After telling Naomi to run home, Guilliame moves to the entrance to the side street.
There are streetlights in this street, but about a hundred feet down the way he can see a group of people, one of whom is holding aloft a lit torch.
In the light from the torch, Guilliame can see that there are four men standing to one side who are carrying an assortment of weapons. A fifth man is standing over what looks to be a body on the ground and backed up against the wall of the house Guilliame can see a woman.
"No, no, please stop," Guilliame hears the woman say.
[OOC: At this point, I would like you to tell me what equipment, if any, Guilliame took with him to dinner.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC: I think we will assume he has his magical component's pouch but no weapons.]
Looking around, Guilliame can see no other people in the street. There are lights on in a few of the houses; he can see their glow coming out through the cracks in the shutters.
Guilliame shouts out and then starts walking down the street towards the group. The man standing over the body, looks in his direction and then points and two of the other men start walking towards Guilliame.
[OOC: Please make an Insight check.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC I am thinking it should be possible to cast a burning hands down the alley if I go down part way and some of the assailants come towards me without injuring people behind. Does that sound plausible.
[OOC: There is something about the way this group is acting that makes Guilliame think that perhaps they are not criminals. Though they are not wearing uniforms, he gets the impression that they have trained together, or have military training.]
OOC I am thinking it should be possible to cast a burning hands down the alley if I go down part way and some of the assailants come towards me without injuring people behind. Does that sound plausible.
[OOC: What you say is correct, but the street is about 20' wide so the Burning Hands spell wouldn't completely fill the street. This could be a good or bad thing.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Guilliame stops and calls out, "What are you doing? Is that man alright?"
The two men continue to approach. One has what looks to be a club in one hand, which he is slapping into his other hand. The other—who is wearing a sword, but has yet to draw it—points his finger at Guilliame and says loudly, "If you know what's good for you, you will turn around and leave. This is none of your concern."
[OOC: At this point, they are 50' from Guilliame.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"The safety of citizens is all our concerns, sir."
Walk slowly forward mentally preparing a charm person spell.
[OOC: The Charm Person spell has both verbal and somatic components and can't really be mentally prepared as such. So, if Guilliame does start to cast this spell, the two men approaching him may recognise that fact and be aware that magic has been used (on them) and may act accordingly.
Also, because both Guilliame and the men are walking towards each other, the distance between them is closing rapidly; I need you to make an Initiative roll (+2 bonus) at this point. I will also find a map we can use, so you will have a proper idea of the setting. If I can't find a suitable one, this may be a chance for me to use the graphics tablet I got for Christmas.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Stop approaching them when they are about 40 ft away.
OOC I see the charm person and the burning hands both require somatic components. If these are different is it alright to retrospectively have the burning hands components at hand and the charm person ready in a pouch somewhere. I'll try to design pockets for these things when I have time to try to have them plausibly at hand reasonably quickly if required.
Stop approaching them when they are about 40 ft away.
OOC I see the charm person and the burning hands both require somatic components. If these are different is it alright to retrospectively have the burning hands components at hand and the charm person ready in a pouch somewhere. I'll try to design pockets for these things when I have time to try to have them plausibly at hand reasonably quickly if required.
[OOC: Spells can have verbal (V), somatic (S) and material (M) components. Burning Hands and Charm Person do not use material components, so that is not an issue. They do, however, require the use of the caster's voice (i.e., the verbal component) and the caster's hands (i.e., the somatic component). It is the somatic component that is most likely to give away the fact that Guilliame is casting a spell.]
[OOC: I will step you through what is happening and what you can do. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. The table below shows the Initiative order for all the characters that currently could be involved in this encounter.
We are currently in the 0th round and it is Guilliame's move. Everybody else has effectively moved in this round and this will be classed as a surprise round, if Guilliame decides to attack. In every round, a character gets a Move (i.e., 30' for Guilliame), an Action, and can do Bonus Actions if they have any that apply. Take a look at the 'Action' tab and 'Features and Traits' tab of your online character sheet to see what actions and bonus actions Guilliame has.
I am still working on a map for if it becomes important.]
Guilliame stops walking down the street when the two men approaching him reach 40' (he has 25' of movement left).
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC Are the 2 men approaching near together close enough to be hit by a burning hand spell if they approach within 30ft?
It sounds like I have enough space to turn and run before that can grapple me (ie further than 30ft away) or alternatively cast a spell before they do might get a chance to grapple if that is what happens. Is that correct?
OOC Are the 2 men approaching near together close enough to be hit by a burning hand spell if they approach within 30ft?
[OOC: The range of the Burning Hands spell is 'Self' with the area effect being a 15' long cone of flame that spreads out to be 15' across at the end. Therefore, to hit the two men that are approaching, Guilliame will need to be within 15' (or 3 square, see map) of them. The range of the Charm Person spell is 30', so Guilliame will need to move 10' closer before he can try to cast his spell at one of the two approaching men. In either case, Guilliame still has 25' of his Move left in this turn. In 5th edition, he can move, cast a spell and then complete his move, if he has any of his movement left.]
It sounds like I have enough space to turn and run before that can grapple me (ie further than 30ft away) or alternatively cast a spell before they do might get a chance to grapple if that is what happens. Is that correct?
[OOC: Basically, yes. With the Move, Action, Bonus Action structure of a turn, any attack occurs in the Action phase of the turn, but it is one of many things that can be done in the Action phase, including extra movement (see here for details). If range permitted, Guilliame could cast a spell as his Action, then turn and run as his Move, and still be able to do things that are defined as bonus actions and free actions (or take no actions, such as his Fighter feat Action surge that he can do once per short rest, i.e., he recovers it after an hour of non-strenuous activity).]
[OOC: I have created a map for the encounter. If you go to the world site, you will see a map on the right-hand side with the label 'Map of Guilliame's Fight'. If you click on this map, it will take you to a larger view and show you pins that I can move that show labels if you hover over them. The blue pin on the left-hand side is Guilliame. As me any questions about the map and the situation you want.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC Are the holding weapons? Are they wearing armour?
[OOC: One is carrying a club in one of their hands. The other has a sword, but it is still sheathed. They don't seem to be wearing armour.]
[OOC: I am currently at the Berriman's roleplaying, so I won't be able to do much tonight... My character is currently running away in fear from a monster he failed a Wisdom saving throw against... And now he's been confused. Argh!]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
After telling Naomi to run home, Guilliame moves to the entrance to the side street.
There are streetlights in this street, but about a hundred feet down the way he can see a group of people, one of whom is holding aloft a lit torch.
In the light from the torch, Guilliame can see that there are four men standing to one side who are carrying an assortment of weapons. A fifth man is standing over what looks to be a body on the ground and backed up against the wall of the house Guilliame can see a woman.
"No, no, please stop," Guilliame hears the woman say.
[OOC: At this point, I would like you to tell me what equipment, if any, Guilliame took with him to dinner.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
No special equipment for a dinner.
Look down the road to see if there looks to be any guards or people who might be of assistance.
In any case yell out "Come down here I think there are some people in trouble." Start walking down the laneway."
[OOC: I think we will assume he has his magical component's pouch but no weapons.]
Looking around, Guilliame can see no other people in the street. There are lights on in a few of the houses; he can see their glow coming out through the cracks in the shutters.
Guilliame shouts out and then starts walking down the street towards the group. The man standing over the body, looks in his direction and then points and two of the other men start walking towards Guilliame.
[OOC: Please make an Insight check.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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OOC I am thinking it should be possible to cast a burning hands down the alley if I go down part way and some of the assailants come towards me without injuring people behind. Does that sound plausible.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Remain at a distance and call out "What are you doing? Is that man alright?"
Guilliame stops and calls out, "What are you doing? Is that man alright?"
The two men continue to approach. One has what looks to be a club in one hand, which he is slapping into his other hand. The other—who is wearing a sword, but has yet to draw it—points his finger at Guilliame and says loudly, "If you know what's good for you, you will turn around and leave. This is none of your concern."
[OOC: At this point, they are 50' from Guilliame.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"The safety of citizens is all our concerns, sir."
Walk slowly forward mentally preparing a charm person spell.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Stop approaching them when they are about 40 ft away.
OOC I see the charm person and the burning hands both require somatic components. If these are different is it alright to retrospectively have the burning hands components at hand and the charm person ready in a pouch somewhere. I'll try to design pockets for these things when I have time to try to have them plausibly at hand reasonably quickly if required.
[OOC: I will step you through what is happening and what you can do. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. The table below shows the Initiative order for all the characters that currently could be involved in this encounter.
Woman: Init 16
Enemy #1: Init 15
Enemy #3: Init 15
Fallen Person: Init 11
Enemy #2: Init 8
Enemy #4: Init 8
Enemy #5: Init 9
Guilliame: Init 3
We are currently in the 0th round and it is Guilliame's move. Everybody else has effectively moved in this round and this will be classed as a surprise round, if Guilliame decides to attack. In every round, a character gets a Move (i.e., 30' for Guilliame), an Action, and can do Bonus Actions if they have any that apply. Take a look at the 'Action' tab and 'Features and Traits' tab of your online character sheet to see what actions and bonus actions Guilliame has.
I am still working on a map for if it becomes important.]
Guilliame stops walking down the street when the two men approaching him reach 40' (he has 25' of movement left).
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC Are the 2 men approaching near together close enough to be hit by a burning hand spell if they approach within 30ft?
It sounds like I have enough space to turn and run before that can grapple me (ie further than 30ft away) or alternatively cast a spell before they do might get a chance to grapple if that is what happens. Is that correct?
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC Are the holding weapons? Are they wearing armour?
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Talking about running away - Turn and RUN AWAY!!
Guilliame decides discretion is the better part of valour and turns and runs away.
[[Make a Perception check.]]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Guilliame runs back out of the side street heading in the direction of his home. After he runs about 100' he realises he is not being followed.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Is there a nearby guardhouse (I could do with a hand.)