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Two spells per day, you're actually kind of a powerhouse now!

*DING!*

Congratulations to Horath, who has eaten his way to level 2 and is now an Adept.

- Gabbro: 4,167
- Horath: 1,520
- Luther: 3,340
- Pickles: 3,770
- Ricard: 5,085

Huzzah!! Rolling for hp. Horath now has a whole 8 hit points, and can memorize a 1st-level spell!

Congrats WhtKnt 🎃

Nice

Woohoo!!

As a player, I'm very much in favor of banking on the good will of Gruk and the other orcs and heading back up that passageway. It's not a great option, but we don't have any of those. It's just the best option. The options, as I see them, are:
- retrace our steps to the "graffiti" room and head west*
- go back to Kobold Korners, buy some mining tools, and make our own exit (very noisy, very showy, very time-consuming)
- head southeast, toward the "off-limits" and undead areas the orcs warned us about*
- head way south and then west, exploring past the "Blue" grotto room*
- head all the way back to "Kobold Korners" and try to push north into the "Private" area*
- head down to level 2 to see if there's another way back up down there*
- give up on returning to the surface and keep exploring the southern half of the dungeon (there's a bunch of doors we haven't explored yet)

(Note 1: none of the options marked with an asterisk * are certain to connect to a route back to the surface. However, the route past the orcs seems the most likely to me; it certainly is the most direct of the uncertain routes.

Note 2: The fact that the Ghost Beggars tried to shake us down on the surface suggests either that the Ghost Beggars are split into multiple groups, or that they have another way out, since they wouldn't be welcome to come and go by the Open Sores. But do we really want to take time now trying to figure out that other route? I don't think so.)

I vote we tried the Orcs, we can barter the fact that the Beggars are attempting to wipe out the Goblins for more information on possible exit.

That's a great summary spaceseeker, thanks!

So, it looks like we have two votes for Gruk and his orc friends. Are the others OK with that, or are there alternative suggestions?

I am fine with Gruk

Yeah fantastic appraisal of the situation, I think I'm in favor of the orcs as well. I would say forget about the surface, but my armor is really a huge part of my front line ability and I need some new plate.

On November 29th, I am making my bi-annual trek to Walt Disney World. I will be gone until December 8th, and will likely be unable to post or check in during that time. If I am in your game, please bot me as necessary. If you are in my game, sit tight, and I'll pick up when I return. I should be able to post fairly regularly right up until leaving.

Thanks for letting us know - have a great trip!

Sorry for the delay, holiday madness ya know?

Anyone have a preference as to how we open the door? I'm thinking shock and awe personally...

Shock and awe is always good. You force the door and I will throw my torch through at the same time.

Ricard can create the awe and Pickles the shock 😄

Happy New Year to you all from Downunder!

Yes, Happy New Year, everyone! Having spent the whole of 2025 (and 2024) in the depths of Stonehell, let's hope the Hellions find sunlight in 2026!

Happy new year one and all!

Happy new year!!