TLA Chapter 8 The House of Whispers

Mina constructs a companion, and hopes to retain another, but shocking news throws her plans into disarray. With all other avenues seemingly closed, Mina is left with only one option; to return to the infamous House of Whispers. Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ro9GhVcPjAWSFal1sHQyCU4oVPvss3O7VlcQUSv4anw/edit?usp=sharing   Mechanics   SCENE 17 (Cont)   FATE: Are they able to slip away unnoticed? (Unlikely) No FATE: Ejected? (50/50) Yes, Random Event NPC Negative: HydroClan: Guide Messages (knocking on pipes) FATE: Do Devotants have surnames? (Unlikely) No FATE: Does Cadmus accompany Mina? (Very Likely)  Yes SCENE 18: Level Up Montage Chaos Factor 4 Altered Scene? No FATE: room for Cadmus? Yes FATE: Does Cadmus want to go back to the Order? (50/50) Yes FATE: Will he return to her? (Likely) Exceptional Yes (he intends to leave the Order, swearing himself to her protection) Level Up:  HP to  Battle Ready (prof with martial weapons, use Int for att/ dmg) Spells: Heroism, Shield Extra L1 spell slot Steel Defender Swap 1 Infusion (remove Cap of Water Breathing, add ???) FATE: does Cadmus return (Very Likely) Yes FATE: in Order robes? No FATE: Does Cadmus know anything re Mina’s quest? (Very Unlikely) Exceptional Yes (NPC Negative) The Whisperer, Adversity News   SCENE 19: Plan next steps Chaos Factor 5 Altered Scene? No FATE: Does Cadmus know how The Whisperer died? (50/50) Yes How? Event: Release Illness (Plague toxin) FATE: Others dead? (50/50) No FATE: Any clues who’s behind it? (Very Unlikely) No FATE: Has Mina heard of attacks like this before? (Very Unlikely) No   SCENE 20: Return to the Rookery Chaos Factor 6 Altered Scene? No FATE: Anyone there? (Very unlikely) No FATE: Does anyone come? (50/50) No FATE: Is anyone following her when she leaves? (Unlikely) No   SCENE 21: Return to the House of Whispers Chaos Factor 7 Altered Scene? No FATE: Hostile Reception? (Unlikely) Exceptional Yes Event: Ambush Stalemate (building defences activated to restrain invaders) Animated Armour CR 1 Gargoyle CR 2 2 x Rug of Smothering CR 2   Initiative: Cadmus 16 Rugs 14 Mina 13 Armour 8 Gargoyle 5   Round 1 Cadmus: surprised Rug 1: Smother vs Mina: 9 (miss) Rug 2: Smother vs Barbican: 10 (miss) Mina: surprised Barbican: surprised Amour: Multiattack: Shove vs Mina: 22 vs 17: Mina prone, Grapple (ADV) 21 vs 9 Mina Grappled Gargoyle: Multiattack: Bite vs Barbican 20 vs AC 15: 5 hp (16/21), Claw 12 vs AC 15: miss   Round 2 Cadmus: Bless (+1d4 attacks/ saves Mina, Cadmus, Barbican), Move 40ft out of melee Rug 1: Smother vs Mina (ADV) 22 hit, Mina prone, grappled, restrained, blinded Rug 2: Smother vs Barbican: 21 hit, Barbican grappled, restrained, blinded Mina: 10hp (44/54) escape DC 13: 4 fail, bonus: Barbican Force Rend Barbican (16/21): Force Rend + Bless vs Rug 2 (DIS) 17 hit 3hp (30/33), Barbican 3hp (13/21) Armour: Multiattack Slam vs Mina (ADV) 21 hit 5 hp (39/54) Slam vs Mina (ADV) 13 miss Gargoyle: Multiattack: Bite vs Barbican (ADV) 5 vs AC 15 miss, Claw 16 vs AC 15: hit 5hp (8/21)   Round 3 Cadmus: Sacred Flame vs Armour DC 12 2 5hp (28/33) Rug 1: maintain smother Rug 2: maintain smother Mina: 10hp (29/54), escape DC 13 5 fail, bonus “get me out of here!” Barbican: 10hp (dead) Armour: Multiattack Slam vs Mina (ADV) 20 hit 5 hp (24/54) Slam vs Mina (ADV) 9 miss Gargoyle: Multiattack: Bite vs Mina (ADV) 23 hit 5hp (19/54), Claw 15 miss   Round 4 Cadmus: Sacred Flame vs Armour DC 12 3 5hp (23/33) Rug 1: maintain smother Rug 2: Smother vs Mina (ADV) 20 hit Mina: 20hp (0/54)