After getting skewered Chadwick says. "Ooof!" Then mutters angrily while pulling out the bolt.
"A ***** ballista!? Just once I'd like to be on the other end of those ***** things. Guess that's what Sir Tilion would say I get for running my **** mouth."
(Trolkarl recognizes giant language swearing, assuming his teachers taught him such things.)
You move by the ballista into a chamber that opens to a wide area. There are three sconces with candles set in them providing dim light to the near half of the room. There are two wooden tables with chairs set around them. Wooden bowls and utensils sit on the table, clean. On the opposite side of the room are several bunk beds. The ceiling here is 15’ high and smooth.
The three man ballista crew was working to reload when Hoid approached. Now, they draw scimitars and engage.
Starker moves, says “I’ve been waiting for a chance to try this.”
Casts Ice Knife on Cultist10
“On a hit, the target takes 1d10 piercing damage. Hit or miss, the shard then explodes. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 cold damage.”
26 to hit
9 piercing damage to Cultist10
On DEX save faiil they (Cultists 7,10,12) take 7 cold each.
Kragen moves up and brandishes his Scales of Tyr at Cultist6, invoking the searing radiance of his deity. The cultist fails his DEX save taking 11 radiance damage. He dies in a flash of holy light.
Trolkarl advances around the corner and sees Cultist18. Firing his Eldritch Blast, both beams hit for a total of 8 force damage. The Cultist crumples to the ground, unconscious.
From the passage you can hear the sounds of several shouting voices, "INTRUDERS.....PREPARE....CONTINUE WHAT YOU ARE DOING...SECURE THOSE STRAPS....GET READY..." Also in this you briefly hear a female voice yell, "HELP ME!..." That is then cut off mid-scream. The sounds of booted feet can be heard as well.
Cultist7 and Cultist12 press their attacks, undeterred.
Kragen continues to advance. Seeing Cultist7 engaged with Hoid he directs his Sacred Flame against him. He fails his DEX save taking 7 radiance damage and collapses to the ground, deterred from further attacks.
(Going afk. On flight to nyc. Going to see Branagh in Lear tomorrow night!)
feel free to crowdsource Starker. 1 L1 slot and 2 L2s. Hold Person, Sleep, and Web might come in handy. As might Shield. Misty Step if beating feet is the Starker-y thing to do.
Firebolt and Toll the Dead on autorepeat as necessary (no slot cantrips)
(( The ballista attack is from the right. Where you can see a "ballista" on the map.... ))
Chadwick succeeds at his concentration check, CON save = 17. He then proceeds to kill two of the cultists.
Hoid to act
After getting skewered Chadwick says. "Ooof!" Then mutters angrily while pulling out the bolt.
"A ***** ballista!? Just once I'd like to be on the other end of those ***** things. Guess that's what Sir Tilion would say I get for running my **** mouth."
(Trolkarl recognizes giant language swearing, assuming his teachers taught him such things.)
Hoid moves 25’ then dashes for another 25’ to the location indicated.
I assume ballistas take a round to reload and/or have the point blank penalty of hand held ranged weapons. If not …
You move by the ballista into a chamber that opens to a wide area. There are three sconces with candles set in them providing dim light to the near half of the room. There are two wooden tables with chairs set around them. Wooden bowls and utensils sit on the table, clean. On the opposite side of the room are several bunk beds. The ceiling here is 15’ high and smooth.
The three man ballista crew was working to reload when Hoid approached. Now, they draw scimitars and engage.
Gneuman to act
Gneuman has moved. End turn
In order:
Starker
Then Kragen
Then Trolkarl
Starker moves, says “I’ve been waiting for a chance to try this.”
Casts Ice Knife on Cultist10
“On a hit, the target takes 1d10 piercing damage. Hit or miss, the shard then explodes. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 cold damage.”
26 to hit
9 piercing damage to Cultist10
On DEX save faiil they (Cultists 7,10,12) take 7 cold each.
Cultist 10 fails to save and is killed.
Cultist 7 fails to save and is badly injured.
Cultist 12 saves, taking no damage.
Kragen moves up and brandishes his Scales of Tyr at Cultist6, invoking the searing radiance of his deity. The cultist fails his DEX save taking 11 radiance damage. He dies in a flash of holy light.
Trolkarl to act
Owlbear was giving issues. I asked to rejoin the map.
To keep things moving
Move: Trolkarl will move down the passage
Action: If there are targets in LOS up to 120' he will Eldritch Blast, priority on any opponent with flanking or numbers on one of his allies,
Otherwise, Dash to ensure Starker is not isolated
Bral Underground
Trolkarl advances around the corner and sees Cultist18. Firing his Eldritch Blast, both beams hit for a total of 8 force damage. The Cultist crumples to the ground, unconscious.
Bral Subasteroidean
From the passage you can hear the sounds of several shouting voices, "INTRUDERS.....PREPARE....CONTINUE WHAT YOU ARE DOING...SECURE THOSE STRAPS....GET READY..." Also in this you briefly hear a female voice yell, "HELP ME!..." That is then cut off mid-scream. The sounds of booted feet can be heard as well.
Cultist7 and Cultist12 press their attacks, undeterred.
Kragen continues to advance. Seeing Cultist7 engaged with Hoid he directs his Sacred Flame against him. He fails his DEX save taking 7 radiance damage and collapses to the ground, deterred from further attacks.
Starker to act.
Are we now using initiative, or did Chadwick, Hoid and Gneuman get skipped?
We are now initiative based.
Starker is up
Starker “Your world shall end in fire, not in ice, it appears.”
casts Firebolt at Cultist12
to hit 10
damage 12
Cyrus moves to opening we came though to warn us if folks are coming up that way.
(Is the passage the female voice came through the one we came in through?)
(Going afk. On flight to nyc. Going to see Branagh in Lear tomorrow night!)
feel free to crowdsource Starker. 1 L1 slot and 2 L2s. Hold Person, Sleep, and Web might come in handy. As might Shield. Misty Step if beating feet is the Starker-y thing to do.
Firebolt and Toll the Dead on autorepeat as necessary (no slot cantrips)
All of the shouting voices, movement and the female calling for help are coming from the passage to the left, between Starker and Hoid.
The Fire Bolt flies wide of the Cultist. He world's conclusion has yet to be determined.....
Gneuman to act