D&D 5E Out of the Abyss OOC

[CanadienneBacon]

Maybe if we rest at top of the slope, we would have height advantage to one side & the ladder/bridge as choke point on the other side?

You sure would have height advantage, yes. Assuming Kamael doesn't fall in the stream first.

 

[Yavathol]

My PnP group has never tracked light before, but in this case it's pretty cool; it really emphasises 1) how large the cavern is 2) how anyone in the dark can see a light source from far away but those in the light can't see anything (since darkvision generally has same range as the light)!

 

[CanadienneBacon]

That was my thought, too. Along with: the light spell has a huge radius.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

I think Kamael--and possibly Brinn, too--want to explore the opposite side of the stream. There's a door on the east bank that I'd mentioned previously in the IC, and I'm guessing that's where Kamael is headed. As soon as we're done with that if the group wants (to attempt) a long rest, I'll make that happen. As I'm sure you've already anticipated, a rest will cost you time. If someone has a strong sentiment about not wanting to rest, now's the time to pipe up, please. If I hear nothing by the time Kamael's exploration of the opposite bank is done, I'll assume the consensus is for a long rest.

 

[Kobold Stew]

Solace is willing to press on, but she's not able to wade into combat and would need protection.

 

[Yavathol]

The self contained area where Brinn & Kamael are currently would seem the most secure, so I'd suggest taking long rest there, so long as our route onwards is to the North or East. Kamael can call across the stream to Shushaar, asking which exit they will be leaving by.

CB, can we assist each other in crossing the broken ladder and get advantage on the check?

 

[CanadienneBacon]

The ladder is rickety. It resisted bearing weight (Kamael's foot went through a rung). You guys can lessen the Dex DC or potentially gain advantage, but you'll need to say with specificity what you do. Neither Kamael nor Brinn, having crossed the ladder, think it would bear the weight of multiple bodies.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Are you guys setting a watch during your long rest?

 

[CanadienneBacon]

And, finally, let's clarify cardinal direction and the map. I'll almost always have up be north when I post a map. It's easier that way.You guys entered the cavern from the north on this map. However, generally, the route you selected out of Velkynvelve toward Sloobludop (spelling?) heads west.

 

[Yavathol]

Damn, I should have clarified that before crossing. However, the area to the south has not been secured, so if we just rest where Kago and Raza are currently located then there could be a horde of monsters just out of sight!!

If the others want to camp on the west side of the stream then Kamael will retrieve the caltrops and deploy them along the line L19 to O19. Regarding the ladder, instead of walking across with all our weight on each rung, how about if we crawl across, spreading our weight as much as possible. The other person can help by verbally advising, and also by throwing Stool & Kamael's backpack across, once one person has made it across?

Yes, we should have a watch. Kamael is happy to take first or last, possibly we should pair off a PC with an NPC:-
Kamael & Shuushar,
Brinn, Stool & Turvey,
Solace & JimJar,
Kago & Raza?