Sterwick campaign - The game thread (NO SPAM!!)

[dj_venom]

"Why do the magical chests always have consequences. Nevertheless, we must proceed on. I have a strong feeling that we should head towards this door." Motioning towards a door, Kron moved forward. In actual fact, he had no feelings whatsoever, but it boosted moral when such statements where made. Without realising, Kron was going in a Northerly direction...

[not sure whether there is one, but you said post, so I did... if not northerly, just choose any direction]

[Ravager]

(North is fine. )

Pushing the stone door with all your might, you are blinded by light. In front of you a narrow bridge leads further to the North over a pit of lava extending in every direction.

Kazar---

"What about retracing Sterwick's steps?"

[slade]

"Yes, that could work assuming Sterwick remembers how to retrace his steps" Sesshomaru...had alot on his mind at the moment and feels like he hasnt got his mind 100 % on Sterwicks problems. He had is own things he had to do but didnt know where to begin. Well thats something he would have to hold off on then. Right now Sterwick and the group need him to be focused. Sesshomaru just hoped that his lack of focus would not be noticable...

[dj_venom]

"I'm not sure how sturdy that bridge is, so perhaps one of us should go first." Taking the lead, as he wanted to keep the facade of being confident, Kron began to walk across the bridge, reaching the otherside...

[darkwolf]

Glad to be out from the dim surrounding of the cave, Halgrath puts out the light from the lamp and followed Kron, who seems to be sure of where to go. Outside, it was suprising to see a very intimidating landscap. It looked hellish with the pit of lava extending to every direction.

Kron was already making his way on the bridge. The bridge seems sturdy enough to support the drow, so Halgrath wasted no time to worry about it and followed Kron who was almost to the other side. Halgrath doesn't mind the drow leading as he was sure Kron would be up to it.

(hi guys, i'll be away for 2-3 days...have a nice weekend. Just make a turn for me Rav, if it's convenient to do so. Thanks )

[Ravager]

Current Dungeon
Slightly Edited Map of the same place - Grey lines on the map show solid walls, I thought it was a bit easy to mix up the two when I looked at it earlier.

The area before you contains little in the way of walls so you can see quite a distance. The stone bridge proves stable for the most part, though it does occasionally crumble. At the other end of the bridge you find a small island on the lava with some stairs heading downwards.

Sess---

Sterwick turns to the big fighter, "It is true I remember little but perhaps with your aid I'll remember more, perhaps simply visiting places I have been before will help.
His gaze becoming distant, "I remember staying in an inn, just before visiting the inn where I met your group for the first time. Something was strange about this village, though I fail to remember what it was exactly, perhaps the inhabitants themselves..."

[dj_venom]

Stairs, they usually led somewhere, and if not, at least showed civilisation was here. "These stairs seem to go the right direction," Kron said, in an attempt to reassure Halgrath. With a backward glance to make sure he was following, Kron walked down the stairs, into the layer below.

I'm more than happy to wait for him, so don't be in any rush Rav.

[Ravager]

Going down the wide spiral stone staircase, you find yourself in a giant, many pillared open space. In front of you is a dais and a winged and horned creature floats in front of it with its back turned to you.
The whole area is well-lit though you cannot see where the light is originating.

[dj_venom]

Kron stared in amazement. The creature was something he could not recognise, so he could not know if it was for good or evil. Knowing that it would more likely be evil if caught unaware, Kron made a noise to attract its attention, hoping for the best.

[darkwolf]

Halgrath too noticed the beast floating in front of them. Although he is not sure what Kron is up too, his right hand tighthens the grip on the light mace

(sorry i was away longer than planned guys...something came up)

[Ravager]

Sorry about my posting delay...I should be able to speed up now.

The winged creature turns arounds at the sudden sound. He's slightly taller than you two are, you notice horns and a trident that the creature is carrying. If not for the red skin, he'd look...relatively human. On the dais behind him is some sort of sacrifice, but it's too dark and far away to tell what it is.

In a booming voice, "So you are the ones here at Vecna's sufferance. You would do well to heed his wisdom in bringing you here...and avoid the denizens of the darkness. HE brought you here to warn you...there is more afoot than you can know. More than I am permitted to tell...if I even wished to. I have, however, been watching your progress. Most amusing."

[darkwolf]

So Vecna does have something to do with both of them ending up in that mysterious place after all. The strange creature seems like an intelligent being and might not be a threat unless provoked.

Deducing that both of them are dealing with something from the arcane realm, Halgrath turns to look at Kron. Perhaps his knowledge in arcane magic might help them to get some information as how to escape or how to understand the cryptic warning message from Vecna.

(glad to hear that you are back Rav )

[dj_venom]

"Greetings, oh noble being. May I please ask for some guidance or counsel. My companion and I succeeded at the chest, however we are unsure of where we are. I ask this, as I do not look forward to the idea of eternity in these walls."

Kron's mind had drawn a complete blank. He had no idea what this creature was, nor what its purpose would be. He did know however that such beings were more likely to respond favourably if you remained polite. Shuffling nervously, Kron hoped he was right.

[Ravager]

The creature glares at the two of you for a few seconds before speaking again."You are in a place beyond your comprehension, mortal. Many who arrive here, do not return from whence they came. Either they are cut down where, decorate dais" he gestures vaguely behind him, where such an object stands "or wander these halls before dying for various reasons...
However, you two are in luck, for there is something that I require and I am even willing to overlook being called noble", he spits "to get it. Such a task would require utmost discretion..."

[darkwolf]

Being just some pawns performing various tasks for a creature not familiar to them isn't what Halgrath have in mind for an adventure. He was getting rather annoyed at their situation.

"So, this 'utmost discretion' in this task...what does it mean? What do you offer us in return?"