OOC: I am late on the initiative order, but here is my action.
Darion mover slowly toward Nahth flailing some manacles and moaning about being controlled. Daner grins at the sight and then slashes again at the Yuan-Ti.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7 forgot advantage 18
If Nahth falls, Daner is going to move as quick as he can to stand out of sight beside the door snake arms went through.
For Ellis's first action, he will cast Faerie Fire on Nanth and then use his Bonus Action to cast Healing Word on Kanush. Then for his second action, he will cast Vicious Mockery on the broodguard attacking Kanush.
1st Action: Faerie Fire - DEX save 13 or Nanth is outlined in violet light giving allies advantage attacking
1st Bonus Action: Healing Word on Kanush - 7
2nd Action: Vicious Mockery on broodguard that attacked Kanush - WIS save 13 or take psychic damage and disadvantage on next attack roll
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Bear Tempest crushes the broodguard with ursine might, leaving it hanging on by a thread. It retaliates only with a bite attack, but its arms are broken and mauled. Attack: 10 Damage: 6
Nahth is dealt another grievous blow by Daner. He clutches his terrible wounds and falls back, adopting a defensive posture and taking the dodge action, hoping that reinforcements will arrive to save his life. He is more than bloodied. To make his day worse, violet flames of fairy fire wreathe around him. He complains loudly as he sees it coming and makes a DEX save: 11 . Fortuitously, the three sleeping broodguards that would have been nearby and leashed by Nahth would have been caught in the blast zone of the spell. They are unconscious and cannot make the DEX save, so they are affected by the spell. (And as I understand it, it isn't the sort of spell that would wake them up).
Kanush, who was already on one knee, about to fully succumb to his wounds, finds new strength and he looks surprised, and thankful. He gives you a serious nod that conveys the utmost respect of a warrior. He spits in the face of the broodguard assailing him, adding insult and giving the broodguard disadvantage vs Vicious Mockery. Broodguard DEX save: 17 . This broodguard attempts to bite Kanush (will roll this after I see result of spell save). The broodguard attempts maximum damage and flails his claws, swiping at the pirate. Attack: 20 Damage: 4 . The pirate retaliates with a stab from her hidden dagger: Attack: 5 Damage: 4 .
The four asleep broodguards continue sleeping. You hear Snake Arms down the hall yelling at Liss'ard and Slizzy in the pit. You also hear the sound of a door flying open, and a very grumpy and perturbed female voice call out, "what is the meaning of this racket!? Who dare disssturbs my reveries?!"
The broodguard attacking Kanush makes his bite with disadvantage after losing to Vicious Mockery (where he was made fun of for not being a snake OR lizard OR person): Attack: 13 Damage: 10
Despite the increased chances, Kanush is still unable to avoid the hit without his armor or shield. Ellis' healing prevents him from being killed outright, but any more damage and he is surely gone for good.
You hear Snake Arms down the hall yelling at Liss'ard and Slizzy in the pit. You also hear the sound of a door flying open, and a very grumpy and perturbed female voice call out, "what is the meaning of this racket!? Who dare disssturbs my reveries?!"
OOC: Aaaah I love it when a plan comes together!!!
Darion swears under his breath when he hears Fenthasa. He turns to the prisoners "If we want to survive, I think we will all have to fight"
Darion isn't quite ready to give up his disguise, though it looks like they will end up having to fight their way out anyway. He sees Nahth take a defensive stance, and resumes his ruse waving his chains at him, keeping him distracted "I mussst put them on. It commandssss me!" he hams up this up by exaggeratedly clutching his head with one hand.
Again, I'll take the Help action for Daner's next attack against Nahth.
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Bear Tempest will let out a small whimper as the broodguards teeth sink in before snarling and attempting to bite down on it's neck. If unable to hit tempest will swipe at the broodguard with his claws then head towards Ellis.
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Daner takes heart as he sees Nahth step back, obviously bloodied and in danger. “You come here snake,” he growls as he steps forward to slag once more with the scimitar.
Attack: 17 Damage: 9
The attack is easily blocked. Daner feeling a surge of rage (action surge) attacks again.
Attack: 15 Damage: 9
Ooc: should have been made with disadvantage, as help used on first attack here is second attack roll take lowest 14
He then moves aggressively toward Darion as if to attack, hoping to help keep up the ruse. As he does so he whispers, “Run in fear and get that portcullis closed.”
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Daner plunges the scimitar into the cowering Nahth, he drops dead before the bronze gate.
The broodguard is able to bat Bear Tempest's face away, but he leaves himself open to Tempest's claws which finish the miserable beast.
The remaining conscious broodguard flails its claws and attempts to slash the orcish pirate maiden who stabbed him deep with the hidden dagger: Attack: 20 Damage: 3 . He then continues his rampage (taking an opportunity attack from the pirate Attack: 14 Damage: 5 ) and he charges headlong towards Ellis, the one who so viciously insulted him. He lunges at Ellis with a mouth full of fangs and teeth: Attack: 14 Damage: 8 .
Now, Fenthaza slithers into the view as she "steps" outside of her door. She clearly hears the commotion coming from your direction. She is 30 feet away from Darion and Daner. She would only have been able to see Daner slaw Nahth while Liss'ard waved manacles around like a maniac. She says towards Daner, "It seems that I did not overestimate your might, though I did underestimate your good sense. In the words of one of my favorite sages... you've got to know when to hold them, and when to fold them. Now, I'll give you one chance. Step back here now like a good boy or else." She emphasizes the last word with venomous declaration and her eyes glow a piercing violet as she casts Suggestion. (Daner should make a WIS saving throw)
Ellis was glad that he healed up Kanush, nodding back but disappointed that his spell hadn't worked on Nanth and that the broodguard still managed to hit Kanush a second time. That's when he heard the door open and what sounded like Fenthaza, shocked. Crap, they've been found out! He thought about what to do before suddenly he saw the broodguard charge at him, biting him as he cried out a bit in pain. He was trying to keep the thing at bay when he saw Fenthaza appear, hearing her tell Daner to walk over to her and guessed that she cast a spell on him. "Daner!" Ellis yelled and instinctively without thinking, he took his manacles and throws them at Fenthaza.
(OCC: I was thinking that since even if this hits, no damage would be dealt that this could be a Help action, distracting Fenthaza regardless of it hits or not?)
OOC: @JustBrad987 @Amaya5 does Ellis get an extra action, as I think he missed his initiative slot again?
Darion will pick up Nahth's weapon (scimitar?) and pauses in indecision for a moment. He will check what Snake Arms is doing. If Snake Arms still seems busy in the prisoner pit, he will go with what seemed to be Daner's plan of trying to shut them all in. Also, he does not want to abandon Daner to face Fenthasa on his own. He will therefore try and continue the ruse of being Liss'ard and snarls at Ellis
"Your treacherousss mind control issss broken. The guardsss will finish you!" he turns to Daner "Thatsss right obey Fenthassssa" he will go 60 ft towards the portcullis, if Fenthasa looks questioning he will indicate he is going to help Snake Arms.
However, there is a lot of moving pieces so if either Daner appears to break Fenthasa's hold thanks to Ellis' manacle attack, or he sees Snake Arms is no longer in the prisoner pit he will instead:
move out of sight of Fenthasa, going behind the remaining Broodguard attacking Ellis, commenting on the mind control for Fenthasa's benefit as before. He will then attack the Broodguard with the Scimitar (using Dex, no proficiency): 18 Damage: 4
In either case, Deception role for Fenthasa's benefit: 8
((There is indeed a lot going on here! Before we go any further, let me provide a space for you guys to discuss and get some clarity about what you want to do. Currently, it looks like you are wanting to double back onto Fenthaza and Snake Arms instead of keep running, right? Also note that there are 4 broodguards still sleeping. Daner is walking that way regardless, unless Ellis breaks her concentration on the spell. And yes, you’re right, Ellis does have one more action.))
Ellis had heard Darion, knowing that he is still acting as Lissard. "N-Not if we finish you first!" he said back, playing along with it to help with the deception. Since he is too weak to fight barehanded, he will again cast Vicious Mockery on the broodguard in front of him. Assuming that Kanush is still close enough/visible, he would cast Healing Word on him again before looking over at Tempest. "We need to take care of Fenthaza quickly and run, the broodguards won't stay asleep forever." Ellis would have quickly whispered to him, fearing the worst possible scenarios right now.
(OCC: Not sure if what Ellis said would have given Darion advantage on that Deception check or if it requires Deception on his part. But if so then 15 )
Action: Vicious Mockery on broodguard - WIS save 13 or take 3 psychic damage and disadvantage on next attack
OOC: Whether I break free or not my action will remain the same. As a Dwarf I can’t actually get beside her with one move action so it will be as follows. Slip it into the right spot in the initiative 👍 thanks.
Daner turns toward Fenthaza and walks toward her, lowering his sword as he does so. Around him the others are still caught up in the moment, but Fenthaza’s voice called to him He had to walk toward her like a good boy.
Daner’s mind whirled. He knew this was not what he should be doing, but his body seemed not to be his to control. Daner moves to about 5ft from Fenthaza, as he walked toward her the sense of joy in doing what she asked increased, still he fought to break free. He had stepped back to her, there was nothing else to do. As he watched he realised that Fenthaza’s magic was possibly their greatest threat here he needed to stop that somehow. Hoping that she would close the final ft between them, Daner readied to grapple her, hoping to pin her arms and prevent her from using her magic.
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((Sorry for the delay! I was actually able to get back to hosting an in-person D&D with my Waterdeep campaign last night, and also, life is starting to catch up with me. Shew!))
Ellis slingshots the pair of iron manacles in Fenthaza's direction, and she hisses as she has to bat them away from her face. She takes 1 bludgeoning damage. She makes a CON save to maintain concentration on her spell: 8. Fenthaza is immediately very suspicious of the whole situation and immediately suspects Liss'ard, she then makes a WIS saving throw, with disadvantage (thanks to being distracted) to see if she sees through Darion's disguise: 4. (Luckily for you I forgot to apply disadvantage, let's see now:6 )
The broodguard, who is looking quite rough after being stabbed twice and mocked once, makes a WIS save against being taunted a second time: 12. It makes another bite attack at Ellis: Attack: 23 Damage: 9 , if disadvantage attack roll is: 14. It follows up with a slashing claw attack, but Kanush, heartened at being healed a second time by this kind stranger, feebly attempts to obstruct the attack of the broodguard, imposing disadvantage on the attack against Ellis, but is shoved to the floor in the process: Attack: 9 Damage: 4.
The other four broodguards spend another turn snoozing away.
((Before I describe Fenthaza's room and her next action, let's see what Darion is officially doing. From his vantage point he can see that Snake Arms is behind the portcullis, looking down and trying to figure out how to liberate Liss'ard and Slizzy. His head snaps towards Fenthaza's direction when she emerges and speaks loudly. As for her door, 1= door opens inward into the room, 2= door opens outwards into the hall. It has a handle, and you can see that is probably locks. Attack: 2 Damage: 1))
Darion, who despite himself is enjoying confusing Nahth, replies in an exaggerated moan "I cannot - it isssss controlling my miiiiiind"
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OOC: I am late on the initiative order, but here is my action.
Darion mover slowly toward Nahth flailing some manacles and moaning about being controlled. Daner grins at the sight and then slashes again at the Yuan-Ti.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7 forgot advantage 18
If Nahth falls, Daner is going to move as quick as he can to stand out of sight beside the door snake arms went through.
For Ellis's first action, he will cast Faerie Fire on Nanth and then use his Bonus Action to cast Healing Word on Kanush. Then for his second action, he will cast Vicious Mockery on the broodguard attacking Kanush.
1st Action: Faerie Fire - DEX save 13 or Nanth is outlined in violet light giving allies advantage attacking
1st Bonus Action: Healing Word on Kanush - 7
2nd Action: Vicious Mockery on broodguard that attacked Kanush - WIS save 13 or take psychic damage and disadvantage on next attack roll
Damage: 2
Bear Tempest crushes the broodguard with ursine might, leaving it hanging on by a thread. It retaliates only with a bite attack, but its arms are broken and mauled. Attack: 10 Damage: 6
Nahth is dealt another grievous blow by Daner. He clutches his terrible wounds and falls back, adopting a defensive posture and taking the dodge action, hoping that reinforcements will arrive to save his life. He is more than bloodied. To make his day worse, violet flames of fairy fire wreathe around him. He complains loudly as he sees it coming and makes a DEX save: 11 . Fortuitously, the three sleeping broodguards that would have been nearby and leashed by Nahth would have been caught in the blast zone of the spell. They are unconscious and cannot make the DEX save, so they are affected by the spell. (And as I understand it, it isn't the sort of spell that would wake them up).
Kanush, who was already on one knee, about to fully succumb to his wounds, finds new strength and he looks surprised, and thankful. He gives you a serious nod that conveys the utmost respect of a warrior. He spits in the face of the broodguard assailing him, adding insult and giving the broodguard disadvantage vs Vicious Mockery. Broodguard DEX save: 17 . This broodguard attempts to bite Kanush (will roll this after I see result of spell save). The broodguard attempts maximum damage and flails his claws, swiping at the pirate. Attack: 20 Damage: 4 . The pirate retaliates with a stab from her hidden dagger: Attack: 5 Damage: 4 .
The four asleep broodguards continue sleeping. You hear Snake Arms down the hall yelling at Liss'ard and Slizzy in the pit. You also hear the sound of a door flying open, and a very grumpy and perturbed female voice call out, "what is the meaning of this racket!? Who dare disssturbs my reveries?!"
The broodguard attacking Kanush makes his bite with disadvantage after losing to Vicious Mockery (where he was made fun of for not being a snake OR lizard OR person): Attack: 13 Damage: 10
Despite the increased chances, Kanush is still unable to avoid the hit without his armor or shield. Ellis' healing prevents him from being killed outright, but any more damage and he is surely gone for good.
OOC: how far between Nahth and the lever to the portcullis?
((90 feet!))
OOC: Aaaah I love it when a plan comes together!!!
Darion swears under his breath when he hears Fenthasa. He turns to the prisoners "If we want to survive, I think we will all have to fight"
Darion isn't quite ready to give up his disguise, though it looks like they will end up having to fight their way out anyway. He sees Nahth take a defensive stance, and resumes his ruse waving his chains at him, keeping him distracted "I mussst put them on. It commandssss me!" he hams up this up by exaggeratedly clutching his head with one hand.
Again, I'll take the Help action for Daner's next attack against Nahth.
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Bear Tempest will let out a small whimper as the broodguards teeth sink in before snarling and attempting to bite down on it's neck. If unable to hit tempest will swipe at the broodguard with his claws then head towards Ellis.
Bite Attack: 14 Damage: 10
Claw Attack: 12 Damage: 8
Daner takes heart as he sees Nahth step back, obviously bloodied and in danger. “You come here snake,” he growls as he steps forward to slag once more with the scimitar.
Attack: 17 Damage: 9
The attack is easily blocked. Daner feeling a surge of rage (action surge) attacks again.
Attack: 15 Damage: 9
Ooc: should have been made with disadvantage, as help used on first attack here is second attack roll take lowest 14
He then moves aggressively toward Darion as if to attack, hoping to help keep up the ruse. As he does so he whispers, “Run in fear and get that portcullis closed.”
Daner plunges the scimitar into the cowering Nahth, he drops dead before the bronze gate.
The broodguard is able to bat Bear Tempest's face away, but he leaves himself open to Tempest's claws which finish the miserable beast.
The remaining conscious broodguard flails its claws and attempts to slash the orcish pirate maiden who stabbed him deep with the hidden dagger: Attack: 20 Damage: 3 . He then continues his rampage (taking an opportunity attack from the pirate Attack: 14 Damage: 5 ) and he charges headlong towards Ellis, the one who so viciously insulted him. He lunges at Ellis with a mouth full of fangs and teeth: Attack: 14 Damage: 8 .
Now, Fenthaza slithers into the view as she "steps" outside of her door. She clearly hears the commotion coming from your direction. She is 30 feet away from Darion and Daner. She would only have been able to see Daner slaw Nahth while Liss'ard waved manacles around like a maniac. She says towards Daner, "It seems that I did not overestimate your might, though I did underestimate your good sense. In the words of one of my favorite sages... you've got to know when to hold them, and when to fold them. Now, I'll give you one chance. Step back here now like a good boy or else." She emphasizes the last word with venomous declaration and her eyes glow a piercing violet as she casts Suggestion. (Daner should make a WIS saving throw)
Wis: 11
Daner feels an uncontrollable be urge to walk over to Fenthaza.
OOC: Fortunately the only instruction she gave was to walk toward her. I will happily do that 👍
Ellis was glad that he healed up Kanush, nodding back but disappointed that his spell hadn't worked on Nanth and that the broodguard still managed to hit Kanush a second time. That's when he heard the door open and what sounded like Fenthaza, shocked. Crap, they've been found out! He thought about what to do before suddenly he saw the broodguard charge at him, biting him as he cried out a bit in pain. He was trying to keep the thing at bay when he saw Fenthaza appear, hearing her tell Daner to walk over to her and guessed that she cast a spell on him. "Daner!" Ellis yelled and instinctively without thinking, he took his manacles and throws them at Fenthaza.
(OCC: I was thinking that since even if this hits, no damage would be dealt that this could be a Help action, distracting Fenthaza regardless of it hits or not?)
Attack: 19
OOC: @JustBrad987 @Amaya5 does Ellis get an extra action, as I think he missed his initiative slot again?
Darion will pick up Nahth's weapon (scimitar?) and pauses in indecision for a moment. He will check what Snake Arms is doing. If Snake Arms still seems busy in the prisoner pit, he will go with what seemed to be Daner's plan of trying to shut them all in. Also, he does not want to abandon Daner to face Fenthasa on his own. He will therefore try and continue the ruse of being Liss'ard and snarls at Ellis
"Your treacherousss mind control issss broken. The guardsss will finish you!" he turns to Daner "Thatsss right obey Fenthassssa" he will go 60 ft towards the portcullis, if Fenthasa looks questioning he will indicate he is going to help Snake Arms.
However, there is a lot of moving pieces so if either Daner appears to break Fenthasa's hold thanks to Ellis' manacle attack, or he sees Snake Arms is no longer in the prisoner pit he will instead:
move out of sight of Fenthasa, going behind the remaining Broodguard attacking Ellis, commenting on the mind control for Fenthasa's benefit as before. He will then attack the Broodguard with the Scimitar (using Dex, no proficiency): 18 Damage: 4
In either case, Deception role for Fenthasa's benefit: 8
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((There is indeed a lot going on here! Before we go any further, let me provide a space for you guys to discuss and get some clarity about what you want to do. Currently, it looks like you are wanting to double back onto Fenthaza and Snake Arms instead of keep running, right? Also note that there are 4 broodguards still sleeping. Daner is walking that way regardless, unless Ellis breaks her concentration on the spell. And yes, you’re right, Ellis does have one more action.))
Ellis had heard Darion, knowing that he is still acting as Lissard. "N-Not if we finish you first!" he said back, playing along with it to help with the deception. Since he is too weak to fight barehanded, he will again cast Vicious Mockery on the broodguard in front of him. Assuming that Kanush is still close enough/visible, he would cast Healing Word on him again before looking over at Tempest. "We need to take care of Fenthaza quickly and run, the broodguards won't stay asleep forever." Ellis would have quickly whispered to him, fearing the worst possible scenarios right now.
(OCC: Not sure if what Ellis said would have given Darion advantage on that Deception check or if it requires Deception on his part. But if so then 15 )
Action: Vicious Mockery on broodguard - WIS save 13 or take 3 psychic damage and disadvantage on next attack
Bonus Action: Healing Word on Kanush 7
OOC: Whether I break free or not my action will remain the same. As a Dwarf I can’t actually get beside her with one move action so it will be as follows. Slip it into the right spot in the initiative 👍 thanks.
Daner turns toward Fenthaza and walks toward her, lowering his sword as he does so. Around him the others are still caught up in the moment, but Fenthaza’s voice called to him He had to walk toward her like a good boy.
Daner’s mind whirled. He knew this was not what he should be doing, but his body seemed not to be his to control. Daner moves to about 5ft from Fenthaza, as he walked toward her the sense of joy in doing what she asked increased, still he fought to break free. He had stepped back to her, there was nothing else to do. As he watched he realised that Fenthaza’s magic was possibly their greatest threat here he needed to stop that somehow. Hoping that she would close the final ft between them, Daner readied to grapple her, hoping to pin her arms and prevent her from using her magic.
Move: 25ft directly toward Fenthaza
Action: Ready grapple Athletics: 17
@JustBrad87 - If I end up approaching Fenthasa's door with Daner, what does it look like? Does it open in / out? have a lock? Have a handle?
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((Sorry for the delay! I was actually able to get back to hosting an in-person D&D with my Waterdeep campaign last night, and also, life is starting to catch up with me. Shew!))
Ellis slingshots the pair of iron manacles in Fenthaza's direction, and she hisses as she has to bat them away from her face. She takes 1 bludgeoning damage. She makes a CON save to maintain concentration on her spell: 8. Fenthaza is immediately very suspicious of the whole situation and immediately suspects Liss'ard, she then makes a WIS saving throw, with disadvantage (thanks to being distracted) to see if she sees through Darion's disguise: 4. (Luckily for you I forgot to apply disadvantage, let's see now:6 )
The broodguard, who is looking quite rough after being stabbed twice and mocked once, makes a WIS save against being taunted a second time: 12. It makes another bite attack at Ellis: Attack: 23 Damage: 9 , if disadvantage attack roll is: 14. It follows up with a slashing claw attack, but Kanush, heartened at being healed a second time by this kind stranger, feebly attempts to obstruct the attack of the broodguard, imposing disadvantage on the attack against Ellis, but is shoved to the floor in the process: Attack: 9 Damage: 4.
The other four broodguards spend another turn snoozing away.
((Before I describe Fenthaza's room and her next action, let's see what Darion is officially doing. From his vantage point he can see that Snake Arms is behind the portcullis, looking down and trying to figure out how to liberate Liss'ard and Slizzy. His head snaps towards Fenthaza's direction when she emerges and speaks loudly. As for her door, 1= door opens inward into the room, 2= door opens outwards into the hall. It has a handle, and you can see that is probably locks. Attack: 2 Damage: 1))
Tempest will rush towards the last broodguard and attack with his bite and claws.
Bite: 13 Damage: 6 Claw: 18 Damage: 6