DM Tanner Sunday December 16th, 2018 11:59:07 PM
FRIDAY POST
The party settles on a plan of action. Your cart begins moving forward again, lumbering its way through the grass. You notice the grass here is shorter than elsewhere, possibly being routinely cut back.
The grass gets shorter and shorter -- shoulder, waist, knees -- until finally it is cropped close to the ground approximately 200 feet from the cannibal encampment. You see the entire camp is circled about by a waist-high wall of thickly-woven grass. You are directly facing a section where a separate wall sits outside the main ring (there is likely an opening, and this additional wall prevents line of sight). Hide tents of various sizes peek over the wall like brown hillocks.
A lone sentry is sitting on the ground beside the entrance. He spots you easily (just look for anything that is not-grass). He scrambles to his feet and rushes inside. Within moments, a small group of halflings spill out of the camp and form a defensive wedge, spears in front and slings in the rear. They stand ready and alert.
You are now 150 feet from the entrance.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+8=28 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 2:52:20 PM
'Lil leaves Ramona alone and untouched on her back, trying to get these primitive screwheads to realize they're not here to fight.
"Tell them we're here for our men, and that we've brought them a gift. Tell them that we, and all the other trained warriors we brought, are only being nice because we don't want to have to deal with this nonsense. This is their only chance to not find their entire village slaughtered. Tell them we desire to live in peace, but will not tolerate this kind of attack."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=14 ; d20+1=13 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 4:24:21 PM
Fand circles overhead (Perception:14) ready to dive and attack whilst Haemir watches the exchange -xbow at the ready (Perception:13).
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+5=6 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 8:34:19 PM
'Lil has said all that needs to be said, so Caelwyn says nothing at all. He simply holds up the severed halfling heads as 'Lil speaks, so they can plainly be seen. As soon as Bigby finishes his translation he tosses the heads onto the path out in front of them as a gruesome exclamation mark. He keeps his eyes locked on the halflings as he does so. (Intimidate 6 (nat 1) )
ooc: Not sure if I can add to 'Lil's diplomacy with an intimidate role, if not feel free to simply count this as...cosmetic, I guess, for show rather than a real roll.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 17th, 2018 8:40:39 PM
ooc: it's called an assist if successful which is usually a 10 then it's an additional +2
DM Tanner Tuesday December 18th, 2018 12:00:11 AM
MONDAY POST I MISSED BY 11 SECONDS
The advance group warily consults with each other, before a single runner is sent inside the encampment. The halflings keep their guard up as they wait. After a minute or so, a large group of halflings emerge from behind the screen. There are now perhaps 20 or so. They are led by a very tall and muscular halfling (almost as big as a dwarf!) wearing bright warpaint and carrying a bone spear. The party advances until within 100 feet and halts. A halfling standing beside the leader speaks,
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"You stand before Ashurbanipal, mighty warleader of this band! He has heard your words... He finds them mewling and offensive! What have you dared to bring Ashurbanipal in tribute!?"}
Perception DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {The retinue of guards appear rather fatigued. Their weapons waver and their gaze is unfocused.}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:19:24 AM
"big chief is delighted we have shown and wants to know what we bring as a tribute. ok maybe delighted is overstating it."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+1=8 ; d20+2=15 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 12:00:41 PM
"TRIBUTE...?" Haemir almost shouts as he can hardly hide his disgust and is too heated to spot anything new. "Let's get this over with tell him to bring the dwarves out and eat his own dead..."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None d20+1=17 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 1:47:56 PM
((Failure on Perception by 1 POINT. Blast :-P))
Sol attempts to look intimidating, puffing up his chest and scowling, his attempts aren't terrible but certainly not good.
"Perhaps say something like 'If they don't leave us alone we'll make sure they'll be able to be CANNIBALS for a LONG time'. Or not..."
Sol smiles self deprecatingly.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 d20+4=5 ; d20+8=24 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 2:28:22 PM
'Lil stares this chief right in his face, ignoring the obviously tired soldiers (perception 5). She gestures to the pile of dead halflings.
"Eat your own, let ours go, and no one else has to die today...and in case yer' thinking we can't take all of you, know that I'll make it my mission to take you out myself if you try anything funny."
Diplomacy: 24
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=12 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 8:29:56 PM
(Perception 12)
Like 'Lil, Caelwyn keeps his gaze locked on the chief's face. He waits to see if her diplomatic efforts pay off. If not, more intimidating tactics may be in order...
He continues to stand and face the halflings, with his spear in one hand and shield in the other.
DM Tanner Tuesday December 18th, 2018 11:49:12 PM
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"You would lay spoiled meat at the feet of the mighty Ashurbanipal!?" The little halfling looks ready to faint and rocks on his heels. "How- how many have you brought? Perhaps I can stay the wrath of Ashurbanipal if you have many. A freshly killed prey is worth far more than one with sun-bloat. Quickly, tell me before he grows bored!"}
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Wednesday December 19th, 2018 2:31:42 AM
"He says this is spoiled meat. Fresh meat would be better." Bigby looks at the captured halfling and points at him and says "fresh meat." "He wants to know how many we brought and seems very impatient about all of this."
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Wednesday December 19th, 2018 10:18:28 AM
"You can count, dude. Tell'im how many we got," is all 'Lil says. This halfling's not the only one struggling with patience.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Wednesday December 19th, 2018 6:55:25 PM
Haemir grits his teeth and the knuckles on hands holding his crossbow are going white as his grip there tightens too. He dreams of shooting the chieftain in the eye. "Clearly diplomacy isn't working. Maybe it's time for intimidation...?"
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=13 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2018 8:23:40 PM
Caelwyn steps forward five paces. His eyes flash as he lifts his spear and points it at the halfling chief. His voice is strong and clear. "Hear my words and consider them carefully. This is no tribute, but a warning. This is what happens when others think us weak! We are warriors, and we are many in number. If you or any of your people should try to attack us again, this is what your can expect. Take back the bodies of your men and do whatever you want with them. Take this one too" - Caelwyn gestures to the captive scout.
He takes another step forward, keeping the spear pointed forward. "You will bring the dwarves to us, unharmed. And if you should ever come near us again, we will slaughter you without mercy!"
(Intimidate - 13)
DM Tanner Wednesday December 19th, 2018 11:54:01 PM
The halfling party stands silently, apparently considering your words. The big one, Ashurbanipal, makes a slight gesture and the small one jumps to get closer and listen. They speak for a moment in whispers. The small one turns and speaks with your party.
HALFLING Highlight to display spoiler: {"Ashurbanipal graciously finds your offer acceptable. We will take the dead and the captive."}
The small one makes a forward chopping motion, and four halflings move toward the party, spears held at the ready. They approach carefully until they are within 20 feet. They stop. One of them gestures toward the cart with his spear. They appear ready to take it.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday December 20th, 2018 2:58:51 AM
Sol watches the situation unfold, feeling a little useless at this time.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=15 ; Thursday December 20th, 2018 3:21:08 AM
"they will accept the offer and want the captive and the dead." Bigby opens the cart for them to take the dead and tosses down the bodies leaning against the gate. "keep up the show of force." Bigby winks at his friends. perception roll to make sure nothing is amiss (15)
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Thursday December 20th, 2018 10:20:42 AM
'Lil breathes. "Well thank goodness fa that. Giv'im their dead and this one and let's get outta here."
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20=16 ; d20+2=3 ; Thursday December 20th, 2018 7:57:18 PM
"Wait." Caelwyn stays where he is, and his voice remains strong. "Tell them to bring the dwarves here first. I want to see that they are alive. We will then each send two representatives to meet in between our parties, and make the exchange at the same time. I don't trust these savages to keep their word."
He glances at Bigby. "Don't translate that last part..."
Diplomacy 16 Perception 3 (Nat 1)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Thursday December 20th, 2018 11:36:48 PM
Will translate the first part for Caelwyn
DM Tanner Friday December 21st, 2018 12:03:12 AM
THURSDAY POST
The two scouts sent ahead narrow their eyes and back away slowly. Once they are convinced you will not follow, they turn and lope back toward their main party. They have a brief but heated conversation with their leader. Several voices begin to rise before Ashurbanipal makes a flat gesture with one hand. All talking ceases.
The halfling party begins to withdraw back toward the encampment, keeping an eye on your party all the while. The last halfling diappears behind the screen.
After a few moments, you hear two gates slam shut, followed by a shrill horn being blown from the center of the camp.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday December 21st, 2018 6:12:31 AM
"That, that does not sound good." Sol says exasperated.
"Why do I get the feeling we are about to be attacked?"
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Friday December 21st, 2018 11:10:04 AM
'Lil grabs her holy symbol and says a quick prayer.
"Lord Domi, I pray for the wisdom'a dees savages, and that they have the good sense not'ta tangle your faithful servant. If they don't, then grant me the strength ta show'em the error of their stupid, stupid ways!"
***
'Lil casts bless on the party - +1 to attacks and saves vs. fear.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+2=8 ; d20+2=10 ; Friday December 21st, 2018 1:54:45 PM
Haemir looks towards the Macaw overhead, "Fand, what's going on in there"?
Fand circles higher (not amazing perceptions)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Friday December 21st, 2018 7:08:11 PM
Bigby rolls his eyes. "I was going to give them the halflings lolipop too." Bigby awaits for pending doom.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d12=5 ; d20+2=21 ; Saturday December 22nd, 2018 7:38:14 PM
Caelwyn sighs. "Fantastic." For one brief moment, he had thought that they would be able to avoid bloodshed.
He closes his eyes briefly and murmurs to himself; "Domi, give me the strength to fight this evil and emerge victorious. Guide our swords and guard us from harm."
His eyes snap open again. "Right, we must expect the worst. It will probably do us no good to run, they know the land better and are equipped to move across this terrain with ease. We will be killed one by one if we flee. Let's find the closest defensible position and prepare to fight. Our only hope of saving the dwarves now is to kill as many of these brutes as possible."
He looks around to see anything resembling cover or a defensible position. (Perception 21)
ooc: ignore D12 role, that was a mistake...
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Sunday December 23rd, 2018 3:47:34 AM
saddened that no diplomatic solution could be reached Haemir nods in agreement when Caelwyn speaks. "Let's see what Fand reveals..." he says with a sigh before moving towards his own cover (or crouching in the grass).
Fand circles higher and takes in the whole area.
DM Tanner Sunday December 23rd, 2018 11:11:00 PM
FRIDAY POST
Fand circles overhead several times, then lands. He begins scratching a map into the dirt.
OOC: Slight change of plans. We will be introducing some new characters in media res. I will also post a map.
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday December 27th, 2018 4:51:40 PM
Sol waits to see what Fand reports before doing anything.
DM Tanner Friday December 28th, 2018 7:00:53 PM For the eyes of Jerm-boy and Grant only... Highlight to display spoiler: {You have now withered in the captivity of the halfling cannibals for approximately three days. From what you gather, they call themselves the 'Aliutum.' They are a savage, predatory people that regularly raid their neighbors for captives and stay on the move to avoid reprisal attacks.
You have spent your time in a wicker cage, approximately 10 feet square, with several other captives. Most of the captives have been other halflings, though these have had different tattoos on their faces, marking them as being in different tribes. You surmise that in times of hardship the Aliutum are not above victimizing their own people for sustenance. However, two days ago a raiding party returned with three dwarves. Their dress marked them as outsiders of the Sargrass Plains. They have been drifting in and out of consciousness with severe head injuries.
Yesterday, the Aliutum ate one of the dwarves. Blessedly, he was unconscious when he died. His body was eaten by the tribe. Several hours later, members of the tribe began to fall ill. Over the course of a day, everyone who had eaten the flesh of the dwarf developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. Approximately half of the tribe is now bed-ridden.
The two of you still in your cage with two dwarves and two halflings. The dwarves are unconscious and the halflings have been hog-tied and gagged. You are watered and fed twice a day, but otherwise left alone. There are two guards sitting outside the gate, amusing themselves with dice games. They conscious, but look like death warmed over.
The tribe is current abuzz. The leader, Ashurbanipal, a halfling nearly as big as a human, is barking orders. Slingers and spearman are assembling weapons and stationing themselves at the perimeter wall (approximately 5 feet high). You guess something outside has them alert.}
Grindar, Son of Grindor AC 18/12/16 CMD 17 HP 11 d20+2=10 ; Saturday December 29th, 2018 8:00:59 AM
Grindar, A very tall and muscular Half-Orc, does his best to render aid to the dwarves. Heal 10 but under the circumstances, there isn't much he can do. Grindar thinks to himself, "If only I would have had Succotash teach me the Halfling tongue before he left". He passes the time trying to get to know his fellow prisoners, but since he only knows Orc and Common, and the dwarves are drifting in and out of consciousness, he singles out the only other person he can communicate with (Grant's Character) saying, "I am Grindar, Son of Grindor, under normal circumstances, I would say it was a pleasure to meet you, but since we are in fairly dire circumstances, I will say I wish we had met under better circumstances".
When the commotion starts, Grindar says to Grant's character, "Look alive friend, something is a foot, and if a chance is given for escape, I for one am going to take it!"
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Saturday December 29th, 2018 8:04:15 AM
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Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Saturday December 29th, 2018 9:42:01 AM
Haemir sees the followers of Domi preying and says quietly "It is good to evoke your deity and I respect that, but may I suggest not casting any spells straight away? It may be a while before the battle starts".
As the blue Macaw lands he studies the map Fand is trying to draw, seeing the bird struggle he crouches down and takes over following the directions Fand gives him so as to move faster ... when finished he leans back and studies it.
"I must confess I am surprised they didn't attack us, instead they withdrew inside..." he studies their prisoner a second before asking the halfling "Does that seem normal to you"?
Cursing he remembers the halfling doesn't speak common and asks Bigby to translate.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Saturday December 29th, 2018 9:46:08 AM
"Fand how many prisoners where there? Could you deliver them a message"? He takes out some parchment and a pen...
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=16 ; Saturday December 29th, 2018 11:15:05 AM
Bigby will translate for Haemir to the halfling. "I think we need as much praying as needed. Throw in a prayer for Bigby and Wolfgang. May we have one more hunt. Something like that. Perhaps we can look around this wall or gate for any advantage?" perception 16.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Sunday December 30th, 2018 6:38:07 AM
"Does anyone have any spare daggers"?
Haemir rests the parchment on his knee and takes out a pen and starts to write 'Help Has arrived...' he taps the pen on his chin as he thinks for a moment before continuing: 'We are considerably outnumbered but will do everything we can to help you. Here are some items to help you. This whistle can only be heard by some animals (including this bird). One whistle means you are free or have been able to start an escape. Two means they are taking one of you out of your cell for nefarious reasons - if we hear this we will start our attack immediately. Three means you need to send a message - we will send this bird. Her name is Fand. Fand is able to understand you, I have also left a pen and parchment should you need to write. We have mapped the camp already. Are any of you able to cast from scrolls? Fate willing you will be free shortly and eating a hearty meal back at camp.
Haemir.'
Taking his spell component pouch from his belt he empties the contents in to a pocket and fills the pouch with various items before securing it and passing it to Fand.
"Fand would be so kind as to take this to the prisoners? Be careful".
-- Pouch contents -- A pen that doesn't require any ink refill (works perfectly for a year) One sheet of parchment (written on). One blank sheet. A small folding pocket knife (3 inches long when folded, with one 2.5" blade, and a 1.25" blade) One dog whistle (Fand and Wolfgang can hear it)
Fand will also carry a dagger in his other claw assuming someone lends one? (carrying capacity for Fand is 17lbs (light)).
(Please note any party amendments - Haemir is willing to adjust the note or contents according to party suggestions)
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Sunday December 30th, 2018 1:15:48 PM
"I like how you think Haemir. Fand can help them. In the meantime what shall we do? You know walls really don't keep people out right? What a waste of their resources. Let's climb over or under."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday December 31st, 2018 5:48:48 AM
"Agreed my friend. Which do you think would be easier?" As an afterthought Haemir adds. "Technically I think Fand could actually carry my xbow to the prisoners, she's strong enough and I think it would give them - and therefore us - an advantage. After all they won't expect the bolts to come flying at them from behind would they"? An almost wicked grin breaks out on the elf's face.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday December 31st, 2018 11:32:06 AM
"If I strip down I weigh 35 pounds. If fand can lift me over maybe I can unlock the gates for us to get in? Just another thought."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday December 31st, 2018 5:03:01 PM
"Interesting. She could probably manage that, but where as they may not pay much attention to a bird, I think you would be a separate concern. Can you camouflage yourself"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday January 1st, 2019 6:03:21 PM
"Unfortunately I cannot camouflage unless we are in a room where the walls, floors and ceilings are covered with hair...then, I'm all over that challenge."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 5:55:55 AM
Sol watches the others discuss what is happening.
"I am afraid I have very little I can add. The only spells I have available are magic missile and Mage Armour, or cantrips that are Light, Acid Splash and Prestidgitation, and I fail to see how either of those would be useful at this moment."
He looks solemn for a moment, before his usual characteristic smile reappears.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=27 ; d100=65 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:52:04 AM
Haemir smiles at Bigby's comment before replying. "Air dropping you is still an option regardless".
To Sol he replies "Both excellent choices never the less Sol, I'm sure they will come in handy".
Taking his xbow he places it on the ground and wraps his lanyard around it securing the bolts within the quiver and the quiver to the weapon.
Placing the pouch over Fands head & the xbow in her claws Haemir checks she is ready. She winks at him and he takes a scroll out & reads it. The blue Macaw transforms in to a very small brown bird. The pouch and xbow disappear from view as well. "Ah Fand... not your glorious usual self, but not bad at all" he leans back admiring his handywork.
When ready (adjusted according to party) Fand flies up high away from the camp along and then down to the cell (Stealth:27) and will drop the pouch in to the prisoners cell with a "Hey pssst..."
Notes:
-- Pouch contents -- A pen that doesn't require any ink refill (works perfectly for a year) 1 blank sheet of parchment 1 sheet of parchment (written on - see above for message) 1 small folding pocket knife (3 inches long when folded, with one 2.5" blade, and a 1.25" blade) - not ideal for combat but may aid escape? 1 dog whistle (Fand and Wolfgang can hear it)
-- Also carrying -- 1 heavy xbow (masterwork) with a 1 quiver containing 10 bolts
(Weight 10lbs - Fand also wears her own Armor so total carried is 17lbs - Vs carrying capacity - Light: 24 ¾ lbs. or less / Medium 25–49 ½ lbs / 49 ¾ –97 ¾ lbs).
Scroll used: Disguise Self) which can alter Fands size by up to one foot and effects equipment. Haemir may cast a spell with a target of "You" on his animal companion (as a spell with a range of touch) instead of on himself and may also cast spells that normally do not normally affect creatures of the companions type. (Arcane spell chance failure roll: 65%)
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 10:21:23 PM
After hearing Fand’s voice, Grindar whispers, “A talking sparrow? I’ve never heard of such a thing”. Then after reading the note, in a whisper he says, “Tell your friends that the whole camp seems to be sick after eating a dwarf, and that my name is Grindar, Son of Grindor. The other dwarves are out of it at the moment, but my friend here (indicating Grant’s character) and I are ready to do what we can to assist in a rescue mission”.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=28 ; Thursday January 3rd, 2019 3:42:04 AM
The sparrow listens and nods before adjusting itself and moving around, at which point the mastercrafted heavy xbow & bolts appear as soon as they leave her grip. Taking another look around she says "Wait for the commotion to start & good luck" before takeing off (Stealth: 28) flying up and away in an opposite direction and circling back around to land next to Haemir.
"Well done Fand. How are they doing"? the elf asks. "The cannibals have eaten one of the Dwarves already...". Heading this Haemir grits his teeth and grimaces. "But that made them sick" the 'sparrow' continues. "There is a HUGE half-orc in the cage, even his muscles have muscles, says his name is Grindar, son of Grindor and he is definitely rewdy for a fight! But the other dwarves look too exhausted, in fact they didn't look good at all. There was someone else in there too, but I couldn't see much of them from where I was".
Haemir reaches in his pocket and holds some seeds out for Fand who jumps up on to his hand and starts pecking at them. "Thanks again friend" he says before looking around the party. "Ideas? Shall we pick a spot and help each other over the wall? With covering fire from those with ranged weapons. Fand may be able to carry you Bigby. How much does Wolfgang weigh?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 d20+9=10 ; Thursday January 3rd, 2019 11:10:50 AM
"I think wolfgang might weigh too much for fand. He's more than double my weight. Sorry Wolfie. Just throw me over and lets see what happens. Has Fand checked out what kind of lock system we are dealing with on the gate?" Bigby makes a perception roll to see how big the walls and gate are. (10) "looks big from where I'm standing." Bigby doesn't add that everything looks big from where he stands.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+2=21 ; Sunday January 6th, 2019 9:05:45 PM
Caelwyn also takes a look at the walls and gate to gauge their size and strength. (Perception 21)
"Maybe we scale the wall at separate points to distract and confuse them, giving the prisoners a greater chance of escape? Or perhaps keeping together would be wiser, given how badly we will be outnumbered."
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+8=16 ; d20+7=15 ; Monday January 7th, 2019 2:48:15 AM
He always considered himself tall at 6', but Xel'Aw has to look up to see Grindar's eyes nearly a head higher. Xel'Aw watches the large orc, as if waking from a stupor or deep sleep. "Oh, my head hurts something awful."
He observes their situation for a bit in silence, watching the sparrow and orc whisper. "Nice to meet you Grindar, I'm Xel'Aw and I have to say that the circumstances are rather fascinating. We could be eaten at any moment and that gives me a strange fear. To see death in our near future... then in Aklo:
Highlight to display spoiler: { Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality.}
"That is, we don't choose the hour of our death, but let's not hasten it if we can prevent it."
Then Xel'Aw focuses intently on the jailers (perception 16). "If the key is left unattended, I will use a mage hand to summon it to us."
"If that doesn't work, I'll yell out that you bit me and intend to eat me, I bet they would prefer to be the ones doing that and doubt you're the sort to eat other sentients. I'll use a little prestidigitation on my shirt and turn it blood red and holler out as if in pain (bluff 15). Think you can take two of them head-on, unarmed? They look sickened to me."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Monday January 7th, 2019 5:32:09 AM
Looking to Xel’Aw, Grindar says, “Maybe if you’re ready with that crossbow the sparrow gave us, you can shot one before I get to them, then I’ll attempt to knock them out, so we can get to our gear”. “I like the mage hand idea, and hope it works, though if I had my tools, I maybe able to pick the lock, anyway, I think we can attempt the play act, as a last resort, though if dwarf made them sick, who knows what half-orc or Drow will do to them, and they may be hesitant to try us out”.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Monday January 7th, 2019 5:37:33 AM
When Xel’Aw speaks in Aklo, Grindar looks at him and say, “I have no idea what you just said, but it sounded wise, by the way, you wouldn’t know Drow Sign Language by chance, I’ve always wanted to learn it but haven’t been able to find a teacher”.
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 Monday January 7th, 2019 10:55:47 AM "No, but I have a spell that lets you comprehend languages, not sure how great it works for sign languages, but it works on writing as well. If we get out of this, I'll be happy to learn alongside you - I find it's easier to learn new languages with a partner. I'll try shooting, but I don't know if my aim is any good."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday January 7th, 2019 11:11:12 AM
"shall we just throw their halfling bodies at them? or use them as meat shield distractions?"
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday January 7th, 2019 11:45:54 AM
"I think we need to move fast either way..."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Monday January 7th, 2019 12:28:57 PM
Sol looks a little lost.
"I am ready to assist, I think moving sooner rather than later before the Feralings have a chance to get themselves together would be a good idea. Perhap as soon as either Fand or Corbin sees any commotion we start our attack? Split them onto two fronts?"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday January 7th, 2019 1:06:06 PM
"well I'll probably take some hits but I'll still go over with fand and unlock the gate. maybe someone can cast mage armor on me since i won't have my armor...it will be too heavy."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Monday January 7th, 2019 2:52:48 PM
"Fand can carry you with your armour... it's only a short distance"
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday January 7th, 2019 3:34:39 PM
snikety snik goes the claws. "let's do this bub."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Monday January 7th, 2019 3:34:54 PM
ooc: famous last words.
DM Tanner Monday January 7th, 2019 11:52:05 PM
Haemir successfully uses disguise self to smuggle Fand and a selection of equipment to the prisoner cage in the center of the camp.
OOC: Grindar, I will need a Sleight of Hand check (with a -4 penalty due to size) to keep the equipment out of view of the guards.
Fand is happy to sketch a rough map of the encampment. He scratches a claw in the dirt. He relates that the walls and gates are made of tightly-woven wicker with mud reinforcement. In the hot Sargrass sun, it is almost as solid as stone. The gates are on a simple hinge, with numerous boulders rolled into place to prevent opening.
Fand expains that the encampment is an oval, with nine small tents and one big tent in the center. A wicker cage (double circle) is nearby. Inside the wicker cage are a half-orc, a drow, two dwarves, and two halflings. Between the big tent and the entrance closest to you is a bonfire/butchering area (currently not in use). All of the X's are halflings he was able to spot.
Xel'Aw takes a look at the jailers to look for a key, but notices that the cage does not have a lock. It has a latch inside an open enclosure facing away from the cage. You could likely reach the latch, if the openings in the wicker were small enough for your hands. The openings in the wicker cage are about the size of an egg. Fand was barely able to fit through. You could fire a bolt through the openings, but you cannot currently fit a hand through and you do not have line of sight to the latch. You could try making a hole bigger, but that could possibly make noise...
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 1:06:37 AM "New plan, how about I pull their dice, or cards, or whatever they're gambling with, when they get close, fire the bolt through the hole in the cage.
ooc: assuming they're not coming to us on a failed slight of hand check.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 3:54:11 AM
"Twenty five of them..." Haemir strokes his chin in thought.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 d20-2=17 ; Tuesday January 8th, 2019 5:07:42 AM
Grindar does his best to conceal the care package delivered by Fand, sleight of hand 17 then he asks, "Do you think your mage hand would work on the latch, if not do the distraction thing, either way the guards should come a running, and I'll try to shoot one, or if the door is open, I'll charge them."
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 10:14:57 AM
OOC: Yea, I took full advantage of the slowdown. I needed a break. Back now, though, and you folks have given me a small book to catch up on. Welcome, Grant and Jeremy!
***
'Lil goes over a checklist in'er head. Job 1 was rescuing hostages. Job 2 was making sure these halflings knew that messin' with her and hers was a bad idea. With thems bein' sick, it was a good time to strike, but even sick the little guys outnumbered them 3-1, and those two on the inside were still stuck in a cage.
"We don't gotta kill all 25'a them. Maybe we just go in and take out their leader?"
The gates, do they open inward or outwards?
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 11:15:09 AM
After Fand nibbles her seeds Haemir breaks the silence: "Fand, what was the cage like"?
"It was made of grass but it was like steel, with only small gaps. I was just able to drop the pouch in. The cage was latched on the outside, no lock. I might be able to open it but it would probably alert the guards. Also, I wasn't able to fit the xbow in the gap so they will have to get out to reach it. I left it on the roof".
Haemir thinks for a second or two. "They are probably unarmed, I very much doubt the halflings would be dozey enough to lock them up with weapons. Does anyone have any daggers? I'll send Fand back with whatever we can muster. Stay with them and help if you can"
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Tuesday January 8th, 2019 3:42:40 PM
Sol perks up.
"I can use Mage Armour on Bigby if that would help? Other than that I will follow you in once we are ready to attack."
He holds his staff firmly, waiting and fairly obviously on edge about the coming battle.
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 5:46:08 PM
"sorry ain't got no daggers. Well if fand can carry me with armor guess won't need that mage armor sol."
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 9:18:16 PM
Caelwyn's eyes narrow at the mention of a half orc and a drow, but he makes no comment on that yet.
"We still have our prisoner, yes? Can we ask him what their leader would think of an invitation to single combat? I could challenge him, perhaps provoke him into coming out to fight, and if I win he must set the prisoners free."
DM Tanner Tuesday January 8th, 2019 11:50:37 PM
'Lil - The gates open inward.
Haemir, Grindar, Xel'Aw - Due to a retcon, the crossbow is now sitting on top of the cage. You have two daggers in addition to the previous equipment.
Xel'Aw - Unfortunately, ALL of your gear is in the chest. You are currently in your skivvies.
The rest of the party continues to strategize. You can hear the Aliutum shouting inside the encampment.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+10=13 ; Wednesday January 9th, 2019 4:42:58 AM
Haemir ponders the paladins words before answering, "Challenging him Caelwyn isn't a bad idea at all. It may just serve as a distraction or it might even work. Worse case scenario he ignores it..."
Turning to Fand he says, "Fand, would you mind scouting again? Stay high and if you think you can be of any assistance try to help Grindar and the others, see if you can open the cell or try to distract the guards and give them a chance to open it themselves... be careful my friend[/b]" he strokes the 'sparrow' before feeding it another seed. It spreads its wings and takes to the air. ([i]Stealth:13 - although technically if a sparrow is tiny that should be 17). Circling high above the camp for now.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Wednesday January 9th, 2019 5:34:11 AM
Grindar blows the dog whistle to summon Fand. When the "sparrow" arrives, he asks if him if he thinks he can lift the latch, if so he would ask him to do so, then get away as fast as he can fly, as things will get dicey as soon as the door opens. Grindar lets Fand and Xel'aw know he is willing to take the guards out unarmed if needed.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+14=20 ; d20+14=15 ; Wednesday January 9th, 2019 1:22:21 PM
Hearing the whistle (which Wolfgang will also) Fand swoops down to land on the cage (Stealth:20 ignore the second roll I hit it twice). Peeking through the whole she listens to Grindar and then pokes her beak in to answer "Good plan. But wait a minute, the Paladin is gonna challenge their leader to combat, might distract them, oh yeah don't forget to blow the whistle when you start to escape so they know."
She watches the guards and waits for the perfect moment
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Wednesday January 9th, 2019 1:59:49 PM
wolfgang's ears perk up. Bigby raises an eye. "well alright paladin it's high noon somewhere. let's get the show on the road.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Wednesday January 9th, 2019 4:03:55 PM
'Lil rolls her eyes just a little. "Aye, typical paladin. Who says they's gonna honor the agreement even if they lose? Still, not the worst idea anyone's ever had. Might work. You wanna do it, go do it. I'll be here ready to charge in and start thumpin' when they inevitably betray us."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Wednesday January 9th, 2019 8:37:59 PM
Sol chuckles at Lil's rather... cynical view.
"Well then I will remain prepared for if combat should arise."
He speaks to Caelwyn
"If single combat is the way you want to go, you are welcome to attempt it, however I see no reason to believe that they will honour it, as Lady Lil has said. They have already attacked us while unarmed and we were asleep, I do not see why they would agree to a bargain they could lose. It would however, as Master Haemir said, server perhaps as a distraction."
DM Tanner Wednesday January 9th, 2019 11:39:37 PM
Fand flies to the cage and delivers a message.
Caelwyn braces himself to challenge Ashurbanipal to single combat.
The rest of the party waits with anticipation.
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Thursday January 10th, 2019 5:41:52 AM
Grindar responds to the single combat idea, saying, "I hope it works, but if you sense betrayal, or they flat out refuse to the idea of single combat, please wing it here on the quick and open the latch, and let me do the rest".
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:02:46 AM
Bigby waits.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:27:07 AM
'Lil shoos Caelwyn a little. "Well go on, muscles. Go show that big bad half-your-size chief what's what."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 Thursday January 10th, 2019 12:47:15 PM
Fand tilts her head placing it against a gap to listen, then pops her beak through to answer Grindar... "Oh I have no illusions it'll work. Can of you lot use scrolls? We have a cure, spectral hand and I think it's a shield of faith I can bring, if I remember right. Anyway they're on special this week - only two handfuls of seeds each. Just so you know the daggers, and xbow mean you owe me three already. I just thought I'd warn you because I don't want you over stretching your means".
(Studying the latch - would it be possible to hook something over it and pass the end through a gap so Grandar can open it himself when ready? Something like a belt or Haemirs lanyard? Fand will also be watching the guards if she sees any lapse she will consider trying to unlatch it.)
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:33:58 PM
With the delivery of the two daggers, Grindar says to Xel’Aw, “Normally I two weapon fight, but I’ll gladly use my fist in my off hand if you want the other dagger”.
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:41:33 PM "Nice bird, if we get out of here, I'll buy a whole bag of seeds. I should be able to use scrolls. I also have a dancing lights spell I can use as a signal, though I'm not sure how effective they'll be in daylight. We'll try escaping as soon as the guards give us opportunity or if we see some kind of commotion and join the fray."
ooc: Sorry about yesterday, couldn't log into Wold on my laptop cause the password wasn't saved right.
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 Thursday January 10th, 2019 1:43:09 PM "I think you should two-weapon fight, I'm just about useless when it comes to weapons."
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Thursday January 10th, 2019 5:12:08 PM
Sol becomes steadily more tense as the start of their plan gets enacted. He keeps his eyes fixed on Caelwyn and waits to see what happens.
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 d20+14=20 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 7:01:25 PM
The bird listens and answers "There's a xbow on the roof don't forget... Ok I'll go get some scrolls, wait for me..."
(flying straight up and around - not obviously back to the group - Stealth:20).
Haemir spots the bird and holds out an arm. "How goes it Fand"?
The 'sparrow' adjusts itself before answering: "One of them can use scrolls. Shall I take em? The big fella is gonna use the daggers, Maybe the other one will use the xbow? I'll go back and wait"
"Ok we will blow the normal whistle when we are attacking, help them however you can"! Taking his 'Cure Light Wounds' scroll and 'Shield of Faith' he folds them and tucks them into Fands armour. The bird takes off circles around all the while climbing working his way high over the cell...
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 d20+5=12 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 8:49:24 PM
Caelwyn smiles at his colleagues. "I agree, who is to say they will honor their word? I doubt it." His eyes narrow as he stares at the gate. "But maybe seeing their great leader gutted like a fish will help them to see reason. Prepare the attack, just in case they don't keep their word."
He looks over at 'Lil: "Sent up a message to the Big Guy for me, will you, sister? And Bigby, would you kindly translate for me?"
Caelwyn strides forward, spear and shield in hand, longsword at his side, until he is about 50 paces from the gate. He calls out clearly, so they can hear inside the camp, and raises his spear as he does so.
"How inspiring! A leader who is fit for nothing but cowering behind his walls, like a helpless animal trapped in its den! Come out Ashurbanipal, if you have even a shred of courage, and face me! Face the wrath of a servant of Domi, and prove that you are actually worthy to lead these warriors! I challenge you to single combat, you gutless worm. And if I win, you will release the prisoners to us and never harm our people again! Come now, let us all see whether you are a leader - or a craven!"
(Intimidate 12)
DM Tanner d20+3=17 d20+3=14 d20+3=5 d20+3=4 d20+3=7 d20+4=15 d20+4=6 d20+4=7 d20+4=8 d20+4=18 d20+4=12 Thursday January 10th, 2019 11:55:48 PM
Fand makes repeated trips between the party and the prisoner's cage. None of the Aliutum spot him.
The rest of the party prepares as Caelwyn marches forard. He stops 50 feet in front of the main gate and bellows out his challenge.
Ashurbanipal pokes his head above the wall on the right side of the main gate. He regards Caelwyn silently for a few moments, then makes a chopping motion forward.
He ducks down, and six heads pop up! In a flash, a half-dozen slings whirl in the air and loose stones at Caelwyn. (all misses) You can see them earnestly reloading.
OOC: The latch on the gate spins, and a tether would apply lateral force. Fand could easily open it, but rope or belt would not work.
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Friday January 11th, 2019 11:07:40 AM
'Lil laughs. I mean...come on.
"Alright. Enough'a this nonsense. Someone get that latch open so we can go bust these savages upside their stupid heads."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Friday January 11th, 2019 11:24:41 AM
snikity snik. "toss me over and let's see if we can do this. we can't wait on the gods to help us on this one."
Xel’Aw (Grant) 8/8 HP - AC/T/FF: 12 /10 /12 - CMD 9 d20+8=23 ; d20-1=6 ; Friday January 11th, 2019 2:55:11 PM
Xel'Aw, hearing the commotion (perception 23) begins trying to get his hand through the hole to reach for the latch, trying not to draw the guards' attention (sleight of hand 6) but not being especially good about it. Perhaps the guards will be distracted from the commotion," he thinks.
[b]"Be ready, Grindar, son of Grindor, it's time to fight."
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) d20+14=25 ; Friday January 11th, 2019 4:00:56 PM
Fand seeing it all kick off swoops down and lands on the cell (Stealth:25[i]). Poking his head in the small hole he chirps: "[i]Ok ya land lubbers it's happenin... Ready? I'll open it in a tick. There's two guards nearby and don't forget the xbow"!
Haemir - (Rich) HP:8/8 - AC/T/FF:15/13/12 - COMPANION: HP:18/18 AC:17 (disguised - Tiny) Friday January 11th, 2019 4:08:32 PM
"Yeah I had the same suspicion they wouldn't bite. Well I can cast a mist around myself that will make it harder for them to hit us... it would make us harder to hit as we head to the wall..."
Grindar, Son of Grindor (Jeremy Canaday) AC 18/12/16, CMD 17, HP 11 Friday January 11th, 2019 4:56:49 PM
"Whenever you're ready Fand", says a very over confident Grindar. Then to Xel'aw, "I'm always ready for a fight!"
ELIJAH "SOL" SOLOMON (DANIEL) HP: 6 AC/T/FF:11/11/10 Active Spells: None Friday January 11th, 2019 5:47:09 PM
Sol, upon hearing Caelwyn's call out to the opposing leader, can't help but crack a smile.
"Well, that does sound like that would force their hand, though they may just all charge out instead."
BigbyWolf ( Michael) 10/10 HP - AC/T/FF: 16 /13 /14 - CMD 13 -Animal Companion: HP: 19/19 -AC 17 Friday January 11th, 2019 5:49:46 PM
Bigby starts throwing bodies over the fence till the fight starts. "maybe this will distract them a bit."
'Lil - (Carl) - 13/13 HP - AC 17/11/16 - CMD 13 Sunday January 13th, 2019 10:51:35 AM
'Lil pulls Ramona off her back. She's ready to charge in when they get the gate open.
Caelwyn Alterius - (Casey) - 13/13 HP - AC 19/10/19 - CMD 14 Sunday January 13th, 2019 5:35:32 PM
Caelwyn chuckles grimly to himself and raises his shield to protect from any stones that may come close. "Ah well, it was worth a try. Let's get in there and save our comrades!"
DM Tanner d20+2=16 Sunday January 13th, 2019 11:40:04 PM
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OOC: For clarification, while Caelwyn has approached within 50 feet of the gate, the rest of the party is about 150 feet away.
Caelwyn, would you like to just stand there while the rest of the party moves forward?
Xel'Aw tries the open the latch, but is noticed by a guard! One of the halfling guards grabs a spear and starts yelling at you while making jabbing motions at your hand. He seems to be threatening you to cut it out. He does not appear to see Fand.
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