Seeing that he completely forgot to introduce himself in the rush to begin the mission and start making a name for him, John says, without stoping, to the party as we start to leave the village: Sorry for my rudeness, as Soollaire points out there is people probably in pain right now, but we do need to know each other names as to allow better communication. I am John Roelof and it is a honor to meet you all.
Soolaire nods to John at his introduction. "I'm all for walking and talking. In case any of you weren't paying attention earlier, you can call me Soolaire. I'm a tracker from the Ishahru tribe of the Dragonscorch." He hesitates, and decides to add nothing further. As the party approaches one of the outlying farms where the most recent kidnapping occurred, Soolaire pulls out his longbow and grabs an arrow from the quiver along his back, holding both in one hand. He searches the area described, looking for the tracks described by the city guards. After several minutes of searching, Soolaire finds several sets of tracks, no doubt kobolds, heading south. Motioning to the other party members, he points in the direction the tracks come from. "We will head that way." The flames on his head intensify as he takes a deep breath, gathering his focus. May you guide me to these lost children, Father-Dragon.
OOC: I'm assuming that if the guards could see the tracks, then an adept tracker could find them easily too.
Valen blinked once, realizing that he, too, forgot his introduction. He quickly added, "I'm Valen Amakiir. Just thought that would be important for communication, as our friend John pointed out. Pleasure to make your acquaintances, and I hope we'll get along well enough."
Once Soolaire finds the tracks, the group heads out to the south, towards the kobold lair. While Soolaire has some difficulty with where the tracks go in a clearing, the others rest nearby. Despite Valen's efforts too keep watch, three Phase Spiders surprise the party.
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The Phase Spiders approach those who are closest to them. Phase Spider #1 goes after Soolaire, though misses in its initial attack. Phase Spiders #2 and #3 also miss their respective targets, Dastrun and Valen. However, the Phase Spiders strike again (Win initiative). Phase spider 1 lands a solid blow on Soolaire, biting him and pumping him full of poison (10 damage, he fails his Con save, and takes a further 17 poison damage). Soolaire falls as Phase Spider 2 strikes Dastrun, who is wounded less severely, and manages to resist the worst of the poison (5 damage, he passes his Con save , and takes 12 damage (half of 25)). Phase Spider 3 once again misses Valen.
STATUS: Soolaire: Unconscious (Stable) Dastrun: 17 damage taken
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Seeing his newfound companion fall probably by the creatures poison, memories of his brother flashes by his eyes and full of anger and resolve John proclaims: Kepper of Law! Aid my companions in battle for with thy Light their aim shall be truer (cast Bless at Valen, Dastrun and Gideon) ! Friends, try focusing your attacks!
Dastrun, angered that the spider would attack him, pulls out his great axe. He swings at phase spider #2, cleaving off it's left foremost leg. He then uses Hammering horns to try and shove the creature away from his allies.
Seeing his chance, Valen acted swiftly. He began his Bladesong, causing the air around him to hum in tune with his movements. Drawing his rapier, and uttering a quick incantation, he made a successful attempt to pierce the second phase spider's body. His blade hummed a note, harmonizing with his bladesong, and a crackle of green flame flew towards the third phase spider, striking it successfully.
Taking in the scene before him Gideon runs at the Phase Spider directs across from him. While it was distracted Gideon pulled out his katana, the mighty Burning Talon, and with one quick, but focus strike cut the spider through the middle. For a second nothing happens then the spider split in two dropping all its gore at Gideon's feet. Seeing that the monster was no more he quickly moved to the monster near Soolaire and readied to defend himself. Looking into the spider's dark pit of eyes he says, "Come and meet you maker foul creature."
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As the phase spider pops out of nowhere, Soolaire is able to just barely dodge the first bite. Still caught by surprise, the spider goes in for a second attack. You won't get to try that again, demon. The flames on his head flare-up as he pops out of existence, appearing on the side of the spider as its fangs sink into thin air. He lets out a rage-induced shout as bright flames extend along his wrists and hands, coming out roughly three feet in the shape of a serrated blade. Grinning, he says, "You poor thing. You tried to pick a fight with an Ishahru." He lashes out at the spider, embedding one of his sunfangs into the demon's abdomen. Satisfied with the attack, he readies himself for the onslaught.
OOC: 25 to hit, did 10 psychic damage to the Phase Spider.
As the beasts see their fellow spider fall, they hastily attack again, the first attacking Soolaire, and the other attacking Valen. Both miss in their haste before they Ethereal Jaunt into the Ethereal Plane, where they cannot be harmed.
STATUS Dastrun: 17 damage taken Phase Spider 1: Ethereal, 18 damage taken Phase Spider 2: Dead Phase Spider 3: Ethereal
The spiders vanish into thin air, Dastrun looks around confused. He then goes to Valen's side and readies himself for when they return. "Blasted spiders, first they come out of nowhere and attack me, then they vanish to nowhere when I am about to kill them". anger evident in his voice.
OOC: i will hit a spider with my great axe when it appears.
Soolaire roars as his prey disappears from view. "Face me you cowardice creature and meet the wrath of a Haelranjin!" Looking around briefly, he rushes towards the other party members, shouting. "Form a protective circle, backs facing the center and small enough so they can't get behind us!"
What are these creatures, and how do they evade my sight with such ease? Father-Dragon, bless me with your vision that I might strike unerringly at our foes.
After waiting around for a few more seconds, their formation being a tight circle, facing outward, Soolaire asks, "Does anyone know what those things were anyway? Such creatures I've never faced in the Dragonscorch before."
OOC: He spends his movement and readies an attack action with his soulknife, using a bonus action to give him a further +2 to his AC due to his soulknife ability.
Hearing Soolaire proposition John couldn't agree more, so he says: Soolaire's words are true! Gather around me and prepare for more battle!
Positioning himself better, John takes his light crossbow, and with practiced ease waits for the spiders to show their ugly face! (Readied action: when first spider appears I will fire my crossbow at it.)
"I haven't fought anything like these before. Be on your guard!" Valen said, before shifting behind John, looking around. He readied his rapier, preparing a surge of arcane energy should the spiders materialize once more.
Chance opens his awareness to the skein of magic all around, perceiving Abjuration and Evocation spells in fact and potentia around his friends and the residue of Conjuration energies left by the Spiders. Steeling himself, he focuses his senses whilst preparing the cantrip "Toll of the Dead", which will target the Spider which his Hex is laid.
The spiders reappear, several feet away, preparing to dodge attacks [Both take the Dodge action]. Phase Spider 3 appears moments before Phase Spider 1, So it is the target of John's crossbow attack. Phase Spider 1, hexed by Chance, saves against the effects of the spell. [Since the Ready action requires you to ready an Action OR Move, the other readied actions are wasted]
Phase Spider 1 Phase Spider 3
STATUS Dastrun: 17 damage taken Phase Spider 1: 18 damage taken Phase Spider 2: Dead
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Seeing his group coming together as a trained battalion makes John feel secure that they can win this confrontation with the spiders, but the enemy show they are not mindless hunters.
When they appear back in front of the group they position themselves in a way that John can't get a clear shot at them so, when the first appears (#3) he shoots at it but end up missing, so he decides to attack with his holy gift the one that is more hurt (#1).
Calling to his good: Lord of Light, guide my hand and smite my foe! (cast Guiding Bolt) John steps to Soolaire's side to get a better chance of hitting his target but the creature was ready for an outburst of attacks so it dodges it, so he moves back to his previous position.
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Soolaire nods to John at his introduction. "I'm all for walking and talking. In case any of you weren't paying attention earlier, you can call me Soolaire. I'm a tracker from the Ishahru tribe of the Dragonscorch." He hesitates, and decides to add nothing further. As the party approaches one of the outlying farms where the most recent kidnapping occurred, Soolaire pulls out his longbow and grabs an arrow from the quiver along his back, holding both in one hand. He searches the area described, looking for the tracks described by the city guards. After several minutes of searching, Soolaire finds several sets of tracks, no doubt kobolds, heading south. Motioning to the other party members, he points in the direction the tracks come from. "We will head that way." The flames on his head intensify as he takes a deep breath, gathering his focus. May you guide me to these lost children, Father-Dragon.
OOC: I'm assuming that if the guards could see the tracks, then an adept tracker could find them easily too.
Valen blinked once, realizing that he, too, forgot his introduction. He quickly added, "I'm Valen Amakiir. Just thought that would be important for communication, as our friend John pointed out. Pleasure to make your acquaintances, and I hope we'll get along well enough."
Once Soolaire finds the tracks, the group heads out to the south, towards the kobold lair. While Soolaire has some difficulty with where the tracks go in a clearing, the others rest nearby. Despite Valen's efforts too keep watch, three Phase Spiders surprise the party.
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The Phase Spiders approach those who are closest to them. Phase Spider #1 goes after Soolaire, though misses in its initial attack. Phase Spiders #2 and #3 also miss their respective targets, Dastrun and Valen. However, the Phase Spiders strike again (Win initiative). Phase spider 1 lands a solid blow on Soolaire, biting him and pumping him full of poison (10 damage, he fails his Con save, and takes a further 17 poison damage). Soolaire falls as Phase Spider 2 strikes Dastrun, who is wounded less severely, and manages to resist the worst of the poison (5 damage, he passes his Con save , and takes 12 damage (half of 25)). Phase Spider 3 once again misses Valen.
STATUS:
Soolaire: Unconscious (Stable)
Dastrun: 17 damage taken
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Seeing his newfound companion fall probably by the creatures poison, memories of his brother flashes by his eyes and full of anger and resolve John proclaims: Kepper of Law! Aid my companions in battle for with thy Light their aim shall be truer (cast Bless at Valen, Dastrun and Gideon) ! Friends, try focusing your attacks!
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Dastrun, angered that the spider would attack him, pulls out his great axe. He swings at phase spider #2, cleaving off it's left foremost leg. He then uses Hammering horns to try and shove the creature away from his allies.
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Seeing his chance, Valen acted swiftly. He began his Bladesong, causing the air around him to hum in tune with his movements. Drawing his rapier, and uttering a quick incantation, he made a successful attempt to pierce the second phase spider's body. His blade hummed a note, harmonizing with his bladesong, and a crackle of green flame flew towards the third phase spider, striking it successfully.
Taking in the scene before him Gideon runs at the Phase Spider directs across from him. While it was distracted Gideon pulled out his katana, the mighty Burning Talon, and with one quick, but focus strike cut the spider through the middle. For a second nothing happens then the spider split in two dropping all its gore at Gideon's feet. Seeing that the monster was no more he quickly moved to the monster near Soolaire and readied to defend himself. Looking into the spider's dark pit of eyes he says, "Come and meet you maker foul creature."
Chance quickly lays a Hex (Wisdom) on the Phase Spider which Is close to Soolaire.
Then fires a shot with his short bow at that foul creature.
As the phase spider pops out of nowhere, Soolaire is able to just barely dodge the first bite. Still caught by surprise, the spider goes in for a second attack. You won't get to try that again, demon. The flames on his head flare-up as he pops out of existence, appearing on the side of the spider as its fangs sink into thin air. He lets out a rage-induced shout as bright flames extend along his wrists and hands, coming out roughly three feet in the shape of a serrated blade. Grinning, he says, "You poor thing. You tried to pick a fight with an Ishahru." He lashes out at the spider, embedding one of his sunfangs into the demon's abdomen. Satisfied with the attack, he readies himself for the onslaught.
OOC: 25 to hit, did 10 psychic damage to the Phase Spider.
As the beasts see their fellow spider fall, they hastily attack again, the first attacking Soolaire, and the other attacking Valen. Both miss in their haste before they Ethereal Jaunt into the Ethereal Plane, where they cannot be harmed.
STATUS
Dastrun: 17 damage taken
Phase Spider 1: Ethereal, 18 damage taken
Phase Spider 2: Dead
Phase Spider 3: Ethereal
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The spiders vanish into thin air, Dastrun looks around confused. He then goes to Valen's side and readies himself for when they return. "Blasted spiders, first they come out of nowhere and attack me, then they vanish to nowhere when I am about to kill them". anger evident in his voice.
OOC: i will hit a spider with my great axe when it appears.
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Soolaire roars as his prey disappears from view. "Face me you cowardice creature and meet the wrath of a Haelranjin!" Looking around briefly, he rushes towards the other party members, shouting. "Form a protective circle, backs facing the center and small enough so they can't get behind us!"
What are these creatures, and how do they evade my sight with such ease? Father-Dragon, bless me with your vision that I might strike unerringly at our foes.
After waiting around for a few more seconds, their formation being a tight circle, facing outward, Soolaire asks, "Does anyone know what those things were anyway? Such creatures I've never faced in the Dragonscorch before."
OOC: He spends his movement and readies an attack action with his soulknife, using a bonus action to give him a further +2 to his AC due to his soulknife ability.
Hearing Soolaire proposition John couldn't agree more, so he says: Soolaire's words are true! Gather around me and prepare for more battle!
Positioning himself better, John takes his light crossbow, and with practiced ease waits for the spiders to show their ugly face! (Readied action: when first spider appears I will fire my crossbow at it.)
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"I haven't fought anything like these before. Be on your guard!" Valen said, before shifting behind John, looking around. He readied his rapier, preparing a surge of arcane energy should the spiders materialize once more.
Gideon no longer seeing his enemy closes his eyes, focusing his senses outward, readying himself for the next attack.
Chance opens his awareness to the skein of magic all around, perceiving Abjuration and Evocation spells in fact and potentia around his friends and the residue of Conjuration energies left by the Spiders. Steeling himself, he focuses his senses whilst preparing the cantrip "Toll of the Dead", which will target the Spider which his Hex is laid.
The spiders reappear, several feet away, preparing to dodge attacks [Both take the Dodge action]. Phase Spider 3 appears moments before Phase Spider 1, So it is the target of John's crossbow attack. Phase Spider 1, hexed by Chance, saves against the effects of the spell. [Since the Ready action requires you to ready an Action OR Move, the other readied actions are wasted]
Phase Spider 1 Phase Spider 3
STATUS
Dastrun: 17 damage taken
Phase Spider 1: 18 damage taken
Phase Spider 2: Dead
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Seeing his group coming together as a trained battalion makes John feel secure that they can win this confrontation with the spiders, but the enemy show they are not mindless hunters.
When they appear back in front of the group they position themselves in a way that John can't get a clear shot at them so, when the first appears (#3) he shoots at it but end up missing, so he decides to attack with his holy gift the one that is more hurt (#1).
Calling to his good: Lord of Light, guide my hand and smite my foe! (cast Guiding Bolt) John steps to Soolaire's side to get a better chance of hitting his target but the creature was ready for an outburst of attacks so it dodges it, so he moves back to his previous position.
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