Sorithar Posted November 26, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 26, 2023 After a moment's hesitation, Aeruiel, Kethra and Maximillian join Rodin's attempt and much to Jesse's relief, the effort is successful and she is pulled free and back from the writing vines that seem to subside almost as quickly as they'd leapt to bind her. Per Rodin's recommendation, Jesse regroups and the party moves to explore the further tunnel. At the edge of the torchlight, the narrow tunnel seems to split. Neither Jesse nor Rodin make out any sounds from down the passage. OOC Note 1: MAP [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.] Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted November 27, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) When Jessie is pulled free from the strong grasp of the insidious vines, the diminutive Halfling smiles as she breathes a big sigh of relief and says in a lowered, but excited voice, "Thank you very, very much for saving me! Those damn vines nearly swallowed me alive," she adds which probably seems true given her tiny size compared to virtually everything else in the entire world! Next, the small rogue pulls a leftover biscuit out of her cloak pocket and starts munching it to calm her stomach down, as well as her nerves for a moment. After washing the quick snack down with a pull of water out of her waterskin, Jessie gets back to normal and quips while grinning ear-to-ear, "Well, after that, I'm never going to look at salad greens the same way ever again!" After a brief moment of much needed levity, the group heads back to the other tunnel to continue their exploration in order to avoid the foul vegetation that had trapped the cutpurse in its 'green-grasp.' Sneaking ahead of the group near the edge of the torchlight with her bow in hand, Jessie freezes in place when a split appears in the tunnel ahead and instead searches the ground for evidence of use as she waits on the party to reach her forward position. When her colleagues are near, Jessie points out the two paths, including anything she noticed regarding marks in the dust on the floor, a disturbance in the cobwebs on the walls, or if either tunnel has a noticeable air flow or weird smells and then also whispers, "Which way to you favor checking out?" While awaiting their group's response, the burglar stands silently as she carefully watches and listens for the sight or sound of movement or anything unusual ahead in the surrounding environment, including any weird smells detected by her sensitive, slightly bulbous Halfling nose. OOC Free Action: Swift Action: Move Equivalent Action: Standard Action: Move: Full Round Action: Jessie Tosscobble III's AppearanceJessie is small standing at 2 foot 8 inches and weighing a mere 27 pounds. As such, the lass intentionally keeps her brown hair long to cover her halfling features, which allows the rogue to pass herself off as a small humanoid or even young human or half-elven child when convenient or necessary. Dressed dark purple clothing, which is overlaid with attractive black leather accoutrements, Jessie keeps the paraphernalia of her 'profession' secreted upon her person, and especially the authorities, except when in use. Her friendly blue eyes and warm, sincere smile are disarming and allow the lass to paint a picture of a young girl who is completely unintimidating by all appearances, an assumption often made by others which suits her well and which she actively cultivates. To promote this look of youth or innocence, most of Jessie's weapons, alchemical doodads, pack, and other equipment are kept hidden under her clothing and also by her large heavy dark green cloak. Edited November 27, 2023 by Terran (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Search for Marks in Dust, Broken Webs and Air Flow 11 1d20+4 7 Spot 18 1d20+4 14 Listen 25 1d20+6 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draidden Posted November 27, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 27, 2023 Rodin Sethilaud Wood Elf, Ranger Rodin breathes a sigh of relief when they manage to pull Jessie out of apparent Entangle spell. He gives a little laugh to the halflings joke and then when she is ready he follows her down the other corridor until they reach the split. Well, if I am correct, the passage to the right would lead in the direction we wish to go so let's try that way first. He readies his borrowed bow, but really misses is lost one and hopes they can get it back soon. He feels naked without it. OOC If we all get together and pull her out of there we should be able to meet the DC 20 requirement. Elven Lowlight vision, so he can see 40' a if full lit rather than the normal 20 of the torch. Will take 10 on Spot and Listen checks for a total of 15 each when not in combat. It gets a +3 bonus if any of those are applied to Drow or large spiders. AppearanceRodin stands at 6 feet tall and appears a bit more muscular than the average elf. His skin has a light brownish tan look to it. His hair is brown with streaks of copper highlights through it and hangs down to just touch his shoulders. It normally has a bit of a wild windblown look to it. His eyes are a medium green which reminds most people of the color of leaves. He wears studded leather armor that has been dyed a camouflage pattern of browns and greens. His cloak is held closed by a brooch the shape of a silver arrow with green fletching. Aside from his dagger on his belt, the only weapon he carries is his longbow, which looks a bit thicker and sturdier than most bows. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorithar Posted November 29, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted November 29, 2023 Ash she creeps forward, it quickly becomes apparent to Jesse that the right passageways loops around back to the daylight dappled, vine filled chamber from which she had barely escaped a few minutes passed. The angle of the narrow caverns prevents Rodin's torch from revealing much of the passageway she's passed on her left. OOC Note 1: MAP [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.] Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted November 29, 2023 Clone Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) When Jessie realizes the layout of the tunnel system and the fact that the right tunnel merely leads back to the vine-filled chamber in which she had recently been entangled. Quickly backing off, the diminutive rogue falls back to her colleagues' position and whispers, "We should investigate the other passageway. This one leads back into the creeping vine room," she adds with a slight shiver at having recently been helpless in their greenish-grapple. Even though she rarely made too many decisions for the party, this one seemed obvious to the tiny Halfling as Jessie recommends in the same hushed tone, "I think we should check out the other passageway now. It seems like a much better option," she quickly adds not wanting to re-enter the seemingly sentient botanical garden of death if it's at all possible to avoid. Assuming everyone is in agreement, then Jessie will backtrack to the other hallway and then, once again, take the lead scouting slightly ahead of the party but also staying within the range of their torchlight so the Halfling burglar can see ahead. Sneaking slowly forward, the cutpurse carefully watches and listens for the sight or sound of movement or anything unusual ahead in the surrounding environment. OOC Free Action: Swift Action: Move Equivalent Action: Standard Action: Move: Full Round Action: Jessie Tosscobble III's AppearanceJessie is small standing at 2 foot 8 inches and weighing a mere 27 pounds. As such, the lass intentionally keeps her brown hair long to cover her halfling features, which allows the rogue to pass herself off as a small humanoid or even young human or half-elven child when convenient or necessary. Dressed dark purple clothing, which is overlaid with attractive black leather accoutrements, Jessie keeps the paraphernalia of her 'profession' secreted upon her person, and especially the authorities, except when in use. Her friendly blue eyes and warm, sincere smile are disarming and allow the lass to paint a picture of a young girl who is completely unintimidating by all appearances, an assumption often made by others which suits her well and which she actively cultivates. To promote this look of youth or innocence, most of Jessie's weapons, alchemical doodads, pack, and other equipment are kept hidden under her clothing and also by her large heavy dark green cloak. Edited November 29, 2023 by Terran (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Spot 23 1d20+4 19 Listen 12 1d20+6 6 Search 18 1d20+4 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted December 14, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) As long as she does not see or hear any unusual sounds or movement, Jessie will continue to quietly sneak forward slowly exploring the tunnel ahead staying within the edge of the party's lights. Edited December 14, 2023 by Terran (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draidden Posted December 14, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 14, 2023 Rodin Sethilaud Wood Elf, Ranger Rodin lets Jessie have a slight lead and then follows her. He let's her lead by about 30 feet and makes sure Max up next to him so he can keep an eye on him and make sure he is not being attacked from behind. Bow at the ready he waits to see what strange thing they run into next. OOC Elven Lowlight vision, so he can see 40' a if full lit rather than the normal 20 of the torch. Will take 10 on Spot and Listen checks for a total of 15 each when not in combat. It gets a +3 bonus if any of those are applied to Drow or large spiders. AppearanceRodin stands at 6 feet tall and appears a bit more muscular than the average elf. His skin has a light brownish tan look to it. His hair is brown with streaks of copper highlights through it and hangs down to just touch his shoulders. It normally has a bit of a wild windblown look to it. His eyes are a medium green which reminds most people of the color of leaves. He wears studded leather armor that has been dyed a camouflage pattern of browns and greens. His cloak is held closed by a brooch the shape of a silver arrow with green fletching. Aside from his dagger on his belt, the only weapon he carries is his longbow, which looks a bit thicker and sturdier than most bows. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorithar Posted December 16, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted December 16, 2023 Jesse backs up and with Rodin stepping forward to light the short passage, her keen practiced eyes note an outline in the stone face at the end of the tunnel that is clearly not a natural part of the rock. Carefully stepping forward, eyeing the walls, Jesse is caught by surprise when she feels the slight depression in the floor at her foot and immediately realizes she'd missed something! A spiked grate set in the ceiling, the spikes molded to match the stalactites, swings down threatening to impale her and settles with a loud clang to block the passage behind her. Wounded, she is pushed by the grate's passage further into the narrow passage, leaving her between the grate separating her from the others and the wall at the end of the short passage. OOC Note 1: Jesse takes 10 hp damage. DC 13 Reflex save for half damage. MAP [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.] Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted December 17, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) Jessie realizes her fatal mistake the moment the tiny Hafling feels the floor shift mechanically under her feet which triggers a spiked grate that swings down and impales the small lass. Even as her body is battered and bloodied by the heavy steel, the diminutive rogue thinks to herself, Well girl, you gone and stepped in it now, as the sound of her bones being broken into pieces vibrates up from her torso and echoes inside of her suddenly aching skull! Unfortunately, the trap also has a worse effect since it forces the diminutive rogue's savaged body into the passageway ahead of the group, which now had Jessie trapped away from her colleagues and alone with the stone face aberration she had easily detected and yet somehow surprisingly ignored when the burglar made the fateful decision, which was contrary to her normal personality and training, to push forward with no information about the strange situation whatsoever. Trying her best to jump out of the way, amazingly enough Jessie again seems to pull off another of her 'patented' miracle as the Halfling's luck somehow allows the rogue just enough room to spring out of the way and avoid most of the sharp spikes, while also relaxing her body enough so that when she is struck by its heavy steel frame a significant portion of its destructive energy is deflected away from the most vulnerable parts of her miniature body, thus saving her life which now is only hanging by a thread at the moment! Once the Halfling's head quits 'ringing,' Jessie immediately assumes a crouched position hiding in the shadows as the injured rogue tries to slow her breathing while searching the immediate area for any large cracks, pockets, fissures, overhangs or other features in the nearby rock walls in which she might take shelter should it become necessary to 'hole-up' for protection, while also keeping her eyes and ears focused down the hallway away from the party watching and listening for any movement or anything unusual. OOC NOTE: Jessie's hit points are 1 remaining out of 6 total Free Action: Sensory checks Swift Action: Move Equivalent Action: Standard Action: Move: Full Round Action: Jessie Tosscobble III's AppearanceJessie is small standing at 2 foot 8 inches and weighing a mere 27 pounds. As such, the lass intentionally keeps her brown hair long to cover her halfling features, which allows the rogue to pass herself off as a small humanoid or even young human or half-elven child when convenient or necessary. Dressed dark purple clothing, which is overlaid with attractive black leather accoutrements, Jessie keeps the paraphernalia of her 'profession' secreted upon her person, and especially the authorities, except when in use. Her friendly blue eyes and warm, sincere smile are disarming and allow the lass to paint a picture of a young girl who is completely unintimidating by all appearances, an assumption often made by others which suits her well and which she actively cultivates. To promote this look of youth or innocence, most of Jessie's weapons, alchemical doodads, pack, and other equipment are kept hidden under her clothing and also by her large heavy dark green cloak. Edited December 17, 2023 by Terran (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Reflex Save DC 13 24 1d20+7 17 Listen 24 1d20+6 18 Spot 11 1d20+4 7 Search 21 1d20+4 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draidden Posted December 17, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 17, 2023 Rodin Sethilaud Wood Elf, Ranger NO! Rodin quickly rushes forward and grabs the spiked grate from the back side and starts to pull on it to lift it up and allow at the least for the halfling to join them. Help me lift this. If we can get it out of the way and let us join her on that side, but at least make it so she can rejoin us. OOC Elven Lowlight vision, so he can see 40' a if full lit rather than the normal 20 of the torch. Will take 10 on Spot and Listen checks for a total of 15 each when not in combat. It gets a +3 bonus if any of those are applied to Drow or large spiders. AppearanceRodin stands at 6 feet tall and appears a bit more muscular than the average elf. His skin has a light brownish tan look to it. His hair is brown with streaks of copper highlights through it and hangs down to just touch his shoulders. It normally has a bit of a wild windblown look to it. His eyes are a medium green which reminds most people of the color of leaves. He wears studded leather armor that has been dyed a camouflage pattern of browns and greens. His cloak is held closed by a brooch the shape of a silver arrow with green fletching. Aside from his dagger on his belt, the only weapon he carries is his longbow, which looks a bit thicker and sturdier than most bows. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Strength check to lift grate 10 1d20+2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorithar Posted December 18, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted December 18, 2023 From her vantage point, a wounded Jesse can make out nothing more than the outline she's noticed before in the stone at the end of the small cell she now finds herself in, trapped between the end of the narrow tunnel and the metal grate. Rodin's efforts to open the grate reveal it to be locked tight, apparently having locked when it fell in to place. OOC Note 1: The grate is made of roughly 2" thick bars, worn but not damaged, and is locked. It will have to be unlocked or broken to open. MAP [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.] Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terran Posted December 18, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Having caught her breath, Jessie remains still as she crouches in the shadows next to the wall which is adjacent to the spiked grate that had ravaged her tiny body. Only after the bloodied burglar ensures that all is quiet in the passageway ahead will she finally dare to make the slightest move while remaining in her impromptu hiding place. Slowly and quietly turning her head toward the party, the rogue makes eye contact with Rodin to let him and rest of the party secretly know that she is still alive and kicking. With a forced half-smile, Jessie once again turns away from her colleagues as she resumes her watch and listens for movement or anything unusual in the passageway ahead before acting again. Assuming all is still quiet, thereafter the diminutive Halfling again quietly turns her head toward her friends and whispers one word, "Hurt." Next, the severely injured burglar slowly and carefully reaches out and sticks her tiny, bloodied hand partially through one of the nearby holes in the grate hoping that her colleagues can heal her injuries before things escalate. While waiting to be healed, the trap smith looks over the spiked gate mechanism to determine how it works, how it locks and, most importantly, how it can be unlocked in order to free herself. Nonetheless, even as the Halfling silently works her craft to try and unlock the trap, Jessie will also continue to listen for the sound of movement or anything unusual ahead in the hallway where she is currently imprisoned. OOC NOTE: Jessie's hit points are 1 remaining out of 6 total Free Action: Sensory checks Swift Action: Move Equivalent Action: Reach out with hand Standard Action: Evaluation and Attempt to Unlock Swinging Spiked Gate Trap Move: Full Round Action: Jessie Tosscobble III's AppearanceJessie is small standing at 2 foot 8 inches and weighing a mere 27 pounds. As such, the lass intentionally keeps her brown hair long to cover her halfling features, which allows the rogue to pass herself off as a small humanoid or even young human or half-elven child when convenient or necessary. Dressed dark purple clothing, which is overlaid with attractive black leather accoutrements, Jessie keeps the paraphernalia of her 'profession' secreted upon her person, and especially the authorities, except when in use. Her friendly blue eyes and warm, sincere smile are disarming and allow the lass to paint a picture of a young girl who is completely unintimidating by all appearances, an assumption often made by others which suits her well and which she actively cultivates. To promote this look of youth or innocence, most of Jessie's weapons, alchemical doodads, pack, and other equipment are kept hidden under her clothing and also by her large heavy dark green cloak. Edited December 18, 2023 by Terran (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Hide 10 1d20+7 3 Move Silently 22 1d20+7 15 Spot 11 1d20+4 7 Listen 7 1d20+6 1 Open Lock - Investigation 25 1d20+9 16 Second Spot 13 1d20+4 9 Second Listen 7 1d20+6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draidden Posted December 18, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 18, 2023 Rodin Sethilaud Wood Elf, Ranger Rodin breathes a sigh of relief when he sees that Jessie is still alive. He is about to ask her to come check out the grate and see if she can figure out how to unlock it so they can get past when she starts doing it on her own. He nods and then readies his bow and keeps an eye out for trouble coming from behind her while she does her thing. OOC Elven Lowlight vision, so he can see 40' a if full lit rather than the normal 20 of the torch. Will take 10 on Spot and Listen checks for a total of 15 each when not in combat. It gets a +3 bonus if any of those are applied to Drow or large spiders. AppearanceRodin stands at 6 feet tall and appears a bit more muscular than the average elf. His skin has a light brownish tan look to it. His hair is brown with streaks of copper highlights through it and hangs down to just touch his shoulders. It normally has a bit of a wild windblown look to it. His eyes are a medium green which reminds most people of the color of leaves. He wears studded leather armor that has been dyed a camouflage pattern of browns and greens. His cloak is held closed by a brooch the shape of a silver arrow with green fletching. Aside from his dagger on his belt, the only weapon he carries is his longbow, which looks a bit thicker and sturdier than most bows. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rauhric Posted December 19, 2023 Clone Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Aeruiel Moonshadow Half-Moon Elf Barbarian from Ashabenford Aeruiel moves up close to help her companions. From the back of the party she was unaware of what trouble has befallen their scout. Concerned she asks, "What can I do to help?" OoC She is armed with a shield and battleaxe. AppearanceFemale half-elf, age 17, blonde, blue eyes, fair skin, 5'-7" tall weight about 125 lbs. She is described as a willful and free spirited young woman, who likes playing pranks, and flies into fits of rage when bullied. Edited December 24, 2023 by rauhric (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorithar Posted December 19, 2023 Author Clone Share Posted December 19, 2023 There isn't much of anywhere for Jesse to hide in the small cavern stump behind the grate with the light of the torch in Rodin's hands shinning through and back to the wall at her back. Fidgeting with the ancient locking mechanism on the grate, Jesse feels some progress as well as sensing the lock must be tied to a switching mechanism somewhere nearby but out of her sight. Some more fidgeting might be necessary to loosen the lock. OOC Note 1: The grate is made of roughly 2" thick bars, worn but not damaged, and is locked. It will have to be unlocked or broken to open. MAP [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.] Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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