Rilbur Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 {{ DM note: Ignaciden must choose a child to grab first. }} Myles and the rest of the party, as if by the whim of some lunatic god, all manage to reach the site of the incident at the same time. Unfortunately, as they approach, they are blocked by a large, burly man. "Stay back!" he orders harshly. "You will not anger the Delvers by approaching further!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 "What's going on here?" Zerris ejaculates after arriving at the scene. Quickly sizing up the situation, the druid extends his hand, and a vine shoots out to snag one of the children and pull them out of the pit. Thorn whip is supposed to inflict 1d6 damage, but I am hoping Zerris gets to use the cantrip without the intent to harm. Beats me. I just got here. Hey, priest man. I think I see a place where you can shift the wagon's weight so we don't crush whoever's pinned under it... some more. Cast Guidance on Orsik. For the next minute, Orsik can add a d4 to any ability check of his own choice. I'm casting guidance on Orsik instead of Myles who has training in Athletics, because Orsik can't cast it on himself. We'll need more than one person to do this, so...Delvers? Who the hell are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 [OOC: edited my last post to show which child was first.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Zerris: You can't bypass the damage component on the cantrip. Also, the pit is more than 10 feet deep and you can't get close to it without dealing with the individual blocking you. Ignaciden: While it was a valiant effort, it turns out that it's more difficult than you thought to carry an uncooperative child up the rope without any support. You get all of five feet before falling, but manage to avoid hurting yourself or the child any further in the fall. ====== "The Delvers are a private concern. Turn back. We shall deal with this situation ourselves," the large man orders roughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Zerris' eyes narrow into slits. "Then aid the children. Or I will, even if I have to go through you." Zozo keeps silent for once, but the warlock readies an Eldritch Blast in case the burly man makes a hostile move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 At the threat of violence, the man backs away, allowing the party closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 "That's Ignaciden in there trying to get the kids out! Come on!" Hey! Help me, please! No one will do anything to help. This tougher than I thought it would be." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Be right back! Gonna get my horse! The warlock takes off to grab his pack horse. If he can secure a rope to the animal, he's fairly certain it can pull the children out really easily. ----- Zerris gives a snort, and takes out a grappling hook. He looks for a solid object to anchor the hook to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Zerris easily finds something to anchor a grappling hook to. Orsik, on the other hand, walks over to the rope and takes it in hand. Using it as a safety line, he walks out towards the edge of the pit. "Wrap the kid in a lasso, and I'll pull him up!" he shouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 "We'll throw down the grappling hook cable. Make sure the child is completely secure, and Orsik and I can pull him up!" the Druid shouts to the pyromaniac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ignaciden grabs the end of the rope and finally manages to tie it around the three year old's waist then sits down on a rock to catch his breath. Myles can see that Ignaciden is running out of steam so he slides/climbs down to help him with the other child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Myles, by the time you get down to the bottom of the pit, the second child has vanished, leaving only the one pinned under the cart to help. Ignaciden and Myles, between the two of them, are able to get the child lifted to the edge of the pit. As the kid starts scrabbling at the dirt, it crumbles away under his head, falling in a soft brown rain to the floor below. His mother screeches and tries to run forward, only to be restrained by two of the other villagers as he 'falls' back into the pit. But the rope is held firm, andbetween them Orsik and Zerris manage to pull him onto solid ground. He runs straight for his mother, and is quickly released from the lasso. Orsik, again carefully using the rope as a safety line, approaches the pit and tosses the end of it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Myles attempts to lift the cart while Ignaciden waits to pull the child free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 The druid can't quite believe his eyes as one of the children vanish into thin air! What could have caused such a phenomenon?! Knowledge Roll: 10 If this is investigation, add 4 (14). If this is arcana or nature, add 2 (12). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm back! I'll tie one end of this rope to the horse. You guys tie the other end to the axle, and I'll move the horse a bit! That should raise the wagon enough for you to pull out the brat! Use horse to mechanically aid Myles in his attempt to lift the cart, hopefully giving him advantage in his strength check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 {{ Myles rolls 9+5 = 14 on athletics }} Despite his best efforts, Myles is unable to lift the cart enough to reach under it. The cart shifts only slightly, but as if in consolation, the child is able to pull their arm out from under the edge. Zerris glances around, and realizes that while he was distracted, the third child had indulged in the magic of unobserved children everywhere to move faster than should be humanly possible. {{ He was walking into the tunnel, and since no one grabbed him, he probably entered it }} Zozo tosses the rope down, but realizes the idea may not work as well as he'd hoped. The pit is thirty feet deep, and nearly forty feet across, with the wagon in the middle of the revealed room. The horse is more likely to drag the wagon sideways rather than pull it upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Zerris hollers to Ignaciden about the missing child, instructing them to look for him. The druid gingerly climbs down the rope attached to his grappling hook, all the while combat-shifting into his brown bear form. Upon reaching the base, he attempts to assist in hoisting the wagon, using his incredible beastly strength. Zerris the Brown Bear: AC11, HP 34, Speed 40, Climb 30 Strength 19 (+4) Dexterity 10 (+0) Constitution 16 (+3) Intelligence 14 (+2) Wisdom 16 (+3) Charisma 8 (-1) Passive Perception 20; Advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell. Strength Check to lift wagon: 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Well damn, I'm fresh out of ideas. Hey Zerris, you goin' down, man? Okay, let me give you a little boost. You don't have to lift the whole thing, just enough so they can pull out the boy. We're counting on you man! Guidance on Zerris' next ability check. The boost increases his previous strength check by 3 for a total of 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 "Hey, Zozo! Can you toss down my crossbow and bolts?" After acquiring them Ignaciden fits a bolt into place and heads up the tunnel far enough for his darkvision to kick in but keeping the others in sight. He peers up the tunnel hoping to spot the other child. Myles moves aside for Zerris' bear form, glances at Ignaciden then gets ready to pull the child out if/when the cart is lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergrinch Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Sure thing bud. Here ya go, one crossbow and quarrel of bolts! Wait a minute, you're not going to shoot the kid, are you???! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 "Of course not! But it looks more threatening to have a weapon than pointing a finger even if the finger does more damage. I don't know what might be in there so taking no chances." replied Ignaciden as he walked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 The druids massive bearform lifts the cart with ease, allowing Myles to snatch the child out from underneath the cart. Ignaciden's slow sweep up the corridor soon reveals the third child, stumbling blindly in the darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Myles lays the child down gently and checks it for injuries. Ignaciden quietly moves closer to the child then using as gentle a voice as he knows how calls to the child. "Come to me, little one. We got one of you to the surface and I can see they've freed the one that was trapped. Let us help. If you can't find me then be still and I will come to you." Ig continues to move toward the child and makes sure he keeps Myles and Zerris in sight as he is talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilbur Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Unfortunately, there is enough of an upward curve to the tunnel that Ignaciden can't keep the rest of the party in sight and catch the child, who appears to be torn between relief and terror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Looking back at Myles once more Ignaciden decides to take a chance. Slinging the crossbow onto his back he rushes to the child scooping him up from behind and whispers comforting words in his ear as he attempts to get back down the tunnel to Myles and Zerris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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