Here we go, indeed! Daerthe just couldn't wait to try out her new toys, lol! Yes, everyone needs to roll initiative. You can also let me know what you think you would do on your first turn. I've tried to place people where I thought they would be based on your choices. Tell me if I'm off. : )
The first of Daerthe’s two strange violet daggers sinks deep into the side of the ogre and the second jabs his arm before both disappear. “Hey!” says the ogre in surprise. The goblin looks around nervously.
All-white eyes widen as Essie watches two attacks sink into the large fellow. Oh. Oh, no. This could end poorly. She quickly draws her shield, moving to stand beside Bramble and Helena. Then, she touches her holy symbol, muttering a low incantation under her breath. She casts Bless on Bramble, Helena, and Ryndar, hoping that this will aid them if this turns into an all out battle.
Sphyboe has been attempting to split away from the main party out of habit. But something has triggered an ensuing fight between them and she doesn't want to remain a spectator without any reaction.
It takes a moment for the ogre to fully realize that he’s been badly injured by some otherwise insignificant creature. He roars with rage and thunders in Daerthe’s direction and swings his massive greatclub at her. Attack: 26 Damage: 21
Daerthe did not expect that such a large, lumbering beast could kick into motion so quickly. The ogre's greatclub lifts her off her feet, probably breaking a couple of ribs. She barely staggers back to her feet.
(See below for initiative order)
Still waiting on Helena’s initiative, but I remembered that DragonDenn is on vacation, so we’ll carry on and fit her in when we need to. Otherwise the order is
Nob the Ogre Daerthe Essie (Who plans to cast Bless) Goblin(s?) Bramble Sphyboe Ryndar
So Daerthe and Essie are up, followed by whatever goblins might be around.
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Daerthe is going to use Cunning Action to disengage as her bonus action, moving away from the ogre. As she runs she will look back over her shoulder and throw another of the purple blades towards him. As she moves she will attempt to find cover by going into the woods.
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Although she is badly hurt, Daerthe is able to disengage from the creature that thumped her so handily. As she runs, she throws another mysterious blade that pierces his shoulder. Leaving the ogre with severe wounds, she moves behind a large tree for cover. Greatly concerned about the danger of the fight that has erupted before her, Essie moves next to Helena and casts Bless on Bramble, Helena, and Ryndar.
Blik, the goblin at the entrance, fires an arrow at Bramble before turning to yell to unknown persons in the cave. (Attack: 6 Damage: 7) Another arrow flies at Essie from the cave from a second goblin, Flik, who was lurking in the shadows. (Attack: 7 Damage: 3)
Both arrows hit their marks, the second one just barely getting past Essie's shield. The goblins immediately disappear into the darkness of the cave.
(Bramble is up, followed by Sphyboe, Ryndar, and Helena. The ogre is within melee range of Ryndar, just southeast of him. The two goblins can't be seen.)
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Bramble hesitated as the ogre flashed past him to attack D. As he turned to follow the course of the ogre, he opened up his stance giving the goblin the opening needed to drive an arrow into him.
”Ooof”, Bramble grunts.
He will bonus action morph into a brown bear once again and charge into a position to flank the ogre with Ryndar (if available, otherwise discount second attack roll per formula).
Bearamble will continue his movement to revolve around the ogre southwards and clockwise to stay engaged (no attack of opportunity offered), to not allow the ogre to obtain cover from his bear form to his party’s ranged attacks, and to possibly give himself cover using the ogre, from any shots coming from the cave.
(Forgot to roll to see if I maintain concentration on Barkskin: 8)
Last time Bramble transformed, he was hiding around the corner of the temple in Nightstone. This time, everyone sees him grow in size, absorbing his shield and equipment into his form, growing brown fur, and thudding down onto four feet. It is a remarkable sight. Before you can truly appreciate it, he thunders over to the ogre opposite Ryndar. The ogre's attention was first on the annoying drow who had injured him, and second on the elf who he was considering thumping next. He never even saw the bear coming for him until the beast tears at the ogre's shoulder with his bite and then rips his stomach open with a powerful swipe of his claws. He almost doesn't even have time to be surprised before he falls lifeless to the ground, his enormous weight shaking the ground causing nearby trees to lose leaves and birds to take flight.
(Sphyboe is up, followed by Ryndar and Helena. There are no visible foes, but you know two goblins ran into the cave yelling for help.)
Sphyboe doesn't seem pleased at the view of Bramble getting hit. Is he doing it deliberately? Then there's been a skirmish between his bear version and the ogre that can not be seen clearly from where she stands. She will dash for the entrance of the cave when she discovers its entryway unoccupied while holding up the dart to illuminate the surrounding. She has probably sniffed out a stench coming from the side of the brawl, but she doesn't show any interest.
Bearamble lumbers past the fallen ogre and Ryndar to the eastern side of the entrance, making sure to be out of the way of his comrade and hoping to be out of the way of potential goblin arrows. Both Sphyboe and Ryndar run up to the cave entrance, Sphyboe on the east and Ryndar on the west. A quick glance inside reveals a large cavern that stretches north beyond the light from the dart and their 60 ft. of darkvision. About 20 feet away, there is a large muddy pool, perhaps the source of the mud that coated the ogre outside. About 40 feet in, there is a sort of forest of stalagmites in the center of the cavern. There are a few ledges along the sides of the cave, here and there, that rise about 10 feet above the floor. Sphyboe and Ryndar can each just barely make out the small form of a goblin on the eastern and western ledges that are at the edge of their view about 60 feet away.
Their first concern, though, will probably be the two goblins who are on either side of the entrance, about 15 feet away. Ryndar can see Blik on the eastern side and Sphyboe sees Flik on the western side.
(You both have only used your movement to get this far. You can use any action and/or bonus action as you wish. Then Helena will be up.)
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Sphyboe will release the dart which she has been using as a source of light with a spin, attacking the goblin 'Flik' on the western side. She'll use her free hand to draw out a dagger and throw it towards the same goblin for inflicting additional piercing damage
Sphyboe flings her glowing dart at Flik which pierces deeply right above his collarbone, causing him to stagger. (The dart continues to glow, lighting up the area.) Ryndar’s arrow goes right through Blik’s armor into her chest and she begins to wheeze. Both goblins are badly hurt.
(Helena is up, followed by Daerthe and Essie)
I forgot to have Essie roll a constitution save (DC 10) to see if she maintains concentration on her Bless spell. (Fortunately everyone has been rolling high enough that it won't make a difference for Bramble's and Ryndar's attacks. And Sphyboe can’t throw the dagger as part of the Two-Weapon Fighting because darts aren’t light melee weapons - sorry!
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Helena sees the glow within the cave, so she moves sideways to get a look at its source. As soon as she can see the goblin with the glowing dart, she holds out her hand, mutters an incantation, and casts Ray of Frost at him. (Attack: 15 Damage: 8)
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Despite the fact the ogre had nearly flattened her, Daerthe growls under her breath and quickly moves back into the cave, her hands glowing with the purple energy as she forms the blades on her hands and moves as though she was throwing a dagger, sending the first towards Blik and the second towards Flik.
The beam of bright cold light impacts Flik’s chest and he falls dead to the floor of the cave, the dart continuing to shine forth. Now Ryndar and Sphyboe see something large rise up in the middle of the stalagmites. A rumbling voice says, “Who wakes Thog from her sleep?! I thump you good!” The ground begins to shake as you see the massive form of another ogre running toward you. She is ten feet away from Ryndar and Sphyboe when her turn ends. Helena can now see her from the glow of the dart and the little bit of daylight that makes it into the cave entrance.
(I was just writing this up when you posted, Daerthe. I assumed that Daerthe would take her full movement away from the ogre on her last turn, so she is a good ways away. She can see that the ogre outside was killed by Bearamble, but she can’t see what is going on within the cave. If she runs her full movement back toward the group, she will be able to see the goblin Blik, just inside the cave, but not the new ogre Thog. We can retcon that you threw both daggers at Blik, but unfortunately they both miss. Essie is up and can see Thog from where she is, but not the goblin.)
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Initiative: 10
(Here we go)
Mana - Verdan Bard - Dragon Heist
”I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” - Douglas Adams
”I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.” - Mark Twain
”I am not young enough to know everything.” - Oscar Wilde
Here we go, indeed! Daerthe just couldn't wait to try out her new toys, lol! Yes, everyone needs to roll initiative. You can also let me know what you think you would do on your first turn. I've tried to place people where I thought they would be based on your choices. Tell me if I'm off. : )
The first of Daerthe’s two strange violet daggers sinks deep into the side of the ogre and the second jabs his arm before both disappear. “Hey!” says the ogre in surprise. The goblin looks around nervously.
(Credits: The Hillside Cave map is by Ross McConnell - @2minutetabletop)
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Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign
Initiative: 15
All-white eyes widen as Essie watches two attacks sink into the large fellow. Oh. Oh, no. This could end poorly. She quickly draws her shield, moving to stand beside Bramble and Helena. Then, she touches her holy symbol, muttering a low incantation under her breath. She casts Bless on Bramble, Helena, and Ryndar, hoping that this will aid them if this turns into an all out battle.
Initiative: 6
Ryndar knocks an arrow in his longbow, ready to engage as needed.
Ryndar Shadowsbane - Lvl 3 Eldarin Fighter | Kassar - Lvl 2 Lizardfolk Druid (Circle of Stars) | Finnegan (Finn) Taggert - Lvl 1 Human Cleric (Peace Domain) |
Verdan Schmidt - Lvl 2 Half-Elf Bard | Grithik - Lvl 5 Deep Gnome Warlock (Celestial)
Initiative 7
Sphyboe has been attempting to split away from the main party out of habit. But something has triggered an ensuing fight between them and she doesn't want to remain a spectator without any reaction.
InkedBee (Undead_Analyst)
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It takes a moment for the ogre to fully realize that he’s been badly injured by some otherwise insignificant creature. He roars with rage and thunders in Daerthe’s direction and swings his massive greatclub at her. Attack: 26 Damage: 21
Daerthe did not expect that such a large, lumbering beast could kick into motion so quickly. The ogre's greatclub lifts her off her feet, probably breaking a couple of ribs. She barely staggers back to her feet.
(See below for initiative order)
Still waiting on Helena’s initiative, but I remembered that DragonDenn is on vacation, so we’ll carry on and fit her in when we need to. Otherwise the order is
Nob the Ogre
Daerthe
Essie (Who plans to cast Bless)
Goblin(s?)
Bramble
Sphyboe
Ryndar
So Daerthe and Essie are up, followed by whatever goblins might be around.
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Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign
helena initiative is 3, rolled in game log. Suppose that is appropriate with my ability to get online right now. lol.
Daerthe is going to use Cunning Action to disengage as her bonus action, moving away from the ogre. As she runs she will look back over her shoulder and throw another of the purple blades towards him. As she moves she will attempt to find cover by going into the woods.
Attack: 24 Damage: 5
Sneak Attack if Ryndar is within 5ft of Nob: 9
Although she is badly hurt, Daerthe is able to disengage from the creature that thumped her so handily. As she runs, she throws another mysterious blade that pierces his shoulder. Leaving the ogre with severe wounds, she moves behind a large tree for cover. Greatly concerned about the danger of the fight that has erupted before her, Essie moves next to Helena and casts Bless on Bramble, Helena, and Ryndar.
Blik, the goblin at the entrance, fires an arrow at Bramble before turning to yell to unknown persons in the cave. (Attack: 6 Damage: 7) Another arrow flies at Essie from the cave from a second goblin, Flik, who was lurking in the shadows. (Attack: 7 Damage: 3)
Both arrows hit their marks, the second one just barely getting past Essie's shield. The goblins immediately disappear into the darkness of the cave.
(Bramble is up, followed by Sphyboe, Ryndar, and Helena. The ogre is within melee range of Ryndar, just southeast of him. The two goblins can't be seen.)
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Bramble hesitated as the ogre flashed past him to attack D. As he turned to follow the course of the ogre, he opened up his stance giving the goblin the opening needed to drive an arrow into him.
”Ooof”, Bramble grunts.
He will bonus action morph into a brown bear once again and charge into a position to flank the ogre with Ryndar (if available, otherwise discount second attack roll per formula).
Bless bonus to bite attack: 3
Bite Attack: 20 Damage: 9
Bless bonus to claw attack: 4
Claw Attack: 17 Damage: 12
Bearamble will continue his movement to revolve around the ogre southwards and clockwise to stay engaged (no attack of opportunity offered), to not allow the ogre to obtain cover from his bear form to his party’s ranged attacks, and to possibly give himself cover using the ogre, from any shots coming from the cave.
(Forgot to roll to see if I maintain concentration on Barkskin: 8)
Mana - Verdan Bard - Dragon Heist
”I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” - Douglas Adams
”I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.” - Mark Twain
”I am not young enough to know everything.” - Oscar Wilde
Last time Bramble transformed, he was hiding around the corner of the temple in Nightstone. This time, everyone sees him grow in size, absorbing his shield and equipment into his form, growing brown fur, and thudding down onto four feet. It is a remarkable sight. Before you can truly appreciate it, he thunders over to the ogre opposite Ryndar. The ogre's attention was first on the annoying drow who had injured him, and second on the elf who he was considering thumping next. He never even saw the bear coming for him until the beast tears at the ogre's shoulder with his bite and then rips his stomach open with a powerful swipe of his claws. He almost doesn't even have time to be surprised before he falls lifeless to the ground, his enormous weight shaking the ground causing nearby trees to lose leaves and birds to take flight.
(Sphyboe is up, followed by Ryndar and Helena. There are no visible foes, but you know two goblins ran into the cave yelling for help.)
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Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign
Sphyboe doesn't seem pleased at the view of Bramble getting hit. Is he doing it deliberately? Then there's been a skirmish between his bear version and the ogre that can not be seen clearly from where she stands. She will dash for the entrance of the cave when she discovers its entryway unoccupied while holding up the dart to illuminate the surrounding. She has probably sniffed out a stench coming from the side of the brawl, but she doesn't show any interest.
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Ryndar's eyes narrow as he moves toward the cave entrance, looking for any sign of the fleeing goblin.
Hold an attack action for any goblin he sees.
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Verdan Schmidt - Lvl 2 Half-Elf Bard | Grithik - Lvl 5 Deep Gnome Warlock (Celestial)
Bearamble lumbers past the fallen ogre and Ryndar to the eastern side of the entrance, making sure to be out of the way of his comrade and hoping to be out of the way of potential goblin arrows. Both Sphyboe and Ryndar run up to the cave entrance, Sphyboe on the east and Ryndar on the west. A quick glance inside reveals a large cavern that stretches north beyond the light from the dart and their 60 ft. of darkvision. About 20 feet away, there is a large muddy pool, perhaps the source of the mud that coated the ogre outside. About 40 feet in, there is a sort of forest of stalagmites in the center of the cavern. There are a few ledges along the sides of the cave, here and there, that rise about 10 feet above the floor. Sphyboe and Ryndar can each just barely make out the small form of a goblin on the eastern and western ledges that are at the edge of their view about 60 feet away.
Their first concern, though, will probably be the two goblins who are on either side of the entrance, about 15 feet away. Ryndar can see Blik on the eastern side and Sphyboe sees Flik on the western side.
(You both have only used your movement to get this far. You can use any action and/or bonus action as you wish. Then Helena will be up.)
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Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign
Ryndar levels his bow at the goblin he can make out beyond the cave entrance, loosing an arrow towards his foe.
Attack: 23 Damage: 5
Bless Roll: 3
Ryndar Shadowsbane - Lvl 3 Eldarin Fighter | Kassar - Lvl 2 Lizardfolk Druid (Circle of Stars) | Finnegan (Finn) Taggert - Lvl 1 Human Cleric (Peace Domain) |
Verdan Schmidt - Lvl 2 Half-Elf Bard | Grithik - Lvl 5 Deep Gnome Warlock (Celestial)
Sphyboe will release the dart which she has been using as a source of light with a spin, attacking the goblin 'Flik' on the western side. She'll use her free hand to draw out a dagger and throw it towards the same goblin for inflicting additional piercing damage
Two-Weapon Fighting
Dart: To Hit: 23 Damage: 3
Dagger: To Hit: 16 Damage: 1
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Sphyboe flings her glowing dart at Flik which pierces deeply right above his collarbone, causing him to stagger. (The dart continues to glow, lighting up the area.) Ryndar’s arrow goes right through Blik’s armor into her chest and she begins to wheeze. Both goblins are badly hurt.
(Helena is up, followed by Daerthe and Essie)
I forgot to have Essie roll a constitution save (DC 10) to see if she maintains concentration on her Bless spell. (Fortunately everyone has been rolling high enough that it won't make a difference for Bramble's and Ryndar's attacks. And Sphyboe can’t throw the dagger as part of the Two-Weapon Fighting because darts aren’t light melee weapons - sorry!
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Helena sees the glow within the cave, so she moves sideways to get a look at its source. As soon as she can see the goblin with the glowing dart, she holds out her hand, mutters an incantation, and casts Ray of Frost at him. (Attack: 15 Damage: 8)
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Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign
Despite the fact the ogre had nearly flattened her, Daerthe growls under her breath and quickly moves back into the cave, her hands glowing with the purple energy as she forms the blades on her hands and moves as though she was throwing a dagger, sending the first towards Blik and the second towards Flik.
Soul Knife 1: Attack: 14 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.Attack: 12 Damage: 5
Soul Knife 2: Attack: 7 Damage: 7
(I have no idea why but it double posted the first attack...)
The beam of bright cold light impacts Flik’s chest and he falls dead to the floor of the cave, the dart continuing to shine forth. Now Ryndar and Sphyboe see something large rise up in the middle of the stalagmites. A rumbling voice says, “Who wakes Thog from her sleep?! I thump you good!” The ground begins to shake as you see the massive form of another ogre running toward you. She is ten feet away from Ryndar and Sphyboe when her turn ends. Helena can now see her from the glow of the dart and the little bit of daylight that makes it into the cave entrance.
(I was just writing this up when you posted, Daerthe. I assumed that Daerthe would take her full movement away from the ogre on her last turn, so she is a good ways away. She can see that the ogre outside was killed by Bearamble, but she can’t see what is going on within the cave. If she runs her full movement back toward the group, she will be able to see the goblin Blik, just inside the cave, but not the new ogre Thog. We can retcon that you threw both daggers at Blik, but unfortunately they both miss. Essie is up and can see Thog from where she is, but not the goblin.)
DM: Into the Feywild
Marva Stormaventendrian - Level 1 Dragonborn Cleric of the Tempest - Looking for a campaign