(IC) Dog Days of Doom!

[Steve Gorak]

As they faced the market, Benny asked Max to fly back to him. These are dark times, and he felt vulnerable without him on his shoulder.

Almost sounding like an adult, he says "I really need to go to the Mystic Emporium, but I understand that being better armed and protected will improve our chances. So I agree, let's go to the armory first. But we need to go to the Emporium after. And I could try to sneak in, looking like a zombie. But first the armory."

Before they head out, Max softly chants to bolster Benny's stealth.

OOC: Benny is concentrating on detect magic, please let me know if he senses magical auras @TaranTheWanderer. I'm assuming that the items gifted to us are mildly magical. Question: is holy water magical (i.e. detectable by detect magic?); not sure about that one. Also, please note that Sphynxes of wonder cannot become magical. I picked it because it's good aligned and was a decent fighter to support a meek level 1 warlock, and wanted to try an external source (concentration free) guidance. The fact that it has a radiant attack is just unexpected gravy in your setting. We can assume that Benny used deception (assisted by Max's guidance) to convince the villagers inside the inn to let him go out. Max casts guidance as an action. Benny's stealth check: 27

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Stratus led the way toward the armory, his chain-mail making its signature ching-ching noise as he moved.

Anson shook his head at the sound. Havok was no better. He was sure that they'd be heard by zombies soon enough. He put his hand on Benny's shoulder and said in a whisper, "We may never get the chance to come back this way, and we are here at the Emporium right now. Let's slip inside and catch up to the others after."

He held up a potato sack that he'd grabbed at the inn, suggesting that they could grab things quickly. Catching Stratus' eye as the big half-giant looked back to see that everyone was following, Anson told Stratus his intentions using common sign. The half-giant nodded grimly his approval.

OOC: Anson got a 22 Stealth. Stratus got a 5 (after disadvantage). The Emporium is right beside us. I think Benny and Anson should hit it up now and then catch up. We shouldn't circle back. What do you think @Steve Gorak? Team Stealth?

 

[Lidgar]

Deirdre gazed at the market square with disgust. She wanted nothing more to cleanse it with Correlon's holy light. Sneaking about, while practical, felt wrong.

"I'll follow the group's wishes, but want to note the Emporium is right here. I sense speed is just as important as stealth. Perhaps Benny and I can start here at the Emporium; we can then move quickly to meet the group at the other end of the square."

She rocked on her heels in anticipation, eager to move. Even so, she remained relatively quiet.

OOC: Suggest Dierdre and Benny (and anyone else that wants to join) go to the emporium while the others go to the Hammer. We can then either meet up at the south end of the square or by the Silver Pendant. Stealth at disadvantage (heavy armor): 2D20.LOW(1) = [10, 14] = 10

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Anson welcomed having Deirdre along, even if she also wore armor that sounded far too loud to a scout's ears. Still, she moved silently enough with all the various background noise, and she'd be good to have along if things went south. He nodded his appreciation to her.

Benny was still looking after the others, unsure which group he should go with. Anson grabbed the lad by an arm and pulled him gently toward the Emporium door. It was settled.

 

[Steve Gorak]

Spoiler: Benny_+_Maximilian_Mini-sheet

Benny
AC 14 (19 with shield spell used as a reaction)
Spell Save DC 13
HP/HP 14/17
Passive Perception (PP): 13
HD/HD; 2/2

Maximilian
AC 13
Magic Resistance. The sphinx has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Resistances: Necrotic, Psychic, Radiant
HP/HP 6/24
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
HD/HD; 1/7
Condition: Blinded

Benny felt the tug and started to resist but saw Max's stare. There is wisdom in this path the sphynx telepathically said. Benny acquiesced, relieved that he'll have a chance at spell components and perhaps more.

OOC: concentrating: on dispell magic