laid back apocalypse

After T'chal'fronack'zcinicker is done hiding some stuff in the prison, he heads back to the corner of the hall near the bridge, and leans against the wall casually, waiting for the scouts to return. He picks at his finger nails a bit, freeing some grime from beneath his hard nails.

Kerric:

After inspecting his room, Kerric comes out and watches the going-on at the end of the hall.  He doesn’t get closer at this point so as not to spoil their chance at stealth, but he watches carefully.

Hey, Belle, here. The druid would push his snoot against her hand for it to brush against the metal door before them. Press you ear against this door... Watch the middle though, 'dunno if it'd open it or what, but I can't make out what's bein' said... If there's anythin' bein said. Smells... weird though. If need be, he would back up to give her the room to listen.

Absentmindedly petting and scratching Hawke's snoot, Ebele presses her ear to the door to listen.

Perception: 10

Listening carefully, Ebele's sensitive ears pick up the voices inside. What they were saying weren't as important as how many different voices there were. She'd count five. Opening her mouth to communicate this information, the monk would remember at the last moment she could just think it! Psst. This post is manned by one named Khalt. And sounds like Gordol's his busome buddy. Then three 'gofers'. He knew she meant other cultists.

Since she has look out, Ebele chances sliding the iron plate latch open. It takes a little effort, but she manages to open it a crack to take a peek. Leaning forward to look, she'd pause. The blonde's head turns side to side as if looking to see if anyone saw that. She'd have to stop herself from clearing her throat out loud and would do it in her head. Ahem. Ebele leans down to wrap her arms around Hawke from behind. We need your good eye.

From down the hall, Kerric witnesses Ebele bend at the knees to hoist up the large wolf, Hawke, and hold him up to the door.

What do you see? Ebele prompts with a little grunt.

Peering through the hole Wawke would confirm the room is bunk room and guard post. Sturdy bronze hasps are fitted to the two stone doors, and each door features a loophole covered by a small iron plate at chest level on a human. Probably used for arrow slits to attack down the hallway. A round table and four rickety wooden chairs stand in the middle of the room. There are ten bunks here, although half of them don’t appear to be in use.

Hawke easily picks out the three cultists in the room. He wanted to get a good look at the other two though. One reminded him of the shark lady they fought at the water. And the other one... Well would you look at that! Possibly another man after Hawke's own heart. He's part of the one eyed club! Or is it rude to assume?

Having been right near by, the druid would mentally snort at the blind monks attempt to 'see' what or who was behind the door. I gotchu. He replies (holding in a little laugh) as she lifts him up. Using their telepathic link, Hawke would proceed to relay what he was seeing to Ebele. Once he does, he requests they close the door before any one of the cultists notice their peering eyes.

Once they do so (quietly, hopefully), Hawke weighs in his thoughts. Dunno if we're in a good position to fight these guys... Two of 'em look strong and we are pretty beat up, but we risk 'em findin' us if we try to rest... Maybe we could barricade them in? He pauses at the idea, then continues. We should tell the group and see what they think, yeah?

Really think those weiners have a chance against us if we get the jump? I am digging the barricade idea. I know Reghys said they’re low on spells, but their hot metal trick could be fun on those peepholes… With a jerk of her head, Ebele signals for Hawke to follow her back down the hallway to the others. The pair would be able to report their findings to the group to decide their next steps.

Kerric:

Listening to the report after they regroup from their recon, Kerric suggests to the group, “The room I found would be a secure resting place, but with active enemies so close I wouldn’t want to risk it.  I say we move in hard and fast, trying to ambush them and take out their spellcaster before he can cause too much trouble.  After that battle we settle in for a longer rest in the more secure room.”

Xalkas nods in agreement with the elven warriors assessment of the situation. “I still have a few tricks up my sleeves. It would be ideal if we could catch them unawares. Thankfully it seems they didn’t notice the fracas we caused earlier.”

Berd simply stands twirling his new staff in one hand while indicating to the group what his plan is during the fight with the other. 

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker nods with the others, giving Anya "the nod" to follow him.  As he turns away she rolls her eyes and stalks after him, getting her crossbow out and ready.  They both take up spots on either side of the door, crossbows loaded and ready to go.  T'chal'fronack'zcinicker whisper to everyone, "When the door gets opened, we'll breach.  But...not like as in breach of contract, because that's a dirty word in my world, more like giving birth.  No...that's not great....I'll reconsider the wording for this one...."

Kerric:

Their plan set, Kerric draws his sword and moves stealthily into position, ready to spring into action as soon as the door is opened.

"Don't get your breaches in a bunch." A grin hovered on Ebele's lips, giving T'chal'fronack'zcinicker a little nudge. She'd then place a hand out against Kerric's chest to gently pause him. "Please. I ask that you cover Reghys and Xalkas in the hallway from the arrow slits until we have everything in place and make first entry." His armour wasn't drowned out by the water in the hallways. Keeping him and the other less stealthy individuals back would maintain their element of surprise. "I agree T'chal'fronack'zcinicker and Anya take either side of the door. Berd to open. He and Hawke rush the caster. Nayreen and myself can pour in next, followed by the rest?"

(Confirming positions for opening attacks. If you're comfortable with the plan, please feel free to RP your first anticipated action, then roll initiative.)

Kerric:

Nodding at the wisdom of her plan, Kerric remains further away as instructed, but he prepares to rush in after his companions after they open the door.

(Likely a move + dash to get into place in the room, interposing himself between the ones who attack the spellcaster and the heavies).

Initiative:  8

The druid gives a nod in affirmation at the plan, and readies himself into position to be able to rush down the caster with Berd. He gives another nod once a silent confirmation is needed prior to putting their plan into action, and once the door opens, Hawke rushes in with his eyes set on only one target.

Action: Attack: 7 Damage: 11 
If the target is hit, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone!
Also not sure if I should have rolled at adv or not so here's another 20 just in case: 24 

Init: 14

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker Initiative : 12

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker sneaks forward into position next to the door. His crossbow is in his hands. He check the finely match latches and trigger to make sure they're ready, fidgeting with the bolt in place to make sure it's settled well.  He gets ready to sweep into the room, keeping his back to the wall, once the door is smashed open...knowing the spell caster to be the first target. Anya likewise sets up, but she seems to fiddle with her sword on her side a bit, as if she'd preferred to be swinging steel. 

Lathna:

     The ranger likewise readies with her crossbow.

Nerd stands ready to open the door, a hand axe ready to fling at the caster as soon as the group rushes into the room. Xalkas meanwhile is running through likely scenarios that will develop after the door opens and which spell in his arsenal is likely to be the most useful in each scenario.

Initiative: 10

The group lines up, opens the door and catches the baddies unaware. Three cultists and the two guys Hawke would have described stand in shock in the room.

Hawke leads the charge.

Roll Call: T and Anya can release their shots. Berd can rush in for his attack. Anyone else if they want to do anything. Then I’ll have Ebele go. Casters down the hall dont have a clear shot into the room as the door is around the corner. They could prepare to shoot at or through peepholes in the hallway straight ahead.

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker leans around the corner, firing into the room at the spellcaster : Attack: 18 Damage: 6

Anya does as well, though she frowns as she pulls out another bolt to reload : Attack: 12 Damage: 11

Kerric:

Lathna follows Anya’s lead, shooting a crossbow bolt at the same spellcaster and reloading.

Heavy Crossbow:  Attack: 22 Damage: 12

Kerric rushes into the room and engages with the three regular cultists, trying to block them away from the spellcasters as his friends focus their attacks there.  As he stayed further down the hall to avoid giving them away, it takes his full turn (move and Dash) to get into position.