Dragonlance Classics: Dragons of Despair

[Shalimar]

"Be easy," he says calmingly, "I meant no offense. The one who told us of Xak Tsaroth and that we must go there was an old man, a simple story-teller. That is why we are actually traveling, to find him. I doubt some one so old could really be dangerous to you, perhaps he just knew the name of it from the stories he tells." Tanis says placatingly (Diplomacy check +6).

 

[rangerjohn]

Seeing the tenseness in the monks Riverwind moves up beside Goldmoon. He lays a comforting arm on her shoulders and says "be at ease cheiftan's daughter, I will allow none to harm you," while resting his other hand on the hilt of his sword.

 

[Jarval]

Goldmoon relaxes slightly with Riverwind close. Her hands weave a message to the Plainsman. "I think these monks are lying to us. I fear that they will try to take the staff if they find that I carry it. Perhaps they wear these robes to hide their faces because they are creatures like the hobgoblins Tanis told us of."

She reaches over, and tries to push the cowl back from the face of the afflicted monk.

 

[Keia]

"Guard my back, brother," Raistlin whispers as he turns his back from the scene opening before him and puts Caramon between himself and the group ahead. Nimble fingers invoke the power of his magic. A brief shimmer envelopes Raistlin as the spell Mage Armor covers him then fades (though still active).

He then returned to Caramon's side feeling better protected for the coming day.



OOC: Spells for the day.

0th: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sounds, Prestidigitation
1st: Charm Person, Mage Armor-x, Shield, Sleep x2
2nd: Invisibility, Mirror Image, Web
3rd: Lightning bolt, Protection from Elements

x-used

 

[GruTheWanderer]

While Tanis talks with the leader of the monks and Flint and Riverwind stand guard, Goldmoon edges close enough to the cart to pull the mask from the fallen monk. The appearance of his face is horrifying, covered with scales. With a start, serpentine eyes snap open and the monk grabs at Goldmoon.

Noticing what has happened, the leader of the monks shrieks and pulls a shortsword from beneath his robes, as do his companions.

Combat begins. Please post your general strategy.

 

[Shalimar]

Tanis draws the sword that he had been gripping for the last few moments, He intends to fight the leader of the monks, before fighting his way to Goldmoon to make sure she is okay. If he is ever far enough away from the closest of the monks(15 ft) he will switch to his bow, firing as fast as only an elf can(Rapid Fire).

 

[Darkwolf]

Caramon draws his bastard sword and charges the monks attempting to give Raist time to cast a spell while taking a few down himself.

 

[ErichDragon]

Sturm will first try to get between any of the 'monks' and Goldmoon. Once she is safe he will carve them up with the righteous might of the Brightblade .

 

[Keia]

Raistlin will stay in the reserve, watching all of the fighters jumping into the fray. If anyone of the group is surrounded, Raistlin will cast sleep to drop some foes. Raistlin will web any group attacking from surprise or from the sides. Personally threatened, Raistlin will cast shield and call for help.

A superior foe (either against the group or Raistlin) will be lightning bolted (or if he can line up enough foes to make it worthwhile - he's really saving his 3rds from becoming apparent, unless necessary).

 

[Sen Udo-Mal]

Flint will draw his weapon and attempt to get to Tanis to guard his flank. If any of the monks get to close and take a swing at him he will attack with deadly force but will otherwise not attack them (unsure if they are just crazy or what!)