[ic]As you climb over a particularly large dune, a massive, half-ruined temple complex stands before you, many times larger than you were led to believe in the description given to you by the local governor. It streches out so far that the hot desert air distorts your vision as to the true extent of it's size. If anyone is hiding in there, it could literally take days, if not weeks, to find them. The path the map led you on has taken you to what seems to be the main entrance to the complex. An entrance way streches on before you, lined on each side with massive pillars, some of which have fallen onto the pathway. In total, it stretches on for about 50 meters (~160 feet).
No one appears to be partoling the outside; indeed, the complex is far to massive for anything less that a near-army to keep adequately guarded. However, you cannot be sure that no one isn't watching you, for the complex allows for even a single person to have a good vantage point of it's entire surroundings.
Dust blows across the pathway in front of you, as a hot, dry wind blows, as if marking your entry into this place.[/ic]
[spoiler=OOC]Hint: Keep in mind this question, "What's around me?". It is very important in IH, because IH allows you to do things with terrain that D&D doesn't.
Assume for the time being that you have more than enough food and water. It may come up at a later time of my choosing, but for now, you're good.[/spoiler]
[ic=Rashine] Hoie! Didn't expect somethin' so big out here. We'd best get on with this, if we expect to find those bandits.[/ic]
[ic=Faridoon]"We are truly unequiped to deal with this, but if fate has drawn me here I cannot turn back. Let us get out of the sun."
Faridoon leads his mule down the pathway.
Though you test my strength as I follow the truth I will not falter, I will not fall, for you are my strength, my will and my life.[/ic]
[ooc][spoiler=Character Sheet]Faridoon, Blade of Ormazd
Weapon Master 1
[spoiler=Description]
Language: Faridoon speaks farsi (persian) and is able to read some thanks to his upbringing in a temple.
Religion: Faridoon is dedicated to the ideas of Zurvanism. Conflict between Fatalism and traditional Zoroastrianism becomes evident if involved in religious debate.
Backstory: Faridoon was born and raised in the temple. His mother, too poor to support a child left him as a babe to the priests of the flame. The wisdom of Zurvan and the truth of asha were Faridoon's first words and it is said he learned to pray before he learned to walk. Performing rites and chores for the clergy, Faridoon was given a small place of living outside the temple.
Four days after his tenth birthday the bandits came. A group of rogues from the west, no doubt Christian, found the temple and pillaged it. The bandits did not speak the language of men and the high-priest could not stand by as such druj was done in this holy place. He was slain by a wicked roman with gold teeth. In his youth, Faridoon hid as shouting filled the air. When he emerged, the house of flame was desecrated. Lost and confused, Faridoon noticed an overturned brazier. In the coals was a colossal sword, red with heat. Down the road traveled the boy, dragging the sword of flame. Where he went was unknown, but an inner fire rose in him that day that could not be extinguished. As he met travelers, he would say "The will of Zurvan is my guide, the will of Ormazd is my cause and the will of Ahriman is my foe. My path is chosen by fate alone and it is with fate that I place my life." To many, the success of the boy was a miracle. Fortune seemed to smile on Faridoon for a time as he walked the land without purpose.
As he traveled, Faridoon took up the blade of flame. To him, it was a symbol of life and hope. Though he began as a small child, the temple boy soon grew into a young man, strong and sturdy beyond compare. It was this that became Faridoon's failure. At the age of 16, a man named Baraz found Faridoon and proposed a great plan. Baraz wanted to build a temple so large that it outshined the greatest Christian churches. Fairadoon agreed to help, seeing it as the calling of Zurvan and a gift to Ormazd. However, it was not brick-laying that Baraz had in mind for the stocky youth. Faridoon was taught how to wield his sword by friends of Baraz. It was "because of the violence of unbelievers" that Faridoon was to become a guard for the church. Having seen first-hand the hideous nature of men, Faridoon focused on learning the way of combat. Soon, he came with Baraz on "fund raising" missions that involved dealing with traders who were "confused by roman ideas". One day, Faridoon found Baraz with a whore and it became clear to him that Baraz was nothing more than a thief who preyed upon his past for loyalty. In his rage, Faridoon killed him and the prostitute with the holy blade of Ormazd. A pledge was made over their corpses that "As I walk this world I will see druj. The taint of Ahriman must be cleansed from the land. It is the sacred will of Ormazd that I do so, for it is my destiny."
For the next eight years, Faridoon knew hardship. Seeing his luck change was the ultimate proof in his eyes that the druj that he was part of had displeased Zurvan and that he must repent and follow only the life of purity and truth by cleansing the world of those who defy Ormazd. Selling himself as a hired blade, Faridoon made end's meat by culling the wicked in dens of evil. In some cities, the now-hulking zealot was hunted by authorities bent on stopping his crusade or by criminals seeking vengeance. It is for this reason that Faridoon accepted the current task. Faridoon sees it as a chance to be rid of the danger while performing an act of truth for Ormazd.
Personality: Faridoon is a zealot. To protect the pure and cull the evil is his divine destiny and it is by this fate that he lives. Faridoon will not lie, nor will he partake in any act of druj. However, seeing as it is his divine fate, Faridoon will kill, and quite often too if given the opportunity. To him, death is judgment for those who have lived the liar's path and he has no qualms about killing those he deems evil. Faridoon is a practical man, beliving in a simple lifestyle guided by fate. Faridoon has no mercy and does not hold to the bounds of law, Zurvan's will lives beyond the wills of men. In fate is the divine purpose of Zurvan and to stray from it would be druj. To enemies, Faridoon is a monster who kills without hesitation, to allies, Faridoon is a stone, unmovable by anything but his devotion to the gods.
Looks: Built like a bear, Faridoon stands a hulking 6'3" and weighs 325 pounds. Thick muscles from exhausting daily workouts hide the natural grace and agility he shows in combat. Wearing thin, practical garb underneath his armor, Faridoon is able to hold his gigantic "sword of flame" in one hand while his left holds a heavy shield engraved with a sun. Faridoon's face is strong and blockish, with a shaved, heavy jaw and a handsome visage. Faridoon's thick hair is constantly hidden by his turban, which he wears often.[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stats]
[table=Abilities][tr][th]Ability[/th][th]Score[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]STR[/td][td]
17
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]DEX[/td][td]
14
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CON[/td][td]
16
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]INT[/td][td]
10
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]WIS[/td][td]
12
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CHA[/td][td]
12
[/td][/tr][/table]
Traits: Mighty Build, Child of Faith (Fanatic)
[td colspan='3']13[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Defense[/th][td]16/13[/td][th]DR[/th][td colspan='3']1d3/magic[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Init[/th][td colspan='5']+2[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]BAB[/th][td]+1[/td][th]Grp[/th][td colspan='3']+4[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Spd[/th][td colspan='5']30 ft.[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Fort[/th][td]+4[/td][th]Ref[/th][td]+3[/td][th]Will[/th][td]+2[/td][/tr][/table]
[table=Attacks]
[tr][th]Bonus[/th][th]M or R[/th][th]Weapon[/th][th]Damage[/th][th]Critical[/th][th]Range[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]+5[/td][td]MELEE[/td][td]Greatsword[/td][td]2d6+3[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]--[/td][/tr][/table]
Armor: Studded Leather (1d3)
[table=Skills]
[tr][th] Total Mod [/th] [th]Skill Name[/th][th]Ranks[/th] [th]Ability Mod[/th][th]Misc[/th] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Jump (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Swim (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Climb (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Athletics[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
-
[/td][td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+3
[/th][td]Knowledge: Religion (Int)[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Spot (Wis)[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+2
[/th][td]Listen (Wis)[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+3
[/th][td]Sense Motive (Wis)[/td][td]
2
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+3
[/th][td]Diplomacy (Cha)[/td][td]
2
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+2
[/th][td]Intimidate (Cha)[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr][/table]
Feats: Cleave (Level 1)
Weapon Focus:
Class Features: Favored Weapon: Greatsword
Weapon Style: Mighty Blow
Token Pools: Weapon Pool (Empty)
[table=Equipment]
[tr][th]Item[/th][th]Quantity[/th][th]Weight[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Greatsword[/td][td]1[/td][td]8[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Studded Leather[/td][td]1[/td][td]20[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Sheild, Heavy Steel[/td][td]1[/td][td]15[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Monk's Outfit[/td][td]1[/td][td]5[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Mule[/td][td]1[/td][td]-[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Saddlebags[/td][td]1[/td][td]8[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Waterskin[/td][td]4[/td][td]16[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Rope, Silk (50 ft.)[/td][td]1[/td][td]5[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Bedroll[/td][td]1[/td][td]5[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Rations[/td][td]4[/td][td]2[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Gold Coins[/td][td]4[/td][td]0[/td][/tr][/table]
Exess gold was given to charity.[/spoiler][/spoiler][/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]
I'd scout it a bit before chargin' right in. Supposedly there's some kind of heretics here - they ought to've left some traces, I figure.
[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]"Though this temple be large, my friends, Druj must be punished. I will crack many heads in the name of Ormazd, as will we all."[/ic]
[ooc]Remember that you can make skill checks yourself, I just tell you success or failure.
Right now, you can take 10 or 20 on your checks as well.[/ooc]
[ooc]Okay. Can I take 20 on a check to look about. I'm not sure if I'm using search or spot (maybe even listen) on this one... Ah, to hell with it. All three.[/ooc]
[ooc]Seach does nothing in this situation. Listen and Spot reveal nothing.[/ooc]
[ooc]Crap. Anyone else got any ideas. I just got that itch that says "ambush waiting to happen" if we just walk in through the front door... any animal companions? Trained hawks maybe?[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]We must proceed with caution, lest we betray our presence.[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]I feel it wiser to camp and observe overnight, to see if there are any lights or smoke that might reveal our enemies.
[/ic]
[ooc]I'm looking around for any closer dunes or terrain where one or two people might approach closer without being seen, or at least without being exposed.[/ooc]
[ic=Faridoon]Listening to Behrem and Rashine, Faridoon turns and argues "If these bandits are guarding every entrance to this place day and night, we deserve to meet them. There must be a dozen entrances to the temple, why should we cower in fear when they surely do not have enough men to hold a decent guard?"[/ic]
[ooc]You have the high ground at your position. Unless someone takes the very long way around, they're not going to be able to sneak up on you.
Your current position is the best location you are going to get for hiding and scouting. You have a clear view of almost the entire complex.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]I, for one, would as soon not face the power of Ahriman head on. But if they've spotted us already, there's no value in waiting and letting them prepare an even more fearsome ambush.
I'll aid in whatever way is possible.[/ic]
[spoiler=Character Sheet]
Behrem, desert guide
Hunter 1
Zoroastrian (vaguely)
[spoiler=Description]His father was a desert guide and caravan guard. His mother, a serving woman at a wayside inn along a major trade route. As soon as he was old enough, he took a job working the animals on the caravans his father was guarding. By this means, he was able to learn many of the skills needed for any traveler in the wastes. Now that heâ,¬,,¢s eighteen, heâ,¬,,¢s decided it is time to move out from under his fatherâ,¬,,¢s shadow and take the "family profession" for himself.
Heâ,¬,,¢s rather rough around the edges, and distinctly common in his appearance. A little superstitious and a little skeptical, in the way of those who have to earn their living the hard way. His one vice is chewing qat, a leaf that when chewed provides a stimulant effect. This drug is imported from far lands, so it is expensive and he is often without.
Normally dressed in the desert traveler's robe, he carries under the robe a crude falchion and a pair of throwing knives. When danger looms, he will outfit himself in a simple set of leather armor.
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stats]
[table=Abilities][tr][th]Ability[/th][th]Score[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]STR[/td][td]
12
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]DEX[/td][td]
16
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CON[/td][td]
16
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]INT[/td][td]
14
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]WIS[/td][td]
14
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CHA[/td][td]
10
[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Traits: Desert Born (Dune Stalker), Resilient Toughness
[td colspan='3']11[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Defense[/th][td]+1[/td][th]DR[/th][td colspan='3']1d2/magic[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Init[/th][td colspan='5']+3[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]BAB[/th][td]+1[/td][th]Grp[/th][td colspan='3']+2[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Spd[/th][td colspan='5']30 ft.[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Fort[/th][td]+4[/td][th]Ref[/th][td]+4[/td][th]Will[/th][td]+3[/td][/tr][/table]
[table=Attacks]
[tr][th]Bonus[/th][th]M or R[/th][th]Weapon[/th][th]Damage[/th][th]Critical[/th][th]Range[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]+3[/td][td]M[/td][td]Falchion[/td][td]1d6+1[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]--[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+4[/td][td]R[/td][td]Thr. Knife[/td][td]1d4[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]10[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+4[/td][td]R[/td][td]Shortbow, composite[/td][td]1d6+1[/td][td]20/x2[/td][td]70[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Armor: Soft leather (DR 1d2/magic)
[table=Skills]
[tr][th] Total Mod [/th] [th]Skill Name[/th][th]Ranks[/th] [th]Ability Mod[/th][th]Misc[/th] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th] [td]Spot (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Listen (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Search (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Sense Motive(Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Animal Handling (Cha)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+0
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Ride (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Survival (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Use Rope (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Climb (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Jump (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Swim (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Hide (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Move Silently (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Profession, caravaner (Wis)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+5
[/th][td]Knowledge, geography (Int)[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Heal (Wis)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Gather Information (Cha)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+0
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Disable Device (Int)[/td] [td]
2
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Perception[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Wilderness Lore[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Athletics[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Stealth[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[/table]
Languages: Farsi, Hindi, Arabic, Turk
Feats: Combat Reflexes (1), Tactics of the Mind (1)
Class Features: Hunter's Eye, Terrain Advantage
Token Pools: Tactical (1) [Remember to keep track of these.][/spoiler][/spoiler]
[ooc]Noes! Whitewashed post.[/ooc]
[ic Faridoon]"The guide speaks the truth. Let us get out of the heat. Waiting for dark will only delay us."
Faridoon continues to lead his mule down the path to the entrance.[/ic][ooc]Faridoon is not wearing his armor or shield, instead waiting to be inside to equip them.[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine] I feel that Behrem's earlier suggestion is most sound. We'll waste more time looking if we rush headlong in, and may make ourselves vulnerable to attack. Alternately, might we find a tower or minaret within the complex? Such would be an ideal place to spend the night, such that we may watch in shifts for smoke and torchlight.[/ic]
[ooc]There is no tower until some way into the complex, you're going to have a little walking to do to get to it, but you should make it there before nightfall.[/ooc]
[ic=Faridoon]While continuing down the path, Faridoon calls out "You suggest that we sit for days on end for the rats to leave their nest? On open ground we will be outnumbered. Better to find them in the dark and kill the vermin in their sleep. They deserve nothing less."[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]
With a shrug, Behrem strings his bow, takes a leaf of qat from his pouch, and turns to follow the headstrong one.
[/ic]
[ooc]I'm not going to be moving quickly, taking advantage of the opportunity to study the terrain, watching for any spots that could be advantageous or dangerous if we are attacked.[/ooc]
[ooc]Pressed wrong button... disregard.[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]Off we go then.[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]Hyaled nods.
"As long as there are plenty of heads to crack, I'm happy."
He swings his quarterstaff over his shoulder and follows the others.[/ic]
[ooc]Are we there yet?[/ooc]
[ooc]Don't ask me... it's your decision, though it does seem a realistic length of time for walking down a 60 m pathway.[/ooc]
[ooc]
Quote from: snakefing<snip> Behrem <snip> turns to follow the headstrong one.
He <snip> follows the others.[/quote]
[ooc]You could say something like, oh, I don't know... "We walk in the entrance"? :)
Everyone make a Spot check. This will go for all rolls from now on, but if someone hasn't rolled within 24 hours of me announcing it, I'll roll for them.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Warily, Behrem scans the vicinity to left and right of the path as they approach the entrance.[/ic]
[ooc]Spot check: [dice]d20+6[/dice][/ooc]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[ooc]Not sure, probably that should have been:
Spot check: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
I think if you just type d20 it may not roll?[/ooc]
[ooc]If I were you, I'd take the first roll. ;)[/ooc]
[ooc]Unless I'm mistaken, the first one wasn't an actual roll. Unfortunately, I'm gonna go with the second.[/ooc]
[ooc]
Quote from: limetomYou could say something like, oh, I don't know... "We walk in the entrance"? :)
1d20+2[/dice] [/ooc] [ic Faridoon]Clearly not expecting anything from what he considers a small, rough group of brigands, Faridoon focuses more on getting his stubborn mule over the threshold than on the surroundings.[/ic]
[ooc]Sorry I didn't post guys, I've been reading, I just prefer to back off in games unless necessary. Anyway, my spot check is [dice]1d20+5[/dice][/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]Atefeh hurriedly dashes after the others, glancing around while mumbling apologies and excuses for his absence.[/ic]
[ooc]
Character Sheet:[spoiler=Character Sheet]Atefeh, noble in rags
Harrier 1
[spoiler=Description]Atefeh is a permanent traveler, and a man without a home. Possessed of a nervous temperament, and skittish in all but the most secure of environments, he always seems to be on the run. Tall and slight of fram, Atefeh appears too skinny, as if he is wasting away from fear. His eyes are heavy, as though he bears a great secret.
[spoiler=Secrets...]Atefeh is the bastard chile of Yazdegerd I, legacy of one of his all too common escapades of lust. Since his father's passing, he has been hunted throughout the empire due to his blood-claim to the throne. He grew up in the slums of various cities across the empire, making friends and enemies, usually forced to flee for his own safety as his hunter scaught up to him. Although he has no intention of claiming the throne, the constant stress of being hunted has hardened the young man, who has taken to learning some martial dscipline in an effort to discourage his pursuers. He has just now eluded the agents of the current emperor long enough for a rest, and so he seeks to earn a little gold by lending his sword to a fair cause, and perhaps make a few more friends behind which he may hide when the time comes.[/spoiler][/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stats]
[table=Abilities][tr][th]Ability[/th][th]Score[/th][th]Bonus[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]STR[/td][td]
16
[/td][td]+3[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]DEX[/td][td]
18
[/td][td]+4[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CON[/td][td]
14
[/td][td]+2[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]INT[/td][td]
10
[/td][td]+0[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]WIS[/td][td]
12
[/td][td]+1[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CHA[/td][td]
8
[/td][td]-1[/td][/tr][/table]
Traits: City Rat[Background]
Face in the Crowd, World Traveler[Mental]
[td colspan='3']10[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Defense[/th][td]15[/td][th]DR[/th][td colspan='3']1d3/magic[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Init[/th][td colspan='5']+4[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]BAB[/th][td]+1[/td][th]Grp[/th][td colspan='3']+4[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Spd[/th][td colspan='5']40 ft.[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Fort[/th][td]+3[/td][th]Ref[/th][td]+5[/td][th]Will[/th][td]+2[/td][/tr][/table]
[table=Attacks]
[tr][th]Bonus[/th][th]M or R[/th][th]Weapon[/th][th]Damage[/th][th]Critical[/th][th]Range[/th][/tr] [tr][td]+4[/td][td]Melee[/td][td]Shortsword[/td][td]1d6+3[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]--[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+5[/td][td]Ranged[/td][td]Longbow[/td][td]1d8[/td][td]x3[/td][td]100'[/td][/tr][/table]
Armor: Studded Leather (1d3)
[table=Skills]
[tr][th] Total Mod [/th] [th]Skill Name[/th][th]Ranks[/th] [th]Ability Mod[/th][th]Misc[/th] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Balance (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Escape Artist (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Tumble (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr] [tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Agility[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
-
[/td][td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Jump (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr] [tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Climb (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Swim (Str)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
3
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Athletics[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
-
[/td][td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Hide (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Move Silently (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+5
[/th][td]Spot (Wis)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+5
[/th][td]Listen (Wis)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+3
[/th][td]Bluff (Cha)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
-1
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+8
[/th][td]Ride (Dex)[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
4
[/td][td]
0
[/td] [/tr]
[/table]
Feats: Name OR Name (Mastery Level)
Mobility (1): +4 defense bonus against AoO's due to movement
Combat Expertise (1): Gain attack roll penalty (up to -5) as active defense bonus
Class Features: Name
Token Pools: Name (# of tokens) [Remember to keep track of these.][/spoiler][/spoiler][/ooc]
[ooc]I knew that an actual 20 was way too good to be true. I never have much luck at dice.
That's about the lamest set of Spot checks ever.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]With a last look around, Behrem hurries to follow the others.[/ic]
[ooc]Rolling for Golem: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
I'll keep you in suspense until after Japanese class.[/ooc]
[ooc]The suspense is killing me.
Bum-bum-BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH![/ooc]
[ooc]Deviously, I sent the information out via PM to those who noticed. I'll let them react appropriately, and fill you in.[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]Uh... we're all seeing that guy in the orange robes ahead, right? I'm having a hard time believing it myself...[/ic]
[ooc]For those of you who can't see me over the interweb, I'm pointing in the general direction of a guy in orange robes up ahead. Looks Eastern.[/ooc]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon looks up and glances around quickly, a frown masks his broad face. "What are you talking about, Rashine?"[/ic]
[ooc]Can we get a general description of the area?[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]"What!? Where!? Wha!?[/ic]
[ooc]I dismount, and crouch behind my camel. I attempt to put the camel between myself and the direction Rashine pointed.
Do I need to make checks for any of that?[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]Hmph.[/ic]
[ooc]I walk up to the guy. Hopefully nothing ridonculous 'tween me and him.[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]We've business to attend to. Friend or foe? Or, perhaps more appropriately, friend or dead. Out with it.[/ic]
[ooc]Like most Middle Eastern buildings, the one you are currently standing in is open air. The center of the building opens up into a courtyard, in which rubble and some hardy plants are strewn about. Around the perimeter of the courtyard there are evenly spaced coulumns, around 2 feet thick each. The entire interior is a square with 60 foot sides. The courtyard is a square with 40 foot sides.
The small Eastern man in orange robes is sitting in the middle of the courtyard; he appears asleep or at least not paying any attention to you all.[/ooc]
[ooc]@Crit: No checks are needed.[/ooc]
[ooc]@beejazz: Nothing "ridonculous" stands in your way.[/ooc]
[ic=The Easterner]The man slowly exhaled, and opened his eyes. With a smile, he spoke to Rashine, "It has been said, 'If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him.' I think I understand now."
The small man looks down at Rashine's weapons, looks back up at him, and simles, as he says, "Would you kill a simple monk? I don't see what you'd gain. I walked all the way from Tibet to China and now to this place, without any gain. I'm simply resting. I have no quarel with you." The man reached into his small bag next to him and pulled out what looked like some kind of dumpling, "Would you like a momo?"[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]Behrem relaxes a bit, seeing no threat from such a clownishly-dressed man. Though he speaks in strange riddles, which is slightly worrying.
He steps out into the courtyard, scanning the shadows with hawkish glances. Assuming he sees nothing unusual, he'll unstring his bow and put it away. Then he stands attentively, shifting restlessly a bit from side to side as he chews his qat leaves.
"Speak plainly, man. What kind of place is this?"[/ic]
[ic=The Monk]"I would say this place is an illusion, but I know such an answer will not satisfy one such as you. This place, as far as I know, is some kind of abandoned temple complex."
He sees no takers for his momo, and he takes a bite himself. After swallowing, he asks the band, "Are you sure you wouldn't like one? It's curried."[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]Somewhat disgusted by the odd fellow's odd remarks, Behrem taps on the nearest pillar, just to be sure.
(In broken Hindi) "Strange stranger from East, what purpose you travel here now?"[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon lets his mule stand as he approaches to stand near the guide.[/ic]
[ooc]Whoops. Too slow. I'll wait with my question.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem](Aside to Faridoon, gesturing to the monk)"I have seen men of his kind before, on the trade routes and caravans. But not so outlandishly dressed. Even for an Easterner, he talks strangely.
They have strange prayers and practices, but they do not walk the path of darkness, so I've heard."[/ic]
[ic=The Monk]"You mistake me, friend," the monk says with a laugh, "I am from the place you call Tibet. We speak Tibetan. And to answer your question, I am a simple traveler. I go here and there, hoping to eventually seek 'dzogchen', or as you might have heard it put, 'enlightenment'."
The monk takes another bite of his meager meal.[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon looks to Behrem and says "He does not have the look of an evil man. See if he knows anything of our quarry."[/ic]
[ooc]A note to everybody, please indicate on your character sheet what languages you speak. As you can see, this is the real world. It's important now.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Still slightly paranoid (or perhaps it's just the drugs), Behrem peers closely at the monk, trying to divine his intentions.
(Back in Farsi again) "We came here for some evil men who foul our lands. Have you seen such brigands?"[/ic]
[ooc]
Knowledge (geography) check: (Has he heard of Tibet?) [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Sense Motive check: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic]"I haven't seen any "brigands", just a small group of travelers on the far side of this complex. It is about a day's walk. However, I doubt they are "brigands", they shared food with me and we talked all night. The girl with them was quite nice," smiling, he points to a recently sewn area on his robe, "She even fixed my robe."
The monk digs around in his bag again, "If you don't want a momo," he says as he pulls out a small bag, "I have some rice."[/ic]
[ooc]Behrem has heard of Tibet, he knows that it is far to the East, past Persia and even India, located at the foot of a great mountain range.
He senses nothing wrong about the monk, aside from the fact that his rhetoric is a little odd, possibly because he is putting it into Farsi from his native tongue.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]"Well, man, I might share some food with you."
*rummages for some trail rations he might trade for a bite of rice*[/ic]
[ooc] I'll check my int mod shortly and figure out what I know. Probably just some Farsi, Sanskrit, and Greek...[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine] Hmm... I am a tad hungry. But we do have things to do. You're sure then, that these are not the brigands? What then was their business here? Or yours for that matter?[/ic]
[ic=The Monk]The monk hands a bowlful of rice to Behrem. It is uncooked. Obviously, the monk has no means to cook it at present.
"I'm not sure, they could be brigands to someone, perhaps. I just saw no reason to label them as such. " The monk looks up an scratches under his chin, "Then again, I never label anyone as such."
"As to their buisiness, they said something about people around here have something against their beliefs or some such. I wasn't exactly sure what they were talking about, but they were friendly, so I didn't take much notice of such things."
"And my business? I think I already said it, but I am just a traveller. I stopped here to stay the night."
The monk laughs, "So many questions... you sound like the initiates at a monastary."[/ic]
[ic=Rashine]"We got a couple like that here, but not so much yours truly."Turns to the others. "We going?"[/ic]
[ooc]What information was provided by our employer?[/ooc][ic Faridoon]"Going? This man has spent time with those who we would find enemies. It would be wise to know all we can about our prey. How many they number and how many are women, for instance."[/ic]
[ooc]You are tasked with clearing out a group of bandits from temple ruins located as indicated on the map provided to you. The governor didn't know the specifics of the crime, or the criminals for that matter, just that they are quite dangerous and now fell under his jurisdiction. He said that you were free to kill them, but he would need proof in order for you to receive payment.[/ooc]
[ic=The Monk]The monk spoke up, "There were no women, just one girl, almost to the age of an adult. They numbered at least twice as many of all of us gathered here."
"I was considering showing you were they were," says the monk, "But since you have some obvious hostile intent towards them, I am obliged to withhold that information."
He picks up another one of his dumplings, or momo as he called them, and takes a bite.[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]The priest looks suspiciously at the monk. He mutters something in greek, and then returns to Farsi.
"I have heard of his people, and they do not walk the path of darkness. But I doubt this one is as normal as he seems..."[/ic]
[ic=Faridoon]"Listen, monk, I have seen nothing to make me consider you evil. But you must understand that we seek criminals. You have admitted that you know of their location and I ask you now, will you help us bring them to justice?"[/ic]
[ic]"Indeed. You may not have committed Druj, but these people have, and we must show them the error of their ways."
He swings his staff down to the ground to impress his point.[/ic]
[ic=The Monk]The monk's smile dissapears, "I am familiar with your kind of justice, and since I have already revealed this much to you, restating it can't hurt. They are on the far side of the complex."
"You can expect no assistance from me in this matter." The monk gathers his things, gets up, and begins to walk out the way that you came in. He turns back, and says, "An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind."[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]The priest watches the monk go suspiciously.
"I think we should tie him up, just to be sure..."
[/ic]
[ooc]Can we really kill Gandhi?[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I hastily move around the camel so as to keep it between myself and the monk. My hand goes to the hilt of my sword, as I watch the others for some hint as to what the hell we are doing. ;)[/ic]
[ooc]Why not? :P
Hey, he's a bit early for his time...
[/ooc]
[ooc]That's not Gandhi, it's the Dalai Lama[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Behrem takes no action, figuring this kind of thing is for his betters to decide. Instead, he starts looking around for other entrances to the courtyard, trying to figure out what would be the best route to take.
"We need to try and get to them criminals before they move on."[/ic]
[ic=Rashine]Let's not forget why we're here. To the other side of the temple we go.[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon's constant frown masks his frustration at not only his indecisive action, but also his hesitation in taking the monk and forcing his cooperation. Kicking himself for his weakness, Faridoon lets the monk leave while he walks to his mule and begins to don his armor.[/ic]
[ooc]A few things:
I thought you guys were going to try and track them down first. The monk gave general directions, not really anything specific.
Also, are you really going to walk across the entire complex? I don't know if I made this very clear, but it's at least a days travel from one end to the other.
Just some things to think about.[/ooc]
[ooc]Let's just leave the stinkin' monk alone! That aside, where are we going. There's a tower ahead. There's the people on the other side of the complex. We might snipe from the tower or ride on our horses/camels/mules to the other side. In fact, I don't recall the briefing. Are we looking for the soon-to-be-martyrs on the other side? Or are there actual thieves to attend to? Latter couple questions aimed at limey, we gotta think about the rest.[/ooc]
[ooc]As the monk pointed out, there is only one group in the complex, and what they are called is subjective. He didn't call them bandits, but others might.
Furthermore, I said "bandits", never anything about them being "theives".[/ooc]
[ooc]For the record, "bandit" is usually a term used for mugging, thieving, pillaging, and (in rare cases) rape. Religious persecution might be better labelled "heresy" or somesuch. Not that I've any problem with maiming Christians, or whatever else. And about the feasibility of sniping from the tower? At least in terms of height, anyway. As to the "one person gets shot and they scatter" thing, I'm working on that.[/ooc]
[ooc]All you know is that this group, who the monk more than likely met, is your bounty. You know nothing of what they did, just that you are tracked with bringing them back, dead or alive.
The tower you are headed to is 40 tall at the highest.[/ooc]
[ic]As the monk passes from your view of the outside, you notice that the sun has begin to set. It will be much darker, and much colder, in a short while.[/ic]
[ic=Rashine]Let's go. To the tower. You coming, men?[/ic]
[ooc]Going to the tower. Yes. I have a vague idea. So long as the tower can see over the walls, we at least have our sniper's nest. I'll explain the rest when I can see more of the complex and the encampment.[/ooc]
[ic=Hyaled]Hyaled continues muttering in greek and nods.[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]"It is better if we find shelter now. The tower will do, if nothing else, there should be a snug place to sleep near there."[/ic]
[ooc]Is the tower near enough to reach it before dark? I don't want to be blundering around inside the complex.[/ooc]
[ic Faridoon]Responding to Rahine's question, Faridoon stops donning his boiled leather breastplate and says in a monotone voice "I agree that we need to get to the other side of the complex, but doing so in broad daylight would no doubt alert them. The tower(s) are perfect camping places, as you know, and if these outlaws have any sense, that's where they'll be. Behrem and the coward might be able to make it undetected, but it's still a heavy risk. Better to wait until night to cross the open sands. We'll be invisible as long as we carry no light and we'll be able to make it before dawn."[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]The priest thinks for a moment.
"But what about Desert Night?"[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Quizzically eying the "priest," Faridoon asks simply "What about it?"[/ic][ooc]Think I should color my speech text?[/ooc]
[ooc]Question: What is the state of the moon? Moving around at night will be a lot easier if there's some light.[/ooc]
[ic]"It is cold. And... strange creatures are said to roam the darkness at the command of the unenlightened."
He shakes his head.
"They are fools' stories. But I do not like wandering in the dark when there are children of Ahriman's teachings around..."
[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]"Then you can stay here with the coward and hide from your destiny like a toad. The night journey is the safest, for our surprise is our greatest strength. Speaking of which, someone will need to track the monk for at least a short time to make sure he does not warn our prey."[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]"If you want to keep an eye on the monk, I'll follow him for a while. But how should I find you again? If you are traveling at night without lights?"[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]His face turns purple.
"You're calling me a coward?" He roars, his shouts echoing around the surrounding buildings.[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon ignores Hyaled and tells Bahrem "If we end up waiting for dark, we can wait for you to return to us. I suggest you only track the monk for a short time, he's unlikely to pull any tricks. If he is going to warn them, you must stop him at all costs, otherwise you can return to us here early."
The hulking man takes one of his many camel bladders from the side of his mule and removes the wax seal.
"We need your skill, Behrem, so if we choose to wait until dark, I give you my oath that we will not leave until you return."
Turning yo Hyaled, Faridoon stares at the clergy and states "Priest, I did not insult you. I simply suggest that if you are afraid of the dark, you had best stay behind."
Faridoon waits for a response while quenching his dry throat.[/ic]
[ic=Hyaled]The equally heavily-built man seems to calm down a little.
"Let us not insult our faith by arguing, friend."
He clicks his tongue to his mule.
"We shall camp here, then?"[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]"That is my suggestion, though I would know the thoughts of Rashine before unpacking."
Faridoon looks passively at the warrior while sealing his waterskin.[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]"No need for oaths and swearings, my friend. I trust you'll wait if you can. If something happens, I'll try my best to track you down. Just leave a sign or something for me to follow."
With that, Behrem begins to prepare himself, ensuring that all his buckles and straps are affixed and tight, and grabbing a blanket roll in case he is stuck in the desert for some reason. Then he proceeds to follow the path the monk left by, being careful not to be too obvious.[/ic]
[ooc]Whatever happens can be handled by PM or spoiler blocks as needed. I anticipate only being gone for an hour or so, maybe less. Just long enough to determine the general path the monk is taking.[/ooc]
[ic=Hyaled]Settles down with his scimitar across his lap and his quarterstaff by his side.[/ic]
[ic=Rashine] So we're staying here and not going to the tower? Are you seriously that scared? I say the lot of us go to the tower. Behrem should follow the monk. I can spy on our foes. The rest of you wait at the tower. We can attack at the crack of dawn as they break camp, if you're not too frightened to catch an unsuspecting foe off guard. We have the best information we'll get on them now. By morning, they'll have moved, and might possibly recieve warning. We can't wait for that. We must start our preparations now.[/ic]
[ooc]Seriously, no more stalling. We've got to confront these guys sooner or later. I say, rather than stall, we at least prepare.[/ooc]
[ooc]The lunar phase is waxing gibbous.[/ooc]
Quote from: beejazz[ic=Rashine] So we're staying here and not going to the tower? Are you seriously that scared? I say the lot of us go to the tower. Behrem should follow the monk. I can spy on our foes. The rest of you wait at the tower. We can attack at the crack of dawn as they break camp, if you're not too frightened to catch an unsuspecting foe off guard. We have the best information we'll get on them now. By morning, they'll have moved, and might possibly recieve warning. We can't wait for that. We must start our preparations now.[/ic]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon furrows his brow and stows his water. "Are you deaf as well as foolish? Do you think that you're the only one who has eyes? Our quarry holds ground near the towers and knows this place. Under the open sky we would be spotted a mile off, more than enough time for them to break camp and flee. We can make their camp by midnight if the monk is to be belived, and under the cover of darkness no less!"[/ic]
[ic=Rashine]Tis not the light of day, last I checked. It is nearly night. We must use this fact to our advantage. As of now, and not tomorrow. I suggest that we prepare the ambush now, rather than sleeping the night away. As for attacking before they finish breaking camp, that's what the scouting is for. I'll torch you a signal as they start, allowing you to catch them off guard. We have tonight. We can't gamble on tomorrow.[/ic]
[ooc]Waxing gibbous - that means we can expect good moonlight through most of the night, but the moon will set around 3-4 am. That means we'll be able to see well enough to move around during most of the night - but by the same token our enemies, if they are watching, will have a better chance to spot us.[/ooc]
[ooc]It's NIGHT?! :wtf: [/ooc]
[ooc]So we set up our positions before the moon falls. I'll sneak around, 'cause that's what I'm good at, and incapacitate whoever tries running off. Rest of you with any melee can take positions behind walls or whatever. Somebody with range in the tower. Only potential problem is communication. I could use a torch signal to determine start, but how to tell our sniper where the stragglers are in the dark? Once they leave the firelight, they're gone.[/ooc]
[ooc]What are you talking about? We haven't even seen their camp! I'm still confused about how you seem to think it's nighttime at the moment. >_<[/ooc]
[ooc]No, it is not night yet, as far as I know. I asked about the moon so we could plan our movements.[/ooc]
[ooc]Sunset has been mentioned. Either it is night or it will be shortly. It sure as hell ain't noon, in any case.[/ooc]
Quote from: beejazz[ooc]Sunset has been mentioned. Either it is night or it will be shortly. It sure as hell ain't noon, in any case.[/ooc]
[ooc]Are you sure? My refrence of time has been based on this quote:
[quote DM]There is no tower until some way into the complex, you're going to have a little walking to do to get to it, but you should make it there before nightfall.[/quote]
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[ooc]Indeed, I do believe that it is dusk right now. There was mention of sunset, but not much has transpired since then except banter. I'm expecting Behrem to return just as it starts to get truly dark, but even now the moon should be visible in the east, based on its phase. At least if I remember my astronomy correctly.
Anyway, once Behrem returns we should be able to move on with enough moonlight to see by.[/ooc]
[ooc]Is it too late for me to go with Behrem?[/ooc]
[ooc]Also, I vote we camp here for the night[/ooc]
[ooc]As far as I'm concerned, Atefeh can travel with me if he wishes, and the DM is okay with it.[/ooc]
[ooc]Alright, I was just making sure some ecounter hadn't started already via PM[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I walk quietly after Behem with my camel by the reins, muttering about my "tracking skillz"[/ic]
[ooc]It is dusk. The sun will set in about an hour or so.
Behrem and Atefeh can travel together, that's fine. I guess I'll have to send Crit the PM too now.[/ooc]
[ooc]And the rest of us? I guess that's just Rael and myself? Rael, are you a melee or ranged type? You can pretty much cover me from the tower, join me in recon, or wait at a designated location for our scouts to come back. I'd prefer that you were either with me (if you're good at sneaking) or in the tower (where you could watch my back for however long). Either way, I do want to check these bandits out and see what we're up against.[/ooc]
[ooc]You forget about the overweight priest.[/ooc]
[ic=Hyaled]"Should we wait for the coward and the... whatever he is? Or should we go now?"[/ic]
[ooc]Ooops! Right, sorry! Anyways, we should probably have one or both of you guys at the tower. I wouldn't advise staying way over here. It's a long trek to the other side, and those dudes ain't gettin' any closer.[/ooc]
[ooc]Okay.
1) Even if it's dusk, my plan still works. We travel when our party is together.
2) You seem to be making assumptions about the layout of the land. Who's to say they aren't in the tower? Let's go there and then plan an attack.
3) Rashine has said (at the top of the page) that it's "the dead of night." Would you like to edit that before I post in-character?[/ooc]
[ooc]Okay, edited. And in response to point 2, that's what skills like hide and move silently are for, and a big part of the reason I'm not wearing armor. I'll check ahead if you'd like.[/ooc]
[ooc]Okay, edited. And in response to point 2, that's what skills like hide and move silently are for, and a big part of the reason I'm not wearing armor. I'll check ahead if you'd like.[/ooc]
Quote from: beejazz[ic=Rashine]Tis not the light of day, last I checked. It is nearly night. We must use this fact to our advantage. As of now, and not tomorrow. I suggest that we prepare the ambush now, rather than sleeping the night away. As for attacking before they finish breaking camp, that's what the scouting is for. I'll torch you a signal as they start, allowing you to catch them off guard. We have tonight. We can't gamble on tomorrow.[/ic]
[ic Faidoon]Clearly frustrated, Faridoon takes a moment to compose himself before stating "I was suggesting that we move
tonight, though we should wait until sundown so we are not spotted. Once the other two return, we can leave."[/ic]
[ic=Atefeh]I step from the shadows and cough quietly for attention. "Well, we're both back now. If you want to continue onward, that's fine by me." After breathing deeply, he continues on rapidly, "The monk is gone, looks like he disappeared almost. So if you don't mind, I'd like to be getting on with this."[/ic]
[ooc]story short: we didn't find squat but dust, now let's get on with this![/ooc]
[ic=Rashine] Okay, who's for melee and who's for ranged, and do we need any scouting ahead done by yours truly?[/ic]
[ic=Atefeh]My bow will serve us well this night, and I might scout ahead as well. Nobody fears a coward.[/ic]
[ooc]beejazz, I have better modifiers than you for both Hide and Move Silently, so I might as well check ahead. You can come with em if you want, but I'm better at scouting, quite frankly.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]My bow too is my strength, such as it is. I can do some decent scouting, mostly in the open sands.[/ic]
[ic=Behrem]Behrem moves around the courtyard where we met the monk, checking the surrounding areas for potential dangers, pathways, or any approaches that might minimize our exposure.[/ic]
[ooc]A question for the DM: We are in a large temple complex. How is it built? Is it something on the order of a town, with various buildings and roads or paths? Or more like a large keep/fortress, with the buildings separated by courtyards and passageways? Is the area walled off from the desert, or open?
[/ooc]
[ic=Rashine]Truly it is best we strike quickly and from the shadows. We need to know if the tower is occupied and what we are up against from the camp. I suggest you two scout those locations. The rest of us will follow close behind to the tower, where the scout to the camp will meet us. Acceptible?[/ic]
[ooc]So hows this gonna go? I've made a boatload of suggestions above. We gonna attack the camp tonight? Anyways, I gots less stealth than the two of you, but I'm Mr.Falchion so I gotta get up close. You gots the sneaking, but depending on your hp and how vulnerable you are in combat, you may want to keep some distance when we do the ambush. You others may just approach from the complex while I sneak around back. Either of our other scouts is welcome to help me prevent these infidels from escaping.[/ooc]
[ic]"My quarterstaff and scimitar serve me well in combat, but in archery I am not so skilled."[/ic]
[ooc]I'm best in melee - I'll follow Mr. Falchion, if you wnat?[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]"The plan sounds good, but I think we need to stay together as long as we can. Move together until we approach the tower, see what we find there. We might need all of us, but if not, we can send out scouts from there to locate their camp and do what seems needful.
"Do we know that these folk are the criminals we seek? That strange fellow told us very little of them."[/ic]
[ic=Rashine] Good. We'll head together to the tower. Keep your eyes peeled, all. As for the people in the camp, we'll see. It's one of the reasons for sending in scouts. We must know that these are our intended targets, not to mention what we're up against.[/ic]
[ooc] And yeah, if melee's your thing, you'll be joining me. Only you'll be charging out of the cover at their front while another scout and I sneak and take their flank.[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]"Well, let's get on with this. Behrem, follow closely." I start off in the direction of the tower, gesturing to Behrem.[/ic]
[ooc]Behrem will follow close behind me, the rest of the party should follow after two rounds, or 3 minutes if we're not in combat time yet. I'll make my skill checks when requested by the DM.[/ooc]
[ooc]I won't be home until 6:30 or so EST, I'd be grateful if combat didn't start until then, or at least any major tactical maneuvering.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Behrem strings his bow, and heads out with Atefeh, taking up a position a few yards behind and about 10 yards to Atefeh's left. Moving quietly and making use of whatever cover is available.[/ic]
[ooc]Just finishing my lunch, I won't really be available until about 8:00 pm MST when the boys have gone to bed. Meantime, you can make skill checks for me as needed.[/ooc]
[ooc]I suppose the rest of us are following a couple rounds behind. I know I am.[/ooc]
[ic Faridoon]Faridoon watches and listens to the conversation, then moves with the preist and executioner.
[/ic]
[ooc] I am a heavy melee tank, so I'll stay with beejazz in combat. Greatsword ftw.
Oh, and @ limetom: We travel under the moon, moving toward the spot the monk indicated.[/ooc]
[ooc]Of course, you did all this while I was changing operating systems, so I haven't been here to comment.
The complex is built like a huge keep, with courtyards and walkways separating each of the mostly open-air buildings. The complex is not walled.
Anyway, if you plan to travel all the way to where the monk said, you will not have a specific idea of where you want to go. Also, you will essentially be walking in to where you are going blind, with no idea of the number of the enemy, nor their efficacy as a fighting force. There is a chance that you will get lost.[/ooc]
[ooc]It was my understanding that our first destination was the tower, to drop off our sniper(s) with scouts shortly ahead. The tower will hopefully give us a view of the encampment. Also, are there ceilings or are those 'ruined'?[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]As we move toward the tower, Behrem will drop back within sight distance of those following from time to time. We'll try to keep the tower in sight as we navigate between the buildings. I think we should scout up to where we can observe the base of the tower (or the building it is attached to), then fall back to regroup before the rest of the group comes up to that point.
Based on what we see at that point, we can decide how to proceed from there.[/ic]
[ooc]Most of the building you are currently in is a courtyard, so there is no ceiling. There is an open space between here and the closest building. Said building is very large, and takes you all the way to the tower. That being said you can see the closest portion of the building from your current location.[/ooc]
[ooc]I'm with the zealot.[/ooc]
[ooc]@ Golem: That sure narrows it down. :P
@ Lime: How long would it take to reach the other side of the temple? Is "the tower" on the other side or more in the center?[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]To Atefeh: "Let's move across the open space to the next building. We'll scout the interior from there, and let the others follow us across after a minute or two. If we see anything dodgy, we'll meet back up with the others. We need to find a way through to that tower."[/ic]
[ooc]As we move through that building, keep an eye out for courtyards or other open areas so we can judge our location relative to the tower.[/ooc]
[ooc]The tower is in the center of the complex.
The building is open air along the way you are traveling, and from what you can see, the tower is several hundred feet in front of you. The sun does not come into the building, so it is dark inside.[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I take a deep breath and close my eyes, the let them snap open. Sinking into a crouch, I begin stealthily moving towards the closest entry to the large tower-adjacent building. I nod towards Behrem to follow.[/ic]
[ooc]Hide: [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
Move Silently: [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
Spot: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Listen: [dice]1d20+5[/dice][/ooc]
[ooc]Oh! High-rollz![/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]I wait about 10 seconds to observe Atefeh's progress, then follow behind, bow in hand.[/ic]
[ooc]
Hide: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Move Silently: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Spot: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Listen: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ooc]Neither of you hear or see anything out of the ordinary. No one has seemed to notice you either, if anyone is even in there.[/ooc]
[ooc]Ima be in DE with my Dad an' 'em for a week or so. Don't wait up. If I can't get to a comp roll for me. Remember: Sneak, surround, snipe. I and maybe one of the scouts sneaks the flank. Louder melee combatants handle the front. Low-hp archer(s) can snipe from tower.
Hopefully I'll be there for the slaughterfest, but no guaruntees.[/ooc]
[ooc]So the tower is not where we're headed, is it?
The monk indicated that our prey is on the other side of the temple, thus we should go around the center and avoid the tower.[/ooc]
*Bump*
[ooc]Just to keep things moving...
Not sure we want to leave the tower behind us without knowing if it might serve as a high point for the criminals to spot us. Doesn't mean we have to engage it, but it would be nice to know.[/ooc]
[ic]Once we get across, we need to scout the interior of the building, to get an idea of what kind of building it is. Open plan, with lots of courtyards and such, or more closed in?
We don't want to get too far ahead of the rest of the group. Focus on scouting ahead, determining if there is anything to worry about the tower. Return periodically to report if we spot anything interesting.[/ic]
[ooc]Good point. Through the tower to the other side of the "complex" we go![/ooc]
[ooc]back. miss me?[/ooc]
[ooc]Of course.[/ooc]
[ooc]I feel loved. Let's celebrate with some killing. Like... NOW![/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]
Since nothing seems to have happened since we moved across, Behrem is going to enter the building we've reached. He's particularly looking for any open courtyards or areas in the interior where we'd get some degree of light.
[/ic]
[ooc]I've lost track of the time again. Is it still sunset? Moving through the interior of a building at night will be very tough unless there are plenty of courtyards here. If not, we may have to move around the perimeter of the building anyway, tower or no.[/ooc]
[ic=DM]The building streches out for some distance. The main walkway through the building is open-air, and it seems it will allow starlight and moonlight in once the moon fully sets. There are two floors, and the second floor walkway is a series of balconies above the first. You see no immediate access to the second floor, meaning that the stairwell is probably off in some side area.
Every so often there are doorways off to other rooms that line the side of the building. Most of the doors are either broken or falling off their hinges, but some remain intact.[/ic]
[ooc]The Sun is presently setting, it will be about half an hour before it is below the horizon. The sky is cloudless, so the waxing gibbous moon and the stars should be easily viewable.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]As long as it is okay with Atefeh, Behrem will keep moving along the walkway. He's not too concerned with the side doors just now, but we should maintain some separation between us so if we are ambushed we won't both be trapped. And he'll pause ever 20 meters or so to listen for any sounds and scan the upper walkway.[/ic]
[ooc]
In case they are needed:
Listen check: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Spot check: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I follow, trying to stick to the shadows.[/ic]
[ooc]Listen: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Spot: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Hide: [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
Move Silently: [dice]1d20+8[/dice][/ooc]
[ooc]Snake, I don't think cardboard boxes, cigarettes, and SOCOM pistols with suppressors were readily available in ancient Persia. You may want to do the two skill checks you missed... (look at Crit for a comparison).[/ooc]
[ooc]
Silenced pistols or no, good tactics are still good tactics. :)
Guess I was just assuming I'd miss these, given the way my rolls have been going:
Hide: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Move Silently: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Behrem just keeps moving forward, unless and until he sees something or gets near the tower entrance, staircase, whatever.[/ic]
[ic=DM]Atefeh and Behrem walk some distance down the hallway, seeing and hearing nothing. However, as Behrem takes another step, he accidentally steps on a small pile of rubble, and the stones scratch against the ground.
An instant later, Behrem hears the twang of a bow being fired, an instant before an arrow hits him, coming from somewhere down the hall.[/ic]
[ooc]The arrow deals 2 points of damage, minus whatever you roll for damage reduction. Everyone needs to roll for Initiative. Remember that every time you are damaged, you roll your armor's damage reduction.
As an additional note, Snake, your Defense is listed wrong. You have it as "+1", when it should be 13.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Ouch![/ic]
[ooc]
DR: [dice]1d2[/dice]
Initiative: [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
[/ooc]
[spoiler=Character Sheet]
Behrem, desert guide
Hunter 1
Zoroastrian (vaguely)
[spoiler=Description]His father was a desert guide and caravan guard. His mother, a serving woman at a wayside inn along a major trade route. As soon as he was old enough, he took a job working the animals on the caravans his father was guarding. By this means, he was able to learn many of the skills needed for any traveler in the wastes. Now that heâ,¬,,¢s eighteen, heâ,¬,,¢s decided it is time to move out from under his fatherâ,¬,,¢s shadow and take the "family profession" for himself.
Heâ,¬,,¢s rather rough around the edges, and distinctly common in his appearance. A little superstitious and a little skeptical, in the way of those who have to earn their living the hard way. His one vice is chewing qat, a leaf that when chewed provides a stimulant effect. This drug is imported from far lands, so it is expensive and he is often without.
Normally dressed in the desert traveler's robe, he carries under the robe a crude falchion and a pair of throwing knives. When danger looms, he will outfit himself in a simple set of leather armor.
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Stats]
[table=Abilities][tr][th]Ability[/th][th]Score[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]STR[/td][td]
12
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]DEX[/td][td]
16
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CON[/td][td]
16
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]INT[/td][td]
14
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]WIS[/td][td]
14
[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CHA[/td][td]
10
[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Traits: Desert Born (Dune Stalker), Resilient Toughness
[td colspan='3']11[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Defense[/th][td]13[/td][th]DR[/th][td colspan='3']1d2/magic[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Init[/th][td colspan='5']+3[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]BAB[/th][td]+1[/td][th]Grp[/th][td colspan='3']+2[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Spd[/th][td colspan='5']30 ft.[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Fort[/th][td]+4[/td][th]Ref[/th][td]+4[/td][th]Will[/th][td]+3[/td][/tr][/table]
[table=Attacks]
[tr][th]Bonus[/th][th]M or R[/th][th]Weapon[/th][th]Damage[/th][th]Critical[/th][th]Range[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]+3[/td][td]M[/td][td]Falchion[/td][td]1d6+1[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]--[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+4[/td][td]R[/td][td]Thr. Knife[/td][td]1d4[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]10[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+4[/td][td]R[/td][td]Shortbow, composite[/td][td]1d6+1[/td][td]20/x2[/td][td]70[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Armor: Soft leather (DR 1d2/magic)
[table=Skills]
[tr][th] Total Mod [/th] [th]Skill Name[/th][th]Ranks[/th] [th]Ability Mod[/th][th]Misc[/th] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th] [td]Spot (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Listen (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Search (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Sense Motive(Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Animal Handling (Cha)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+0
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Ride (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Survival (Wis)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+7
[/th][td]Use Rope (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+4
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Climb (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Jump (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Swim (Str)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+1
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Hide (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Move Silently (Dex)[/td] [td]
0
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [td]
+3
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Profession, caravaner (Wis)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+5
[/th][td]Knowledge, geography (Int)[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+6
[/th][td]Heal (Wis)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Gather Information (Cha)[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
+0
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
+4
[/th][td]Disable Device (Int)[/td] [td]
2
[/td] [td]
+2
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Perception[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Wilderness Lore[/td] [td]
4
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Athletics[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]
-
[/th][td]Stealth[/td] [td]
3
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [td]
-
[/td] [/tr]
[/table]
Languages: Farsi, Hindi, Arabic, Turk
Feats: Combat Reflexes (1), Tactics of the Mind (1)
Class Features: Hunter's Eye, Terrain Advantage
Token Pools: Tactical (1) [Remember to keep track of these.][/spoiler][/spoiler]
[ic=Atefeh]I plaster myself to the nearest wall.[/ic]
[ooc]
DR:[dice]1d3[/dice]
Initiative:[dice]1d20+4[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ooc]Initiative order for those currently involved is Beherm, the enemy, and then Atefeh.
As a note to everybody, when you are hit, I'll give you a damage value. You then roll DR for each individual time you are hit. Behrem, for example, was attacked for 2 points of damage. He rolled a 1, so he only takes 1 point of damage.
We'll wait till the others roll initiative. Since you said the others were following about a minute behind you, that puts them about 300 ft. away, and the unseen enemy within range of Atefeh and Behrem by means of a bow.[/ooc]
Wait... others? I thought these two were scouting ahead?
[ooc]So you don't want to react at all then? They're only about 300 ft. away, unless the rest of you didn't follow after them. If someone could clarify what the others who are not following it would be helpful, 'cause I'm less sure than you all are about what you are doing.[/ooc]
[ooc]I'm not terribly useful unless I know where they are and can engage in melee without getting slaughtered just for approaching. So...[/ooc]
[ooc][dice]1d20[/dice][/ooc]
[ic=Behrem (hp=10)]I'm going to be moving to cover and preparing my bow. Also looking to spot where the enemy is firing from, using the sound and direction of the bow shot to locate.
If I still have an action at that point, I'll snap one off.[/ic]
[ooc]Actions in IH work the same as in D&D. Moving to cover is, obviously, a move action. Since you have a BA of +1, you can draw a weapon as a part of your move action. Drawing ammunition is a free action. This leaves you with a standard action.
You'll need to make a Spot check to try and locate the enemy. This kind of spot check takes a move action, because you failed last time.
All taken into account, you won't get a chance to attack this round.[/ooc]
[note=Initiative Order:]
Behrem, the enemy, Aetefh, Hyaled[/note]
[ooc]Okay, that's what I thought. Just wasn't sure what you were going to do with the spot check.
Spot: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem (hp=10)]
Behrem quickly moves behind a door jamb, draws his bow, and peeks around the corner, trying to locate the archer's position.
[/ic]
[ic=DM]Behrem cannot see anything. However, he is able to hear the archer yell out "Parskakanner!". Whatever he said, it is in a tongue that Behrem does not understand.[/ic]
[ooc]The archer does not attack this round.[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I yell out to my comrades "Friends, we are under attack!", unsling my bow, and pull an arrow to the string.[/ic]
[ooc]Spot check to locate the attacker: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
And that's all for ym turn, I'll hold off until I know what i'm shooting at.[/ooc]
[ic=DM]Atefeh manages to locate the sniper. He is on the upper level balcony on the same side of the hall as Beherm, about 60 feet from you.[/ic]
[ooc]Crit, you didn't indicate if you moved or not. If you did, then your turn is up. If not, you have a standard action and are standing in the open.
Hyaled can act whenever Atefeh finished. Seeing as he's 300 feet away, I'm going to assume he's just going to be moving, should he choose to act, of course. Rashine and Faridoon have yet to roll for initiative.[/ooc]
[ooc]I mentioned in an earlier post thta I had plastered myself to a wall... If that has been undone, I'll do so again. And then let the rest of my turn pass.[/ooc]
[dice]1d20+2[/dice]
[ooc]Crap. As if I wasn't useless enough already what with the ranged combat. I am going to soak up soooo much damage in the next few rounds. Should I seek to engage them in melee, or will they be killed by the time I get to do anything? Is it a better idea to find/slaughter them, or to hunker down under cover and wait it out? Decisions, decisions...[/ooc]
[ic=Hyaled]Hyaled gives a great roar and charges toward the scouts, shouting curses in greek and farsi alike.[/ic]
[ooc]Just moving.[/ooc]
[ic Faridoon]Reacting to the cries ahead, Faridoon snaps to attention and tries to get his bearings.[/ic][ooc]Init:[dice]1d20+2[/dice][/ooc]
[ooc]Looks like snake is up again, seen as the others can't really do anything from their position. At most, they'll catch up in 3 rounds, assuming they run the entire distance (they should be covering 120 feet per round, so in they'll be there in 2.5 rounds.)[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Since Behrem ducked for cover without checking it out first, he'll start by checking out the area around and behind him, both to make sure he's safe and check for alternatives.
Assuming he doesn't find anything, he'll stay behind cover, listen and watch, and delay action in case he needs to cover Atefeh for something.
[/ic]
[ooc]Seems like I could spend my tactical token to improve my cover here? If so, I'd like to do that.
Added in edit: I'd also like to spend a move action studying the situation to gain another token. But since I'm delaying my actions, I don't think I can do that just yet.
Also, in case relevant:
Spot: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Listen: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic=DM]The archer is biding his time. Both the archer and yourselves are on the same side of the hallway, meaning that neither can get a shot off until the other moves into the open. The archer calls out "Parskakanner!" once again.[/ic]
[ooc]Clarifications: The hallway at its widest is 35 feet wide, with the balconies on either side approximately 10 feet up, and extending over 10 feet of the hallway. The doors on the bottom are on the far outside. Thusly, Behrem , Atefeh, and the archer are unable to get a shot off at each other, unless one of them exposes themselves. Everyone now knows where everyone else is.
Hallway Diagram (2nd floor superimposed):
| x| | |
| | | |
|a | | |
|b | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |fhr| |
"x" is the archer, who is on the second floor. Obviously, this is not to scale.[/ooc]
[ic=Behrem]Okay, Behrem is going to check out the nearest doorways on his side of the hall. Making sure there's nothing there that would allow anyone to approach us from that direction.[/ic]
[ooc]Are the balconies cantilevered, or supported from below by posts or pillars? Any chance anyone could climb up from below?[/ooc]
[ic=DM]The balconies are supported by cantilever wooden supports, some of dubious strength. There is a small railing, closer to a wall, rising on the outside of the balcony. Climbing up its rough stone face should be no problem. Geting to it requries a small feat of acrobatics, however.[/ic]
[ooc]Yet another scale ASCII hallway... just pray I don't pull out a grue.
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As an aside, I wish the monospace font would work for this, but it doesn't like to, so I had to use the fugly code tags...
As another aside, I need to get my scanner working with Linux... I can draw simple crap like this easier than using Notepad to make it.[/spoiler]
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[ooc]Grue, okay. Just so long as there are no little twisty passages.
[ic=Behrem](To Atefeh) Want to give me a leg up? I don't know if I can jump up and grab the edge by myself. If we stay away from him, he won't have a good shot at us while I climb unless he leans out. But I'd need some distraction once I'm up there, or he could make a pincushion of me.
Or maybe one of the stronger guys should go up there? I'm just afraid there may be others by the time they get here.[/ic]
[ooc]Weak supports, eh? How weak? Like brutally dryrotted by the sun weak? I'm thinking we bring the archers down to us, rather than climb up there... but it all depends.[/ooc]
[ooc]Inventive little scamps... :P
If you want to find out how weak it is, either make a Strength check or attack it. Just be sure to get out of the way quick, 'cause could very well fall onto you.
A little extra information on Strength checks now that its come up, you can push yourself to the point of muscle strain. Basically, you take 5 points of damage for a +2 bouns to your check. You can gain additional +2 bonuses for taking additional 5 points of damage ad inifinitum. You cannot, however, use this action and then use it again before healing the damage caused by it.
And there's only one archer.[/ooc]
[ooc]If he's not dead by the time it's my turn, it may just be more efficient to attack the thing. With a bigass falchion. Or something. I dunno.[/ooc]
[ic=Atefeh]I assist Behrem in climbing the wall onto the balcony. "Better you getting shot than me."[/ic]
[ooc]I don't know how I'm supposed to help him. My character sheet is on page 2 of the thread, and that should have what y'all need to figure out my action. You can roll for me if you must. I have a ton of homework tonight...[/ooc]
[ooc]I'll let Snake do the main roll and the aid another roll.
I'd just like to know if/when everyone has exams. I have them next week, and then I go home (a quaint little 18 hour-flight, after which I have to deal with losing 5 hours). If everyone ends up having them at the same time, a break may be prudent. If not, then whatever.[/ooc]
[ooc]I will be available mostly during the holidays. My parents are visiting for the 15-23 so things will be a little flaky.
Not sure what skills to roll for this. I'll just roll a couple of relevant seeming ones:
Aid: [dice]1d20[/dice]
Jump: [dice]1d20+4[/dice]
Climb: [dice]1d20+4[/dice]
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[ic=Behrem]Behrem puts away his bow and prepares his knife. Close combat isn't his forte, but neither is melee and he'll probably be safer closing. Hopefully Atefeh will be able to get a decent shot at him if he pops up to shoot at me.[/ic]
[ooc]I'll be away for christmas (mostly) and for some of boxing day (until I've got internet etc sorted out) and then for some of the rest of the holiday (w00tage for NWN2!).[/ooc]
[ooc]I will not have internet access from 14 December @ 3:00 pm HST (8:00pm EST) until 15 December @ sometime after 2:05 pm EST.
I'll (hopefully) get things moving again after that.[/ooc]
[ooc]*bump*[/ooc]