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Hopefully that's a satisfactory exit.

Jon nods in acknowledgement to Duraz, placing his hand on Duraz's shoulder in return. "And i wish you well too, miracle worker. I will give one important piece of advice before i leave........"

The pause lasts several seconds, before he gives it. "... Don't die ..."

He gives one last look among the other party members.

To Mirianna "I wish i could have seen you dance more..."

Alurad, Thilla and Singol he wasn't sure what else to say. Each with their own unique skills. He gives each a firm handshake before he is off.

I can't tell what became of Alurad... Other than IRL stuff keeping him busy. I'm sure it will get figured out

Jon sits quietly with the group up until meeting the elf; And the talk of even more glorious adventures, including a winged magical creature as likely the next adventure.

It sounded interesting, fun even. But after barely surviving recently with the grimlocks in the caves, and still rather new to this group his heart didn't feel in it just yet. Even so, fighting for the one lady's honor in a duel still sounded like something he'd have enjoyed doing. But this set of recent adventures didn't feel like his calling... Not yet. Not with other obligations to be met.

"I must apologize." he says suddenly addressing the group and standing up. "While we haven't known eachother long, and have fought against rats, undead and blind monstrosities in the caves, I am not sure i can stay with you for the remainder of your journey now that we are safely here. So i think i shall disembark by myself."

John gives a sigh, maybe of relief, something off his shoulders, a nagging that had been with him since they were fighting in the caves. He'd tried to be a shield, and multiple party members had still fallen. He also had almost fallen, save for divine magic that had healed and beating a hasty retreat with their unconscious comrades.

Reaching down he undoes from his belt the magic +1 sword they'd gotten earlier putting it on the table, sheathed as it was. "It would feel wrong if i kept this" under his breath he adds as nice a blade as it is. "Perhaps when my own issues are resolved and i am better prepared, I might join up again."

Jon stands, giving a slight bow to the group he'd been with shortly overall, placing a few coins also down to pay for his drink and meal before heading out.

I'm assuming the party gets 8 hours of rest and spells are restored etc.

Well going 2nd level from 1st, is going to be one of the largest level differences and boosts we'll see.

I remember in a game we saw the difference between a 1st and 2nd level fighter (in party drama/fighting). 2nd level always won (and it was the 1st level repeatedly picking the fight too).

If we were holding ourselves fairly well all things considered, 2nd level characters hopefully could handle it. But i'm fine with whatever for now.

@party: Do you guys want to go back to the cave? I sort of want to.

After a little rest (unless levelup is like Diablo where HP/MP are instantly restored at levelup), i'd be willing to go back in.

We had two people drop.

@Jon did you want to stick with it?

Could, though survival seems iffy... Though with how things look, guessing we took the route of escape.

I never remember to check the discussion threads...

Mirianna, Jon, Mirianna and Duraz can LEVEL to 2nd!

Which could make a huge difference.

Regardless, as I've mentioned before to you, after helping with the duel/romance part i'll probably drop out.

Do you want to retreat?

Retreat sounds like a good option.

I'd suggested/hinted at possible retreat before their newest reinforcements arrived.

Maybe we could just sneak off away, but somehow i doubt that would work; Unless we all succeed in moving silently checks and everyone pick up fallen comrades... Or if they just let us go heads hung in defeat.

They have more than 10HP?!?!?!? We're still level 1 dude XD

If we get flanked or another person falls, we're probably done. On the other hand i'd hope there's a ton of XP for surviving this encounter.

It's stone axe slices at the side of her head and she collapses, bleeding.

Well that didn't turn out how he had hoped...

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

I think i hate the RNG on this site.

Once she makes room he replaces her spot giving a swing at the Grimlock who's there, also blocking the grimlock from getting to the slightly more squishy party members.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"Hmmm" Jon doesn't see room to do much at this moment... unless...

"Mirianna, after you do your attack, I'll swap with you"

she'll attack, 5ft step back, Jon 5ft step forward and attack with higher AC

sword attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
crit confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 don't think so
dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Jon feels warmth in his leg that passes through him, and feels considerably better than he had a moment before.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 swing and a miss

Jon is getting tired of these grimlocks, though thankfully they haven't overpowered the party... yet... But another group of them might.

Sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
dmg?: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Jon throws the other javelin while it's at range, then readies his sword again.

Javelin throw: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Jon seeing the Grimlocks turning the corner lunges the Javelin at the incoming enemies.

Dex for thrown?

Spear throw: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 off by 1 from a crit...
dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Unless Marianna gives a better idea of what to do, this is my planned action

"Try not to die..." He tells Singol.

Jon steps a few feet into the passage way he hears grimlocks coming from to block the path, pulls out the javelins and rope. Then throws the rope 10 feet in front of him hoping to make it spread out a bit and make a make-shift snare to entangle/trip one or both grimlocks.

Jon then readies himself to throw the javelins when they are in sight until they are within melee range.

Jon did you want to drag Duraz back?

Might as well. So 2 party members are down. Hmmm... Might be better to try and withdraw

yeah the cavern passages are narrow, like 5' in most places

The main reason I'm not doing anything right now, because the space looked occupied. Though it might be Thilla's? And thus might be open since she's on the floor? I'm not sure. If you want to bot me you can, since i don't have a full grasp of the situation.

We can discuss traps after the grimlocks are down, right?

Maybe. The map doesn't really offer much room to do much at all, and i can't see much for details. Sorta feel at a loss of what to do

With the Grimlock down and it not immediately easy to reach the other he looks down the passage that the other grimlocks would likely be going.

"Anyone got any caltrops?"

I wonder if going in 10 feet and spreading out some rope for them to get tangled in would qualify enough as a trap to help out...

Jon winces as he takes a hard blow. Enough to make him almost see stars.

Best to try and finish this quickly, then recoup afterwards.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Tch" He'd hoped they could handle one at a time.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

"He doesn't seem to be talking to anyone else other than us. So i'm guessing these two are lookouts for trouble... We shouldn't keep him waiting. I'd wager it would be best to deal with him now, than if he gets more help" Jon says softly to the group, more or less agreeing with Mirianna.

Jon winces a bit in pain, the Grimlock having managed to get past his armor. Jon intended to get full plate at some point in the future; Still this being the first time he'd gotten hurt in the flurry of short fights since they arrived here to deal with vermin.

Jon holds still letting Duraz look over and attempt to bandage or manage the wound in magical or mundane ways.

"Thank you... I think i need more armor." he comments to himself. Thankfully he wasn't profusely bleeding (it could have also just been a large bruise as much as a simple cut).

So far Jon was fairly impressed with the new magic sword they'd found.

Jon moves to assist Duraz with the next Grimlock

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 6

Fumble rules? Or just a miss?

Jon tries to finish the Grimlock off

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 23
dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

I'm not seeing a current slide. But if it's only one enemy...

DM, are they carrying/using any weapons/armor? Contemplating sundering, though may not be needed in this combat

Jon moves closer to attack the blind grimlock.

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 18
dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

"Well, THAT Was exciting..." Jon says, feels at this point it's silly to sheath a sword since every few minutes since they've arrived they've had a scuffle with bats, rats, and a ghost now, each one lasting less than a minute.

But more importantly everyone seemed to be mostly unscathed.

Jon looks to Alurad and Duraz. "Do you think there will be any other ghosts?"

Sorry for being a couple days slow, bad internet, things going on IRL, etc.

Jon sees if his magic sword might let him hit something this time...

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
Dmg?: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

AoO: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 = 22
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Surprise shows on Jon's face, he was expecting the scuffle to last... well... just a little longer than one spear throw. It was just as well, afterall no one put in prolonged danger.

Putting the javelin(s) away he attaches them to a few cords on his backpack, so he could pull them off should he need ranged weaponry. Not the best solution but would work for the moment.

"If no one else needs the sword I'll take it. At least for now"

With the magic sword that would mean Jon now had 4 weapons. One magical sword, one normal sword, and two spears. Hardly a walking armory though.

Jon puts his sword away accepting the Javelins. "I can certainly try..." he eyes where the mushroom is, makes a few motions similar to throwing to make sure he had the room and won't do something stupid like hit someone near him or a wall.

About as ready as he's going to be, and seeing Thilla preparing the fight hopefully would be swift and uneventful. He could hope.

"Hmmm" he peers into the room not moving any closer. "If you could throw a flaming flask or torch, then shut the door and let the fire deal with the mushroom, i'd do that"

Jon doesn't really have those, also not sure how long it would burn or work

“I do need to get a sling or a bow...”

Jon heard Allurad; Jon also needed a ranged option, to this point he'd prioritized his armor to other weapons, figuring he'd round out his equipment after he earned some coin in an adventure or two.

I try to check back daily, but not feeling i can add/do much.

spot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Jon doesn't notice anything off hand looking around, seemingly more concerned with keeping his shield up and ready to block an attack likely from a rat from what he'd seen so far.

"After two hundred years... think they have anything of substance?" Jon asks. Assuming it was sealed it might contained something pickled... though it probably wouldn't taste very good (but probably wouldn't kill you), that or it seemed more likely it would have gone bad.

Jon seeing they are ready to go again redraws his sword, then opens the trap door with shield up to block anything that might immediately spring out.

Being as defensive as possible for the time being

Should nothing happen, he will slowly take the lead on the way down, checking to see if some of the steps feel weak or broken (and certainly hoping he doesn't tumble down)

His longsword was ill suited for close quarters and underground combat, as such he put his sword away for now and looked over the trapdoor for anything that might stand out as suspicious.

Spot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Search: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Regardless Jon wasn't about to attempt to open it until everyone was ready to proceed, and seeing Duraz checking the barrel out, he waits.

Spot check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Nope... one reason i'm not a fan of fighters

Jon looks in the room, though the likelihood of him finding anything is lower than most of the party. He takes a few moments to wipe his blade but doesn't sheath it, keeping it ready at his side.

"You said cold iron would be better on the fey? Anyone got something i can use instead? Or..." he looks to Alurad "Don't suppose you could do something? Seeing as you can do magic."

AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 ; Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Alurad, I think I'm being a non-team player here, but I recall 3.5 cantrips to expend, meaning you can't hurl acid splash indefinitely.

In PF and 4e/5e you can, as damage is equal to that of an arrow or so.

However in 3.5, there's 5 slots --ref-- (at 1st level), i don't think there's a bonus for more cantrips in 3.5 for high stats.

Jon stands back up. Now with the rats closer he takes a swipe from his one spot near the door.

likely OOO standing up

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 ; dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 14 Guess not

At word of the fey creature Jon was uncertain he could do anything against the magical being just yet. Perhaps need to look for backup weapons later.

Jon draws his weapon moving to one side of the door and holds his action, to attack any of the rats that may come to the bottleneck of the doorway.

entering seems silly with a perfectly good bottleneck here. If someone else decides they want to enter, change that to him following to try and guard/prevent flanking.

"Plague bats...." Now THAT didn't sound good....

"Unless we have something to better our chances of resisting anything i'll give this important advice..." and pauses a few seconds. ".... don't get bit..."

Jon glances at Singol who had been bit/hit by the rats already. While he got healing, if he was infected or the like it might not show for hours. But until something happened or everyone wanted to quit Jon wasn't about to up and leave. His own skill had been less than stellar so far against mere vermin.

Looking to Thilla he says "I'll take the lead if that makes you feel better. I think we have more to worry about more rats and less about traps here."

"Okay, just bats. Those webs don't look bigger than they should be, right?"

"Don't think so. If there's bats there... there's probably just normal spiders there. Just feeling a little jumpy." Jon replies to Singol.

"Anyways, let's go on in..."

"Sorry, probably overreacting..." he replied his hand relaxing at his side again.

He was slightly more worried of potentially dangerously large predators that were feral. But bats, well they wouldn't be here if there were giant spiders probably.

Jon meets up to where Alurad is at the wooden door.

Jon follows with everyone else, taking a glance in the stables. Is not the best one for finding interesting finds or traps...

Spot (stables): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Pauses noting the webbing, his hand pausing at his sword while pondering.

How big is the webbing? Like normal spiderwebs or for say a large spider?

Spot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 (just shy, Doh!)

With the last rat taken care of, Jon takes a few seconds to clean his blade off before resheathing it, and turning his attention to Singol who got injured, quite obvious from the way he cursed just a few seconds ago.

"And... this is why i had a preference for skeletons to vermin... Are you doing okay? Should probably get that cleaned in a hurry"

Jon pulled his backpack off, pulling out some water to help clean the bite, it would help but wouldn't be as good as someone actually skilled at first aid or real healing.

heal (untrained): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Jon's current limited inventory wasn't very well equipped for managing wounds of any kind, but a clean wound was far better than a dirty or infected one.

Jon closes the distance of 5ft making another attack at the vermin.

attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 seems another miss