Session 48: The stair Report

General Summary

The group started to climb the staircase to escape the dungeon after a little while they came to a cave inside there was more glowing crystal, they wrapped fragments up in cloth to use a light (they didn't touch it).  

  Continuing to climb they found a break in the steps and another opening, Alf (the weasel) went in to investigate, on proclaiming it safe Mal followed him in. they discovered a pile of Yellow crystal that also glowed (Alf took a chunk with his bare hands). Mal found some shields and other old weapons along with some glittering chainmail, which he donned. The cave also contained enormous mushrooms which left every surface covered in spores (including the yellow crystal).   Negotiating the break in the stair with a length of rope they found they continued up the stairs. Suddenly a barrage of arrows struck them from across the chasm, it looks like higher up on the staircase is a party of Orcs. Mal rushed forward while Tyrian Di Mare  took several arrows to the leg. In an attempt to heal the wound Tyrian touched the opening with the yellow crystal and experienced immense pain, it cauterized the wounds but left him with varicose veins and severe cramps.   Malar Naskin  and Struth Hackett  defeated a lone Orc warrior on the stair and were ready to move forward when Tyron (Tyrian's clone) went back for some more shields, he failed a climb check and fell 30ft. to the bottom of the room.   Alf managed to explore ahead a bit and has found a cave that might serve as a place to lick wounds and "make a plan".

Rewards Granted

A small step up towards the surface, and what a difference armor makes! You were caught unaware but managed to succeed with cunning from Dalhia and some decent teamwork. For that, you're awarded 1800XP

Missions/Quests Completed

You're a little closer to escaping the mines but have a long way to go, you still need to get your equipment back and find your way out of Moreland