Act 2 Scene 3: “To 'Where the Old Bones Lie'” (Game Thread)

[TristenC]

[Chris1234]

Jerry looks expectantly at the reluctant party leader, Mira, for a decision.
Making it explicit, "Your call - who goes?"

[Nocturno]

Pyros invisible to the party is looking for the best foothold. When he sees the indecision he throws a chunk of dirt at them.

[mltillis]

"Perhaps the two of us then, Lady Jerry? One to watch after Pyros and one to watch for any other troubles?" Pytor turns to Mira. "How many of us are you able to make unseen?"

[Jenara]

"Sadly I have only one spell. My suggestion would be Jerry and Elsa either of you would be best placed to do this. Sorry." She places a hand on the big mans arm, "They both know about things like this than I ever will." Placing her head in her hands she looks backwards and forwards, Elsa would be her choice, she had weapons for this, and frankly her strength actually astounded her at times. Yet fighting these creatures seemed to be Jerry's lifes work, plus her Elven senses would make her better to follow.

"Jerry, you go, we'll back you up from here, at the FIRST sign of trouble, get the hell away, lets see if they see you or react in anyway."

[Chris1234]

Jerry nods, "Thank you for your faith in me. It means a lot."
She shrugs apologetically at Pytor and mouths, "Next time.." and gives him a weak smile.

After a final full-beam smile to Merrick, Jerry switches to her morning star, loop around her wrist, and says, "Pyros, please will you come here so that you can guide me by touch? Careful where though!"

When that's sorted out, she looks to Mira, "I'm ready."

[Nocturno]

Pyros will scamper back up to the group.

Stopping on one side by Mira: "Here I am.

Then quietly to over by Elsa: Or is it here?"

Move Silently: [1d100] = 22

Pyros will also unfurl some of his silk rope and tie part of it around his waste.

Then moving quietly over to Jerry he will put an end in her hand.

"Here take this!

[Chris1234]

"Thank you, Pyros," she replies as she feels for and then grips the rope.

[Jenara]

(Just waiting on Tristen)

[TristenC]

After the brief discussion and subsequent determination by Mira, the bard prepares her spell. Elsa nods at the decision and goes back to watching the skeletons. As Pyros speaks near her, she glances in her nearest guess at the direction of the voice. You had better be careful up there, Pyros. Because if something happens and I have to come up and get you... She says seriously. The halfling's face softens slightly to take some of the sting from her words. Just... be careful... And you too Jerry. I know you know your business, but... she peers back at the dozens of undead, the barest shiver passing her. Just because they can't see you doesn't mean they have no chance to detect you.. She turns back to monitor the skeletons, hand tightening on her mace.

Merrick casts sideways glances at Pytor as the man speaks to the female half-elf. He doesn't interrupt, but he watches the pair intently. When Mira lays a hand on Pytor's shoulder, Merrick appears almost abruptly at Jerry's side. Softly he takes her hand, squeezing it firmly. ... be safe... don't take any unnecessary risks... ok..? His violet eyes bore intently into hers.

With the cautions spoken, Mira hums a brief tune. Tapping the Mystaran on the shoulder, Jerry vanishes without any visible trace just as the Kender passes her the end of the rope... The baked-clay wall of the ziggurat is smooth and unmarked by tool; seemingly all of a piece and dried into the towering ruddy structure before them.

[Can i get some climbing checks for Pyros and Jerry? also, how would the pair like to approach the wall, and how anchor the rope if they decide to.]
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So climbing.
Unskilled climbing is 40%, and if one uses a rope already secured it adds 55%. Jerry wears no physical armor and dex doesn't alter this skill so she has a 95% chance

Pyros' climb check without a rope is 55%, but once up he could try to secure a rope for Jerry... somehow

[Chris1234]

Jerry asks, "How long's our rope? Is there more we can or need to tie to it? Anyone got a grappling hook?"

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As people check their clmibing stuff, Jerry says, "Thank you, too, Elsa. I'll do my best to look after him."
Hearing that the rope is 50' and the offer of a grappling hook, the cleric adds quietly, "Thank you. The grappling hook would be a huge help. Please can someone make sure it's very firmly fixed to the rope?"

After a nervous pause, she continues, "Pyros, you're the expert on climbing and not being detected. I'm totally not. I'm relying on you to take care of me for this stuff. If we get out of this unscathed I'll treat you to some jammy muffins or something else nice for breakfast. And.. how will I know when you've secured the rope ? Maybe you do two tugs on it? Anyway, do we go all the way round each ledge before going up another one?"

Before they head off, Jerry says, "OK, Merrick. I hear you. Think of the good times."

[Jenara]

"Pytor, could you secure that rope please?" Mira asks letting her crossbow fall as prepares to ready her only offensive spells and waits.

[Nocturno]

"I can tie it, unless you know some fancy knots. Of course I'll be careful, I like being around to get under your skin!"

While the hook is being tied on. "The rope is 50'. I'll try to see if I can toss it up first."

Pyros will run off with the tied hook and twirl it underhanded to catch it on the first level. Tossing it up, then tugging on it straight down to test if it will hold him.
"I'll tug it twice if it's ready, I'll shake it side to side if you should wait."

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Dex Check(19): [1d20] = 8
For the hook throw?

Hope the hook catches lol.
Wall Climbin': [1d100] = 64
CW 55%
Move Silently: [1d100] = 57
Trying to do it quietly. MS 75%

[Jenara]

"Be careful." Mira warns her eyes trained on the tower.

[TristenC]

Merrick blushes at the Mystran's words, but doesn't avert his eyes, still staring into the space intently after she disappears as if willing himself to see her.

Elsa nods to Jerry and gives the Kender a wry smile. Sometimes I think you enjoy it a little too much..


Pyros dashes forward and hurls the hook atop the first ledge. With a natural skill, he manages to get the hooks to embed at the corner of the ledge on the first try. The Skeletons atop the first tier don't seem to respond to the action in any way. With ease the Kender scales the first section to stand atop the 10 foot wide tier.


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Jerry's turn