[Ptolus/AD&D] IC Thread #2 - Underground (part 1)

Benoist · January 18, 2012, 02:31:44 PM

Theoretically, the dead bodies could be considered dead weight. You could conceivably have Runch lying on top of the bodies, with Tudd securing the whole over them as they ascend. Whether you think that is respectful of dead fallen in battle is up to you at this point...

Sigmund · January 18, 2012, 02:51:33 PM

Quote from: Benoist;506632Theoretically, the dead bodies could be considered dead weight. You could conceivably have Runch lying on top of the bodies, with Tudd securing the whole over them as they ascend. Whether you think that is respectful of dead fallen in battle is up to you at this point...

ooc: Tudd doesn't care about the dead, especially in comparison to the still living.

Benoist · January 18, 2012, 08:05:43 PM

I'm going to wait for Ylarum to pitch in on this issue.

thedungeondelver · January 22, 2012, 03:34:55 PM

(Sorry for the delay; I've been so caught up in the excitement of the 1e reprints and the promise D&D Next shows...anyway, back to the game...)

DM: Have the bodies of Tarm and J'son been loaded on the platform?

Benoist · January 22, 2012, 04:18:21 PM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;507798DM: Have the bodies of Tarm and J'son been loaded on the platform?

DM: Not yet. You can see above that Tudd is not opposed to the idea of loading Tarm and J'son and then add the unconscious Runch on top of them, with Tudd securing the whole as the platform would ascend. Not being sure whether Ylarum would get along with that idea, I let him react first. Is he okay with this?

thedungeondelver · January 22, 2012, 08:46:55 PM

(Ylarum, to everyone): "They'll be in good company on the way back up. Get them aboard."

Sigmund · January 23, 2012, 09:28:53 AM

Tudd nods curtly and helps load the men onto the lift, then move Runch aboard gingerly. He then retrieves his arms and lays them next to Runch as he positions himself to secure his comrades for the trip up.

Benoist · January 24, 2012, 06:25:56 PM

The work proceeds according to plan. The party is not interrupted as Ulas Xegg keeps watching up north towards the wide open barricade that leads further down the complex.

The scratching sound emanating from the iron door up the curved-shaped, candle-lit corridor east of your position is still very loud, but the door itself looks solid, and is therefore very unlikely to give way to whatever stands on the other side. For the next while, at least.

Tudd finally gives the signal and the platform starts to ascend. He disappears along with Runch and the dead through the opening of the ceiling. The ascension is rather slow, and precarious. Roll 1d100 for Tudd.

Ylarum can see his men are exhausted, and afraid.

Erarht the Orc walks hesitantly towards Ylarum and asks : "What is going to happen to me now? I have served you. I have kept silent, and did not try to run. Please let me live. Don't let me fend for myself down here."

He falls on his knees. "Please."

Sigmund · January 25, 2012, 08:05:04 AM

Quote from: Benoist;508726Tudd finally gives the signal and the platform starts to ascend. He disappears along with Runch and the dead through the opening of the ceiling. The ascension is rather slow, and precarious. Roll 1d100 for Tudd.

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Benoist · January 25, 2012, 12:34:34 PM

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The ascension proceeds without much trouble. Tudd moves the platform back and forth so it keeps its balance and avoids various hazards on the way such as protruding blocks of stonework, an opening to the sewers and the like.

After working hard at it, holding on to his brother, and using his legs to secure the bodies of the spearmen under him, he finally reaches the surface...

thedungeondelver · January 26, 2012, 12:38:37 AM

(Ylarum regards Erarht for a moment after watching the platform ascend into the darkness...)

"You serve me now. Get up. Get on your feet."

Benoist · January 27, 2012, 07:43:13 PM

The orc gets up without a word. Ylarum can hear some noise up the shaft. The platform seems to ascend without much trouble. The others are all wary of battle he can see it. They don't say a word while they wait.

If he wants to do something in the meantime, while the platform is up there, he will have to do something to motivate the troops and coordinate their efforts, that seems sure enough.

thedungeondelver · February 01, 2012, 09:27:46 PM

Ylarum orders the survivors to form a wedge again, he at the point, the hirelings in the notch formed by the inverted "vee". Once everyone has formed up, let me know.

Benoist · February 02, 2012, 05:57:18 PM

DM: Which direction would the point of the wedge be facing? Explain to me the positions and tactics a little further so I can reproduce that on the map, please. Are you calling back Ulas Xegg from his scouting position near the plate trap and big coloured crystals as well?

thedungeondelver · February 02, 2012, 06:01:40 PM

Quote from: Benoist;511612DM: Which direction would the point of the wedge be facing? Explain to me the positions and tactics a little further so I can reproduce that on the map, please. Are you calling back Ulas Xegg from his scouting position near the plate trap and big coloured crystals as well?

Basically, pointing north with myself at the tip, the party spread out along the eastern and western flanks, casters and hirelings to the rear between the flanks.