[EMIW, yeah sorry! In the OOC PM, I asked for people to roll initiative. Some people did, but not everyone, so I rolled for people who didn't. I'll keep you at 10! But next time I'll try to be more explicit.]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
(Yes, Kiersa will move to be behind the rubble, READY Action to Attack when an enemy comes close enough. )
(OOC - Personally, citing Tweets by Jeremy Crawford is a pet peeve of mine. The rule is clear that it is "OR". But any tweet by anyone - Mr. Crawford included - is personal opinion. WoC publishes 'Sage Advice' which is official. And in fact, that document specifically states his Twitter posts are not official. Although they couch it in generous terms.)
/--Initiative--/ 20 - Kiersa 17 - Hobgoblin D & Minotaur 10 - Maeve & Iravon 9 - Hobgoblin A & B 8 - Valeria 3 - Hobgoblin C /-------------/
A lone hobgoblin (D) is the first to appear. He shouts to the others behind him in goblin: [Spoilers for those who can understand goblin.]
"It would appear a Maglubiyet devotee escaped our notice. Let us beat this one into submission!"
That same hobgoblin runs forward (dash), unaware of Kiersa laying in wait! [Kiersa make your attack of opportunity. If you want me to roll for you in the future, just let me know. You can also pre-emptively roll inside a spoiler when you make the ready. This pretty much goes for everyone here!]
Surprised, the hobgoblin stops in his tracks and shouts back in goblin:
"Damn, I was a fool! There are more among this one! This one is wholly a traitor! Kill him and his human allies!"
The minotaur arrives and stands opposite Iravon, starring him down. The minotaur huffs out its nose, smoke seeming to escape its nostrils. It seems to be ready for something.
[Maeve and Iravon's turns!]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
[PS when possible, always give me your chess coords or you will have to live with where I put you!]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
Kiersa cuts him down in the first swing! [Hobgoblin D is defeated.]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
Seeing Kiersa strike down the first goblin with ease, Mae decides to stay behind cover for the time being, keeping an eye on the minotaur (did they not respond to her message?) and the door to see if the other goblins come out. (taking the Hide action: 14 stealth to stay by the small building)
Mae pulls out her bandalore and watches with interest for a moment before peeking around to see the minotaur and pointing, "what business have you with these creatures? Where is the manticor?"
[Sorry, I just noticed this! My apologies. From your current position, you cannot see the minotaur et al (Mae is taking Val's word on this) and your voice wouldn't be in a great position to carry since its like walls and tall rubble in between you and possibly where the minotaur is standing. Feel free to amend your actions!]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
/--Initiative--/ 20 - Kiersa 17 - Hobgoblin D & Minotaur 10 - Maeve & Iravon 9 - Hobgoblin A & B 8 - Valeria 3 - Hobgoblin C /-------------/
[Forgive me party, I will properly update the map when I get home and my toddler hopefully doesn't sentence me to an early bedtime!!]
The Minotaur watches unflinchingly as Kiersa pops out and slays the hobgoblin who dared run forward without thinking. As Iravon attempts to subdue the great creature with his mind, the Minotaur barely shifts its stance. Staring Iravon head on. It shouts in a language you all don't understand, "Do not make light of this assault. Give them everything we've got!"
Only Valeria who is flying up high can see what the next set of hobgoblins do:
Perhaps to your terror, you see the two hobgoblins dash to two different doors and swing them open. They shout something you don't understand into those rooms. You have a feeling... that more enemies will be joining you shortly. [They will join the initiative at the end of this round.]
Valeria feels she must act!
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
"Iravon! Kiersa! There are more of them coming? Be prepared to fall back if you risk being overwhelmed." Valeria calls out from then skies. She holds off from attacking but keeps a good look out for the reinforcements she expects to join battle in a moment.
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
/--Initiative--/ 21 - Hobgoblin E 20 - Kiersa 17 - Minotaur, Creature F, Creature M 10 - Maeve & Iravon 9 - Hobgoblin A & B 8 - Valeria 3 - Hobgoblin C & Creature W /-------------/
The last hobgoblin from the first group moves and strings their bow. They take aim at Iravon! They speak something to the minotaur, you think, but you don't understand what it says... it is speaking the same language as the minotaur! "Get into position already. We can't push our advantage unless we gain more ground! You will be supported soon in the air..." Hobgoblin C -> Attack: 22 Damage: 3 vs AC 19
Kiersa, your move!
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
[Oh wait, I forgot to do Hob E... lol sorry its actually Oktoberfest at this library rn and its a little distracting!]
Hobgoblin [C] is joined by another hobgoblin (E) that emerges from the room in the north! They take aim at Iravon as well! Hobgoblin E -> Attack: 23 Damage: 15 vs AC 19
[Okay now Kiersa can act!]
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DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd[Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player] Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale Ru's Current Status
Hearing the warning from Valeria, Kiersa will remain in place (O11) backing up just slightly to still be able to strike any creatures that emerge but somewhat out of sight. (Use READY to Attack any enemy that comes into range. No BONUS ACTION.)
Attack rolls in case it is triggered and used: (Longsword Attack: 18 Damage: 11) (Longsword Attack: 27 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.)
[EMIW, yeah sorry! In the OOC PM, I asked for people to roll initiative. Some people did, but not everyone, so I rolled for people who didn't. I'll keep you at 10! But next time I'll try to be more explicit.]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
(Yes, Kiersa will move to be behind the rubble, READY Action to Attack when an enemy comes close enough. )
(OOC - Personally, citing Tweets by Jeremy Crawford is a pet peeve of mine. The rule is clear that it is "OR". But any tweet by anyone - Mr. Crawford included - is personal opinion. WoC publishes 'Sage Advice' which is official. And in fact, that document specifically states his Twitter posts are not official. Although they couch it in generous terms.)
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
(Long travel day today. Will try to post tonight)
/--Initiative--/
20 - Kiersa
17 - Hobgoblin D & Minotaur
10 - Maeve & Iravon
9 - Hobgoblin A & B
8 - Valeria
3 - Hobgoblin C
/-------------/
A lone hobgoblin (D) is the first to appear. He shouts to the others behind him in goblin: [Spoilers for those who can understand goblin.]
"It would appear a Maglubiyet devotee escaped our notice. Let us beat this one into submission!"
That same hobgoblin runs forward (dash), unaware of Kiersa laying in wait! [Kiersa make your attack of opportunity. If you want me to roll for you in the future, just let me know. You can also pre-emptively roll inside a spoiler when you make the ready. This pretty much goes for everyone here!]
Surprised, the hobgoblin stops in his tracks and shouts back in goblin:
"Damn, I was a fool! There are more among this one! This one is wholly a traitor! Kill him and his human allies!"
The minotaur arrives and stands opposite Iravon, starring him down. The minotaur huffs out its nose, smoke seeming to escape its nostrils. It seems to be ready for something.
[Maeve and Iravon's turns!]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
[PS when possible, always give me your chess coords or you will have to live with where I put you!]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
Kiersa's readied attack (against Hobgoblin D):
(Longsword: Attack: 22 Damage: 10)
(Longsword: Attack: 19 Damage: 12)
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Kiersa cuts him down in the first swing! [Hobgoblin D is defeated.]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
Seeing Kiersa strike down the first goblin with ease, Mae decides to stay behind cover for the time being, keeping an eye on the minotaur (did they not respond to her message?) and the door to see if the other goblins come out. (taking the Hide action: 14 stealth to stay by the small building)
Empowering his voice with the strength of Maglubiyet, Iravon points to the Minotaur with the handle of his flail.
"You!" He shouts. "Kneel!"
Command: WIS save 14 required.
DM - Storm King's Thunder
DM - Torosevia (WIP homebrew world)
Kelytha Meliamne - Matti Silverstorm - Silver - Star-Setting-In-The-East - Tor Baltos
Minotaur wis save: 15
[Sorry, I just noticed this! My apologies. From your current position, you cannot see the minotaur et al (Mae is taking Val's word on this) and your voice wouldn't be in a great position to carry since its like walls and tall rubble in between you and possibly where the minotaur is standing. Feel free to amend your actions!]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
[Any bonus actions?]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
(Mae would just keep hiding then until she saw more enemies come out. No worries!)
[No, that's it.]
DM - Storm King's Thunder
DM - Torosevia (WIP homebrew world)
Kelytha Meliamne - Matti Silverstorm - Silver - Star-Setting-In-The-East - Tor Baltos
/--Initiative--/
20 - Kiersa
17 - Hobgoblin D & Minotaur
10 - Maeve & Iravon
9 - Hobgoblin A & B
8 - Valeria
3 - Hobgoblin C
/-------------/
[Forgive me party, I will properly update the map when I get home and my toddler hopefully doesn't sentence me to an early bedtime!!]
The Minotaur watches unflinchingly as Kiersa pops out and slays the hobgoblin who dared run forward without thinking. As Iravon attempts to subdue the great creature with his mind, the Minotaur barely shifts its stance. Staring Iravon head on. It shouts in a language you all don't understand, "Do not make light of this assault. Give them everything we've got!"
Only Valeria who is flying up high can see what the next set of hobgoblins do:
Perhaps to your terror, you see the two hobgoblins dash to two different doors and swing them open. They shout something you don't understand into those rooms. You have a feeling... that more enemies will be joining you shortly. [They will join the initiative at the end of this round.]
Valeria feels she must act!
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
"Iravon! Kiersa! There are more of them coming? Be prepared to fall back if you risk being overwhelmed." Valeria calls out from then skies.
She holds off from attacking but keeps a good look out for the reinforcements she expects to join battle in a moment.
(End turn :-)
(Checking initiative first to update turn order for next post that ends this round!)
Creature W: 3
Creature E: 13
Creature F: 14
Creature M: 11
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
/--Initiative--/
21 - Hobgoblin E
20 - Kiersa
17 - Minotaur, Creature F, Creature M
10 - Maeve & Iravon
9 - Hobgoblin A & B
8 - Valeria
3 - Hobgoblin C & Creature W
/-------------/
The last hobgoblin from the first group moves and strings their bow. They take aim at Iravon! They speak something to the minotaur, you think, but you don't understand what it says... it is speaking the same language as the minotaur! "Get into position already. We can't push our advantage unless we gain more ground! You will be supported soon in the air..."
Hobgoblin C -> Attack: 22 Damage: 3 vs AC 19
Kiersa, your move!
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
[Oh wait, I forgot to do Hob E... lol sorry its actually Oktoberfest at this library rn and its a little distracting!]
Hobgoblin [C] is joined by another hobgoblin (E) that emerges from the room in the north! They take aim at Iravon as well!
Hobgoblin E -> Attack: 23 Damage: 15 vs AC 19
[Okay now Kiersa can act!]
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
DM: Adventures in Phandalin [Khessa], The Dread of Strahd [Darya], Dragons of Stormwreck Isle [Rook], Baldur's Gate Mysteries [4-Player]
Player: Oona in MO's Icewind Dale
Ru's Current Status
Hearing the warning from Valeria, Kiersa will remain in place (O11) backing up just slightly to still be able to strike any creatures that emerge but somewhat out of sight. (Use READY to Attack any enemy that comes into range. No BONUS ACTION.)
Attack rolls in case it is triggered and used:
(Longsword Attack: 18 Damage: 11)
(Longsword Attack: 27 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.)
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer