"Well they certainly stand out don't they? Shall we say hello?" Duncan says with a grin. He then starts walking in their direction, strapping his shield to his arm. He calls out to them "Greetings gentlefolk!"
"Maybe it was destiny that I not go inside. This has so much more potential for glory." Wyaph follows Duncan towards the group.
"Looks like we're about to have company, let's make this quick, or things might get ugly.", as Zethaya's disguise dissolves, she begins knocking on the wall, counting to five, one step with each knock, and then closes out with a low whistle.
Aerin was about to pull open the tall cabinet when he heard Zethaya knocking on the wall. Head cocked with curiosity, he watched her for a moment before whispering conspiratorially, "Should we try this?" and pointing to the large cabinet. Rather than attempt to open it, however, he followed the warlock's lead and rapped gently on the front. "Hello? Is there a Mr. Lifegiver here? We have a book or your that a fellow by the name of Jysson asked us to bring to you."
The genasi paused, listening for any answer or noise from within.
Outside:
Duncan starts approaching the group of folk headed towards the Council of Order's building. They looked armed and ready, and Duncan draws his sword.
The leader, a lithe elven woman with magic crackling in her eyes and hands, says, Don't let them distract us. Stop them, kill them, I don't care. We have a mission to accomplish. The leader looks dangerous. Extremely so.
One of the women in the group, armed with a short sword and a hand crossbow and matching five others in the group, responds to their leader Yes, Jazrene. You four, she says, indicating two women and two men, Go with her. The rest of you, on me.
Jazrene heads towards the building with two thugs and two spies behind her. The remaining four four thugs and four spies stay behind to face all of you.
Inside:
Zethaya and Aerin give the secret knock and whistle.
A moment later, an invisible door appears right out of one of the cabinets. The simple wooden door opens, revealing a cautious, uncomely half-elven face that peers out at you.
Yes? Who is - Heiron gives an audible gasp. By the Spire! Who are you? Before you can answer, he starts to pull back into the doorway, closing the door as he does so.
But then Aerin mentions the book and Heiron stops. The Book, you say? Where is it? Why do you have it?
”Why, yes, yes we do,” Aerin answered, chipper as a spring gust, what with the prospect of finally ending this little quest and getting his reward. “Your associate, Jysson—“ Aerin leaned in conspiratorially—”who, did you know, is a cat now? Well, he asked us to bring you this book. Must be quite valuable, eh?” the bard asked with a knowing nod. ”Anyway, yes, we have it right outside. One of my esteemed colleagues has it; quite mysterious she is, hasn’t said a word since I met her. But nonetheless, we shall be happy to return it to you once we settle on the proper reward of course,” he finished with a bright smile.
Soolam sighs, readying his weapons up in the rafters. He sends a message to Zeth They're coming into the building. Be ready to fight.
Seeing the woman's intentions, Duncan attempts to knock her to the ground with his shield.
Slashing
Zan sighs heavily.
Initiative order
Jazrene 23
Aerin 22
Spy 21
Wyaph 19
Soolam 15
Duncan 11
Zan 10
Zethaya 8
Thug 8
Heiron 5
Round 1
Jazrene zips past Duncan and heads straight into the building to where Zethaya and Aerin are located (bonus action dodge, action dash, plus normal movement).
Inside the building, Heiron responds to Aerin. Reward? I wasn't expecting to have to pay for my own property returned to me, especially without proof that you have it! You must be with the council of anarchy! Heiron is preparing to shut the door, and will do so on his initiative order.
Soolam's crossbow bolts become unnaturally sharp, and he fires one at the leader from his hiding spot.
"Coward!" Duncan yells as the woman flees into the building.
I hope Zethaya and Aerin can handle her.
Duncan charges at the nearest enemy combatant and swings his blade at it.
”Oh, there is no charge for the book,” the bard said waiving off Heiron’s concerns with a smile. ”No, there are only the fees for shipping, planar transit surcharges, the costs for bodyguards to ensure safekeeping—but you know what? Do not be concerned with those. While you seem to have us mixed up with those silly Council of Anarchy people, the truth is that they are willing to take the book if you do not want it any longer…why, here is one of their representatives now if I am not mistaken!” Aerin added in a cheery voice as he turned to notice the woman approaching.
”If, on the other hand, you do want the book, you may need to prepare to help us defend you,” the genasi added hastily.
Wyaph twirls his two handaxes as he backs away from the group in front of him. He calls out to them, "Ready yourselves and let's make this battle glorious!" With a giddy small hop, the bariaur charges head first into the group, axes swinging to either side.
"Well, an associate of mine just let me know that your former business partners are about to arrive here, despite my insistence that their patronage is no longer desired, so we will have to take care of them. Once that is accomplished we will be able to give you the book." Zethaya reassures him, making no attempt at stopping him from closing the door, but instead turning toward the exit.
"Let's not allow them in here." she says to Aerin, as she makes for the exit.
Initiative order
Jazrene 23 X
Aerin 22 X
Spy 21 X
Wyaph 19 X
Soolam 15 X
Duncan 11 X
Zan 10
Zethaya 8 (Pending)
Thug 8
Heiron 5
Jysson 5
Aerin tries to sweet talk Heiron into helping them fight the Council of Anarchy.
Heiron sighs, Well. At least I'm not going at it alone. Ok, I'll help. He begins to step out of his extra dimensional space.
The spies (female tokens) start to move, two headed into the building, two charging Duncan, one charging Zan, and one facing off against Wyaph.
The two spies that attacked Duncan swing with their short swords. Only the second hits, but deals extra damage thanks to them flanking.
The spy that charged zen also attacks twice with her short sword. .
A final spy moved to attack the Bauriar, striking with a solid hit.
Wyaph backs up to ready for a charge, granting a spy an opportunity attack, but he's too quick for her. He than charges right into the group, attacking three different opponents at once! He misses the charge, but lands a hit with both axes!
Soolam's chosen target is no longer available. He fires his crossbow at one of the spies attacking Duncan, and lands a solid hit. The bolt sticks right into her shoulder.
Before the spy even has a chance to react, Duncan's blade finds its home in her side, and she slides off the blade onto the ground, dead.
Thug 1: -4
Thug 2: -6
Spy 1: Dead.
Zan looks annoyed and lashes back with a swift kick to the kneeat the spy who stabbed her.
Round 1 continued...
Zan kicks the spy right in the knee!
Zethaya tries to leave the closet only to find the leader of the Council of Anarchy right in front of her! Jazrene's eyes are full of menace and magic crackles in one hand.
Thug 1: -4
Thug 2: -6
Spy 1: Dead.
Spy 4: -6
Seeing the woman, zethaya reaches for a dagger, "Ah, good day, we were just talking about you. I'm going to need you to back off however." Zethaya says, an otherworldly reverberance in the words 'back off'.
Zethaya casts the command spell on Jazrene, and she starts backing away down the hallway, further into the building.
The thugs start moving toward their targets. Two head into the building. One goes after Zan, one after Duncan, and there are two already on Wyaph.
The two on wyaph swing their maces, gaining advantage because they have friends nearby (special thug ability). Each Thug lands two solid hits, for a total of 13 bludgeoning damage.
The thug on Zan attacks with his mace, hitting her twice with his mace, dealing a total of 10 bludgeoning damage.
The thug on Duncan has his mace deflected by Duncan's armor!
Heiron steps out of the extra dimensional space and walks out into the hallway to see what's going on outside, only to see Jazrene! You, he says with menace in his voice. You have been a pain in my side for years! It is time to end this! He casts a spell and a beam of energy fires forth, hitting her squarely in the chest. She instantly turns into a pile of dust, with nothing left but a pair of bracers and a short sword.
Outside, next to Zan, Jysson springs into action, swiping at the spy. The spy is easily able to get out of the way.
End of Round 1. Aerin is up next.
Aerin gave a low whistle, eyebrows arched as first Zethaya drove away the woman from the Council of Order and then Heiron turned her into a fine dust. Time to roll into the fray!
The bard strode slowly down the hall towards the foes pouring in, half-singing over his shoulder, “Well done Zethaya! The tornado in you whirls with fangs and claws!”
As the Council of Anarchy piled up in front of him, Aerin released a booming, thunderous blast in their direction.
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"Solid hits, my friends!" Wyaph then strikes at the one of the thugs with his axe.
Duncan, with a look of annoyance, brings his sword down on the thug attacking him.
Soolam falls from his hiding place, and fires crossbow bolt at one of the thugs next to Wyaph.
"Well that, I suppose, is another way to solve the issue." Zethaya says before incanting a few arcane words and stretches her empty hand forward, a blast of purple energy shooting down the corridor at the next Anarchist approaching.
Round 2
Jazrene (dead)
Aerin 22
Spy 21 (1 of 6 dead)
Wyaph 19
Soolam 15
Duncan 11
Zan 10
Zethaya 8
Thug 8 (1 of 6 dead)
Heiron 5
Jysson 5
Aerin moves to cast Thunderwave, dealing 6 thunder damage to two spies and one thug.
The spies attack back. The one remaining on Duncan can't penetrate his armor.
The spy attacking Zan swings back, and Zan deftly dodges one, but it unable to find the perfect spot to be in the moment to dodge the other. Zan takes 14 piercing damage, knocking her out!
Wyaph's spy also lands a single solid hit, dealing 10 piercing damage.
The spies in the Council of Order building both attack Aerin. A short sword slices at his arm, dealing 6 piercing damage (no sneak attack, as the spy doesn't have an ally threatening you). The other spy fires her hand crossbow (Firing past an ally, half cover, +2 AC) and despite allies being in the way, she lands a solid hit. The bolt grazes Aerin's right leg, dealing 3 piercing damage.
Wyaph attacks the thug, barely landing a hit! 7 damage.
Soolam's bolt is true, and takes the thug down. (dead)
Duncan's sword also strikes hard on the thug next to him, dealing 8 damage.
Zan is unconscious (1st round of unconsciousness).
Zethaya's eldritch blast strikes true despite Aerin partially blocking the path, deals 10 damage to the spy! (Firing past an ally, half cover, +2 AC)
The thugs all attack.
Wyaph's thug attacks with advantage because he has an ally next to him! He swings his mace twice and hits twice! Wyaph takes 11 bludgeoning damage.
Thug #3 moves from Zan to Soolam, after seeing Soolam drop from the rafters and kill his friend. He swings his mace twice and lands one hit, dealing 7 bludgeoning damage!
Thug #4 on Duncan swings with advantage, due to his friend being nearby. He swings his mace and catches Duncan in the arm, and then follows up with a clang to the head (crit)! Duncan takes 17 damage! (total 11 bludgeoning damage after Heavy Armor Master damage reduction).
The last two thugs are in the Council of Order Building. They each fire their heavy crossbows (Zethaya and Aerin both count as behind half cover, +2 AC). Both shots land true. Aerin takes 8 piercing damage while Zethaya takes 5 piercing damage.
Heiron uses a 4th level spell slot to cast Magic Missile, hitting each of the injured anarchists in the Council of Order building twice.
Jysson continues to attack the spy who took down Zan. He hits, dealing 1 damage!
Total damage for each player:
Aerin 16
Wyaph 21
Soolam 7
Duncan 11
Zan 14
Zethaya 5
Thug 1: -4 (W)
Thug 2: dead (W)
Thug 3: 0 (Zn)
Thug 4: -8 (D)
Thug 5: -14 (CO)
Thug 6: 0 (CO)
Spy 1: Dead (D)
Spy 2: 0 (D)
Spy 3: -7 (Zn)
Spy 4: 0 (W)
Spy 5: -23 (CO)
Spy 6: -13 (CO)
Begin round 3.
Wyaph smiles at the thug and spy, "Aye, nice hiiiit...." and then collapses on the ground.
Begin round 3.
Soolam staggers under the blow, but regains his footing. He drops his crossbow, and unsheathes his dagger, which he stabs at the thug. His psionic talents lead him to the exact place to hurt the berk the most.
Aerin had hoped to bottle up the Council thugs at the mouth of the corridor, but their barrage of crossbow bolts put an end to that idea. He retreated back down the hall as far as he could, turning only at the end to give the lead thug a tongue lashing, pointing out his (or her) many faults, in particular the total lack of anarchistic tendencies.
if save failed, plus disadvantage. Bleh.
Duncan staggers from the thug's blow, but stays standing. He focuses on the battle at hand, ignoring his wounds.
He then continues his attack on the foe he hit before.
Round 3
City Guard (beginning of init)
Jazrene (dead)
Aerin 22
Spy 21 (1 of 6 dead)
Wyaph 19 (Unconscious)
Soolam 15
Duncan 11
Zan 10 (Unconscious)
Zethaya 8
Thug 8 (1 of 6 dead)
Heiron 5
Jysson 5
Modrons (end of init)
A voice calls out amongst the battle, Cease your fighting! You are in violation of Regulation 13F8Q, subsection JD50! You are hereby -
The voice was cut off by another voice. S$%~! It's the Council of Anarchy! Get them!
Even as they call out, the giant 50' diameter mechanical gear which serves as the gate to the Plane of Mechanus (which is why this town is called a "Gate Town") starts to shimmer, signaling that the magical gate is starting to open.
Inside the building, Aerin casts vicious mockery and retreats back down the hallway. Unsure if it took effect, as the spy decided she was too injured to stay and started heading for the exit. The other spy followed suit? by the thugs seemed to be staying for the kill.
Outside, the spies disengaged their opponents (Duncan, you get an Opportunity attack, I'll use your attack roll) to start attacking the arriving guards. Duncan slices into the spy as she tried to get away for 8 damage.
Wyaph is unconscious.
Soolam slices into the thug he's fighting with an absolutely vicious hit, for 18 damage.
Zan is unconscious.
Zethaya is up.
With the spy fleeing from him, Duncan now focuses on the thug near him.
Duncan stabs at the thug next to him, ripping into the man's arm. He takes 8 points of damage.
The Thugs also turn to face the guards, giving Soolam an Opportunity Attack (Duncan already used his reaction this turn).
Jysson, seeing Zan down, yells out, I could use some help over here! He tried to do what he can to help her, but being a cat, doesn't seem to be able to do anything.
Suddenly, the ground starts to rumble as the Gate becomes fully active. Modrons start pouring out of the gate. Tens of them. Hundreds of them.
The guards and the anarchists are so surprised that they stop fighting altogether.