Malvoisin's Curse of the Crimson Throne, Chapter 1: Edge of Anarchy (IC)

[EvolutionKB]

Quintel...Karastro Quintel

Watching in mild disgust as Orman tended to Girri, Karastro shakes his head. What does he gain from helping her so? Surely he can't see anything in the thin whelp. Seeing Gadeann heft is axe, Karastro nods his head, "I'm ready."

 

[Legildur]

Edlin's mouth forms a straight line across his face in consternation. He is obviously unhappy with how things are progressing, and just more than a little concerned. He places himself against a wall and watches while the others prepare to assault the door.

 

[stonegod]

Coldan waited. If attack was eminent, he would meet it. Otherwise... he waited.

 

[Voadam]

Orman, nods "Let us to it." He says quietly with a grin as he draws his blade, ready to put shoulder or booted foot in aid of breaking in the door swiftly.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Orman's attention turned elsewhere, Girri quickly unravelled the handkerchief from around her palm. Secreting the square of linen in one of the many pockets lining a green scarf, Girri resumed her grip on her weapon and nodded her readiness to Gadaenn.

 

[Malvoisin]

As they move again Orman takes a closer glance at the barge.

In the darkness, the nobleman's eyes can't pick out much detail about the wooden barge. A trip around the boardwalk on the fishery's south side would be necessary for a closer examination.

Karastro nods his head in agreement with the Shoanti. While they are at the loading dock he looks over the area for anything of interest.

Karastro casts his eye over the carts and barrels resting on the loading dock. He is not sure what sort of operation Lann may be running out of the fishery, but nothing looks particularly out of place.

Gadeann takes one last measured look at his companions, and sees that each one is as ready as can be expected. The Shoanti then takes a firm grip on his poleaxe and lays into the door with a two-handed blow that splinters the old wood with one crashing stroke.

Bedlam ensues.

The smashing of the door is met immediately with the loud barking of dogs and the noise of many high voices crying out in fear and surprise. Childrens' voices.

Gadeann's eyes struggle to adjust to the darkness with the fishery as he stands in the doorway, and he only has time to make out a large room with catwalks running along the north and south walls; some immense structure stands to his right. Then, Gadeann's attention is consumed by the pair of grizzled dogs that leap fearlessly to attack!

 

[Malvoisin]

Combat!

INITIATIVE
18: Edlin
15: Gadeann
14: Girri
14: Coldan
10: Orman
10: Karastro

??: 2 Dogs

Okay, all, I think you know the drill. Please keep in mind that the fight is under low-light conditions at the moment.

 

[Voadam]

"Stay calm children! We are here to help!"

 

[Legildur]

Edlin, to one side of the doorway, decides to simply move into a position where he can see, and then casts Mage Armor on himself.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Quintel...Karastro Quintel

Karastro moves as close as he can to the room before firing off his crossbow at one of the dogs. I hope the children keep out of the way, no need for needless casualties.

[sblock=occ]Move into the room if possible, fire crossbow at a dog. +3(w/point blank shot) 1d8 damage.[/sblock]