Hollister follows behind Torrent and Liiros, making sure no to lag to far behind.
__________________ -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
As they pass the statue of Emperor Coaltongue, Rashelle stops and says a brief prayer to her deceased leader before hurrying to catch up with her companions.
Rashelle makes sure she is the last to enter, taking a second lantern and keeping an eye on their exit. Once inside she stays beside the door unless motioned forwards by the others, covering their backs.
Once the party is inside, the depository closes the tower door. The noise of the assault is almost too faint to hear, and while it may not be any warmer in the tower than outside it, at least inside there's no biting wind. You see no light or other movement other than yourselves and your lanterns.
Torrent holds her lantern up and looks around. "He should be in here," she says. "In fact, I figured he'd be right here." She gestures to the area in front of the group. "All he's doing is waiting for us. Maybe the Scourge is making him cautious?"
OOC: I need two listen checks from everyone. Also, updated map attached.
"Perhaps. I advise caution." Though his words are spoken with confidence, it is obvious that Hollister is a bit nervous in the darkened confines of the depot. Adar peaks out from the wizard's pack, his ears raised as he listens for sounds in the darkness.
"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 replies "We should check the other floors. I don't see how the Scourge could have gotten any forces into the city yet, aside from that dragon we saw in the sky. Hopefully that mage's school will have some war-mages prepared to shoot it down."
Immediately after entering the tower, you hear someone speaking upstairs somewhere.
Korrin, Hollister
Immediately after entering the tower, you hear someone speaking upstairs. It sounds like spellcasting. If you have spellcraft, you can make checks to know the spell.
After a couple moments of waiting, Rivereye Badgerface makes his appearance descending the ramp from the second floor. As he comes into the light, he looks as ugly as you've been led to expect. He's pug-faced with a runny nose, and he's wearing blue robes.
"*cough* *cough* Good to see you made it," he says. "I caught a cold on the way here from the Ragesian capitol. It's horrible." He stops at the bottom of the ramp.
"Sorry we're a little late. There a war outside," Torrent says to him.
"Well, I'm glad you and your companions are safe, Pippin," Badgerface replies. "Now, it's just up on the second level. Come on." He motions for the party to follow him back up the ramp.
OOC
Everyone make a spot check. Also, updated map attached and picture of Badgerface pending.
Liiros holds back a foul look, but can't stand to look at the ugly gnome for very long before he looks away, looking upward instead of at the gnome after a few seconds. His usual smile is flattened into almost a grimace. Still, his sharp elven eyes don't miss much. Which isn't particularly a virtue this time. By Corellon, that gnome is repulsive!
"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
"Hang on," Torrent says. "Korrin, let me check your ribs again before we go up that ramp. I don't want you to puncture a lung." She leans in close to Korrin, putting her head almost on his shoulder as she looks at his back. "My name's not Pippin," she whispers. She makes a wide-eyed face to the rest of the party while pressing on Korrin's ribs. "Okay, everything looks good. Lead the way, Badgerface."
Assuming nothing else happens, Badgerface will walk on up the ramp.
Hollister
Hollister recognizes the spells he heard cast as disguise self and unseen servant.
ooc
No new map, since no one's position has really changed. We're not in initiative, so if anyone wants to act, just jump in. If you attack, though, roll initiative.
Hollister grabs Korrin's shoulder as Torrent leans in, and whispers to the both of them, but so the gnome cannot hear. "It is a trap. Badgerface is under the guise of an illusion spell. We need to take him now, while the situation is slightly in our favor."
__________________ -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
renau1g has the right idea, I think. Everyone role initiative. Also, I updated the map. "Badgerface" moved five feet up the ramp while all this was going on, Torrent moved adjacent to Korrin, and I took the liberty of moving Plavin up.
"Ho, Badgerface," calls Hollister, trying to delay the man. Even as he speaks, the wizard begins summoning his fiery power to blast the illusion-cloaked being.
"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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