Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-16047389-20140624184300/@comment-16047389-20140730221847

You quickly climb out the window,out into the cold night air, and onto the ledge. There is just enough space for you to fit your feet safely onto the ledge, although the ends of your feet are still hanging off. You lean your back against the manor to keep from falling forward. You can hear the tumblers of the lock turning as you just manage to move out of line of sight, and close the window behind you. You can hear the Redguards enter the room. Even though you're outside, you hold your breath and dare not make a sound. The two of them begin to talk, and you can recognize who is who by their voices, though you can't see in at all (as you dare not risk being seen in the slightest).

"Why did you lock the door?" asks Cluson.

"I didn't," replies Avik. "it must have been one of the servants."

"Or maybe...quick, check the room. Make sure nothing is missing."

You can hear the Redguards checking the room, making sure that everything is still in place. You can hear them open the dresser, the desk, and the luggage crate.

"Everything seems to still be here," says Cluson. "Maybe it really was just one of the servants."

"I suppose so," Avik replies. "In any case, get some sleep. They'll be here in a few hours."

"Do we really have to do this?" Cluson asks. "This whole thing is just-"

"I know." interupts Avik "But this is the only way. Just get some rest, and try not to think about it."

The light coming from their room goes out, and then silence. They must have gone to bed.

Suddenly, a raindrop brings you back to your current situation: standing on about 1 foot of stone ledge, over a two story fall. And now it's raining. You'd better get off the ledge quickly. The slightest stray gust of wind could knock you off. You look around and see three viable solutions. The next nearest window is about six feet away and closed. The room is dark, and you have no idea which room it is. It could be an empty room, or a guest room with a sleeping guest. There's no telling if the window would be locked or not (although you could probably pry it open if it isn't). Further on, there is another window, but this one is open and the room appears to be lit. There is a chance that whomever's room it is, is in it right now. Although you would have little problem getting to it and getting inside, if there is a guest there when you climb through, there's no telling what they might do. Finally, directly next to that window is a trellis, with vines growing up it. You could try climbing down to the garden...or you could even try climbing up to the third floor. You'd be able to pass the guards watching the third floor stairway, but you have no idea if you'd even be able to get inside the manor from the third floor. And the idea of being caught climbing through a third floor window by one of the guards is...most unpleasant.

A) Try the closest window. It is closed, and the room light is off.

B) Go through the furthest window. It is open, and the room light is on.

C) Descend down the trellis to the safety of the ground.

D) Climb up the trellis to the third floor.