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So this was a pretty bad timing to get sick, but what did the bat want to say to Merric?

"Before you can fight crime, you must learn to dress like me."

what wears said! Exactly that

I'll get you a bat update shortly.

Okies, so looks like we need a group decision on whether to go back and kidnap one if the bridge scouts, or press on quickly, deeper into the forest.

If you don't care either way, let me know that too so we can move on

I vote for deeper in the forest.

I'm fine either way.

Deeper into the woods!

I vote we press onward into the forest.

I'm fine with Deeper and given the ritual I might not even have suggested the other route

So the bridges you've seen so far have mostly been heading in a SE direction (or so Syli has been assuring you ). There have been a few bridges leading off in other directions, but you've not really been exploring them much, in favour of moving forwards.

Ok, so you guys have stopped early enough that you haven't moved into the open yet. If someone is still tailing you, you haven't noticed them as yet, and of anyone's ahead, you haven't noticed them either (with your passive checks, because no-one's made an active check yet).

If some of you want to try and hide at the back and ready combat actions in case something happens with Gwen and Korrik, you can totally do that. If you want to duck down to the forest floor and spread out a bit, you can do that too. You do have more options than just walking across the bridge if you want to prepare in other ways too.

Anyway, I'm not trying to push you in one direction over another or anything, just wanting to make it clear that you do have a bunch of options available to you if you're feeling trapped in the tree

Nudging this, because we're still waiting on actions from Gwen then Mehriv to move on.

Before anyone thinks of it, we can't retreat using Mending to fix the damaged vines. It takes a minute to cast.

Heh. Never crossed my mind.

It's a bit unclear, but did the lizardfolk move further away so there is more than 120 ft between them and Merric? He won't move on to the bridge because it would block the escape for the other two.

If we head over behind our highest AC person, most taking the Dodge action, we might be able to make our way to the tree...

Of course, we run the risk of them taking out the bridge we are crossing, so dropping the few on the other side quickly would be a priority for those with range...

If we get closer, those with EB might be able to hit the other bridges and limit the central tree from getting reinforcements...

Kal has the best AC (18), and he can use his shield to impose disadvantage on any attacks made against allies within 5 feet. So he could take point. He's certainly willing. But Varsk has AC 17, which is nearly as good. If he goes first and Kal goes second, depending on GM ruling (given the restricted movement and the need to keep one hand on the bridge while moving), he could potentially shield Varsk and whoever is third. So Varsk would be the main target, but he'd have the high AC plus cover whereas Kal can't (if I'm interpreting right) use his fighting style to protect himself.

Yeah the protection reaction is not usable on yourself, but V would be possibly granting you +2 AC from cover. I think it's a straight shot, so they would have difficulty hitting folks in the back... Suppose that might depend on the dip in the bridge.

So the plan is to have Varsk take the lead with Kal right behind him as they run across the bridge? Better than just sitting around waiting for their reinforcements.

What keeps them from cutting the bridge out from under us though? Varsk could nearly be across the bridge in a turn using up his action surge but I doubt that would be a great idea, though it may distract them from the others crossing?

Eldritch blasting anyone who tries? Not sure what sight lines the blasters have in they move, might need to stay put and hold action to blast anyone who tries? Archers may be able to stay back too, let melee move across and establish a position on the far side?

Probably the best idea. Establish a foothold while the ranged give covering fire. The lizards will probably be less tempted to cut the bridge if we aren't all on it.

I am up for this plan, though I am going to bed now. Varsk will start dashing across next turn (presuming Kal's got his back).

Varsk, if you move, you'll be leaving Kal's protection behind, but may be able to hold a dash action to move forward as he begins to if you want to play it safe. Or just go for an all out charge...

Yeah... I don't really know how to run group tactics within the RAW initiative system since you all have to act individually. I think we'll stock to raw for now, but I might look into group tactics / modified initiative systems later.

So, should Varsk just dash to get over there and start laying about him with his maul or should we stay together on the bridge another round? I am nervous about staying on the bridge with them hiding.

It might be a trade off, moving together keeps us more protected, but taking more time/attacks/etc. Dashing across is more dangerous, but for less time. If you dash, Korrik can keep pace (max movement of 105ft - difficult terrain to possibly move though Kal).