Chapter Two: The Hippocampus on the Cracked Lintel

Eager to end this violence before the group in the barn joins the fray, Mordred decides to attempt some trickery. He makes a few subtle gestures with his fingers...

Mordred casts Thaumaturgy and creates the sound of a group of well-armored horsemen approaching down the path.

He shouts, "Get out while you can, villains. You'll find the main strength of this battalion much harder to deal with than the scouts." He then slinks closer through the underbrush, getting as close to the barn as possible while remaining hidden.

Zangua remains behind cover. He mentally notes the back door and the distance between, as well as the location of his pack and the cookpot. When the time comes for a quick retreat, Zangua wants to be ready to get everything and escape.

Shamush looks impressed at the arcane display, but also impressed at Young Fang as he barrels ahead, magical frostbite be damned. He remains behind his shield, watching events unfold. His free hand reaches back to brush the hand of his ugly club for reassurance.

Sorry, was out of town this weekend. Hope I didn't hold anything up.

Felor continues to approach the barn, but doesn't take any further action now that the dog-man who was attacking Vad has fled.

Guessing I'm still ~30 feet from the barn now?

[edited based on the fact I can reach Vad]

Felor reaches Vad outside the barn and takes up a defensive stance next to his companion, with his shield raised and spear readied.

Use a Help action to assist Vad attacking Fox Face - gives Vad's first attack roll against FF Advantage.

Nodding in appreciation to Leth's help Vad retrieves his crossbow and fires a bolt towards Fox Face.

Shamush snorts and yells after Young Fang, "It is a shame that Zangua and I aren't part of your pack anymore, old chum!" He shakes his head. "Maybe we could have helped you with..." He pauses and looks towards the strangers, and it occurs to him to ask, yelling, "Who are you people, anyhow?"

Can our party hear what Shamush has said about not being in their pack?

"Contrary to appearances," Leth yells out, a new arrow drawn and waving back and forth as he glances around the field and continues to move towards the barn. "We're actually just travelers looking for overnight shelter, not really looking to hurt anyone. I'm just as confused as you!" He finishes and looks over at Vad.
"What's going on? What did you see? Were you attacked first?"


Leth will hold his action for the time being. He'll be ready do persuasion or intimidation to try and stop the fighting if those in the barn try to attack them again... (can I ready a persuasion check? Idk how that works hahaha)

Mordred approaches the barn quietly, circling around to see if there are other doors or windows.

I can use Dash as my extra action to move twice my speed, but I won't do that if it compromises my Stealth check below. I want to remain hidden above all, so if it's impossible to make it to the rear of the barn and back while staying hidden - not necessarily this turn, but eventually - let me know and I'll alter my plan.

Zangua remains where he is, and continues to Hide. He watches Shamush (and the cookpot) for cues on when to act.