Vannithos stealth: 12 (+10 if pass without trace)

 After following the map through the woods, you come across the clearing as described in the journal. The moon shines bright in the sky and a bat flies by overhead. Dark, malevolent energy hangs in the air but nothing can be seen by the naked eye.

The monk glances at the others. "Is everyone prepared? If this castle caused Lohse difficulty, it will be all the more unwelcoming to us."

"Perhaps the path isn't the best place to be standing when speaking the words, perhaps we move into the woods a bit before bring down the illusion..." Engelheart motions to the others into further hiding. " I'm concerned the act of revealing ultimately reveals our presence, if not us directly."

Once everyone is in a 'hidden' position, though it's hard to hide from something you can't see or know is even there, he will volunteer speaking the words from Lohse journal.

Vadania responds to the discussion with a simple question of her own, "Do we really have any other choice? I don't think we do but I'm not an expert in these things." 

Vorin replies, “We’re this far along. Bit late to turn back, ain’t it? Just gotta hope our numbers are the advantage. Let’s go.”

Vannithos nods. "Evanescet, apparent."

As the words are spoken, you see a great mansion fade into existence. Its walls are two stories high made of the finest stone, and moss and vines creep their way up the base of the building. The mansion has dozens of windows all along its outside. A deep maroon wood adorns the roof, and a single tower on the far side of the building stands tall above the trees. The staircase leading up to the front entrance stands unguarded.

Vadania, knowing that she can tank a hit or two and that her senses are sharp, takes point, going towards the stairs and the entrance. 

((EDIT: Adding a Perception for staying alert for traps and ambushes))

Perception: 14

Vannithos stays near the middle of the group as they move forward, keeping an eye out for any signs of recent combat that might lead them to Lohse.

Perception: 13

Vorin will take second. He’s confident in an ambush. 

Perception: 5

Engelheart will follow the others. "Do we think the front door is our best approach? Seems like that woukd be the heaviest watch means of entry.." Engelheart still consontrating on Pass without Trace will try and stay such that all are still within his ashy aura.

"I doubt us revealing the house has gone unnoticed," Vannithos comments, noticing the lack of apparent guards on the outside. "If they are gathering to welcome us, a less obvious entrance would be preferable..." He tries looking for any other method of entry.

Perception: 25