Xel-Thoth's body began moving even before he realized it. He heard the bolt before he could see it, the distinct "twang" of a crossbow being fired from up ahead.
Chom proceeds on, oblivious to the panic and injuries behind him. "Hello?"he calls out in gnomish. "We've come for the surprise party! I'm most saddened to say we didn't bring anything with us, as it was a bit of a surprise for us too! We'd also like to talk about dragons with you, a fascinating subject I'm sure you'll agree!"
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His body having reacted instinctively, John was able to flatten his back against the wall of the cavernous passage in time. After the bolt whizzes by, John hears the sound of another crossbow being loaded. His adrenaline pumping, he charges forward towards the source of danger. Fully brandishing his greataxe in both hands now, he strides right over Chomsky.
"Hello? We've come for the surprise party! I'm most saddened to say we didn't bring anything with us, as it was a bit of a surprise for us too! We'd also like to talk about dragons with you, a fascinating subject I'm sure you'll agree!"
((id like to use enough movement to enter just inside the space and stand at the mouth of the passage, so he can survey the threat))
Standing at the mouth of the passageway, he holds his greataxe in both hands in front of him. Planting his feet squarely, he lets out a challenging guttural roar!
Ketch raises his shield, readies his Warhammer and moves up to stand besides John.
"We've come to talk, but by Gruumsh if it is war you want, it is war you shall have!" Ketch bellows out in his fiercest tones. ((Intimidation to support John's? 5)) ((I don't think my help helped.))
Facing you is a contraption you haven't ever seen before. There's a crossbow pointing at you. And one pointing to the left. And to the right. And one at the opposite wall.
Above them, six feet up, in a chair is one of the gnomes. A wild look in her eye, she smiles at you. Her hands are on levers, feet adjusting on pedals.
Dex save: 2
*record scratch*
Now you might be wondering how I found myself in this here predicament. Well, here's the story of how I ****ed up...
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
Tyrgram, the Butterfly Knight: Dwarf Warlock - Secret of Greenwold
Iòlinder Corrach: Half Elf War Cleric - Allansia Adventure
Valerius Sergius Publius: Dhampir Paladin - Vae Victus
((At least my 2 beat your 2?!?))
Dex Save: 14
Xel-Thoth's body began moving even before he realized it. He heard the bolt before he could see it, the distinct "twang" of a crossbow being fired from up ahead.
Erevan
Dex save 12
Hearing the twang of a crossbow string, Erevan attempts to duck.
6
Tyrgram and Ketch. The bolt flies between you two, tagging you on your arms. 3 damage to each.
You hear the sound of another crossbow being readied to fire.
Chom proceeds on, oblivious to the panic and injuries behind him. "Hello?" he calls out in gnomish. "We've come for the surprise party! I'm most saddened to say we didn't bring anything with us, as it was a bit of a surprise for us too! We'd also like to talk about dragons with you, a fascinating subject I'm sure you'll agree!"
DM: Do we see who shot the crossbow?
His body having reacted instinctively, John was able to flatten his back against the wall of the cavernous passage in time. After the bolt whizzes by, John hears the sound of another crossbow being loaded. His adrenaline pumping, he charges forward towards the source of danger. Fully brandishing his greataxe in both hands now, he strides right over Chomsky.
"Hello? We've come for the surprise party! I'm most saddened to say we didn't bring anything with us, as it was a bit of a surprise for us too! We'd also like to talk about dragons with you, a fascinating subject I'm sure you'll agree!"
((id like to use enough movement to enter just inside the space and stand at the mouth of the passage, so he can survey the threat))
Standing at the mouth of the passageway, he holds his greataxe in both hands in front of him. Planting his feet squarely, he lets out a challenging guttural roar!
Intimidation roll? - 22
Ketch raises his shield, readies his Warhammer and moves up to stand besides John.
"We've come to talk, but by Gruumsh if it is war you want, it is war you shall have!" Ketch bellows out in his fiercest tones. ((Intimidation to support John's? 5)) ((I don't think my help helped.))
Facing you is a contraption you haven't ever seen before. There's a crossbow pointing at you. And one pointing to the left. And to the right. And one at the opposite wall.
Above them, six feet up, in a chair is one of the gnomes. A wild look in her eye, she smiles at you. Her hands are on levers, feet adjusting on pedals.
Roll initative.
Chom Initiative: 9
Ketch initiative: 13
Xel-Thoth Initiative: 22
To the players: We're going to try to subdue the Gnome, right?
Initiative: 21
How much time has passed between the Manticore fight and this one? 'Cause I have an armor of Agathys spell up but that only lasts 1 hour.
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
Tyrgram, the Butterfly Knight: Dwarf Warlock - Secret of Greenwold
Iòlinder Corrach: Half Elf War Cleric - Allansia Adventure
Valerius Sergius Publius: Dhampir Paladin - Vae Victus
Initiative - 22
((Tyrgram's Armor is gone))
Realized I should clarify. The seat the gnome is in, is six feet up from the ground. So it is only about a foot above the crossbows.
Erevan
Initiative 22
Tyrgram first, then Ketch.