The Antigrol Tide (IC)

[jkason]

Magyar Rhineholdt, human rogue

For a while, Malachi was pondering the situation of the key and the map, when Magyar decided to cut to the chase. <Well, this will certainly make things go fas-->

In a flurry of map and arms, Malachi tries to grab the man and try to reason with him, "No one here thinks you did it, but if you can help us in our search, I'd certainly consider making it worth your while."

ooc: Grapple

Magyar, fed up with Deitrich's deflections, isn't nearly as noble in his response. Balling up both fists, he swings for the base of Deitrich's neck, hoping to knock the man out.

[sblock=OOC]I think Mag's in flank with Malachi, so he should get sneak attack damage on the unarmed strike (+1 Attack, 1d3+1 subdual damage, +1d6 subdual sneak damage). If that's not the case, I'll switch the action and attempt a trip, instead.[/sblock]

 

[Mallak]

[sblock=OOC]Forgive me if my math is bad, but wouldn't your attack be at +1 Str + 1 BAB + 2 Flanking = +4?[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Ooc

[sblock=OOC]Forgive me if my math is bad, but wouldn't your attack be at +1 Str + 1 BAB + 2 Flanking = +4?[/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]Ugh. Yes. I'm a moron. My thanks for saving me from myself. [/sblock]

 

[Mallak]

Magyar swings at Dietrich's back, but the man moves fast, and Magyar's blow catches only air.

Malachi attempts to wrap Dietrich up. He is much stronger than the shopkeeper, but Dietrich slips out of his grip like a greased eel and hits the door to the back hallway hard, yanking it open and jumping through, slamming it behind him.

Meanwhile, Troth tears around to the back of the shop. The rain barrel is still there, blocking the back door. It doesn't look like anyone has come out, yet.
[sblock=OOC]Now's Colmarr's chance to get in on this. Magyar and Malachi can take their next actions as well. I'd like to know where Denther is. For now, I'll assume he ventured up the stairs, since that falls in line with the character's earlier actions. He'll hear the slamming door and have the chance to react after Colmarr.[/sblock]

 

[unleashed]

Colmarr Blackrock, Male Gnome Bard

Realising he’s been deceived when he hears the door, he quickly sends to Grondar, “Grondar, Dietrich’s headed out the back,” before moving towards the counter, and looking for what Dietrich was reaching for earlier.

 

[Drowned Hero]

Meanwhile, Troth tears around to the back of the shop. The rain barrel is still there, blocking the back door. It doesn't look like anyone has come out, yet.[/i]

Troth holds the barrel inplace while he waits for someone to open the door, he will be ready to grapple and pin the shopkeeper down.

 

[unleashed]

[SBLOCK=OOC]I believe the rear door opens inward. [/SBLOCK]

 

[mps42]

Denther

(Had not actually headed up the stairs but that's cool.)

Hearing the slamming door and commotion down on the main floor will turn and head down the stairs as quickly as he can manage.

 

[jkason]

Magyar Rhineholdt, human rogue

Mag swears as the shopkeep bolts. He rushes after the man, drawing his dagger as he moves to the door and tries to open it.

 

[Mallak]

Meanwhile, a few minutes ago...
Denther ventures up the stairs. At the top of the stairs is a small apartment. This must be the shopkeeper's living quarters. There is a sleeping area with an unmade bed, a trunk, and a battered armoire. There is a shuttered window in the back wall. Adjacent to the sleeping area is the kitchen area. Before the ranger has the time to make a thourough inspection, he hears a door slam downstairs. As he runs down the short flight of steps, he hears another door slam just around the corner. He emerges into an empty hallway.

Troth holds the barrel inplace while he waits for someone to open the door, he will be ready to grapple and pin the shopkeeper down.

Troth hears another door slam within the shop.

Mag swears as the shopkeep bolts. He rushes after the man, drawing his dagger as he moves to the door and tries to open it.

As mag reaches for the door, he hears another door slam somewhere beyond. He yanks open the door to find Denther standing in the hallway! Huh?


Back in the storefront, Colmarr, moves around behind the counter. Tucked underneath is a small loaded hand crossbow. No doubt, that is what Dietrich had been reaching for before he thought better of it.