Dungeon of the Mad Mage (#9 PbP)

Grianne shifts back to her elf form and examines the button.

(Azrael is goign to let someoen else pick the path because his player feels like he's been controlling too much and doesn't want others to feel like they have no say)

"Well, that certainly takes care of that mess." Mr. Biggs chuckles as he goes over to start picking apart remains starting with the spiders. Before he gets too far away, he shoots a look back to Alessandra. "For what its worth, I do apologize for not being able to rouse you sooner. Sadly, my expertise are not quite aligned in that direction. Though you'd be happy to know those fellows responsible for your original predicament have been properly disposed of. Speaking of --" He looks over to Ra'iik, Lythril, and Evrik. The last one gets a raised brow before he turns back to the others. "Can one of you miracle makers see to a couple of prisoners in the other room? There is a half-elf and hobgoblin that did not look all that well last we saw." 

(Probably be best we turtle up and short rest while we are at it.)

Ra'iik also scavenges parts 12

Alessandra had been putting away her crossbow when Biggs had spoken to her. The corner of her lip tugged into a small smirk, hearing him say he had taken care of the drow. If he hadn’t, she certainly would have. “Regardless, thank you for returning me safely,” She says, making her way to the body of the priestess before promptly plucking the keys from her mangled person. “Let’s just hope their friends don’t get the same treatment those other fools did.” She then turns to the others. “Should we move on or rest here a moment before we continue?”

"Before everyone ventures too far, if you would allow me, I'd like to ask the Revered Mother to offer quick gift for each of you," Evrik says to the group. He kneels momentarily and says a quiet prayer of healing, asking Barronar Truesilver to heal his companions. (+17 HP for the folk below)

1. Az
2. Dani
3. Grianne
4. Lyth
5. Biggz
6. Raiik

Evrik walks over to OU812 and pats him in his tin can, "None for you this time Mr. Roboto, but trust me, I'm keeping an eye on you. The others needed it just a bit more today."

As all of this is going on, Evrik mentally commands Quez to roam ahead into area 7 and the beast wonders off ahead of the group.

Mr. Biggs more than happily pops a squat nearby to finish chewing on his arm. But he throws Aless a nod beforehand just as Wedge flies down for a smoke break. Well, start to, only to get sent off part way through to keep an eye on it.

While they were at it, Biggs ritual cast Detect Magic. "Might I ask what's with the stiff? He of the friendly type, or of the just gonna kill us yet sort?" He asked curiously towards the end. "And while we're at it, I don't suppose none of you found out what those poor drow were up to down here? A while back I found a nest of webbings that were just the strangest thing. Didn't explore too deep, mind you. But if I had to guess, they probably came in through there from the Underdark."

OU812: “Hey you, Mr. Orb thingy?  Any idea what was going on here?  What do your brainiac sensors tell you?”

"I think it's safe to say, what ever they're up to it's not good."

"Well sure. But this place pretty close to the surface, all things considered." Mr. Biggs takes a long drag. "But if you fine folk are fine leaving as-is as-is, then I won't press. There is still the matter of those other prisoners to look over on our way out." At that, Mr. Biggs closes his eyes to focus on seeing through Wedge's for while as he and the zombie explored area 7. He is quieter about the approach and keeps a reasonable distance.

Ninja Wedge: 22.

Perception: 6.

T'rissa has a button on her, it's specifically around her neck, the only thing holding up a cloak she was wearing. the cloak has no value unless you appreciate Drow weaving, but the button is far more interesting. As you hold the button in your hand, you get attuned to something of a vision - but just as it's about to begin it's interrupted by the sudden screams of the Drow chained to the far wall. In violent spasms and screams that rattle your bones, his body writhes as large spiders eat their way out of his body, in a fashion similar to the "Alien" movies. He dies instantly and the bloody spiders advance to your position, Grianne.

Ra'iik, you find +8 parts.

Alessandra takes the prison keys from T'rissa.

Evrik blows out some nice heals.

Evrik's zombie heads over to AREA 7 but does not return. (I'm not sure you can "see" through it's eyes like Biggs/Wedge) What Wedge sees as they approach the area, the sounds of tortured screaming can be heard. There are objects of torture on the walls, and you feel a bit nervous to continue on. You can see four female drow warriors easily cutting down Evrik's zombie with looks of horror on their face. They look around, and start walking towards AREA 6.

"Oh my." Mr. Biggs glazed over eyes snap open as he snaps his fingers once. Pauses for a few seconds. Then snaps it again. Wedge once more appears from his shadow looking right agitated at the bugbear as his eyes return to normal. "Look alive, my fellows. We got incoming over yonder. Drow woman, to be exact." He gestures back over to the prison section before getting back up to his feet. "Not sure what that undead fellows plan was, but I can't imagine being cut down so easily was one of them. Shook'em up something fierce though. But Best bet. We got half a minute 'fore they arrive. Maybe less." 

Biggs makes his way over to the door leading into the prison section from area 6, and re-establish his hunting trap. Unless someone speaks of having better plans.

(Biggs was Blind/Death while looking through wedge, so he doesn't know about the screams or spider bursting out alien style. Yet) 

Alessandra had been slipping the keys into her Bag of Holding when the drow screamed out in pain, making her turn to see the cause. Her face twists into that of utter disgust, but felt no sympathy for the man. "Gross," Was all she said, then looks towards Bigg's after he speaks. "This place is riddled with them, it seems..." She says as she draws one of her blades and waits for the others to move as well before following.

Lythril looks in disgust at the larger spiders and waves her fingers at them. A Wave of green and yellow glitter floats in their direction and makes some pass out.

Sleep 15

After that, she joins her friends getting ready for evil ***** bashing party.

Four female drow warriors rear the corner. With looks of anger and surprise, they attack! Initiative time again!!

Drow1: 11
Drow2: 2
Drow3: 7
Drow4: 5

No room for talking then, I suppose...

Initiative: 15

"Nobody wants to negotiate?"

Initiative 4

"Of course not...You're evil *****es...I mean actual real live (about to be dead) evil *****es! This is fantastic!"  Lythril claps her Warhammer and shield together ready for a fight. 

"Knew I should've left well it." Mr. Biggs chuckles as he batter Chip against Dale in preparation for battle. "Steady, Mr. Wedge. Dinner has arrived." Wedge sticks out his tongue at the drow. 

Initiative: 12.

Grianne takes some initiative, clutching the button.

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