"A gate to the nether realms probably stands beyond the vrock. I say we push on, lest the drow summon more of these monstrosities."
With that Sunaj joins those who wish to meet the vrock head on.
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Sunaj shrugs, "Very well. Let us remove this obstacle before us." "But be ready."
Sunaj follows at a distance after the lead party.
"Any further comments besides the lack of broken crockery?"
Finrod asks the Company; "Come. Let us set up an ambush for the ones that will certainly return with reinforcements." He pointedly does not help to bury the bodies. Sunaj suggests to litter the probable attack vectors with broken crockery.
Sunaj dispels the enchantment over him and reappears in the party's midst. "It's alright."
Sunaj bides his time until the moment he can catch the drow defenseless.
Sunaj decides not to unleash the full fury of his arcane might as the proximity of the company's melee combatants to the priestess may prove disastrous. Instead, he cloaks his form once more, as he moves to the rear of the enemy.
Sunaj concentrates and focuses. In his mind's eye he sees the drow falling from the ridge down to the muddy ground below. Caster Level Check to Penetrate Drow SR 1d20+9=26 Telekinetic Combat Manuever (Bullrush; Caster Level plus Int Bonus) 1d20+16=35 The illusion disappears and Sunaj grins to the clearly surprised drow and says to her in Drow, "Give my regards to Lolth."
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For DM_Darkmeer Spoiler: Sunaj moves over the ridge as fast as he can.
Sunaj moves as fast as he can to the rear of the caster on the ridge.
Sunaj moves to coordinate 22, 7, to the South. He takes care not to bring attention to his presence.
Sunaj turns his powers of observation to the South.
Sunaj passes the time taking cover and observing the drow, noting their colors and other insignia. "Conserve your spells, drow are very resistant to magic. Hit them with spells only if absolutely necessary." Sunaj waits for any leader types to appear, now that he has revealed his magic.
"Magic of the circle you say? I recall the 'circle' playing an important part of eastern magical theory. The Thayans, for instance."
"I suspect that the drow will expect us to settle here for the night as it has been cleared of traps then attack us while we rested."
"Damn them."
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"Silence, please." "Our foes are probably observing us as we speak."
Sorry to see you go.
"The brand says: Heretic."
Knowledge (geography) 1d20+11=27 "Care to give a second opinion, Mister Finrod?"
"After checking the map, I see three locations where ambushes would be easiest. Two spots where we would be when you journey on the second day, and one on third day , almost as you are leaving. I also see a couple of places that would be nicely defensible if we are spending the night." "The other thing of note is that there are ridges and hillocks all along our path, so it is feasable that we could be ambushed along the way, just that there's less cover than would be optimal for a 40-some-odd force."
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While everyone is sleeping, Sunaj takes advantage of the power of his ring and works through the night, to discover other possible attack vectors that may be launched against the part as they journey through Spider Haunt and the Gap.
"Good morning to you as well, milady." "Join me for some repast?"
"Thank you for that. I think we have a journey to prepare."
"Anyone have an estimate of the number of hours to get to the area in question? I want to time our arrival in the area around just past noon to give us the advantage of daylight." "Based on my readings Shadow Gap and Spiderhaunt are the more likely ambush areas."
"Don't worry about my role. I have a high art: I wound with cruelty those who wound me." "Now anyone has a map of the area we're going to?"
"We need the map to determine the most likely place for an ambush and from there determine the points from which we can launch a counter-ambush." "Sounds like plan, doesn't it?"
"Yup, plan is simple: kill them before they kill you."
"Aside from what you have said, Onyx, I would like to add that some highborn drow do exhibit 'talent' above the norm, some levitate, while still others do have the power to look into the hearts of men." "That said: there are some drow who have thrown off their fear of the surface world and can operate here without penalty. But they are most often non-Lolth worshipping outcasts. But does not mean that they are not dangerous. Because they all are DANGEROUS." "But they all die just the same."
Responds to Umil, "No, we just feel lucky." For DM_Darkmeer Spoiler:
Knowledge (Geography) 1d20+13=25
Oh and have I seduced the little minx? I rolled a 32.
Sunaj removes his hat and back returns his mixed-blooded countenance. "So, you see what I am proposing to use against the drow is: trickery and misdirection. Anyone here have a problem with underhanded tactics? Speak now or forever hold your peace."
Ok. Everyone's going. In the IC thread, we need to get a map. From there we determine the likely point from where the drow emerged onto the surface; the location of the survivors; the place where the battle happened and the route the caravan was taking. With these info, we then divine the possible dispostions of the drow, which we can then use as premises for our trap... (if they are waiting a certain point then we can tempt them with a bait that will most likely get them all killed.) Drow have a low opinion of non-drow that they usually underestimate us, but hey they're different.
Assembling a strike team here going to the survivors, so far we have Greene and me going, any one else want to come along? Let's discuss how we shall prepare for a possible encounter with the drow.
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"Agreed." Sunaj tells Finrod and the others, "Watch." For DM_Darkmeer Spoiler:
Using hat of disguise. In case they put in their mind that I am actually a drow, ready action to use dimension door. I know it's stupid, but dumber things have happened in RL and in RPG. His image shimmers suddenly a drow is now in front of everyone.
"Lead on, Mister Greene."
Sunaj raises his left eyebrow at Finrod's tirade. He smiles and whispers to Finrod. In Elven Spoiler:
"What would you have me do cower inside a cave or depart this continent like what your people have done?
To the hearing of everyone, he declares that: "The poison the drow use is not intended to kill but only to incapacitate. Slaves are a prime commodity in the Underdark. Tis a rare drow who will not attempt to capture slaves." "Master Umil, I pray you for a guide to the survivors." "Lady Kara, the recovery of the survivors would surely hasten if you grace them with your presence."
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