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The Tomb of Horrors
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Author:  Zinger2099 [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 11:22 am ]
Post subject:  The Tomb of Horrors
THE TOMB OF HORRORS
An adventure adapted from Gary Gygax's classic module by Zinger2099

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"For Advanced Sadists & Masochists"


In the far reaches of the world, under a lost and lonely hill, lies the sinister TOMB OF HORRORS. This labyrinthine crypt is filled with terrible traps, strange and ferocious monsters, rich and magical treasures, and somewhere within rests the evil demi-lich who still wards his final haunt (Be warned that tales told have it that this being possesses powers which make him nearly undefeatable). Accounts relate that it is quite unlikely that any adventurers will ever find the chamber where the demi-lich Acererak lingers, for the passages and rooms of the Tomb are fraught with terrible traps, poison gases, and magical protections. Furthermore, the demi-lich has so well hidden his lair, that even those who avoid the pitfalls will not be likely to locale their true goal. So only large and well-prepared parties of the bravest and strongest should even consider the attempt, and if they do locate the Tomb, they must be prepared to fail. Any expedition must be composed of characters of high level and varied class. They must have magical protections and weapons, and equip themselves with every sort of device possible to insure their survival. For as the legend goes, "Abandon all hope ye who enter the Tomb of Horrors."

THE QUEST: (6,000 XP)
Locate Acererak's final resting place, defeat the demi-lich, and escape the Tomb alive (or, at least, with enough of you left to be revived).

Out of Character Thread
Setup Thread
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Adventurers of Horrors
The Adventurers

Agamemnon - Garren_Windspear
Graydon Vlanche - rstnme
Jiardem Maldranthe - Shockwave07
Thibor Cruxholder - True_Believer
Henleber - Belisarius
Quinn Mallory - NPC
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Introduction of Horrors
Welcome to the World of Grayhawk

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This tale of woe begins with four foolish adventures gathered together by their mutual desire to seek out and plunder the dreadful TOMB OF HORRORS. Draw your attention to the Eastern coast of the Flanaess and the port city of Winetha. This part of the world is controlled by the Dominion of the Sea Barons, an independent feudal monarchy ruling, at least in name, over five islands in the Asperdi-Duxchan chain in the Solnor Ocean. Here our heroes have gathered after a perilous and long adventure undertaken to acquire the keys for accessing and the supposed location of this infamous tomb of legend. Now don't ask me how, but our hapless heroes have managed to convince the captain of the transport ship Karaboudjan to take them to their mystery island that doesn't appear on any map known to man – an impressive feat considering the journey requires a pretty dastardly gash to be created on the ship's hull. The ship is prepped for departure this evening and now the heroes are merely enjoying their last day in civilization before they head out to sea. As they sit around a table at The Black Dragon Inn the words etched into the blood stained cloth seem to almost leap off the paper and whisper into their minds...

"Wait at the midpoint between Winetha and Ironport during a night when the Moon is too scared to show its face,
the sunken Isle will rise and it's jagged teeth will pierce your hull and make your ship bleed.
Like a wounded animal your ship must limp south to the Isle of Serpents.
Circle the isle three times clockwise, five times counter-clockwise, and then one more time clockwise.
Then head due North-East into the Solnor Ocean for a full day's travel.
If you can survive the journey and pass the isle's guardian you will reach the Isle of Horrors,
but never go to this place, for reaching the isle is a fate far worse than death.
-J."


THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO DO ANYTHING IN A TOWN FOR A WHILE.


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Author:  True_Believer [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"As I said a thousand times before, please, don't call me Mr. Cruxholder." Thibor says to one of his companions while he sips from his tankard. "I hate that name. They should have named me Goldenhammer or Hammerthrower, but no, they chose the worst name of all."

Thibor takes another sip before continuing his tale. "I put all the blame on that damned human priest that was trying to bring dwarfs to join his congregation. He must have let a crux in Moradin's Temple. For Moradin! The place is full of hammers and I had to use a damned crux, instead of a mighty hammer to defeat my assailants."

He puts his tankard down the table and uses his sleeve to clean his meticulously trimmed beard.
Author:  Garren_Windspear [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"But Cruxholder is your name is it not master dwarf? You should not be offended by such a title! Be it hammer or mace or even crux through that priest the deities placed a weapon there for you to wield against the assailants which would defile such a holy place! You were chosen that day to wield a weapon of the divine in the name of your deity; you should bear your name with pride and shout it to the heavens!" Agamemnon throws back his chair as he jumps to his feet. Thrusting his fist into the air he cries out "I am Agamemnon, Radiant Light of Pelor and you, you are Thibor Cruxholder, Protector of the Sacred Places! You and me my friend! We will cut a swath of right and justice across these lands the likes of which have never been witnessed by man or beast or god! The bard's will sing our tales that even our children's children's children will know of our deeds and bathe in the light of the eternal peace we bring!" Tears stream down the Githzerai's face as he finishes speaking.
Author:  True_Believer [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"That reminds me that I need to buy a new book. The register of an adventure is pure history and history is a serious deed." Thibor says more to himself than anyone else. He fills his tankard again with ale to drink his tenth cup and then he resumes his conversation with his religious friend.

"I just don't share your enthusiasm, my dear friend. Sure we can do glorious deeds, deeds worthy of being registered on the atemporal pages of history, but just imagine how much glorious it would appear Goldenhammer when registered in history." He looks at the tavern's roof with imaginative eyes thinking in that possibility: Thibor Goldenhammer. He even lets a sigh escape.
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Quinn loves to remind people that he's a Bard
"Somebody call a Bard?" Quinn says as he sits down at the table having just returned from the room upstairs. He turns back to the lovely maiden he returned with and gives her a wink before focusing his attention on his allies. "Well, my business is done; I'm ready to go adventuring again." Then, tuning in to the conversation, "You know, Thibor, Cruxholder is easier to rhyme with than Goldenhammer anyway." Quinn then raises a hand to signal another round of ale be brought to the table. The waitress, another lovely maiden, promptly replies and brings them a round free of charge, before giving Quinn a kiss.
Author:  True_Believer [ Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"Humpf... I certainly don't. Your notion of history, my friend, if you excuse me, is the same notion an drunken orc has of applied mathematics. History has nothing to do with rhymes, comedy or tragedy. History is about real facts, impressive deeds and powerful names." Thibor says to Harlan. He doesn't like the way elves register their history, too fluffy for his taste.

"But I appreciate the cup of ale. You know I need to spend a fortune on ale to get satiated." He says changing his tone to a less challenging tone and patting his abdomen with his other hand.
Author:  rstnme [ Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Graydon ducks through the tavern door, his shaved scalp narrowly missing the timbers latticed across the ceiling. He grins, spotting his companions, and weaves through the throng of drinkers, arriving at the table and pulling a full bench for himself up to it. He plops a backpack by his side, and nods to the group, "Companions! I have brought back rations for the venture. Nourishing, if not exciting--but I suppose we've all had to swallow worse fare." He grins at Quinn. "Some of us more than others. Now, what plans must we lay before we're off? He flags down a waitress and orders their largest ale, which still manages to look a smidgen too small in his large hands.
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"To my knowledge we're pretty much set to go. I've got a wagon full of supplies and things that's already been loaded on the ship, and the captain is prepared to set sail when we are. Unless there is anything left in town that you lot want to do before we leave, I plan to finish my ale and head for the boat."
Author:  rstnme [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Graydon nods, pulling a long strip of goat jerkey out of his pouch and gnawing on it, chasing the bite down with a mouthful of ale. A wistful, sad expression appears on his face, and he sighs. "Sooner we leave the better, I say. Unless you lads want to do more shopping."
Author:  True_Believer [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
To my knowledge, this island is very isolated and dangerous. We will probably do not have access to any supply after we leave. So we need to be very sure about our supplies. Lets double check. And after that lets triple check, just to be certain. History says those who are prepared have more chances to achieve success. Thibor says in his wisest voice.

I am certain that I need a new book and some pencils. Then he completes after another sip from his tankard.
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Quinn places a scroll on the table. "Here is a list of all the supplies I have acquired and loaded on our wagon, which is now on board the ship. Beyond that there is what we have in our possession. And, if we're lucky, there might be some additional supplies on board the ship that the captain might impart to us. She has been rather generous of spirit up to this point." Quinn smirks at that last comment.
Author:  rstnme [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Graydon's smile is a reflection of Quinn's, and the giant gets a decidedly... competitive... glint in his eye. He looks over the list and, nods, "I usually consider it a sign of good faith having some tobacco leaves along. It makes a good gift and garners favor where you least expect it, in addition to helping along the slowest hours of the day. He pats his pack and grins. "Which is why I brought some!" He hands the list to Thibor, finishes his drink, and scans the room for a barmaid.
Author:  True_Believer [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Thibor takes both lists and starts to look carefully at every item. It is always good to be prepared for everything and young people are always too hasty. They need to learn patience, after all the history took many millennia to reach today and it will progress for many more after their death.

He is missing at least half a dozen cup of ales before being satiated and prepared to go buy his book.
Author:  True_Believer [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Suddenly while seeing the list of items, Thibor is struck with a sudden revelation of what item he thinks the list is missing. He jumps from his bench and hastily gets out of the tavern without saying a word, spilling the rest of his ale on his companions.
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Quinn wipes the ale off his jacket. "What happened to not being in a rush?"
Author:  rstnme [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Graydon scowls at his breeches, where a pond-sized stain is blooming. "Yech. Seriously. Shall we head to the ship?" He attempts to squeeze as much ale as possible out of his pants, but it does little to alter the discoloration.
Author:  Zinger2099 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
"I'm game if you both are. And I'm sure Thibor will be along soon enough." Quinn thumbs in the direction of the door.
Author:  rstnme [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tomb of Horrors
Graydon nods. "I am always game. Let's be off." He stands and moves through the crowd, albeit somewhat less considerately this time, thereby creating a hole in the throng Quinn can follow. His scowl dares someone to mock his breeches.
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