Ozus, seeing the undead about to latch onto Larry, shouts "Now now, patience. One must maintain some respectability." His tone blending with his music.
"Stupid" curse Naero as the skeletal hand grabs hold of his arm. It's unclear if the curse is directed at the undead or at himself.
In retaliation he pulls his arm straight down, dragging the warrior even closer to him before slamming his palm directly into its ribcage. He follows up with a knee to its now fleshless groin.
When the enemy loosens its grip, he pulls his arm free and shoots a quick look across the battlefield. He locks eyes with the empty sockets of the bowman who had fired on him just moments ago. "Your next." He crosses the room in the time it takes to speak the words and is standing next to the bowman before it knows what's happened. With momentum on his side he aims his elbow at the things head.
(If he fells any baddie, moves the attack chain forward)
Seeing Ozus assist Larry, Morgan reached into the pits of his innate magic and added a dash of luck to Naero, hopefully warding off the undead's assault.
Still otherwise unconcerned, the Sorcerer simply fired off yet another Fire Bolt at whatever undead was left still standing.
(Mechanics breakdown: Bend Luck to Naero — an extra 1d4 to his Con Save earlier (12) — 4
Ozus' music distracts the monster just enough that he misses his grab after all, Larry breathes a sigh of relief.
Naero suffers no other ill effects from the wretched creature's grasp.
Khessa notices on closer inspection these are no mere skeletons...they seem to move a little more intelligently, and still have leathery, withered skin clinging to their bones.
After the flurry of movement, only one monster still stands. It throws down its bow, drawing its sword and making some desperate swipes at the armor clad Khessa:
Attack: 7 Damage: 5
Attack: 16 Damage: 3
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"Nice try!" Khessa raises an eyebrow at the monster's attacks - then swings the Maul with unheard-of violence, bringing the heavy metal head to attack first the legs and then the skull of the last opponent. "But that's how it's done!"
Thanks to the Topple mastery property, each target who gets hit must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 16). On a failed save, the creature has the Prone condition.
Khessa's attempt to sweep the legs almost works, but the armor isn't quite as tattered there and holds up against the heavy maul. Her next blow, however, connects solidly with the creature's skull.
Con save: 6
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The force of the blow crumples the thing's legs and it hits the ground with a heavy thud. Laying out on the ground, it's easy pickings for Naero, who's up next.
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Seeing the last skeleton fall to its knees, Naero speeds around the blonde warrior and stares down at the fallen warrior. "Balance will be restored. You should not exist and so, now, you wont" he threatens the undead creature before stomping on its head.
M - moves to the west of Khessa to stand next to the enemy
"Nice cleaning job, comrades!" Khessa congratulates everyone with cheerful pats on the back, starting with the nearby Naero and Tristan, but soon reaching the others as well. "These skeletons were much tougher than the undead that were roaming outside... but still not tough enough!"
After all, the presence of undead more powerful than outside suggests that this complex does indeed have something special... so it may be important not to leave anything out, when exploring it.
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Tristan:
Dismounting, Tristan examines the bodies of the undead. He plans to replace them in the coffins if that is indeed where they came from, blessing them with a prayer and putting the heavy lids back in place so they cannot exit even should they stir once more. Of course, if the sarcophagi are already occupied, that means these dead came from elsewhere and will need a different but respectful manner of interrment.
Perception: 7
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Con Save: 9
With no plans to move at the moment, Lary uses his Bonus Action to activate Steady Aim, giving him advantage on his first attack . . ..
First Shortsword Attack: 21 Damage: 11 (actually crits on a 19 as well as the default 20)
Second Shortsword Attack: 9 Damage: 6 (actually crits on a 19 as well as the default 20)
Second Shortsword Attack 2nd D20 for advantage if first attack hit: 26
Off-Hand Dagger Attack: 20 Damage: 7 (actually crits on a 19 as well as the default 20)
Dagger Attack 2nd D20 for advantage if second Shortsword hit: 14
Shoulda used Lucky on the Con Save . . .. Who expects a TWO? What's the effect?
An AC of 20 or less will take 24 damage. No crits and poor damage rolls is a lot less than last round's 40!
Ozus, seeing the undead about to latch onto Larry, shouts "Now now, patience. One must maintain some respectability." His tone blending with his music.
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Reaction silvery barbs
Zombie needs to reroll the grab. Larry has adv. On his next attack, check, or save.
Sorry if I broke up the flow!
Naero
CON save 12
"Stupid" curse Naero as the skeletal hand grabs hold of his arm. It's unclear if the curse is directed at the undead or at himself.
In retaliation he pulls his arm straight down, dragging the warrior even closer to him before slamming his palm directly into its ribcage. He follows up with a knee to its now fleshless groin.
When the enemy loosens its grip, he pulls his arm free and shoots a quick look across the battlefield. He locks eyes with the empty sockets of the bowman who had fired on him just moments ago. "Your next." He crosses the room in the time it takes to speak the words and is standing next to the bowman before it knows what's happened. With momentum on his side he aims his elbow at the things head.
(If he fells any baddie, moves the attack chain forward)
A - Attack
Chest Punch 11 for 7 Damage
Knee - 24 for 13 Damage
M - 3 sq south
BA - Flying elbow 29 for 6
Additional damage for critical elbow strike
6
Seeing Ozus assist Larry, Morgan reached into the pits of his innate magic and added a dash of luck to Naero, hopefully warding off the undead's assault.
Still otherwise unconcerned, the Sorcerer simply fired off yet another Fire Bolt at whatever undead was left still standing.
(Mechanics breakdown: Bend Luck to Naero — an extra 1d4 to his Con Save earlier (12) — 4
Fire Bolt: Attack: 27 Damage: 9
(Reroll on Larry from Ozus: Attack: 5 Damage: 7)
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Ozus' music distracts the monster just enough that he misses his grab after all, Larry breathes a sigh of relief.
Naero suffers no other ill effects from the wretched creature's grasp.
Khessa notices on closer inspection these are no mere skeletons...they seem to move a little more intelligently, and still have leathery, withered skin clinging to their bones.
After the flurry of movement, only one monster still stands. It throws down its bow, drawing its sword and making some desperate swipes at the armor clad Khessa:
Attack: 7 Damage: 5
Attack: 16 Damage: 3
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
The first swipe is a wild swing that doesn't even come close, it brings the sword around in a backswing that Khessa parries with no trouble.
Khessa is up next, with an undead creature that's taken several hard hits already, it's seeping from some open wounds.
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"Nice try!" Khessa raises an eyebrow at the monster's attacks - then swings the Maul with unheard-of violence, bringing the heavy metal head to attack first the legs and then the skull of the last opponent. "But that's how it's done!"
Khessa's rolls:
Maul 1st Attack: 12 Damage: 9 (bludgeoning)
Maul 2nd Attack: 24 Damage: 13 (bludgeoning)
Thanks to the Topple mastery property, each target who gets hit must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 16). On a failed save, the creature has the Prone condition.
Khessa's attempt to sweep the legs almost works, but the armor isn't quite as tattered there and holds up against the heavy maul. Her next blow, however, connects solidly with the creature's skull.
Con save: 6
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The force of the blow crumples the thing's legs and it hits the ground with a heavy thud. Laying out on the ground, it's easy pickings for Naero, who's up next.
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Naero
Seeing the last skeleton fall to its knees, Naero speeds around the blonde warrior and stares down at the fallen warrior. "Balance will be restored. You should not exist and so, now, you wont" he threatens the undead creature before stomping on its head.
M - moves to the west of Khessa to stand next to the enemy
A - Stomp 22 for 11
Another stomp if that one misses 24 for 7
There's a sickening crack as Naero's stomp cracks open the skull. All monsters are down.
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"Nice cleaning job, comrades!" Khessa congratulates everyone with cheerful pats on the back, starting with the nearby Naero and Tristan, but soon reaching the others as well. "These skeletons were much tougher than the undead that were roaming outside... but still not tough enough!"
The blonde arcane warrior takes advantage of the moment of calm to catalyze some of the necrotic energy that is dispersing from the skeletons' bodies and transform it into a mystical reserve of life for herself, then she approaches the sarcophagi, checking if they can be opened and, if so, examining the contents.
After all, the presence of undead more powerful than outside suggests that this complex does indeed have something special... so it may be important not to leave anything out, when exploring it.
False Life grants 12 HP to Khessa.
Anyone searching the room, give me a perception or investigation check
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7
Ozus tucks his instrument away, already beginning to canvas the room. "A pity. I like my dance partners with a little more... stamina."
Tristan:
Dismounting, Tristan examines the bodies of the undead. He plans to replace them in the coffins if that is indeed where they came from, blessing them with a prayer and putting the heavy lids back in place so they cannot exit even should they stir once more. Of course, if the sarcophagi are already occupied, that means these dead came from elsewhere and will need a different but respectful manner of interrment.
Perception: 7
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"