Warhammer Quest: Death Below Karak Azgal

[Oversoul]

Dorgath plies the femur from Throg. He's still feeling pretty tipsy, but he proceeds anyway. As Dorgath places the bones, a deep thrumming fills the air and an area of blackness coagulates in the corner of the room. As it clears, you see, in place of the alcove, a shimmering trapdoor in the floor.

 

[Spiderman]

"See? Magic shows the way...." Dorgath checks the trapdoor for traps as best as he's able.

 

[Oversoul]

Other than seeming almost insubstantial and obviously being a product of magic, the trapdoor doesn't appear to be dangerous.

 

[Spiderman]

"Ready guys?" Dorgath prepares to open the door after everyone is ready.

 

[Oversoul]

Arcttus rouses Anton by shaking him.

Note: everyone that was wounded on entering this room consumed ale. Through healing items and ale consumption, everyone is now at full Wounds. However, Dorgath and Throg will still be inebriated for another three turns.

 

[Spiderman]

"On second thought, let's wait until we sober up..."

 

[turgy22]

"I'm not drunk. You're drunk. You're all drunk. And stupid. And you smell like fish. I love you guys."

 

[Oversoul]

Some time passes. Anton seems to be as awake as he is going to get. Throg and Dorgath make a reluctant return to (almost) total sobriety. Dorgath lifts the magic trap-door, revealing a dark, narrow chute with a rope ladder leading down into the darkness.

 

[Spiderman]

Do we have torches or lanterns?

 

[Mooseman]

What is producing the light in this room?

 

[Oversoul]

The party has the following light sources...

Lantern (carried by Arcttus, permanent, active), candle (in Throg's pack, inactive, lasts 2D6 turns), Helm of Farseeing (worn by Throg, permanent, only affects wearer, does not emit light).

 

[Spiderman]

"Throg, can you see anything down there with that Helm of yours?"

 

[turgy22]

Throg will look far down the dark, narrow chute.

 

[Oversoul]

Throg's helm doesn't let him see much farther than the others would be able to see if they were to hold the lantern directly over the chute. The chute darkness and the rope ladder continue beyond the length of his vision.

 

[turgy22]

"Meh. Let's go in. Come, humans."

Throg will start climbing down the rope ladder.

 

[Oversoul]

Throg descends the rope ladder, disappearing into the darkness. The humans hesitate to follow his cue. Anton either finds the courage to follow Throg or is still drunk enough not to be afraid. As he disappears from view, the other two merchants look at Dorgath, Carrow, and Kelgar, still unsure.

 

[Mooseman]

Well, get those legs moving. I cover your backs.

 

[Oversoul]

Kelgar sighs and descends the chute. Arcttus watches, then asks...

"Should I leave the lantern with you?"

 

[Mooseman]

No, you take it, I'll keep both my hands free.

 

[Spiderman]

Dorgath descends to help out if there's any baddies on the bottom.