what do we know about skulks? weed ask the party....and studies the skyline around the ravine for signs of a trap
...and looks about for any signs of humans or tracks of note....
“Rodion can tell you bout the skulks. When yer ready lead the way Weed.”
Go back and read posts where Rodion used knowledge to learn about the skulks.
Help Weed look around.
Rodion relays his knowledge about skulks to Weed, and helps look for things.
Eterran looks for the Skull King
The party doesn't see any obvious sign of a trap, but the trail to the top of the ravine and the skulk's village has several switchbacks that would make perfect places for ambush and encouraging visitors to leave.
“Weed and Eterran lead the way, less you have a better idea.”
No ideas here. Except to agree that I shouldn't lead . . .
I will lead......
but keep an eye from anyone sneaking behind us
Weed moves ahead looking for tracks of any recently passing this way and for any danger awaiting
Weed and Eterran lead the party up the rough trail towards the heights of the ravine. Weed clearly makes out several sets of animal tracks as well as what he supposes are the tracks of skulks. After about 30' or so he sees a tripwire to....something.
Rodion double checks Weeds track knowledge:
Grimm brings up the rear, keeping an eye out for anyone or anything that might be behind them.
Weed calls a halt when he sees the tripwire....to.....
The party pulls up short of the tripwire in the path. Weed has a great view of it from his current position.
Weed traces the tripwire....careful to make sure it isnt merely a distraction or bait to another trap....such as a pit
Rodion relays his (limited) knowledge about tracks to the party. He also casts Message.
Assuming Weed points out the tripwire to the group, can we just step over it or go under it?
The tripwire appears to lead to a set of nearby chimes. There do not appear to be any other traps nearby; it looks clearly like an early warning system for the skulks.
The party can easily step over it and continue on.
yes...ya can safely assume that i would explain why i asked everyone to stop...
Using message:
“Keep movin, over the wire.”
Moving out!
Over the wire I go
over the wire and ahead
The party rounds the first switchback in the path and comes upon a group of four warrior skulks wearing rough leather and wielding makeshift great clubs.
They were clearly not expecting company and the party gains the initiative.
Weed rushes in
Grimm will engage one of the skulks.
Rage 1/12 and attack
Acid dart before melee penalties:
Weed and Eterran hack down 2 skulks before they get a chance to respond. Rodion wounds one with an dart of acid; the wounded foe yelps in pain and promptly turns tail, fleeing further up the path, while the uninjured one tries to exact revenge on Eterran.
But he misses badly, significantly reducing his AC next round.
rage 2/12
Attack!
Rodion conjures another dart into the melee:
Weed attempts to chase down the fleeing skulk
Grimm moves forward trailing Weed, looking for skulks.
The fighting skulk takes the damage and comes on recklessly towards Eterran .
The fleeing skulk maintains the distance between him and Weed as Grimm falls behind. The fleeing foe ducks around a switchback and disappearing from sight.
Weed slows to allow Grimm to catch up....
well Grimm...any ideas....cats outta the bag
rage 3/12
-7 hp
“Rodion, Eterran come up here. When they get here, keep movin forward Weed.”
Looking and listening for any sign the runaway skulk has raised the alarm.
Stop raging and move forward.
-2 hp
Advancing with Eterran
Eterran's axe shatters the remaining skulk, allowing him and Rodion to advance towards Grimm and Weed who wait at the front side of the switch back. Grimm is able to make out the distinct sound of a fleeing bipedal form, sounding like it is rapidly heading up the remaining incline of the ravine path; the noise quickly fades into silence.
Weed readies his bow and once again chases after the skulk
Follow Weed.
Following Grimm
Eterran bump
continue on
Eterran stops at the last moment, noticing groups of small, four-pronged, metal spikes scattered across the trail. The other three party members are not as fortunate, and wander into the dangerous terrain risking toe and heel!
Against touch AC:
If you take any damage your speed is reduced 50% until you receive a DC20 Heal check.
You catch a fleeting glimpse of the retreating skulk rounding the last switch-back about 50' in front of you.
“Ouch! Damn it!”
Would channel energy fix the condition?
If so channel:
Weed fires an arrow at the skulk
Rodion is slowed unless Grimm's plan works.
-1/11 HP
The wounds require a heal check to overcome.
Other action for Grimm?
Eterran?