The reasoning is time is saved, if people are away then you know what they're going to do. If I need to roll a search check for a certain area, that's fine, just tell me the squares covered by each check and it will be done.
Perception
Search Posts
Yes, I check all squares as I go, taking 20 if able, rolling when needed.
Alizar will check the next room
Alizar moves to the doorway where the moans are located, search check on door for traps, etc. If all clear, stealth check to open door silently Before the above occurs, "I'm checking the door and corridor, please be silent."
"Moans from the east passage, anyone decipher them?"
[celestial Spoiler: thank you
"That was quite the debacle. Perhaps we should re-evaluate our tactics, we now know what can be expected. The walking dead live up to their reputation, irony." Alizar looks around the area for arrows, and other items of interest, actively searching for secret doors.
Attack
Alizar takes a 5 ft step up, and re-strings the bow while grinding the remnants of the skeleton beneath his boot heel. He is in line with skeleton 6 now.
Knowing he can do little to undead, and can't affect the environment to their advantage, Alizar will take a 5 ft step back and fire the longbow again. Celestial Spoiler:
If only I could do more..... Attack
"Perhaps we should retreat, see if they can leave the crypt. If they follow, we can pick them off at our leisure and use the terrain."
Alizar moves one square up and fires on the skeleton in front. Attack
Tumble left 3 squares
initiative Going before enemies-move down 2 squares, right 3 squares (move). Draw composite longbow (part of move), drop dagger (free) Going after enemies-tumble down 1 square, diagonally right 1, and right 1 (move). Draw my composite longbow (part of move), dropping dagger (free)
Spoiler: Oh the fun to be had, skeletons, dead horses, crypts.....why do I do this again?
know (local)
spot on battle area, weaponry, living ppl, etc
alizar listens at the door If not threats heard, search check on the door for traps and the like If all clear, Alizar signals to the rest it is clear, and looks inside, moving cautiously within.
"You know, nature magic? Druids and others can replicate that."
"Let's explore this lovely place, joy.....I suppose I will lead, unless another can read the earth and find information through non visual means." Listen check at door/entrance to cave
"If you wish to scout the way Lianth, using your nature magics, we could use that knowledge as an escape plan. I would appreciate it, if that means something to you; I know not the ways of the lake witches." "There is one choice, to continue on, braving whatever lies within a dust filled and ominous crypt.....with dead horses and old skeletons.....to find a flame that may or may not be there and possible protectors we know nothing of."
I'm interested in continuing, life happens.
"There is something wothin those saddlebags." Alizar points to the saddlebag.
"What's the verdict? We looking at skeletons, dead or undead?" Alizar moves up to sight the scenario better.
Perception
"See anything interesting, besides these bones, which I can't make out? Dust from the step down, of course." "Also, what could have clawed horses to death and not taken them for food? I will think on this momentarily."
Acrobatics
Alizar moves with the litheness of the elves
still here, though the speed of play somewhat concerns me; no worse than any other pbp. Let us continue..... Drosk was called away in the middle of the night, his destiny must be forged.....
Alizar states "there are many stories of snakes in the water, and this lake is a rich source of intrigue to the village. That being said, I will fill my waterskin first, least chance of being attacked."
Knowledge local for information about the lake, general activity, reports
Perception on the body near the lake and immediate area around it
"Thanks for the assistance Lianth, I will attempt to return the favor." "The wolves were likely hungry, they're quite lean, too bad as no fight was necessary." Alizar examines the surroundings, sets security again, and if all is well, goes back into trance.
Alizar is in position for his successful attack, "the point" as he calls it. Attack
If the attack hits, Alizar states in Celestial Spoiler:
"I think you got the point." Alizar then tumbles 15 feet away
move silently and/or tumble to reach a flanking position on the wolf attacking drosk
Intent is to not have any wolf within melee reach. Lucky for me, you can't fail skill checks on 1's, I just likely failed them anyway. Attack with rapier If successful moved silently, wolf is denied dex; if tumbling +2 for flanking Damage-rapier- with sneak attack.
perception escape artist With unbridled grace, Alizar rolls out of the bedroll and in the same rolling motion grabs his rapier, and stands up, ready for action.
"Beliefs of men, eh? Those who are quickened have fragile ideals. Of course, anything wished hard enough can manifest. I remember vaguely some effigies from my home, that was long ago, but the same beliefs were held, but over a much longer time."" To Lianth:
To Anwyllia:
"First night in the wilderness for anyone? This isn't a bad patch of land. Tymothy, can you make some illusions to improve others perception of our defenses?" "I will take the watch four hours after it begins, dead of night I suppose, I don't need sleep." Alizar sits against a tree, looking over his weapons closely for damage. If any food is available, he will take a small amount, enough to sate his hunger. "Jimes always said to take what you can, but I'm more reserved than he." Knowledge local check for the stick figure information
"Such superstitions about the lake, if they work or not, who knows. Do you know the witch?"
The group moves to the crypt, passing this initial test/obstacle.....
As he is starting down the road, "We can discuss this later, we have something to do; if this trickster wishes to come again, it will be dealt with."
Alizar has stated he is continuing down the path, talking with Tymothy as they go
"Either way, we need to continue our sojourn." After a quick reference to the map, Alizar moves to depart. "Let's go, we can discuss Tymothy's situation on the way, time is of the essence as humans say." Sylvan
Spoiler: The faster there, the faster back, sleep and familiar people
Perception "What part did you play in this scenario? Did you see who or what brought these illusions? If this is your skill, it will be quite useful."
will save vs illusion
Focusing on the orc as he attempts to hit, the orc appears odd for a moment but stays solid and real. "I'm not seeing anything unusual here.....wait a second, it's an outline, not real, neat."
"Illusions you say, I must see this for myself"
After he misses, "next time." "Why not just throw dust or something to carpet the area, if possible. It'll pass through the illusions, as you say, and maybe find someone hiding nearby, tracks, something."
Seeing the orcs react to Lianth's defeat of the orc, Alizar moves into a flanking position, if possible, or does a double move allowing him to be flanking. If flanking,
Init
As Alizar travels, he makes note of unique aspects of the trail, occasionally marking trees with Sylvan characters.
Survival
"I know the general way, I could do so if not distracted. Yes, we definitely take the Broken Glade south to the Gray Lake to Serpent Gorge, I concur." "Gray Lake is nice, serene, different, not a horrible place."
Sylvan
Spoiler:
Fine, let's go easy on the poor guy, he doesn't seem the strong willed type. "Mister Swallwood, shall we combine the parchment pieces, all those we have, to determine what they are and how they affect our journey?"
"I don't know, it can be quite scary down there. We may be the first group to not return."
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