The situation at the Fort seems to have come to a lull, as the gnolls are outside talking, though one of them remains at the iron porticullis at the entrance of the cavern.
Human Magus 3 |HP 24/24 | AC 17, T 14, FF 13, CMD 16| FRT +5, RFX +5, WLL + 2 | Init +4, Perc -1 |
Ic is locked in, which he doesn't like. He also doesn't quite like the idea of big hyenas being in the room next to him, so he tries to figure out is there's a pattern to their presence. He's good at patterns.
He also has a good look at the room, the floor and the ceiling. He wonders how hard it would be to tunnel through.
So basically, he's just nervously ogling everyone and everything, without saying anything.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Seeing that they seem to have been dismissed, Liam tries to draw his fellow slave friends close and some distance away from the other slaves.
Shoanti:
"Gima is part of the Bellflower Network, which helps people escape Chelish slavery. She seeks freedom. Not sure what the gnolls said on the way in, but maybe they plan to get drunk on wine tonight? We could try taking advantage of that to look around, but I'm also kind of tired from the forced march. Sounded kind of like we might get a good look around during our 'training' tomorrow. What do you think?"
If any of the other slaves come within eavesdropping distance, Liam will suddenly break off talking in Shoanti to say the following in common. "Did you see tha' giant bird thin'? It coulda eaten us in one gulp, it could! We're lucky the blighter didn't see us!"
Male Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 3 | HP 28/28 | AC 17 T 14 FF 13 | Saves: F: +5 R: +6 W: +4 | CMD: 18 | Init: +5 Percep: +8 SM: +2
Wulfren responds to Liam in Shoanti.
Shoanti:
I hate to let them hold us any longer than necessary. If we wait too long too make our move, we may face an even larger force of guards in the morning. But maybe not. I could stand a bit of rest myself, but going at night could be risky. I say it's either now or in the morning.
Human Magus 3 |HP 24/24 | AC 17, T 14, FF 13, CMD 16| FRT +5, RFX +5, WLL + 2 | Init +4, Perc -1 |
Ic is somewhat happy to hear the orphan's language, and adds
Shoanti:
I don't like being locked in. I want out. There's big dogs, and men that look like dogs. If they drink wine, they might not fight so well. I have my sword, and Ana has my components, so I'll show them for punching me. If they are drunk tonight, our best chance is tonight.
Maybe it got missed last time...
Once inside the Fort, Gert looks for an opportunity to check out the smashed chest and scraps of paper if she can do so without arousing undue suspicion.
The scraps of paper appear to be letters that have been partly consumed by the hyenas, and partly shredded. You can attempt an Intelligence, Linguistics or Perception check (same DC for all).
You are able to piece together some information from a few scraps of paper. What's most noteworthy are a few surviving signatures, including one by "-orn Desimire", one by "Mr. Sloan" and one from Jacquo Dals-".
Liam can see that this door is locked, obviously. Gert comes to the same conclusion when she comes near it.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam lightly taps out the first part of the shave and a haircut knock (there's an audio file on the page you can play), pausing to listen at the door.
There are other people in this room right? Or did the other slaves all leave?
If there are other people:
Liam says in Shoanti, "I'm not sure our friends yonder would like me ta break out right in front of them. Or at least, I don't think Korshad would like it. We could try waitin' 'til they're asleep or see if they can be distracted-like."
If we're alone:
Liam quietly takes out his shrunken lock picks, says the magic word to re-size them, and attempts to pick the lock, afterwards slipping them up his sleeve. Since I assume he can't re-shrink them.
All of the other slaves are in there, including Korshad and the ones you came with (Gima and the two others). Do you wish to wait until the night to act? If so you can assume nothing special will happen until them, and may proceed with your actions.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam will go either way. He'd just like some kind of distraction or maybe have people stand between him and the other slaves to block direct line of sight. I already made some disable rolls.
Human Magus 3 |HP 24/24 | AC 17, T 14, FF 13, CMD 16| FRT +5, RFX +5, WLL + 2 | Init +4, Perc -1 |
I'm completely dependent on the skills of the other pcs to break out. I'll support with spells once I get my spell components and activate my scimitar.
Male Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 3 | HP 28/28 | AC 17 T 14 FF 13 | Saves: F: +5 R: +6 W: +4 | CMD: 18 | Init: +5 Percep: +8 SM: +2
Thanks GM. This part was tricky to agree on our next step. Liam, did you unlock our manacles? I'd like to join you, but would prefer to do so armed and with my hands free.
Male Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 3 | HP 28/28 | AC 17 T 14 FF 13 | Saves: F: +5 R: +6 W: +4 | CMD: 18 | Init: +5 Percep: +8 SM: +2
Wulf takes off the patch of cloth that is his musket. He tosses it on the ground without a word, then picks it up and heads into the kennels, trying to move quietly.
Human Magus 3 |HP 24/24 | AC 17, T 14, FF 13, CMD 16| FRT +5, RFX +5, WLL + 2 | Init +4, Perc -1 |
Ic moves to the middle of the room, and tries to get his scimitar back into workable form. He looks expectantly at Anaristiel, who has his spell component pouch.
I'd ready an attack if that is still possible after enlarging the weapon, but I'm fine if enlarging and moving is all I can do this round
Ic, the spell doesn't specify what kind of action is required to return the item to its full size, so I'll make the call here. I'll consider it to be a free action, so you can ready an attack if you'd like.
Farug opens the door, steps inside and gets hit by Wulfren's bullet! However, his sudden pain only helps fuel his wrath, and the gnoll strikes Gert with great strength, wounding the druid severely!
Mwk Greataxe:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 291d12 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
The two gnoll underlings hurry towards the door, one of them managing to swing his greatclub at Gert. Luckily, his attack is clumsy and he misses.
Greatclub:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
The hyena surges out of its cage, biting Ana!
Miss chance 20%, low misses:1d100 ⇒ 31 Bite:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 232d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12 Trip:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27Ana is prone!
Female Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 5 [ HP 33/33 | AC 19/12/17 (SoF 21/12/19) | Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +3 (+2 vs. ench, immune to sleep) | Init +2 (roll twice)| Perception +10 ]
Hrm...the hyena has reach? Figures...
Anaristiel stands quickly, surprised that she was brought down so easily by the beast. Stepping out of reach, she holds her hand over her wound and speaks a quick incantation; the wound begins to close.
Move action: Stand up (provokes) Not an action: 5' move, as indicated on map Standard action: Cast cure light wounds Cure Light Wounds:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Oh yeah, forgot about that. If I change it to an aid attempt, does that still provoke? If not, I'll do that. If it does, I guess Liam will just take a full defensive action while yelling nasty comments about their mothers.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
I'll aid the first person who tries to attack that gnoll since I don't think anyone is currently going after him. Which I figure means there's a good chance it just won't do anything unless someone happens to take down the boss this turn.
Liam, still unarmed, ducks and tries to hinder the western gnoll's movements.
Meanwhile, Old Lace manages to push aside the grate of his cage, and join the fight.
Still filled with unabating rage, Farug repositions himself next to Gert as his hencheman moves forward, then swings his massive axe once more, trying to take Gert down. Luckily, his rage blinds him and he misses by far, sundering the stone floor with the incredible might he put in his blow.
Greataxe, flanking (coordinated reposition as immediate action):1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 131d12 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20*Phew!*
The two other gnolls push forward, the first attacking Gert, the second Liam.
Greatclub vs Gert, flanking, sneak attack:1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 121d10 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (6) = 18*miss* Greatclub vs Liam:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
The hyena attacking the blurred elf once again.
Miss chance (high hits):1d100 ⇒ 7*miss*
Assuming you take a 5-ft step backwards before shooting, Wulf.
Wulfren shoots Farug, but the gnoll appears to have a tremedously high pain threshold and continues fighting!
Initiative - round 2 - bold may act!
1. Liam, Anaristiel, Wulfren, Gert & Old Lace, Ic
2. Farug, Gnolls, Hyena
