CH. 02 - Raider's Camp

[Igordragonian]

'Well, I mostly could charm one of them..' Zakkoth say. 'I do have range spells, but they ain't as powerful, as I wish they would be.'

[HorizonsDream]

"It sounds like we have a plan then," Eliana says. "Providing everyone agrees?"

[Zero Prime]

Caelin Valaerys, pariah of Tarkhisis
HP: 18 of 18 | AC: 17 | Perception: 15 | Insight: 17 | Inspiration: 1
Conditions: None.

Caelin considered his options, "Might make more sense for Benyt and I to take the smaller group, I can circle around to their weapons. She can come in, catch them unawares, when they bolt to arm themselves in response to a single attacker, I can take one before they're aware of my position, then it's two on two, and," he looked to the woman, she seemed level headed, practical, and self assured. "Looks like she can handle two on her own. Once we're done, we make for the kobolds and hopefully link up with you. Chantilly's quiet, she snuck up on me, so having her with the larger group would let her get a drop on the little bastards."

[GorgonHeap]

Benyt - Female Human Fighter 2


She merely nods again. If she sees no flaw in a plan there's no reason to argue, especially if there's nothing to be gained by doing so. However, as the humans aren't armed and a quick offensive is called for, she stows her shield and spear and draws her impressive scimitar.

[Igordragonian]

Zakkoth, nod. His beaten up shield and broken symbol are raised.
The plan seemed solid to him.

[Bunny Commando]

Nov 16, 2020 13:07:57 GMT -8 Zero Prime said:

Caelin considered his options, "Might make more sense for Benyt and I to take the smaller group, I can circle around to their weapons. She can come in, catch them unawares, when they bolt to arm themselves in response to a single attacker, I can take one before they're aware of my position, then it's two on two, and," he looked to the woman, she seemed level headed, practical, and self assured. "Looks like she can handle two on her own. Once we're done, we make for the kobolds and hopefully link up with you. Chantilly's quiet, she snuck up on me, so having her with the larger group would let her get a drop on the little bastards."

Henry listens to Caelin's suggestion and frowns a bit, a hint of suspicion in his eyes "That would leave me as the closest and most obvious target for eight kobolds. If I'm the only one holding the line I could be easily flanked and if I'm overrun, there would no one shielding Chantilly, Eliana and Zakkoth." he moves the pebble around, encircling one of them "Stealth would be less beneficial in fighting the kobolds than the ability to quickly engage the enemies in melee and hold them there; at the same time, stealth would be quite beneficial in quickly eliminating two humans and then it would be you and Chantilly against two opponents unarmed that do not expect an attack - good odds, if you ask me." then places the pebbles to show everyone how he would fight the upcoming battle.

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[Zero Prime]

Caelin Valaerys, pariah of Tarkhisis
HP: 18 of 18 | AC: 17 | Perception: 15 | Insight: 17 | Inspiration: 1
Conditions: None.

Caelin looked at the stones, moved them around, "Your approach was wrong, they are in a jumble of loose stone and fallen rocks from the hills above." He drew a line behind the two groups, "You and Eliaa approach from here, Zakkoth and Chantilly move in together. When you here Benyt's signal you attack, Eliana has stared down a dragon Henry, I have more faith in her than you. Some will come for your surely, but some will flee, or drop back, finding Zakkoth in that direction, and Chantilly waiting in the grass to slay any who would flee in the chaos."

"Benyt and I approach the human group, as discussed, and we should be at your back to help mop up if you are overwhelmed." He shrugged, "But she can speak for herself, she is not mine to command."

[Matt4]

Chantilly Sweettooth

HP: 19/19 - AC: 16 - Perception: 15 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No

Conditions: None

Up until that moment Chantilly had been quiet, her head full of thoughts while the party strolled through the grasslands.
There was a bit of everything, up in here: excitement on the adventure she just started, a bit of fear at the thought of facing the dragon, and a feeling of companionship for the people she was traveling with. But mostly, curiosity about what they would have found once they got at the cultists' hideout.

But right now, as she listened to the two men arguing about the best tactic to follow she was feeling at unease.
She looked at the pebbles, unsure on what the best course of action would be. The enemy was twice the number of their group, so the numbers were definitely not in their favour. 
"Are those our only options?" - she asked, trying to compromise between the two propositions - "What if either Lady Eliana or Lord Zakkoth came with you, Caelin? They could use some of their magic to knock out a couple of humans before they even realize what's going on..as you said, Lady Eliana did strike down a dragon.." as she said those last words her eyes wandered to the woman, filled with admiration and yet again curiosity. "This way Lady Benyt could help Henry here, while me and the one that's left could follow the strategy you suggested earllier..?" - Chantilly ended her proposal with a doubtful tone, not sure if what she said make any sense, but hoping she could be of any help in settling the argument.

[HorizonsDream]

"I think it might be important to point out that while I did face a dragon, I didn't bring him down with my own power, but with the help of a device," Eliana explains. "Though, I am flattered by the confidence in my abilities," she adds with a smile. "I am comfortable with going with either group."

[Igordragonian]

Zakkoth humm and think. 'The kender might have a point- we can overwhelm them with shock, but I don't care one way or another, if may I be honest, I am eager to warm my old bones already'

[Daos]

The party splits into two groups; with one sneaking up toward the human camp and the others moving toward the kobolds about 50 yards away.

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(OOC:  Everyone roll a stealth check.  As long as at least half your group succeeds, it's considered successful.  The DC is 10 for the humans, 8 for the kobolds.)

[HorizonsDream]

Eliana decides to stick with the original plan, and goes with Henry.

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[Igordragonian]

Zakkoth hold his weary old blue robes, as he attempt to move with stealth.




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[Zero Prime]

Caelin Valaerys, pariah of Tarkhisis
HP: 18 of 18 | AC: 17 | Perception: 15 | Insight: 17 | Inspiration: 1
Conditions: None.

Caelin moved quietly down the hill circling around toward the human camp, before he parted way s with Benyt, he reminded her, "I'll circle around to their weap cache, about 15 feet to their east, you'll come up on them at the fire, then when the stragglers move to arm themselves, I'll hit them. Let's try to keep one alive, if possible, and then once secured, we move off to assist the others."

[Matt4]

Chantilly Sweettooth

HP: 19/19 - AC: 16 - Perception: 15 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No

Conditions: None

Chantilly steadied herself and her breath, then grabbed her rapier by the handle. The cold metal against her skin sent a wave of adrenaline up her spine.
She closed her eyes for a second, then focused her eyes on Henry's back, following on his track.