While the height of the ascent is not all that great, the climb probes to be very tricky. Mohktar has to chimney up the front of the window, using the sliver of brickwork exposed by the recessed nature of the window as purchase. Slowly yet quietly he works his way up, until the difficult bit. He has to do a dyno movement to reach up to a rusted metal hook just below the roof and then kick out, while holding onto the hook, with enough force so that momentum launches his body up and over the out hanging lip of the roof.
In the end, Mohktar manages it with one fluid motion and lands on the roof with barely a whisper. The roof proves to be somewhat disappointing, it's covered in large thick terracotta tiles. It slopes gently to the east and while there are two skylights, they are covered by a mesh of iron bars. While the bars are somewhat rusted, they still seem firm. The glass in the skylights has obviously never been cleaned and it's impossible to see anything through them, although some daylight would penetrate the build up of muck.
Looking up at how Mohktar scales the building, Lilly nods impressed.
"He's good at the climbing gig. When he gets down i'm going to have to ask him what other buildings he's been climbing."
Shiko begins scouting the building to the south, looking for entrance points also.
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"Why do you persist in this action, student?" It is his former master's voice echoing thru memory.
At the time, Mohktar had responded - with youthful frustration - the mantra that came to mind. "A river flows, water changes and to its surroundings; river bed, cup or sky."
The monk smiles at the memory and once more gives silent thanks to the patience of his master and to Irori for guiding hid discipline. He readies himself to descend back to the window perch, content to observe from that post
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As he watches, he readies his crowbar at the seat of the window in case quick ingress is required.
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》 (trying to be quiet)
》 (pry it open)
》 (balance)
"Greetings fare one. If it is in your graces, please relay that I will await here for trouble. If they encounter difficulty I will enter here. Otherwise, I will require a distraction to open this window without the occupants' awareness." He whispers to the little dragon.
Hirati, having followed Mohktar as requested, nods at him and flies back to the rest of the group, she speaks very quietly, "Mohktar says he will enter from the roof when needed. He can't open the window without them noticing so he needs a distraction."
Mohktar you place the crowbar between one of the more rusted looking bars and the stone supports it's buried into. You then start leaning on it, eventually placing your entire weight on it. The bar doesn't show any sign of budging.
I guess you got lucky.
@Alwyn might I suggest healing yourself? There is that wand after all.
OK then, sure you can probably lever that window open. It's unlikely it would be quiet however.
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Alwyn stops and appears to mutter to himself before looking back up, standing taller and looking refreshed.
Knowing Mohktar is in place up above and Shiro is moving around as well, Alwyn nods to Lilly and Pratavh and heads towards the buildings entrance. "Look lively"
"Hailō cakkī mēṁ una lōgōṁ kē li'ē, maiṁ Lankesh yā ārōpa mēṁ usakē ādamī kē li'ē dēkha rahā hūm̐. Maiṁ Lankesh sātha ēka vyavasāya hai aura yaha andhērā overtakes sē pahalē duniyā kē isa his'sē kō pūrā kara pānē kē li'ē karanā cāhatē haiṁ."
If the three guys at the door have moved back inside then I'll knock on the doorway speaking towards the nearest person I see.
Shiko looks around carefully
Sorry Shikyo, while you heard a faint muffled sound through the heavy doors, you can't tell what caused it.
Shiko, feeling the doors are barred, continues around the building looking for windows to peer through.
Several workers get up as Alwyn knocks and calls out. The first one tells him in rough Vudrani that, "Lankesh yahāṁ āgantukōṁ kō prāpta nahīṁ karatā hai. Vaha apanē ghara para āpa dēkhēṅgē.".
Another one moves forwards purposely and growls out, "Yaha nijī sampatti hai, āpa atikramaṇa kara rahē haiṁ. Maiṁ chōṛanē kē li'ē āpa sē pūchanā cāhi'ē."
Shiko edges towards Alwyn, but attempts to stay out of sight...he will let the man try and talk his way into the building. He edges his blade loose in its sheathe...Shiko is sure this will end in blood.
More of the workers get up and crowd towards to door. One worker heads towards the door to the left.
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Alwyn turns towards the men speaking to him smiling.
Vudrani Well that's a curious thing, for you see, I did go by his residence. All I found was this bat-faced freak wearing his face, that we left bleeding its life out on his floor. Looking around we couldn't find him but did find plenty of promissory notes laying around pointing us here. So you became next on our list of very important places we want to investigate. Is the real Lankesh around or are one of you fine gentlemen in charge? We have a murder investigation to complete, there's a parade in town tomorrow and we wish to enjoy it."
He looks back and forth between them.
readied action to cast grease on floor between them if they should attack
Realizing that things are likely going to become rather violent momentarily, Pratavh readies himself to cast a spell if hostilities begin and gestures Hirati to be ready to go join Mohktar on the roof.
"The bat is a heap of little chops, so if you boys want to try, you're welcome. But don't go crawling on all fours screaming for mother if things go sour."
Lilly says this with a big warm, unsettling grin.
The workers seem shocked by the vehemence behinds Lilly's words. One of them darts through the door to the left and has a conversation within in a language you don't recognize then comes back saying, "Tō ṭhīka hai, tuma bēhatara mēṁ ātē haiṁ."
The workers at the door step back warily and wave you in.
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》Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 (trying to be quiet)
》Strength: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 (pry it open)
》Acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 (balance)
Mohktar maintains his balance, waiting for either the opportunity or a good distraction to make his entry.
Lilly, you sense an undertone of violence, but you couldn't quite say how it's going to start.
Lilly pats the shoulders of the others.
"They're in for a fight, something in his voice hinted at violent intent."
Based on some cue unknown to you, workers all suddenly step backwards and swallow what must have been an invisibility potion, for they all vanish!
Mohktar realizing there's trouble afoot, uses the crowbar to force the window open. He has to strain mightily, but the metal frame suddenly gives as a hardened block of guano comes away. The window opens with a squeal of protest! Attracted by the noise, Hirati flaps up next to him, ready to fly inside!
@Alwyn do you still wish to cast invisibility?
"What....i'm disappointed!", Lilly says into the emptiness.
"Is that how your mommies raised you, to be cowards against a few guys and a girl? You must be compensating for something......"
To the others she lowers her voice.
"Backs together to prevent flanking, seems like the best choice."
Alwyn completes his spell and vanishes, just as the door to the left slams shut, and there is a collective intake of breath!
Initiative rolls:
Combat order:
Mohktar
Shikyomaru & Lilly
Alwyn
Workers
Pratavh & Hirati
Mohktar, Shikyomaru and Lilly are up.
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Shiko uses the Ninjutsu of Menimienai u~ōku to disappear himself, and he moves into the room.
Along the wall on the left side, near that closed door.
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Mohktar winces at the noise, but knows he has little choice. He needs to get in there to support his companions. He passes thru the window and moves to the rafters, attempting to obscure himself from the ground with them.
Further into the warehouse he spots a large stack of crates and heads for them with the intent of dropping down to them.
Lilly draws her sword and raises her shield, then carefully moves to the square near Alwyn, next to the table, to avoid flanking.
Alwyn & Mohktar
Mohktar
Shikyomaru & Lilly
Alwyn <-- WE ARE HERE
Workers
Pratavh & Hirati
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From all parts of the room the bards voice can be heard filling the companions with courage to face the unknown. "Though the blades appear from the nothingness the companions withstood the evil throughout the night to emerge victoriius in the glorious morning"
standard action ghost sound (DC15) range 45' 1/8 rounds normal volume mimicing the bards voice
move action start bardic performance(vocal) 5/23 rounds +2 attack/damage/save vs fear also move 2 right 1 down against large crate
There's a patter of feet and a rush of wind as two teams appear flanking Lilly and Mohktar! Both Lilly and Mohktar easily parry one blow only to both get stabbed in the back!
Alwyn & Mohktar
Mohktar
Shikyomaru & Lilly
Alwyn
Workers
Pratavh & Hirati <--- WE ARE HERE
Pratavh and Mohktar are up!
Panicking at the thug that shows up right in front of her, Hirati breathes gas at the thug before flying out of range in a hurry. Pratavh, seeing Lilly beset of both sides, moves up to the door as he begins chanting and sends a spiked ball of force at one of the thugs.
The worker nearest to Hirati take an unwitting breath followed by a MUCH deeper breath and is away with the fairies.
-> FAIL -> 4 rounds.
A ripple of force blasts out from Pratavh's extended arm, swatting the worker like a fly. Pummeled and beaten, he lands face down.
Mohktar <---- WE ARE HERE
Shikyomaru & Lilly
Alwyn
Workers
Pratavh & Hirati
Mohktar, Shikyomaru & Lilly are up.
"BAD MOVE!!
Lilly let's her irritation loose on the thug.
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》Free Action: Pull Sansetsukon from Handy Haversack
• • • > Sansetsukon provides +1 to AC | AC now 22
》Full Attack on Cyan Thug (non lethal)
Mohktar is thankful for the little dragon's help, shifting his focus entirely to the enemy south of him. He pulls his Sansetsukon from his pal and begins spiraling the weapon about him to create a stronger defense. He steps into his attacks, seeking to subdue the villain rather than kill. Though their actions have sealed their fate, we will need one for questioning...
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Mohktar's Sansetsukon flicks out, rapping the worker's forearm. The man curses as he nervelessly drops his punch dagger. The man makes to move away but the Sansetsukon flicks out again and raps him twice upside the head!
Lilly turns her fury on green, skewering him twice with her fiery blade! The man yelps in pain and makes an obscene gesture.
Shiko moves to stab Red
The worker blinks stupidly at the Katana that suddenly sprouts from his kidneys! Greviously wounded he screams his rage!