((It's pretty chaotic, with folks struggling against the darkmantles on their heads, and sound is pretty muffled in general for anyone with a fleshbag on their head, but having removed yours you recall that you felt an elbow in that direction, and someone's backside in that direction, both of which correspond to muffled grunting you hear now.))
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Neth attempts to get his bearings and calls out to any who can hear : “It’s alright! Everything is fine! I’m going to try and help.”
He crawls/carefully walks to where he felt an elbow bump, and attempting to grab their shoulder and reassuringly as possible, gets a feel for where the creature in their head is and attacks with his dagger and the tentacle.
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Neth grabs hold of a darkmantle on one of his neighbors and tries to stab at it, but clips the point of his elbow against the cabin, painful tingling running down to his hand as his fingers lose grip on the dagger. He can hear it splash overboard.
His tentacle swings at the same creature, a snapping whipcrack that Stena and Lia can feel impact the one on the ranger's head.
CON: 7
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Galingal and Stena feel darkness closing in around them as they succumb to the pressures squeezing on their heads, while FOG feels one painfully clamping on his arm.
There is a bit of hope for those who are still concsious to hear it, as Jimjar calls out, "Mine left! I can see! Well, can see the boat, but I bet some of you are in the middle of those dark bits!"
((Lia, you can use your reaction to make a STR check since it becomes clear Stena won't be making active use of your help anytime soon.))
FOG at this point is running mostly on instinct. He tries to focus on which direction he heard the voice call out from, and then just... Barrels away in that direction, looking to leap overboard. Hopefully, he doesn't barrel over anyone else doing that... Although if he'd happen to barrel anyone else over the edge, that might be a blessing in disguise at this point. Once his feet leave the boat, he hopes to just toss this damed thing away, into the water!
FOG sprints for the edge of the boat, managing to grab and yank at someone else, without clipping his shins on the edge of the boat, but he only manages to get a slight hold on Jimjar, who is able to shrug him off. FOG leaps, and the moment seems to stretch forever before he plunges into the cold water, feeling it close over him.
((Correct me if I’ve miss-interpreted or get anything wrong!…))
Lia went to help Stena, but found her limp with a creature on her head ((right?)). Then, she attempted, but failed, to pry the thing off her head… But she’s still near her, and in contact with her(?)…
…So, only needing touch in the dark, she uses her action and her angelic heritage to administer her Healing Hands trait, to Stena((healing her for +3hp)).
And in a scene that would be epic, if only anyone could even see it, Lia, pulls Stena up (still with the thing on her head), holds her up by the lapels of her clothing as she’s coming back around; and standing head to head with Stena, with this creature; spectral angel wings flowing out behind her; and her eyes glowing with holy light; she screams at Stena: “On your feet soldier!! Pull yourself together!.. Get this thing off your head and help me save the others!” ((Bardic Inspiration (d6) to the recovering Stena)).
And with that she lets go!… and moves through the darkness to try and bump into someone else that needs assistance. She’ll stop at the first person she meets who’s either not moving or has a thing on their head and needs help.
By this point she’s also just taking constantly, so that anyone who can hear her knows where she is…
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Lia brings Stena back and hauls her to her feet with a slightly muffled, but still invigorating call to action. She blunders away from the ranger, and shortly emerges into see-throughable-darkness.
"Holy spoons, Lia, you've got forkin' WINGS!", Jimjar exclaims. "Plibble says to get them in the water, I don't have any better ideas!"
He plunges back into the bubble of darkness, and tries to find Stena to heave her over.
Perception: 17
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Jimjar just sees Lia, all pale and white: eyes glowing, shimmering ethereal wings, iridescent skin and white hair…
But as Lia’s glowing gaze falls on him, something about her screams ‘dark’ too. Like those blond-haired children from the stories about possession and mind control… Or the legendary elf-queen that could go photonegative… So purely white, it’s almost sinister…
((It's pretty chaotic, with folks struggling against the darkmantles on their heads, and sound is pretty muffled in general for anyone with a fleshbag on their head, but having removed yours you recall that you felt an elbow in that direction, and someone's backside in that direction, both of which correspond to muffled grunting you hear now.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Neth attempts to get his bearings and calls out to any who can hear : “It’s alright! Everything is fine! I’m going to try and help.”
He crawls/carefully walks to where he felt an elbow bump, and attempting to grab their shoulder and reassuringly as possible, gets a feel for where the creature in their head is and attacks with his dagger and the tentacle.
14 damage 5
Tentacle 16 damage 3
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DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Neth grabs hold of a darkmantle on one of his neighbors and tries to stab at it, but clips the point of his elbow against the cabin, painful tingling running down to his hand as his fingers lose grip on the dagger. He can hear it splash overboard.
His tentacle swings at the same creature, a snapping whipcrack that Stena and Lia can feel impact the one on the ranger's head.
CON: 7
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Attack: 18 Damage: 5
Attack: 25 Damage: 12
Attack: 21 Damage: 8
Lia: 20 (-10 HP) (help Action to Stena)
Neth: 19 (-12 HP, BLIND)
Jimjar: 17 (-17, BLIND)
Darkmantles: 15 (---/---/---/---/-2d/Xd/Xd/-10d/---/Xd/Xd)
Galingal: 13 (-18 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Ranador: 13 (BLIND)
Buppy: 9 (-23 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Stena: 7 (-20 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Plibble: 7 (-11 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
F.O.G: 4 (-9 HP, BLIND, holding one)
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Galingal and Stena feel darkness closing in around them as they succumb to the pressures squeezing on their heads, while FOG feels one painfully clamping on his arm.
There is a bit of hope for those who are still concsious to hear it, as Jimjar calls out, "Mine left! I can see! Well, can see the boat, but I bet some of you are in the middle of those dark bits!"
((Lia, you can use your reaction to make a STR check since it becomes clear Stena won't be making active use of your help anytime soon.))
Lia: 20 (-10 HP) (help Action to Stena)
Neth: 19 (-12 HP, BLIND)
Jimjar: 17 (-17, BLIND)
Darkmantles: 15 (---/---/---/---/-2d/Xd/Xd/-10d/---/Xd/Xd)
Galingal: 13 (-22 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Ranador: 13 (BLIND)
Buppy: 9 (-23 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Stena: 7 (-32 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Plibble: 7 (-11 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
F.O.G: 4 (-18 HP, BLIND, holding one)
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Lia’s Athletics: 6
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
There is splashing as something approaches the boat, and grasps the side, hands slapping around searching in the dark.
13
8
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Plibble's voice speaks out in Undercommon.
"Jumped in the water and it let go! Someone's napping, Plibble will save them!"
There is a dragging sound, followed by splashing.
Lia: 20 (-10 HP)
Neth: 19 (-12 HP, BLIND)
Jimjar: 17 (-17)
Darkmantles: 15 (---/---/---/---/-2d/Xd/Xd/-10d/---/Xd/Xd)
Galingal: 13 (-22 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Ranador: 13 (BLIND)
Buppy: 9 (-23 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Stena: 7 (-32 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Plibble: 7 (-11 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
F.O.G: 4 (-18 HP, BLIND, holding one)
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
FOG at this point is running mostly on instinct. He tries to focus on which direction he heard the voice call out from, and then just... Barrels away in that direction, looking to leap overboard. Hopefully, he doesn't barrel over anyone else doing that... Although if he'd happen to barrel anyone else over the edge, that might be a blessing in disguise at this point. Once his feet leave the boat, he hopes to just toss this damed thing away, into the water!
((Acrobatics? And a d20 for luck?))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Acrobatics: 15
Luck: 4
20
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
FOG sprints for the edge of the boat, managing to grab and yank at someone else, without clipping his shins on the edge of the boat, but he only manages to get a slight hold on Jimjar, who is able to shrug him off. FOG leaps, and the moment seems to stretch forever before he plunges into the cold water, feeling it close over him.
Lia: 20 (-10 HP)
Neth: 19 (-12 HP, BLIND)
Jimjar: 17 (-17)
Darkmantles: 15 (---/---/---/---/-2d/Xd/Xd/-10d/---/Xd/Xd)
Galingal: 13 (-22 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Ranador: 13 (BLIND)
Buppy: 9 (-23 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
Stena: 7 (-32 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE, UNCONSCIOUS, DYING)
Plibble: 7 (-11 HP, BLIND, CANNOT BREATHE)
F.O.G: 4 (-18 HP, BLIND, holding one that's holding him)
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Neth panics, a sudden sense of dread washing over him.
“Gods, no!”
He blindly dives into the water and hunts for his fallen dagger.
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Neth is having a bit of hard time, since he wasn't able to follow the trajectory, all he has is the sound of a splash to go off of.
"Lia, Stena, Galingal! Plibble says that these flappy forkers don't like being in the water!" Jimjar will translate.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
((Correct me if I’ve miss-interpreted or get anything wrong!…))
Lia went to help Stena, but found her limp with a creature on her head ((right?)). Then, she attempted, but failed, to pry the thing off her head… But she’s still near her, and in contact with her(?)…
…So, only needing touch in the dark, she uses her action and her angelic heritage to administer her Healing Hands trait, to Stena ((healing her for +3hp)).
And in a scene that would be epic, if only anyone could even see it, Lia, pulls Stena up (still with the thing on her head), holds her up by the lapels of her clothing as she’s coming back around; and standing head to head with Stena, with this creature; spectral angel wings flowing out behind her; and her eyes glowing with holy light; she screams at Stena: “On your feet soldier!! Pull yourself together!.. Get this thing off your head and help me save the others!” ((Bardic Inspiration (d6) to the recovering Stena)).
And with that she lets go!… and moves through the darkness to try and bump into someone else that needs assistance. She’ll stop at the first person she meets who’s either not moving or has a thing on their head and needs help.
By this point she’s also just taking constantly, so that anyone who can hear her knows where she is…
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
Lia brings Stena back and hauls her to her feet with a slightly muffled, but still invigorating call to action. She blunders away from the ranger, and shortly emerges into see-throughable-darkness.
"Holy spoons, Lia, you've got forkin' WINGS!", Jimjar exclaims. "Plibble says to get them in the water, I don't have any better ideas!"
He plunges back into the bubble of darkness, and tries to find Stena to heave her over.
Perception: 17
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Stena, after feeling Lia bring you back to consciousness and haul you upright, you feel hands on your shoulders, and Jimjar yelling at you.
"STENA, I'M GOING TO PUSH YOU OVER!"
He pushes you back against the hull of the boat, trying to topple you over.
((If you are resisting, give me an Athletics or Acrobatics check.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Jimjar just sees Lia, all pale and white: eyes glowing, shimmering ethereal wings, iridescent skin and white hair…
But as Lia’s glowing gaze falls on him, something about her screams ‘dark’ too. Like those blond-haired children from the stories about possession and mind control… Or the legendary elf-queen that could go photonegative… So purely white, it’s almost sinister…
She just nods to Jimjar’s suggestions…
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss