"It is settled then. Let us begin the feast, and I will introduce you to the faction representatives. Then I will declare the reason for this gathering, and afterwards I will leave it to you to convince them of the dire need to go to the Underdark and put an end to this madness. Eldeth, please, show them to the banquet hall," says Bruenor.
Eldeth bows to Bruenor then walks down from behind the throne to where you are gathered. She shows you out of the throne room and down a corridor. She is dressed quite differently than you remember. In the slave pens, and throughout your escape, she was dressed in simple leathers and cloth. Now she wears full plate armor, with the crest of Gauntlgrym emblazoned about it, a large round metal shield, and a shiny looking hammer that dangles from her belt. As you walk she says, "It's so good to see ye all. Ever since I've returned, I hoped Bruenor would call ye to action. It took some time to gather everyone of course. I just hope it is'na too late. Just know I'm ready when ye are, and I've learned a few things since we las' met. Seems that Faerzress did a number on me." As she says the last sentence, she grins and holds up her hand where you see her fingers light up briefly with an arcane glow.
You finish traversing the corridor and end up in a large banquet hall. Some people have already gathered, others are coming in from various directions. Eldeth shows you to your seats which are at the high table, along with Bruenor. You take note that the various faction leaders you have met, and their retinue are also gathering at the feast, as well as noble and important figures from Gauntlgrym. When all are gathered, Bruenor stands with mug in hand to start the feast. "Thank you all for coming. Most of you all know why you are here. The rumors coming from the Underdark are too numerous to ignore. As my honored guests, I have brought these heroes, who have seen first hand what is happening." He motions to each of you and introduces you by name before continuing."I have also called members of all of the main factions of the Sword Coast. Lord Zelraun Roaringhorn of the Harpers, Sir Lanniver Strayl of the Order of the Gauntlet, Morista Malkin of the Emerald Enclave, Lord Eravien Haund of the Lord's Alliance, and even Davra Jassur of the Zhentarim. Some of you are still skeptical, and are hesitant to put forth resources for the coming fight, but I assure you that whether or not you prepare, the fight is coming. Eat, drink, be merry, but hear the words of these heroes. Three days of now, we will be sending an expedition to the Underdark. You must decide if you want to lend your strength, and help us to victory." With that he raises his mug and drinks. Food and ale is brought, and everyone at the tables commences to eating.
During the meal, you exchange greetings and pleasantries with the faction leaders and other members of their organizations. They are all curious to hear of your tales, and what you saw, and what it might portend. As the feast is winding down, Bruenor excuses himself. The other guests begin to leave, and as you are preparing to finish up for the night as well, a servant comes and requests your presence at Bruenor's private quarters. When you arrive, Bruenor is more relaxed, and less imposing.
"I hope ye enjoyed yourselves tonight, ye deserve it. Now let me tell ye what we are planning. I invited the factions here to learn what is happening, and share what we know, and get their backing for what it is I propose. Ye know better than anyone, what it is we face, but we need to know more.
“The Zhentarim have a stake in a secret Underdark trading post called Mantol-Derith. If ye can get them on our side, they’ll guide ye there, where ye can meet with one of their agents, Ghazrim DuLoc. He can provide ye with a map to Gravenhollow. It’s a legendary place built by the stone giants long ago, said to contain all the knowledge of the depths. If there’s answers to be found for what has happened, ye might find them there. If ye are willing to go back, that is.
“I don’t propose to send ye into the dark unprepared, and I hope ye make an impression on those gathered here so they’ll support our cause and your mission. From all I’ve seen and heard, there’s no one better to do what needs be done.
“So, what say ye?”
Before you can answer, Eldeth comes bursting into the room. You begin to hear a rumbling in the depths of the city as she cries out, "Sire! It's Maegera. Something is'na right, and it's awoken. Fire Elementals are rampaging through the Vault of Kings."
Bruenor looks from Eldeth, and then back to you."I'll call the guard, but you may be able to get there more quickly. Please lend us your strength now." Eldeth leads you out and down to the Vault of Kings where you see three large Fire Elementals tearing through the marketplace.
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Oorr and Aera do not enjoy partying very much. As King Bruenor said, the situation is dire, so why the need for a party? Mammals...
Whichever the case, Oorr does not have the time to answer to the King that he is leading the front of the expedition that elementals are storming the dwarven home! Elementals! That is not usual. Unsheathing Eye of the Storm, Oorr and Aera dash forward.
Oorr, you've heard the name Maegera before. Maegera, the Dawn Titan, is a primordial of fire that slumbers beneath the city of Gauntlgrym. Normally it slumbers. It once threatened Faerun when it awoke, but Bruenor and some of this companions were able to quiet it once more. Maegera powers the Great Forge of Gauntlgrym, from which powerful weapons and armors are made. Now it seems Maegera is stirring once more, possibly spawning these fire elementals.
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Grimnir's belly is still full from the feast and between burps, he says: "Well, that is a wrong timing. Nothing worse then fighting with a full belly..."
He places his bagpack containing Rocky in a safe place, "You, my little one, you stay here for now. I'll come back. Promise."
Unsheathing his precious shortsword Amanita, Grimnir start to run toward the danger. "Let's go my friends, let show them some skills"he shouts, full of confidence.
When you get to the marketplace, you find the three fire elementals in various locations around the market stalls and buildings, but all down the central road. The first one is about 30 feet in front of you, the second one is about 20 feet behind the first, and then 30 feet to the right, along the building walls. The last one is 30 feet further from the second, on the opposite side of the road. Eldeth draws a dwarven throwing hammer and her shield from her back. "It's good te be fighting with ye again. I've got some new tricks to show ye."
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Round 1 22 Belwar 20 Oorr 20 Grimnir 19 Brox 12 Eldeth 05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 102/102; 2: HP 102/102; 3: HP 102/102;)
Oorr focuses his magic on the first elemental (hunter's mark) and attacks it twice with Eye of the Storm. Yes, finally he gets to use the most powerful weapon ever. Aera flies beside him, getting close to elemental.
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 11 Damage: 15 Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 26 Damage: 12
Eldeth leaps forward into the fight, but keeps some distance from the first elemental. She twirls a hammer around her head and throws it at the elemental. Attack: 27 Damage: 16 After striking the elemental, the hammer amazingly flies back to Eldeth, and she tosses it again. Attack: 15 Damage: 15 "How do ye like that little gift from King Bruenor! Go back to yer mama, ye daft fiery beast!" she yells.
The fire elemental at the front retaliates against Oorr and Brox., while the top elemental moves towards Eldeth, and the one at the back sets more of the street on fire as it gets closer.
F1 on Oorr: Attack 1: 8 Damage: 9 F1 on Brox: Attack 2: 23 Damage: 5 F2 on Eldeth: Attack 1: 13 Damage: 11 F2 on Eldeth: Attack 2: 11 Damage: 13
You all avoid the attacks, with the exception of Eldeth as the fire elemental delivers a massive blow. Eldeth's armor catches fire and she takes additional fire damage (6).
Round 2 22 Belwar 20 Oorr 20 Grimnir 19 Brox 12 Eldeth 05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 36/102; 2: HP 102/102; 3: HP 102/102;)
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Grimnir has no fear, he has seen worst than a fire elemental. He runs to the Elemental that seem to flickers a bit (F1) and delivers a series of attacks. Spores are flying around as he hits the creature.
When I finally get to the fight, I frostbite one of the uninjured elementals for 7.
OOC: I was going to cast blight, but I want to do a fancy description the first time I cast it and I just haven't been able to find the time to write one.
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
Oorr squawks a signal to Aera (bonus action). She flies around the head of the elemental distracting it and offering Oorr the chance to find a weakness in the fiery body.
Grimnir has no fear, he has seen worst than a fire elemental. He runs to the Elemental that seem to flickers a bit (F1) and delivers a series of attacks. Spores are flying around as he hits the creature.
When I finally get to the fight, I frostbite one of the uninjured elementals for 7.
OOC: I was going to cast blight, but I want to do a fancy description the first time I cast it and I just haven't been able to find the time to write one.
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As Brox slashes through the first elemental, the light of dawnbringer shines bright and the flames evaporate. A tremor rumbles through the ground beneath you and you feel heat rising from the stone floor.
"Oi, Maegera's not happy... what could have disturbed it?" shouts Eldeth as she swings wildly at the elemental nearest her. Attack 1 : 30 Damage: 14 Attack 1 : 17 Damage: 16
The elementals, now towering over you, continue their assault. F2 Attack 1 on Eldeth: Attack: 20 Damage: 13 Attack 2 on Eldeth: Attack: 21 Damage: 11
F3 Attack 1 on Brox: Attack: 9 Damage: 9 Attack 2 on Brox: Attack: 26 Damage: 19
Though they are intimidating, the fire elementals are unable to break through the defenses of Eldeth or Brox. In her haste to attack, she forgets to put out the fires around her and takes 2 fire damage.
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Round 3 22 Belwar 20 Oorr 20 Grimnir 19 Brox 12 Eldeth (HP 46/76) 05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 0/102; 2: HP 73/102; 3: HP 72/102;)
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Grimnir notices that the poison from his attacks are useless... " What a waste of spores !!! I guess, I'll do it the old fashion way" Rushing toward the same Elemental that Oorr attacked, he delivers his blows and throws another ball of spores: CON DC13 or 6 (necrotic)
Grimnir notices that the poison from his attacks are useless... " What a waste of spores !!! I guess, I'll do it the old fashion way" Rushing toward the same Elemental that Oorr attacked, he delivers his blows and throws another ball of spores: CON DC13 or 8 (necrotic)
"It is settled then. Let us begin the feast, and I will introduce you to the faction representatives. Then I will declare the reason for this gathering, and afterwards I will leave it to you to convince them of the dire need to go to the Underdark and put an end to this madness. Eldeth, please, show them to the banquet hall," says Bruenor.
Eldeth bows to Bruenor then walks down from behind the throne to where you are gathered. She shows you out of the throne room and down a corridor. She is dressed quite differently than you remember. In the slave pens, and throughout your escape, she was dressed in simple leathers and cloth. Now she wears full plate armor, with the crest of Gauntlgrym emblazoned about it, a large round metal shield, and a shiny looking hammer that dangles from her belt. As you walk she says, "It's so good to see ye all. Ever since I've returned, I hoped Bruenor would call ye to action. It took some time to gather everyone of course. I just hope it is'na too late. Just know I'm ready when ye are, and I've learned a few things since we las' met. Seems that Faerzress did a number on me." As she says the last sentence, she grins and holds up her hand where you see her fingers light up briefly with an arcane glow.
You finish traversing the corridor and end up in a large banquet hall. Some people have already gathered, others are coming in from various directions. Eldeth shows you to your seats which are at the high table, along with Bruenor. You take note that the various faction leaders you have met, and their retinue are also gathering at the feast, as well as noble and important figures from Gauntlgrym. When all are gathered, Bruenor stands with mug in hand to start the feast. "Thank you all for coming. Most of you all know why you are here. The rumors coming from the Underdark are too numerous to ignore. As my honored guests, I have brought these heroes, who have seen first hand what is happening." He motions to each of you and introduces you by name before continuing. "I have also called members of all of the main factions of the Sword Coast. Lord Zelraun Roaringhorn of the Harpers, Sir Lanniver Strayl of the Order of the Gauntlet, Morista Malkin of the Emerald Enclave, Lord Eravien Haund of the Lord's Alliance, and even Davra Jassur of the Zhentarim. Some of you are still skeptical, and are hesitant to put forth resources for the coming fight, but I assure you that whether or not you prepare, the fight is coming. Eat, drink, be merry, but hear the words of these heroes. Three days of now, we will be sending an expedition to the Underdark. You must decide if you want to lend your strength, and help us to victory." With that he raises his mug and drinks. Food and ale is brought, and everyone at the tables commences to eating.
During the meal, you exchange greetings and pleasantries with the faction leaders and other members of their organizations. They are all curious to hear of your tales, and what you saw, and what it might portend. As the feast is winding down, Bruenor excuses himself. The other guests begin to leave, and as you are preparing to finish up for the night as well, a servant comes and requests your presence at Bruenor's private quarters. When you arrive, Bruenor is more relaxed, and less imposing.
"I hope ye enjoyed yourselves tonight, ye deserve it. Now let me tell ye what we are planning. I invited the factions here to learn what is happening, and share what we know, and get their backing for what it is I propose. Ye know better than anyone, what it is we face, but we need to know more.
“The Zhentarim have a stake in a secret Underdark trading post called Mantol-Derith. If ye can get them on our side, they’ll guide ye there, where ye can meet with one of their agents, Ghazrim DuLoc. He can provide ye with a map to Gravenhollow. It’s a legendary place built by the stone giants long ago, said to contain all the knowledge of the depths. If there’s answers to be found for what has happened, ye might find them there. If ye are willing to go back, that is.
“I don’t propose to send ye into the dark unprepared, and I hope ye make an impression on those gathered here so they’ll support our cause and your mission. From all I’ve seen and heard, there’s no one better to do what needs be done.
“So, what say ye?”
Before you can answer, Eldeth comes bursting into the room. You begin to hear a rumbling in the depths of the city as she cries out, "Sire! It's Maegera. Something is'na right, and it's awoken. Fire Elementals are rampaging through the Vault of Kings."
Bruenor looks from Eldeth, and then back to you. "I'll call the guard, but you may be able to get there more quickly. Please lend us your strength now." Eldeth leads you out and down to the Vault of Kings where you see three large Fire Elementals tearing through the marketplace.
Roll Initiative!
Fire Elementals: 5
Oorr and Aera do not enjoy partying very much. As King Bruenor said, the situation is dire, so why the need for a party? Mammals...
Whichever the case, Oorr does not have the time to answer to the King that he is leading the front of the expedition that elementals are storming the dwarven home! Elementals! That is not usual. Unsheathing Eye of the Storm, Oorr and Aera dash forward.
Initiative: 6
History check for Maegera: 21
Oorr, you've heard the name Maegera before. Maegera, the Dawn Titan, is a primordial of fire that slumbers beneath the city of Gauntlgrym. Normally it slumbers. It once threatened Faerun when it awoke, but Bruenor and some of this companions were able to quiet it once more. Maegera powers the Great Forge of Gauntlgrym, from which powerful weapons and armors are made. Now it seems Maegera is stirring once more, possibly spawning these fire elementals.
Grimnir's belly is still full from the feast and between burps, he says: "Well, that is a wrong timing. Nothing worse then fighting with a full belly..."
He places his bagpack containing Rocky in a safe place, "You, my little one, you stay here for now. I'll come back. Promise."
Unsheathing his precious shortsword Amanita, Grimnir start to run toward the danger.
"Let's go my friends, let show them some skills" he shouts, full of confidence.
Initiative: 20
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In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
When you get to the marketplace, you find the three fire elementals in various locations around the market stalls and buildings, but all down the central road. The first one is about 30 feet in front of you, the second one is about 20 feet behind the first, and then 30 feet to the right, along the building walls. The last one is 30 feet further from the second, on the opposite side of the road. Eldeth draws a dwarven throwing hammer and her shield from her back. "It's good te be fighting with ye again. I've got some new tricks to show ye."
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Round 1
22 Belwar
20 Oorr
20 Grimnir
19 Brox
12 Eldeth
05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 102/102; 2: HP 102/102; 3: HP 102/102;)
Oorr focuses his magic on the first elemental (hunter's mark) and attacks it twice with Eye of the Storm. Yes, finally he gets to use the most powerful weapon ever. Aera flies beside him, getting close to elemental.
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 11 Damage: 15
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 26 Damage: 12
Aera: dodge
Brox sees Oorr running into melee with the large fire elemental. She shouts: "Oorr, stay away!" And runs forward herself.
Then she engages the elemental with Dawnbringer: 19 for damage 9 She infuses the hit with a divine smite for additional radiant damage: 14
Then she swings again: 26 for damage 8
This time her arm is weaker. She didn't expect such heat radiating out from the creature. She starts sweating immediately inside her heavy armour.
Grimnir will activate his spores ( wild shape = 8 temp HP) and stay a good 30ft away from the Fire elemental
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In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
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Eldeth leaps forward into the fight, but keeps some distance from the first elemental. She twirls a hammer around her head and throws it at the elemental.
Attack: 27 Damage: 16
After striking the elemental, the hammer amazingly flies back to Eldeth, and she tosses it again.
Attack: 15 Damage: 15
"How do ye like that little gift from King Bruenor! Go back to yer mama, ye daft fiery beast!" she yells.
The fire elemental at the front retaliates against Oorr and Brox., while the top elemental moves towards Eldeth, and the one at the back sets more of the street on fire as it gets closer.
F1 on Oorr: Attack 1: 8 Damage: 9
F1 on Brox: Attack 2: 23 Damage: 5
F2 on Eldeth: Attack 1: 13 Damage: 11
F2 on Eldeth: Attack 2: 11 Damage: 13
You all avoid the attacks, with the exception of Eldeth as the fire elemental delivers a massive blow. Eldeth's armor catches fire and she takes additional fire damage (6).
Round 2
22 Belwar
20 Oorr
20 Grimnir
19 Brox
12 Eldeth
05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 36/102; 2: HP 102/102; 3: HP 102/102;)
Grimnir has no fear, he has seen worst than a fire elemental. He runs to the Elemental that seem to flickers a bit (F1) and delivers a series of attacks. Spores are flying around as he hits the creature.
Amanita (magical) 1: 13, damage 7 (slash) + 3 (poison)
Amanita (magical) 2: 16, damage 5 (slash) + 4 (poison)
Left hand (bludg): 15, damage 4 (slash) + 1 (poison)
As he retreats, Grimnir throws a ball of spores at the elemental : CON DC13 or 2 (necrotic)
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In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
When I finally get to the fight, I frostbite one of the uninjured elementals for 7.
OOC: I was going to cast blight, but I want to do a fancy description the first time I cast it and I just haven't been able to find the time to write one.
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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Oorr squawks a signal to Aera (bonus action). She flies around the head of the elemental distracting it and offering Oorr the chance to find a weakness in the fiery body.
Aera: help
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark + advantage: Attack: 20 Damage: 11
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 22 Damage: 12
They are immune to your poison, Grimnir.
Con Save: 20
Con Save: 18
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Round 2
22 Belwar
20 Oorr
20 Grimnir
19 Brox
12 Eldeth
05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 3/102; 2: HP 99/102; 3: HP 102/102;)
Brox swings Dawnbringer against the elemental in front of her:
to hit: 17 for damage 11
The fire elemental is no longer.
Brox twists and turns and swings her trusted sword against the new elemental approaching her:
to hit: 15 for damage 6 again she infuses her hit with the energy of a divine smite: additional damage: 14
As Brox slashes through the first elemental, the light of dawnbringer shines bright and the flames evaporate. A tremor rumbles through the ground beneath you and you feel heat rising from the stone floor.
"Oi, Maegera's not happy... what could have disturbed it?" shouts Eldeth as she swings wildly at the elemental nearest her.
Attack 1 : 30 Damage: 14
Attack 1 : 17 Damage: 16
The elementals, now towering over you, continue their assault.
F2
Attack 1 on Eldeth: Attack: 20 Damage: 13
Attack 2 on Eldeth: Attack: 21 Damage: 11
F3
Attack 1 on Brox: Attack: 9 Damage: 9
Attack 2 on Brox: Attack: 26 Damage: 19
Though they are intimidating, the fire elementals are unable to break through the defenses of Eldeth or Brox.
In her haste to attack, she forgets to put out the fires around her and takes 2 fire damage.
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Round 3
22 Belwar
20 Oorr
20 Grimnir
19 Brox
12 Eldeth (HP 46/76)
05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 0/102; 2: HP 73/102; 3: HP 72/102;)
Oorr and Aera team up with Eldeth to take the elemental down. This feels great with Oorr's new sword.
Aera: help
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark + advantage: Attack: 18 Damage: 11
Eye of the Storm + Hunter's Mark: Attack: 18 Damage: 9
CON saves: 17 , 21
Grimnir notices that the poison from his attacks are useless... " What a waste of spores !!! I guess, I'll do it the old fashion way"
Rushing toward the same Elemental that Oorr attacked, he delivers his blows and throws another ball of spores: CON DC13 or 6 (necrotic)
Amanita (magical) 1: 20, damage 7 (slash)
Amanita (magical) 2: 9, damage 6 (slash)
Left hand (bludg): 11, damage 3 (slash)
As the hits connect, Grimnir feels the heat of the elemental and gets (15 fire damage)
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In Pause: Grimnir " Shadow-Feet", Lv 11 Owner of "The Basilisk & the Monk" (OotA) - Kurma Kappa, Lv 8 Priest of Oghma (ToA)
Currently DM'ing: Princes of Apocalypse >> Tomb of Annihilation
Con Save: 12
Round 3
22 Belwar
20 Oorr
20 Grimnir
19 Brox
12 Eldeth (HP 46/76)
05 Fire Elemental (1: HP 0/102; 2: HP 32/102; 3: HP 72/102;)