[LPF] Into the Wilds Part 1

[Sezarious]

Despite the logical conclusion that the gnaw marks were probably just from rats, Regar begins to imagine something more. A transmutation spell of such horror, it would likely be associated with something worse that necromancy! A transmutation spell that turns people into rats... No! Rat swarms! And then driven crazy by such a transformation, the swarm wouldst attack itself! Rat tearing at rat, a horrific squeaking mess- Oh who was he kidding, his imagination was getting carried away.

"Well, i'm done here. Maybe we should move on? Kill some more stinky goblins or some giant bats perhaps...." Regar pauses. "Or, befriend the bats! Yeah, then WE could have flying bat mounts... No wait... Never mind, i'm afraid of heights." With that, Regar stands at the exit, ready to continue and continues his mapping process.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Without being able to find an easy or safe way to learn more about the mysteries about this room, the party slips back to the previous chamber with the two dead goblin guards and looks upon the westward wooden rope bridge that rises onto a platform dotted with goblin huts. It looks easy enough to traverse, though you will be exposed to any observers as you cross.

OOC: I'll update after giving everyone time to make preparations. Every now and then you see a goblin cross from hut to hut, so you know you'll likely run into resistance when you hit the other side.

 

[Radaceus]

[section]
Peering up at the huts, Snorri changed back to his crossbow and leaned forward to the group, whispering "What'll be the plan? May e'en be a changing guard do." Hushing as a goblin walked from one hut to another, his crossbow raised, his eyes steeled in determination as he reluctantly let the goblin leave his sights.
Interrupting the elf wizard scribbling his map, "what trick ya got in that book, lad, to get us up there?"
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Snorri Ironaxe Stonelord (paladin) 1st level
Initiative: +1 Perception: +1
Darkvision 60 ft.
Speed: 20'

AC: 16/20* (18/22* w/shield) (touch 11; flat-footed 17/21*) HP: 12/ 12 (*+4 vs giant types)
CMB: +3 CMD: 14
Fort: +4 Ref: +1 Will: +3

Relentless: Gain a +2 to Bull Rush and Over-run
Hatred: Dwarves gain a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the orc and goblinoid subtypes because of their special training against these hated foes
Stonecunning: Dwarves gain a +2 bonus on Perception checks to notice unusual stonework, such as traps and hidden doors located in stone walls or floors. They receive a check to notice such features whenever they pass within 10 feet of them, whether or not they are actively looking.

In Hand:Lt Crossbow: Attack: +2 = [BAB (+1) + Ability (+1) + Misc (0) + Magic (0)] Damage: 1d8+1, Crit: 19-20/x2, Piercing, Range 80'
Off Hand:
Conditions: None yet

Character Sheet
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[GlassEye]

Kepli Stormborn


Kepli stood next to Snorri and looked across the bridge at the goblin huts. She frowned and shook her head.

"Do you think the bridge is trapped to collapse, or anything like that? I have to say, I think rushing across and hitting them before they can mobilize a defense is our best option. This standing around just gets me jittery. And Scuttle doesn't like it either."

Hearing his name the seagull shrieked and flapped his wings in preparation to take off. Kepli winced at the noise.

"Maybe some archers should stay back and be ready to pelt goblins with missiles while some of us advance across the bridge. I've a sling but I'm not much good with it."

[sblock=MiniStats]
[size=+1]Kepli[/size] Aasimar Shaman 2
Initiative: +1 Perception: +11 (+13 w/ Alertness); Darkvision 60 ft.
AC: 13 (11 touch; 12 flat-footed)
HP: 20 Current: 20
CMB: +2 CMD: 13
Fort: +1 Ref: +1 Will: +6

In Hand: shortspear
Conditions: None yet
Spells Prepared:

• 1st level (DC 14): Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Sleep
• Orisons: Daze, Detect Magic, Guidance, Virtue

Special:
Concentration +7
Spirit Magic: Charm Animal 0/1
Stormburst: 6/6 (target treats foes as if they have concealment, 20% miss, for 1 round)
Fury Hex: 1/target (+2 morale to attack, +2 resistance to save vs fear; 3 rounds)
--Used:
Alchemist's Fire 2/2
sling (9/10 bullets)

[size=+1]Scuttle[/size] Seagull Spirit Animal
Initiative: +2 Perception: +10
AC: 15 (14 touch; 13 flat-footed)
HP: 10 Current: 10
CMB: +1 CMD: 7
Fort: +1 Ref: +4 Will: +5

In Beak: Nothing
Conditions: None yet
Special:
Speed: 10 ft; fly 40 ft
Melee: Bite +5 (1d3-4); 0 ft reach
Improved Evasion

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[Sezarious]

Regar nods at Kepli. "Agreed. Stealth may be our ally here. The bridge is a strategic strong point to them, so the plan would have to involve not allowing them to use it too much to their advantage. I'm sorry guys, but i'm out of featherfall spells..." He looks down below with an unpleasant look of dizzyness.

He takes a deep breath, "Maybe we get one person, whoever is best in the art of stealth, to get across with a length of rope. We could then use it as a safety line orrrr...." Regar hesitated before continuing. "I could go over there and summon a creature opposite us for the goblins to focus on. It would be a 10 to 12 second distraction at best, but that may be enough for everybody to get across all at once. Maybe people would be ok with it so long as i take the safety line along to tie..."

Regar re-adjusts his hat nervously as he awaits a response.

 

[ealt]

Maenor Thandgur

[section]

Maenor stretches lazily as the others quietly discuss their plans. "Perhaps Brog and myself could skulk across the bridge unnoticed and secure a foothold?" His suggestion comes with his usual languid, disinterested tone, as if is is nearly oblivious to the risky nature of their situation.
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Stealth:[roll0]
Here's my roll if we decide to go with any kind of stealth approach.
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[sblock=Maenor Thandgur Mini-Stats]
Maenor Thandgur
AC: 15 (11 flat-footed, 14 touch)
HP: 10/10
CMB: +0
CMD: 14

Fort: +3
Reflex: +3
Will: +3

Knowledge (Arcana): +7
Knowledge (History): +8
Perception: +2
Spellcraft: +7
Use Magic Device: +4

Arcane Pool: 3/4

Concentration: +6

Prepared Spells:
Cantrips (DC 13)
• Acid Splash
• Light
Level 1 (DC 14)
• Chill Touch

Current Weapon in Hand: Wakizashi, +5, 1d6+4, 18-20 x2
Current Conditions in Effect: Enhance Weapon (3 Rounds)
Temporary items in possession: None
Items not currently in possession: None
Items depleted: None
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[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: There is not really a good place to toss a rope and try to shimmy across from a different angle. I'm ready to move this along tomorrow with Maenor and Brog sneaking across to gain a foothold if no one else has a better idea by tomorrow. Archers can follow behind them if anyone wants to volunteer. Otherwise I'll just go with a slightly modified marching order.

 

[Radaceus]

Snorri Ironaxe

[section]
The stonelord cracked a smile and contained a chuckle at the notion of the wizard's idea, "Naye, lad, bit dangerous, let's let the sneakers sneak."
"Ah'll wake the whole village starting up tha...ne'er been a one for sneakin." Snorri kneels down, setting his crossbow beside him, he begins scratching a rude diagram of their surroundings in the dirt floor, hastily explaining dwarven tactics to the others. Looking at the kensai and ranger, "If'n ya both can make for the other side unnoticed, we lot will begin across, a safe distance behind ye." hefting his crossbow up, "I've this to distract 'em if needs."
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[sblock=OOC_Marching order]
Single file Suggestion for crossing

Brog
Maenor
Kepli
Snorri
Regar
Caius (since AFK, if MerryM shows up before this, I will revert back to rear gaurd)
​

if we make the other side without notice I suggest we form up in Wedge formation:

Brog <<< allowing Brog to scout, or fall back to form up a frontline​

Kepli______Maenor​

Caius____Regar____Snorri
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[sblock='Mini-Stat Block']
Snorri Ironaxe Stonelord (paladin) 1st level
Initiative: +1 Perception: +1
Darkvision 60 ft.
Speed: 20'

AC: 16/20* (18/22* w/shield) (touch 11; flat-footed 17/21*) HP: 12/ 12 (*+4 vs giant types)
CMB: +3 CMD: 14
Fort: +4 Ref: +1 Will: +3

Relentless: Gain a +2 to Bull Rush and Over-run
Hatred: Dwarves gain a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the orc and goblinoid subtypes because of their special training against these hated foes
Stonecunning: Dwarves gain a +2 bonus on Perception checks to notice unusual stonework, such as traps and hidden doors located in stone walls or floors. They receive a check to notice such features whenever they pass within 10 feet of them, whether or not they are actively looking.

In Hand:Lt Crossbow: Attack: +2 = [BAB (+1) + Ability (+1) + Misc (0) + Magic (0)] Damage: 1d8+1, Crit: 19-20/x2, Piercing, Range 80'
Off Hand:
Conditions: None yet

Character Sheet
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[Deuce Traveler]

Brog and Maenor begin to skulk forward, with the rest of the party still waiting in the cavern with the two goblin corpses. Halfway through, they notice three sentries talking in the midst of the goblin huts. Brog and Maenor are out in the open and work hard not to make any sudden moves which would reveal themselves to the enemy.

OOC: Brog and Maenor, make a DC Stealth check. Goblin Perception Check: [roll0]

 

[ealt]

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I rolled ahead of time in my post below to speed things up. Would you prefer I roll again?
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