As Igden continues to scout ahead, he can see something move in the darkness. A few moments later and Igden is able to make out two ethereal forms up ahead, passing between the walls. They have yet to notice the party.
Seeing far off in the darkness Val will place a hand on the simple cured leather belt he wears and if the ethereal creatures turn and attack will cast mage armor on himself.
You guys effectively get a free round, and then you would all normally roll initiative. However, this group has opted to use side initiative, which means both sides roll an unmodified d20 to determine who will go first. Since you have the surprise, you can go ahead and roll attacks while I roll the side initiatives.]
The various projectiles fly through the ethereal beings, each one seeming to do some damage, but nothing fatal so far.
Dominique moves forward to guard the archers (Ready action: attack if either specter comes within arm range), sticking to the walls to keep some level of cover (keeping my stealth until the readied attack breacks it)
Irostine looks at Enna impressed by her prowess, and continues following the group
Very Impressive Enna! then looking over to Dominique shall we proceed.
Perception: 15
Stealth: 11
As you continue down the pathway, Val notices something on the floor up ahead, right about where Igden is about to step.
[Igden, make a Dexterity Saving throw to avoid stepping on whatever it is you're about to step on.]
Igden is feeling extremely stealthy. He closes his eyes and imagines that he is the darkness. All of which is interrupted by Val saying "watch out!"
Dex Save: 24
Igden narrowly avoids stepping on a pressure plate in the floor. The plate blends in almost seamlessly with the surrounding stone.
Igden makes a mark on the floor to show others the trap. "Thanks Val"
Investigation 24 (to see if it is something that he can disable)
Continue on the hallway!
stealth:24
perception: 22
As Igden continues to scout ahead, he can see something move in the darkness. A few moments later and Igden is able to make out two ethereal forms up ahead, passing between the walls. They have yet to notice the party.
Saryn
Saryn passes news of the creatures back the line allowing everyone time to prepare. and then prepares to rush in herself.
Irostine nods and nocks an arrow, ready for any confrontation
Seeing far off in the darkness Val will place a hand on the simple cured leather belt he wears and if the ethereal creatures turn and attack will cast mage armor on himself.
"Been a bit since they went down and we've not heard anything. Think we should follow?" Pazumin asks looking around at those still waiting upstairs.
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[Are you guys going to attack the spectral figures or just wait for them to notice you?]
Seeing as we clearly have the element of surprise, Irostine tries to coordinate a surprise attack with the party near him.
"Let's all attack at once! 3... 2... 1...!"
Longbow Attack: 25 Damage: 11
Initiative for once we start combat : 7
Igden:
"OK, if we're going to do this..."
Initiative: 6
Attack 17
Damage: 7
Saryn
As the other let lose their attacks Saryn moves to with in 20 feet of the figures and throws a handaxe.
Initiative : 17
Attack: 5 Damage: 3
If we have advantage due to surprise : 21
"Well let's get started then" Val cast Frostbite one the figures.
Initiative: 13
[A quick breakdown of surprise:
You guys effectively get a free round, and then you would all normally roll initiative. However, this group has opted to use side initiative, which means both sides roll an unmodified d20 to determine who will go first. Since you have the surprise, you can go ahead and roll attacks while I roll the side initiatives.]
The various projectiles fly through the ethereal beings, each one seeming to do some damage, but nothing fatal so far.
Frostbite Save (Specter 1): 17
DAMAGE SO FAR:
Specter 1: 6 Damage taken
Specter 2: 0 Damage taken
Side Initiative Rolls:
Player Characters: 13
Specters: 10
Ooc: post #275 Igden attack 17 damage 7 crossbow
Specter 1
((Sorry, been a real busy week))
Dominique moves forward to guard the archers (Ready action: attack if either specter comes within arm range), sticking to the walls to keep some level of cover (keeping my stealth until the readied attack breacks it)
OOC: I thought Igden, Irostine, and possibly Enna were the only three that had gone down the stairs, the rest were still up in the hallway.
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