Crimson Sands of Time

Initiative 18

 initiative 8

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Initiative 14

Angus will cross to the elf, holding his longsword to the restrained man's neck, and say "Call off your goons, or you won't live til morning."

( Hm, as he is not restrained, I would like to retcon this to an attack instead.  The threat is still uttered, but instead of merely holding the sword menacingly, Angus will use it).

First longsword Attack: 20 Damage: 10 magical slashing

Second longsword Attack: 17 Damage: 8 magical slashing

 Elf 23 ✅️

Gravity 18 ✅️

Sharkteeth 18 ✅️

Soldiery 17 ✅️

Chadderly 15 ▶️

Angus 14 ▶️

Sam 8 ▶️

???b 7 ⏸️

Gravity and the Sharkteeth are up.  She will act first, but I’m not waiting to post, just doing so when it's convenient- though her actions might call for a retcon.  @Inkedbee, you can post now.

Elf is pinned by Bigby's hand, which is lost immediately after.  Chadderly has not yet been hit by three Sharkteeth, but that will happen (If not pbp, Gravity could act to avert it, but we are a bit awash in order if events here, so hopefully that isn't too painful and we csn just proceed without a retcon, but if thsts what we have to do, then thsts what well do.)

Has not happened yet, but on initiative 14: {Angus' strikes both land, at which point the elf swings and misses.} (Right? Or was it a retcon, in which case he would get the multiattack, but since they all miss it doesnt really matter - just trying to determine if Angus has gone yet this round (✅️) or not (⏸️)?)

Cryptic Gravity: Round 1

Gravity will doff her shield and attempt to climb up to the nearest pile of crates. As a bonus action she commands the mechanical shocker lizard to attack the sharkteeth elf. Socket will generate a bolt of lightning from the Stormheart and send a shocking sensation towards the target. 

Socket: Round 1

Lightning-empowered Rend × Elf: Attack: 7 Damage: 6

The elf screams as he's shocked by the lizard. "Agghhh!  What is that thing?!"

At this point a trio of gang members tackle Chadderly, causing him to lose concentration on the spell pinning the elf in place.  

Feom around the corner a squad of elite soldiers appear.  The members of the Soldiery are widely considered to be the best and brightest of the city. Subject to constant evaluations of ability and loyalty, they are warriors and seamen without equal in Mulmaster. They are frequently seen throughout the city and are (relatively) friendly, polite and competent. In the face of danger to the city, however, these features melt away and they exhibit a brutal, unparalleled savagery.

Dashing toward Tetrevess and Sam, (@Legion, remind me of Sam's disguise self status.  Did he cast it again?)

The point man yells to the wizard: "Halt! Hands up, spread 'em!.  I said Spread!"  (He's referring to the fingers if his hands, which are deadly weapons)  not really caring if his command is complied with, he charges full speed into the wizard, attempting to Slam him to the ground with his shield.  Behind d hom, half a dozen more soldiers follow.

Shield bash:  Roll Dex save (DC 21) to dodge 6 bludgeoning on hit.  If hit, roll Str DC15 to avoid being knocked [Tooltip Not Found].

Within the warehouse, members of the gang move to fortify their positions, while #6 opts to take. Swing at Angus 18 for 5 slashing,  19 for 11 slashing.

(Map coming up)

Crit damage 1

*tooltip error was PRONE

Elf 23 ✅️

Gravity 18 ✅️

Sharkteeth 18 ✅️

Soldiery 17 ✅️

Chadderly 15 ✅️ 

Angus 14 ▶️

Sam 8 ▶️

???b 7 ⏸️

OK, Chadderly, Angus and Sam are up!

Tetrevess dex save 8 

he is knocked prone

he yells out “I’m used a minor cantrip with permission of this red wizard- we were trying to save this poor girl from this ruffian.  I’m committed to do my part to ensure law and order!!”

(Angus already went.)

Quote from Tesservett >>

“I’m used a minor cantrip with permission of this red wizard- we were trying to save this poor girl from this ruffian.  I’m committed to do my part to ensure law and order!!”

"Where is the wizard?!" the soldier shouts.  

{...reply, response...}

"Let's see your writ.  No sudden moves.  Where is it?  Where is your writ?  Ega Narg Okak Liga Kona Hagag?" he enunciates, reciting the orcish words phonetically as he pats Tetrevess down, looking for foci. (weapons are not so threatening as the arcane focus would be.)

Investigation to find it: 2

<My understanding is that @rob88scps2 did a retcon if Angus' actuon on entry, which would result in elf using multiattack (all miss).  If instead he comes into range later (as I thought at first) then the elf is free to move, had the initiative (23) and would have used Disengage (BA) acrobatics check to attempt to climb the crates nearby.  So, let's call it the retcon and the elf not on the shelf, and Angus gets to go again.  First action was before new initiative was rolled.>

<Chadderly is 10ft left, I'm not posting a new map for that yet.>

Gravity 18 ✅️

Sharkteeth 18 ✅️

Soldiery 17 ✅️

Chadderly 15 ✅️

Angus 14 ✅️

Sam 8 ✅️

???b 7 ✅️

Quote from Wile_E_Coyote >>

Angus and Sam are up.  Dialogue (from Tetrevess in particular) is welcome and not based on initiative (per usual)

"Liz" on the map is Gravity's mechanical Shocker lizard, btw.

Edit: just to clarify, the one soldier by the door is outside the building, that's just how I drew the door.   I believe the door is presently open, having been opened by Chadderly.  I'm picturing barn doors, which slide to the side on a track, rather than swinging open.  It's a double door, with the left door open and the right currently closed, but easily opened as an object interaction or by thaumaturgy

Quote from Wile_E_Coyote >>

<My understanding is that @rob88scps2 did a retcon if Angus' actuon on entry, which would result in elf using multiattack (all miss).  If instead he comes into range later (as I thought at first) then the elf is free to move, had the initiative (23) and would have used Disengage (BA) acrobatics check to attempt to climb the crates nearby.  So, let's call it the retcon and the elf not on the shelf, and Angus gets to go again.  First action was before new initiative was rolled.>

 (Ah, I confused myself there.)

"Dastard!" cries the paladin, "Have you no shame, forcing yourself on a woman like that?  Of course, clearly no female with any self-respect would choose you. You'll not harm another while I draw breath!"

He continues to fight, once again casting (BA) compelled duel this time on the elf (DC 15 WIS save), and (action) attacking the sharktooth with his blade.

First longsword Attack: 28 Damage: 12 magical slashing

Second longsword Attack: 19 Damage: 8 magical slashing

<ooc: sword of Kas

(@DM, actually it was Gravity who tried to head for the hills (crates) instead of the steel defender during her turn. Would you please move her token to the correct position?)