Ziranu holds his ground within Point Blank range, and unleashes his onslaught until the last imp falls...
Yeah, that'll certainly do it. The imp is a fine bolognase. No alarm today.
"Well done!"
Ziranu walks quietly into the chamber and thoroughly searches it for the secrets it might conceal...
, +2 more if dealing with undead or dragons; +4 more if dealing with evil outsiders; +6 more if dealing with humans; and +8 more if trapfinding is applicable.
The various memorabilia here would be quite valuable to a private collector if you're interested in collecting it, but none of it is particularly useful.
There are further doors to the north and west.
Appreciating the history of the chamber's contents, Ziranu nonetheless swiftly returns to the northern doors, and searches them and the immediate environs for locks or threats...
, +2 more if dealing with undead or dragons; +4 more if dealing with evil outsiders; +6 more if dealing with humans; and +8 more if trapfinding is applicable.
Ziranu does not find any traps, but he does spy a shadow under the door, as might be caused by someone standing at the other side.
Ziranu silently signals to his companions that he has discovered a presence on the other side of the door. He steps back and prepares to fire, while motioning for Searok to open and lead the charge, and the others to take their positions...
Once Searok is motioned, he will kick the door open with gusto!
This entrance hall is furnished with several side tables on which stand marble busts of previous seneschals, kings, and queens of Korvosa. To a one, each has been defaced with magic to make it appear hideous and foolish—oversized noses, gaping snaggletoothed grins, and bulging eyes being common insults.
Two Gray Maidens are standing guard. They look up in shock as the door slams open.
Roll initiatives.
Searok:
Gray Maiden 1:
Gray Maiden 2:
Laori:
Turn order will be:
Ziranu
Gray Maiden
Shaeda
Searok
Thurrios
Tronar
Gray Maiden
Laori
Ziranu is up first.
Ziranu takes full advantage of his rapid response, stepping forward five feet and releasing an onslaught of acid arrows upon the Gray Maiden against the north wall, whom has neither cover nor concealment against his talents...
Tracking four hits against a flat-footed AC of 27 or higher, with one also a potential critical hit...
Post-Attack Strikes Analysis against flat-footed Gray Maiden:
Against AC 27 or lower: 61+31+30+32+50 = 204 points of damage, including crit
Against AC 32 or lower: 61+31+32+50 = 174 points of damage, including crit
Ziranu brings down the first one, who was up next so it's Shaeda's turn.
That succeeds, her sword is dropped, though she still has a shield and a bow on her back.
Searok is up.
Searok will go up to Shaeda's foe and try to finish her before she brings her bow into play!
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Hits but doesn't kill her. Thurrios is up.
Thurrios will delay He's pretty sure the heroes have this handled.
Tronar moves invisibly into the doorway so that he can survey the party and the threat. Pulls the wand of Haste and casts it on the primary party members.
The remaining Gray Maiden will attempt to shove Searok off his feet, then flee through the door behind her.
She fails and provokes from both Searok and Shaeda. We'll resolve whether she makes it to the door depending on how the AOOs shake out.
Shaeda will attempt to trip her...
Shaeda's trip attempt fails.
Searok, want to take an AOO?
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Searok finishes off the remaining Gray Maiden before she can sound the alarm and summon reinforcements.
This is an art gallery. The walls and ceiling of this room are plastered with mortar and decorated with stucco works and frescoes. Portraits of kings and queens hang on the walls as well. All of the works of art have been defaced with magic to be rendered hideous in some way or another—a particularly well-executed portrait of King Eodred II has even been slashed to ribbons.
Searok studies the 'art'. Could never tell good art from bad. Ye think tha painter we met did these? Searok asks not understanding magic was involved.
Tronar will cast detect magic and see if there is anything of value here.
If not, then proceed to the next door.
Assembling outside the door, you note that this is where the Gray Maiden tried to flee to, presumably to summon help.
Make a Perception Check.
Outside the door, quietly searches and listens for the secrets beyond it...
, +2 more if dealing with undead or dragons; +4 more if dealing with evil outsiders; +6 more if dealing with humans; and +8 more if trapfinding is applicable.
Ziranu hears voices on the other side. A human voice is giving some sort of update on how the attack on the castle is going outside. You can't make out the words, but the tone suggests it isn't going well for the defenders.
The voice that answers is much more booming and inhuman, its volume making it a little easier to make out. It berates the first speaker and demands that the stairs be defended to create a choke-point for invaders.
Searok awaits the nod for him to kick open the door.
Shaeda gives Searok the nod...
Searok will kick open the door!
This is the main stair landing, a wide curving stairwell leading down. A balcony overlooks it.
It is currently guarded by five Gray Maidens, three on the balcony, two on the landing of the stairs, being commanded by a massive devil armed with a chain. They are facing downward, but turn in shock as the door bursts open.
Devil: "Not the direction I expected intruders from, but it'll do."