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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #40 on: November 02, 2012, 06:10:12 PM »
Sure, as long as you have some patience. Sometimes it is harder to shape it the way you want it, but eventually you get there.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #41 on: November 10, 2012, 02:39:51 PM »
Following Nazrin's directions, the crew descends through the sewers, planning an assault upon the poor, lonely troglodytes.

((What?  No pity for the disgusting things? :smirk))



The troglodyte lair sits two levels below the sewers, deeper than most casual non-Delvers are willing to tread.  The territory is marked with a number of foul-smelling scribbles, made mostly with guano it seems.  The entrance is closed with a solid but ancient grating, and written in awkward Common above, probably in the same markings, is a sign that reads: STAEY OWTTE!

The grating is closed and seems to be locked on the inside.
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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #42 on: November 10, 2012, 02:48:45 PM »
Crash grinned as he looked at the gate.  "Can I smash it?"

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #43 on: November 10, 2012, 03:17:25 PM »
Garudon raises an eyebrow.  "Perhaps a more stealthy approach would be advisable."

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #44 on: November 10, 2012, 04:23:28 PM »
Nazrin aproaches the grate and starts carefully observing and sniffing every inch, gently pressing her rods in aparently random places.
Wait the two of you, let me check for traps first.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #45 on: November 10, 2012, 06:17:27 PM »
"I could shatter the gate, the surrounding stone and most of the corridor behind it with my power. However if the rest of you pale at the thought of a frontal assault I shall restrain myself."
Izdrania flexes her clawed hands and heat begins to pour off of her as she readies herself for battle.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #46 on: November 16, 2012, 02:39:42 AM »
Crash grumbled a bit at being told to hold back but was otherwise "behaved."  He knew things worked better when Nazrin was able to direct them.  While she did her thing he amused himself by wondering if he could win an arm wrestle against Izdrania.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #47 on: November 22, 2012, 01:28:29 PM »
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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #48 on: November 22, 2012, 02:34:16 PM »
The gate is a lie. Trapped and fused shut so it can't be opened anyway. Here's the real path...

Nazrin opens the secret door and passes trough it. If nothing happens, she signals the rest of the party to follow with a grin while moving forward one of her dolls to the maximum range she can control it.

Keep your eyes and hears open and try to don't make too much noise ok? This may be just troglodyes we face today, but in the future we'll have to deal with much more dangerous stuff, so it pays off to learn how to be subtle when needed.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #49 on: November 23, 2012, 09:36:04 PM »
Crash continued to grumble.  "Hope this damn thing is big enough for me.  If not, I think I'll make it bigger."

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #50 on: November 24, 2012, 06:03:36 PM »
"I hate troglodytes. They're putrid creatures. Not even their bones taste any good. I'll keep an eye out, but I suspect we'll know when we face them."

Olokuul follows the group, making sure to take a moment to protect everyone from the elements.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #51 on: November 26, 2012, 03:25:29 AM »
He stayed in the middle of the group as they moved along. His long powerful serpentine body having no trouble fitting into the passage, all he really had to do was adjust his height. His eyes kept alert along with that ever flickering forked tongue. Composite longbow held relaxed in his left hand.

"It isss alwaysss bessst to announce one's presssence at the perfect opportune moment, rather than being too hasssty"
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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #52 on: November 26, 2012, 04:08:53 AM »
Izdrania takes up the rear of the group silently.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #53 on: December 05, 2012, 06:12:39 PM »
Garudon continues with the group, waiting to see if something jumps out at them.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #54 on: December 13, 2012, 11:33:05 AM »
Crash manages to squeeze through without making too much noise, though it isn't very comfortable.  Everyone else has little trouble, and soon you all stand on the far side of the grate.

A thin trickle of disgusting sewer water runs under the grating, and quickly opens out into a putrid lake.  A bank roughly 10 feet wide (which you are standing on) hugs the left side of the chamber.  The whole place reeks of troglodyte stench.

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #55 on: December 13, 2012, 03:28:11 PM »
Crash felt a little uncomfortable as he walked across the bank but was at least glad he wasn't claustrophobic and had trained to balance.  "Those walking shit bags are really starting to piss me off."
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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #56 on: December 13, 2012, 05:06:55 PM »
"I suggest we bait them into a frontal assault, It will be glorious and they would stand no chance against us."

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #57 on: December 23, 2012, 10:39:02 AM »
"So, do we simply call them out, Izdrania? Do we make some noise, and draw them into the open? Or shall we lurk and sneak, and take them by surprise?"

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #58 on: December 23, 2012, 10:46:22 AM »
"A sufficiently loud noise should attract their attention, we could draw them into the open and dispatch them on mass. One such as I does not sneak or ambush, we charge headlong into our opponents and tear down all opposition."

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Re: The Nameless thread 1
« Reply #59 on: December 23, 2012, 10:48:34 AM »
"It does seem that standing around will not amount to anything, perhaps we need some sort of actual plan?" Garudon says with a slight smirk.

"If the plan is to summon them here for battle I believe I can accomplish such a goal."