Grimnir focuses on his spores (guidance) and transform himself into a Weasel (Wild Shape). "A weasel is inoffensive" he thinks. Still telepathically linked to his companion, he says: "I'll try to position myself behind them and ambush them. Attack at the first sound of battle"
Stealth (+Guidance): 11 + 3 Perception if needed: 22
Oorr, Zippy, and Grimnir lead the way up the tunnel to catch the drow off guard. You know exactly where they are hiding, and tread carefully without light in the dark cavern. When you reach the top of the path, you spot four drow warriors exactly where Oorr said they would be. They don't appear to have noticed you When Oorr catches his wing on a low hanging stalactite and rubble breaks free. One of the drow turns around, spotting you all in the cavern. You recognize the face as belonging to Shoor, the consort of Ilvara, and one of your captors back at the prison camp in Velkynvelve. A sly grin crosses his face as he calls out. "Ilvara! We have them at last!"
From behind you, out of one of the many side passages steps four more drow. A tall drow priestess wielding a rod with writhing tentacles. Ilvara, your captor and torturer from not so long ago. She is dressed in black robes adorned with spiders and other religious symbols. With her is a younger priestess, Asha, and two other warriors. One of the warriors looks on you with what might almost pass for pity. It is Jorlan, who helped you escape your bonds, though for his own selfish reasons.
"My my, aren't you all resilient," purrs Ilvara. "We have tracked you since your escape, and though you always seemed to evade us, I'm afraid your luck as run out. And so close to your goal too. What a shame. I'll give you one chance to come of your own accord. Do so, and we'll make your sacrificial death to Lolth quick, and... only a little painful. Resist, and you will wish you had never tried to escape the prison those many weeks ago."Her lips curl in an evil smile. She taps the rod impatiently in her hands.
(OOG You are trapped between drow on both sides of the tunnel. The ceilings are 20 feet tall, and dotted with stalactites. You can see the hint of natural light peeking from behind a turn in the tunnel up ahead several hundred yards, and you know the drow are not good at fighting in sunlight If you opt to fight, roll initiative! If you acquiesce to Ilvara, then indicate how you do so.)
Telepathically " We should start to move, I don't think they will follow us to the surface. Anything to restrain our pursuers would be good. I learnt a new spell for that"(ooc: Entangle) "And let's stick close to Brox, the aura from her god will help us !"
Ilvara orders the attack and the 4 drow warriors being to advance. Brox unsheathes Dawnbringer, and the bright light from the blade, shining as the sun, blinds the warriors causing them to hesitate. Using her new steed, Brox barrels through the drow towards the exit with the party behind her. Let the chase begin!
(OOG On your turn indicate if you are dashing, or if you're doing something else. Then roll a d20 with no modifiers to determine the complication for the next person.)
"Zippy, guide them to the light," Oorr says telepathically (Bonus Action) and aloud for his companions to hear. "I will be the last to stand, as my mother did before me!" Oorr stands in front of the drow party, dodging any bolt or sword that might come his way.
Oorr bravely defends as the others continue down the path. Zippy leads the charge rushing by Brox and her Elk. Belwar also rushes ahead, but a smooth patch of ground, slick with some liquid causes him to slip. (DC 10 Dex Save, or fall Prone.)
Ilvara shouts, "You fools, don't let them reach the surface!"and then begins chasing after you. The uneven ground forces her to jump a small crack as she gives chase. (Acrobatics DC 10: 7). Her boots catch on the edge, forcing her to the ground. She has to spend part of her movement getting up from the ground.
Next Complication: 6 (Webbing)
Jorlan chases after her, eager to show her his dedication, but in not looking at the ground, runs right over a mess of webbing. He tries to avoid it. (Acrobatics DC 10: 12) and manages to just do so, keeping his pace.
Next Complication: 14 (None)
Shoor, who you just ran past as you bolted out of the cavern also pursues. Nothing stand in his way as he gives chase.
As Grimnir passes close to a Drow warrior, he releases some toxic spores in direction of one ennemy. (OOC: Reaction : DC13 CON or1 necrotic damage)
Telepathically“Eldreth, Belwar, move as fast as you can. I can run faster than you, I’ll stay in the back with Oorr.”
Then, dropping his Weasel form (bonus action),the dwarf appears in the middle of the cave. “Surprise!”and cast Entangle on Shoor, Ilvara and possibly 2 Drows (DC13 STR or Restrained, and considered as difficult terrain) Grimnir will then move close to Brox to help her, ready to fight against any drow that reach them.
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Brox looks around and wants to help her new friends as much as possible to run away from these drows. She has no clue why they were following her friends, but she did understand that all they want is to kill them.
Brox casts bless (2nd level) on Oorr, Eldeth, Grimnir and Herself. Then she moves her steed 40ft forward.
As Grimnir passes close to a Drow warrior, he releases some toxic spores in direction of one ennemy. (OOC: Reaction : DC13 CON or 1 necrotic damage)
Telepathically“Eldreth, Belwar, move as fast as you can. I can run faster than you, I’ll stay in the back with Oorr.”
Then, dropping his Weasel form (bonus action),the dwarf appears in the middle of the cave. “Surprise!”and cast Entangle on Shoor, Ilvara and possibly 2 Drows (DC13 STR or Restrained, and considered as difficult terrain) Grimnir will then move close to Brox to help her, ready to fight against any drow that reach them.
The drow warrior in hales a few spores and takes damage from the coughing. The entangling vines spring up around Ilvara and Shoor, but Ilvara breaks free immediately. Shoor, however, is restrained by the vines.
Ashara begins to move after her mistress, but a patch of green slime drips down towards her as she runs. (DC 10 Dex Save: 7) She takes 10 acid damage, and spends part of her turn scraping it off, which hinders her progression.
The four drow warriors rush forward into the bright light of Dawnbringer. They are right behind you, one of them within grasping distance of Eldeth, and another not far behind Belwar.
Next Complication: 4
A piercer drops from the ceiling in front of Eldeth and attacks her! Drop Attack: 11 Damage: 7
The armor is unable to pierce Eldeth's armor, and she swipes it aside as she rushes ahead. She disengages to avoid the drow warrior right behind her, and progresses 30 feet.
Oorr, the sudden movement of everyone in the cavern has stirred up dust and debris, and a rumbling sends rocks falling from the ceiling in your general area.
DC 10 Dex Save - On a Fail you are limited to 30 feet of advancement for this turn.
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Complication: 8 (from discord)
Ilvara wields the tentacle rod and tries to catch up to you, running around the tangled vines set in the ground by Grimnir, but the ground is slick in front of her. (DC 10 Dex Save: 10) It doesn't slow her down. She uses her momentum to slide along it with ease and gain ground on the group.
Next Complication: 6
Jorlan rushes forward, contending with debris and sharp rocks in his path. (DC 10 Dex Save: 11). As nimble as he is, he takes 4 piercing damage and is slowed down slightly.
Next Complication: 1
Shoor tries to break free of the entangling vines (DC 13 Str Save: 2). The vines hold him tight.
Next Complication: 17
Grimnir, on the start of your turn another piercer drops from the ceiling and attacks you. Attack: 23 Damage: 11
Grimnir focuses on his spores (guidance) and transform himself into a Weasel (Wild Shape). "A weasel is inoffensive" he thinks. Still telepathically linked to his companion, he says:
"I'll try to position myself behind them and ambush them. Attack at the first sound of battle"
Stealth (+Guidance): 11 + 3
Perception if needed: 22
Currently Playing: Regdus Ironfist (Greyhawk) Lvl 1 Storm Sorcerer ; Goraseth Drerjoxian (Icespeak) Lvl 3 Paladin Oath of Glory; Lerak (The Wild Beyond the Witchlight) Lvl 3 Barbarian Wild Magic
In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
"We follow your lead, Grimnir."
Before moving forward, Oorr cast a spell to connect deeper with Zippy's mind (Beast Bond).
Oorr Stealth check: 23
Oorr Perception check: 25
Oorr, Zippy, and Grimnir lead the way up the tunnel to catch the drow off guard. You know exactly where they are hiding, and tread carefully without light in the dark cavern. When you reach the top of the path, you spot four drow warriors exactly where Oorr said they would be. They don't appear to have noticed you When Oorr catches his wing on a low hanging stalactite and rubble breaks free. One of the drow turns around, spotting you all in the cavern. You recognize the face as belonging to Shoor, the consort of Ilvara, and one of your captors back at the prison camp in Velkynvelve. A sly grin crosses his face as he calls out. "Ilvara! We have them at last!"
From behind you, out of one of the many side passages steps four more drow. A tall drow priestess wielding a rod with writhing tentacles. Ilvara, your captor and torturer from not so long ago. She is dressed in black robes adorned with spiders and other religious symbols. With her is a younger priestess, Asha, and two other warriors. One of the warriors looks on you with what might almost pass for pity. It is Jorlan, who helped you escape your bonds, though for his own selfish reasons.
"My my, aren't you all resilient," purrs Ilvara. "We have tracked you since your escape, and though you always seemed to evade us, I'm afraid your luck as run out. And so close to your goal too. What a shame. I'll give you one chance to come of your own accord. Do so, and we'll make your sacrificial death to Lolth quick, and... only a little painful. Resist, and you will wish you had never tried to escape the prison those many weeks ago." Her lips curl in an evil smile. She taps the rod impatiently in her hands.
(OOG You are trapped between drow on both sides of the tunnel. The ceilings are 20 feet tall, and dotted with stalactites. You can see the hint of natural light peeking from behind a turn in the tunnel up ahead several hundred yards, and you know the drow are not good at fighting in sunlight If you opt to fight, roll initiative! If you acquiesce to Ilvara, then indicate how you do so.)
"I have a counter-offer. Leave now, and you'll live as long as your goddess will allow you, priestess. Engage us, and you'll die."
Oorr Initiative: 16
Telepathically " We should start to move, I don't think they will follow us to the surface. Anything to restrain our pursuers would be good. I learnt a new spell for that" (ooc: Entangle)
"And let's stick close to Brox, the aura from her god will help us !"
Initative: 9
Currently Playing: Regdus Ironfist (Greyhawk) Lvl 1 Storm Sorcerer ; Goraseth Drerjoxian (Icespeak) Lvl 3 Paladin Oath of Glory; Lerak (The Wild Beyond the Witchlight) Lvl 3 Barbarian Wild Magic
In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
Ilvara orders the attack and the 4 drow warriors being to advance. Brox unsheathes Dawnbringer, and the bright light from the blade, shining as the sun, blinds the warriors causing them to hesitate. Using her new steed, Brox barrels through the drow towards the exit with the party behind her. Let the chase begin!
(OOG On your turn indicate if you are dashing, or if you're doing something else. Then roll a d20 with no modifiers to determine the complication for the next person.)
Round 1:
22 Drow Warriors
16 Oorr/Zippy
16 Belwar
15 Ilvara
11 Jorlan/Shoor
09 Grimnir
07 Brox
04 Ashara
"Zippy, guide them to the light," Oorr says telepathically (Bonus Action) and aloud for his companions to hear. "I will be the last to stand, as my mother did before me!" Oorr stands in front of the drow party, dodging any bolt or sword that might come his way.
Oorr: Dodge
Zippy: 60 feet of movement toward the exit.
d20 = 8
Oorr bravely defends as the others continue down the path. Zippy leads the charge rushing by Brox and her Elk. Belwar also rushes ahead, but a smooth patch of ground, slick with some liquid causes him to slip. (DC 10 Dex Save, or fall Prone.)
Round 1:
22 Drow Warriors
22 Eldeth
16 Oorr/Zippy
16 Belwar
15 Ilvara
11 Jorlan
11 Shoor
09 Grimnir
07 Brox
04 Ashara
[Asyssal expletive] this. I cast invisibility on myself.
Next complication: 2
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
Tooltips (Help/aid)
Ilvara shouts, "You fools, don't let them reach the surface!" and then begins chasing after you. The uneven ground forces her to jump a small crack as she gives chase. (Acrobatics DC 10: 7). Her boots catch on the edge, forcing her to the ground. She has to spend part of her movement getting up from the ground.
Next Complication: 6 (Webbing)
Jorlan chases after her, eager to show her his dedication, but in not looking at the ground, runs right over a mess of webbing. He tries to avoid it. (Acrobatics DC 10: 12) and manages to just do so, keeping his pace.
Next Complication: 14 (None)
Shoor, who you just ran past as you bolted out of the cavern also pursues. Nothing stand in his way as he gives chase.
Next Complication: 19 (None)
Round 1:
22 Drow Warriors
22 Eldeth
16 Oorr/Zippy
16 Belwar
15 Ilvara
11 Jorlan
11 Shoor
09 Grimnir
07 Brox
04 Ashara
As Grimnir passes close to a Drow warrior, he releases some toxic spores in direction of one ennemy.
(OOC: Reaction : DC13 CON or 1 necrotic damage)
Telepathically “Eldreth, Belwar, move as fast as you can. I can run faster than you, I’ll stay in the back with Oorr.”
Then, dropping his Weasel form (bonus action),the dwarf appears in the middle of the cave. “Surprise!” and cast Entangle on Shoor, Ilvara and possibly 2 Drows (DC13 STR or Restrained, and considered as difficult terrain)
Grimnir will then move close to Brox to help her, ready to fight against any drow that reach them.
Next Complication for Brox: 19
Currently Playing: Regdus Ironfist (Greyhawk) Lvl 1 Storm Sorcerer ; Goraseth Drerjoxian (Icespeak) Lvl 3 Paladin Oath of Glory; Lerak (The Wild Beyond the Witchlight) Lvl 3 Barbarian Wild Magic
In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
Brox looks around and wants to help her new friends as much as possible to run away from these drows. She has no clue why they were following her friends, but she did understand that all they want is to kill them.
Brox casts bless (2nd level) on Oorr, Eldeth, Grimnir and Herself. Then she moves her steed 40ft forward.
Next Complication: 7
Drow Warrior Con Save: 5
Shoor STR Save: 6
Ilvara STR Save: 15
The drow warrior in hales a few spores and takes damage from the coughing. The entangling vines spring up around Ilvara and Shoor, but Ilvara breaks free immediately. Shoor, however, is restrained by the vines.
Ashara begins to move after her mistress, but a patch of green slime drips down towards her as she runs. (DC 10 Dex Save: 7) She takes 10 acid damage, and spends part of her turn scraping it off, which hinders her progression.
Next Complication: 17
Round 2:
22 Drow Warriors (HP 1: 12/13 2: 13/13 3: 13/13 4: 13/13)
22 Eldeth
16 Oorr/Zippy
16 Belwar
15 Ilvara (HP 71/71)
11 Jorlan (HP 71/71)
11 Shoor (HP 71/71)
09 Grimnir
07 Brox
04 Ashara (HP 17/27)
The four drow warriors rush forward into the bright light of Dawnbringer. They are right behind you, one of them within grasping distance of Eldeth, and another not far behind Belwar.
Next Complication: 4
A piercer drops from the ceiling in front of Eldeth and attacks her!
Drop Attack: 11 Damage: 7
The armor is unable to pierce Eldeth's armor, and she swipes it aside as she rushes ahead. She disengages to avoid the drow warrior right behind her, and progresses 30 feet.
Next Complication: 9
Round 2:
22 Drow Warriors (HP 1: 12/13 2: 13/13 3: 13/13 4: 13/13)
22 Eldeth (Dash Counter: 5/6)
16 Oorr/Zippy (Dash Counter: Oorr 6/6, Zippy 3/5)
16 Belwar (Dash Counter 5/5)
15 Ilvara (HP 71/71)
11 Jorlan (HP 71/71)
11 Shoor (HP 71/71)
09 Grimnir (Dash Counter 6/6)
07 Brox (Dash Counter: Brox 7/7, Elk 4/4)
04 Ashara (HP 17/27)
Oorr, the sudden movement of everyone in the cavern has stirred up dust and debris, and a rumbling sends rocks falling from the ceiling in your general area.
DC 10 Dex Save - On a Fail you are limited to 30 feet of advancement for this turn.
Oorr DEX save: 20
Zippy will keep moving forward, staying 60 feet ahead of the group, while Oorr moves forward as well but staying as the last of the group.
Oorr action: Dodge
Complication d20 = 12
I Hide. Stealth: 20
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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Complication: 8 (from discord)
Ilvara wields the tentacle rod and tries to catch up to you, running around the tangled vines set in the ground by Grimnir, but the ground is slick in front of her. (DC 10 Dex Save: 10) It doesn't slow her down. She uses her momentum to slide along it with ease and gain ground on the group.
Next Complication: 6
Jorlan rushes forward, contending with debris and sharp rocks in his path. (DC 10 Dex Save: 11). As nimble as he is, he takes 4 piercing damage and is slowed down slightly.
Next Complication: 1
Shoor tries to break free of the entangling vines (DC 13 Str Save: 2). The vines hold him tight.
Next Complication: 17
Grimnir, on the start of your turn another piercer drops from the ceiling and attacks you.
Attack: 23 Damage: 11
Round 2:
22 Drow Warriors (HP 1: 12/13 2: 13/13 3: 13/13 4: 13/13)
22 Eldeth (Dash Counter: 5/6)
16 Oorr/Zippy (Dash Counter: Oorr 6/6, Zippy 3/5)
16 Belwar (Dash Counter 4/5)
15 Ilvara (HP 71/71)
11 Jorlan (HP 67/71)
11 Shoor (HP 71/71)
09 Grimnir (Dash Counter 6/6)
07 Brox (Dash Counter: Brox 7/7, Elk 4/4)
04 Ashara (HP 17/27)