Rowland takes one of the pinions out of his pack and fastens one end of his rope to it.
To Mikey, "Be ready friend."
Then holding one end he'll toss the pinion out into the water. As the rope goes taut and then drops to the surface he's hoping to gauge how long it takes to sink to the bottom. He's also hoping to gauge the swiftness of the current if any and if any dangers are present will they react with the disturbance to the water.
Rowland notices that the water level is too deep to wade across, forcing a swim at best. Judging by the swiftness of the current, any able swimmer would not have difficulty swimming across. While the pinion sank, it did seem to move somewhat unexpectedly on its way down although it didn't seem to Rowland that it had attempted to be 'eaten' as if a fish or other predator would have taken it. It's impossible to tell for sure and the surface of the water appears black with no visibility.
Gremryl sees the shapes emerging from the shadows of his Darkvision's range. They appear to be Quaggoth...but something strikes them as being...altered in some way. As they approach slowly, it's clear to Gremryl that these creatures are unaware of anyone's presence other than their own! This leaves Gremryl and Elmo with a decision to make...ambush the enemy, backtrack into the crack in the wall where they just exited from, or make a 180 in the tunnel towards what might be water...but it's just at the edge of Gremryl's vision and he can't be sure, although the sound of water is definitely coming from that direction.
Gremryl charges the enemy with righteous fury, now ablaze with green flame and and swings heavy with Benny, smashing into the first Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servant that he reaches. It hits!
Gremryl attacks a second time without hesitation. It hits again! The Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servant staggers yet remains standing and very menacing now!
Rowland and Mikey hear something very faint much farther into the tunnel, and well beyond the large pool in front of them. It's too faint to make out...but something is happening up there, you both think to yourselves..
The Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servant that Gremryl attacked rears up with a mighty roar and pummels the Dwarven Paladin with both fists for a critical hit! It deals a stinging 11 points of damage. Attacking again (with multi-attack), Gremryl is able to dodge this time.
The second Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servant lumbers forward to attack Gremryl. With a mighty fist, it tries to land a haymaker but misses wildly. The second attack comes too fast for Gremryl to block and lands a heavy punch to Gremryl's kidney, dealing 7 points of damage!
The third Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servent lumbers forward to get into melee range with Gremryl. Gremryl's taken too much of a beating thus far from these behemoths and manages to block the first attack with his shield, and parry the second with his mace!
To Mikey, "I have an idea friend, get out your rope and hand me one end. "
Rowland will tie the two ropes together and have Mikey take in and hold the slack while Rowland will climb up 10 ft. Once at that height he'll tap in 1 pinion. Then proceed across the wall no more than 10 ft at a time before placing another pinion. If he falls, Mikey will have the end if the rope giving him a counter balance so he won't go all the way into the water. He'll continue that all the way across. Once there, he'll have Mikey start across while he holds the rope taut in the far side.
Rowland quickly goes back and relays the plan to Leon first telling him if they're not back within 1hr, something is wrong.
Rowland will tie his end of the rope off on the pinion at this side of the pool, signaling to Mikey to do the same and head across. He'll then turn around and scan the passage for any sign of what was causing the sounds they heard earlier.
”Dawn, my light, Rowland said to wait here for him for 1 hour. Do you disagree with this plan? What is someone approaches from the rear or follows the entryway after Elmo and Grem once we leave. I fear I doom each group if I go one way or stay.”
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Initiative for Gremryl and Elmo:
Elmo Lightpocket
(3) Moldy Quaggoth Spore Servant
Gremryl Stonebreaker
Elmo still doesn't see anything and are wondering what Grem is talking about...but you suspect he sees enemies.
Elmo holds his action, using his cunning action to feel for an out cropping and stealth.
Stealth check: 25
He will hold his action until grem Lights benny and he will shoot the first enemy he can see engaging Grem.
Attack: 11
Damage roll: 8
Snk: 8
Rowland takes one of the pinions out of his pack and fastens one end of his rope to it.
To Mikey, "Be ready friend."
Then holding one end he'll toss the pinion out into the water. As the rope goes taut and then drops to the surface he's hoping to gauge how long it takes to sink to the bottom. He's also hoping to gauge the swiftness of the current if any and if any dangers are present will they react with the disturbance to the water.
To elmo Gremryl whispers “watch me back lad and be ready with that bow!”
Bonus action Gremryl ignites its glorious green flame and rushes toward to nearest one and attacks!
1st attack: Attack: 14 Damage: 10 plus 1 fire damage
2nd attack: Attack: 16 Damage: 10 plus 1 fire damage
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I will attack the enemy with the highest health that is engaged with Grem.
Crossbow attack: 14
Dmg: 5
snk dmg: 12
elmo will then attempt to stealth behind an outcropping of rocks.
Stealth check: 14
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To Mikey, "I have an idea friend, get out your rope and hand me one end. "
Rowland will tie the two ropes together and have Mikey take in and hold the slack while Rowland will climb up 10 ft. Once at that height he'll tap in 1 pinion. Then proceed across the wall no more than 10 ft at a time before placing another pinion. If he falls, Mikey will have the end if the rope giving him a counter balance so he won't go all the way into the water. He'll continue that all the way across. Once there, he'll have Mikey start across while he holds the rope taut in the far side.
Rowland quickly goes back and relays the plan to Leon first telling him if they're not back within 1hr, something is wrong.
Dawnbringer (telepathically) to Leon - "
Do they mean to leave us alone in this tunnel forever? This seems like a bad idea, Leon..." she says worriedly.
Rowland will tie his end of the rope off on the pinion at this side of the pool, signaling to Mikey to do the same and head across. He'll then turn around and scan the passage for any sign of what was causing the sounds they heard earlier.
Telepathically to Dawnbringer
”Dawn, my light, Rowland said to wait here for him for 1 hour. Do you disagree with this plan? What is someone approaches from the rear or follows the entryway after Elmo and Grem once we leave. I fear I doom each group if I go one way or stay.”