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Round 11
Selinae yells to Silver, "I don't matter. Don't let them get away with it."
Silver charges in anyway, slashing the man with his short swords. Because of the way the man is jerking around trying to get the birdcage off his head, Silver's attack misses but his second leaves a cut across one of Urstul's thighs. Selinae looked at Silver desperately, " But...Bason....", and then Urstul demanded all her attention. In nearly a repeat of Silver's attack, Sel's first swing glances off the birdcage, but the second scores a gash on one of the man's forearms. Reeling from the attacks, Urstul manages to get the bird cage off of his head and throws it back into the room behind him. The snakes crawl out and take flight. Urstul looks at Sel and Silver and then raises his shortsword. "You got a couple lucky hits thanks to the distraction but you're going to need a lot more than that to take me down."
Reaching the top of the stairs, Vassa notices that Kestrell and Elon appear to have plenty of aid against the two Zhent's they're facing. Taking the time to sing his little healing chant as he focuses on the wounded ranger, the purple-eyed bard then notices another of Manshoon's goons through the open door ahead. Carefully circumventing attacks of opportunity from the two remaining enemies near the top of the stairs, the half-drow enters the next room finding it to be a bathroom, and with a distasteful grimace, draws and thrusts one of his daggers at the Zhent's back. The Zhent spins and attempts to strike Kestrell but his sword catches on the door frame as he turns and he drops his weapon.
Hrabbaz makes it safely to the ground with one of the boy's riding on this back. Moment's later Orond follows with the other son. They let the boys down and have them stand near a wall and position themselves in front of the children.
The Zhents in the hall realize there's only two left and it seems to dishearten them. Their attacks are blocked and the house guards score some good hits on them when they distractedly attempted to hit Vassa. Elon, seeing it's about over, attempts to head back into the bedroom but finds the door stuck. Kestrell yells out, "It's crowbarred shut. Don't leave me!" as he looses another arrow that hits the merc in the shoulder. Nodding along with Kestrell, Elon attempts to put another bolt in the Zhen nearest him but it glaces off the man's leather armor.
Kes's Attack: 24 Damage: 5
Elon's Attack: 15 Damage: 6
Bason looks to Lady Gralhund, "Your family is on the ground, it's your turn." Yalah nods and approaches. Bason helps to get her over the railing and she lowers herself down.
"By Mystra's, this is no little band of thugs, they are murderers. You foul Zhent scum, I will see justice done, for those that have fallen before you here as well as the servants you murdered downstairs. In the name of My Holy Mother Mystra and the Harpers." And with that she marches up and grabs Kestrell's latest pin cushion with shocking grasp. The man is quite obviously close to death.
Selinaes mind is racing, there is no option now but to put this scum down as quickly as possible and then go after his co-conspirators.....she hoped Bason was ok, they probably wouldn't kill him in front of the children....she hoped.....she dove in with both blades.
OOC: Not sure how I missed Round 11, sorry. I thought I put an attack in. Oh well, round 12!
Kestrell shouts "Leave now fools!" at the Mercenary, then draws an arrow and shoots him: Attack: 12. Damage: 9.
If the mercenary leaves or dies, Kestrell will use his movement to run forward 3 and down 2, stopping right behind Vassa. If that mercenary that Elon has been shooting is still standing, Kestrell will grin wickedly at him and ask: "Particularly nasty weather today, aye?"
Vassa looks the darkly dressed Zhent in front of him up-and-down, before calling out to Silver who he can just see fighting in the room beyond,
"The Black Network, eh? These guys need to lighten up a little, Silver. How about we rename them... The Purple Network!"
[OOC] Vassa doesn't move this turn, but uses his action to cast faerie fire on the area containing Urstul and the adjacent Zhent (lining both in purple coloured flames if they fail their saves, but missing Silver and Selinae) and his bonus action to give bardic inspiration to Silver - option to add 1d6 to any one ability check, attack roll or saving throw made in the next 10 minutes.
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Silver just smiles "Always up for a challenge mate." he says slashing again at the man. Urstul tries to block but just isn't fast enough, as both of Silver's swords bite into the man. As Silver is stepping back into position Vassa calls out "The Black Network, eh? These guys need to lighten up a little, Silver. How about we rename them... The Purple Network!" and instantly a purple glow surrounds both Urstul and the Zhent behind him.
The fighting in the hall continues. "Leave now fools!" yells Kestrell at the Zhents. But no sooner do the words leave his mouth than the house guards strike down both of the remaining mercenaries. With their final stand won, the guards slump against the walls and doors breathing heavy. Kestrell and Elon both follow Vassa into the bathroom to the south. Kestrell gets a clean shot off on the glowing Zhent in front of Vassa as Elon sidesteps Vassa and lays a shocking grasp on the man from behind. The Zhent falls against the door frame, barely holding himself upright. Sensing his weakness, two of the flying snakes attack him. Within seconds of them letting go the man falls dead. The last flying snake latches on to the back of Urstul's neck and, judging from the man's reaction, inflicts a lot of pain on him before flying off.
Selinae's mind is racing, there is no option now but to put this scum down as quickly as possible and then go after his co-conspirators.....she hoped Bason was ok, they probably wouldn't kill him in front of the children....she hoped.....Seeing her chance after the snake did its damage, Selinae dove in with both blades, one of which sank deep into Urstul's neck, severing an artery. The man grabs his neck as he staggers back with a look of sheer disbelieve on his face as he falls to the floor dead.
With in moments the gang manages to kill off the last enemies they see, the three flying snakes.
Phaedra calls out. "Is everybody here? Did you find the Nimblewright?"
That's round 12 and you killed Urstul!!
Hope no one minds me narrating the flying snakes away. They only had 5 hp each so I didn't want to spend another whole round on them.
You are currently out of combat. Depending on who you all do, that could change. So what's next? Exploring the house? Chasing after the family? Something else entirely?
"Is everyone fine? Did anyone get hurt?" Phaedra follows the others, checking them for wounds.
"We did not find the Nimblewright but we did discover the house staff who have all been murdered. It was terrible and makes me so angry. "
"What the hell, the mercenaries killed the cook? If I had known that, wouldn't have been so lenient on them. So, the wife and kids, are they OK?" Kestrell looks off the balcony for them and Bason.
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Looking around at the carnage, Vassa merely shakes his head and says,
"Nice job finishing Urstul, Sel. Did he have the Stone on him? This whole thing turned into a bloody mess, but I at least hope that we managed to keep the Stone out of Manshoon's hands.
It seems we haven't found the missing Gondish construct, but what about the Gralhunds - think they'll back us since we just saved their lives? The Watch will likely be here soon and it would be good to have some corrobarating evidence to back up our story."
Vassa rushes into the master bedroom and searches about for any papers or other evidence of a connection between the Gralhunds and the Zhentarim.
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
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Silver just nods to Vassa "We need to leave - get to the balcony." he says as he begins to make his way back the way that he came. Without waiting a second Selinae turned and sprinted out to the balcony to make sure Bason was alright. Everyone heads out at a more sedate pace. Kestrell pulls up the rear after stopping to search Urstul, finding 1 gold coins, 1 silver coins, and 1 copper coins.
As you all make it to the master bedroom Bason is standing at the door to the balcony with a worried look on his face, "City Watch just arrived, looks like a kicked anthill out there. Easily a couple dozen and I saw two griffon cavalry landing as well.
Vassa takes his opportunity to do a quick check of the master bedroom only finding the very obvious wooden trunk at the foot of the bed, which is locked. (OCC: DC 15 thieves tools)
You hear a familiar voice calling out from the yard, "The City Watch demands that all occupants of the Gralhund Villa please step outside." As you all walk to the balcony you see Barnibus, Saeth, and Renaer standing around Vassa's cloak which is lying on the ground. Looking up and seeing you on the balcony Renaer yells out, "Do you always take your clothes off in a fight, Vassa?" As you look down though, you realize, Renaer is the only one smiling. "Must you always be involved in my investigations?" Questions Barnibus.
Kestrell grins in delight at seeing the mage and nudges Sel with his foot.
"Barney! My main man! I was looking for you earlier, did you get my message? Come on up here will you? There's some shady dealings that you may want to see!"
Selinae looked at Silver desperately, " But...Bason....", and then Urstul demanded all her attention.
Round 11
Selinae yells to Silver, "I don't matter. Don't let them get away with it."
Silver charges in anyway, slashing the man with his short swords. Because of the way the man is jerking around trying to get the birdcage off his head, Silver's attack misses but his second leaves a cut across one of Urstul's thighs. Selinae looked at Silver desperately, " But...Bason....", and then Urstul demanded all her attention. In nearly a repeat of Silver's attack, Sel's first swing glances off the birdcage, but the second scores a gash on one of the man's forearms. Reeling from the attacks, Urstul manages to get the bird cage off of his head and throws it back into the room behind him. The snakes crawl out and take flight. Urstul looks at Sel and Silver and then raises his shortsword. "You got a couple lucky hits thanks to the distraction but you're going to need a lot more than that to take me down."
Reaching the top of the stairs, Vassa notices that Kestrell and Elon appear to have plenty of aid against the two Zhent's they're facing. Taking the time to sing his little healing chant as he focuses on the wounded ranger, the purple-eyed bard then notices another of Manshoon's goons through the open door ahead. Carefully circumventing attacks of opportunity from the two remaining enemies near the top of the stairs, the half-drow enters the next room finding it to be a bathroom, and with a distasteful grimace, draws and thrusts one of his daggers at the Zhent's back. The Zhent spins and attempts to strike Kestrell but his sword catches on the door frame as he turns and he drops his weapon.
Hrabbaz makes it safely to the ground with one of the boy's riding on this back. Moment's later Orond follows with the other son. They let the boys down and have them stand near a wall and position themselves in front of the children.
The Zhents in the hall realize there's only two left and it seems to dishearten them. Their attacks are blocked and the house guards score some good hits on them when they distractedly attempted to hit Vassa. Elon, seeing it's about over, attempts to head back into the bedroom but finds the door stuck. Kestrell yells out, "It's crowbarred shut. Don't leave me!" as he looses another arrow that hits the merc in the shoulder. Nodding along with Kestrell, Elon attempts to put another bolt in the Zhen nearest him but it glaces off the man's leather armor.
Kes's Attack: 24 Damage: 5
Elon's Attack: 15 Damage: 6
Bason looks to Lady Gralhund, "Your family is on the ground, it's your turn." Yalah nods and approaches. Bason helps to get her over the railing and she lowers herself down.
"By Mystra's, this is no little band of thugs, they are murderers. You foul Zhent scum, I will see justice done, for those that have fallen before you here as well as the servants you murdered downstairs. In the name of My Holy Mother Mystra and the Harpers." And with that she marches up and grabs Kestrell's latest pin cushion with shocking grasp. The man is quite obviously close to death.
Round 11 is done. Gimme those Round 12 actions!
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Selinaes mind is racing, there is no option now but to put this scum down as quickly as possible and then go after his co-conspirators.....she hoped Bason was ok, they probably wouldn't kill him in front of the children....she hoped.....she dove in with both blades.
Attack: 18 Damage: 6
Sneak Attack: 7
Bonus Action Attack: 8 Damage: 1
OOC: Not sure how I missed Round 11, sorry. I thought I put an attack in. Oh well, round 12!
Kestrell shouts "Leave now fools!" at the Mercenary, then draws an arrow and shoots him: Attack: 12. Damage: 9.
If the mercenary leaves or dies, Kestrell will use his movement to run forward 3 and down 2, stopping right behind Vassa. If that mercenary that Elon has been shooting is still standing, Kestrell will grin wickedly at him and ask: "Particularly nasty weather today, aye?"
Elon will follow Kestrell with shocking grasp ready if any of the mercs try to attack.
Attack: 11 Damage: 6
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
Silver just smiles "Always up for a challenge mate." he says slashing again at the man.
OOC:
Attack: 18 Damage: 10
Attack: 24 Damage: 3
Sneak Attack: 8
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Vassa looks the darkly dressed Zhent in front of him up-and-down, before calling out to Silver who he can just see fighting in the room beyond,
"The Black Network, eh? These guys need to lighten up a little, Silver. How about we rename them... The Purple Network!"
[OOC] Vassa doesn't move this turn, but uses his action to cast faerie fire on the area containing Urstul and the adjacent Zhent (lining both in purple coloured flames if they fail their saves, but missing Silver and Selinae) and his bonus action to give bardic inspiration to Silver - option to add 1d6 to any one ability check, attack roll or saving throw made in the next 10 minutes.
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
DM Trevails Upon the Trackless Sea
Phaedra calls out.
"Is everybody here? Did you find the Nimblewright?"
OCC:
Preps Shocking Grasp in case someone tries to get past here.
Attack: 10 Damage: 7
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Silver just smiles "Always up for a challenge mate." he says slashing again at the man. Urstul tries to block but just isn't fast enough, as both of Silver's swords bite into the man. As Silver is stepping back into position Vassa calls out "The Black Network, eh? These guys need to lighten up a little, Silver. How about we rename them... The Purple Network!" and instantly a purple glow surrounds both Urstul and the Zhent behind him.
The fighting in the hall continues. "Leave now fools!" yells Kestrell at the Zhents. But no sooner do the words leave his mouth than the house guards strike down both of the remaining mercenaries. With their final stand won, the guards slump against the walls and doors breathing heavy. Kestrell and Elon both follow Vassa into the bathroom to the south. Kestrell gets a clean shot off on the glowing Zhent in front of Vassa as Elon sidesteps Vassa and lays a shocking grasp on the man from behind. The Zhent falls against the door frame, barely holding himself upright. Sensing his weakness, two of the flying snakes attack him. Within seconds of them letting go the man falls dead. The last flying snake latches on to the back of Urstul's neck and, judging from the man's reaction, inflicts a lot of pain on him before flying off.
Selinae's mind is racing, there is no option now but to put this scum down as quickly as possible and then go after his co-conspirators.....she hoped Bason was ok, they probably wouldn't kill him in front of the children....she hoped.....Seeing her chance after the snake did its damage, Selinae dove in with both blades, one of which sank deep into Urstul's neck, severing an artery. The man grabs his neck as he staggers back with a look of sheer disbelieve on his face as he falls to the floor dead.
With in moments the gang manages to kill off the last enemies they see, the three flying snakes.
Phaedra calls out. "Is everybody here? Did you find the Nimblewright?"
That's round 12 and you killed Urstul!!
Hope no one minds me narrating the flying snakes away. They only had 5 hp each so I didn't want to spend another whole round on them.
You are currently out of combat. Depending on who you all do, that could change. So what's next? Exploring the house? Chasing after the family? Something else entirely?
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Without waiting a second Selinae turned and sprinted out to the balcony to make sure Bason was alright....
Silver just nods to Vassa "We need to leave - get to the balcony." he says as he begins to make his way back the way that he came.
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Elon follows Silver and Selinae to the balcony to Bason if he needs it.
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
"Well shit, that was fun. Some real action!"
Kestrell searches Urstul's body and then follows everyone out to the balcony.
"So, what was going on? Did we get the bad guy? How about the nimwit? Do they have a kitchen around here?"
Investigation: 16.
"Is everyone fine? Did anyone get hurt?" Phaedra follows the others, checking them for wounds.
"We did not find the Nimblewright but we did discover the house staff who have all been murdered. It was terrible and makes me so angry. "
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
"What the hell, the mercenaries killed the cook? If I had known that, wouldn't have been so lenient on them. So, the wife and kids, are they OK?" Kestrell looks off the balcony for them and Bason.
Looking around at the carnage, Vassa merely shakes his head and says,
"Nice job finishing Urstul, Sel. Did he have the Stone on him? This whole thing turned into a bloody mess, but I at least hope that we managed to keep the Stone out of Manshoon's hands.
It seems we haven't found the missing Gondish construct, but what about the Gralhunds - think they'll back us since we just saved their lives? The Watch will likely be here soon and it would be good to have some corrobarating evidence to back up our story."
Vassa rushes into the master bedroom and searches about for any papers or other evidence of a connection between the Gralhunds and the Zhentarim.
[OOC] investigation check: 18
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
DM Trevails Upon the Trackless Sea
Silver just nods to Vassa "We need to leave - get to the balcony." he says as he begins to make his way back the way that he came. Without waiting a second Selinae turned and sprinted out to the balcony to make sure Bason was alright. Everyone heads out at a more sedate pace. Kestrell pulls up the rear after stopping to search Urstul, finding 1 gold coins, 1 silver coins, and 1 copper coins.
As you all make it to the master bedroom Bason is standing at the door to the balcony with a worried look on his face, "City Watch just arrived, looks like a kicked anthill out there. Easily a couple dozen and I saw two griffon cavalry landing as well.
Vassa takes his opportunity to do a quick check of the master bedroom only finding the very obvious wooden trunk at the foot of the bed, which is locked. (OCC: DC 15 thieves tools)
You hear a familiar voice calling out from the yard, "The City Watch demands that all occupants of the Gralhund Villa please step outside." As you all walk to the balcony you see Barnibus, Saeth, and Renaer standing around Vassa's cloak which is lying on the ground. Looking up and seeing you on the balcony Renaer yells out, "Do you always take your clothes off in a fight, Vassa?" As you look down though, you realize, Renaer is the only one smiling. "Must you always be involved in my investigations?" Questions Barnibus.
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Kestrell grins in delight at seeing the mage and nudges Sel with his foot.
"Barney! My main man! I was looking for you earlier, did you get my message? Come on up here will you? There's some shady dealings that you may want to see!"
Selinae stowed her weapons and walked out onto the balcony with her hands clasped atop her head.
Elon whispers to Silver "I still have the fireball necklace. Should I try to stash it on Urstul or throw it at the Watch?"
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder