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As Faelin’s cloud of daggers (2024) appears the gray gnoll cries out and the hyenas all tense ready to react.  Please roll the damage

(Just a little comment on links to spells. With the new rulebooks they updated the tags where [spell|Guidance[/spell|, i.e. Guidance, refers to the 2014 version and [spells|Guidance[/spells|, i.e.Guidance, links to the 2024 version.)

 Thank you.

I’ll wait till tomorrow then step in for Tyr, next up entering the caves of a potentially evil cult…

Cloud of daggers damage: 9

Tyr readies an action.

The giant hyena charges past Reyhana to prevent her from getting away, snapping its jaws as it goes just missing its nimble target, while the three other hyenas make a rush to attack two landing slavering bites shaking and attempting to knock Reyhana prone Strength DC 13 to resist, inflicting 2 points of piercing damage as they do so...

Off in the distance the grey gnoll jumps clear of the cloud of daggers and takes cover near a large rock.

PC's are back up again.

Umbriel will turn his attention to the hyenas since the grey gnoll is in cover.

Bonus Action: Move HM to giant hyena

Action: Longbow to hit on giant hyena 17, damage 11 + 4 HM

He will then take cover behind the tree he is near.

The arrow sails true and the giant hyena squeals in distress as a feathered fletching suddenly decorates its shoulder...

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Reyhana feels the tug of sharp teeth as the smaller hyenas latch onto her, their feral strength threatening to pull her to the ground. Gritting her teeth, she digs in her heels and forces herself upright, shaking off their attempts. Channeling her reserves of stamina, she focuses entirely on evading the snapping jaws and swiping claws around her, her movements fluid and precise. In a sudden, explosive motion, she drives her shortsword deep into the giant hyena's shoulder, twisting the blade for maximum damage. As the beast rears back in pain, she follows through with a second strike with her Sylvan Talon, her blade cutting clean and true, leaving the creature staggering from her devastating blows. In a fluid motion she sheathes her shortsword to keep a hand free for improved balance. 

Using the momentum of her first strike, Reyhana shifts her weight and pivots around the giant hyena. She positions herself deliberately behind the creature, using its bulk as partial cover while opening a clear line of sight for Umbriel to take his next shot.

Action Surge: dodge
Action: Attack with a second short sword @GH with advantage from vex (previous round), critical hit 26 for 10 magical piercing damage, then sheathing the weapon
Bonus: TWF with the Sylvan Talon second short sword @GH with advantage from vex, hit 17 for 10 mundane piercing damage
Move: move 15ft to G18 (no attack of opportunity as it is part of the critical strike --a Champion feature), hoping to get partial cover against shots from the gnoll, and simply trying to annoy the giant hyena.

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..., while the three other hyenas make a rush to attack two landing slavering bites shaking and attempting to knock Reyhana prone Strength DC 13 to resist, inflicting 2 points of piercing damage as they do so...

(I suppose this is the total of all attacks and not what each hyena does, right? I.e. I only rolled one Strength save and accounted for one bite of 2 damage.)

2 attacks 1 damage each and 1save…

Reyhanna’s talon slices open the GH’s other shoulder- it crashes to the ground blood flowing freely as it bleeds out… Reyhanna’s second attack will then drop a smaller hyena also as she expertly makes space.

Tyr readied action does not trigger however he will launch a fire bolt at a hyena.  The bolt ignites the orange hyena which doesn’t even manage a squeal as it drops in flames.

The remaining hyena charges at Reyhana but ends up running missing and running past.

The grey gnoll tries to make a strategic retreat…

Umbriel refuses to let the grey gnoll escape. He moves 30 ft in whichever direction will give him a clear shot.

Bonus Action: Move HM to grey gnoll

Action: Longbow to hit 23 with inspiration, damage 7 + 3 HM and slow

The gnoll struck in the hip with Umbriel’s arrow continues to flee hampered by his injuries.

Spotting the last hyena barreling toward her, she twists deftly, letting it charge past harmlessly before, her blade arcs cleanly into the smaller hyena as she sidesteps to create space. Swiftly, she turns her attention to the retreating gnoll and with her foe injured and slowed by Umbriel's precise shot, she dashes after the gnoll with relentless speed, determination burning in her eyes as she closes the gap.

Action: Attack with Sylvan Talon, critical hit 25 for 12 magical piercing damage (Wow I think this was my 4th critical hit in this combat alone, 3 of which were 19s. Champion subclass really paid off.)
Bonus: Second Wind for 5 HP
Move: 15 ft movement towards the gnoll (without AoO) due to the critical hit, then 30 ft normal movement to close the gap further.

Tyr will move to just next to Umbriel and hold Ray of Frost for if the gnoll stops running and attempts to attack this round. 

To hit (if it triggers): 18. Damage: 5.

The gnoll watches Tyr run from cover readying an arcane casting rather then fight or run it drops to the ground hands out unarmed, “No kill!” It yells in broken common.

Umbriel's jaw clenches as he moves closer to the gnoll, his grip tightening on his bow though he doesn't loose another arrow just yet.

"What are you doing here? Where is the sacrifice happening?" He demands, using thaumaturgy to make his voice boom and scare the creature further.

Intimidation: 5 w advantage -.-

It’s no use this gnoll only knows a few common words… “No kill no no no no.  Oh gods no please…”  anyone nearby may make an insight or investigation.

"Sounds like it's just mimicking words from the people it's murdered," Umbriel remarks, staying his hand only to let the others have a try if they want.

If Tyr's close enough he'll roll investigation: 17

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If Tyr's close enough he'll roll investigation: 17

 You see a talisman around the neck of this very tall gnoll.  

it bothers you with its familiarity, roll a religion check please.

Reyhana approaches the cowering gnoll, her blade still drawn but held low, her sharp eyes studying every twitch and tremble. The creature's fear seems genuine, though desperation hangs thick in the air. "What can you give us in turn for your safety?" she asks coldly, her voice steady as she watches for any sign of deceit or hidden intentions (Insight 20).