(041) The Fireplace Subterrane

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tonneau wrote:
"Ah ha...whats this then?", says Gustave, positioning himself centrally at the lip of the dias, "Now we are stalked by a giant collection of pottery."

"Come on then pots and jugs", he taunts, flicking his sword in the lantern light "Come to The Gustave plates and cups, flower pots and roofing tiles"

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Anything further from Desmond/Mondes, Dieter or Highbough (who are already in the basement)?

Or Ulric or Guntrum who are on the descent?

Or Dorgan, Olaf or Josiane who are in the cellar, above?

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rleduc wrote:
Guntrum, seeing Ulric on the rope below, will move in the same direction as Ulric, either up or down.

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waysoftheearth wrote:

Guntrum, seeing Ulric on the rope below, will move in the same direction as Ulric, either up or down.

Going up will be hard work, worthy of a strength roll... we will see what Ulric desires.

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mushgnome wrote:
Highbough takes back his lantern and steps aside to make way for those descending the rope. He allows Gustave to receive the monster's charge, but if it somehow gets past the fighting-man, the Ire Spear awaits.

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coffee wrote:
Dieter steps forward, sword drawn.

"Really wish I hadn't given Olaf that shield," he mutters, with his typical German humor.

If the thing keeps moseying like it is, he'll spring forward and attack it once it's close enough. Otherwise, he'll receive its attack and then counterattack. (I.e., depends on initiative.)

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danhem wrote:
Ulric continues his descent.

OOC: Can Ulric see what is coming? Can he cast a spell like Anthracite Sufferance at the creature during the opening round before making to the floor?

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doctorx wrote:
Josiane maintains her sentry position for now, her gaze flicking anxiously between the walls, ceiling and tunnel mouths above to the unfolding peril below.

Should her friends appear to have the measure of the creature she will hold her position, guarding the escape route.

Should they appear to be in trouble, she will move with all haste to assist them. But for the moment, all she can offer them is a whispered prayer...

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ehiker133 wrote:
Desmond will move to the side, hoping Gustave's taunts draw the pot head's full attention. He will the attack from the rear, or at least a blind side.

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rleduc wrote:

Going up will be hard work, worthy of a strength roll... we will see what Ulric desires.

Understood. Given Ulric's position and physical strength, this may make Guntrum's decision that much easier.