1st of Marpenoth, 1371 DR
Late Afternoon
Muddy Lizardmen cave, south of Diamond Lake
Rain, chilly, moderate winds form southwest
Introduction
Drip…drip…drip…After the battle…all is quite. No more thrashing about in the shallow water; no more reptilian roars; and no more grunts or battle cries from the Heroes. And then…the fire from Dolgun’s fire breath goes out…and all the humans are blind in the pitch black. Of course, the dwarves can see just fine in the darkness and seem somewhat comfortable in the subterranean environment. Still, the group needs a light source. Luckily Trogdor popped a sunrod and now all can see. Yet it is at this very melancholy moment that all except the truly Rugged dwarves, accustomed to harsh conditions since birth, realize just how cold they have become. More than one of the Heroes realize that they did not properly equip themselves for the rain and cold. And after the plunge into the very cold water, it comes at no surprise that spending the entire afternoon out in the cold and rain has begun to take its toll on the ill prepared novice Heroes (Fort Save DC 12 to avoid the effects of the cold; -2 DEX until warmed by a fire or other heat source … “Dolgun, Don’t you do it”). Also, to the surprise of all, Dolgun and Trogdor seem to have sobered up.
The cave itself is about 20’ wide and 30’ long. There is another submerged exit to the west filled with muddy water and a Lizardfolk carcass. From time to time a bubble breaks the silence with an audible “bloop” sound. A search of the 5 Lizard carcasses in the cave and the one in the water produces the following items:
Loot (see props)
6 stone axes
5 Scale shields (2 smashed to oblivion)
6 fang/bone/bead necklaces like the one Saleem’s mom gave Nora.
15 sp
7 gp
7 black shiny stones (may have some value)
Net Bag (glass jar, 2 live 14” crawfish, bent silver comb, and another bent shinny bucket)
Motivation
All the Heroes know they are close and must push on if they want to save the boys. Logic says that the boys just might be found deeper into the cave. This single act of saving these innocents just might put the novice band on the map as adventurers. Who is going first?
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I know you are going for atmosphere here and everything, but do we actually need to keep a running tab of all the clothing we own and what outfit we have chosen to wear each day? I ask this because it had started to rain before we ever went outside and I would have assumed we would have at least put on rain slickers before going out (without having said anything because it seems like common sense to me). Not that it matters in this situation, because no amount of clothing would prevent us from getting cold after being totally submerged in the lake. I just want to know for future reference.
Also, we have light. Someone (Trogdor?) popped a sunrod even before the last fight was over.
Kamist says,
"I think we should each claim an axe. They are probably nor worth much money (if any), but they will make great souvenirs from our first adventure. Real conversation starters!"
Actually, The comment about not having proper clothing is more a statement about the new PCs and how they are novice adventurers and did not bother to properly equip themselves...As we progress. I suspect this will change as each of the PCs become more experienced. I dont remember anyone talking about getting any kind of gear together despite being taken on a tour and shown where to find such material. So in a perfect situation someone would have told me we get some supplies together to prepare for the incliment weather. I was pretty clear that the weather was bad both in my descriptions before the game and during the game. I even dropped more than one hints about how cold and windy it was getting. No problem as you can see you made. But now it is a minor inconvienence. Besides didn't you ever go outside in the rain and as you were going your mom or dad said don't forget your rain jacket or rubber bootss. Well there is no Mom or Dad here now...except for Jasper but you still can't quite figure him out.
As far as the sunrod...I do remember that.
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