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

[Creamsteak]

The two bodies have been dead for quite some time. It appears as though they were hung here at least a week ago.

The farmhouse is disheveled, but not in total ruins. Broken glass, ceramic, and clay cover the floor of the interior and it seems that the horde already grabbed anything of value. It looks like the farmers were probably from this very building.

I'm going to assume the group moves off the farms property for the night and camps in the nearby woods trying to reduce their footprint for the day. After the night passes, the group continues along the road for a few more miles before reaching another ruined settlement, this one a town. From the distance, you can see signs of fires still burning and buildings in various states of disrepair. The town is roughly 800 feet away at this point, so tell me if you want to take any preperations before approaching.

Everyone should also recover all their spells/abilities and heal for 1 days rest.

 

[Redclaw]

It seems there is no end to the pain these goblins will cause, Larian says sadly as they see the ruins of the settlement come into view. Our weary road seems equally endless on days like this.
He pauses and shakes the melancholy mood away. Of course, he smiles at Avril, then turns and gestures to all of his companions. There is nobody I would rather share that road with, and no more important reason to travel than ending this destruction.

[sblock=spells]
Spells Prepared
0- Mage Hand, Read Magic, Detect Magic, Detect Magic
1st- Feather Fall, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Magic Missilen (Trans.)
2nd- See Invisibility, Hypnotic Pattern, Scorching Ray, Knock, Bull's Strength (Trans.)
3rd- Dispell Magic, Fireball, Fly, Mass Resist Energy, Haste (Trans), Fireball (Rary's from yesterday)
4th- Greater Invisibility, Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door, Rary's Mnemonic Enhancer(Trans.)

Spells In Effect
Mage Armor--16 hours from breaking camp

Rod of Extend--2 uses left
Pearl of Power--Available
Dispelling Chord--5 knots [/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

"Well said Larian, it feels that we won't be able to stop this horde, but we must keep trying. I will not let my home fall to their flames, at least not while there's still blood in my veins." Pender says resolutely, turning back towards the flaming town, a tear rolls down his cheek, drawing a small clean line in an otherwise dusty face.

He unsheathes his greatsword and begins marching to the town, looking over his shoulder at his companions Pender says "There might be people to save, or goblins to kill, either way, that villiage might need help", and continues his purposeful march.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla scanned the scene as well, but even her magically-empowered vision could tell little at this range. She nodded in rough agreement with the words of her more inspirationally gifted compatriots. Then she rose smoothly into the air, wings of swirling shadow bearing her aloft. "Move up to the limit of longbow range, and I'll see if I can scout a bit- or attract the attention of anything within." And with that she rose further into the air and soared forward...

OOC: Intent is to use Fell flight for an aerial recon. First order of business is to gain altitude, up to about 250 feet- tough range for most missile fire, especially straight up. Then she will fly over the town once- further action will depend on what she sees during the flight, or what sees her...

 

[SelcSilverhand]

Siobhan looks grimly on the destruction before her. She did not doubt that the brave souls in the town below had fought valiantly to protect their homes and loved ones. She knew Kord bore witness to their struggle, their acts of courage, and would take the bravest of them to his side. "So long as we continue to fight, hope is not lost." she says as she takes a moment to put a fresh string to her bow. With surprising strength, she bends the yew bow and slips the loop over the top. The string hums like a lute for a moment when she plucks it to test its tension. "If there any goblins remain below we will make them regret their decision to linger."


OOC: I added Siobhan's basic stats for hp, spells prepared, ac, saves, in my signature for easier DM reference.

 

[Arkhandus]

Warren sighs. "Guess we gotta look for survivors and try to save 'em. No rest for the wicked......or us." The halfling grumbles a bit and heads out towards the city, riding uncomfortably on Serren.

 

[Creamsteak]

Tyrla ascends, gaining sight over the entire town. The layout can be seen here...

The adventuring group is approaching from the northeast, traveling downhill towards this thorp - unmarked on the map of the Elsir Vale.

The small huddle of buildings are surrounded by X-shaped wooden fences sporting sharpened, firehardened wooden shafts. They mark the boundary
between the forest and small town. A few fields in various states of harvest dot the south-east area of the map, making up about 3 acres altogether. The buildings were mostly set to the torch, though it appears that most of these fires have been burning for a long time, and now only the Inn (building 2) and the Smithy & Stables (building 7) are still intact.

In addition, a small graveyard is clearly visible to Tyrla from above, a short distance from the town.

 

[pathfinderq1]

OOC: Any signs of life and or movement?

 

[Creamsteak]

No.

 

[renau1g]

After listening to Tylara's reports, Pender says "I'd think we should check out the inn first, people might likely gather there if they're still alive."