Chapter 1: The Whispering Cairn

MysteriousMiller · April 25

Riffraff

Ratfolk, Scoundrel - Rogue 1

AC: 15 | HP: 5/9 | Init: +3 | PP: 15

Sneak Attack: 1d6 | DM Inspiration: 0

Riffraff hardly heared Thodin approach, so focussed was he on the niche and its drains.

"Yeaaah...traps...could be" he agreed, caught up in the job "We need to keep our eyes open for any possible triggers!!"

Slowly he moved south, paying close attention to the floor, walls and ceiling as he moved. As he reached the corner of the wall he paused and peeked around.

Mechanics

Main Hand: dagger
Off Hand: Empty

Action: Search for any more traps
Bonus Action: none
Move: S S S
Manipulate: none

Notes: -2 on STR saves,att,dam, ab.ch

After this I'm happy to take a short rest

Edited April 25 by MysteriousMiller (see edit history)

Cointhief · April 25

Sunny Suel Barbarian 1

16.14.16.8.10.10 | init +2 | AC 15 | HP 15/15 | HD 1

Animal Handling +2, Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +2, Performance +2

Rage: OX

As the dwarf extended a helpful flame, the schizophrenic blonde reacted with paranoia and desire on an primal level. Sunny snatched the torch quick, bellowing a big "Heyyoo" like a chorus of ale-guzzlers might offer a familiar face entering the bar at 1 am. As the others inspected mysterious holes and stinky mold, the Suel listened to the crackles of pitch...expecting a voice to emerge.

The light revealed an assortment of odd instruments...some which called to Sunny more strongly than the dancing fires...

Poison Effects: -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

@bwatford Sunny will inspect by sight alone these 'architectural tools' for more details.

bwatford · April 29

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

with DM BWatford

Thodin advanced to the position near Riffraff, handing the torch to Sunny. Riffraff edged forward to peer around the corner, only to discover Sunny at his side, the torch's glow dispelling the shadows.

The chamber to the east...

Living Quarters

The expansive chamber likely served as the living quarters for a figure of significance. A substantial stone slab, hinting at the form of a bed, lies against the north wall, beneath an immense bas-relief. This depicts a sturdy, bald humanoid with a pronounced nose and hands outstretched. The figure is adorned in a wind-swept robe, sculpted with care to convey the aura of a victorious deity. An amulet, bearing a glyph resembling a stylized arrow, hangs around the figure's neck. Wardrobes and dressers, which appear to be hewn directly from the chamber walls, show signs of having been plundered long ago.

Alcove to the west....

Sunny glanced into the western alcove, which housed grates on the floor and various architectural tools hanging above on pegs. Among these tools were rusted chisels, hammers, plumb bobs, squares, compasses for drawing circles, levels, mallets, and saws. Notably, a few pegs were conspicuously empty. The alcove seemed to serve dual purposes: a storage area and a showcase reflecting the owner's skill. It appeared that the alcove itself, an architectural feature, may have been embellished with the very tools that brought it into existence, representing the enduring cycle of creation and utility in ancient craftsmanship.

THE WHISPERING CAIRN

The Cairn Hills
(Two hours E of Diamond Lake)
8:20 pm
MoondayMonday the 9th of ReapingJuly, 595 CY

Lingering Poison Effects: Everyone except for Thodin and Allatia has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks. Allatia has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

Map Information: Please use directions (N,S,E,W,NE,SE, etc) when moving. (i.e. I move 2 squares N and 4 E).

Active Maps

WHISPERING CAIRN

Bookkeeping

PASSIVE PERCEPTION

INITIATIVE

Not in Use!!

MECHANICS

Not in Use!!

CONDITIONS

ALATIA
Has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a Everburnig Yellow Lantern.

ALLERA
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

ARMANDO
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

RIFFRAFF
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

SUNNY
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a torch lit (52 minutes remaining)

DESCRIPTIONS

Not in Use!!

ALATIA CARNWHEAT

Hit Points: 10/10
Hit Dice: 1/1
Warding Flare: 3/3 *L
Spell Slots: (+5, DC 13) *L

1st Level: 0/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ALLERA LORABELIS

Hit Points: 8/8
Hit Dice: 1/1
Arcane Recovery: 1/1 *L
Spell Slots: (+6, DC 14) *L

1st Level: 1/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ARMANDO RAILWALKER

Hit Points: 9/9 (gnome cunning)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Pact Magic: (+4, DC 12) *L

1st Level: 1/1

DM Inspiration: 1/1

RIFFRAFF

Hit Points: 5/9
Hit Dice: 1/1
DM Inspiration: 1/1

SUNNY

Hit Points: 15/15
Hit Dice: 1/1
Rage: 1/2 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

THODIN EVERSHARP

Hit Points: 13/13 (RESIST: poison SAVADV: poisoned)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Divine Sense: 3/3 *L
Lay on Hands: 5/5 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

JubalBreakbottle · April 30

PC

Thodin Eversharp Dwarven Paladin 1

Thodin offers the obvious, "Looks like a bedchamber of an architect. And, pillagers apparently have already visited. Besides looking for traps, that bed slab, those tool hangars, and behind those built-in drawers might hide compartments or releases for secret doors." He hopes those more clever than himself can find something useful or valuable.

For his part, the dwarf moves to and squats over the drains examining the leftover deposits to try to ascertain if anything besides water drained into the grates and how long ago it might have been. "After a good search, maybe we could rest here until the effects of the poison gas pass? But, we'll need to investigate beyond the next turn of the hallway first."

Mechanics

Main Hand Empty
Off Hand Shield

Use Object -
Move Sx4, W
Action -
Bonus Action -

Edited April 30 by JubalBreakbottle (see edit history)

Basil_Bottletop · April 30

Armando Railwalker Gnomish Warlock

The soft shuffle of Armando's footsteps joined the others in the opening. He peered at the supposed bedchamber with a queer eye and a tilt of his head. He'd seen some rough times in life and there wasn't always a bed to call his own, but he could not imagine choosing to sleep down here regularly. The invitation of such a night's rest sounded profoundly uncomfortable.

But there was more to it, he pondered as Thodin further voiced similar observations. This room had been the first one derelict of traps of creatures -at least so far- and thus perhaps it was meant to be near such things. A man with enemies may require such things. Armando thought about what kind of enemies would push him to live in the depths of a tomb and the idea made him mentally shiver.

Too curious for his own good, the gnome peeked around the next corner to see what lie just south of the grate-in alcove.

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

Action: Casting Eldritch Blast
Bonus Action:
Move: Moving to the spot E of Allera
Manipulate: drop weapon

MysteriousMiller · April 30

Riffraff

Ratfolk, Scoundrel - Rogue 1

AC: 15 | HP: 5/9 | Init: +3 | PP: 15

Sneak Attack: 1d6 | DM Inspiration: 0

Thodin's comments made total sense to the ratboy, and Riffraff nodded vigorously in response.

"Yes, yes...a builder of sorts" he agreed, "It would make sense that there could be hidden compartments, and the tools would be important to him, so that's a good place to look! However, if he built this tomb, then let's assume he built more than a single trap...how 'bout I finish checking round the corner before we start treasure hunting!"

Slowly he continued south, still paying close attention to the floor, walls and ceiling as he moved and stopping as he got to the next corner.

Mechanics

Main Hand: dagger
Off Hand: Empty

Action: Search for any more traps
Bonus Action: none
Move: S S S
Manipulate: none

Notes: -2 on STR saves,att,dam, ab.ch

After this I'm happy to take a short rest

Cointhief · April 30

Sunny Suel Barbarian 1

16.14.16.8.10.10 | init +2 | AC 15 | HP 15/15 | HD 1

Animal Handling +2, Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +2, Performance +2

Rage: OX

The tools called out to Sunny. The large 6 ft level looked especially attractive to the half-drunk wastrel. Rather, looked attractive to that subconscious, primal killing frenzy slowly baking within her...the one slowly climbing towards the light where all the brains to bash dwelled. Images of grasping the long tool with both hands and shattering the ribcages of 4-headed skeletons flickered behind her lids. Images of the heavy lead plumb bobs, tossed one hand after the other into the summoned demonic servants of mad mages grasped at her fingertips, like a puppeteer pulling them closer to the forgotten smith's peg board. Chisels were thick, cold iron daggers to puncture the bloated masses of tentacles creeping around the next corner.

But Riffraff's warning, and her earlier bumble with the stone trap stayed her hand. Like the thief, she would wait until scouting was complete to claim her 'treasure'.

Poison Effects: -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

Edited April 30 by Cointhief (see edit history)

Dixi · May 1

PC

Allera Lorabelis Half-elf Wizard 1

Allera studied the bas-relief. "Architect... Probably. Though those people were also inventors and used magic. I wonder why they lived underground... And how come no one above knew about them."

The room looked safe enough and she fully agreed that it was a good place to take a rest. "Give me a few minutes I will check if some magic is left around here."

She risked sitting on the bed-resembling stone and concentrate on the spell summoning magical vision. Then looked around to see if anything changed.

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

Action: "Detect Magic" as a ritual.
Bonus Action:
Move:
Manipulate: Your one free object interaction goes here.

bwatford · May 1

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

with DM BWatford

Thodin approached the grates in the alcove, noting their prolonged dryness; not a trace of moisture was visible. Yet, there was a dark stain where some liquid had once trickled from beneath the central pillar into the grates. Upon closer inspection, he was unable to determine the nature of the liquid.

Armando edged past the dwarf, his curiosity reaching its peak as he moved just enough to glimpse what was around the corner, and it was unexpected. A dry fountain rested against the south face of the central pillar. This fountain, with its low basin and a wall spigot standing about 8 feet tall, resembled a shower and was clearly designed for beings much taller than a gnome. Opposite the dry fountain, a door was set into the southern wall of the chamber. Shortly after, Riffraff joined the gnome, looking towards the fountain.

Allera courageously entered the chamber and seated herself on the stone bed. Although it was not the epitome of comfort, it sufficed for her needs as she commenced her ritual to sense any magical auras. After completing the ritual, she informed her companions that she detected no magical auras nearby.

THE WHISPERING CAIRN

The Cairn Hills
(Two hours E of Diamond Lake)
8:30 pm
MoondayMonday the 9th of ReapingJuly, 595 CY

Lingering Poison Effects: Everyone except for Thodin and Allatia has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks. Allatia has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

Map Information: Please use directions (N,S,E,W,NE,SE, etc) when moving. (i.e. I move 2 squares N and 4 E).

Active Maps

WHISPERING CAIRN

Bookkeeping

PASSIVE PERCEPTION

INITIATIVE

Not in Use!!

MECHANICS

Not in Use!!

CONDITIONS

ALATIA
Has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a Everburnig Yellow Lantern.

ALLERA
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Is concentrating on detect magic (10 minutes remaining)

ARMANDO
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

RIFFRAFF
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

SUNNY
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a torch lit (42 minutes remaining)

DESCRIPTIONS

Not in Use!!

ALATIA CARNWHEAT

Hit Points: 10/10
Hit Dice: 1/1
Warding Flare: 3/3 *L
Spell Slots: (+5, DC 13) *L

1st Level: 0/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ALLERA LORABELIS

Hit Points: 8/8
Hit Dice: 1/1
Arcane Recovery: 1/1 *L
Spell Slots: (+6, DC 14) *L

1st Level: 1/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ARMANDO RAILWALKER

Hit Points: 9/9 (gnome cunning)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Pact Magic: (+4, DC 12) *L

1st Level: 1/1

DM Inspiration: 1/1

RIFFRAFF

Hit Points: 5/9
Hit Dice: 1/1
DM Inspiration: 1/1

SUNNY

Hit Points: 15/15
Hit Dice: 1/1
Rage: 1/2 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

THODIN EVERSHARP

Hit Points: 13/13 (RESIST: poison SAVADV: poisoned)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Divine Sense: 3/3 *L
Lay on Hands: 5/5 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

JubalBreakbottle · May 1

PC

Thodin Eversharp Dwarven Paladin 1

Thodin calls out, "when you are done checking around the corner, can you come inspect this central pillar here. There's a dark stain that looks like liquid flowed from under the wall into the grates." He starts looking himself with low expectations.

Mechanics

Main Hand Empty
Off Hand Shield

Use Object -
Move -
Action -
Bonus Action -

Cointhief · May 2

Sunny Suel Barbarian 1

16.14.16.8.10.10 | init +2 | AC 15 | HP 15/15 | HD 1

Animal Handling +2, Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +2, Performance +2

Rage: OX

Sunny struggled to resist further explorations and interactions until given the all clear by the scouting team. The wait was killing her.

The barred grates finally got the better of her, reminding the Suel of a vaulted wine cellar from that fort up on the hills. The tall blonde knelt down in search of booze. Holding the torch directly over the bars, she peered deeply down inside both of them to see what she could see. Regardless of reality, every shadow and stone was instead the curved rim of an untapped aged whiskey cask.

Poison Effects: -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

Dixi · May 2

PC

Allera Lorabelis Half-elf Wizard 1

Allera did not try to search for something in particular but instead moved along the room to check if anything was giving away the magical aura.

Her first stop was by Thodin to look at the suspicious spots. But she intended to cover the whole room eventually.

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

Action: "Detect Magic" as a ritual.
Bonus Action:
Move:
Manipulate: Your one free object interaction goes here.

bwatford · May 4

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

with DM BWatford

Allera emerged from the chamber, her presence a silent beacon to the others gathered by the shadowed drain grates. Meanwhile, Sunny, with a heart pounding in anticipation, fought the urge to delve into the unknown, awaiting the scouting team’s signal. The tension of inaction was a tangible specter haunting her every moment.

The grates, with their iron bars crisscrossing like the gates to an underground realm, beckoned to Sunny with an irresistible siren call. They conjured memories of a grand wine cellar nestled within a fortress atop distant hills, its vaulted ceilings echoing with the promise of hidden delights. The statuesque blonde crouched, her movements deliberate, as she sought the familiar comfort of spirits. The flickering torchlight in her grasp danced over the grates, casting an amber glow that transformed every shadow into the silhouette of a whiskey barrel, its aged contents whispering secrets of a rich, golden past. Yet, the whiskey remained elusive, a mere mirage in her hopeful quest. However, nestled just beyond the reach of the grate, a lever beckoned—slender enough for a deft hand to grasp. Its purpose was a mystery, an enigma wrapped in the stone and darkness of their subterranean confines.

THE WHISPERING CAIRN

The Cairn Hills
(Two hours E of Diamond Lake)
8:33 pm
MoondayMonday the 9th of ReapingJuly, 595 CY

Lingering Poison Effects: Everyone except for Thodin and Allatia has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks. Allatia has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

Map Information: Please use directions (N,S,E,W,NE,SE, etc) when moving. (i.e. I move 2 squares N and 4 E).

Active Maps

WHISPERING CAIRN

Bookkeeping

PASSIVE PERCEPTION

INITIATIVE

Not in Use!!

MECHANICS

Not in Use!!

CONDITIONS

ALATIA
Has disadvantage on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a Everburnig Yellow Lantern.

ALLERA
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Is concentrating on detect magic (7 minutes remaining)

ARMANDO
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

RIFFRAFF
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.

SUNNY
Has -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, checks, and saves.
Has a torch lit (39 minutes remaining)

DESCRIPTIONS

Not in Use!!

ALATIA CARNWHEAT

Hit Points: 10/10
Hit Dice: 1/1
Warding Flare: 3/3 *L
Spell Slots: (+5, DC 13) *L

1st Level: 0/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ALLERA LORABELIS

Hit Points: 8/8
Hit Dice: 1/1
Arcane Recovery: 1/1 *L
Spell Slots: (+6, DC 14) *L

1st Level: 1/2

DM Inspiration: 1/1

ARMANDO RAILWALKER

Hit Points: 9/9 (gnome cunning)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Pact Magic: (+4, DC 12) *L

1st Level: 1/1

DM Inspiration: 1/1

RIFFRAFF

Hit Points: 5/9
Hit Dice: 1/1
DM Inspiration: 1/1

SUNNY

Hit Points: 15/15
Hit Dice: 1/1
Rage: 1/2 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

THODIN EVERSHARP

Hit Points: 13/13 (RESIST: poison SAVADV: poisoned)
Hit Dice: 1/1
Divine Sense: 3/3 *L
Lay on Hands: 5/5 *L
DM Inspiration: 1/1

Cointhief · May 4

Sunny Suel Barbarian 1

16.14.16.8.10.10 | init +2 | AC 15 | HP 15/15 | HD 1

Animal Handling +2, Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +2, Performance +2

Rage: OX

The slender neck of the whiskey bottle delighted the barfly, until the light revealed it for what it truly was. "Heyo! Guys! I found a lever down below the grates, but I'm not sure what class it is. What was the difference between class 2 and class 3 again?" failing to recall a natural philosophy lecture they gave all the fort defenders which was supposed to cover basic siege engineering.

Poison Effects: -2 on strength-based attacks, damage, saves, and ability checks.

JubalBreakbottle · May 4

PC

Thodin Eversharp Dwarven Paladin 1

Thodin smiles and says, "Outstanding Sunny. You found the release. Those dwarves were very clever."

"Don't know anything about Class 2 or 3. When everyone is ready, pull the lever and reveal what's inside this central pillar, yeh? Or... or wait!" The dwarf thinks of something.

"Do we want to take a little rest in this bedroom, before opening that secret door?"

Mechanics

Main Hand Empty
Off Hand Shield

Use Object -
Move -
Action -
Bonus Action -

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