Encouraged by Khessa's words the dwarf says "Thank you, my love, but this dwarf is not done jet. I was saving some of my power in case of someone of you were in need" he mumbles (less audible) "this dwarf won't retreat before of you're eyes"
Eric hammers his shield and the echoes resonates into the cave, awakening his Spirit Guardians that deals 12 damages in 15ft area (WIS save to halve)
As bonus action he swings his spiritual weapon against the bullywug which faces Khessa : to hit: 17 damages 9
Then he steps one square north-west without disengaging, keeping melee with the remaining bullywug so he should be able to trigger Khessa's Ready action without getting opportunity attack from the bullywug (the other one could be able to get opportunity attacks if survives the hammering and the spirits)
OCC: I'm sorry Khessa but dwarfs are stubborn, you know ;D
[[ OOC: OK, since the map has been provided and Zale probably won't include Khessa and Eric in her breath (hence their swarms either), I'm taking Khessa's turn... ]]
Realizing how much the dwarf cleric is in danger, Khessa decides to take some risks in order to damage as many opponents as possible (and maybe draw their attention on herself). She moves diagonally, temporarily gaining some distance from the fray and pulling out Steff's Rod. Once in position, she channels the magic of the Weave, uttering harsh words as she draws elegant arabesques with the arcane focus; her eyes, hair and even her mouth seem to crackle with pent-up electricity as she, as if ready to unleash... something... at any moment, shouts at Eric: "Disengage, my love! Go back! Now!"
[[ OOC: Khessa moves two squares diagonally, towards bottom-left (see violet arrow). Enemies can attempt Attacks of Opportunity - but they will have Disadvantage, since she is still Blurry. Once she is there, she casts Dragon's Breath which is a bonus action. From that moment on, she must concentrate on this new spell, so she isn't Blurry anymore. She takes the Ready action: she will release the breath that Dragon's Breath allows (she chooses electricity as the damage type) in a cone pointing in the direction she came from (see violet cone ), as soon as Eric leaves the cone's area of effect (even a single step should be enough for him - although Khessa hopes he moves more so that the surviving enemies don't reach him). Once Eric is out of the area, the cone should only include enemies - specifically all enemies: the two Bullywugs, the two swarms and Pharblex ]]
Both Bullywugs lash out at you: 14 / 2 and 16 / 4 both miss. The swarm has Blightsight and ignores the conditions of your spell: 13 + 4 = 17 to hit, but still misses.
Encouraged by Khessa's words the dwarf says "Thank you, my love, but this dwarf is not done jet. I was saving some of my power in case of someone of you were in need" he mumbles (less audible) "this dwarf won't retreat before of you're eyes"
Eric hammers his shield and the echoes resonates into the cave, awakening his Spirit Guardians that deals 12 damages in 15ft area (WIS save to halve)
As bonus action he swings his spiritual weapon against the bullywug which faces Khessa : to hit: 17 damages 9
Then he steps one square north-west without disengaging, keeping melee with the remaining bullywug so he should be able to trigger Khessa's Ready action without getting opportunity attack from the bullywug (the other one could be able to get opportunity attacks if survives the hammering and the spirits)
OCC: I'm sorry Khessa but dwarfs are stubborn, you know ;D
That's a DEX save DC 15 right?
Eric’s Swarm save: nat 1 fails Khessa’s Swarm save: 12 + 2 = 14 fails Bullywug G save: 11 + 1 = 12 fails and dies Bullywugs H save: 10 + 1 = 11 fails and dies Pharblex save: 15 + 1 = 16 saves
Since the Bullywugs are dead anyway I'm directing your SW at Pharblex. He dies from the blow, you can descibe how.
After that you step out of the way for Khessa's attack.
Khessa's mouth is still cracking with lightning energy and emitting some last spark, as she, euphoric, runs to Eric, passing unconcerned through the spectral guardians still floating around him, and bows to hug him and plant a wild kiss on his lips.
"I was so afraid to lose you..." the blonde arcane warrior admits, releasing the hug but still looking in his eyes with her concerned blue ones.
The tall adventuress the focuses again on the whole party: "A hard fought victory, but we won! We can be proud of ourselves! How are you friends?"
Fire spirits burns the enemies around him to the ground and in the mist of the fight Eric's spiritual weapon windmills and smashes Pharblex's head which fells on the muddy ground.
He takes time to realize the fight is over and so is surprised to see Khessa hugging him at first, but short after he realizes and break his concentration in her kiss; which he returns.
"Don't be afraid my dear" he says " I won't live you that easy. And, your magic is growing a great pace by the way. I didn't realize you captured the secrets of the dragon's breaths"
"I also have my surprises in store for the right moment..." Khessa smiles "I had already experimented with this spell for the first time,when we had to defend Briferhew's convoy from the attack of trolls and bullywugs... but I have to admit that now I find it much easier to summon that latent power. Practice makes perfect!"
"Maybe you should treat those nasty acid burns now though..." The blonde arcane warrior suggests "I know you're a tough dwarf, who can handle this and more, but, you know, your skin is such a nicer color when it's healthy..."
The tall adventuress, meanwhile, begins to search Pharblex and the dead bullywugs: "Well, friends, shall we see if these guys have anything valuable or useful or interesting on them?"
Her relief that all her companions survived seems to have filled Khessa with optimism and energy... [[OOC: using Second Wind to recover some HP]]
(Sorry i'm so slow ya'll, I'm still having wifi issues. But yeah Zale wouldn't risk hitting her comrades.)
Zale breaths a sigh of relief when the final foe falls. Quickly putting away her crossbow, she gives her rapier a flourish before sheathing it. "Haha! That was a great fight Matey's!" She gives SnapJaws body a long look, "Hmh, It's to bad we lost that one."
She grins at Khessa when she suggests looting the corpses. "Eye, that be a fine idea."
Zale and Khessa search the bodies but don't find anything special. A few spears and ruined shields (some are broken) and Pharblex has a shield that's still usuable. Zale however also checks Snapjaw's corpse (thanks to her vague description and it would be in character for Zale) and finds a nice dagger. It looks special...
Khessa smiles when she sees her enterprising dragonborn friend who has thought of searching not only her enemies... but also her allies! After all, in fact, Snapjaw, as sorry as she is that he's dead, will have no use for his dagger in the underworld... "It seems you have a real affinity for nice daggers, my friend!"
The blonde arcane warrior seems ready to continue the exploration, planning to send, as before, Anator scouting ahead many tens of feet ahead of the group, so as to have a good chance of knowing in advance what awaits us. She looks at the tunnel from which the ferocious dragon-rats had come: "My magical powers are now truly reduced... but with the local leaders of the Cult killed or on the run, I hope there isn't much opposition left... ready to continue, folks?"
"The fire of my furnace is fading. Last fight has almost consumed all of my power. But right now, I cannot be more ready than I am" nods Eric in response.
[[ OOC: Great! Just what we needed... Yet another lame roll. Oh, well... I just hope enemies will roll lame saves as well ]]
Encouraged by Khessa's words the dwarf says "Thank you, my love, but this dwarf is not done jet. I was saving some of my power in case of someone of you were in need" he mumbles (less audible) "this dwarf won't retreat before of you're eyes"
Eric hammers his shield and the echoes resonates into the cave, awakening his Spirit Guardians that deals 12 damages in 15ft area (WIS save to halve)
As bonus action he swings his spiritual weapon against the bullywug which faces Khessa : to hit: 17 damages 9
Then he steps one square north-west without disengaging, keeping melee with the remaining bullywug so he should be able to trigger Khessa's Ready action without getting opportunity attack from the bullywug (the other one could be able to get opportunity attacks if survives the hammering and the spirits)
OCC: I'm sorry Khessa but dwarfs are stubborn, you know ;D
[[ OOC: Khessa loves Eric all the same, don't worry! Just don't die, ok? 😉 ]]
Both Bullywugs lash out at you:
14/ 2 and16/ 4 both miss. The swarm has Blightsight and ignores the conditions of your spell: 13 + 4 = 17 to hit, but still misses.That's a DEX save DC 15 right?
Eric’s Swarm save: nat 1 fails
Khessa’s Swarm save: 12 + 2 = 14 fails
Bullywug G save: 11 + 1 = 12 fails and dies
Bullywugs H save: 10 + 1 = 11 fails and dies
Pharblex save: 15 + 1 = 16 saves
Since the Bullywugs are dead anyway I'm directing your SW at Pharblex. He dies from the blow, you can descibe how.
After that you step out of the way for Khessa's attack.
Eric’s Swarm save: 5 + 2 = 7 fails
Khessa’s Swarm save: nat 1 fails
The remaining rats have seen enough and scatter.
End of combat!
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Khessa's mouth is still cracking with lightning energy and emitting some last spark, as she, euphoric, runs to Eric, passing unconcerned through the spectral guardians still floating around him, and bows to hug him and plant a wild kiss on his lips.
"I was so afraid to lose you..." the blonde arcane warrior admits, releasing the hug but still looking in his eyes with her concerned blue ones.
The tall adventuress the focuses again on the whole party: "A hard fought victory, but we won! We can be proud of ourselves! How are you friends?"
Fire spirits burns the enemies around him to the ground and in the mist of the fight Eric's spiritual weapon windmills and smashes Pharblex's head which fells on the muddy ground.
He takes time to realize the fight is over and so is surprised to see Khessa hugging him at first, but short after he realizes and break his concentration in her kiss; which he returns.
"Don't be afraid my dear" he says " I won't live you that easy. And, your magic is growing a great pace by the way. I didn't realize you captured the secrets of the dragon's breaths"
"I also have my surprises in store for the right moment..." Khessa smiles "I had already experimented with this spell for the first time, when we had to defend Briferhew's convoy from the attack of trolls and bullywugs... but I have to admit that now I find it much easier to summon that latent power. Practice makes perfect!"
"Maybe you should treat those nasty acid burns now though..." The blonde arcane warrior suggests "I know you're a tough dwarf, who can handle this and more, but, you know, your skin is such a nicer color when it's healthy..."
The tall adventuress, meanwhile, begins to search Pharblex and the dead bullywugs: "Well, friends, shall we see if these guys have anything valuable or useful or interesting on them?"
Her relief that all her companions survived seems to have filled Khessa with optimism and energy... [[OOC: using Second Wind to recover some HP]]
Khessa's Second Wind allows her to recover 9 HP
Kriv slumps to the cave floor, breathing heavily. “I’m going to sit. Let me know when the next fight is.”
(Sorry i'm so slow ya'll, I'm still having wifi issues. But yeah Zale wouldn't risk hitting her comrades.)
Zale breaths a sigh of relief when the final foe falls. Quickly putting away her crossbow, she gives her rapier a flourish before sheathing it. "Haha! That was a great fight Matey's!" She gives SnapJaws body a long look, "Hmh, It's to bad we lost that one."
She grins at Khessa when she suggests looting the corpses. "Eye, that be a fine idea."
She begins searching the bodies as well.
Investigation if needed: 7 (:'D)
[[ OOC: Oh, you're right Zale; Investigation might be needed - if it is, here's the roll: ]]
Khessa's Investigation: 9
((Oh thank goodness it's higher than mine XD))
Eric nods and sits against the wall, attending his wounds
OCC: I would recommend taking short rest. Eric could be able to recover 7 hp doing so.
[[ OOC: Khessa is in less desperate need, but she definitely agrees to the moment of rest - else our next encounter might well be the last! ]]
Zale and Khessa search the bodies but don't find anything special. A few spears and ruined shields (some are broken) and Pharblex has a shield that's still usuable. Zale however also checks Snapjaw's corpse (thanks to her vague description and it would be in character for Zale) and finds a nice dagger. It looks special...
Your short rest is uninterrupted.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Great! Since I'm almost out of magical powers, which are what often allow me to avoid or limit damage, I use some HD to try to get back to full HP.
Fighter's HD: 11
[[ OOC: OK, Khessa ready to go on! ]]
Khessa smiles when she sees her enterprising dragonborn friend who has thought of searching not only her enemies... but also her allies! After all, in fact, Snapjaw, as sorry as she is that he's dead, will have no use for his dagger in the underworld... "It seems you have a real affinity for nice daggers, my friend!"
The blonde arcane warrior seems ready to continue the exploration, planning to send, as before, Anator scouting ahead many tens of feet ahead of the group, so as to have a good chance of knowing in advance what awaits us. She looks at the tunnel from which the ferocious dragon-rats had come: "My magical powers are now truly reduced... but with the local leaders of the Cult killed or on the run, I hope there isn't much opposition left... ready to continue, folks?"
"The fire of my furnace is fading. Last fight has almost consumed all of my power. But right now, I cannot be more ready than I am" nods Eric in response.
Calvin in his crocodile form begins searching around.
(Investigation: 9)
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