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OOC: Sorry for less than normal posts! Been out all week so catching up was hectic!
After leaving the Sleeping Giant you see Sildar standing near the town center looking flabbergasted as he has no idea of what has been going on. Upon reaching Sildar he looks to you and pulls you off to the side where you may speak quietly.
Sildar then says solemnly, "I have unfortunate news. After questioning several locals, I have learned that my colleague from my order the Lord's Alliance has also gone missing. His name is Iarno Albrek and he was who I was hoping could help us locate the Cragmaw Castle and then Gundren... The locals say he disappeared while exploring the area around Tresendar Manor about two months ago shortly after arriving in Phandalin. I believe Iarno may be our best hope in finding Gundren and I must know what has happened to him! Would you please investigate the manor and the surrounding area to find and bring back Iarno... Or what may be left of him if something has made him meet an early demise. Iarno is a short, dark-bearded human wizard in his thirties."
Sildar then reaches into his pocket and hands the following gold out. "As promised he says."
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Please add the following to your inventory!
Fawn : 12 Gold Pieces
Cypress: 12 Gold Pieces
Halben: 12 Gold Pieces
Conway: 14 Gold Pieces
For the sake of brevity and since you are already going to the Manor I say you accept and head over immediately. As you elected to head in the backway you go to Alderleaf Farm where Pip said his friend Carp had found the tunnel.
As you approach the Alderleaf Farm you see an old Farmhouse, a large field with various crops not quite ready, and a small person out working in the middle of the field. They do not see to have noticed you. What do you do?
As you make your way around the Alderleaf Farm the farmer out in the field looks up and notices you but seems to continue about their day. Halben investigates and searches around but he is not one of the outdoors and is unable to find a secret entrance.
All of a sudden Conway spots a small smudge in the dirt. He is upon it and after careful examination he finds there are multiple tracks. Four to be exact! Seemingly heading to the East. Fawn hops in front to watch for dangers as Conway focuses on tracking these individuals through the dirt. You progress to the edge of the Farm when you come to a small wooded area. As you clear a bend you see a grate that you assume is the secret entrance.
However, what is in front of the grate is even more exciting. You spot the Four (Green, Blue, Red, Yellow) Redbrands doing what seems to be splitting your loot up among themselves before they go into their hideout as it lays on the ground in front of them in four piles. They look up and see you at the same time you see them. You both know the time for words is over and they draw their blades.
"Just couldn't leave well enough alone could ya!" shouts the (Green) Redbrand.
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OOC: This will be what we call a Theater of the Mind fight which means it's a fairly simply area, terrain, and enemies and therefore there is no map. You will use your imagination. You are all currently standing about 15 feet away from the other enemies and no one has any cover as you are in a clearing.
The (Green) Redbrand is up first and will charge forward and use his shortsword against Cypress!
Attack: 14 Damage: 8
The (Green) Redbrand is no stranger to combat and is able to slice the side of Cypress dealing 6 points of damage.(Please account for on char sheet).
Next up is the (Blue) Redbrand who sets his sights on Conway. He moves up and lashes out with his shortsword!
Attack: 22 Damage: 8
The blade digs into Conway's shoulder dealing 5 points of damage!
Next up is the (Red) Redbrand who also targets Conway.
Attack: 18 Damage: 3
Conway is hurt from the first Redbrand attack and is caught off guard from the other coming from another angle where he takes 6 points of damage! Conway is very hurt but not down yet.
Last is the (Blue) Redbrand who attacks Cypress! They clearly have a vengeance for those who beat them in the drinking games.
Attack: 21 Damage: 5
Thankfully, Cypress is able to move of the way of the Redbrand's blade at the last moment and is unhurt.
Conway, Cypress, Fawn, and Halben may all post their next actions!
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Cypress’s eyes fill with rage, as he reaches to grab the (Blue) Red Brand who just charged him. His teeth sharpen, and his nails grow, dripping with acid as he enters primal savagery! Attack: 9 Damage: 6
Assuming the red guy is still up, I would like to try and help Conway in the 2v1, if Conway gets red down I would like to redirect to the other one attacking him (blue) and cast firebolt. I should be able to move to an angle to get a clear shot given the close quartets. If for some reason I don't have a clear shot I would like to move to get a clear shot in order of red>blue>any of the other 2 with the clearest cast I can get.
A beam of crackling energy surges out of Conway and his the RED RedBrand Ruffian directly in the chest. The RedBrand stumbles back slightly clutching his stomach barely clutching to life as he takes 12 force damage.
Cypress then lets his beast mode come through as acid begins dripping from his now extended and sharpened teeth and nails. He slashes out with his right hand at the Blue RedBrand Ruffian. The Ruffian tries to dodge but Cypress catches him on top of the head leaving a nasty gash. The RedBrand is hurt but still has fight left in him.
Fawn then steps forward and unleashes a flurry of strikes at the Blue RedBrand. She slashes high at him with a downward cut with her mainhand shortsword which he raises his to block successfully. However, doing so exposes his armpit under his Studded Leather Jerkin and Fawn deftly brings her offhand shortsword directly into his armpit collapsing his lung dealing 12 damage. The Blue RedBrand slumps to the ground DEFEATED.
Halben sees Conway in trouble and knows his has to act. He brings his arm back and a small ball of fire appears. He throws it forward directly into the face of the RED RedBrand Ruffian. The Ruffian is in now shape to move as his insides have been liquefied by Conway. The RED RedBrand falls to the grounds clutching his face and then becomes still forever... RED REDBRAND DEFEATED.
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Initiative:
Green RedBrand
Yellow RedBrand
Cypress
Fawn
Halben
Conway
The two remaining RedBrands look at each other nervously but stand firm in the fight.
The Green RedBrand continues his assault on the now scarier form of Cypress.
Attack: 7 Damage: 7
Cypress is so full of savagery he does not move out of the way of the blade and the Green RedBrand strikes down onto Cypress thigh cutting deep. Cypress is not looking good and takes 6 slashing damage.
The Yellow RedBrand continues the attack on the injured Conway. He makes a thrust at the warlock!
Attack: 9 Damage: 5
The blade catches Conway in his side dealing 5 damage. Conway feels the full pain of the blade is now barely hanging on to consciousness himself!
Fawn looks around wildly at her comrades and then casts an evil glare at the remainging redbrands and starts swing her swords still dripping with blood again
occ: I would like to direct my hits on YELLOW to try and save Conway but if he was able to down him I’d like to direct them to GREEN
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Cypress turns to the (Green) ruffian, as he let’s out an ear piercing scream from the gash on his leg. Still in his form of rage, Cypress lunges at the (green) ruffian, losing focus of everything else in his blood lust rage! Attack: 19 Damage: 9
Cypress nods in agreement
"Time for some pay back. I say we scout the castle then go get our money."
OOC: Sorry for less than normal posts! Been out all week so catching up was hectic!
After leaving the Sleeping Giant you see Sildar standing near the town center looking flabbergasted as he has no idea of what has been going on. Upon reaching Sildar he looks to you and pulls you off to the side where you may speak quietly.
Sildar then says solemnly, "I have unfortunate news. After questioning several locals, I have learned that my colleague from my order the Lord's Alliance has also gone missing. His name is Iarno Albrek and he was who I was hoping could help us locate the Cragmaw Castle and then Gundren... The locals say he disappeared while exploring the area around Tresendar Manor about two months ago shortly after arriving in Phandalin. I believe Iarno may be our best hope in finding Gundren and I must know what has happened to him! Would you please investigate the manor and the surrounding area to find and bring back Iarno... Or what may be left of him if something has made him meet an early demise. Iarno is a short, dark-bearded human wizard in his thirties."
Sildar then reaches into his pocket and hands the following gold out. "As promised he says."
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Please add the following to your inventory!
Fawn : 12 Gold Pieces
Cypress: 12 Gold Pieces
Halben: 12 Gold Pieces
Conway: 14 Gold Pieces
For the sake of brevity and since you are already going to the Manor I say you accept and head over immediately. As you elected to head in the backway you go to Alderleaf Farm where Pip said his friend Carp had found the tunnel.
As you approach the Alderleaf Farm you see an old Farmhouse, a large field with various crops not quite ready, and a small person out working in the middle of the field. They do not see to have noticed you. What do you do?
Conway begins searching around Alderleaf for the entrance.
Survival- 23
Fawn follows suit
Perception 9
Halben Investigation check: 8
As you make your way around the Alderleaf Farm the farmer out in the field looks up and notices you but seems to continue about their day. Halben investigates and searches around but he is not one of the outdoors and is unable to find a secret entrance.
All of a sudden Conway spots a small smudge in the dirt. He is upon it and after careful examination he finds there are multiple tracks. Four to be exact! Seemingly heading to the East. Fawn hops in front to watch for dangers as Conway focuses on tracking these individuals through the dirt. You progress to the edge of the Farm when you come to a small wooded area. As you clear a bend you see a grate that you assume is the secret entrance.
However, what is in front of the grate is even more exciting. You spot the Four (Green, Blue, Red, Yellow) Redbrands doing what seems to be splitting your loot up among themselves before they go into their hideout as it lays on the ground in front of them in four piles. They look up and see you at the same time you see them. You both know the time for words is over and they draw their blades.
"Just couldn't leave well enough alone could ya!" shouts the (Green) Redbrand.
Initiative Rolls:
Redbrands: 21
Conway: 5
Fawn: 20
Halben: 10
Cypress: 15
Initiative Order:
2 2 3 1
OOC: This will be what we call a Theater of the Mind fight which means it's a fairly simply area, terrain, and enemies and therefore there is no map. You will use your imagination. You are all currently standing about 15 feet away from the other enemies and no one has any cover as you are in a clearing.
The (Green) Redbrand is up first and will charge forward and use his shortsword against Cypress!
Attack: 14 Damage: 8
The (Green) Redbrand is no stranger to combat and is able to slice the side of Cypress dealing 6 points of damage.(Please account for on char sheet).
Next up is the (Blue) Redbrand who sets his sights on Conway. He moves up and lashes out with his shortsword!
Attack: 22 Damage: 8
The blade digs into Conway's shoulder dealing 5 points of damage!
Next up is the (Red) Redbrand who also targets Conway.
Attack: 18 Damage: 3
Conway is hurt from the first Redbrand attack and is caught off guard from the other coming from another angle where he takes 6 points of damage! Conway is very hurt but not down yet.
Last is the (Blue) Redbrand who attacks Cypress! They clearly have a vengeance for those who beat them in the drinking games.
Attack: 21 Damage: 5
Thankfully, Cypress is able to move of the way of the Redbrand's blade at the last moment and is unhurt.
Conway, Cypress, Fawn, and Halben may all post their next actions!
Conway howls as the blades enter his body but then uses Eldridge Blast on RED.
Attack- 16
damage- 12
”You should have left town boys! Now you get the back door plunder” yells Conway
Cypress’s eyes fill with rage, as he reaches to grab the (Blue) Red Brand who just charged him. His teeth sharpen, and his nails grow, dripping with acid as he enters primal savagery! Attack: 9 Damage: 6
Fawn steps up and pulls out her short swords and slashes at the (blue) Redbrand
Attack: 6 Damage: 4
Attack: 20 Damage: 12
Assuming the red guy is still up, I would like to try and help Conway in the 2v1, if Conway gets red down I would like to redirect to the other one attacking him (blue) and cast firebolt. I should be able to move to an angle to get a clear shot given the close quartets. If for some reason I don't have a clear shot I would like to move to get a clear shot in order of red>blue>any of the other 2 with the clearest cast I can get.
Hit: 15
Damage: 3
"I'm just getting warmed up!"
OOC: shit damage rolI. I promise I do better damage sometimes! Sorry for the late reply.
A beam of crackling energy surges out of Conway and his the RED RedBrand Ruffian directly in the chest. The RedBrand stumbles back slightly clutching his stomach barely clutching to life as he takes 12 force damage.
Cypress then lets his beast mode come through as acid begins dripping from his now extended and sharpened teeth and nails. He slashes out with his right hand at the Blue RedBrand Ruffian. The Ruffian tries to dodge but Cypress catches him on top of the head leaving a nasty gash. The RedBrand is hurt but still has fight left in him.
Fawn then steps forward and unleashes a flurry of strikes at the Blue RedBrand. She slashes high at him with a downward cut with her mainhand shortsword which he raises his to block successfully. However, doing so exposes his armpit under his Studded Leather Jerkin and Fawn deftly brings her offhand shortsword directly into his armpit collapsing his lung dealing 12 damage. The Blue RedBrand slumps to the ground DEFEATED.
Halben sees Conway in trouble and knows his has to act. He brings his arm back and a small ball of fire appears. He throws it forward directly into the face of the RED RedBrand Ruffian. The Ruffian is in now shape to move as his insides have been liquefied by Conway. The RED RedBrand falls to the grounds clutching his face and then becomes still forever... RED REDBRAND DEFEATED.
Initiative:
The two remaining RedBrands look at each other nervously but stand firm in the fight.
The Green RedBrand continues his assault on the now scarier form of Cypress.
Attack: 7 Damage: 7
Cypress is so full of savagery he does not move out of the way of the blade and the Green RedBrand strikes down onto Cypress thigh cutting deep. Cypress is not looking good and takes 6 slashing damage.
The Yellow RedBrand continues the attack on the injured Conway. He makes a thrust at the warlock!
Attack: 9 Damage: 5
The blade catches Conway in his side dealing 5 damage. Conway feels the full pain of the blade is now barely hanging on to consciousness himself!
You may all post your next turns!
Conway, slumped over holding his wounds, slowly straightens his back and pushes his chest out for one final attempt to end this madness.
"This can't be the end... Who's idea was it to find the rear entrance?" Conway asks the group.
Conway lifts his hand up toward the (Yellow) Redbrand and casts Eldritch Blast
Attack- 6 Damage- 4
Fawn looks around wildly at her comrades and then casts an evil glare at the remainging redbrands and starts swing her swords still dripping with blood again
occ: I would like to direct my hits on YELLOW to try and save Conway but if he was able to down him I’d like to direct them to GREEN
Attack: 6 Damage: 3
Attack: 2 Damage: 2
Cypress turns to the (Green) ruffian, as he let’s out an ear piercing scream from the gash on his leg. Still in his form of rage, Cypress lunges at the (green) ruffian, losing focus of everything else in his blood lust rage! Attack: 19 Damage: 9
I would like to charm the one with that most health.