Elwyn scratches his head and can't help but smile at the discussion. "A hoard of rabbits sounded good actually but I'm open to other suggestions."He says. "But we better decide on something quickly." He adds and glances over at the gnolls on the bridge.
Elwyn - Using your action to view the area from Azure's eyes you can see that there are still a few Gnolls running amok in various parts of town, but it appears that a majority of them are beginning to gather toward the east. Whether to regroup and mount a coordinated assault or begin a retreat, you can not tell. The area past the bridge appears to be clear of threats.
"The raiders are gathering in the east as we speak, we'd better take that bridge before they get here. As you might have noticed I don't plan a lot before I do stuff so I will likely just go ahead soon a improvise as per usual."Elwyn says with a smile and waits a moment for the others to speak up before he moves on the gnolls at the bridge.
"Could you make an ilusion of another gnoll? Either really hurt or beckoing the others to follow it?" Ruby asks Elwyn. "We could hide and ambush the ones that´ll follow the ilusion."
When the others are ready Elwyn would, unless stopped, sneak down to the river and approach the bridge under water and use a distracting illusion from there. Stealth if needed: 19
Elwyn & Ariana - You're able to slip silently to the bridge without being noticed and have gained surprise.
All - Please make DC 10 Stealth checks if you'd like to attempt to gain surprise on the Gnolls. Below is a map of the area that should provide a little clarification on what you're dealing with. The simple black circles are standard Gnolls and the red-bordered circles appear to be larger and carry a sense of authority about them. Feel free to let me know if you'd like your token moved to a specific spot before combat begins. Anyone have any suggestions for the two Town Watchmen? The family thanks you all for your help and makes a run for the trees. They appear to make it there safely.
Ruby loads her crossbow again and prepares to fight from a distance for now. She keeps an eye on the gnolls and waits, staying as hidden as possible. Stealth: 20
Kulogall gets to a position that he can see what is happening, but remain behind cover, nearby Ruby (can’t see map). His mage armor is still up and he is preparing to act once the illusion appears.
Stealth : 20
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All - Elwyn, Ariana, Ruby, Kulogall, & Officer Taggert have gained surprise on the Gnolls. Officer Kowalski trips over an ill-fitting cobblestone and falls to the ground with a clatter and a curse. The Gnolls on the bridge perk their ears and whip their heads in his direction. Officer Taggert and Ariana manage to get behind the cover of the gate house and all the Gnolls see is Kowalski scrambling over to the gate house on hands and knees, awkwardly carrying his spear. The Gnoll Pack Lords bark at the other Gnolls and they begin scrambling toward him!
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Ruby, seeing the gnolls make their way towards Ariana and the clumsy guard, decides to shoot the big gnoll in front of the pack. Right after that she ducks, trying not to be seen.
Elwyn scratches his head and can't help but smile at the discussion. "A hoard of rabbits sounded good actually but I'm open to other suggestions." He says. "But we better decide on something quickly." He adds and glances over at the gnolls on the bridge.
Any news from Azure yet?
Elwyn - Using your action to view the area from Azure's eyes you can see that there are still a few Gnolls running amok in various parts of town, but it appears that a majority of them are beginning to gather toward the east. Whether to regroup and mount a coordinated assault or begin a retreat, you can not tell. The area past the bridge appears to be clear of threats.
"The raiders are gathering in the east as we speak, we'd better take that bridge before they get here. As you might have noticed I don't plan a lot before I do stuff so I will likely just go ahead soon a improvise as per usual." Elwyn says with a smile and waits a moment for the others to speak up before he moves on the gnolls at the bridge.
"Could you make an ilusion of another gnoll? Either really hurt or beckoing the others to follow it?" Ruby asks Elwyn. "We could hide and ambush the ones that´ll follow the ilusion."
When the others are ready, Ariana stealths closer to the bridge, 30ft ahead of her party as they move, on the north side of the road.
Stealth 15
(I think it’s safe to say everyone should remove their temporary hit points)
Wake is in bad shape.
”I need to find a place where I can’t be targeted. I won’t be able to help if I fall to the first arrow.”
Wake will try to find a place within 60’ of the expected ambush zone that will offer 100% coverage.
Mana - Verdan Bard - Dragon Heist
”I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” - Douglas Adams
”I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.” - Mark Twain
”I am not young enough to know everything.” - Oscar Wilde
When the others are ready Elwyn would, unless stopped, sneak down to the river and approach the bridge under water and use a distracting illusion from there.
Stealth if needed: 19
Elwyn & Ariana - You're able to slip silently to the bridge without being noticed and have gained surprise.
All - Please make DC 10 Stealth checks if you'd like to attempt to gain surprise on the Gnolls. Below is a map of the area that should provide a little clarification on what you're dealing with. The simple black circles are standard Gnolls and the red-bordered circles appear to be larger and carry a sense of authority about them. Feel free to let me know if you'd like your token moved to a specific spot before combat begins. Anyone have any suggestions for the two Town Watchmen? The family thanks you all for your help and makes a run for the trees. They appear to make it there safely.
Ruby loads her crossbow again and prepares to fight from a distance for now. She keeps an eye on the gnolls and waits, staying as hidden as possible.
Stealth: 20
Kulogall gets to a position that he can see what is happening, but remain behind cover, nearby Ruby (can’t see map). His mage armor is still up and he is preparing to act once the illusion appears.
Stealth : 20
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
All - Elwyn, Ariana, Ruby, Kulogall, & Officer Taggert have gained surprise on the Gnolls. Officer Kowalski trips over an ill-fitting cobblestone and falls to the ground with a clatter and a curse. The Gnolls on the bridge perk their ears and whip their heads in his direction. Officer Taggert and Ariana manage to get behind the cover of the gate house and all the Gnolls see is Kowalski scrambling over to the gate house on hands and knees, awkwardly carrying his spear. The Gnoll Pack Lords bark at the other Gnolls and they begin scrambling toward him!
Let's roll for initiative!
Kowalski Stealth check: 11
Taggert Stealth check: 19
Ariana initiative 6
Elwyn initiative: 7
Kulogall initiative: 6
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Wake initiative: 20
Mana - Verdan Bard - Dragon Heist
”I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” - Douglas Adams
”I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.” - Mark Twain
”I am not young enough to know everything.” - Oscar Wilde
Ruby initiative: 18
All - The initiative order is as follows:
SURPRISE ROUND
Ruby is up! Followed by Officer Taggert, Ariana, Kulogall, then Elwyn.
Ruby, seeing the gnolls make their way towards Ariana and the clumsy guard, decides to shoot the big gnoll in front of the pack. Right after that she ducks, trying not to be seen.
Attack on Gnoll Pack Lord 1
crossbow: 6 damage: 8
sneak attack: 8
bonus action: hide
Ruby - The bolt whizzes past the Pack Lord and lodges into the bridge with a THUNK. It whips its head in your direction and sniffs the air.
Please make a DC 10 Stealth check to attempt to remain hidden.
Stealth: 18