[Chapter 9] The Parched Dunes

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Apr 23, 2026 4:18 pm
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Some quick math 9 rounds at 40' per round (for those in heavy armor) get you up there, same to get down. After that, well the seven minute limit you take up top is something you'd need to manage.
Apr 23, 2026 5:21 pm
"we can bring rope and pitons to the top and lower ourselves back down that way if we take too long up top?" Selqet suggests
Apr 24, 2026 12:25 am
"Going down certainly seems more possible than up," Tabat relents, "My only concern is with the speed and control of that descent."
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Tabat has a +1 climb, mostly due to his armor check penalty. A failure at that height...not a good thing lol
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Apr 26, 2026 2:46 pm
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Whats the total distance? If we have enough rope we can knot it and its a very easy check
Apr 26, 2026 2:53 pm
The rocky spire is 340 feet high, composed of smooth, weathered sandstone.
Apr 26, 2026 3:01 pm
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So we'd need 700 feet of rope, probably not realistic. We're back to a quick look, or coming back when we're more prepared for that climb
Apr 26, 2026 11:04 pm
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Tabat has 50ft of silk rope, up to you all! A quick look is fine by me - we'll trust the GM to let us know when we've looked so long we need to be hurrying back down.
Apr 27, 2026 2:31 am
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quick peek works for me, see if it's worth pursuing further.
Apr 27, 2026 2:44 am
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Quick peek it is, then.
Apr 28, 2026 1:13 am
Who's doing the quick peek then, and how?
Apr 28, 2026 2:05 am
"I can go up and take a look and be back quicky-quick." Iseret offers.
Apr 28, 2026 2:05 am
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I can fly up there via hex and take a look around. Up the spire to the airie and circle around the galleon. If anyone wants to join, finger is locked and loaded.
Apr 28, 2026 5:35 am
Callum flies up and finds a huge bird's nest atop this ancient wreck. In the center of the nest there is a massive green egg, the size of a person. Whatever made this nest, it's likely large enough to have carried the ship up as part of the nest.
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There's nothing interesting about the ship, but the nest is large and could contain much. If the bird doesn't come back...
Apr 28, 2026 10:49 am
Perturbed by the size of the nest and it's inhabitants, a roc by the looks of it Callum knows he should quickly head back, yet the pull of treasure pulls him in. a quick peek is enough

He flies closer to the oversized egg, sensing out for magical auras or anything else that catches his eye.
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I'll cast detect magic as I make my way down
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Rolls

Knowledge (Nature) - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Perception - (1d20+11)

(12) + 11 = 23

Apr 28, 2026 4:43 pm
Definitely a roc. Could be treasure in that nest.
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GM looks innocent.
Apr 28, 2026 10:20 pm
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TREASURE! How much time does Callum have on his flight?
Apr 29, 2026 1:49 am
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I think Qralloq mentioned ~ 2 min to ascend/descend, and ~ 7 min to explore. I can also cast the flight spell on myself if needing to continue. Shall I revise the previous post, or say I came down, reported, and we go back up?
Apr 29, 2026 2:59 am
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One minute to ascend or descend so you've got a little time to come down and report.
Apr 29, 2026 3:55 am
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Metagaming, I know, but I say explore, grab what you can, and come back down. Mom's not home right now, and if she arrives you zip back to us ASAP.
Apr 29, 2026 9:06 pm
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updated previous post
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