The next step, sleeper holds
Subject sleeper holds
OOC: Mark, how much longer will Allistairs spell keep his disguise going.
From: Mark
Subject Sleeper holds
Several more minutes. He cast it about 30 seconds out from the gate, was a couple of minutes from the gate to the barn and then the stuff in the barn.
I would say 2 to 2-1/2 minutes left.
From: Kevin
Subject Sleeper holds
Salix breathes a sigh of relief. They had made it onto the estate with no one the wiser. Hearing Harp have Kal cover the door, Salix gets out of the wagon and waves Allistair over to where the two guards are. "Allsitair, try to find out if they know where the Stormfather is being kept. They probably dont', but we have to ask. Also, see if you can get a description of this Faldor character from them - does he wear anything that stands out, any distinguishing features, you know?? Also, if they have any idea of what the plan of events are for the evening."
"Surin, take a quick look around. See if there is anything interesting in here, or anything we need to worry about"
"Mund, get ready to put your guy out if he does not cooperate. Harp, can you help bring him around?
Harp will use a 0 level to cast a cure minor wounds on Franz and then get a secure hold again on Hans, making sure to cover his mouth.
From: Porter
Subject Sleeper holds
OOC: I don't know how you want to do it with the rules, but somebody in a "sleeper" hold is utterly unable to talk when the hold is applied. If it were real, and if Mund had only my personal (i.e., Porter's) strength, dexterity, and skill (all of which are less than Mund's), Mund would be able to keep him from making a peep with the hold he has on him.
From: Derek
Subject Sleeper holds
Yeah... Porter's done it to me a few times. Using your vocal chords is pretty much out of the question. (Explanation: this was in an Aikido dojo where we were practicing grappling. Porter hasn't beat the crap out me out of spite since at least high school...)
From: Josh
Subject Sleeper holds
OOC: If we didn't have our armor on Kal will put his on now, along with whatever else belongs to him.
Kal heads over to the Barn Door, cracks it open and keeps an eye for anyone approaching.
From: Kevin
Subject The next step
While Allistair goes over to interrogate the guards, Salix looks at the rest of the group.
"Ok, lets get prepared. Get your armor on, weapons ready and any potions or other equipment you might need ready. Surin, lets look at those potions you got from the Mockers."
Salix will work on dividing the potions up.
OOC: We know we have 4 invisible, 5 CModW, and 3 Shield of Faith potions, in addition to what ever each person has. I am thinking that Surin should get 2 invisibles and a CModW, Salix will get 2 invisible and a CModW, Kal, Allistair and Ran each get a CModW. Ragnar and Harp can heal themselves. Mund has high HP and can rage until we get a healer close to him. Shield of Faith should go to.... the fighter types??? Mund at least, Ran, and maybe Kal??n Harp can cast his own SofF on himself if needed.
Mark, normally deflection bonuses do not stack. SofF is a +2 defection. If they have ROP, will you let the bonuses stack??
From: Porter
Subject Potions
Mund already has two CMW potions from before, so he should be OK.
From: Derek
Subject the next step
When Franz starts to come to, Allistair kneels next to him and talks quietly to him. "Franz, I'm going to ask you a few questions, and you will have a choice whether to answer them. If you cooperate and answer quickly and truthfully, we'll just gag you and tie you up until someone finds you. If you do not cooperate, we will simply kill you. I have neither the time nor inclination to be overly merciful to servants of Nerul. And the guy holding you? He'd just rather kill you anyway and be done with it. So if you and Hanz have any desire or intention to die live beyond the next 5 minutes, it would be in your best interest to be cooperative. Now, let's begin."
"When does the ceremony begin tonight?
How many will be at the temple?
How will they be armed?
Give me a detailed description of Faldor. Height, build, clothing, etc.
There are special prisoners being used in the ceremony tonight. Where are they being held?
What kind of security is there?"
If Franz is uncooperative, Allistair will simply nod to Mund, who will then tighten the choke hold. Mund will do it a few seconds longer each time until Franz cooperates or passes out.
OOC: Any other pertinent questions?
From: Mark
Subject The next step
No.
From: Kevin
Subject The next step
Ok, guys, then Allistair, Mund and Kal have no need for the potions - they all have a deflection bonus of +2.
That leaves Ran, Harp, Ragnar, Salix and Surin as possibly using them. Harp and Ragnar can probably take care of SoF on themselves (if they prayed for it). I think Ran, Salix and Suring would have better needs. I always question this type of decision. Do you make the slightly weaker guys the equal of the meat shields, or do you total beef up the meat shields and leave the other guys in their normal state. Since I am suggesting a course of action that does not benefit my character, I am open to suggestions to change that.