Crimson Sands of Time

"A restaurant called 'Buried Treasures' and some goat poop.  And they freeze solid when they die.  Well, this is without doubt the work of none other than the infamous Captain Pete's Pizza Parlor and Petting Zoo, and their notorious cryomancer, Chucky."

If it helps- Tetrevess investigation 31 assuming advantage.  

<sorry for the delay>

Akame notices the cries that was flying overhead earlier has departed, but from the corner of his eye, sees it flying direction toward a tower more than one hundred feet tall has a rotating glass chamber hovering above its ruined summit. Four pointed pillars clutch the chamber’s walls, giving it the appearance of a colossal floating crown.

Akame relays this information to everyone. "Maybe whoever sent these guys is there? Only polite to pay them a visit, don't you think?" He hesitates a moment before offering. "Want me to scout it out?"

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If it helps- Tetrevess investigation 31 assuming advantage.  

 Nothing more to find.  I pointed you right there, just used the perception to do it.  I didn't think you'd check shoes and pockets. But as it turns out, there were things to find there.

So, follow the crow or no?

Assuming, scouring ahead, Akame should make a stealth check.  These are presumed active searchers.

2

"Yes, that crow is leading the way, so I say we follow it."

Chadderlay will follow with the others while staying a ways back to give Akame a chance to scout ahead.

"Let's let Akame scout ahead and report back what he finds."

Akame nods, focuses on his right hand as he Subtle casts Arcane Eye then makes a tossing gesture towards the tower as he releases it.

Angus is happy to follow the others toward the tower.

Same with sam if he can fit 

At the base of the tower, Akame notes an encampment with space for maybe two dozen people and ten mountain goats tied to stakes, separated enough thst they don't tangle their ropes.  Only a few cultists seem to remain in the csmp, the others are probably out searching the city.

Roll for initiative 

While you're all standing there a group of nothics attack you.

You are surprised and the initiative target is 21.

14 

Angus initiative 5

(I have no idea what's going on but OK. I sent an arcane eye to scout ahead. Didn't get any info. Also how are we surprised?)

They tracked you with a stealth above your highest perception.  Actually been following you for quite some time.

The eye is at the tower. It sees goats and cultists.

Three nothics emerge into view, eagerly rushing up to you, chattering incoherently as they do.

Just behind them trails a disembodied bejeweled skull, floating through the air.

It speaks calmly in Loross, "At last, you've arrived.  There were several survivors, but they have fared little better than I.  Well then, what is the plan?"

Chadderlay's Initiative: 9

Initiative 9 

(Do any of us understand Loross?)

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(Do any of us understand Loross?)

< Just Prof. SKANT, as far as I know. I did mention this would be a campaign set, at least partly, in an ancient empire. Seems like kind of an oversight.>

As the diminutive cyclopes draw uncomfortably close, they stumble as if held back by an unseen leash.  Iriolarthas holds them effortlessly at bay as he awaits your reply.  One wonders if his lack of social awareness could in any way relate to thr social norms of hus time and place or if they are only the product if the madness thst is the undeath if a Lich, living in solitude among the mindless remains of those who entrusted themselves to his care, at their peril.

<as i see it, your options are

1. Ask SKANT TO TRANSLATE,

2. Fake it with a CHA check and some creativity (deception would be the most appropriate,  i think, but i could be persuaded to see persuasion instead.  Intimidation just gets you to 3.)

3. Fight a demilich and some nothics in the streets of Ythryn. 

4. Run away. 

Did I miss any?>

You are under initiative, but he's waiting on a reaponse.