Attempting to intercept Sofia, Hank yells: "Hang on there! This one's a friend." [b] Turning to Karthurg and pointing to Sofia, [b] "This one's that friend I was just talking about." He grins, "These ones are both friends of mine and I hope they'll be friends because foes of my foes are my friends and foes of my foes might be friends if those foes are their foes too and aww dangit I'm glad we're all here together."
Foes of my friends are my.. Belliken repeats clearly lost. Anyways I'm glad to have everyone back and together. Quite the tussle we've been in. Hopefully we can all get along for now, seems like we're all on the same side.
Onward and upward friends. We have to retrieve the Jade Serpent for our pals back in the city. We won't need to pay for a drink in Sandpoint again! with that Belliken laughs a little a heads down the next cavern.
Hank looks confused, but then he laughs. "Ya know, I forgot all 'bout that snake rock. Yeah, let's go get it! And then, free drinks!"
Karthurg is glad to be accepted by another of the "normal" races. He has been brought up by orcs and knows he is seen as a savage. We have seen some traps already. I would hate to see you get injured. I am repaying a debt for these fellows helped me take down a few orcs and gave me some healing. If it wasn't for them, if it wasn't for them, I would of been done for. It would only be right for me to lead the way to put myself at risk first.
Karthurg will lead, searching for traps as he goes.
Belliken gladly let's his friends take the lead and assumes position in the middle of the group.
Hank will head to the back and coax Cammy further into the cave. He's got Cammy on a lead rope, so Big C can act as our rearguard.
Hank whispers to Belliken, "I gotta admit it's nice to have so many kind tallfolk around to do the dirty fightin'. Keeps Cammy nice and clean."
As you advance, the ceiling rises to a height of about fifteen feet. The tunnel widens into a large chamber that curves north and then east. From around the curve, you can hear voices speaking in orcish. A slow river flows through the north-western section of the chamber.
Karthurg looks around the room for anything that might be of interest.
When hearing orc voices, he draws his hammer, ready for the inevitable fight.
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Sofia lowers her voice to a whisper Hey, sorry, we’ve not been introduced and now probably isn’t the time, but you look like you might know what they are saying. That you have drawn your hammer makes me nervous
Sofia draws her Masterwork Longsword and motions behind her to Hank, Phedran, Belliken and particularly Cammy with a hushed finger to her lips
Hank whispers a prayer politely to the gods of fate and narrative, Ready when you are...
While it’s difficult for Karthurg to make out exactly what’s being said, he catches a few snippets.
”How long do you think Gorocs is going to be in there?”
“As long as it takes to figure out how to take most of the gold from that raid for himself.”
“Shut it, you two! We’re supposed to be on watch!”
Karthurg whispers to his holy ally They don't seem to be saying anything of importance. There are at least 3 of them and they are guards. Are you all ready for a fight? If we get the jump on them, we should be able to make quick work of them.
Belliken readies his crossbow in a similar fashion, almost as if to imitate his elf companion. Aye well take em out before the know what hit em, double up the shots just like last time Phedran.
Once Karthurg sees his allies ready to act, he gets ready to move in.
If you are able to take only a standard action on your turn, you can still charge, but you are only allowed to move up to your speed (instead of up to double your speed) and you cannot draw a weapon unless you possess the Quick Draw feat. You can’t use this option unless you are restricted to taking only a standard action on your turn.
"Wreck 'em, Karthurg!" says Hank.
Hank will use his surprise round to cast Guidance on the nearest party member or, if everyone is out of reach, on Cammy. That's a good ol' +1 to any attack, skill, or saving throw that needs to be used in the next minute.
Belliken will take aim at the nearest orc and, after pointing out his target to phedran, fire a quarrel at him.
If you are able to take only a standard action on your turn, you can still charge, but you are only allowed to move up to your speed (instead of up to double your speed) and you cannot draw a weapon unless you possess the Quick Draw feat. You can’t use this option unless you are restricted to taking only a standard action on your turn.
Karthurg moves in close to an enemy orc.
Rounding the corner, you see a small firepit in an alcove. Squatting around it are three orcs, while another one stands further back, beside the river. You appear to have caught them by surprise, so none of them have their weapons.
In addition, another passageway leads out to the west.
Sofia: I think paladins don't get spellcasting for a few levels.
Belliken: You'd need to move up before you can get a clear shot.
Phedran, Belliken, Sofia, and Karthurg move forward into position to attack.
Belliken's crossbow bolt whizzes just barely past one of the orcs.
Sofia manages to strike one of the orcs around the fire.
Phedran's arrow finds its mark, and the orc grunts in pain, before drawing and throwing a javelin in return.
Another orc grabs his axe and lashes out at Karthurg, while his companion retaliates against Sofia.
The remaining orc draws his axe, but cannot squeeze past his comrades to get into the fight.
Karthurg shouts in pain and swings his earthbreaker back at him.
Belliken sees his friends take some hits and changes tactics. Putting the crossbow back he begins to concentrate on the nearest orc and cast sleep on him. DC 15
Hank n' Cammy rush forward--but Cammy's forcing himself through some pretty narrow passages, and Hank's pretty slow, so they are pretty much behind everyone for now.
Karthurg sends one of the orcs flying, and they don’t get up.
The orc that wounded Sofia collapses to the ground.
Why you are very welcome my virtuous friend. Orcs ain't no match for old Belliken Weaver's magic!
The northernmost orc hurls another javelin at his attacker.
However, the weapon only grazes past Phedran.
One of the other two attacks Sofia, while the other steps forward to swing at Karthurg, and looks very startled by the sudden looming figure of a camel emerging from the tunnel.
Hank swats Cammy on the rump with a Guidance. "Get 'im, Cammy! Get 'im!"
One ... looks very startled by the sudden looming figure of a camel emerging from the tunnel.
"SKROOONK"
Translation: "You hurt my nice lady! Now die!"
...Hank mutters, "Damn, he never misses me."