Pontia and Vivian begin to wonder if this saddlebag might belong to the Dark Rider they have been following.
As Pontia points toward the next room to explore, Vivian motions everyone to move
Sabola, should we act as scouts, and check for foes and traps?
Sabola nods and says, "let's go." He moves stealthily to do so...
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Vivian follows Sabola, and is impressed by his stealthiness
Pontia waits for the scouts' report (or for noises suggesting that the scouts found trouble).
This spare bedroom is empty of all save the wooden frame of a bed.
This old privy hasn’t been used for many years. The chamber pot beneath the wooden seat is empty.
Whatever furnishings were once in this room have been used as fuel in the old fireplace, which contains a fairly fresh collection of ash. Only a plain wooden bench now remains beneath the western window. A single lit lantern, hooded so that its light does not shine beyond this chamber, has been set upon the hearth.
Just before she looks into the room, Vivian momentarily hears what sounds like the whimper of an infant, followed by a shushing sound. Afterward there is only silence.
Inside the room there are two man and a baby. The elder of the men wears a deep green chasuble over an elaborate sea green robe and an ornate silver tiara. His face is narrow and pockmarked, with one lazy eye that always seems to be looking behind whomever he is addressing.
They seem to be trying to figure out a way to keep the fussy baby calm.
They don't seem to notice Sabola and Vivian.
Vivian motions to Sabola to retreat quietly but quickly.
Then, when they are a little away, she whispers
should we attack? Should we call the rest of the group? I got a smoke stick to create some confusion, we could try to snatch the baby. What do you think?
"If we don't kill them cleanly, the babe might be placed at considerable peril. Best we ask the others for suggested courses of action. One of them might have a great idea, however unlikely that may seem."
Let's go quick, so.
Vivian leads the way back to the group, trying to stay unseen and unheard
Sabola follows Vivian back to the group.
When they find back their allies, Vivian explains the situation as quickly as possible.
If someone can get invisible and snatch the baby out of their claws, it would be better.
"Well, if they can make one of you are me invisible, we'd be the right people to do that!"
Sonny shakes his head and says "I can't make you invisible unfortunately. The best I can do is distract them by attacking with one of my force spells."
Sabola will attempt to sneak back in, no with a plan. He will try and get in position to where he can strike either of the bad guys, but will start with the older of the two.
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They are so preoccupied with the crying infant, they don't notice Sabola.
Vivian follows Sabola, quietest than a mouse's shadow...
Sabola plunges his dagger deep into the Vicar's back!
Vivian springs into action, attacking the underpriest
Vivian attacks the underpriest.
Vivian's attack is so effective, the underpriest drops the baby!
Luckily the baby lands hard on their rump and let's out and ear-splitting wail!
Sonny moves into the room and picks up the baby and turns his back towards the men.
Not having a lot of things that wouldn't be overkill, the wizard advances to where she can see the enemies and uses a wand against the vicar.
The Vicar yelps as the magic missile stings him.
The cultist will heal the vicar.
Sabola drops the under priest, but when he turns his attention to the vicar, he finds him a tougher foe.
Vivian slashes at the last foe, using the opportunity Sabola gave her
Vivian hurts the Vicar.
The Vicar looks at all of you and bellows, .
Pontia is unimpressed by his bluster.
Being a good, obedient girl, Vivian stops attacking
Sonny ignores the vicar and withdrawals from the melee area with the child.
He will cast defensively.
Caleb is almost distracted by the melee swirling around him, but he keeps his spell.
Sonny absconds with the child.
With little else to do that isn't overdoing, Pontia shoots another magic missile at the priest from her wand.
Pontia stings the Vicar again with another missile!
Unfortunatly, Vivian continues to obey