5. A Surprise Party?

[GreyWolfVT]

Fendt "Have you been this way before? Hmm more stairs... this place is strange indeed."

[Cwreando]

Robert says, "Are we going up or going through the door? I can't say I'm excited about following that Wraith. The balance of evil is too great and must be put in check my friends."

Robert readies his scimitar and shield but he runs through his spell list mentally in case he might need switch things up.

[Stirling]

"did we check beyond these doors before? Well I am all for exploring downwards, cellars and crypts and perhaps a doorway to hell ha, ha",Agrippo will lead on downwards expecting some visit from chasing wraiths or perhaps another zombie welcome party.

[Zhym]

Date: Nouluna 5, 1221
Time: 12:33 AM
Weather: Rain
Moon: Full
Location: Castle Ravenloft, Dining Room and Alcoves
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Reversing course, Agrippo leads the way back down the tower. As you descend you pass by the guardian portrait, the alcoves where you encountered the wraiths, and the burnt-out accountant's office. At the next landing, you surmise from the smell of barbecued pipe organ that you must have reached the ground floor. Web-filled stairs continue down into the cellars. A short passage leads west to the darkened guest hall.

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Status: Agrippo: 38/52, Vorkath: 36/36, Tibbius: 14/22, Randolph: 4/4, Iluq: 21/34, Tumbler: 24/39, Robert: 16/27; Fendt: 15/15
Effects: None

[Grognardsw]

Vorkath, paladin

"The hour is late and we need rest for body and mind, healing and spells," comments Vorkath. "The wraiths have fled for now. I say we return to the library, secure it, and rest. The wraiths didn't bother Gertruda; perhaps that area is avoided by undead."

[GreyWolfVT]

Fendt "Alright I'm with you Vorkath the holy paladin. To the library to hopefully rest."

[OGRE MAGE]

Tib the Sleepy Elf

Now that's the best idea I've heard all night.

[Cwreando]

"I could use some rest myself, says Robert. Shall we make our way to the library?"

Robert starts to consider his spell memorization options. I think I have a plan.

[Zhym]

Date: Nouluna 5, 1221
Time: 12:35 AM
Weather: Rain
Moon: Full
Location: Castle Ravenloft, South Tower Stairs
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You decide to go back to the study and get some rest. Agrippo steps forward to lead the way back up the stairs. Suddenly his sword starts shining brightly again!

Actions?

Status: Agrippo: 38/52, Vorkath: 36/36, Tibbius: 14/22, Randolph: 4/4, Iluq: 21/34, Tumbler: 24/39, Robert: 16/27; Fendt: 15/15
Effects: None

[MonkeyWrench]

Illuq Readies his hammers, ready to smite any evil that lurks their way. A prayer on his lips for strength during battle.

[GreyWolfVT]

Fendt sighs takes out his mace "We really are doomed to never rest in this place."

[Stirling]

"There's a presence of evil ahead of us, let's get into a fighting formation on the stairs and smite our way through!".Agrippo will make room for another to stand by his side, I think that would be all the room available on a tight staircase and slow move forward, sword and shield ready, especially for wraiths to suddenly materialise through the closed doors.

[Cwreando]

Robert says, "I'm ready."


Scimitar and shield at the ready. His spell limited inside and less effective especially being drained.

[Zhym]

Date: Nouluna 5, 1221
Time: 12:35 AM
Weather: Rain
Moon: Full
Location: Castle Ravenloft, South Tower Stairs
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After scant seconds, the wraiths are upon you again. Thanks to the Sunsword, you are ready for them, Agrippo and Vorkath at the fore.

Actions!

Status: Agrippo: 38/52, Vorkath: 36/36, Tibbius: 14/22, Randolph: 4/4, Iluq: 21/34, Tumbler: 24/39, Robert: 16/27; Fendt: 15/15
Effects: None

[GreyWolfVT]

praying to the roller god

Fendt takes a swing at a wraith with his magical mace.

Footman's Mace[1d20+1] = 20+1 = 21 Dmg[1d6+2] = 4+2 = 6
omg it worked.

[Zhym]

Unfortunately, you're stuck in a passage before the stairs. Only the front rank (Agrippo and Vorkath) can reach the wraiths. Spears could be used from the second rank, but a mace won't reach.

Vorkath's position in the front rank was my assumption, so I'll allow Fendt to be in the front rank instead if you'd rather. If you want Fendt to be in the front rank, take a free attack for the critical hit.

[GreyWolfVT]

being that my spells are essentially out for the day it would make sense since my bow is not magical.

[Grognardsw]

Vorkath steps aside, sensing the new comrade's enthusiasm and magical mace.

[Computer +1]

Tumbler shakes his head from side to side at the prospect of having his souls sucked away.
"If we get outta here I am retiring from adventuring and setting up a shop" he thinks to himself.

[GreyWolfVT]

Fendt to Tumbler "I agree with you Tumbler. I'll setup my own shop or tavern if we live through this."