Warriors of Dawn, Knights of Twilight IC Thread, Prologue - Chapter I

[Creamsteak]

Balbanes takes his time and observes the rest of the part.

"Kazuyo, you may have trouble moving around indoors. You are, however, the fastest of us here. Would you mind taking the back rank, so that I can be confident that we will have a strong body to protect our backs as we proceed inside?"

Balbanes looks at his large friend and winks, trying to communicate to his closest friend in the group.

"Now... as for what is inside... Xanadil, please be more cautious. I will enter through the door on the right, as you enter through the left, but allow me a second in order to charge my weapon."

Balbanes moves to B3 and charges his sword with the keen property. The ability will remain charged for 50 minutes.

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

As Balbanes moves forward into the room, the truth becomes all too apparent...lying scattered about the floor are the crumpled and bloody forms of half a dozen soldiers and by looking at them Balbanes notices that their breastplates carry the insignia of the Empire. (Further search check to notice more)

OOC-Balbanes can continue moving, the bodies of the soldiers slow his movement -and anyone else walking through- to half though while trampling over them.

*Note-Originally, Xanadil rolled a natural 1 on his spot check when entering the room, thus missing the soldiers.

 

[Jarval]

Angelo raises an eyebrow at the sight of the bodies of the Imperial soldiers.

"Interesting. It would seem some others than ourselves have interest in our goal."

He walks over to closest body, trying to determine how recently they died.

"Balbanes, while I don't wish to criticise your tactical ability, putting the fastest of our number at the rear of the party makes little sense to me."

 

[Dalamar]

"But he wouldn't get more use of his speed in the front either, as Xanadil is already scouting, so muscle in the rear is a good thing. At least, that's what I think."

 

[Darkwolf]

"Yes I know my size hinders me at times but I shouldn't have a problem moving around in there. If you want me at the back, very well. Just don't be surprised if you get knocked aside as I dart past if a battle hits the front."

 

[Deedlit]

Quivalen stays back and continues playing, as the rest of the party prepares for battle.

 

[Lichtenhart]

As Balbanes charges his weapon, Xanadil examines the left door, looking for any traps, or eventually picking the lock.

 

[Jarval]

"Yes I know my size hinders me at times but I shouldn't have a problem moving around in there. If you want me at the back, very well. Just don't be surprised if you get knocked aside as I dart past if a battle hits the front."

"And that's why I want you at the front." Angelo grins at his friend.

He returns his attention to the bodies, taping his foot and humming along to Quivalen's tune.

 

[Darkwolf]

The centaur proposes the following setup

X


K B
K G(a)
A Q
R G(h)

Q = Quivalen
X = Xanadil
G(a) = Ganradh
A = Angelo
G(h) = Ghaleon
R = Relanoth
K(both of them) = Kazuyo
B = Balbones

Kazuyo also attempts to listen for more information regarding the fight inside the temple
edit: had to find the skill mod... Listen: +11

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

Angelo notes the frightened looks etched into the battle-honed soldier's faces, and notices something very peculiar about them-their bodies are covered in tiny claw marks, blood flowing freely, however upon their own weapons no stains but from their own blood remain. (Search Check rolled 17+2 for Int).

Xanadil starts searching for traps on the left door, to his knowledge, he doesn't find any. (Check disclosed)

(It takes more actions to pick the lock, if you decide to try opening it that way, the rest of the group please note if you will wait for him and go inside further)

Try as he might, Kayuzo doesn't seem to be able to make out any distinctive sounds from the battle. (Listen Check rolled 2+11 for 13 total - unknown amount for distance)