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Post by salass00 on Nov 10, 2009 6:15:43 GMT -6
Iseul will light his lantern and shine it around a bit before entering to see if the walkway looks safe enough to walk on.
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Post by danhem on Nov 10, 2009 6:46:55 GMT -6
Nestor climbs up the rope and joins the two thieves on the roof of the barn. Once there he readies his bow and keeps an eye on the surroundings for any approaching foes.
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Post by snorri on Nov 10, 2009 9:54:48 GMT -6
When Nestor is up, Rollo will takes his turn with the rope, struggling with his spear which is the most uncortable thing to wield when climbing... "No viscous monstruosity on sight, Nestor?"
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Post by eris on Nov 10, 2009 12:25:37 GMT -6
Nothing catches Karl's eye. The barn is not high enough to see very far, the roof of the silo would provide a better view of the surroundings. Karl calls back down, "Nothing much out there. I'd have a better view from atop the silo. I suppose I will come down now." Karl leans over the edge of the roof and looks down, "What do you see, Iseul?" |
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Post by coffee on Nov 10, 2009 14:01:31 GMT -6
Armand keeps his two feet flat on the ground.
Like many of the rest, he's keeping an eye out for trouble.
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Post by eris on Nov 10, 2009 15:22:56 GMT -6
When Nestor is up, Rollo will takes his turn with the rope, struggling with his spear which is the most uncortable thing to wield when climbing... "No viscous monstruosity on sight, Nestor?" Karl will spot the rope for Nestor and then for Rollo. "None up here that I saw." Karl huffs as he helps the much large Rollo onto the roof. I think the action is going to be down there where Isuel is." |
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Post by burke on Nov 10, 2009 15:39:05 GMT -6
The walkway is 5' wide and heavily corroded. Thick iron has been used in its construction, but if it will carry a man after all these centuries is anyone's guess. The lantern only shines 30' so nothing more can be gleaned from the outside.
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Post by Guest on Nov 10, 2009 16:40:58 GMT -6
Jacques takes a swig of water and sees to his horse. He mops his brow and kisses his amulet.
"Always the climbing" he muses, then strips off his armour and taking 2 torches and a large sack from Caesar, shins up the rope, armed with sword and knife.
OOC: if there's any rope left he'll take that up too.
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Post by salass00 on Nov 11, 2009 8:53:52 GMT -6
Iseul: "There's a narrow walkway just inside the window. It's made of thick metal so maybe it will still hold to walk on."
"Karl, maybe you could lend me your 10' pole and I could use it to poke at the walkway to see if it seems stable enough before I go in?"
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 11:01:49 GMT -6
Iseul: "There's a narrow walkway just inside the window. It's made of thick metal so maybe it will still hold to walk on." "Karl, maybe you could lend me your 10' pole and I could use it to poke at the walkway to see if it seems stable enough before I go in?" "Certainly!" Karl says from atop the building, "I"ll have to climb down and get it for you...give me a minute." Karl climbs down using the rope and retrieves his 10' pole. Strapping it to his back he climbs back up to the window where Isuel is waiting. "Here you are." Karl says as he swings over and sits on the window ledge and looks up, "Hey, will one of you come down and hold the lantern for Isuel while he probes ahead with the pole?" "Keep this rope tied around you when you enter." Karl says, "I'll belay the rope with a spike driven between the rocks here. If the balcony breaks, you won't fall far, and can climb back up if you do." Karl concludes, "One to hold the light, one to belay the line, and one to climb inside and probe. How does that sound to everyone?" |
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Post by Guest on Nov 11, 2009 11:15:40 GMT -6
"On my way, mes amis"
Jacques, having climbed to the roof, propels himself down the rope.
OOC: Jacques will join Karl on the ledge to hold the lantern if Iseul decides to brave the walkway. If Iseul wants to venture ahead with the lantern, Jacques will light a torch and follow if Iseul thinks the balcony can bear the extra weight.
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 12:06:49 GMT -6
"On my way, mes amis"Jacques, having climbed to the roof, propels himself down the rope. OOC: Jacques will join Karl on the ledge to hold the lantern if Iseul decides to brave the walkway. If Iseul wants to venture ahead with the lantern, Jacques will light a torch and follow if Iseul thinks the balcony can bear the extra weight. OOC: Karl wants to enter, too, but will hold his position, belaying the rope for Isuel and then for Jacques, until/if they check out the walkway. If the walkway seems safe, Karl will pass the task of belaying the line to someone else and enter himself. With Karl's AC of 7, he might be better using his bow and letting those with lower AC form the vanguard...but I think we're *all* anxious to do some exploring.  |
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Post by tavis on Nov 11, 2009 12:28:10 GMT -6
Jochi will climb up and volunteer to be the first on the balcony. "I have had such things collapse under me before, I know how it is done!"
If possible, he'll tie a rope around himself and fasten the other end to the shutter of the window, leaving little enough slack that he can't fall all the way to the ground.
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Post by coffee on Nov 11, 2009 12:32:06 GMT -6
(OOC: I seem to remember we were going to have somebody to watch the horses. Do we, in fact, have somebody like that? Because I want to get in on the exploration, but a large number of unattended horses bothers me...)
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Post by Guest on Nov 11, 2009 12:36:22 GMT -6
(OOC: I seem to remember we were going to have somebody to watch the horses. Do we, in fact, have somebody like that? Because I want to get in on the exploration, but a large number of unattended horses bothers me...) OOC: Who's down there - The French knight, Romeo ? |
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 13:50:07 GMT -6
(OOC: I seem to remember we were going to have somebody to watch the horses. Do we, in fact, have somebody like that? Because I want to get in on the exploration, but a large number of unattended horses bothers me...) OOC: We hired the french knight didn't we? So, on the ground we have...Armand, Romeo and the NPC knight...I think. |
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Post by danhem on Nov 11, 2009 14:37:42 GMT -6
Nestor watches from the roof as his comrades crowd the window ledge.
"I'm willing to enter as well, if you need an armored swordsman in the lead," he calls down to the group.
OOC: How big is this window ledge and how far down is it from the roof?
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 14:46:08 GMT -6
Nestor watches from the roof as his comrades crowd the window ledge. "I'm willing to enter as well, if you need an armored swordsman in the lead," he calls down to the group. OOC: How big is this window ledge and how far down is it from the roof? OOC: I was thinking about that too...we're all crowding on a window ledge that might be too small .  We're not going to be able to do more, I don't think, until Burke posts. Not unless someone has another idea besides looking through/going through the window. ps. Does anyone else feel like we're eagerly rushing to our destruction? |
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Post by burke on Nov 11, 2009 14:46:51 GMT -6
[Yes the French knight, Léopold, is with you and will guard the horses while you explore.]
[The window ledge is 10' down from the roof and 15' up from the ground. Two people can sit on the window ledge at a time.]
Iseul probes the walkway with the pole and it swings a little but seems solid enough. The window ledge is far too narrow for you all to fit so Iseul fastens the rope to himself and enters, carrying the pole in one hand and the lantern in the other.
The barn is approximately 300' by 100' and you are now 20' above the floor. The metal walkway circles around the inside of the building and there are four staircases, one in each corner. The window you entered through is 30' from the northwest corner. It is quite dusky in here but Iseul can make out a multitude of farming equipment below.
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 14:56:38 GMT -6
[Yes the French knight, Léopold, is with you and will guard the horses while you explore.]
[The window ledge is 10' down from the roof and 15' up from the ground. Two people can sit on the window ledge at a time.]Iseul probes the walkway with the pole and it swings a little but seems solid enough. The window ledge is far too narrow for you all to fit so Iseul fastens the rope to himself and enters, carrying the pole in one hand and the lantern in the other. The barn is approximately 300' by 100' and you are now 20' above the floor. The metal walkway circles around the inside of the building and there are four staircases, one in each corner. The window you entered through is 30' from the northwest corner. It is quite dusky in here but Iseul can make out a multitude of farming equipment below. Karl, still belaying the rope, calls out to Isuel quietly, "What do you see? "Can we follow you inside?" |
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Post by coffee on Nov 11, 2009 17:39:38 GMT -6
Armand will wait on the ground until it's clear that the party as a whole is going in.
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Post by eris on Nov 11, 2009 18:37:35 GMT -6
Armand will wait on the ground until it's clear that the party as a whole is going in. OOC: That's good! We'll need someone to drag the bodies back to the Oasis...if there is enough left to drag. |
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Post by salass00 on Nov 12, 2009 0:32:37 GMT -6
Iseul: "The walkway seems stable enough to walk on. There are stairs in here that we can use to get down to ground floor. I can see some farming equipment down there but not much else."
"I'd say you can come in but not all at once. I think it's best if we try not to put too much pressure on this thing as it's pretty old. I think I'll go have a quick look down the stairs. I'll wait for you there."
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Post by Guest on Nov 12, 2009 0:46:46 GMT -6
Jacques will wait, with torch lit, until Karl, Jochi and Nestor have entered and reached the stairs before following.
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Post by snorri on Nov 12, 2009 3:09:18 GMT -6
"This place seems so fine as a base. But... I wonder where are its inhabitants. With all these tools, they shouldn't have vanished for long. So strange, isn't it?", worries Rollo.
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Post by burke on Nov 12, 2009 5:54:14 GMT -6
Iseul unties the rope and advances to the stair and descends it. Karl follows him and Iseul's advice about the walkway seems prudent as the metal groans and shifts precariously under his feet. Karl is then followed by Jochi, Nestor and finally Jacques.
[If anyone else wants to enter, just say that you do. Léopold is fine with guarding the horses and camels by himself. As there is a rope and its not too high, I'll assume everyone has their armor with them.]
The barn is one big hall and huge farming contraptions are arranged in long lines all the way through it, many hanging from chains fastened to the ceiling. In long racks by the walls are row upon row of shovels, rakes and pitchforks. Of the larger implements you recognize a plow and a harrow, but there are others whose function is unknown to you.
However, all these tools and contraptions have one thing in common, they all seem much too large and cumbersome to be operated by any man.
The middle of the barn is clear through its whole length, creating a sort of avenue 30' in width, lined by the farming implements on both sides. It is very dusty and murky in here and without the lantern it would be impossible to make out any details of your surroundings.
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Post by salass00 on Nov 12, 2009 10:02:12 GMT -6
Iseul: "I wonder who they built these tools for? Giants?"
"I think it's best if we try to avoid any large open areas while exploring as we don't know what is lurking here yet."
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Post by eris on Nov 12, 2009 10:24:23 GMT -6
Jacques will wait, with torch lit, until Karl, Jochi and Nestor have entered and reached the stairs before following. Karl enters and moves cautiously toward the stairs that Isuel took. He is staying very alert...we heard *noises* coming from inside this building, so something is capable of movement in here...I won't say alive. |
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Post by eris on Nov 12, 2009 10:27:54 GMT -6
Iseul: "I wonder who they built these tools for? Giants?" "I think it's best if we try to avoid any large open areas while exploring as we don't know what is lurking here yet." "Remember we heard the sounds of metal clashing with metal from inside here." Karl whispers, "Let us stay alert, for something in here is still capable of making those sounds." Karl has his sword drawn and is looking from side to side and up as he moves cautiously along with the group. |
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Post by tavis on Nov 12, 2009 11:38:03 GMT -6
Jochi is going to climb back up the stairs and walk along the metal walkway, hugging the wall and treading cautiously with bow at the ready. He'll avoid looking directly at the party's light, hoping instead to let his night-vision develop and scan for movement in the dimly lit reaches of the barn.
Is the party kicking up dust as they move? Are there other places where the dust is disturbed from this vantage?
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