Act 2 Scene 4: "Descent into Darkness" (Game Thread)

[TristenC]

[ Pyros is an expert in both acquiring interesting objects and acrobatic feats of ridiculousness... i would say this is right up his alley ]

Pytor gives the knight a sidelong look and mutters something about him at least being useful; but still holds a wary posture towards Sir Karl.

The party considers the bridge.... the mist-filled pit obscures the bottom end of it on the far side of the gulf. It would seem quite difficult to retrieve without at least one person on the opposite side... Here is the rope, Adrestia says, producing the strong line. If you can hook it on something over there, we can secure this side and... she watches the mist uneasily, someone can attempt to cross...

Jerry asks about the group regarding healing, and Pytor's expression brightens a bit. Though it is but a meager scratch, if my fine lady deigns to practice her craft, I would be only too honored to be of service... He says with a warm smile and the slightest lift of one eyebrow. Far to the back Merrick watches with the completely unreadable absence of an expression.


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Since the bridge was cut from this side, the end lies in the mist on the opposite side

There may be ways to catch the bridge from this side only, but the party has not yet suggested any that are likely to work

Chris, if you want to use healing NWP on Pytor go ahead and make the NWP roll and [1d3] hp regained for a success

If someone wants to attempt to draw a sword outside of combat, they may attempt to do so to the tune of 1 try oer round (or minute)

Adran had no trouble drawing his short sword during combat because back at the beginning he passed his save.

[thawizkid]

Nodding to Jerry, Adran said No, but thank you for your kindness.

As to the question about equipment, Adran answered I don’t have a hook, but I do have 50 feet of hemp rope if anything additional is needed. As for retrieving the bridge - what about tying some rope to one of my arrows and then trying to hit one of the bridge slats? We could possibly pull it back over and reattach it...

[Chris1234]

Jerry smiles at Adran, "You're welcome," and turns to Pytor, "One moment, Sir."

She moves back to Merrick, "Please would you hold onto this for me?" and hands him her mace. She discretely squeezes his arm, whispers, "Don't be a silly goose. Trust me, ok?" gives him a peck on the cheek and then, all business and professionalism, tries to mend Pytor after which she regains her mace and stands next to Merrick.

"Anyone else need mending?"

If no takers, she holds onto his arm and rests her head on his shoulder to ask quietly, "Now, how are you holding up?"

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Healing Wis 14 [1d20] = 10
HP for Pytor [1d3] = 3

[Nocturno]

"How many hooks do we have?" He looks over the edge.

"I could probably tightrope walk it over, but if we had one for a balance that would be great. Never hurts to be prudent." He smiles at Elsa. "I've learned recently."

[Jenara]

(Ok, am I being stupid, or coudl we just walk around the pool?)

[TristenC]

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there is a gap on the far side as well, and without a bridge to haul up. it is not in the most recent photo but it is in the initial photo.

Keep in mind, the bridge was 30 ft long and composed of layers and layers of bone; it probably weighs several hundred pounds if not more...

I will say there are at most 2 grapple hooks among the party (Elsa and Adrestia) unless otherwise specified on a character sheet.

[thawizkid]

Upon further examination, Adran responded to his own comment On second thought, I don't believe that one of my arrows would be strong enough to pull that bridge back over here...however, my offer of more rope still stands. Stopping to think, he then mentioned the only other thing I could do is cast a web spell between here and that island - but we would have to place some sort of material on top of is to act as bridge slats so nobody would be caught in the web...

[Chris1234]

"Would the bones from the skeletons be sufficient cover?" interjects Jerry, trying to be helpful.

[TristenC]

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[Bones from the giant skeletons alone might not be enough, but combined with all of the bones at the bottom of the pit in the previous room it's possible that they could fashion something

[Nocturno]

Pyros grabs a hand of one of the Giants. Casually strolls over to the edge and drops it in. Listening for any kind of impact.

[Jenara]

(I'm at a loss on this one, my brain isnt working)

[Nocturno]

"Let's toss the hooks. If they are stuck fast, I will use one for holding and one to walk. Then I will anchor them better once I am across for you, um, heavier folks."

[TristenC]

Adran and Jerry discuss the web spell and seem to agree that the combination of webbing and a cover material (like the bones from the giant skeletons and those in the pit) should work for everyone.

Pyros drops an arm-sized bony finger off the ledge and listens... long moments pass, but no sound returns to him...

[thawizkid]

After speaking with Jerry, Adran informed the group of his plan and asked Well, which plan shall we go with?

[Jenara]

"Pyros, tell me the plan again?" Mira glances around, looking at the bones of the fallen skeletons, measuing the length of the creatures femurs in her mind, "How much rope do we have again?" She asks with a small smile. "No, no that won't work. But, what if we use the webs and all of these bones to form a bridge?"