"Our goal is to take out their leader, but we need to find him first. Perhaps we could send Vusgaar's creature in, invisibly, to scout the camp. We may not even have to hide it, it's odds or evens as to whether or not the savages will be able to tell the difference between it and one of their warriors."

Vusgaar had been silently nodding along at certain points; only to freeze, and give Talaak a funny look on that last one. "Somehow I doubt they are so foolish. But, in the interest of expediency... Wait... That could work." He takes out some copper wire, picks out a small rock, adds some coin and some other small black metal piece to the mix, and then finally directs some magic into the peculiar contraption.

Once its all secured together, the Catican takes it up in his mouth. "The plan will be two-fold. First, with your having turned him invisible Meira, the catican will sneak into their camp, and make certain the warlord is both present and on which side of the camp his is. Once that has been confirmed, we will begin to move into a better position, while the scout lures uses that little thing on the opposite side of the camp. Once he's lured at least a few far enough away to delay reinforcements, which I will know, we strike hard and fast." The plan then hopefully set, one final stimulating charge is given before an invisible Catican would do at least one flyby over the camp with Vusgaar as overwatch.

Then  he was to land and pad around, searching any tents that might be up. Distrustful of the magic alone being enough, the still cautiously use whatever cover they can to avoid anything/one spotting them.

Rolls for if plan is Greenlit:

Ani too, would nod along like Vusgaar. She agreed with sending in the catican, because she was about to suggest something involving her, and she would not want to mess up in front of all of these people. She'd keep the idea in her back pocket. Ani would begin reflecting on their foe's features and mannerisms in case she decides to change. I have been in this body for a while and a desire to test this new armour... She'd roll her shoulders and crack her neck.

Demetrios rubs his stubbled chin in thought, listening intently to the plan being formulated by the rest of the group. “Sounds like a solid course of action.” He determines with a final nod of the head. “Let’s do it.”

Catican goes into the campsite and flies around sneakily. Managing to keep from being spotted, the familiar sees that there are ten Kalaak camped around the edges of the camp, with one massive tent in the middle. Sneaking in, Catican sees a massive, scarred man in furs with bones and metal pierced through his skin in dozens of places, definitely the leader. With him are two women dressed similarly, all three obviously warriors. The man is sharpening a huge axe while the two women are arguing as they throw daggers into a tent pole.

"Ten camped around the edges... some appear alert... others lounging... But.... Ah... Found him. Two women are guarding our target. Sharpening tools... throwing daggers... the women are arguing among themselves.... possible we play them against each other." Vusgaar would say intermittently from his seat, trusting the others to be listening closely while currently 'away'. In the dirt at his side, he tries to draw roughs shapes in the ground, mapping out the camp design more clearly for others.

"For savages, they are at least mindful enough to not make holes in defenses easy to open... Head to the north side. I'll direct Catican to begin distraction operation." Vusgaar said, in between some grunts on his rise up. Ani is giving an almost apologetic look. "Forgive me. If they had not proven themselves to be so fairly hardy, I would suggest taking one or two by surprise and infiltrating after. But, we have no such luxury." He confesses, then to the others. "We'll have to break through some, but at least a few should be delayed all the same. I hope you're all ready."

Even as Vusgaar is saying those last few lines, the Catican is hard at work, sleuthing at least within ten feet of the two closest Kalaak to the south, before biting down on the charm. Almost immediately the magical current sweeps through the configuration, and begins emitting poor attempts on Vusgaar's part at hushed whispers, hinting at the intent of at least two others trying to sneak around while their 'camouflage' held. That, as well as constantly needing to circle this way and that for a better approach angle. Each a Kalaak or two start to get close, the Catican was to activate the charm again a fair ways elsewhere.

When he had at least two or three dedicated in following, he was to keep moving them at least sixty or so feet away from camp before the actual attack.

Ani would stand by Vusgaar, listening to what he had to say while he was 'away'. When he'd return to continue the brief and apologize to her, she'd shrug. Resting a hand on the pommel of her blade, "I'm ready."

Talaak adjusts his armor and weapons, moving northward while trying to be as unobtrusive as he can.

Meiara follows Talaak, staff in hand.

"Let's do this." Demetrios concludes, following behind the others.

Vusgaar nearly cracks a grin, but catches himself in town. He follows suit behind the others, moving on to strike from the north in the next few moments.

(How I love when DDB doesn't mention that it didn't send my posts)

The six of you move into camp. Sure enough, as you approach, you see people starting to move towards various spots around camp, likely to investigate Vusgaar's whispers. Soon, there are very few left in the camp outside of the leader's tent.

OOC: Everyone give me a Stealth

Fingies Crossed: 16

Wasn’t made for the stealthies: 7

But books loves us ❤️ PWT: 17 total

Stealth:31

Ani stealth: 22

(lmao holy ****. She's been bombing stealth rolls for someone with +10 prof. Thank god for PWT.)

Vusgaar Stealth: 13.

Group Average (with Talaak's crit fail counted in): 21

The group makes their way stealthily through the camp. Soon, you're outside the leader's tent, the three inside none the wiser to your presence.

OOC: Okay, everyone make any final preparations, then roll initiative. You'll get a surprise round.

Meiara will cast Haste on Talaak.

Initiative:17

For the next minute his speed is doubled, he gains a +2 bonus to AC advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and i an additional action on each of his turns. That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action you know that Talaak isn't going to use any of those other actions don't kid yourself.

Initiative: 5

No prep, am barb (Unless I can ready an attack to get an extra attack in the surprise round)