Being surrounded and grappled, I don’t think there is much I can do. I command Striker to hide and follow at a distance in case I require his assistance later.

Then I submit to the arrest.

I also try to hide my thieves tools (lock picks) in case they take my gear.

OOC: Hey, I’m back! I’ve got another plan in mind. I just realized Amelia has used up all her spell slots except for one second-level slot. Kess, DM, could you hold on a moment while I finish my post?

Ooc: Welcome back! Of course, I take back the turn I made for her (except the 22 init if you want it).

OOC: I absolutely need that 22 initiative. Amelia casts Calm Emotions!

"Enough of this nonsense!" the elven cleric exclaims, raising her amulet high as its light glimmers with divine power.

Calm Emotions

Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Attack/Save:

CHA 14

Source:

D&D Free Rules (2024), pg. 249

Each Humanoid in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be affected by one of the following effects (choose for each creature):

The creature has Immunity to the Charmed and Frightened conditions until the spell ends. If the creature was already Charmed or Frightened, those conditions are suppressed for the duration.

The creature becomes Indifferent about creatures of your choice that it’s Hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target takes damage or witnesses its allies taking damage. When the spell ends, the creature’s attitude returns to normal.

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OOC: Hey, I’m back! I’ve got another plan in mind. I just realized Amelia has used up all her spell slots except for one second-level slot. Kess, DM, could you hold on a moment while I finish my post?

 Of course. It's quite a bit to get caught up on. If you end up following Izek and Kessintra, I'll add you to the PM.

I'm going to assume that's targeting Izek to make indifference towards Kessintra. I'll add you to the PM as it has some.... interesting information you'd see as you assist.

About 30 seconds after Amelia leaves, a black horse with fire for a mane and tail appears in the middle of the room with Izek on its back. It throws Izek off and disappears.

Zan initiative roll 12

On my turn cast healing word on Kessintra for 6 as a bonus action. Then flip my sword around and bring my shield up ready for an attack.

(Guess everyone ran away but me 😂)

Kessintra is way too far for healing word. Its range is 60ft and she's 150ft away. When you exit, you only see Amelia and Kessintra conversing alone. The guards run after you and use the grapple tactic. Make 16 separate athletics or acrobatics checks (because 8 stay behind to surround Garrick). If anyone else wants to take a turn, go ahead.

Kessintra and Amelia, you can continue in this forum. There's not an important use for the PM anymore.

((Since Vitus said we could...))

Chipper init: 13

Action: Cast minor illusion for just sound after the hell horse drops Izek off. It is the Baron's voice shrieking super loudly (so as to drown out the real Baron's voice) about how 'oh no, Izek must be in league with Strahd! He rides his demon steed! Quick, get him!, etc' continually for the duration.

DC 14 investigation to figure out it's fake.

He will also try to leave out the front while the guards are hopefully confused.

Kessintra moves down the shadowed alleyways further from the Baron's home, peering around for any buildings that appear abandoned or empty or any sign of the church.

Perception: 16+2 guidance= 18

The baron actually screams, "Trickery! Izek is not with Strahd!" The volume is about the same as the illusion (based on minor illusion saying it can only be as loud as a scream). The baron himself blocks the door. The guards rushing out to grapple Zan would block the window exit. 

You easily find a church. This slouching, centuries-old stone church has a bulging steeple in the back and walls lined with cracked, stained glass windows depicting pious saints. A fence of wrought iron encloses a garden of gravestones next to the church. A thin mist creeps among the graves.

((Aw...))

Kessintra gives a slight grimace as she sees the mist among the gravestones, her hands moving on their own to play her usual few notes for the dead.

"At least it looks like not many people come here," she murmurs to Amelia as they head around the fence towards the church itself. She will stay on the lookout for people.

Perception: 11+3 guidance= 14

Zan athletic rolls in order

18 15 17 15 12 8 15 9 22 25 6 21 16 21 13

My apologies, I thought my action would come after my previous actions reaction, leaving us all in the same room. 

The second one grapples. They start surrounding you and dragging you in. One guard makes sure to block off the window. Everyone still in the room with the guards are taken to the stocks, where you see Ismirk, who was apparently arrested. His face brightens at the sight of you three, but he remains silent while you are locked up. 

Kessintra can't see anyone yet.

(Was I able to smuggle the lockpicks?)

I don't know how I missed that. Make a slight of hand check.

Kessintra will continue to the church and look for a cracked window or something she can peek through to look inside.

Perception: 6+3 guidance= 9 -.-

Chipper will try to smuggle his thieves' tools as well using his dexterous feet as a bonus action.

Sleight of hand: 14