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Post by eris on Nov 1, 2009 11:22:01 GMT -6
OOC: Okay! When Karl reaches Romeo, the convulsions have become worse and the mercenary's skin is flushed and drenched in cold sweat. As Karl begins his examination he immediately notices that Romeo's right hand is badly swollen and that there is a pinprick wound on the top of his palm. Karl makes sure that Romeo is breathing and has a heartbeat then he moves down to the obviously swollen hand. He sucks in his breath at the sight of the pinprick wound on the swollen hand and exclaims, "Poison! See, there is a mark here where the venom entered his body!" OOC: Does Karl recognize the symptoms from any previous experience? If he does insert his suspicions in the paragraph below. "It could be a spider or scorpion...or something worse." pulling off his belt he hands it to whoever is there and says, "Quick, tie this tightly around his arm. It might be too late, but we must prevent any more of the poison from getting out to the rest of his body." Karl then, pulls his dagger and makes an incision like an x over the pin prick making Romeo bleed. "The blood in his hand is corrupt and must be forced from his body." Karl squeezes the man's forearm pushing down his arm with as much pressure as he can then palpating the hand to force more and more blood out through the cut. Karl says, "May the gods help us both!" then taking a deep breath leans down and looks in the wound for a stinger or pin. If he sees it he will use the dagger to dig it out and then he sucks the wound, spitting the blood onto the ground. He does this several times making sure to not swallow any of the blood. "Call for a physician." Karl gasps, "and I need clean water to purge his wound and get his tainted blood off of me." OOC: I know that icing his arm might help, but there is no ice in the desert, and obviously antidotes might exist, but Karl isn't a physician...or magician, so *he* won't have them.  So, other than using pressure and a tourniquet and trying to suck out the poison, does Karl know any other treatments that might help a poisoned man? |
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Post by eris on Nov 1, 2009 11:28:26 GMT -6
Iseul: "Maybe there is no curse after all. Karl, could the wound have been caused by a scorpion or some other poisonous animal hidden inside the purse along with the more or less worthless copper coins? In that case it may have run or crawled into hiding somewhere after having been let out of the purse." "Where does the purse with the coins come from anyway?" "Aye! It could very well." Karl says, "So, be careful." Looking at Jochi, Karl says, "No curse here, I do not think. Poison I think, yes. Perhaps an accident, perhaps foul play." Karl looks at Iseul "What is this about a purse of coins?" Glancing around the body, Karl asks, "Where is it? It should be examined...carefully." |
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Post by coffee on Nov 1, 2009 11:59:34 GMT -6
Seems like people are taking as good of care of Romeo as they can.
Therefore, Armand will do whatever he can to help otherwise, such as cautiously gathering up the coins and the purse. He'll lay them out on his sleeping mat so they can be examined individually.
And using the handle of his axe (or a dagger), he'll turn the pouch inside out (in case there was a hidden poisoned needle therein).
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Post by eris on Nov 1, 2009 12:13:17 GMT -6
Seems like people are taking as good of care of Romeo as they can. Therefore, Armand will do whatever he can to help otherwise, such as cautiously gathering up the coins and the purse. He'll lay them out on his sleeping mat so they can be examined individually. And using the handle of his axe (or a dagger), he'll turn the pouch inside out (in case there was a hidden poisoned needle therein). Seeing what Armand is doing when he glances around the tent, Karl will call out, "Careful, friend, Armand! I am thinking danger lurks there in." |
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Post by burke on Nov 1, 2009 12:19:15 GMT -6
Karl's mouth and tongue goes numb from the poisoned blood and he has to stop when he becomes nauseous (1 damage and a fever). The procedure seems to have helped a little and Romeo's convulsions become less severe.
To prepare any anti-venom the exact nature of the poison must be determined.
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Post by burke on Nov 1, 2009 12:42:38 GMT -6
Armand's investigation pays off, the purse contains a large, yellow-green, deathstalker scorpion, eight inches in length. Karl has never seen one this big and its size might account for the extreme reaction its sting has caused in Romeo. Its venom can cause the throat to swell shut or the heart to stop.
As far as Karl knows there is no anti-venom, but blowing air into the mouth and strongly massaging the chest of the victim has been known to help from time to time.
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Post by tavis on Nov 1, 2009 13:19:56 GMT -6
Looking at Jochi, Karl says, "No curse here, I do not think. Poison I think, yes. Perhaps an accident, perhaps foul play. "To be bit by a poisonous scorpion, I call this cursed bad luck," Jochi mutters. "Say what you will, someone here means us harm and I think we had best depart and find a place to nurse Romeo back to health." |
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Post by coffee on Nov 1, 2009 13:21:02 GMT -6
Armand will kill the scorpion, if it isn't already dead.
And then he'll help with the resuscitation efforts, as needed, under Karl's direction.
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Post by eris on Nov 1, 2009 13:48:48 GMT -6
Karl's mouth and tongue goes numb from the poisoned blood and he has to stop when he becomes nauseous (1 damage and a fever). The procedure seems to have helped a little and Romeo's convulsions become less severe. To prepare any anti-venom the exact nature of the poison must be determined. Karl leans back and says, "Ah mus sto...my tun...' He trails off as he leans to the side and vomits, and pants heavily. Karl still on all fours says as best he can, "Kee is had p...er...Bow in is mout...pum ches ta ke art go...arr." Karl squats back on his rump and rubs his head, "Got me, too...canna d mo." |
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Post by Guest on Nov 1, 2009 14:28:34 GMT -6
Karl's mouth and tongue goes numb from the poisoned blood and he has to stop when he becomes nauseous (1 damage and a fever). The procedure seems to have helped a little and Romeo's convulsions become less severe. To prepare any anti-venom the exact nature of the poison must be determined. Karl leans back and says, "Ah mus sto...my tun...' He trails off as he leans to the side and vomits, and pants heavily. Karl still on all fours says as best he can, "Kee is had p...er...Bow in is mout...pum ches ta ke art go...arr." Karl squats back on his rump and rubs his head, "Got me, too...canna d mo."  !Jacques is already off and running for a physician at Karl's request. |
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Post by danhem on Nov 1, 2009 21:22:40 GMT -6
Hearing the commotion in the adjacent tent, Nestor first shouts at the others to be quiet. He needs his rest. The shouts become more frantic however, and Nestor realizes that all is not well.
Grabbing his sword belt and backpack he rushes over to see Romeo lying on the floor with his hand slashed and bleeding, the newcomer Karl puking in a corner of the tent, and Armand smashing a pile of copper coins.
"How long have I been asleep?" he exclaims. "What treachery is this?"
He rushes over to Karl's side to see if he can be of assistance offering him a drink from his waterskin.
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Post by eris on Nov 1, 2009 21:40:59 GMT -6
Hearing the commotion in the adjacent tent, Nestor first shouts at the others to be quiet. He needs his rest. The shouts become more frantic however, and Nestor realizes that all is not well. Grabbing his sword belt and backpack he rushes over to see Romeo lying on the floor with his hand slashed and bleeding, the newcomer Karl puking in a corner of the tent, and Armand smashing a pile of copper coins. "How long have I been asleep?" he exclaims. "What treachery is this?" He rushes over to Karl's side to see if he can be of assistance offering him a drink from his waterskin. Karl accepts the waterskin. He takes a mouthful of water and spits it out, then another. "A lillel better." Karl says. His tongue is still thick and he feels lightheaded, but not quite as bad as before. "Looks like Romeo was bitten by a scorpion and I got the backlash from it trying to suck out the poison." Karl says, "We need to watch for his breathing to stop and listen to his chest. If his heart stops beating we can massage his chest and try to get it going again." "I don't know what else we can do." Karl sounds dejected, "I wonder how such a large scorpion got into his pouch?" |
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Post by tavis on Nov 2, 2009 8:38:03 GMT -6
I wonder how such a large scorpion got into his pouch? Not the sharpest knife in the drawer under the best of circumstances, Jochi nevertheless finally puts it together. "I saw Romeo go alone into Nader's tent last night! It must be he who is responsible! Let us seize Nader and his men and hold them at knife-point until they agree to undo this curse." |
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Post by burke on Nov 2, 2009 13:16:22 GMT -6
Though Karl and Armand do their best, Romeo's pulse and breath grows fainter by the minute.
Jacques returns with the Sheik's private physician and he applies leeches to the arm and chest and a strong balm to the throat. As the leeches on the chest begin to die off, the old man shakes his head, "It is too late. The venom is too strong and spread too far. He is in God's hands now."
When no one is looking, Iseul jab's Romeo with the healing stick. At first nothing seems to happen, but then the mercenary coughs violently and gasps for breath.
OOC: Romeo has his HP restored and can be up and about the next day (or tonight, if he really insists), though he will feel quite weak.
The physician feels Romeo's pulse and declares the recovery a miracle. Romeo soon falls into a feverish sleep and the physician prescribes him plenty of rest and water to drink. Before he leaves, he asks Jacques for seven gold pieces as recompense for his leeches.
OOC: Do you want to pursue anything else during the night or return to your sleep?
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Post by Guest on Nov 2, 2009 14:37:01 GMT -6
Jacques gratefully hands the physician the 7gp and after the Bedouin leaves he thanks Karl and explains to his companions:
"Romeo sold one of his possessions to that snake Nader and this has been his reward. Nader no longer needs us, that's what this action says to me. We have told him how we entered the city and no doubt he will send his men to loot it's other treasures. Time is against us now. Our best revenge would be to ransack it's riches before he does. I must tell you that when we all went to the tent to sell him the trinkets he spoke in Arabic of a key and a gate, no doubt sorcery is involved. I have no desire to let that dog unlock any more secrets that will make him more powerful.....and a bigger danger to all of us."
He pauses.
"I fear we cannot wait until Romeo is fully recovered. This night the Sheik has learnt of Sand Uruks increasing their raids over in the East. Who knows how long this camp will be safe for? I say again, time is against us. Let us ride out for the city tomorrow after buying horses and plenty water. What say you all mes amis ?"
OOC: Whatever the group decide, Jacques will also want to find out from Armand what happened with the Hungarian. Maybe the group can decide on an alibi, just in case ?
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Post by coffee on Nov 2, 2009 14:39:44 GMT -6
Once they're alone, Armand will relate what happened (fairly accurately) to Jacques about the Hungarians and their attack on him.
"Seems that where ever I go, I trip over them."
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Post by eris on Nov 2, 2009 15:12:58 GMT -6
Though Karl and Armand do their best, Romeo's pulse and breath grows fainter by the minute. Jacques returns with the Sheik's private physician and he applies leeches to the arm and chest and a strong balm to the throat. As the leeches on the chest begin to die off, the old man shakes his head, "It is too late. The venom is too strong and spread too far. He is in God's hands now." When no one is looking, Iseul jab's Romeo with the healing stick. At first nothing seems to happen, but then the mercenary coughs violently and gasps for breath. OOC: Romeo has his HP restored and can be up and about the next day (or tonight, if he really insists), though he will feel quite weak.The physician feels Romeo's pulse and declares the recovery a miracle. Romeo soon falls into a feverish sleep and the physician prescribes him plenty of rest and water to drink. Before he leaves, he asks Jacques for seven gold pieces as recompense for his leeches. OOC: Do you want to pursue anything else during the night or return to your sleep?OOC: Is Karl recovering without further treatment? |
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Post by eris on Nov 2, 2009 15:21:13 GMT -6
Jacques gratefully hands the physician the 7gp and after the Bedouin leaves he thanks Karl and explains to his companions: "Romeo sold one of his possessions to that snake Nader and this has been his reward. Nader no longer needs us, that's what this action says to me. We have told him how we entered the city and no doubt he will send his men to loot it's other treasures. Time is against us now. Our best revenge would be to ransack it's riches before he does. I must tell you that when we all went to the tent to sell him the trinkets he spoke in Arabic of a key and a gate, no doubt sorcery is involved. I have no desire to let that dog unlock any more secrets that will make him more powerful.....and a bigger danger to all of us." "I know nothing of Nader other than camp gossip." says Karl frowning, "But I fear your assessment of the man is a correct one. Confronting him now would only make him aware that we consider him an enemy, and passing this affair off as an accident might put him off his guard. " "Yes, I do think that if we are to move, we move quickly." Karl nods and muses, "We need to bring along that knight we spoke with earlier, and perhaps another one or two others as guards and animal minders." |
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Post by burke on Nov 2, 2009 15:33:59 GMT -6
OOC: Is Karl recovering without further treatment?  ). |
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Post by danhem on Nov 2, 2009 16:37:55 GMT -6
"I don't think we should face Nader directly just yet. We do not know how much power he wields. It could be that he could turn us all into sand with merely a word. I have heard of magicians with the power to do so."
"I agree we should make haste to the city in the morning after obtaining some mounts and our mercenaries. If we happen upon any of Nader's followers while we are there...they will meet with unfortunate accidents."
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Post by tavis on Nov 2, 2009 17:15:40 GMT -6
It could be that he could turn us all into sand with merely a word. I have heard of magicians with the power to do so. Jochi pales. "Let us take our vengeance upon him later, then, and leave this unlucky place sooner. If we find any of Nader's followers in the desert, so much the better!" |
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Post by eris on Nov 2, 2009 17:21:45 GMT -6
It could be that he could turn us all into sand with merely a word. I have heard of magicians with the power to do so. Jochi pales. "Let us take our vengeance upon him later, then, and leave this unlucky place sooner. If we find any of Nader's followers in the desert, so much the better!" "Is it so agreed, then?" Karl asks looking around the group, "If so, I say we get our rest, this night, for it might be the last time we can rest with this much protection, do our business at the sun's rise on the morrow and be off as soon there after as possible." OOC: Karl will be done for the night after this, I think. |
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Post by coffee on Nov 2, 2009 17:58:21 GMT -6
"Agreed," Armand says.
That's it for me tonight as well, but on the morrow I'll be joining the line to get a horse.
Maybe we can all get a volume discount?
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Post by salass00 on Nov 3, 2009 4:37:03 GMT -6
Iseul: "Agreed."
Iseul is also done for the night.
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Post by tavis on Nov 3, 2009 9:50:20 GMT -6
After making various warding signs against the evil eye - and also shaking out his bedding for scorpions, just in case - Jochi is done for the night.
Come morning, he'll help evaluate the available horses and make recommendations to those seeking steeds.
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Post by burke on Nov 3, 2009 15:53:54 GMT -6
The next day dawns. Those without horses go to bargain with the merchants, while the rest begin to pack.
OOC: Will you be taking the tents with you? If you leave them, your serving boy, Aqil, will look after them.
Karl can haggle for the horses. If he succeeds with the saving throw the horses cost only 40 gp each. They are all in good shape and have 1d8+9 HP.
Karl also finds the ingredients for the cough syrup. The merchant demands a preposterous price of 11 gold. Karl can try to haggle according to the rules.
You soon find out that both Hamza ibn Nader and the Hungarians have left the oasis during the night. There are also rumors going around that there was bloodshed in the ajami camp during the evening and that the Hungarians were somehow involved.
OOC: So, where are you headed?
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Post by eris on Nov 3, 2009 19:29:26 GMT -6
The next day dawns. Those without horses go to bargain with the merchants, while the rest begin to pack. OOC: Will you be taking the tents with you? If you leave them, your serving boy, Aqil, will look after them.
Karl can haggle for the horses. If he succeeds with the saving throw the horses cost only 40 gp each. They are all in good shape and have 1d8+9 HP.OOC: I rolled 15, and I think I needed 5 or less...so failure. I guess, it'll be 50 gp per horse. [/color][/quote] OOC: I rolled 6 for this...oh, so close! So, 11 gp for the ingredients? Karl will pay it. I think we are heading back to the tower that the group began exploring on the first trip...no? |
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Post by salass00 on Nov 4, 2009 12:14:11 GMT -6
I think we are heading back to the tower that the group began exploring on the first trip...no?
I say we head for the obsidian tower and if we find something else interesting on the way we can explore that first. |
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Post by eris on Nov 4, 2009 12:22:02 GMT -6
I think we are heading back to the tower that the group began exploring on the first trip...no?
I say we head for the obsidian tower and if we find something else interesting on the way we can explore that first.OOC: Okay by me. I just think we need to get moving. The Hungarians are probably lying in wait for us, so I think we need to be careful on the way and be looking for a defensible location for our animals...and ourselves, as we might not be coming back to the oasis for a few days. I'm sure Nader is going to be a problem for us, sooner or later, no matter where we go...he has that NPC nemesis smell all over him. |
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Post by coffee on Nov 4, 2009 14:17:02 GMT -6
"I think they're both out there waiting for us," Armand says. "I'd say we go somewhere else. It's quite a big ruin after all, isn't it?"
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When Karl reaches Romeo, the convulsions have become worse and the mercenary's skin is flushed and drenched in cold sweat. As Karl begins his examination he immediately notices that Romeo's right hand is badly swollen and that there is a pinprick wound on the top of his palm.
