Hollister raises an eyebrow at the accusation. "I have done more to defend this city than any of you," he replies cooly. Then, without further words, the wizard turns and heads to the main doors.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
Liiros leaves the corpse of the Ragessian alone after dragging it into place, except for the soldier's short sword - he checked it briefly, and the silvered edge might prove useful should the insane Ragessians summon any demons later, Liiros thinks. So he removes the blade, scabbard and all, and slips the scabbard through his own belt for now, then follows the others to Gabal's School.
There he waits for the others, obviously more familiar with Gate Pass and the School than he, to find them a way in or something. But when the crowd starts hurling accusations and insults at Hollister, the well-armored elf steps up to guard the wizard and clear a path for him to the front gates.
"This man fought beside us against the Scourge's first wave. Do not insult his valor! Did any of you confront the Scourge unarmed and unarmored?! He did! Magic is a fine tool, but it is not always the answer! I don't know how human gods treat the cowardly, but Corellon would be ashamed of any elf who shunned battle only to insult those who fought for freedom! It is not Gabal who failed you! It is your cowardly leaders in the Council!" the elf shouts back at the crowd.
(OOC: Diplomacy or Intimidate +5, for 25!) 1d20+5=25
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Hollister and Korrin manage to get the protesters to pause and consider that the party actually have fought the Scourge. This gives Liiros a chance to make a much stronger argument, so to speak.
As the protesters move aside and let the party go through, a man steps out from behind a building inside the school grounds, on the other side of the gate. With a paunch and a prematurely receding hairline this blue-robed wizard possesses a simple obvious friendliness. Hollister recognizes him as Diogenes, a fellow wizard and Resistance sympathizer from Gabal's school.
"Oh, thank Cuthbert you made it back, Hollister," Diogenes says. "After we got split up last night, I was afraid the Scourge had gotten you. Come in, come in, and bring your friends."
One of the protesters recovers his wits and says to Diogenes, "He might've fought," pointing at Hollister, "but you wizards in the school didn't." A number of protesters grumble in agreement.
"Actually, most of the wizards at Gabal's school fought," Diogenese says as he reaches the gate. "We hoped it would embarrass Gabal into fighting, but no luck. You'd think a wizard as powerful as Gabal would have used his powers to protect the city, but I guess he wimped out." He touches the lock in the middle of the front gate and concentrates. The gate unlocks and Diogenes motions the party to enter.
Once the party is inside Diogenes quickly relocks the gate. "Now, y'all stay out here and keep up the good work," he says to the protesters. "Hopefully you'll at least make Gabal feel bad." He then leads the party into the school grounds, saying, "You must be hungry. Let's head over the kitchen and grab some chow."
You cross school grounds and enter the main kitchen for the school. It's empty, and there are only dying embers on its large hearths. "Now, you're certainly welcome to eat whatever you want," Diogenes says, "but I really brought you hear so we could talk. Hollister, since you're in the city I can only assume you had ... problems." He eyes the rest of the party suspiciously. "Tell me about your friends, and what I can do to help you."
"Where to begin?" Hollister ponders a moment as they enter the main kitchen of the school. He moves to place a kettle of water above the embers, so that he might make some tea, rekindling the embers with a flash of fire from his hand. "These are some of those I met at the Poisoned Apple, Diogenes." Hollister goes on to explain the situation to the other wizard. "So our quarry is here at the School, and we must find him."
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
While Hollister talks Diogenes gets out some bread and cheese to eat. At least he's hungry. "Hmmm ..." Diogenes says when Hollister's finished. "Well, that ball of light you fought sounds like a lantern archon. I say that because another student here has one for a familiar, a female elf named Shealis
Amlauril. She's the only elf still at the school, I think. Late last night I noticed her familiar and another elf who looked like he could be the same one you fought leaving her room. And I've noticed that she's been slowly packing her stuff up, so she could be ready skip town now."
"Elves in Gate Pass are pretty tight, so even if Shealis doesn't know where the case that you're looking for is she should know someone who does. If you decide to jump her and beat the information out of her be careful: she can cast spells of the third level. She's an evoker, though, so if you can tough-out her attacks you should be able to take her. She's not big on 'game-over' spells. Well, other than fireball."
"Assuming she is in here room, she would ve follish to throw a fireball. There could be considerable backlash." Hollister looks to his companions. "We should move quickly and try to gain surprise, before she realizes we are here."
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
Korrin quietly waits and will follow Hollister's lead, his knowledge of magic very limited, although he was glad for his intese training in the heat of summer to be able to withstand some of a fire's effect.
"Indeed.....we must stop her and the other traitorous elf before they cause further trouble for the Resistance.... To think! My kinsmen assisting tyrants! They shame glorious Corellon, and I cannot stand for that!" the elven warrior exclaims.
"Korrin, you seem the most talented in stealth. Please go ahead of us and rush the woman before she can cast any spells. Try not to strike her fatally, but don't worry about lesser flesh wounds. If she dies for supporting a tyrant, Corellon will not weep much, except for the loss of her elven dignity as He must already be lamenting. We will rush to your aid as soon as we hear the fight begin. I am afraid that my armor is too much an impediment to stealth, and she would hear my approach well in advance if I were to take the lead," Liiros says.
"Before you hammer out any battle plans, let me explain the lay of the land. Well, so to speak," Diogenes says. He takes a knife and starts scoring the block of cheese with a crude map.
"We're in the dormitory building. The building itself is a long one-story rectangle with the kitchen at the back. At the front there's a good sized sitting room. Connecting the two is a long central hallway, I'd guess it's almost 100 feet long and five feet wide. On either side of the hallway are dorm rooms. They're all the same size, maybe 10 by 15 feet."
"Shealis' room is here. Students are always walking through the central hallway to get to a dorm room, the kitchen, or the sitting area, so most people keep their doors closed all the time. I don't know about Shealis, but I ignore any noise from the hallway."
"Most of the dorm rooms are empty. Three or four near the front have new students in them. Mine's near the kitchen." He pats his belly conspicuously. "The only other occupied room should be Shealis'."
OOC
Attached is a map I hacked together. You're all in the kitchen with Diogenes. "SA's room" is Shealis Amlauril's room.
Hollister stands, and allows flames to crackle around his hand. "If Shealis likes fire, I have plenty in store for her." He turns to look at Lliros and Korrin. "Most wizards are completely vulnerable to melee and grappling attacks. I advise closing on her quickly, and pinning her if possible.
Spells
Spells per Day
- Level 0: 4+1
- Level 1: 3+1
- Level 2: 1 (must succeed on DC8 caster level check)
2nd level fire spell ready: Fiery Burst has a 5' radius, range of 30', and causes 2d6 damage. Reflex save vrs DC 15 for 1/2 damage.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
"I think we're almost set," Torrent says. "Who wants to kick in the door to her room?"
"Actually," Diogenes says, "I have a scroll of knock I'd be willing to donate to the cause. It has a decent range so I can cast it from somewhere out of your way and then come up and support if necessary."
"Sounds good to me," Torrent says. "Let's get into position."
OOC: New map attached, this time with grid numbers and letters. Everyone tell me your position on the map at the start of the attack. The first round of combat will be a surprise round and start when Diogenes casts knock. Since you'll all have surprise and the enemy(s) won't you can go in whatever order you want. Roll initiative with your surprise round action so that we know who goes before the enemy(s) in the first normal round of combat.
Also, remember that initiative only really matters in the first round of combat. After the surprise round everyone with a higher init than the enemy(s) will go, then the enemy(s), then EVERY PC, then the enemy(s), then every PC, etc.
As they are leaving the kitchen, Hollister casts his mage armor spell, cloaking himself in a protective field of force. He signals for Lliros and Korrin to proceed into the chamber, readying his spells and mind for the coming combat.
Hollister's actions are going to be based on what's behind the closed door. So, Diogenes casts knock, and Lliros and Korrin burst through the door, and which time Hollister will move into the doorway to throw a spell...
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
"Hmm.....very well. I will take the lead and attempt to pin down Shaelis. If there is anyone else in there at the time, Korrin, try to pin them down as well or just strike them down if you prefer. Otherwise help me keep Shaelis from casting. As long as you don't hurl any especially-potent flames in there, Hollister, don't worry about singeing me. I'll let you know if I need you to stop. Corellon's grace will tend my burns if necessary.....and perhaps Torrent's magic if it even becomes necessary." Liiros says.
The elf sheathes his sword for now. If necessary, he will use his gauntleted fists in the fight, or bash with his shield. He walks slowly into position when the others are ready to follow.
Once the door pops open, Liiros will rush in and try to grab hold of Shaelis' hands and prevent her from casting. When he does barge in, he says in Elven "Surrender in Corellon's holy name and you will survive this day!"
ooc
Starting at M-4, right in front of the door, before rushing in to grapple Shaela (or the male elf if he's the only one there). Entering Martial Spirit stance beforehand.
Initiative 19 1d20+1=19
Melee touch 11 and Grapple 9 1d20+4=11, 1d20+4=9
Darnit, shoulda rolled 'em all at once and they might've all been high. Stupid InvisibleCastle hates me.....
Liiros Tivaniel, Male Elven Crusader 2
HP 18 / 18, Nonlethal 0, AC 19 Active Stance: Martial Spirit
Ready Maneuvers: Charging Minotaur, Crusader's Strike, Leading the Attack, Stone Bones, and Vanguard Strike. Granted Maneuvers: Crusader's Strike, Leading the Attack, and Vanguard Strike. 1d5=3, 1d5=5, 1d5=5, 1d5=2, 1d5=3, 1d5=1, 1d5=1, 1d5=1, 1d5=4
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Korrin is content to allow Liiros to enter first as there's no chance for surprise, so he shifts his footwork and prepares for the fiery counterattack. Korrin will be ready to help the elf in his grab of the wizardess.
Hollister steps into the doorway, and prepares to blast the enemy with flame if she doesn't immediately stand down.
Based on Lliros' and Korrin's actions. Step into doorway, ready action to use Flaming Burst on her if she attempts any hostile action. This means if she starts to cast, she'll take damage and have to make a concentration check to continue her spellcasting.
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
Right before the party leaves the kitchen, Torrent holds up her holy symbol of Osprem and says, "Like a ship in stormy waters, Osprem protect us in the coming fight." [Everyone is Blessed] Putting her hand on Liiros' shoulder, she says, "Osprem especially guide your hand, Liiros." [Liiros is now Guidanced]
The party takes up positions outside the door to Shealis' room. Diogenes draws his scroll and glances at the party. Nodding, he casts. With an audible *knock* the door flies open into the room, hitting the wall with a *thunk*. Inside are two elves, one male and one female.
The female you assume is Shealis. This blond elf woman’s blue eyes fl icker like shining sapphires, and her pale skin glows like snow. She wears concealing red robes, but the metallic gleam of chainmail peeks out from her collar. Her gloves shine like silver. The male is probably the elf from the fight in the depository tower. Without his disguise, this elf is short and wiry, his blond hair and pale skin mostly hidden by black clothing. A small pouch slung over his shoulder has slots for scroll cases and potion vials, and a rapier sits sheathed at his hip.
Shealis is sitting in the room's only chair (in N2). It's in front of the desk but is turned around to face the bed, where the male elf is sitting (in M2).
Liiros charges at Shealis. He grabs at her but she manages to squirm out of his grasp.
Korrin runs in right after Lirros. He grabs Shealis' wrists and pushes her down into her chair [successful touch and grapple].
Torrent runs into the room and off to the side, battleaxe ready.
Hollister stands in doorway, holding flames in his hand. "You heard the elf. Nobody move."
OOC:
The situation: The male else is sitting on the edge of the bed, untouched. Shealis and Korrin are grappling on top of a chair between the desk and the bed. Liiros is in the room. Hollister is in the hallway.
Map is attached. The KS space is where Korrin and Shealis are grappling. L=Liiros. T=Torrent. D=Diogenes. H=Hollister. M=male elf. Yellow ball of light = a mistake.
Enemy Init is 7. Everyone who beat that (at least Liiros) will get a full-round action now before the enemies can go.
OOC: I thought Hollister destroyed the ball of light in the tower?
Quote:
Originally Posted by pneumatik
Hollister's fireball explodes around the ball of light, but when the flames dissipate the ball remains. It returns fire with another ray of light, but Hollister dodges while he moves up the ramp. Hollister shoots another fiery burst, and this time he destroys the ball of light.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
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