(IC) Against the Giants PBP Group 2

[FitzTheRuke]

Larry didn't like the idea of getting burnt, or even breathing smoke, and he complained about it in his native tongue, which only Gimlak could understand. To everyone else, it sounded like, "Ooghru bruggha iiaaah gaaluuh roogho."

He had a filthy filthy tongue.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Squire Donnell, who'd mostly been silent, other than speaking to the Colonel to understand what was expected of him, boldly whispered, "Be quiet!" to the beholder-kin and then to the others, "We need to decide quickly. We can't stay here."

He had been watching the wolves with a wary eye, and though it had not barked any warning, one of them had looked their way before returning to its meal.

OOC: Okay, so that we don't spend too much time circling on this, let's get the plan nailed down. Chime in on adopting: 1) Kaligan's plan of waiting in the crook of the kitchen roof for nightfall & the chimney fires to die down; 2) that, but send Larry down a chimney first; 3) deal with the guard at the watchtower. If we go with 2) you'll have to choose a chimney: a) The one right here; b) the non-smoking one (but that's in sight of the watchtower.) There's another not-smoking on the outbuilding, but then you'd be on the 'wrong' roof (and Larry would have to fly over the courtyard); c) one near the hiding spot by the kitchen (though it's very smoky). (Obviously 4 and d can be added as "other" options, but let's try to keep it simple!)

 

[Maxperson]

OOC: My vote is for option 1 or option 2 if Larry can be rendered invisible

 

[Steve Gorak]

OOC: I’m all for option 2 with invisible Larry but @JustinCase’s character needs to cast improved invisibility

 

[FitzTheRuke]

To avoid the possibility of their presence being revealed by the wolves, the company moved across the roof to the 'v' between the main steading and what was becoming apparent to be the kitchen-wing. Here they could hunker-down out of sight of anyone on the ground, and discuss what to do with what remained of their hour with Larry.

The consensus was leaning toward making Larry invisible, and sending him down a chimney.

OOC: Come to think of it, there are three "safe" options for Larry - the "main" chimney at the roof's peak, is not a chimney at all, but a built-in smoke-hole for the bonfire in the grand hall. Kahru could tell that when he used it to hide behind while observing the watchtower. Larry could go in there and fly around the grand hall rafters. Heck, I guess you could check all three, but you've only got 1 minute with greater invisibility (only worth doing if you want him to attack), otherwise 'regular' invisibility lasts an hour.

 

[Tonguez]

“that chimney I hid behind is a large smoke-hole for a bonfire” Kahru commented eager to see things progress “your Larry could go in and remain near the roof, unseen would be better - I for one am ready to follow”

Kahru was not good with other people, his frown clearly showed impatience - if he wanted to wait until dark he would have done so back at camp, now was about action, not camping on the roof wasting time while your enemy feasted below. He looked to the Colonel and the wizard for input, though there was only one answer he wanted

Kahru felt no sympathy for the gurgling monster either, even if it did burn. As a druid Kahru was all for protecting the natural balance of predator and prey, but Gimlaks Larry was not a natural thing, it was a tool, the token of a crazed mind.

OOC: vote option 2 and then next action, hopefully the Colonel and Duvrael will post soon too Just noting that Kahru is Cha 8, he’s getting impatient and not doing much to hide his disdain for the idea of waiting

 

[Kobold Stew]

OOC: Sending Larry down to soften up the enemy puts everyone on high alert, and means we are acting with zero information -- just assuming that it's death to all (which admittedly it probably is). It also puts everything on one player, before we know anything, which is less fun for all. I'll accept option 2 if that's the preference, but my instinct in suggesting coming up here was for 1. The Colonel would absolutely wait until nightfall before slinking down the chimney or through the roof. Or we could set fire to the roof once it is dark, and get them dealing with the fire in the confusion.

 

[Tonguez]

OOC: Sending Larry down to soften up the enemy puts everyone on high alert, and means we are acting with zero information -- just assuming that it's death to all (which admittedly it probably is). .

OOC: Larry can act as a reconnaisance drone only, he gets a look at whats inside and reports back and thus we get information of what to expect. No need for Larry to attack anything - he can be a Spectator

 

[Kobold Stew]

OOC: I think I misunderstood the purpose of Greater Invisibility, then. I am not hard-set on anything.

 

[Steve Gorak]

OOC: I think I misunderstood the purpose of Greater Invisibility, then. I am not hard-set on anything.

OOC: I proposed greater invisibility because @JustinCase’s didn’t have invisibility on his character sheet