(( Finn will use strips of cloth to bandage over a couple of wounds, effectively spending 3 hit dice to recover 13 HP (see game log.) His concentration on Hex had just under an hour left; if we're still going by ten-minutes-per-short-rest, I'd estimate he has roughly 45 minutes of it left. ))
Psalm smiles wickedly at the kobold. "Very good, little one. You've done well. Now, go run along and find a new master... And mind you don't tell anyone about our little chat or I'll make a point to set up permanent residence in your dreams for the rest of eternity..."
Once the creature has run off, Psalm will find a nice cozy spot on the hay to kick back, stretch and rest a spell.
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DM - Origins - A Level Zero Adventure
DM - Giantslayer
Phandelver and Warlocks: The Shattered Obelisk - Muck (L1 Plasmoid Archfey Warlock)
“Alright men, that’ll do. Now let’s go see ‘bout this drow lady. All problems start wit ‘em, so we best deal wit her while we can. An’ afta that, scaly glory!”
Assuming we’re done resting, he’ll start to lead the group in the direction the kobold indicated. “I don’t imagine there’s much room for stealth afta this ruckus.”
The kobold takes the given opportunity to scamper down the hall to the West. After a brief respite, the party heads forward with Dain taking the lead.
Very soon the party passes by the privy the kobold described. Dwarven plumbing. Even now water still flows from faucets. But less maintained is what's seen ahead. The party comes to a large room with pillars and an imposing statue of a dwarven king at the end. It's certainly seen better days. Pieces lie crumbled on the floor and cracks are evident.
To the Northwest the party sees the tunnel the kobold spoke of as leading to Viridus. Due North is a wall with cracked open wooden doors that lead to a dark interior. And to the Southeast seems to be a makeshift cobweb wall of sorts. Likely where the kobold said the drow were.
The party approaches with Dain in the lead and watchful eyes from Finn and Sampson. As they approach the corner Dain is able to a chamber beyond the cobwebs. Further in a giant spider can be seen being petted by a drow with flowing white hair and black... scales. It's quickly evident that this drow seems to have dragon heritage in her. Though, unlike the half-dragons before, she appears to have normal mental capacity.
[[ Image I found when making a drow half-dragon token. ]]
More pressing however is another drow closer to the entrance. He palms the hilt of a shortsword while speaking in Elvish.
@Sampson
You understand him saying, "Were you expecting any visitors, Mistress?"
[[ Side note: When I was flushing out the scenery for this chamber I added some beds because that's a natural thing to have in a room where creatures would spend time. Only to mentally facepalm when I remembered elves don't sleep... ]]
[[ And if there's any positioning you'd like to adjust, as always please let me know. ]]
Finn turned to the others behind him and quietly used a bit of magic to display small, floating images of the three creatures around the corner to them.
He then turned back, gripped his blade tightly and nodded to Dain, ready to follow his lead into the fray.
Dain points at Finn’s image of the male drow to indicate his initial target, draws his weapon, and rushes around the corner to attack him, presumably triggering initiative.
[[ @All, please roll a DEX save and put it in a spoiler. I will use that for if a drow casts Faerie Fire. ]]
After a moment of hestitation and silence, Drow 1 acts first, drawing his shortsword and coming out to meet the interlopers. Though a bit surprised at the larger number he strikes out with his shortsword at Dain while calling out in Elvish, describing the group hastily.
Shortsword @ Dain Attack: 12 Damage: 7
Following that, the Drow Half-Dragon (DHD) slips past her spider and knocks a bolt into a hand crossbow.
Equipment Notes: Drow are wearing chain shirt for armor, half-dragon drow has studded leather + shield.
White Lines: Thick cobwebs wall DC 15 athletics to break through a 5ft section. Each 5ft section also has AC 11 and 15 hitpoints. (vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage)
Green Squares: Just pillars. (When I made the map I ended up doing the fog-of-war first before the pillars, hence them being a little different style than usual.)
Initiative
DHD, Drow 1 Finn, Psalm <----------- currently up Giant Spider Sampson, Zylborin, Dain Drow 2
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Finn's DEX Save:
DEX Save: 4
The pirate grit his teeth at the drow rushing out to meet them. Rather than risking an attack by trying to run past, he instead moved to flank the dark elf, spinning into two quick slashes to try to put the opponent down straightaway.
MOVE: Positions himself to flank the drow, on the opposite side from Dain BONUS: Move the effect of Hex to the drow ACTION:Attack the drow twice with his pact blade * Oversized Sword Slash 1 - Attack: 15, Damage: 13 Magical Slashing & 6 Necrotic (plus 10 & 4 on crit) * Oversized Sword Slash 2 - Attack: 12, Damage: 8 Magical Slashing & 4 Necrotic (plus 7 & 2 on crit)
Finns comes around to flank the drow. As he swings his sword the actions is so quick that it fells the dark elf in one blow.
[[ Finn may choose a second target for the next attack if he wishes. Since you killed it. :D Haven't double-checked his sheet, so not sure if he has an option that's in range, but just in case. ]]
Initiative
DHD Finn (still has 2nd attack and 10ft movement), Psalm <----------- currently up Giant Spider Sampson, Zylborin, Dain Drow 2
(( Finn will use strips of cloth to bandage over a couple of wounds, effectively spending 3 hit dice to recover 13 HP (see game log.) His concentration on Hex had just under an hour left; if we're still going by ten-minutes-per-short-rest, I'd estimate he has roughly 45 minutes of it left. ))
Locke - V. Human Shadow Monk 3 / Undead Warlock 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in FOW - DMless West Marches
Nico - V. Human Swords Bard 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Wysp's Hidden Tower
Sterling - V. Human Bard 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Bards: Dragon Heist (w/ Mansion) - Jasper's [Pic]
Finn - V. Human Hexblade Warlock 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Beneath the Mountain
Tooltips Post (2024 PHB updates)
>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
Psalm smiles wickedly at the kobold. "Very good, little one. You've done well. Now, go run along and find a new master... And mind you don't tell anyone about our little chat or I'll make a point to set up permanent residence in your dreams for the rest of eternity..."
Once the creature has run off, Psalm will find a nice cozy spot on the hay to kick back, stretch and rest a spell.
DM - Origins - A Level Zero Adventure
DM - Giantslayer
Phandelver and Warlocks: The Shattered Obelisk - Muck (L1 Plasmoid Archfey Warlock)
Spending 3 Hit Dice. I took a beating there. 5, 13, and 11.
[[ Will Zylborin and Sampson be spending any hit dice? ]]
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird
Zylborin will perform a Song Of Rest, anyone who uses Hit Dice to heal also heal 6 hit points.
Psalm used a hit die. With Zylborin's Song Of Rest, that brings him up to full HP.
DM - Origins - A Level Zero Adventure
DM - Giantslayer
Phandelver and Warlocks: The Shattered Obelisk - Muck (L1 Plasmoid Archfey Warlock)
“Alright men, that’ll do. Now let’s go see ‘bout this drow lady. All problems start wit ‘em, so we best deal wit her while we can. An’ afta that, scaly glory!”
Assuming we’re done resting, he’ll start to lead the group in the direction the kobold indicated. “I don’t imagine there’s much room for stealth afta this ruckus.”
The kobold takes the given opportunity to scamper down the hall to the West. After a brief respite, the party heads forward with Dain taking the lead.
Very soon the party passes by the privy the kobold described. Dwarven plumbing. Even now water still flows from faucets. But less maintained is what's seen ahead. The party comes to a large room with pillars and an imposing statue of a dwarven king at the end. It's certainly seen better days. Pieces lie crumbled on the floor and cracks are evident.
To the Northwest the party sees the tunnel the kobold spoke of as leading to Viridus. Due North is a wall with cracked open wooden doors that lead to a dark interior. And to the Southeast seems to be a makeshift cobweb wall of sorts. Likely where the kobold said the drow were.
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird
Dain stares at the statue from across this hall. “Now that’s history. I gotta check that out… Afta that drow though.”
He’ll follow the along thw wall towards the cobweb area, staying near the wall without actually touching the webs.
Sword in hand, Finn carefully followed after Dain, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. (( Perception Check if needed: 9 ))
Locke - V. Human Shadow Monk 3 / Undead Warlock 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in FOW - DMless West Marches
Nico - V. Human Swords Bard 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Wysp's Hidden Tower
Sterling - V. Human Bard 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Bards: Dragon Heist (w/ Mansion) - Jasper's [Pic]
Finn - V. Human Hexblade Warlock 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Beneath the Mountain
Tooltips Post (2024 PHB updates)
>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
Sampson would use some hit dice during the short rest!
21 HP restored
Sampson follows the party along, doing his best to keep an eye out for danger.
The party approaches with Dain in the lead and watchful eyes from Finn and Sampson. As they approach the corner Dain is able to a chamber beyond the cobwebs. Further in a giant spider can be seen being petted by a drow with flowing white hair and black... scales. It's quickly evident that this drow seems to have dragon heritage in her. Though, unlike the half-dragons before, she appears to have normal mental capacity.
[[ Image I found when making a drow half-dragon token. ]]
More pressing however is another drow closer to the entrance. He palms the hilt of a shortsword while speaking in Elvish.
@Sampson
You understand him saying, "Were you expecting any visitors, Mistress?"
[[ Side note: When I was flushing out the scenery for this chamber I added some beds because that's a natural thing to have in a room where creatures would spend time. Only to mentally facepalm when I remembered elves don't sleep... ]]
[[ And if there's any positioning you'd like to adjust, as always please let me know. ]]
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird
Finn turned to the others behind him and quietly used a bit of magic to display small, floating images of the three creatures around the corner to them.
He then turned back, gripped his blade tightly and nodded to Dain, ready to follow his lead into the fray.
Locke - V. Human Shadow Monk 3 / Undead Warlock 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in FOW - DMless West Marches
Nico - V. Human Swords Bard 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Wysp's Hidden Tower
Sterling - V. Human Bard 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Bards: Dragon Heist (w/ Mansion) - Jasper's [Pic]
Finn - V. Human Hexblade Warlock 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Beneath the Mountain
Tooltips Post (2024 PHB updates)
>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
Dain points at Finn’s image of the male drow to indicate his initial target, draws his weapon, and rushes around the corner to attack him, presumably triggering initiative.
Rolling initiative
Dain: 3
Finn: 21
Sampson: 10
Zylborin: 8
Psalm: 15
Drow Half Dragon: 21
Giant Spider: 13
Drow 1: 18
Drow 2: 5
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird
First ordering
Drow Half Dragon (21, 4)
Finn (21, 2)
Drow 1
Psalm
Giant Spider
Sampson
Zylborin
Drow 2
Dain
Second Ordering
Drow Half Dragon, Drow 1
Finn, Psalm
Giant Spider
Sampson, Zylborin, Dain
Drow 2
[[ @All, please roll a DEX save and put it in a spoiler. I will use that for if a drow casts Faerie Fire. ]]
After a moment of hestitation and silence, Drow 1 acts first, drawing his shortsword and coming out to meet the interlopers. Though a bit surprised at the larger number he strikes out with his shortsword at Dain while calling out in Elvish, describing the group hastily.
Shortsword @ Dain
Attack: 12 Damage: 7
Following that, the Drow Half-Dragon (DHD) slips past her spider and knocks a bolt into a hand crossbow.
Equipment Notes: Drow are wearing chain shirt for armor, half-dragon drow has studded leather + shield.
White Lines: Thick cobwebs wall
DC 15 athletics to break through a 5ft section. Each 5ft section also has AC 11 and 15 hitpoints. (vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage)
Green Squares: Just pillars. (When I made the map I ended up doing the fog-of-war first before the pillars, hence them being a little different style than usual.)
Initiative
DHD, Drow 1
Finn, Psalm <----------- currently up
Giant Spider
Sampson, Zylborin, Dain
Drow 2
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird
Finn's DEX Save:
The pirate grit his teeth at the drow rushing out to meet them. Rather than risking an attack by trying to run past, he instead moved to flank the dark elf, spinning into two quick slashes to try to put the opponent down straightaway.
Locke - V. Human Shadow Monk 3 / Undead Warlock 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in FOW - DMless West Marches
Nico - V. Human Swords Bard 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Wysp's Hidden Tower
Sterling - V. Human Bard 2 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Bards: Dragon Heist (w/ Mansion) - Jasper's [Pic]
Finn - V. Human Hexblade Warlock 5 - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Beneath the Mountain
Tooltips Post (2024 PHB updates)
>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
17 Dex Save
(Here is Sampson's dex save)
Finns comes around to flank the drow. As he swings his sword the actions is so quick that it fells the dark elf in one blow.
[[
Finn may choose a second target for the next attack if he wishes. Since you killed it. :D
Haven't double-checked his sheet, so not sure if he has an option that's in range, but just in case.
]]
Initiative
DHD
Finn (still has 2nd attack and 10ft movement), Psalm <----------- currently up
Giant Spider
Sampson, Zylborin, Dain
Drow 2
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Tendilius Paxaramus, Drakkenheim | Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve
Bombil, Hunt for Yeenoghu | Cherry, Stormwreck | Phait, Lost Mine Phandelver
Chipper, Strahd | Beneath the Mountain | Let's Test Monsters! | Mafia
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 38, 11/3/24, Seabird