pneumatik's WotBS 1 - The Scouring of Gate Pass

[pneumatik]

Korrin's vicious attack kills the dog. It's dying whimper fades just as Hollister's fiery burst ROARS behind the thugs at the end of the alley. They're unprepared to dodge an explosion behind them. They're engulfed in fire and die screaming. While good for the group as a whole, it does interfere with Liiros' plan.

After Liiros shouts at the man in grey plate, he replies, "Don't think I had anything to do with the destruction of Gate Pass. The Ragesians pay good money for live spellcasters. I had assumed that with the City Council ready to capitulate to the Scourge, the city would be spared. I was wrong. I'm not willing to deal with anyone who would destroy the city I'm currently in. I told my men by the alley to stand down once the Ragesians started bombing the city, but your sudden appearance," he points at Hollister, "was too tempting."

"I don't know what your plans are," he continues, "but I would encourage you to leave the city if you can." With that, he spurs his horse into a gallop and heads off down the street.

The pub everyone just left crackles and pops as it continues to burn. Around the city, flames reach into the sky from other burning buildings. People continue to pour into the street. You can also see soldiers trying to reach their posts, but mass of people in the street are making it difficult for them to hurry anywhere. Above it all, a cacophony of bells rings out from all about the mountain pass.

OOC: We're out of combat rounds now.

 

[Rhun]

Hollister claps Korrin on the back. "Well done, warrior." Then, he pushes past, exiting the narrow confines of the alley for the openness of the street. He turns his face to regard his companions. "I suppose this changes our exit plans?"

 

[Arkhandus]

Liiros Tivaniel, HP 13/18

Liiros glares at the man as he rides away, trying to memorize his face or at least the look of his armor in case he ever faces that one someday. 'Mercenary,' he thinks with scorn.

The elf sheathes his sword for now and checks out the alley, gesturing for the others to come out after he sees that they're alright. "We need to get moving. This doesn't look good, and what that rider just said bodes ill for Gate Pass. We should find the one Torrent needed us to find, and get out of Gate Pass as soon as we can, while the city's still in chaos. Ragesia is probably using burning debris in its catapults or something. So keep your eyes out for falling projectiles," he says to the group, turning about.

 

[Jemal]

Rashelle gets singed a bit as she makes her way out, just in time to see the man galloping away. She leans heavily against a nearby wall, calling upon her faith to renew her body. After a moment she stands tall once again, the only signs that she was just in a battle being the soot in her hair and a small spattering of blood on her armour.
"Before we move, are any others badly injured? I can heal your wounds before we venture off into this chaos."

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Ref save vs flaming debris (1d20+5=7) Takes 1 fire damage.
CLW on self (1d8+4=12) Magical healing heals a like amount of subdual damage, so she should be full (She had 11 dmg and 3 subdual)
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[Rhun]

"Nothing major," says Hollister, looking at a burn on his hand where the flaming oil had landed. "To tell the truth, I rather like the sting of the fire." The wizard smiles a bit. "Someday I hope to have enough mastery of my element that these types of things won't bother me in the least."

 

[pneumatik]

"Wait," Torrent says. "Before anyone casts any more spells, let me use my wand." She pulls out a wooden wand and taps it on her burns. They heal almost instantly. "If the night doesn't get better, we're going to need this."

After everyone is healed up, she says, "I hope you're all still up for meeting Badgerface at the depository. It's one gate further to the east, so we'll be heading away from the Scourge." Torrent looks towards the main western gate, about a mile to the west of you. You can barely hear the sounds of fighting floating on the cold mountain air.

[sblock=OOC]Torrent has a wand of cure light wounds. It heals 1d8+1 hps. Roll the dice yourself and tally up how many charges you use. The wand is full, so don't worry about it running out before everyone's healed.[/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

Hollister claps Korrin on the back. "Well done, warrior." Then, he pushes past, exiting the narrow confines of the alley for the openness of the street. He turns his face to regard his companions. "I suppose this changes our exit plans?"

"Thank you, that was also an impressive display sir mage." Korrin replies, stabbing each of the men in the alley to ensure they won't be returning. "Criminals and murderers shall not be tolerated." he says coldly.

"Wait," Torrent says. "Before anyone casts any more spells, let me use my wand." She pulls out a wooden wand and taps it on her burns. They heal almost instantly. "If the night doesn't get better, we're going to need this."

After everyone is healed up, she says, "I hope you're all still up for meeting Badgerface at the depository. It's one gate further to the east, so we'll be heading away from the Scourge." Torrent looks towards the main western gate, about a mile to the west of you. You can barely hear the sounds of fighting floating on the cold mountain air.

[sblock=OOC]Torrent has a wand of cure light wounds. It heals 1d8+1 hps. Roll the dice yourself and tally up how many charges you use. The wand is full, so don't worry about it running out before everyone's healed.[/sblock]

"My thanks m'lady. So we'll continue on, yes? This chaos should aid our escape" Korrin replies, requiring 2 charges to recover most of his strength.

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Well... recovered 5 hp on 2 chareges of the wand... good ol' IC
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[Rhun]

Hollister smiles and offers Korrin a half bow. "Fire is an effective means of crowd control, I have found."

At Torrent's words, the fire mage nods. "Indeed, let us get on with this meeting. And if luck holds, then perhaps this chaos will aid in our escape. If the town is indeed being attacked, then it should at least reduce the number of guards we have to deal with while leaving."

 

[Arkhandus]

Liiros agrees "We should get moving. Hopefully the gnome will be there early, but if not, we'll just have to wait for this Badgerface fellow...." He gestures for Torrent to lead the way to the meeting place, then falls into step behind her. Luckily, he's brought along all of his gear.

 

[concerro]

Plavin

Plavin prepares to fall in line with the rest of the party.