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Frankly, I was only doing this game in order to play with Elise.

With her gone and my activity level sagging and the game disrupted anyway, I will take the opportunity to bow out too.

Lets see if we cant get the drop on these monsters. I am tired of tanking these dudes to the face. Ive got experience being sneaky lets use it.

Serpens will make way for where thar be monsters! And tries to sneak in.

Serpens sneaks forward, allowing someone with sharper eyes to check for traps before allowing himself and Elise to sneak in and see what's what.

Serpens has had really just dreadful dice and gets the lions share of the damage. With my to hit bonus, I really should be dealing more and with the tactics were using, I should be facilitating Elise to do the same and I think the combat trick I built around (rending foes flat footed for her to sneak attack) STILL hasnt popped off uninterrupted.

And I find these endless dungeons just horrible to rp through so these really basic tactics not really working is really frustrating.

Serpens shakes off the cobwebs.

The decision to abandon sword and shield for a more subversive style was not paying dividends lately.

This level of resistance is suspicious. Especially since we have no real quarrel with squatters in this instance. Oh well.

Serpens walks himself over to the remaining closed door on this side of the hallway and raps on the doorjam Shall we?

[ooc] All it says is if hes within my reac, then hes flatfooted]

Serpens bounds forward and gives Elise a look Youre so anxious about looking like a proper Grimms scion that youve completely forgotten your footwork. Focus.

He again strikes with an eye on tying up the boggard

Snagging Strike
Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

And then attempts to throw him into a side headlock.

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hes properly restrained now, so lets focus and try it again. Serpens says in a familiar tutorial tone that goes back years.

Yes because theres a feat required for doing it the other way and if you crit you get a nice lil bonus.

Serpens sprints into the room and snags blue by its stupid froggy skin rendering him flat footed.

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

And then attempts to grab him so he wont get away

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

I mean I take the same turn every turn and have a hitting things macro.

Move, snag, grab. A thurd attaxk if I didbt have to move.

I am still around but now that Ive returned to work finding time to post betweeen the newborn and my shift isnt gonna be an every day occurance. If thats gonna be an issue I will drop.

Serpens bashes forward with his staff and tries to snag the frogman.

Griffon Cane, flat footed foe on hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

He follows up caning him again and locking the frog into a headlock

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed, grabbed foe on hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

And then tries a third opportune strike

Griffon Cane 3rd attack, +1 if second missed: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Serpens nods respect at the bear Hopefully the goblins dont get wind of this... he observes.

Serpens makes his way back to the room on the right side of the hallway. There were still two doors we left unopened this way so let us make haste

Serpens puffs up his chest. One step closer to getting that river named after him.

Well of course we are heroes. We told you so. Elise here is descended from heroic stock after all.

We learned the hell is the sight of some pretty nasty business - and the home of some pretty dangerous cultists. The Bramblebashers arein over their heads and need some reinforcement. Naturally it is up to us to provide it.

Serpens has no care what the small folk think of him and volunteers to be the one to rouse the guard so he can get some dang sleep.

Serpens gives Calmont a poke and laughs I guess if youre too dukb to get away with crime you shouldnt

He hefts the weasel over his shoulder snd thanks the goblins.

Serpens nods agreement with Elise. Yeah Id rather see that guy in prison. Or 6 feet under.so Calmont this is yours tonmess up

Smarting from his wounds, serpens attempts that same flurry of strikes

A Snag!

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

A grab!

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

A bash!

Griffon Cane 3rd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Whose turn is it?

Serpens smarts and lets out a long elvish curse.

He drops a hand off his cane and smashes at his target, the red one.

He opens with a snagging strike, making the opponent flat footed

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

And then presses with another strike to grab the creature by the scruff of the neck

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

and finally another bash for good measure
Griffon Cane 3rd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

...or he will whiff on all of those.

Serpens continues to sneak near the front.

Serpens raises an eyebrow Some high ranking hellknights these qere - buried with trinket tier magic items and talismans! the elf scoffs.

Still worth a trip to the catacombs I think. To drive out the cultisrs. Not for the fame and fortune, naturally Trista.

Serpens looks over the books.

None looked interesting to him unless he sees one on Deserts.

Serpens sneers at the bear Please get rid ofnthst thibg its giving me to heebie geevies

Serpens smarts at all the beatings he is taking.

Given the fact that this is a hellknight's citadel its probably some form of devil, if not asmodeus himself. We should be careful we dont get the evil on us

Once everyone is ready he gets ready to work on the door

Thievery: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Sorry still definitely not at a place where I am checking this daily

I am at the hospital right now waiting for my son to be born. Please bot liberally.

Zzzz... Serpens snores

Serpens remains stable

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Serpens arches an eyebrow

Birds?? Underground? he scoffs, choosing to ignore the calmont drama for the time being.

He marches up to the bird and gives a swing with a snagging strike

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

He then follows up with a combat grab!

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Serpens grimaces, needing just a little patching I was down 5 still

Serpens clutches his free, gloved hand and practices the movements, the lost art of grabbing someone by their scruff coming back to him.

Yes, I am ready to mind the...bear apparently

Updated

added uick Jump and Combat Grab

Serpens nods Yes np use tarrying here

He feels his skin positively crawling at the thought of remaining much more in this retched goblin settlement.

Serpens locks eyes with Fentus If this goes South, we are taking it out of your cut...

Serpens could care less about the money...the damage to the party's reputation could be staggering if Calmont were to escape.

Serpens ponders I guess we should take Calmont back to face justice before we go any further

He strokes his cane and rubs uis temples getting a migraine at all the baby talk theae goblins insist on using.

Yes I think depositing this trash is the least we could do for bramblebashers

Serpens wonders about these elf gates Can you show them to me? I can...of course read elven. Can try to confirm some of this wild speculation. The man says pointing to his ears.

Oh Ill show you the elf stuff Serpens growls.

He walks across the court yard and tries to climb up closer to Calmont

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

not sure what this leaves me with actions wise or if this worked or where I am on the wall so I have one action left pending clarification; Ill either keep climbing or do a Snagging Strike on Calmont depending

Serpens smiles at Elise See that was more my normal style...

Serpens begins his ascent Stay silent if you can, these goblins may be 'friendly' but people love to shoot things that surprise them and walk uninvited into their homes

Serpens steps into position, hoping to provide flank for both Trista and Elisa and slaps it again.

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Serpens acts fast, moving to the far side of the creature, taking advantage of his training at moving with speed and sets up a flank with Elise The ole high and low, got it?

Serpens slams into the creature with his cane in both hands

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Griffon Cane 2nd attack, +1 if first missed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Serpens nods at Fentus Yes, let's sneak and take them unawares before they can form up. Their sentries attacked, so we can assume hostility.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Serpens meanwhile takes to the shadows, and Sneaks along as the party moves from room to room.

Serpens smarts at the wound - to his pride as much as anything. Never you mind that...Ive been spending my time mostly studying and being somewhat indolent lately. I assure you, back in my day I was pretty wild. Of course, back then I mostly used a blade, but this cane is pretty potent in its own way. He resists ruffling Elise's hair - she was a grown woman he had to remind himself. Besides, the great Elise all hot and sweaty - this scene is pretty scandalous isn't it?

Serpens nods at Valdrin as they all apply bandages Besides, we all took uite the beating didn't we? We should be more careful - bugbears are a bit of a challenge for a group of novices like us.

Serpens desperately reaches for the staff and sticks a second hand on it, moves into position and makes a big swing for the bugbear I ain't done with you

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Sorry for the radio silence, I was traveling the last two days and was just tired.

Serpens gets back to his feet quick as he can if still a bit woozy, finds his cane once more and performs abother snagging strike.

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Serpens leans and gives a hand off the cane and whacks the monster with it reaching for its scruff.

Snagging Strike

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

With the creature now hopefully snagged he takes a couple pot shots

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 5 = 11
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Griffon Cane: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 1 = 11
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Serpens shuffles in front of Elise and stares down the goblin

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

He doesn't see what's going on and stands sentinel by his ward.

Servant's uarter. Probably slaves held here at one point. Nasty bit of business these devil bootlicker types were. Keep your wits about you. Place might be haunted judging by the state of this room. The elf said with a bit of bitterness in his mouth.

He holds the rod in both hands and looks around the next room.

Serpens had his second hands on his cane ready to smack the crap out of some dogs.

But when he sees the others back away he comes with and heads to the other set of doors.