D&D 5E 5E Sunless Citadel - CG

[Kobold Stew]

"Very well," says Kuhl, nodding an acknowledgement to Edgar. "There will be no strays from the herd."

"I am happy to lead, or to follow. Both will end up in the same place."

 

[Kobold Stew]

(double post)

 

[Charwoman Gene]

A sandy ledge overlooks a subterranean gulf of darkness to the west. The ledge is wide but rough. Sand, rocky debris, and the bones of small animals cover it. A rough-hewn stairwell zigs and zags down the side of the ledge, descending into darkness.

A fortress emerges from the darkness. The subterranean citadel, though impressive, seems long forgotten, if the lightless windows,cracked crenellations, and leaning towers are any indication. All is quiet, though a cold breeze blows up from below, bringing with it the scent of dust and a faint trace of rot.

The narrow stairs empty into a small courtyard, apparently the top of what was once a crenellated battlement. The buried citadel has sunk so far into the earth that the battlement is now level with the surrounding floor. That floor stretches away to the north and south, composed of a layer of treacherous, crumbled masonry, which reaches to an unknown depth. To the west looms the surviving structure of what must be the Sunless Citadel. A tower stands on the west side of the courtyard. There is a wooden door set into the tower, looking like the only entrance.

OOC: Confirm the marching order is Edgar, Kuhl, Tordak, Ara?

 

[Kobold Stew]

(sounds good to me)

 

[purplerook]

Ara High Elf Wizard 1

As the party forms up into a marching order and moves down into the cavern, Ara takes position at the rear of the party, with a bow in hand. The situation is both familiar and strange to Ara. Familiar in being a part of a small party sneaking and strange in that it is a group of noisy humans and the danger is more than a poor grade from the tactics instructor. Ara silently thinks "Sensei was right, I have a lot to experience before I am ready to learn more."

As the party leaves the steps and enters into the courtyard, Ara feels that this space is open enough to take advantage of his familiar - Who. Ara pauses for a few seconds and silently summons Who. An Owl appears in the cavern about 30' to the North of Ara, and silently glides to the South (13). Who scans intently for any signs of trouble (13). Who begins slowly flying over the party. A few muffled wing beats, follow by a long silent glide.

OOC: The description makes it sounds like the floor stretches a significant distance (several hundred feet?) to the North and South. I am assuming that there is sufficient space - horizontal and vertical for Who to fly. If not, Who will pick a nearby spot and observe from there. Given the space, Who will fly a figure 8 around the party, with the loop centered on Ara. Who Scouting Who Scouting Perception - adv due to Keen Hearing and Sight: 2D20.HIGH(1)+3 = [7, 10]+3 = 13 Who Stealth Who Stealth: 1D20+3 = [10]+3 = 13

[SBLOCK=Ara MiniStats]Ara, Level 1 - Male High Elf Wizard -
HP: 7/7, AC: 16 (Mage Armor)
Initiative: +3, Speed: 30ft, Senses: Passive Perception 12, Darkvision <60ft Dark is dim, Dim is light
Saving Throws Str -1, Con +1, Dex + 3, *Int +5, *Wis +2, Chr 0
Abilities:
By Popular Demand
Fey Ancestry - adv vs. charmed, immune sleep

Offense:
Longbow: +5 1d8+3
Short Sword: +5 1d6+3

Spells
C - Green Flaming Blade, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
1st (1/2) - Mage Armor, Silent Image, Shield,Sleep
[/SBLOCK]
[SBLOCK=Who MiniStats]Familiar Who, Owl
Perception +3, Stealth +3, Passive Per 13, Darkvision <120ft Dark is dim, Dim is light
AC 11, HP 1
Flyby: provokes no opportunity attack when it flies out of enemy reach
Keen Hearing and Sight: Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing or sight
[/SBlock]

 

[TallIan]

Edgar, Paladin 1

"That way, I guess." Edgar says, heading towards the tower with the only apparent way forward.

OOC: I'm more than happy for Edgar to lead, though if we do need stealth then maybe someone else.

[SBLOCK=Mini Stats]
Passive Perception: 12
AC: 16
Initiative: +0
HP: 12/12 (HD: 1/1d10)

Offense:
Halberd +5 10ft 1d10+3S
Halberd (Bonus action): +5 5ft 1d4+3B
Shortsword: +5 5ft 1d6+3P
Javelin: +5 30/120 1d6+3P

Devine Sense 3/3
Lay on Hands 5/5[/SBLOCK]

 

[Kobold Stew]

Kuhl advances with Edgar towards the door of the watch tower. There has been tell of goblins. He listens for their annoying squeaks.

Perception: [roll0].

 

[Charwoman Gene]

Kuhl notices a faint outline surrounding the 10 by 10 square in front of the door.

 

[Kobold Stew]

Kuhl waves at the others, stops, and crouches. He watches the space intently.

 

[purplerook]

Ara High Elf Wizard

OOC: Ara is going to interpret the faint outline as a 10x10 square - probable trap - and not an invisible individual. Ignore me if my assumption is incorrect. BTW, this is where I am really missing Creamsteak's rogue. Ara investigating the 10x10 outline in front of the door: 1D20+5 = [19]+5 = 24

Ara sees the outline once Kuhl points it out. "Good Catch Kuhl." Ara says "I am no expert on traps, but I can take a look."

Ara cautiously moves forward and investigates the 10x10 area. Meanwhile Who continues his slow scan of the area.

[SBLOCK=Ara]Ara, Level 1 - Male High Elf Wizard -
HP: 7/7, AC: 16 (Mage Armor)
Initiative: +3, Speed: 30ft, Senses: Passive Perception 12, Darkvsion <60ft Dark is dim, Dim is light
Saving Throws Str -1, Con +1, Dex + 3, *Int +5, *Wis +2, Chr 0
Abilities:
By Popular Demand
Fey Ancestry - adv vs. charmed, immune sleep

Offense:
Longbow: +5 1d8+3
Short Sword: +5 1d6+3

Spells
C - Green Flaming Blade, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion,Prestidigitation
1st (1/2) - Mage Armor, Silent Image, Shield,Sleep
[/SBLOCK]
[SBLOCK=Who, Owl Familiar]Familiar Who, Owl
Perception +3, Stealth +3, Passive Per 13, Darkvision <120ft Dark is dim, Dim is light
AC 11, HP 1
Flyby: provokes no opportunity attack when it flies out of enemy reach
Keen Hearing and Sight: Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing or sight
[/SBlock]