After getting his daily treatment of Resilience Salve(6) from Wickerman, a short snaps of the fingers causes Smart Zeek to appear before the Githyanki. The two seem to stare at each other length, when in reality a mental report is made on the previous happenings in town. So long as there is no word on someone trying to get at Nirzeg's profits again(ie. attacking or stealing the left behind horse/cart), nothing can diminish his spirit.
"Promising. Good work, Atlas. We should get after them while there's still a chance. But, I will send Zeek a ways ahead to play overwatch, if nothing else." He would say as much once Alus delivered the report, sending Zeek ahead with just a thought.
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Zeek’s report is very boring. There are gardeners gardening, workers working, and militia patrolling. No one has tried to steal stuff, as far as he knows. Zeek caught a bird and ate it.
// Go ahead with a Dexterity (Stealth) check for Zeek. //
After some floundering given a last minute request from Nirzeg, Zeek takes off at least a good ways ahead of the group for some secret agent kitty time.
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You hear some commotion in the distance, and hear some rocks tumbling. Zeek returns with the telepathic message for Nirzeg... Big ones! With rocks and point sticks! Trying to eat me!
You hear booming shouts, and they are getting closer. Towering over the clingy mists, you see a head of fiery red hair approaching. You also hear words in giantish: "Find it! They herd together. That'll be dinner."
"Something of an exaggeration... But, I do not relish facing them AND any troll companions while conscious." Nirzeg admits as much, and after some mental debate, requests Zeek make some noise in a opposing direction prior to being seen snapped back into a pocket dimension. "Well let's be off then. We can question why a fire giant of all cretins is mucking in the moors once things quiet again."
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As you increase the distance between yourselves and the blundering fire giant, you hear it bellow, "I tire of your inability to find food! If there's nothing by tonight, I eat one of you trolls instead!"
As the party moves evasively away from the big big nasties, Alus says quietly, "It's a solid few hours travel before we get back to the inn, right? If this giant dude is sending another troll raiding party, maybe we try and cut them off before they can even get close--keep the citizens safe and out of the fray, ya know? Maybe we look for a covered, hidden spot like an hour or so outside of town where we can stage an-OOF" he trips on a rock, scrambles on all fours for a few steps, and rights himself, "stage, like, an ambush or something?"
Nirzeg smirked at the trip, but managed to keep from chuckling on top of things. "Reasonable. Possibly. The more we thin out before engaging the fire giant themselves, the more likely we'll be able to resolve this whole mess with our insides remaining nicely tucked away." With a snap of the fingers, a still shaky Zeek poofs back into existence at the Githyanki's side. Only this time both Zeek and Wickerman(at the behest of Zeek) are sent skyward to at least help scope out things from the sky for Alus' benefit.
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Alus will use the tail end of his Owls Wisdom to ensure they are retracing the steps they took yesterday, following the same trail but in reverse.
Survival (adv): 20 (rolled in Discord)
Once the party is about an hour's travel outside of town, Alus will start looking for a a place the group would be able to stay as out of sight as possible while they wait for the trolls and plan their ambush and while Nirzegs friends keep an eye out.
As the sun sets the western horizon on fire and you descend into the Dessarin Valley from the Evermoors, you turn to see three trolls hot on your trail. They have been tracking you all along, and now out in the open, they give a horrible howl and charge towards you! You haven’t yet had time to set up your ambush—what do you do?
The trolls are each about 50 feet from you and are spread out about 5 feet from each other as they charge. You are out in the open, and may act immediately.
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Derrikoth sets his lance directly at the lead troll and stirs Josephus forward, "Die, you horse eating monsters!"
Attack: 8 Damage: 15
Attack: 13 Damage: 7
After he crashes into the first troll, he inhales deeply and scatters lightning from his mouth over as many of them as he can get (action surge + breath weapon, DC 14 Dex save for half of 12 lightning)
Alus slams is his spear butt-first into the ground. As he does, a whirlwind of ice-cold air whips up around him, his eyes go white, and he begins to hover every so slightly off the ground. Suddenly, a gray cloud appears above the trolls, and from the cloud, a sheet of freezing rain and sleet begins to fall, covering the grounds in a sizable layer of slick ice and water.
ACTION: Alus casts Sleet Storm in a 20ft tall cylinder with a 40ft radius, centered 10 ft in front of the trolls (so Alus and his allies (except Derri) are just outside the radius). Area is difficult terrain, and anyone who starts their turn in the radius OR enters the area for the first time on their turn must make DC 14 Dex save or fall prone.
MOVEMENT: Alus will stay outside the radius of his spell but will circle northward around the outside.
Despite having Zeek practically scream his fears into mind, Nirzeg expression remains calm as he turns about to face the threat with greatsword in hand. "Firstly, a little defensive measure. Ichi. Nii. San!" In with a snap of olive green fingers, where once there was one Nirzeg now stood four side-by-side. "Wickerman! Lay down the pepper." He commands, gesturing to the one most wounded by Derrikoth's assault.
While the fire lizard grudgingly flutters off his cap to do just as much, an already well-airborne Zeek(60ft up above Nirzeg) looks around for any other signs of trolls in wait.
Genevieve moves back 10ft to distance herself from the trolls but stays within a certain point, just enough to cast Faerie Fire!
Dex save 15 or be lit in a pale teal glow to give adv to my friends!
Bonus action: Mantle of Inspiration on Derrikoth, Astra, Alus, and the horse!
As a bonus action, spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to grant 5 temporary HP to up to 4 creatures you can see and that can see you within 60 ft. Each creature can immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed, without provoking opportunity attacks.
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Derrikoth sets his lance directly at the lead troll and stirs Josephus forward, "Die, you horse eating monsters!"
Attack: 11 Damage: 5
Attack: 11 Damage: 10
After he crashes into the first troll, he inhales deeply and scatters lightning from his mouth over as many of them as he can get (action surge + breath weapon, DC 14 Dex save for half of 13 lightning)
The trolls dodge out of the way of the lance, but aren't able to completely dodge Derrikoth's surprise breath attack...
Genevieve moves back 10ft to distance herself from the trolls but stays within a certain point, just enough to cast Faerie Fire!
Dex save 15 or be lit in a pale teal glow to give adv to my friends!
Bonus action: Mantle of Inspiration on Derrikoth, Astra, Alus, and the horse!
As a bonus action, spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to grant 5 temporary HP to up to 4 creatures you can see and that can see you within 60 ft. Each creature can immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed, without provoking opportunity attacks.
// Derrikoth can use his reaction to have Josephus move out of the sleet storm, thanks to Genny's bardic inspiration. //
Troll saves: 7, 7, 20
The sleet storm seems to swallow the light from Genevieve's spell, leaving the trolls obscured.
As Genevieve gives both Derrikoth and his horse bolts of inspiration, Josephus turns on his heels and runs back to the group, moving quickly out of the sudden nor'easter.
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After getting his daily treatment of Resilience Salve(6) from Wickerman, a short snaps of the fingers causes Smart Zeek to appear before the Githyanki. The two seem to stare at each other length, when in reality a mental report is made on the previous happenings in town. So long as there is no word on someone trying to get at Nirzeg's profits again(ie. attacking or stealing the left behind horse/cart), nothing can diminish his spirit.
"Promising. Good work, Atlas. We should get after them while there's still a chance. But, I will send Zeek a ways ahead to play overwatch, if nothing else." He would say as much once Alus delivered the report, sending Zeek ahead with just a thought.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Zeek’s report is very boring. There are gardeners gardening, workers working, and militia patrolling. No one has tried to steal stuff, as far as he knows. Zeek caught a bird and ate it.
// Go ahead with a Dexterity (Stealth) check for Zeek. //
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Zeek's Roll(Inspiration Spent): 13(Discord)
After some floundering given a last minute request from Nirzeg, Zeek takes off at least a good ways ahead of the group for some secret agent kitty time.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
You hear some commotion in the distance, and hear some rocks tumbling. Zeek returns with the telepathic message for Nirzeg... Big ones! With rocks and point sticks! Trying to eat me!
You hear booming shouts, and they are getting closer. Towering over the clingy mists, you see a head of fiery red hair approaching. You also hear words in giantish: "Find it! They herd together. That'll be dinner."
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"Let's run. I remember the last time we fought one of those fiery guys and it didn't end well for us."
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"Something of an exaggeration... But, I do not relish facing them AND any troll companions while conscious." Nirzeg admits as much, and after some mental debate, requests Zeek make some noise in a opposing direction prior to being seen snapped back into a pocket dimension. "Well let's be off then. We can question why a fire giant of all cretins is mucking in the moors once things quiet again."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
As you increase the distance between yourselves and the blundering fire giant, you hear it bellow, "I tire of your inability to find food! If there's nothing by tonight, I eat one of you trolls instead!"
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As the party moves evasively away from the big big nasties, Alus says quietly, "It's a solid few hours travel before we get back to the inn, right? If this giant dude is sending another troll raiding party, maybe we try and cut them off before they can even get close--keep the citizens safe and out of the fray, ya know? Maybe we look for a covered, hidden spot like an hour or so outside of town where we can stage an-OOF" he trips on a rock, scrambles on all fours for a few steps, and rights himself, "stage, like, an ambush or something?"
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Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
"Sounds like a plan."
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Nirzeg smirked at the trip, but managed to keep from chuckling on top of things. "Reasonable. Possibly. The more we thin out before engaging the fire giant themselves, the more likely we'll be able to resolve this whole mess with our insides remaining nicely tucked away." With a snap of the fingers, a still shaky Zeek poofs back into existence at the Githyanki's side. Only this time both Zeek and Wickerman(at the behest of Zeek) are sent skyward to at least help scope out things from the sky for Alus' benefit.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Alus will use the tail end of his Owls Wisdom to ensure they are retracing the steps they took yesterday, following the same trail but in reverse.
Survival (adv): 20 (rolled in Discord)
Once the party is about an hour's travel outside of town, Alus will start looking for a a place the group would be able to stay as out of sight as possible while they wait for the trolls and plan their ambush and while Nirzegs friends keep an eye out.
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
As the sun sets the western horizon on fire and you descend into the Dessarin Valley from the Evermoors, you turn to see three trolls hot on your trail. They have been tracking you all along, and now out in the open, they give a horrible howl and charge towards you! You haven’t yet had time to set up your ambush—what do you do?
The trolls are each about 50 feet from you and are spread out about 5 feet from each other as they charge. You are out in the open, and may act immediately.
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Derrikoth sets his lance directly at the lead troll and stirs Josephus forward, "Die, you horse eating monsters!"
Attack: 8 Damage: 15
Attack: 13 Damage: 7
After he crashes into the first troll, he inhales deeply and scatters lightning from his mouth over as many of them as he can get (action surge + breath weapon, DC 14 Dex save for half of 12 lightning)
Alus slams is his spear butt-first into the ground. As he does, a whirlwind of ice-cold air whips up around him, his eyes go white, and he begins to hover every so slightly off the ground. Suddenly, a gray cloud appears above the trolls, and from the cloud, a sheet of freezing rain and sleet begins to fall, covering the grounds in a sizable layer of slick ice and water.
ACTION: Alus casts Sleet Storm in a 20ft tall cylinder with a 40ft radius, centered 10 ft in front of the trolls (so Alus and his allies (except Derri) are just outside the radius). Area is difficult terrain, and anyone who starts their turn in the radius OR enters the area for the first time on their turn must make DC 14 Dex save or fall prone.
MOVEMENT: Alus will stay outside the radius of his spell but will circle northward around the outside.
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
Despite having Zeek practically scream his fears into mind, Nirzeg expression remains calm as he turns about to face the threat with greatsword in hand. "Firstly, a little defensive measure. Ichi. Nii. San!" In with a snap of olive green fingers, where once there was one Nirzeg now stood four side-by-side. "Wickerman! Lay down the pepper." He commands, gesturing to the one most wounded by Derrikoth's assault.
While the fire lizard grudgingly flutters off his cap to do just as much, an already well-airborne Zeek(60ft up above Nirzeg) looks around for any other signs of trolls in wait.
Action: Nirzeg Casts (2nd level)Summon the Quartet.
Bonus Action(Wickerman): Fire Spittle Attack: 13 Damage: 6.
Action(Zeek): Zeek uses Search: 7.
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Genevieve moves back 10ft to distance herself from the trolls but stays within a certain point, just enough to cast Faerie Fire!
Dex save 15 or be lit in a pale teal glow to give adv to my friends!
Bonus action: Mantle of Inspiration on Derrikoth, Astra, Alus, and the horse!
As a bonus action, spend one use of Bardic Inspiration to grant 5 temporary HP to up to 4 creatures you can see and that can see you within 60 ft. Each creature can immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed, without provoking opportunity attacks.
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Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
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The trolls dodge out of the way of the lance, but aren't able to completely dodge Derrikoth's surprise breath attack...
Dex saves troll1 5, troll2 11, troll3 8
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As Zeek glances around, he spots an armored fire giant still a long ways off to the north, mostly hidden behind a large hillock.
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// Derrikoth can use his reaction to have Josephus move out of the sleet storm, thanks to Genny's bardic inspiration. //
Troll saves: 7, 7, 20
The sleet storm seems to swallow the light from Genevieve's spell, leaving the trolls obscured.
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As Genevieve gives both Derrikoth and his horse bolts of inspiration, Josephus turns on his heels and runs back to the group, moving quickly out of the sudden nor'easter.