Gaelin sees no exits from the room, except the four windows which are securely tightened against the outside cold. He does hear a shifting *clank* sound as he peers in
Jeydavu listens at the door, but it is silent
"I think there's something in here," Gaelin whispers to the others, before going in to investigate.
Athromar closes the gap to about 10' behind Gaelin and aims his crossbow for the door he nods towards it as if inviting the Barbarian to open it.
Sahsara moves towards the north door while staying in the main entry way, watching the short hallways to the east.
Tristan follows Gaelin, taking up position on the other side of the door.
Gaelin entered the kitchen carefully, sword in hand. His wary senses make him whirl as he walks in. Behind the swinging door a large female in leather garments and an apron stands with a blade in hand
Gaelin levels his greatsword at her. "Lay down the knife," he growls, clearly meaning business.
Gaelin levels his greatsword at her. "Lay down the knife," he growls, clearly meaning business.
[dice=Intimidate]1d20+5
The large woman slowly puts the short sword down, rising slowly and deliberately. She is dressed in well-worn leather armor, and despite wearing a large white apron doesn't look like your average cook
Perception [Gaelin only]:
10
15
The woman speaks slowly, with a Demgazi accent to her Common
"Easy there. I want no trouble."
"Then tell us what we want to know," Gaelin says. "Who are you? What is this place? And who else is here?"
The woman nods
"Look, I was nicked by this crew while stuck in that godsforsaken summer blizzard out there a few days ago. They call themselves Rohkar's Raiders, and they're backed by some strange creatures that have come out of the snows, wherever they are coming from. They don't tell me, they just forced me to make them food because they're to lazy to cook, and they figure it's a proper job for a woman"
She looks a bit grim at this statement
"As to what this place is, the High Sentinels used to base here, keeping an eye out for Qadiran raiders. Rokhar's crew aced them. Now he and his group are in control"
She pauses
"There's about ten bandits, and Rohkar and his two pet skeletons. Half the bandits are sick with chilblains from this accursed weather."
Perception
Athromar doesn't sense anything
Athromar approaches the room and peers in, "Where is this Rohkar now?" he asks the woman.
Sahsara enters the room to assist with the questioning.
The woman shrugs
"Likely in his quarters. I can show you where if you'll take me out of this hell hole"
"We would be glad to assist you if you assist us".
Sense Motive
"We would be glad to assist you if you assist us".
Sense Motive 1d20+4
The tall woman grimaces
"I ain't saying we're fast friends, but the enemy of my enemy and all that. "
She jerks her head at the kitchen door
"You want to move on and check it out?"
Athromar nods to Gaelin, "You open the door I will fire if necessary?"
Gaelin regards the cook with some wariness, but sees no alternative but to proceed. He nods to Athromar and then cautiously opens the indicated kitchen door.
The woman takes off the apron and darts into a closet, returning with a travelling knapsack. She puts a finger to lips, and advances out the kitchen door, motioning the group to follow. The large central room of the lodge is quiet, save for the crackle of fire in the hearth.
Gaelin follows her, his greatsword in hand.
Sahsara will be fourth in line then.
Tristan takes up the rear.
Jeydavu takes a position between Sahsara and Tristan.
The cook leads them past the bear skin rug they had seen earlier with the locked door underneath. There is a stone wall with two open archways leading into another large room. The stone wall radiates heat, likely it is the back of the fireplace the group can smell in the stuffy air. A staircase sits along the southern wall, rising up to a supposed second floor.
he cook sidles up to the southernmost archway and peeks in. She looks back and holds five fingers up. She also points to the stairs and puts her hand up in the universal "I don't know" gesture.
Athromar whispers to his companions, "I move like a pile of stones, are any of you proficient at sneaking?"
"I'm proficient at sneaking, but not at being surrounded by five enemies so you folks better have my back."
Sahsara takes out her bow and sneaks to where she can see into the room.
Sahsara sees that there are five visible bandits. They are staring at the doorway, obviously warned that there are hostile forces in the building. Three have arrows mocked, and two have their swords out. They seem to be waiting for attack, not advancing from the far side of the room. There is a big dining room table dominating the room, laden with half-eaten food. The glow of a large fire can be seen painting the room's furniture. The fireplace is on the other side of the stone wall, and is not visible from the doorway
"Do any of you have the means to distract or incapacitate a group of armed guards?" Gaelin whispers. "If not, perhaps we can frighten them into surrender. They most likely do not know how many of us there are, and we have breached their fort."
Athromar shakes his head and whispers back, "Intimidation may work on the soldiers but the source of evil here likely will not back down without challenge".
Strong winds begin to blow around Sahsara (activating breeze-kissed ability) as she looses an arrow at one of the bow armed bandits.
"Surrender, or your lives shall be snuffed like a candle before a gale!"
"Well that's one way to do it," Gaelin grumbles, tightening his grip on his sword.
Jeydavu has his scimitar unsheathed and us ready to charge forward if the bandits do not stand down.
Sahsara's arrow flies true, hitting one of the bandits. A voice rings out
"at them! No quarter!"
The bandits look less than enthused
Athromar steps forward to emphasize Sahsara's point with the point of a bolt.
Heavy Crossbow
Crossbow Damage
Athromar will take a 5' step backwards after his shot.
Athromar's bolt hits the wounded bandit in the throat. He garbles out a horrid bubbling shriek and collapses
"Attack them, or by my troth I'll kill you all myself!"
On the stairs a figure appears out of the shadows. He is flanked by two skeletons
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Initiatives (Bandit brawl)
Tama 11
Athromar: 11
Sahsara: 11
Tristan: 9
Gaelin 9
Jeydavu: 9
Ecaterina: 13
Ten Penny: 14
Rokhar:
Bandits
Skeletons
Athromar steps forward and upon seeing skeleton, sends waves of positive energy towards them seeking to destroy them where they stand.
Channel Positive Energy