Hexplore24 Day 8/366


Team Beta, composed of Phos, an onyx Firstborn of Barsoom; Ixkan Dyth and Azs, both Unliving beings; and Ar Hu, the blue-furred Talgath barbarian, departed from Emtor. Their path led them southwest into the undulating hills, where whispers of ancient mysteries mingled with the winds.


As they traversed the rugged terrain, the remnants of an ancient road revealed itself, a testament to bygone eras and forgotten tales. Following this serendipitous discovery, the road guided them to an unexpected sight—a large burnished steel door seamlessly integrated into the hillside. With Phos' expertise, they unlocked the door, revealing an entrance to a bunker enveloped in an unsettling silence and darkness.


Illuminated by Azs' irradium torch, the party ventured into a spacious hall, its vastness stretching out before them. Doorways on the right-hand side beckoned, prompting them to explore the mysteries that lay beyond. The first room they entered appeared devoid of notable contents, setting the stage for the discoveries yet to unfold.


Continuing their exploration, the party encountered another doorway. With Phos' adept skills, they gained access to a narrow hallway. As Azs applied brute force to reveal the subsequent room, the party's eyes widened in astonishment. Within, they discovered 1,000 hexagonal-shaped copper coins, each marked with enigmatic symbols on both sides, hinting at an origin veiled in mystery. Throughout the room, metal columns punctuated the space at seemingly random intervals, adding to the enigmatic ambiance.


Recognizing the potential for further exploration within the expansive facility, the party proceeded cautiously. However, with the setting sun casting elongated shadows and the day waning, they decided to establish a camp outside the bunker's confines. As night descended and the eerie silence persisted, the party set up defenses, contemplating the secrets that awaited them within the labyrinthine depths of this ancient and enigmatic installation.



System(s): Warriors of the Red Planet/Seven Voyages of Zylarthen/OSE Advanced Fantasy 


Setting: The planet of Ancient Barsoom (approximately 100,000 years before the events of A Princess of Mars) 

The Party:

Phos (man, onyx) Level 1 Scoundrel 

Ixkan Dyth (Unliving) Level 1 Mentalist 

Ar Hu (exotic, Talgath) Level 1 Barbarian 

Azs (Unliving) Level 1 Kineticist 

Hexes explored: 

1901 Emtor

1801 [hills]**

1702 [hills]**

1802 [hills]**

Features:

Ancient, defunct road winds through hills for 15 miles, ending at a large steel door cut into the side of a hill.
[1802 Rolled lair = dungeon = abandoned] 
Group explored 3 rooms, 1 had treasure 

Encounters:

HEX No. | MONSTER |  #APPEARING

None

Treasure:
1,000cp

Resources expended:
1 provision each 

XP earned:


* = Encounters 
** = Features
*** = Encounters and Features 




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