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GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 91 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: March 01, 1990      Post subject: The Frontier #29
	The Frontier #29 Deciding to send scouts into the mine, Finrod, Finius, Dantar and Dar Thaltus cautiously enter. It is easy for Dar to follow the creatures' tracks in the torchlight. The shaft leads further back into the mine. After 60', the tunnel turns towards the left. A few dozen feet after that, a passage appears leading to the right. The most recent tracks appear to continue on. Shortly after that, the explorers come to a four-way intersection. There is a great deal of tracks in this area. Wendy's tracks are also present. The freshest tracks of either Wendy or the Monster lead into the left hand passage. After 30 feet, the explorers enter a cavern. Old mining equipment fills the room. Most of it has been smashed. Another passage leads away from this cave. Noise can be heard down the passage. Suddenly, a good-sized rock is hurtled out of the tunnel! It strikes Finius in the chest, driving him to the cave floor. There is what sounds like a reptilian hiss and moving feet. At the edge of the torchlight, a large figure can be seen coming closer...

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 92 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: March 01, 1990      Post subject: GM Notes
	GM Notes: The Monster is not fast moving. You could probably outrun it. The others at the entrance of the cave heard the hiss of the creature, but nothing else. Finius is 0 of 6 in HP's. Now what explorers?

Finrod Fasthand Servant of Steel Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 47 Location: By Stephanie's Side	Posted: March 01, 1990      Post subject: Oh, Heck!
	Finrod "Dantar! Dar Thaltus! Quickly, Grab Finius and get him out of here! I'll slow down the pursuit, but we must make sure we all get out alive!" ::Finrod readies his COLOR SPRAY spell:: "Don't worry about me, I don't plan any heroic last stands, I'm just gonna get a look at this thing, blind it, and run. I'll be right on your heels before you get outside. No dead heroes here! But go, quickly!"

Dantar Rogue Joined: 12 Dec 1989 Posts: 10 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: March 02, 1990      Post subject: Dantar
	Dantar Run like the wind!

Arathron Ranger Joined: 11 Dec 1989 Posts: 12 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: March 02, 1990      Post subject: Arathron
	Arathron Arathron, being chilled by the cold hiss of the creature will wait for the scouts to get out, then get back against the right side of the cave entrance ready to backstab the creature when it comes out, or just attack it straight on if it is not possible to backstab.

Stephanie Swordswoman Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 33 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: March 03, 1990      Post subject: Stephanie
	Stephanie Upon hearing the cry of the creature, Steph draws her sword. 'The beast is near! We must go aid the others!' Steph will then rush into the mines, unless held back. 'But, I must go in there! My friends are in there! Fin is in there!' If allowed into the mine, I'll seek out the source of the noise and engage it.

Araduin Elfin Mage Joined: 26 Oct 1989 Posts: 25 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: March 19, 1990      Post subject: Araduin

Araduin "Stephanie, little will be gained by rushing in there. The creature will be in its element, while our ability to attack it will be limited. We should wait here for it to emerge, then all of us may assault the beast." Should the beast come forth, I shall color spray it, and then draw forth my quarterstaff. I'll leave the fighting to those more qualified, unless there is room, or they start to fall. What say you all? Shall we do it?

Dar Thaltus Priest of Ehlonna Joined: 02 Sept 1989 Posts: 19 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: March 04, 1990      Post subject: Dar Thaltus

Dar Thaltus Dar Thaltus scoops up his fallen comrade and shoots a look at Fin....."Take Care and be swift in your escape!" Dar will call to the cowardly Dantar to slow his pace and aid in carrying our friend from the cave. Regardless of Dantar's assistance or lack thereof Dar will retreat as quickly as possible and once outside will quickly cast a CLW on Fin. Dar will then tell everyone to clear a space for the other Fin as he should be right behind. Also this space will serve as the area of effect for an ENTANGLE spell to be cast at the creature if/when he/she/it appears. Dar will make sure EVERYONE is aware of the spells entangling effect, its area of effect and the fact that this spell DOES NOT DISTINGUISH between friend and foe. If this tactic succeeds then Dar will place shaft to bowstring and proceed to rain feathery death upon the foul beast. If the spell doesn't affect it then Dar will draw his new magical blade and swing at the beast giving no quarter nor expecting any.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 93 Location: Erie, PA

Posted: March 04, 1990      Post subject: Post Continued

Post Continued: Dar scoops up Finius and rushes out of the cavern. Finrod cast Color Spray at the approaching monster. The beast's features are briefly illuminated by the power of the spell. It is not a pleasant sight. The creature resembles nothing he has ever seen. Its legs seem unnaturally short and are furry. Its torso is incredibly huge. Its right limb ends in a pincer. It has a reptilian head. The monster slows for a moment due to the effect of the spell. Turning, Finrod runs for safety. Moments later, he emerges from the mine. The creature is following, but is very slow. It will take several minutes to reach your position...

Finrod Fasthand Servant of Steel Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 48 Location: By Stephanie's Side

Posted: March 04, 1990      Post subject: Back into the sunlight...

Finrod Rushing back into the sunlight behind his companions, Finrod shouts, "Here it comes! It's a conjured or created creature, and no mistake. It's got one crab-claw that looks as if it'd take off your head if you don't stay clear! One good thing: it seems slow, so we have a couple of minutes to prepare, I'd reckon." Finrod draws his sword and dagger, and takes a place beside Stephanie to take part in the ambush. If he becomes severely wounded in the fighting, he will attempt to disengage and begin feathering the creature with arrows, otherwise he will melee relentlessly against this abomination. Should Steph fall, or become seriously wounded, getting her safely away and bandaged will become the highest priority.

Stephanie Swordswoman Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 34 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: March 05, 1990      Post subject: Stephanie

Stephanie Great relief comes over me as I see Finrod emerge from the mine. 'I was so worried!' After hearing the description of this beast, Steph again draws her sword. 'I do not understand what you mean by conjured or created, Fin. It is a monster isn't it? Sounds like a nasty one to me!' Once the battle begins, and the spells are cast, I'll rush the beast. Counting on the magic of my armor to protect me and the power of Lightning to fell this beast.'

Dar Thaltus Priest of Ehlonna Joined: 02 Sept 1989 Posts: 20 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: March 05, 1990      Post subject: Back into the sunlight...

Dar Thaltus Dar Thaltus seeing that he has time before the creature will appear once more reminds everyone of his spell's effects. "I suggest that we encircle the area just outside of the ENTANGLE spell and wait to see what if any effect it has on the creature. During this time we should attack with missile weapons. From Finrod's description the ENTANGLE spell will probably only hold it for a short time at best...perhaps only slowing it a bit more. Once it has moved out of the spell area then we can all concentrate our melee attacks against the beast, preferably from all directions at once. This should serve to distract it enough to minimize both its offensive and defensive capabilities. MOST importantly.....REMEMBER the spell area!!! I'd hate for anyone to become a victim of this mindless spell as it could take anyone out if they aren't careful." Dar will then reach down and pick up three pebbles and cast MAGIC STONE upon them if time permits. Dar will throw them at the foul denizen of Darkness after casting the aforementioned ENTANGLE spell. If the creature is still held motionless by the ENTANGLE spell then Dar will ply his longbow to the best of his ability. As soon as it becomes necessary Dar will wield his enchanted blade and engage in melee with the monster.... making certain that he avoids the ENTANGLED area.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 94 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: March 08, 1990      Post subject:
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