(5.24 PBP) Vault of the Dracolich (IC) Redux
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Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
Shade-9 matched the cadence of Loklafd's rhythmic paddling mimicking the subtle shifts in balance and stroke length necessary for optimal glide.
Without looking over from his stroke the warforged initiated a low vocal exchange: "you are genasi?"
he stated to Aywin, his tone inquisitive, not a query but a confirmation of deduction, derived from observation and Aywins words.
The mention of an invisible companion had not been expected however and Shade-9's optics narrowed reflexively scanning about attempting to locate her presence. But Svetlana remained undetected, the spectral range of the warforged's visual sensors had not been updated
[Flag:Visual Sensor Update Required - Arcane Detection Protocols].
"you're companion is airbourne?" he continued with interest seeking a better understanding of the untracked variable "Aerial overwatch would significantly increase our operational viability. Early deployment is recommended"
At the suggestion of tethering the kayaks, Shade-9 nodded agreement "maintaining full darkness as we navigate the caves is advised. I am fully functional in total darkness and can remain unseen. If illumination is required I will follow in the shadows"
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FitzTheRuke
Legend
Team Lake
Loklafd listened to his group's discussion about tying together the kayaks, and he paddled over to show them which was the best part of the boat's structure to tie to, without doing damage if there was a sudden pull. However, he suggested, "You shouldn't do it until you are within the relative calm of the undergound lake. The current is much too strong in the river, and you'd be likely to snag the tie-line on a rock, or capsize a boat that is suddenly pulled to one side or another."
He spoke as they left the lake to travel down toward the lake. The closer they got to the lake, the louder the sound of its water became. As they rounded a corner of rock, Loklafd, who was in the lead, suddenly dropped downward over a small waterfall, and then he was in the river proper. He spun his kayak expertly to meet the current, and he called back, "Be careful as you drop and reach the current, it is treacherous!"
They were not terribly far from the Gatehouse, so he did not shout, but his words were masked by the roar of the river, swollen as it was from Spring melt and recent rain.
Loklafd listened to his group's discussion about tying together the kayaks, and he paddled over to show them which was the best part of the boat's structure to tie to, without doing damage if there was a sudden pull. However, he suggested, "You shouldn't do it until you are within the relative calm of the undergound lake. The current is much too strong in the river, and you'd be likely to snag the tie-line on a rock, or capsize a boat that is suddenly pulled to one side or another."
He spoke as they left the lake to travel down toward the lake. The closer they got to the lake, the louder the sound of its water became. As they rounded a corner of rock, Loklafd, who was in the lead, suddenly dropped downward over a small waterfall, and then he was in the river proper. He spun his kayak expertly to meet the current, and he called back, "Be careful as you drop and reach the current, it is treacherous!"
They were not terribly far from the Gatehouse, so he did not shout, but his words were masked by the roar of the river, swollen as it was from Spring melt and recent rain.
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Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
Shade-9's optics narrowed as he focussed on Loklafd's every movement, shifting his weight low and centered as they approached the waterfall, leaning back to stabilize, his paddle held flat across the bow to brace and balance the craft...
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FitzTheRuke
Legend
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Steve Gorak
Hero
Aywin silently nods to both questions. He whispers back through his spell: indeed I am planetouched; a blessing and curse I bear. You will come to meet my companion at the time of her choosing; she prefers to remain invisible
Leatherhead
Possibly a Idiot.
Copper: Team Ambush.
The goliath quietly and causally climbs over rocks and trees to get into a position high above the unsuspecting mercenaries. Then gives Corrah a hand signal to indicate he is ready and in position.
The goliath quietly and causally climbs over rocks and trees to get into a position high above the unsuspecting mercenaries. Then gives Corrah a hand signal to indicate he is ready and in position.
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Torhak Stoneveil - TEAM AMBUSH
Torhak follows the group taking out his weapons.
"I'll be close by. Don't come out and stop them. We just attack. They are guards and anything out of the ordinary this far out will put them on alert. Don't offer to talk, we just attack. Get the coachmen first so the horses can be controlled, we don't want them bolting forward."
This was the most taciturn ranger spoke until now, but it seems he knows his ambushes.
Stealth for ambush:1d20+5 = [10]+5 = 15
Animal handling:1d20+4 = [1]+4 = 5 - this will be fun when it comes to that
Torhak follows the group taking out his weapons.
"I'll be close by. Don't come out and stop them. We just attack. They are guards and anything out of the ordinary this far out will put them on alert. Don't offer to talk, we just attack. Get the coachmen first so the horses can be controlled, we don't want them bolting forward."
This was the most taciturn ranger spoke until now, but it seems he knows his ambushes.
Stealth for ambush:1d20+5 = [10]+5 = 15
Animal handling:1d20+4 = [1]+4 = 5 - this will be fun when it comes to that
FitzTheRuke
Legend
Team Ambush
Copper and Corrah had found themselves a ledge above the road, where two trees grew out of the cliffside. They took a tree each, from which to lay covering fire, as Shamal, Merrick, Torhak, and Scamp continued down the road, working their way forward. Urgan, Lorent, and Terrin held back among some trees, a level above the others.
As the sound of the wagon grew closer, Shamal and Scamp took cover behind some bushes that were under a few trees, while Torhak stepped behind a large boulder. Merrik, however, stayed in the open as two mercenaries, who were far in front of the wagon, came around a bend in the road. When they saw him, they shouted a warning to the wagon and drew their weapons.
(General Features)
Difficult Terrain Trees. Everything if you're moving "upward".
Cover Trees & Rocks. (Also, the "ledge". For example, Torhak as shown here has cover from the Mercs, but the Wagon also has cover from him. That cover goes away if he moves up to the ledge above them.)
Hazards Cliffs (Each level is about 30ft above the next, give or take. They can be 'slid down' using movement & a dc15 STR Athletics or DEX Acrobatics Check. Failure does 2d6 Bludgeoning and leaves you prone on the nearest "road" space. Please roll damage for yourself if you try it & fail.
Visibility[/b] Bright (Daylight).
Copper and Corrah had found themselves a ledge above the road, where two trees grew out of the cliffside. They took a tree each, from which to lay covering fire, as Shamal, Merrick, Torhak, and Scamp continued down the road, working their way forward. Urgan, Lorent, and Terrin held back among some trees, a level above the others.
As the sound of the wagon grew closer, Shamal and Scamp took cover behind some bushes that were under a few trees, while Torhak stepped behind a large boulder. Merrik, however, stayed in the open as two mercenaries, who were far in front of the wagon, came around a bend in the road. When they saw him, they shouted a warning to the wagon and drew their weapons.
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(General Features)
Difficult Terrain Trees. Everything if you're moving "upward".
Cover Trees & Rocks. (Also, the "ledge". For example, Torhak as shown here has cover from the Mercs, but the Wagon also has cover from him. That cover goes away if he moves up to the ledge above them.)
Hazards Cliffs (Each level is about 30ft above the next, give or take. They can be 'slid down' using movement & a dc15 STR Athletics or DEX Acrobatics Check. Failure does 2d6 Bludgeoning and leaves you prone on the nearest "road" space. Please roll damage for yourself if you try it & fail.
Visibility[/b] Bright (Daylight).
(PCs - Team AMBUSH)
Copper AC:14 HP:24/24 HD:3/3 PP:14 CloudJ:2/2
Lorent AC:14 HP:21/21 HD:3/3 PP:12.DV60 SSdc13 2/2
Merrick AC:19* HP:41/41 HD:3/3 PP:12 Rg 3/3 Heal:4/4
Shamal AC:17 HP:31/31 HD:3/3 PP:14 SSdc13 3/3 CD:2/2 HI:1/1 DS:1/1 LoH:15/15
Terrin AC:15* HP:24/24 HD:3/3 PP:13 SSdc13 4/4 2/2 CD:2/2 Slp:1/1
Torhak AC:15 HP:31/31 HD:3/3 PP:16.DV180 SSdc12 2/2
Urgan AC:15(12) HP:20/20 HD:3/3 PP:11.DV120 SSdc13 3/3 2/2 AdrR:2/2
(NPCs)
Corrah AC:15 HP:27/27 PP:15
Saphirion AC:13 HP:24/24 PP:11.DV60 DM:1/1 BoI: 2/2
Scamp AC:11 HP:5/5 PP:13.DV60 Spd.50'
Copper AC:14 HP:24/24 HD:3/3 PP:14 CloudJ:2/2
Lorent AC:14 HP:21/21 HD:3/3 PP:12.DV60 SSdc13 2/2
Merrick AC:19* HP:41/41 HD:3/3 PP:12 Rg 3/3 Heal:4/4
Shamal AC:17 HP:31/31 HD:3/3 PP:14 SSdc13 3/3 CD:2/2 HI:1/1 DS:1/1 LoH:15/15
Terrin AC:15* HP:24/24 HD:3/3 PP:13 SSdc13 4/4 2/2 CD:2/2 Slp:1/1
Torhak AC:15 HP:31/31 HD:3/3 PP:16.DV180 SSdc12 2/2
Urgan AC:15(12) HP:20/20 HD:3/3 PP:11.DV120 SSdc13 3/3 2/2 AdrR:2/2
(NPCs)
Corrah AC:15 HP:27/27 PP:15
Saphirion AC:13 HP:24/24 PP:11.DV60 DM:1/1 BoI: 2/2
Scamp AC:11 HP:5/5 PP:13.DV60 Spd.50'
(BGs)
Cultists AC:13 HP:12ea PP:12
-C1 12/12 C2 12/12
Driver AC:15 HP:52/52 PP:13
Dwarf Merc AC:13 HP:36/36 PP:13.DV
Mercs AC:15 HP:27ea
-M1 27/27 M2 25/25
Orc Merc AC:14 HP:32 PP:12.DV
Cultists AC:13 HP:12ea PP:12
-C1 12/12 C2 12/12
Driver AC:15 HP:52/52 PP:13
Dwarf Merc AC:13 HP:36/36 PP:13.DV
Mercs AC:15 HP:27ea
-M1 27/27 M2 25/25
Orc Merc AC:14 HP:32 PP:12.DV
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