Stormraider Keep (A M.E.T.A.L. Campaign)

(Originally yes but if Aurelious is going to be hid for Leilatha to pass by so he can collapse it behind then Elyria is going to have to deal with the scout. We could send Yoë with you to give you some advantage. Flynt will deal with the other two. And of course by force doesn't have to be lethal. With the blink dogs you might be able to use Intimidation to run them off. You can still use the boots once we actually engage Leilatha. Do you think the air elemental could produce enough wind to create a dust storm between Leilatha and her entourage? Any thing we can do to isolate her will give us advantage. If the Betrayer shows up we'll just have to deal with him. )

At the last second Flynt realizes that Elyria might need Yoës assistance more than he does. So he instructs the young female to accompany the Druid. 

(So can we wait hidden for the scouts then or must we approach them?)

Aurelius will ask Elyria for a signal when Leilatha is within about 5 minutes of his position.

Aurelius quadruple Adv Stealth ( 15  15  23  24)

Once in position, Aurelius will wait for the signal, at which point he will activate first his armor's "Offensive Stance" followed by the "Ground and Load Power Shot Stance"

(You can wait near the ambush point - hidden or not hidden.  Or you can head southward, to approach the scouts - again either trying to hide or not.)

(So I have Flynt on his own. Elyria and Yoë are together.  For each pair - just need to know if you stick near to the ambush point or move away to intercept the scouts sooner.  You can both do the same or do differently.  Although - Aelric seemed to indicate the two groups are moving in a fairly coordinated manner.  So while they probably wouldn't notice something happening immediately, they would have a good chance of noticing.  Also, what is Aelric going to do?) 

(Elyria would prefer to stay put, hidden with Yoë until the scout gets close, but if Flynt moves on they will follow on the other side. Aelric will stay on Leilatha but keeping a long distance, just being close enough to see if they change pace or direction. He will try to be inconspicuous by flying over the canyon to check on them with some once every 5 minutes or so. Forgot about Acorn and Sozi again, perhaps they are back simply at Yoë place? As soon as we see the scouts Elyria will summon the air elemental with one action. Then Yoë will try to convince the satyr scout to surrender I guess and if it does not the air elemental and Elyria will use non-lethal force to take it out.)

New stealth check: 15

Flynt moves out to intercept the scouts. He makes no effort to hide and instead waves conspiritoriley 

Seeing Flynt move forward, Elyria does the same on her side of the canyon, motioning for Yoë to come along to try to talk the satyr scout down, ready to summon her air elemental.

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Seeing Flynt move forward, Elyria does the same on her side of the canyon, motioning for Yoë to come along to try to talk the satyr scout down, ready to summon her air elemental.

 (Will Elyria and Yoë try and be stealthy or just not bother like Flynt?)

(Elyria will stealth but Yoë won't. Elyria new stealth roll when moving: 18 )

Yoë is the first to spot one of the satyrs and she waves her hand, trying to get his attention.  He looks a bit puzzled at seeing her but waves slowly back.  The two approach each other.  He is dressed in leather armor and carries a shortbow. 

Elyria can just make out what Yoë is saying, but Flynt can't quite make out the words. "Oh, hello! I was hoping to run into you! Well, not you specifically, but you people. I mean, well, you have come out here with..."  She pauses a moment, then lowers her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "Lady Leilatha?"  She looks at him as though expecting an answer, but doesn't really give him the opportunity.  "I have discovered some crucial information about her," she continues in a normal voice, though she then lowers it to a whisper again. "She's an evil hag!"

  Flynt notices Yoë signaling to someone across the canyon and before she finishes her conversation, she notes 2 satyrs approaching along the west side.  They seem to have spotted both Yoë and Flynt. 

(Both Elyria and Flynt need to make a Perception check.  For Elyria - there is no reason not to use the stealth roll from Post #2118 (Post #2122 is not showing the roll for me, but that's ok. Yoë : 2)

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Elyria is standing ready to act should there be any indication that the effort for diplomacy should go awry.
Perception: 26

Flynt 7

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One of the satyrs on Flynt's side of the canyon halts and crouching down, knocks an arrow for his short bow.  The other satyr approaches Flynt. "What is your business here?" he demands. 

On the other side, the satyr eyes Yoë suspiciously.  "Really? A hag? That seems a rather wild charge. Who are you?" 

Yoë replies, "Oh, I am Yoë," she says with a smile. "Assistant to the potion maker and herbalist. I have worked for Lady Leilatha.  I can assure you, I have it on very reliable source that she is a hag!"

Elyria is very ready to summon the air elemental to help Yoë out as the satyr scout doesn't really seem convinced.
She also glances over to the other side of the canyon, trying to see how Flynt is doing.

OCC: Since it doesn't say how far away they are I'm gonna post with some assumptions. If I'm wrong just consider it a readied action for when they get in range. ShortBow scout will need to make a WIS DC 12 roll and Lead scout needs to make a WIS DC 13. Sorry it took a bit to post wanted to make sure Inset this up correctly.

IC:

As the second scout draws his bow Flynt reacts by triggering his stone rune. When the leader asks Flynt his intentions Flynt raises a hand in a friendly greeting while faking a stumble that places the leader between him and Short Bow. "Ahhh, yes Hello! I've been looking for you actually. I have information that your lady may wish to hear. I have located an item that I understand she's interested in." Flynt stares intently at the Leader willing his glasses too enhance his look in to a charming gaze.

The satyr speaking to Flynt smiles. "What is this item? And where is it at?" he asks eagerly.  He puts up a hand and the second scout seems to relax his bow. 

 "You work for Lady Leilatha?  What are you doing out here then?" the satyr asks Yoë.

"Well... what would I be far up in the mountains? Along this path that nobody takes? Well... plants! Yes! That's it, plants. The potion maker sent me for supplies.  She will want them first thing in the morning."

(For reference, the satyr with the shortbow was about 80 ft away. The others are essentially within 5 ft.) 

Aurelius tries to scratch an itch, which is nearly impossible in locked down plate armor, and wonders how his companions are faring.

Elyria waits to see the outcome of the interactions with the satyr scouts.

Flynt says, "Sure, no problem. Why don't you call your friend over and I'll tell you both." 

Once Short Bow ends his turn with in 30' of Flynt will he will trigger his stone rune.