his face into his hands and takes in a deep breath to attempt to calm himself. He then raises his head up and looks to Dell. "Where to begin.. When I entered the archway here." Grexx points to the Archway that is visible to everyone. "I appeared in a room where what appeared to be a 8 foot tall statue of a 4-armed gargoyle. Three of the arms were attached with open hands and the fourth arm lay broken on the floor with a closed first. Luckily, it did not try to kill me as it appears this one did to you. I tried many things such as placing the fourth arm back onto the statue and using mending but it just broke again. I then put my scimitar in one of it's open hands to no avail. Lastly, I tried to smash the closed fist to see if anything was inside but I failed. I felt all around the room and the gargoyle but could find nothing. I even placed my hands in the gargoyle's hands but nothing had an effect!"
Grexx then takes another deep breath. "I then noticed the room had a hallway. I enter into a long tunnel which looked eerily similar to this one. Except of course, you all were not there. There were images on the hall and various scenes. The most prominent difference in this hallway was that there were sphere's a long the wall of all different colors."
Grexx then stands and walks toward the Archway in the room. "That's when I saw the Archway. It looked very similar to this one except it lit up different colors. I touched the stones in a reverse order to think that maybe it would teleport me back but nothing happened. So I entered the Mist hoping to appear back in the jail cell below so I could get back to you. Instead, I was naked but still got back to you."
Grexx will touch the Archway in the room in the order that it lights up to once again to hopefully cause the mist to disperse. "It appears our pathway forward is through this Arch and to then take on the mysteries of this second room. Finish your investigations and we will proceed. There is no coming back, unless you want to be naked. Also, as I have disappeared and reappeared twice and Anders has not returned I take him for dead. If we get to a point where we can take a long rest I will meditate and clear my mind to prepare more spells of healing to fill in."
So Grexx you punch in the combination that clears the mist from this arch.
And anyone who is standing near where the Gargoyle came out, notice that it was in a small room, with the door you opened on one side, and on the far side is another door.
"Hmm...!" Dell grunts as he notices the other door, the gargoyle's collar still triumphantly clenched in his right hand, gleaming enigmatically, "Now, let us maybe not so go fast here, my naked furry friend: looks like we still have another option, as far as exiting this part of the dungeon goes...". He looks hesitant as to which strategy to adopt, but finally seems to decide on a course of action.
"Methinks I'll have to have a close look at that door, might as well... but this time I won't be the one to open it, thank thee kindly ! I am getting a little sore: what with poisoned spikes poking through my shoulder blades, flying, butt-ugly stone monsters slamming into my gut and raking my face off with their filthy stone claws... without even counting that one' s constant 'mots d'esprit' !", the rogue blurts out with a dejected look, his thumb pointing at Velkyn, who still stands on the far side of the chamber, his bow now slung back across his narrow shoulders and a soft, mocking smile playing on his finely crafted lips, lighting up his flawless elven features... "nay, nay, and thrice nay, gentlemen and brave heros... ! A hero I am not, but a humble, yet Practical Pragmatist."
Satisfied with his little speech, the master thief seems to gain focus on the task at hand: " Mmh, so, let's see..." he mumbles under his breath, fumbling around with his gear and quickly dropping the jeweled necklace in a hidden pocket, "... this thing can wait for now, although I would be extremely interested and directly concerned if it would turn out to be accursed, ye see ? The way my luck has been since we entered this-here Gods-accursed barrow, I would not be suprised in the least !". Dell suddenly swings towards their magus with a questioning look: " Now YOU must have some kind of 'whizz-whazz' to detect this sort of things, aye ? And also: Furry, you know who needs to rest ? ME !" , Dell gestures for the naked druid to notice his waistcoat, now ripped and tattered where the gargoyle's claws tore the plaid fabric, "... but we can all see that together later on ! As for now...".
The rogue approaches the second door with a wary look.
Perception to detect anything dangerous and/or unusual about the room as he crosses towards the door and listens.
25
(18 with Reliable)
Investigation to check the door for traps, locks and eventual writings, clues, etc
30
(so, rounded up to 20)
At some point he will interrupt his examination for a brief moment, stare back at the group with a sigh and repeat: " Grexx. Clothes. Now, fer Remalar's sake ! "
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Dell - The room is short and you don't see anything out of the ordinary, there is a low stone pedestal that you can assume the gargoyle was perched on. Giving it a once over reveals nothing special. The door on the opposite side looks just like the one you previously opened.
*you guys are welcome to offer up any of your clothes/items for Grexx, who has only a small twig, lol / just let me know in the group chat and remove them for your character sheet and Grexx can add them to his
Velkyn has nothing to offer Grexx. "Perhaps if you go back in that room Grexx you will find your clothing!"
*** I forgot about the runes actually. Can Velkyn read any of them?
Velkyn - You don't recognize the symbols from any languages you know, but you get a feeling like you can almost understand what they say as you look at the runes closest to you. But the feeling fades when you look away.
Grexx says to Velkyn, "I will have to decline. I will not intentionally separating myself from you all again. If you are not ready to continue until all options here are exhausted then I will explore them with you." Grexx uses both hands, one clutching the physical twig, and the other to cover his naughty bits and begins to approach the door behind where the gargoyle burst out. When he gets to the door he would like to investigate it for any sign of traps."
Investigation: 6
Grexx - the door looks fine. Also I'm just going to say Riynor identified the goggles for you. So you know all about them now. He also hands them back to you.
Grexx opens the door.
OOC: I will post about the goggles shortly.
As Grexx opens the door he says, "Ah! I almost forgot! Thanks to Riynor for identifying these goggles. It turns out they are Eyes of the Eagle which help the wearer see better after attunement. In my current state I feel vision is not my biggest need. Would anyone like to trade their pants for these goggles?"
Dell looks utterly focused on his task, as Grexx walks on over and stands in all his naked druidic glory right next to where the rogue is crouching, intent as he is on trying to listen through the door, after having checked the lock and taken the usual precautions... thus the druid's manly parts find themselves only inches away from the rogue's face as Dell turns around, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets as he starts swearing profusely: "Mardukan's Priestly Porkchops ! Would you try and avoid dangling your man-fur in front of me when I'm trying to concentrate, man !!! Can't you... I don't know... turn into some beastie at least, so there's a bit more fur covering all them bits... or something ?... I'm not prude about it or anything, don't get me wrong, but this is a little more intimacy as what I'd been led to expect on this particular trip !". The thief then quickly steps back from the vicinity of the hirsute, naked holy man and lets him open the door, positioning himself at a respectable distance.
"This time, no gargoyle for me. Had my share of claws and dangly furry bits for a while...", Dell thinks, as he cautiously retreats from the front of the door.
Dell will stands about 10 feet away from the door, slightly to the left, and load his crossbow, just in case.
(DM: Can we assume he's grabbed his daggers back from the floor amongst the remains of the gargoyle, as well ?)
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Dell - yeah unless I say otherwise just assume you can have back any daggers or arrows that are launched.
Grexx - there is a aprox. 30*30 foot room with walls similar to the ones you saw in your gargoyle room. It has 2 more doors. Both in the SE corner. One on the south wall and one on the east.
Grexx turns to the others. "Shall we?" Grexx will begin to walk to the Southeast corner.
Does Grexx notice any differences between the two doors?
Perception: 17
"You're in the lead, your nakedness" Velkyn turns towards Dell "So, how was it?"
Barry will tilt his head at Grexx "Uhhh are we getting naked? Is it to be more stealthy?"
I'll say Riynor follows you. If he doesn't come back soon he might have an accident. if you guys need him to do anything magical let me know
Grexx - the 2 doors look the same. Small wood and iron doors.
Grexx looks to Barry, "Well I guess that is the bright side of being in the nude! No, dear friend, the creator of this temple appears to be playing a joke on me. I will need you to protect me since I have no armor. You did well earlier with that Gargoyle!" Grexx stops concealing himself with both hands and uses one hand to open the southern door and peek inside.
Perception: 17
Inside is a little room big enough for one person. With another of the same doors on the opposite side of the one you opened.
Grexx shares this finding with the group. Grexx will now peek into the Eastern door.
Perception: 5