(I did mention the numbers on several posts... There were initially two dozen (24), and when they moved back up to check at nightfall, they saw another half dozen had joined them (24+6=30). Two have been taken out, and one is the champion (30-2-1 = 27).)
Pff. I don't read. Ok. Well..unless I wiggle out, get free, and we run for it, we're dead. Is the primary target dead? If so, all attacks on the toad, i'll slide out, and lets GTFO.
OOC: Okay, I'm going to write out a thing and the DM may decide what kind of outcome it would have. Also, Talking is a free action is in full effect, I take it?
'Oh for ****'s sake...' Friedrych bristles as he sees the giant toad lunge out at Crispy. 'She had one job. One bloody job. Can't even kill a frog in its sleep...' His mind goes down the list of back-up plans. They do not have the manpower to take on thirty... well, twenty-eight after seeing Akaas and Finlan taking two down, 'and a damned toad', so they have need of two things: a way to get Crispy out of the toad's mouth and an opportunity to leg it.
'When in doubt, go big.' Friedrych reaches up to clutch his crystal. As he starts whispering an incantation, his mind races over the encampment to contact Luthollal. Though he cannot see her, his mind-link with her gives him a rough approximation. Besides, if she is still with Crispy, she should be near the toad as well.
'Lulu?' 'Yes, master?' 'Remember how I asked you to do your best to aid Crispy?' 'Yes?' 'I need you to get her out of the toad's mouth.' 'And how do you propose I do that? It kind of has the size advantage here.' 'Well...' '...' '...' 'I'm not doing that.' 'You said you would help.' 'I am NOT doing THAT!' 'Lulu, please. I wouldn't ask this of you if the situation wasn't so dire and short on time.' '...' 'Please, Lulu: don't make me have to command you.' 'I want a favour.' 'The transformation? First thing next town.' 'No, you already promised me that. I want a favour. A favour to be exchanged at a time and place of my choosing, no questions asked.' 'Whatever you want, Lulu.' 'No questions.' 'No questions.'
Still invisible, Luthollal flies around the toad and Crispy to get a better vantage point. After a quick surveil of the situation, the proposed solution and the accompanying trajectories, Luthollal takes a deep breath to steel her resolve and push any intruding thoughts out of her mind. 'This gods' damned lesbian better gods' damned appreciate what I'm about to gods' damned do to save her gods' damned skin.'
She braces her arms in front of her, claws outwards, and coils her scorpion-like tail around her body with the stinger facing front, giving her head a modicum of protection while having three sharp points out front. With a flap of her wings, she descends downwards, with a few more flaps to achieve maximum velocity before tucking her wings around her for added protection and aerodynamics, making her look like a bullet with three sharp points on the top. 'This is going to suck.' were her last thoughts to Friedrych as she plunges into the dark abyss that is the toad's backside crevice.
At that very moment, Friedrych lets loose his spell. Booming all around the campsite are the rallying warcries of the lizardfolk, or as close an approximation as he could muster, but most terrifying is the loud roar of a dragon interspersed between them: the sound of a icy howl given flesh. A small touch Friedrych added to the classic dragon roar, banking on the fire and ice rivalry for maximum confusement.
'If we want to extract our team, now would be the time to do so.' Friedrych mentions to Chetin as he positions himself to stay hidden at the edge of the camp.
Mechanics - Friedrych casts Minor Illusion picking sound. As per the spell's description, I can make discrete sounds at different times so for the next minute, while the bullywugs are still drowsy and waking up, it's going to sound like they are under attack of a lizardfolk warband aided by an ice drake/dragon. - Luthollal does... yeah... that. Well, a large toad is size Large and Luthollal, being an imp, is size Tiny which is 3 categories apart (squeezing is for 1 category smaller) so DM's call, I guess :)
You know how when someone grabs your arm, you kick them in the shins and they let go because of the pain? Banking on that. In the purest RAW, it could be merely interpreted as the Help action towards Crispy but let's see what the DM thinks of it.
(Ladies and gentlemen, the Assplomancer for 3.5 renown is attempting to leap the boundaries to 5e!)
Lulu, reluctantly taking her commands from Friedrych, she flies across the battlefield towards the giant toad. As it munches onto some Crispy bites, its mouth suddenly opens slowly, as it is seemingly unsure as to what is happening. Crispy slips out of the mouth onto the ground, half-covered in giant toad saliva. Friedrych gains a loot of telepathic feedback of profanities and anguish from a stuck Lulu, being squished lightly from some muscle reflexes...
Chetin quickly says a [Tooltip Not Found] towards Crispy before channeling power through his necklace, calling down sacred flame to smite upon the champion.
Chetin's magic soothes some of Crispy's wounds (Crispy: 21/27 HP) as the golden-white flames strike at the bullywug as it attempts to rise. Bullywug Champion's Dexterity Saving Throw:9 (Chetin didn't roll the damage. 3 raidiant damage) The bullywug is slightly singed by the divine flare, some of it catching into its deep wounds Crispy left it.
The Bullywug Champion stands up, pulling the sword beside it out as it jumps forward to where Crispy is. However, Borg is standing between it and its target of vengeance, so it has to try and get through her first. As it does, a flicker of green flames dance on the sword. Green-flame Blade vs. Borg:16 vs. AC. Hit: 7 piercing damage, and 2 fire damage to Crispy.
The bullywug fails to strike Borg as she parries with her blade, the splash of emerald flames darting off and away, failing to strike Crispy. It seems that the nasty wounds have hindered the bullywug's abilities somewhat.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Akaas continues with his staff and flurry of blows, attempting to clear a path for Crispy and Borg. "Dispatch the champion, and let's get out of here!"
Akaas moves up to the next bullywug, striking it with swift blows. It collapses to the ground before it has a chance to defend itself. (Bullywugs: 26 left)
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Crispy (12/27 HP) Borg (35/35 HP) Finlan (32/35 HP)
Crispy, all gooey, slippery, and hurt, turns to the champion with a growl, annoyed it's not dead and swung her blades at it, trying not to hit it where Lulu might be.
Crispy, still trying to regain her senses after being nearly eaten alive, she swings wide of the bullywug champion, who manages to duck in time.
Borg, attempting to keep Crispy safe, attempts to take the bullywug champion down quickly, action surge-ing to ensure this battle ends swiftly, then stands between Crispy and the giant toad. Longsword vs. Bullywug Champion:6 vs. AC. Hit: 9 slashing damage. Longsword vs. Bullywug Champion:15 vs. AC. Hit: 4 slashing damage.
Borg manages to get a blow in, though her initial strike was parried by the bullywug's blade. (Bullywug Champion: 37 damage.)
Finlan follows Akaas up, attempting to take out the next bullywug in the path between the centre and the party. He feels his his blood boil as he goes into a rage. Rapier vs. Bullywug:10 vs. AC. Hit:8 piercing damage.
Unfortunately Finlan is unable to get a good strike in. His quickness to anger blinds him slightly.
The Giant Toad croaks at Borg, trying to control its bowels somewhat... Something seems strange with its actions, as it isn't attacking the power couple... "Crushing" Attack vs. Lulu:21 vs. AC. Hit:4 bludgeoning damage.
The bullywugs are now up and about, grabbing spears and hurling them at the group. A bunch fall short as they are in a somewhat panic. But those out in the open (Akaas, Finlan) get a few aimed towards them. The others who aren't hidden (Borg, Crispy, Chetin) have some thrown in their general direction. Friedrych hasn't left his hiding spot, neither has the guide. A couple of the bullywugs rush over to the sides of the camp and call out with huge bellowing croaks that echo out into the swamp.
Spear throw vs. Akaas:15 vs. AC. Hit: Unable to parse dice roll. piercing damage. Spear throw vs. Akaas:22 vs. AC. Hit:2 piercing damage. Spear throw vs. Akaas:23 vs. AC. Hit:8 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Finlan:20 vs. AC. Hit:2 piercing damage. Spear throw vs. Finlan:22 vs. AC. Hit:4 piercing damage. Spear throw vs. Finlan:22 vs. AC. Hit:7 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Borg:9 vs. AC. Hit:5 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Crispy:19 vs. AC. Hit:5 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Chetin:18 vs. AC. Hit:3 piercing damage.
Akaas has several spears threatening to impale him. (I'm assuming he'll use his reaction to attempt to catch the one doing 7 damage.) (Akaas:21/27 HP)
Finlan gets a very minor scratch from one glancing his side. (Finlan: 31/35 HP)
Borg, Crispy, and Chetin manage to evade the spears thrown at them.
(I did mention the numbers on several posts... There were initially two dozen (24), and when they moved back up to check at nightfall, they saw another half dozen had joined them (24+6=30). Two have been taken out, and one is the champion (30-2-1 = 27).)
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Pff. I don't read. Ok. Well..unless I wiggle out, get free, and we run for it, we're dead. Is the primary target dead? If so, all attacks on the toad, i'll slide out, and lets GTFO.
(Nope, it managed to soak that 30 damage, and is still breathing...)
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Ok. I'd say finish the primary target, then the toad, and if we're still alive, GTFO.
OOC: before I take my turn, are the bullywugs so far only aware of Crispy and Akaas at this point? You know, in case of surprise, hiding and stuff.
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
Those who have not left their hiding spot are still hidden.
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
OOC: Okay, I'm going to write out a thing and the DM may decide what kind of outcome it would have.
Also, Talking is a free action is in full effect, I take it?
'Oh for ****'s sake...' Friedrych bristles as he sees the giant toad lunge out at Crispy. 'She had one job. One bloody job. Can't even kill a frog in its sleep...' His mind goes down the list of back-up plans. They do not have the manpower to take on thirty... well, twenty-eight after seeing Akaas and Finlan taking two down, 'and a damned toad', so they have need of two things: a way to get Crispy out of the toad's mouth and an opportunity to leg it.
'When in doubt, go big.' Friedrych reaches up to clutch his crystal. As he starts whispering an incantation, his mind races over the encampment to contact Luthollal. Though he cannot see her, his mind-link with her gives him a rough approximation. Besides, if she is still with Crispy, she should be near the toad as well.
'Lulu?'
'Yes, master?'
'Remember how I asked you to do your best to aid Crispy?'
'Yes?'
'I need you to get her out of the toad's mouth.'
'And how do you propose I do that? It kind of has the size advantage here.'
'Well...'
'...'
'...'
'I'm not doing that.'
'You said you would help.'
'I am NOT doing THAT!'
'Lulu, please. I wouldn't ask this of you if the situation wasn't so dire and short on time.'
'...'
'Please, Lulu: don't make me have to command you.'
'I want a favour.'
'The transformation? First thing next town.'
'No, you already promised me that. I want a favour. A favour to be exchanged at a time and place of my choosing, no questions asked.'
'Whatever you want, Lulu.'
'No questions.'
'No questions.'
Still invisible, Luthollal flies around the toad and Crispy to get a better vantage point. After a quick surveil of the situation, the proposed solution and the accompanying trajectories, Luthollal takes a deep breath to steel her resolve and push any intruding thoughts out of her mind.
'This gods' damned lesbian better gods' damned appreciate what I'm about to gods' damned do to save her gods' damned skin.'
She braces her arms in front of her, claws outwards, and coils her scorpion-like tail around her body with the stinger facing front, giving her head a modicum of protection while having three sharp points out front. With a flap of her wings, she descends downwards, with a few more flaps to achieve maximum velocity before tucking her wings around her for added protection and aerodynamics, making her look like a bullet with three sharp points on the top.
'This is going to suck.' were her last thoughts to Friedrych as she plunges into the dark abyss that is the toad's backside crevice.
At that very moment, Friedrych lets loose his spell. Booming all around the campsite are the rallying warcries of the lizardfolk, or as close an approximation as he could muster, but most terrifying is the loud roar of a dragon interspersed between them: the sound of a icy howl given flesh. A small touch Friedrych added to the classic dragon roar, banking on the fire and ice rivalry for maximum confusement.
'If we want to extract our team, now would be the time to do so.' Friedrych mentions to Chetin as he positions himself to stay hidden at the edge of the camp.
Mechanics
- Friedrych casts Minor Illusion picking sound. As per the spell's description, I can make discrete sounds at different times so for the next minute, while the bullywugs are still drowsy and waking up, it's going to sound like they are under attack of a lizardfolk warband aided by an ice drake/dragon.
- Luthollal does... yeah... that. Well, a large toad is size Large and Luthollal, being an imp, is size Tiny which is 3 categories apart (squeezing is for 1 category smaller) so DM's call, I guess :)
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
Did you just send Lulu up the toad's ass?
You know how when someone grabs your arm, you kick them in the shins and they let go because of the pain? Banking on that.
In the purest RAW, it could be merely interpreted as the Help action towards Crispy but let's see what the DM thinks of it.
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
That hasn't happened to me lately, no, but I can imagine being kicked in the shins is no fun.
(Ladies and gentlemen, the Assplomancer for 3.5 renown is attempting to leap the boundaries to 5e!)
Lulu, reluctantly taking her commands from Friedrych, she flies across the battlefield towards the giant toad. As it munches onto some Crispy bites, its mouth suddenly opens slowly, as it is seemingly unsure as to what is happening. Crispy slips out of the mouth onto the ground, half-covered in giant toad saliva. Friedrych gains a loot of telepathic feedback of profanities and anguish from a stuck Lulu, being squished lightly from some muscle reflexes...
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Chetin (24/24 HP)
Bullywug Champion (30 damage)
Crispy (12/27 HP)
Akaas (27/27 HP)
Borg (35/35 HP)
Finlan (32/35 HP)
Giant Toad (Uninjured)
END OF ROUND
Bullywugs (27 left)
Friedrych (21/21 HP)
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The Arseplomancer can actually be done in 5E but it requires UA psionics shenanigans.
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles
Chetin quickly says a [Tooltip Not Found] towards Crispy before channeling power through his necklace, calling down sacred flame to smite upon the champion.
Heal: 9
DC for Flame: Dex 12
Chetin's magic soothes some of Crispy's wounds (Crispy: 21/27 HP) as the golden-white flames strike at the bullywug as it attempts to rise.
Bullywug Champion's Dexterity Saving Throw: 9
(Chetin didn't roll the damage. 3 raidiant damage)
The bullywug is slightly singed by the divine flare, some of it catching into its deep wounds Crispy left it.
The Bullywug Champion stands up, pulling the sword beside it out as it jumps forward to where Crispy is. However, Borg is standing between it and its target of vengeance, so it has to try and get through her first. As it does, a flicker of green flames dance on the sword.
Green-flame Blade vs. Borg: 16 vs. AC. Hit: 7 piercing damage, and 2 fire damage to Crispy.
The bullywug fails to strike Borg as she parries with her blade, the splash of emerald flames darting off and away, failing to strike Crispy. It seems that the nasty wounds have hindered the bullywug's abilities somewhat.
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Crispy (12/27 HP)
Akaas (27/27 HP)
Borg (35/35 HP)
Finlan (32/35 HP)
Giant Toad (Uninjured)
END OF ROUND
Bullywugs (27 left)
Friedrych (21/21 HP)
Chetin (24/24 HP)
Bullywug Champion (33 damage)
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Akaas continues with his staff and flurry of blows, attempting to clear a path for Crispy and Borg. "Dispatch the champion, and let's get out of here!"
Two-Hand Quarterstaff Attack: 22; Damage: 8 bludgeoning damage
Unarmed Strike Attack: 21; Damage: 7 magic bludgeoning damage
Unarmed Strike Attack: 25; Damage: 9 magic bludgeoning damage
Akaas moves up to the next bullywug, striking it with swift blows. It collapses to the ground before it has a chance to defend itself. (Bullywugs: 26 left)
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Crispy (12/27 HP)
Borg (35/35 HP)
Finlan (32/35 HP)
Giant Toad (Uninjured)
END OF ROUND
Bullywugs (26 left)
Friedrych (21/21 HP)
Chetin (24/24 HP)
Bullywug Champion (33 damage)
Akaas (27/27 HP)
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Crispy, all gooey, slippery, and hurt, turns to the champion with a growl, annoyed it's not dead and swung her blades at it, trying not to hit it where Lulu might be.
Main Attack: 8 Damage: 9
Offhand Attack: 6 Damage: 6
Sneak 7
Oh, come the **** on. REALLY?! (Throws up hands in frustration)
(Unlucky...)
Crispy, still trying to regain her senses after being nearly eaten alive, she swings wide of the bullywug champion, who manages to duck in time.
Borg, attempting to keep Crispy safe, attempts to take the bullywug champion down quickly, action surge-ing to ensure this battle ends swiftly, then stands between Crispy and the giant toad.
Longsword vs. Bullywug Champion: 6 vs. AC. Hit: 9 slashing damage.
Longsword vs. Bullywug Champion: 15 vs. AC. Hit: 4 slashing damage.
Borg manages to get a blow in, though her initial strike was parried by the bullywug's blade. (Bullywug Champion: 37 damage.)
Finlan follows Akaas up, attempting to take out the next bullywug in the path between the centre and the party. He feels his his blood boil as he goes into a rage.
Rapier vs. Bullywug: 10 vs. AC. Hit: 8 piercing damage.
Unfortunately Finlan is unable to get a good strike in. His quickness to anger blinds him slightly.
The Giant Toad croaks at Borg, trying to control its bowels somewhat... Something seems strange with its actions, as it isn't attacking the power couple...
"Crushing" Attack vs. Lulu: 21 vs. AC. Hit: 4 bludgeoning damage.
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Bullywugs (26 left)
Friedrych (21/21 HP) & Lulu (6/10 HP)
Chetin (24/24 HP)
Bullywug Champion (37 damage)
Akaas (27/27 HP)
Crispy (21/27 HP)
Borg (35/35 HP)
Finlan (32/35 HP, raging for 1 turn)
Giant Toad (Uninjured)
END OF ROUND
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(Okay, bullywugs...)
The bullywugs are now up and about, grabbing spears and hurling them at the group. A bunch fall short as they are in a somewhat panic. But those out in the open (Akaas, Finlan) get a few aimed towards them. The others who aren't hidden (Borg, Crispy, Chetin) have some thrown in their general direction. Friedrych hasn't left his hiding spot, neither has the guide. A couple of the bullywugs rush over to the sides of the camp and call out with huge bellowing croaks that echo out into the swamp.
Spear throw vs. Akaas: 15 vs. AC. Hit: Unable to parse dice roll. piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Akaas: 22 vs. AC. Hit: 2 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Akaas: 23 vs. AC. Hit: 8 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Finlan: 20 vs. AC. Hit: 2 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Finlan: 22 vs. AC. Hit: 4 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Finlan: 22 vs. AC. Hit: 7 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Borg: 9 vs. AC. Hit: 5 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Crispy: 19 vs. AC. Hit: 5 piercing damage.
Spear throw vs. Chetin: 18 vs. AC. Hit: 3 piercing damage.
Akaas has several spears threatening to impale him. (I'm assuming he'll use his reaction to attempt to catch the one doing 7 damage.) (Akaas:21/27 HP)
Finlan gets a very minor scratch from one glancing his side. (Finlan: 31/35 HP)
Borg, Crispy, and Chetin manage to evade the spears thrown at them.
INITIATIVE TRACKER
Friedrych (21/21 HP) & Lulu (6/10 HP)
Chetin (24/24 HP)
Bullywug Champion (37 damage)
Akaas (21/27 HP)
Crispy (21/27 HP)
Borg (35/35 HP)
Finlan (31/35 HP, raging for 1 turn)
Giant Toad (Uninjured)
END OF ROUND
Bullywugs (26 left)
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OOC: is that also including their reaction to the lizard warcries and dragon roar?
William Brackwater: Human Fighter - The Windward Isles