(@BlueBayou: Both sides being deceptive?! Hun is but a humble business man. A Busbold, if you would)
As Hun stood mostly frozen in place still glaring at the statues, Mr. Thicc, seeming unbothered by the situation, stared intently at the statue. The exchange between construct and kobold earlier made clearer when construct cocked back a fist humming with energy, seeming ready to strike it at a moment's notice. Seeing this out the corner of his eyes, Hun uses every bit of willpower left to him to try and force his face to form a wicked grin at the snakes. Or at least, what he thought to be one in his current state.
Action(Mr. Thicc):Ready to strike statue. Force Strike - Attack: 7 Damage: 9 of Force.
End Turn(Hun): Wis Save(DC 12): 17.
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Mr. Thicc methodically prepares to strike the icon of Merrshaulk as Hun struggles to force his body to move again. It takes a few second but the kobold succeeds.
Although the Nagas' spell was swiftly brushed aside following its initial hold, Kairus still spares a brief moment to deduce its nature. He recognizes it as two separate castings of an innate version of the Hold Person spell.
Like the party's dwarf, the triton then goes on the offensive. His selected method is more subtle, though. Y'zleth hisses in pain. (Y'zleth takes 12 psychic damage.)
A few encouraging words follow the bardic spellcasting, ensuring that Yulmiath is more than ready to bring the hurt (Bardic Inspiration).
Ssura moves to a more central position {FV-15,FW-16} and stares at Mr. Thicc. After a second or two worth of analyzing the construct, the Naga utters a command: "Approach!"
-> Mr. Thicc's WIS saving throw {DC 12}: 14
Y'zleth also repositions herself {FV-19,FW-20}, lining up some of the adventurers and her line of sight. Next, she hisses a lightning bolt at an angled direction.
-> DEX saving throws {DC 12} or take 19 lightning damage.
Mr. Thicc looks completely unaffected by the attempt at controlling his next choice.
Kairus and Hun duck just in time to avoid most of the lightning energy hurled at them, but Krodhen is not as quick to react. (Kairus takes 9 lightning damage; Hun takes 9 lightning damage; Krodhen takes 19 lightning damage.)
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Yulmiath knew these skeletal snakes couldn't be trusted! As the feeling returns to his body, the words at first dribble out of his mouth, becoming more forceful as the effects of the spell wanes.
"giggle****.....Giggle****....GIGGLE****!"
Charging the nearest Naga, Yulmaith pulls his greataxe up into both hands, holding it above his head. Unleashing his rage, he leaps, sparks of static charge running up the length of his arms and along his greataxe. Swinging the axe mid-leap, he brings it down as he lands, discharging the electricity through the ground around him.
Seemingly unaware that the creatures would target him, Krodhen is flat footed as the blast hits him, sending him to one knee as the electrical blast grounded out through him. Grimacing through that pain, he spits "Son of a *****", grabbing his amulet and casting Bless on Kairus, Rhogal and himself. Grunting he stands up and this time points at the one that sent the lightning his way "You are mine" and casts Hunters Mark (Bonus Action) before darting away to hopefully prevent another lightning bolt hitting multiple party members (move to FZ22)
Although it is a bit late, Yulmiath is committed to the "trigger word" the group had agreed to. After uttering it repeatedly, the dragonborn rages forward and swings his weapon while repeating to himself the encouraging words Kairus had shared with him just a moment ago (Bardic Inspiration used.)
Shards of snake bone fly around as the heavy axe permanently changes Ssura's anatomy. Adding insult to injury, a shocking spark jumps from Yulmiath to the Naga, hurting only the latter. (Ssura takes 18 slashing and lightning damage.)
Himself hurting quite a bit, Krodhen takes a more tactical approach to this fight and summons Tyr's blessing upon himself and two nearby allies (Rhogal and Kairus.)
Tyr is not yet done handing out blessings. The half-orc paladin feels a surge of holy energy pass through him and replenish his own store of divine magic (Harness Divine Power and Channel Divinity used, as per message in the OOC Chat.)
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"Fffrrricking knew it!"Hun barked out as the last of the paralysis left his system. "Should've accepted our deal ya old Rattlers! Now your statue is as good as dust! Mr. Thicc! Belay previous orders. Instead, restrain that one on the right! Everyone else! Quickly destroy the left most one if you can! We should only need one of them to get our answers!" He barks out, then briefly falls back further into the tunnel drop the statue for the moment, not caring if it shattered or not. Instead, he breaks out his Yklwa once more, and with a few taps along the ground and flip of some switch, caused the blade to shift aside long enough to fire off another vial bomb!
"Let darkness night blacken the land!" Seeming to resonate with the command at just the right moment, the vial explodes inches from the ground near Y'zleth(?), blanket it and much of the space around it in an goopimess of some form of oil-like substance. While its distracted trying to remain stable, that is when Mr. Thicc finished closing the distance, leaping up to take it by the spine and further try to hold it pinned. "And for Gond's sake, don't let them line us up again!"
Movement(Hun): 10ft south of current position before dropping statue, then 10ft back to GE-16.
Action(Hun): Cast Oil Slick Bomb on [FV/FW-19/20]. Dexterity Save(DC 14) on Bone Snakey(Y'zleth?) or falls Prone.
Bonus Action(Hun): Commanding Mr. Thicc to engage and grapple right most Snek(Y'zleth?).
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Kairus was grateful for the blessing of the god but it seemed Krodhen needed help himself, taking the bulk of the lightning attack on his body. Cittern's healing abilities were quite limited but at least it was something. "Take care of yourself, careful with those wounds." The soothing melody and the gentle clap on the shoulder were supposed to both cease the pain and encourage the warrior.
Cure Wounds on Krohden for 11 plus Bardic Inspiration to him.
With that, Kairus retreated behind the rocks at his right, out of the Krohden way and way from naga's sight.
(Cutting words are still on the ready for 3 on a first successful attack against anyone but construct or on the highest damage to already wounded)
Finally able to enter the fight proper, Hun tells Mr. Thicc to change strategies. While the construct rushes forward, the kobold drops the deity icon some 10 feet back into the tunnel and returns to the entrance of the chamber. The statuette may have a new dink or scratch, but it does not shatter. Next, the artificer launches an oily vial at Y'zleth. Even though the vial's content make it difficult for anyone to traverse that 10-foot square area, the Naga herself does not lose her grip on the surface.
The construct reaches Y'zleth and attempts to hold her in place. The oil must have made the serpent's bones more slippery. She sways out of the way of Mr. Thicc's closing arms.
Seemingly following Hun's suggested tactic, Rhogal approaches Ssura and swings his shillelagh productively. Some aggressive spores make the jump from the staff to the snake, adding insult to injury. (Ssura takes 14 magical bludgeoning and necrotic damage.)
Several yards away, Kairus takes a more defensive approach to the fight. He moves toward Krodhen {GB-22} and places a healing hand on his shoulder. The gesture also inspires the paladin. (Krodhen recovers 6 HP; Bardic Inspiration.)
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Y'zleth does not bother herself with Mr. Thicc for now. Despite starting her movement a bit clumsily due to the added grease around her, the Naga rushes past the construct and around Hun to coil herself around the statuette on the ground.
-> Y'zleth is now at {GF-15,GG-16} and has used her free object interaction to grab the icon with her tail. Mr. Thicc may perform an opportunity attack against Y'zleth if he so chooses, though I wonder if that necessitates Hun using his own reaction to issue such an order.
Ssura stares Yulmiath down and casts a spell on him, uttering arcane words in some archaic language (anyone may roll an arcana check as a reaction to try to identify the spell on the spot.)
Rhogal is surprised on how terribly the negotiations went. Regardless, he's not keen on dying in this nook.
He moves up to Yulmiath and says "Caninus," as he puts a dog stinkhorn under his nose to shock him out of his paralysis.
"Buck up, Big Red! Ya wanna see the sun again, doncha? Pannelus!"
With that last excalamation he taps his staff on the ground, making it glow with green lines.
Extended Signature
(@Drache: Aw man! That's some clutch support!)
(@BlueBayou: Both sides being deceptive?! Hun is but a humble business man. A Busbold, if you would)
As Hun stood mostly frozen in place still glaring at the statues, Mr. Thicc, seeming unbothered by the situation, stared intently at the statue. The exchange between construct and kobold earlier made clearer when construct cocked back a fist humming with energy, seeming ready to strike it at a moment's notice. Seeing this out the corner of his eyes, Hun uses every bit of willpower left to him to try and force his face to form a wicked grin at the snakes. Or at least, what he thought to be one in his current state.
Action(Mr. Thicc): Ready to strike statue.
Force Strike - Attack: 7 Damage: 9 of Force.
End Turn(Hun): Wis Save(DC 12): 17.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
DM's Screen:
WIS save {DC 15}: 10
(@Ori: I think you meant a "Bizbold!")
Mr. Thicc methodically prepares to strike the icon of Merrshaulk as Hun struggles to force his body to move again. It takes a few second but the kobold succeeds.
-> Hun is no longer paralyzed or incapacitated.
With one more Snacker still paralyzed, Rhogal goes to his rescue {FZ-13}. One sniff of the umami stink is enough to shock Yulmiath into action once more. Rhogal then prepares to go on the offensive.
-> Yulmiath is no longer paralyzed or incapacitated.
Although the Nagas' spell was swiftly brushed aside following its initial hold, Kairus still spares a brief moment to deduce its nature. He recognizes it as two separate castings of an innate version of the Hold Person spell.
Like the party's dwarf, the triton then goes on the offensive. His selected method is more subtle, though. Y'zleth hisses in pain. (Y'zleth takes 12 psychic damage.)
A few encouraging words follow the bardic spellcasting, ensuring that Yulmiath is more than ready to bring the hurt (Bardic Inspiration).
(Bone Nagas go next.)
Ssura moves to a more central position {FV-15,FW-16} and stares at Mr. Thicc. After a second or two worth of analyzing the construct, the Naga utters a command: "Approach!"
-> Mr. Thicc's WIS saving throw {DC 12}: 14
Y'zleth also repositions herself {FV-19,FW-20}, lining up some of the adventurers and her line of sight. Next, she hisses a lightning bolt at an angled direction.
(OOC: Nagas' turn continues in the next post.)
Mr. Thicc looks completely unaffected by the attempt at controlling his next choice.
Kairus and Hun duck just in time to avoid most of the lightning energy hurled at them, but Krodhen is not as quick to react. (Kairus takes 9 lightning damage; Hun takes 9 lightning damage; Krodhen takes 19 lightning damage.)
(Yulmiath and Krodhen are up next.)
Yulmiath knew these skeletal snakes couldn't be trusted! As the feeling returns to his body, the words at first dribble out of his mouth, becoming more forceful as the effects of the spell wanes.
"giggle****.....Giggle****....GIGGLE****!"
Charging the nearest Naga, Yulmaith pulls his greataxe up into both hands, holding it above his head. Unleashing his rage, he leaps, sparks of static charge running up the length of his arms and along his greataxe. Swinging the axe mid-leap, he brings it down as he lands, discharging the electricity through the ground around him.
Move: FV,13
Attack: 18 Damage: 7 (13) (12)
Bonus Action: RAGE! (3 (6) lightning damage for the nearest naga unless it succeeds on a DC13 Dex Save, in which case, half damage.)
(OOC - Spending BI on that attack roll if needed - 1.)
Seemingly unaware that the creatures would target him, Krodhen is flat footed as the blast hits him, sending him to one knee as the electrical blast grounded out through him. Grimacing through that pain, he spits "Son of a *****", grabbing his amulet and casting Bless on Kairus, Rhogal and himself. Grunting he stands up and this time points at the one that sent the lightning his way "You are mine" and casts Hunters Mark (Bonus Action) before darting away to hopefully prevent another lightning bolt hitting multiple party members (move to FZ22)
"Bubbles the Barbarian" (Locathah - Lvl 9) - Locathah Rising; Shai'ere Delatete (Githyanki Monk - Lvl 9) Rrakkma (deceased - MindFlayer); Saros Rockfoot (Deep Gnome Diviner - Lvl 5) - The Lost Kenku & One Grung Above; Tagret (Goliath Barbarian - Lvl 2) - Tales of Faerun;
DM's Screen:
DEX save {DC 13}: 5
Although it is a bit late, Yulmiath is committed to the "trigger word" the group had agreed to. After uttering it repeatedly, the dragonborn rages forward and swings his weapon while repeating to himself the encouraging words Kairus had shared with him just a moment ago (Bardic Inspiration used.)
Shards of snake bone fly around as the heavy axe permanently changes Ssura's anatomy. Adding insult to injury, a shocking spark jumps from Yulmiath to the Naga, hurting only the latter. (Ssura takes 18 slashing and lightning damage.)
Himself hurting quite a bit, Krodhen takes a more tactical approach to this fight and summons Tyr's blessing upon himself and two nearby allies (Rhogal and Kairus.)
Tyr is not yet done handing out blessings. The half-orc paladin feels a surge of holy energy pass through him and replenish his own store of divine magic (Harness Divine Power and Channel Divinity used, as per message in the OOC Chat.)
END OF INITIATIVE ROUND 1
(Hun, Rhogal, and Kairus go next.)
"Fffrrricking knew it!" Hun barked out as the last of the paralysis left his system. "Should've accepted our deal ya old Rattlers! Now your statue is as good as dust! Mr. Thicc! Belay previous orders. Instead, restrain that one on the right! Everyone else! Quickly destroy the left most one if you can! We should only need one of them to get our answers!" He barks out, then briefly falls back further into the tunnel drop the statue for the moment, not caring if it shattered or not. Instead, he breaks out his Yklwa once more, and with a few taps along the ground and flip of some switch, caused the blade to shift aside long enough to fire off another vial bomb!
"Let darkness night blacken the land!" Seeming to resonate with the command at just the right moment, the vial explodes inches from the ground near Y'zleth(?), blanket it and much of the space around it in an goopimess of some form of oil-like substance. While its distracted trying to remain stable, that is when Mr. Thicc finished closing the distance, leaping up to take it by the spine and further try to hold it pinned. "And for Gond's sake, don't let them line us up again!"
Movement(Hun): 10ft south of current position before dropping statue, then 10ft back to GE-16.
Action(Hun): Cast Oil Slick Bomb on [FV/FW-19/20]. Dexterity Save(DC 14) on Bone Snakey(Y'zleth?) or falls Prone.
Bonus Action(Hun): Commanding Mr. Thicc to engage and grapple right most Snek(Y'zleth?).
Movement(Mr. Thicc): To FX-20.
Action(Mr. Thicc): Grapple Attempt for 13. (10)
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Kairus was grateful for the blessing of the god but it seemed Krodhen needed help himself, taking the bulk of the lightning attack on his body. Cittern's healing abilities were quite limited but at least it was something. "Take care of yourself, careful with those wounds." The soothing melody and the gentle clap on the shoulder were supposed to both cease the pain and encourage the warrior.
Cure Wounds on Krohden for 11 plus Bardic Inspiration to him.
With that, Kairus retreated behind the rocks at his right, out of the Krohden way and way from naga's sight.
(Cutting words are still on the ready for 3 on a first successful attack against anyone but construct or on the highest damage to already wounded)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
After closing the distance to the closest one (to FX-15), Rhogal swings his enhanced staff at the bony snake.
Shroomstaff Attack: 19 Damage: 7 (25 -crit, 10) magical bludgeoning
The motion kicks up some osteophagic spores.
Halo of Spores (Con DC 13): 1 (4) necrotic
Extended Signature
@Lerus - minor change required to battlemap, Krodhen should be at GA22 :-)
"Bubbles the Barbarian" (Locathah - Lvl 9) - Locathah Rising; Shai'ere Delatete (Githyanki Monk - Lvl 9) Rrakkma (deceased - MindFlayer); Saros Rockfoot (Deep Gnome Diviner - Lvl 5) - The Lost Kenku & One Grung Above; Tagret (Goliath Barbarian - Lvl 2) - Tales of Faerun;
Yep. That's were he is. I'll be reflected in the next map update, unless Krodhen moves to another position before then.
DM's Screen:
Acrobatics against grapple {DC 10}: 6
DEX save {DC 14}: 7
CON save {DC 13}: 13
(@Ori: Crushed bones are difficult terrain, so Mr. Thicc can reach {FX-19}.)
Finally able to enter the fight proper, Hun tells Mr. Thicc to change strategies. While the construct rushes forward, the kobold drops the deity icon some 10 feet back into the tunnel and returns to the entrance of the chamber. The statuette may have a new dink or scratch, but it does not shatter. Next, the artificer launches an oily vial at Y'zleth. Even though the vial's content make it difficult for anyone to traverse that 10-foot square area, the Naga herself does not lose her grip on the surface.
The construct reaches Y'zleth and attempts to hold her in place. The oil must have made the serpent's bones more slippery. She sways out of the way of Mr. Thicc's closing arms.
Seemingly following Hun's suggested tactic, Rhogal approaches Ssura and swings his shillelagh productively. Some aggressive spores make the jump from the staff to the snake, adding insult to injury. (Ssura takes 14 magical bludgeoning and necrotic damage.)
Several yards away, Kairus takes a more defensive approach to the fight. He moves toward Krodhen {GB-22} and places a healing hand on his shoulder. The gesture also inspires the paladin. (Krodhen recovers 6 HP; Bardic Inspiration.)
Y'zleth does not bother herself with Mr. Thicc for now. Despite starting her movement a bit clumsily due to the added grease around her, the Naga rushes past the construct and around Hun to coil herself around the statuette on the ground.
-> Y'zleth is now at {GF-15,GG-16} and has used her free object interaction to grab the icon with her tail. Mr. Thicc may perform an opportunity attack against Y'zleth if he so chooses, though I wonder if that necessitates Hun using his own reaction to issue such an order.
Ssura stares Yulmiath down and casts a spell on him, uttering arcane words in some archaic language (anyone may roll an arcana check as a reaction to try to identify the spell on the spot.)
-> Yulmiath's WIS saving throw {DC 12}: 9
(OOC: Nagas' turn continues in the next post.)
The orange glow in Ssura's eyes passes on to the dragonborn's. For a moment, his mind goes blank and his muscles relax.
@Yulmiath/@MB:
You must make a WIS saving throw {DC 12} at the start of each of your turns. If you fail, you waste your action that turn doing nothing.
(Yulmiath and Krodhen are up next. Quick reminder that Krodhen is actually at {GA-22}.)