More of what the ogre had
Subject What the ogre had
Did everyone get the turn from last night?
From: Porter
Subject What the ogre had
"Then writings said we gotta find a bunch of keys, right? Well, it looks like we're on the right trail. Let's keep going and find the rest."
From: Randy
Subject What the ogre had
"Perhaps the Ogre was our only obstacle for this key after all" Ranthir says, a little surprise showing in his voice. "I expect that the coming challenges will not be so simple. This place is set up to protect something after all and a lone Ogre, or even 11 of them won't stop much."
From: Derek
Subject What the ogre had
Allistair looks around the room the ogre was in. He is curious as to how exactly the ogre lived in this place. Where did the ogre get his food? Where did he sleep? Was there a place that he relieved himself? Can he make any estimate as to how long the ogre may have been living here? If he doesn't see anything obvious, he explains to Salix what he is looking for and asks him if he as any ideas as to how the ogre was living in this room. After that, Allistair checks the hinges on the door, checking to see if its recent use had sheared off pieces of rust, a sure indication that it hadn't been used in a long time.
Allistair also asks to see the copper key to see if it's tarnished green or not, and if it looks old and well-used or if it appears new with sharp corners. Either way, he also casts detect magic to determine if the key, or anything else in the room, is magical.
Allistair has some theories about the nature of the place they are in, but wants to make these observations first to check them against his ideas.
From: Kevin
Subject What the ogre had
As Harp and Salix join the others in the room the ogre was in, Harp will bring along the shield and the gold (OOC: Mark, how much is a large amount?). He will mention their findings to the group, and take a look at the key.
"I doubt that the rest of these challenges will be so simple. Allistair, have you been able to determine anything about this room and its occupant that may be of use to us?"
While Allistair does his "magik" stuff, Harp will ask Mund to help him drag the corpse of the ogre back into the room. Once any discussions are done, Harp will suggest that they move onto the next door down the wall in the main room. He will ask that group treat the next door just as they had the first - there may very well be another corridor behind the next door, but it would be bad to not be prepared if it is otherwise.
"This may seem to get monotonous - but if I have learned anything from the Order, it is that planning and consistency have their time and place. Until we have reason to modify it, I am going to keep with this plan."
OOC:Mark, I am basically saying that as we open each new door in the main room, we have Mund and Ran opposite it to use their bow and crossbow, Ragnar, Harp, and Kal will be on either side of the door as Surin opens it, Allistair and Salix back a bit ready to use magic if needed. It may seem repetitive, but unless someone suggests a better plan, I would like to stick with this. We will still see what is behind each door before moving onto the next one, possibly utilizing the same tactics we just used. If it worked once, it may work again.
Boy, Harp sure seems to be making the progression toward lawful.
From: Mark
Subject What the ogre had
Is that what you were trying for. I swore is was that new alignment, Booring Good.
From: Porter
Subject What the ogre had
"Harp -- if you're just gonna be carrying that shield, do you mind if I use it? It's interesting, and I wouldn't mind trying it out."
From: Mark
Subject What the ogre had
So Mund is asking for the unidentified shield to use? :evil grin:
From: Porter
Subject What the ogre had
Yup.
From: Kevin
Subject What the ogre had
Harp looks at Mund somewhat surprised. One of the things Harp had learned with the Order was to be suspicious of those things found while adventuring, at least until someone was able to identify what it was. Stories of acolytes and trainees suffering terrible suffering and pain after inadvertently using an item were well documented.
"Mund, you can have it if you want, though I would suggest having Allistair check it first. Your brother may be able to tell you how this shield is special or if it might cause you harm instead. But, do as you wish with it. It is rightfully yours given your actions in our last encounter."
Harp will give Mund the shield, though if he gets a chance, he will suggest to Allistair that he check it out.
From: Porter
Subject What the ogre had
"I ain't claiming it or nothing -- there will be plenty of time to claim stuff later. I'm just interested, and if you weren't gonna do nothing to check it out, I'll try it out myself."