[OOC] D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

Moving low and along the edge of the streambed, erring toward the treeline for cover and concealment and avoiding the depression, while approaching the temple from the south would makes the most sense in my opinion. Given the stream is still moving with some water, I would rather avoid splashing about in it or having us get ambushed while lower than the enemy, where we'd have to fight up and out. Sticking to the edge of the treeline on its southern side should allow us to avoid almost any detection if the enemy is rooted in the town, namely on the other side as you said, and all is obscured by foliage.

We could even advance through the trees when drawing closer on our approach, hopefully avoiding detection that way as well.

[Lucius Cypher]

I agree with Ferocity's plan. Go up the hill, sneak towards the treeline, and get to the temple from behind. maybe send Kyra or Torus's crow with a message to ensure that the place is still standing and if there are any survivors, make sure there's no friendly fire incidents.

[Hekazu]

Assuming no infighting about taking a more direct route, the one discussed currently will indeed offer advantage on rolled Stealth checks!

I will be able to advance the story once I have stealth rolls from everyone, submitted either IC or OOC.

[Lucius Cypher]

In favor of Ferocity's plan, here are my roles!

Sneak sneak = 4/18 with advantage!

[Gordian Nought]

Average despite advantage - 10.

Being old has its disadvantages. ;) Like the route regardless.

[Ryonara]

For Parum, she made a 5 and a 15.

[Norschtalen]

Do I need to roll a new stealth or do I just use the one from my last post?

[Hekazu]

Do I need to roll a new stealth or do I just use the one from my last post?

@Norschtalen

Since the throw is advantaged, you'll need one more roll.

[Norschtalen]

Well, it's a 7 instead of a 15. I think I'll keep with the 15 this time.

[Hekazu]

Okay, I've got everyone now. Playing Tomb of Horrors tonight though, thus will probably get to post tomorrow at earliest. And yes, that Tomb of Horrors. We haven't died so far... My friend decided to port it over to 5E before Tales from the Yawning Portal was even announced, but we only got to play it now. I trust in his ability though. Wish Don Saryn and his party luck! And no spoilers please

@Norschtalen@Ryonara@Gordian Nought@Lucius Cypher@The Harbinger of Ferocity

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

I can only hope your group has plenty of character sheets, @Hekazu. Best of luck on that endeavor.

[Gordian Nought]

May I roll Perception once more for the Raven to scout the temple once more before posting? Its passive Perception is 13. Anything it could make out?

roleplayerguild.com/rolls/2027

Will post later tonight.

[Lucius Cypher]

Aye, working in a post as we speak.

[Hekazu]

@Gordian Nought
The raven notices nothing new, having already observed the temple for some time.

[Hekazu]

@Lucius Cypher@Gordian Nought@The Harbinger of Ferocity@Norschtalen@Ryonara

Just so you don't miss it, Mr. Lake has shared information about his current available tools. He has more as any wizard would, but both him and I see those doing either no good or more harm than help in this situation.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

I will reply when my internet returns to service, as I have a post saved there. More or less just awaiting Mr. Lake casting his spell, firing an arrow and hopefully us managing a surprise round.

[Gordian Nought]

Wow! I'm late to the party. Will post tomorrow. Sorry for Torus' delay.

[Gordian Nought]

Post should be up shortly, as soon I get home. Just trying to get to a PC. Cellular devices can be tough to type prolifically upon.

EDIT: Post is live! Ended up using the phone anyway.

[Hekazu]

@Gordian Nought
I am sorry to inform you of this, but the ground around the temple is not loose enough to allow the use of the function of Mold Earth you would like to. while creating difficult terrain is still a possibility, torus should be able to tell this and thus I am informing you of this. If you want to change your action, go ahead.

[Gordian Nought]

No worries! I can definitely alter it! Give me a sec.

EDIT: Changed it up. Does this new readied action work? For future reference, can Torus make a mound with Mold Earth, with surrounding loose dirt, if he can't simultaneously excavate the vicinity's ground?