The sound of a torch being doused from behind was quickly followed by a slightly cold hand grabbing the Sailor's own. The cloaked girl who owns this hand, gestures the party to move together.
She starts singing softly a half-whispered song that she remembers was about sailors and not freaking out when things go bad. It's quiet but enough to be heard up close, momentarily detracting from the ever increasing wails of sorrow echoing around them.
She paused for a moment, smiles and stares at each one from the party individually, ending at Marros who she immediately punches with her free hand.
To-hit: 18 Damage: The punch itself isn't necessarily meant to damage, but to knock him slowly off-balance so he's forced to steady himself instead of getting ready to sprint. She lets him go after.
"I'm sorry newbie, but we need to BE CAREFUL. For all we know the wails out there could be the wails of the undead. If this is being controlled by a cult, those weirdos always seem to have undead as their line of defense wherever they make an underground settlement."
"I'm glad you have a heart for doing good. I really am. But the cults here sincerely believe they are doing a good thing too! That by destroying this world, they can make a new one. But they have lost their way because ending the world to make things better for them and them alone is both extremely selfish and STUPID. So let's not also lose our way, alright?"
Kethra nods at Xanranzan, "Cobbler, how much more time left on your sneaking spell? I'll also leave our escape route to you. Whether you want to use magic or carve out some distinct marks with your blade, I don't care. Make sure we don't lose our way."
Next, The Blacksmith nudges The Miner. "If you want, you can go ahead and scope it out. Set a crossbow bolt on fire and shoot it our way if you want us to come running."
"And Sailor....we're going to need to talk later. But since you're not the best at sneaking for now, can you lead The Baker by the hand while he uses his magic?"
(To konpk: It lasts an hour and Xanranzan never got hit, so it should be on. Even so...)
Xanranzan grinned looked about ready happily follow after enthusiastic Marros. Although he stopped mid-step at Kethra's command and looked all the more confused by the singing. Needless to say, she had his full attention when she suddenly punches Marros right after. So much so, in fact, that when she turned on him with questions, he'd immediatly had his hands up in the air and was leaned back a bit away from her.
"Uh... uhh...Awhile, I guess? AIn't never really had a need to use it for long stretches, but... uh... we aughta be good for a g-good while, I think? Like maybe another for-uh... fordy-somethin' minutes... give or take." He smiles sheepishly and shrugs. "But uh... got it. I'll, uh.. start making some marks as we go, Cap'n."
(To DM: How dark is cavern? Like, before more lights get doused, are we seeing the shapes of a city in the distance, or only those of us with dark vision actually saw anything?)
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Tyde, your owl sees that the only entrance to the city ahead seems to be a squat, stone gatehouse. Beyond the open gates, a corridor with arrow slits at every bend zigzags forwards, and blocks the view of what might be ahead.
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"Ow. What's that fo..."Before he can finish the sentence Kethra begins explaining the past events this group has seen. It made sense, but he couldn't help but feel the pain coming from the wails around him. Pain more intense than the well aimed punch from his new teacher. "If aiding these poor souls means helping the... Baker through this tormented place, then so be it. As a Warrior of Light, I know that sometimes the light is brighter when hidden amongst shadows". His quote making no sense but said with such conviction that it would inspire the most versed bards of the land. He gathers Tydes hand and rests it on his left shoulder. "I will be your guide through this place. When I move you move. When I stop, well you get the idea."
"This is just until we find someone, right? I'm not staying in the dark while we talk or fight!"
Tyde stumbles a little as he's lead forward.
"It might be easier if you let me decide when we stop or go." said to Xan.
Tyde will put away his driftglobe and have Allistair perch on his left shoulder. Each round he will use his action to see and hear thru his familiar's senses.
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
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With the owl's return, Kethra steals a few backrubs on its downy feathers. "What did you see up ahead of us, little guy? Um, anyways, I was actually just waiting for this guy to come back from scouting. But since we know there are people around--miserable people--lowering the light until we need it is good."
"Oh I get it!" She suddenly stops to face The Sailor. "If you keep the light lowered, then it'll shine really bright and blind them a the right time! I used to surprise myself a lot when I didn't know how to manage a the flames in a forge as a beginner blacksmith." She laughs, reminiscing of times before.
"Understood Blacksmith. I'll be ready to dazzle them when the time comes." Tyde will plan on using the Driftglobe when he can no longer suffer the darkness.
"Allistair saw a gatehouse... with arrow slits... looks like the only way into the subterranean city."
"We might have a tough time gaining entry."
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
Xanranzan cocked his head to the side, then looked askcance mumbling "Brighter when hidden... what in the-" before trailing off into incoherent words. Ultimately, the earth genasi winds up shaking his head and dismissed all further effort in trying to make sense of it all. He looked confused again if Tyde's last words are for him, seeing as Xan was supposed to be at the back of the bus, or so he'd thought with Marros assertions. Or was that... not towards him?
Ultimately, he shakes his head, dismissing the whole line of thought. "... Meh... Ain't like any of us were expect'n a walk in the park, or however that saying goes. I also ain't got nuthin' fer that gatehouse plan. But, an emergency light show signs, uh.. good I guess. But, are we like walk'n up to a gate and or door, and basically try'na kick it in, or....?" He trails off there giving everyone but Rubin a questioning look.
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"How many of those cultist cloaks or garbs does everyone have... or any with disguises, or the ability to go unseen? If we could present ourselves as cultists they might let us inside the city. But that's only if it's been overrun by cultists."
Tyde thinks for a minute.
"Those guards above had long flowing robes didn't they?"
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
"Yea, but uh... those are probably a bit on the bloody side of things given how things shook down up top." Xanranzan admits with a bit of a sheepish grin. "S-sorry 'bout that, by the way. Still getting used to Shawshanks here." Xan holds the hilt of ta sheathed Sawtoothed longsword with a fainter grin. "And unfortunately, I don't know the rhythm for persuading the weave to hide me anymore than my inherit magic. But, I'm willing to hang back a bit if need be if ya'll got ideas fer getting past all nice and easy.... Or, uh... assuming they ain't likely to shoot first, which... they prolly will consider'n the locale, but if there be guards and they ain't a mind ta do it, I... could maybe make some crap up to convince'm.. maybe?"
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Tyde, your owl sees that the only entrance to the city ahead seems to be a squat, stone gatehouse. Beyond the open gates, a corridor with arrow slits at every bend zigzags forwards, and blocks the view of what might be ahead.
(Now that Tyde has shared this information...is the gatehouse also lit with torches like where we currently are? What about the corridor?)
"Those guards above had long flowing robes didn't they?"
"Yup, they sure did!" Kethra hops in front of him, having taken one robe for herself and twirls around for fun. She stops and looks for a reaction, only to realize that Mr. Tyde was blind and was being led by Marros. "Um...yeah, I'm wearing one of the robes right now. It's a long white robe, yup."
"Yea, but uh... those are probably a bit on the bloody side of things given how things shook down up top." Xanranzan admits with a bit of a sheepish grin. "S-sorry 'bout that, by the way. Still getting used to Shawshanks here." Xan holds the hilt of ta sheathed Sawtoothed longsword with a fainter grin.
At this remark Kethra stares at Xanranzan with a completely unamused look. And just keeps on staring at him as she narrows her eyes.
. . .
After a long silence and as the party reaches the corner around the gatehouse, Kethra declares, "If there are torches on it, I can try to sneak in the gatehouse. Then if they catch me, at least they'll ask questions and not shoot first since I'm wearing some of their stuff. Then you guys can get the jump on them."
"But if there are no torches, can I count on you--," she stares and makes a little wave at the darkness Rubin sank into, "--to sneak in?"
"OK, if you lend me the other robes I can cast Mirror Image and make it look like you have 4 acolytes following your lead and you can try and bluff your way in somehow... if things go wrong then any shadowy friends can help us."
Tyde looks around at the others (using the torchlight if there is any and using his snowy owl's senses if there isn't any torchlight).
"Any other ideas that might aid the plan to get into the city? Or are we ready to roll?"
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
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With Tyde deep in conversation with both Kethra and Xan, Marros stops moving forward. He waits quietly while the others talk about how best to tackle entering the gatehouse. "I may not be shadowy, far from it, but I can see through the darkness well enough" he winks, not that anyone can see it. "My sword is yours to command."
Xanranzan's attention is a bit all over the place just trying to follow along with the conversation. So, without her saying anything, he just glanced at her once or twice in confusion throughout the conversation before being sidetracked anyways by everyone else. Although, for just a second he did consider the look was for him to maybe use his magic on the cloth to make sure it was clean.... but he quickly shakes his head, dismissing the idea. And soon enough, the group is on the move again anyhow.
"Well its like I said, I ain't got much to offer here. Especially if that's the only way in." He whispered. "So, uh... good luck, I guess?" He adds, giving a two-fingered salute.
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(ooc: How is the outside of the Gatehouse illuminated? Torches?)
"If there's anyone inside the Gatehouse they're going to see us coming... but if they're not looking through the arrow slits then we might be able to approach quietly under cover of Xan's spell? Or we could try talking, bluffing, or fighting? Or anything else someone might come up with?"
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
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With a comedic sweatdrop on her head, Kethra smiles and responds to the wizard, "No, we're not going to charge through the gateway and into the corridor of arrow slits! I'll lead the way to the gatehouse first. Then we can hopefully get in to the city through there."
Tyde, your owl sees that the only entrance to the city ahead seems to be a squat, stone gatehouse. Beyond the open gates, a corridor with arrow slits at every bend zigzags forwards, and blocks the view of what might be ahead.
Kethra salutes back to Xanranzan. "Everyone knows the plan, right? Wish me luck!"
Before stepping forward, Kethra takes a cautious peek and tries to see if there's anyone on watch in the gatehouse, or at least if there's any light coming from any of the windows. Perception: 20
(aaaand that's a nat 1 lol) The cautious peek is totally botched and Kethra stumbles out in the open. The white haired girl clumsily pulls the hood of the cloak she was wearing underneath back up and pushes on, half-embarrassed and half-cautiously moving towards the gatehouse, taking the dodge action the whole way.
Reactively Marros steps forward to grab Kethra as she stumbles, but all his clanky armour does is clank. He sees that she catches herself before actually falling over. He steps back quietly, waiting for the go signal.
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(Is Pass Without Trace still on?)
"Wait!"
The sound of a torch being doused from behind was quickly followed by a slightly cold hand grabbing the Sailor's own. The cloaked girl who owns this hand, gestures the party to move together.
She starts singing softly a half-whispered song that she remembers was about sailors and not freaking out when things go bad. It's quiet but enough to be heard up close, momentarily detracting from the ever increasing wails of sorrow echoing around them.
"When my sails have all been torn
In the suffering, in the sorrow
When my sinking hopes are few
I will hold fast to the anchor
It shall never be removed."
She paused for a moment, smiles and stares at each one from the party individually, ending at Marros who she immediately punches with her free hand.
To-hit: 18 Damage: The punch itself isn't necessarily meant to damage, but to knock him slowly off-balance so he's forced to steady himself instead of getting ready to sprint. She lets him go after.
"I'm sorry newbie, but we need to BE CAREFUL. For all we know the wails out there could be the wails of the undead. If this is being controlled by a cult, those weirdos always seem to have undead as their line of defense wherever they make an underground settlement."
"I'm glad you have a heart for doing good. I really am. But the cults here sincerely believe they are doing a good thing too! That by destroying this world, they can make a new one. But they have lost their way because ending the world to make things better for them and them alone is both extremely selfish and STUPID. So let's not also lose our way, alright?"
Kethra nods at Xanranzan, "Cobbler, how much more time left on your sneaking spell? I'll also leave our escape route to you. Whether you want to use magic or carve out some distinct marks with your blade, I don't care. Make sure we don't lose our way."
Next, The Blacksmith nudges The Miner. "If you want, you can go ahead and scope it out. Set a crossbow bolt on fire and shoot it our way if you want us to come running."
"And Sailor....we're going to need to talk later. But since you're not the best at sneaking for now, can you lead The Baker by the hand while he uses his magic?"
(To konpk: It lasts an hour and Xanranzan never got hit, so it should be on. Even so...)
Xanranzan grinned looked about ready happily follow after enthusiastic Marros. Although he stopped mid-step at Kethra's command and looked all the more confused by the singing. Needless to say, she had his full attention when she suddenly punches Marros right after. So much so, in fact, that when she turned on him with questions, he'd immediatly had his hands up in the air and was leaned back a bit away from her.
"Uh... uhh...Awhile, I guess? AIn't never really had a need to use it for long stretches, but... uh... we aughta be good for a g-good while, I think? Like maybe another for-uh... fordy-somethin' minutes... give or take." He smiles sheepishly and shrugs. "But uh... got it. I'll, uh.. start making some marks as we go, Cap'n."
(To DM: How dark is cavern? Like, before more lights get doused, are we seeing the shapes of a city in the distance, or only those of us with dark vision actually saw anything?)
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(It's dimly lit, with sparse torches on the walls.)
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Tyde, your owl sees that the only entrance to the city ahead seems to be a squat, stone gatehouse. Beyond the open gates, a corridor with arrow slits at every bend zigzags forwards, and blocks the view of what might be ahead.
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"Ow. What's that fo..." Before he can finish the sentence Kethra begins explaining the past events this group has seen. It made sense, but he couldn't help but feel the pain coming from the wails around him. Pain more intense than the well aimed punch from his new teacher. "If aiding these poor souls means helping the... Baker through this tormented place, then so be it. As a Warrior of Light, I know that sometimes the light is brighter when hidden amongst shadows". His quote making no sense but said with such conviction that it would inspire the most versed bards of the land. He gathers Tydes hand and rests it on his left shoulder. "I will be your guide through this place. When I move you move. When I stop, well you get the idea."
"This is just until we find someone, right? I'm not staying in the dark while we talk or fight!"
Tyde stumbles a little as he's lead forward.
"It might be easier if you let me decide when we stop or go." said to Xan.
Tyde will put away his driftglobe and have Allistair perch on his left shoulder. Each round he will use his action to see and hear thru his familiar's senses.
Marros, give me a Perception check please.
(Assuming you're moving into the gatehouse)
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With the owl's return, Kethra steals a few backrubs on its downy feathers. "What did you see up ahead of us, little guy? Um, anyways, I was actually just waiting for this guy to come back from scouting. But since we know there are people around--miserable people--lowering the light until we need it is good."
"Oh I get it!" She suddenly stops to face The Sailor. "If you keep the light lowered, then it'll shine really bright and blind them a the right time! I used to surprise myself a lot when I didn't know how to manage a the flames in a forge as a beginner blacksmith." She laughs, reminiscing of times before.
"Understood Blacksmith. I'll be ready to dazzle them when the time comes." Tyde will plan on using the Driftglobe when he can no longer suffer the darkness.
"Allistair saw a gatehouse... with arrow slits... looks like the only way into the subterranean city."
"We might have a tough time gaining entry."
Rubin falls to the back of the group, making sure to be in darkness, and invisible. He follows behind, keeping an eye on the area around them.
Xanranzan cocked his head to the side, then looked askcance mumbling "Brighter when hidden... what in the-" before trailing off into incoherent words. Ultimately, the earth genasi winds up shaking his head and dismissed all further effort in trying to make sense of it all. He looked confused again if Tyde's last words are for him, seeing as Xan was supposed to be at the back of the bus, or so he'd thought with Marros assertions. Or was that... not towards him?
Ultimately, he shakes his head, dismissing the whole line of thought. "... Meh... Ain't like any of us were expect'n a walk in the park, or however that saying goes. I also ain't got nuthin' fer that gatehouse plan. But, an emergency light show signs, uh.. good I guess. But, are we like walk'n up to a gate and or door, and basically try'na kick it in, or....?" He trails off there giving everyone but Rubin a questioning look.
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"How many of those cultist cloaks or garbs does everyone have... or any with disguises, or the ability to go unseen? If we could present ourselves as cultists they might let us inside the city. But that's only if it's been overrun by cultists."
Tyde thinks for a minute.
"Those guards above had long flowing robes didn't they?"
"Yea, but uh... those are probably a bit on the bloody side of things given how things shook down up top." Xanranzan admits with a bit of a sheepish grin. "S-sorry 'bout that, by the way. Still getting used to Shawshanks here." Xan holds the hilt of ta sheathed Sawtoothed longsword with a fainter grin. "And unfortunately, I don't know the rhythm for persuading the weave to hide me anymore than my inherit magic. But, I'm willing to hang back a bit if need be if ya'll got ideas fer getting past all nice and easy.... Or, uh... assuming they ain't likely to shoot first, which... they prolly will consider'n the locale, but if there be guards and they ain't a mind ta do it, I... could maybe make some crap up to convince'm.. maybe?"
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Drozo - [Hobgoblin]Cleric - Blood Domain (Call of the Netherdeep)
(Now that Tyde has shared this information...is the gatehouse also lit with torches like where we currently are? What about the corridor?)
"Yup, they sure did!" Kethra hops in front of him, having taken one robe for herself and twirls around for fun. She stops and looks for a reaction, only to realize that Mr. Tyde was blind and was being led by Marros. "Um...yeah, I'm wearing one of the robes right now. It's a long white robe, yup."
At this remark Kethra stares at Xanranzan with a completely unamused look. And just keeps on staring at him as she narrows her eyes.
. . .
After a long silence and as the party reaches the corner around the gatehouse, Kethra declares, "If there are torches on it, I can try to sneak in the gatehouse. Then if they catch me, at least they'll ask questions and not shoot first since I'm wearing some of their stuff. Then you guys can get the jump on them."
"But if there are no torches, can I count on you--," she stares and makes a little wave at the darkness Rubin sank into, "--to sneak in?"
"OK, if you lend me the other robes I can cast Mirror Image and make it look like you have 4 acolytes following your lead and you can try and bluff your way in somehow... if things go wrong then any shadowy friends can help us."
Tyde looks around at the others (using the torchlight if there is any and using his snowy owl's senses if there isn't any torchlight).
"Any other ideas that might aid the plan to get into the city? Or are we ready to roll?"
With Tyde deep in conversation with both Kethra and Xan, Marros stops moving forward. He waits quietly while the others talk about how best to tackle entering the gatehouse. "I may not be shadowy, far from it, but I can see through the darkness well enough" he winks, not that anyone can see it. "My sword is yours to command."
((Perception check if still needed 11))
Xanranzan's attention is a bit all over the place just trying to follow along with the conversation. So, without her saying anything, he just glanced at her once or twice in confusion throughout the conversation before being sidetracked anyways by everyone else. Although, for just a second he did consider the look was for him to maybe use his magic on the cloth to make sure it was clean.... but he quickly shakes his head, dismissing the idea. And soon enough, the group is on the move again anyhow.
"Well its like I said, I ain't got much to offer here. Especially if that's the only way in." He whispered. "So, uh... good luck, I guess?" He adds, giving a two-fingered salute.
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(ooc: How is the outside of the Gatehouse illuminated? Torches?)
"If there's anyone inside the Gatehouse they're going to see us coming... but if they're not looking through the arrow slits then we might be able to approach quietly under cover of Xan's spell? Or we could try talking, bluffing, or fighting? Or anything else someone might come up with?"
With a comedic sweatdrop on her head, Kethra smiles and responds to the wizard, "No, we're not going to charge through the gateway and into the corridor of arrow slits! I'll lead the way to the gatehouse first. Then we can hopefully get in to the city through there."
Kethra salutes back to Xanranzan. "Everyone knows the plan, right? Wish me luck!"
Before stepping forward, Kethra takes a cautious peek and tries to see if there's anyone on watch in the gatehouse, or at least if there's any light coming from any of the windows. Perception: 20
(aaaand that's a nat 1 lol) The cautious peek is totally botched and Kethra stumbles out in the open. The white haired girl clumsily pulls the hood of the cloak she was wearing underneath back up and pushes on, half-embarrassed and half-cautiously moving towards the gatehouse, taking the dodge action the whole way.
Reactively Marros steps forward to grab Kethra as she stumbles, but all his clanky armour does is clank. He sees that she catches herself before actually falling over. He steps back quietly, waiting for the go signal.
((Ooc: Just a bit of drama to add to the scene. No intended actions etc))