Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Prologue
Brother Dave
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When Kerri asks him where the puppies are, Rolen's blush deepens. He opens his mouth to explain, sputters, waves his hands a bit, then shakes his head and shrugs an apology. He has no idea how to explain the thought process that led to his outburst. Luckily Henric chooses that moment to beckon them forward, so he graciously gestures for Kerri to proceed him and sighs with relief at the distraction.
Still embarrassed by his outburst, Rolen follows silently along behind Kerri. When she moves forward to examine the bodies, he trails along, thinking his medical knowledge might help him determine what happened, or at least what killed the gnolls. Mindful of Robert's admonition to keep his eyes open and be ready for action, he unslings his bow and makes sure his quiver is positioned for an easy draw.
[sblock=occ]Rolen's intent is to stand guard over Kerri while she inspects the corpses, then take a look at them himself.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rolls (if needed)]
Perception (1d20+5=11)
Medicine (1d20+5=9)
Nature (1d20+6=26) <-- hopefully that one is useful.
[/sblock]
Still embarrassed by his outburst, Rolen follows silently along behind Kerri. When she moves forward to examine the bodies, he trails along, thinking his medical knowledge might help him determine what happened, or at least what killed the gnolls. Mindful of Robert's admonition to keep his eyes open and be ready for action, he unslings his bow and makes sure his quiver is positioned for an easy draw.
[sblock=occ]Rolen's intent is to stand guard over Kerri while she inspects the corpses, then take a look at them himself.[/sblock]
[sblock=Rolls (if needed)]
Perception (1d20+5=11)
Medicine (1d20+5=9)
Nature (1d20+6=26) <-- hopefully that one is useful.
[/sblock]
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industrygothica
Adventurer
Seeing most of the group approach the gore in the clearing, Renestrae opts instead to stay back with the wizard and survey their surroundings while providing ranged support in case things get messy. As she draws her bow, however, she suddenly realizes that, while she's fairly proficient with it, she's never taken a shot at anything that didn't later become dinner. Still, she nocks an arrow and takes a look around.
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Jimmy Disco T
First Post
[Robert - Take Inspiration. Actually, I'm happy for people to be pro-active and ask for this, otherwise I might forget.]
Renestrae and Miri remain within the cover of the trees and brambles, Renestrae with her bow ready, while Miri examines the clearing for clues. Renestrae's elven senses detect nothing more than the occasional birdsong. The rustle of some grass to the left of the clearing draws her interest instantly, but it's only a rabbit hopping out of the scrub.
Miri:
[sblock]You can see that there are marks and muddy prints in the ground leading upriver. It seems as though the Gnolls have been visiting this part of the woods regularly. You see no unusual or out of the ordinary markings on any nearby trees or branches. The secluded nature of the area suggests to you that it may be a regular watering spot for wildlife - perhaps this was one of the areas where the Gnolls were setting traps?[/sblock]
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The rest of the group begins to investigate the corpses. The smaller bodies reveal themselves to be Kobolds, and all of the bodies, both Gnoll and Kobold, have vicious wounds all over, their blood staining the ground. Daggers, axes and slings lie near the bodies, the blades coated with still damp blood. Whatever happened here, it was recent. One of the Gnolls was carrying two evil-looking barbed and rusted beartraps, as of yet un-set.
Rolen:
[sblock]You easily determine the Kobolds and Gnolls all died from their wounds; presumably inflicted by the other side's weapons. Something unusual does catch your eye about the Kobolds - although the individual styles vary, they are all wearing necklaces of what look like fangs, or claws, badly carved out of chalk. A quick glance around the immediate area leads you to similar conclusions to Miri - this area seems to be a spot used by the Gnolls regularly to trap wildlife. Obvious Gnoll tracks lead upstream.[/sblock]
As you investigate the scene, Rolen absent-mindedly knocks one of the Gnoll bodies with his foot, almost stumbling over it. An angry hiss followed by a high pitched chittering comes from the corpse as it begins to heave and writhe. Suddenly a huge, vicious looking weasel, covered with gore, emerges from a gaping wound in the Gnoll's belly. It bares its teeth viciously.
Roll for initiative everyone!
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RECAP:
Actually, I'm happy for people to be pro-active and ask for this, otherwise I might forget.]Renestrae and Miri remain within the cover of the trees and brambles, Renestrae with her bow ready, while Miri examines the clearing for clues. Renestrae's elven senses detect nothing more than the occasional birdsong. The rustle of some grass to the left of the clearing draws her interest instantly, but it's only a rabbit hopping out of the scrub.
Miri:
[sblock]You can see that there are marks and muddy prints in the ground leading upriver. It seems as though the Gnolls have been visiting this part of the woods regularly. You see no unusual or out of the ordinary markings on any nearby trees or branches. The secluded nature of the area suggests to you that it may be a regular watering spot for wildlife - perhaps this was one of the areas where the Gnolls were setting traps?[/sblock]
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The rest of the group begins to investigate the corpses. The smaller bodies reveal themselves to be Kobolds, and all of the bodies, both Gnoll and Kobold, have vicious wounds all over, their blood staining the ground. Daggers, axes and slings lie near the bodies, the blades coated with still damp blood. Whatever happened here, it was recent. One of the Gnolls was carrying two evil-looking barbed and rusted beartraps, as of yet un-set.
Rolen:
[sblock]You easily determine the Kobolds and Gnolls all died from their wounds; presumably inflicted by the other side's weapons. Something unusual does catch your eye about the Kobolds - although the individual styles vary, they are all wearing necklaces of what look like fangs, or claws, badly carved out of chalk. A quick glance around the immediate area leads you to similar conclusions to Miri - this area seems to be a spot used by the Gnolls regularly to trap wildlife. Obvious Gnoll tracks lead upstream.[/sblock]
As you investigate the scene, Rolen absent-mindedly knocks one of the Gnoll bodies with his foot, almost stumbling over it. An angry hiss followed by a high pitched chittering comes from the corpse as it begins to heave and writhe. Suddenly a huge, vicious looking weasel, covered with gore, emerges from a gaping wound in the Gnoll's belly. It bares its teeth viciously.
Roll for initiative everyone!
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RECAP:
- Miri and Renestrae remain within the cover of the vegetation. They heard the weasel's angry warning but can't quite see what is going on from where they are, as the weasel emerged from the opposite side of the corpse (i.e. neither of you have a clear shot at present).
- Robert and Erevan are circling the edge of the clearing cautiously, but are close enough to see what's going on, and they both see the weasel emerge from the Gnoll's body.
- Rolen and Kerri are in the middle of things, and they are both currently the closest to the weasel, who is baring it's fangs, seemingly ready to attack.
dream66_
First Post
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Kerri says, "Don't hurt her"
She holds up her mistletoe and chants soothing sounds.
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Robert Weaving
[sblock=Initiative roll]1D20+2 = [10]+2 = 12
[/sblock][sblock=dream66_]Don't forget your initiative roll, otherwise that weasel might have you for lunch before your spell finishes.[/sblock]
With the sudden appearance of the large weasel, Robert readies himself as fast the average person reasonably could.
"Gah! Was it sleeping in there or what!?"
[sblock=Initiative roll]1D20+2 = [10]+2 = 12
[/sblock][sblock=dream66_]Don't forget your initiative roll, otherwise that weasel might have you for lunch before your spell finishes.
[/sblock]With the sudden appearance of the large weasel, Robert readies himself as fast the average person reasonably could.
"Gah! Was it sleeping in there or what!?"
Brother Dave
First Post
[sblock]Initiative (1d20+2=3)
No, no, I believe Rolen will be going last.
I will refrain from rolling an attack until after Kerri's turn, since Rolen will hear her request before he can act.[/sblock]
Startled, Rolen nearly drops his bow. "Kerri, look out!" He regains his grip on his longbow and aims it at the weasel, preparing to fire - hopefully not too late. His lip turns up in revulsion. Oh, gods, what was it doing in there? Was it...was it eating the gnoll...from the inside?
No, no, I believe Rolen will be going last.
I will refrain from rolling an attack until after Kerri's turn, since Rolen will hear her request before he can act.[/sblock]
Startled, Rolen nearly drops his bow. "Kerri, look out!" He regains his grip on his longbow and aims it at the weasel, preparing to fire - hopefully not too late. His lip turns up in revulsion. Oh, gods, what was it doing in there? Was it...was it eating the gnoll...from the inside?
industrygothica
Adventurer
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