A few trips, separate for equipment and people - and everyone is safely on the other side. The dilapidated bridge lead you to another ledge that winds southeast alongside a very large lake. The cavern should be massive: the lake’s far shore is lost in shadow, and the echoes of water seem to indicate a very sizable cave. The ledge you are standing on is uneven rock formation, 2-3ft wide with a cave wall on one side and the lake on another.
From this moment on, please, describe the way you move - the order and the manner (stealthy or not, for example).
"Ok, if we are facing a true dragon I suggest we space out..." Leon informs the others as they gather on the far side of the river. "Ramious, if you fly over the lake itself, you should be far enough separated from the rest of us. The rest of us should space out on the ledge, with those who can move quieter in the front." he shrugs. "I am good at taking up the rear or front positions, but I am not likely to move very quietly as we approach."
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"I can be quiet and scout ahead. Should I find the dragon I'll hoot once like a brown owl, twice like a barn owl..." he stops when he sees some looks and realizes most people can't pick out the differences between the sounds of the two birds. "I mean if I find something, I'll come back."
Quiet as a shadow Bernard moved to the eastern end of the ledge, only to find out, that it's continuation around the lake is interrupted in several places - the gaps are not that wide but require some jumping.
From where he stopped, though, he can see a small isle - unlikely reachable without some noise. Stalagmites thrust up at the ceiling above, and the dark waters lap quietly at its shores. Several spots on its surface glimmer even in the gloom, suggesting the promise of treasure to be had. On top of that riches a massive cloud of darkness is coiled, impenetrable in the shadows of the cave.
Bernard returns to the others. "Yep, there is a dragon there on that small island", he says and points. "I don't think we can make it there without getting wet. We might just want to lure it out or I shoot at it while it sleeps and prepare an ambush."
Alyssa would start flicking holy water on them. She was open to luring it out, as she had plenty of range to hit it to draw it out should it be required.
Ramious looks unsure for the first time in quite a while, reminding Alyssa and Leon of the time they stood just outside of the cave where they fought the thing in the underneath. He takes a deep breath and nods, keeping his voice in a whisper he says, "Right, I'll keep it busy on the island while you lot try to murder it from afar. Though....Leon usually carves things up with his sword pretty good. Maybe Leon you can use your magic to get out to the island and play with the lizard with me while these two punish it from the cliffs?"
(How close can Leon get to the island? He needs 30 feet for misty step or probably closer for jump...)
"We need to keep it on the island long enough for me to get there." Leon says with a frown. "If it gets into the water I am going to be fairly useless in the battle, unable to close and strike with my sword." He glances to Ramious. "If you can keep it on the island long enough for me to get there, I will definitely join you in the attack."
Ooc: hoping we can. Assume bless is cast at the end of the planning and we are not wasting rounds of it while planning.
"I will put hunter's mark on it to start. That way if it goes into the water I'll be able to generally track where it's at every if I can't see it. Should help prevent at least some surprise," Bugs adds.
In numbers things are like this: you are on the 30ft ledge - it begins at the bridge and follows the cave wall around the lake. In 30ft it stops, then there is a gap between that end and the beginning of the next ledge, filled with rocks you can hop on (it's easy enough, but those not flying would have to jump). That new ledge continues along the wall for another 30ft (it's western part goes inside the wall, actually, forming a small cave there) and ends with a 10ft gap between it and yet the next ledge. That jump would be tricky (DC13) and brings you to the longest ledge (40ft) which eastern most end is the closest to the island (10ft of water).
Right now dragon is sleeping (or is he? You never can tell a dragon - cunning creatures with very sharp senses)
Ramious, still whispering, "Alright, we'll start with me trying to try and somehow keep the giant lizard from gettin in the water. Got it..." His eyes roll upwards and he sighs. "I'm going to fly and land on it from above. Whenever you folks are in position."
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The elf will reach out and give Ramious a gentle pat. "Don't forget about the potion the dwarf handed out." Alyssa would whisper a gentle reminder. She would also take a moment to review the runes on her ring and flipping through her notes to remind herself what tools she had in her arsenal. She'd do a potion check.
Her Inventory: 2 Healing potion. Willing to distribute to any one if they need/desire one.
Alyssa would be prepared to spread out/leave some space in between them as directed and ready to attempt to be stealthy. She would be sure to make note that she'd prefer to remain within range of everyone as much as possible.
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Bugs will get things kicked off. Once everyone is ready, he will wait for the bless spell. He will then make his way along the side of the cliff face. Moving as quietly as he can, he set himself in place and hold until everyone is ready.
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Ramious, once blessed, nods to the group and drinks the potion of strength. Using the extra strength, he lifts Leon up and attempts to "air lift" the warrior to the island. "How about I drop you right on the lizard to get things going. Then I drop on him right after?"
So, will this work? Leon moves to the first gap, jumps it, then dashes to the next gap. From here I believe he is 25 feet from the island, so can misty step across to it. Is that true? If it is he would do so, arriving at the island about the same time as Ramious. There would be no way for him to do so silently though, so everyone else needs to be in position to act when he makes his run...
Bugs waits until everyone is in position and then he will get this party started. He will wait until Ramios is in the air. He then aggitates his swarm and sends them out to the dragon. This group he causes them to swarm and crawl over him while shedding a purple light.
Action: cast fairie fire to cover the dragon in purple light. Dex 13 to negate but if it is asleep it is unconcious and fails it save. For the duration it is covered in light and attacks have advantage.
Bonus action agitate swarm
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A few trips, separate for equipment and people - and everyone is safely on the other side. The dilapidated bridge lead you to another ledge that winds southeast alongside a very large lake. The cavern should be massive: the lake’s far shore is lost in shadow, and the echoes of water seem to indicate a very sizable cave. The ledge you are standing on is uneven rock formation, 2-3ft wide with a cave wall on one side and the lake on another.
From this moment on, please, describe the way you move - the order and the manner (stealthy or not, for example).
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
"Ok, if we are facing a true dragon I suggest we space out..." Leon informs the others as they gather on the far side of the river. "Ramious, if you fly over the lake itself, you should be far enough separated from the rest of us. The rest of us should space out on the ledge, with those who can move quieter in the front." he shrugs. "I am good at taking up the rear or front positions, but I am not likely to move very quietly as we approach."
"I can be quiet and scout ahead. Should I find the dragon I'll hoot once like a brown owl, twice like a barn owl..." he stops when he sees some looks and realizes most people can't pick out the differences between the sounds of the two birds. "I mean if I find something, I'll come back."
Stealth 13
Perception 9
For Bernard
Quiet as a shadow Bernard moved to the eastern end of the ledge, only to find out, that it's continuation around the lake is interrupted in several places - the gaps are not that wide but require some jumping.
From where he stopped, though, he can see a small isle - unlikely reachable without some noise. Stalagmites thrust up at the ceiling above, and the dark waters lap quietly at its shores. Several spots on its surface glimmer even in the gloom, suggesting the promise of treasure to be had. On top of that riches a massive cloud of darkness is coiled, impenetrable in the shadows of the cave.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Bernard returns to the others. "Yep, there is a dragon there on that small island", he says and points. "I don't think we can make it there without getting wet. We might just want to lure it out or I shoot at it while it sleeps and prepare an ambush."
Alyssa would start flicking holy water on them. She was open to luring it out, as she had plenty of range to hit it to draw it out should it be required.
Casting Bless on Leon, Bernard and Ramious.
just an unstable unicorn.
Ramious looks unsure for the first time in quite a while, reminding Alyssa and Leon of the time they stood just outside of the cave where they fought the thing in the underneath. He takes a deep breath and nods, keeping his voice in a whisper he says, "Right, I'll keep it busy on the island while you lot try to murder it from afar. Though....Leon usually carves things up with his sword pretty good. Maybe Leon you can use your magic to get out to the island and play with the lizard with me while these two punish it from the cliffs?"
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
(How close can Leon get to the island? He needs 30 feet for misty step or probably closer for jump...)
"We need to keep it on the island long enough for me to get there." Leon says with a frown. "If it gets into the water I am going to be fairly useless in the battle, unable to close and strike with my sword." He glances to Ramious. "If you can keep it on the island long enough for me to get there, I will definitely join you in the attack."
Ooc: hoping we can. Assume bless is cast at the end of the planning and we are not wasting rounds of it while planning.
"I will put hunter's mark on it to start. That way if it goes into the water I'll be able to generally track where it's at every if I can't see it. Should help prevent at least some surprise," Bugs adds.
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In numbers things are like this: you are on the 30ft ledge - it begins at the bridge and follows the cave wall around the lake. In 30ft it stops, then there is a gap between that end and the beginning of the next ledge, filled with rocks you can hop on (it's easy enough, but those not flying would have to jump). That new ledge continues along the wall for another 30ft (it's western part goes inside the wall, actually, forming a small cave there) and ends with a 10ft gap between it and yet the next ledge. That jump would be tricky (DC13) and brings you to the longest ledge (40ft) which eastern most end is the closest to the island (10ft of water).
Right now dragon is sleeping (or is he? You never can tell a dragon - cunning creatures with very sharp senses)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Ramious, still whispering, "Alright, we'll start with me trying to try and somehow keep the giant lizard from gettin in the water. Got it..." His eyes roll upwards and he sighs. "I'm going to fly and land on it from above. Whenever you folks are in position."
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
The elf will reach out and give Ramious a gentle pat. "Don't forget about the potion the dwarf handed out." Alyssa would whisper a gentle reminder. She would also take a moment to review the runes on her ring and flipping through her notes to remind herself what tools she had in her arsenal. She'd do a potion check.
Her Inventory: 2 Healing potion. Willing to distribute to any one if they need/desire one.
Alyssa would be prepared to spread out/leave some space in between them as directed and ready to attempt to be stealthy. She would be sure to make note that she'd prefer to remain within range of everyone as much as possible.
just an unstable unicorn.
Bugs will get things kicked off. Once everyone is ready, he will wait for the bless spell. He will then make his way along the side of the cliff face. Moving as quietly as he can, he set himself in place and hold until everyone is ready.
Initative 4
Ramious, once blessed, nods to the group and drinks the potion of strength. Using the extra strength, he lifts Leon up and attempts to "air lift" the warrior to the island. "How about I drop you right on the lizard to get things going. Then I drop on him right after?"
Initiative : 11
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Bernard - Stealth and Acrobatic please.
From what point Ramious (and Leon?) start? They do not wait for Bernard to take position, right?
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Bernard is staying at range so no closer than 60ft.
Stealth 24
Acrobatics 22
To keep 60ft you would need to go back, not forward:
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
So, will this work? Leon moves to the first gap, jumps it, then dashes to the next gap. From here I believe he is 25 feet from the island, so can misty step across to it. Is that true? If it is he would do so, arriving at the island about the same time as Ramious. There would be no way for him to do so silently though, so everyone else needs to be in position to act when he makes his run...
Alyssa would move in to take Leon/Ramious' position once they get in their positions.
(Is it possible for her to be within 60ft range from there?)
just an unstable unicorn.
Bugs waits until everyone is in position and then he will get this party started. He will wait until Ramios is in the air. He then aggitates his swarm and sends them out to the dragon. This group he causes them to swarm and crawl over him while shedding a purple light.
Action: cast fairie fire to cover the dragon in purple light. Dex 13 to negate but if it is asleep it is unconcious and fails it save. For the duration it is covered in light and attacks have advantage.
Bonus action agitate swarm