Missing Caravan

[Selina Parcellus]

Selina nods to Betimi's assessment that Jonath should take the mage hand 'Hand', and also that he should take the staff. It would be better used in his hands. She sets a foot in the stirrup, pulls the string back to the spring clip, and slips a bolt into the table (see? I know crossbow terminology!!). Hefting the weapon, she nods as it is time to get moving.

[Nacesh]

Inside the room Ohma asks Nacesh again, "Hello?  Are you sure you don't need the spear you offered me?  I don't want to leave you undefended."  The little girl continues to watch the clockwork bird tweet and flap its wings with great delight.  She whispers, "I hope the little man comes back to play..."

"Sure," Nacesh says, lifting his light crossbow

Ohma suddenly freeze when she sees one small and 2 tiny creatures with bulbous bottoms creeping across the ceiling and through the doorway.  She hisses, "Spiders!"  When she does all three suddenly stop.  Each of their six black smaller eyes and two larger eyes reflect the torchlight while seemingly watching what you do next...

"Not good," Nacesh says and aims at one of the spiders.
Initiative [1d20+3] = 8+3 = 11
"May alert their master" he adds and shoots.
Light crossbow point blank AC [1d20+4] = 15+4 = 19 damage [1d8+1] = 1+1 = 2
"Or mistress" he adds again, with an undecipherable expression on his face after the marginal hit (ooc - assume it's a hit at least...)

(OOC - since we are essentially guarding the girl and the unconscious I guess his crossbow was loaded. I may have even mentioned it though can't find the post. So depending on this it's either load + fire or fire + reload.)
(OOC2 - since Ohma took Betimi's spear the dialogue fragment above may be obsolete but in spite of this, Nacesh is usually a rear ranks person so he'll go with the crossbow unless approached in melee)
(OOC3 - I can't recall if you answered how many of his level 0 slots are unused; I recall having used at least 2 of 5).

[GM Marvel]

[OoC: I believe Nacesh has used one Prestidigitation and one Detect Magic.  So that would leave you with Three 0 level spells.]

[OoC: RE crossbows.  Unless specified, I usually always consider crossbows as already loaded at the start of combat.  It would only make sense.]

Initiatives:

1. Nacesh (11)
   
2. Ohma (10)(Rolled a 12 but delayed for Nacesh to decide course of action.)
   
3. Spiders (4)
   

Nacesh fires a bolt at the lead spider and when it pierces it's frail body, it squeals in pain!  Ohma sets up a position [In the square with the overturned table] to block the spiders from being able to get to the unconscious people.  She then stabs at the Spider and pins it to the ceiling.  The spider writhes in pain and lets out a high pitched scream that almost sounds like a language.  Instantly the other Two tiny spiders scurry [Double movement] toward the far west door.  They hop from the ceiling to the ground, then disappear in the crack beneath the door.  


Ohma looks at Nacesh and says, "I'm not going after them.  Who knows what's on the other side of that door.  The Creature itself could be waiting.  Personally, I don't want to fight it alone without backup."

[OoC:  Nacesh, let me know if you plan to chase them or have some other idea.]

Meanwhile, 

Piper has no idea of the properties of the bandage. He offers to identify it but it will take time and a pearl of 100 gold piece value which he doesn't currently have in his possession. Tomeal mentions that perhaps Ohma might know since she's a priest and quiet often they have knowledge of first aide equipment AND she's been around enough where she may have had a conversation with the owner of the item.  

The group then heads back to the room where the sleeping prisoners are being kept.  You arrive shortly after the tiny spiders squeezed themselves under the door and escaped.  While shaking the spider off her spear, Ohma explains what just happened and Piper replies, "Likely they were sent to find out what was keeping the delivering of another prisoner.  If that's the case then it now knows you're here."

[Jonath]

"Then we must act quickly. Please, lead us to its lair immediately," Jonath says. He was not one that was eager to enter battle, but he knew all too well there were times when there was no other option, and in this case they had no time to lose. There was no telling what this beast would or could do once it learned of their presence and what had transpired.

[Selina Parcellus]

"Before we go, we need to remember something: don't kill the kobolds.  They are not doing this of their own free will.  They are slaves to fear.  Knock them out if at all possible."  She gives Ohma a look "So, you are a fellow priestess?  There are a few things I need to ask you when this is all said and done.  Until then, as master Jonath has said, we can waste no more time.  The monster must die."

[Betimi]

"Agreed, we must not give them any more time to prepare. Lead on Sir Piper."

She retrieves her silver-tipped spear from Ohma as she offers the case of 10 bolts to Nacesh.

It is at this point that she notices that the buffoon Mardak still had not acquired a ranged weapon of any sort. Even under Piper's influence, his bravado was likely to get others killed.

"Mardak, it is obvious that while we head towards Unreth, it may have minions that will come in force to take back their prisoners. I am sure that Piper would be upset if the little girl is hurt. Ohma could use a strong warrior at her side to keep us from being out-flanked. Would you stand with her?"


She looks at Piper.

"I am sure you agree. Having Unreth's forces kill your young friend while we attack would cause you great grief?"

[GM Marvel]

Piper listens to Betimi's suggestion.  He shrugs and replies, "We are only 'friends' but I can ask Mardak if he's willing to stay behind."  He looks up at the Hexblade and says, "Hey big guy.  How about you stay here and help Ohma protect the people who are sleeping."

Mardak thinks for a moment and then replies, "Sorry bub.  I'm not missing out on the treasure because of some widdle spider.  Besides, what would these guys do without me?  I've been instrumental in getting them this far!"

Piper looks back at the rest of the group and shrugs.  "Does that mean you want me to stay with Ohma?"

While the others decide what to do with Mardak, Ohma listens to Selina's request and then replies, "I would be happy to speak with you when this is over."  Ohma then begins arranging the furniture in the room to offer some place to give cover and to impede anyone who might barge in to attack them.

[Selina Parcellus]

Selina rolls her eyes at Mardak's response.   Figures.  It was high time to drop him from the charter,  he had shown no interest in being a team player at any point.  But the unconscious needed to be protected...well, the best defense was a strong offense, especially in this case.

"Fine.  We need someone to protect...ah, thank you miss Ohma.  We must protect the innocents, but the best way to do so in this situation is to attack the monster and kill it rapidly."  She takes her new Morningstar and hands it to Ohma.  "I wish I'd had the foresight to collect a shield for you.   Wait, master Tomeal, did you find her shield?"

[Gilley]

Listening to what had transpired, and to Marduk's refusal to stay behind, a question suddenly springs to Gilley's mind. "Piper, how big is this thing? Is it a beast, or just something that resembles one?"

[Betimi]

"Selina I think you can keep your morningstar, Tomreal has Ohma's personal equipment right there. He was at the bridge with her and knew what was hers."

[OoC GM marvel lablled Ohma's gear for us, we'd have brought it.

Equipment lists:

• 15 Longswords
  
• 13 Shortswords
  
• 17 Daggers (2 Tomeal's)
  
• 6 Longbows (1 Tomeal's)
  
• 6 Light Crossbows (1 Ohma; 1 Selina's; 1 Betimi)
  
• 2 Heavy Crossbows 
  
• 3 Light Maces (1 Ohma's)
  
• 3 Heavy Maces (1 Ohma)
  
• 2 Morningstars
  
• 3 Shortspears
  
• 3 Slings (1 Ohma)
  
• 3 Light shields
  
• 2 Heavy shields (1 Ohma)
  
• 2 Hand axe
  
• 2 Battle axe
  
• 1 Great Sword (Tomeal's *Masterwork)
  
• Lots of Ammunition like Arrows, Bolts and Sling Bullets. (Nacesh)
  

Armor:

• 3 Leather
  
• 3 Studded Leather
  
• 2 Chainshirts (1 Ohma's)
  
• 3 Chainmail  (1 Selina's)
  
• 3 Breast Plate (1 Tomeal's)
  

Misc Equipment:

• 2 days Rations (Gilley)
  
• 2 days Rations and 3 waterskins (Tomeal)
  
• Cure Light Wand (Selina's)
  
• Magic Missile wand (Nacesh's)
  
• Hand of the Mage (????)
  
• Small quarter staff +1 (Likely Jonath since he's the only small player AND he uses a staff)