Whether it be the persistent watch that you set up through the night, or the corpses of three orcs laying around your camp, no predators disturb your rest. You awake to a warming morning, with a cloudless sky that dries the dew-covered ground quickly.
The distant sight of Neverwinter's civilization is your sign to depart the High Road, and the rest of the day's travel is slower as the wagon bumbles along less-traveled ground to the east, and the night is equally peaceful.
The vast Neverwinter Wood frames the land ahead of you, and you travel through clusters of trees the next morning that dot the landscape here, your destination likely hours away.
OOC: Any last conversation, discussion, planning, etc. before we arrive at Thundertree?
The closer they were getting to Thundertree, the more collected and less talkative Finna become. "We a close,"said she as a morning greeting, "let's be fast and find Reidoth." She was ready to eat on the go it that would speed up the expedition.
Nemean arches his back and stretches his tail as he stands back up from his rest. He packs up his gear and grabs a few quick mouthfuls of rations before following Finna deeper into the forest. He keeps an eye out for Reidoth, but remembers that the ranger is skilled at remaining undiscovered.
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L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
A flash of movement crosses your eyes, followed by a crunching of leaves. Hunched in the foliage behind you is a hulking form of feather and fur, its claws planted into the ground and ready to pounce.
Nemean fur stands on end as he is surprised by the sudden appearance of the majestic creature. “R-Reidoth?” His voice quivered as he spoke. “Is-is that you my shapeshifting friend?”
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Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
When Nemean speaks, it seems to cock its head toward him curiously, but the owlbear takes a few steps forward as Finna steps back, still seeming in preparation to leap. Its beak is curled open, and a low-pitched, rolling hoot escapes its mouth like an angry growl.
Finna and Nix get the jump on the owlbear before it begins its charge. Ruffling its feathers in response to the psychic energy, it shakes its fur, causing the light around it to flicker and fade.
OOC: Nemean's action is remaining in round 1. Faerie Fire did not take effect, so attacks against the owlbear are not at advantage this round.
Nemean draws a fine line across owlbear hide with his scimitar, but the large beast rumbles through it, swiping a massive paw at the tabaxi that causes him to pull his next swing as he drops and rolls to avoid the claws. Roland rushes at the owlbear, aiming for its exposed flank, but it snaps its head around with an almost unnatural speed, forcing the rogue back with its mighty beak.
Round 2 Order: Players <===== Owlbear
Placement: The owlbear is engaged in melee combat with Nemean and Roland. All combatants are within movement range of one another.
Finna growled in disappointment, the sound getting louder as she was turning into black bear. When transformation finished, she moved a bit closer but was staying outside the range of owlbear claws for now, going to join the melee next round.
Black Bear Health: 18 Rapier vs. Owlbear: 17Damage: 22
Beak vs. Roland: 21Damage: 11 Claws vs. Roland: 21Damage: 14
Heavy Crossbow vs. Owlbear: 20Damage: 4
The owlbear takes scoring hits from Nix and Nemean, but roars in pain as Roland digs his rapier deep into the creature's side. The pain causes the monstrosity to whirl around and focus its attention on the rogue, quickly overwhelming him with its sheer ferocity. The owlbear's beak slams painfully into Roland's side, and its claws rake deep lines across his chest.
Finna takes the shape of a black bear with claws almost the size of the owlbear's. Behind her, a crossbow bolt emerges from the trees, landing in the owlbear's flank. Reloading the crossbow is a stout dwarf with a bushy black beard that is intertwined with foliage from the forest around him, camouflaging him well. He salutes the party, and Nemean recognizes Argos Stonebough, cousin of Gundren Rockseeker.
Round 3 Order: Players <===== Owlbear
Placement: The owlbear is engaged in melee combat with Nemean, Nix, and Roland. All combatants are within movement range of one another.
OOC: I don't use flanking rules without a grid (for players or the enemies), but those rolls are too good for it to matter!
Finna falls upon the owlbear in her own beastly form. Her claws rake across the creature's side, and as it turns its attention to her, her bear jaws close around its throat, tearing it out and ending its life.
As the owlbear's lifeblood spills upon the forest floor, the dwarf steps up toward it, places his hand over its eyes to shut them, and says, "Poor thing was hungry, but too aggressive. Been followin' ye since a night ago, ye did the right thing, puttin' it down."
"Good to see ye, Nemean. Ye go and get yerself a new crew again? Argos Stonebough, welcome to Thundertree," he says, stretching his hand out to all.
OOC: Each character has received 140 XP for defeating the owlbear.
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DM Screen:
21
2
Whether it be the persistent watch that you set up through the night, or the corpses of three orcs laying around your camp, no predators disturb your rest. You awake to a warming morning, with a cloudless sky that dries the dew-covered ground quickly.
The distant sight of Neverwinter's civilization is your sign to depart the High Road, and the rest of the day's travel is slower as the wagon bumbles along less-traveled ground to the east, and the night is equally peaceful.
The vast Neverwinter Wood frames the land ahead of you, and you travel through clusters of trees the next morning that dot the landscape here, your destination likely hours away.
OOC: Any last conversation, discussion, planning, etc. before we arrive at Thundertree?
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The closer they were getting to Thundertree, the more collected and less talkative Finna become. "We a close," said she as a morning greeting, "let's be fast and find Reidoth." She was ready to eat on the go it that would speed up the expedition.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Nemean arches his back and stretches his tail as he stands back up from his rest. He packs up his gear and grabs a few quick mouthfuls of rations before following Finna deeper into the forest. He keeps an eye out for Reidoth, but remembers that the ranger is skilled at remaining undiscovered.
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
(Reidoth is a shape-shifting druid. Just saying)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
DM Screen:
4
A flash of movement crosses your eyes, followed by a crunching of leaves. Hunched in the foliage behind you is a hulking form of feather and fur, its claws planted into the ground and ready to pounce.
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Nemean fur stands on end as he is surprised by the sudden appearance of the majestic creature. “R-Reidoth?” His voice quivered as he spoke. “Is-is that you my shapeshifting friend?”
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
"Druids do not turn into monsters," Finna carefully stepped back. "Unless some illusion magic is in play. Ready your weapons."
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
When Nemean speaks, it seems to cock its head toward him curiously, but the owlbear takes a few steps forward as Finna steps back, still seeming in preparation to leap. Its beak is curled open, and a low-pitched, rolling hoot escapes its mouth like an angry growl.
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Nix stares at the beast while muttering incantations, casing Vicious Mockery on it.
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Finna still hoped for a peaceful resolution - to walk around the monster may be, but removing another monster from these lands was a good option too.
Faerie Fire on the owlbear
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Initiative:
Finna: 9
Nemean: 6 (+5)
Nix: 6
Roland: 8 (+5)
Average: 21.25
Owlbear: 4
Owlbear WIS Save: 12 Damage: 1
Owlbear DEX Save: 4
Finna and Nix get the jump on the owlbear before it begins its charge. Ruffling its feathers in response to the psychic energy, it shakes its fur, causing the light around it to flicker and fade.
OOC: Nemean's action is remaining in round 1. Faerie Fire did not take effect, so attacks against the owlbear are not at advantage this round.
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Nemean lets out a shrieking hiss as his fur puffs up all around his body, he wildly swings his scimitars and following his companions into the fray.
Scimitar Attack 1: 21 Damage: 7
Scimitar Attack 2: 11 Damage: 8
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
DM Screen:
63
55/63
Rapier vs. Owlbear: 10
Claws vs. Nemean: 12
Beak vs. Roland: 13
Nemean draws a fine line across owlbear hide with his scimitar, but the large beast rumbles through it, swiping a massive paw at the tabaxi that causes him to pull his next swing as he drops and rolls to avoid the claws. Roland rushes at the owlbear, aiming for its exposed flank, but it snaps its head around with an almost unnatural speed, forcing the rogue back with its mighty beak.
Round 2 Order:
Players <=====
Owlbear
Placement:
The owlbear is engaged in melee combat with Nemean and Roland.
All combatants are within movement range of one another.
Health:
The owlbear is lightly wounded.
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Finna growled in disappointment, the sound getting louder as she was turning into black bear. When transformation finished, she moved a bit closer but was staying outside the range of owlbear claws for now, going to join the melee next round.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Nix whips his rapier out and charges the beast.
Attack: 20 Damage: 7
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Nemean Dances around the owl ears strike and bursts forth again with both blades.
Scimitar Attack 1: 12 Damage: 10
Scimitar Attack 2: 8 Damage: 8
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
DM Screen:
12/63
Black Bear Health: 18
Rapier vs. Owlbear: 17 Damage: 22
Beak vs. Roland: 21 Damage: 11
Claws vs. Roland: 21 Damage: 14
Heavy Crossbow vs. Owlbear: 20 Damage: 4
The owlbear takes scoring hits from Nix and Nemean, but roars in pain as Roland digs his rapier deep into the creature's side. The pain causes the monstrosity to whirl around and focus its attention on the rogue, quickly overwhelming him with its sheer ferocity. The owlbear's beak slams painfully into Roland's side, and its claws rake deep lines across his chest.
Finna takes the shape of a black bear with claws almost the size of the owlbear's. Behind her, a crossbow bolt emerges from the trees, landing in the owlbear's flank. Reloading the crossbow is a stout dwarf with a bushy black beard that is intertwined with foliage from the forest around him, camouflaging him well. He salutes the party, and Nemean recognizes Argos Stonebough, cousin of Gundren Rockseeker.
Round 3 Order:
Players <=====
Owlbear
Placement:
The owlbear is engaged in melee combat with Nemean, Nix, and Roland.
All combatants are within movement range of one another.
Health:
The owlbear is badly wounded.
Roland is badly wounded.
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Since the dwarf was proven to be friendly, Finna concentrated on the owlbear, joying melee crowd :
Bite: Attack: 19 Damage: 5
Claws: Attack: 15 Damage: 5
In case the owlbear is considered flanked and attacks come with advantage:
Bite: Attack: 24 Damage: 10
Claws: Attack: 24 Damage: 9
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Nemean kept his eyes locked on his target and lashed out again at the wounded creature.
Scimitar Attack 1: 25 Damage: 10
Scimitar Attack 2: 24 Damage: 10
Vercinius Thrax: Lizardfolk Cleric - Hoard of the Dragon Queen
L’Ouverture Zinn: Kobold Sorcerer - Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Titus Vorenus: Dragonborn Paladin - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nemean Goldenmane: Tabaxi Fighter - Lost Mine of Phandelver (Retired)
OOC: I don't use flanking rules without a grid (for players or the enemies), but those rolls are too good for it to matter!
Finna falls upon the owlbear in her own beastly form. Her claws rake across the creature's side, and as it turns its attention to her, her bear jaws close around its throat, tearing it out and ending its life.
As the owlbear's lifeblood spills upon the forest floor, the dwarf steps up toward it, places his hand over its eyes to shut them, and says, "Poor thing was hungry, but too aggressive. Been followin' ye since a night ago, ye did the right thing, puttin' it down."
"Good to see ye, Nemean. Ye go and get yerself a new crew again? Argos Stonebough, welcome to Thundertree," he says, stretching his hand out to all.
OOC: Each character has received 140 XP for defeating the owlbear.
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