"This seems to be getting serious. Stay here and stay ready. I'm going to take a look. If I start screaming like, well, a halfling, please come running. Otherwise I'm going to try to get a read on the situation before we move forward."
And with that, Rivon disappears into the shadows and moves ever so quietly forward to see what's what.
Cade, who had been side-tracked playing back the fight in his head, belatedly starts at a realization. "Wait! Mister Ri--ah shoot. He is already gone."He sighs and looks to a nearby pile of kindling/former blight. "I wanted to warn him that these things don't appear to got real eyes. Probably why they spotted us the last time. And if they are able to hide among the shrubbery-..." He looks to all the remaining, and thus far un-moving plant-life.
"Ah, he will be fine. I'm certain of it." He nods in self-assurance, but a far too nervous grin. "Oh, and I"m fine Mister Durlan. But you have my thanks."
"This seems to be getting serious. Stay here and stay ready. I'm going to take a look. If I start screaming like, well, a halfling, please come running. Otherwise I'm going to try to get a read on the situation before we move forward."
And with that, Rivon disappears into the shadows and moves ever so quietly forward to see what's what.
Stealth: 13
Perception: 20
Taman casts guidance as you move out. You get 2 bonus to your stealth.
Aidar, the great white cat, sullenly paws at one of the tangled vegetative creatures, trying to recall any information or gain some insight regarding the blights.
Trying to provoke a skill check. 14
If it's Nature, +2.
Survival +4.
Anything else check my sheet. :P
Aidar remembers that these shrubs, aka Twig Blights, are an awakened plant that resembles a woody shrub that can pull its roots free of the ground. Its branches twist together to form a humanoid-looking body with a head and limbs.
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(OOC - Everyone gets 75 XP for the Twig Blights)
Rivon goes about 50 feet into the cave and he notices that some of the shrubs are moving, and out from the shrubbery appear 4 more of these twig Blights as they start shaking their spiny branches.
Aidar paws one last time at the blight. Animated plants were not unheard of, but this reckless bloodlust was uncharacteristic of what the circles and the church encouraged for their use.
Hearing (and smelling) the halfling's return, he prowls past the others, chuffs an acknowledgement, and makes his way towards the cave. He stops at the mouth of the cavern, waiting for the others to catch up before investigating further.
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Durlan is able to reach around and use Lay on Hands, as it will take at least 1 round for the Twig Blights to get to where you guys are. They run up, to where your party is, with twiggy arms raised and shaking. They definitely look aggressive and ready for a fight. Rivon, you can also go ahead and make your readied attack as they would get into your visible range in the round prior to them reaching you.
"Seems like we have gotten the plant-life's attention anyway..." Taman comments. "Shall we continue?" He nods towards the tree in the distance.
"This seems to be getting serious. Stay here and stay ready. I'm going to take a look. If I start screaming like, well, a halfling, please come running. Otherwise I'm going to try to get a read on the situation before we move forward."
And with that, Rivon disappears into the shadows and moves ever so quietly forward to see what's what.
Stealth: 14
Perception: 11
Durlan makes his way towards the rest of the group. Is anyone else hurt? I can help if anyone needs it?
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Cade, who had been side-tracked playing back the fight in his head, belatedly starts at a realization. "Wait! Mister Ri--ah shoot. He is already gone." He sighs and looks to a nearby pile of kindling/former blight. "I wanted to warn him that these things don't appear to got real eyes. Probably why they spotted us the last time. And if they are able to hide among the shrubbery-..." He looks to all the remaining, and thus far un-moving plant-life.
"Ah, he will be fine. I'm certain of it." He nods in self-assurance, but a far too nervous grin. "Oh, and I"m fine Mister Durlan. But you have my thanks."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Taman casts guidance as you move out. You get 2 bonus to your stealth.
(OOC - did we get any XP from that fight? I'm not sure when XP is typically awarded.)
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Aidar remembers that these shrubs, aka Twig Blights, are an awakened plant that resembles a woody shrub that can pull its roots free of the ground. Its branches twist together to form a humanoid-looking body with a head and limbs.
Dungeon Master - Balar's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
(OOC - Everyone gets 75 XP for the Twig Blights)
Rivon goes about 50 feet into the cave and he notices that some of the shrubs are moving, and out from the shrubbery appear 4 more of these twig Blights as they start shaking their spiny branches.
INITIATIVE:
TB 4 - 21
Rivon - 20 <===
TB 1 - 13
TB 3 - 9
TB 2 - 4
TB 4 swipes its spiny branch at Rivon.
TB 4 Attack: 17 Damage: 2
The Twig Blight slashes Rivon across the face giving him 3 little scratches on his left cheek.
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Rivon disengages and goes screaming like a halfling back to the party. "Yep, there's more. Yep, they can see me. Bad bad bad bad bad."
He hides behind Durlan. (OOC: though not actually using the hide action as it's not available after a disengage and dash.)
Aidar paws one last time at the blight. Animated plants were not unheard of, but this reckless bloodlust was uncharacteristic of what the circles and the church encouraged for their use.
Hearing (and smelling) the halfling's return, he prowls past the others, chuffs an acknowledgement, and makes his way towards the cave. He stops at the mouth of the cavern, waiting for the others to catch up before investigating further.
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Xavnan Lightfingers | Half-Elf Bard | AC 14 | HP 21/21 | Spell Slots L1 3/4, L2 1/2 | BI 2/3
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Seeing Rivon running back in a panic, Xavnan raises his bow once more ready to shoot at anything chasing him.
Durlan readies himself and raises his glaive. Fear not Rivon, stay behind me and I'll keep you safe.
If possible Durlan would reach back with his left hand and apply 5 points of healing to Rivon from his pool of Lay on Hands.
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Durlan is able to reach around and use Lay on Hands, as it will take at least 1 round for the Twig Blights to get to where you guys are. They run up, to where your party is, with twiggy arms raised and shaking. They definitely look aggressive and ready for a fight. Rivon, you can also go ahead and make your readied attack as they would get into your visible range in the round prior to them reaching you.
INITIATIVE:
Durlan - 21 <===
TB 4 - 21
Rivon - 20
Aidar - 19
Xavnan - 17
TB 1 - 13
TB 3 - 9
Taman - 7
Cade - 6
TB 2 - 4
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Xavnan Lightfingers | Half-Elf Bard | AC 14 | HP 21/21 | Spell Slots L1 3/4, L2 1/2 | BI 2/3
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(I am assuming you mean me as I am the only one with a ready action)
Attack: 10 Damage: 4
"Much obliged, friend Durlan."
(OOC: Yeah, I ran back and cowered like a, well, Rivon. I think it was Xav who had a readied action.)
Durlan moves forward to try and attack the closest TB. Stay back you foul beasts!!
Action: Attack: 23 Damage: 5
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(OOC - Sorry, yes I did mean you Xavnan. )
Xavnan fires at one of the Twig Blights, but it's running too fast to get a clean shot.
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Durlan rushes up to swipe one of his great paws at TB 4, and ends up shredding it to pieces.
INITIATIVE:
Durlan - 21
TB 4 - 21Rivon - 20 <===
Aidar - 19
Xavnan - 17
TB 1 - 13
TB 3 - 9
Taman - 7
Cade - 6
TB 2 - 4
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Rivon makes an insight check against TB1: 12 vs. target's Deception.
He then shoots it with his shortbow.
Attack: 27 Damage: 30
(OOC: Second two D6's are sneak attack, IF he won that insight contest. It's not great, so fingers crossed.)
Twig Blight 1 Deception: -3
The Twig Blight loses the Deception check, and it's life as Rivon fires an arrow at it.
INITIATIVE:
Durlan - 21
TB 4 - 21Rivon - 20
Aidar - 19 <===
Xavnan - 17
TB 1 - 13TB 3 - 9
Taman - 7
Cade - 6
TB 2 - 4
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back