At the end of RD 5 the group is in the dark alley running away from the docks. Everyone is free and clear at this point. The sound of heavy foot steps and commands can be heard coming form back down the alley.
Ermolos has regrouped everyone roughly 100 feet down the alley. it basically takes you through RD 6 to get everyone together.
There is awful lot of yelling and some pointing going on. "On the roof...fire."
Front line soldiers in melee fall into the pit. Why are the front line solders entangled and afforded no save?
RD6:
The archers train their arrows on the roof againsnt Sunny.
The battle mage lets a magic missile attack go.
Your thunderstone hits the mark. You catch a host within the sonic blast.
Correct, the one is in error. I will change that.
class ability, intense spell, as evocation school he adds 1/2 his class level.
"Erk..." X_X
Front line soldiers in melee fall into the pit. Why are the front line solders entangled and afforded no save?
Front line soldiers in melee fall into the pit. Why are the front line solders entangled and afforded no save?
Andrea will cast Light to help ward off the Shadowbeasts.
"Let's go back to Grumm's shop and regroup. Hopefully Sunny will find us there."
When the group arrives at their location, Faelyn pulls his Haversack off of his shoulder and throws it against the wall before sitting down. He is visibly angry at the results of the battle. That was a death trap! We had no chance! He puts his face in his hands and leans his head back. After a few seconds, he removes his hands from his face. I am sorry guys. I was not prepared. Their caster out classed me today.
Hopefully Sunny will catch up soon.
Andrea follows along with the others. Well it looks like the Grulios now know someone is out to get them. We got our asses kicked and charbroiled in return.
We should avoid the Grotto from now on since the Hellknights and perhaps the mercenaries know we like to gather there. The safehouse is better or someplace like Orsin's apartment. My place is rather cramped but we can go there if needed.
Edited out knowledge of Sunny's death.
The group stops to catch their breath, Andrea's light spell casting some light in the area.
Perception:
Faelyn is preoccupied thinking about what he could have done differently. He is palming his pearl of power as he follows the group.
Lucrezia will set Fiosa down now that they've stopped to catch their breaths. "Sorry about the rough ride there, but your legs were a bit short to keep up. No offense meant Fiosa."
Lucrezia scans around trying to figure out if they have been followed or not.
"We really need to get serious about getting those boltholes we keep mentioning to hide in for emergencies. They would be handy right now. As for where to go, perhaps the smithy? Sunny doesn't know about the safehouse, so there's no chance she'd go there."
Well that takes money, money we don't have.
There are a few flickering torches in the ally, enough to cast eerie shadows. The group has the an uneasy feeling that they ran from the fire into the frying pan. The sound of heavy boots and voices can be heard in the distance near the docks.
Everyone get lights up! We need to keep the Shadowbeasts away!
Andrea waves to the others. We are being watched.
Fiosa is visibly upset, "I saw the light it was callin' me, t..th..th'n ...I was jerked back." her big brown eyes widen. She exhales deeply.
"We should get moving"
Duncan casts light on John's Armor. His own sword, Devil's Judge glows with it's own permanent enchantment.
Keep the lights up, Me an John at the front. Where's that crazy monk?
Andrea hugs Fiosa to her. Curse me for a fool for involving you.
Andrea pulls out her wand of Protction from Evil. We arn't out of this yet, we need to get back to someplace that has more light. get out your light spells, sunrods and keep close to John since he has my ward against evil on him.
Andrea will bring herself and Fiosa 5' closer to John.
"Agreed, I feel like we're being watched by someone, or something."
Faelyn casts light on Lucrezi's bow at Andrea's suggestion.
Orsin casts light on his longsword.
Let's run like hell and get to the main streets. The magical lights there will keep the Shadowbeasts off.
"Sounds like a good idea to me."
I think we need to distance ourselves from this nobles war. We're supposed to get into the 'house' and this isn't helping us any. These nobles are the same who love those bloodplays and slavery and will use us to fight and die for their benefit. Fifty platinum each isn't worth what happened back there and pretty much nothing is. I say we just vanish as best we can and let them tear each other apart, THAT is what will help Westcrown by getting rid of the old corrupt powers that be.
Not if the corrupt Westcrani house destroy the few who do give a spit about the place beyond how they can line their pockets. We found a good house Andrea. One worth backin. I say we not lose focus of our true goal, but aidin Grulios is something worth doin.
Duncan leads off beside John, Don't matter yet. We still gotta got thru the night
We need to be better prepared next time. Set the enemy up for an ambush instead of the other way around. Orsin and I will get together to round out our spell selection. I need some area evocation spells like that wizard had.
The companions gather up in formation in the tight alley. The sound of a stray dog barking with the defensive hiss of cat can be heard down another side alley. The ground to your safety is gained by inches.
Perception
Faelyn looks over his shoulder seeing Lucrezia armed and ready with her bow. Maybe I can lighten the mood a little. Whispering in Elven-
Whispering back and sound a bit defensive: