(Partial update since I know people were waiting on grease. Will resolve Klarg, Elra, Vincent, etc. after we see what Arvel and Fae do for this round, you know, just in case one of them has a fireball or something! Will post new map at the end of this full round.)
Zeke suffers the impressive power of Klarg but returns a blow that is almost as potent. Tarja ignites another fire beneath Klarg but the warrior is able to sidestep it. Focused on that, however, he is unprepared when Ethan shows off his latest atificer's trick. Klarg takes a few quick steps in the grease in an attempt to keep his balance but quickly comes crashing down to the cavern floor at Zeke's feet, white grease matting his hairy body. Ripper attempts to back out of the awkward substance but with one wrong shift of his weight both legs on the left side of his body slip underneath him and the impressive beast comes crashing down onto the left side of his body.
Arvel prepares an attack but has trouble targeting Klarg while he's down in front of Zeke and thus waits patiently. Meanwhile Fey tempts Ripper with jerky. The dire wolf scurries back away from Zeke in the grease and finally gets to his feet (Disengage action) only to see the mage hand dangling in front of him. In his confusion he considers taking the treat for a moment until Klarg, who has also crawled back away from his attackers and out of the grease (Disengage action) calls to the beast "RIPPER, ATTACK!" Ripper responds by launching his massive body right over the grease and over the stairs, landing amidst the party. His breath is hot and foul as he bears his fangs inches from Ethan's face.
Returning to his feat, the large bugbear is furious after the grease trick threw him off of his game. Arvel's blast glances off of Klarg's armor but Elra's strike hits, causing him the groan in pain before growling loudly back at the party but remaining leery of the grease. Vincent flies in and Klarg waves a hand at him, the distraction leaving an opening for the next attacker.
Sildar looks up at Ripper with wide eyes while rushing to reload his crossbow.
*Remember the next attack on Klarg can benefit from the Help action of Vincent.
Letting your wolf fight for you and running away? Get back here, you coward!
Tarja holds her mistletoe out towards Klarg; a vine extends towards him, pulling him back in to the still-burning bonfire and the grease.
(Tarja casts Thorn Whip. Melee Spell Attack roll: Unable to parse dice roll.. Damage roll (piercing): 3 (If critical, second damage die is 2). On a hit, it pulls him 10 feet towards me - so, back to where he was. )
[edit] OK, failed at making the bbcode for a roll with the bless and vincent... let's try that again, attack roll is: 14
Zeke jumps over the grease and the bonfire to close in on Klarg and finish him off. Swinging his Kwando overhead as he comes out, he flares his wings and roars with bestial fury, bringing the long polearm down in an overhead slash.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
"Ahh! You dam blasted brute!"
Ethan keeps his shield up between himself and Ripper, as the direwolf bares down on him.
Ethan gets his Fire Caster pointed at Ripper, attempting to get off a shot, but is having trouble because of the weight of the direwolf pushing against his shield.
There is a flash of light as the device is activated again.
Action: Cast Fire Bolt at Ripper: Attack: 11(disadvantage for being within 5ft) - Damage: 10 fire damage
Chaos erupts as Ripper's massive form is suddenly towering over many members of the party. Fae and Arvel make the tactical decision to invest a few seconds into simply getting out of the way while Ethan stands his ground, attempting to blast the beast with fire. As Ripper bears down his shot goes wide and strikes the ceiling but his shield servers him better, Ripper's bite clamping down on it instead of the artificer himself, large fangs scraping across the metal and leaving small dents thanks to Ripper's raw power. Sildar moves around the others and calls out to Ripper, firing a bolt into the dire wolf's shoulder. Ripper releases Ethan's shield and peers around at the others, looking for an easier victim.
Meanwhile Tarja whips Klarg in hopes of pulling him back into the grease but the conjured vine only strikes the bugbear's armor. It does wrap around a bit, but Klarg flexes his left bicep and gives a tug, tearing free of the spell's grasp. Once again Tarja's effort is not for nothing, however, as the distraction leaves Klarg open for Zeke who strikes with another heavy blow, the bugbear staggering back a step to keep his balance. Klarg roars and swings his long morningstar wildly back at the barbarian, catching him in the shoulder, but Zeke is fully engulfed in the frenzy of battle now and ignores much of the blow's effects (6 damage after rage reduction).
- Assuming Fae is using the Disengage action as Arvel did.
- Elra, Vincent, and then top of the order.
- Another reminder about Bless for this round, because why not!
Zeke staggers as the morningstar strikes him across his unarmored frame, drawing blood and leaving him looking ragged and shaky. Grateful for the BattleTrance training from his time at the temple, Zeke steadys himself and squares back up against the hulking beast.
Going to be out of pocket for a chunk of today, so I'm posting here now. Likely Zeke will trade blows with Klarg until one of us drops.
The assault on Klarg continues with another powerful strike from Zeke and fire erupting from the floor courtesy of Tarja. The reflection of the flames dance in Klarg's rage filled eyes as he snarls and winds up to try to pummel Zeke once more but it is Fae who brings true fire to the bugbear's brow as she blasts him right between the eyes, sending him crashing to the ground while clinging to his face and screaming. A few seconds later Klarg falls motionless and silent.
Ripper sneers at a singe from Ethan's fire caster and looks ready to rip a member of the party of his choosing in half when he hears Klarg fall. The beast looks confused and backs off of Ethan and Tarja, attempting to cross the grease to get to his master. He slips and falls but recovers enough to get back to his feet and stand over the fallen bugbear. Hair matted in grease, the dire wolf stares down Zeke, saliva dripping down towards the barbarian. Ripper pauses to sniff Klarg briefly before tilting his head back to let out a howl that echoes through the cavern. A series of faint howls can be heard in response from behind Ripper in the Klarg's chamber.
Sildar hurries to mount another bolt in the crossbow while calling out "we can take 'em." "Gundren must be back there somewhere!"
- Rolled 7 damage for Tarja's bonfire after a failed save from Klarg.
- Ripper's action was to Disengage, the rest just being movement and some RP flavor.
Zeke stands tall and resolute in front of Ripper keeping himself between the beast and the rest of the party, not backing down, but also not showing any signs of aggression, his wings flared slightly to each side, his blade lowered. One large predator facing down another.
'Easy now Ripper, we have no quarrel with you. You can hear your pack, they're safe. We mean them and you no harm, we're just looking for our friend......'
"I'm not sure you can even understand me, but just think about it Ripper. You and your pack. Free to roam the forest and hills. No more hobgoblins pulling your leash. No more stinking goblins clinging to your back. No more gobbets of old meat, scraps you have to beg for. Fresh kills! Deer! Rabbits! The wind in your hair as you run. The echoes of your howls as the moon grows high in the sky!
Think about it. You and your pack. Freedom. All you have to do is stand down and leave this place.
(Partial update since I know people were waiting on grease. Will resolve Klarg, Elra, Vincent, etc. after we see what Arvel and Fae do for this round, you know, just in case one of them has a fireball or something! Will post new map at the end of this full round.)
Zeke suffers the impressive power of Klarg but returns a blow that is almost as potent. Tarja ignites another fire beneath Klarg but the warrior is able to sidestep it. Focused on that, however, he is unprepared when Ethan shows off his latest atificer's trick. Klarg takes a few quick steps in the grease in an attempt to keep his balance but quickly comes crashing down to the cavern floor at Zeke's feet, white grease matting his hairy body. Ripper attempts to back out of the awkward substance but with one wrong shift of his weight both legs on the left side of his body slip underneath him and the impressive beast comes crashing down onto the left side of his body.
"Stay down if you know what's good for you!"
Arvel holds his walking stick at the ready.
Ready an action: Eldritch Blast targeting Klarg if he stands up.
Attack: 12 Damage: 6
DCI: 3319125026
(What are we still waiting on)
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Arvel prepares an attack but has trouble targeting Klarg while he's down in front of Zeke and thus waits patiently. Meanwhile Fey tempts Ripper with jerky. The dire wolf scurries back away from Zeke in the grease and finally gets to his feet (Disengage action) only to see the mage hand dangling in front of him. In his confusion he considers taking the treat for a moment until Klarg, who has also crawled back away from his attackers and out of the grease (Disengage action) calls to the beast "RIPPER, ATTACK!" Ripper responds by launching his massive body right over the grease and over the stairs, landing amidst the party. His breath is hot and foul as he bears his fangs inches from Ethan's face.
Returning to his feat, the large bugbear is furious after the grease trick threw him off of his game. Arvel's blast glances off of Klarg's armor but Elra's strike hits, causing him the groan in pain before growling loudly back at the party but remaining leery of the grease. Vincent flies in and Klarg waves a hand at him, the distraction leaving an opening for the next attacker.
Sildar looks up at Ripper with wide eyes while rushing to reload his crossbow.
*Remember the next attack on Klarg can benefit from the Help action of Vincent.
*Don't forget the Bless buff, of course.
*Top of the order!
Letting your wolf fight for you and running away? Get back here, you coward!
Tarja holds her mistletoe out towards Klarg; a vine extends towards him, pulling him back in to the still-burning bonfire and the grease.
(Tarja casts Thorn Whip. Melee Spell Attack roll: Unable to parse dice roll.. Damage roll (piercing): 3 (If critical, second damage die is 2). On a hit, it pulls him 10 feet towards me - so, back to where he was. )
[edit] OK, failed at making the bbcode for a roll with the bless and vincent... let's try that again, attack roll is: 14
Zeke jumps over the grease and the bonfire to close in on Klarg and finish him off. Swinging his Kwando overhead as he comes out, he flares his wings and roars with bestial fury, bringing the long polearm down in an overhead slash.
Bless 4
Athletic Roll to leap over grease 25
Attack: 18 Damage: 15 (with bless)
"I thought you said you couldn't fly!"
DCI: 3319125026
"Ahh! You dam blasted brute!"
Ethan keeps his shield up between himself and Ripper, as the direwolf bares down on him.
Ethan gets his Fire Caster pointed at Ripper, attempting to get off a shot, but is having trouble because of the weight of the direwolf pushing against his shield.
There is a flash of light as the device is activated again.
Action: Cast Fire Bolt at Ripper: Attack: 11 (disadvantage for being within 5ft) - Damage: 10 fire damage
Grease spell: Round 2 of 10
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
With the bulk of the direwolf looming over him, Arvel chooses to tactically move to a better postion.
Disengage
Move one space Northwest, three spaces west.
DCI: 3319125026
Also surprised by the direwolfs sudden leap forward, Fae will take a couple steps back, dismissing her Mage hand.
just an unstable unicorn.
Chaos erupts as Ripper's massive form is suddenly towering over many members of the party. Fae and Arvel make the tactical decision to invest a few seconds into simply getting out of the way while Ethan stands his ground, attempting to blast the beast with fire. As Ripper bears down his shot goes wide and strikes the ceiling but his shield servers him better, Ripper's bite clamping down on it instead of the artificer himself, large fangs scraping across the metal and leaving small dents thanks to Ripper's raw power. Sildar moves around the others and calls out to Ripper, firing a bolt into the dire wolf's shoulder. Ripper releases Ethan's shield and peers around at the others, looking for an easier victim.
Meanwhile Tarja whips Klarg in hopes of pulling him back into the grease but the conjured vine only strikes the bugbear's armor. It does wrap around a bit, but Klarg flexes his left bicep and gives a tug, tearing free of the spell's grasp. Once again Tarja's effort is not for nothing, however, as the distraction leaves Klarg open for Zeke who strikes with another heavy blow, the bugbear staggering back a step to keep his balance. Klarg roars and swings his long morningstar wildly back at the barbarian, catching him in the shoulder, but Zeke is fully engulfed in the frenzy of battle now and ignores much of the blow's effects (6 damage after rage reduction).
- Assuming Fae is using the Disengage action as Arvel did.
- Elra, Vincent, and then top of the order.
- Another reminder about Bless for this round, because why not!
Zeke staggers as the morningstar strikes him across his unarmored frame, drawing blood and leaving him looking ragged and shaky. Grateful for the BattleTrance training from his time at the temple, Zeke steadys himself and squares back up against the hulking beast.
Going to be out of pocket for a chunk of today, so I'm posting here now. Likely Zeke will trade blows with Klarg until one of us drops.
Attack with Inspiration: 23 Damage: 11
Once his master is down, maybe Ripper will be easier to deal with...
Tarja continues to try to set Klarg on fire (Create Bonfire on his space) and support Zeke.
oh Ethan has bless on him? doh!
Ethan sees the others back off and looks down at his armour and shield, deciding to stay close to Ripper, to try and keep him bottled up.
"You murderous brute! You won't live another day to prey on the innocent!"
Ethan, tries to take aim again, as the giant wolf buffets his shield.
There is another flare of orange light, followed by a few small wisps of stray magic, that spiral off into the air harmlessly.
Action: Cast Fire Bolt at Ripper: Attack: (Bless) 4 + 13 (disadvantage for ranged attack, in melee range) - Damage: 2 fire damage
Grease spell: Round 3 of 10
David Gearlock | Human | Artificer | Revenge Heist
Knox | Warforged | Cleric | Shadowthorn's Out of the Abyss
Elra looks to Ripper and snaps her fingers to once again send Sacred Flame towards Ripper.
Dex Save of 13
if he fails he takes 1 Radient Damage
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Fae would grit her teeth, she really wanted to help Ethan, but she believes the best course of action is to burn down Klarg.
"Hang in there Ethan!" She'd encourage him, trusting his craftmanship will protect him.
Fae would stare down Klarg, throw her hand out. Burn!
Attacking Klarg with a Fire Bolt.
Attack: 20 + 3 if I have Bless Damage: 9
just an unstable unicorn.
(I think it's my turn?)
Arvel takes another shot at Klarg, hoping to keep the pressure on.
<Keihäs!>
Eldritch Blast
Attack: 8 Damage: 8
DCI: 3319125026
The assault on Klarg continues with another powerful strike from Zeke and fire erupting from the floor courtesy of Tarja. The reflection of the flames dance in Klarg's rage filled eyes as he snarls and winds up to try to pummel Zeke once more but it is Fae who brings true fire to the bugbear's brow as she blasts him right between the eyes, sending him crashing to the ground while clinging to his face and screaming. A few seconds later Klarg falls motionless and silent.
Ripper sneers at a singe from Ethan's fire caster and looks ready to rip a member of the party of his choosing in half when he hears Klarg fall. The beast looks confused and backs off of Ethan and Tarja, attempting to cross the grease to get to his master. He slips and falls but recovers enough to get back to his feet and stand over the fallen bugbear. Hair matted in grease, the dire wolf stares down Zeke, saliva dripping down towards the barbarian. Ripper pauses to sniff Klarg briefly before tilting his head back to let out a howl that echoes through the cavern. A series of faint howls can be heard in response from behind Ripper in the Klarg's chamber.
Sildar hurries to mount another bolt in the crossbow while calling out "we can take 'em." "Gundren must be back there somewhere!"
- Rolled 7 damage for Tarja's bonfire after a failed save from Klarg.
- Ripper's action was to Disengage, the rest just being movement and some RP flavor.
Zeke stands tall and resolute in front of Ripper keeping himself between the beast and the rest of the party, not backing down, but also not showing any signs of aggression, his wings flared slightly to each side, his blade lowered. One large predator facing down another.
'Easy now Ripper, we have no quarrel with you. You can hear your pack, they're safe. We mean them and you no harm, we're just looking for our friend......'
sotto voce to Tarja '
You wanna try that in wolfspeak?'
"I'm not sure you can even understand me, but just think about it Ripper. You and your pack. Free to roam the forest and hills. No more hobgoblins pulling your leash. No more stinking goblins clinging to your back. No more gobbets of old meat, scraps you have to beg for. Fresh kills! Deer! Rabbits! The wind in your hair as you run. The echoes of your howls as the moon grows high in the sky!
Think about it. You and your pack. Freedom. All you have to do is stand down and leave this place.
Freedom."
Persuasion: 17
DCI: 3319125026