This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
With a manic laugh, Floki keeps chopping away with his axes. "Its alright Zeph! We will get you!"he calls as he focuses on clearing a path to the zeph.
As Zin battles and strikes Skeleton #3 his rapier gets stuck in its elbow joint but with a tug, he is able to pull it free.
As the party battles the two remaining Skeletons, they notice a faint blue light appears the western wall and steadily grows brighter. Suddenly what was obviously a secret door opens and a hunched corpse wearing a pointed hat and dressed in a robe embroidered with mystic symbols crosses through the hidden door. Thin wisps of beard float from its bony jaw. It raises a finger, tracing arcane symbols in the air. In a hoarse voice, it speaks “secrets found and lost then found again. Your paltry minds cannot fathom …” as it lobs two black balls of something at Floki and Zin. The first is directed at (Floki 1-2 / Zin 3-4) [1] Floki as is the [3] second. First black ball - Attack: 20 Damage: 3 Second black ball - Attack: 11 Damage: 5 Both balls sail harmlessly past Floki and hit one of the walls.
Skeleton #3 then tries to also stab (Floki 1-2 / Zin 3-4) [4] (Attack: 6 Damage: 5) who simply grins maniacally saying "if that's the best you've got this battle will soon be over."
Gilly drops his crossbow at his feet and starts whistling a tune that is both harsh and discordant - casting Dissonant Whispers at the figure in the robes. The figure claps its hands to its ears as Gilly whistling increases in volume (20) and with a pained look on its face moves back into the room (?) from what it just emerged having taken Psychic Damage of 14HP.
The bleeding in Zeph's chest seems to have slowed down of its own accord.
Skeleton #5 then stabs at (Floki 1-2 / Zin 3-4) [4] Zin (Attack: 16 Damage: 5) but the elf just manages to get his shield in the way to effectively block the strike.
That's the end of Round 3. Vhon, Floki and Zin you're now up for the beginning of Round 4.
"I'm not leaving some crazy magician to pounce next time our backs are turned, let's get after him, carefully though, he may have any kind of tricks up his sleeve." Vhon reloads his crossbow as he talks to the others, seeing Gilly bring back Zeph he pats the bard on the shoulder "Well done, looks like he'll be ok, and as for you, please try not to die, we have gotten used to having you around." He says dryly to Zeph but throws him a wink to show he is playing with him. Standing a little way back from the doorway the magic user came from he trains his crossbow on the middle of the space. Signalling to Zin to one side of the door and Floki to the other he whispers to them. "Open it, pause I'll shoot if I see him then get in, we'll be right behind you."
OOC - Ideally I'll be readying a shot if allowed for once the doorway is opened, if the person we saw before is in sight, otherwise Vhon won't shoot unless it is obviously a threat (more skeletons, for example). If not then that is all for flavour :)
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Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Who and what does that fickle being 'Curiosity' kill this time?
As Floki flings open the door they can see that room is rectangular in shape (15’ E-W & 30’ N-S), the door is in SE corner. Because of his size, Floki effectively blocks the others getting a good view but from what Vhon and Zin can see, the room looks like it was once – or still may be – some sort of a laboratory. Standing in the middle of the room is the Skeletal figure in robes.
DM Secret rolls - 13, 2, 5 & 3
Vhon you can get your ready shot off and then initiative as follows: Skeletal Figure, Vhon (next round), Floki & Zin
As Floki steps though the door a crossbow bolt whizzes past his ear and pins the robed figure's hat firmly to its bony skull.
The figure looks up in surprise and lobs two black balls of something that appears liquid at Floki (Attack: 10 Damage: 3 & Attack: 12 Damage: 9) but both smash into the wall next to the door.
Zeph would sit up gasping "Did... Did I find any treasure!?" as he looks around the room full of skeletal remains. He would then give the captain a quick nod and smile to Gilly. "thanks friend! I feel better than when I entered this room.." He would say with a sharp toothed grin before leaping to his feet and following behind the captain.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
OOC Does Vhon get a second attack for the first round proper - it seems like that was the original intention but then it isn't in the following post, just in case..
Attack 18 for 6
Edit: Oh I get it now - if he is still alive in the next round please can I use this!
(OOC: Sorry Gilly has only got Cure Wounds and given I was playing him I wasn't prepared without DDP's approval to have him enter the combat zone).
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
(OOC: Makes sense, just wondering :D)
Trying to clear as many threats as quickly as possible Vhon shoots at the wounded Skeleton fighting Floki.
"Come on lads, let's finish this and get Zeph back up on his feet!".
Crossbow 16 for 5 piercing damage
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
With a manic laugh, Floki keeps chopping away with his axes. "Its alright Zeph! We will get you!" he calls as he focuses on clearing a path to the zeph.
Axe #1 Attack: 14 Damage: 10
Axe #2 Attack: 22 Damage: 9
The fight in the Cellar - aka 'Curiosity killed the Cat: Maybe?' - Round 3
Vhon, Floki, Zin, Skeletons
#1& #3, Gilly, Skeletons#4, Zeph (2nd Death Save), Skeletons #2& #5DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
If one of the remaining skeletons is injured Zin will attack that one
Grunting with exertion Zin continues to battle the skeletons trying to pick the weaker one that is left
Attack: 15 Damage: 8
The fight in the Cellar - aka 'Curiosity killed the Cat: Maybe?' - Round 3 remainder
Vhon, Floki, Zin, Robed figure, Skeletons
#1& #3, Gilly, Skeletons#4, Zeph (2nd Death Save), Skeletons #2& #5First black ball - Attack: 20 Damage: 3
Second black ball - Attack: 11 Damage: 5
Both balls sail harmlessly past Floki and hit one of the walls.
The figure claps its hands to its ears as Gilly whistling increases in volume (20) and with a pained look on its face moves back into the room (?) from what it just emerged having taken Psychic Damage of 14HP.
That's the end of Round 3. Vhon, Floki and Zin you're now up for the beginning of Round 4.
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
Attacking the magically outlined Skeleton Vhon mets rip with another bolt "There had better be a lot of treasure, a lot!"
Attack, with advantage at Skeleton 3 18 for 5
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
Floki continues his whirlwind of blades, hacking and slashing at the skeletons.
Axe #1 Attack: 19 Damage: 9
Axe #2 Attack: 15 Damage: 7
Zin, after Vhon and Floki have finished, there is a single skeleton still standing and you're up.
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
"One more to go!" Zin cries as presses the attack on the remaining skeleton.
Attack: 22 Damage: 6
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
"I'm not leaving some crazy magician to pounce next time our backs are turned, let's get after him, carefully though, he may have any kind of tricks up his sleeve." Vhon reloads his crossbow as he talks to the others, seeing Gilly bring back Zeph he pats the bard on the shoulder "Well done, looks like he'll be ok, and as for you, please try not to die, we have gotten used to having you around." He says dryly to Zeph but throws him a wink to show he is playing with him. Standing a little way back from the doorway the magic user came from he trains his crossbow on the middle of the space. Signalling to Zin to one side of the door and Floki to the other he whispers to them. "Open it, pause I'll shoot if I see him then get in, we'll be right behind you."
OOC - Ideally I'll be readying a shot if allowed for once the doorway is opened, if the person we saw before is in sight, otherwise Vhon won't shoot unless it is obviously a threat (more skeletons, for example). If not then that is all for flavour :)
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
Who and what does that fickle being 'Curiosity' kill this time?
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
Attack 15 for 10
"I see you"
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
Zeph would sit up gasping "Did... Did I find any treasure!?" as he looks around the room full of skeletal remains. He would then give the captain a quick nod and smile to Gilly. "thanks friend! I feel better than when I entered this room.." He would say with a sharp toothed grin before leaping to his feet and following behind the captain.
(OOC: Do I have to roll initiative?)
I suspect not but lets see how we go
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]
OOC Does Vhon get a second attack for the first round proper - it seems like that was the original intention but then it isn't in the following post, just in case..
Attack 18 for 6
Edit: Oh I get it now - if he is still alive in the next round please can I use this!
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
The way I was running the first round was that Vhon acted out of initiative as he had a readied shot. Yes you can use it if needed in the next round!
DM - Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond
DM - Four bards walk into a bar...
Cracitus Tibicen (Tibi) - Aarokocra - Rogue [Swashbuckler] / Fighter [Battlemaster]