The orc grumbles "He doesn't explode you stinking goblin! He blows - what do you call them - spores all over the place. They mess with your head. You start hearing everybody's thoughts. It's bad enough being in here with you lot. I sure as hell don't want you in my head!"
Vethna's head snaps up as she overhears the orc's words. Her eyes move to the mushroom-person and a slow smile spreads over her lips. Moving towards the mushroom she approaches carefully and working to keep from spooking them more. "Hello there..." Vethna says. "I am called Vethna, what is your name?" She is soft and quiet, as if approaching a wounded animal.
Instead of fear, the goblin shows interest in the odd mushroom. They had some weird mushrooms before but this sounds even weirder. Maybe he can get some of the spores for fun later, or better insight. Maybe he can use some of the spores for components. "Oooooh. Darn nix that idea then. That would be no good if the drow know what we are thinking. That sounds neat though! Does the mushroom guy talk at all or write or something? Oh! I want to get out of here and you look strong and powerful you want to break some drow necks?"
At this point, the orc stands up and roars "I told you to LEAVE THAT ******* THING ALONE!"
He strides threateningly toward Shoowaa and Vethna, balling his large meaty hands up into fists. In response, you hear a low growl coming from the depths of the cave as the quaggoth, who had been sitting quietly with its back to the wall, snarls and bares large fangs. It rises up to its full height, easily 7 feet tall, with long powerful limbs ending in huge hands with sharp claws. It springs toward the orc in a massive leap.
I'm going to need everyone to ROLL INITIATIVE. I won't advance any action until everyone has had a chance to do so. This doesn't mean you are going into group combat (unless you choose to), but we will use initiative for you to have chances to respond however you want in reaction to what the orc and quaggoth are doing.
For purposes of positioning, I'm going to say that sprout (the mushroom creature) had waddled out toward the center of the cave (around where the 11 is on the map), curious but shy about the newcomers. Vethna and Shoowaa, having approached Sprout, are also in the central area of the cave. The three of you find yourselves in between two aggressive and hostile creatures that are rushing toward each other. Ront, the Orc, was on the side near the entrance. The quaggoth was in the back recesses of the cave (to the right of the number 11 on the map). I'm assuming that the rest of you are probably sitting or standing in various places in the cave around the wall. Tell me if you want to be positioned differently. The cave is roughly 40 feet across at its widest point and the front gate is about 65 feet from the back wall. So pretty much everyone in the cave could get to the center (or get out of the center) with one round of movement.
As you are moving, tell me what direction you are going (N,S,E,W or towards the gate, away from the gate, etc.)
Kisiki hears the brawl beginning but cannot see it. He scooches along the southern wall far enough to make sure he won't be caught up in it, possibly tripping over anyone else on the southern wall, and waits for it to end. Fights for dominance are common among mindless beasts, he knows well.
Phodoxia, still peering out the cell door, hears the orc's enraged shout and the quaggoth's snarl, and quickly turns around, eyes wide. The cave cell feels suddenly far smaller than it did before. Not seeing anywhere to run, the goblin tenses her tired, aching limbs to dodge anything fast or deadly that comes her way.
If there is anywhere to hide that doesn't require her to get too close to the combatants, she'll move towards it and ball herself up to roll silently into a spot unseen.
(Action dodge, bonus action hide, if there is a place to hide, and movement towards said place)
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The orc grumbles "He doesn't explode you stinking goblin! He blows - what do you call them - spores all over the place. They mess with your head. You start hearing everybody's thoughts. It's bad enough being in here with you lot. I sure as hell don't want you in my head!"
Vethna's head snaps up as she overhears the orc's words. Her eyes move to the mushroom-person and a slow smile spreads over her lips. Moving towards the mushroom she approaches carefully and working to keep from spooking them more. "Hello there..." Vethna says. "I am called Vethna, what is your name?" She is soft and quiet, as if approaching a wounded animal.
Persuasion: 17
Instead of fear, the goblin shows interest in the odd mushroom. They had some weird mushrooms before but this sounds even weirder. Maybe he can get some of the spores for fun later, or better insight. Maybe he can use some of the spores for components. "Oooooh. Darn nix that idea then. That would be no good if the drow know what we are thinking. That sounds neat though! Does the mushroom guy talk at all or write or something? Oh! I want to get out of here and you look strong and powerful you want to break some drow necks?"
At this point, the orc stands up and roars "I told you to LEAVE THAT ******* THING ALONE!"
He strides threateningly toward Shoowaa and Vethna, balling his large meaty hands up into fists. In response, you hear a low growl coming from the depths of the cave as the quaggoth, who had been sitting quietly with its back to the wall, snarls and bares large fangs. It rises up to its full height, easily 7 feet tall, with long powerful limbs ending in huge hands with sharp claws. It springs toward the orc in a massive leap.
I'm going to need everyone to ROLL INITIATIVE. I won't advance any action until everyone has had a chance to do so. This doesn't mean you are going into group combat (unless you choose to), but we will use initiative for you to have chances to respond however you want in reaction to what the orc and quaggoth are doing.
For purposes of positioning, I'm going to say that sprout (the mushroom creature) had waddled out toward the center of the cave (around where the 11 is on the map), curious but shy about the newcomers. Vethna and Shoowaa, having approached Sprout, are also in the central area of the cave. The three of you find yourselves in between two aggressive and hostile creatures that are rushing toward each other. Ront, the Orc, was on the side near the entrance. The quaggoth was in the back recesses of the cave (to the right of the number 11 on the map). I'm assuming that the rest of you are probably sitting or standing in various places in the cave around the wall. Tell me if you want to be positioned differently. The cave is roughly 40 feet across at its widest point and the front gate is about 65 feet from the back wall. So pretty much everyone in the cave could get to the center (or get out of the center) with one round of movement.
As you are moving, tell me what direction you are going (N,S,E,W or towards the gate, away from the gate, etc.)
16
4
Vethna's initiative: 13
Shoowaa's inititive: 17
Initiative: 22
Here's what the quaggoth looks like. I'm assuming you've all seen an orc before!
Tanis' initiative: 13
Mud(Paladin2):Frandal's Scourge/Inge(Barbarian1):Krayveneer's After the Fall/Seri(Cleric1/Sorcerer1):Uhtred's Windward Isles/Shin(Wizard2):Dimir_MTG's Surviving
Dyson/Eleo(Cleric3):Vos' Beyond the Veil/Soren(Druid4):Bartjeebus' Ravenloft/Nivi(Rogue3):Raiketsu's CoS/Lyra(Warlock2/Bard2):BlameItOnWinter's Will of the Ancients
Joren(Fighter5):NotDrizzt's Simple Request/Quyen(Adept1):Constance's Nentir Vale/Rel(Warlock2):Uhtred's Phandelver/Xarian(Fighter1/Wizard1):ShieldHero's Drakkenheim
Vrah Initiative: 13
[OOC: Vrah would have been near the door and so I guess would be coming up behind the Orc, if he gets involved.]
Phodoxia was also near the door/entrance. Initiative: 21
Petmailer initiative: 8
Stool's initiative: 9
Eldeth's initiative: 12
Sarith's initiative: 4
Initiative order
Kisiki 22
Phodoxia 21
Eldeth 21
Vethna 17
Shoowaa 17
the Quaggoth 16
Tanis 13
Vrah 13
Sarith 12
Petmailer 8
Stool 8
Ront the Orc 4
Kisiki hears the brawl beginning but cannot see it. He scooches along the southern wall far enough to make sure he won't be caught up in it, possibly tripping over anyone else on the southern wall, and waits for it to end. Fights for dominance are common among mindless beasts, he knows well.
Shoowaa will throw dirt/feces/sand at the big blue meany’s (he qualloth) face.
Don’t know what to add so here is a flat d20 9
(sorry had to post before break ends)
We've got three folks who go before you, but I'll keep that in mind.
Phodoxia, still peering out the cell door, hears the orc's enraged shout and the quaggoth's snarl, and quickly turns around, eyes wide. The cave cell feels suddenly far smaller than it did before. Not seeing anywhere to run, the goblin tenses her tired, aching limbs to dodge anything fast or deadly that comes her way.
If there is anywhere to hide that doesn't require her to get too close to the combatants, she'll move towards it and ball herself up to roll silently into a spot unseen.
(Action dodge, bonus action hide, if there is a place to hide, and movement towards said place)