“Remi, this curse prevents you from receiving any magical healing. I’ve no clue how to remove said curse, but I think it should be a priority given our track record with being hurt.”
All - As you emerge from the bathhouse, five figures leap down from the top of the courtyard wall to confront you! In addition to their black leather armor, they wear strange masks and cloaks that give each of them a vaguely dragon-like appearance. All five brandish curved steel blades reminiscent of dragon claws. The apparent leader of the group steps forward aggressively and says, "Hand over every coin of the Dragon Queen's treasure if you wish to live." The woman stares unblinking at you from behind her dragon-like mask and raises her hand. In it you see an orb, swirling with colors; red, white, blue, green, and black. The orb begins to glow, "NOW."
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Tired of fighting and death today, Samuel tries the more diplomatic approach. “Lower your weapons. There is no need to fight today, friend.” As he says this he cast charm person on the leader. “Please. Let us leave and bury our dead in peace.” Persuasion: 23 (17 minimum)
The woman's eyes take on a faraway look and she drops her hand, "Please forgive my overzealous reaction. The treasure you hold was stolen from us by the detestable followers of The Dead Three. We only aim to have it back so that Tiamat might have a pleasing horde to reign over upon her freedom from Avernus." The other Cultists stare at one another wide-eyed and confused, unsure what to do as they fidget about, "We would gladly leave you to attend to your dead once we have taken possession of the stolen treasure."
“We have pissed off enough deities for today. The last thing we want is yet another one upset with us. I’ve no idea how much coin these cultist stole from Her Majesty, but we did stumble upon a small mountain of copper. I’m unsure Her Majesty would trouble herself over coppers, but this is all we have to offer.” Deception/Persuasion (whichever seems more fitting): 21 (minimum of 17)
Damian stands back, letting Sam take care of the negotiations, instead keeping an eye on Rhogarr, making sure his righteousness wouldn't spoil any non-violent solution to this unforseen encounter. Another former ruler of Avernus had just entered the stage, intriguing.
Samuel - You hear a few of the other cultists scoff and the lead cultist removes her mask, revealing a human woman in her early thirties with brown eyes and brown hair gathered in a tight bun. She gives a small sad smile and says, "Please do not lie to me, what have I done to deserve your deceit? Even now Tiamat blesses us with visions of her horde, distributed among four chests..." She pauses and slowly raises an empty hand, indicating the obvious chests in your possession, "We will always know where to find it. Every last copper."
One of the cultists behind her calls out to the rest, "Somethin' ain't right here... They've done somethin' to Orna!" The man looks about ready to act.
On second thoughts, perhaps Rhogarr might be useful after all, Damian thinks and takes another step back, ready to incinerate these followers of Tiamat.
Remi steps forward, tired, with his short sword in his right hand, dagger in his left, says “Oh well, prepare to die.” He attacks the Cult Fanatic, with rakish audacity, then retreats back behind Rhogarr, without opportunity attack due to his fancy footwork.
Short sword : Attack: 16 Damage: 6
Dagger : Attack: 12 Damage: 2
Sneak attack damage : 10
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A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Remi - The leader of the Cultists screams in pain as your short sword pierces her. Samuel's charm person immediately ends and she yells, "Kill them all!"
Cult Fanatic Orna then holds her orb directly overhead as she casts spiritual weapon, causing a spectral dragon hand to form in the midst of the party. The dragon hand immediately claws at Remi.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7
The claws tear viciously into him, spattering the nearby statues with his blood.
Ankita moves 2 squares south of Rhogarr and places her hands together to attack the swarm of cultists. She's frustrated that their leader cowers around the corner and she can't get to her... yet. She spreads her fingers wide and whispers a few words casting Burning Hands
(DEX save of 13) for full or half fire damage of 8
She then casts Shillelagh on her staff just in case...
Cultists 1 & 3 manage to spin out of the way and take only half damage from the gout of flame while Cultists 2 & 4 aren't as dexterous, taking the full brunt of the fire damage.
Cultist 1 will run behind Ankita and ready an attack to be triggered when another ally has flanked Ankita.
Attack: 18 Damage: 5
Cultist 2 will limp over to Ankita and flank her before slashing at her with its scimitar.
Attack: 8 Damage: 2
Bane: 3
The first Cultist carves a deep gash across her back while the second fails to do any damage, likely hindered by the severe burns it suffered.
Damian is up! Followed by Cultist 4, then Rhogarr.
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Damian watches helplessly as Ankita is surrounded by charred cultists. He swiftly curses a cultist in the back and blasts it with a beam of hellish red crackling force from his ruby ring. Bonus action: Place hex on cultist 4 Action: Attack cultist 4 Eldritch blast: 11 Force: 11 Necrotic: 5 Movement: One square to the west.
“Remi, this curse prevents you from receiving any magical healing. I’ve no clue how to remove said curse, but I think it should be a priority given our track record with being hurt.”
“We need to find a high level cleric or possibly wizard that can help with this. Hopefully we’ll find one in town.”
All - As you emerge from the bathhouse, five figures leap down from the top of the courtyard wall to confront you! In addition to their black leather armor, they wear strange masks and cloaks that give each of them a vaguely dragon-like appearance. All five brandish curved steel blades reminiscent of dragon claws. The apparent leader of the group steps forward aggressively and says, "Hand over every coin of the Dragon Queen's treasure if you wish to live." The woman stares unblinking at you from behind her dragon-like mask and raises her hand. In it you see an orb, swirling with colors; red, white, blue, green, and black. The orb begins to glow, "NOW."
Tired of fighting and death today, Samuel tries the more diplomatic approach. “Lower your weapons. There is no need to fight today, friend.” As he says this he cast charm person on the leader. “Please. Let us leave and bury our dead in peace.”
Persuasion: 23 (17 minimum)
Samuel - Dragon Cult Fanatic WIS Save w/ADV: 7
The woman's eyes take on a faraway look and she drops her hand, "Please forgive my overzealous reaction. The treasure you hold was stolen from us by the detestable followers of The Dead Three. We only aim to have it back so that Tiamat might have a pleasing horde to reign over upon her freedom from Avernus." The other Cultists stare at one another wide-eyed and confused, unsure what to do as they fidget about, "We would gladly leave you to attend to your dead once we have taken possession of the stolen treasure."
Remi stays quiet in the background, deferring to Samuel to make any negotiations, helping him in any way that he can.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
“We have pissed off enough deities for today. The last thing we want is yet another one upset with us. I’ve no idea how much coin these cultist stole from Her Majesty, but we did stumble upon a small mountain of copper. I’m unsure Her Majesty would trouble herself over coppers, but this is all we have to offer.”
Deception/Persuasion (whichever seems more fitting): 21 (minimum of 17)
Damian stands back, letting Sam take care of the negotiations, instead keeping an eye on Rhogarr, making sure his righteousness wouldn't spoil any non-violent solution to this unforseen encounter. Another former ruler of Avernus had just entered the stage, intriguing.
Samuel - You hear a few of the other cultists scoff and the lead cultist removes her mask, revealing a human woman in her early thirties with brown eyes and brown hair gathered in a tight bun. She gives a small sad smile and says, "Please do not lie to me, what have I done to deserve your deceit? Even now Tiamat blesses us with visions of her horde, distributed among four chests..." She pauses and slowly raises an empty hand, indicating the obvious chests in your possession, "We will always know where to find it. Every last copper."
One of the cultists behind her calls out to the rest, "Somethin' ain't right here... They've done somethin' to Orna!" The man looks about ready to act.
On second thoughts, perhaps Rhogarr might be useful after all, Damian thinks and takes another step back, ready to incinerate these followers of Tiamat.
Samuel gently lays Ranala upon the ground, then regretfully nods towards his friends. “I tried friends.”
Samuel - The lead cultist sighs and replaces her mask, "Spare the half-elf, kill the rest."
Initiative:
Initiative order:
Remi is up! Followed by the Cult Fanatic, then Samuel.
Remi steps forward, tired, with his short sword in his right hand, dagger in his left, says “Oh well, prepare to die.” He attacks the Cult Fanatic, with rakish audacity, then retreats back behind Rhogarr, without opportunity attack due to his fancy footwork.
Short sword : Attack: 16 Damage: 6
Dagger : Attack: 12 Damage: 2
Sneak attack damage : 10
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Remi - The leader of the Cultists screams in pain as your short sword pierces her. Samuel's charm person immediately ends and she yells, "Kill them all!"
Cult Fanatic Orna then holds her orb directly overhead as she casts spiritual weapon, causing a spectral dragon hand to form in the midst of the party. The dragon hand immediately claws at Remi.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7
The claws tear viciously into him, spattering the nearby statues with his blood.
Orna then retreats and uses the dodge action.
Samuel is up! Followed by Ankita, then Cultist 1.
Samuel will cast bane on all four of the cultist, then take cover one square west.
Samuel - Cultist 1 CHA Save: 19, Cultist 2 CHA Save: 8, Cultist 3 CHA Save: 17, Cultist 4 CHA Save: 9
Cultists 2 & 4 have failed the save.
Ankita moves 2 squares south of Rhogarr and places her hands together to attack the swarm of cultists. She's frustrated that their leader cowers around the corner and she can't get to her... yet. She spreads her fingers wide and whispers a few words casting Burning Hands
(DEX save of 13) for full or half fire damage of 8
She then casts Shillelagh on her staff just in case...
Ankita - Cultist 1 DEX Save: 15, Cultist 2 DEX Save: 8, minus 4, Cultist 3 DEX Save: 16, Cultist 4 DEX Save: 9, minus 4
Cultists 1 & 3 manage to spin out of the way and take only half damage from the gout of flame while Cultists 2 & 4 aren't as dexterous, taking the full brunt of the fire damage.
Cultist 1 will run behind Ankita and ready an attack to be triggered when another ally has flanked Ankita.
Attack: 18 Damage: 5
Cultist 2 will limp over to Ankita and flank her before slashing at her with its scimitar.
Attack: 8 Damage: 2
Bane: 3
The first Cultist carves a deep gash across her back while the second fails to do any damage, likely hindered by the severe burns it suffered.
Damian is up! Followed by Cultist 4, then Rhogarr.
Damian watches helplessly as Ankita is surrounded by charred cultists. He swiftly curses a cultist in the back and blasts it with a beam of hellish red crackling force from his ruby ring.
Bonus action: Place hex on cultist 4
Action: Attack cultist 4 Eldritch blast: 11 Force: 11 Necrotic: 5
Movement: One square to the west.
Damian - The blast misses the cultist, detonating within a well-manicured shrubbery instead.
Cultist 4 will also limp over to Ankita, "Your blood for her dark majesty!"
Attack: 11 Damage: 7
Rhogarr will attack Cultist 1 with his warhammer as he flanks it with Ankita.
Attack: 11 Damage: 4
Cultist 1 is DEAD.
Cultist 3 will take its place west of Ankita and attempt to strike her with its scimitar.
Attack: 16 Damage: 2
ROUND 2
Remi is up! Followed by the Cultist Fanatic, then Samuel.