You think you hear footsteps somewhere behind, but you see nothing.
Circe gives a knock first and then opens the door if it is not locked.
Night.
Circe gives a knock first and then opens the door if it is not locked.
Even=locked, odd=unlocked
It's unlocked. No one answers when you knock.
Spooked about being outside alone at night after that odd threat, Circe decides to hell with being polite and goes right in.
Great, no one is here. Circe gives a little growl of frustration as she paces about the room for a few minutes, before finally settling down on Al's bed. Well, I guess I'll just wait here. They'll all return soon. Hopefully. I still feel a bit better here than in my own room.
Circe tells Rae to keep her eyes and ears open for anything and fluffs the pillow up against the headboard as she sits back to wait.
Aky turns around, sensing something behind him.
Spooked about being outside alone at night after that odd threat, Circe decides to hell with being polite and goes right in.
Great, no one is here. Circe gives a little growl of frustration as she paces about the room for a few minutes, before finally settling down on Al's bed. Well, I guess I'll just wait here. They'll all return soon. Hopefully. I still feel a bit better here than in my own room.
Circe tells Rae to keep her eyes and ears open for anything and fluffs the pillow up against the headboard as she sits back to wait.
Aky turns around, sensing something behind him.
You listen and hear nothing.
Perception: and
Lorth's features crease in concern as he walks alone where there should be noise. He does not pause his stride... but he is wary. His fists clench at his side.
Perception: 1d20+11 and 1d20+11
Lorth's features crease in concern as he walks alone where there should be noise. He does not pause his stride... but he is wary. His fists clench at his side.
You hear a noise behind you. It sounds like footsteps, but it's hard to be sure.
Heading out into the hallway, Hemlock gets halfway to the front door and thinks better of disturbing the head mortician. Thinking to himself, "On second thought....He DID threaten to embalm me the last time I woke him this late. Maybe I'll look around for the night watch or campus security or really anyone ..."
Hemmick will head towards the part of the campus where security is normally located.
Heading out into the hallway, Hemlock gets halfway to the front door and thinks better of disturbing the head mortician. Thinking to himself, "On second thought....He DID threaten to embalm me the last time I woke him this late. Maybe I'll look around for the night watch or campus security or really anyone ..."
Hemmick will head towards the part of the campus where security is normally located.
Their are guard stations at regular intervals. You can find one with little trouble.
Lorth stops and spins in place, eyes looking into the dark challenging the one following him to make himself known.
Lorth stops and spins in place, eyes looking into the dark challenging the one following him to make himself known.
Per
Per
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You see despite their attempt to avoid your notice three pursuers dressed in black outfits from head to toe. One on a nearby building to the right, one about 100 feet behind you, and a third in an alley to the right. You notice glints of steel with each. Instinct tells you they have drawn blades.
Lorth holds his position for a few moments as he assesses the risks, before subtly shifting his weight and roaring as he charges away from his pursuers.
Since he's unable to see or hear anything, Aky keeps walking, but just to be on the safe side, surrounds himself with a swirling armor of star like light.
Hemmick will walk up to a guard station to see if there is anyone there, "Hello? Anyone on duty? I am in need of assistance." Hope silently that it isn't Rogers as he doesn't think Rogers likes him very much.
Hemmick will walk up to a guard station to see if there is anyone there, "Hello? Anyone on duty? I am in need of assistance." Hope silently that it isn't Rogers as he doesn't think Rogers likes him very much.
Rodgers is not surprisingly absent.
A trio of guardsmen are playing cards and another in robes reads in a corner. They look up at you as you walk up to the open door.
The man closes his book and say's to you, "What seems to be the problem?" He says as he stands.
Lorth holds his position for a few moments as he assesses the risks, before subtly shifting his weight and roaring as he charges away from his pursuers.
Your pursuers break stealth and chase after you. One across rooftops is slower than the other two, but the two now behind you on opposite sides of the street you can tell will catch up to you shortly. They're probably of the longer legged races you would guess.
Where are you running to exactly?
Since he's unable to see or hear anything, Aky keeps walking, but just to be on the safe side, surrounds himself with a swirling armor of star like light.
Perception
You don't think you hear anything further except for the sound of your own footsteps. You are sure you heard something earlier though.
Where are you running to exactly?
Step 2 - towards the Inn or the school if that is close
Step 3 - somewhere that I could claim some advantage (such as a cluttered alley, tight lane, etc.)
Where are you running to exactly?Step 2 - towards the Inn or the school if that is close
Step 3 - somewhere that I could claim some advantage (such as a cluttered alley, tight lane, etc.)
You're in the outer city now. Meaning outside the city wall.
You think if you cut across this alley you know that you can make it to the west gate, which leads into the city proper. There's always a few guards around the gate.
You do hear the footsteps getting closer. It's gut check time. I need to know exactly what you're planning on doing. Stand and fight or run?
You run through the alleyway and make haste to the gate. In the alley you come across some half emptied crates which you manage to acrobatically bypass. You heard and felt someone right behind you during the chase. When you barrel rolled over the crate they were tripped up. As you burst out of the alley you make a V-line to the gate. As prediected their are about 5 guards going about their various duties. The road to the gate is wide and presently mostly clear. Just a few with carts going to their various destinations. Presumably home.
With the guards in sight you look back the way you came for your attackers. You see and hear nothing out of the ordinary.
The guards notice you as you stand breathing heavy. One of them casually says, "You alright, buddy?"
Stammering a bit in front of the three guards, Hemmick tries to get out what he is saying, "We....well... have a dead girl....I mean to say I FOUND a dead girl...she's in the morgue...because I put her there ...not that I KILLED her... she was dead when found her. She was in the alcove by the hall of wonders. I'm pretty sure she's dead from a lack of blood which is...it's very interesting but not normal...and I don't know the procedure for what to do about finding corpse in the college as this IS a first." Hemmick fidgets and find it hard to look at any of them.
"You all should come...well I don't mean to drag you away from your card game but I don't suppose... one of you would mind coming to see?"
Hemmick awaits their answer uneasily.
Heh, someone trying to sneak up on me. That's an interesting change of pace. No point in taking chances. If someone is impolite enough to steal your shtick, who knows what other rude things they are capable of?
1d20 + 8
This section of rooftop is roughly 50' square and mostly flat. To one side (behind you) is a slightly higher roof that is angled and leads to the next building. In front of you is a gap of about 10 feet with a 50' drop. The adjacent roof is slightly gabled with a terra-cotta tiles.
Dash reacts to the stranger quickly (if not necessarily intelligently) and launches himself toward his shadowy stalker. As he speeds toward his opponent, he says a short, silent prayer: "They say luck favors the bold, so Desna please grant me some luck!"
2. Attack. Either sword or shocking grasp.
3. Swift action, turn invisible. Invisible for 3 rounds.
At the guardhouse
Stammering a bit in front of the three guards, Hemmick tries to get out what he is saying, "We....well... have a dead girl....I mean to say I FOUND a dead girl...she's in the morgue...because I put her there ...not that I KILLED her... she was dead when found her. She was in the alcove by the hall of wonders. I'm pretty sure she's dead from a lack of blood which is...it's very interesting but not normal...and I don't know the procedure for what to do about finding corpse in the college as this IS a first." Hemmick fidgets and find it hard to look at any of them.
"You all should come...well I don't mean to drag you away from your card game but I don't suppose... one of you would mind coming to see?"
Hemmick awaits their answer uneasily.
The men stop playing cards. One seated looks at you oddly and says, "So...*pause* You have a dead girl in the morgue?" They all eye you with expressions that combine concern and disgust. After a long pause he continues in the voice one uses when talking to the mentally unbalanced. "And what are you doing with this girl exactly?" Heavy emphasis on the last word.
The one standing holding the book holds it to his chest, just to have something between you and he.
On the rooftops
Heh, someone trying to sneak up on me. That's an interesting change of pace. No point in taking chances. If someone is impolite enough to steal your shtick, who knows what other rude things they are capable of?
1d20 + 8
This section of rooftop is roughly 50' square and mostly flat. To one side (behind you) is a slightly higher roof that is angled and leads to the next building. In front of you is a gap of about 10 feet with a 50' drop. The adjacent roof is slightly gabled with a terra-cotta tiles.
Dash reacts to the stranger quickly (if not necessarily intelligently) and launches himself toward his shadowy stalker. As he speeds toward his opponent, he says a short, silent prayer: "They say luck favors the bold, so Desna please grant me some luck!"
** spoiler omitted **
** spoiler omitted **
He's standing about 45 feet away in a shadow near a door. You'll have to charge.
The black clothed man's eyes widen a moment. He had thought himself unseen. He does, however just manage to shift slightly to avoid your blade.
you're both next to a wall that goes up 10' to a terracotta rooftop. There is a door about 10 feet to your left. His back is against the wall and you are facing him. Now 5 feet away, though you are invisible. At this distance you can see that he holds a very sharp knife similar to yours, but with a curved blade on one side and straight on the other. It's also ornate and stylized somehow, though you've not had time to make out many details.
Your initiative beat his, so you go first.
On the Rooftop
Well that failed miserably. I think I rattled him, but he has an ally somewhere, so I'd better be careful.
Dash steps over to the door, drawing a wand as he does so. Once there, he uses the wand in preparation for the oncoming enemies.
on the rooftop
The opponent makes a hand gesture to someone unseen presumably. He stays with his back to the wall and holds a defensive stance. (full defensive)
Aky smiles slightly. "If you're there, then either come forward, or be gone. I have more important things to do" He says as he keeps walking back to the dorms.
On the Rooftop
After seeing his opponent's reaction Dash assumes his invisibility is working and decides to take full advantage. He stalks back toward his opponent, stowing his wand again, and attacks. This time, with a spell.
Al walked out of the bar with blood on his knuckles and a half a beer in his hand, it might be a good night for a swim. Most people would tell him not to drink and swim, but he found that exertion wasn't as bad with just a little buzz. He should be a little careful though, sometimes sore losers would try to catch him unawares on the way home and try to exact revenge.
At the guardhouse
The men stop playing cards. One seated looks at you oddly and says, "So...*pause* You have a dead girl in the morgue?" They all eye you with expressions that combine concern and disgust. After a long pause he continues in the voice one uses when talking to the mentally unbalanced. "And what are you doing with this girl exactly?" Heavy emphasis on the last word.
The one standing holding the book holds it to his chest, just to have something between you and he.
Hemmick fumbles further not getting their implication."Well...I put my hand on her chest...to see if she was dead...but really it wasn't hard to tell... her exsanguination is pretty complete...and..." Hemmick notices their strange looks and becomes slightly upset that they aren't doing anything, "Now look...a crime has been committed...I would assume one of you would be interested in investigating it," he raises his voice slightly," if you don't mind." but finishes off weakly.
He will wait just a few moments more and if these lot are just interested in gawking at him then he will go find someone else, perhaps one of the fellow wizards in the common room.
The guards notice you as you stand breathing heavy. One of them casually says, "You alright, buddy?"
Lorth breathes a little easier in the company of the guards... though his reply is guarded in it's own way "Aye, should be now" tipping an imaginary hat as he moves through and makes a beeline for his bunk.
Walking the streets at night
Aky smiles slightly. "If you're there, then either come forward, or be gone. I have more important things to do" He says as he keeps walking back to the dorms.
You hear nothing for several moments. With a harumph of satisfaction you proceed on your way.
A few moments later before you have a chance to react a man steps out of a nearby alleyway with a knife.
Dagger
He manages to stab you in the kidney and twist his knife.
Roll initiative.
Shadowy attacker Initiative
On the Rooftop
After seeing his opponent's reaction Dash assumes his invisibility is working and decides to take full advantage. He stalks back toward his opponent, stowing his wand again, and attacks. This time, with a spell.
1d20 + 8
6d6** spoiler omitted **
You are successful in attacking the man. As you light him up he screams an obscenity in a language you don't recognize. However it sounds somehow unclean despite your lack of comprehension.
fort
Stealth
Perception
Clearly injured the man seems to think better of the situation. He pulls a small pellet from his pocket and throws it to his feet. A bright flash and smoke emit from the area, but you manage to avert your gaze and hold your breath for just a moment, which is long enough to prevent any blindness or disorientation. When you look back, weapons ready, the shadowy attacker is gone. A few drops of blood on the ground and a few small shards of broken glass the only evidence he was even there.
1d20+7
Al walked out of the bar with blood on his knuckles and a half a beer in his hand, it might be a good night for a swim. Most people would tell him not to drink and swim, but he found that exertion wasn't as bad with just a little buzz. He should be a little careful though, sometimes sore losers would try to catch him unawares on the way home and try to exact revenge.
You think someone is watching you from an alley across the way, but it's hard to be certain.
At the guardhouse
The men stop playing cards. One seated looks at you oddly and says, "So...*pause* You have a dead girl in the morgue?" They all eye you with expressions that combine concern and disgust. After a long pause he continues in the voice one uses when talking to the mentally unbalanced. "And what are you doing with this girl exactly?" Heavy emphasis on the last word.
The one standing holding the book holds it to his chest, just to have something between you and he.
Hemmick fumbles further not getting their implication."Well...I put my hand on her chest...to see if she was dead...but really it wasn't hard to tell... her exsanguination is pretty complete...and..." Hemmick notices their strange looks and becomes slightly upset that they aren't doing anything, "Now look...a crime has been committed...I would assume one of you would be interested in investigating it," he raises his voice slightly," if you don't mind." but finishes off weakly.
He will wait just a few moments more and if these lot are just interested in gawking at him then he will go find someone else, perhaps one of the fellow wizards in the common room.
The seated guard who spoke stands, hands out in front of him. "Now, now. We'll help. Just wanted to make sure we got the story straight. " he's still using the voice that people use with crazy people. Working in a place like this you imagine he's got practice. "Now just show us what you are talking about." The man motions to the others who also stand and grab a few items, including their spears leaning on a nearby wall. One of the other men tosses the speakers spear to him. With a motion they indicate for you to lead the way. The four are within ten feet of you, but spread out a bit to each side and behind. The man with the book trailing slightly and keeping a wary eye on you.
East Gate/Mens dorm
The guards notice you as you stand breathing heavy. One of them casually says, "You alright, buddy?"Lorth breathes a little easier in the company of the guards... though his reply is guarded in it's own way "Aye, should be now" tipping an imaginary hat as he moves through and makes a beeline for his bunk.
He eyes you oddly, but you make it back to your dorm unmolested. When you open the door Circe sits on Al's bed. The door you entered from was locked.
Dash looks around for the man he attacked, and then the so far unseen second. If he sees either one he will give chase. If not, he will let them be and head back to his room, warily keeping watch over his shoulder.
Rooftops/Mens dorm
Dash looks around for the man he attacked, and then the so far unseen second. If he sees either one he will give chase. If not, he will let them be and head back to his room, warily keeping watch over his shoulder.
1d20 + 7
You see and hear nothing. You head back to the room wary, but otherwise unmolested. You enter the building and see Lorth in the hallway. As you two open the door you find Circe Sitting on Al's bed. The door you entered through was locked.
Dash usually thinks of Lorth as being a surly dwarf who doesn't like conversing. Right now, he feels much the same and simply nods to the dwarf as they enter the room. Upon seeing Circe there alone though Dash becomes worried. "Hey Circe, are you ok? They didn't come for you too did they?"
You think someone is watching you from an alley across the way, but it's hard to be certain.
Al thinks there might be people watching, so he figures a performance is warranted. "I hope you enjoy watching, because you sure won't enjoy getting close." And with that he flexed his claws, letting whoever is watching know he isn't unarmed.
Circe almost jumps off the bed at Lorth opens the door, but manages to calm herself a bit as she speaks rather rapidly to him. "Uhm, hi Lorth. Well, I guess you're probably wondering why I'm in your room, alone. I'd like to say I have a good reason, but it's not really a good reason. Mostly a silly reason since nothing has actually happened and I have no proof that anything will happen. It's just that when I was reading my blank earlier his evening it went blank and then the only thing that appeared on it was a warning that we were in danger and to trust no one and that I take the east road home to be safe. So I took the east road because I didn't know what else to do and then I was still spooked after getting to my room that I thought I'd feel safer here and I wanted to talk to you guys about the warning anyway. I didn't want to start any more rumors by walking over here after hours, so I went to the roof of the girls dorm and flew to your balcony and you guys left the door to it unlocked so I came on in because I didn't want to stay outside by myself, I really hope you don't mind to much. And have you seen Al or the others?"
Finally stopping to take several deep breaths, Circe gives Lorth a chance to answer.
You think someone is watching you from an alley across the way, but it's hard to be certain.Al thinks there might be people watching, so he figures a performance is warranted. "I hope you enjoy watching, because you sure won't enjoy getting close." And with that he flexed his claws, letting whoever is watching know he isn't unarmed.
You make it back to the dorm unmolested. You'll find the others inside.
Al walks into his room a little grumpy. Stupid people skulking about is a good reason not to swim, but he didn't have to be happy about it.
As he walks into his room expecting to get some rest, he noticed some excited conversation. He walks halfway across the room before he notices that Circe is also there, and he does a double take. Something was definitely off from a normal day. The way they stopped when he walked in made it seem a bit suspicious. The alcohol was making just a little slow though, and so he decided to play it up a little. "Oh... good evening all. What is all this about?"
Circe's face lights up with relief as Al enters the room glad that he is ok. Bouncing of the bed, she begins heading towards him, but stops about a foot away, suddenly a bit shy. "Thank goodness you're ok too. Like I was telling Lorth and Dash, I was all worried when that message said that we were all in danger. That's why I got so worried after I flew in here and didn't find you or your roommates here. But I'm ok, really, I took the east road to my room like the message said and then I flew here all sneaky like just in case anyone was watching my building for me. And who came for you Dash? Did you see anyone after you Al? How about you Lorth? Was that message for real? And what exactly is going on around here?"