Morticia and Corinne finish off the remaining Lurker! As this happens, the ghostly children calm down, take their seats, and look expectantly up at you. One of the children says, “What are going to learn today, teachers?"
(For this section, the five of you will need to attempt six DC14 Knowledge checks. They can be Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion checks, but they need to total up to six. Shi will be making these checks at disadvantage, because she intimidated the children, and they think that she's mean.)
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Mallet takes a few seconds to compose herself. She steps forward. "First we are going to learn about anatomy and physiology. Those are big words. Anatomy is what makes up our bodies, their structure. Physiology is how our bodies move and work. When something bad happens to your body, it can damage the structure, and it does not move or work as it should. Often you feel pain, which is your body saying 'don't do that' or 'stop and give me a chance to fix this.' Most times, given some time to rest and recharge, our bodies can repair that damage on their own. It's amazing. A true miracle. Imagine if we could not do this. But sometimes the damage is too great, or the pain is too much. Some entities in this world are powerful enough to speed up that miracle, or even reverse a lot of damage, and even pain. If they have the ability to do this, why is there pain and hurt and death? Why can we not stop or reverse death all the time?"She very deliberately does not mention that her inability to snap her fingers and bring these children back to life causes her great pain. "That is the main question of my life, and if you happen to know the answer, I'd like to hear it. In the meantime, we will have a demonstration. Shi?"
She calls Shi up to the front of the class and very slowly casts [spell]cure wounds[/spell[ on her for 14. Her hands are deliberate, but gentle, and she allows the class to see how wounds close. She finishes, and claps her hands. "Now, perhaps Shi will think twice before rushing into danger. We will see." She smiles at the bard.
Not sure if this is arcana or religion (assume latter) but both modifiers are the same: 2
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Shi's eyes are still white as she turns to the class, and two different voices exit her mouth, providing two separate lessons.
The first is a brisk male voice, speaking with confident proficiency. "Next we will discuss the specific workings of magic such as the healing just demonstrated by Mallet. Magic requires two things--will to exert your desire on the world, and the power to do so. The will is where things like somatic components and which spells one can cast come in--you must have the will to do certain things, like summon the dead or heal injuries. The power is where other components and how many spells you can cast come in--you must access and channel the power, and it is exhausting. Spells are all about learning how to access the power to exert your will."
Arcana: 15+2 (guidance)
The second voice is a bright female voice, clearly a trained orator. Some people might recognize it as Athela's who told her story of dying to horrible mists several fights back. "Sticking with the theme of healing, there are also some mundane ways to heal people. Certain herbs can reduce pain, fight infection, or assist in recovery in any myriad of ways. Today we will focus on common herbs that reduce pain, which you can use if you are ever injured..." Athela proceeds to cover three common herbs that are relatively prolific in the area and can help with pain, including their appearance and recommended doses.
Nature: 19+3
Shi then turns to Mallet, several more blue orbs floating away from her to assist everyone else (everybody gets guidance!). Her eyes slowly go back to their usual bright blue. "What is wrong with danger?" she asks curiously.
G would shift uncomfortably. They'd inhale a breath before taking an awkward lunging step forward. Their mouth would open, then close. Their grey eyes look around the room to the children. Last time they got lucky when they opened up to a child. They had discussed balance. But this was a group of children. Exhaling their breath, they'd give their chest a little smack and clear their throat. "Speaking of healing and life, why not a little danger?" G would flash their scythe. "How about death?".
"The Raven Queen, the Matron of Death is the ancient goddess of death." They'd pan the head of their weapon for the audience's view. "She is so old and mysterious that her true name has long been lost." The holy symbol presented a white, humanoid mask framed in black feathers. "She is described as a tall and slender woman, with flowing black hair and pale, porcelain skin. She almost always wears a blank, porcelain mask."
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Corinne Strides up, very uncomfortable around children, but shakes it off. "Well, children, on the subject of death, let us talk about...undeath" she winces a bit, thinking about G and Mallet. "Vampires, and the children they have with mortals, the dhampir are a culture of immortal to semi-immortal beings that feed on the life of mortal people. Some vampires feed directly on the blood of their....partners, receiving life-giving sustenance, while others feed on the psychic energy of their...pre---partners. This act is different from vampire to vampire, with some reveling in the power, whilst others view it as but an unfortunate necessity to continue living."
Arcana: 6
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Morticia kept her lips sealed shut as the others began teaching the children about... healing, death, and danger. She winces a bit, noticing that the children don't seem to be too engaged with the topics (none of them were certified teachers, damn it!), though she does clue in the slight interest in nature.
"U-um... And, on the subject of, um, necessities of living, I-I can tell you about the different plants you can eat!"The rogue pipes in, uncertain of how this will go. Just channel your inner father. Do it how he taught you! She sucks in a breath. "S-so, aside healing herbs, there's also a bunch of plants you can eat, straight out the dirt! I'm not talking about just, um, vegetables or roots, just, like, leafy greens! It's a matter of looking at their leaves and identifying them, as so..." She then goes to demonstrate
Nature: 21
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
While you experience varying degrees of success, the five of you do manage to complete the lesson. As soon as Morticia finishes teaching her part, you all hear the faint echo of a bell ringing in the distance. The children stand from their desks and begin to walk towards the schoolhouse door, dissipating into light as they move. With the spirit of Roslar's Coffer complete, you begin to head back to the cemetery in order to see what it needs now. However, as you make your way through the town, you are accosted by a hideous ghoul in armor and three cultists of the Whispering Way!
Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
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Shi spins around, eyes going wide as she immediately lets out an unearthly shriek directly in Cultist 3's face.
DC 16 con ST for half of 14 thunder damage, and stunned on a fail.
At the same time, a spirit orb pops up behind her shoulder.
Tales From Beyond: 3
Tale of the Avenger. For 1 minute, any creature that hits the target with a melee attack takes force damage equal to a roll of your Bardic Inspiration die.
Morticia hops back in surprise at the cultists attempt to harm her! She then lashes right back at 'em with her own blades!
Attack: 13 Damage: 9 Off hand dagger - Attack: 10 Damage: 8 Nachos - 11
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
Corinne handily ducks out of the way of the incoming attack, twisting fluidly around as she shifts into full vampire mode. She launches herself at Chatar, slashing wildly.
SLASH 1: Attack: 10 Damage: 9
SLASH 2: Attack: 21 Damage: 10
SLASH 3: Attack: 17 Damage: 7
SLASH 4(no STR): Attack: 22 Damage: 5
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Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Morticia and Corinne finish off the remaining Lurker! As this happens, the ghostly children calm down, take their seats, and look expectantly up at you. One of the children says, “What are going to learn today, teachers?"
(For this section, the five of you will need to attempt six DC14 Knowledge checks. They can be Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion checks, but they need to total up to six. Shi will be making these checks at disadvantage, because she intimidated the children, and they think that she's mean.)
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Mallet takes a few seconds to compose herself. She steps forward. "First we are going to learn about anatomy and physiology. Those are big words. Anatomy is what makes up our bodies, their structure. Physiology is how our bodies move and work. When something bad happens to your body, it can damage the structure, and it does not move or work as it should. Often you feel pain, which is your body saying 'don't do that' or 'stop and give me a chance to fix this.' Most times, given some time to rest and recharge, our bodies can repair that damage on their own. It's amazing. A true miracle. Imagine if we could not do this. But sometimes the damage is too great, or the pain is too much. Some entities in this world are powerful enough to speed up that miracle, or even reverse a lot of damage, and even pain. If they have the ability to do this, why is there pain and hurt and death? Why can we not stop or reverse death all the time?" She very deliberately does not mention that her inability to snap her fingers and bring these children back to life causes her great pain. "That is the main question of my life, and if you happen to know the answer, I'd like to hear it. In the meantime, we will have a demonstration. Shi?"
She calls Shi up to the front of the class and very slowly casts [spell]cure wounds[/spell[ on her for 14. Her hands are deliberate, but gentle, and she allows the class to see how wounds close. She finishes, and claps her hands. "Now, perhaps Shi will think twice before rushing into danger. We will see." She smiles at the bard.
Not sure if this is arcana or religion (assume latter) but both modifiers are the same: 2
Shi's eyes are still white as she turns to the class, and two different voices exit her mouth, providing two separate lessons.
The first is a brisk male voice, speaking with confident proficiency. "Next we will discuss the specific workings of magic such as the healing just demonstrated by Mallet. Magic requires two things--will to exert your desire on the world, and the power to do so. The will is where things like somatic components and which spells one can cast come in--you must have the will to do certain things, like summon the dead or heal injuries. The power is where other components and how many spells you can cast come in--you must access and channel the power, and it is exhausting. Spells are all about learning how to access the power to exert your will."
Arcana: 15+2 (guidance)
The second voice is a bright female voice, clearly a trained orator. Some people might recognize it as Athela's who told her story of dying to horrible mists several fights back. "Sticking with the theme of healing, there are also some mundane ways to heal people. Certain herbs can reduce pain, fight infection, or assist in recovery in any myriad of ways. Today we will focus on common herbs that reduce pain, which you can use if you are ever injured..." Athela proceeds to cover three common herbs that are relatively prolific in the area and can help with pain, including their appearance and recommended doses.
Nature: 19+3
Shi then turns to Mallet, several more blue orbs floating away from her to assist everyone else (everybody gets guidance!). Her eyes slowly go back to their usual bright blue. "What is wrong with danger?" she asks curiously.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
G would shift uncomfortably. They'd inhale a breath before taking an awkward lunging step forward. Their mouth would open, then close. Their grey eyes look around the room to the children. Last time they got lucky when they opened up to a child. They had discussed balance. But this was a group of children. Exhaling their breath, they'd give their chest a little smack and clear their throat. "Speaking of healing and life, why not a little danger?" G would flash their scythe. "How about death?".
"The Raven Queen, the Matron of Death is the ancient goddess of death." They'd pan the head of their weapon for the audience's view. "She is so old and mysterious that her true name has long been lost." The holy symbol presented a white, humanoid mask framed in black feathers. "She is described as a tall and slender woman, with flowing black hair and pale, porcelain skin. She almost always wears a blank, porcelain mask."
Religion: 4
just an unstable unicorn.
Corinne Strides up, very uncomfortable around children, but shakes it off. "Well, children, on the subject of death, let us talk about...undeath" she winces a bit, thinking about G and Mallet. "Vampires, and the children they have with mortals, the dhampir are a culture of immortal to semi-immortal beings that feed on the life of mortal people. Some vampires feed directly on the blood of their....partners, receiving life-giving sustenance, while others feed on the psychic energy of their...pre---partners. This act is different from vampire to vampire, with some reveling in the power, whilst others view it as but an unfortunate necessity to continue living."
Arcana: 6
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Morticia kept her lips sealed shut as the others began teaching the children about... healing, death, and danger. She winces a bit, noticing that the children don't seem to be too engaged with the topics (none of them were certified teachers, damn it!), though she does clue in the slight interest in nature.
"U-um... And, on the subject of, um, necessities of living, I-I can tell you about the different plants you can eat!" The rogue pipes in, uncertain of how this will go. Just channel your inner father. Do it how he taught you! She sucks in a breath. "S-so, aside healing herbs, there's also a bunch of plants you can eat, straight out the dirt! I'm not talking about just, um, vegetables or roots, just, like, leafy greens! It's a matter of looking at their leaves and identifying them, as so..." She then goes to demonstrate
Nature: 21
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
While you experience varying degrees of success, the five of you do manage to complete the lesson. As soon as Morticia finishes teaching her part, you all hear the faint echo of a bell ringing in the distance. The children stand from their desks and begin to walk towards the schoolhouse door, dissipating into light as they move. With the spirit of Roslar's Coffer complete, you begin to head back to the cemetery in order to see what it needs now. However, as you make your way through the town, you are accosted by a hideous ghoul in armor and three cultists of the Whispering Way!
Chatar Esuri:2
Cultist1:13
Cultist2:22
Cultist3:22
Jando:23
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Woo woo: 23
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Malletnitiative: 1
G would reach out a hand and gently place it on Corinne's shoulder. No words. Just a gentle squeeze of encouragement.
Ginitiative: 18
just an unstable unicorn.
Initiative: 12
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
****: 11
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(45),Cultist2(22)(45),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(75)Mallet(1)
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Shi spins around, eyes going wide as she immediately lets out an unearthly shriek directly in Cultist 3's face.
DC 16 con ST for half of 14 thunder damage, and stunned on a fail.
At the same time, a spirit orb pops up behind her shoulder.
Tales From Beyond: 3
Tale of the Avenger. For 1 minute, any creature that hits the target with a melee attack takes force damage equal to a roll of your Bardic Inspiration die.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Cultist3:9
Jando fires two shots at Cultist3!
Attack: 18 Damage: 11
Attack: 24 Damage: 11
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(45),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(75)Mallet(1)
Cultist2 stabs at Corinne!
Attack: 11 Damage: 6
Sneak:5
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(45),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(75)Mallet(1)
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Without any hesitation, G cuts in in defence of their comrades. They bring their scythe down on Cultist 2 and press their attacks.
Sentinel Attack VS Cultist2 for attacking Corinne: 16 Damage: 4
Attack 1: 20 Damage: 13
Attack 2: 11 Damage: 6
just an unstable unicorn.
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(34),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(75)Mallet(1)
Cultist1 attempts to stab Morticia!
Attack: 16 Damage: 6
Sneak:10
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(34),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(75)Mallet(1)
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Morticia hops back in surprise at the cultists attempt to harm her! She then lashes right back at 'em with her own blades!
Attack: 13 Damage: 9
Off hand dagger - Attack: 10 Damage: 8
Nachos - 11
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
Corinne handily ducks out of the way of the incoming attack, twisting fluidly around as she shifts into full vampire mode. She launches herself at Chatar, slashing wildly.
SLASH 1: Attack: 10 Damage: 9
SLASH 2: Attack: 21 Damage: 10
SLASH 3: Attack: 17 Damage: 7
SLASH 4(no STR): Attack: 22 Damage: 5
Corinne Hemlock: Dhampir courtesan and dusk huntress
Kraig Bronzeaxe: Dwarven archaeologist and guerilla archer
Morticia misses, but Corinne hits Chatar twice!
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(34),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(60),Mallet(1)
Chatar casts Divine Favor and swings once at Corrine and once at G!
At Corinne:
Attack: 22 Damage: 12
At G
Attack: 15 Damage: 9
Shi(23),Jando(23),Cultist3(22)(23),Cultist2(22)(34),G(18),Cultist1(45),Morticia(12),Corinne(12),Chatar(2)(60),Mallet(1)
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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