stonegod's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: Ch. II [IC]

[s@squ@tch]

Marot the Deadly

Marot watches the lady paladin walk towards the door, watching her invoke her undeath sensing ability which he saw her do before both sets of double doors.

Something this time seemed awry.

"What is it Ashlyn? Do you sense something?"

He thinks to himself,"Such an ability would be quite the boon."

 

[Stormwind]

Ashlyn holds a finger in front of her mouth, indicating silence. Then she holds up three fingers and points at the door. Finally she draws her sword quietly from her sheath.

As she waits for the others to join her, she thinks to herself, Proof ... there are indeed undead present here ... and in numbers too ... perhaps the castle, and the undead within, are in truth the true plaque on this land .... This place must be cleared of those possessing false life and then properly cleansed, ... I must get word to the guild ... we will need a veritable army of clerics to cleanse the taint that permeates the very stones of this place ...

 

[DEFCON 1]

Jarrith nods to Ashlyn when he receives her signal, and he draws forth his two wands... quickly giving himself additional dexterity and protection. (Cast Cat's Grace and Shield of Faith from wands) When he's been magical protected, the Stalker then returns the wands to their holders and he draws his two rapiers.

Meanwhile, Sir Khensu turns from the archway and assesses the situation, pulling free his weapon as well. He strides forward and places himself right behind Lady Ashlyn at the door, and in front of Marot, Tessa, and Janis. He turns to the three and taps himself on the chest with his fist, as if to say that he will be their shield. It is time that I bring forth the Light once again. This Inquistor has judged this place, and has found it false.

Jarrith finally scoots up and stands directly next to the door, ready for whenever Ashlyn swings the portal open.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tessa moved into a ready position as well, with her back to the western wall, facing across the room so that she had a clear view of the doorway (and could check the door they had entered through with but a turn of her head). She set her lantern down on the floor in front of her, holding her shield in one hand and the Raven icon in her other, with her wand of missiles tucked into her belt. She paused long enough to give Sir Khensu a nod of thanks for his considerate choice of position, then drew a deep breath and made ready to face whatever horrors lurked behind the unassuming door...

 

[Stormwind]

Once everyone is ready, Ashlyn throws open the door and charges the nearest undead, the Dormant Sunblade smiting the foul creature.

[Charge closest undead: Charge attack (with smite evil) +17, damage 1d10+1d6+9]

 

[stonegod]

Flinging open the door reveals dusty scrolls and tomes lining the wall and lying scattered across the floor of the room. The center is dominated by a huge oak desk, also littered with papers and tome. Crouching over the desk on a large stool is a bent but apparently unarmed figure in an worn chain shirt. Standing near are three gaunt figures draped in embroidered cloaks, staring impassively at the man. Ashlyn's senses indicate that these three are the undead she sensed.

The man looks up absently as the door opens, then starts in surprise as he sees Ashlyn. He begins rumaging around the desk, agitated, a pale thing of a tongue darting to the corner of his mouth. The undead figures give the paladin no immediate notice.

As the scene comes into view, Ashlyn as mere moments to decide her next action...

[Just wanted to pause a moment to give Ashlyn and the party a chance to react to the scene. Those in the room do not seem immediately hostile, so the group has a fraction of a moment to decide whether to attack or parlay.]

 

[s@squ@tch]

"By the Flame! What treachery is this?" Marot thinks to himself.

"Are you in need of aid? If not, would you mind answering a few questions? " He says, directing it towards the seated figure.


OOC: So the figure seated behind the desk does not appear to be undead?

Marot will use his diplomacy skills (+12) to try and improve the creatures attitude if it speaks common.

 

[stonegod]

OOC: The figure, while not looking to be in the best health, does not appear to be as desiccated as what you can see of the three cloaked figures.

 

[Stormwind]

@stonegod: In the moment after Ashlyn opens the door, does she recognize the undead creatures using her knowledge(religion) +13

 

[s@squ@tch]

@stonegod: In the moment after Ashlyn opens the door, does she recognize the undead creatures using her knowledge(religion) +13

OOC: Same for Marot know(religion) +13