The Rift

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Dec 21, 2025 12:07 pm
OOC:
The stones are about 30ft by 30ft square though they have been somewhat eroded you see they are made of granite and cut with precision. The path is two columns of stones like a two column grid, with the stones spaced about an inch from each other. This path goes off into the distance beyond your vision.

The sea floor is sandy and in some places it is so soft, you can sink down into it, depth varies from up to your thighs to even deeper. There are small bottom feeders here that scurry off at your approach. Around you it is very uniform and seems like a very large plain of sand with only the occasional seaweed.

Opposite the stone path, at the edge of your dark vision are two black pillars spaced apart much like road markers though you estimate them to be about 15ft high each. There is a lack of detail at this distance in the slightly murky water.
Dec 21, 2025 12:41 pm
Mole puts his bow into the backpack. He don't want the light to give away his location.
I see a pair of pillars the other side, I will swim there to check for any guards who would try to ambush us from behind.
Taking off his weight belt and leaving it with Biscuit Mole swims to the pillars to check for any creatures. He is also interested to to see if any signs, drawings or writings are on the pillars.
OOC:
If none he will return to others and suggest to proceed following:


"When we will be walking the stone path, I would prefer to be swimming some 50 feet to sides and in front. Whatever our enemy is - it knows we are coming. I expect ambush. Your shining weapons will create attraction/distraction and hopefully allow me to spot enemy before they attack. What do you think?"
Dec 21, 2025 2:36 pm
OOC:
Yes , Varos is an elf and has darkvision 60'
Dec 21, 2025 8:34 pm
OOC: Yes, halfling. No dark vision. Mole’s idea sounds good.
Last edited December 21, 2025 8:35 pm
Jan 6, 2026 12:57 am
Are we read to continue? Is everyone OK with following the stone path?
Jan 6, 2026 4:33 am
GreyWord says:

Taking off his weight belt and leaving it with Biscuit Mole swims to the pillars to check for any creatures. He is also interested to to see if any signs....
OOC:
i would prefer to see my above stated actions to be narrated, but will not mind if fhey are ignored if they wouldn't bring any interesting story angle.
Jan 6, 2026 12:42 pm
OCC: Yes, that is fine.
Jan 6, 2026 4:41 pm
OOC:
Yep, yep
Jan 7, 2026 2:10 am
Mole swims over towards the pillars. He sees some shadowy figures in the distance - fish, sharks, rays? Hard to tell. The pillars seem ancient. There is cuneiform writing etched into the surface of the pillars. They are made of a blackish green granite-like stone.
OOC:
A WIS check will deter.ine if you recognize the shadowy figures. Unless you have some language or Arceology background, you will not be able to decipher the cuneiform.
Jan 7, 2026 8:24 am
OOC:

I only have Extra Languages: Giantish, Dwarwen
Could you remind me how do I to a WIS check? I searched internet and they only found "There aren’t any ability or skill checks as far as I know in S&W"
so do I roll 1d100 and consult Thief's "Delicate Tasks" table? DO I roll 1d20 as in modern systems? Perhaps 1d6?
My PC wisdom is 9 if that's of a matter here
Mole swims back to party Some creatures probably guarding entrance. Will need to watch our backs. Dwarf informs party.
I hope we could finish the job sooner though, let's go Mole swims forward along the stone path
Jan 7, 2026 9:50 pm
OOC:
There are no skills listed, but I don't feel that a surprise roll will be relevant. I HOUSE RULE that attribute checks are 1d20 vs. Attribute. Roll lower that or equal to the attribute for a success.
Jan 8, 2026 4:48 am
OOC:
wis check

Rolls

Wis 9 - (1d20)

(6) = 6

Jan 9, 2026 1:35 am
OOC:
Bam! Successful WIS check. You recognize the shadowy figures as 3 rays, most likely more of those intelligent ones.
Jan 9, 2026 3:07 pm
OOC:
Al little surprise attack? Are they in bow range?
Jan 10, 2026 12:21 am
OOC:
Yes they are 70 yards away.
Jan 10, 2026 8:52 am
OOC:
As far as I understand I would need to get in 120 feet range to see the enemy and then shoot with –2 range penalty, but +4 from thief backstab. With two attacks per round have a good chance I guess. If @mathias0077 and @DirtyDwarf77 are ok with my PC taking all the spotlight can go for that
Or - if you don't mind I would like to try the gift Mole takes his bow and his ayes shine.
Jan 10, 2026 4:16 pm
OOC:
outdoor ranges are in yards.
Jan 10, 2026 10:57 pm
OCC: Go for it!
Jan 10, 2026 11:50 pm
OOC:
Yep, Go for it. I would like to move closer.
Jan 11, 2026 5:44 am
OOC:
Anything closer than 30 yards will require some stealth. How close will you get?
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