In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 81):


With a pop and explosion, Stoney who was on the corner of the bed, hits the floor, and hard.

My save is a 14 and rolled a 14....not sure what happens.

14:16, Today: Stoney Applesmith rolled 14 using 1d20.  save vs spell.

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 81):

"See, perfectly safe... Christ! My eyes!" Boris covered his eyes to protect them from the flash but he wasn't fast enough.

01:15, Today: Boris Underhill rolled 12 using 1d20+4.  Save vs Spells (+4). Saving throw 13.

A wave of intense heat races across you as a massive, blinding flash of fire fills the room.  For a moment, the world is illuminated with the intensity of the sun, and then it is gone, leaving only the smell of sulfur and whatever small items in the room that were flammable.  Any of the papers you had left were almost completely destroyed and the few remaining books were badly singed, several still smoldering.  Daring to peer into the now opened hatch, you find a small, bleached bone wand resting upon a metal cradle.

OOC: Ondrea, Stoney and Larz take 6 hp of fire damage, while poor Boris takes 12

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 85):

Padding out the smouldering fire on his clothes, and making sure his wineskin is in good shape.
"What in the name of a demon was that?"

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 85):

"Ahhh! God in Heaven! Help, help, I'm burning!" Boris screamed as he tried to put out the flames. As "stop drop and roll" had not been invented yet he ran blindly for the door, missed it and slammed into the wall, falling down onto the bed on top of the corpse. "Aieee! The demon-cursed wretch has come back to life and is burning me alive!"

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 87):

Ondrea and her soot covered face tried to calm Boris while making sure she was also still not on fire. "Are you alright. Damn traps... I hate them just put a strong lock on your valuables."

Once everyone seemed to have regained their wits she took a closer look at the hole in the floor. "What do you think this is ? Some sort of religious item ?"


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In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 88):

Stoney looked at it while Ondrea was still holding it.  then looked at the skeleton, to see if it was missing a a bone.
"In all the years I spent in the abby, I am not certain what this could be.  Maybe a piece of a puzzle, but I am not sure I want to put it together."



08:59, Today: Stoney Applesmith rolled 35 using 1d100.  to see if he recalls anything like this in his study's.

Stoney - While you haven't seen this particular item before, from it's markings, you're almost certain it is magical in nature.

OOC: Sorry for the delay, just started a second job and still trying to get my timing down.

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 88):

Beating out the last of the embers, Boris whined, "owww... I really am in a lot of pain."

There were some moderately severe-looking burns on his face and exposed skin, and his eyebrows and beard were singed. Standing up from the bed he brushed off soot and bits of charred skeleton.

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 91):

Larz patted out the fire and singed embers out of his hair and beard. "Let's not do that again." the barbarian warrior commented. "Well, what have you found?" he said looking over Stoney's shoulder.
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In reply to Larzander Gunderzen (msg # 92):

"Well this bone thing is definitely magical, but I have no idea what it is or what it is for."

Looking at the skeleton, then back at the bone.
"Ya I have no idea.  I do know I dont want to put it near that skeleton, just in case it reanimates into a lich."
Taking a long drink at that though.

In reply to Stoney Applesmith (msg # 93):

"Lets take it with us and continue, I believe there is one more area to search and then we are done with the tunnels." She prepares to leave.

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OOC: The only area left unexplored was the initial tunnel that Larz got injured in.

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 94):

"I am still in a lot of pain. For the love of Christ, can anyone succor me?" asked Boris, pointedly. "Before we hie off to the tunnel of death."

In reply to Stoney Applesmith (msg # 93):

"Lich?" Larz questioned. "You mean undead Magic user?"

"I agree, let's keep that bone away from the rest. I could smash the hell out of the skeleton just to be sure.."he added.

"Stoney are you able to relieve Boris somewhat ? I am not that versed in the healing arts as some of my irk."

In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 98):

"Anything you can do to help. Back in Outremer a priest could allow the body to heal minor wounds by channeling the grace of God. No doubt you as a holy man can do the same?

"And the only unrevealed part of this temple, if that is what this place is, is the trapped tunnel we found underneath the table (or altar). I recall there was a set of footprints that entered it and did not return. We must therefore remain vigilant for not just traps but perhaps an assailant."

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 99):

"I will try my best, but not sure the Gods are with me still."

Going close to Boris, he lays his hands on him.

"Boris you have to accept the Gods as your healer, otherwise it might not work that well."

Hands now on boris.

"Gods hear my plea, heal Boris as I am a servant of thee."

If it worked  healed for 7
06:21, Today: Stoney Applesmith rolled 7 using 1d8.  cow on boris.

OOC: Not sure why you're laying a cow on Boris but it apparently worked XD



As you move forward you once more encounter the sinister spiked grate that nearly ended Larz' adventure.  The hole in front of it still remains open as well as the passage forward.

In reply to Stoney Applesmith (msg # 100):

Boris snapped, "for the love of Christ, man, just get on with... wait... ohhh.... yessss.... say, that feels a lot better now! Many thanks my friend! Praise be to God!

"I had faith your healing would work! There is much worship of Pelor and other gods in Outremer. The Catholic Church of Outremer believes that the One True God often works His miracles through these other gods. As He is the wellspring of all that is good in this way His love may still heal His faithful and provide other miracles, no matter the source whence it is channeled. These gods are not false Gods or in conflict with Him, and are holy beings still above the angels and saints. In this way a Christian priest may still heal a worshiper of Pelor, and vice-versa, as long as they maintain their faith on their own heavenly sovereigns.

"Now, let us carefully proceed down the formerly hidden tunnel!"

Ondrea leads them down the stairs, but should Boris wish to check for traps first she will follow him down instead. Once they have bypassed the ramp Ondrea will be on guard now they have entered the unknown.


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In reply to Ondrea Avalor (msg # 103):

"I'll have a look for more deadly snares. I pray it turns out better than before."

OOC: I assume I know the answer but just to be certain, you're moving further down the small tunnel as opposed to going down the angled shaft that opened when the trap engaged?

In reply to The Powers That Be (msg # 105):

Already, Boris was looking more healthy. Soot-blackened and raw skin had stopped weeping, replaced in places by patches of pink healthy tissue.

"Mind the ramp down to the obliette," remarked Boris. He was aware of such pit traps. Intruders and prisoners were deposited in such holes with no chance of escape, there to die, erased from sight and forgotten. (Hence the name "obliette".)

He carefully crossed the mouth of the ramp in the floor, intending to continue down the passage. As he moved he examined the floor of the cramped corridor to determine if the unknown individual they were tracking had fallen prey to the spiked grating and the obliette hidden below. He also examined the ceiling and walls as he went, looking for danger or anything unusual.

In reply to Boris Underhill (msg # 106):

Following behind Boris, but not as surefoot as the other healer.  Which I might add is remarkably well spoken and adept at finding traps, doors, burning, etc.
"Do you have a rope, or 10' pole, to make sure no one falls in?  It would be a painful death to slide down and be impaled by those spikes."
(When else could you use a 10' pole?)