PBEM - Episode 449. Labs and Downstairs

The group wanted to set the Iron Statue up to brew some potions and then go back downstairs. There were 3 known groups up here - Grimtooth and the Orcs, the 5 ghouls, and Rampant Zealotry and his Hobs. And they just didn't feel comfortable taking any of them on straight ahead. So some downstairs roaming was decided upon

Follows:

FOUR HUNDRED FORTY NINE

(I/C)

“Wow, Big Brain can’t do something?” Kovid asked with a smirk

“Wait! I got it!” Lannis turned to Lyra and pointed at her with both hands, “Up to the lab, pop a stone in the statue. That’s a Phase Three part of a plan if I ever heard one.”

“Oui, Priestess,” Wyn nodded. “Let's make our way to de lab. We cen maybe set up de golem to start up some potions.”

“So were activating our old friend?” Lyra took out her manastone and stared at it thoughtfully. “Some more potions would be nice.”

Taking of his hat and fixing the brim, Lannis turned to the north and frowned slightly. "So the north end of that room,” he pointed at the north door that lead to the hall and Mirabellis’ chamber, “was recently made of fire and may be impassible, so west? Listen around, at the garden, yadda yadda.”

Taking out his shield and sword, Wyn gave the blade a short practice swing and replied, “Makes sense ta me. Trough de hallway den.” He lifted his chin to Brendon and added, “Keep en ear open en 'ead nord to de lab.”

“On it,” Brendon gave Kovid a gesture to approach. “Little Man, you want to join me as we head up?”

“The lab again huh?” The dwarf spun him Theystran Hammer once and then settled the head into his off hand. Stepping up to the front, he hoisted the lantern and said, “Let’s get to it.”

"H'okay amigos, porque are we still aqui?” Abraxas asked, fist pumping up and down. “ Vamonos. Let's get those Roberts!"

The party picked their way out of the Chapel, closing the door behind them. From there it was to the North door of the Sanctuary and after making sure weapons were up and ready, Kovid opened the door. The hall beyond was as we expected, although there was the smell of smoke heavy on the air. We ignored the north door to Mirabellis’ chamber and moved west to the end of the hall. Brendon listened there (no roll needed) and after a few moments, gave a thumbs up to the dwarf.

Kovid turned the knob and peered into the long hall, north and south. “Invisible dudes,” Lannis warned.

“Thor’s Anus,” he swore, “These hobs are full of tricks.” He sniffed and waited, but felt confident that the hall was clear. “Smells of smoke out here too.”

Brendon and Kovid led the group north, Abraxas closing the door behind them. The party was deeply worried as they made their way further and further north until they arrived at what had been the Hobgoblin’s defensive position earlier. The Scout inched closer (<Move Silently, Red 28) and peered around, but smiled when he saw it was clear. He waved the party up and they went with care to the left.

From there it was a dozen paces to the next corner and once again, Brendon snuck forward and looked around, also happy to report back that it was too clear. “Five by five,” he said, placing once foot ahead of the other, picking his way down the hall.

At the intersection to the east, he stopped and listened north while Kovid led the party down the hall. The reek of smoke was strong here and the first and second doors on the south side of the hall showed fire damage on both of them. Once at the Alchemist’s Lab, Kovid was testing the knob when Brendon came back to the party (<Hear Noise, +15% alone, Red 13). “It’s real faint, like very. But I would guess that there are some distant echoing voices of hobgoblins coming down the hall that leads to the gardens…and the goddess archways.”

“Dey did indicate dey was gonna go back to de home base.”

“That gives us a small window of not being fucked with.” Lannis pointed to Kovid. “Come on Roadblock, get that door open and get us in, alright? Before Rampant Z and his Discount A Team come up with another quasi-military operation that has us pitying the fools we are.”

“I do like when a plan comes together,” Brendon said.

We filed into the Lab and were pleased to see it appeared to be the same as we had left it. Pointing to the statue standing by itself, Lannis snapped in Lyra’s face twice and said, “Flicka get your metal buddy going. Chop chop you slackers, time is not on our side."

Time now is Day 10, 1:40 PM

(OOC)

Made it to the Labs. Good job.