Cade - Seeing the exchange not going well says, "Well...now what do we do?". Hearing Saerrira saying about the same thing begins to wonder what the rest of them can do and has an odd idea and grins. "Saerrira...what if we get them to dance?"
"Dance? Well I suppose I could attempt to make them do that, but again, I don't know how to direct them without using words. Whatever language they speak, I do not think any of us share it. Hmmm, I have an idea."
Saerirra pulls out the teddy bear, holding it up for the Gnolls to see, then cradles it like a child would, then points towards the building the Gnolls were guarding.
"Can...you...get....people....who...had....this?" She points to the teddy bear then to the building once more. "Bring....people....out....here?"
"Hmmm, I can't seem to communicate with them. Can anyone talk to them? Shall I pantomime a means of getting them to leave? Or fall asleep? Or perhaps try to get them to bring their captives to us? I am not sure how I would go about communicating that to them without words."
You may try and communicate a simple message to the Gnolls by rolling a straight Intelligence check...
"Dance? Well I suppose I could attempt to make them do that, but again, I don't know how to direct them without using words. Whatever language they speak, I do not think any of us share it. Hmmm, I have an idea."
Saerirra pulls out the teddy bear, holding it up for the Gnolls to see, then cradles it like a child would, then points towards the building the Gnolls were guarding.
"Can...you...get....people....who...had....this?" She points to the teddy bear then to the building once more. "Bring....people....out....here?"
OOC: Check the group PM and you'll see what I had in mind.
"Dance? Well I suppose I could attempt to make them do that, but again, I don't know how to direct them without using words. Whatever language they speak, I do not think any of us share it. Hmmm, I have an idea."
Saerirra pulls out the teddy bear, holding it up for the Gnolls to see, then cradles it like a child would, then points towards the building the Gnolls were guarding.
"Can...you...get....people....who...had....this?" She points to the teddy bear then to the building once more. "Bring....people....out....here?"
OOC: Check the group PM and you'll see what I had in mind.
Cade - Looking at the two gnolls that were entranced, "If we can get them to dance along side us with some music and song I think it would cause an odd enough of a distraction to allow a rescue attempt if that were the case it may cause them enough pause to be possibly be entranced just like these two were while the distraction is happening the dwarves can leave and we can beat feet out the entrance where they will have no choice but to clump up together which could make it easier for us to defend ourselves...it's just an idea."
(I'm not entirely sure I can do another charm attempt on more Gnolls. With my ability i can charm a total of four, but I think only on the initial "activation" of the move, DM's call on that if I can charm more, I suppose. But I can only "activate" the skill once per rest. Also waiting on the DM's call on my attempt to get the charmed Gnolls to bring out the prisoners.)
"I suppose I can try to get them to dance, and if we lure more Gnolls out we could have one or two sneak in. But didn't someone say they also have a pack of hyenas? Not counting the ones we dispatched in the cave before.
Laievis will try to come as close as possible to look inside, distracted only by thoughts about chanting - does it remind him of something? ( Arcana 19 Religion 7 )
"Considering neither Uthar nor me needs much light - it might work. If we manage to knock them off in first attempt. Can not say I had a lot of practice."
"One thing I can say, though, it would probably wise to restrain from loud music. Or any sort of music. Just in case the rest of the gnolls are near by. Or is it necessary for Charming?"
"Can gnolls see in the dark ? " whispers uther as the others discuss their plans. "I am ready either way. " he readies his axe and crouches to approach the gnolls.
(If needed )
Stealth 11
Attack 24
Damage 8
Second roll for stealth (Advantage) 20
Uther crouches behind the gnolls axe at hand ready to finish of one of them a big swing.
Laeivis thinks the chanting may be some sort of spell ritual....but his religion check doesnt allow him to understand exactly what the ritual is for....
As the 2 Gnolls approach Saerrira, Uther jumps out of a bush and swings at one! The attack hits, but doesnt deal enough damage to knock him out...
The Gnoll howls in pain, and immediately turns around to face Uther with his spear
Laeivis thinks the chanting may be some sort of spell ritual....but his religion check doesnt allow him to understand exactly what the ritual is for....
As the 2 Gnolls approach Saerrira, Uther jumps out of a bush and swings at one! The attack hits, but doesnt deal enough damage to knock him out...
The Gnoll howls in pain, and immediately turns around to face Uther with his spear
Everyone ROLL INITIATIVE!
(I don't think he said Uther actually attempted to hit the Gnoll, just was readying himself.)
Initiative roll: 9, in case we're actually doing this anyway
So does Uther attack the Gnoll? If yes, then combat is about to happen. If not, then they are still distracted
(Well judging by his wording, I would guess he had Uther preparing to strike, but not actually doing it just yet. Probably just readying in case something breaks the charm.)
How far is Laievis now from the group? Should I roll initiative for him too?
(I think next time we do something less aggressive, the wise action as a first move would be tying and gagging Uthar)
Ooc : lets not go uther bashing, hes just being himself . I posted the attack just incase the charm doesnt work hence the (if needed) . So if i cant post right away i dont delay the groups progress. Anyway glad thats cleared up now. So Uther is on standby still and i wont do any preemptive rolls to avoid any further confusion.
Uther stands back holding his axe ready to attack if all other measure fail.
Cade - Seeing the exchange not going well says, "Well...now what do we do?". Hearing Saerrira saying about the same thing begins to wonder what the rest of them can do and has an odd idea and grins. "Saerrira...what if we get them to dance?"
OOC: Didn't see the other post.
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
"Dance? Well I suppose I could attempt to make them do that, but again, I don't know how to direct them without using words. Whatever language they speak, I do not think any of us share it. Hmmm, I have an idea."
Saerirra pulls out the teddy bear, holding it up for the Gnolls to see, then cradles it like a child would, then points towards the building the Gnolls were guarding.
"Can...you...get....people....who...had....this?" She points to the teddy bear then to the building once more. "Bring....people....out....here?"
You may try and communicate a simple message to the Gnolls by rolling a straight Intelligence check...
OOC: Check the group PM and you'll see what I had in mind.
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
(Already did)
"Looks like we can not talk to them after all, but if you can not manage to get something out them, putting them to sleep would be very handy."
Rolling again with advantage this time: 18
Now we are talking. Though, do we need to sneak now? I guess with such a roll Laievis can go closer to ruins and check if prisoners are there.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
As Laeivis gets closer to the ruined temple, he sees a faint light flickering from inside, and hears some ominous chanting...
Cade - Looking at the two gnolls that were entranced, "If we can get them to dance along side us with some music and song I think it would cause an odd enough of a distraction to allow a rescue attempt if that were the case it may cause them enough pause to be possibly be entranced just like these two were while the distraction is happening the dwarves can leave and we can beat feet out the entrance where they will have no choice but to clump up together which could make it easier for us to defend ourselves...it's just an idea."
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
(I'm not entirely sure I can do another charm attempt on more Gnolls. With my ability i can charm a total of four, but I think only on the initial "activation" of the move, DM's call on that if I can charm more, I suppose. But I can only "activate" the skill once per rest. Also waiting on the DM's call on my attempt to get the charmed Gnolls to bring out the prisoners.)
"I suppose I can try to get them to dance, and if we lure more Gnolls out we could have one or two sneak in. But didn't someone say they also have a pack of hyenas? Not counting the ones we dispatched in the cave before.
Laievis will try to come as close as possible to look inside, distracted only by thoughts about chanting - does it remind him of something? ( Arcana 19 Religion 7 )
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Second roll for stealth (Advantage) 20
Uther crouches behind the gnolls axe at hand ready to finish of one of them a big swing.
Laeivis thinks the chanting may be some sort of spell ritual....but his religion check doesnt allow him to understand exactly what the ritual is for....
As the 2 Gnolls approach Saerrira, Uther jumps out of a bush and swings at one! The attack hits, but doesnt deal enough damage to knock him out...
The Gnoll howls in pain, and immediately turns around to face Uther with his spear
Everyone ROLL INITIATIVE!
(I don't think he said Uther actually attempted to hit the Gnoll, just was readying himself.)
Initiative roll: 9, in case we're actually doing this anyway
Initiative Roll: 10
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
So does Uther attack the Gnoll? If yes, then combat is about to happen. If not, then they are still distracted
How far is Laievis now from the group? Should I roll initiative for him too?
(I think next time we do something less aggressive, the wise action as a first move would be tying and gagging Uthar)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
(Well judging by his wording, I would guess he had Uther preparing to strike, but not actually doing it just yet. Probably just readying in case something breaks the charm.)
I'll let you guys hold your actions if you wish, its all good.
However, as Saerrira brandishes the Teddy Bear at the Gnolls, she notices that it now glows slightly...not unlike Peshley's pony....
Ooc : lets not go uther bashing, hes just being himself . I posted the attack just incase the charm doesnt work hence the (if needed) . So if i cant post right away i dont delay the groups progress. Anyway glad thats cleared up now. So Uther is on standby still and i wont do any preemptive rolls to avoid any further confusion.
Uther stands back holding his axe ready to attack if all other measure fail.
Saerirra's eyes going wide at the sight of the teddy bear suddenly glowing.
"W-what? What is this? What is going on? Why is this children's toy glowing?"