So, It Begins: IV

[gothwalk]

There's a sudden blaze of daylight, and one wall, some distance away, swings down to form a ramp. Sunlight pours in, illuminating the stone chambers. It's not clear if someone opened it, or it happened automatically.

However, standing at the end of the ramp, where it reaches the ground, is a peculiar creature. It's humanoid, dressed in plain, undyed linen clothes. It's too small to be an elf, and its features are too smooth to be really human. Its mouth is open in an expression that could be astonishment or naked aggression - you can't really tell.

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Comments

[meehaneo.livejournal.com]

Strange as it may seem, as we seemed to be somewhat militarily clothed, and as there seems to be a bunch of us, and there is one of him, with simple clothes and possibly a look of astonishment, I would try (and this is a long shot in these games I know!!!) ... dialogue. Or to be terminologically exact ... duologue.

I know, I know! Call me old-fashioned! But I tend to try the old get-to-know-you thing before blasting it out of existence.

[sage-and-sea.livejournal.com]

I'd ditto this...after the defensive spells go up :)

[ellyssian.livejournal.com]

Keep it covered. If I have defensive spells, use 'em. If I have offensive spells, ready 'em. If I was able to arm myself, the business end of the weapon is aimed at the humanoid.

[aidian.livejournal.com]

Well, my last action was to check and arm myself, so with new data I hope comes alert/readiness to possible threat. That's about all: turn and face, ready to move or not as the case may be.

[followthebird.livejournal.com]

My last move was to arm myself too. I think I will ready myself and wait. I don't think a stone man would have much in the way of charisma so I won't try to talk..yet.

[sares2000.livejournal.com]

Do we have ranged weapons? If so, point at its head, and advance slowly towards it without shooting. Then start talking.