Hey, I'm all for not being made into a pincushion.
From the shadows you see the guards come close but stop at the words from Wade. The dogs start snarling at the end of their leash. Waiting to be allowed to get their teeth in the prisoners that they smelled. You can not see Blackerly's face as he stops behind the men but you can surely hear him respond, his voice seems worried, "You may throw as many lies around as you wish but my men know their duty. And that is to keep the world safe from the likes of you." The men look questioningly at each other and Blackerly, "They have broken into my office, killed the Warden and their guards. Face forward men and be ready for them! We will be heroes for stopping these creatures."
The men seem to waver but they focus and stand ready.
Grumblejack looks into Wade's eyes, "Grumble ready to kill."
Hushed Tones
OK Kana play along and your up.
Out to Blackerly and the men
Lies? I never said the warden is dead. We have him right here. WHy don't you say hello to the men Warden. Tell them of the truths we uncovered in Blackerly's office. How he drains the money from this place. Jeb whent along with the plan you men down there can as well. We will give you all the missed wages Blackerly has stolen from you. All you have to do is lay down your arms. We will secure you with jeb up in the cell with food and water. You will be found when they come in 3 days to kill us. You will be looked at as the brave survivors and get to see your loved ones again. Blackerly is corrupt. He has no belief in Mitra or what is right. Think of your families when choosing to obey the words of such a man. If his crimes were to be known he would be one among us. Maybe not sentenced to death, but life in the salt mines. I am a bad man, but I'm honest about it. You don't get paid enough to die. Well with Blackerly in charge you havent been getting paid at all. Here listen and look upon your warden. Then make your decision, but know I am Warpriest of Asmodeus souls I take are for the master. Die at my hands and face eternal servitude to him.
While speaking Cole will move to the southern exit ready to step out onto the western wall.
I will wait and see how Kana's ruse plays out. I am at the top of the tower ready to throw my last bomb at Blackerly if he decides to storm the tower.
You hear Kana mumble tranqulizing words, words familiar to you by now.
"I do believe in Mitra and you will all die for him. You do not have the warden with you. If he hasn't come down from the tower you probably killed him. Proving yourselves the murderers that you are." He signals the men to be ready. Kana directs her spell towards two of the guards and they fall to the ground unconscious.
Wade, Grumblejack and Avyanna are interrupted by two guards opening the kitchen door with their weapons and shields ready.
Kana changes her appearance, muttering a spell (disguise) thinking of the wardens outfit and habits.
Then she steps out of the tower so "he" can be seen.
Back off you fools! And don´t try something stupid. He is actually right about Blackerly, that bastard cheated you all in dicing somehow, stole from the wages and faked the books. Even worse, there seems to be something off with some prisoners. All clues go to Blackerly having a deal with someone outside somewhere in a higher position, delivering unwanted people here for execution.
I will continue to wait to see which way this goes. I still have a prepared action to throw my last bomb at Blackerly if gets close enough (preferably 20-30 ft to make the best use of Point Blank Shot and range increments).
Cole heals himself preparing for the battle ahead.
Come and get us Blackerly
"That's a lie Warden. And how did you find out about the gold? Are you the one helping the prisoners to escape?"
"Wake them up quick." he says to the other guard as the dogs start growling, one of them now not held by a leash runs forward to attack Kana snapping at her but missing. Clearly able to smell an enemy.
"What?" Blackerly gets his weapon ready and goes to wake up the fallen soldiers. He wakes up one who stands up and picks up his weapon, clearly bewildered at the sight of the Warden being attacked by the dog.
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Wade and Grumblejack run towards the guards at the door as Avyanna takes a step back and withdraws away from the guards stopping behind Grumblejack. "My magic will bolster you, hold on."
The guards burst into the room, one going for Wade, the other for Grumblejack. Grumblejack swings out with his mace at the one charging him and crushes his shoulder making him almost collapse to the floor. Having recieved such a deadly blow he decides it best to retreat and turns to leave, "Must get Blackerly." The other guard swings at Wade but narrowly misses.
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Wade, surprised at the guard turning his back on him, is barely able to get his weapon up in time to swing at the guard,but misses, only catching air, he is about to chance when suddenly the other guard is in his face, he swings out with all his might at this one shouting to the others "don't let him escape!"
I told you he would have a trick up his sleeve, Warden! He's trained the dogs to attack you! You'd better uphold your end of the bargain. I expect a full pardon and exportation for helping you to clean up this scum.
Still holding prepared action to [Throw Bomb @ Face: Blackerly].
Cole will be standing at the top of the stairs waiting. Readying an attack action to strike first enemy to enter my threat.
Come on up Blackerly. I have picked out which stair I want you to die on.
Cole will hold position at the top of the stairs.
Whats your plan Blackerly. You got enought oil in that lamp to last till dawn. You men down there. I'm not asking you to turn on Blackerly. I'm asking you to think selfishly for once. Think of your families. Give up now and live. Stand against me and not only will you die, but I will make a point to hunt down your families and make them suffer as well. In addition to letting us have Blackerly each of you will get 10 gold to cover any lost wages. You can keep it in your lockboxes until you are found in 3 days. Don't think you are buying time for reinforcements. You are the only one left alive in the prison. Was it one of you that brought cookies with them from home or was that one of the dead ones in side. Either way delicious.
Yeah Blackerly, what´s your plan? Even the dogs smell the rot and lies in you! I had a vision from Mitra, he told me to let this prisoners go because they are here wrongly! Accused by the greedy likes of you, innocently. Told me they would purge and cleanse this land. So better don´t stand in the way or suffer the wrath of holy Mitra and his angels.
I told you he would have a trick up his sleeve, Warden! He's trained the dogs to attack you! You'd better uphold your end of the bargain. I expect a full pardon and exportation for helping you to clean up this scum.
Bluff Aid Another?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 It's fine if this is too late to help or whatever. I am a believer in continuing to play out the farce as long as possible even when it's obvious that the opponent doesn't believe. It's the survivors that write the history books anyways. :)
Still holding prepared action to [Throw Bomb @ Face: Blackerly].
This still.
Strangely, one of the guards speak up, "You criminals aren't getting out of here. No matter what you say we don't believe you and would never trust you." He glances at Blackerly then back to the warden, "Blackerly will get what he deserves if you are right but so will you. Mitra protect me." Still the waiting goes on. You know sunup will be in a couple hours and the guards seem happy to wait. Blackerly wakes up the remaining sleeping guard and he stands up with his weapon ready. You hear someone shouting about an ogre...
The retreating guard makes it out barely holding onto life. He stumbles away towards Blackerly. Avyanna begins inspiring you with her magic but Grumblejack still swings wide. Wade strikes true and hurts the guard deeply. "We need reinforcements!" He decides running is the better idea and withdraws running towards Blackerly. "They have the ogre!"
If you want it that way, then to hell with you!
Kana, still looking like the warden, moves east on the wall 30 feet.
She points at Blackerly. You betrayer, Mitra stun you!
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"Now then. Let us not be doing anything we'll be regretting later, no calling for reinforcements, no attacking people, on either side, our standard offer, as it stands i could probably take you both on by myself, but I don't have to, I have made strong friends, behind you are an ogre and a powerful sorceress, together you don't stand a chance, look at yourselves, you're badly hurt, whereas the three of us are fresh for the fight, lay down your weapons and you may yet get out of this alive"
Whisper to Kana and Cole: This doesn't look good. If we lose the light it'll make us that much easier to track. I know they aren't supposed to come for three days but it'll slow us down avoiding the roads in the daytime.
Told you we should have gotten out of here log ago. Now we only have one choice: cut them all down somehow and that be done better fast.
Hopefully Gorgeous and Wade are doing better...
Blackerly stands there unable to act and the guards around him continue to wait for his orders, looking behind them to see where. The dogs bark on the end of their leashes as they hear a calla for help.
Grumblejack and Avyanna follow Wade outside coming up behind the guards. "Mitra please." One of the guards says while he desperately swings at Wade. The sword hits, cutting Wade deeply. The other guards steps away and calls out again for help.
I will continue my ready action as we hope Avyanna and Wade's actions will break this stalemate in our favor.