Boo folds her arms in front of her lap... nervously, "Guido is there with them, yeah and he just told me about the group catching sight of the Boromar's, I was just about to say something but Biff just beat me to it... I delayed just a tad waiting to see what the other group was going to do. I don't have any connections to the Boromar's... sure I've heard of them, know their reputation but that is where it begins and ends. Just cause I happen to be a Halfling doesn't mean I know every Tom, Dick and Harry Halfling in Sharn... I'm a good girl!"
Boo can feel Eldin's gaze gain suspicion (which it didn't have before) as she gets more defensive. "I... Wasn't accusing you of being one of them. I asked because you have a link with our other group via Guido. There was... no need to get defensive."
Boo, "so far, they have not spotted our boys, at least not yet. Eleven and the others I think are still working out exactly what they are going to do... so it's all in flux, a bit chaotic so really, not anything for me to tell you because I don't know until they do it and Guido relays it to me."
Eldin nods and shifts his gaze and his focus to the tracks, waiting for the right time to use his spell and get everyone on the train.
Since Feather Fall uses a reaction, Eldin will prepare a reaction to cast feather fall and jump on the train when it shows up (as part of the plan). So, who's going to use the token since Feather Fall will only cover 5/6. Or did the DM rule that it will cover 6/6. I'm still not 100% clear on that point.
(Okay. Eldin will still insist on using the spell instead because the item is 1 time use. Someone needs to find a different way on the train. Maybe Boo can use her flying boots while we tether her down with the rope so she doesn't float away or something)
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Boo nods..."sure, I can control my flight just fine... I've used the boots before and actually, I am pretty agile... my only concern is how fast the train will be going... you know, to keep up with it, but I figure its fairly long right... if I don't make it down on the same car (or section), surely I can make it on further down the way and then make my way back up to you guys easy peasy if ya got me tethered, so I have no fear of just floating away but thank you very much for putting that delightful scary image in my head," she giggles.
Being the paranoid type Boo then slides back up in her seat and peeks out from the skycoach and gives a careful look around (not getting out of the skycoach) to see if anything looks out of the ordinary considering the possibility that if the Boromars have guys at the other spot then maybe it may not be a coincidence... but rather maybe they got their own heist operation going along similar lines to this crew's plans. Better safe than sorry... so a peek of the area looking for other skycoaches or lookouts about can't hurt.
Perception 25
Sounds good, you guys can go first using the spell since not enough coverage for all of us, as with the item (I guess) to cover everyone. So Boo will bring up the rear following after... flying under her own power while tethered to the rope... with one of you on the other end... so if her speed is an issue you can pull her along with you... and reel her in. Other than keeping up she should be able to steer and control her flight at least that is my take on it.
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How does that sound? Also, is the lightning rail like our mundane trains, i.e. have separate individual cars hooked together? Trying to get a better handle it... if there will be doors between cars at the gaps (front and back) or if the group will have to hang over the side to access a freight type door... as their only option for entry.
The lightning rail is effectively an homage to the trains used in the old west; several long carriages behind an engine that travel transcontinental tracks. Rather than going along traditional train tracks, they are propelled by a series of conductor stones, which use lightning to push the train along (hence the name). They are the creations of House Cannith.
As the group discusses, they see off on the horizon some sparks of crackling energy. It looks like the lightning rail is arriving in Sharn, but ahead of time by about ten minutes.
Eldin quickly says to the group, "The target is ahead of schedule. Get ready to jump. Ms.Blue, when we get on, be sure to tell the others about the change in schedule."
Boo shakes her head, nodding... and sends a quick telepathic message to Guido, now rather than later, just in case something should happen to her. 'Guido heads up, the lighting rail is coming now, ten minutes early, we are about to make our move... relay this to your boys and I will get back to you with an update once we are on board.'
The little Halfling healer activates her winged boots, the artistic looking embossed wings imprinted on the leather of her stylish footwear begin to shimmer as small raven wings unfurl lifting her slightly into the air as she readies herself to on the signal from Eldin when to make her move and fly downward...
Boo is ready to go, let me know if any roll(s) are needed, like Dex, etc.
When the train reaches their location, Eldin will cast Feather Fall on everyone except Boo and jump on to the train. He will also tell everyone else to get on. He will tell everyone to jump immediately before he jumps himself (so everyone can get on the train safely)
The train begins to run near along the electrical stones that cause it to levitate. The group readies to jump off (choose where about on the lightning rail; near the engine, a middle carriage, or towards the back. There appear to be seven carriages behind the engine, making eight compartments total)
When people jump, can they make an Acrobatics check. There won't be any fall damage from the Feather Fall being cast, but it's for other stuff ;-)
Boo quickly suggests to the others they go quickly and attempt to drop down on the first carriage just behind the engineand from there work their way back looking for the crates as they go from front to back. If they wait then they will just be in the middle of the lightning rail carriages and will have move in two opposite directions and search. Additionally, with the moving lighting rail... if it's going a bit fast then some carriages might move past them by the time they are able to land on top of one... so if they wait like for like say the last carriage or something they may risk missing landing on the train altogether, etc.
Boo is such a pessimist... always looking at the worse case scenario! But in any event, makes the suggestion quickly and doesn't argue, making her move when the others are ready and give the go signal with whichever carriage they want to go for.
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Boo folds her arms in front of her lap... nervously, "Guido is there with them, yeah and he just told me about the group catching sight of the Boromar's, I was just about to say something but Biff just beat me to it... I delayed just a tad waiting to see what the other group was going to do. I don't have any connections to the Boromar's... sure I've heard of them, know their reputation but that is where it begins and ends. Just cause I happen to be a Halfling doesn't mean I know every Tom, Dick and Harry Halfling in Sharn... I'm a good girl!"
"if they bother us we will just have to deal with them"
Boo can feel Eldin's gaze gain suspicion (which it didn't have before) as she gets more defensive. "I... Wasn't accusing you of being one of them. I asked because you have a link with our other group via Guido. There was... no need to get defensive."
Boo, "so far, they have not spotted our boys, at least not yet. Eleven and the others I think are still working out exactly what they are going to do... so it's all in flux, a bit chaotic so really, not anything for me to tell you because I don't know until they do it and Guido relays it to me."
Eldin nods and shifts his gaze and his focus to the tracks, waiting for the right time to use his spell and get everyone on the train.
Since Feather Fall uses a reaction, Eldin will prepare a reaction to cast feather fall and jump on the train when it shows up (as part of the plan). So, who's going to use the token since Feather Fall will only cover 5/6. Or did the DM rule that it will cover 6/6. I'm still not 100% clear on that point.
"The other group has it s job. We have ours. Still they are powerful so be extra careful not to leave clues."
"We ll deal with problems as they appear."
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(The item will cover 6 people. It can be done as a reaction, so doensn't require a readied action, just a prompt when you want to cast it.)
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(Okay. Eldin will still insist on using the spell instead because the item is 1 time use. Someone needs to find a different way on the train. Maybe Boo can use her flying boots while we tether her down with the rope so she doesn't float away or something)
Boo nods... "sure, I can control my flight just fine... I've used the boots before and actually, I am pretty agile... my only concern is how fast the train will be going... you know, to keep up with it, but I figure its fairly long right... if I don't make it down on the same car (or section), surely I can make it on further down the way and then make my way back up to you guys easy peasy if ya got me tethered, so I have no fear of just floating away but thank you very much for putting that delightful scary image in my head," she giggles.
Being the paranoid type Boo then slides back up in her seat and peeks out from the skycoach and gives a careful look around (not getting out of the skycoach) to see if anything looks out of the ordinary considering the possibility that if the Boromars have guys at the other spot then maybe it may not be a coincidence... but rather maybe they got their own heist operation going along similar lines to this crew's plans. Better safe than sorry... so a peek of the area looking for other skycoaches or lookouts about can't hurt.
Perception 25
Sounds good, you guys can go first using the spell since not enough coverage for all of us, as with the item (I guess) to cover everyone. So Boo will bring up the rear following after... flying under her own power while tethered to the rope... with one of you on the other end... so if her speed is an issue you can pull her along with you... and reel her in. Other than keeping up she should be able to steer and control her flight at least that is my take on it.
@pokepaladdy
How does that sound? Also, is the lightning rail like our mundane trains, i.e. have separate individual cars hooked together? Trying to get a better handle it... if there will be doors between cars at the gaps (front and back) or if the group will have to hang over the side to access a freight type door... as their only option for entry.
"That sounds like a plan." Ms Bleu "and you bring up a good point. Since the train is very long I suppose let's try not to get separated."
"Don't think it s going to be a long trek on the top of the train otherwise."
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On the subject of the Lightning Rail
The lightning rail is effectively an homage to the trains used in the old west; several long carriages behind an engine that travel transcontinental tracks. Rather than going along traditional train tracks, they are propelled by a series of conductor stones, which use lightning to push the train along (hence the name). They are the creations of House Cannith.
As the group discusses, they see off on the horizon some sparks of crackling energy. It looks like the lightning rail is arriving in Sharn, but ahead of time by about ten minutes.
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Eldin quickly says to the group, "The target is ahead of schedule. Get ready to jump. Ms.Blue, when we get on, be sure to tell the others about the change in schedule."
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Boo shakes her head, nodding... and sends a quick telepathic message to Guido, now rather than later, just in case something should happen to her. 'Guido heads up, the lighting rail is coming now, ten minutes early, we are about to make our move... relay this to your boys and I will get back to you with an update once we are on board.'
The little Halfling healer activates her winged boots, the artistic looking embossed wings imprinted on the leather of her stylish footwear begin to shimmer as small raven wings unfurl lifting her slightly into the air as she readies herself to on the signal from Eldin when to make her move and fly downward...
Boo is ready to go, let me know if any roll(s) are needed, like Dex, etc.
Eldin maintains his previously readied action.
When the train reaches their location, Eldin will cast Feather Fall on everyone except Boo and jump on to the train. He will also tell everyone else to get on. He will tell everyone to jump immediately before he jumps himself (so everyone can get on the train safely)
"here we go." Majin says with a sly grin as he pull up his bandana to cover his face.
Ith looks at Eldin.
"Just say when."
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Edric nods.
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The train begins to run near along the electrical stones that cause it to levitate. The group readies to jump off (choose where about on the lightning rail; near the engine, a middle carriage, or towards the back. There appear to be seven carriages behind the engine, making eight compartments total)
When people jump, can they make an Acrobatics check. There won't be any fall damage from the Feather Fall being cast, but it's for other stuff ;-)
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Boo quickly suggests to the others they go quickly and attempt to drop down on the first carriage just behind the engine and from there work their way back looking for the crates as they go from front to back. If they wait then they will just be in the middle of the lightning rail carriages and will have move in two opposite directions and search. Additionally, with the moving lighting rail... if it's going a bit fast then some carriages might move past them by the time they are able to land on top of one... so if they wait like for like say the last carriage or something they may risk missing landing on the train altogether, etc.
Boo is such a pessimist... always looking at the worse case scenario! But in any event, makes the suggestion quickly and doesn't argue, making her move when the others are ready and give the go signal with whichever carriage they want to go for.