Miaka Oinari |
"If that is the case, they most likely know that we are here already. Now that we are stopped, they will soon realize that we know that they are there as well. I think that we should secure the towers before proceeding through the pass, but I am short of ideas at the moment? Any one else have something?"
Roughly how long until night fall? Are the towers approachable without stepping into the view gained from the battlements where the snow has been cleared? Is there any cover around the tower that would help a stealthily approach?
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Evaluating cover around the tower
Amon Ione |
Yes Thael is correct. It looks as if someone or something may have recently used these.
Amon shifts uncomfortably as he loosens his short swords in their sheaths.
DM Rah |
I've put up two maps. One is a regional map that shows where you are on the journey. The second is the combat map.
@Miaka - Staying on the top side of the road allows enough cover to attempt stealth. If you are considering that you'll probably need to stop Finger, who's about to march right up in the open.
Amon Ione |
Finger, if we go this way we will be less likely to be seen. Amon says as he points a furred finger at the northern side of the road.
stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Miaka Oinari |
"Wait ... I might be able to scout this out first. At least give me until I get through the door before advancing on the tower."
Miaka attempts to get to the tower door (with Amon) without being observed ...
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
At the door, she will look for traps or other hazards ...
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
And will listen for sounds on the other side ...
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Before exchanging her crossbow for her sword, opening the door and moving through it ...
Thael Silverstep |
Thael catches up with the group after studying the building further.
"Do take care, Miaka. I was just looking at the doors. It looks there has been recent construction...and shoddy at that. It is evident these have recent occupants."
Marco Vail |
Marco loads his crossbow as the group looks at the towers.
"They are quite obvious fortifications. If they are occupied, I think sneaking up to them may be viewed as aggressive. Perhaps these are the Ulfendefenders that Thael mentioned. Or are we too deep in Irrisen for Ulfendefenders? In any case, being caught sneaking around would hamper any attempt to present ourselves as legitimate authorities transporting prisoners... if it becomes necessary to explain ourselves."
"I was just looking at the doors. It looks there has been recent construction...and shoddy at that. It is evident these have recent occupants."
"Ah... well, that does sound too transient to be Ulfendefenders, if the steadfast image that their name evokes is accurate. Perhaps the stealthy approach is the most prudent."
DM Rah |
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
4d20 ⇒ (10, 4, 17, 13) = 44
Moving quietly from rock to rock among the snowdrifts Amon and Miaka approach the towers. Checking the door, Miaka finds it is not locked, but rather barred from within. She doesn't hear anything beyond.
Disable device or Strength check to break in.
At one point you spotted movement atop the righthand tower, and saw a goblin head peek over the top. It did not seem to notice you or Amon.
Meanwhile the rest of the group, watching from further up the road, notice a discrepancy in the number of goblins with the party. It appears the Groveler and Oozer have gone missing.
Amon Ione |
Haha I love goblins
Amone pulls out his kit to attempt to get the door open. Kneeling in the snow by the door he takes a few seconds to work the door open.
Disable Device: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Miaka Oinari |
Yep ... I though about that after I have already advanced :-) This is going to be an interesting trip.
Once the door is open, Miako will peer inside; if the space is empty, she will enter.
DM Rah |
Amon easily opens the rickety door and he and Miaka quickly step through.
The Pathfinders waiting up the road see two small piles of snow pop up from near a rock and follow Amon and Miaka inside.
A moment later two small figures slip inside with you. One wears a big pimply grin while the other makes a motion with a hand that you have come to recognize as some sort of holy gesture. Both have piles of snow perched atop their big heads.
1d20 - 4 ⇒ (10) - 4 = 6
1d20 - 4 ⇒ (20) - 4 = 16
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Need another Stealth check from Amon and Miaka.
Miaka Oinari |
Resourceful little gremlins, I'll grant them that.
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Miaka will pause and attempt to figure out if what may await them upstairs ...
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Miaka Oinari |
Is the hatch closed?
Is there anything in the room with us that would be useful in hiding us?
Or is there someplace within the tower room that is not completely visible from the hatch?
Do we hear anything above us?
DM Rah |
@Finger: Working, so I'll have to check the map later.
@Miaki: you might be able to hide under a stinky rotting blanket. Otherwise the bottom of the tower is empty. You can't hear anything from above, but it is 50' away, and beyond a hatch. The hatch itself is closed, but you can't tell more than that from this distance.
Miaka Oinari |
Miaka tries to think of what to do next ... then whispers to Amon.
"What do you think? Should one of us climb up and take a listen? Or I could maybe provide a diversion and we signal the rest of the crew to come this way?"
Marco Vail |
Presuming that a conflict would be obvious, and seeing and hearing none, Marco begins to turn his attention toward the other tower. He breaks his vigil to count the prisoners in tow, ensuring that the three have not wandered off, wondering how much patience they retain.
Miaka Oinari |
"We can do both. If you signal the rest of the group, I will try to get closer to the hatch for a listen.
Miaka will wait until Amon is in position to signal the group, then will try to quietly climb the ladder until she is in a good position to hear anything on the other side.
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
The ladder makes a little more noise than Miaka had hoped for, but after a brief pause half-way up to see if anybody noticed, she completes the climb and listens at the hatch.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
DM Rah |
3d20 ⇒ (5, 12, 16) = 33
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
Amon Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
The group up the trail spots Amon's signal. The pot-helmed goblin points at it and asks. "What doing?"
Meanwhile the Flameling and Lizardhood have started an argument about the burned stick.
"Gimme dat."
"Ok."
"Owe! Not in face!"
"Hehe."
You hear some jabbering from above in what sounds like the goblin language. You then look down and find the Groveler starting to climb the ladder below you.
Miaka Oinari |
Miaka sighs ... then whispers to Poog.
"Ok Poog ... come on up here and tell me what they are saying up there."
Finger Middlehammer |
Finger sees the signal to advance and heads to the tower, making sure gobette follows.
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Marco Vail |
"Oi! No fighting! Save it for the bad guys!"
"Come on. The tower's clear."
Marco follows toward the tower, still keeping a watchful eye on the one unchecked.
Not trying to be too stealthy, since Marco takes the signal as an 'all clear'.
DM Rah |
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
As the others begin to approach the towers, they notice movement atop both and spot goblin faces looking over the battlements. They begin pointing and shouting.
Meanwhile...
Miaka and Amon hear a commotion above, then shouting in goblin. Below Miaka, Poog becomes excited. "They going to light fire!"
INITIATIVE
Amon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Finger: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Marco: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Miaka: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Thael: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Captive Goblins: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
??: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
INITIATIVE
Miaka <=UP
Finger <=UP
Marco <=UP
Amon <=UP
??
Enemy Goblins
Captive Goblins
Thael
MAP UPDATED
Miaka Oinari |
Round 1 Initiative 22
"That doesn't sound good ..."
Miaka will finish climbing and try to force the hatch ... if it seems bolted or latched, she will try to use Mage Hand to unbar it and climb through with her scimitar at the ready.
DM Rah |
Pothead looks at Finger and says, "They says 'gobba hak frik biggas!' Give me dagger and we go kill dems!"
Meanwhile, in the tower...
Miaka opens the trap door and finds three goblins scurrying about, two regular ugly specimens and one female dressed in Shamanistic robes with bones and feathers. Before they can react Miaka is able to scramble out onto the battlements with them.
INITIATIVE
Miaka <=acted
Finger <=acted
Marco <=UP
Amon <=acted
Goblin Shaman
Enemy Goblins
Captive Goblins
Thael
Marco Vail |
Marco looks back at Finger confused, "I have no idea." He follows his suggestion and runs toward the Northern tower. He tells his goblin ward, "Run to the opposite side of the tower for cover!"
Double move to tower.
DM Rah |
The shaman drops a torch it into a nearby pot filled with some kind of black tar which starts to burn and create dark smoke. She then levels a crossbow at Miaka and fires.
If Miaka is armed he can take an Attack of Opportuntiy.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
The two other goblins atop the tower drop their bows, draw short swords, and attack.
Short Sword at Miaka: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Short Sword at Miaka: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Across the way two other goblins begin shooting arrows down at the approaching Pathfinders and their goblin captives. One arrow bounces off Finger's shield, another lands near Lizardhood, who points at the shooter and laughs.
Shortbow at Finger: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Shortbow at Lizardhood: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
The captives then join the fight! Pothead follows Finger, using him for cover as she makes rude gestures up at the archers. Lizard hood misinterprets Marcus' orders and charges the southern tower, and the Flameling chases after with a battlecry.
Meanwhile, Poog climbs up through the trap door and jumps on the shaman, getting two hands around her throat! "I Kill youuuuuuu!"
Grapple: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Following up a possible Crit on Miaka: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Nope!
INITIATIVE - All PCs are up!
Thael <=UP
Miaka <=UP
Finger <=UP
Marco <=UP
Amon <=UP
Goblin Shaman
Enemy Goblins
Captive Goblins
Marco Vail |
"NO! Bah! Marco takes a moment to drop his pack, and then starts his pursuit of the two goblins heading toward the south tower.
Move action: remove pack. Move action head to south tower.
Miaka Oinari |
Round 1 AoO HP 4/9
Scimitar: 1d20 ⇒ 9 for Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Amon Ione |
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Amon scurries up the ladder as he slides past Miaka and the three goblins, quickly drawing his shortswords he slashes at the shamanistic goblin.
Shortsword: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10
Thael Silverstep |
Seeing Marco move toward the southern tower, Thael likewise moves in that direction.
Seeing goblins on top, he tries to gain some cover at the base of the tower.
stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Miaka Oinari |
I missed that ... thank you.
Round 1 HP 4/9
Miaka will attack the shaman again ...
Scimitar: 1d20 ⇒ 10 for Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6