Strahd's "RttToEE" CLOSED

[stonegod]

The Kid nods silently, putting his hands up to the others. He then tries to move stealthily into the large room to the left, scouts it, and then slowly upstairs if he finds no trouble.

 

[Rhun]

Korbryn smiles at the message etched into the wall. Surely the names of brave and stalwart adventurers.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Waterside Hostel

[sblock=Lenuran's Knowledge regarding Zirat and Sir Merrick]
Zirat and Sir Merrick were local heroes in Hommlet, two of a party that ventured into the temple during his last fall. Zirat were known as gladiator, a champion in the arenas of Chendl, Furyondy, now he is the head of the Gladiator's guild in Chendl.
Sir Merrick was a brave warrior, rumors say he runs a fish store in Highfolk.

For those who don't know - Zirat is my character in Rhun's ToEE, and Sir Merrick is Voadam's.
[/sblock]

Picking and sniffing the main hall, Thandis finds nothing, an unlit fireplace rest in the south wall of the main room, to Miltiades's eyes it can be a good base camp.
Advancing to the area where the bar is, The Kid notes that the temperature there is cooler than in the rest of the abandoned inn. In the corner of his eye, Thandis spots movement behind the bar and up the stairs but he never got a glimpse of what it was … strange, nothing over there.

 

[DEFCON 1]

Ithiken sniffs at the conditions, but agrees when it's determined that this would be their base of operations. When The Kid comes back from his scouting, he asks with no real sense of expectation "Find anything good?"

 

[stonegod]

The looks odd a something, then gets back to the groups. "Looks clear. But there's something off. Its a bid cold near the bar, and I thought I saw something. Keep wary." With that, the Kid starts examining the upper flow as stealthily.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Surprise round

[sblock=Spot checks Vs. Hide]
All failed.
[/sblock]
[sblock=Lenuran's knowledge]
You are not quite sure, but the ghostly visage looks like Wat, the owner of this hostel.
[/sblock]

Suddenly a transparent and blurry shape manifests behind the Kid, looks like a slender bearded man, dressed in a barman's smock, in his hand he wields a long sword. The ghostly visage takes position and thrust the sword into the Kid's body. The impaling hit almost killed Thandis, but he survives the "near heart" accurate blow.

[sblock=Actions]
Ghostly visage – touch attack + sneak attack + death attack Thandis 14, dmg 16.
Thandis – Fort vs. Death attack [Success]
[/sblock]

 

[stonegod]

The Kid cries out at the ghostly blade tickles his heart, blanching at the sudden cold. Sudden adrenaline kicks in, and the youth swipes quickly at the ghostly creature before pulling back, diving over the bar.

OOC: Init: 23. Attack with dragon dagger: AC 17, 9hp, doesn't automiss. Tumble to avoid AoO: 17. Touch AC 14 (skirmish). Move to K15

 

[DEFCON 1]

HP 19/19 : AC 14 : Spells Remaining 6/7/5

As The Kid cries out, Ithiken immediately spins around and sees the translucent figure on the other side of the bar. (Initative 23) "Gah! Hey now... whassat--" he shouts in surprise.

The elf quickly steps to his left (5' step to K15), then raises a finger and shouts "Miscellus!" Immediately three missiles of force spring from his fingertip, shoot across the room and slam into the ghostly apparition as The Kid dives over the bar and out of the way. (3d4+3 damage)

 

[s@squ@tch]

Lenuran of Lortmills, Bard 4, Hp: 24/24

"By Glittergold!" Lenuran exclaims,"This can't be! I swear that thing is Wat -- one of the former owners!"

He quickly takes aim at the apparition with his newly purchased crossbow and fires. The bolt appears to strike true, but no effect can be seen.


OOC:
Initiative (1d20+2=14)

Crossbow bolt @ Wat (1d20+6=24, 1d6=1) (Plus, a 50% miss chance due to Wat being incorporeal)

 

[Rhun]

"Die ghost!" cries Korbryn, drawing his greatsword and charging forward, and not concerned with the fact that technically the ghost was already dead.

Initiative: 7
Korbryn will attack if he can reach the ghost, but Lenuran being in the way prevents him from charging so I think he can only move to I14.