As Barok hefts the greataxe, Jek is visibly shaken. Jek will turn to Brevon with a worried look. He will whisper "Uhhh.... They aren't falling for my tricks! What should we do ..." He looks back as the big orc reaches for something else. "Oh no,oh no,oh no"
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Chuba specifically told these travelers not to touch the equipment or there would be bloodshed. Being disobeyed so brazenly is a sign that these are not merely others, but enemies. If Chuba has a bonus action, her eyes go bloodshot and she rages.
Warhammer attack: 12 Bludgeoning damage: 13
If rage is granted and it hits, add 2 to the damage.
" Poor Jek! He put so much effort to save those orcs. " Tola signs and shakes his head. " We tried to help them. They refused. That can't be helped." Atoh feels sad. But at the same time, she feels a guilty sense of relief. At least the order doesn't need to worry about the Orcs reporting to their army anymore.
The Halfling girl draws her bow string then her keen hearing catches an ominous sound from behind. " Be careful everyone! Something is behind us! Tola! " " On it buddy! " While Atoh sets her eyes on the Orcs, her small dragon turns around and sees what is sneaking up on them.
The warhammer comes down on Barok's back as she enters her rage. The Orc howls and turns, greataxe in one hand, something else in the other. The Orc flings his hand out and a cloud of sand fills the air. Orin and Dirk are missed, but Chuba is blinded as sand goes in her eyes. Barok's axe came around, aimed low at the Goliath's legs, and hews a retched wound into Chuba's legs. Blood sprayed, but Chuba did not go down. The second axe swing misses...
"You only had to let us leave!" Barok roars, and then lets his eyes fall on the Hobgoblin newcomer.
Post Order
Barok Brevon Chuba Jek Atoh Orin Graklak Drard Worg Dageron
This is senseless violence. This could all have been avoided if only they had not been so rash, Brevon included. His temper, as ever, had flared to life. His wife had often scolded him for it. The mere thought of her at this moment feels obscene. He stuffs it away into the corner of his mind, allowing the familiar anger to fill it instead.
"Let the Lady bear witness to our battle here this day!"he cries out over the endless sand."For all sins are by Her will purged with light!" Brevon lifts his gleaming shield high and twists it toward the direction of the sun. The metal catches the sunlight and the sunburst engraved on its face flashes brilliantly. The light persists, expanding outward to wash over Chuba, Orin, and Atoh.
(Brevon casts Bless, targeting Chuba, Orin, and Atoh.)
Chuba instinctively claws at her eyes as the sand stings them. She blinks them quickly but she's unable to see much of anything.
Her rage persists and she recklessly swings her warhammer in the direction of Barok. (Attacks against Chuba have advantage because she's blinded and reckless.)
Warhammer attack (advantage reckless & disadvantage blinded cancel out; +1d4 bless to attack, +2 to damage for rage): 30 Damage: 19
When Chuba started raging, her eyes went bloodshot.
You also see spectral, ghostly figures swarming her. These are her Ancestral Protectors. The first target Chuba hits in a round is bombarded by these ghosts until the start of her next turn. That target has disadvantage on attacks against anyone other than Chuba, and if that target hits anyone other than Chuba, the Ancestral Protectors help by giving that creature resistance to the damage.
So Barok has disadvantage against all others but Chuba, and if he hits anyone else, they have resistance to the damage.
Oh no, fight, oh no. Uhhh, what to do, what to do..... Oh why didn't he listen to his brother and put up his armor at the first sign of trouble! The big one is scary, but there are still 3 others left to go, counting the Worg. Well, he has that new spell he's been working on.... now isn't the time to play around with that yet.
Okay, let's make things a bit more sticky. Jek will look over to the Graklak, Drard, and the Worg and does some quick calculations. He thinks he can avoid Brevon and Atoh. Well, no time like the present.
Jek touches his Bloodwell vial necklace, then he moves his hands as threads of shadows form between his fingers, making a complex cat's cradle like pattern between his hands. He whispers "Shencoo " as the shadowy threads burst forth from his outstretch fingers. They balls of shadowy threads moves close to Worg before bursting out in a 20ft cube. As the shadows expand, the turn to an ivory white color as they become solid. The webs, not having any surface to cling to, fall to the ground in a 5ft deep pile, covering the 3 enemies within. "Uhhh, those are real webs, not illusions. And they burn up real nice." With that done, he will back up 15ft, away from the dangerous looking people.
Action: Cast Web Dex Save 16 if they start there turn in the webs or move into it during there turn, or they are restrained. Move: 15ft back.
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" If you have a death wish joining the fight, otherwise stay there! " Atoh gives the Goblin last warning. As a member of the warrior clan she has no hesitation for killing. But she doesn't want to waste a life Jek tried so hard to save either.
The girl orders her mount to move 80 ft backward ( 30 + 80 = 110 away from Barok ) then shoots an arrow at the Orc leader.
Longbow to Barok:Attack: 19 Damage: 8
Bless: 3
Infused Strikes: 6 fire damage,if the attack above hits.
Contrary to Atoh, Tola runs toward the Barok. Luck Dragons are cheerful and kind creatures. But that doesn't mean they don't have fangs. Opening his jaw wide, the little dragon tries to bite the huge Orc's ankle.
The barrage is simply too much for Barok. Battered and bloody, he drops to one knee and still attempts to swing his greataxe, but it slips from his palms, suddenly slicked with sweat and blood. It drops harmlessly to the sand. The big Orc looks up, his eyes resting on the Hobgoblin, perhaps the only member of this group of warriors he can relate to, then settle on Chuba before he slumps back and lands prone in the sand. Blood froths along his lips, his ragged breathing being the only sound he can make.
Graklak howls indignantly as he is webbed into place by the little Lightless, and he and the Worg are suddenly entangled and unable to move or attack. They fight viciously against the webs but cannot free themselves.
Drard has marginally better luck. He darts around as the webs unfold, and heads toward the desert away from the band as he tries to flee, but trips at the last minute.
Updated Post Order
Brevon Chuba Jek Atoh Orin Graklak Worg Drard Dagoren
It is Dagoren's turn, followed by Brevon, then Chuba
Dageron has stood back, weapon undrawn, as the skirmish unfolds. He has not been offered rights to this fight and no one has challenged him to single combat. He cannot engage. His knuckles squeeze so hard on his sword hilt that the red turns pink. But he does not look away. When Barok falls, so too does Dageron's face. All of his heroes as a child were like Barok. Now he stands by, watching one beaten and shamed over honor, sand and water. For a brief moment Barok makes eye contact with him, and reflexively, instinctually, Dageron pounds his shield. A sign of respect between warriors. But the moment passes, and Barok looks away.
Dageron looks to the those who have overtaken Barok's band. As he speaks, his tone is reserved, almost reverent.
"Their leader has fallen, their ranks attempt to flee. They have shown the zeal to fight even against unfavorable odds. This both honors the temper of Gruumsh, and the free will bestowed by Crom. But Barok did not fight without purpose. He was correct to assume his band would take casualties attempting to return home without their weapons and armor. This was my reasoning for the suggestion, after all. Weaken and demoralize the forces they eventually reconnect with. Make all of Vader's soldier's dread war in the desert, and question the veracity of his commands. However, Barok's unit is reconnaissance. They have already been routed in battle, and are undoubtedly morally and physically fatigued. He must have weighed their chances of victory from the onset. His willingness to be diplomatic, and the fact he held back during this fight, support those observations. I conclude he may be carrying invaluable intelligence that Vader needs, and has therefore been cautious to ensure he survives to deliver it. True or not, he has shown the highest qualities of an officer, and of a Warrior. For these reasons I ask you, give them clean deaths - warriors' deaths - or leave them to recapture their honor in a future battle... this fight is yours, and so, the choice is yours."
Chuba senses that her quarry has fallen. She grabs her waterskin, thinking she's glad she thought twice and didn't offer it to the travelers earlier, and rinses her eyes. She then blinks away the sand and water and looks around for threats, but they seem neutralized. She'll move to the nearest foe stuck in the webs, threatening to continue the battle if they, like their disposed leader, should disobey the Order. "Yield."
Jek is happy the his webs managed to catch the Worg, it had really sharp teeth. Looking around, he sees Drard face down in the sand, and Barok's down after that onslaught.
Jek will nod along to Dageron's speech "Yea, what he said!"
Moving towards Brevon, Jek will say to him "Uhh... is the big one dead? Should we check on him? We didn't need to kill him, right? Maybe we can save him and he'll see the error in his ways? Or he'll just try to cut us in half with his axe again. Probably should take away his axe first? .... Is he alive?"
While they decide what to do, Jek will keep his guard up. He will ready an action to fire a Ray of Frost if any of the 3 left try to attack.
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As Barok hefts the greataxe, Jek is visibly shaken. Jek will turn to Brevon with a worried look. He will whisper "Uhhh.... They aren't falling for my tricks! What should we do ..." He looks back as the big orc reaches for something else. "Oh no,oh no,oh no"
Jek will follow Brevon's lead.
As soon as Barok touches the pile of equipment, Chuba attacks with her warhammer.
Orin will move next to Chuba with Dirk next to him ready to draw his sword.
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Chuba specifically told these travelers not to touch the equipment or there would be bloodshed. Being disobeyed so brazenly is a sign that these are not merely others, but enemies. If Chuba has a bonus action, her eyes go bloodshot and she rages.
Warhammer attack: 12 Bludgeoning damage: 13
If rage is granted and it hits, add 2 to the damage.
Orin DEX Save 11
Dirk DEX Save 15
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" Poor Jek! He put so much effort to save those orcs. " Tola signs and shakes his head. " We tried to help them. They refused. That can't be helped." Atoh feels sad. But at the same time, she feels a guilty sense of relief. At least the order doesn't need to worry about the Orcs reporting to their army anymore.
The Halfling girl draws her bow string then her keen hearing catches an ominous sound from behind. " Be careful everyone! Something is behind us! Tola! " " On it buddy! " While Atoh sets her eyes on the Orcs, her small dragon turns around and sees what is sneaking up on them.
Initiative:13
The warhammer comes down on Barok's back as she enters her rage. The Orc howls and turns, greataxe in one hand, something else in the other. The Orc flings his hand out and a cloud of sand fills the air. Orin and Dirk are missed, but Chuba is blinded as sand goes in her eyes. Barok's axe came around, aimed low at the Goliath's legs, and hews a retched wound into Chuba's legs. Blood sprayed, but Chuba did not go down. The second axe swing misses...
"You only had to let us leave!" Barok roars, and then lets his eyes fall on the Hobgoblin newcomer.
Post Order
Barok
Brevon
Chuba
Jek
Atoh
Orin
Graklak
Drard
Worg
Dageron
It is Brevon's turn, followed by Chuba, then Jek
DM of AURYN: The Measure of Devotion - Escape from New York
This is senseless violence. This could all have been avoided if only they had not been so rash, Brevon included. His temper, as ever, had flared to life. His wife had often scolded him for it. The mere thought of her at this moment feels obscene. He stuffs it away into the corner of his mind, allowing the familiar anger to fill it instead.
"Let the Lady bear witness to our battle here this day!" he cries out over the endless sand. "For all sins are by Her will purged with light!" Brevon lifts his gleaming shield high and twists it toward the direction of the sun. The metal catches the sunlight and the sunburst engraved on its face flashes brilliantly. The light persists, expanding outward to wash over Chuba, Orin, and Atoh.
(Brevon casts Bless, targeting Chuba, Orin, and Atoh.)
Hold it
If Dirk, a Steel Defender, is next to Chuba, he imposes disadvantage, with his reaction, on the first attack to Chuba
if Orin is next to Chuba, he uses his reaction to attack Barok. Sentinal
To hit 17
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Damage 10
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Chuba instinctively claws at her eyes as the sand stings them. She blinks them quickly but she's unable to see much of anything.
Her rage persists and she recklessly swings her warhammer in the direction of Barok. (Attacks against Chuba have advantage because she's blinded and reckless.)
Warhammer attack (advantage reckless & disadvantage blinded cancel out; +1d4 bless to attack, +2 to damage for rage): 30 Damage: 19
When Chuba started raging, her eyes went bloodshot.
You also see spectral, ghostly figures swarming her. These are her Ancestral Protectors. The first target Chuba hits in a round is bombarded by these ghosts until the start of her next turn. That target has disadvantage on attacks against anyone other than Chuba, and if that target hits anyone other than Chuba, the Ancestral Protectors help by giving that creature resistance to the damage.
So Barok has disadvantage against all others but Chuba, and if he hits anyone else, they have resistance to the damage.
Oh no, fight, oh no. Uhhh, what to do, what to do..... Oh why didn't he listen to his brother and put up his armor at the first sign of trouble! The big one is scary, but there are still 3 others left to go, counting the Worg. Well, he has that new spell he's been working on.... now isn't the time to play around with that yet.
Okay, let's make things a bit more sticky. Jek will look over to the Graklak, Drard, and the Worg and does some quick calculations. He thinks he can avoid Brevon and Atoh. Well, no time like the present.
Jek touches his Bloodwell vial necklace, then he moves his hands as threads of shadows form between his fingers, making a complex cat's cradle like pattern between his hands. He whispers "Shencoo " as the shadowy threads burst forth from his outstretch fingers. They balls of shadowy threads moves close to Worg before bursting out in a 20ft cube. As the shadows expand, the turn to an ivory white color as they become solid. The webs, not having any surface to cling to, fall to the ground in a 5ft deep pile, covering the 3 enemies within. "Uhhh, those are real webs, not illusions. And they burn up real nice." With that done, he will back up 15ft, away from the dangerous looking people.
Action: Cast Web Dex Save 16 if they start there turn in the webs or move into it during there turn, or they are restrained.
Move: 15ft back.
Seeing the incoming attack, Barok swings his greataxe out to intercept Chuba's hammer. The hammer glances slightly, but still nails him.
Barok uses Reaction to Parry, reducing damage by 4
DM of AURYN: The Measure of Devotion - Escape from New York
" If you have a death wish joining the fight, otherwise stay there! " Atoh gives the Goblin last warning. As a member of the warrior clan she has no hesitation for killing. But she doesn't want to waste a life Jek tried so hard to save either.
The girl orders her mount to move 80 ft backward ( 30 + 80 = 110 away from Barok ) then shoots an arrow at the Orc leader.
Longbow to Barok:Attack: 19 Damage: 8
Bless: 3
Infused Strikes: 6 fire damage,if the attack above hits.
Contrary to Atoh, Tola runs toward the Barok. Luck Dragons are cheerful and kind creatures. But that doesn't mean they don't have fangs. Opening his jaw wide, the little dragon tries to bite the huge Orc's ankle.
Bite to Batok:Attack: 11 Damage: 7
"I am sorry you have chosen this path". Orin and Dirk attack.
Rapier to Barok: Attack: 8 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.
Dirk to attack Barok: Attack: 24 Damage: 3
Dirk will move between Chuba and I
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The barrage is simply too much for Barok. Battered and bloody, he drops to one knee and still attempts to swing his greataxe, but it slips from his palms, suddenly slicked with sweat and blood. It drops harmlessly to the sand. The big Orc looks up, his eyes resting on the Hobgoblin, perhaps the only member of this group of warriors he can relate to, then settle on Chuba before he slumps back and lands prone in the sand. Blood froths along his lips, his ragged breathing being the only sound he can make.
Graklak howls indignantly as he is webbed into place by the little Lightless, and he and the Worg are suddenly entangled and unable to move or attack. They fight viciously against the webs but cannot free themselves.
Drard has marginally better luck. He darts around as the webs unfold, and heads toward the desert away from the band as he tries to flee, but trips at the last minute.
Updated Post Order
Brevon
Chuba
Jek
Atoh
Orin
Graklak
Worg
Drard
Dagoren
It is Dagoren's turn, followed by Brevon, then Chuba
DM of AURYN: The Measure of Devotion - Escape from New York
Dageron has stood back, weapon undrawn, as the skirmish unfolds. He has not been offered rights to this fight and no one has challenged him to single combat. He cannot engage. His knuckles squeeze so hard on his sword hilt that the red turns pink. But he does not look away. When Barok falls, so too does Dageron's face. All of his heroes as a child were like Barok. Now he stands by, watching one beaten and shamed over honor, sand and water. For a brief moment Barok makes eye contact with him, and reflexively, instinctually, Dageron pounds his shield. A sign of respect between warriors. But the moment passes, and Barok looks away.
Dageron looks to the those who have overtaken Barok's band. As he speaks, his tone is reserved, almost reverent.
"Their leader has fallen, their ranks attempt to flee. They have shown the zeal to fight even against unfavorable odds. This both honors the temper of Gruumsh, and the free will bestowed by Crom. But Barok did not fight without purpose. He was correct to assume his band would take casualties attempting to return home without their weapons and armor. This was my reasoning for the suggestion, after all. Weaken and demoralize the forces they eventually reconnect with. Make all of Vader's soldier's dread war in the desert, and question the veracity of his commands. However, Barok's unit is reconnaissance. They have already been routed in battle, and are undoubtedly morally and physically fatigued. He must have weighed their chances of victory from the onset. His willingness to be diplomatic, and the fact he held back during this fight, support those observations. I conclude he may be carrying invaluable intelligence that Vader needs, and has therefore been cautious to ensure he survives to deliver it. True or not, he has shown the highest qualities of an officer, and of a Warrior. For these reasons I ask you, give them clean deaths - warriors' deaths - or leave them to recapture their honor in a future battle... this fight is yours, and so, the choice is yours."
Chuba senses that her quarry has fallen. She grabs her waterskin, thinking she's glad she thought twice and didn't offer it to the travelers earlier, and rinses her eyes. She then blinks away the sand and water and looks around for threats, but they seem neutralized. She'll move to the nearest foe stuck in the webs, threatening to continue the battle if they, like their disposed leader, should disobey the Order. "Yield."
Jek is happy the his webs managed to catch the Worg, it had really sharp teeth. Looking around, he sees Drard face down in the sand, and Barok's down after that onslaught.
Jek will nod along to Dageron's speech "Yea, what he said!"
Moving towards Brevon, Jek will say to him "Uhh... is the big one dead? Should we check on him? We didn't need to kill him, right? Maybe we can save him and he'll see the error in his ways? Or he'll just try to cut us in half with his axe again. Probably should take away his axe first? .... Is he alive?"
While they decide what to do, Jek will keep his guard up. He will ready an action to fire a Ray of Frost if any of the 3 left try to attack.