Seeing the crispy critter, and hearing Diadochi say is could be a sorcerer-assassin, Abigail says, "I wonder if it could have been that mysterious figure I saw creeping through the dark? Perhaps you all should stay here for a moment and let me scout ahead?"
((Abigail will try to scout ahead, but if everyone else comes that is cool too.))
Heading in, natural light begins to pour down into the tunnel. It opening up to a large natural cavern. Mats of fur and a pile of bones sit in one corner. On one of the walls is a set of tack and harnesses for something large. Able to carry supplies and other things - rather than people.
A tunnel on the opposite side snakes downward, another lower level to this cavern system visible. As Abigail heads a bit further in, a shadow swoops down from above. Diving in from the hole in the ceiling. Abigail tried to roll out of the way, but finds herself pinned under the creatures large paw. A vaguely humanoid head. The body of a lion. Two large wings and a tail full of spikes. A spear is embedded along its flank, the wound looking closed over.
It says something to Abigail. It’s voice carrying down the tunnel.
About 80 feet away (and 50 feet to having visibility on the creature) - you all hear this booming voice.
its speaking Goblin. (In Goblin: I’ve been expecting you. Now scream so your friends arrive.)
Setup: Abigail is pinned underneath the Manticore. The rest of the group is about 80 feet away from melee, and 50 feet away from ranged combat with the beast.
Yaalin, bolts past her companions a hand brushing along Sims shoulder as she goes warmth spreading across his form as Guidance smoothes out his thoughts in the darkness.
Initiative 16
Seeing something drop onto Abigail, Yaalin Dashes toward her shield up looking to be on a ramming course with the thing.
Diadochi runs towards the Manticore, using the Dashing action to get closer "yes, hello. We're here because we've been hearing reports of some monster made of pure magic brain washing goblins, would you know anything about that?"
Summary: The Manticore crushes Abigail (12). Diadochi and Yaalin move closer (move 60). Lafetha moves close (move 70). Sim moves closer (30), before taking a shot and striking the beast straight in the back of it’s mouth as it turns its head to see the group coming down the corridor. (20). Abigail slips out and begins to move around the beast.
Setup: Sim is 50 feet down the tunnel, having just shot the Manticore. Abigail is in Melee with the beast. Diadochi and Yaalin are 20 feet away, while Lafetha is 10 feet away.
The Manticore roars in pain, it’s mouth clamping down shut and swallowing the arrow. A bit of blood trickling out from the side of it’s mouth. Seeming to now ignore Abigail, it swings its tail. Three large, nearly foot long spines flying down at Sim. (Sim has +2 AC v ranged attacks due to everyone coming out of the tunnel)
Yaalins momentum carries her forward building up speed until at the last few feet from the Manticore She launches herself like a living boulder slamming to the side of the beast before crashing to the ground herself. hoping to buy her friends some time to deal with the thing.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Diadochi Charges the Manticore, swinging his hammer into it's Lion Maw Attack: 21 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. and Action surge doing a back hand swing into the the other side of the Manticore's face Attack: 11 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. If either of those attacks hit then Diadochi will use Goading Attack add 4 and target must make a WIS saving throw (DC 12). On failure, the target has disadvantage on all attack rolls against targets other than you until the end of your next turn.
Summary: The Manticore whips it’s tail, sending a flurry of nearly foot long spines at Sim (21). Sim drops, but doesn’t give up the ghost. Diadochi strikes the Manticore with one of his two swings of his hammer (12). Abigail takes a slash at the flank of the animal (13). Lafetha steps back to Sim, curing him and bringing him back from the brink of death (+5). Yaalin lunges herself into the beast, causing it to move a few inches in recoil. But the attack leaves her prone, and the Manticore still standing.
Seeing the crispy critter, and hearing Diadochi say is could be a sorcerer-assassin, Abigail says, "I wonder if it could have been that mysterious figure I saw creeping through the dark? Perhaps you all should stay here for a moment and let me scout ahead?"
((Abigail will try to scout ahead, but if everyone else comes that is cool too.))
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Abigail trying to sneak: 12
Abigail trying to hit first: 11
Dexterity save: 8
Sim shares what he knows and then becomes very cautious in moving forward.
stealth 4
Dex Save 8
initiative 20
Abigail heads off, scouting ahead.
(Area 4)
Heading in, natural light begins to pour down into the tunnel. It opening up to a large natural cavern. Mats of fur and a pile of bones sit in one corner. On one of the walls is a set of tack and harnesses for something large. Able to carry supplies and other things - rather than people.
A tunnel on the opposite side snakes downward, another lower level to this cavern system visible. As Abigail heads a bit further in, a shadow swoops down from above. Diving in from the hole in the ceiling. Abigail tried to roll out of the way, but finds herself pinned under the creatures large paw. A vaguely humanoid head. The body of a lion. Two large wings and a tail full of spikes. A spear is embedded along its flank, the wound looking closed over.
It says something to Abigail. It’s voice carrying down the tunnel.
About 80 feet away (and 50 feet to having visibility on the creature) - you all hear this booming voice.
its speaking Goblin. (In Goblin: I’ve been expecting you. Now scream so your friends arrive.)
Manticore Initiative: 22
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Round 1
Setup: Abigail is pinned underneath the Manticore. The rest of the group is about 80 feet away from melee, and 50 feet away from ranged combat with the beast.
Initiatives
Manticore: 22
Sim: 20
Abigail: 11
Diadochi: 11
Yaalin:
Lafetha:
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Lafetha hears Abigail and runs over to help her/see what's going on.
Initiative 12
(On initiative 22)
The Manticore begins to crush the pinned and prone Abigail under its weight.
12
(DC of escape check: 15)
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retroactive heal on Sim Cure Wounds 11
Yaalin, bolts past her companions a hand brushing along Sims shoulder as she goes warmth spreading across his form as Guidance smoothes out his thoughts in the darkness.
Initiative 16
Seeing something drop onto Abigail, Yaalin Dashes toward her shield up looking to be on a ramming course with the thing.
((moving 60ft closer)
Diadochi runs towards the Manticore, using the Dashing action to get closer "yes, hello. We're here because we've been hearing reports of some monster made of pure magic brain washing goblins, would you know anything about that?"
Sim moves forward hearing the Manticore yell in Goblin and tells the team what he is saying as he draws nearer.
Taking aim with his bow. Sim yells in Goblin. "If you have been waiting for us than you know we don't go down so easy."
attack 25 Damage 5
Hunter's Mark 4
Crit Damage 5
Hunter's Mark 6
(Autoaction)
Abigail attempts to get out from under the Manticore’s paw.
20 Acrobatics v DC 15...
Slipping out, she stands up, and moves to circle around the Manticore as not to be in anyone’s way while getting into flanking position.
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Round 1 (End)
Summary: The Manticore crushes Abigail (12). Diadochi and Yaalin move closer (move 60). Lafetha moves close (move 70). Sim moves closer (30), before taking a shot and striking the beast straight in the back of it’s mouth as it turns its head to see the group coming down the corridor. (20). Abigail slips out and begins to move around the beast.
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Round 2 (Begin)
Setup: Sim is 50 feet down the tunnel, having just shot the Manticore. Abigail is in Melee with the beast. Diadochi and Yaalin are 20 feet away, while Lafetha is 10 feet away.
The Manticore roars in pain, it’s mouth clamping down shut and swallowing the arrow. A bit of blood trickling out from the side of it’s mouth. Seeming to now ignore Abigail, it swings its tail. Three large, nearly foot long spines flying down at Sim. (Sim has +2 AC v ranged attacks due to everyone coming out of the tunnel)
Attack: 15 Damage: 11
Attack: 24 Damage: 11
Attack: 21 Damage: 10
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(Manticore Str v Yaalin bowling ball: 23)
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Yaalins momentum carries her forward building up speed until at the last few feet from the Manticore She launches herself like a living boulder slamming to the side of the beast before crashing to the ground herself. hoping to buy her friends some time to deal with the thing.
Str Check to knock it down 11
Diadochi Charges the Manticore, swinging his hammer into it's Lion Maw Attack: 21 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. and Action surge doing a back hand swing into the the other side of the Manticore's face Attack: 11 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. If either of those attacks hit then Diadochi will use Goading Attack add 4 and target must make a WIS saving throw (DC 12). On failure, the target has disadvantage on all attack rolls against targets other than you until the end of your next turn.
Death Save 14
((if the damage for the hammer swing didn't show up 10 ))
Lafetha moves closer to Sim and heals him with cure wounds 9
(Auto-action: Abigail)
Abigail, now flanking with Diadochi, takes a slash with her shortswords at the beast.
Attack: 18 Damage: 13
Attack: 11 Damage: 7
Sneak Attack on first hit: 1
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Round 2 (End)
Summary: The Manticore whips it’s tail, sending a flurry of nearly foot long spines at Sim (21). Sim drops, but doesn’t give up the ghost. Diadochi strikes the Manticore with one of his two swings of his hammer (12). Abigail takes a slash at the flank of the animal (13). Lafetha steps back to Sim, curing him and bringing him back from the brink of death (+5). Yaalin lunges herself into the beast, causing it to move a few inches in recoil. But the attack leaves her prone, and the Manticore still standing.
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