To be an overlord

[johnswiftwood]

"Thank you, hot in temper." Throg says as he eyes the elf then looks back at the man.

He smiles "go on then, you too. He lives in a small stone cottage on the outskirts of town, there is a scarecrow with the head of a bull outside his house."

[stanleyindraven]

Throg motions to the cat and looks at Symballine, "Let's head out, shall we?" He then begins to make his way to the door.

[Darius]

Symballine 10 HP AC 4 PPDM=14 RSW=16 Pet/Poly=15 BW=17 Spell=17 CHA Reaction Mod -1 Initiative Reaction +2

The elven warrior squints her eyes at the old man and then turns and leaves the tavern. She heads toward the direction of the house indicated and then after a few hundred paces stops to lace up her boot. She casually looks back toward the inn, looking for any tails that may be following the pair. If satisfied, she will complete her task and then continue on until they come to a place where they can see the house and form a plan after casing it.

[johnswiftwood]

The older man had seemingly stayed behind. The directions he gave you were good. But from within the home you can here several rather tough sounding voices. Though not what they're saying.

[Darius]

Symballine 10 HP AC 4 PPDM=14 RSW=16 Pet/Poly=15 BW=17 Spell=17 CHA Reaction Mod -1 Initiative Reaction +2

"Stay here for a moment," the elf says to her companion quietly. She then silently moves ahead, looking for a window to see what is happening or a means to listen to the voices inside.

[johnswiftwood]

As you move. Closer to the house you can hear more clearly the by rly voices of three, perhaps four men

"So, what do you think this poor sod did to get into his sitiation" said the voice of a burly man of a cockney accent.

"Probably some dumb **** don't worry about it. As long as we get payed as promised it doesn't matter" a second voice assures the other man.

"Yeah , well. This is boring. I actually kinda wish someone would bust in at this point" a third voice says in a somewhat frustrated manner.

"Relax Boss, this gig is the best we had in a while. We're gettin paid to do noffin. Be'er than just waiting for some rich dumbass to come along an' all that" says the first of the three voices optimistically

[Darius]

Symballine 10 HP AC 4 PPDM=14 RSW=16 Pet/Poly=15 BW=17 Spell=17 CHA Reaction Mod -1 Initiative Reaction +2

Quietly Symballine retreats to her comrade. "There are three - maybe four - ruffians inside. They seem to be the collection agent type. I am pretty sure I can take one or two out, but I was hoping you had some skills to assist. Suggestions?"

[stanleyindraven]

"Well," Throg starts, "I have animate dead animals ready, but nothing else. Already have the cat," He gestures toward the feral beast that had been following them. "So, maybe one, depending on how strong they are. Is there a bull nearby that is dead or can be killed?" Throg then looks around for any beast he may be able to either raise or kill and raise.

[Darius]

The warrior assists in helping her companion and would rather lead the animal to the house if possible first before killing and reanimating. In addition, she would rather not attract any undo attention in the process.

[johnswiftwood]

There are a few small animals lying about, and in the distance the ugly noice of some kind of bovine creature.

[Darius]

Symballine says, "That sounds like a cow close by here. How long does your animation spell last? The reason why I ask is would it be better for us to lead the steer here and kill it or kill it then bring it here?"

Depending on the answer, Symballine will sneak and stay out of sight to ensure not to be implicated to the crime of cattle thievery. She will kill the creature in a hidden location agreed upon by the answer given to her and then ready herself for the assault.

[stanleyindraven]

"The spell takes but a moment and then is set until turned or destroyed." Throg replies. "We could go kill it then have it come back here."

[Darius]

Symballine listens to the answer and says, "That is what we shall do, then." When the work is finished, and she retrieves her darts from the corpse of the cow, Symballine will stare at Throg intently and say, "Do not even consider making me one of your undead playthings, understood?"

Once the zombicow is near the door, Symballine will take position off to the side of the door - away from view. She will open the door as quietly as possible and begin the assault.

OOC:
I hope you are okay with a little fast forwarding here.

In addition, I do not know if this would constitute a surprise round, but I wanted to get your opinion first and also get a lay of the land inside.

[stanleyindraven]

"No worries, I can't animate a person yet." Throg replies to his companion.

[johnswiftwood]

Its fine.
Anyway
As they do not yet notice you. Combat is not yet started, inside is a fairly standard room. A table at the center with four grizzled men sitting , playing cards. Other than that the room has many dacorative things, swords made of silver. Brass statues of various beasts lining the wall in a way that is obviously meant to be a specific scene of some sort.

[Darius]

Symballine AC 3 HP 10/10 PP14 RSW16 Pet/Poly15 BW17 Spell17 React +2

Symballine surveys the room of threats, dagger in hand, and draws 3 darts, saying "I call four corpses," the elf indicates her necromantic companion, "and he will raise you!" With that, she flings the darts at the most threatening of the bunch. She then adopts a bladesong stance for defense.

OOC:
dart1 - (1d20+5)[19] Hit AC1
damage1 - (1d3+7)[9]

dart2 - (1d20+5)[12] Hit AC8
damage2 - (1d3+7)[8]

dart3 - (1d20+5)[22] Hit AC-2
damage3 - (1d3+7)[9]

[johnswiftwood]

Symballine AC 3 HP 10/10 PP14 RSW16 Pet/Poly15 BW17 Spell17 React +2

Symballine surveys the room of threats, dagger in hand, and draws 3 darts, saying "I call four corpses," the elf indicates her necromantic companion, "and he will raise you!" With that, she flings the darts at the most threatening of the bunch. She then adopts a bladesong stance for defense.

OOC:
[roll0] Hit AC1
[roll1]

[roll2] Hit AC8
[roll3]

[roll4] Hit AC-2
[roll5]

The three fall dead almost immediately, leaving only the boss, he pretty much just ****ing runs knowing he was stronger than the others didnt help the fact he was outnumbered

[Darius]

ooc: Where does he go? The zombiecow and Symballine are coming in the front?

[stanleyindraven]

Throg will command the cow to head after the man, figuring four legs to be faster than two. Then Throg will take to pursuing the man as well.

[johnswiftwood]

Throg will command the cow to head after the man, figuring four legs to be faster than two. Then Throg will take to pursuing the man as well.

The leader had escaped through a window, giving him enough time to hide in some way.
But, upstairs there can be heard, several more men.

[Darius]

Symballine AC 3 HP 10/10 PP14 RSW16 Pet/Poly15 BW17 Spell17 React +2

The warrior pulls the darts from the dead, wiping the blood off on their tunics. She then starts for the stairs using her light elven steps to surprise those she heard, with dagger and darts at the ready.

ooc: +1 AC from Battledancer Stance

[stanleyindraven]

Throg, not seeing the coward, trots back into the house and commands his cow to block the doorway.

[johnswiftwood]

Throg, not seeing the coward, trots back into the house and commands his cow to block the doorway.

There were a good 13 men from the sound of it.far too many for a couple individuals

Ooc: you get 30 xp each

[Darius]

Symballine

The elf quickly looks around for the item she was sent to retrieve and will scoop up as much 'treasure' as she can grab. (Silver swords, decorative statue scene, sacks of coins - the usual)

[Darius]

OOC: Sorry for double post, but I am worried this thread is dead.

[stanleyindraven]

Throg will help the elf loot the residence, starting with the two men.

[Darius]

The pair loots the entire house and they find two bags of holding in the process. The bags are large enough to hold all of the spoils, so they shove the lot into them and escape. Because of this, they get lots and lots of experience and levels up 1 level and 1 point shy of the next one.

[stanleyindraven]

Throg will tie his new bag to his equipment. "So, shall we go and report this to that old man?"

[Darius]

OOC: Do we want me to NPC Symballine and you and I continue, Stan?

[stanleyindraven]

OOC: Sure, unless you just want to let this die.