Coming back to consciousness Miesha is confused and unsure of how long she's been out or what has happened in that time. What she does know is that the huge gnoll bastard which knocked her down is now running after someone else. She is not a fan of that idea... She quickly reaches deep inside of herself and finds the will to cast Guiding Bolt at the creature. ((Attack of Opportunity as it's leaving my melee to go attack Jasper? War Caster feat allows casting of spell instead of attack... Though I am prone so I assume it is still cast with disadvantage.))
Opportunity Guiding Bolt Attack: 11 Damage: 17 Radiant Damage... And if hits next attack roll versus the head Gnoll has advantage.
On her turn (which I do believe is now, right after Kass) Miesha grabs up her spear stands up (half movement spent.) She then chases after the lead Gnoll and attacks with her spear... (If Lead Gnoll dead or out of her half movement range, she then attacks whatever foe is in range...)
Spear Attack: 16 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. (Rolled w/Advantage due to guiding bolt. If that hit, or if she must attack other opponent than Lead Gnoll then just use the first roll...)
Miesha - In its mutilated state, its movements are more lethargic, allowing you to send a bolt of radiant energy directly into its torso. Using the light of your spell that burrows into the exposed muscle of the gnoll as your target, you strike cleanly into it again. Its erratic movements made in response to your attack with the spear makes your final attack miss.
The two giant hyenas, still emboldened by their leader lash out towards Crannoc, Kass, and Aalsan.
Giant Hyena A against Kass - Attack: 18 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena A against Kass - Attack: 14 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena B against Crannoc - Attack: 21 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena B against Aalsan - Attack: 24 Damage: 10
It's a split second decision, but Crannoc has no time to think. He brings up his free hand and (uses his last spell slot to) form a thick, entangled Shield of spectral branches and vines to block giant hyena's attack. (Crannoc's AC goes from 18 to 23 until his turn and the giant hyena's attack misses).
I hope I won't regret that decision if I need to heal my allies. We must finish off the gnoll leader from whence these foul beasts gain their courage.
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Jasper briefly grinned with satisfaction at taking out the lead cultist but suddenly could not hide a brief moment of panic as what was left of the now deformed gnoll charged him, his eyes wide and some of his hair standing up straight. The fact that these creatures reminded him of canines did not help, despite that his enhanced intellect told him otherwise. He was able to keep his wits about him enough to raise one paw and guard against his foe's flail with a shimmering arcane shield, at least.
Resisting the urge to slink away and attack from the shadows Jasper collects himself, stands his ground and goes to work with his blades on the foul creature.
Maggwyn watches as Jasper wrestles with himself, she knows being in the thick of it is not his style. But is impressed as he holds his own and strikes. She tries to follow suit and help take down the now abomination that is in front of them. Using her polearm she strikes at it, hoping it's interaction with Jasper will allow for a sneak attack...
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Crannoc is focused on the horrific gnoll leader first if they are still alive, then on the giant hyenas if not.
Once again he has has his spectral pine needle Spiritual Weapon stab at his enemy (force damage) as a bonus action. Sycamore seedling moving in a lashing motion near his shoulder, in his free hand, Crannoc whips a thorny vine as his action (Thorn Whip), dragging the enemy 10' closer on a hit. (Potentially dragging enemy 15' away from Jasper and Maggwyn so it would have to approach Maggwyn to hit her again, opening themselves to an opportunity attack.)
Attacking with Spiritual Weapon plus Bless: Attack: 12 Damage: 9 + add 3 to the attack roll. Attacking with Thorn Whip plus Bless: Attack: 29 Damage: 6 + add 1 to the attack roll.
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Jasper's rapier attack swings wide, but his dagger lands solidly in its chest as Maggwyn strikes it twice as well. The lead gnoll stumbles backwards as Crannoc's Thorn Whip wraps around it, dragging it forward and onto his Spiritual Weapon. The gnoll spews blood from its mouth as it gasps for air. Its flesh begins to liquify, and within seconds its entire body has been reduced to a puddle of ichor.
The remaining three hyenas scamper up the stairs.
Osboran casts another spell, this time targeting another one of the cultists.
Osboran against Cultist C - Attack: 12 Damage: 15
Inky black tendrils reach forward and seize the cultist, killing it.
The cultist that is allied with you and Osboran steps aside to allow the hyenas to pass by, then pursues them up the stairs, attempting to calm them.
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Kass clocks the location of the final cultist. Before rushing them, she smashes her fists together and activates her armor's defensive field, then makes a wild swing with her fists!
(Bonus action using my guardian armor ability 'defensive field' to gain 4 temporary HP, then making a thunder gauntlet attack with my main action)
With a flurry of attacks from Kass and Miesha, the final cultist is felled. All of the hyenas and giant hyenas have fled up stairs and the six of you stand here with Osboran and the other allied cultist in the middle of the room with this botched ritual circle.
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The sycamore seedling comes to rest on Crannoc's shoulder again as he takes a deep breath. He keeps his Spiritual Weapon active for the remainder of the minute duration, spectral pine needle dancing and looking for further enemies.
"That was an abomination against Temuth's natural world we just witnessed and, I hope, stopped it in time, as we seem to have. Is there some aberration or fiend that gnolls worship that they and the cultists were attempting to summon or embody? That flail was truly terrible..."
Crannoc drops concentration on Bless and reaches out to Temuth for Guidance on himself.
Insight as to what the cultists and gnolls were summoning: 27 + 3 from Guidance Perception for any other clues, oddities, or hidden aspects of this room: 16 + 1 from Guidance
He is looking partly at Osboran as he asks his questions, but then trails off, suddenly realizing he has forgotten his duties.
"I am sorry, I neglect my own role in the natural order. Does anyone have wounds or other ill effects that need immediate attention? Temuth's magic has run dry in me today, but I can still attempt to tend to them by non-magical means... unless perhaps one of you cityborn has healing magic still."
Maggwyn spits up some blood as Crannoc asks about healing, "I've seen better days." she looks around as the hyenas make their escape and checks to see if there are any other doors or entrances to this room that other creatures could be hiding behind. Her rage slowly seeping out as she tries to calm her breathing.
Crannoc and Maggwyn - Aside from the horrible materials of the ritual that are now scattered about the room, there is little else of note. No other doors and no particularly odd items.
Crannoc - From what you can tell of the ritual, it was designed to transform the target into something else. Had the ritual succeeded, the lead Gnoll would have been deconstructed then reconstructed in a stronger form. The form in question would have embodied some element of a distant plane of existence.
Osboran responds, “It seems to me that they were attempting to curry favor with the Lord of Savagery by emulating his ideals in one gnoll. The Lord of Savagery craves destruction above all else, and I suspect that the completion of the ritual would have furthered this group to that end.”
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The three smaller hyenas turn to scamper up the stairs and out of the basement.
Osboran reaches out again to the one remaining, lesser gnoll.
Osboran spell attack against Gnoll A - Attack: 23 Damage: 59
Osboran's spell doesn't land, and in retribution the gnoll attacks him.
Gnoll attack against Osboran - Attack: 22 Damage: 7
Osboran's allied cultist attacl the gnoll as well.
Osboran's Ally attack against Gnoll - Attack: 21 Damage: 3
The gnoll strikes Osboran and Osboran's ally strike the gnoll, leaving both Osboran and the gnoll heavily wounded.
(Next up: Kass)
Kass throws a wild punch at the nearest gnoll, letting out a fierce roar!
Attack: 14 Damage: 12
Coming back to consciousness Miesha is confused and unsure of how long she's been out or what has happened in that time. What she does know is that the huge gnoll bastard which knocked her down is now running after someone else. She is not a fan of that idea... She quickly reaches deep inside of herself and finds the will to cast Guiding Bolt at the creature. ((Attack of Opportunity as it's leaving my melee to go attack Jasper? War Caster feat allows casting of spell instead of attack... Though I am prone so I assume it is still cast with disadvantage.))
Opportunity Guiding Bolt Attack: 11 Damage: 17 Radiant Damage... And if hits next attack roll versus the head Gnoll has advantage.
On her turn (which I do believe is now, right after Kass) Miesha grabs up her spear stands up (half movement spent.) She then chases after the lead Gnoll and attacks with her spear... (If Lead Gnoll dead or out of her half movement range, she then attacks whatever foe is in range...)
Spear Attack: 16 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. (Rolled w/Advantage due to guiding bolt. If that hit, or if she must attack other opponent than Lead Gnoll then just use the first roll...)
Polearm Master Bonus Attack: 16 Damage: 8
Kass - Your attack misses, but the gnoll snarls at you for your attempt.
Miesha - (Bless is still up, so you can add 1d4 to all of your attacks rolls on that post)
Guiding Bolt Opp Attack: 12
Spear Attack: 20 (plus 1 more if with advantage)
Bonus Action Attack: 10 but it was a Nat 1 so it misses...
(Just added the 1d4 to totals to make it cleaner...)
Miesha - In its mutilated state, its movements are more lethargic, allowing you to send a bolt of radiant energy directly into its torso. Using the light of your spell that burrows into the exposed muscle of the gnoll as your target, you strike cleanly into it again. Its erratic movements made in response to your attack with the spear makes your final attack miss.
The two giant hyenas, still emboldened by their leader lash out towards Crannoc, Kass, and Aalsan.
Giant Hyena A against Kass - Attack: 18 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena A against Kass - Attack: 14 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena B against Crannoc - Attack: 21 Damage: 10
Giant Hyena B against Aalsan - Attack: 24 Damage: 10
(Next up: Aalsan)
It's a split second decision, but Crannoc has no time to think. He brings up his free hand and (uses his last spell slot to) form a thick, entangled Shield of spectral branches and vines to block giant hyena's attack. (Crannoc's AC goes from 18 to 23 until his turn and the giant hyena's attack misses).
I hope I won't regret that decision if I need to heal my allies. We must finish off the gnoll leader from whence these foul beasts gain their courage.
Tanis(Ranger1): Shiverquill's Tempest City | Xarian(Fighter2): NioNSwiper's Tyranny of Dragons | Lyra(Warlock2/Bard4): VitusW's Silverwood Forest
Dyson/Eleo(Cleric4): Vos' Beyond the Veil | Soren(Druid5): Bartjeebus' Ravenloft | Ophelia(Sorcerer4): Ashen_Age's Risen from the Sands
Joren(Fighter6): NotDrizzt's Simple Request | Sabetha(Monk3): Bedlymn's Murder Court | Seri(Cleric3/Sorcerer1): Bartjeebus' Greyhawk
Aalsan, comfortable with his distance and focused on the hyena (A) attacking Kass, continues with his eldritch assault.
Eldritch blast -- Attack: 19 damage if hit: 8
Aalsan - Your eldritch blast hits the hyena directly, knocking it back slightly.
The two remaining cultists, heavily shaken swipe out at Aalsan.
Cultist C against Aalsan - Attack: 12 Damage: 5
Cultist D against Aalsan - Attack: 6 Damage: 6
(Next up: Jasper, then Crannoc/Maggwyn)
Jasper briefly grinned with satisfaction at taking out the lead cultist but suddenly could not hide a brief moment of panic as what was left of the now deformed gnoll charged him, his eyes wide and some of his hair standing up straight. The fact that these creatures reminded him of canines did not help, despite that his enhanced intellect told him otherwise. He was able to keep his wits about him enough to raise one paw and guard against his foe's flail with a shimmering arcane shield, at least.
Resisting the urge to slink away and attack from the shadows Jasper collects himself, stands his ground and goes to work with his blades on the foul creature.
Rapier attack: 13 , damage: 11
Dagger attack: 1
Sneak attack: 4
Oops, forgot dagger attack roll itself (the 1 being the 1d4 damage): 20
Maggwyn watches as Jasper wrestles with himself, she knows being in the thick of it is not his style. But is impressed as he holds his own and strikes. She tries to follow suit and help take down the now abomination that is in front of them. Using her polearm she strikes at it, hoping it's interaction with Jasper will allow for a sneak attack...
Attack: 20 Damage: 15
Bonus Attack: 20 Damage: 6
Sneak attack: 4
Crannoc is focused on the horrific gnoll leader first if they are still alive, then on the giant hyenas if not.
Once again he has has his spectral pine needle Spiritual Weapon stab at his enemy (force damage) as a bonus action. Sycamore seedling moving in a lashing motion near his shoulder, in his free hand, Crannoc whips a thorny vine as his action (Thorn Whip), dragging the enemy 10' closer on a hit. (Potentially dragging enemy 15' away from Jasper and Maggwyn so it would have to approach Maggwyn to hit her again, opening themselves to an opportunity attack.)
Attacking with Spiritual Weapon plus Bless: Attack: 12 Damage: 9 + add 3 to the attack roll.
Attacking with Thorn Whip plus Bless: Attack: 29 Damage: 6 + add 1 to the attack roll.
Tanis(Ranger1): Shiverquill's Tempest City | Xarian(Fighter2): NioNSwiper's Tyranny of Dragons | Lyra(Warlock2/Bard4): VitusW's Silverwood Forest
Dyson/Eleo(Cleric4): Vos' Beyond the Veil | Soren(Druid5): Bartjeebus' Ravenloft | Ophelia(Sorcerer4): Ashen_Age's Risen from the Sands
Joren(Fighter6): NotDrizzt's Simple Request | Sabetha(Monk3): Bedlymn's Murder Court | Seri(Cleric3/Sorcerer1): Bartjeebus' Greyhawk
Jasper's rapier attack swings wide, but his dagger lands solidly in its chest as Maggwyn strikes it twice as well. The lead gnoll stumbles backwards as Crannoc's Thorn Whip wraps around it, dragging it forward and onto his Spiritual Weapon. The gnoll spews blood from its mouth as it gasps for air. Its flesh begins to liquify, and within seconds its entire body has been reduced to a puddle of ichor.
The remaining three hyenas scamper up the stairs.
Osboran casts another spell, this time targeting another one of the cultists.
Osboran against Cultist C - Attack: 12 Damage: 15
Inky black tendrils reach forward and seize the cultist, killing it.
The cultist that is allied with you and Osboran steps aside to allow the hyenas to pass by, then pursues them up the stairs, attempting to calm them.
(Next up: Kass)
Kass clocks the location of the final cultist. Before rushing them, she smashes her fists together and activates her armor's defensive field, then makes a wild swing with her fists!
(Bonus action using my guardian armor ability 'defensive field' to gain 4 temporary HP, then making a thunder gauntlet attack with my main action)
Attack: 11 Damage: 10
If more violence is needed, Miesha moves up to the cultist and attacks.
Spear Attack: 8 Damage: 10 [;us 2 to hit if Bless is still up?
Spear Bonus Action Attack: 15 Damage: 8 plus 2 to hit w/Bless...
If cultist is down, Miesha will look around and assess the situation, she does not see the need to chase down animals.
With a flurry of attacks from Kass and Miesha, the final cultist is felled. All of the hyenas and giant hyenas have fled up stairs and the six of you stand here with Osboran and the other allied cultist in the middle of the room with this botched ritual circle.
The sycamore seedling comes to rest on Crannoc's shoulder again as he takes a deep breath. He keeps his Spiritual Weapon active for the remainder of the minute duration, spectral pine needle dancing and looking for further enemies.
"That was an abomination against Temuth's natural world we just witnessed and, I hope, stopped it in time, as we seem to have. Is there some aberration or fiend that gnolls worship that they and the cultists were attempting to summon or embody? That flail was truly terrible..."
Crannoc drops concentration on Bless and reaches out to Temuth for Guidance on himself.
Insight as to what the cultists and gnolls were summoning: 27 + 3 from Guidance
Perception for any other clues, oddities, or hidden aspects of this room: 16 + 1 from Guidance
He is looking partly at Osboran as he asks his questions, but then trails off, suddenly realizing he has forgotten his duties.
"I am sorry, I neglect my own role in the natural order. Does anyone have wounds or other ill effects that need immediate attention? Temuth's magic has run dry in me today, but I can still attempt to tend to them by non-magical means... unless perhaps one of you cityborn has healing magic still."
Tanis(Ranger1): Shiverquill's Tempest City | Xarian(Fighter2): NioNSwiper's Tyranny of Dragons | Lyra(Warlock2/Bard4): VitusW's Silverwood Forest
Dyson/Eleo(Cleric4): Vos' Beyond the Veil | Soren(Druid5): Bartjeebus' Ravenloft | Ophelia(Sorcerer4): Ashen_Age's Risen from the Sands
Joren(Fighter6): NotDrizzt's Simple Request | Sabetha(Monk3): Bedlymn's Murder Court | Seri(Cleric3/Sorcerer1): Bartjeebus' Greyhawk
Maggwyn spits up some blood as Crannoc asks about healing, "I've seen better days." she looks around as the hyenas make their escape and checks to see if there are any other doors or entrances to this room that other creatures could be hiding behind. Her rage slowly seeping out as she tries to calm her breathing.
Crannoc and Maggwyn - Aside from the horrible materials of the ritual that are now scattered about the room, there is little else of note. No other doors and no particularly odd items.
Crannoc - From what you can tell of the ritual, it was designed to transform the target into something else. Had the ritual succeeded, the lead Gnoll would have been deconstructed then reconstructed in a stronger form. The form in question would have embodied some element of a distant plane of existence.
Osboran responds, “It seems to me that they were attempting to curry favor with the Lord of Savagery by emulating his ideals in one gnoll. The Lord of Savagery craves destruction above all else, and I suspect that the completion of the ritual would have furthered this group to that end.”