Kava follows Latro's directions, but has a lot of difficulty climbing. Her progress is slow and particulary loud.
an assist is still ok though? :^)
Rulf puts his knowledge of rocks to use, explaining dwarven methods of cave climbing.
Arcana check to use my Tensors Floating disk ritual to carry up our gear reducing our penalties with the climb.
Everybody will be moving a lot quieter thanks to A'loran conjuring a magical disc. Excess gear is loaded and a lot easier to transport.
"Archibald, go take a look up there, would you?" The owl nods and flies up to the top of the tower.
Canas sends up Archibald, the owl comes back and twitters new information to Canas.
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Rulf scours his brain for any historical information on the keep, but draws a blank.
Latro's guidance is invaluable in keeping the party hidden as you advance on the keep.
With one last heave, Kava helps A'loran into the ruined rear tower.
The tower's interior has been cleared of rubble, but it would take a crew of dwarves months before the place became habitable for anything other than goblins. The cieling and most of the walls have long since collapsed and cleared away, but there are no signs of habitation. The north west wall has a man-sized hole in it, and door still stands in the east wall. The surrounding walls vary from 15' to 30' in height.
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"Everyone, be careful, there are more goblins in here. I'm beginning to miss the undead, personally."
"So. Doors or hole in the wall? I'll check the doors for traps just in case we go that way."
Latro examines the doors closely, looking for signs of traps and treachery.
Rulf whispers quietly to his friends. The act of which itself seems quite remarkable. Ah'll keep yer covered Latro while yer take a gander through that hole in er wall. Ahh fear me dwarven armour'd make a terrible clankin.
Latro whispers to Rulf, and the rest of the party, "I'll move over there slowly and check out the hole in the wall. It might take me a little bit to make sure we aren't detected."
Latro slowly advances as the tension builds.
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Latro waves his companions forward. When they get close, he whispers, "I don't see any traps or any sign of enemies right here. I vote for in the this hole and maybe draw them out."
sounds good, I'm right behind yer.
"I'm going in. Make sure you all aren't far behind."
Rulf leaves about 5 squares distance between himself and Latro.
A'loran will stay next to Rulf.
Canas stays near Kava, waiting for the signal.
Latro -
Latro looks over his shoulder. He holds up his hand, all five fingers splayed out, signifying five enemies. He whispers to Kava, "Wolves...in a pen. I can't tell if they are locked in."
Ahh reckon we jes rush em an let Kord sort em out after Rulf whispers as quietly as he can to the party.
"Are we ready? I'm going in."
Latro moves in and around the corner.
Latro exits the relative safety of the tower.
Latro -
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Rulf moves to J4 awaiting Latro's call.
After a brief moment, Latro moves back into the tower. Whispering to Kava, "I only saw the wolves, nothing else. We might want to go through those doors. What do you think?"
"Well Kava? We goin' through the doors or in through this hole in the wall? I'm game for either."
ole in this ere wall looks good enough fer me, Rulf says as he readies to charge out. someun needs ta get ta the gate a that cage an stop the mangy curs gettin out.
"Rulf, I can move a bit and then run over there. But I don't want to be all the way across the room surrounded by wolves and gobos either. I'm going to move up to the corner, take a peek, and if all goes well, move a little farther and take another peek. Make sure the others are close behind, but give me a few seconds to scout out. Unless of course you hear me yelling, then I'm hoping you're all gonna come runnin'!" Looking over his shoulder, he motions for the rest of the group to follow.
Latro disappears around the corner again.
Right yer are lad, we won't be far behind. jes holler an we'll come runnin.
The wolves in the pen seem aware of the party's movement, but do nothing to reveal your presence to any of the keep's other occupants.
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You see goblins in leather armor holding bows stationed at various positions around the courtyard. The pen is latched, but there is no lock. If you do anything that would expose you, make sure it's only a single action.
wispers to rulf "the waiting is the worse part... do you think latro will be ok. If stuff goes down I'll head to the gate to keep the critters contained.
"Now we just wait for Latro to tell us if it's clear." Canas looks past Kava, hoping for some sign of the combat's beginning.