J-H
After a grueling, lucrative, and noteworthy adventure involving a green dragon, your group has taken several days off to rest, recharge, restock your supplies, and otherwise relax.  One afternoon, a brown-haired human boy, around 10 years old, approaches you as you return to your inn.  "You lot are the adventurers who fought that dragon recently, the grass-colored one, right?"

 
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You are in fact that group.
 
Pyrophilios
 "It was more like a mint green with a hint of moss, but yes, we are them." 

Barit had slumped into an empty chair and waved toward the waitress, indicating for a beer.

 "You look a bit young to be an apprentice dragon slayer. So what can we do for you?" 
J-H
“I'll stay away from dragons sir.  Olivier Sandalwood paid me to bring you a message:  Please come and visit him at his office this afternoon for a short job.  He said the re-numer-ashun was good, whatever that means.  He’s over in the Merchant District.  I can take you there if you’re ready soon, or I can give you directions.”
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "That sounds like a job offer. Leave the instructions with us and buy yourself some honey cakes."  
Barit replied, flicking a silver coin to the boy.

Once the boy was gone, he turned to his friends:   "Bet you a gold coin, they want something dead. Should we take a look or just do a divination. My scrying glass is hot and ready."   
 
  
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  Or somebody,   - Raevis answers laconically, meditating over the piece of fried meat. In was a little too early to embark on another adventure, in his opinion, but offers do not appear on order.   - Have anybody heard anything about him?  
 
 
  
Frendle
     
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
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Breedo stretches and looks blearily around the room,  "Sorry, must have dosed off, you were sayin', about a guy in the merchant quarter? Never trust a merchant unless they leave the door to their shop open at night is what I say."  Then he gives a toothy grin,  "Maybe this guy leaves his shop open, let's go see." 

Breedo looks a bit more awake, downs his beer and looks at the others.  "Well?"  he asks with another toothy grin.
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "No scrying then? Fine by me, let's go."  
Barit was back on his feet before he had spoken the last words. With just a word and a gesture, he changed his looks a bit, to make him appear like a merchant himself.  
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4
Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip sits back in his seat, drinking with his friends. When the boy arrives and offers to direct us for a short job, Clip agrees.

  "A job sounds interesting. What do you know about this Olivier Sandalwood? Have you worked for him before? Does he treat you well."  

Clip thinks you can tell a lot about someone based on how they treat a messenger. As such, he offers the boy another silver coin to go along with Barit's.
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
 
J-H
Brus shrugs.  "I go here and there, he doesn't try to stiff me.  He pays well enough for me to know to not talk about who he sends me to talk to, no offense sir."
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 




With that out of the way, Barit made to follow the directions to the merchant's house 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4
Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip stands up to go with Barit. He's clearly excited to have something possibly interesting to do.   "It seems good enough for me. Let's go see what Mr. Sandalwood has to say."  

He turns to the boy one more time,   "What's your name? If we were ever to need an honest, discreet messenger, where could we find you?"  
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
 
J-H
"Brus.  I'm around."  He doesn't seem too interested in picking up new customers, for all that he is slightly awed by your magical gear.

Following the directions a little later, Sandalwood’s office is on the second floor of a sturdy stone building.  There is no exterior signage, merely an enclosed staircase leading up to a second floor landing and door.
 
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Passive Perception 15 or higher:  Several of the steps and the doorframe have subtle runes worked into them.
 
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They are runes of warding designed to bring ill-luck to any who approach with hostile intent.
 

 
Frendle
Breedo scratches his chin as he looks at the doorway and stairs.  "Something is amiss here, I see glowing sigils, anyone else see it? What are they? I'm guessing this merchant locks his doors at night." 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4
Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip had missed the runes, but when Breedo points them out, he looks them over and thinks he knows what they are.

  "I think they are runes of warding designed to bring ill-luck to any who approach with hostile intent. Good thing we are here as guests."  

He continues along with the others towards their destination on the second floor.
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 




Barit shrugged:   "'Probably won't kill us' is good enough in my book"  , before rapping his knuckles three times sharply against the door, before trying the latch to enter directly. 
 
  
J-H
The door is, in fact, unlocked.  As you open it, you hear the voice of a slightly older man call out "Come in."  You begin to walk in.

"Excellent, you must be the dragon-slayers.  I am Olivier Sandalwood, and thank you for coming so promptly."  Olivier is a human male who looks to be in his 50s based on the amount of grey in his hair, dressed in a fine suit and wearing several small and discreet magical items, including what you recognize as a Ring of Protection. He gestures towards a small sitting area containing a sofa and a number of chairs grouped around a coffee table.

His “office” does contain a desk as well as the sitting area, but it’s a large room, probably about 50x50.  You see several book-cases holding what appear to be ornate books and scroll cases, as well as stands on the floor and hooks on the wall for displaying suits of armor, clothing, and weapons.  Some hold items, and others don’t.  Everything on display is unique, and most appear to be of high quality materials.  Two very detailed statues of warriors flank the front door.

"“Thank you for coming so quickly.  Word of your exploits and professionalism has reached my ears, as such things tend to, and I believe you are well-suited for a task I need completed with some urgency."
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 




Barit smiled   "Well, when a rich... I mean upstanding member of society calls, we certainly take note. What is it that you need our help with? You look like a serious collector. Do you need help picking up a... collectible? But be warned, our help certainly comes at a cost..."   
 
  
J-H
Olivier smiles slightly.  "I would expect nothing less.  I'm hardly a charity case."

"As you can see, I am a dealer in items antique and unique.  I maintain an inventory, but most of my business is based on knowing what is out there and on the market – or off the market – so that when my clients need something, I already know where to source it from.  This includes magical items, a couple of which I intend to offer as payment on completion of my task for you.  My experience is that people who live such exciting and dangerous lives as you do often value such things more than the gold they sell for."

"Bear with me a moment, as there's some context on this particular job.  Have you been following the news from the Duchy of Eastland?  It’s a couple of hundred miles east and two borders away from here.  The main line of inheritance has died off, and there are several cadet branches who all seem to have roughly equal claims.  All of them are scrambling to define and prove their exact degrees of relation and separation.  It so happens that there’s a book here in town named “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast” that traces noble geneaologies for several nations, including the Duchy of Eastland, from a period about 500 years ago to about 200 years ago.  It’s an original copy and can be proven as such, and is thus extremely valuable to the proper buyers as they  attempt to push their claims to power.

It’s also in the hands of Eldaroth, a wealthy wizard – he used to be an adventuring type like you, very powerful and talented, but decided he liked wealth and parties better than running ragged on the road.
Eldaroth and I have had a few run-ins…and we grate on each other at a personal level.  I am quite certain that if he knew I was interested in the book, he would prefer to burn it rather than sell it to me."  Olivier grimaces at this.

"The thing is, he probably doesn’t even know he has the book.  It was part of a collection of about 20 books that he bought at an auction two years ago.  Most of the collection was arcane tomes and some historical pieces on ancient wizard-duel practices.  He’s never shown any interest in politics, so the book should simply be sitting on a shelf in his library gathering dust.  I want the book, and, in the interests of both peace and my safety, I don’t want him to ever even notice that it’s gone!

That means I need someone to break into his house, steal one book and nothing else, and then leave without him ever being the wiser.”

Olivier pauses after that long-winded expression to see if you have any questions so far.  You can tell he's got more details to share.
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 




Barit's smile grew wider   "Oh, a mighty wizard. And a book that he won't miss. But you haven't tried to send an agent to buy the book on your behalf. So I assume there is another layer to this story, isn't there? "   
 
  
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 

Raevis nods: -   To send a trader without him knowing, who's interested, looking for several books, and suggesting something else in return, if the owner isn't interested in money. Only the next step should be breaking in.  
 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip listens along as Olivier explains the job. Clip isn't the best at reading people, and he's sure others in the group are better at detecting any untruths, but he is pretty good at putting puzzles together, so he looks at this as a puzzle, and there are several pieces missing. If there is an open chair, Clip sits down as he ponders the question.

  "This is interesting. Tell us more about the book. What does it look like? How did it get into the collection? How did you find out that Eldaron is in possession of this book? How do you know where he keeps it? How do we know he hasn't sold it already? Who else knows he has the book? None of this is to question your sincerity, sir. It's just that the more details we have, the better we can plan a heist... Sorry, that's too many questions. Please continue."  
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Frendle
Breedo looks at the merchant, then at his companions.  "We can do this, but yeah, we need some more info." 
 "What kind of opposition can we expect? I think you'd rather have us not eliminate any of it, true?" 
J-H
"If someone expresses interest in the book, then he'll realize he has it.  Eldaroth is, in my opinion, a somewhat unpleasant fellow, but he is by no means unintelligent.  Once reminded of the book, he's far too likely to associate it with current events and will seek to sell it to who knows which side in the possible conflict.  I believe I'm the only person in town who keeps such detailed records of past auctions, so it's likely that nobody else in the city knows he has it at.

One of my long-time clients is involved, and I intend to make sure my client is the one who gets the book.  I make sure my clients get only the best service, and sometimes that includes finding items for them before they even realize they have the need."  Olivier gives a satisfied smile; he's obviously proud of his approach to business, and it has apparently made him relatively well-off, despite his obscurity.

"Unfortunately, his estate is very well warded, and since this needs to be discreet enough that he has no reason to even try to track down a thief, a straightforward burglary is out.  If you're interested in the job, I have the details, a plan, and a time."
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "Well then, I'm certainly interested to hear more about your plan. An undetectable theft inside a warded area sounds like a challenge."  
Barit listened intently.
 
 
  
Frendle
 "Indeed it does. Tell us your plan, I think we are interested in taking this on."  Breedo looks at the group,  "Yes?"  He looks gratefully at his Mithril armor and cloak and boots,  "Good thing I'm a quiet sword slinger" 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 

Raevis nods once again: -   I'm all ears.  
 
 
  
J-H
Olivier nods.  "Good.  There's a little bit of time to prepare, but not too much.  Eldaroth has recently let it become known that he is seeking a bride.  Tomorrow night, I expect him to attend a very well-attended ball at the Mayor’s mansion.  Everyone who is anyone of high rank and social status, or who wants to be widely known as that sort of person, is likely to be there.  Guests arrive an hour before sundown, and are likely to stay until midnight, so that is about a 6 hour span of time when Eldaroth will be gone.

His house lies in a relatively congested district, cheek-by-jowl with houses on either side belonging to wealthy individuals whom I advise you to not trouble, so it cannot be approached from the sides.  His front courtyard and gates are well-lit and lack any cover, and he has at least one large metal golem posted there to deter unwanted guests.

He does have a back garden area which does not appear to be well-lit at night.  Unfortunately, the garden is underneath his house wards.  I’ve found out as much as I can about the wards on his property, and I’m afraid they add a great deal of complexity to the theft.  Arcane sensors do not form within them, and disintegrate if they attempt to pass through the wards.  Since he wards against this, I am fairly certain teleportation magics will be blocked as well.  He has been observed to teleport to his house, so he can probably bypass that – which means if an alarm is triggered that somehow alerts him, he could return home almost instantly.  My observer also seen birds hit the shimmer of the wards and be disintegrated, although the owls living in the garden of the Glovers two houses down seem to be able to pass through.  I don’t think he wanted to make them mad by accidentally killing their pets and heraldric symbol.

I had someone toss a few grasshoppers and other bugs at the wards under the appearance of play, and I’m afraid to pass through them unharmed, you’ll have to be extremely small.  Olivier holds up his thumb and finger, about 1/2” apart.

As it happens, a transmuter I know owes me a favor, and was able to prepare four spell scrolls that shrink a person down to such a ridiculously small size.  The magic even shrinks equipment, so no worries about firing a tiny arrow and having it immediately resize to being a couple of feet long.   The size reduction also has some a localized warping effect on magic, meaning that any magic you cast while under the effects will be miniaturized just as you are.  Unfortunately, like other shape-changing magics, it wears off if you are sufficiently injured (in game terms, reaching 0 hp).

I propose to place you on the back fence in miniaturized form, then have you descend the fence, cross the yard, infiltrate the house, move to his library, which is probably on the ground floor based on my information, place the book into a Portable Hole which I shall lend to you, and leave without anyone being the wiser.  I can also provide a spell scroll of Modify Memory to help cover a slip-up, but unfortunately only one.  That's a spell people are reluctant to copy and sell.

In exchange for successful completion, I will provide an assortment of magical items, of which you may choose two.  If you successfully complete the job without detection, I’ll add a bonus of another 1,000 gp or a Bag of magical Beans, which you will likely get more use out of than my customers will.”

 
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The party will spend the majority of the adventure shrunken to a height of approximately 1/2”.  This makes the world and all its creatures much larger.  All combat statistics are listed as normal to avoid creating confusion, but what would normally be 5’ squares correspond to 1/2” squares in the real world.

At a tactical level, feel free to refer to distances in feet.  At an exploration level, descriptions will usually include the actual height as well as the effective height.  For example, the 8’ stone wall in the back yard is 192 5’(1/2") squares high, or an effective distance of 960’!

Reaching 0hp, as with other shapechange spells, causes the spell to end.  If you were to drop to 0hp and revert to your normal form inside a 1" wide gap in the walls, it would be most unpleasant for both yourself and the wall.

Consider also the possibility of collateral damage and leaving evidence behind.   Fireball , for example, explicitly lights non-magical materials on fire.  It may be risky to detonate a fireball indoors.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
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Clip continues to listen. At the mention of payment, he decides to ask if we could get any of the magic up front.

  "I'm not saying we accept yet. We need to discuss it first. But if we did, you know by our reputation that we would get the job done. And you might have some magic items that could help us. Perhaps we might have better odds if you paid that part up front."  

When Olivier describes the planned heist, Clip is skeptical but not completely dismissive. It might work. He speaks haltingly as if he is still thinking of what to say as he talks.

  "If he excluded the owls... perhaps... we could use that to our advantage.. Raevis, do you think you could get the owls to help us? Maybe we could shrink down and then ride them past the wards, then we could break in either through an open window, or possibly the chimney, or some other way from the roof."  

He has a few more questions about this miniature size but focuses on what might be the most important one.

  "If we are only 1/2" tall, how do you propose we get the book off the shelf and into a miniature portable hole? We couldn't even lift a book at that size."  
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 

On mentioning the owls Raevis' familiar shows his head out of his master's cape and looks around. Then hides again. The druid speaks: -   I can become one myself, but I'd prefer to keep the possibility to shift.  
 
 
  
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "Hah, that sounds incredibly fun. I'm definitely in. As for getting things in and out: I can take refuge in my ring and stash the book there. But yes, having owls at our beg and call would be a great support - especially if we encounter rats and spiders.

But before we continue: Which items are you offering us beyond some magic beans?"  
Barit twirled his pact rod between his fingers like a baton.
 
 
  
J-H
"If there was a...problem..and you possessed anything which could be traced back to me as evidence, that would be bad.  Also, I unfortunately can only offer you items out of my stock on hand, due to the urgency of this opportunity."

 
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The DMG recommends it taking actual work or a broker for PCs to find magic items.  Olivier is one such broker and could become a recurring NPC.  As you may have noticed, his shop is safe against casual burglary.

This list is subject to change, as I haven't finalized the last part yet.  2 from the following list:

Cloak of Displacement
Staff of Healing
Saddle of the Cavalier
Gloves of Missile Snaring
Weapon +2, DM's choice of weapon type depending on the party
Giant Slayer Battleaxe
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
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  "I see, but what about some free for sale potions that can't easily be tracked back to anyone in particular? I could imagine that an animal friendship potion would be of tremendous help while we are that small size and have to traverse a garden where even ants will be a considerable challenge."  
Barit replied, acknowledging the impressive collection.
 
 
  
J-H
"By all means, but unfortunately that's not the sort of item that I typically acquire for my customers.  I expect something like that would be part of the equipment you would procure for handling your end of the deal, or could perhaps be handled by your druid."
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
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Barit shrugged:
  "Alright, seems like we have to go shopping now. When and were should we be tomorrow?  
Barit asked
 
 
  
 
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  (1d20+5)[ 25 ]  Persuation for a bit of spending money 

I'm adding two Potions of Animal Friendship to my inventory once this briefing is done
 
Frendle
 "Well, we need time for shopping and we'll need to adjust our spells for the heist. Maybe meet back here at 4 tomorrow afternoon?"  Says Breedo.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
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Clip nods along and agrees to the 4pm rendezvous that Breedo suggests.

  "That should give us time to get there, find the owls and see if we can get them to help us. If not, then we can have Barit use his ring, or push the book into the portable hole."

"I'm going to work on my armor a little and tailor my magic to the job at hand. Barit, are you going to see about buying potions?"  
 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
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Barit nodded:
  "Certainly. I love shopping. Anything I should bring you? Hm. I wonder if we come across a potion while we are small... would taking a bath in a standard potion be equivalent to a heal effect? I really can't wait to test this out.  

That done, Barit ran off to find a suitable potion salesman.

 
 
  
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 

After meeting Raevis rests and prepares a couple of potentially useful spells, including the way to communicate with owls. When it's time to go, he mentions:  -   Hope we're prepared for this. Don't want to perish from the paws of a giant spider or bug.  
 
 
  
Frendle
Breedo grimaces at the thought of being bug food,  "Ugh, better to be roasted and swallowed whole by a dragon than that, however I am ready to go. How shall we proceed?" 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

After thinking for a while Raevis tells the plan: -   To charm the owls, I should see them, and, as I need to communicate, they also must see me. The easiest way is to bring food. Preferably, mice or something similar. Owls are night predators, so they go hunting, when it's getting dark. So, by evening we should be stationing somewhere near their house. Preferably, without attracting too much attention.  
 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
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Raevis seems to have a good plan. Clip is as prepared for the heist as he thinks he is going to be.

  "Since the owls won't work, let's just walk through the yard. How bad could it be?"  

He asks the last part to himself, not really expecting a response. He's just pondering the implications of this new magic.

 
 
  
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Having made your plans, discussed strategy, adjusted spells, and procured additional components as needed, you arrive at Olivier's shop late in the afternoon.

"Good, you're here."  You barely recognize him, as he has donned a rather convincing mustache, changed into clothes and a hat suitable for a street sweeper, and seems slightly shorter.

One at a time, he has you climb onto a table he has cleared off.  He casts the spell from scrolls, and each of you in turn feels the world grow huge around you.  Once shrunken, the party climbs into a small padded box wood box, in which you find the Portable Hole, rolled up, folded, and tied into a bundle with threads.  For carrying purposes, the Hole weighs 50 lbs to your new shrunken size.  There is also a coil of grey thread about 10 feet long, un-shrunken, with one end tied securely to the box.

Olivier carries the box to the rear of Eldaroth’s estate, walking with a pace that is no doubt smooth to him, but quite jarring to your small forms.
He opens one end of the box and places it atop the fence.  “Good luck,” he whispers, and walks off.

He will wait nearby, and the party has pre-arranged a signal to be made with magical Lights once you have returned.

Exiting, you walk through the blurry shimmer of the wards, and into the Back Yard side of the fence...

Having passed through the ward, you now stand at the edge of the stone fence.  Ordinarily 8’ high (96”), to you, it’s effectively 960’ down.  Luckily, Olivier thought ahead, and you have a 1000’ rope to descend with, with the box heavy enough to serve as an anchor.  It will take about 10 minutes to descend the thread-rope, and 20 minutes when coming back.

The moon is close to full, so you can see the yard adequately well, although with disadvantage on Perception checks to make out details as the sun has just set. There are several patches of flowering bushes, some trees along one edge of the yard, an apparent garden area, a sitting area, a few cobblestone paths, an open grassy space, and a couple of tall rectangular boxes to your left on the near end of the yard.

   
 Each square corresponds to roughly a 18” x 18” area, making the back yard 36’ wide and 50’ long.  The map is stylized to reflect general terrain for each square.  Each 18”x18” square is equivalent to 36x36 5’ squares, meaning the distance across each square would be 180’ at full scale.  For a typical traveling pace of 30’ per round, it takes 6 rounds (36 seconds) to move from one grid square to another, or double that for stealthy movement.   
 6:15pm:  5 hours &amp; 45 minutes until Eldaroth returns.  7 hours &amp; 15 minutes until the magic wears off.

You determine what route you will take, whether you're traveling normally or stealthily.  Please reference grid coordinates for ease of use. 
 
 Spoiler: Nature DC 11 

The rectangular boxes are beehives.
 
 Spoiler: Nature DC 14 

Bees generally are not active at night unless there are lights around or they are disturbed.
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 


Barit was pretty pumped up with excitement:
  "Let's move along the edge of the walkway, The gras should give us cover, without impeding us too much.  

With entirely too much enthusiasm he began to descend the wire to the ground.

 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Nature roll

 (1d20)[ 12 ] 

Moving to G36

Not particularly stealthy at the moment
 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  
 
  

Breedo looks around to get his bearings then moves along with Barit, sliding in ahead of him.  "Let me take the lead for now."  Breddo crouches, pulls the hood of his cloak up over his head and takes it carefully, looking around for big bugs.

 
 Spoiler: Stealth 
Riolling stealth with advantage
 (1d20+5)[ 20 ]   (1d20+5)[ 7 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip likes the plan to stick to the edge of the walkway.

  "Yes. It should be faster than wading through the grass, but we can still take cover in the grass if we need to."  

He goes down the string when it is his turn. When he gets to the bottom, he puts his shield back on and prepares to move forward.

  "I recommend we move as quietly as possible. Those look like beehives. Let's avoid those."  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action: Nature Check:  (1d20+5)[ 11 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

Raevis nods: -   Agreed. Faster, closer to cover. And the insects in the grass might be dangerous.   - then goes to the rope, waiting for previous one to climb down and examining the yard meanwhile. He really didn't want to mess with giant mantises, spiders or ants, although last ones should be asleep by now. Hopefully, the wizard hadn't breed a new species of night flying acid-spitting ants...
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 (1d20+7)[ 12 ]  - Perception
 (1d20+7)[ 21 ]  - Perception (advantage)
 (1d20+7)[ 8 ]  - Stealth - after climbing down
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "Riding a bee might actually be quite funny. I'll keep one of the potions at hand. Keep an eye out for the owls and don't try to look like a scurrying mouse.  

Barrit took a look at the twilight sky, before proceeding through the gras towards the garden path. In theory, he could have just made himself invisible, flown in and dealt with the whole issue directly. But it was much more fun this way.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Perception

 (1d20)[ 18 ] +4
 
J-H
You successfully descend, using the rope-like thread.  It does take quite some time, though.  You've heard of people who climb cliffs and mountains for fun, and it's certainly a tiring experience.  Luckily, nobody is too tired, so your lack of climbing harnesses does not produce a sudden and deadly fall.

You arrive at the ground, and make your way over to the bush in G36.  The branches in the bushes are widely spaced, and large enough to be like thick tree branches to you.  The branches form a canopy about 15’ (relative to PC height) above the ground), and limit visibility to 30’ within the bushes, but also provide plenty of cover from above.  The smell of the flowers is nearly overpowering to your smaller noses.  You don't see any immediate threats.

 Not dashing, climb speed at 1/2 movement = 15'/rd.  64 rounds, 6.4 minutes.  With people starting at slightly different times and looking around/talking, calling it 8 minutes to climb down.  Assuming you started in the middle of the fence, 4 squares of westwards movement is another 2 minutes without sneaking 
 6:25pm 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 

Barrit took a few tentative steps and tried to jump from stand towards the twigs above.

"It's curious. Despite us being much lighter, it feels as if we were regular size and everything else just got larger instead. I'd have expected us to more or less float in the air. That also means we are significantly weaker than a flea that can jump a multitude of it's own body length."

As before he moved with unbothered nonchalance through the grass below the bush.
 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip waits for everyone to get down the 'rope' and then proposes a plan.

  "These bushes might provide us a little cover. Let's go north from here, then cross the road up there and the continue on the west side of the path. It should make for the fastest movement but still let us jump into the bushes for protection if we need it."

"It looks like about a 20 minute walk to the building, 40 if we try to move quietly... I suggest quietly."  

As he says the last part, he wonders he big those owls would look to us now, and glances over at the bee hive with trepidation.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
He's proposing my OOC recommendation. North to G29 then west to E-F 29, then north from there.

 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  
 
  
 "I agree with that, let's get going. If we don't see anything dangerous by the time we get to the pathway, should we speed up to shave off some time?"  Says Breddo
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "Fine, let's do this then."  

Barrit was as usual impatient and unconcerned. Still, he conjured his large sword and opted to carry the blade.
 
 
  
J-H
 3 bush squares, 1 grass square (difficult terrain), rounding up, 3 minutes without stealth.  6:28pm 

You leave the area under the bush and begin passing through the grass.  The blades of grass are like thin, spiny trees, typically three to six times your height.  You can push your way through, but it is slow going (difficult terrain).

Suddenly, out of nowhere, there's a whoosh, as a creature that seems even larger than the dragon you just fought plunges out of the sky and attempts to impale Raevis with its cruel talons.  It's an owl, possibly a small one, but still quite large to you.  It's talons stab Raevis, piercing through flesh, but he manages to wrestle his way out of its grasp before it can carry him off!

 
 Spoiler 

Owl dives 90' unspotted (rolled a 20 on its stealth check), makes a flyby attack (no OAs) on Raevis, then moves 30' up and away.

Talons  (1d20+11)[ 30 ]  or  (1d20+11)[ 28 ]  with advantage because its target didn't see it coming
Damage  (4d6+6)[ 25 ] , on hit target must make a DC 21 Acrobatics or Athletics check or be grappled.   (1d20+9)[ 26 ]  Athletics

Initiative
Owl  (1d20+6)[ 9 ] 
Raevis  (1d20+2)[ 20 ]   (1d20+2)[ 7 ] 
Barit  (1d20+3)[ 9 ] 
Breddo  (1d20+2)[ 13 ] 
Clip  (1d20+3)[ 10 ] 
 


The owl is 30' away (up and to the left relative to the party).  Not sure you established a marching order, but I assume everyone's doing a typical line w/ 10' intervals.  It's dark, but at this distance, it's quite easy for you to see the creature.  After all, its wingspan is a solid 80-100' from your current perspective.

 =&gt; Raevis, Breddo, Clip 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip watches in horror as Raevis almost gets carried away as an owl snack. He is relieved to see druid escape the bird's clutches and quickly fires two beams of hot, white light from his hand.

  "We may not need to kill it. If we can show it that we can hurt it, it might decide it's better off flying away."  

He then moves to the closest cover, keeping his eyes on the owl. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  Lightning Launcher Attack:  (1d20+10)[ 22 ] , Damage:  (1d6+6)[ 9 ] 
Attack 2:  (1d20+10)[ 16 ] , Damage:  (1d6+6)[ 9 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  if hit, will use repulsion shield
 Movement:  to closest cover
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 41/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

Raevis makes a muffled scream, when a giant owl tries to catch him, but wriggles out of its claws and, exclaiming -   Blasted owls!   - bends down to the ground to make him harder to carry, -   No killing, or we'll be discovered! Take cover and try to scare it!  
He then moves to closest cover, trying to keep it between himself and possible ways of approach.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Move - move to the bush to the North, behind one of the branches
Standard  - hide  (1d20+7)[ 8 ] 
 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  
 
  

Breddo aims at the owl, and fires off a frosty attack.


 
 Spoiler: Stealth 

casts the cantrip Frostbite    Constitution save DC 12   (2d6)[ 7 ]   and disadvantage on its next attack roll by the end of its next turn
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "You fools, we'll never befriend it if you hurt it!"  

Barrit cried out - quite hypocritically, as he sent two lances of eldritch energy at the owl, pushing it away from the group - and hopefully scaring it that way.  
 
  
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+10)[ 24 ] , damage  (1d10)[ 3 ] +5, if crit  (1d10)[ 6 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 26 ] , damage  (1d10)[ 5 ] +5, if crit  (1d10)[ 6 ] 

For every hit push 10ft (equivalent) back
 
J-H
Raevis searches the skies, and is fairly sure that owls usually hunt alone.

The owl ignores Breddo's cantrip.
Clip's first shot sends a tiny bolt of electricity scorching into the owl (hit for 9), but the second one seems to do no more than singe a few of the feathery fluff that insulates it.  He moves a little ways away from the party.

The owl then swoops back at the group, making another try at grabbing a snack, but Breddo's armor deflects the sword-sized talons.

 
 Spoiler 

Owl is 30' away relative, has 120' move.  30' turn, 30' back to party, then 60' away after the flyby attack + 20' from Eldritch blast pushes.

Random targeting  (1d10)[ 3 ]  with those who moved being lower probability targets
Raevis 1-2
Breddo 3-5
Clip 6-7
Barit 8-10

Talons  (1d20+11)[ 19 ]  for  (4d6+4)[ 15 ] 
On hit, DC 21 check to avoid being grappled  (1d20)[ 7 ]  and carried off.
 

It flies past, its tail feathers getting singed by Barit, who gives it a speed boost away from the group.

 =&gt;Raevis, Breddo, Clip 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 41/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

Softly cursing the owl's habit to hunt at night, Raevis points his staff at the bird and casts a spell, trying to calm the night predator.

  - Hold on. Trying to calm it. Just be ready to react, if my magic doesn't work.  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Standard - Ready action: Animal Friendship, when the owl is in 30' of me. DC 15 Wis save, or charmed.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip waits to see if Raevis' spell works. If the owl approaches in a friendly manner, Clip will let Raevis take over. If the owl attacks, then he will fight back.

  "Good luck, Raevis. Let's see if this works."  

He stands in front of Raevis to protect him, holding up his shield in defense.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action: none
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  if hit, will use repulsion shield
 Movement:  to closest cover
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
 Reaction: -- If hit by owl will cast shield  
 
  

Breddo moves near the other two and readies his sword and shield for the owl in case it attacks again.  "If he comes back for an attack I will hit it!"
 
 
 Spoiler: Readied Action 

Ready action: If the Owl attacks within melee range Breddo with attack with his sword.
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
  "Probably just really want's a mouse. Just keep still"  

Barrit casually called up the illusion of a large mouse on the garden path. Hoping that the owl would be inclined to switch targets 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Silent Image of a lifesized mouse next to our group.
 
J-H
Raevis readies his spell, as Breddo and Clip stand ready to protect him.

The owl swoops back, and the spell takes effect.  Suddenly not seeing Raevis or those with him as food, it circles in confusion.  Barit conjures an image of a mouse, and it swoops down on that - but the mouse is an illusion.  Confused and slightly injured, the owl decides that whatever the prey is in this area, it's too confusing... and flies away.
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 41/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

Raevis shakes his head, looking as the giant owl flies away:   - Now where's our precious dragons? All right. I don't want to check, what else lurks at the garden, so gather close, I'll make us stealthier. We have about an hour, so let's not waste time.  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

I cast Pass without Trace, everybody gets +10 to Stealth. Hope this helps to stay unnoticed at least till we get inside.
And continue moving with Stealth  (1d20+17)[ 28 ] 
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: Improved Invisibility 

Barit dismissed the illussion with a casual flick of his finger and tested the stealth spell by jumping up and down a bit, marveling at how little sound it produced.

  "Marvelous. Alright, time to be extra sneaky."   His form shimmered and he became invisible  
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Casting Improved Invisibility

Sneak

 (1d20+17)[ 24 ] 
 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
 Reaction: --   
 
  

Breddo smiles as the spell makes him even quieter, and moves out with the others.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Stealth  with advantage   (1d20+15)[ 26 ]   (1d20+15)[ 21 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip is relieved that the owl decided to flee. He didn't want to hurt it in the first place, but he's also not sure we could have defeated it if it had stayed to fight.

  "Nice job with the owl, Raevis. And thanks for the magical stealth."  

He travels along via the previously decided route, but willing to change course as events and others desires dictate. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action: none
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Owl fight and aftermath: 1 minute, 6:29pm

G32-&gt;F32-&gt;E32-&gt;E31 (3 squares, stealthing, 3 minutes)  6:32pm

You leave the path and walk under the canopy of another flower bush, which is like a very large and broad tree to you.

E31-&gt;E28 3 squares, stealthing, 3 minutes  6:35pm 

You proceed underneath the very large bush without incident for a little while, before you all spot a pair of moths fluttering towards the group.  They are on the small size for moths, only about 1" in wingspan, and have silvery wings with white spots.  You are pretty sure that they mean to make a meal of you.

They are about 60' away from the front of your line coming from the front.
 =&gt;Party completely wins initiative.  Raevis, Barit, Clip, Breddo act in that order 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 

Barit immediately created the illusion of a large frog, covering himself and whoever was behind him at the moment.

 "Hey, does anyone know what moths are afraid of?" 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Cast Silent Image via Misty Visions.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip watches as Barit creates giant frog around us. Well, likely a tiny frog to the moths, but a frog nonetheless.

  "Nice job. Let's see if I can help."  

He uses his own magic to make the loudest, deepest  "RIBBET"  he can, coming from deep within the frog. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action: minor illusion to create the sound of a loud frog. My hope is that this gives Barit advantage if a deception check is required.
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 HP: 41/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  

Noticing the moth, Raevis just holds close to the group and prepares his quarterstaff, hoping, that for now the not-so-clever insects will turn away after his friend's tricks.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Ready Action on moth closing in - attack.
Quarterstaff one-handed, shield - in another.
 
Frendle
Breddo takes the same stance as he did with the owl, awaiting their decent to attack or the avoid the frog.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Breddo will ready an attack if one of the moths come into attack range.
 
J-H
The moths fly closer, splitting up slightly.  Their antenna twitch, and Barit feels like he's the focus of their attention...despite being invisible and covered by an illusion.

The moths are at about 11 &amp; 2 relative to the party's direction of travel, and 20' away (horizontal+vertical).
 =&gt;Everyone 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: Misty Visions 
 "Feels like they can see through illusions - just my luck. Well, might as well try out the potion now." 
Barit took a deep gulp from the brownish liquid and smiled at the incoming moths.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Action: Drink Potion of Animal Friendship
"When you drink this potion, you can cast the animal friendship spell (save DC 13) for 1 hour at will. Agitating this muddy liquid brings little bits into view: a fish scale, a hummingbird tongue, a cat claw, or a squirrel hair."
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Since it seems like the frog ruse is not going to work, and seeing that Barit is focusing on the one on the right, Clip steps forward and shoots two bolts of lightning at the moth on the left.

  "Let's try to scare them off the old-fashioned way."  

He keeps his shield ready in case he is attacked. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  Lightning Launcher
To hit 1:  (1d20+10)[ 18 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 8 ] 
To hit 2:  (1d20+10)[ 16 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 9 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  Moves to the front of the group
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The first lightning bolt hits, and the moth immediately vanishes from sight.  Your second bolt follows right behind the first, and you feel like you would have it, if the moth were still there.
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
 Reaction: --   
 
  
 "Well, looks like it is time for me to use the Eldritch portion of my capabilities again."  

He aims carefully and sends a fiery bolt at the moth on the left.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Fire Bolt   (1d20+4)[ 10 ]       damage   (2d10)[ 6 ] 
 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 17 HP: 41/66 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: --  
  - Going to reveal them. Watch the light,   - with a short gesture Raevis sends a wave of shimmering magic to the moth's location.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Faerie Fire - on the moth's position
 
J-H
Raevis' spell takes effect, but aside from a few glowing motes of dust being disturbed at the edge of the effect, it doesn't seem to help.  (Dex save passed)

The moth on the right, still visible, slows and lands next to Barit - despite the half-elf's invisibility.  Its eyes are huge and dark, but the rest of it is light grey, with its feelers and the scales on its wings seeming nearly translucent.

Barit feels the rush of wind as something invisible approaches, the second moth suddenly becoming visible just overhead as it sinks small, delicate pincers into his flesh.  Barit sways, and his eyes close as he collapses to the ground, his invisibility fading.

 
 Spoiler 

Bite with advantage from being invisible
 (1d20+6)[ 17 ]  or  (1d20+6)[ 25 ]  to hit for  (2d6+4)[ 14 ]  piercing damage.  DC 10 Con save or fall unconscious for 1 hour.
 

 =&gt; Party
GM1 is hovering just over Barit, who is unconscious and visible, as he's lost concentration.  GM2 is on the ground just to his right, looking at Barit curiously. 

Order of actions is
Raevis
Barit
Clip
Breddo
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 52/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

Seeing, that the moths aren't going to calm down, Raevis crouches to the ground, - at least, so it seems from the side, - and turns into a giant scorpion, heading to the flying insects and trying to grapple them both.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Bonus - wild shape into scorpion
AC 16
HP 52/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison
Move to the moths
Attacks: Claw and Sting - GM1, Claw - GM2
 (1d20+8)[ 23 ]  - attack 1, grapple GM1 if hit
 (1d20+8)[ 16 ]  - attack 2
 (1d20+8)[ 9 ]  - attack 3, grapple GM2 if hit
 (1d8+6)[ 10 ]  - damage 1
 (1d10+6)[ 14 ]  - damage 2
 (1d10+6)[ 16 ]  - damage 3
 
Frendle
       
      Breddo Toothwise      
  Orc Fighter (Eldritch Knight)  
 AC: 23 HP: 85/85 
 Int 1: Spd 20: PP 15: PIv 10: Pin 15  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: -- 
 Reaction: --   
 
  


Breddo advances to the same moth that Raevis attacked, marveling as always at the sudden transformation. He moves behind the moth placing it at a disadvantage and takes a couple swings with his long sword.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Breddo can move 30' as a bonus move (Orc Aggressive feature) plus his normal move of 30'. I am assuming this is enough to allow him to get behind the moth. If not then only the first to hit roll counts.

 (1d20+10)[ 18 ]   (1d20+10)[ 27 ]            damage  (1d8+6)[ 12 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 30 ]   (1d20+10)[ 19 ]            damage  (1d8+6)[ 9 ] 
 
Frendle
Breddo sinks the second swing deeply into the moth.

 
 Spoiler: Crit 

 (1d8+6)[ 12 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip is left to wonder how a common moth can disappear when it is hit. These must not be normal moths. When they descend on Barit, Clip backs away to get a better shot.

  "We need to drive them away."  

He keeps his shield ready in case he is attacked. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  Lightning Launcher at invisible moth
To hit 1:  (1d20+10)[ 16 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 12 ]  (12 to hit with disadvantage)
To hit 2:  (1d20+10)[ 13 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 11 ]  (13 to hit with disadvantage)

 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  Moves to the front of the group
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Raevis shifts into scorpion form, grabbing the moth that attacked Barit, and stabbing it with his stinger.  The moth turns invisible and tries to move away, but is trapped where it is.  Raevis' other claw fails to connect with the charmed moth.

 =&gt; I need to know if Clip and Breddo will attack the invisible but grappled moth (with disadvantage) or the charmed one. 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 66/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: Misty Visions 
 "Don't attack Mothra - I just got her tamed." 
Barit, who had just fallen to the ground and played dead for a second to escape the other moth's attention directed his attention to his attacker and said:

 "That wasn't very nice of you."  and closed in on the invisble creature struggling with the scorpion, lashing out with his sword 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Attacking twice with conjured blade w/ disadvantage

 (1d20)[ 19 ] / (1d20)[ 11 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 4 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 5 ] 
 (1d20)[ 3 ] / (1d20)[ 11 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 5 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 6 ] 
 
J-H
Barit pops up, slashing the invisible moth.  Clip and Breddo don't do as well, their blows missing as the creature struggles in Raevis' claw.

The invisible moth bites back, attempting to get Raevis to let go, then becomes visible again. It is visibly scarred and leaking ichor.  Raevis' exoskeleton is damaged, but he continues to hold on.

 
 Spoiler 

Bite, with advantage due to invisibility.
 (1d20+6)[ 22 ]  or  (1d20+6)[ 14 ] , for  (2d6+4)[ 8 ]  damage, DC 10 Con save or fall asleep  (1d20)[ 10 ] 
 


The charmed moth backs up 10', moving a bit away from this dangerous fight.

GM2 has backed up 10'
GM1 is grappled and visible, for now

 =&gt; Raevis, Barit, Clip, Breddo in that order 
 
 Spoiler: GM1 reaction when hit 

It's going to turn invisible when hit successfully for the first time
 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

Not even noticing the scratch on the exoskeleton, the giant scorpion continues to tear the captured moth, clearly not going to let it go anywhere.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison - all on GM1
 (1d20+8)[ 18 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 13 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 12 ]  - claw disadvantage
 (1d20+8)[ 24 ]  - sting
 (1d20+8)[ 18 ]  - sting disadvantage
 (1d8+6)[ 13 ]  - bludgeoning
 (1d8+6)[ 7 ]  - bludgeoning
 (1d10+6)[ 12 ]  - piercing, if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip lets the charmed moth go and focuses on the sometimes invisible one. He gets a glimpse of it, retrained, before it turns invisible again. It's enough to train his shots.

  "Let's finish this one."  

Two bolts of lightning shoot out from his glove at the giant moth. He keeps his shield ready in case he is attacked. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  Lightning Launcher (restrained advantage should counter the invisibility disadvantage)
To hit 1:  (1d20+10)[ 20 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 8 ] 
To hit 1:  (1d20+10)[ 15 ] , damage:  (1d6+6)[ 9 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  Moves to the front of the group
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 



Barit was a bit miffed that the other moth was so antagonistic, and decided that taking it down was probably for the best.

 "It's futile to get revenge on a dumb beast... but it's fun to try." 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Attacking twice with Eldritch Blast

 (1d20)[ 20 ] / (1d20)[ 11 ] +10, damage  (1d10)[ 4 ] +5, if crit  (1d10)[ 7 ] 
 (1d20)[ 5 ] / (1d20)[ 9 ] +10, damage  (1d10)[ 6 ] +5, if crit  (1d10)[ 7 ] 
 
Frendle
Breddo squints one eye and aims for the sound of the same moth as best he can, swinging his sword in two "graceful" arcs.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 (1d20+10)[ 26 ]   (1d20+10)[ 16 ]     damage  (1d8+6)[ 10 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 23 ]   (1d20+10)[ 27 ]     damage  (1d8+6)[ 11 ] 
 
J-H
The moth cracks in half under the barrage of blows, shimmering into visibility as it literally falls apart into three pieces.

The other moth, alarmed at seeing one of its kind killed, jumps into the air and begins to fly off.

 =&gt; Party 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "Hey, Mothra, don't be shy. Come on, help us out. With you we can get to the house in just a few minutes." 
Barit tried to keep his control on the moth and calm it down.

 "Anyone up for a ride on the moth express?" 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Reasserting control with another DC 13 will save for the moth
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip keeps his shield up, waiting for the second moth to attack. He breathes a sigh of relief as he sees that Barit has the moth charmed, and lowers his shield. The tension leaves his body but he is still prepared to attack if the moth turns on us.

  "A ride would be nice."  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  none

 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  Moves to the front of the group
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Shaken by the destruction of its fellow moth, the moth ignores the charm effect and flies off.
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "Shame. Oh well, let's press on - with a bit of luck we meet another critter before this potion runs out." 
Barit gave up on the moth and focused again on keeping an eye on the environment, rubbing the shoulder where the moth had pierced his skin.



 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

While he would have liked to get ride, Clip is relieved to see the second moth fly away. He checks on Barit as they continue to move towards the house.

  "Barit, are you ok? Do you need to rest a minute?"  

He knows we don't have time to rest. We need to finish the mission. So even as he asks Barit how he's doing, Clip is looking towards the house and the journey ahead.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  none

 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  continues
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Frendle
 I'm glad to see it go honestly. Moths that turn invisible, seems like an enchantment laid on them. I wonder if we'll fond more like that." 

Breddo then follows along with the others.
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 


Barit rolled his shoulder and winced:

 "Smarts quite a bit, mainly because of the venom." 
He shrugged:  "No big deal though. My elvish heritage once again shows its superiority. Better keep walking instead of waiting for the next disaster. Being so small really is a drag."  
 
 
  
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

The giant scorpion purposefully snaps his claws in the direction of house. The expression of his mandibles doesn't show much, but in the whole he seems impatient to move further.

 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 
J-H
6:36pm after battle.  Square E28

7 squares at 36 seconds/square = 4 minutes
 6:40p, E21 

You all spot a ghost moth at the limit of your darkvision range (60' away)
What do you do?

Current terrain:  On the north edge of another flowering bush adjacent to the path.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

When he spots the moth, Clip freezes. He then slowly raises his shield, squats down in the grass, and moves to the front of the group. He whispers to the others.

  "Everyone, freeze! Maybe it hasn't seen us yet."  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 Action:  Hide  (1d20+6)[ 24 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  continues
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 


Barit followed the example but at the same time readied himself to use the magic of the potion.

 "Don't attack it immediately if it comes close, I'll try to charm it. So don't harm it." 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 


Stealth:

 (1d20+7)[ 19 ] 

That done: Readied action to use Animal Friendship once it is in range.
 
Frendle
Breddo follows his companion's actions.

 
 Spoiler: Rolls 

stealth advantage

 (1d20+5)[ 20 ] 
 (1d20+5)[ 11 ] 
 
J-H
E21, 6:40pm
The party hides in the grass and underneath fallen leaves.  You're pretty sure the ghost moths are gone, but wait a bit to be sure.

6:42pm

You move north, not bothering to hide your presence as you aim for speed rather than stealth.  The hedge of flowering bushes, you know, continues most of the way to the house, and you continue to follow it.

6:43pm
E19 (dice roll surprisingly un-helpful)

 Surprise Round 

Something much bigger than you is suddenly moving nearby, and very fast.  Scuttling across the ground, it's hard to make out anything other than the reddish color of its open mouth - it's skin blends so well with the grass and leaves around it.  Still, you're sure this is some type of lizard.  It just happens to be the size of a dragon relative to you.

 

It runs towards the group, somehow deciding that Breddo's heavy armor and shield remind it of a beetle shell, and must be concealing some delicious innards.  It clamps its jaws around Breddo, but the half-orc manages to twist so that it can't hold him.
 
 Spoiler: attacking 

 (1d3)[ 2 ]  1= Clip 2 = Breddo 3 = Barit
Raevis is bigger and more threatening looking, so he's not a choice target.

Bite  (1d20+9)[ 27 ]  for  (3d8+6)[ 24 ]  piercing damage
On hit, the target, if Medium or smaller, must make a DC 16 Athletics or Acrobatics check.  On a failed check, the target is Grappled.
Grapple check no modifiers  (1d20)[ 12 ] 
 

 
 Spoiler: Init 

SA  (1d20+3)[ 21 ] 
Barit  (1d20+3)[ 8 ] 
Breddo  (1d20+2)[ 4 ] 
Clip  (1d20+3)[ 13 ] 
Raevis  (1d20+3)[ 8 ] ,  (1d20+3)[ 11 ] 
 
J-H
The lizard tries to bite Breddo again...surely the shiny hard beetle was just in its mouth!  This time Breddo is able to get his shield up, and the lizard's teeth skid off his armor.

 
 Spoiler: bite 

Attack  (1d20+9)[ 17 ]  for  (3d8+6)[ 16 ]  piercing damage
DC 16 Athletics/Acrobatics check or be grappled, Breddo  (1d20+9)[ 20 ] 
 


The lizard is gargantuan in size relative to the party, and is to the left of your marching order, its color-changing skin and stillness having made it impossible for all but the most keen of eyes to detect when waiting in ambush.  It is adjacent to Breddo, and everyone else should be within 20-ish feet of it.
You can make a nature check to try to ID it.

Initiative
 =&gt;
Clip
Raevis
Barit
Breddo 
 
 Spoiler: Reaction when someone manages to damage it, open only if someone higher in initiative has hit it 

Skitter.  Upon being damaged, it moves up to half its speed away (25') without provoking opportunity attacks, and attempts to hide.
I'll roll that stealth check when needed instead of adding a 3rd post.  Remember, searching for a hiding creature takes an action.  You might be able to beat its stealth check with passive perception, if it rolls low....
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

When he spots the dragon-sized lizard, Clip tries to move into action quickly, trying to block the creature from attacking his friends, but he is too late, and watches as it bites into Breddo.

  "Quickly, we need to fight it off."  

He draws one of his wands and tries to paralyze the beast, then moves up next to it with his shield in front of him. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
Nature:  (1d20+5)[ 25 ] 
 Action:  Uses wand of paralysis, DC15 CON save or paralyzed.
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  closes with the lizard
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The huge lizard freezes in place, its muscles locked and rigid.
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "Yes, now let's see if we can't get a new friend." 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 



DC 13 Wisdom save vs. Charm
 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

Scorpionlike Raevis moves behind the creature, aiming to hold until it makes an attempt to attack, and giving Barit time to charm the lizard.

 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Moving in close range, preferably near or behind the lizard (but not too far and close to the tail).
Ready action on it's attack or hostile action - attack.
 
J-H
The lizard tenses as the paralysis wears off at the end of its turn (succeeded on Save).  It can't take any actions, but it looks like it's ready to spring into motion.
(I rolled insight checks and all 3 of you got 6 and under)

 =&gt;
Clip
Raevis
Barit 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "I could be wrong, but I think it likes us..." 
  "...for a snack"  
 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip steps back and gets ready to attack in case Barit's ploy is unsuccessful.

  "OK, I am ready too."  

He keeps his shield in front of him waits to see what the lizard does. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  none
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

Raevis keeps staying still, almost not moving at all, waiting, how the lizard will react.

 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Same course of actions, as before.
Ready action on it's attack or hostile action - attack.
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "Much helps much..." 
Barrit grinned - and sent another dazzling smile at the reptile, willing it to be friendly  "Now, who's a good lizard? Yes, you are a very good lizard!" 
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 

Since it's at will and there is no clause preventing repeated application, I'll use my action to hit it again with animal friendship.
 
J-H
Clip and Raevis get ready to strike if the lizard is hostile.  Barit attempts to charm it again, but its eyes fix on him as it lunches for a bite.  It misses, just barely, its jaws closing on the air near Barit's shoulder.

 =&gt; Clip and Raevis take readied attack actions 
 
 Spoiler 

It got a Nat20 last round on the save vs charm.  This round it got a 16 on the dice.
Bite  (1d20+9)[ 16 ]  for  (3d8+6)[ 12 ]  piercing damage.
On hit, DC 16 Athletics check ( (1d20)[ 20 ] +mod) or be grappled in its mouth.
 

 =&gt;
Clip 
then it's going to take a reaction if Clip hits it.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip shoots the lizard, staying back out of its reach.

  "Look out!"  

He keeps his shield in front of him and backs away. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  none
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Lightning launcher attack  (1d20+10)[ 30 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 9 ]  +5 for crit = 14
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

And when the lizard attacks, scorpion's claws and tail move rapidly to catch and hold the creature.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison - all on GM1
 (1d20+8)[ 20 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 27 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 9 ]  - sting
 (1d8+6)[ 14 ]  - claw bludgeoning
 (1d8+6)[ 8 ]  - claw bludgeoning
 (1d10+6)[ 7 ]  - sting piercing, if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip fires off two more bolts of lightning at the lizard, continuing to stay back out of its reach.

He keeps his shield in front of him and backs away. 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  Lightning launcher attack  (1d20+10)[ 25 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 12 ] 
extra attack  (1d20+10)[ 25 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 7 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  2nd Lightning launcher attack  (1d20+10)[ 27 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 7 ] 
Will use repulsion shield if hit after his turn
 Movement:  moves back 20'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The lizard attempts to skitter away, but Raevis' claws hold it fast.
 =&gt;Raevis, Barit 
Xav
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

After catching the lizard, the scorpion proceeds his attack, clawing and piercing the thick skin. This time Raevis wasn't going to let the enemy run away.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison - all on GM1
 (1d20+8)[ 23 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 10 ]  - claw
 (1d20+8)[ 21 ]  - sting
 (1d8+6)[ 7 ]  - claw bludgeoning
 (1d8+6)[ 10 ]  - claw bludgeoning
 (1d10+6)[ 7 ]  - sting piercing, if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
 "Oh come on, why don't you love me? Fine, be that way." 
Barrit went in and started slashing the lizard
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20)[ 5 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 7 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 4 ] 
 (1d20)[ 9 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 6 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 12 ] 

+4 Thunder damage from Genie's Wrath
 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: damage 

Raevis 14 damage
DC 15 CON or 22 poison damage, Con save  (1d20+1)[ 19 ] 
Barit 29 damage
 


The lizard's wounds close slightly (regenerate 10hp), but not nearly enough to keep up with the damage the three of you are inflicting.  It turns on Raevis and tries to crunch the scorpion's exoskeleton between its sharp teeth.

 
 Spoiler 

Bite  (1d20+9)[ 21 ]  for  (3d8+6)[ 28 ]  piercing damage.
On hit, DC 16 Athletics check ( (1d20)[ 20 ] +mod) or be grappled in its mouth.
 

 =&gt;Clip, Raevis, Barit 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip maintains his position and fires off two more bolts of lightning at the lizard, continuing to stay back out of its reach.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  Lightning launcher attack  (1d20+10)[ 25 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 10 ] 
Extra attack  (1d20+10)[ 28 ] , damage  (1d6+6)[ 7 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Raevis     
 Human Moon Circle Druid 
 AC: 19 &gt;&gt;&gt; 16 HP: 41/66 &gt;&gt;&gt; 44/52 
 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13  
 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion)  
 Concentrating: --  

The scorpion continued its attack
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40,
Multiattack:
Claw  (1d20+8)[ 24 ] , damage  (1d8+6)[ 8 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 1 ]  DC 19 escape grapple
Claw  (1d20+8)[ 20 ] , damage  (1d8+6)[ 9 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 5 ]  DC 19 escape grapple
Sting  (1d20+8)[ 19 ] , damage  (1d10+6)[ 7 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 10 ]  if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage
 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 


The fierce fighting didn't leave Barrit with enough breath to quip, so instead he kept swinging at the lizard.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20)[ 8 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 11 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 7 ] 
 (1d20)[ 8 ] +10, damage  (2d6)[ 11 ] +6, if crit  (2d6)[ 4 ] 

+4 Thunder damage from Genie's Wrath
 
J-H
Clip zaps the lizard twice (17), then Raevis claws and stings it, attacking with both claws and the stinger (24) as he realized the lizard couldn't be restrained.  It dodges out of range (moves 25'), but Barit follows and hits it twice (34)

 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+1)[ 5 ]   Con DC 15 or 22 poison damage
 


The blows and the poison are too much, and it collapses to the ground, dead, scorched, and leaking blood onto the grass.

 =&gt; What do you do now? 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
  "Phew. Once we reach the house, I need a break. This garden is just theming with uncuddly critters. Maybe we should speed up some more."  

Barit, took a swig from his canteen and made a few gestures to remove the blood from his clothes, before continuing in a light jog.
 
 
  
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

Clip looks around, quickly shifting his gaze back and forth for a few seconds until it is clear that the danger has passed. His demeanor settles and he prepares to keep going.

  "Yes. Let's keep moving."  

He continues on the previously determined path, moving towards the front of the group.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  Lightning launcher attack [roll0], damage [roll1]
Extra attack [roll2], damage [roll3]
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
E19 6:44pm
The three of you proceed along the flowerbush/path border for about 5 minutes, eventually coming to the end of the bushes.

E10 6:49pm

Directly ahead of you (8 squares/4 minutes of walking) is the path leading up to the doorway.  You can go straight to the door, but you'll be out in the open.

If you veer west a bit, you can approach the back wall through a garden area.  Alternatively, you can cross the path diagonally and to the right to another area of bushes.

A larger herb garden is to your east across the path.  The plants there sway in the wind, and you smell the aromas of sage, garlic, and other cooking spices.
If you didn't eat dinner, it smells pretty good.

 
 Spoiler: Map 

   
 


Are you going to the door, or to the wall?  Which route do you take?
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:  

When they get to the edge of the bushes, Clip looks around for any danger, looks at the wall and the door for any likely entrances, and then turns to the others.

  "With everything that is flying around here, I'd rather not cross the path in the open. I say we veer left and approach via this garden."  
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

 Action:  Investigation  (1d20+9)[ 22 ]  to find best path to any entrances.
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
      Barit the Pretender     
 Half Elf Djinni Bladelock 
 AC: 17 HP: 52/66 
 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10  
 Conditions: --  
 Concentrating: - 
  "Fine by me. Just remember: Spiders like to live in walls. Let's move through there quickly to get to the doors."  

Barit took his own advice and moved with a lot more caution.
 
 
  
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+7)[ 25 ]  stealth
 
J-H
E10  6:49pm
E10-&gt;D10-&gt;D2 (9 squares, 5 minutes travel time total)

You head west, hugging the bushes, and then move into the smaller garden, heading towards the door while following close to the edge of the path.  As you do so, pushing your way through herbs and plants, Raevis detects rustling noises coming closer from the west and the northwest.  Whatever it is, it doesn't sound like footprints.  You can only see for about 6" (12 squares/60ft equivalent) due to the tall plants.

 
 Spoiler: dice are not in your favor this time 

A 1 on a d8 in this section triggers an encounter with the creature type that lives here.  Out of 7 d8s, I rolled  3  ones

Init

R  (1d20+3)[ 9 ] ,  (1d20+3)[ 5 ] 
B  (1d20+3)[ 16 ] 
C   (1d20+3)[ 20 ] 
1   (1d20+6)[ 8 ] 
2   (1d20+6)[ 12 ] 
 

(D10 6:54pm arrive at wall once this is resolved)

 =&gt; Raevis, then first unknown.  Clip and Barit currently don't know anything's up. 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya moves forward to check out the noise.

  "Let's see what this is."  

Clip moves up behind her, grateful to both have her infant and to be able to see over her in case he needs to shoot anything.

  "I'm right behind you."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 2/2, 1st: 4/4  Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius had stepped beside Barit holding up a warning hand:   "Listen!"  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Rolled Ini for Lanius: 16 - also is 21 Passive Perception enough to get a clue what's coming?
 
J-H
Taya and Lanius may take an action or ready an action before whatever they are arrives.

 
 Spoiler: Nature DC 15 

A hissing sound would probably be something sliding along the ground, like a snake.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya moves forward towards the sound, ready to jump out of the way if she sees anything dangerous.

  "Quiet. Something is coming."  

Clip stays where he is, waiting.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Ready the dodge action
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 4/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius spoke a word and was suddenly nowhere to be seen

 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Cast Pass Without Trace as an action and use a bonus action to hide

 (1d20+23)[ 29 ] 
 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: Init 

Snake NW  (1d20+6)[ 13 ] 
Snake W  (1d20+6)[ 9 ] 
Barit    (1d20+3)[ 23 ] 
Lanius    (1d20+8)[ 11 ] 
Clip    (1d20+3)[ 15 ] 
Taya    (1d20+5)[ 23 ] 
 


Taya scouts ahead a bit, and is the first to see a  pair  of snakes slithering through the grass, seeking out prey.  These may be ordinary garden snakes, but to you, their mouths are the size of those of an adult dragon, and their bodies 10-20 times your height.

The herb garden is like a forest – tall plants stretch far over the party’s heads, with open space and bare ground in between.  It is fragrant with heady scents of mint, sage, and other spices. To you, the herb stems are like tree trunk, and may provide some cover - but the snakes are large enough to brush past or through them.

 
 Spoiler: Nature DC 13 

Snakes can sense heat and smell as well as, or better than, light.
 

 
 Spoiler: Map 

   
 

 =&gt;Taya, Barit, Clip 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 4/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit took to the air, flying straight up until he was 30ft above ground. Once there, he unleashed a barage of bolts of force against the northern most snake

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Bonus Action: Elemental Gift - fly for 10 minutes

Action: Eldritch blast

 (1d20+10)[ 19 ] , damage  (1d10+5)[ 15 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 10 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 17 ] , damage  (1d10+5)[ 11 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 2 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Watching Barit take to the sky and draw the snakes' attention, Taya and Clip move off to the side and try to hide, waiting to see what the snakes do before they strike. they hope the snakes will follow Barit while he flies off. They would rather not get into melee range with the giant serpents.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Haide  (1d20+6)[ 24 ] , advantage from armor  (1d20+6)[ 16 ]  +10 PWOT = 34
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Hide:  (1d20+8)[ 23 ]  + 10 PWOT = 33
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Barit flies up, while Taya and Clip both find herb-stems to hide behind.

The northwestern snake hisses in pain as it advances, its tongue licking out as it searches for prey.

(move 50' SE)

 =&gt;Lanius 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 4/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius popped out of his cover only for a moment, firing three arrows at the Snake that hadn't moved closer yet, before vanishing from sight again.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Dread Ambusher for three attacks against target that hasn't acted yet (Advantage from hiding)

 (1d20+13)[ 24 ] / (1d20+13)[ 23 ] , damage  (1d8+9)[ 15 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 6 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 25 ] / (1d20+13)[ 27 ] , damage  (1d8+9)[ 11 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 8 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 20 ] / (1d20+13)[ 22 ] , damage  (1d8+9)[ 11 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 3 ] 

If all hit, extra d8  (1d8)[ 2 ] , if third roll is a crit  (1d8)[ 3 ] 
First hit also gets Sneak Attack  (2d6)[ 7 ] , if crit  (2d6)[ 3 ] 

Edit: 46 damage total if snake has below 22 AC

Bonus action to hide again and move to AF27
 (1d20+23)[ 40 ] 
 
J-H
The snake, having been injured three times by a foe that has disappeared, turns and starts slithering away.

 =&gt; Everyone else 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya stay hidden, letting their friends, one of whom can fly, and the other can shoot and then hide again, try to drive off this snake.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  still hiding
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  still hiding
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 4/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit tried one last time to use the power of the potion he had imbibed, before its effects wore off, then he rose higher.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Animal friendship potion should still be in effect since we haven't rested yet.

 (1d20)[ 4 ] +mods vs DC 13 Wisdom save
 
J-H
The snake looks up at Barit, and seems to dismiss him as a meal.   It slithers on closer, initially passing in front of the party's course - but as it passes Taya, her hiding place stops hiding.  It twists on itself and lunges forward, but Taya easily dodges.

 
 Spoiler 

Hiding works...as long as there's something to hide behind.
Bite  (1d20+7)[ 9 ]  for  (3d6+4)[ 15 ]   miss 
On hit, the target, if Medium or smaller, must make a DC 16 Athletics or Acrobatics check, and is grappled on a failure.
 (1d20)[ 11 ] 
 

 =&gt; Everyone, assuming the snake that's withdrawing is not participating 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius suddenly called out in a hissing speach:

 "Ssssnake, go away or we will ccccccertainly kill you. Your friend hassss already left. Thissss issss your only warning." 
 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Casting Speak with animals

Intimidation

 (1d20+3)[ 17 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

While Barit talks to the creature in snake language, Clip and Taya wait to see if it is effective, both trying to just keep away from the creature's bite. They keep quiet to let Barit draw the snake's attention.

Uncharacteristically, Clip moves in front of Taya, trying to draw the snake's attention if it decides to continue its attack.

  "I've got this."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  dodge
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  in front of Taya
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  dodge
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  behind Clip
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 "Sssss.... yess, like tiny versions of that magic cat... not worth trying to eat...."   It begins to turn away.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

When the snake had peacefully departed Lanius turned to his companions:

 "The snake just mentioned that there is a magic cat around - likely the familiar of the wizard. So keep your eyes open for an ambush hunter." 

With that, Lanius went back to hide himself

 
 Spoiler: OOC 


Sneaking

 (1d20+23)[ 43 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya continue to advance towards the house, watching for this mysterious cat.

  "We can't let it see us. The wizard might be looking."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
At 6:54, you arrive at the back wall of the house, which towers over you.  The craggy bricks are joined together by mortar, and could be climbed, but it would take time.

Looking around, you see three potential ways to enter:

1.  You can squeeze under the back door, as there is a slight gap.  You don't know what's on the other side.

2.  By entering one of the weep holes in the brickwork.  Weep holes are slight spaces left in the bottom course of bricks in modern construction to allow any moisture in the walls to drain out.  This would put you inside the walls, but not inside any of the rooms.  Weep holes are located every 3' or so (big scale) along the base of the wall.

3.  There are windows... if you have a way to ascend what is, to you, about a 400' climb, you could go up to one of the windows and try to get in.  There's one window to the left of the door, and two more to the right, along the edge of the house.

What do you do?
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius declared:

 "Cats are ambush hunters. Expect it to sit on a high perch, watching the ground. That said, we likely have to reach the first floor. Let's go under the door. Stay close to me, so my spell can help conceal you." 

Barit nodded.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Everyone enjoys +10 to stealth while within 30ft of Lanius
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya lead the way under the door, making sure to stay in range of Barit's spell. They aren't sure any of the paths seems better, so the most direct one is a good choice.

  "I agree. Under the door looks like the best option. We can go first.  

Taya says nothing, but continues ahead.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
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  TAYA  
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius and Barit followed... slowly and silently, keeping watch in all directions.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Barit: Stealth:  (1d20+17)[ 34 ] , Perception:  (1d20+4)[ 22 ] 
Lanius: Stealth  (1d20+23)[ 40 ] , Perception:  (1d20+11)[ 20 ] 
 
J-H
Crawling under the door, you find yourself in what appears to be the kitchen.

The kitchen is a warm room with a tile floor, roughly rectangular in shape, with the long direction being away from the back door.  In addition to the exterior door you just crawled under, two doors lead out in different directions at the far end.  At the midpoint of the kitchen, a hallway to the right appears to lead elsewhere in the house.

The perimeter walls are lined with cabinets and counter-tops, with more cabinetry above some of the counters.  An island’s countertop in the middle appears to hold a few fairly common magical items used to heat or cool food.  The countertops have a slight overhang above a kickboard, which you could probably use to help shelter yourself from observation from above.

There’s also a tall pantry cabinet in the southeastern corner (bottom right on the map), which appears to be a separate piece of furniture.  There’s a slight gap between it and the wall.

In addition to walking out in the open for several minutes, you could search for cracks in the walls as a slower but less obvious way to move between rooms.

   
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya start to the right. Taya speaks first.

  "Do we know where the library is? If not, let's get behind the pantry cabinet, then see where this hallway leads."  

Clip thinks about what we've learned so far, and looks around for clues on which direction the library might be.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Investigation  (1d20+9)[ 15 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
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  TAYA  
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Pass without Trace Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit nodded:  "Let's head unter the cabinet - and then take a breather. My magic needs refreshing. I'm pretty sure, the library will be upstairs. What kind of mage would have it on the ground floor, where the help can disturb him?
I'll cast an illusion around our camp to conceal us." 
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Silent image continuously showing a piece of wall - hopefully spiders won't be able to pierce illusions
 
J-H
Quickly, you scurry across the floor to behind the cabinet, where you settle in for about an hour's rest, partly concealed by the illusion Barit spins.

Lanius notices a small crack in the corner behind the pantry cabinet - it looks like you could fit through it and into the wall, and perhaps try to find a way out to the other side.
Looking up at the back of the cabinet, you also note some faintly glowing runes.
 
 Spoiler: Arcana DC 14 

It is a a Cabinet of Holding and Preservation
 


During your hour's rest, you hear footsteps as two different people enter and exit the kitchen.  They speak briefly.  You can tell that there's a male with a gravelly voice who seems to be associated with dishes clattering and things moving on countertops, and a female voice who seems to be associated swishing or scraping type sounds.  Due to the size difference, it's actually pretty hard to understand them... but neither sounds alarmed or on alert.

By the time you finish your rest, the kitchen is empty, and you suspect that servants are likely to go to bed early, and get up early.

When plotting your next moves, you also recall being  told that the library is on the ground floor .

 7:57pm 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Well, now that I have a moment to think, I remember the library is supposed to be on the ground floor - so yey, success."  Barit exclaimed after finally taking care of his wounds.

Lanius nodded:  "Normally, I'd expect a library to have south facing windows, for maximum daylight - but then it's a mage. Having enough light is something they specialize in. As I see it: If we move beneath the cabinets, the chance is high to encounter vermin. If we move across the open ground, the familiar might notice us.  

Barit chimed in:  "Not if I keep up an illusori duck blind over us. All we need to do is move steadily and sneak - which is where Lanius can help us again. That way, we should be able to avoid the worst that the kitchen can throw at us." 
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Arcana w/help
 (1d20+4)[ 5 ] / (1d20+4)[ 24 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya follow after Barit and Lanius.

  "Let's stick together and move quietly."  
  "I say we avoid the vermin and  rely on our magic to hide us."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  sneak  (1d20+16)[ 36 ] , adv:  (1d20+16)[ 22 ] 
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  TAYA  
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius nodded:  "Right on." 

The elf cast his spell and the half elf his illusion

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Pass without trace

Barit sneak
 (1d20+17)[ 28 ] 
Lanius sneak
 (1d20+23)[ 25 ] 
 
J-H
 8:04pm 

Moving under the protection of magic, you reach the entrance to the hallway.    The hall is about 3’ wide and 24’ long, floored with old, slightly uneven planks.  The walls are plaster and old, but in decent shape.  It goes east, probably all the way to the eastern wall of the house.  There are two doors on the right side - one close, and one at the far end, and one door on the left, near the end.  There's also a small crack in the baseboard at the junction between the kitchen and the hallway.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius poked his head out from under the illusion to asses the situation, looking for hidden threats.

If he couldn't see any, he indicated for the group to move to the closest opposite door to check out first.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

Perception Lanius
 (1d20+11)[ 18 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya follow after Barit and Lanius.

  "Let's see what is here."  
  "Maybe we should check out the rooms on the other side of the kitchen before we go down the long hallway."  

But Barit is already well ahead before Clip voices their concerns, so they follow along, keeping as quiet as possible as they go.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
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 Movement:  still sneaking
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
   

Peeking under the door, you see a stone floor and a very thick bearskin rug, plus the bottom legs of some furniture off in the distance... as well as a pair of feet coated in silvery scales moving about the room.  You think they may belong to a dragonborn.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya looks for a way under the door so she can get a better look, making sure to stay in Lanius' aura so she isn't detected.

  "Let's see what this is."  

Clip helps her find an opening, and then waits for the halfling, keeping an eye on the hallway.

  "Let us know what you see."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Investigation to find way in with advantage  (1d20+9)[ 15 ]   (1d20+9)[ 21 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
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  TAYA  
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
You can slip under the door.
In case it's unclear, this is the closest door to the kitchen in the blue/purple hall, kind of in the middle of the visible map.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Ok, this could be a library, but it looks more like a smoking room. But there's a dragon born around, so let's check out the other rooms in the hallway first."  Lanius pointed at the door at the eastern end of the corridor, that led to the south.


 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya slips under the door, just enough to get a good look, briefly scanning around the room to see if it is the library before returning to the hallway with the others.

  "Ok. Let's check out the next one."  

Clipnods his head.

  "OK. Let's go."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
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 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Taya peeks her head under the door, very stealthily.  This room appears to be a bedroom.  It's about 10x10.
The floor is stone, but mostly covered by a very thick bearskin rug.  A bed sits on the eastern side of the room, and a wardrobe and small table and chair along the south wall.

A stoutly built silver-colored dragonborn man is changing into night-clothes.  Looking up (up, up, up) there's a giant white poofy hat hanging near the door... a chef's hat.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya comes back and tells everyone what she saw.

  "Should we continue down this hallway to the next room."  

Clip decides that might not be the best strategy.

  "This seems like the servant quarters. I doubt the library is down here. Let's go back through the kitchen and check out the other rooms to the north."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
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 Movement:   still sneaking
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Very likely, but it's also possible, that only the southern part is servants quarters. Since we are already at the end of the hall, let's check out the remaining door quickly and then move back to the kitchen and the other exit. Taking a peek now, beets the posibility of backtracking in my opinion"  Lanius replied.


 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 
J-H
The four of you cautiously proceed down the hall, covered by your illusion.  You do notice a crack partway down that leads into the north wall.  Reaching the far end, you can bend down and see under the crack into the room on the south side of the hall.
From your perspective, you can tell that this room has a stone floor, and several pieces of furniture, including a sewing table and a comfortable chair.  The chair appears to be occupied by someone, as there are stockinged feet on the floor in front of it.

 8:14pm 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "No dice. Looks like another servant's quarters."  Lanius told the others,  "Let's head to the next one." 
 
 Spoiler: OOC 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya follow Barit as he explores the last room in this hallway.

  "Then let's go back through the kitchen."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 8:17pm 
Peeking under the door on the north side of the hall, you see that it's a small restroom with a tile floor, about 6'x8'.

The general appearance of the room would be familiar to modern players, complete with copper piping, although the toilet is tankless.  The toilet is in the northeastern corner of the room, the sink near the northwestern corner, and the shower area is just in front of the toilet.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Very fancy facilities - yes let's had back to the kitchen and look for the other corridor - and keep an eye open on that crack - I don't like the look of it."  Lanius replied.

[/spoiler]
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya turn around and lead the way through the kitchen, going first to the first doorway to the north.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 8:25pm 
You turn the corner and see what appears to be a parlor.  The parlor is a somewhat larger room at about 17’x12’, with seating and a couple of small tables at which people may sit and drink, converse, or play games, as well as a storage cabinet in the southeastern corner.  There's a chaise lounge against the wall at the north side of the parlor  The walls feature a number of paintings, some of whom have subjects resembling Eldaroth.

Two doors in the northeastern corner give access to other rooms, and a broader open area leads out to a tiled area with a staircase.  The walls feature a

The parlor is covered in a thick, comfortable carpet – so thick as to make the entire room Difficult Terrain for people of your size.

There is a small crack in the wainscoting on the western edge of the room, leading to the wall between the Parlor and Dining/Kitchen areas.  It is above the baseboards, and requires a 6” (60’ relative) climb to reach.

   
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya remains quiet and searching for any signs of danger. Clip evaluates the floorpan that we know and makes a guess as to the location of the library.

  "I would guess it's the doorway on the northern wall to the east. The other room off the kitchen is likely the dining room. The room to the east is possibly another bathroom, and the area to the north of us is an entryway. So that's the only one left."  

If the others agree, he will start the long trek to the other side of the parlor.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Agreed. "  Lanius replied.

Barrit looked glumly at the distance they had to travel and sighed. At least it was easier to keep them protected by the illusion on a carpet.
J-H
You start crossing the room under your illusionary cover.  The thick carpet is slow going.  It's better than a patch of briars, at least... no thorns, just a lot of thick fabric piles to push through.

After a couple of minutes, Lanius' keen elven ears pick up the sound of soft footsteps.  Someone's moving through the kitchen.  You are more than 30 seconds travel from a piece of furniture.  What do you do?
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Keep still. With any luck they won't step on us but if they do, I'll cast rope trick. So get ready to climb in the shelter. "  Lanius cautioned, reluctant to expend the last of his strong magic.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya and Clip freeze. If moths and snakes were the size of dragons, there is nothing we can do to protect ourselves from these people. They are too big.

  "Agree. Keep still, everyone."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
A human woman enters the room, looking like an early-50s titan some 500'+ tall to you as the group freezes under the illusion.  Her stocking-clad feet are nearly silent - you're lucky to have heard her coming.  She goes over to one of the tables and starts looking for something in the drawers.

 How long are you willing to wait if she stays in the room? 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Let's move very carefully to the edge of the carpet and keep to the wall. We are least likely to be trampled there."  Lanius whispered and indicated to the others to move very carefully to the edge.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya and Clip nod along without saying anything. They follow Barit and Lanius to the nearest piece of furniture, keeping as quiet and stealthy as possible, although they doubt this giant woman would notice even if they started yelling.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The housekeeper seems to catch the movement of the illusion out of the corner of her eye.  She turns and looks in your direction as, to her, it looks like the carpet is rippling slightly while you move.

What do you do?

 
 Spoiler 

Perception vs spell save DC to notice anything:  19+1 = 20
 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
3/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius signed an immediate halt. Hopefully staying still would convince the housekeeper that her eyes were playing tricks on her.
J-H
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+1)[ 12 ] 
 (2d6)[ 8 ] 
 


The housekeeper stares, shrugs, and keeps looking through drawers while straightening up.  You hear her mutter something about "Cupcake at least being upstairs and not knocking things over."  After about 8 minutes, she finishes, and you continue your trek to the door in the northeastern corner.

After the delay, it's  8:49pm  when you reach it.

Peering under the door, you see a room covered in a thick carpet like the Parlor, with bookshelves and other furniture inside.  It appears you have reached the library.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Alright, this is it. No cat around, so we can move fast inside the library. Barit, go fly around and see if you can spot the book." 

Barit nodded and once the team had entered, took to the air, searching.

 
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Perception
 (1d20+4)[ 17 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Still using only tactical signals and not speaking anything, especially after that recent close call, Clip stays on the ground with Lanius. Taya starts climbing the shelves though, helping Barit with the search. She jumps from shelf to shelf, book to book, going ever higher on the shelves.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   climbing, still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Entering the room, you swiftly get to work.

This room is 18’ x 12’, with a chunk taken out of one corner for the entry-way.
The library floor is covered in a thick, comfortable carpet – so thick as to make the entire room Difficult Terrain for the shrunken players.  The room is lit with a comforting, yellow-light by several mage-lights.

There are doors in the southwest corner of the room, and in the northwest, leading to the Parlor and Entry respectively.   Near the southern door is a large, slanted table or desk suitable for drafting, or copying scrolls.  Shelves underneath it appear to hold pots of inks, quill pens, and other items that any wizard would recognize.

Aside from this, the perimeter of the room is lined with freestanding bookshelves lined up in ranks.  The shelves contain books, mostly filed upright, but also in stacks, and there’s a section holding scrolls (as well as 3 wine bottles and a glass).    There is a minor exception, as the northeastern corner of the room appears to contain a dumbwaiter, a small elevator that can be used to send items between floors.  A bell-cord hangs next to it.

In the middle of the room are a comfortable chair, flanked by a pair of tables, each with a mage-light hovering over them.

As you look around, you spot a small crack in the wall near one leg of the drafting table.  If there are any other small exits, they'd be behind bookcases.

 Locating the Book 
Although book spines are as large as billboards to the party, they are also quite far away – potentially as much as much as 1400’ in relative terms.  Getting up close to the books will require climbing or flying up.  The bookshelves rise to a height of 6’ (720 subjective feet), so this may take some time!

Some of the bookshelves are labeled by category:
Arcana, practical
Arcana, theoretical
Arcana, historical
Linguistics
Poetry &amp; Prose

3 other sections appear to lack labels.
Searching each section requires climbing it to adequately inspect all items, plus 10 minutes per PC inspecting the area.  Search time can be reduced if multiple PCs search a section.

Which section(s) do you search first, and for those who lack flight, how are you getting up and down?
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "We are looking for 'Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast', right?
Doesn't sound like it would be in the Arcana section. I'll take the first section without a label to search." 

Barit called to the others before zooming away to search.

Lanius meanwhile simply started to climb, relying on his great strength and skill, to tackle the middle unlabled shelf

 
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Lanius Athletics

 (1d20+12)[ 18 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya climbs the shelves to search the third unlabeled section. Clip, meanwhile, casts spider climb on himself and moves to the Arcana, Historical section in case the book has been shelved there.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  climbingstill sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration:  spider climb, 1 hour

  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement:   climbing, still sneaking
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
8:49pm
4 minutes to cross library floor (difficult terrain) to different sections
2 minutes to fly up or 4 minutes to climb up
10 minutes to search a section (searching while climbing)
 -&gt;9:09pm 

You find the book, and it is indeed in one of the uncategorized sections with a number of other books on various topics.  There's a bit of dust on it.

The book is located 4’ from the southeastern corner of the room, about 2’ (relative height 240’) from the ground, and 15" (150' relative) from the drafting table legs.

You'll need to unfurl the portable hole at the right spot, then get someone to climb or fly behind the book to push it down into the hole, then tie the hole back up.
It's about 1/2 minute to open up the hole, and the same to roll and fold it shut with two people helping.

Pushing the book will require an Athletics check, and a strength-based attack roll to push it / aim it straight against AC 13.  The attack roll represents the difficulty of pushing it straight and not imparting a sideways push to it.
You may want to take time for anyone next to the hole to get clear in case you miss...
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya and Clip work on unfolding the portable hole and then making sure they are clear in case the book flies wide.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  spider climb, 1 hour

  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit didn't hesitate - he quickly flew behind the book and began to push, Lanius in the front gave his best to steady the book and make it go exactly where the portable hole was.

 
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Barit Strength Attack w/advantage (Lanius guiding the book from the front

 (1d20+9)[ 12 ] / (1d20+9)[ 14 ] 
 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius heaved and grunted as he steered the book.

 
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Lanius Athletic check

 (1d20+12)[ 32 ] 
 
J-H
Lanius heaves the book off the shelf.  It tumbles towards the open Portable Hole, tipping and opening a bit as it falls.  One corner hits the carpet at the edge of the hole with a thump, but the rest of the book goes into the hole, the tilt and its weight pulling the errant corner down.

 (1d3)[ 2 ] 

You hear a whirring noise from the corner where the dumbwaiter is.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya and Clip start to work on folding up the portable hole.

  "Whatever might be coming down that dumbwaiter is more likely to notice a giant hole than all of us at this size. Let's see how quickly we can get this folded back up!"  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  spider climb, 1 hour

  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Oh, I bet it's the cat."  
Barit looked around.  "Just pick it up and get under the shelf, you can finish folding there. We need to reach one of the wall slits. They are closer then the door." 
 
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J-H
 
 Spoiler: time 

It takes 30 seconds (5 rounds) to fold up the portable hole and tie it shut for 2 people.
The two who were pushing the book are 240' up.  Are they flying down, or does one of them have to climb?
From the hole location, it's 150' to the edge of the drafting table in difficult terrain (carpet), then another 180' in difficult terrain to the crack you spotted by the back leg.
Can you please give me a breakdown of who moves at what speeds to:
-Get down
-Get to the edge of the table where you can hide somewhat
-Get to the crack
 
Pyrophilios
 
 Originally Posted by J-H 
  
 Spoiler: time 

It takes 30 seconds (5 rounds) to fold up the portable hole and tie it shut for 2 people.
The two who were pushing the book are 240' up.  Are they flying down, or does one of them have to climb?
From the hole location, it's 150' to the edge of the drafting table in difficult terrain (carpet), then another 180' in difficult terrain to the crack you spotted by the back leg.
Can you please give me a breakdown of who moves at what speeds to:
-Get down
-Get to the edge of the table where you can hide somewhat
-Get to the crack
 
 
 

 
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Can you give us a floor plan with marking for the slits?

Are the shelves flush with the wall or can you get down behind them to reach the floor?
Would having more people closing the portable hole reduce the necessary time?

And finally is there a way to block or delay the dumbwaiter?
 
J-H
Shelves are flush with the back.  These are nice, well-made bookshelves.
Closing the portable hole is partly rolling and partly folding.  I don't think a 3rd person would help much.

The dumbwaiter is at the far corner of the room, more than 10' (1200' subjective) away, so it's out of the range of any magic or physical tool I can think of at your size.

 
 Spoiler: size 

   
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

With nowhere close enough to run to, Taya and Clip double their efforts to fold up the portable hole.

  "We need to hurry. Let's get this folded back up!"  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  spider climb, 1 hour

  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 2/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions:   
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Barrit flew to Lanius, grabbed the elf and made a hasty descent that looked more like a controlled fall.


 
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Carrying/grappling with consent - I think moving down should enable me to use full movement.
 
J-H
 Rounds 1-4 
Barit &amp; Lanius fly down at a speed of 60' (30' fly + dash) to the ground.

 Rounds 1-5 
Clip &amp; Taya fold up portable hole

As Barit and Lanius hit the ground, Clip and Taya are doing the last few folds on the Portable Hole.  They still need to tie it up, and put it on someone's back (1 round of actions for 2 people).

The dumbwaiter platform comes into view in the far corner.  As soon as she can, what must be "Cupcake" leaps to the ground and starts scanning the room.  In Common, she mutters  “Stupid mice, too dumb to stay quiet, I’m going to come eat you!”   To you, what would be a high-pitched voice instead sounds like a threatening rumble.

Cupcake is no ordinary housecat - she is black, with neon pink vertical stripes, and eyes that glow with a yellow inner light.  She's about 15' (big scale) away and could easily reach your area in a few bounds.

 =&gt; You may take 1 round of actions 
 9:10pm 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Barrit picked up the portable hole and went invisible:  "Go hide, I should be fine as long as it can't see me." 
Lanius didn't say anything, but used his elven ability to hide even with little cover while moving for real cover.


 
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Lanius: Action (Greater Invisibility), Handle Item: Grab portable hole, Movement - gain height 30ft.
Lanius: Bonus Action: Hide  (1d20+23)[ 35 ] , Action: Dash for cover
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya casts a spell to help everyone hide. Once Barit takes the portable hole, Taya and Clip duck down into the shag carpeting and make their way to cover.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  hide
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  spider climb, 1 hour

  TAYA  
 Action:  2 Ki for Pass Without Trace
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: sniff sniff 

With advantage from Keen Smell
 (1d20+6)[ 19 ] ,  (1d20+6)[ 22 ] 
 
J-H
Barit grabs the hole, turns invisible, and flies up.  The ropes holding the portable hole in place squeak and rub; it's a large, heavy load, and he didn't have time to fasten them properly.
The others move west (Lanius turns invisible, Clip uses Hide, Taya casts PWT, which helps everyone except Barit; nobody dashes).

Cupcake tilts her head and bounds across the room, stopping and sniffing a very short distance away from Barit

 
 Spoiler: Init 

Cupcake  (1d20+7)[ 12 ] 
Barit  (1d20)[ 2 ] 
Lanius  (1d20)[ 20 ] 
Clip  (1d20)[ 10 ] 
Taya  (1d20)[ 7 ] 
 

 
 Spoiler: Map 

   
 

 =&gt; Lanius, Clip 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 7 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip casts spell at the giant, strange cat and a burst of shimmering lights appears right at its eyes. He then moves to the south towards the safety of an exit.

Taya follows him making sure to keep between him and the cat.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Hypnotic Pattern DC17 WIS save  (1d20)[ 4 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  Hypnotic Pattern

  TAYA  
 Action:  Ready action for unarmed attack with stunning strike if the cat gets in range
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 Legendary Action 
 Shake it off.   Cupcake saves with advantage against one ongoing condition that hinders her.
Wis save  (1d20+1)[ 14 ] ,   (1d20+1)[ 5 ] 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration:Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius couldn't do much, but there was the chance that he could create a diversion. All he needed were some spiders. He looked around while he made his way silently towards the edge of the carpet.


 
 Spoiler 

Bonus action Dash

Action: Perception - looking for spiders.
 (1d20+11)[ 16 ] 
 
J-H
Lanius dashes towards the edge, not worried about stealth yet (70', difficult terrain = 35').
Clip casts Hypnotic Pattern on Cupcake, causing the cat's jaw to go slack as she drools and stares.
Taya follows.  Cupcake fails to shake off the Hypnotic Pattern's effects.

 =&gt; Barit, Lanius, Clip 
 Anyone need a new map? it's all difficult terrain so it'll take a while to get to the edge.
Cupcake only has 1 legendary action per round. 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 7 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya continue to move to safety as quietly as possible, trying to keep hidden among the tall strands of the thick carpet.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth  (1d20+16)[ 34 ] ,  (1d20+16)[ 35 ]  cat has disadvantage to see
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  Hypnotic Pattern

  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth  (1d20+18)[ 30 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit took the good fortune and doubled the distance from the cat while trying to be as stealthy as possible.

Lanius meanwhile kept moving towards the edge of the carpet, using his full available speed.


 
 Spoiler 

Lanius: Tripple movement with 2x Dash = 52.5 ft movement

Barit: Stealth  (1d20+7)[ 10 ] , move 30ft in the air closer to Taysha (if within 30ft, he'll enjoy the +10 to stealth)
 
J-H
Everyone moves towards the edge of the bookshelf.
Cupcake Legendary action (after her turn), Shake It off:  (1d20+1)[ 11 ]  or  (1d20+1)[ 21 ] 
She starts looking around actively.
 =&gt;Taya, Barit, Lanius, Clip 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit saw the cat stirring and took a sharp turn to hide inside the dusty bookshelf. Hopefully, the dust would prevent the car from sniffing him out.
Laius kept up the pace, to reach the edge.


 
 Spoiler 

Lanius: Tripple movement with 2x Dash = 52.5 ft movement

Barit: move south into the bookshelf - stealth  (1d20+7)[ 12 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 7 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya continue to move to safety as quietly as possible, trying to keep hidden among the tall strands of the thick carpet.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Clip and Taya dash towards the edge, as swiftly as possible.

Lanius dashes around the corner, throwing silence to the wind.
J-H
Barit flies up slightly and into a gap between bookshelves.  The portable hole on his back scrapes and ropes creak, but at least he's invisible.

Cupcake glances to the side where Lanius moved loudly, but comes up to the bookcase and pushes one eye against the gap where Barit is.  There's nothing to  see  there....

The books go back to nearly the edge of the shelf.  Barit could perhaps slip back there and move behind books, but he'd still have to come out the front, unless he wants to try to make a hole in the wood of the bookshelf to exit out the side.

 
 Spoiler: Map 

   
 

 =&gt; Everyone 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 7 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya move together, following Lanius. But with the cat right next to them, they dare not dash and break their hiding. They continue to sneak through the carpet.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius continued on towards the opening in the wall, while the cat was distracted.

Barit calmed himself down once he was behind the books. He began inspecting the wall to the left, searching for knotholes that might be pushed outward, or other weakspots that allowed him line of sight through the wood.


 
 Spoiler 

Lanius: Tripple movement with 2x Dash = 52.5 ft movement

Barit: Move behind the books searching for a weakspot

 (1d20+7)[ 21 ] 
 
J-H
Barit looks, but apparently these bookshelves are pretty well made (rolled d20, got a 3).

Cupcake active Perception  (1d20+8)[ 10 ] 
 =&gt; Party 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius reached the wall and the narrow crack - there in the gloom he took shelter and hid.

Barit meanwhile saw that there was no escape from the bookshelf. So he took a moment to secure the portable hole so it wouldn't reveal his position. That done, he carefully flew upward to the ceiling of this shelf case and made his way slowly along inside the arch made from wall and ceiling towards the front.


 
 Spoiler 

Lanius: double Move and hide
 (1d20+13)[ 25 ] 

Barit: Move and hide

 (1d20+7)[ 27 ] 
 
J-H
Over the next half-minute or so, Barit secures the Portable Hole and floats above the books on the bottom shelf and over to the edge.  Lanius, Clip, and Taya make it to the wall.

Cupcake Perception  (1d20+8)[ 15 ]  to spot him coming out.

Barit joins them shortly, touching shoulders to silently indicate his presence as you slip into the crack in the wall.

 9:11pm 

The inner walls are made of wood panels fastened to vertical posts, and, relative to the party, have a 30’ wide space between each side, giving plenty of room for movement.  You could also try climbing the interior walls to get into the ceiling, but it'd be a long climb.
You can go up, or you can go left or right, or you can try to cut your way through the wall/baseboard to exit the wall on the opposite side from where you entered.  What do you do?

 
 Spoiler 

You're basically inside a standard wall built out of 2x4s, except with wood panels instead of drywall.  There are enough gaps to move past the vertical studs.
 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit whispered gleefully:  "That was more fun than expected - let's head to the kitchen and get out through the back." 
Lanius nodded, not feeling inclined to find a new path. he took point, being naturally invisible in the dark interior of the walls.

 
 Spoiler 

Lanius: Stealth

 (1d20+13)[ 15 ] 
 
J-H
   
You are at the red X.  I need to know what route you are taking.
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 7 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya follow Barits lead. They recommend that we cross the doorway to RR1 and then move inside the southern wall of the parlor. If the cat doesn’t follow us, we could move in the open along the eastern side of the kitchen. If the cat is still looking for us we can try to find an opening in that eastern wall.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit  and Laius agreed
 
 Spoiler 
 
J-H
Travel along the inside of the walls is fairly easy, although you do need to squeeze past an interior stud every foot and a half or so.  You travel west to the corner by the library door, pass the interior of the doorframe, and turn south.  You reach the end of the wall, where it terminates in the doorframe to the restroom you passed coming through the parlor.

Unfortunately, there does not appear to be a pre-existing crack here.  How do you want to cut through what is, relative to you, a 5-10' thickness of wood?  How will you do it quietly and without leaving evidence behind?

 9:14pm 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius looked at Clip:  "You can mend, can you? I could break the wall with my maul, though that wouldn't be particularly stealthy. Though if you have tools, you could drill holes into the wood and it would take only one blow to get through. Afterward, you can mend the wall. Unless you have a spell to break the wall.
A small hole where we can squeeze through would be enough."
  
 Spoiler 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 5 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya casts silence to hide the sounds of Barits maul. Once we are out, Clip will try to mend what he can given the limitations of the spell.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  PWOT

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius smiled and waited for the silence spell to work, before demolishing the wall with heavy swings of his maul.
 
 Spoiler 
 
J-H
By climbing up to above the baseboard level, you minimize how much to cut through.  Two minutes later, you emerge into the northeastern corner of the parlor, near the door to the restroom.

Where do you go, and are you traveling fast or stealthily?

 9:16pm 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Well aware, that there was still a cat on the prowl, Lanius urged the others to move silently to the south across the door gap and along the wall until they could find another entrance into the wall and move to through it to the kitchen. Should no such entry be found, they'd have to move along the wall inside the room to said destination.
 
 Spoiler 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 5 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip mends the busted wall as well as he can, trying to hide any evidence of their intrusion. Clip and Taya nod in agreement at Lanius' suggestion and follow along. They are grateful for the escape from the cat and the safety of the wall, but know they need to cross the room to escape. They move as quietly as possible, looking around for signs of danger.

  "Lead the way, Lanius."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration:  none

 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
Traveling quietly, the party makes their way along the eastern wall of the parlor, then the south wall, to the entrance to the kitchen.  You find no cracks along the way.

It's now  9:32pm .

 
 Spoiler 

 (1d4)[ 4 ] 
 (2d20)[ 16 ][ 11 ](27) 
 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 66/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  
 "Alright, we are almost save. The door is in sight. We can use the illusion cover on the tiled floor again until we reach the door.
Another sneak spell from our monk would be very much appreciated as well."  Barit exclaimed. He proceeded to put up an illusion as before.
 
 Spoiler 

Stealth

Barit:  (1d20+7)[ 10 ]  (+10 if another pwt spell is cast)
Lanius:  (1d20+13)[ 26 ]  (+10 if another pwt spell is cast)
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 5 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya casts her spell again to keep the group hidden. Clip follows along,

  "Let's keep moving, quietly for now. Once we are outside, we should move more quickly."  
 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  Stealth
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 
 Spoiler 
 Cupcake's Stealth check, with advantage from having plenty of time:  24
Highest PP 21

Barit's Spell save DC: 18
Cupcake's Passive Perception:  18
 


Under the cover of illusion, the group moves into the kitchen and starts heading toward the door, not noticing the eyes watching the moving blur from atop the cabinet, until Cupcake leaps down, landing near them, her eyes firmly fixed on the illusionary cloak as she hisses.

 
 Spoiler: Init 

Cupcake  (1d20+7)[ 27 ] 
Barit  (1d20+3)[ 6 ] 
Lanius  (1d20+8)[ 16 ] 
Clip  (1d20+3)[ 5 ] 
Taya  (1d20+5)[ 15 ] 
 

 Cupcake is approximately 120' (12" big scale) behind the group 
J-H
Cupcake transitions from her hissing crouch to a pounce, leaping at the blurry area to try to catch it.  She bounds into the middle of it, her paws and face passing through it.  "What'ssss thisss...not mice...!"

Her mouth opens to reveal fangs as tall as you are, as she swipes with her front paws.  One paw hits Barit, nearly sending him flying.  The other slams down next to Lanius as he sidesteps it quickly.

 
 Spoiler: illusion has limitations 

Misty Visions gives Silent Image:
Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it.
A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC.
If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image.

This paragraph has two different ways to determine that it's an illusion.  Physically interacting with it (#1) reveals that it's an illusion, thus triggering sentence #3.
 

 
 Spoiler 

Random targeting
1 Barit
2 Clip
3 Lanius
4 Taya

Left paw  Bat   (1d4)[ 1 ] 
Attack  (1d20+13)[ 30 ]  for  (4d6+6)[ 20 ]  bludgeoning damage.
The target must make a DC 23 Strength save or be knocked 20’ in a random direction (roll 1d8, with 1 being up, 2 being up and right on the map, etc).
Str save  (1d20)[ 20 ] 
Direction  (1d8)[ 5 ] 

Right paw  Pin   (1d4)[ 3 ]   (backup roll  (1d4)[ 2 ] ) 
Attack  (1d20+13)[ 16 ]  for  (4d6+6)[ 26 ]  bludgeoning damage.  miss 
The target is restrained, and can use its action to make a DC 23 Athletics or Acrobatics check to break free.
 

 =&gt; Everyone 
 Cupcake's front end is basically on top of you; everyone is within her reach.  You are near the wall and some cabinets, but the cabinet overhang is too tall to shield you from her, and you don't see any cracks.  You're much closer to the hallway entry than to any other exit... 
Pyrophilios
[QUOTE=Pyrophilios;25750155]      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
2/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on improved invisibility  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius didn't say anything - he disengaged, running across the floor and fired with his bow at the giant cat, aiming for the cat's face.


 
 Spoiler 

Reaction movement from Scout to get out of reach,

I'm assuming, the kitchen is dark and therefor Lanius' Gloomstalker ability has kicked in to make him invisible.

Bow attack w/ Favored Foe

 (1d20+13)[ 27 ] / (1d20+13)[ 17 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 14 ] + (1d6)[ 1 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 1 ] + (1d6)[ 1 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 29 ] / (1d20+13)[ 15 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 11 ] + (1d6)[ 2 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 3 ] + (1d6)[ 4 ] 

move away to cover and hide w/bonus action
 (1d20+13)[ 26 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 5 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya and Clip disengage and move away.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  disengage
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  disengage
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 0/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit had barely avoided becoming cat food.
 "Screw this, I'm outta here." 
With a small 'Plop' he vanished.
 
 Spoiler 

Casting far step as bonus action teleporting 60 ft away, moving another 30 ft and trying to hide behind cover
 (1d20+7)[ 26 ]  Stealth
 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: status 

Maybe faster than a map?
Barit:  90' away, trying to hide under edge of counter, stealth 26
Clip:  30' away
Taya:  30' away
Lanius:  30' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 26
Cupcake:  Shot twice with arrows for 15 &amp; 13 = 28 damage
 


Cupcake yowls in pain as two tiny arrows strike her face.  She glances around for a moment, apparently unable to see exactly what shot her.  Still, there are two little human-like mice-bug things in front of her, so she attacks them, slamming her big paws into each.  Taya is knocked towards the edge of the countertop overhang, while Clip is pinned briefly until a charge from his shield gets him free.
 
 Spoiler 

Moves a bit closer.

Attack Taya
Bat  (1d20+13)[ 28 ]  for  (4d6+6)[ 18 ]  bludgeoning damage.  If hit, DC 23 Str save  (1d20)[ 16 ]  or knocked 20' in a random direction  (1d8)[ 3 ]  (1 is north/under Cupcake)

Attack Clip
Pin  (1d20+13)[ 26 ]   for  (4d6+6)[ 27 ]  bludgeoning damage.  If hit, restrained, DC 23 Athletics/Acrobatics to break free.
If hit, repulsion shield knocks Cupcake 15' back, breaking the grapple.
 

 
 Spoiler: status 

Maybe faster than a map?
Barit:  60' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter, stealth 26
Clip:  15' away south
Taya:  20' away east
Lanius:  0' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 26
Cupcake  28 damage, 2 arrows in her face
 

 =&gt; Everybody 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 0/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius moved away again, drawing steadily closer to the door to escape, fired and hid again.

Barit peeked out of cover, fired to force bolts and ran and teleported away once more behind fresh cover

 
 Spoiler 


Lanius reaction move 15ft away, move 35 ft away towards the garden door

 (1d20+13)[ 17 ] / (1d20+13)[ 18 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 10 ] + (1d6)[ 1 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 2 ] + (1d6)[ 5 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 29 ] / (1d20+13)[ 16 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 14 ] + (1d6)[ 6 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 6 ] + (1d6)[ 5 ] 
Bonus action hide

 (1d20+13)[ 32 ] 

Barit:  fire Eldritch blast

 (1d20+10)[ 23 ] / (1d20+10)[ 26 ]  damage  (1d10+5)[ 12 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 2 ]  - push cat 10ft away from the others
 (1d20+10)[ 21 ] / (1d20+10)[ 21 ]  damage  (1d10+5)[ 14 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 7 ]  - push cat 10ft away from the others
move 30ft, teleport 60ft into cover
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 48/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 66/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 5 / 9  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya realizes that Clip doesn't have a way to escape the giant cat, so she turns to the foe, climbs up on the cat and punches it, trying to stun it.

Clip disengages and flees.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  disengage
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  move 30' away.
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  Use stunning fist until it fails a save
 Action:  Attack 1:  (1d20+9)[ 18 ] , Damage:  (1d6+5)[ 6 ] 
DC15 CON or stunned  (1d20)[ 18 ] 
Attack 2:  (1d20+9)[ 26 ] , if stunned  (1d20+9)[ 18 ] , Damage:  (1d6+5)[ 10 ] 
DC15 CON or stunned  (1d20)[ 9 ] 
 Bonus Action:  dodge
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  climb onto cat
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: Status 

Init &amp; status
Cupcake 28 damage, two arrows in her face
Lanius 0' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 26
Taya 20' away east
Barit 60' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter, stealth 26
Clip  15' away south
 

Lanius moves back, firing two arrows.  One catches in her fur, but the other hits (20).

Taya starts climbing up Cupcake and targets a nerve cluster on the cat's knee, causing her to yowl in pain as the familiar's vision goes white for a moment
(miss, then hit for 10 and stunned).

Barit fires two blasts; one misses, and one hits (12), causing Cupcake to bounce backwards a bit, then moves back.

Clip cautiously moves out of Cupcake's range.

 
 Spoiler: Ending Status 

Init &amp; status
Cupcake 70 damage, 3 arrows in her, stunned until the end of Taya's next turn.
Lanius 60' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 26
Taya on Cupcake's leg
Barit 160' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip  55' away south
 

 =&gt;Lanius, Taya  then Cupcake is un-stunned and will take a Legendary Action
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 48/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 66/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 4 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya climbs up further on the cat and continues to hit her. She needs to keep this thing occupied long enough for Clip to escape.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  Not his turn
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  Use stunning fist until it fails a save
 Action:  Attack 1:  (1d20+9)[ 20 ] ,  (1d20+9)[ 14 ] , Damage:  (1d6+5)[ 9 ] 
DC15 CON or stunned  (1d20)[ 8 ] 
Attack 2: Attack 2:  (1d20+9)[ 19 ] ,  (1d20+9)[ 14 ] , Damage:  (1d6+5)[ 11 ] 
 DC15 CON or stunned  (1d20)[ 10 ]   N/A, already failed
 Bonus Action:  BA attack
BA Attack: Attack:  (1d20+9)[ 16 ] ,  (1d20+9)[ 15 ] , Damage:  (1d6+5)[ 8 ] 
 DC15 CON or stunned  (1d20)[ 15 ]   N/A already failed
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  climb further onto cat
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 0/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius continued shot and continued to move away, hiding again in the gloom

 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+13)[ 18 ] / (1d20+13)[ 14 ]  damage  (1d8)[ 6 ] +9+ (1d6)[ 6 ]  if crit:  (1d8)[ 8 ] + (1d6)[ 3 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 19 ] / (1d20+13)[ 32 ]  damage  (1d8)[ 8 ] +9+ (1d6)[ 5 ]  if crit:  (1d8)[ 1 ] + (1d6)[ 3 ] 

Move away 35ft

Bonus action hide

 (1d20+13)[ 18 ] 
 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: Starting status &amp; init 

Cupcake 83 damage, 4 arrows in her, stunned until the end of Taya's next turn.
Lanius 95' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya on Cupcake's hip
Barit 160' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip 55' away south
 


Lanius fires, hitting with one arrow.  His feet rub against the tile some as he runs.  Taya climbs further up Cupcake.  She hits and hits, but unfortunately the cat's fur is at least as long as her arm, and she can't manage to get a good hit in (no hits).

Turning her head to the side, Cupcake slaps at Taya, trying to knock her off.  She succeeds in slapping Taya, but the monk arrests her fall by grabbing onto the cat's fur.
 
 Spoiler 

Bat.
 (1d20+13)[ 25 ]  for  (4d6+4)[ 17 ]  bludgeoning damage.  hit 
DC 23 Str save or be knocked 20' in a random direction.
Str save  (1d20)[ 5 ]   fail 
Direction  (1d8)[ 4 ]  directions 2-4 are towards Cupcake and you can have a Dex save to grab on lower down  towards Cupcake 
Dex save  (1d20)[ 18 ]   now 30' up 
 Otherwise, fall damage from climbing two rounds... 20' per round = 40' high?
 (4d6)[ 19 ]  
 

 
 Spoiler: Ending status &amp; init 

Cupcake 83 damage, 4 arrows in her, stunned until the end of Taya's next turn.
Lanius 95' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya on Cupcake's upper leg, about 30' up
Barit 160' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip 55' away south
 

 =&gt;Barit, Clip 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barrit dithered for a moment. Everything within him called to abandon his friends and run for safety. But that was just not right. So he left his cover, fired his rays and retreated again as best as he could.
 "Don't kill the cat, I can modify her memory once it stops fighting" 
 
 Spoiler 


Teleport 40ft into EB range, fire, retreat 30ft

 (1d20+10)[ 17 ] / (1d20+10)[ 11 ]   damage  (1d10+5)[ 11 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 5 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 12 ] / (1d20+10)[ 25 ]   damage  (1d10+5)[ 10 ] , if crit  (1d10)[ 8 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 48/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 66/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 4 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip continues to dash away, looking for something to get behind.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  dash
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: starting status 
Cupcake 93 damage, 4 arrows in her
Lanius 95' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya on Cupcake's upper leg, about 30' up
Barit 150' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip 105' away south
 

The only thing around to hide under is the edge of the counter...and a cat can look under there just by putting its head down to eye level.  Unfortunately, the kitchen is very large, and the tile floor lacks substantial cover.

Cupcake tries to scrape Taya off again.  She misses the first time, but hits the second time, knocking Taya to the floor.
 
 Spoiler 

Bat, then either Bat again or Pin.
 (1d20+13)[ 14 ]  for  (4d6+4)[ 18 ]  bludgeoning damage
The target must make a DC 23 Strength save or be knocked 20’ in a random direction (roll 1d8, with 1 being up, 2 being up and right on the map, etc).    miss 
Str save  (1d8)[ 8 ] 
Dex save to grab fur on the way down  (1d20)[ 5 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 31 ]  for  (4d6+4)[ 17 ]  bludgeoning damage
If Bat: The target must make a DC 23 Strength save or be knocked 20’ in a random direction (roll 1d8, with 1 being up, 2 being up and right on the map, etc).
Direction  (1d8)[ 1 ]   not back towards her, so no grab 
If Pin, The target is restrained, and can use its action to make a DC 23 Athletics or Acrobatics check to break free.
 Monk, so assuming slow fall/no damage from falling 
 

 
 Spoiler: status 
Cupcake 93 damage, 4 arrows in her
Lanius 95' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya on the ground by Cupcake's leg
Barit 150' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip 105' away south
 

 =&gt; Party, Legendary Action to be inserted somewhere.  It'll probably be an attack on Taya after Lanius goes. 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius continued to harass the cat, with little effect.

 
 Spoiler 


Lanius (I've been forgetting to roll my sneakattack for a while now...)

 (1d20+13)[ 14 ] / (1d20+13)[ 20 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 12 ] + (1d6)[ 5 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 6 ] + (1d6)[ 5 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 30 ] / (1d20+13)[ 16 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 16 ] + (1d6)[ 1 ] , if crit  (1d8)[ 2 ] + (1d6)[ 6 ] 

Sneak attack  (2d6)[ 5 ] , if crit  (2d6)[ 6 ] 

Barit:
Close into 120ft and teleport back out

 (1d20+10)[ 25 ]  damage  (1d10+5)[ 8 ]  if crit   (1d10+5)[ 9 ] 
 (1d20+10)[ 25 ]  damage  (1d10+5)[ 10 ]  if crit   (1d10+5)[ 12 ] 
 
J-H
After Lanius shoots, Cupcake attempts to pin Taya under a paw.
 
 Spoiler 

 (1d20+13)[ 22 ]  for  (4d6+4)[ 17 ]  bludgeoning damage
If Pin hits, The target is restrained, and can use its action to make a DC 23 Athletics or Acrobatics check to break free.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 48/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 49/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 4 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Taya escapes the cat's immediate reach, teleporting to a shadow and then moving away. Clip pulls out a wand and shoots a ball of fire right at the cat's head, trying to scare it away.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  fireball at the cat's eyes  (8d6)[ 26 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit
 Movement:  30'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  dash 40'
 Bonus Action:  shadow step 60'
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  move 40'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
 
 Spoiler: Starting status 

Cupcake 93 damage, 4 arrows in her
Lanius 95' away, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya pinned
Barit 150' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip 105' away south
 


Taya shadow steps and runs away from the cat.
Barit moves up and back, firing two more eldritch blasts, which hit.

Clip conjures a ball of flame, which scorches Cupcake. (26 damage, Dex DC? half)
Dex save  (1d20+7)[ 26 ]  (13)
Cupcake bounds forward, going after this obviously magical two-legged mouse.  She almost over-runs Clip, knocking the artificer under her own feet, then kicks Clip under her.
 
 Spoiler 

Repulsion shield will knock her back, but she's got the speed to get back into melee.  Cat relative speed to tiny people is huge.
Bat
 (1d20+13)[ 26 ]  for  (4d6+6)[ 20 ] 
DC 23 Str save or knocked 20' in random direction,  (1d8)[ 1 ] 
Str save  (1d20)[ 17 ]   hit, failed save, knocked 20' under cupcake 
Bat
 (1d20+13)[ 23 ]  for  (4d6+6)[ 20 ] 
DC 23 Str save or knocked 20' in random direction,  (1d8)[ 2 ] 
Str save  (1d20)[ 18 ]   hit, failed save, knocked 20' under and to cupcake's left (NE) 
 

 
 Spoiler: Ending status 

Cupcake 124 damage, 4 arrows in her
Lanius 40' behind Cupcake's front, invisible to Darkvision, stealth 18
Taya 5' away
Barit 15' away south, trying to hide under edge of counter
Clip About 30' behind Cupcake's front, slightly to the side.
 

 =&gt; Party 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit decided it was time to try the scroll, even though the situation was entirely unfavorable.
He could always teleport away if the attempt failed.

 
 Spoiler 


Barrit tries to cast the spell from the scroll:
 (1d20)[ 13 ] +5 DC 17

Cupcake wisdom save w/advantage
 (1d20)[ 7 ] / (1d20)[ 15 ] +mod
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 8/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 32/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 4 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip collapses to the ground, hoping the cat ignores him and moves away.

Taya continues teleporting and then moving away.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  dodge
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit and pinned
 Movement:  fall prone
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  dash 40'
 Bonus Action:  shadow step 60'
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  move 40'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
As the spell takes effect, Cupcake stops, her muscles going slack.  She sprawls on the floor as though dead, or in a sunbeam, or melting...

Modify Memory lasts for 1 minute.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions: Concentrating on Far Step  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit wasted no time: while Laius plugged the arrows from the feline, he told the cat that it though it heard a mouse, but had been disappointed and now she heard something in the upper floor, likely in the highest point of the building, and wanted to check that out as quickly as possible.

That done, he began to run towards the exit of the room, followed by Lanius
 
 Spoiler 


No stealth - dashing on the shortest route to the exit to get out of sight before the cat awakes.
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 8/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 32/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 4 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya start to run as fast as they can to find some sort of cover. Clip casts a spell to help him move faster and Taya continues stepping through the shadows.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  dash 30'
 Bonus Action:  Expeditious retreat 30'
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit and pinned
 Movement:  30'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  dash 40'
 Bonus Action:  shadow step 60'
 Reaction: 
 Movement:  move 40'
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The four of you move out of sight quickly.  When the spell wears off, you hear Cupcake spin and dash out of the room, obviously in a hurry to get somewhere else.  Her nose is burned and she's injured, but not too badly.

It takes a few minutes to cross the kitchen, but the staff seem to be abed, or at least not in the area.  If there were any pests in the kitchen, Cupcake's presence apparently chased them off.  You easily reach the door and exit underneath into the back yard.

 9:39pm 
 What's your route from here?  Pyro mentioned a plan that might bypass most of the yard going out. 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

When the team had found a securish spot to stop, Barit spoke:
 "Alright, we should take a little rest - I need to get my spells back and I think our monk could use some medical attention as well.

After we rest I can call my owl familiar with this neat little tattoo. We'll need to turn it big, but once we do, we can have it carry us all out of the garden and directly into our hideout." 

Barit made sure to cover the team with the illusion of a stone before they began their rest.
 
 Spoiler 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 62/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 84/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya rest under the illusionary rock. Taya appears well rested but Clip still isn't quite himself. The cat almost killed him with those last two swipes. Once they have recovered as best they can, they are ready to go, agreeing to Barit's plan to use his owl.

 
 Spoiler: OOC 

  CLIP  
 Action:  uses 9 hit dice for 54HP
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  Will use repulsion shield if hit and pinned
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:  uses 6 HD for 55 HP
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 71/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit rested, but did nothing to heal his wounds.

"Alright. Now there's something I haven't mentioned: To get a big owl, I have to turn big too. So I need you to hit me just enough to turn big. I'll go invisible immediately and call my owl. Then I'll vanish into my ring. You should hold on to it and the Owl will carry us all out of the garden.

Ok, who wants to..."

But Barit didn't get any further, as Lanius immediately shot him right in the ass, once, twice and a third time. It appeared that the silent elf had some unresolved issues with the half-elf...
 
 Spoiler 

Lanius uses surprise attack with the Maul

 (1d20+13)[ 24 ] / (1d20+13)[ 26 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 11 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 20 ] / (1d20+13)[ 27 ]  damage  (1d8+9)[ 11 ] 
 (1d20+13)[ 23 ] / (1d20+13)[ 27 ]  damage  (2d8+9)[ 23 ] 

Sneak Attack  (2d6)[ 6 ] 
 
J-H
Barit's small form loses cohesion, and he blurs and shifts, then suddenly expands to a titan that towers far above the party.  His boots are the size of a house, some 60' long relative to the shrunken party members, and you have to dodge to the side as his expansion is very fast.

 
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8d6 bludgeoning damage from gigantic shoe expansion, Dex DC 16 half.
 

 =&gt; Party 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 60/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius jumped in the air, trying to escape the rapidly expanding Barit.

Barit meanwhile turned invisible and called up his owl. He placed his ring on the ground and whispered:
 "Get on the ring - as soon as the I'm inside, the owl will carry it out."  The familiar gave a small content hoot while it waited for the three other adventurers to climb on.

Eventuell the invisible Barit vanished with a small *pop* sound and the owl took off.
 
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Lanius
Dex save
 (1d20+10)[ 18 ] 
 (8d6)[ 25 ] 
 
Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 30/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 3/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 52/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya both try to jump out of the way of Barit's boot. They then follow the plan.

 
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  CLIP  
 Action:   (8d6)[ 32 ]  damage, DEX save  (1d20+7)[ 12 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction:  flash of genius
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action:   (8d6)[ 33 ]  damage, DEX save  (1d20+8)[ 12 ] 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
 
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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
J-H
The owl picks up the ring and flies across the yard, undisturbed by any of the tiny bugs or other owls. As directed, it alights on the wall next to the small box you arrived in.  It takes a bit of effort, but you tug Barit's ring into it.

Signaling with  Light  spells as you've discussed, you catch Olivier's attention, and he returns to pick up the box.  Another bumpy ride later, and you're back in his office around 10:00pm.  He opens the box, holds a finger up for a moment to indicate to wait, then returns with a flat sheet of iron topped with what appears to be almost a maze of silver lines.  It looks like he wants you to walk onto it, one at  a time.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 60/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius went first and moved confidently over the board


 
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J-H
As Lanius steps onto the board, Olivier squints down at him, and taps a small gemstone set into one side.  Lanius feels a tingling across his skin, and rapidly begins to increase in size.  Olivier offers him a hand if needed, but the elf hops down to the floor without needing an assist.  Olivier gestures to the board.   "De-thaumatizer.  It's not as versatile as having a wizard cast the real thing, but it'll cancel enchantments long enough to examine a magic item safely, or to dispel a temporary spell on something that's not too big to fit on it.  Give it a moment to recharge." 

The rest of you are back to normal size after a couple of minutes.   "So, how did it go?  I see you have the book!" 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 60/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit emerged from the ring when he saw that Lanius was save.

 "Oh yes, we do. We had to use the scroll on the familiar, but otherwise we got in and out without many problems." 

He began to unfold the portable hole, half expecting the book to still be gigantic.
When it wasn't he pulled it out and put it on the table.

 "So, about our payment..." 
 
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J-H
Olivier examines the book while waiting for the de-thaumatizer to recharge, briefly putting on a monocle that lights up one of his eyes as he checks it for illusions or magic auras.

One he is satisfied, he sets it aside and pulls a list out of his pocket.  "I don't keep everything in one place or un-secured, for obvious reasons, but here's the list of what I'm prepared to offer.  You can select two off this list, and I'll have them for you tomorrow by about mid-morning.  Since we're up late tonight, I don't plan to open quite as early.  Assuming there's no alarm or feelers put out about any burglaries, I'll pay you the extra 1,000gp or the Bag of Beans three days from now."

The list:
Studded Leather Armor +1
Adamantine Breastplate
Scale Mail +1

Shortbow +2
Mace of Smiting
Staff of Swarming Insects
Quarterstaff +2

Ring of Protection +1
Ring of Spell Storing
Periapt of Proof Against Poison
Cloak of the Bat




You also qualify for a 1,000gp bonus, or a Bag of Beans (DMG item) for remaining undetected, assuming no alarms are sounded by tomorrow morning.
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 60/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Barit smiled  "I don't know about you, but a ring of spell storing sounds excellent to me. I can share some very strong effects with you all that way." 
 
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Bobthewizard
      
       Clip      ,  Elf Artificer
AC: 20 HP: 30/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 1/2
Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 6/7, Paralysis 6/7
Repulsion: 3/4, Flash of Genius: 3/4
Conditions:   
   
     Taya    ,  Halfling Monk 9
AC: 19 HP: 52/84 PP:17 PIv:13 PIs:13
Ki: 9 / 9 (before this turn)  Conditions: --  
 
  

Clip and Taya look over the list.

  "I could use the staff of insects"   says Clip.

  "and I could use the cloak since I can still kick people while holding onto it,  " adds Taya.

 
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Taya is now a bat. Clip can't technically use the staff but it was made before artificers so I think it would be reasonable to let him.

  CLIP  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
 Movement: 
 Object: 
 Concentration: 
  TAYA  
 Action: 
 Bonus Action: 
 Reaction: 
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 Spoiler: Notes 
Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off
 

 
Pyrophilios
      
       Barit      ,  Half Elf Djinni Bladelock
AC: 17 HP: 46/66 | PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10
Spell Slots: 5th: 1/2
1/4 Flying time
Conditions:  
   
      Lanius     ,  Wood Elf Rogue 4/Ranger 5
AC: 20 HP: 60/71 PP:21 PIv:14 PIs:17
Spell Slots: 2nd: 1/2, 1st: 3/4  Concentration: Conditions: --  
 
  

Lanius just shrugged.  "Decide between yourself, flying in darkness would be useful, obscuring sight also. But all in all, the staff would help more." 
 
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