Euan's Second Darkness (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Garridan agrees with Layne's suggestion, "I'm for the village. I don't want to get into another building that can roll into the sea."

Lief looks over the beach, and its lack of akata body parts. "It did a brilliant job of dissolving the creatures. No trace of bone as we'd understand it. These creatures came here on the star? Their density notwitstanding, water's ability to reduce their form... it's a good thing the star fell here. They're contained on the island. Unless someone is foolish enough to carry them aboard. Or worse, if their infection somehow lets the creatures spawn somehow. Do we need to worry about that? About any of Zincher's crew hiding an infection, and bringing it back to Riddleport?"

Lief grows uncomfortable with their position. Whatever transpires here, we need to understand what it is we risk.

"We're here to find drow, Samaritha. We found something right under our noses in the Gold Goblin, linking this explosion to a plot to test a weapon, involving glyphs. Do you know anything about glyphs here and about the island? We have to establish what the weapon's testing wrought, noqual, akatas, and the like."

"We're here to find drow, Samaritha..."

Kaylayne winces at the inaccuracy, the wishful lie, the wrong, and strives to correct it. The differences might not matter to Lief, but they mattered to Kaylayne. Since Samaritha was somewhat well schooled, Kaylayne hopes that Sam will grasp nuance.

"More accurately, Samaritha," Kaylayne begins. "We want to find out why the drow star-bombed this island. While Lief seems to think that drow either bombed drow or would send their own drow here, that doesn't make much sense to me. More likely, the drow star-bombed here as a test or as a warning or for some reason we have yet to know. We're here to find out what they bombed...and why, if we can. Let alone how."

Kaylayne gets to her feet, having rested enough to recover. (Hopefully, Dimitrio dried her out as well.)

"The journal we have is the only evidence that they did it, but that could be wrong or suspect. The pieces don't fit yet, Samaritha. Do...does any of this set off any questions? Or do you think anything of it?"

"I just don't know why drow would star-bomb other drow. And if they are star-bombing each other, not sure I want to get in the middle of it."

”Drow? Really and truly drow? Wow, I wouldn’t have imagined that any group of people could have the power to draw a star from the very heavens to a target on the earth. How awful.”

She shakes her head, ”No, we’ve only been here a short time and cooped up in the tower for half of that. We have not made a proper examination of the island, just a short quick survey of the blast site. We found two pounds of noqual while searching but no runes or anything like that. Of course we didn’t comb the entire area, that will take days.”

”Look, it’s clear you’re better prepared for this sort of thing than our expedition. I’d like to hire you to see to the safety of me and my mages - at least as far as Clegg Zincher. We can, I hope, camp with them for communal protection while you investigate. Then I’ll arrange my own way off this island - though probably on your ship. You may keep the wand as payment if that’s fair to you - it certainly is to me as we cannot even use it.” she smiles grimly, remembering the man who only a couple days ago still lived to wield it.

”And of course I’ll help you as I can, identify things, act as a sounding board, spells, whatever. But my first task must be to see to the safety of my remaining charges.”

”What do you say?”

"While Lief seems to think that drow either bombed drow or would send their own drow here, that doesn't make much sense to me."

Lief looks at the bar-mage, put off. "I said nothing about drow-on-drow violence. As for sending drow here, why wouldn't they want to visit the site of one of their successes, to measure it, and understand the power of what they seek to wield? Kaylayne, really. If you paid any attention to what the journal discussed, you'd remember that there were shipments and materials sent here prior to this destruction. I'd presume they were sent for drow use, wouldn't you?" The young man turns back to Samaritha.

"I am at your service." Lief looks to Garridan, Ederin, and Dimitrio for their answers.

Garridan is reluctant to work for the arrogant Cypher Mages but sees the opportunity in helping and replies, "we're going in the same direction so it's fine by me"

Dimitrio wasn't thrilled either; they already had a job (and a sort of boss) and baby-sitting wizards just didn't sit well with him.

"Like Garridan said, as long as it does not hinder us in our investigation, we may of course share the road."

He looked at the wizards, "So where else have you been besides the blast site? How many other groups are here?"

"Fine, I'll go, but promise me you'll keep an eye on Zincher, he ain't the type to be trusted." Ederin stands from his position and gets ready to finally move on. "The things I do for a pretty face." He grumbles and he shoulders his pack and picks up his bow.

"What do you say?”

Kaylayne shrugs, not liking the plan.

"Like Ederin, I don't like Zincher. Furthermore, I don't trust Zincher," Kaylayne agrees. "But maybe if we're working for you, it won't be a thing. Do you think Zincher knows us by sight? By name? He might not even know us at all."

Kaylayne considers more.

"I'll go along with it, but would prefer to be on our own."

Switching topics, Kaylayne looks around hopefully.

"I don't suppose you managed to save any of that noqual that you found, did you? I'd like to find more for myself, but not sure what I'm looking for. Do you mind if I see it?"

”Thank you… thank you all!” You can see the relief in her face, that she does not have to face these beasts alone.

”We landed and travelled to what’s left of the village and investigated the crater - that’s about it. Our Rodric made contact with Zincher’s group whilst I was working the crater with the others. I know roughly where he is, but no more. There were the dwarves whom you’ve already met of course, but they came after we did.”

”The way I see it there are two ways to get to Crimelord Zincher’s camp. Climb back up here,” she looks up with a worried look, ”Or follow along the coast and hope for a spot we can climb later. From what little I know of the island, we may be best served climbing here. It’s a reasonable slope, but we may have akatas when we reach the top.”

”I haven’t seen any in a while though so I don’t know. Maybe they’ve moved on now you’ve thinned their numbers.”

"I don't suppose you managed to save any of that noqual that you found, did you? I'd like to find more for myself, but not sure what I'm looking for. Do you mind if I see it?"

”Of course I saved the metal we found. It’s a little valuable, but we’ve purchased this sample with many lives.” She takes it out three small samples and shows them to the party. The largest piece is about a pound, though it looks much heavier. It’s a kind of pale green crystalline metal - very pretty, and according to your research, as strong as iron, but lighter by half, and exceptional for manufacturing armor.

So which way? Along the coast and look for a place to climb, or climb here and follow the easy path?

"I'm for climbing here," Garridan suggests to his companions.

"I'm for climbing here," Garridan suggests to his companions.

Dimitrio nods, "Climbing here makes most sense, especially if we don't know if we can climb down the coast somewhere."

He looks about, half-expecting an akata to jump on them, "But we stick together and jump the water if things get too bad. I wonder if the smell of salt water will keep the demon-cats away?"

"Ederin, you're our best ranged fighter and Lief and Layne can support you. Are you guys ready?"

Ederin shakes his head in disagreement.

"I say keep to the coast. We know the Akata ain't likely to bother us so close to the water, and with Kay's boots she can secure a rope pretty much anywhere for us to climb later. No sense puttin' ourselves in harms way if we can avoid it."

Lief nods in agreement with Ederin. "We saw a good number of them pacing above, waiting. If we take to climbing now, it's likely they're not far from here. I'm not ready to risk another fall so soon."

Ederin shakes his head in disagreement.

"I say keep to the coast. We know the Akata ain't likely to bother us so close to the water, and with Kay's boots she can secure a rope pretty much anywhere for us to climb later. No sense puttin' ourselves in harms way if we can avoid it."

Dimitrio turns to the former barmaid, "Layne, you can use those slippers to climb sheer rock? If so then let's stick to the water. I'm in no hurry to see the demon-cats again."

"Are you ready?"

Kaylayne nods, agreeing with Ederin.

"Let's go to coastwise. If we get attacked again, we can even see if we can safely stand in the water...we can defend ourselves near the water."

When others are ready to move, Kaylayne stretches out and takes the back, letting others go ahead.

"Ederin, you got point, right?"

"Yes, Dimi, they should work on rock."

Seeing that most of the group is in agreement, Ederin nods at Kaylayne and takes point, keeping his bow ready in one hand and scanning the the land before him as he moves.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

"Makes sense," Garridan replies as he gets ready to travel along the coast with the others.

As you move along the coast, you find it is very rough going. The rocks are large and some shift, risking injury if you move quickly (difficult terrain). You worry, a little, that you might be making that climb in the dark at the rate you’re going, or have to camp among the rocks (which might not be too bad all things considered).

As you move along, Ederin easily sees a handful of figures coming toward you along the coast from the other direction. As you close, it is easy to see they are not human.

One wears a cyphermages robes, ”Rodric!” cries Samaritha. ”Void zombies! This is what you become if you die to one of the beasts. Careful, they’re quick!”

I’m going to do this without a map. Only two of you can stand abreast without being waist deep in water. They are coming at a rush, but you still have a two rounds of actions before they close. I’m going to assume you let them come to you while you prepare and that Garridan and Dimitrio will be the front liners with everyone else trailing behind their ‘wall’, but of course feel free to change that up as you desire.

-Round 1-
Kaylayne - 20
Cyphermages - 19
Dimitrio - 11+
Lief - 11-
Ederin - 7
Garridan - 6+
Good Guys - 6- (150' away)

One wears a cyphermages robes, ”Rodric!” cries Samaritha. ”Void zombies! This is what you become if you die to one of the beasts. Careful, they’re quick!”

Dimitrio starts sweating and looks at his wound AGAIN. He quickly utters a prayer to Desna and signals the butterfly wings over his heart.

Then he starts shouting. "Well, don't just stand there. Shoot them things!"

He pulls out his magic wand and once more attempts to coax a missile out of the thing.

use magic device DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

The wand starts humming as if building up power but then fizzles out. The bard frustrated looks at Ederin, "Shorty, you were right. I need a crossbow or something."

Round 1, Init 20

At hearing the alarm, Kaylayne draws her wand and casts Magic Stone, giving her enchanted weapons to use against the foes.

She moves a bit closer.

Round 1 - Initiative 7

Ederin stands where he is in front of the group and draws his bow, taking careful aim at the approaching foes and fires two arrows at whichever he deems to be closest.
"My offer for my old bow still stands Carini, o' course now it's back at the Goblin."

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

I'd like to stay in the front while they are far away, so I can shoot them without a cover negative, once they close in I'm more than happy to move back.

Round 1, Init. 6

Garridan draws his rapier and patiently waits for the creatures approach and remarks, "I told you we should have went the other way." He looks heaven ward and asks, "Luck be upon me and my blade." He smiles as his blade begins to glow with pure white light.

Uses good blessing: weapon treated as good +1d6 dmg vs evil

Round 1, Init 11-

Lief quaffs a vial, bringing his familiar protection up. Cast Shield He then reloads his crossbow.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 11 + (4) = 27 How many are there, sighted or otherwise

Kaylayne prepares some rocks for the upcoming fight. Dimitrio tries, again, for a magic missile but it fizzles. Lief prepares himself and identifies five opponents. Ederin fires two arrows into the distance and injures one of the zombies as it scurried over a boulder. His arrows seem to be doing less damage than he would hope for (DR). Garridan prepares his weapon for the undead to come.

The wizards prepare themselves for combat, just in case. Smaritha looks ready to cast a spell, but she waits for them to get closer.

The zombies clamber forward, scrambling over the rocks and stones as they charge forward ignoring the twisted ankles and bashed toes as they close, hungry for the flesh they smell as their tongues writhe and dance in their faces.

-Round 2-
Kaylayne - 20
Cyphermages - 19
Dimitrio - 11+
Lief - 11-
Ederin - 7
Garridan - 6+
Good Guys - 6- (90’ away)
one - 6- (-10hp)

"Dimitrio...maybe you could give that wand to someone who can, you know, use it?" Kaylayne says gently, and nodding to the many many cyphermages around Dimitrio.

Round 2, Init 20

Kaylayne enchants another 3 stones, then hands the wand off to a nearby cyphermage (not Sam), if they want to use it.

"Let's hope that 6 is enough. Arm yourselves if you wish, these stones should put holes in these zombies easily."

Round2, Init. 6

Garridan holds his position and continues his prayer, "and strengthen my arm to overcome my enemies."
edit after hearing Dimitrio's request
"May the Lucky Drunk's light shine upon you," he pronounces as he touches Dimitrio's weapon which begins to glow a bright white.

Casts Divine favor +2 hit/dmg duration 1 minute[standard action], uses blessing (good)[swift action]

"Dimitrio...maybe you could give that wand to someone who can, you know, use it?" Kaylayne says gently, and nodding to the many many cyphermages around Dimitrio.

Dimitrio hesitates not wanting to give in and have some 'stupid' mage upstage him but the approaching zombies were too much. He hands over the wand to whoever would take it,"Here. Just take it!"

Seeing Garridan's rapier glow and remembering the damage it did to the devils, he asked, "Garry, can you do your thing to my weapon as well?"

Then the bard let Ederin get behind him and prepared to hit the zombies.

Round 2, Init 11-

Lief begins to study the creatures as they come more strongly into view. His mind switches in an instance, from trying to understand their nature, which is completely alien to him, to trying to understand how their bodies can best be injured. Move Action to Study Target- presumably one of the closer zombies His next debate is staying well away from them, or finding his way closer to use the blades of his crossbow to overcome their arrow resistance.

Round 2 - Initiative 7

Ederin takes two more shots at the oncoming zombies than steps behind Dimitrio and assuming that's a 5ft if I can scowls at his quickly depleting arrow supply.
"Arrows don't seem to be doing much, hope you lot have somethin' better to kill with."
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 2 = 251d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 2 = 211d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

I’m fine with the party knowing zombies have DR 5/slashing. It’s fairly common knowledge I should think.

Kaylayne prepares more stones and shares them around. The wizards each take one. Dimitrio hands the wand to Samaritha as he draws his dagger. Lief examines a zombie closely and plans his next move. Ederin plugs another twice and very nearly drops him… but not quite. Garridan prepares divine favor.

The wizards all target the zombies with magic missiles at this range. Samaritha wades out in the water a little, shooting a pair of magic missiles of her own. They coordinate to bring down the zombie Ederin softened up... and then drop another with their powerfully focused shots!

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

As the zombies get close, you can see the freshness of their bodies. These died in the last few days…they’re supple. They will close this round… at the end - So Ederin, you can shoot twice this round, then step behind Dimitrio if you wish instead of doing so last round.

The zombies are currently 30' or so away.

-Round 3-
Kaylayne - 20
Cyphermages - 19
Dimitrio - 11+
Lief - 11-
Ederin - 7
Garridan - 6+
Good Guys - 6- (30’ away)
one - 6- (-20hp, deader)
two - 6- (-18hp, deader)

Emboldened and a little embarrassed that the wizards were so effective with their missiles when he couldn't even coax one friggin' missile from the wand, Dimitrio urges then on, "Good shots! Now let's do it again! Concentrate on one at a time until it's down!"

The bard then grips his dagger tighter, makes a couple of slashing moves in the air, and holds his place until they come within range.

He then slashes into their neck and tries to keep the zombies away...

dagger to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

... but only manages to nick one of them.

Round 3 - Initiative 7

Two more arrows fly through the air as Ederin takes advantage of his last chance at a clear shot before he steps behind Garridan and Dimitrio for cover.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 = 261d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 2 = 211d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Round 3, Init 20

Kaylayne 5' steps to get a clear shot, then throws twice at the nearest zombies.

1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 = 8 to hit; (rapid)
2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 2 = 12 damage.

1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10 to hit; (rapid)
2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 2 = 12 damage.

Round 3, Init. 6
Garridan delays and waits for the Zombies to close. He lashes out with rapier at the first one to enter his reach.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 Power Attack
Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 8 = 14 piercing/good

Round 3, Init 11-

Lief braces for the collision on the front line. "If someone can move, I'll try and swing on one of them." Lief gestures for Garridan to step forward, or Dimitrio to step back, so Lief can gain access to a wider front line.

Delay

Kaylayne does her best to bean Ederin in the head before he has a chance to get behind the lines. Alas, she hits nothing. Lief makes a few suggestions and delays. Ederin hits twice - again - and injures one of the closing zombies. Dimitrio readies to strike as they close, which they do, and he nicks one. Garridan waits for the right moment and slams down on the wounded zombie. He does less damage than he might want, but he still manages to drop it.

The wizards, being out of spells, throw their rocks as the zombies close. They throw feebly. If only Owen were here...
Derwyn: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8 damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 = 9
Gibbs: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 = 7 damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 2 = 12
Meylor: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 = 6 damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Samaritha, from the water to avoid cover, launches a scorching ray which connects before falling back into the group.
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 6) = 12

The zombies close - and attack! Very fast indeed…

four slam on Dimitrio: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
five slam on Garridan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

-Round 4-
Kaylayne - 20
Cyphermages - 19
Lief - 11-
Ederin - 7
Dimitrio - 6+ (-7hp)
Garridan - 6
Good Guys - 6-
one - 6- (-20hp, deader)
two - 6- (-18hp, deader)
three - 6- (-18hp, deader)
four - 6- (-12hp)

Round 3, Init. 6
Garridan dodges the fast Zombie in front of him and quickly brings his rapier down on its neck in a powerful overhand chop.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 Power Attack
Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 8 = 19 piercing/good

Exasperated at the stones flying around him, the bard urges the wizards, "The wand! G#+ d%%n it, use the wand!"

The undead had hurt him, that he knew. Putting that thought aside and cursing at his smaller weapon, the bard prepares to attack again.

He sidesteps the zombie letting it pass while he flanks the monster hoping for a better target.

dagger to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13, +2 if flanking was possible
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

trying to hit the 'hurt' zombie if possible

Round 4, Init 11-

Lief hopes either Dimitrio or Garridan listens to his suggestion to step back after attacking, so others can press an attack as well. He tries to swipe at a zombie, directing his study on itMove Action before taking his swing.

+1 Hand Crossbow/Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24 for 1d4 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + (2) = 8 damage, studied strike

Round 4, Init 20

Kaylayne 5' steps to get a clear shot, then throws twice at the nearest zombie.

1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23 to hit; (rapid)
2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10 damage.

1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23 to hit; (rapid)
2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10 damage.

Round 3 - Initiative 7

Following Sam's lead Ederin steps out into the water and takes a single shot at the closest foe, trying to conserve his arrows.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 221d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Kaylayne has no 5’ step (difficult terrain remember?) and no clear shot (cover applies). Also, do you have two magic stones to throw or just one? You cast twice, and created six stones - I thought you gave three to the wizards to miss… Anyway, we can sort it later - you hit twice dropping one zombie and wounding the other. Lief could wade out a little to get his swing in, but if he does he blocks Ederin. I’ll assume that’s what you do as Dimitrio and Garridon do not provide you space. You hit, and wound a zombie, but do not drop it. Ederin then shoots through cover, hitting anyway, and dropping the zombie. Dimitrio slices the remaining zombie a little (no flank without more provoking movement and no 5' step)… and Garridan winds up like a powerhouse and drops it.

…and we’re out of combat. The tongues writhe a little after the zombies drop, but they too stop moving before long and all is quiet.

Samaritha is the first to speak, ”Well done, we were lucky it wasn’t worse.” She bends down to one of the bodies, touching his forehead with her hand. She straightens up and removes his cloak, a pair of bracers, and a ring. She says, ”The cloak should go back to the Cyphermages. I’ll give his bracers to his family when I return. The ring, should be yours. It is a Ring of the Ram with…” she puts the ring on a moment, ”38 charges remaining.”

She holds the ring out to the party. 6,536gp value. Also, Ederin, don’t forget the wand of lessor restoration on the loot sheet.

Dimitrio cleans his dagger on the sand before sheathing it away.

He then looks at his bruised ribs making sure that his clothing is not ripped. He winces, "I think I have a cracked rib or two..."

He considers the ring, "Ah, our battering ram is Garry here; he's our strong boy. I think we ought to sell that thing."

He looks about, "Everybody OK? ready to go?"

"I think we ought to sell that thing."

Kaylayne gives Dimitrio a look, then gives Samaritha an embarrassed-for-him smile.

"Oh Sam! It's a very nice gift! I'll take it," Kaylayne says hoping to cover up for Dimitrio's uncharacteristic rudeness, alternating her gaze between the ring and Dimitrio. "I'll put it to good use. Thank you so much."

"It's a very nice gift...don't you think, Dimi?!" Kaylayne asks, trying to give Dimitrio another chance.

She collects her wand of Magic Stone and stows it again, holding her remaining 2 stones ready should more zombies show up.

"Let's keep going. Unless we want to stop to bury these bodies, Samaritha...?"

Ederin nods his thanks to Sam for the gift.
"Could be handy at keeping enemies away from us. Seems there's always some creep tryin' to sneak up on your flank, now we got a fancy ring to answer 'em. Sorry for the way we got it though Sam, let's take care of your dead than get goin'."

He pats her back and nods, trying to express that he knows what it is to lose friends.

"It's a very nice gift...don't you think, Dimi?!" Kaylayne asks, trying to give Dimitrio another chance.

Dimitrio looks about and nods in agreement, "Yes--er, thank you. I'm sure Layne will make good use of it."

He turns to the others, covers his mouth and asks, "What did I say wrong? This is some woman thing, right?"

Kaylayne the Undone wrote:

"It's a very nice gift...don't you think, Dimi?!" Kaylayne asks, trying to give Dimitrio another chance.

Dimitrio looks about and nods in agreement, "Yes--er, thank you. I'm sure Layne will make good use of it."

He turns to the others, covers his mouth and asks, "What did I say wrong? This is some woman thing, right?"

Garridan shrugs his shoulders but keeps his mouth shut knowing how temperamental Layne can be.

""What did I say wrong? This is some woman thing, right?"

Lief steps up alongside Dimitrio. "Your first expression regarding the dead man's possession is to sell it off for profit. In front of Sam, his colleague." The young man shakes his head in disapproval. "At least you offered thanks. Now, how about next time I ask you to move out of the way during combat, you listen, eh? I don't want to wait for you or Garridan to fall to make way." He steps away to get a closer look at the deader zombies.

Take 10 Perception: 10 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ 10 + 11 + (2) = 23