Tristan moves to the fallen soldier and attacks, wary of the two vermin protecting him.
Move- move to soldier in a way to avoid AoOs from rats if possible, if not, I will acrobatics last 5'. Standard- attack prone soldier, fighting defensively and using Combat Expertise.
AC-26
hp-33/33
status- fighting defensively, combat expertise
Still waiting for Alexander to post.
Everything is still alive.
I cast Ioun Strike at the nastiest looking foe.
Tristan moves between the wolves, safe from the attacks of the Dire Rats. He pierces the breastplate with his rapier and stabs the soldier straight in the lung. He begins coughing up blood. Meanwhile, the stone shot by Alexander flies past his ear, heading straight for the archer. But the attack is dodged and the archer retaliates with a flurry of arrows at Tristan.
But he shoots so many that he loses control over their trajectories. All of the arrows miss their target.
Othaniel, Tal, Benedict, and Jack can go.
A sinister killing intent fills the air. Did the archer just ignore him? Did he just try and attack someone else? Did he not feel threatened? That just wasn't very nice.
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I forgot to have him take a 5ft step away.
The soldier is torn apart by the wolves and Jack decapitates the Archer. The Dire Rats run away. As the battle ends, you hear metal on stone. The first group of back up soldiers has very nearly arrived.
"Quick to the pipes before they arrive."
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"NOW, men, if you have any desire to complete this mission, let's get out of here!" Tal whistles, his wolves rushing to his side as he moves toward the sewage pipes.
Tal looks to Alexander. "If you can conjure mist, darkness, or a summoned distraction, now would be the time! Cover the gates!"
Once inside the pipe, he produces a thin rod, seemingly a spent arrow shaft with tied reeds forming an intricate design along one end. He touches it to Geri's side as a soft glow emanates, sealing the wolf's injuries.
Thinking quickly, Jack gives the downed archer a once over, trying to find something, anything that might give them cover. A smokestick, another special arrow, alchemists fire? Anything that might slow the approaching guard. If someone does manage to cast something that covers them he takes a flying leap towards the pipe and helps others in.
He slips slightly on the run but manages to still make it several feet.
for an item to use. Not keeping it just want something to use incase none of the casters have anything.
I suppose I could use my destructive capabilities to cause collateral damage.
I look for any weak points that can be collapsed to slow down the pursuers.
Othaniel looks at the wizard, then shakes his head. He runs for the pipe, jumping inside.
Benedict moves like lightning to the pipe.
Jack doesn't find any special gear for the situation on his once over of the archer. He jumps down towards the city's drainage pipes, followed quickly by Othaniel and Benedict.
Once inside the pipe, he produces a thin rod, seemingly a spent arrow shaft with tied reeds forming an intricate design along one end. He touches it to Geri's side as a soft glow emanates, sealing the wolf's injuries.
[dice=Cure Light Wounds (Wand)]1d8+1
[dice=Cure Light Wounds (Wand)]1d8+1
The sound of metal boots marching on sounds pours into the courtyard as everyone piles into the pipes. The ground is slick from the sewage that slowly pours out. On one side, there is a small walkway for repairs. In total, the pipe is about 10ft wide. It travels into darkness. Those with darkvision can see that it splits left and right about 30ft up a head.
Lacking the proper knowledge, I join the others.
Benedict's chances of being heard are rather slim with the racket the guards are making looking for you above. As long as it isn't anything that would obviously give away your position, you should be fine.
Putting one hand against the wall of the pipe, Tristan moves further into the pipe.
Benedict stands on the walkway and chants briefly and quietly. A reddish-green unhealthy looking glow begins to emanate from the tip of his crossbow and he uses it to peer further into the tunnel, moving quickly forward.
The walls are covered in moss and algae from the sewage that runs through the pipes. The smell is strong enough to make you want to be sick, but somehow you manage to hold it in. The left and right passage ways each diverge into tunnels towards the city. Some of them are much smaller than the one you are currently in. There are also occasional ladders to manhole entrances or grates, but not much light is let in from starlight.
Benedict closes his eyes and thinks for a second, trying to work out the best route into the city. Were he not worried about noise he would curse himself for not getting a city map.
There is no "best way" to get into the city. The drain system runs through out Augustana. It's all a matter of how you come out. It would probably be best to stay on the main line which runs close to where the wall is above. Heading farther in would take you to the higher class buildings and the location of the main army. You think it is also best to travel along the main line a mile or so to avoid any search party above.
Jack is breathing heavily as he enters the pipe. Though the combat was short, it was intense. He quickly recovers though as within seconds he is back to breathing at a normal rate. He doesn't peer out of the pipe but he does listen at the mouth, waving the others onward while the sound of scraping boots and clinking armor is loud.
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Can it be? Did they not see us? I can scarcely believe our luck after that... atrocity at the gate. Tal grabs Jack's arm as he passes with a meaningful stare. "No time," he whispers tersely. He heads into the tunnel, arrow nocked in his bowstring and ready to fire, in case the guards spot their trail. We need to get above and into the city before they realize they should search the tunnels, he thinks.
I believe that we should aim to enter the city in what is likely one of the poorer districts. This will make things much easier to veil our presence.
Jack nods at Tal. The noise they are making should mask their movement through the pipe. He pulls a torch out of his pack and lights it far enough away from the opening that it shouldn't be visible from the outside. If the pipe only leads in one direction he heads that way. At any branches he waits for anyone to speak up on the direction to go. If it is large enough he also keeps one of his blades ready, idly flipping over in his hand.
The pipe branches into the main line quickly. The larger pipe doesn't contain any markings that distinguish where in the city you are. However, there are some ladders and grates that lead up to the surface. A knowledge local check will allow you to find your way to the poor districts where not many guards will be located.
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"Okay, anyone know how to get there? If so, lead the way. I've got no idea what this place looks like."
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"It's been a few years since I've been to Augustana, but I can remember a few details. The poorer districts were along the west wall, and there's less likely to be as many soldiers there. Based on where we entered... this way." He points down one tunnel. "We should get above, get ourselves cleaned using Orthaniel's magic, and find out what they're searching for. Time is against us... the longer we linger, the greater chance of discovery and the loss of our mission."
You begin traveling through the sewer system with the directions of both Jack and Talman.
I want everyone to make Perception checks.