MiPS Lost Mine Part II

[tuxgeo]

OOC: Yeah, four months of posts went lost due to database corruption. I'll simply start posting again. I guess it must be the PCs' turn to act before the foe get out of the cellar -- so, with that in mind, this:

Eddicus tries to formulate plans and defenses, and to direct traffic, while he still has a chance.
He calls out, "Brlo: shift those captives as far as you can away from the doorway, and put them behind cover so the Redbrands won't see them at first and try to free them. Also, get yourself behind cover and ready your crossbow for a real fight."

He adds to the others, "Castagyr, stand beside the doorway if you're going to try to bottle them up -- that is, stand aside at least far enough to give us room to shoot past your shoulders into the enemies."

Eddicus heads for cover himself, looking for something within range of the doorway. He hopes Leonan takes that example as one to emulate.

OOC: The map we had didn't show details of the area outside, so I'm just guessing that there might be trees or fallen masonry or piles of rubble to take cover behind. If the area is plain, flat, and featureless, then Eddicus simple goes 30' away and readies his bow.

Edit to add:

OOC: Eddicus still has his Channel Divinity available. His "Preserve Life" ability can restore up to a total of 10 HP, i.e. five times his Cleric level, to creatures he can see within 30 feet, but not above 1/2 maximum HP for any creature. I'm glad I rechecked his character sheet.

 

[Neurotic]

OOC: reminder: [MENTION=61026]tuxgeo[/MENTION], [MENTION=93196]Axel[/MENTION], [MENTION=6801450]Trogdor1992[/MENTION] Leonan suggested that Ediccus and Castagyr block the passage by standing on the sides. That way archers couldn't get them while they could ready actions to smite anyone going out. He offered other options (such as Brlo retreating and trying to rally the town), whole party running for their lives and fighting in the town. He, personally would stand and fight here at the choke point with the warning there is a secret tunnel behind us and we have to pay attention not to get sniped from behind (again, Brlos task since he is effectively NPC now) I like Ediccus suggestion - except for the part where Castagyr stands in the doorway. He will be pincushioned from below. Not sure how everyone is with hitpoints...I got hit for 5 so 9/14 currently. FOUND THE MAP I took liberty with Ediccus and Castagyr to position them as I would fight this. Feel free to move your characters of course. Brlo and the thugs should just hurry off the map. We could use his bolts, but he is an NPC at the moment.

As the group climbed out, Leonan pulled a vial from his pouch. If anyone is willing to risk it, I believe this is potion of healing. But I cannot be sure. It is from that pouch I found in the water. If it is someones get-away-stash, it makes sense to have either that, invisibility or some other "quick-safe" move effect."

He stands near the door, but on the side so he can both be safe from bolts from below and able to approach and blast everyone on the stairs as needed.

 

[mips42]

OOC: New exterior map: Regular green=grassy/weedy; Brown is path; Dark gray = drop of 10' or more; trees are trees and the darker green area at the bottom is forest. https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/19gZ1x92yvwV92RriYgr9oghDAN1sfVJXCWJ2-FRuXxc/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Neurotic]

Leonan readies another of his acidic bolts to be shot once two enemies enter the stairway.
Acid splash vs first enemy and one adjacent dex DC 13 for no damage: 1D6 = [2] = 2

 

[tuxgeo]

OOC: We haven't had an action declaration from Castagyr yet, since the database crash.

 

[Trogdor1992]

Castagyr stands next to the door, guarding it.

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[mips42]

Eddicus moves to try to find cover. "Brlo: shift those captives as far as you can away from the doorway, and put them behind cover so the Redbrands won't see them at first and try to free them. Also, get yourself behind cover and ready your crossbow for a real fight.
"Castagyr, stand beside the doorway if you're going to try to bottle them up -- that is, stand aside at least far enough to give us room to shoot past your shoulders into the enemies."

Brlo quickly maneuvers the captives out of the direct line of fire and loads his crossbow. As He does, one of the Redbrands makes a break for it and he is forced to shoot him in the leg to stop him.
Leonan moves to one side of the stairwell that leas to the cellar and readies his Acid spell. "If anyone is willing to risk it, I believe this is potion of healing. But I cannot be sure. It is from that pouch I found in the water. If it is someones get-away-stash, it makes sense to have either that, invisibility or some other 'quick-safe' move effect."

Castagyr stand ready on the other side of the stairwell.
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For a brief moment, the cellar door opens a bit and you can just see a Bugbear face peer out, but the door closes before you can fire a arrow or cast a spell. you can still hear bodies moving in the cellar, though.

PC's turn again. [MENTION=18674]Alex[/MENTION] [MENTION=6801450]Trogdor1992[/MENTION] [MENTION=24380]Neurotic[/MENTION] [MENTION=61026]tuxgeo[/MENTION]
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/19gZ1x92yvwV92RriYgr9oghDAN1sfVJXCWJ2-FRuXxc/edit

 

[Neurotic]

"Time to go? Before they organize two-front attack?"

 

[tuxgeo]

Eddicus replies, "This is our chance to find better positions; but if we don't defeat them this afternoon, we'll have to leave Phandalin and never come back. Can we rally the townsfolk, with the Town Master against us? He told us to stay at the inn, but we didn't."

He adds, "I'm open to other suggestions, too."

 

[Neurotic]

[MENTION=6801450]Trogdor1992[/MENTION] ?