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Arthur didn't hesitate when Carric attacked, the time for consideration was over. He drove his rapier before him towards the ghost.
I was looking at the map and noticed the Dessarin River marked on it, I'm starting to get an idea of where we are in relation to places I know of now.
Arthur looks conflicted... maybe it would be best to let the dead slumber rather than stir them to action at the behest of the green dragon. "Truth be told, I'm not sure if helping the dragon is the wisest thing we could do. I still seek the Albino but but many a would be hero has become a villain by not considering the ramifications of what they do. I'll not force my agenda on the group without concern. We've hampered it's schemes, if that's where this adventure ends I can live with that. Stirring the silent dead to action could have grave consequences."
Arthur listens to the conversation with the undead... deciding it might be best to leave Carric take the lead for now. He tries to recall if he's ever heard of this Reluraun before.
"We'll have to keep our wits about us but I fear there's little I can do about this cold in this cloying mist. We didn't come prepared for this expedition."
"Agreed, I would not overly delay."
"We would not wish to displease you by returning with a different blade and take up more of your valuable time!" Even a description of it's appearance might let us figure out it's nature...
"Yes, it is a thief if it is the one I have sought out... but I can not be sure until I draw close to it. I'd track it down and put the matter to rest if I had a trail to follow. Leaving you with no further interference. As for how this would benefit you, I know this one has done enough to justify it's end. If we end it then you could be assured it would never return to your lair to seek what it covets. It has allies beyond simple gnolls, far more dangerous including a skilled wizard."
"I am Arthurs. Metaphor, a gnoll... a flynd to be exact. A large albino. It may be the one I seek or it may not but this one has committed enough vile acts on it's own to justify it's pursuit. We had not sought to draw your ire by coming to this place but..." Arthur leaned forward a little despite his impulses telling him to flee. "...the albino is cunning and formidable. It was the one who sought out this place. Might it have hoped to steal something from you... no doubt something it would now consider foolish through direct force of arms despite the forces it brought with it. However, I think it would think little of sacrificing the other gnolls to acquire whatever it came here for in some ruse. Hashima your prowess is plain for any with eyes to see but you must still hunt, and rest... tend to your interests. The Albino will no doubt give in to base avarice, if tempered by fear of your prowess. Even they will see the folly of direct confrontation unless they are truly daring or mad..." "...but treachery to steal from you when they feel the time is right? That is something they will no doubt engage in sooner or later. What precious treasure of yours do they desire... it must have been something magnificent to risk your wrath."
Concerned about facing down against a dragon and gnolls Arthur sheathes his rapier... one or the other is one thing, but both at once?
"Hashima, we will hear your proposal." Calls out clearly.
People have no doubt noted my posting rate going down, sorry about that. I have some health stuff going on but only short term. I'll try to keep up as best I can but bot me if needed.
"They wish only to encircle us, the fog hampers them as well. Let's not give them time to bring their numbers to bare!" Arthur whispers to the others.
"Close the gap! Put them on the back foot!"
Arthur stays alert as best he can. "The fog should reduce the advantages the gnolls would normally have in this terrain."
No problem, real life happens. It's happening a bit to me too of late.
The Albino is gone... but has he his prize? "Let's move swiftly and uncover what secrets this place has. I hope we can find the Flind's corpse or failing that it's trail."
Arthur kept his voice low. [smaller]"Right I think that Dragon is circling around trying to find the intruders that entered it's lair. It might have killed the gnolls and started looking for us. If we enter now while it's out we can be sure."
"Right taking them all out with a dragon on the prowl is foolish to do in one night. We must temper our zeal and fury. One more foray to keep them off balance before we retire from the field for the day."
"Agreed. We're certainly in no state to fight a dragon if we ever were but I think we can make a foray in once more after catching our breath. Thin the numbers of the gnolls further. Whatever they came to do they needed good numbers so their plan should be slowed down already. With their supplies aflame they may have to divert some of their number to go foraging."
"I think we should pull back to the entrance of this place and rest. We've been pushing ourselves hard but now they are scattered and disorganised. I doubt they'll make much progress."
Arthur moves in with the others. "Revjak let me see those wounds. That fire I started will spread here before long. If you spot anything of use in here grab it, I wouldn't want to spend too long here. Let's withdraw, things went our way but it was a close run thing."
"If you wont die, have the decency to flee!" Arthur thrust the rapier into the gnoll's abdomen.
"We just need to hold out, we've killed plenty of gnolls in the last few days. I'll keep these two tied up." Arthur pierces the thigh of a gnoll to drive home the point.
Arthur does his best to help Revjak take down the gnoll before them.
I'd prefer here. I tend to not notice things on discord and suspect I'll forget to check D&D beyond... but thats not guaranteed!
Arthur tries to finish off the badly injured gnoll knowing them must cut down the numerical advantage quickly.
Arthur steps forward and thrusts his blade between the ribs of the gnoll as he flees.
He follows up such grace by stabbing the tent... that was probably not what he meant to do.
Arthur trusted Revjak to take down his target so moved forward to attack the next gnoll. The unseen servant continues to start to light fires.
Too late I think we really should have moved back for a short rest to improve our chances... temporary hit points for everyone and spells for Reynwyn. ...maybe this group is too large to take out even with a dash of cunning when we are so low on resources.
Arthur tries to move forward while focusing on his unseen servant spell, having the spectral figure carry a smouldering object to start a few fires about the tents, making it come in from an angle obscured to the guards.
I am still here an up for the game!
"I could cast unseen servant, it can small objects. It's usually used for household and camp chores... but it's invisibly. We could have some smoldering cloth and use it to set the fire discretely from ranged.... Revjak could use the deck to distract those on guard. I think holding back would be better than closing unless Revjak thinks he can bottle them up."
"Perhaps we could set fire to their tents discretely. In their haste they may leave weapons and armour behind. Using the deck of illussions may cause further confusion, perhaps to confuse the gnolls guarding the camp site. A few arrows might help thin their numbers while we reap the rewards of their chaos."
"For other creatures your words would hold more truth. Experience has given me a hard earned education. I have faced many gnolls in my time. They like to sleep in large groups within close quarters. With five huts, I'd say the number could be more like twenty five or even more." He looks at Revjak "Against such numbers, perhaps we can triump but not all of us will live to tell the tale. This would require cunning."
Arthur nods in agreement and once in the tunnel if it becomes a little easier to see will check for gnoll tracks.
"Check the bodies, is the beast amongst them? If not we must press on."
Arthur does his best to put the last gnoll down, if it falls to his blow he'll pull back, hoping to make them a less tempting target for a dragon's breath.
Arthur moves forward trying to catch a gnoll of guard and quickly put it down... would they find the beast still living or had it died at the claws of the dragon?
"Alright but if we're to advance let's try and use stealth so we can get a true grasp of the situation."
Sorry to hear, good luck with the job hunt.
"We could let the evil wretches deal with each other. If they gnolls flee we can lie in wait here. If they are victorious they will surely be weakened. If the dragon wins then hopefully it too will be weakened... on the other hand they may be far more potent to deal with if they recover whatever it is they seek."
"I see no tracks, we may well have beaten them here. That mist smells wrong. Let's try to clear out the first chamber and take shelter there if it's suitable."
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