Resting and purpose
Subject Turn
I will be writing up the next turn tonight. If any one wants to say or do anything before then, you have until then to do it.
From: Kevin
Subject Resting
Harp will suggest that the pack their gear up, use what healing potions or scrolls are left, leaving their spells in case they are needed during the doors. He will want Surin and Mund up front, followed by Ran and Harp, Kal and Allistair, Salix and Ragnar taking the rear. Harp will caution Surin to be REALLY careful - they are too close to fail now.
Anyone else have any idea? Want to sleep again or move on?
From: Karl
Subject Resting
Salix is pretty spent. If there is any likelihood of further combat, he's all for sleeping before opening the doors.
From: Kevin
Subject Purpose
"Mund, we are to survive the Testing grounds of Bresied Valorshield, the founder of my Order. If we do, we are supposed to get an item, a shard of sometype, that is of great value to the Order and was foretold by the Prophecy. These grounds were "created" by his friend and advisor Lothnar, and I would be willing to bet that Lothnar was a follower of St. Cuthbert."
From: Kevin
Subject Purpose
We are looking for one of the eight gems that go into the crown of Bresied Valorshield, the founder of the Order Harp and Ragnar are members of. He was also King of Schon at one point. We need to collect the 8 gems in order for it to provide us with a way to overcome the evil minion of the opposing side.
From: Derek
Subject Purpose
Really? I had totally forgotten. Honest.
From: Kevin
Subject Purpose
I did spend lunch time going back to last July and August postings at Sakerive to read it. I did not remember the specifics.
From: Josh
Subject Purpose
OOC: We've been in this place for a year?
From: Josh
Subject Resting
Kal goes to Harp and speaks to him quietly:
"If need be, I could survive another round of combat.", he then adds, "But in truth, friend, I could use some healing and a night to replenish my spells."
From: Mark
Subject Purpose
The party did not actually enter the dungeon until 10/9/05 but the prophecy was read on 7/27/05, so this adventure has been going on for the better part of a year.
From: Kevin
Subject Resting
" I understand. I'm not feeling to great myself. Lets see what the others have to say, but my gut feeling is to rest again and take on this next challenge fresh, rested and ready to go."
OOC: Mark, if it helps the narative, you can use the above as Harp's expressed desire. If any one is concerned about the entrance moving, Harp will remind them the the person/being that created this place would be more than powerful enough to put them somewhere where they can get back to Schon easily enough. And, if the do get out where they came in, they are going to want to be rested and with full spells in case they get surprised when they get out.
From: Mark
Subject The main room again
As the party makes its way back to the main room they discuss whether to continue on or to rest and regain their spells and blessings. Kal approaches Harp and talks quietly to the 1/2 orc. "If need be I could survive some more combat" he holds up his hand as Harp starts to protest "but in truth, friend, I could use some healing and a night to regain my spells." Harp holds in a small smile, knowing what it took for the elf to admit to this small weakness. "Don't worry Kal, I want to spend some time resting as well. If this is the final task of this place, I want us at full abilities."
Once back in the main room Harp speaks up. "I know several of you are eager to move on, as am I. However, I do not want to jeopardized our mission by rushing head long into the unknown. So we will spend time resting and regaining our spells and gods blessings. Ranthir, I know you are concerned that the door we entered may not be there if we take too long. That actually does not worry my too much. I have faith that if we succeed then we will find a way to get home that will not take months. So all of you, rest, prepare to leave tomorrow."
Harp then asks Ragnar, Salix and Allistair to join him next to the south wall, where the writing is. "Guys, study this. See if there is anything that we are missing our should be planning for. Let me know." He then calls for Surin and leads him to the door in the middle of the north wall. "Surin, my friend. Take your time. Take a good long look at this door and the lock. You have the keys. Study them. If anything strikes you as unusual, let me know. You and Mund will be on the front line tomorrow, so it will be your own skin you save as well as the rest of ours.
During the next hour Harp, Ranthir, Mund and Kal work together cleaning up camp, packing away things and getting dinner ready. Ran and Mund work together while Harp and Kal work together. Harp uses one of the scrolls that creates their food and they eat a filling if not too tasty meal. While they eat the other 4 report in.
"Well, the copper key obviously fits into the copper key set on the first door. There is something funny about the lock. I think the door is trapped to go off or do something if the key is not used. I could probably open it with out the key anyway, but since we have it why risk it. Other than that I can't tell much else about the door." The other three have not much more to report. "The writing has not changed, and we have not gotten any new insights as to what it might mean." He recites the inscription again, even though everyone, except Mund, can read it.
13 Doors, 1 way out, 1 way in. 11 keys, 11 doors.
Without the right key, beware the floors.
After the maze and the doors,
You will leave here, if still alive, with mores.
Many creatures protect the keys.
But if you succeed, be on your knees
When you meet the master, he that sees.
Harp sighs. "I had was hoping you guys would be able to figure something out. Well lets sleep on it. Standard watch schedule. Turn in everyone." As the party gets ready to sleep Ragnar and Harp go around assessing how everyone is doing. They heal up as many wounds as they can, even using the next to last of the scrolls.
Every one seems to sleep well. The nights rest does many of them much good and when Harp, who seemed to pull a double watch, calls for them to start packing, they do so with a little bit lighter heart.
OODM: I need to know if anyone is doing anything before the party opens the door. I need spell lists updated on Sakeriver. I have already done the healing of the spells and the sleeping. Everyone please check in.