Crossed Paths, Part II

[Despaxas]

Tullius grins at Brioc. "Allright then, we attack!" He moves forward moving cautiously but not slowly while he tries to keep in the light from Ehldannis' lantern. "Ehldannis try to follow me and light my way, I can't see anything here. Arange yourself according to who thinks can fight the best, spellcasters at the back, prepare to respond quickly to any strange happenings. If we have to retreat let's make it orderly, casters first then the fighters."

OOC: I'm going to move until I see a Gnoll. If I still have an action over I'll move to confront it.

 

[Inez Hull]

Ehldannis will direct the party towards where he sees the Gnolls and try get as close as possible, hiding safely behind his companions, to extend the lantern light onto them.

 

[Thomas Hobbes]

A thought occurs to Octar as the Gnoll's arrow slides by. "Ehldannis, can you conjure a light that we could send ahead of us?" If Ehldannis can, octar will offer his dagger, allow Ehldannis to imbue it with light before pitching it mightily, trying to land it roughly on top of the stairs.

 

[Inez Hull]

With a contemplative nod at Octar's words Ehldannis withdraws the magic pearl from a fold in his robes. A grimace of distaste flashes across the Elf's face as he contemplates the sacrifice of power but he shakes the thought from his mind and holds the pearl aloft and uses its power to once more invoke a globe of light. His hands light up with witchlight as he takes Octar's dagger and transfers the glow.

"Throw true, I have prepared no more of these magicks."

 

[Thomas Hobbes]

Octar nods. "Be ready to charge." And with that, he hurls the dagger to where the he heard the noises.

 

[Krilith]

~At the sound of the arrow striking the floor and skidding past his feet Dhormium braces himself against his shield for block of any other arrows coming from the gnolls. Brioc’s words about advancing towards the gnolls seem a bit unnecessary for the dwarf, why waste a perfect opportunity to bash in some beasts skull, what an insult would that be to God Clangeddin Silverbeard, God of Battle, God of War. And so the dwarf sets off, running towards the sound of Elhdannis summoned wolf, waiting for the moment that the gnolls appear in the range of his vision. Tullius, who managed to get a head start somehow, will have to share these beasts. When Octars enlightened dagger flies over a small silent compliment is made, resourceful humans, not to smart though, a simple rock would have accomplished the same result. And so the dwarf rushes on towards the melee.~



Ooc: move to melee, mess up gnoll with battleaxe

 

[Manzanita]

The party advances. Ehldannis casts his light spell on Octar's dagger, and the soldier throws it ahead. It lands on the stairs, and reveals four gnolls, all somewhat concealed behind four pillars. Two engaged with Ehldannis' black wolf. The gnolls stand on a raised level, about 5 foot above the level where the PCs stand. A wide staircase ascends to this next level. It is flanked by the four pillars. Reaching the gnolls directly would require overcoming a five foot step, or going up the staircase.

Initiative:
Ehldannis
Tullius
Octar
Marcus
Brioc
Mendicus
Dhormium

I've redone the map. Imagine the walls as much rougher. I've placed Marcus and Brioc's wolf somewhat in hiding.

 

[doghead]

Marcus will use the momnet to try and move forwards and down to the south wall unnoticed. He will try and slip along it to within 30 feet.

If I can get close enough then I can hopefully take a few out with the crossbow, or daggars.

If they spot him and close, he'll try and get a shot off before switching to his short sword. If it turns into one big melee, he'll abandon the crossbow, close and try and sneak attack.

 

[Despaxas]

Tullius will take up position on the top of the stairs to stop any gnolls from reaching the casters and prepares to attack any gnoll who comes close.

"Ehldannis try to use your magics to attack them I'll hold them here. Brioc come stand next to me, together we can hold the stairs. Dhormium please stand behind us and give us the protection of your God if we are about to fall.
Roma Victor!"

OOC: sorry couldn't resist

 

[Inez Hull]

Ehldannis will take a few steps to get an angle on the southern gnolls and will take a shot with his longbow.

He momentarily ponders the calmness he has developed in combat situations that he no longer feels the need to fire off spells until the threat is neutralised.