(5.24 PBP) Vault of the Dracolich (IC) Redux

[Kobold Stew]

Urgan holds back, cautious that he doesn't want to mbe in the middle of things.

OOC: Stealth with advantage: 1d20+2=20. Scamp can be up ahead, but is not getting into the fray, just checking things out.

 

[Tonguez]

Team Lake

Aywin considers Shade-9, and nods. "I can see in the dark as elves can. You should also know that I can hold my breath for very long, so should I fall in the water and don't surface, don't assume that I have passed. Finally, I have an invisible companion that I can send ahead of us to scout. Perhaps she can do so as we get more acquainted with these Kayaks. I also recommend that we keep as stealthy as possible." Looking at Darius he says " Perhaps you can tie your kayak to mine so we can avoid a light?" In the same breath, he adds. "I also recommend we be as quiet as possible and signal me when you have something to say. " He then quietly holds the orb around his neck and moves his hand, and a quiet murmur is heard by all one after the other This will keep our talking discreet.
Aywin's speech is unusual, he doesn't seem to inhale very much. You also notice that every minute or so he closes his eyes longer than normal for blinking.

OOC: Sending Svetlana (invisible Imp familiar) to scout ahead. I haven't detailed her but I've added a block in my character sheet in the RG. Also forgot to take out the gold for the casting & modified my character entry to take that into consideration. Removed heavy crossbow for the gold and spare components for future castings should she fall. Also, if no one took a sending stone, Aywin would have taken one, if ok.

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"

OOC: good to know about Svetlana, she ought to be useful. I dont know too much about genasi, except you can levitate and in 5e practically everything except human has darkvision. Interesting about the breathing thing, Shade-9 doesnt breath either, which means both of us could fully submerge in the lake if we need to. We are in two man kayaks, so if Darius is happy to trust Bjorn we can progress with no lights. Good idea to tie the kayaks together once we go underground anyway.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Team Lake

Loklafd listened to his group's discussion about tyng 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.

OOC: Oh, yeah - they may have downplayed the danger. But you're Adventurers! You love this stuff, right?

 

[Tonguez]

OOC: Oh, yeah - they may have downplayed the danger. But you're Adventurers! You love this stuff, right?

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...

OOC: bring it on!

 

[Lidgar]

OOC: is lake group in two or three kayaks?

 

[FitzTheRuke]

is lake group in two or three kayaks?

OOC: Three. Loklafd is in his own one-man kayak, showing the way, and the others are in 2x two-man kayaks. Shade-9 and Aywin in one, and Darius, Bjorn, and Bill in the other. (listed from back to front). Map to come.

 

[Steve Gorak]

"you are genasi?"
he stated to Aywin, his tone inquisitive, not a query but a confirmation of deduction, derived from observation and Aywins words.

"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"

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