Hoghead gets to the edge of the water and pauses for a moment. "Swimming in black water always gives me the creeps. Heard too many stories about what might be down there. Looks like our friend over there may have gotten himself stuck and would rather starve than get back in the water. Helluva way to die."
Jane squints at the island, trying to make out more detail, but then has a more practical thought. "I have to agree Hoghead, there must be something about the water... Give me just a tic and I'll see if I can find out anything." She mutters a few words and holds her holy symbol up to her forehead before waving it in the four cardinal directions and casts Detect Good and Evil, then concentrates on what she feels of the world around her. If it seems like the island might be close enough to be within range she will cautiously move up to the water's edge without stepping in or disturbing it.
Celeste rocks up and down on the balls of her feet at the back of the group. She was so tempted to skip some pebbles… Curious, her big eyes become entranced by Jane’s movements and she tip toes closer. Her ears twitch and she sniffs at the air to see if she could smell what magics Jane was putting out. While she smelled many things, she didn’t know what, or if, magic could smell. So, the blonde did what any normal person would do… right? When she was done huffing the air she drops to the ground at the waters edge to sniff at it before laying her head down to listen. While Jane listens to magic, she listens to the sound of the ground and waters nearby.
Hoghead tried to think. It was not his strong suit and it gave him a headache every time he tried,"Too bad we don't have one of those goblins to toss in there to see what's up. I don't know much but I'd bet that there's something gnarly in there. I'd rather draw it out and beat the tar out of it instead of going in after it. Do we even need to get across this? Do you think those kids made it across?" He reached into his belt at his waist and pulled out a hidden flask. He took a long pull and stuffed it back. He quickly caught himself, "Sorry, I'm working on being nicer. Would anyone like some whiskey? It takes like crap but it gets the job done." He holds out the flask and shakes it a little.
Jane's divine energy flows through her and washes over the cavern, penetrating the water and seeking the deepest shadows. Celeste leans down and sniffs at the edge of the water.
No fey, fiend, undead or ..... there's something, something somewhere in this cavern. It's just not clear where....
As Jane and Celeste turn to look at each other and compare notes, a single small stone is knocked loose and drops into the pond, ripples spreading quickly and evenly across the still water.
A single tentacle shoots out of the dark water and lances out at the space along the shore where the pebble came loose.
Bree's tiny halfing form is completely enveloped by the black tentacle, which wraps entirely around here and pulls her under the water, disappearing into the depths.
The last thing Jane sees is the look of terror in Bree's eyes as the thief struggles in vain to break loose.
As the tentacle shoots out of the water at Bree, the rune on Hoghead's shield flares. Anyone watching could swear that the creature was attacking Bree, but at the last moment, it went after Hoghead himself. Con save 20
Cloud Rune
When you or a creature you can see within 30 ft. of you is hit by an attack roll, you can use your reaction to choose a different creature, other than the attacker, within 30 ft of you to become the target of the attack instead, using the same roll.
The tentacles bit him hard and wrap around him. Hoghead struggles to fight back against being dragged into the water. The last thing the group sees is Hoghead wriggling as he is pulled under the water "Sonofa..."
"Nah. I can only hear Hoghead breathing an' chattering." Celeste responds absentmindedly to Z with her face still pressed against the dirt. "You're nice fer a short one though." She adds to Hoghead with a smile. Then her eyes flick to Rantel as if remembering his questions earlier. "You know, I can't remember exactly what she said 'bout the baddie right now," Celeste lifts herself from the ground, dirt all stuck to the side of her face. "But when I remember, I'll keep ya posted." She'd grin apologetically. "Maybe I just need something to jog my memory-"
A tentacle whips by her face to grab at Bree. Blue hues blink. No, at Hodhead? "Ma Toots said nothin' 'bout no tentacles!" Celeste's eyes light up, her mouth opens wide, then curves into a mischievous smile. "Oh ho ho! It'sa biggun!" She hops up into the air when she comes down, she goes all the way and slaps the ground. Then the blonde stands upright, rears back as if she's casting a line, then gives it a good tug to see if she can pull it forward into the shallows. "Come to Momma!" A long vine-like thorny whip comes from the ground at her feet and lashes out at the tentacle.
Thorn Whip Attack: 21 Damage: 2 On hit: pull the creature 10ft
Bree makes her way toward the water's edge to help in the investigation and knocks a small pebble loose, triggering the tentacle strike. Hogshead moved with reckless abandon and preternatural speed to interpose himself and was promptly pulled under the black waters.
Zerexius grabbed for the heavily armored dwarf, but found himself caught flatfooted, his hands clasping at empty air.
The party's newest addition saw the creature for what it was - simply another fish waiting to be caught - and reached out with her magic to pull it onto shore.
SUMMARY AND ACTION
Hogshead is restrained but mostly out of the water.
The creature has been pulled to within 10ft of the shoreline - it appears the pond has a 'shelf' that goes about 5 feet out and is about 2 feet deep before falling off dramatically. The monster is right at the edge of that ledge struggling against Celeste's Thorn Whip.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Hoghead initiative 8 - 19 in case it messes up
Wis Save due to damage taken 9 - 12 in case it messes up
Hoghead is Berserk
Whenever a hostile creature damages you while the axe is in your possession, you must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or go berserk. While berserk, you must use your action each round to attack the creature nearest to you with the axe. If you can make extra attacks as part of the Attack action, you use those extra attacks, moving to attack the next nearest creature after you fell your current target. If you have multiple possible targets, you attack one at random. You are berserk until you start your turn with no creatures within 60 feet of you that you can see or hear.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Hoghead is restrained by the beast but, thanks to his new friend, wasn't actively drowning. The tentacle hit him hard to the point that it dented his chest plate. The plate that Vistra had made. The searing anger and hurt exploded from him and he roared, "EVERYTHING DIES!!" He begins to grow to just over twice his size. He struggles to break free from the tentacles STR 21 21 in case it messes up
He will drop his shield and grab his battleaxe with with both ands and takes two swings 8 (if he fails his str check he will have disadvantage) or 9 for 7 + 3 damage
Second swing 20 or 26 if Disadvantage for 13 + 2 damage
Hoghead gets to the edge of the water and pauses for a moment. "Swimming in black water always gives me the creeps. Heard too many stories about what might be down there. Looks like our friend over there may have gotten himself stuck and would rather starve than get back in the water. Helluva way to die."
Jane squints at the island, trying to make out more detail, but then has a more practical thought. "I have to agree Hoghead, there must be something about the water... Give me just a tic and I'll see if I can find out anything." She mutters a few words and holds her holy symbol up to her forehead before waving it in the four cardinal directions and casts Detect Good and Evil, then concentrates on what she feels of the world around her. If it seems like the island might be close enough to be within range she will cautiously move up to the water's edge without stepping in or disturbing it.
Celeste rocks up and down on the balls of her feet at the back of the group. She was so tempted to skip some pebbles… Curious, her big eyes become entranced by Jane’s movements and she tip toes closer. Her ears twitch and she sniffs at the air to see if she could smell what magics Jane was putting out. While she smelled many things, she didn’t know what, or if, magic could smell. So, the blonde did what any normal person would do… right? When she was done huffing the air she drops to the ground at the waters edge to sniff at it before laying her head down to listen. While Jane listens to magic, she listens to the sound of the ground and waters nearby.
Perception?: 25 + Guidance: 2
(-5 if Nature)
just an unstable unicorn.
"I wouldnt disturb the water at the moment" Zerxius says lowly
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Hoghead tried to think. It was not his strong suit and it gave him a headache every time he tried, "Too bad we don't have one of those goblins to toss in there to see what's up. I don't know much but I'd bet that there's something gnarly in there. I'd rather draw it out and beat the tar out of it instead of going in after it. Do we even need to get across this? Do you think those kids made it across?" He reached into his belt at his waist and pulled out a hidden flask. He took a long pull and stuffed it back. He quickly caught himself, "Sorry, I'm working on being nicer. Would anyone like some whiskey? It takes like crap but it gets the job done." He holds out the flask and shakes it a little.
"I shall pass at the moment" looking down at Celeste. "Hear anything interesting?"
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Jane's divine energy flows through her and washes over the cavern, penetrating the water and seeking the deepest shadows. Celeste leans down and sniffs at the edge of the water.
No fey, fiend, undead or ..... there's something, something somewhere in this cavern. It's just not clear where....
As Jane and Celeste turn to look at each other and compare notes, a single small stone is knocked loose and drops into the pond, ripples spreading quickly and evenly across the still water.
A single tentacle shoots out of the dark water and lances out at the space along the shore where the pebble came loose.
Attack: 26 Damage: 9
The black inky tentacle shoots out of the darkness, wrapping up Bree and pulling the tiny halfling towards the darkness.
Con Save for Bree: 18
Contested Athletics 25vs Bree Acro 14
Bree's tiny halfing form is completely enveloped by the black tentacle, which wraps entirely around here and pulls her under the water, disappearing into the depths.
The last thing Jane sees is the look of terror in Bree's eyes as the thief struggles in vain to break loose.
As the tentacle shoots out of the water at Bree, the rune on Hoghead's shield flares. Anyone watching could swear that the creature was attacking Bree, but at the last moment, it went after Hoghead himself. Con save 20
When you or a creature you can see within 30 ft. of you is hit by an attack roll, you can use your reaction to choose a different creature, other than the attacker, within 30 ft of you to become the target of the attack instead, using the same roll.
The tentacles bit him hard and wrap around him. Hoghead struggles to fight back against being dragged into the water. The last thing the group sees is Hoghead wriggling as he is pulled under the water "Sonofa..."
"Nah. I can only hear Hoghead breathing an' chattering." Celeste responds absentmindedly to Z with her face still pressed against the dirt. "You're nice fer a short one though." She adds to Hoghead with a smile. Then her eyes flick to Rantel as if remembering his questions earlier. "You know, I can't remember exactly what she said 'bout the baddie right now," Celeste lifts herself from the ground, dirt all stuck to the side of her face. "But when I remember, I'll keep ya posted." She'd grin apologetically. "Maybe I just need something to jog my memory-"
A tentacle whips by her face to grab at Bree. Blue hues blink. No, at Hodhead? "Ma Toots said nothin' 'bout no tentacles!" Celeste's eyes light up, her mouth opens wide, then curves into a mischievous smile. "Oh ho ho! It'sa biggun!" She hops up into the air when she comes down, she goes all the way and slaps the ground. Then the blonde stands upright, rears back as if she's casting a line, then gives it a good tug to see if she can pull it forward into the shallows. "Come to Momma!" A long vine-like thorny whip comes from the ground at her feet and lashes out at the tentacle.
Thorn Whip Attack: 21 Damage: 2
On hit: pull the creature 10ft
just an unstable unicorn.
In a blur Zerxius attempts to grab Hog
3
Not sure what to add. If acrobatics +3. Athletics +2. If strength straight roll
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Or if its a 3. Nevrmind lol
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Everything seems to happen all at once.
Bree makes her way toward the water's edge to help in the investigation and knocks a small pebble loose, triggering the tentacle strike. Hogshead moved with reckless abandon and preternatural speed to interpose himself and was promptly pulled under the black waters.
Zerexius grabbed for the heavily armored dwarf, but found himself caught flatfooted, his hands clasping at empty air.
The party's newest addition saw the creature for what it was - simply another fish waiting to be caught - and reached out with her magic to pull it onto shore.
SUMMARY AND ACTION
Hogshead is restrained but mostly out of the water.
The creature has been pulled to within 10ft of the shoreline - it appears the pond has a 'shelf' that goes about 5 feet out and is about 2 feet deep before falling off dramatically. The monster is right at the edge of that ledge struggling against Celeste's Thorn Whip.
Roll some bones people.
Initiative: 8
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Rantel initiative: 15
Hoghead initiative 8 - 19 in case it messes up
Wis Save due to damage taken 9 - 12 in case it messes up
Hoghead is Berserk
Whenever a hostile creature damages you while the axe is in your possession, you must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or go berserk. While berserk, you must use your action each round to attack the creature nearest to you with the axe. If you can make extra attacks as part of the Attack action, you use those extra attacks, moving to attack the next nearest creature after you fell your current target. If you have multiple possible targets, you attack one at random. You are berserk until you start your turn with no creatures within 60 feet of you that you can see or hear.
"Look at me go!" Celeste exclaims in awe of her own success. She plants her feet, ready to keep reeling her catch in.
Celestianitiative: 18
just an unstable unicorn.
Jane's Initiative: 19
Hoghead is restrained by the beast but, thanks to his new friend, wasn't actively drowning. The tentacle hit him hard to the point that it dented his chest plate. The plate that Vistra had made. The searing anger and hurt exploded from him and he roared, "EVERYTHING DIES!!" He begins to grow to just over twice his size. He struggles to break free from the tentacles STR 21 21 in case it messes up
He will drop his shield and grab his battleaxe with with both ands and takes two swings 8 (if he fails his str check he will have disadvantage) or 9 for 7 + 3 damage
Second swing 20 or 26 if Disadvantage for 13 + 2 damage