[[ Think I'd count it as deception. Not that it matters in this case though as Zylborin not only succeeded against the dragon's passive insight, but blew past it, and then decided to do an extra lap around it just for funsies. ]]

The dragon gives a toothy grin at Zylborin's words. "Viridus is pleased." he says, swapping from Common to Draconic. He lumbers leisurely as he speaks with kobolds attending him. "Bring the gifts down." he commands to some of the kobolds as they head towards the great staircase. "Tell me, little scaleskin," he says addressing Zylborin once more, "what are their claims to fame amongst lesser folk?"

In addition to the kobolds closer to the party, some in the back can be seen fishing out restraints of sorts and then coming along too.

[[ OOC: Deception? Zyl is actually handing them over! (just kidding) ]]

"These foul creatures are known for their prowess in the art of battle, the one with the sword can cut through foes like claws through butter, fittingly enough he uses that sword to spread butter on his toast. And the one on your left, master Viridus, once killed five ogres before he even had his morning ale. Not that they'd give a great Dragon like yourself any trouble, but they could do the work of twenty kobolds!"

Zylborin notices the restraints being brought out, "No need for chains or ropes for these, I have them completely under my mind control. Watch! You there, beardy stout one. Do cartwheels up to the our most gracious green master then finish with a bow!"

Dain lets Zyl talk, and it seems like things are going well. He is not at all expecting the cartwheel suggestion, but rolls with it if that will keep restraints out of the equation. He does his best to keep a neutral face as he proceeds to cartwheel toward the dragon, feeling like a bit of an idiot as he does so. He wants to go right into battle, but finishes with the bow, partially to ward off dizziness and partially to let the other two get into position.

Athletics if it is required: 27

"An amusing feat." says Viridus. "Perhaps restraints can be forgone for the time being." He gazes at the two treasures. "Great warriors you said? I admit I've never seen a sword quite so large. Perhaps a... demonstration." There's an obligatory mutter of agreement from the kobolds as the dragon speaks. "Little scaleskin, some music." he says to Zylborin.

Swapping from Draconic to Common he then adresses Dain and Finn, "Cave-beard and flesh-skin, 10 paces apart. Try to hurt each other." He looks to Zylborin and returns to Draconic. "I assume you can repair them if needed."

[[
from quick research seems a pace is roughly 2.5 feet so 25 feet apart with 10 paces.

also let me know if there's any general adjustments in positioning you want me to make on the map from before; generally playing loose with where things are at the moment
]]

Not quite believing this is working, Dain continues keeping a blank face as he draws his axe, looks at Finn, and moves the indicated number of paces. he’s very much looking to attack the second they’re both in range and sufficiently spread out.

(Which is to say I’d like a map update because I’m a little unsure of where I ended up. I went right up to the dragon and have now presumably gone 2-3 squares east or west?)

Finn also followed suit, keeping his face blank as he floated ten paces away, then turned and brandished his sword with both hands. Staring at Dain, he immediately spoke an incantation in a monotone, as if preparing to fight.

(( He won't attack immediately; Finn will rush and fake his attacks if it comes to it, but he's kinda hoping Zyl will signal for something else or intervene some other way. He's cast Armor of Agathys at level 3. ))

For a possible set of positioning, 

Zyl clears his throat, and pulls out his Mac-Fuirmidh Cittern. He tunes a few strings, and looks at the Dragon with the three kobolds around him.

"I call this song, 'Stay As You Are'", and casts Hypnotic Pattern centred on the Dragon and hopefully catching the three other kobolds in the area (Wis Save DC 16). Then immediately give Finn Bardic Inspiration. and use all of his movement to go left off the stairs and south as close to the South Western-most pillar as possible. 

[[ OOC: After reading the item description properly, I believe casting Hypnotic Pattern with the Mac-Fuirmidh Cittern means the checks will be at disadvantage ]]

[[ And since we're probably in initiative now, here's some constitution saving throws for concentration et al. ]]

Quote from swoop7 >>

[[ OOC: After reading the item description properly, I believe casting Hypnotic Pattern with the Mac-Fuirmidh Cittern means the checks will be at disadvantage ]]

 

[[ Looks like you're right. ]]

Initiative Rolls

Zylborin: 20
Finn: 18
Dain: 11

Viridus: 20
Kobolds A: 13
Kobolds B: 6
Kobolds C: 3
Kobolds D: 10

WIS Saves against hypnotic pattern DC 16
Viridus: 9
KC1: 3
KC2: 4
KC3: 7

Quote from VitusW >>

Zylborin: 20
Finn: 18
Dain: 11

Viridus: 20
Kobolds A: 13
Kobolds B: 6
Kobolds C: 3
Kobolds D: 10

Working out order.
[[ Will consider Viridus + Kobolds surprised. ]]

As Zylborin casts his spell the pattern appears for its moment, catching Viridus and his attending kobolds off-guard. Still expecting a show, the remaining kobolds stare at the quickly unfolding situation with looks of disbelief.

Initiative
Viridus (charmed by Hypnotic Pattern)
Zylborin, Finn (bardic inspiration), Dain <------------- currently up
KA1, KA2, KA3, KB1, KB2, KB3, KD1, KD2, KD3, KC1 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC2 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC3 (charmed by hypnotic pattern) kobolds are all surprised

With no words, only a subtle smirk, Finn turned just as Zyl cast his spell, and flew straight to the kobolds right behind him. The pirate then roared an incantation and spun into his attacks, seeking to make quick work of the trio.

MOVE: 20 feet W, and 5 feet N, to be right in front of the middle of the trio of kobolds
BONUS: Cast Hex on the Southernmost kobold, using Fey Touched & targeting his Dexterity
ACTION: Attack the kobolds, starting with the Southernmost one, then targeting the middle one
* Oversized Sword Slash #1 - Attack: 12, Damage: 13 Magical Slashing & 4 Necrotic (plus 8 & 5 on crit)
* Oversized Sword Slash #2 - Attack: 18, Damage: 9 Magical Slashing (plus 8 on crit)
(If the second attack is still on the first kobold, extra damage from Hex for the 2nd attack is 5 Necrotic, plus 2 on a crit)

Just started Hex, and still 15 Temp HP from Armor of Agathys

End of turn!

Finn is able to rush in, felling the kobolds like wheat before the scythe of his sword as both his targets crumple to the ground.

//map: pretty much the same, just with Finn in his new location and KA3 and KA2 dead.

Initiative
Viridus (charmed by Hypnotic Pattern)
Zylborin (concentrating on hypnotic pattern), Finn (armor of agathys 15/15, concentrating on hex, bardic inspiration), Dain <------------- currently up
KA1, KB1, KB2, KB3, KD1, KD2, KD3, KC1 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC2 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC3 (charmed by hypnotic pattern) kobolds are all surprised

Dain grins as the spell signals them to attack. He pivots and rushes the B Group Kobolds, flying into a Rage and taking them by surprise. 

“I can hardly believe tha’ worked!”

He moves in front of B2 and begins swinging his axe, starting on the kobold closest to Zyl (B3) and working his way upward as they fall. Not respecting the kobolds, he Attacks Recklessly.

First Attack: 24 to hit for 9 Slashing damage

Second Attack: 23 to hit for 17 Slashing damage

Like Finn before him, Dain's strikes send the kobolds to the dust in easy fell swoops, cleaving through them like butter.

Kobolds no longer surprised. Back to the party!

Initiative
Zylborin (concentrating on hypnotic pattern), Finn (armor of agathys 15/15, concentrating on hex, bardic inspiration), Dain (RAGE!) <------------- currently up
Viridus (charmed by Hypnotic Pattern), KA1, KB1, KD1, KD2, KD3, KC1 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC2 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC3 (charmed by hypnotic pattern)

Dain continues his assault, cleaving through the last kobold before him. Once he’a done with it, he rushes back towards the dragon, stopping directly above C1. 

If his first swing kills B1, he’ll use the second on C1, just trying to clean up the minions before the main event. If not, he focuses on killing B1 before moving. 

He’ll still attack Recklessly, since the only thing he registers as a threat is mesmerized by the spell. 

First Attack: 24 to hit for 10 Slashing damage

Second Attack: 25 to hit for 20 Slashing damage

Finn took a swipe at the kobold in front of him, then gleefully glided towards the next trio. "Don't... serve... evil... dragons!" he admonished with each swing of his blade, both feints and true strikes.

BONUS: Move Hex to the last kobold in front of him, again targeting Dexterity
ACTION: Will attack the last kobold in front of him, then presuming he falls, will move to just S of kobold D1 to attack him
 * Oversized Sword Slash #1 - Attack: 21, Damage: 13 Magical Slashing & 2 Necrotic (plus 7 & 1 on crit)
MOVE: To stand in front of KD1
 * Oversized Sword Slash #2 - Attack: 17, Damage: 12 Magical Slashing (plus 11 on crit)

End of turn!

Zyl will get closer to KD3 and cast Vicious Mockery Wis Save DC 16

"Your boss is looking a little green behind the ears!"

6 damage

Bonus action, Bardic Inspiration to Dain

End of turn

KD3 WIS Save: 5

KD2 check to see if he thinks of trying to wake anyone: 7, let's call it... DC 15?

Finn and Dain continue their slaughter as kobold after kobold falls before them. Though Dain's second strike is a miss.

Zylborin lets loose his insult and the kobold is bewildered at the dragonborn's words. "But- but- dragons don't even have ears? Do they? Is my life a lie!" he cries out as he reaches to his head and then crumples to the ground.

Kobold D2 sees the situation is dire as his compatriots fall around him. Though he doesn't think to shake those mesmerized by the cittern's music he tries to run behind the cover of ruined walls and loose a sling shot.

provokes opportunity attack from Finn

Sling @ Finn //if Finn doesn't kill 'im on the opp attack
Attack: 23 Damage: 6

Initiative
Zylborin (concentrating on hypnotic pattern), Finn (armor of agathys 15/15, concentrating on hex, bardic inspiration), Dain (RAGE!. bardic inspiration) <------------- currently up
Viridus (charmed by Hypnotic Pattern), KD2,  KC1 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC2 (charmed by hypnotic pattern), KC3 (charmed by hypnotic pattern)