Noah nods, gulping slightly - he had never liked heights, but this didn't seem like the time to mention it. After all, even if he did fall, it hopefully wouldn't be fatal with a cleric in the group. "Very well, might as well get this over with." Noah pats the sheathe to one of his daggers, knowing it to be his best shot if some surly critter sees it fit to nibble at him one the way up. He nods to Falenas, thanking him silently for the reassurance before turning to watch Yevele and Jarnick struggle amid the rocks before his climb.
OOC: Feel free to make multiple rolls as Yevele did. I will queue them up as turns take place. Right now, Yevele has one queued for next round and Falenas has one queued for when the rest of the party has climbed.
The unseen servant collects a hammer from Maelfearance's bag while Jarnick and Yevele continue their climb on either side of the cliff face neither one yet reaching another ledge.
OOC: The unseen servant now holds a rope and a hammer.
Maelfearance will wait patiently upon the Unseen Servant, allowing it to hammer the piton into place and tie the rope before he tries again, no matter the wait. Once that is accomplished he will attempt to climb up, using the rope.
((OOC: I'm just going to do a half dozen rolls to try to keep things moving. Athletics12 , 1 , 18 , 20 , 2 , 7 ))
Ryona lets the rope fall to the ground. With a step away from it, she motions for Noah to step into the ring. "Anything that so much as looks at you the wrong way will be met with my flames as well."
Once Noah steps in and lifts the rope, she'll tighten it around his chest beneath his arms at his front side. She looks up at him, nodding once. "Fearless, Noah." Her voice takes an edge of the magic within her, the faith in her companions ready to burst. Though her voice trembles, her spirit is resolved, and it can be felt. "While waiting, you can lift the other end of this rope up to the ledge and hold it there."
Noah nods, grateful for Ryona's vigilance. He steps into the ring, taking the rope and lifting it around himself. As it tightens, he looks up to the top of the wall, now filled with a renewed determination to reach its top ledge. Gripping the rope firmly, he approaches the cliff wall and tightens it around the closest ledge to begin the climb next turn.
Looking warily at the holes pegged into the rock, he adds: "Hopefully we don't get seen by the cousins of whatever we killed in that larder..."
Seeing everyone's efforts gives Falenas a burst of confidence. He puts a hand on Noah's shoulder and says "We handled them well before and we'll surely handle whatever comes out even better. This team has good skills, not counting climbing of course"
((Well I doubt anyone is going to notice the unseen servant patiently waiting for anything. Apologies, I had assumed some things went unsaid... But it allows for a change of plans.))
Frustrated and annoyed, Maelfearance starts to accept the fact that he's a bit too old and withered to be climbing mountains and changes tactics. Pulling Rat out of one of his pockets, Maelfearance directs the Unseen Servant to carry the rat about 55 feet up the ledge and then place it somewhere it can get a foothold to try to climb the rest of that way up to the dwelling... Maelfearance will basically meditate at the base and watch through Rats eyes, hoping it can get the to hut and determine if anyone is about or not.
At this point, Yevele decided to climb directly up to the 40 foot ledge rather than climb up to the third ledge. Taking a moment to relax herself, she proceeds up the cliff face.
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OOC: Sorry all, I know it was mentioned that Maelfearance did not have a piton and that Jarnick had one, but I didn't see anybody offer one up.
Jarnick and Yevele reach the wide ledge within seconds of each other, while Maelfearance sends the unseen servant high with Rat in tow, dropping the rope and hammer to the ground (30 feet high when Jarnick and Yevele reach the ledge). Looking on, Ryona tightens the rope around Noah.
Suddenly, a rustling sound can be heard from inside of the cliffs, though the source is unlikely to be surprising to the vigilant party, who have had eyes on the cliff's holes since arriving. One by one, a nest of wriggling snakes, five in total, worm their way out of these holes. Oddly, they do not fall as they emerge, but rather unfurl small wings and hover. It does not take long for them to note the source of their awakening, and they fly cautiously toward the climbing adventurers.
Yevele will also take up a defensive posture, using her staff to strike if any of the snakes approach her. 'Perhaps these snakes are a defensive system utilized by Master Scaevola to keep intruders away.' the red-head thinks. 'Attacking them might offend the dragonborn.' If she is attacked, Yevele will counterattack.
Immediately pulling out her shield, Ryona looks around at the multiple small creatures while approaching the closest one just a little up, stopping just out in front of Falenas and Noah. Her voice bellows, only half more than her usual loud voice from Thaumaturgy. "If they attack, I don't care how he feels about it." She grabs her shield in her other hand, donning it properly, keeping eyes on the closest Flying Snake, wary of sudden movement. Her hand moves toward her spear, simply touching her fingers to it and waiting for their action.
Noah, seeing the snakes approach, quickly steps back a couple of paces while freeing his wand from its makeshift holster. Alreading preparing a Ray of Frost, he glances over to Ryona. "Agreed - lets make short work of these things. They may be swift, but if you can land an attack on the torso region they seem rather frail."
Not keen on giving the critters first blood, Noah fires the icy beam at the snake nearest to the party on the ground.
Attack: 15 Damage: 7
Second roll due to disadvantage: Attack: 16 Damage: 0
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Jarnick hears what Yevele said and he nods and agree, but he still looks at the snakes with caution, "They look somewhat like dragons, maybe they're his pets."
Hearing the commotion caused by Noah's spell, he keeps his eyes on the snake and shout, "What's going on, Did they attack?"
Jarnick hold his attack until one of them approaches him.
Maelfearance is still meditating at base and seeing this all through Rat’s senses. He’ll have Rat glance at his body to check he’s safe enough, and if not in immediate danger Rat will continue to try to make its way up to the yurt dwelling hut thing.
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Falenas was holding his Eldritch Blast for when something came out, so he'll attack first and attack later.
Green arcane energy surrounds his stretched hand. He is attentive of what's going on and fixates on the snake coming below Jarnick. As soon as he has a clear shot the energy is released and goes straight to the flying creature's body.
Attack: 18 Damage: 10
Disadvantage roll: 14
"Let's hope he's not fond of these things. Maybe they're even the reason he doesn't come down and we're doing him a favor?"
Noah nods, gulping slightly - he had never liked heights, but this didn't seem like the time to mention it. After all, even if he did fall, it hopefully wouldn't be fatal with a cleric in the group. "Very well, might as well get this over with." Noah pats the sheathe to one of his daggers, knowing it to be his best shot if some surly critter sees it fit to nibble at him one the way up. He nods to Falenas, thanking him silently for the reassurance before turning to watch Yevele and Jarnick struggle amid the rocks before his climb.
Jarnick swing his fist in excitement, stretching his arms for the next climb, “I'm almost there! I'll scream if I see anything.”
Athletics:8
OOC: Feel free to make multiple rolls as Yevele did. I will queue them up as turns take place. Right now, Yevele has one queued for next round and Falenas has one queued for when the rest of the party has climbed.
The unseen servant collects a hammer from Maelfearance's bag while Jarnick and Yevele continue their climb on either side of the cliff face neither one yet reaching another ledge.
OOC: The unseen servant now holds a rope and a hammer.
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Maelfearance will wait patiently upon the Unseen Servant, allowing it to hammer the piton into place and tie the rope before he tries again, no matter the wait. Once that is accomplished he will attempt to climb up, using the rope.
((OOC: I'm just going to do a half dozen rolls to try to keep things moving. Athletics 12 , 1 , 18 , 20 , 2 , 7 ))
Ryona lets the rope fall to the ground. With a step away from it, she motions for Noah to step into the ring. "Anything that so much as looks at you the wrong way will be met with my flames as well."
Once Noah steps in and lifts the rope, she'll tighten it around his chest beneath his arms at his front side. She looks up at him, nodding once. "Fearless, Noah." Her voice takes an edge of the magic within her, the faith in her companions ready to burst. Though her voice trembles, her spirit is resolved, and it can be felt. "While waiting, you can lift the other end of this rope up to the ledge and hold it there."
"Ok, let's try this again." Jarnick mutters to himself, and climb again.
Athletics: 15 15
Noah nods, grateful for Ryona's vigilance. He steps into the ring, taking the rope and lifting it around himself. As it tightens, he looks up to the top of the wall, now filled with a renewed determination to reach its top ledge. Gripping the rope firmly, he approaches the cliff wall and tightens it around the closest ledge to begin the climb next turn.
Looking warily at the holes pegged into the rock, he adds: "Hopefully we don't get seen by the cousins of whatever we killed in that larder..."
Seeing everyone's efforts gives Falenas a burst of confidence. He puts a hand on Noah's shoulder and says "We handled them well before and we'll surely handle whatever comes out even better. This team has good skills, not counting climbing of course"
OOC: While we await Yevele's post to complete the round, the unseen servant is patiently waiting for someone to offer up a piton.
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((Jarnick also has the pitons, mentioned earlier.))
((Well I doubt anyone is going to notice the unseen servant patiently waiting for anything. Apologies, I had assumed some things went unsaid... But it allows for a change of plans.))
Frustrated and annoyed, Maelfearance starts to accept the fact that he's a bit too old and withered to be climbing mountains and changes tactics. Pulling Rat out of one of his pockets, Maelfearance directs the Unseen Servant to carry the rat about 55 feet up the ledge and then place it somewhere it can get a foothold to try to climb the rest of that way up to the dwelling... Maelfearance will basically meditate at the base and watch through Rats eyes, hoping it can get the to hut and determine if anyone is about or not.
At this point, Yevele decided to climb directly up to the 40 foot ledge rather than climb up to the third ledge. Taking a moment to relax herself, she proceeds up the cliff face.
athletics 6
And after losing a handhold and sliding down to the ledge, the young monk immediately climbs back up the cliff.
19
OOC: Sorry all, I know it was mentioned that Maelfearance did not have a piton and that Jarnick had one, but I didn't see anybody offer one up.
Jarnick and Yevele reach the wide ledge within seconds of each other, while Maelfearance sends the unseen servant high with Rat in tow, dropping the rope and hammer to the ground (30 feet high when Jarnick and Yevele reach the ledge). Looking on, Ryona tightens the rope around Noah.
Suddenly, a rustling sound can be heard from inside of the cliffs, though the source is unlikely to be surprising to the vigilant party, who have had eyes on the cliff's holes since arriving. One by one, a nest of wriggling snakes, five in total, worm their way out of these holes. Oddly, they do not fall as they emerge, but rather unfurl small wings and hover. It does not take long for them to note the source of their awakening, and they fly cautiously toward the climbing adventurers.
Initiative:
Falenas: 6
Jarnick: 16
Maelfearance: 8
Noah: 8
Ryona: 11
Yevele: 12 (-5)
Average: 8.67
Flying Snake: 7 (-5)
Flying Snake: 11
Flying Snake: 22
Flying Snake: 5
Flying Snake: 10 (+5)
Average: 13.4
The snakes flit about the cliff, hovering defensively (Dodge).
Round 1 Order:
Flying Snakes
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Yevele will also take up a defensive posture, using her staff to strike if any of the snakes approach her. 'Perhaps these snakes are a defensive system utilized by Master Scaevola to keep intruders away.' the red-head thinks. 'Attacking them might offend the dragonborn.' If she is attacked, Yevele will counterattack.
Immediately pulling out her shield, Ryona looks around at the multiple small creatures while approaching the closest one just a little up, stopping just out in front of Falenas and Noah. Her voice bellows, only half more than her usual loud voice from Thaumaturgy. "If they attack, I don't care how he feels about it." She grabs her shield in her other hand, donning it properly, keeping eyes on the closest Flying Snake, wary of sudden movement. Her hand moves toward her spear, simply touching her fingers to it and waiting for their action.
Noah, seeing the snakes approach, quickly steps back a couple of paces while freeing his wand from its makeshift holster. Alreading preparing a Ray of Frost, he glances over to Ryona. "Agreed - lets make short work of these things. They may be swift, but if you can land an attack on the torso region they seem rather frail."
Not keen on giving the critters first blood, Noah fires the icy beam at the snake nearest to the party on the ground.
Attack: 15 Damage: 7
Second roll due to disadvantage: Attack: 16 Damage: 0
Jarnick hears what Yevele said and he nods and agree, but he still looks at the snakes with caution, "They look somewhat like dragons, maybe they're his pets."
Hearing the commotion caused by Noah's spell, he keeps his eyes on the snake and shout, "What's going on, Did they attack?"
Jarnick hold his attack until one of them approaches him.
Rapier: 18 Piercing:8
Maelfearance is still meditating at base and seeing this all through Rat’s senses. He’ll have Rat glance at his body to check he’s safe enough, and if not in immediate danger Rat will continue to try to make its way up to the yurt dwelling hut thing.
Falenas was holding his Eldritch Blast for when something came out, so he'll attack first and attack later.
Green arcane energy surrounds his stretched hand. He is attentive of what's going on and fixates on the snake coming below Jarnick. As soon as he has a clear shot the energy is released and goes straight to the flying creature's body.
Attack: 18 Damage: 10
Disadvantage roll: 14
"Let's hope he's not fond of these things. Maybe they're even the reason he doesn't come down and we're doing him a favor?"