Ander ends the light spell on his dagger, but keeps it drawn. As the stench comes over him, he swallows hard to keep from vomiting. As they continue forward, he grabs onto the nearest person with Nightvision to guide him through the darkness.
Drox takes in a deep breath, hoping to not smell that awful stench. He has quite the squeamish stomach for an orc. He continues forward, excited for what's to come.
The creatures in the room did not seem to notice you as you make it into the next one and shut the door. The remaining fumes simply disperse into the room that you're currently in, causing no problems. As you begin to look around this chamber you see that the air is practically alive, dancing with some unseen energy. Two thick pillars from floor to ceiling hum, and in between them sits a cast-iron chest. Suddenly, appearing from behind the pillars when (I assume) turn the lights back on, a ghastly creature of pure energy appears, like some kind of terrible apparition!
Current Status of Players: Drox: First into the room, 12/12 HP Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Raenor: Second into the room, 11/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies: Specter: In the center of the room, uninjured
It is now the Specter's turn!
The creature converges on the group, as it then extend a terrible arm out and grabs ahold of Drox. Suprised by the appearances of this undead menace, he is unable to bring up his shield and as a result, the creature sucks away at his life force. If a 22 hits he takes 10 Necrotic damage and must give me a Constitution save.
Mesi calls forth in a commanding voice "In the name of lady Tymora I command thee back!" As Ice blue flaming tendrils shoot from the Priests hands towards the Spectre.
{Mesi casts Sacred Flame}
LEVEL
Cantrips
CASTING TIME
1 Action
RANGE/AREA
60 ft.
COMPONENTS
V, S
DURATION
Instantaneous
SCHOOL
Evocation
ATTACK/SAVE
DEX
DAMAGE/EFFECT
Radiant
Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.
Ander's eyes widen in terror as he casts light on his dagger and a terrifying creature reaches out and drains the life force from Drox. He immediately backs away and casts Mage Armor on himself. After a moment, he steels himself, not letting terror overcome his senses. "We can do this."
Current Status of Players: Drox: First into the room, injured--bloodied, 6/12 HP Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Reanor: Second into the room, 11/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies: Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 16 damage taken, injured
It is now the Specter's turn!
After being attacked quite forcefully by Reanor, the creature wheels around and grabs his arm, sucking away at his own life force and screaming all the while in immortal anguish. The pull is quite strong as you feel your entire body begin to wither away. 19 to hit and 6 Necrotic damage. In addition, I need a constitution save from you Reanor.
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Ander watches helplessly as the creature sucks away at Reanor's life. "Back away, I'll slow it down!"
Ander glances down at his hands as they swirl in arcane movements. A chant escapes his mouth and his hands get colder and colder, the air around them cooling as heat is driven back until a Ray of Frost bursts from his hands toward the specter.
Drox is taken aback by the sudden hit that assaulted him. He nearly doubles over in pain as nausea sweeps over him. He regains his composure and plants his feet, he draws in a deep breath and his eyes narrow with deadly resolve. (Second Wind) He swings his war pick, connecting with the monster. "Woah there buddy, normally you would take me to dinner before making a move like that!"
Reanor approaches the creature, what kind of magic can bind a spirit to bind it to it's will? The sorceress above must be powerful indeed. He advances and thrusts his rapier and faces little resistance against the creature seeminlgy gaseous body.
The creature reaches for and draws energy, Reanor arms get's numb and cold. Reanor swings his weapon again thrusting into the spectre while someone yells him to retreat. Did Elonast know about this creature? We'll have to figure out later.
Current Status of Players: Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Reanor: Second into the room, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies: Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 27 damage taken, badly injured--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
Screaming in a fury of eternal torment the creatures tries to grab Drox, but he is ready this time and leaps away from the attack as the creature screams in fury even louder (good thing that you guys are in a room with a big stone door so other creatures you were trying to sneak past can't hear this). Meanwhile, you hear Elonast in your heads: "You've almost done it! Quickly heroes, finish it off!"
As Drox leaps out of the way of the Specter, Ander begins moving his hands in fluid movements as ancient words pour from his mouth. He thrusts his hands forward and a Fire Bolt flies from his hands.
The creature takes a swirling bolt of fire right to the chest as it yells in fury, and yet it still has a semi-corporeal form... will it ever be defeated?!
Current Status of Players: Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Reanor: Second into the room, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies: Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 32 damage taken, near death--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
At this point, the creature seems to be even more incorporeal than normal, but it still tries to attack Drox with pure spite in its eyes. Nevertheless, the attack goes wide, for its rage throws off its accuracy. What shall happen next?!
"The creature doesn't seem to be much affected with physical attacks" - Reanor thinks, while he retreats near Mesi, in case anything goes bad, and draw his dagger - "but it seems it's becoming more translucent, are we doing it?"
Current Status of Players: Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP (currently away) Ander: Next to Mesi, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Mesi: Next to Ander, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion Reanor: Behind Mesi, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies: Specter: In melee with nobody, 35 damage taken, near death--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
After being blasted by radiant light and flame the creature flies forwards and grabs at the priest of Tymora. It's incorporeal hand wreathed in necrotic energy. As it grabs upon him he cannot help but feel like his entire life force is being sucked out of him... what shall happen?
Ander ends the light spell on his dagger, but keeps it drawn. As the stench comes over him, he swallows hard to keep from vomiting. As they continue forward, he grabs onto the nearest person with Nightvision to guide him through the darkness.
Drox takes in a deep breath, hoping to not smell that awful stench. He has quite the squeamish stomach for an orc. He continues forward, excited for what's to come.
COMBAT #1
Initiative:
Specter: 12
Mesi: 11
Ander: 8
Raenor: 6
Drox: 2
Round 1 Begin
Current Status of Players:
Drox: First into the room, 12/12 HP
Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Raenor: Second into the room, 11/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies:
Specter: In the center of the room, uninjured
It is now the Specter's turn!
The creature converges on the group, as it then extend a terrible arm out and grabs ahold of Drox. Suprised by the appearances of this undead menace, he is unable to bring up his shield and as a result, the creature sucks away at his life force. If a 22 hits he takes 10 Necrotic damage and must give me a Constitution save.
It is now Mesi's turn!
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Mesi calls forth in a commanding voice "In the name of lady Tymora I command thee back!" As Ice blue flaming tendrils shoot from the Priests hands towards the Spectre.
{Mesi casts Sacred Flame}
Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.
Ander's eyes widen in terror as he casts light on his dagger and a terrifying creature reaches out and drains the life force from Drox. He immediately backs away and casts Mage Armor on himself. After a moment, he steels himself, not letting terror overcome his senses. "We can do this."
Round 2 Begin
Current Status of Players:
Drox: First into the room, injured--bloodied, 6/12 HP
Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Reanor: Second into the room, 11/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies:
Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 16 damage taken, injured
It is now the Specter's turn!
After being attacked quite forcefully by Reanor, the creature wheels around and grabs his arm, sucking away at his own life force and screaming all the while in immortal anguish. The pull is quite strong as you feel your entire body begin to wither away. 19 to hit and 6 Necrotic damage. In addition, I need a constitution save from you Reanor.
It is now Mesi's turn!
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Mesi will redouble his efforts to combat the undead horror. He summons Tymora's sacred flame and hurls it at the specter.
Unfortunately the specters movements prove too fast for the young priest, and the flames are easily avoided.
Ander watches helplessly as the creature sucks away at Reanor's life. "Back away, I'll slow it down!"
Ander glances down at his hands as they swirl in arcane movements. A chant escapes his mouth and his hands get colder and colder, the air around them cooling as heat is driven back until a Ray of Frost bursts from his hands toward the specter.
Ray of Frost: 13
If it hits: 4 and slowed 10ft
Drox is taken aback by the sudden hit that assaulted him. He nearly doubles over in pain as nausea sweeps over him. He regains his composure and plants his feet, he draws in a deep breath and his eyes narrow with deadly resolve. (Second Wind) He swings his war pick, connecting with the monster. "Woah there buddy, normally you would take me to dinner before making a move like that!"
Reanor approaches the creature, what kind of magic can bind a spirit to bind it to it's will? The sorceress above must be powerful indeed. He advances and thrusts his rapier and faces little resistance against the creature seeminlgy gaseous body.
The creature reaches for and draws energy, Reanor arms get's numb and cold. Reanor swings his weapon again thrusting into the spectre while someone yells him to retreat. Did Elonast know about this creature? We'll have to figure out later.
Round 3 Begin
Current Status of Players:
Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP
Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Reanor: Second into the room, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies:
Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 27 damage taken, badly injured--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
Screaming in a fury of eternal torment the creatures tries to grab Drox, but he is ready this time and leaps away from the attack as the creature screams in fury even louder (good thing that you guys are in a room with a big stone door so other creatures you were trying to sneak past can't hear this). Meanwhile, you hear Elonast in your heads: "You've almost done it! Quickly heroes, finish it off!"
It is now Mesi's turn!
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Once again mesi Unleashes his Sacred flame "In Tymoras name!"
As Drox leaps out of the way of the Specter, Ander begins moving his hands in fluid movements as ancient words pour from his mouth. He thrusts his hands forward and a Fire Bolt flies from his hands.
Fire Bolt (using inspiration): 17
Damage: 9
The creature takes a swirling bolt of fire right to the chest as it yells in fury, and yet it still has a semi-corporeal form... will it ever be defeated?!
It is now Drox's Turn!
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Drox lets out a snort, he is determined to bring this thing down. "AGHH!" Drox screams out as he brings his pick down on the creature.
Attack: 16
Damage: 10
Round 3 Ends, Round 4 Begins
Current Status of Players:
Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP
Ander: Third into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Mesi: Fourth into the room, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Reanor: Second into the room, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies:
Specter: In melee with Reanor and Drox, 32 damage taken, near death--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
At this point, the creature seems to be even more incorporeal than normal, but it still tries to attack Drox with pure spite in its eyes. Nevertheless, the attack goes wide, for its rage throws off its accuracy. What shall happen next?!
It is now Mesi's turn!
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Mesi once more unleashes Tymora's power upon the specter.
Sacred Flame!
"The creature doesn't seem to be much affected with physical attacks" - Reanor thinks, while he retreats near Mesi, in case anything goes bad, and draw his dagger - "but it seems it's becoming more translucent, are we doing it?"
"That seemed to be effective, guess I'll do it again!"
Ander repeats the incantation and shoots another Fire Bolt at the Specter.
Fire Bolt: 18
Damage: 4
Round 4 Ends, Round 5 Begins
Current Status of Players:
Drox: First into the room, barely injured, 11/12 HP (currently away)
Ander: Next to Mesi, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Mesi: Next to Ander, 10/10 HP, one level of exhaustion
Reanor: Behind Mesi, badly injured--bloodied, 5/11 HP, two levels of exhaustion
Current Status of Enemies:
Specter: In melee with nobody, 35 damage taken, near death--bloodied
It is now the Specter's turn!
After being blasted by radiant light and flame the creature flies forwards and grabs at the priest of Tymora. It's incorporeal hand wreathed in necrotic energy. As it grabs upon him he cannot help but feel like his entire life force is being sucked out of him... what shall happen?
It is now Mesi's turn!
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