(OOC note: Bless will be applied to Zagathos, Pecker, and Blossom).
With his shield held high, Zagathos unleashes a bellowing cry, sending a resonating echo coursing through the woodland arena. Pocketing the goodberry with an affirmative nod offered to Pecker, Zagathos drew a bone-sheared spear from his bag and stalked forwards, the adrenaline of being on the hunt surging strongly through his veins. "I have my own methods of keeping others fighting, though I hope the same courtesy is offered to me. I tend to draw attention," the Leonin rumbles, a sneering smile pulling over his features. The Leonin turns around and promptly stalks forwards, feeling familiar in the forest terrain.
Movement: Towards G5. Action: ready an attack with a Javelin for any enemy creature which becomes visible. Attack: 8 Damage: 0 (if disadvantage, another roll of 10) + 4 (I messed up damage, but with those rolls, it likely won't matter anyways).
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(OOC: @Aaron; The way that initiative works, the person with the highest initiative goes on Team 1 (which is chosen randomly). Team 1 then gets to act first together and in any order (regardless of each of their individual initiatives). I believe Blossom/@Leania rolled the highest initiative out of the 9 of us (they rolled 19) and you were randomly placed on their team. That means that you will act first (right now) with the rest of the team. @Orlieo might be able to give more clarification if you need it, but that's the way that I understand it.)
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“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”
Packer is out the gate at the word go, eager to take action! To that end, the initial rush out is quickly followed by him scaling the wall and flinging a dart with uncanny accuracy at Barbar. Though, perhaps due to the thick skin of the dwarf, even the best opener didn't quite dig as deep as expected. Still, having drawn blood, he falls back down the wall and seems to disappear from sight.
Zagathos, following a final exchange with Packer before the man took off, marches proudly further into field, holding a spear at the ready. The moment a foe stepped into sight, he'd have a painful surprise for them... in theory.
Darrik initial burst of speed gets him quite a ways. But once far enough out, he alters his course, and finds a length of wall to at least gain some cover while taking defensive actions.
Blossom advances to a degree further infield, taking advantage of the larger and more densely packed trees for a good measure of cover, and takes up a defensive posture.
Dimitrihangs back even further huddled up by the doorway, leery of springing too into the thick of things early it seems.
(@Barbar: Make a Conc. Save(DC 10) for SoF as part of your turn.)
(@Razor: Prep noted.)
It is now Team(2)'s Turn!
Arena 9: Woods (Round 1-Cont.)
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Namor crept out onto the field--a dimly-lit forest, not his specialty, but a terrain he was more than willing to bring his specialty to. Stepping past the door, his enhanced vision didn't offer him any immediate targets, which the sailor didn't take as a good sign.
"Hmph. Invisibility. Stealth."He quickly glanced up. "Maybe even flying over the canopy. Lots of options for an ambush."
Mulling the situation over for another second or so, he broke into a loud, clanging sprint as he raced toward the cover of a large tree and took up a defensive position. Keeping an eye out for opponents, he gestured with a hand, and summoned his patron's power, before returning to grip his glaive with both hands.
A large, inky puddle materialized on the forest floor, and a large, softly-bioluminescent, translucent tentacle reached up from it... and stretched out to lash at Darrik!
MOVE: To B-12 ACTION:Dodge BONUS: Summon Tentacle of the Deeps at J-7 & attack with it * Lash at Darrik, Attack: 13, Cold Damage: 5; if hit Darrik's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of Namor's next turn.
Finished! (Would add another roll for the disadvantage, I forgot Darrik was dodging, but it did miss anyway.)
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Namor's reactions for DM:
If an enemy comes within 15 feet of Namor, he'll use his Polearm Master feat (and the extended range/damage from his Eldritch Claw Tattoo) to make an Opportunity Attack against them - Attack: 13, Slashing & Force Damage: 15
Stomping out untill he reaches i11 jackrum laughs. "Anyone ready to challenge me or do i have ro come get you?"
He stands ready to dodge any attacks
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Barbär withdraws the dart from his leg, and examines it, "Packer...". He shakes off the damage and will follow behind his companion, trying to obscure from direct sight at E13, holding his action to attack with his warhammer if any foe turns his corner. (If not, turn over.)
Namor swiftly strides into the arena; his mind a buzz with possibilities. Settling on the one plan as he reached some cover from trees, he takes on a defensive posture while opening a small rift for his patron to lash out at his foes. But while they prove too nimble, he squints, realizing perhaps in hindsight that the mound of leaves between him and Darrik is actually Packer huddled up in his cloak. (see below)
Barbar is next out of the gate, but can only get so far out to field. Nevertheless, he holds his warhammer at the ready to strike down anyone that would dare get close to him. (see below for forgotten Concentration Save results).
Jackrum has to do a bit of wall scaling to reach his next destination, but is able to soon after swagger the rest of the way out, taunting his would be foes. For all of his posturing however, there's a subtle shift in stance denoting a readiness to evade a moment's notice.
Larabsneakily does Larab things, but while lying in wait... nothing gives away his position, thankfully. (19)
Leh'Si, regardless of any warnings given or not about Packer from thsoe that could see the man, rushed around the bend to go after Darrik. Though he catches a spear throw from Zagaros for his trouble, his shield easily enough deflects the shot on the way. "Have at thee, Dwarf! And prepare to taste the bite of Malar!" He called as he raged and stabbed out with the Yklwa!
Movement: To 7M.
Bonus Action: Rage.
Action: Yklwa attack at Darrik. Attack: 18 Damage: 16 non-magical piercing and radiant damage. (If hit and damage roll is 3 or less on d8, using Piercer Feat to re-roll for 7 instead.)
With that, the sound of gears faintly turning in the walls of the arena can be heard...
(@Namor: There was a delay on my part registering where Packer hid, so for that, my apologies. With your Darkvision, the Mantle of Packer being used to hide in the dim lighting is undone. It is presumed you call this out his position. Let me know if you would've also placed differently and attacked him with the tendril. Same rolls would be kept, still making it a miss, but tentacle would be in new location.)
(@Larab: As a reminder, see spoiler for explanation of the roll above.)
If you use a skill as an action, such as Hide, on one turn the effects will carry over to the end of the next turn.
If you Hide and wish to remain beyond the end of your next turn you will need to roll stealth again, though you won't need to use another action.
(@Barbar: Forgotten Conc Save for Shield of Faith(DC 10): 13.)
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Releasing a snarl as his javelin is blocked, the dark-clad Leonin charges for the only enemy within striking range as of yet. Combined with a leap and another mighty roar, Zagathos brings his engraved battleaxe own upon Leh SI!
(OOC: Damn... these are the times that you wish you used Sharpshooter 😩)
“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”
(OOC note: Bless will be applied to Zagathos, Pecker, and Blossom).
With his shield held high, Zagathos unleashes a bellowing cry, sending a resonating echo coursing through the woodland arena. Pocketing the goodberry with an affirmative nod offered to Pecker, Zagathos drew a bone-sheared spear from his bag and stalked forwards, the adrenaline of being on the hunt surging strongly through his veins. "I have my own methods of keeping others fighting, though I hope the same courtesy is offered to me. I tend to draw attention," the Leonin rumbles, a sneering smile pulling over his features. The Leonin turns around and promptly stalks forwards, feeling familiar in the forest terrain.
Movement: Towards G5.
Action: ready an attack with a Javelin for any enemy creature which becomes visible. Attack: 8 Damage: 0 (if disadvantage, another roll of 10) + 4 (I messed up damage, but with those rolls, it likely won't matter anyways).
Larab hides as prep: 22
DMing:
Solo Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Playing:
Baral- Coliseum of Conquest, Lazarus Vernon- Tale of Mercenaries; Bernard Lionsbane- Solo Curse of Strahd
Darrik will move forward to L7 with his readied dash and other movement and dodge.
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Dimitri got a 15 on initiative
(OOC: @Aaron; The way that initiative works, the person with the highest initiative goes on Team 1 (which is chosen randomly). Team 1 then gets to act first together and in any order (regardless of each of their individual initiatives). I believe Blossom/@Leania rolled the highest initiative out of the 9 of us (they rolled 19) and you were randomly placed on their team. That means that you will act first (right now) with the rest of the team. @Orlieo might be able to give more clarification if you need it, but that's the way that I understand it.)
“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”
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Blossom moves to D3 near the tree for cover. She dodges.
Dimitri is going to run over to the door directly in front of him for cover, and use dodge.
Packer is out the gate at the word go, eager to take action! To that end, the initial rush out is quickly followed by him scaling the wall and flinging a dart with uncanny accuracy at Barbar. Though, perhaps due to the thick skin of the dwarf, even the best opener didn't quite dig as deep as expected. Still, having drawn blood, he falls back down the wall and seems to disappear from sight.
Zagathos, following a final exchange with Packer before the man took off, marches proudly further into field, holding a spear at the ready. The moment a foe stepped into sight, he'd have a painful surprise for them... in theory.
Darrik initial burst of speed gets him quite a ways. But once far enough out, he alters his course, and finds a length of wall to at least gain some cover while taking defensive actions.
Blossom advances to a degree further infield, taking advantage of the larger and more densely packed trees for a good measure of cover, and takes up a defensive posture.
Dimitri hangs back even further huddled up by the doorway, leery of springing too into the thick of things early it seems.
(@Barbar: Make a Conc. Save(DC 10) for SoF as part of your turn.)
(@Razor: Prep noted.)
It is now Team(2)'s Turn!
Arena 9: Woods (Round 1-Cont.)
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Contestants:
Team(1):
Blossom(O): HP (28/28)+THP(/) - Affected by Bl, Dodging.
Packer(P): HP (31/31)+THP(/) - Affected by Longstrider,Bl, Goodberries on person(9), Hidden(18).
Darrik(D): HP (38/38)+THP(/) - Dodging.
Zagathos(Z): HP (31/31)+THP(5/5) - Affected by AoA, Conc. and Affected by Bl(9 Rds), holding Goodberry, Readied attack with Spear.
Dimitri(I): HP (28/28)+THP(/) - Dodging.
Team(2):
Jackrum(J): HP (31/31)+THP(/) - Affected and Conc. by SoF.
Larab(L): HP (28/28)+THP(/) - Hidden(22).
Namor(N): HP (26/26)+THP(5/5) - Affected by AoA, ECT(10 Rds)
Barbar(B): HP (23/30)+THP(/) - Affected and Conc. by SoF.
Leh Si(E): HP (35/35)+THP -
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It was time.
Namor crept out onto the field--a dimly-lit forest, not his specialty, but a terrain he was more than willing to bring his specialty to. Stepping past the door, his enhanced vision didn't offer him any immediate targets, which the sailor didn't take as a good sign.
"Hmph. Invisibility. Stealth." He quickly glanced up. "Maybe even flying over the canopy. Lots of options for an ambush."
Mulling the situation over for another second or so, he broke into a loud, clanging sprint as he raced toward the cover of a large tree and took up a defensive position. Keeping an eye out for opponents, he gestured with a hand, and summoned his patron's power, before returning to grip his glaive with both hands.
A large, inky puddle materialized on the forest floor, and a large, softly-bioluminescent, translucent tentacle reached up from it... and stretched out to lash at Darrik!
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Namor's reactions for DM:
If an enemy comes within 15 feet of Namor, he'll use his Polearm Master feat (and the extended range/damage from his Eldritch Claw Tattoo) to make an Opportunity Attack against them - Attack: 13, Slashing & Force Damage: 15
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Stomping out untill he reaches i11 jackrum laughs. "Anyone ready to challenge me or do i have ro come get you?"
He stands ready to dodge any attacks
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(Dodge action)
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Barbär withdraws the dart from his leg, and examines it, "Packer...". He shakes off the damage and will follow behind his companion, trying to obscure from direct sight at E13, holding his action to attack with his warhammer if any foe turns his corner. (If not, turn over.)
For DM:
Larab Moves to K12 behind Tree
Action Ready Longbow Attack against an enemy that enters his sight
DMing:
Solo Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Playing:
Baral- Coliseum of Conquest, Lazarus Vernon- Tale of Mercenaries; Bernard Lionsbane- Solo Curse of Strahd
Namor swiftly strides into the arena; his mind a buzz with possibilities. Settling on the one plan as he reached some cover from trees, he takes on a defensive posture while opening a small rift for his patron to lash out at his foes. But while they prove too nimble, he squints, realizing perhaps in hindsight that the mound of leaves between him and Darrik is actually Packer huddled up in his cloak. (see below)
Barbar is next out of the gate, but can only get so far out to field. Nevertheless, he holds his warhammer at the ready to strike down anyone that would dare get close to him. (see below for forgotten Concentration Save results).
Jackrum has to do a bit of wall scaling to reach his next destination, but is able to soon after swagger the rest of the way out, taunting his would be foes. For all of his posturing however, there's a subtle shift in stance denoting a readiness to evade a moment's notice.
Larab sneakily does Larab things, but while lying in wait... nothing gives away his position, thankfully. (19)
Leh'Si, regardless of any warnings given or not about Packer from thsoe that could see the man, rushed around the bend to go after Darrik. Though he catches a spear throw from Zagaros for his trouble, his shield easily enough deflects the shot on the way. "Have at thee, Dwarf! And prepare to taste the bite of Malar!" He called as he raged and stabbed out with the Yklwa!
Movement: To 7M.
Bonus Action: Rage.
Action: Yklwa attack at Darrik.
Attack: 18 Damage: 16 non-magical piercing and radiant damage.
(If hit and damage roll is 3 or less on d8, using Piercer Feat to re-roll for 7 instead.)
With that, the sound of gears faintly turning in the walls of the arena can be heard...
(@Namor: There was a delay on my part registering where Packer hid, so for that, my apologies. With your Darkvision, the Mantle of Packer being used to hide in the dim lighting is undone. It is presumed you call this out his position. Let me know if you would've also placed differently and attacked him with the tendril. Same rolls would be kept, still making it a miss, but tentacle would be in new location.)
(@Larab: As a reminder, see spoiler for explanation of the roll above.)
If you use a skill as an action, such as Hide, on one turn the effects will carry over to the end of the next turn.
If you Hide and wish to remain beyond the end of your next turn you will need to roll stealth again, though you won't need to use another action.
(@Barbar: Forgotten Conc Save for Shield of Faith(DC 10): 13.)
It is now Team(1)'s Turn! Map Updated Here.
Arena 9: Woods (Round 2)
Contestants:
Team(1):
Blossom(O): HP (28/28)+THP(/) - Affected by Bl.
Packer(P): HP (31/31)+THP(/) - Affected by Longstrider,Bl, Goodberries on person(9)
Darrik(D): HP (38/38)+THP(/) -
Zagathos(Z): HP (31/31)+THP(5/5) - Affected by AoA, Conc. and Affected by Bl(9 Rds), holding Goodberry, Readied attack with Spear.(triggered)
Dimitri(I): HP (28/28)+THP(/) -
Team(2):
Jackrum(J): HP (31/31)+THP(/) - Affected and Conc. by SoF, Dodging.
Larab(L): HP (28/28)+THP(/) - Hidden(19)
Namor(N): HP (26/26)+THP(5/5) - Affected by AoA, ECT(9 Rds), Dodging.
Barbar(B): HP (23/30)+THP(/) - Affected and Conc. by SoF, Ready to attack(melee).
Leh Si(E): HP (35/35)+THP - Rage(2/3 remaining, 9 Rds)
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Dimitri is going to run up to the tree behind 07 for cover and shoot an arrow from his longbow at Jackrum. Attack roll: 16 Damage roll: 7.
Releasing a snarl as his javelin is blocked, the dark-clad Leonin charges for the only enemy within striking range as of yet. Combined with a leap and another mighty roar, Zagathos brings his engraved battleaxe own upon Leh SI!
Movement: N5.
Action: Battleaxe Attack - against Leh Si! Attack: 20 Damage: 11.
Bonus: None.
Packer Free Perception Check (Against Larab): 19
“The mark of a successful DM is when you have caused more player deaths with doors than dragons, demons, or devils.”