Tarysaa takes a step to her left to keep from getting tangled up with Clas as he skirts the wall and spies Ilwythe and the wolf going up against the Freckled Girl. Hoping she does not clip Clas nor disturb Daisy's action, she will attempt a shot with her shortbow and then advance into the room the rest of her movement (( toward the direction Ardana took )).
While Freckles Girl seems to be looking around for a way out, Tarysaa takes advantage of the moment: while the girl isn't looking, the elf takes aim coldly and shoots an arrow. The point eagerly plunges into the girl's neck, piercing it. Young Zhentarim collapses to the ground, choking on her own blood.
Daisy waddles up next to the wolf. "That's a good boy. That one is not food or enemy," she says pointing toward Illwythe while giving a pet atop its head with the other hand. She stops looking around the room at the rest of the group's efforts, tearing off a piece of some dried meat as a treat for the wolf. "I don't know what Hart was so concerned about. These folks ain't so tough."
(Move: Step to space north of Wo. Action: Praise the wolf, Animal Handling 23... btw, is it male or female? Also is the path to the south blocked in some manner or is that just a large wooden door?)
Clas dashes south. "Good shot, elf!" he exclaims. Passes Ilwythe with a pat on the back and goes to the barricade; spends a moment to retrieve his thrown hand axe. And then moves east toward Ardana, smiling at Daisy and her wolf as he does.
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Never underestimate the power of a finely crafted barrel, my friend! It is both a vessel of strength and a symbol of resilience.
Daisy waddles up next to the wolf. "That's a good boy. That one is not food or enemy," she says pointing toward Illwythe while giving a pet atop its head with the other hand. She stops looking around the room at the rest of the group's efforts, tearing off a piece of some dried meat as a treat for the wolf. "I don't know what Hart was so concerned about. These folks ain't so tough."
(Move: Step to space north of Wo. Action: Praise the wolf, Animal Handling 23... btw, is it male or female? Also is the path to the south blocked in some manner or is that just a large wooden door?)
Mangy looks at Daisy with consolidated confidence. The understanding between the two seems to have really perfected... the yellow feral eyes of the wolf contemplate the druid with respect... no, something deeper... maybe trust? No, even deeper... maybe devotion.
(OOC: Mangy the wolf is a male! Anyway, for consolidating the relationship with the wolf so much, I grant Daisy inspiration. As far as the maroon bar blocking the south path is concerned, it is a counter that has been thrown over and pushed against the opening - somebidy, for some reason, must have performed a Clas-like move)
Clas dashes south. "Good shot, elf!" he exclaims. Passes Ilwythe with a pat on the back and goes to the barricade; spends a moment to retrieve his thrown hand axe. And then moves east toward Ardana, smiling at Daisy and her wolf as he does.
Clas did already take his turn for Round 4 (post 460). He might act this way in round 5... but I'll ask, anyway, once we get there.
Nim, completely unaware of the parties success in thwarting the Zhentarim in the other rooms, moves south 10ft and carefully opens the door in front of him attempting not to alert anyone inside (stealth check? Rolled 16).
Cautiously opening the door, Nim the Explorer finds an empty and bare corridor... apart from two new doors to explore!
Bearded Man, meanwhile, gritting his teeth to ignore the sharp pain in his back, realizing he can't outrun Ardana, slows down, becomes more cautious, takes care not to expose himself and reaches the south door a little further on. He opens it and enters, shouting: "Wake up! All to your feet and to arms! We have visitors!"
(OOC: I've indicated with arrows the path he takes - he's currently out of sight... until someone gets to the door threshold).
Now Round 5 starts! Daisy is up (yes, only Daisy this time, the others have to wait)!
"Sounds likes there's trouble this way,"Daisy says to the wolf and the others of the party nearby. She gives a couple of clicks of her tongue to urge Mangy to follow. "C'mon, boy!" The dwarf then trots off down the hall after the man calling for aid.
"You feeling a'ight?" She says to Ardana. "You took quite a blow back there, so I hope you're ready." The druid grabs a few more rocks and various stones that she's gathered from her pockets. "Cregeen," she whispers as she clutches the stones in her fist.
(Move: Step to square north of Ar. BA: Magic Rock. Action: Hold a rock should anyone appear through door.)
Daisy positions herself at Ardana's side, with one of her now famous enchanted stones in hand, ready to strike the first enemy that comes out the door.
But nobody exits! Instead, an angry voice is heard from the new room: "Then help me barricade the door, you imbecile! We must have the time to put on the armour!" and the door is quickly slammed shut.
Now Clas and Ardana up for Round 5! Any order! (Clas, if you want to do what you previously declared, no need to repeat, just confirm. Else, if you now prefer a different course of action, by all means, post what you do).
Ardana will step to the door and attempt to open it normally, if she can't, she will attempt to kick it open. I'll roll a strength check just in case, let me know how much of my turn Ardana has left.
(OOC: well if opening with the handle didn't work, kicking it open certainly didn't, with another nat 1).
Assuming Ardana still has movement left, and the door is closed, move a square past the door and stay ready, facing the door. Ready an attack if it is still possible.
Ardana tries the handle, but the door appears to be being held shut from the inside. The paladin takes the hard way and kicks her, but she loses her balance and, instead of being able to push the door open, she staggers back a few steps so as not to fall.
(OOC: Ardana can't prepare an attack now... her action was to try to push the door open)
From within come muffled sounds of muttered curses and frenetic activity
Now Ilwhyte and Tarysaa are up for Round 5! Any order. Go go go!
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Ilwythe will move as close to Ardana (ooc: so diagonal to the door) as possible and prepare an attack to be used if anything gets through that doors
Attack: 16 Damage: 10
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The furious half-orc approaches the door, across from Ardana, lustful for blood... He's ready to slaughter the next enemy that comes through the door! However, waiting has a deleterious effect on its supernatural fury: with no enemy to immediately vent it on and no pain to fuel it, it subsides.
(OOC: Ilwhyte's rage ends, because barbarian rage ends prematurely if the barbarian, in a round, neither attacks an enemy nor takes damage)
Tarysaa glances one last time at the dead freckled girl with a sad frown and experiences a full body shiver and a huff of breath. Moving forward, she moves east until she is above Ardana, bow at the ready to cover action from either door or around the corner to the east.
The elf still makes use of her analytical skills, developed in the field of magic, but still applicable on the battlefield as well, and chooses a strategic position, close to the paladin, keeping her bow ready.
From behind the door the same kind of noises continue. It is obvious that someone is trying to rush into something that he deems very important.
Mangy stays by Daisy's side, but doesn't skimp on low growls at the closed door.
Nimblestep hears what he believes to be the reassuring sounds of his newfound friends beyond the door directly south to him.
He concentrates his energy and remaining magic on altering his appearance to look exactly like the bald man, clothing and equipment included (at least as far as the illusion is concerned) and tries his best to recall what his face looked like before it was split by Clas’ axe.
(OOC: Nim casts disguise self.)
He then moves to the southern door, fighting his curiosity for now and ignoring the door to his right. When at the door he knocks and speaks through the doorway without raising his voice too loud…
“Hello chums, are you there? It’s me Nim, um, Nimblestep… the handsome little bard with the lute. Please don’t strike me when I come through, I may appear as our fallen bald foe but trust me… it’s me. I have a plan.”
(OOC: not 100% if we’re counting opening doors as an action. If so I guess turn ends here and I can edit the following description out to avoid confusion. Otherwise Nim does the following.)
Nim opens and steps through the doorway to the likely confused looks of his companions with his arms raised peacefully. He raised his finger to his lips in a ‘shh’ motion and mouths to anyone in the hallway ’stay quiet, hide’.
He then knocks on the southernmost door and says aloud…
(OOC: Opening a door that is neither stuck nor locked counts as free object interaction - counts as action only if opening it requires effort or is made non trivial by circumstances... or if you have already used your free object interaction of the round)
Nim reaches the door and tries his deception... But things might not be easy, because the spell he cast alters his appearance… but not his voice! And initially, the voice is what the Zhentarim beyond the door hear.
The treacherous bard's words are followed by moments of absolute silence... then...
Tarysaa takes a step to her left to keep from getting tangled up with Clas as he skirts the wall and spies Ilwythe and the wolf going up against the Freckled Girl. Hoping she does not clip Clas nor disturb Daisy's action, she will attempt a shot with her shortbow and then advance into the room the rest of her movement (( toward the direction Ardana took )).
Attack: Dirty 20 Dmg: 5
Round 4
While Freckles Girl seems to be looking around for a way out, Tarysaa takes advantage of the moment: while the girl isn't looking, the elf takes aim coldly and shoots an arrow. The point eagerly plunges into the girl's neck, piercing it. Young Zhentarim collapses to the ground, choking on her own blood.
Now Daisy is up for Round 4!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
17 Clas Undamaged (1d6 Bardic inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (1d6 Bardic inspiration)
13 Ilwythe 2 Damage
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
10 Freckles Girl Dead7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Daisy waddles up next to the wolf. "That's a good boy. That one is not food or enemy," she says pointing toward Illwythe while giving a pet atop its head with the other hand. She stops looking around the room at the rest of the group's efforts, tearing off a piece of some dried meat as a treat for the wolf. "I don't know what Hart was so concerned about. These folks ain't so tough."
(Move: Step to space north of Wo. Action: Praise the wolf, Animal Handling 23... btw, is it male or female? Also is the path to the south blocked in some manner or is that just a large wooden door?)
Clas dashes south. "Good shot, elf!" he exclaims. Passes Ilwythe with a pat on the back and goes to the barricade; spends a moment to retrieve his thrown hand axe. And then moves east toward Ardana, smiling at Daisy and her wolf as he does.
Never underestimate the power of a finely crafted barrel, my friend! It is both a vessel of strength and a symbol of resilience.
Mangy looks at Daisy with consolidated confidence. The understanding between the two seems to have really perfected... the yellow feral eyes of the wolf contemplate the druid with respect... no, something deeper... maybe trust? No, even deeper... maybe devotion.
(OOC: Mangy the wolf is a male! Anyway, for consolidating the relationship with the wolf so much, I grant Daisy inspiration. As far as the maroon bar blocking the south path is concerned, it is a counter that has been thrown over and pushed against the opening - somebidy, for some reason, must have performed a Clas-like move)
Clas did already take his turn for Round 4 (post 460). He might act this way in round 5... but I'll ask, anyway, once we get there.
Now Nimblestep is up for Round 4!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
17 Clas Undamaged (1d6 Bardic inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (1d6 Bardic inspiration)
13 Ilwythe 2 Damage
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
10 Freckles Girl Dead7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Nim, completely unaware of the parties success in thwarting the Zhentarim in the other rooms, moves south 10ft and carefully opens the door in front of him attempting not to alert anyone inside (stealth check? Rolled 16).
Round 4
Cautiously opening the door, Nim the Explorer finds an empty and bare corridor... apart from two new doors to explore!
Bearded Man, meanwhile, gritting his teeth to ignore the sharp pain in his back, realizing he can't outrun Ardana, slows down, becomes more cautious, takes care not to expose himself and reaches the south door a little further on. He opens it and enters, shouting: "Wake up! All to your feet and to arms! We have visitors!"
(OOC: I've indicated with arrows the path he takes - he's currently out of sight... until someone gets to the door threshold).
Now Round 5 starts! Daisy is up (yes, only Daisy this time, the others have to wait)!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
"Sounds likes there's trouble this way," Daisy says to the wolf and the others of the party nearby. She gives a couple of clicks of her tongue to urge Mangy to follow. "C'mon, boy!" The dwarf then trots off down the hall after the man calling for aid.
"You feeling a'ight?" She says to Ardana. "You took quite a blow back there, so I hope you're ready." The druid grabs a few more rocks and various stones that she's gathered from her pockets. "Cregeen," she whispers as she clutches the stones in her fist.
(Move: Step to square north of Ar. BA: Magic Rock. Action: Hold a rock should anyone appear through door.)
(Held attack - 13 to hit, 9 damage)
Round 5
Daisy positions herself at Ardana's side, with one of her now famous enchanted stones in hand, ready to strike the first enemy that comes out the door.
But nobody exits! Instead, an angry voice is heard from the new room: "Then help me barricade the door, you imbecile! We must have the time to put on the armour!" and the door is quickly slammed shut.
Now Clas and Ardana up for Round 5! Any order! (Clas, if you want to do what you previously declared, no need to repeat, just confirm. Else, if you now prefer a different course of action, by all means, post what you do).
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Confirmed
Never underestimate the power of a finely crafted barrel, my friend! It is both a vessel of strength and a symbol of resilience.
Round 5
Clas has no problem in recovering his thrown weapon, smiling at will, then reaching Ardana and Daisy. The door is still closed for now...
Now Ardana is up for Round 5!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Ardana will step to the door and attempt to open it normally, if she can't, she will attempt to kick it open. I'll roll a strength check just in case, let me know how much of my turn Ardana has left.
(OOC: well if opening with the handle didn't work, kicking it open certainly didn't, with another nat 1).
Assuming Ardana still has movement left, and the door is closed, move a square past the door and stay ready, facing the door. Ready an attack if it is still possible.
Round 5
Ardana tries the handle, but the door appears to be being held shut from the inside. The paladin takes the hard way and kicks her, but she loses her balance and, instead of being able to push the door open, she staggers back a few steps so as not to fall.
(OOC: Ardana can't prepare an attack now... her action was to try to push the door open)
From within come muffled sounds of muttered curses and frenetic activity
Now Ilwhyte and Tarysaa are up for Round 5! Any order. Go go go!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Ilwythe will move as close to Ardana (ooc: so diagonal to the door) as possible and prepare an attack to be used if anything gets through that doors
Attack: 16 Damage: 10
Helper of Create a World thread/Sedge is Chaotic Neutral/ Mega Yahtzee High: 34, Low: 14/I speak English, je me parle le Francais, agus Labhraim beagan Gaeilge
Dream of Days Lore Bard 9/Wizard 4 Baulder's Gate: Descent to Avernus (In Person/Over Zoom)
Saleadon Morgul Battle Smith Artificer 11 Tyranny of Dragons (In Person/Over Zoom)
Hurtharn Serpti Ghostslayer Blood Hunter 7 Spelljammer (Over Zoom)
Ex Sig
Round 5
The furious half-orc approaches the door, across from Ardana, lustful for blood... He's ready to slaughter the next enemy that comes through the door! However, waiting has a deleterious effect on its supernatural fury: with no enemy to immediately vent it on and no pain to fuel it, it subsides.
(OOC: Ilwhyte's rage ends, because barbarian rage ends prematurely if the barbarian, in a round, neither attacks an enemy nor takes damage)
Now Tarysaa is up for Round 5!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Tarysaa glances one last time at the dead freckled girl with a sad frown and experiences a full body shiver and a huff of breath. Moving forward, she moves east until she is above Ardana, bow at the ready to cover action from either door or around the corner to the east.
Round 5
The elf still makes use of her analytical skills, developed in the field of magic, but still applicable on the battlefield as well, and chooses a strategic position, close to the paladin, keeping her bow ready.
From behind the door the same kind of noises continue. It is obvious that someone is trying to rush into something that he deems very important.
Mangy stays by Daisy's side, but doesn't skimp on low growls at the closed door.
Now Nimblestep is up for Round 5!
Combat Stats (those interested can peek):
Initiative Name Status
18 Daisy Undamaged
? ? ?
17 Clas Undamaged (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
16 Ardana 1 Damage (d6 Bardic Inspiration)
? ? ?
13 Ilwythe Undamaged (Ready to attack)
12 Tarysaa Undamaged
? ? ?
7 Nimblestep Undamaged
7 Wolf Undamaged (Abused)
4 Bearded Man 8 Damage
Nimblestep hears what he believes to be the reassuring sounds of his newfound friends beyond the door directly south to him.
He concentrates his energy and remaining magic on altering his appearance to look exactly like the bald man, clothing and equipment included (at least as far as the illusion is concerned) and tries his best to recall what his face looked like before it was split by Clas’ axe.
(OOC: Nim casts disguise self.)
He then moves to the southern door, fighting his curiosity for now and ignoring the door to his right. When at the door he knocks and speaks through the doorway without raising his voice too loud…
“Hello chums, are you there? It’s me Nim, um, Nimblestep… the handsome little bard with the lute. Please don’t strike me when I come through, I may appear as our fallen bald foe but trust me… it’s me. I have a plan.”
(OOC: not 100% if we’re counting opening doors as an action. If so I guess turn ends here and I can edit the following description out to avoid confusion. Otherwise Nim does the following.)
Nim opens and steps through the doorway to the likely confused looks of his companions with his arms raised peacefully. He raised his finger to his lips in a ‘shh’ motion and mouths to anyone in the hallway ’stay quiet, hide’.
He then knocks on the southernmost door and says aloud…
”Hello! Guys let me in! It’s Akhil!”
Round 5
(OOC: Opening a door that is neither stuck nor locked counts as free object interaction - counts as action only if opening it requires effort or is made non trivial by circumstances... or if you have already used your free object interaction of the round)
Nim reaches the door and tries his deception... But things might not be easy, because the spell he cast alters his appearance… but not his voice! And initially, the voice is what the Zhentarim beyond the door hear.
The treacherous bard's words are followed by moments of absolute silence... then...
(OOC: Please NIm, roll for Deception)
It’s a natty 1…