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On being informed of the rockfall Ewald nods grimly.

"Then it seems that this is our only option . Liandra, you are certain there are no secondary surprises within the doors?"

Ewald watches the Rogue work with interest he always likes to observe professionals at work

Still here and ready to continue.

Ewald looks at the crates.."If we stack two on top of each other that might work"

"Sooo..anyone want to try and disable this trap before we proceed" Ewald asks looking between his companions.

Ewald glances at Liandra.."What do you think..can we get through these?"

Ewald rises an eyebrow slightly at the feel of Amanda's hand but says nothing.She has proved herself a worthy companion and if she has secrets then it is not his job here and now to question them.He puts his questions aside for later and begins to search the doors and platform with her aid.

Perception doors 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Perception platform 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Ewald looks down "Come on my dear, it's not that hard just take your time and climb slowly"

He offers his hand to the sorceress to help her up the last few feet.

"There's a door up here" Ewald whispers back to Amanda.."I think we should explore it"

Drawing his sword he approachs the door and waits for the others to join him.

Ewald tugs firmly on the ropes to ensure they are not a trap for the unwary climber.If they are secure he begins to climb up towards the platform.

Climb take 10 10 + 2 = 12

Ewald also scours the area for tracks

Survival1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

A map would be useful because noone i think is altogether sure where we are and where we are supposed to be going..as far as I can understand from your description we are in some kind of trench with no exits apart from these doors

"Well I'm loth to trust myself to that place" says Ewald"....if Poltur were to open those doors whilst we were in the waterway...." he leaves the rest unsaid.

Are there any walkways along side this dry waterway?

Ewald removes the cover from his ever burning torch (which is stuck in his quiver so as to leave his hands free)

Stealth 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Motioning the others to stop before they reach the bend Ewald nocks an arrow and creps forwards to take a look.

Liandra follows warily

Follows who?

I still forgot to apply a +4 to all my attacks on him..oh well no point crying over it

Ewald descends the ramp hoping the others will follow him.

Ewalds gives an impatient grunt.."Agreed Eria..lets get after him if Madam over there wants to join us she can..I for one want to finish this one way or the other."

He begins to descend the slope.

I don't believe this I just realised that I forgot to apply my favoured enemy bonus against Poltur..on every roll..AARRRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

"#%^*%&!"

"Well I wouldn't have put it quite like that but..yes that states my sentiments exactly"

Ewald watches Amanda reboard the ship.."What is she....I swear this is like trying to herd cats"

"Oh God's above do not tell me we have ghosts and spirits to deal with also."

Ewald looks at the new figure with a pained expression..."Who the devil is that..is he a threat to us or an ally..Remind me to take a full company of troops the next time we get a job like this will you."

Ewald moves to one side of the arch his back against the wall as he knocks an arrow then steps around the corner bow pointing down the slope

"Well I was right..there goes our target. Lets see if there is another way out of this cavern"

"I think these are just a diversion" Ewald shouts.."we need to clear them fast and get after Poltur wherever he is."

Checking his quiver and finding himself down to just 12 shafts he curses softly

These things are just eating our resources

that will teach me to cut and paste when im not fully awake..the second attack should only be at +5 and is therefore a 20

Ewald utters a soft curse brings up his bow and fires.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

"Tell me what you can still do..the same for the rest of you who can cast spells."

"Right" Ewalds voice firms as he pulls himself together "Suggestions please.but no arguments as we do not have long to act methinks"

"I know not but it seems whoever it was is no longer a concern off ours as he is dead.As for casting the ship off..I'm not sure if that is either possible or advisable or indeed if our adversary hasn't some means to circumvent that..he certainly seems to have the upper hand at the moment something we have to change and fast."

"If I had any hopes of it working I'd set the whole damned ship afire and let it take him to the bottom"

Ewald leads the party off the ship..

"I apologise for almost getting you all killed" he says quietly as the get back on dry land.."One thing I am now sure off, that man needs to die and soon..but how do we do it..nothing we do seems to hurt him."

Ewald moves part way up the ladder to join Eria while opening a second flask.He drinks it down as he watches the crates hoping that they cannot follow him up the stairs

CMW 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 6) + 3 = 14

Current HP = 29

Sorry about the delay..I'm having major problems signing into the message boards from home and at present can only post from work which means I am very limited in what I can do

Ewald looks around the hold..with eight of the walking crates to deal with and one of his comrades down there is only one conclusion he can reach.."Everyone out" he calls "we can't fight down here"

He berates himself for having led the others into this trap while preparing to cover the retreat.

Seriously..8 mimics..that's hardly level appropriate.

No I am not following him...nor am I placing my back towards him either.

Revised round 3 moves.

Ewald steps back as Poltur gestures opens a potion bottle then swigs it down..

Cure Mod Wounds2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8

Ewald is in a bad way blood streaming from a number of wounds yet he stubbornly presses the attack..

Down to 9 HP people

Posting my round 3 actions now.

Ewald getting frustrated launches another furious set of blows at Poltur..

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 MISS!!!

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ewald grits his teeth against the pain of the wound(19 damage ..ouch)

"I learnt to fight on the Quadiran Border...not in some ladies bed chamber" he grunts as he launches a full scale attack.

Attack 1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Attack 2 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Attack 3 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Attack 4 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Sense Motive1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

"Obviously you do think I'm a gullible fool" The ranger says as he closes the distance quickly and slashes out at Poltur.

Attack1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Damage1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"You obviously mistake me for some sort of gullible idiot who is going to come within reach of your blade..Sir. Why not bring it up on deck where everyone can see it."

Ewald remains alert to any tricks Poltur might pull and maintains his distance.

Perception1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"You'll forgive me if I remain sceptical about that Sirrah"

"oh this is ridiculous" Ewald says and makes his way into the hold

Ewald remains poised ready to act in whatever way is required of him.

Init.1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

"Damn it..quick, he's probably going to sink it under us, everyone ashore again"

Ewald follows Amanda exchanging bow for sword as he comes aboard.

Ewald begins to move towards the ship.As he catches up to Amanda he whispers "There's bound to be a trap here..keep you wits about you and your eyes skinned"

Ewald nocks another arrow and waits to see if negotiation wil work.

"Ahhhh..no "Ewald declares " he moves forward and snaps another arrow off at the man he presumes to be Poltur.he mutters a curse as it too flies wide.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Seeing the miscreant moving to escape Ewald shoots twice.However in his haste he misses with both

1st arrow 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

2nd arrow1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

"Well even if he isn't doing anything he is still a criminal and needs to be arrested.I'll give him his chance to surrender peacefully.."

Ewald strides forward a few paces nocking an arrow on his bowstring.

"In the name of the People and Government of Andoran...identify yourself" he calls

Ewald nods and finishes restringing his bow

"I suggest we ..stop him doing whatever he is doing"