Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 2 - Illusions)

[Land Outcast]

When Alexander returns from scouting he informs the others of what's been discovered. "The western side will provide cover from where we can make a rush to the wall, then Rix should set afire some bushes by the western side... combined with green leaves, we want plenty of smoke so that they notice the fire"

Then he comments to Rix: "After litting the fire the safest would be for you to make it to the western wall by the fortressess south"

But...

"Once we are done with the shaman we shouldn't have trouble escaping... right?"

 

[Deuce Traveler]

When Alexander returns from scouting he informs the others of what's been discovered. "The western side will provide cover from where we can make a rush to the wall, then Rix should set afire some bushes by the western side... combined with green leaves, we want plenty of smoke so that they notice the fire"

Then he comments to Rix: "After litting the fire the safest would be for you to make it to the western wall by the fortressess south"

OOC: I'm going to be nice and suppose that you want to fire up some bushes on the eastern side, since you want to strike the opposite side of the stockade.

When night falls, Rix lights a fire more than a 100 feet from the eastern side of the stockade. The kobold begins to run back as fast as he can, heading towards where the party has gathered. It takes about five or six minutes for the fire to really take hold, causing a shout from the goblins on watch.

The goblins on the western side move to check out the distraction, allowing Alexander to move forward with his grapple and rope, catch hold of the top of the wall, and climb up. He peers over the top and notices that the immediate area is clear of goblins, then signals the rest to come up. Rix gets back just as Silas makes it over the top, and climbs the rope behind the abjurer.

You are now on the top of the defensive wall. A ladder and a half-dozen buildings can be seen below you, the largest lying in the center. You count around 20 goblins, which are either opposite of you or heading to the eastern wall to view the now glowing forest fire.

 

[GlassEye]

Silas quickly scans the interior of the stockade looking for a good hiding place and a good place to retreat to and make a stand if that should become necessary. He moves to the ladder and, if not seeing any goblins in the immediate vicinity, begins to move down. Once down he moves either to the previously located hiding place or in such a way to put a building between him and the goblins that are watching the fire.

 

[Ferrix]

Rix smiles, stupid goblins, easy enough so far. In a sibilant whisper, "that way," pointing out the ladder, "the quicker we get this over with, the better." He'll descend the ladder, dropping the last couple of feet and landing silently. He scans about for any cover between where they are and the central building.

OOC: Hide +11, Move Silently +9, Spot & Listen +5

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Silas holds Rix back with a hand gesture, as two goblins walk by the bottom of the ladder and towards where their comrades are gathering to watch the fire.

After they disappear around a building, Alexander and Rix climb down the ladder followed by the rest of the party. You head towards the central buidling, and hide in the shadows created by its side and the side of another structure. The building has double doors on the first floor, but no windows. It's rectangular in shape, although you do see a balcony on the second floor, that hangs over the front doors. This is likely used to make announcements to the troops when assembled.

 

[GlassEye]

Silas stays close to the wall and hopefully hidden within its shadow. He points up at the balcony. "Think we can get up there?"

 

[Land Outcast]

At Silas' words Alexander grins and pulls out again the grappling hook, he looks out for any goblin movement, and if none is noticed in the immediate vincity, starts swinging the rope, ready to have a try with it at the balcony.

OOC: Thanks for being nice

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Alexander swings his rope and grapple, successfully connecting with the balcony. He goes up first, followed by the rest of the group. It gets pretty crowded by the time that Lira pulls up the rear. A pair of doors are accessible from the balcony, leading into the second floor.

OOC: No problem, you guys were pretty clear on your intent.

 

[GlassEye]

Silas returns Alexander's grin, clumsily shinnies up the rope to the balcony, and crouches out of the way of the door to give Rix free access to it. He glances out over the stockade keeping an eye on the goblins gazing out at the fire.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: The goblins are on the other side of this building, unfortunately, and are blocked from view.