House of Traia (I.C.) (E6)

[Dakuwan]

Sya

Spot check (1d20+2)[19] +2 familiar alertness feat

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and yes moving to cover would be good

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

Spot: (1d20)[10]
Listen: (1d20)[18]

"Uh, what are Publicans?" asked Calixta, moving towards the new guy to seek cover. Having been attacked twice it may be smarter to take these people out rather than risk being attacked again. Worry gnawed at Calixta's stomach. This day was riddled with attempts to kill things and she really hadnt thought she would ever have to again.

[Dakuwan]

Sya


"Worry about that later, we need to move"

[Dakuwan]

Sya

listen check (1d20+2)[15] +2 familiar alertness feat

[NeverSleep]

Llorat:

"The Publicans want the Entrada to be in the Capital instead. They've been bothering Markov for a while. Recently violently.

Maybe we'll go in here?"

Llorat gestures to the nearest building which is plain from the outside. Windows high and small every 30 ft. You can see into the foyer, hardwood covered in bird dung.

@Sya

Your checks result in you seeing two figures in a nearby window. You heard the scuffling of their feet as well.

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

She takes a deep breathe to ready herself. "Ok, I guess. Whats the plan?

((OOC: Did I hear the shuffling then?))

[Dakuwan]

Sya

Sya taps Llorat on the shoulder, using two fingers point to her eyes then, points to the building where she sees people moving, then holds up two fingers in front of him with emphasis. Then moves deeper into cover and (as quietly as possible) casts mage armor on herself from their cover position.

move silently check (1d20+2)[10] +2 dex mod

hide check (1d20+2)[17] +2 dex mod

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

Not being entirely obtuse, Calixta understands the movements Sya is using. However, not being signaled herself, she is left to awkwardly stand in place wondering when and if she might be asked to do something.

[NeverSleep]

Yes you heard the scuffling.

[NeverSleep]

Its clear to all that they have been observing you. They are in a building that has a primary door close to you, and a second door near the corner of the building. The building itself is made of stone. The glasswork has all been punched out. The large portrait windows are throught the building.

Llorat stands near the door and motions for Calixta to join he and Cali inside this building.

Llorat:

*in a whispered tone*
"Come, I'll keep an eye on them."

[Dakuwan]

Sya

Follows Llorat and is trying to be as quiet as possible, whispers "draw your weapons"

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

Taking a deep steadying breath, Calixta draws her exceptionally large blade as quietly as she could, the steel whispering from its sheathe.
Move Silently: (1d20+2)[21] +2 dex

Creeping over to the others with all her ability, Calixta stands ready to fight.

[NeverSleep]

You've all retreated into the building, and you see now that this was prbably once a holding pen for birds. There are droppings everywhere and the stench is fowl.

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See what I did there!?

Now the three of you are huddled near the doorstop, and Llorat is peeking around the corner. He says.

Llorat:

"They're not moving yet. I bet they are either waiting us out, waiting for orders, or thinking of a plan. I'd like to beat them to the punch if'n we can.

So do we rush them, let them come to us, or try to run?

Either way, we won't have much time to decide I'm sure."

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

She whispers, "I'm thinking that Sya doesnt wanna run from this fight, whatever the consequences. As such, if you guys back me up we can run in and make hate to them. But I dont know how smart it would be to run back in there."

[Dakuwan]

Sya

We rush'em, pick'em off one at a time by focusing on one of them. I vote we take down singed beard if we see him. If not then wichever one is closest. Then the others will run or give up. Now lets go.

Sya heads out hoping the others follow

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

Following after Sya, behind and to her right, Calixta steels herself for what is to come. Namely charging into someone and using her sword as hard as she can.

Calixta uses a swift action to change into Punishing Stance (-2 AC, +1d6 dmg on all attacks), which will last until cancelled.

[NeverSleep]

Llorat follows suit, joining the two women on the left.

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It appears the mage is leading the charge?!?

As you three leave the doorway Llorat points, indicating where the figures lay in wait. You are running full-speed(Cali pulling ahead of the dwarves if she doesn't attempt to keep pace with them.

You have options for reaching them fastest.

1. Jump through the window(no glass). Most direct, a gimmie for Cali considering its only about 3-4 feet tall, she could almost step through. This will get you right up close and personal.

2. Use the close door. It is shut currently. Will take more time than the window for sure.

3. Use the far door. it swings open on its hinges, but will take quite some time to get to where you're actually going.


As you pull out of the door, you hear a voice.

Beard:

"Go!"

Beard stands upon the second floor of the building and also looks through the no-glass window.

Three crossbow bolts fly in your direction, two from the figures down below, one from Beard.

No-one seems to have taken a bolt.

[Kato Locke]

((OOC: Can Calixta take the windows with a charge? Is it difficult terrain? Are there any enemies directly inside?

Yes, Calixta will pull ahead.))

[Dakuwan]

Sya

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reminder: Sya's AC is currently 16 and will be so for about the next hour

When she gets 20 feet away from her opponents inside the windows she points a finger at the one she struck before (if possible)

FEEL THE WRATH OF UNYIELDING COLD, RAY OF FROST!

Ranged touch attack (1d20+2)[22]

if it hits (1d3+0)[1]

[Dakuwan]

Sya

critical confirmation of the ray (1d20+2)[20]

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for any questions on ray criticals reference page 175 of the phb

[Dakuwan]

Sya

for the critical (1d3)[1]

[Dakuwan]

Sya

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I suppose we need initiative (1d20+2)[22]

[NeverSleep]

@both.

Need initiatives

@Sya

Your ray hits square, please roll the extra d3 like we talked about on the phone.

@Cali

You could make a jump as a part of a charge(a la Kettle). Here's the formula

During your jump you travel up to 1/2 the check(result) horizontally
During your jump you travel up to 1/4 the check(result) vertically.

A 10 gets you a 5 foot jump 2.5 feet in the air.
A 12 is 6 and 3
16 is 8 and 4

Since there is an obstacle in the way, you could try to use it to your advantage. Try a balance check for that.

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

First, initiative: (1d20+2)[22] +2 Dex

Then her jump check to clear the window: (1d20+7)[16] +4 Ranks + 3 Str
Balance, if need be: (1d20+4)[18] +2 Ranks +2 Dex

Assuming she clears the window, she will continue her charge at the first enemy she can contact.

Attack: (1d20+6)[15] +1 Base Attack +3 Str + 2 Charging.
If hits, damage: [roll]2d8+1d6+4[/roll] ((Thats a large sized bastard sword, plus her stance plus 1 1/2 times her Str))

Finally, at the end of her turn, she will expend a swift action to end her stance, negating the -2 to her AC.

Current AC: 13 (10+ Armor + Dex - Charge)

[Kato Locke]

Damage roll didnt work.
(2d8+4)[13] + (1d6)[4] ((Again, Large Bastard Sword, Stance and 1 1/2 Str))

[NeverSleep]

Nice round.

Sya does indeed aim at the first person she'd smacked beforehand, and her ray takes him down.

Cali's incredibly heroic charge and literal smackdown show a viscious side that Sya has probably never even seen before. I bet she supprised herself as well.

Llorat needed a full turn to get over the ledge, and when he got there he didn't have anything to swing at.

You hear:

Beard:

Vecna's arse! (A serious curse)

Beard is only visable in breaks in the ceiling, but you see him adeptly spring accross the roof and off in just a few short seconds

There is a ladder near the far side of the building. The noise you heard didn't t lead towards the ladder, it lead towards the side of the building.

[Dakuwan]

Sya

She yells
"AFTER HIM CALI"


And runs to the door to get in and up the ladder

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[Kato Locke]

Calixta

Blood pounded in her ears, nearly drowning out the sounds around her. She barely registered the sounds of movement above her or even Sya yelling. Adrenaline and power surged through Calixta as she looked down upon the handiwork of her blade. She felt something inside her die.

Torn between chasing after Beard, crying and vomiting, Calixta needs to make a Will Save.

(1d20)[20]

[Kato Locke]

Calixta

((OOC: Damn, she's on a crazy roll, isnt she.))

Calixta knows about battle. She's studied it, learned from others. Her blade has tasted blood but that doesnt make her a monster. Though saddened by the loss of life at her feet, at her hands no less, she must stay the course and proactively protect herself and Sya.

She turns and runs back out of the building through the window, moving around the building to try and locate Beard running across the rooftops from the ground. She'd chase him on foot if she has to.

[Kato Locke]

((Oh yeah. Calixta will need a spot check to see Beard.))

Spot: (1d20)[3]