Scupper, as you approach the door, it's clear that there are voices on the other side, though the door is firmly shut and you cannot make out what is being said. As you begin to pick the lock, you realise that the door is unlocked, just closed.
I don't think Pass Without Trace would make the door silent, but you can make a fresh Stealth check to try to open it quietly and without being detected. Of course if someone is looking directly at it, it won't stop them seeing it open.
The boots help, though I think the three-storey mansion would still be a bit beyond your reach. Nevetheless, with a bit of jumping and a bit of climbing, you make it to the roof. You see a roof, and there are chimneys in two sets, one near you and one across the other side, with smoke to indicate there is a fire somewhere below.
Any attic cornice, vents, or balconies within easy reach (roof or third floor)?
Scupper listens for Inky’s mind and looks for his bird so he can let the group know he’s on the roof and looking for access. He’d also want to communicate the voices just inside the back door. “Careful me hardies. We’ll not talk our way out as heroes tonight.”
There is a singe balcony on the west side of the building, on the third floor. You got a reasonable look at it on the way through the garden, and there's a large glass double door that opens onto it. It would be easy enough to drop down onto it, though you cannot see inside the building until you do.
Those of you who moved closer to the door along with Scupper, you hear a voice getting somewhat louder and footsteps approaching the closed door near you.
Athletics checks from everyone please, yes. And with advantage, as I will assume you are all helping each other. The check is to try to climb quickly which I assume you are trying to do?
Strix, you climb up. Varinth, Incantis and Dekhan, you are still on the ground; the voice is coming closer to the door.
Map:
Have we got windows or other doors besides the main front door? Or is that the back door?
What you see on the map is the back door. There are windows on the ground floor and higher floors, yes. All appear to be closed at the moment.
Time to get to work. Scupper moves the party to the door and begins some lock picking
Scupper, as you approach the door, it's clear that there are voices on the other side, though the door is firmly shut and you cannot make out what is being said. As you begin to pick the lock, you realise that the door is unlocked, just closed.
Any way to get a better listen without cracking open the door? If everyone is with me, pass without a trace would keep the door silent?
I don't think Pass Without Trace would make the door silent, but you can make a fresh Stealth check to try to open it quietly and without being detected. Of course if someone is looking directly at it, it won't stop them seeing it open.
I’d like to try to climb onto the roof instead.
Stealth 20
Athletics (Climb) 22
(do the boots of springing help? I can jump 9 feet vertical with a bit of a run)
The boots help, though I think the three-storey mansion would still be a bit beyond your reach. Nevetheless, with a bit of jumping and a bit of climbing, you make it to the roof. You see a roof, and there are chimneys in two sets, one near you and one across the other side, with smoke to indicate there is a fire somewhere below.
Any attic cornice, vents, or balconies within easy reach (roof or third floor)?
Scupper listens for Inky’s mind and looks for his bird so he can let the group know he’s on the roof and looking for access. He’d also want to communicate the voices just inside the back door. “Careful me hardies. We’ll not talk our way out as heroes tonight.”
There is a singe balcony on the west side of the building, on the third floor. You got a reasonable look at it on the way through the garden, and there's a large glass double door that opens onto it. It would be easy enough to drop down onto it, though you cannot see inside the building until you do.
Strix looks around nervously, torn between melting back into the shadows and waiting patiently for the rope which is probably coming. Probably.
Strix, Shifter Shadow Monk in Lost Mines of Phandelver ¦ Sihegiall Human Soulknife Rogue in In Search of Molly McGuffin
Those of you who moved closer to the door along with Scupper, you hear a voice getting somewhat louder and footsteps approaching the closed door near you.
Hey! I have a rope!...
(Do I know who’s following or should we continue to assume that everyone is?)
It would be good to get a check in from everyone, but let's assume that everyone is coming unless they state otherwise.
Drop the rope tied off to a chimney.
so climb checks 😀
Then we hasten to the balcony
Strix knots the rope around Varinth, not trusting him to remember to climb up of he's left alone, then heads up.
(Athletics? 10 )
Strix, Shifter Shadow Monk in Lost Mines of Phandelver ¦ Sihegiall Human Soulknife Rogue in In Search of Molly McGuffin
Athletics checks from everyone please, yes. And with advantage, as I will assume you are all helping each other. The check is to try to climb quickly which I assume you are trying to do?
Strix, you climb up. Varinth, Incantis and Dekhan, you are still on the ground; the voice is coming closer to the door.
(My Alarm worked!! I'm back into it. I have a routine!)
Varinth goes for the rope loop provided by Strix. He takes great pains not to spill his drink as he gets in.
Athletics: 2
So he’s kinda pulled up the wall? 😂