(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]

[pathfinderq1]

"We may want to avoid the huts as much as possible," Tyrla acknowledged. "It looks as if we could go straight across to the bell tower if we want to do so- there seems to be a wide gap between the nearest huts to the north and south. Then again, we might want to hit one of the more convenient huts- the elves did say these folk might have rafts, but I doubt we'll be able to barter for them... Either way, we ought to move before dark- too many of us cannot see at night, and it might be disastrous for some of our heavily armored folk to stray too near the water."

 

[Creamsteak]

[SBLOCK=OOC]OOC: Creamsteak, can we see any signs of activity around the bell tower? Avril's suggestion we send Warren over invisible, perhaps with Avril wild shaped as a crocodile, and take the bell tower out while the others cross in a boat by cover of darkness/nightfall.
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OOC: Not from your current distance.

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Pender, Male Human Fighter 6

Pender is a brave and skillful fighter, but not one for making clever plans. He waits patiently as his smarter and wiser friends devise a plan of action. He merely nods a grunt-mutters affirmatively when they say something he can easily see is sensible--such as the suggestion of taking out the bell tower, or the remark that heavy armor and water tend not to get along too well.

 

[Redclaw]

Sadly, lizardfolk aren't one of my areas of expertise. On the other hand, I know that several of our number are definitely not capable of seeing much at all in the dark. While I see the benefit of the cover it will provide, I fear the hazards it would present. We could, of course, also use your scroll to approach from beneath the waves. That might get us across unseen. I would still suggest we wait until morning and observe the ruins during our wait, the better to guage our enemies.

[sblock=ooc] I believe knowledge of humanoids falls into knowledge (local), not one of Larian's skills.

I really don't like night assaults unless everyone has at least low-light vision. Besides, it messes with spells for those who use them. We wouldn't get them back the next day, and I hate being at a disadvantage that way.[/sblock]

 

[Creamsteak]

Bump for great justice.

 

[Arkhandus]

"Hrmph. Well if we try swimmin' over, we're bound to be seen by somebody when we get out t' enter the belltower or somethin'. I could deal with the belltower if I could be made flyin' and invisible, so we could deal with the scaly camps one at a time without an alarm bein' raised. I doubt they keep any regular time with the bell, seems more like they'd use it for an alarm." Warren says.

"But I guess waitin' till mornin' might be best, so we may as well find some trees or dry ground to rest on."

 

[Dalamar]

"I think I'll side with the halfling: any benefit we could get from the cover of night is probably negated by the disadvantage of not having the proper spells and prayers ready."

 

[Redclaw]

I'm sure you could take those in the tower out, Warren, but my invisibility spells each have their limits. The one I've used on you before lasts only until your first attack, then the others in the tower would be able to see you and raise the alarm. The one I've just finished researching isn't affected by your attacks, but it lasts a much shorter time, and you still need to cross the lake after I cast it.

Once again, I am extremely hesitant to split the party unnecessarily. If we wait until the early dawn, we might catch them at the end of their watch, and the fog of the night might still cover the lake, masking our approach.

 

[Pinotage]

Avril - Human Druid - AC 15 - hp 49/49 - Spot +13 - Listen +13

Avril glanced up at the sky to take a look at the approaching rain. The spirits had told her that it was possible to control the weather, but she'd never really worked her magic in that direction. She looked at her allies. "Very well. Then we wait until dawn. Still, I'd like to take a closer look in any case. If I can turn into a crocodile, I'll be able to get closer to the bell tower without arousing suspicion, and likely get to see what's beneath these waters. I'd like to know what's happened to the rest of Rhest. I think it's worth attempting to scout the area so that we absolutely know what we're dealing with. We don't really know if that bell tower is manned, nor whether there is a working bell on it."

[SBLOCK=OOC]OOC: If everybody agrees, Avril will wild shape into a crocodile, and scout the area around the bell tower and the water below it. She won't remain visible for too long within sight of any lizardfolk.

Spells and Abilities Active:

Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:

Spells Prepared (Normal 6/4/3/2/1, Wis 0/1/1/1/0):

Level 0 (6): Cure Minor Wounds (3), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (5): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Entangle, Faerie Fire, Produce Flame
Level 2 (4): Barkskin (2), Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance
Level 3 (3): Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds, Sleet Storm
Level 4 (1): Flame Strike

Scroll of Freedom of Movement
Scroll of Protection from Energy
Scroll of Water Breathing
Pearl of Power (2nd)

Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla stared out towards the ruins for a while longer. "Avril, if you want to scout as a crocodile that seems like a fine idea- we just must make some plans for how long to wait before we need to come looking, if you don't return. As for the rest of us, let us see what shelter we can find for the night- both from rain, and any hostile creatures. I, for one, fully expect that we won't make it through the night without some kind of trouble, so we had best be ready."