From: John Constable (john_at_kript.net)
Date: Mon Dec 15 2003 - 22:36:05 GMT
On Monday, December 15, 2003, at 06:01 pm, Helle Salin Nielsen wrote:
> "Astran has a point, but... who would really want to do it?" Illyana
> looks
> pale at the thought. Killing an undead or theoretically killing a
> horror is
> quite a different prospect from the thought of cutting off the head of
> a
> former travelling companion. She longed for the dwarf... Grendahl, his
> name
> was, as she recalled - he had the practical nature she lacks and
> probably
> packed a nice big axe. She fondles the handle of her sword uneasily.
>
> Clearing her throat, she continues: "Yeah, let's go north - or whatever
> that direction is. I agree with your gut, Siri. I just hope Lyra and
> Grendahl will make it back to Haven. Or perhaps they will wait for us
> back
> at the shop. I know I would not want to wander through the Twists on my
> own. I assume that if we cannot get up, then they cannot come down to
> us,
> huh?" Illyana addresses her question to Siri, but looks at the rubble
> herself and shakes her head. "Doesn't seem likely."
"They have company, too" Astran says, his eyes a little unfocused.
"Something humanoid, by its astral imprint. It doesn't seem Corrupt -
but I hope they're OK.
The door that is down that way" he says, pointing, "Doesn't appear to
be trapped, at least magically and there seems to be some kind of
magical gloves behind it. The other door also appears free of wards,
but it leads to another door that is definitely warded. Perhaps we
should check them both out!"
>
> "Siri, would you be able to recognize traps and pitfalls? Because I'm
> pretty sure the place is full of them. Would it be an idea to tie the
> ropes
> between us, in case anyone takes another fall? Of course, that will be
> a
> hindrance in case of a fight. Does anyone know any good knots, so we
> can
> untie ourselves quickly?" She looks at Astran, then T'sunami. Somehow
> it
> seems likely that a T'Skrang would know about ropes and knots. Or a
> wizard... practical people, her gramps used to say.
Astran shakes his head. "My teacher was more interested in theoretical
magical research than anything too practical, and I spent all my spare
time when I wasn't learning talking to members of the Throal
Expeditionary Force, and getting their mages to teach me battle magic.
I didn't think to ask about knots.."
>
> "We also need to find a suitable marching order. I suggest Siri and
> T's...
> " She looks at T'sunami and changes her mind quickly. "Siri and
> Nightwind
> in the front. Siri will be doing what she can to find traps and
> Nightwind
> has the advantage of elven sight, which should give us early warning in
> case we are attacked. Next T'sunami and myself, as we are able to
> provide
> fast backup. After that, I guess ... Trystan and Kestrel, as Trystan
> can
> probably shoot around us girls. Kestrel, you said you can fight close
> - I
> assume you mean it? If you don't then now is the time to say so.
> Astran
> and Endok-Tuk bringing up the rear - they can use their spells and
> stay out
> of danger that way."
"Unless it sneaks up on us from behind" Astran says with what it
probably meant to be a brave grin - but he can't stop his eyes flicking
to the body of Berryblood...
OOC: thanks Doug!
OOC[2]: I can't find where I mentioned it, but I was sure Astran had
swapped Mind Dagger for Dispel Magic. If he has, he'd like to take the
time to put Mind Dagger back - unless they are going to investigate the
doors, in which case he will stay with his current selection.
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