As he reaches the corner, Midian hears raised voices and the sound of blows coming from the alleyway. However, before he turns to actually look down the alleyway, something catches his attention in the street.
Most people in the street are reacting slowly to the call for help that Midian heard. However, there is a young woman dressed somewhat flirtatiously for this time of day who turns away quickly when Midian looks in her direction; she had been looking at what he was doing.
At the same time as he notices this, Midian hears a hoarse voice in the alley call out, "Look out, he's got a knife."
[Midian has currently used his Move to reach the entrance to the alley. He still has his Action and any Bonus Action. As he cannot see into the alley yet, I won't reveal the Initiative order until after I find what he does.]
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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.
Midian peeks around the corner of the alleyway, not having enough information to act until he knows more about the situation. If observing is his round's action, then that is what he will do.
Unsure of the woman's intent, Midian concentrates on the more immediate happenings in the alleyway.
Carefully peeking around the corner he sees that a one-sided fight is occurring between the four men; the taller Nubian against the other three, who are all shorter Stemians.
The Nubian is currently backing away down the alleyway brandishing a thin stiletto-like blade in an attempt to keep his attackers at bay. There is blood seeping from a wound to his cheek.
The three advancing Stemians all have their backs to Midian and are about 30' from him. One of them is holding a cosh (a concealable club). Midian can see brass knuckles on the fist of another, and the last of them is holding a dagger.
OOC: To confirm my understanding of the layout, Midian is standing in an entrance to this alleyway, within there are the 3 Stemians attacking 1 Nubian. Is there another exit to the opposite side, or is it a dead end alleyway? Also to confirm, as Midian is at the alley entrance, he has nothing preventing his egress if he should choose to do so?
[OOC: Just quickly: The alley looks as though it opens out into a larger area or street some thirty or so feet beyond the Nubian. Midian has yet to commit himself to the fight in the alleyway and none of the combatants there are aware of his presence, so he could just leave if he wanted to. The mysterious woman does know that he is present, and likely knows about the fight in the alleyway as well.]
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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.
Keeping his back to the main thoroughfare, Midian attempts to interrupt the violence by speaking loudly into the alleyway. "Not every day one gets to openly bear witness to a crime of this magnitude. I have a fine recollection for detail, so I can easily describe your faces, but if you'd care to volunteer names that would make this that much easier. Stop murdering that man, and you've only committed the crime of assault, not murder, assuming he pulls through. Names, please."
I will let the following count as Midian's Bonus Action for this turn]
At Midian's stern words, the three Stemians turn to look in his direction.
[Please make an Intimidation check at Advantage because Midian is still wearing his Apprentice Seeker uniform.
Also, while Nubian has been shown to have done some movement for narrative purposes, he still has yet to use his Action this turn and may still have some Movement and Bonus Actions available.]
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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.
[If you see this, don't respond as I am still processing the turn.]
All the men in the alley act surprised (i.e., The Nubian loses his Action) at the sight and words of the young man in the regalia of the Temple of Donai, but it is perhaps the rapier at his side that decides what happens next.
Two of the men (i.e., Stemians #1 & #2) panic and start running towards the other end of the alley (avoiding getting within reach of the Nubian's dagger). The third Stemian looks like he might have been made of sterner stuff, but he also decides to run when he realises that odds have changed drastically.
"You owe us, Rascal," he snarls at the Nubian in Stemian, taking a swing at the black man. (Roll to hit: 18 )
Midian glances back to see if the provocatively dressed woman is still observing the altercation, and as it appears the attackers are fleeing, will enter the alley way after checking for the woman to see what condition the Nubian man is in.
Grunting in pain, the black man's thin blade flashes out but misses as the Stemian runs off.
Briefly thinking that the encounter is over, Midian is about to say something to the Nubian when he is suddenly surrounded by a swarm of tiny biting insects that rise from the surrounding ground.
[OOC: Addendum: Please make an Arcana check for Midian to see if the actually recognises that he was attacked instead of thinking the midges were a natural event.]
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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.
Constantine is built on a river delta and so it is not unusual for such swarms of biting insects to be seen. However, considering the unusual coincidence of them swarming at just this moment, Midian is convinced that he has been the target of a subtle magical attack. A form of attack that he has heard from others, which is sometimes used by mages of the Arion cult to confuse and confound their persecutors.
Looking around for his possible attacker, Midian can see several people looking in his direction with concerned looks on their faces. However, he cannot see the young woman whose suspicious activity he noticed earlier. From where he is—unless the woman entered one of the buildings—there are only two means of leaving the street within easy reach of his location at the moment. One is on the same side of the street as himself and about 30' from where he is now, the other is a little further away on the other side of the street.
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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.
“How bad are your wounds, Nubian? Can you move? I have questions for you, but this isn’t over. I have a mage to hunt. You’re welcome to come along, or get yourself to a doctor.”
Midian does not wait to see to the man’s condition but will allow him to come with him if he sees fit. The chase is on, and he is intent on pursuing the mage. He takes a chance on the closer of the two vantage points he guesses the caster may have operated from, the one on the same side of the street about 30’ away, and moves there, looking for the caster.
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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.
Perception: 18
As he reaches the corner, Midian hears raised voices and the sound of blows coming from the alleyway. However, before he turns to actually look down the alleyway, something catches his attention in the street.
Most people in the street are reacting slowly to the call for help that Midian heard. However, there is a young woman dressed somewhat flirtatiously for this time of day who turns away quickly when Midian looks in her direction; she had been looking at what he was doing.
At the same time as he notices this, Midian hears a hoarse voice in the alley call out, "Look out, he's got a knife."
[Midian has currently used his Move to reach the entrance to the alley. He still has his Action and any Bonus Action. As he cannot see into the alley yet, I won't reveal the Initiative order until after I find what he does.]
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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.
Midian peeks around the corner of the alleyway, not having enough information to act until he knows more about the situation. If observing is his round's action, then that is what he will do.
Unsure of the woman's intent, Midian concentrates on the more immediate happenings in the alleyway.
Carefully peeking around the corner he sees that a one-sided fight is occurring between the four men; the taller Nubian against the other three, who are all shorter Stemians.
The Nubian is currently backing away down the alleyway brandishing a thin stiletto-like blade in an attempt to keep his attackers at bay. There is blood seeping from a wound to his cheek.
The three advancing Stemians all have their backs to Midian and are about 30' from him. One of them is holding a cosh (a concealable club). Midian can see brass knuckles on the fist of another, and the last of them is holding a dagger.
[Initiative Order:
Stemian #1: 19
Stemian #2: 19
Stemian #3: 10
Midian: 9
Nubian: 9
Midian has used his Action to do all the observations he has done, but could still use any appropriate Bonus Actions.]
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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: To confirm my understanding of the layout, Midian is standing in an entrance to this alleyway, within there are the 3 Stemians attacking 1 Nubian. Is there another exit to the opposite side, or is it a dead end alleyway? Also to confirm, as Midian is at the alley entrance, he has nothing preventing his egress if he should choose to do so?
[OOC: Just quickly: The alley looks as though it opens out into a larger area or street some thirty or so feet beyond the Nubian. Midian has yet to commit himself to the fight in the alleyway and none of the combatants there are aware of his presence, so he could just leave if he wanted to. The mysterious woman does know that he is present, and likely knows about the fight in the alleyway as well.]
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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.
Keeping his back to the main thoroughfare, Midian attempts to interrupt the violence by speaking loudly into the alleyway. "Not every day one gets to openly bear witness to a crime of this magnitude. I have a fine recollection for detail, so I can easily describe your faces, but if you'd care to volunteer names that would make this that much easier. Stop murdering that man, and you've only committed the crime of assault, not murder, assuming he pulls through. Names, please."
[Initiative Order: Round 1
Stemian #1: 19
Stemian #2: 19
Stemian #3: 10
Midian: 9
Nubian: 9
I will let the following count as Midian's Bonus Action for this turn]
At Midian's stern words, the three Stemians turn to look in his direction.
[Please make an Intimidation check at Advantage because Midian is still wearing his Apprentice Seeker uniform.
Also, while Nubian has been shown to have done some movement for narrative purposes, he still has yet to use his Action this turn and may still have some Movement and Bonus Actions available.]
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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.
Intimidate: 12
[If you see this, don't respond as I am still processing the turn.]
All the men in the alley act surprised (i.e., The Nubian loses his Action) at the sight and words of the young man in the regalia of the Temple of Donai, but it is perhaps the rapier at his side that decides what happens next.
Two of the men (i.e., Stemians #1 & #2) panic and start running towards the other end of the alley (avoiding getting within reach of the Nubian's dagger). The third Stemian looks like he might have been made of sterner stuff, but he also decides to run when he realises that odds have changed drastically.
"You owe us, Rascal," he snarls at the Nubian in Stemian, taking a swing at the black man. (Roll to hit: 18 )
[Round 2
Stemian #1: 19
Stemian #2: 19
Stemian #3: 10
*Midian: 9
Nubian: 9
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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: The above move is incomplete because the editor would not finish loading. I will try to complete the move in this separate post.]
The Stemian lashes out in passing scoring a hit on the Nubian's arm [Damage: 3 ]
He then tries to run towards the other end of the alley [Drawing an Attack of Opportunity from the Nubian: 11 ]
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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.
Midian glances back to see if the provocatively dressed woman is still observing the altercation, and as it appears the attackers are fleeing, will enter the alley way after checking for the woman to see what condition the Nubian man is in.
[OOC: Not going to risk trying the editor again.]
Grunting in pain, the black man's thin blade flashes out but misses as the Stemian runs off.
Briefly thinking that the encounter is over, Midian is about to say something to the Nubian when he is suddenly surrounded by a swarm of tiny biting insects that rise from the surrounding ground.
[OOC: Please make a Constitution saving throw.]
[Round 2
Stemian #1: 19
Stemian #2: 19
Stemian #3: 10
*Unknown magical attacker: 10
Midian: 9
Nubian: 9
]
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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.
Con Save: 21
The brief flurry of tiny insects is only momentary and Midian is able to ignore them in the adrenaline of the moment.
[OOC: It is now Midian's turn.]
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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: Addendum: Please make an Arcana check for Midian to see if the actually recognises that he was attacked instead of thinking the midges were a natural event.]
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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.
Arcana roll: 18
OOC: Can he see the caster? The source of the insect attack?
Constantine is built on a river delta and so it is not unusual for such swarms of biting insects to be seen. However, considering the unusual coincidence of them swarming at just this moment, Midian is convinced that he has been the target of a subtle magical attack. A form of attack that he has heard from others, which is sometimes used by mages of the Arion cult to confuse and confound their persecutors.
Looking around for his possible attacker, Midian can see several people looking in his direction with concerned looks on their faces. However, he cannot see the young woman whose suspicious activity he noticed earlier. From where he is—unless the woman entered one of the buildings—there are only two means of leaving the street within easy reach of his location at the moment. One is on the same side of the street as himself and about 30' from where he is now, the other is a little further away on the other side of the street.
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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.
“How bad are your wounds, Nubian? Can you move? I have questions for you, but this isn’t over. I have a mage to hunt. You’re welcome to come along, or get yourself to a doctor.”
Midian does not wait to see to the man’s condition but will allow him to come with him if he sees fit. The chase is on, and he is intent on pursuing the mage. He takes a chance on the closer of the two vantage points he guesses the caster may have operated from, the one on the same side of the street about 30’ away, and moves there, looking for the caster.