Both githanyki bore the explosion pretty badly, but are still standing, though bleeding profusely from fresh shrapnel wounds in addition to the damage done by the academy's defenders. Miken is knocked unconscious by the blast, and is only being held upright by the second intruders hold on him.
Roy's trusty ballista can't quite find its target in the smoky passageway, but Roy takes the time to line up a crossbow bolt which skewers the neck of the lead githyanki, who falls with a sputter of blood.
The second drags his prisoner forward until he can pick up his fallen comrade's sword, which he holds up against Miken's throat; a bead of blood welling up where the blade begins to cut the skin. "Surrender or the human dies!"
[Erma is up, then Miken is just going to make a death save: 10, and then Zaius and Roy again (and still need that Dex save from Zaius)]
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Erma says, "No, he doesn't."
And Miken yanks forward 5 feet (or at least she would hope so), using Telekinetic Shove to pull Miken 5 feet towards her, hopefully out of the grasp of the gityhanki. (the Shove has a DC14 str save).
IF it works, she walks forward and casts cure wounds on Maiken for 15 health.
Zaius ducks away from the brunt of the explosion, catching shrapnel on his shoulder, the turns back to the Githyanki. “Surrender? Last I looked you are outnumbered, you are in no position to make demands.” He leaps forward and slices at the Githyanki’s sword arm, trying to disarm it.
Attack: 22 Damage: 8 plus 5 superiority die.
(Using disarm attack, Gith must make a DC14 Strength save or be disarmed.)
And Miken yanks forward 5 feet (or at least she would hope so), using Telekinetic Shove to pull Miken 5 feet towards her, hopefully out of the grasp of the gityhanki. (the Shove has a DC14 str save).
[Oh, nice use of shove! And since it's the target that makes the save, and can willingly fail even if he was conscious, the grappler doesn't even get to contest it! If Erma doesn't already have inspiration, gain it now.]
Erma pulls Miken from the githyanki's grasp and heals him back to consciousness, at which point he curls up on the floor and begins to sob.
Zaius, shaken by the explosion, steps over the first githyanki's body to swing at the second, but cannot connect.
Knowing that, despite Zaius's attempt, the Gith will not surrender of its own will Roy continues his attack with the intent to render the Gith unconscious so it can be taken prisoner.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
The githyanki dodges the ballista attack, then, denied his easy kill, yells a wordless roar and slashes twice at Zaius. [#2 greatsword vs Zaius: 21 for 6 slashing damage plus 2 psychic damage. #2 greatsword vs Zaius: 7 for 12 slashing damage plus 4 psychic damage.]
As Erma speaks, Zaius feels a strange sensation drift through his mind, cutting through his violent thoughts. “What we fighting about, anyway?”He drops the tip of his scimitar slightly, but remains ready in case the Githyanki attacks him or one of his friends.
The githyanki lowers the greatsword, just a little. "Look, I couldn't care less about any of you. Your races are below the notice of the followers of Gith. This is just a job. So give me the human and I'll be on my way, and no-one else needs to get hurt."
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
The githyanki shrugs, "I take my orders from my Captain. He takes his from someone else. I am interested only in fulfilling my mission, and if I have to go through all of you to do it, then so be it." [I think that probably counts as "continuing the aggression", so Erma's readied spell triggers, and he has to make the save: 15 We kinda suspended initiative there, so I'm going to say we come back in at the top of the order, with Zaius and Roy's turns]
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
At the Githyanki’s words, something clicks in his mind and Zaius responds “Sorry, pal. Like I said before, not with the kid.”Zaius slices his scimitar up and across the Gith’s chest.
Roy's ballista looses a shot that would have absolutely put the githyanki on the ground, if the man hadn't manages to duck aside at the last second. [Ooof, so close, just missed the AC by one]
The gith turns the duck into a sidestep past Zaius [not quite leaving your reach so no AoO unfortunately], and swings his greatsword at the cleric standing protectively over Miken. [#2 vs Erma: 16 for 7 slashing damage plus 5 psychic damage #2 vs Erma: 17 for 11 slashing damage plus 8 psychic damage]
[Erma is up, then Zaius and Roy again! Let's finish this!]
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Erma was waiting for this, and the gith was already slow due to his injuries, clearly telegraphing the arc of his attacks. It takes little effort to take a half-step here and there to deflect the mighty blows.
She comes back with her warhammer to the knees of the git: Attack: 25 Damage: 11
Both githanyki bore the explosion pretty badly, but are still standing, though bleeding profusely from fresh shrapnel wounds in addition to the damage done by the academy's defenders. Miken is knocked unconscious by the blast, and is only being held upright by the second intruders hold on him.
Roy's trusty ballista can't quite find its target in the smoky passageway, but Roy takes the time to line up a crossbow bolt which skewers the neck of the lead githyanki, who falls with a sputter of blood.
The second drags his prisoner forward until he can pick up his fallen comrade's sword, which he holds up against Miken's throat; a bead of blood welling up where the blade begins to cut the skin. "Surrender or the human dies!"
[Erma is up, then Miken is just going to make a death save: 10, and then Zaius and Roy again (and still need that Dex save from Zaius)]
Erma says, "No, he doesn't."
And Miken yanks forward 5 feet (or at least she would hope so), using Telekinetic Shove to pull Miken 5 feet towards her, hopefully out of the grasp of the gityhanki. (the Shove has a DC14 str save).
IF it works, she walks forward and casts cure wounds on Maiken for 15 health.
Zaius Dex Save: 6
Zaius ducks away from the brunt of the explosion, catching shrapnel on his shoulder, the turns back to the Githyanki. “Surrender? Last I looked you are outnumbered, you are in no position to make demands.” He leaps forward and slices at the Githyanki’s sword arm, trying to disarm it.
Attack: 22 Damage: 8 plus 5 superiority die.
(Using disarm attack, Gith must make a DC14 Strength save or be disarmed.)
[Oh, nice use of shove! And since it's the target that makes the save, and can willingly fail even if he was conscious, the grappler doesn't even get to contest it! If Erma doesn't already have inspiration, gain it now.]
Erma pulls Miken from the githyanki's grasp and heals him back to consciousness, at which point he curls up on the floor and begins to sob.
Zaius, shaken by the explosion, steps over the first githyanki's body to swing at the second, but cannot connect.
[Roy's turn!]
Knowing that, despite Zaius's attempt, the Gith will not surrender of its own will Roy continues his attack with the intent to render the Gith unconscious so it can be taken prisoner.
Force ballista Attack: 10 Damage: 16
Oriovar - Wood Elf Cleric (1) - Sword Coast Campaign
Roy Quigley - Human Artificer (1) - Karrion's Spelljammer Academy Starboard
The githyanki dodges the ballista attack, then, denied his easy kill, yells a wordless roar and slashes twice at Zaius.
[#2 greatsword vs Zaius: 21 for 6 slashing damage plus 2 psychic damage.
#2 greatsword vs Zaius: 7 for 12 slashing damage plus 4 psychic damage.]
[The party is up again]
Erma says, "Hold up!" and casts calm emotions on the githyanki (as it's an area, it will also affect Zaius and Miken), DC 14 CHA save.
She continues, "I can see that your heart is not in it. Your friend died, your mission failed. Your death would be without honor. Why are you here?"
As Erma speaks, Zaius feels a strange sensation drift through his mind, cutting through his violent thoughts. “What we fighting about, anyway?” He drops the tip of his scimitar slightly, but remains ready in case the Githyanki attacks him or one of his friends.
Readied Attack: 16 Damage: 9.
.
[#2 Cha save 1]
The githyanki lowers the greatsword, just a little. "Look, I couldn't care less about any of you. Your races are below the notice of the followers of Gith. This is just a job. So give me the human and I'll be on my way, and no-one else needs to get hurt."
Erma says, "You seem to be awful interested in one so far beneath you."
She also readies a spell, toll the dead at the githyanki, should he continue the aggression. (WIS14 save or take 9 damage)
The githyanki shrugs, "I take my orders from my Captain. He takes his from someone else. I am interested only in fulfilling my mission, and if I have to go through all of you to do it, then so be it."
[I think that probably counts as "continuing the aggression", so Erma's readied spell triggers, and he has to make the save: 15
We kinda suspended initiative there, so I'm going to say we come back in at the top of the order, with Zaius and Roy's turns]
At the Githyanki’s words, something clicks in his mind and Zaius responds “Sorry, pal. Like I said before, not with the kid.” Zaius slices his scimitar up and across the Gith’s chest.
Attack: 15 Damage: 10.
.
(I assume the Gith is still standing?)
Oriovar - Wood Elf Cleric (1) - Sword Coast Campaign
Roy Quigley - Human Artificer (1) - Karrion's Spelljammer Academy Starboard
Zaius’s attack cuts deeply, but yes, the Githyanki is still alive—barely.
Roy triggers the force ballista for what he hopes is the final attack to render the Gith unconscious
Force Ballista Attack: 14 Damage: 16
Oriovar - Wood Elf Cleric (1) - Sword Coast Campaign
Roy Quigley - Human Artificer (1) - Karrion's Spelljammer Academy Starboard
Roy's ballista looses a shot that would have absolutely put the githyanki on the ground, if the man hadn't manages to duck aside at the last second.
[Ooof, so close, just missed the AC by one]
The gith turns the duck into a sidestep past Zaius [not quite leaving your reach so no AoO unfortunately], and swings his greatsword at the cleric standing protectively over Miken.
[#2 vs Erma: 16 for 7 slashing damage plus 5 psychic damage
#2 vs Erma: 17 for 11 slashing damage plus 8 psychic damage]
[Erma is up, then Zaius and Roy again! Let's finish this!]
Erma was waiting for this, and the gith was already slow due to his injuries, clearly telegraphing the arc of his attacks. It takes little effort to take a half-step here and there to deflect the mighty blows.
She comes back with her warhammer to the knees of the git: Attack: 25 Damage: 11
But with all the ducking and blocking going on, she goes too low and catches the floor, taking all the momentum out of the swing.