IC Story Thread: Ch.1,Ad.1 - A Sensitive Matter

Alright here we go!

So you guys can mechanically try to surprise them.

You'd both first need to roll a Stealth. So go ahead and do that.

Following on that, well need it anyway, so everyone roll Initiative.

@Stefron we'll strike that roll for now, because we have so much to figure out before that. But if you do get the opportunity to try it after Surprise and Initiative is determined, it will be a Grapple made at Disadvantage.

Cirion and Eothain probably hear little, but I think would notice Seonaid rushing inside.

@Dr_B,@rpgventurer can I get initiative from you guys as well plz as anything that goes on from here forward will be done in turn order/structured play.

@Stefron does Duinhir really have no Dex bonus to apply to initiative?

Also, I will mention it again, EVERYONE still has Inspiration that they can spend on important rolls...

The enemy was not trying to be Stealthy so you guys are not surprised.

And you guys failed to surprise them also.

So no one is surprised! We go straight into initiative.

@Drakis2 Seonaid is first and I'm assuming she still closes with the far "Guard". The near Guard does get an Attack of Opportunity, and there's no way she can avoid that without a Feat or sacrificing her ability to reach the far Guard. But he also doesn't have a weapon drawn yet, so it's just with his barehanded attack...

Duinhir I believe actually ties his opponent, but with the higher Dex bonus, I will have Duinhir go first.

And since Seonaid must use her entire turn just to reach the far Guard, @Stefron go ahead and resolve your action for this round. And I'm also going to go ahead and roll both of your opponent's attacks, because they are not surprised and can act, and even if Duingir succeeds at the Grapple, your opponent can still attack you.

So...

Rolling for the AoO.

And rolling for both enemy attacks.

And then @Dr_B,@rpgventurer please also declare your actions.

I will also provide an updated battle map.

EDIT: Jesus, ok everyone hits. Rolling damage.

5 damage to Seonaid

1 damage to Duinhir

Just realized Seonaid's was a crit, so rolling second damage dice.

Grappling checks are Athletics, and add I mentioned because you're trying to apply an additional effect of silencing him, your check is made at Disadvantage.

I'll roll your Disadvantage for you, as well as the guy's opposed check.

You can't attack in the same round as your double move, but we can use this as your roll for next round, as there are only your allies to go between now and then.

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@Dr_B go ahead and declare/play out Cirion's action please! You've seen Seonaid and Duinhir rush inside on the upper level.

@rpgventurer go ahead and declare your action as well after you've rolled initiative.

Round 2, Initiative Order:
Cirion
Eothain
Seonaid
Duinhir
Enemy

@Dr_B,@rpgventurer because of the disjointed way in which we resolved the first round, and because you guys rolled so well, it is your turn again! Please go ahead and go.

@Stefron you can go as well at any time, you're all before the Enemy.

That's a hit, these guys just got out of bed and wear no armor - roll damage

@Stefron,@rpgventurer go ahead and go

@rpgventurer I can see where you have a +5 to damage, but how do you get to +6?

@Stefron please give me another Athletics to maintain your grapple, AND just in case you're not aware, you only have to have one hand free to Grapple someone - i.e. you can have a one handed weapon in your other hand and attack with it, while still having the guy grappled, if you want.

Neither Duinhir nor Seonaid's new guardsman attackers can attack this round due to double moves.

Looks like @Dr_B takes 5 damage, and that's about it.

We're back to the top of initiative!

Good guys, go! All of you can just go whenever!