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Akhilleus sheathes his sword and tries to grab Drest's ankle without stepping into the cloud. If this is not possible, he won't risk it, lest he fall prey to its harmful effects. He will attempt to drag the scout (or at least himself) to the side of the room, out of reach of both the cloud and the sight of the snake-men.

"Let's hope both the fire and the toxic cloud clear before we have to finish off these obnoxious fiends!"

Kainaxarthos

"Gods damn it. We worked hard for those raft parts." He notices that many hands have moved to drag allies back, so Kain moves with Sik behind cover, ready to repel anyone who comes through the fiery door.

"We may have to rush the door, fire or no, if they can't pull them out."

Under The Zakath Desert
Back To Xambaala?
Still No Idea On Time Or Day

Sik curses all the blasted magic preventing them from charging out of this area altogether, using a bed to block any debris from the next explosion. Kain joins him there, calling for the group to be ready to charge through the dying fire at the back of the room.

Using the old "hold your breath and close your eyes" trick, the incapacitated Drest and Xenos are pulled away from the poisonous vapor cloud.

Once gathered in the center of the room, where the fumes can't reach them, everyone is able to wash out their eyes and catch their breath for a moment as the fire behind them continues to die down. As the smoke clears, it appears the rear doorway is completely clear again, with no debris or even a door hanging in the way anymore.

Though the front hallway is still choked with stink, and the rear with thick smoke, there is no invasion into the room by the Snake-men outside, as if they are waiting to see what your next move is before attacking.

Actions?

Red square = Unconscious Taibhse (Sh3) FA:0(20) AC5 -2/15 Unconscious
Xenos (DS3) FA:3 AC5 17/17 CT FOB:51
Akhilleus (F4) FA:4 AC4 35/35
Kainaxarthos (C3) FA:2 AC6 19/19 CMW, Sanct
Magda (W2) FA:0 AC9 8/8 Sleep Hooded Lantern
Sik (Ba2) FA:2 AC5 6/25
Cyril (Pr3) FA:1 AC8 6/12 Light HP CMW CLW
Drest (Sc4) FA:3 AC7 16/22 Magic Sword

Sik moves over to the others and whispers "Our only chance may be through the smoke if those bones can hold off the rest for just a little bit longer. Let's charge them before we run out of time."

Akhilleus

"You're right. I don't like acting without thinking, but they don't leave us much choice. Let's go." He rushes through the smoke, holding his breath and jumping if need be where there are still cinders and loose wooden pieces. If the smoke lets him open his eyes that is.

I'm being conservative here and not rolling for an attack yet, since I think the movement covers the whole action, except if you say it's fine, OM.

Drest

Drest checks the short swords pommel to see if it is glowing.

Next action will depend on what he sees.

Kainaxarthos

"Right then. Off we go, but first..." Kain moves up to Taibhse and casts cure light wounds on him. "Get up, Man! We're leaving."

[1d8]=3 I thought hard about this, but I think another healer standing will be good. Sorry to bring back an NPC for you, OM.

It's all good.

A proper DM always has means of dealing with such things.

Rex wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 12:00 am Next action will depend on what he sees.

The red gem is definitely still glowing, but it has been since this fight started.

Karaunios wrote: ↑Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:38 pmAkhilleus
"You're right. I don't like acting without thinking, but they don't leave us much choice. Let's go." He rushes through the smoke...

Magda puts out a hand to restrain the tall warrior, if possible, and then speaks softly, "Wait. If I sing them to sleep, it's best I do it before you lot rush upon them."

subaltari wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 7:12 pm

Karaunios wrote: ↑Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:38 pmAkhilleus
"You're right. I don't like acting without thinking, but they don't leave us much choice. Let's go." He rushes through the smoke...

Magda puts out a hand to restrain the tall warrior, if possible, and then speaks softly, "Wait. If I sing them to sleep, it's best I do it before you lot rush upon them."

Sik nods, and holds back while the witch does her magic.

Xenos waits of Magda's spell.

Drest

"They are still close enough for this to glow. Not sure how close that is but we shall soon see."

He prepares to follow Xenos.

Akhilleus stops short at Magda's touch. "Good strategy. Then do not falter!"

Under The Zakath Desert
Back To Xambaala?
Still No Idea On Time Or Day

Kain heals the aloof Taibhse back to consciousness again while the others agree to charge through the smoke at whatever lies beyond.

Magda steps forward to stop the charge just in time, suggesting a different approach.

She casts another spell of slumber through the cloud of smoke, hoping to sedate any nearby threats before the others rush through.

The fire burns itself out along the stone wall and floors, allowing the smoke in the hallway to recede back a bit further, but not enough to see clearly down the hallway.

Taibhse rubs his eyes and looks around the room at the exploded furniture. "I thought we were going to leave this place."

At the other end of the room, the stinking gas cloud remains in place so far while Magda works her magic.

Actions? Taibhse (Sh3) FA:0(20) AC5 1/15
Xenos (DS3) FA:3 AC5 17/17 CT FOB:50
Akhilleus (F4) FA:4 AC4 35/35
Kainaxarthos (C3) FA:2 AC6 19/19 CMW, Sanct, CLW
Magda (W2) FA:0 AC9 8/8 Sleep, Sleep Hooded Lantern
Sik (Ba2) FA:2 AC5 6/25
Cyril (Pr3) FA:1 AC8 6/12 Light HP CMW CLW
Drest (Sc4) FA:3 AC7 16/22 Magic Sword

Sik moves through the smoke, axe raised, watching for any signs of anything left standing after Magda's spell.

Akhilleus advances with his broad sword by the side of the brave Sik.

Drest

Drest will pair off with Xenos and then follow the others through when Xenos does.

Xenos moves forward with Drest.

Magda

Having sung her spell of witchcraft, Magda picks up her lantern and follows the men through the smoke, still muttering rhymes like "lumber" and "slumber."