Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter One

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Bahruul:

[Sblock]It appears that nothing has changed in the hallway as well. The same skitering noises made by the scorpion feet can be heard on the other side of the door.[/Sblock]

All:

See Keryth and Bahruul show interest in the hallway, Destiny figures that it is safe to go over the the thief and pick up the studded leather armor. She adjusts a few of the latches and straps, but all in all it seems to fit well. Satisfied, she picks up her lantern once again and stands just inside the room so that the light of the lantern can glisten out into the hallway.

[Sblock]OOC: Remember that the hallway is only wide enough for a single-file line. Obvious Bahruul is already first in line at the door. Destiny has little reason to be at the head of the pack - except that the light should probably go up there so that people can see into the room once the door is opened. As far as the rest of the marching order ... I suppose alot of it could depend on init and waiting to get through each other ... but before opening the door to the scorpion we might want to think about order[/Sblock]

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, sorcerous barbarian

"I've been thinking, and I believe there may be a better option or two than fighting this creature in its own territory, rushing in as an easily-picked-off line," Byn says as he comes to the open door to peer at his companions readied by the scorpion's lair.

"If the scorpion is as big as Destiny believes, then perhaps it's too big to fit through the door. In that case, we might be able to attack it with missle weapons from here, weaken or even kill it before entering.

"Or, if it turns out it can fit through the door, our archer(s) can rush back into this empty room, where we can already have the rest of the party set up with missle and melee weapons, surrounding the creature and attacking from all sides."

 

[magic_gathering2001]

Pwent decides that he's seen enough injuries today and decides only to sulk a little because he has no ranged weapons before going along with the plan.

 

[D20Dazza]

"What say you Destiny? Did your vision suggest that the beast be larger than the door?" Bahruul asks his small friend.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Destiny smirks. "Well, it is hard for me to judge being as everything is so big to me. But I'd imagine its too big for the door."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Well while it sounds like a nice plan Byntrou, I don’t think it’s going to do us much good. The corridor is only wide enough for single file, which means whoever stands in the doorway will be subject to the scorpions attacks, as even if it can’t enter the corridor I’m fairly sure it can strike into it. While everyone else will have trouble shooting the beast because cover from the doorway protects it from us as much as it protects us from it,” Keryth replies.

“If it can get out though the second plan would be good, especially if we can close the door to this room...then perhaps we could manage to drop it in the pit...”

 

[D20Dazza]

"Well friend Keryth I'm afraid our little angel has scuppered that plan with her last statement. Any other plans or shall we adopt mine and just go and beat the stuffing out of this over sized crab?" Bahruul says with a wry smile and a wink.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Did Destiny grow wings when I wasn’t looking,” Keryth replies with a chuckle as he looks for wings, not finding any he continues, “Well we can only hope she’s correct, as that at least leaves us a way to escape.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Destiny quips as Keryth looks for wings, "Funny ... I've learned that its best to let boes say and think what they want about people. They really have an amazing perception on the realities of life, you know. Untainted by civilization and all!" She turns around and gives a sheepish grin to Keryth but turns around and broadly smiles at Bahruul. "You, sir, may think whatever you want about me - especially if it is complimentary!"

She adds on a more serious note, "I think Keryth is correct, though. the animal will most likely be able to atack someone standing in the doorway. and if the door is flung open wide and everyone retreats, I imagine the animal will only take one or two attacks to learn that standing by an open door isn't a good thing. But if we do go in, just make sure the first one in watches that stinger. More 'n' likely a creature that size is always hungry and waiting for its next meal. We'll look like a rather tasty meal, I'd imagine."

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, sorcerous barbarian

"How about if the first person through isn't a person at all?" Byntrou suggests. "My glowing humanoid idea from before probably wouldn't have fooled a person, but an animal might just take the bait, strike out at the form and motion. While it's busy slashing at a phantom, we'll hopefully have time to do some damage."

[sblock=Nonlethal]I checked my original email of the char sheet, and it looks like I rolled hit points. So 24/26 is the right amount by my records.[/sblock]