Lelith carried two Unbreakable Arrows in her quiver, she decided to make use of one of them to find a way to either incapacitate or block the targeting apparatus of the unmoving construct. Or at least she tried, maybe it was the palm trees' canopy disturbing her aim, maybe it was the different weight or shape of Unbreakable Arrows, or perhaps it was simply a moment of misfortune during battle and Lelith fumbled with the bowstring but the arrow went way off course, while still in the general direction of the hostile construct. It did nothing but fly overhead before digging itself into the wet dirt. Lelith hid a little more under her hood and hoped no one saw that, despite herself, she felt ashamed and embarrassed.
Ro takes a deep breath before running through his own illusory wall. He runs towards the construct, making sure to stay out of the zora's reach as he does so.
At the end of his stride, Ro brings both hands over his shoulder and pushes them forward. In response, the illusive wall he had conjured detached from the ground and flew towards the construct. The wall stopped once it flew 60 ft away from Ro.
The elf-dwarf then turns to the calmed, conscious Zora and yells out in Common, "Can you understand me? Why are you attacking us?!"
Movement: running full movement towards the construct (only 12.5 ft due to difficult terrain)
Action: moving the illusory wall towards the construct. It can go as far as 60 ft away from Ro.
(ooc: intention here is that with the wall closer to the construct, it obstructs more of its view. Ro is moving it in such a way that at least he, Lelith and Rum are still out of view. The wall's dimensions are 15 ft by 15ft.)
The tempo of the fight seemed to change drastically as Ro moved. The wall moved forward, and a light centered in his chest and began to flash for a moment before he stopped and brought the wall forward. The light stopped flashing as he was suddenly obstructed from the construct's sight.
Right next to him, however, the Zora that Rum had sent flying stood. It looked very angry.
The Zora next to Rum, still angry and still right on top of him, continued its assault, doing everything itcould to bring the warrior down. Claws and fists and teeth gnashed and slashed and flew but missed the Tabaxi.
Suddenly, while the battle raged, five more Zoras rose up out of the stream...
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora G Tuto Greko Lelith Zora F Ro Zora A Zora C Zora H Unidentified Construct Zora I Zora D Zora E
Rum watches as more corrupted Zora come into view out the stream, they were close to being overwhelmed.
Ignoring the ones next to him that seemed to have stopped fighting, he focusses on the one next to Ro. He punches in it’s direction and the inky tendrils fly through the air towards it. He then once more focusses his Ki, and turning to one of the three Zora that appeared near him, he punches and kicks out, each time sending inky tendrils at them.
He then moves through the waterlogged ground to stand next to Ro, making sure to keep the illusory wall between himself and the construct. "They just keep on coming!", he says as he moves.
Movement: 15ft forward to stand next to Ro. Action: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against the one next to Ro: 18+8=26 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 1 [force - non lethal] = 8 Bonus Action: 1 Ki point - Flurry of blows: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against one of the new ones: 5+8=13 Damage: 9 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 4 [force - non lethal] = 13 Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against the same new one as before: 4+8=12 Damage: 8 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 11 Defense: Until he takes damage any attacks are at disadvantage against him Reaction: He does have reactions, will post again if applicable
Rum's attack catches the Zora nearest Ro in the face, almost dropping it to a knee. It's lucky that he continues his onslaught as he does, because two of the new Zoras are racing across the river toward Ro. Both catch strikes in the head but keep coming.
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora G Tuto Greko Lelith Zora F Ro Zora A Zora C Zora H Unidentified Construct Zora I Zora D Zora E
Greko mutters to himself about getting into the game, peeks out from behind the tree, and decides to let loose a guiding bolt at the construct To Hit: 1d20 (10) + 6 = 16Damage: 4d6 (4, 2, 3, 6) [magical radiant] = 15Effect: Guiding Bolt [2 rounds]
As he peeked out to attack the construct he sees poor Rum taking on an entire squad of Zora's. It looks to Greko that poor Rum is battered and bruised. Greko grabs his walking stick and focuses on Rum while speaking in druidic Healing Word-(1d4 (3) + 4) [magical heal] = -7
Greko's Chalice shines brightly and heals himself for 11 HPs
Lelith took note of where the Unbreakable Arrow had landed before taking out her second and final one and attempted once more to permanently take out its targeting apparatus, which would hopefully leave it blind. She made sure to teleport slightly above the Zora, it exposed her more to the construct but it also gave her a better angle of attack. She could only do this much with her own powers for now, a split second trip to the Feywild which allowed her to teleport a short distance. The overwhelming sweet scent of flowers flooded around her and her eyes swirled with iridescent colours as she nocked the arrow.
Bonus Action: Fey Step slightly forward above the Zora. If they're within 5 feet of where Lelith teleported to, they must do a Wisdom saving throw against a DC of 13 or be frightened of her. Fey Step effects vary depending on what type of Eldarin you are, Lelith is of Winter.
Greko's shot had been true, and so close, but the attack glanced off the construct's armor and spun out of sight into the palm trees and hillside beyond.
It didn't take the construct but a split second to lock onto Lelith as she appeared in the air above the Zoras and above the line of sight for the wall. A red beam of energy centered on her chest and began to flash, making an audible chirping sound as it readied for an attack. It tracked her as she fell back down out of sight.
Still, her arrow hit true. Sparks showered and the flashing beam ceased.
The two calmed Zoras next to Lelith were shocked enough by her teleportation that they fled back into the water, one beginning to freeze solid along the way. It collapsed on the edge of the river and pitched forward, shattering while its partner slipped back into the shallow stream and submerged.
This didn't stop a third one, however, from racing to replace them. It was gibbering something as it went for her, its white eyes locked on her, malice in them. Its fists were swinging, claws slashing. One swing missed, but another raked claws across her leg, leaving a bloody slice.
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora G Tuto Greko Lelith Zora F Ro Zora H Unidentified Construct Zora I Zora E Zora D
Ro took a moment to wipe the sweat off his brow. The situation became dangerous all too quickly, and there was only so much Ro could do to contribute. "Dammit!" the elf-dwarf yelled in frustration as more Zoras appeared and began to encircle him and his allies. He looked at Rum and Lelith with concern. Rum had been enduring the Zoras' onslaught and Lelith's shooting was hindered by their presence. Before he could focus on going on the offensive, he needed to ensure the safety of his friends.
Ro looked to Lelith and shouted hastily, "I'm going to teleport you up that hill!" As soon as Lelith gave a quick nod of approval, Ro began to chant, "Lady Mistra hear my plea, deliver her to safety!" The elf-dwarf snapped his fingers, a silver static shot from his hand and towards Lelith. The static met with Lelith and spun around her. In an instant, the elven archer disappeared from the swampy waters and reappeared on the nearby hill. She was placed in a position where thick palm trees blocked her from the construct's line of sight.
Afterwards, Ro made a beeline to hide behind the same hill that he had teleported Lelith onto.
Action: casting Vortex Warp to teleport Lelith onto the hill (specific location is the bluish star).
Movement: full movement (only 12.5 ft due to difficult terrain) to run behind the hill (travel path is the purple arrow). Probably won't make it all the way behind, but he'll go as far as he can get.
Reaction (if applicable): if Ro's movement causes any of the Zoras to land a successful opportunity attack, he will cast Shield if it prevents the hit from landing (this would increase his AC from 22 to 27).
Note for DM: I've included an image to help visualize Ro's turn in the discord. Also, Silent Image is still currently up.
Ro's movement did trigger an attack from his aggressor, but luckily Shield prevented him from being hurt as he fell back to Rum's location. While he was then co-located with someone that could help him, they were also enveloped on three sides. One of the Zora's rush in, swinging at Ro, teeth snapping at him, but was unable to get past his armor.
The construct on the hill began tracking Ro as soon as he fled, and finally locked on him as he paused next to Rum. A thin red light landed on him, followed by a blast of energy that ricocheted off his Shield spell. The light flashed off, then back on Rum, lighting up in a thin line before firing and barely skimming through the fringes of his cloak.
As if that wasn't bad enough, they were suddenly swarmed with Zoras. Two rushed in, one taking aim at Rum and failing miserably, but the other found its opening and cold-cocked Ro, his saving grace being the spell once again.
Another one of the Zoras broke off and went toward Greko and Tuto, landing on the Gnome with slashing claws and biting teeth.
One of the Zoras that had previously fled from Lelith resurfaced on the far side of the creek and turned its focus back toward Rum and Ro.
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora C Zora G Tuto Greko Lelith Zora F Ro Zora H Unidentified Construct Zora I Zora D Zora E
Rum feels the healing energy, unaware it is sent from Greko but grateful wherever it came from, as his cuts and bruises fade slightly.
He stands side by side with Ro fending off attacks from the Zora from all sides, his cloak again confusing the enemy as to where he actually is. He sees one attempt to hit his friend, but the False Knight’s power proves to be too great and the attack bounces off some form of magical shield. Rum sees an opening and strikes the Zora, using his training to move with supreme speed and aim a kick at the Zora’s head.
He follows this up with a leaping roundhouse kick against the same Zora, landing gracefully in a crouch before reaching for his Ki and leaping up again, this time a fist aimed for the Zora’s chin. As he descends he plants an elbow on the head of the Zora.
As before each strike is accompanied by inky tendrils and a pulsing of the coloured fur on his right forearm.
He gives Ro a wink. “Better than training hey, friend Ro?”, he says as he counts the remaining Zora around them and looks to back up into the cover of the hill where Ro was heading.
Summary:
Reaction (previous round Sentinel feat): Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 10+8=18 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 10 Action: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 20[crit]+8=28 Damage: 12 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 9 [force - non lethal] = 21 Bonus Action: 1 Ki point - Flurry of blows: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 11+8=19 Damage: 8 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 1 [force - non lethal] = 9 Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 10+8=18 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 10 Movement: Move up to 15ft towards the hill to get cover from the construct Defense: Until he takes damage any attacks are at disadvantage against him Reaction: He does have reactions, will post again if applicable
(OOC: Rum will hit the same target until it drops at which point he will move to the next most hurt looking one)
The Zora closest to Rum takes the brunt of Rum's onslaught, the found of bones breaking in its face prevalent as it crumples and flips back into the creek after taking two kicks to the head. The upper cut catches its friend with similar effect, but the Zora doesn't go down.
The Zora that had previously been calmed by Tuto charged, running toward Rum and Ro. It looked pretty bad, but it seemed like looking bad was not synonymous with the fight having been taken out of it. The one that Ro had previously fled from charged in as well, swinging once toward the False Knight, and once toward the Tabaxi. In the confusion it is able to target Rum and sink its teeth in, leaving a nasty bite.
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora C (Next to Ro & Rum, looking very hurt) Zora G (Next to Ro & Rum, looks kinda beat up) Tuto Greko Lelith Ro Zora H (Next to Ro & Rum, he doesn't look like he's alright) Unidentified Construct Zora I (Next to Ro & Rum, looks fine) Zora D (Next to Ro & Rum, looks fine) Zora E (On top of Tuto, looks fine)
Well, that didn't work. And by golly, these guys don't smell too good. The intense tingling in Tuto's side made him wince, then, he put away his flute. The rest of the team can't say he didn't try, and he has a scar to prove it! With his right hand, Tuto draws a blue sigil in midair. With a flash, it disappears, leaving a faint blue aura around Tuto's body. (Tuto casts Blade ward on himself) He takes a quick leap into the air and swings at the Zora's face. ((If it hits, he will use Defensive Flourish, dealing extra 1d6 damage and adding that number to his AC until next turn))
Greko takes a step back a little further away from the action and takes out his newly acquired gilded acorn. He points in the direction of Rum and Ro while speaking in druidic. Within moments a spectral giant lizard in Greko's image appears. Greko commands it to attack the Zora. summon beast
(Beast Attack) Attack: 17 Damage: 12
He then turns his attention to Tuto who has been injured. He speaks in druidic once more asking the spirits of nature to heal Tuto healing word7
The chalice on his chest begins to glow adding its healing power to Rum 8
Rum comes under yet more attacks and takes a nasty bite wound, feeling the poison seep into his blood. He steals himself and manages to overcome the effects, and once again the spectral dragon form appears faintly and another blast of telekinetic energy strikes out at the Zora that hit him.
Reaction (previous round): Gift of the Gem Dragon: Damage: 10 [force] and pushed back 10ft, DC15 Str Save for 5 [force] damage and not pushed back
Lelith looked incredibly frustrated by the construct and the Zora. While gritting her teeth in trying to keep volatile emotions in check, her gums drew blood. She could not fall into her anger now, she ignored the burning wound on her leg or tried to not think about it. She spoke in her native tongue a quick chant that would see her cast a short-range teleportation spell that worked in the same way her Fey Step did but with the assistance of magic rather than her own innate talents who were now exhausted. It brought her into cover behind some stone ruins at the river's shores before she used her flying ability to move forward some more, right under the hill the construct stood on. She nocked one arrow at its eye before taking cover, she didn't expect it to hit, but some damage dealt is better than none at all. There was only one final stretch before she could reach the Unbreakable Arrow near the construct and hopefully this time, she could lodge it on its eye.
Bonus Action: Cast Misty Step, teleports up to 30ft only once per long rest.
"Haha, ain't no training like the real thing,"Ro responds to Rum in a half-joking, half-worried tone. "Rum, if we can move to a safer position I can switch to more offensive spells without having to worry about keeping that illusory wall up,"Ro explains to Rum as he points to the floating wall he conjured earlier. "We should be out of the construct's line of sight if we hide behind this hill." With that, the elf-dwarf resumes his sprint behind the hill.
Action: dashing to double Ro's movement
Movement: continuing to run behind the hill to a point where Ro is out of the construct's line of sight, and out of difficult terrain if possible (Ro can move up to 25 ft due to dashing)
Reaction: (if applicable): if Ro's movement triggers any opportunity attacks, he will cast Shield if it causes the attacks to miss (shield will boost his AC from 22 to 27)
Note: Ro is still concentrating on Silent Image so his illusory wall is still up and blocking Ro and Rum from the construct's LOS
Tuto's attack is enough to give him a little space between himself and the Zora, but it does no damage as his attack comes just short of his target.
The Zora that Rum tries to shove away resists and stays close to him and Ro.
Lelith's arrow bounced off the armored stone hull of the construct as it took notice of her and began aiming, the thin red beam of light flashing as it locked on to her. Its lock broke as she found cover below the edge of the cliff separating her from the construct.
Greko's spectral giant lizard takes a swipe at the nearby Zora, raking it savagely with claws.
The Zoras try to stop Ro from leaving, lashing out, but are unable to break the defenses of Shield..
As everyone moves, the Zoras go on a new offensive.. Three near Rum split, with two chasing Ro. The one that remained behind focused it's attack on the Tabaxi, managing to scratch his chest with sharp claws.
The construct was unable to find a suitable target with the illusory wall still in place.
Updated Post Order
Rum Zora C (Next to Rum, looking very hurt) Zora G (Next to Rum, looks kinda beat up) Tuto Greko Lelith Ro Zora H (Fighting Rum, he doesn't look like he's alright) Unidentified Construct Zora I (Chasing Ro, looks fine) Zora D (Chasing Ro, looks fine) Zora E (Next to Tuto, looks fine)
The two Zoras before Rum suddenly relax, slowing, but not completely stopping. The aggression seems to have poured out of them.
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Greko again hears a voice over the Auryn. He listens in before moving up behind the set of trees in front of him. Settling down and answering back
Lelith carried two Unbreakable Arrows in her quiver, she decided to make use of one of them to find a way to either incapacitate or block the targeting apparatus of the unmoving construct. Or at least she tried, maybe it was the palm trees' canopy disturbing her aim, maybe it was the different weight or shape of Unbreakable Arrows, or perhaps it was simply a moment of misfortune during battle and Lelith fumbled with the bowstring but the arrow went way off course, while still in the general direction of the hostile construct. It did nothing but fly overhead before digging itself into the wet dirt. Lelith hid a little more under her hood and hoped no one saw that, despite herself, she felt ashamed and embarrassed.
Ro takes a deep breath before running through his own illusory wall. He runs towards the construct, making sure to stay out of the zora's reach as he does so.
At the end of his stride, Ro brings both hands over his shoulder and pushes them forward. In response, the illusive wall he had conjured detached from the ground and flew towards the construct. The wall stopped once it flew 60 ft away from Ro.
The elf-dwarf then turns to the calmed, conscious Zora and yells out in Common, "Can you understand me? Why are you attacking us?!"
Ro Aleron (Ro the Red) -> Illithid, Wizard 8 (Chronugist) // AURYN
The tempo of the fight seemed to change drastically as Ro moved. The wall moved forward, and a light centered in his chest and began to flash for a moment before he stopped and brought the wall forward. The light stopped flashing as he was suddenly obstructed from the construct's sight.
Right next to him, however, the Zora that Rum had sent flying stood. It looked very angry.
The Zora next to Rum, still angry and still right on top of him, continued its assault, doing everything itcould to bring the warrior down. Claws and fists and teeth gnashed and slashed and flew but missed the Tabaxi.
Suddenly, while the battle raged, five more Zoras rose up out of the stream...
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora G
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Zora F
Ro
Zora A
Zora C
Zora H
Unidentified Construct
Zora I
Zora D
Zora E
It is Rum's turn, followed by Dungeon Master
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Rum watches as more corrupted Zora come into view out the stream, they were close to being overwhelmed.
Ignoring the ones next to him that seemed to have stopped fighting, he focusses on the one next to Ro. He punches in it’s direction and the inky tendrils fly through the air towards it. He then once more focusses his Ki, and turning to one of the three Zora that appeared near him, he punches and kicks out, each time sending inky tendrils at them.
He then moves through the waterlogged ground to stand next to Ro, making sure to keep the illusory wall between himself and the construct. "They just keep on coming!", he says as he moves.
Movement: 15ft forward to stand next to Ro.
Action: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against the one next to Ro: 18+8=26 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 1 [force - non lethal] = 8
Bonus Action: 1 Ki point - Flurry of blows:
Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against one of the new ones: 5+8=13 Damage: 9 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 4 [force - non lethal] = 13
Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul) against the same new one as before: 4+8=12 Damage: 8 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 11
Defense: Until he takes damage any attacks are at disadvantage against him
Reaction: He does have reactions, will post again if applicable
Rum's attack catches the Zora nearest Ro in the face, almost dropping it to a knee. It's lucky that he continues his onslaught as he does, because two of the new Zoras are racing across the river toward Ro. Both catch strikes in the head but keep coming.
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora G
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Zora F
Ro
Zora A
Zora C
Zora H
Unidentified Construct
Zora I
Zora D
Zora E
It is Tuto's turn, followed by Greko, then Lelith
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Greko mutters to himself about getting into the game, peeks out from behind the tree, and decides to let loose a guiding bolt at the construct To Hit: 1d20 (10) + 6 =
16
Damage: 4d6 (4, 2, 3, 6) [magical radiant] =15
Effect: Guiding Bolt [2 rounds]As he peeked out to attack the construct he sees poor Rum taking on an entire squad of Zora's. It looks to Greko that poor Rum is battered and bruised. Greko grabs his walking stick and focuses on Rum while speaking in druidic Healing Word-(1d4 (3) + 4) [magical heal] =
-7
Greko's Chalice shines brightly and heals himself for 11 HPs
(SAVING MOVEMENT UNTIL Q IS ANSWERED)
Lelith took note of where the Unbreakable Arrow had landed before taking out her second and final one and attempted once more to permanently take out its targeting apparatus, which would hopefully leave it blind. She made sure to teleport slightly above the Zora, it exposed her more to the construct but it also gave her a better angle of attack. She could only do this much with her own powers for now, a split second trip to the Feywild which allowed her to teleport a short distance. The overwhelming sweet scent of flowers flooded around her and her eyes swirled with iridescent colours as she nocked the arrow.
Bonus Action: Fey Step slightly forward above the Zora. If they're within 5 feet of where Lelith teleported to, they must do a Wisdom saving throw against a DC of 13 or be frightened of her. Fey Step effects vary depending on what type of Eldarin you are, Lelith is of Winter.
Action: Ranged Attack with Longbow, To hit: 12 + 8 = 20, Damage: 3 + 6 [Piercing] + 1 [Dreadful Strikes] + 5 [Hunter's Mark] = 15
Greko's shot had been true, and so close, but the attack glanced off the construct's armor and spun out of sight into the palm trees and hillside beyond.
It didn't take the construct but a split second to lock onto Lelith as she appeared in the air above the Zoras and above the line of sight for the wall. A red beam of energy centered on her chest and began to flash, making an audible chirping sound as it readied for an attack. It tracked her as she fell back down out of sight.
Still, her arrow hit true. Sparks showered and the flashing beam ceased.
The two calmed Zoras next to Lelith were shocked enough by her teleportation that they fled back into the water, one beginning to freeze solid along the way. It collapsed on the edge of the river and pitched forward, shattering while its partner slipped back into the shallow stream and submerged.
This didn't stop a third one, however, from racing to replace them. It was gibbering something as it went for her, its white eyes locked on her, malice in them. Its fists were swinging, claws slashing. One swing missed, but another raked claws across her leg, leaving a bloody slice.
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora G
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Zora F
Ro
Zora H
Unidentified Construct
Zora I
Zora E
Zora D
It is Ro's turn
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Ro took a moment to wipe the sweat off his brow. The situation became dangerous all too quickly, and there was only so much Ro could do to contribute. "Dammit!" the elf-dwarf yelled in frustration as more Zoras appeared and began to encircle him and his allies. He looked at Rum and Lelith with concern. Rum had been enduring the Zoras' onslaught and Lelith's shooting was hindered by their presence. Before he could focus on going on the offensive, he needed to ensure the safety of his friends.
Ro looked to Lelith and shouted hastily, "I'm going to teleport you up that hill!" As soon as Lelith gave a quick nod of approval, Ro began to chant, "Lady Mistra hear my plea, deliver her to safety!" The elf-dwarf snapped his fingers, a silver static shot from his hand and towards Lelith. The static met with Lelith and spun around her. In an instant, the elven archer disappeared from the swampy waters and reappeared on the nearby hill. She was placed in a position where thick palm trees blocked her from the construct's line of sight.
Afterwards, Ro made a beeline to hide behind the same hill that he had teleported Lelith onto.
Note for DM: I've included an image to help visualize Ro's turn in the discord. Also, Silent Image is still currently up.
Ro Aleron (Ro the Red) -> Illithid, Wizard 8 (Chronugist) // AURYN
Ro's movement did trigger an attack from his aggressor, but luckily Shield prevented him from being hurt as he fell back to Rum's location. While he was then co-located with someone that could help him, they were also enveloped on three sides. One of the Zora's rush in, swinging at Ro, teeth snapping at him, but was unable to get past his armor.
The construct on the hill began tracking Ro as soon as he fled, and finally locked on him as he paused next to Rum. A thin red light landed on him, followed by a blast of energy that ricocheted off his Shield spell. The light flashed off, then back on Rum, lighting up in a thin line before firing and barely skimming through the fringes of his cloak.
As if that wasn't bad enough, they were suddenly swarmed with Zoras. Two rushed in, one taking aim at Rum and failing miserably, but the other found its opening and cold-cocked Ro, his saving grace being the spell once again.
Another one of the Zoras broke off and went toward Greko and Tuto, landing on the Gnome with slashing claws and biting teeth.
One of the Zoras that had previously fled from Lelith resurfaced on the far side of the creek and turned its focus back toward Rum and Ro.
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora C
Zora G
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Zora F
Ro
Zora H
Unidentified Construct
Zora I
Zora D
Zora E
It is Rum's turn, followed by Dungeon Master
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Rum feels the healing energy, unaware it is sent from Greko but grateful wherever it came from, as his cuts and bruises fade slightly.
He stands side by side with Ro fending off attacks from the Zora from all sides, his cloak again confusing the enemy as to where he actually is. He sees one attempt to hit his friend, but the False Knight’s power proves to be too great and the attack bounces off some form of magical shield. Rum sees an opening and strikes the Zora, using his training to move with supreme speed and aim a kick at the Zora’s head.
He follows this up with a leaping roundhouse kick against the same Zora, landing gracefully in a crouch before reaching for his Ki and leaping up again, this time a fist aimed for the Zora’s chin. As he descends he plants an elbow on the head of the Zora.
As before each strike is accompanied by inky tendrils and a pulsing of the coloured fur on his right forearm.
He gives Ro a wink. “Better than training hey, friend Ro?”, he says as he counts the remaining Zora around them and looks to back up into the cover of the hill where Ro was heading.
Summary:
Reaction (previous round Sentinel feat): Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 10+8=18 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 10
Action: Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 20[crit]+8=28 Damage: 12 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 9 [force - non lethal] = 21
Bonus Action: 1 Ki point - Flurry of blows:
Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 11+8=19 Damage: 8 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 1 [force - non lethal] = 9
Unarmed Strike (with Eldritch Maul): 10+8=18 Damage: 7 [magical bludgeoning - non lethal] + 3 [force - non lethal] = 10
Movement: Move up to 15ft towards the hill to get cover from the construct
Defense: Until he takes damage any attacks are at disadvantage against him
Reaction: He does have reactions, will post again if applicable
(OOC: Rum will hit the same target until it drops at which point he will move to the next most hurt looking one)
The Zora closest to Rum takes the brunt of Rum's onslaught, the found of bones breaking in its face prevalent as it crumples and flips back into the creek after taking two kicks to the head. The upper cut catches its friend with similar effect, but the Zora doesn't go down.
The Zora that had previously been calmed by Tuto charged, running toward Rum and Ro. It looked pretty bad, but it seemed like looking bad was not synonymous with the fight having been taken out of it. The one that Ro had previously fled from charged in as well, swinging once toward the False Knight, and once toward the Tabaxi. In the confusion it is able to target Rum and sink its teeth in, leaving a nasty bite.
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora C (Next to Ro & Rum, looking very hurt)
Zora G (Next to Ro & Rum, looks kinda beat up)
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Ro
Zora H (Next to Ro & Rum, he doesn't look like he's alright)
Unidentified Construct
Zora I (Next to Ro & Rum, looks fine)
Zora D (Next to Ro & Rum, looks fine)
Zora E (On top of Tuto, looks fine)
It is Tuto's turn, followed by Greko then Lelith
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Well, that didn't work. And by golly, these guys don't smell too good. The intense tingling in Tuto's side made him wince, then, he put away his flute. The rest of the team can't say he didn't try, and he has a scar to prove it! With his right hand, Tuto draws a blue sigil in midair. With a flash, it disappears, leaving a faint blue aura around Tuto's body. (Tuto casts Blade ward on himself) He takes a quick leap into the air and swings at the Zora's face. ((If it hits, he will use Defensive Flourish, dealing extra 1d6 damage and adding that number to his AC until next turn))
Attack: 11 Damage: 10
Defensive Flourish: 5
Greko takes a step back a little further away from the action and takes out his newly acquired gilded acorn. He points in the direction of Rum and Ro while speaking in druidic. Within moments a spectral giant lizard in Greko's image appears. Greko commands it to attack the Zora. summon beast
(Beast Attack) Attack: 17 Damage: 12
He then turns his attention to Tuto who has been injured. He speaks in druidic once more asking the spirits of nature to heal Tuto healing word 7
The chalice on his chest begins to glow adding its healing power to Rum 8
He continues to hide amongst the trees
Rum comes under yet more attacks and takes a nasty bite wound, feeling the poison seep into his blood. He steals himself and manages to overcome the effects, and once again the spectral dragon form appears faintly and another blast of telekinetic energy strikes out at the Zora that hit him.
Reaction (previous round): Gift of the Gem Dragon: Damage: 10 [force] and pushed back 10ft, DC15 Str Save for 5 [force] damage and not pushed back
Lelith looked incredibly frustrated by the construct and the Zora. While gritting her teeth in trying to keep volatile emotions in check, her gums drew blood. She could not fall into her anger now, she ignored the burning wound on her leg or tried to not think about it. She spoke in her native tongue a quick chant that would see her cast a short-range teleportation spell that worked in the same way her Fey Step did but with the assistance of magic rather than her own innate talents who were now exhausted. It brought her into cover behind some stone ruins at the river's shores before she used her flying ability to move forward some more, right under the hill the construct stood on. She nocked one arrow at its eye before taking cover, she didn't expect it to hit, but some damage dealt is better than none at all. There was only one final stretch before she could reach the Unbreakable Arrow near the construct and hopefully this time, she could lodge it on its eye.
Bonus Action: Cast Misty Step, teleports up to 30ft only once per long rest.
Movement: 30ft forward.
Action: Ranged Longbow attack. To hit: 7 + 8 = 15. Damage: 7 + 6 [Piercing] + 4 [Dreadful Strikes] + 5 [Hunter's Mark] = 22.
"Haha, ain't no training like the real thing," Ro responds to Rum in a half-joking, half-worried tone. "Rum, if we can move to a safer position I can switch to more offensive spells without having to worry about keeping that illusory wall up," Ro explains to Rum as he points to the floating wall he conjured earlier. "We should be out of the construct's line of sight if we hide behind this hill." With that, the elf-dwarf resumes his sprint behind the hill.
Ro Aleron (Ro the Red) -> Illithid, Wizard 8 (Chronugist) // AURYN
Tuto's attack is enough to give him a little space between himself and the Zora, but it does no damage as his attack comes just short of his target.
The Zora that Rum tries to shove away resists and stays close to him and Ro.
Lelith's arrow bounced off the armored stone hull of the construct as it took notice of her and began aiming, the thin red beam of light flashing as it locked on to her. Its lock broke as she found cover below the edge of the cliff separating her from the construct.
Greko's spectral giant lizard takes a swipe at the nearby Zora, raking it savagely with claws.
The Zoras try to stop Ro from leaving, lashing out, but are unable to break the defenses of Shield..
As everyone moves, the Zoras go on a new offensive.. Three near Rum split, with two chasing Ro. The one that remained behind focused it's attack on the Tabaxi, managing to scratch his chest with sharp claws.
The construct was unable to find a suitable target with the illusory wall still in place.
Updated Post Order
Rum
Zora C (Next to Rum, looking very hurt)
Zora G (Next to Rum, looks kinda beat up)
Tuto
Greko
Lelith
Ro
Zora H (Fighting Rum, he doesn't look like he's alright)
Unidentified Construct
Zora I (Chasing Ro, looks fine)
Zora D (Chasing Ro, looks fine)
Zora E (Next to Tuto, looks fine)
It is Rum's turn, followed by Dungeon Master
DM of AURYN: The Measure of Devotion - Escape from New York