Sword Coast Rambling

Zyltris nods a thank you to Syna as he swings at R1.

Attack: 23

Damage: 11

OOC: Not too concerned about the closeness to the wall, in this case it’d be the same situation if they were one square to the right - same reach, same attacks etc. If they moved there it wouldn’t induce an opportunity attack even due to the diagonal distance from the  Redbrand. For simplicity I’ll move them across next round 

Serak: Hearing the commotion on the other side of the pillar, Serak moves up behind Brots to get a better look. Seeing the two Redbrands approaching from the north, he shouts, "The local undertaker will be busy this week! Do Redbrands prefer burial or cremation?"

Action: Cast - Vicious Mockery

Damage: 3

Slapping Brots' shoulder reassuringly, he says, "You and I must hold this side of the pillar, my friend, lest they flank us!"

Bonus Action: Bardic Inspiration - Brots

OCC:  Did R1 make a saving throw for moving through the fire?

OOC: he took 4 burn damage I think when he went through it

OOC: Yeah, failed the saving throw and took the 4 points damage

Beetle takes a decent hit from the Redbrand, but shrugs it off. A slight smile appears on his face as he plans his next move. He places a curse on the redbrand, before swinging his longsword once more. 

Attack: 21 
Damage: 8

Striking his foe, Beetle raises his shield, ready to defend against any further attacks.

A few feet away, Zyltris dodges the redbrands drunken swing, and retaliates with a swing of his own. The elfs morningstar splits the air as it is hurled towards its target.

Attack: 23
Damage: 11

The strike knocks the redbrand off balance and cleanly onto the floor with a thump. The cloaked figure groans as it lies on the floor, his breaths become shallower with every passing moment, before stopping completely as he dies. Beetle feels suddenly rejuvenated as his inner demons repair his injuries.

Standing at a safe distance, the final remaining bugbear once more tries to launch a javelin.

Bugbear 1 Constitution throw: 12
Saving Throw Target: 10

It's injuries starting to heal, the bugbear starts to feel stronger again. Pulling its arm back it launches a javelin at Syna.

Bugbear Attack Roll: 11, 11 (Disadvantage)

Launching the javelin with all of its remaining strength, the bugbears ribs tense at the last moment. The throw is wasted as the long metal shaft careens wildly into the tunnel wall.

Brots, hearing the drunken shouts approaching turns and spots the two Redbrand. Warning his new friends he shouts out, "Look out! We have incoming from the north!" Notching an arrow, Brots aim at the nearest redbrand.

Attack: 15 
Damage: 4

The arrow sails northwards, hitting its target and slicing through red fabric. A small squirt of blood fills the air as the redbrand stumbles aimlessly around. Spotting the gnome, bow in hand, the drunk charges unsteadily, sword in hand, towards Brots.

Hearing the commotion on the other side of the pillar, Serak moves up behind Brots to get a better look. Seeing the two Redbrands approaching from the north, he shouts, "The local undertaker will be busy this week! Do Redbrands prefer burial or cremation?"

Action: Cast - Vicious Mockery
Redbrand Wisdom Saving Throw: 12
Wisdom Saving Throw DC: 13
Damage: 1

Drunk and confused, the redbrand is further distracted from the fight. Slurred words roll off the mans tongue, but come out as gibberish as he stumbles forwards.

Slapping Brots' shoulder reassuringly, he inspires the gnome with his words, "You and I must hold this side of the pillar, my friend, lest they flank us!"

In a flurry of footsteps, the fleeing redbrand (R2) from earlier, emerges from the northern corridor, dashing as fast as his drunken legs can carry him. He calls out to his allies in a fit of laughter, "CHHEEEEAAAARGEEE!"

The third Redbrand (R3) staggers over to Brots beside the column. Shortsword drawn, he smiles a disturbing grin at the gnome, determined to seek revenge for his injuries. Off balance he lurches forward, slashing out with his blade.

Redbrand 3 Attack 1: 7

The foreswing misses badly. Sparks fly off the stone column as the redbrand slices steel against rock.

Redbrand 3 Attack 2: 17
Redbrand 3 Damage: 4

The blade draws blood as it slashes across Brots leather armour, cracking it slightly. The redbrand laughs to himself and slurs out, "GOTCHOOO!"

The last Redbrand, also with his sword in hand, wobbles his way past the stone column, throwing himself at Beetles raised shield.

Redbrand 4 Attack 1: 10

The first blow bounces harmlessly off the paladins shield. The redbrand growls and makes a second attempt.

Redbrand 4 Attack 2: 7

Beetles shield holds firm as the sound of the second harmless blow fills the chamber. The drunken redbrand barely remains standing as he exhausts himself at the effort.

Behind Beetle, Syna reaches out a hand and casts Cure Wounds on Zyltris 

Healed HP: 10

Zyltris glances over at the druid and nods a thank you, feeling much stronger and ready for challenge of the remaining battle.

OOC: Does the healing that happened earlier mean that Zyltris was healed 10 points? If so I'll update to full health since I was down 5

OOC: Zyltris took 8 damage last round also, so he'd still be -3 total HP.

Edit: Never mind. It was Syna that took the damage. I can heal him next round with my bonus action.

ROUND 8

Beetle turns to face the Redbrand that just attacked him figuring Zyl can handle what is left of the bugbear...

He closes on R4 and swings...

Attack: 17 Damage: 10

he then once again readies his shield spell as a reaction to any damage getting past his armor.

Zyltris will head down the stairs towards B1. Attack: 6 Damage: 12

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OOC: Does the healing that happened earlier mean that Zyltris was healed 10 points? If so I'll update to full health since I was down 5

 Yes.. +10HP from my Cure

Syna will try to finish off B1 with Create Bonfire if he is still up, else, I will target R2 with the same.  Dmg:7

Serak: Shooting over Brots' head, Serak looses a bolt at the Redbrand in front of him.

Action: Attack: 15 Damage: 5

Next, Serak hands Syna a healing potion, deciding to save his final spell slot for whatever awaits the group next in this hellish cave. He then moves to take cover directly behind the pillar.

Item Interaction: Hand Syna Healing Potion

Dropping his shield momentarily, Beetle turns to face his newest attacker, confident in Zyltris ability to handle the bugbear himself. Beetle swings his longsword back at the cloaked man.

Attack: 17 
Damage: 10

A long ream of red fabric floats away through the air as the blade slices its foe. As the redbrand cries out in pain Beetle raises his shield once more in preparation.

Seeing Beetle engage by himself, Zyltris charges down the stairs towards the badly injured bugbear. The elf holds his morningstar behind him swinging it forwards as he reaches his target.

Attack: 11

The bugbear weakly holds up its own morningstar in defence. The beasts parry holds as the two weapons clash together violently. 

Absorbing the blow, the bugbear tries to launch a counter attack against the elf. 

Bugbear Constitution Saving Throw: 13

With his own weapon in hand, the bugbear swings at the elf, but his side strains again with his broken ribs. The monster winces in pain and instinctively reaches for his side, ceasing his attack.

OOC: Brots has asked us to take his turn.

With the cloaked figure towering above him, Brots draws both of his daggers and lashes out. Right hand then left, a flurry of blades stab out at the rebrand.

Brots Attack 1: 13
Bardic Inspiration: 1

Brots Attack 2: 8 
Damage Roll: 1

Spurred on by the bard behind him, Brots strikes hard with his dominant arm. His blade scratches the surface of the redbrands studded leather armour but fails to penetrate. With his weaker arm Brots thrusts his second blade forward, striking the same spot as before. The blade slices past, emerging with a thin trail of red along its edge.

Behind the gnome, Serak fires a crossbow bolt over Brots' head aiming at the Redbrand standing in front of them.

Attack: 15 
Damage: 5

Being unexpectedly slices by Brots attack, the redbrand fails to notice the bards bolt flying towards him, implanting itself into his shoulder with a loud, deep THUMP. The impact is enough to shake clarity into the cloak wearing attacker, if even just for a second.

Seeing his bolt hit its mark, Serak calls to Syna and hands over a healing potion, deciding to save his final spell slot for whatever awaits the group next in this hellish cave. He then moves to take cover directly behind the pillar.

The newest redbrand to the battle (R2) meanders his way across the chamber. He rounds the stone column, bumping into Brots and his ally as he goes. Nearly falling into the crevasse he squeeze past the gnome, drunkenly slurring out "Skews Me Li..... urp.... lil bud" Seeing an opportunity, Seeing his chance, Brots lashes out as the redbrand staggers past.

Brots Opportunity Attack: 22

The redbrand missteps, falling slightly as Brots blade slices behind him. Taking one last step the redbrand sighs with relief as he takes his intended position beside Serak. He waves a little sheepish hello and draws his sword.

Serak Opportunity Attack: 18
Damage Roll: 8

Slicing out with his rapier, Serak clearly has no time for pleasantries. The redbrand stares down at the wound caused by the bards steel, looking upset. "H... hey now.... thas no vay.... tha... HORT!" With his own sword in hand, the redbrand retaliates.

Redbrand 2 Attack 1: 11
Damage Roll: 5

His first swipe makes short work of his targets armour, easily slashing through despite his blurred vision. With his backswing he again tries his luck.

 Redbrand 2 Attack 2: 8

Pushing his luck too far, the Redbrandss attack is too weak. The blade merely pressing against Serak as the redbrand momentarily dozes off. Shaking himself awake again, the redbrand looks confused. Why is he so drunk? 

On the other side of Brots, a second Redbrand  (R3) is preparing to make his retaliatory attack. Crossbow bolt secured tightly into his arm and wound leaking red, he raises his sword and swings it wildly at the gnome.

Redbrand 3 Attack 1: 13
Damage Roll: 4

The first swipe hits Brots cleanly along his side, causing him to flinch slightly. He regains himself just in time to see the redbrands blade strike out again.

Redbrand 3 Attack 2: 8
Damage Roll: 8

Brots takes the hit and falls to the floor. Lying in a crumpled mess he watches as his attacker laughs drunkenly, the suddenly blackness as the gnome falls unconscious.

Skipping away happily, the redbrand clambers over his fallen foe and stumbles past his colleague. He turns to face Serak pleased that the bard is too busy to react, when suddenly a blow comes at him from the nearby druid.

Syna Opportunity Attack: 22
Damage Roll: 4

Synas blow is strong, accurate and perfectly timed. His quarterstaff meeting the redbrand perfectly across the head as he comes to a halt. 

Turning back to the battle, Syna again prepares to call forth a burning fire to the chamber. Another sudden explosion of heat and light fill the room as a bonfire bursts into life.

Bugbear 1 Dexterity Saving Throw: 10
Damage: 4

The fire erupts, engulfing the corridor in flame and surrounding the entrapped bugbear.

OOC: Kasian if you want to change your attack that's fine, obviously a lot changed with those redbrand attacks. If you're casting bonfire it will have the same result against redbrands as they have the same DEX modifier. I'd just need to move them instead of the bugbear and update the damage

OOC: After all that I left out Redbrand 4. Just assumed he had missed!

To the north of the tunnel entrance, Beetle continues to engage with his red cloaked opponent. Shield raised he attempt to block the redbrands blow.

Redbrand 4 Attack 1: 11
Redbrand 4 Attack 2: 15

Both fore swing and back swing glance harmlessly against the paladins shield. A weak groan comes from the redbrand. He is frustrated and tired, longing for these attackers to be dealt with so he can retire back to his barracks for the night.

ROUND 9

[OOC: A player can only have one Concentration spell active at a time, so casting a second Create Bonfire would put out the first one. Also, as far as I know, the Bugbear would still be standing in the fire square, until he moves out of it on his turn, which would provoke an AoO from Zyltris.

Beetle knowing his party is in a bit of trouble here needs to finish with R4 so he can help others out...

Attack: 18 Damage: 10

If that downs R4 Beetle will then rush over to engage R2&3 and try to draw them off Serak and Syna and he will also hand off the healing potion he had to Serak to use on himself on possibly on Brots if he can get to him.

 Again Beetle is also ready to cast shield if he is going to take damage and it is needed.