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Using a cunning action to disengage from the angry pup, Night Wine runs back 30 ft. in the direction the wolf came at him from. Then nocks another arrow, hoping this will be the last.
The wolf yelps and drops to the ground as the arrow pierces its chest. Suddenly the bodies of the 3 worgs turn into goo as they break apart. Mathiall claps from just inside the portal, "Well done. Well done indeed." He turns to the rest of the group. "Anyone else want to go or shall we get on with the quest?"
[OOC: Deadly encounter, per DnD Beyond Encounter Creation for 1 level 3.]
Mathiall steps back through the portal into the meeting room and waits for the others to join him. Once they all do, he touches various crystals on the stand and the Portal shifts back to Greenest as seen from a distance. He turns to the group. "There is the portal to the town. Good luck and much wealthy on your journey."
The little cleric lowers his offered handshake, it isn't the first time tall folk have overlooked tokens of friendship coming from waist height. At least this time there was wondrous magic and vigorous combat that stole attention away.
He braces himself before the portal and jumps through.
The feline scout nods at Mathiall, giving his thanks as he walks through the portal. He is impatient with the others. He looks down towards the midget cleric and says "You're awfully friendly, ain't ya?"
Everyone moves through the portal and towards the town. It is late evening as you approach closer to the town, in the distance you can see columns of black smoke rising from burning buildings, running figures that are little more than dots at this distance, and a dark, winged shape wheeling low over the keep that rises above the center of the town. As the group moves closer to the town, they run into a group of stragglers from the group attacking the town. There appears to be about 8 in the group. Judging from the clothes they are wearing they are with one of the Dragon Cults. They currently have their backs to the group and are not aware of you.
Erevan strides along the pathway gracefully with his hands tucked behind his back. He peers toward the burning buildings, and then darts his eyes to the silhouette looming over the town, above the keep in the center of town. Erevan stares at the object meticulously in an attempt to deduce what this may be, as well checking to see if he can determine what started these fires.
After studying the town, Erevan glances at his companions around him. Looking to see how they may be reacting to the town that appears to be in turmoil. He speaks lowly so that only they can hear.
"We need to help these people." Erevan speaks brazenly, as he slides his curved blade from its sheath, and brandishes the sword ahead of him.
Melnar drops into Greenest and sees the destruction well under way. The smoke and screams bring him to anger. "We're already late," telling himself as he pulls his sickle and crossbow from his back while taking a step back. His eyes analyzing the figures ahead of them, looking for anything in their hands.
[Perception] check: 16
His search breaks upon hearing Erevan call out and readies for the fight ahead.
Melnar and Erevan both can see that the cultist have curved scimitars on their hips. The group of cultist appear to be all regular foot soldier types as the obvious signs of a spellcaster are not present. They are spread out a little marching up the road, discussing the attack and blaming each other for being delayed in not getting to loot. They are about 50 feet ahead of the group currently. Past them the road is clear, as far as you can see, until you reach the town.
Assessing the situation, Night Wine says "Let me scout on ahead and check their numbers and determine how much of a threat these fanatics are. I'll try and find a good vantage point to ambush them."
Stealth check to try and search for a good vantage and ambush point: 24
Night Wine spots a clump of bushes 10 foot ahead and to the left of the road and darts off to it staying low to the ground. He hides behind the bushes and can peer through the bushes with unimpeded view of the cultist. The cultist continue to move up the road unaware they are being stalked by the cat.
Smitty looks up to Night Wine, smiling. "Of course I'm friendly. I've been devoted to the spreading of life, love, and happiness ever since I started missionary work."
At the likely devastation in Greenest, he can only cast a small tear while he loads his crossbow. "Though, sometimes spreading goodness means cutting out the rot of evil."
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Smitty follows the Tabaxi, staying low and minding the jingle of his chainshirt.
Stealth 2
Prepared to lose a bolt when they are in range, or when Night Wine gives the signal, he also readies a prayer to cast Spiritual Weapon rather than reload.
Night Wine informs Smitty in a quite voice "They are completely unaware that we are here. Now would be a great time to strike. Go back and tell everyone to prepare for a surprise attack, and after I launch my first arrow tell them to attack too."
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Using a cunning action to disengage from the angry pup, Night Wine runs back 30 ft. in the direction the wolf came at him from. Then nocks another arrow, hoping this will be the last.
Attack: 23
Damage: 17 (8 Piercing and 9 Fire)
The wolf yelps and drops to the ground as the arrow pierces its chest. Suddenly the bodies of the 3 worgs turn into goo as they break apart. Mathiall claps from just inside the portal, "Well done. Well done indeed." He turns to the rest of the group. "Anyone else want to go or shall we get on with the quest?"
[OOC: Deadly encounter, per DnD Beyond Encounter Creation for 1 level 3.]
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
Erevan stood adjacent to the portal as he watched the tabaxi combat the simulated worgs. He darts his eyes to Mathiall.
"I am ready to proceed with the quest." Erevan says as he pivots on his heel, peering into the portal before him.
DM: Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Sighing a breath of relief Night Wine walks back towards the group and states "I am ready as well."
Mathiall steps back through the portal into the meeting room and waits for the others to join him. Once they all do, he touches various crystals on the stand and the Portal shifts back to Greenest as seen from a distance. He turns to the group. "There is the portal to the town. Good luck and much wealthy on your journey."
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
The little cleric lowers his offered handshake, it isn't the first time tall folk have overlooked tokens of friendship coming from waist height. At least this time there was wondrous magic and vigorous combat that stole attention away.
He braces himself before the portal and jumps through.
Smitty the Life Cleric Gnome, Heronmark the Arakocra Monk of Air- Tiamat HomebrewThe feline scout nods at Mathiall, giving his thanks as he walks through the portal. He is impatient with the others. He looks down towards the midget cleric and says "You're awfully friendly, ain't ya?"
Everyone moves through the portal and towards the town. It is late evening as you approach closer to the town, in the distance you can see columns of black smoke rising from burning buildings, running figures that are little more than dots at this distance, and a dark, winged shape wheeling low over the keep that rises above the center of the town. As the group moves closer to the town, they run into a group of stragglers from the group attacking the town. There appears to be about 8 in the group. Judging from the clothes they are wearing they are with one of the Dragon Cults. They currently have their backs to the group and are not aware of you.
What is the party going to do?
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
Erevan strides along the pathway gracefully with his hands tucked behind his back. He peers toward the burning buildings, and then darts his eyes to the silhouette looming over the town, above the keep in the center of town. Erevan stares at the object meticulously in an attempt to deduce what this may be, as well checking to see if he can determine what started these fires.
Perception check: 12
After studying the town, Erevan glances at his companions around him. Looking to see how they may be reacting to the town that appears to be in turmoil. He speaks lowly so that only they can hear.
"We need to help these people." Erevan speaks brazenly, as he slides his curved blade from its sheath, and brandishes the sword ahead of him.
DM: Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Melnar drops into Greenest and sees the destruction well under way. The smoke and screams bring him to anger. "We're already late," telling himself as he pulls his sickle and crossbow from his back while taking a step back. His eyes analyzing the figures ahead of them, looking for anything in their hands.
[Perception] check: 16
His search breaks upon hearing Erevan call out and readies for the fight ahead.
Melnar and Erevan both can see that the cultist have curved scimitars on their hips. The group of cultist appear to be all regular foot soldier types as the obvious signs of a spellcaster are not present. They are spread out a little marching up the road, discussing the attack and blaming each other for being delayed in not getting to loot. They are about 50 feet ahead of the group currently. Past them the road is clear, as far as you can see, until you reach the town.
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
Assessing the situation, Night Wine says "Let me scout on ahead and check their numbers and determine how much of a threat these fanatics are. I'll try and find a good vantage point to ambush them."
Stealth check to try and search for a good vantage and ambush point: 24
Erevan nods his head as he watches Night Wine skulk ahead to further assess the situation.
"Tread carefully." Erevan warns Night Wine as he speaks lowly as not to alarm the cultists.
DM: Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Night Wine spots a clump of bushes 10 foot ahead and to the left of the road and darts off to it staying low to the ground. He hides behind the bushes and can peer through the bushes with unimpeded view of the cultist. The cultist continue to move up the road unaware they are being stalked by the cat.
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
Night Wine assess the cultists and their movements. Then he analyzes the bushes to see if it is big enough for the entire party to hide behind.
Perception: 15
If determined if the bush is large enough he signals the rest over to come quietly.
If deemed not big enough for all to hide he signals a suggestion to attack.
The bush Night Wine is behind is big enough for 2 but not any more.
Urgog "One Eye" Borg - Level 3 Fighter/ Rogue - Bugbear - Ryno628 Curse of Strahd.
Andraste Nailo - Level 1 Shadar Kai Cleric - grave domain -
Mathiall Darksoul - level 12 Aasimar Druid/ Wizard - Storm King - Campaign completed
Smitty looks up to Night Wine, smiling. "Of course I'm friendly. I've been devoted to the spreading of life, love, and happiness ever since I started missionary work."
At the likely devastation in Greenest, he can only cast a small tear while he loads his crossbow. "Though, sometimes spreading goodness means cutting out the rot of evil."
Smitty the Life Cleric Gnome, Heronmark the Arakocra Monk of Air- Tiamat HomebrewNight Wine signals over the gnome to the bush.
Smitty follows the Tabaxi, staying low and minding the jingle of his chainshirt.
Stealth 2
Prepared to lose a bolt when they are in range, or when Night Wine gives the signal, he also readies a prayer to cast Spiritual Weapon rather than reload.
Initiative 19, Ranged Attack 23 10
Smitty the Life Cleric Gnome, Heronmark the Arakocra Monk of Air- Tiamat HomebrewNight Wine informs Smitty in a quite voice "They are completely unaware that we are here. Now would be a great time to strike. Go back and tell everyone to prepare for a surprise attack, and after I launch my first arrow tell them to attack too."