Jan 18, 2019 1:39 am
There are no windows visible anywhere in the compound.
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Jan 18, 2019 3:18 am
Ælfric took a deep breath then plucked a short brown hair from his head for Julian.
"In case of an emergency."
Once he double checked his tools (rope, grappling hook, lock picks, and assorted thieves' implements), he bowed slightly to motley crew before his form became difficult to make out and he rushed out of the cave towards the steading! Ælfric's plan was to make his way as quickly and stealthily as he could to the side of the building where the chief's suspected room and its chimney were.
Should I outline my entire plan for everyone to comment on or just take it step by step?
"In case of an emergency."
Once he double checked his tools (rope, grappling hook, lock picks, and assorted thieves' implements), he bowed slightly to motley crew before his form became difficult to make out and he rushed out of the cave towards the steading! Ælfric's plan was to make his way as quickly and stealthily as he could to the side of the building where the chief's suspected room and its chimney were.
OOC:
Casting Longstrider (speed increases by 10 feet for 1 hour) and Pass Without Trace (+10 to Stealth checks, can't be tracked except by magical means, leaves behind no traces of passage for 1 hour).Should I outline my entire plan for everyone to comment on or just take it step by step?
Rolls
Stealth (extra +10 from Pass Without Trace) - (1d20+23)
(18) + 23 = 41
Perception - (1d20+10)
(20) + 10 = 30
Jan 18, 2019 3:32 am
"So we're going ahead with this foolishness then, without back up? Very well." Korgazhar shrugged and stepped out near the cave mouth to do a preliminary scan of the surroundings, just as a precaution, then stepped back in.
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I like that +23 stealth mod!Last edited January 18, 2019 3:45 am
Rolls
Perception - (1d20+4)
(4) + 4 = 8
Jan 18, 2019 3:41 am
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Added a Perception roll, too. :OI didn't think anyone could realistically come with Ælfric without risking the objective. His skills are rather specific.
Jan 18, 2019 6:05 am
"So long as I watch him, he can be but a step away, Korgazhar. A teleport to a place I have no connection to will be dangerous, but we will at least be able to attempt to rescue him."
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Back, as you might expect. I see everything's going well so far. XDLast edited January 18, 2019 6:21 am
Jan 18, 2019 6:37 am
OOC: Fernal does make a nice second with +9 Stealth, but not as good as his +13 Stealth.
"I do hope that he hurries back. I like to hunt some and eat something besides rations today." She doesn't appear worried getting caught.
"I do hope that he hurries back. I like to hunt some and eat something besides rations today." She doesn't appear worried getting caught.
Jan 18, 2019 6:47 am
"If he is successful, I will take us all somewhere far nicer for a celebratory meal. My treat. You may still hunt, if you wish. Though I would remain here if I were you."
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Jan 18, 2019 1:41 pm
Korgazhar eyed the barbarian woman, and judged her as he did Aelfric and Julian, as individuals who were happy to run off half-cocked without considering the bigger picture. Fernal's itch to hunt would put them all at risk, as did Aelfric's solo mission. Such a lack of discipline, the half-orc thought, but he kept his opinion to himself.
Jan 18, 2019 6:50 pm
Ælfric
You quietly leave your comrades behind, slipping like a shadow into the early morning darkness. With your enhanced speed, it takes you about 15 minutes to get to the corner of the steading. You can hear noises from within the open compound ahead, but otherwise the area is pretty quiet.
You quietly leave your comrades behind, slipping like a shadow into the early morning darkness. With your enhanced speed, it takes you about 15 minutes to get to the corner of the steading. You can hear noises from within the open compound ahead, but otherwise the area is pretty quiet.
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You are at the Northeast corner of the steading. I'll need you to describe for me what you intend to do.Jan 18, 2019 7:56 pm
Ælfric moved to the wall and chimney of the bedroom he targeted. With a second's concentration, an invisible hand held took hold of grappling hook and attached rope, and searched for a good place on the roof or chimney to anchor the hook so Ælfric could begin his climb up.
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The plan is to scale the wall [rolls?], then Misty Step down the chimney.Last edited January 18, 2019 8:01 pm
Jan 18, 2019 8:57 pm
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To toss the grappling hook is an Acrobatics check, please, followed by either and Acrobatics or Athletics check to climb the wall. DM adding roll to keep players on their toes.Rolls
Secret Roll
Jan 18, 2019 9:09 pm
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I was hoping to lift the hook into place using the invisible Mage Hand. Rolls incoming!
Rolls
Acrobatics [Hook] - (1d20+9)
(13) + 9 = 22
Acrobatics [Climbing] - (1d20+9)
(7) + 9 = 16
Jan 19, 2019 12:44 am
Alain stands outside the entrance of the cave, silently keeping watch, and regretting the decision to volunteer for the role. Prestidigitation kept him warm, but there was nothing to sooth his boredom. He was tempted to strum a string on his lyre, or play a note on his flute, and join the chorus of insects, frogs, and birds. Instead he settled for a piece of pen and paper, drawing the a map of the stars from his location.
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Including a perception roll in case the DM prefers active checks for keeping watch. Passive Perception is 19.Rolls
Perception - (1d20+9)
(8) + 9 = 17
Jan 19, 2019 6:45 am
Fernal decides there isn't enough pebbles and such about to kick and walks over to the door way near Alain. Unlike him, she leans against the doorway and watch over the wilds before them silently.
Jan 19, 2019 5:22 pm
"Ælfric has reached the keep, and so far remains undetected." Julian reports to the rest of the party. Since Ælfric had left, he'd taken up a spot in the center of the cave, sitting on the floor with his legs crossed as he watched the Elf's actions closely.
Noticing Ælfric seemed to intend to use the chimney to make his entrance, he'll send his arcane eye through it in advance to ensure those inside would not see him.
Noticing Ælfric seemed to intend to use the chimney to make his entrance, he'll send his arcane eye through it in advance to ensure those inside would not see him.
Jan 20, 2019 4:50 pm
Ælfric
Silently you cast Mage Hand. Grasping the rope, it moves quickly up the side of the steading, looping around the chimney and tying it off. A few tugs confirm the fastness of the knot and you begin to climb up. As you do, however, you hear sniffs and whines coming from the gate near you, as it appears your scent has been caught by the wolves in the compound.
A second later, one of the wolves is snarling, growling and yipping , and you hear its heavy paws scratching at the wood. You reach the top and find yourself on a slanted roof. While mostly of heavy timber as the base, the entire roof is covered with thick thatch and branches, providing plenty of foot and handholds.
The wolf continues its howling and just as you get to the top you hear the yell of a giant followed by the cracking of a whip. The wolf yelps in pain, and his brothers join the chorus of yelps, barks and howls, as the giant roars in obvious frustration. A few more cracks of the whip send the wolves howling away from the door, and you hear the heavy wood bar being slid open. The gate creaks loudly as a giant exits the east gate and begins to look around.
Silently you cast Mage Hand. Grasping the rope, it moves quickly up the side of the steading, looping around the chimney and tying it off. A few tugs confirm the fastness of the knot and you begin to climb up. As you do, however, you hear sniffs and whines coming from the gate near you, as it appears your scent has been caught by the wolves in the compound.
A second later, one of the wolves is snarling, growling and yipping , and you hear its heavy paws scratching at the wood. You reach the top and find yourself on a slanted roof. While mostly of heavy timber as the base, the entire roof is covered with thick thatch and branches, providing plenty of foot and handholds.
The wolf continues its howling and just as you get to the top you hear the yell of a giant followed by the cracking of a whip. The wolf yelps in pain, and his brothers join the chorus of yelps, barks and howls, as the giant roars in obvious frustration. A few more cracks of the whip send the wolves howling away from the door, and you hear the heavy wood bar being slid open. The gate creaks loudly as a giant exits the east gate and begins to look around.
Rolls
Secret Roll
Jan 20, 2019 5:57 pm
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Presuming I can see this before sending my eye into the chimney, if that giant is looking around for Ælfric, I'll use one of my portent rolls to replace its perception check with a 7 (on the dice). Hopefully that won't be enough to detect our stealth master.Jan 20, 2019 6:36 pm
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Unfortunately, your eye went down the chimney before he began climbing. Thus you are unaware. I’ll post your view in a little while. Out for lunch with the wife right now. However, as you told Aelfric about the ability, he could swap rolls if he wants.
Jan 20, 2019 6:37 pm
Ælfric carefully pulled up the rope after him, leaving it secured to the roof. He tried to put the chimney between himself and the curious giant, and took a chance to look down the chimney to see how far down its fireplace was. If some fire remained, he used his invisible arcane arm to gently extinguish it before he teleported down!
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Misty Step down the chimney. Misty Step's range is 30 feet, and that seems within the heights described for the giant compound.load next