Backing a little ways away from the kobold camp, Lira looks to Twiggy to tell the others about the situation. "It might be better to surprise the camp and knock them out before we head inside...but then again, time is of the essence."
Twiggy passes on the message via telepathy to Zarbyn.
Zarbyn let's the others know, "Lira found a camp of kobolds, wants to try and surprise them, knock them out before pressing inside."
Zarbyn returns his senses to himself so that he is no longer blind and deaf.
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
(Below is the owlbear rodeos map (door at bottom, camp at top). So far, I have not placed the Kobolds and Ferrets on the map, you'll need to get a bit closer to take a better look)
Lira moves quietly up to take a closer look and is able to find a good spot under a large tree. She estimates there are between 7-12. They seem more elite than some of the prior ones.
There are one or 2 strange Kobolds, that seem to have a strange assortment of potions, cages, and devices with them.
There are two Kobolds riders, based on their boots. You suspect there are white dire weasels in the largest of the tents.
One larger Kobold (a dragonshield) seems to be the leader of this group. Interestingly, he wears half-plate armor, decorated with some symbol.
Several kobold normals mind the fire and are preparing a meal. They seem quite unconcerned with their environment, and there are no scouts.
Also, Lira notes that there are two easy ways in, from east and west, but some may be able to climb the south cliff side (15 feet) and enter from there. The Northern cliff side seems more treacherous.
Lira sneaks back to the others and tells them what she saw. "I wonder if taking out the leader first would make the others give up. Then again, they're probably all charmed."
Stealth for return trip: 27, 16
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Lev agrees with the stealth approach, but holds off on advancing when Lira jumps into action. He might be confident in his skills, but adding more people into the mix only increases the chances that some observant individual on the enemy side could take notice of them.
When she returns and gives her repot, he nods, "Taking out the leader would probably be our best course of action regardless of whether or not they are charmed. Charmed or not they need someone to give orders. Why have a leader if the spell they are under already has actions assigned to them?"
Amdaeng nodded, " Still, taking out the Boss first is always a good idea. I'm worried about the ones you described covered in cages and stuff......that's weird...."
" Just say the word, I'll run in and knee the Boss in the junk quick as you like."
Vydar thinks a moment, "Are you certain you know which is the leader? Your idea might at least cause confusion even if they are all charmed, but just because one has fancy armor doesn't mean it's the one in charge..."
He glances at Amdaeng then back at Lira, "The stealth idea is a good one. Plus even if the armored one isn't the leader, taking it out first isn't a bad strategy either."
"Alright, so Amdaeng and I sneak up from the west and try to take out the big one quickly. Maybe the rest of you can rush in from the east or south side of the camp at the same time and prioritize the ones with cages?"
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"Right, rush in from the east and prioritize the cages, got it."
Zarbyn stands ready to carry out the ambush.
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
Lira nods and moves to approach the camp from the west, staying in the shadows of a tree as she prepares to creep around behind the tents and hopefully get the drop on the leader.
Stealth checks: 22, 13, 12
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Lira separates herself from the louder members of the group and heads toward the east entrance of the camp, then tries to creep up behind some of the tents. (Anyone want to try to join her?)
Morric tries to be quiet but is painfully loud to those who tend to be sneaky. It is clear he will be noticed. The hope becomes some can sneak with Lira and the louder ones will enter from the east.
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Backing a little ways away from the kobold camp, Lira looks to Twiggy to tell the others about the situation. "It might be better to surprise the camp and knock them out before we head inside...but then again, time is of the essence."
| Joy - Hexblood Open Sea Paladin - Netherdeep | Kaelen - Shadar-kai Gloom Stalker Ranger - Old Keep | Lira - Half-elf Thief Rogue/Druid - Allansia | Arkon - Goliath Champion Fighter - Hardcore DiA | Teryn - High Elf Archfey Warlock - Runewarren | Zoveldra - Kalashtar Open Hand Monk - Eberron | Mavilius - Tiefling Bard - Golden Vault | Vannithos - Shadar-kai Astral Self Monk - Von Nichts Manor |
Twiggy passes on the message via telepathy to Zarbyn.
Zarbyn let's the others know, "Lira found a camp of kobolds, wants to try and surprise them, knock them out before pressing inside."
Zarbyn returns his senses to himself so that he is no longer blind and deaf.
Amdaeng nodded to Zarbyn, with a wide grin.
(Below is the owlbear rodeos map (door at bottom, camp at top). So far, I have not placed the Kobolds and Ferrets on the map, you'll need to get a bit closer to take a better look)
Lira creeps around to the east of the camp to get a better view, staying in the shadows of trees along the way.
Action: dash
BA: cunning action dash
| Joy - Hexblood Open Sea Paladin - Netherdeep | Kaelen - Shadar-kai Gloom Stalker Ranger - Old Keep | Lira - Half-elf Thief Rogue/Druid - Allansia | Arkon - Goliath Champion Fighter - Hardcore DiA | Teryn - High Elf Archfey Warlock - Runewarren | Zoveldra - Kalashtar Open Hand Monk - Eberron | Mavilius - Tiefling Bard - Golden Vault | Vannithos - Shadar-kai Astral Self Monk - Von Nichts Manor |
Lira perception: 20
Stealth: 14, 15
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(Perception for Lira, and two Stealth rolls)
Lira moves quietly up to take a closer look and is able to find a good spot under a large tree. She estimates there are between 7-12. They seem more elite than some of the prior ones.
There are one or 2 strange Kobolds, that seem to have a strange assortment of potions, cages, and devices with them.
There are two Kobolds riders, based on their boots. You suspect there are white dire weasels in the largest of the tents.
One larger Kobold (a dragonshield) seems to be the leader of this group. Interestingly, he wears half-plate armor, decorated with some symbol.
Several kobold normals mind the fire and are preparing a meal. They seem quite unconcerned with their environment, and there are no scouts.
Also, Lira notes that there are two easy ways in, from east and west, but some may be able to climb the south cliff side (15 feet) and enter from there. The Northern cliff side seems more treacherous.
Lira sneaks back to the others and tells them what she saw. "I wonder if taking out the leader first would make the others give up. Then again, they're probably all charmed."
Stealth for return trip: 27, 16
| Joy - Hexblood Open Sea Paladin - Netherdeep | Kaelen - Shadar-kai Gloom Stalker Ranger - Old Keep | Lira - Half-elf Thief Rogue/Druid - Allansia | Arkon - Goliath Champion Fighter - Hardcore DiA | Teryn - High Elf Archfey Warlock - Runewarren | Zoveldra - Kalashtar Open Hand Monk - Eberron | Mavilius - Tiefling Bard - Golden Vault | Vannithos - Shadar-kai Astral Self Monk - Von Nichts Manor |
Lev agrees with the stealth approach, but holds off on advancing when Lira jumps into action. He might be confident in his skills, but adding more people into the mix only increases the chances that some observant individual on the enemy side could take notice of them.
When she returns and gives her repot, he nods, "Taking out the leader would probably be our best course of action regardless of whether or not they are charmed. Charmed or not they need someone to give orders. Why have a leader if the spell they are under already has actions assigned to them?"
Amdaeng nodded, " Still, taking out the Boss first is always a good idea. I'm worried about the ones you described covered in cages and stuff......that's weird...."
" Just say the word, I'll run in and knee the Boss in the junk quick as you like."
Vydar thinks a moment, "Are you certain you know which is the leader? Your idea might at least cause confusion even if they are all charmed, but just because one has fancy armor doesn't mean it's the one in charge..."
He glances at Amdaeng then back at Lira, "The stealth idea is a good one. Plus even if the armored one isn't the leader, taking it out first isn't a bad strategy either."
"Alright, so Amdaeng and I sneak up from the west and try to take out the big one quickly. Maybe the rest of you can rush in from the east or south side of the camp at the same time and prioritize the ones with cages?"
| Joy - Hexblood Open Sea Paladin - Netherdeep | Kaelen - Shadar-kai Gloom Stalker Ranger - Old Keep | Lira - Half-elf Thief Rogue/Druid - Allansia | Arkon - Goliath Champion Fighter - Hardcore DiA | Teryn - High Elf Archfey Warlock - Runewarren | Zoveldra - Kalashtar Open Hand Monk - Eberron | Mavilius - Tiefling Bard - Golden Vault | Vannithos - Shadar-kai Astral Self Monk - Von Nichts Manor |
Morric is ready to do his part against the little dragon boys.
"Right, rush in from the east and prioritize the cages, got it."
Zarbyn stands ready to carry out the ambush.
(To be more clear, it’s kobolds carrying cages on a stick, maybe 3x3 cages….so think some sort of beast master)
ok if folks want to position yourselves on the owner map, we can begin combat and if sneaky some might get surprise round.
Lira nods and moves to approach the camp from the west, staying in the shadows of a tree as she prepares to creep around behind the tents and hopefully get the drop on the leader.
Stealth checks: 22, 13, 12
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Morric will sneak as best he can towards the east entrance into the camp and position his large self under the cover of the large tree
stealth: 6
Lira separates herself from the louder members of the group and heads toward the east entrance of the camp, then tries to creep up behind some of the tents.
(Anyone want to try to join her?)
Morric tries to be quiet but is painfully loud to those who tend to be sneaky. It is clear he will be noticed. The hope becomes some can sneak with Lira and the louder ones will enter from the east.