As the line of bubbles nears the lead boat where he crouches silently on watch, Uzsees a shadowy form slowly sculling forward under the water towards him. Most like a giant frog it looks; but it swims manwise; a pretty mastery of the craft it shows, too. What is it at? Seeking a way up around the hobgoblin to its hidings? Uz isn't sure, but he knows that as long as he is able to remain still he will be able to catch the swimmer by surprise whenever it surfaces (advantage to Uz's first action if combat ensues with an emerging swimmer...
Yes,an emerging swimmer.) A moment after the suspicious shadow draws his full scrutiny, the watchful warrior notes a second shadowy form .... much more indistinct ... behind the first. He strains his eyes further towards the middle of the channel and is conditionally relieved to find he can make out no more underwater frog-guerilla shapes than that.
After an eternity of moments the bubbling trail comes within five feet of the boats. Since no violent reaction immediately ensues, a long green arm ending in a webbed hand breaks the water. If Uz does nothing at this point to reveal himself prematurely, a froglike head and humanoid body follow as the creature finds its depth and begins to get footing on the rapidly rising bottom near the bank. Behind it a second slightly taller form begins to break the water; at a gesture from the lead frog-thing it crouches back down until it is all below the surface again. But it is close enough Uzcan see it quite clearly hunkered on the bottom cradling a rapier that looks to be made of some strange green horn or chitin. Initiative sil vous plait from Uz.
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Bullywug #1s initiative 10
Bullywug #2s initiative 7
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Meanwhile, by the log round 2:
20; Bullywugs:
(1)7hp damage
(2) undamaged
(3) undamaged
(4): undamaged
18: Gwrgi: 6hp damage
17:
Tarton: undamaged
Artifex: undamaged
15: Zladark/The Black Rose: 5hp damage
12: Giant frogs:
(1) undamaged
(2) undamaged
(3) 5hp damage
1: Arti: undamaged
0: Tree grub swarm 9hp damage
EDIT: As more of the lead bullywug becomes evident, Uz sees that it is steadying itself by leaning on a trident; and he is nearly sure he sees the bunched cords of a net tied into a bundle with a quick knot and strapped at its waist.
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Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
I’m trying to figure out how to get my character sheet to you because for some reason my phone or the app won’t let me join through the link but Arti has two spells that are bonus actions so I decided to cast Healing Word which seems like a good idea because it has a range of 60ft from the description and looking at the map Arti is about 25ft or so from Zladark
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Of the bullywugs, one is still in the area of Artifex' grease, as is its mount. The quicker-moving bullywug tries to scramble to its feet and 'footskate' over the grease ...
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(DEX save 14)
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Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
With an angry croak, the bullywug finally gains its feet and lunges out of the danger zone. It leaps towards Tarton furiously, its froglike legs crouching in a broad jump that brings it over the log without landing on the treacherous grubs. It holds its spear above its head and stabs down at the halfling as it lands! Meanwhile, two of its compatriots try once more to strike Zladark and Artiwith their own spears while the third shoots at Artifex again.
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Bullywug vs. Tarton: 11; damage on hit 5 (two handed grip)
vs. Zladark : 9; damage on hit 4 (two handed grip)
vs. Arti : 23; damage on hit 3 (two handed grip)
vs. Artifex : 15; damage on hit 5(two handed grip) {which oc is meaningless in a bow attack, and I did change the numbers, just forgot take this note out. <--EDIT)
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Meanwhile, Gwrgi frowns in concern at seeing how dangerously overextends Zladark still is. She pulls a phylactery from her neck and extracts a parchment scroll from it. When she points this at the monk and begins to chant, a shimmering rosy-purple warmth flickers around him ... he is sure his companions are seeing it as light ...and he thinks he can detect the mingled scents of lavender and lilac. Breathing in this odd combination suddenly makes him feel more at peace and secure( shield of faith).
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Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
This arrow nearly hits, only stopped by the extra padding on Artifex's armor. "Oh dear, so close yet so far. It's okay, plenty of older frogs have performance issues!" They make an exaggerated frowny face. "I know a little blue pill that can help, here catch!" It sends a blue stone, sparking with blue magical energy toward the bullywug shooting at them.
The soft light of Arti's healing magic washed over Zladark, sealing his wounds and soothing the pain. The faint, golden glow flickered around him, a gentle reminder of his comrades’ support. As the frog rider lunged at him again, Zladark moved instinctively, dodging out of the way with a fluid motion, the defensive stance of his monk order allowing him to react with precision and speed.
Then, the shimmering warmth of rosy-purple energy flickered through the air, and the subtle scents of lavender and lilac reached his nose. He breathed deeply, feeling an unexpected calm and a renewed sense of security. The combined healing and defensive magic of his allies bolstered his confidence, and for the first time in a long while, Zladark felt truly protected.
With his spirit steady and his resolve firm, he decided to attempt another of his father’s advanced techniques—one he had only observed but never dared to perform himself. His muscles tensed as he jumped high into the air, his quarterstaff gripped tightly in one hand. Time seemed to slow as he aimed his strike, bringing the staff down with force, targeting the vulnerable area near the neck of the frog rider. The weight of the strike carried a blend of precision and raw power, honed by his training.
Before his feet could touch the ground, Zladark twisted his body mid-air, using the momentum of his descent to follow up with a powerful punch aimed at where he assumed the kidney of the frog rider would be. The blow was swift, a calculated strike that spoke of his growing confidence in the techniques passed down by his father. Zladark landed lightly on one foot before pivoting into a final move—a sharp kick aimed at the opposite side of his opponent’s torso, delivering the last in a series of punishing attacks.
Arti holds out her amulet and her voice instantly booms out loud as thunder, saying, Thou and thy companions are marked as sacrifices to the great Moradin.
Bullywugs are targeted in 30 foot radius of Arti by thamauturgy.
As Zladark arcs up and over the bullywug that tried to spear him, his staff lashes out and grazes the creature's neck. Using his esoteric ancestral training, the monk pushes off from this butterfly's-wing of resistance and transforms it by the time his fist lands into a typhoon of force. There is a sharp crack and he feels several ribs cave in under his blow. His kick flies over the toppling body as his foe drops to the ground quite convincingly dead.
Artifexlands solid blows with both their taunt and their stone. The frog archer's face twists in rage at their words, and then in pain as the blue stone hits midsection and knocks the wind out of him. He nearly drops to one knee, tottering up and re-nocking an arrow only with the greatest of effort. And then the booming voice of Artirolls across the battlefield, magically amplified by echoes from the voice of every dwarf that has ever called upon Moradin overlaid upon hers. A look of the deepest unease washes over the bulging eyes and the frog archer begins to back away from the battleground, wildly swinging its bow towards anyone who looks like it might attack it (morale roll in combat builder: 9)
Tarton's third sword blow smashes most of the web colony; there is only a weak web spray in return from the few remaining grubs (Dodge DC8 w. advantage). The dying squeal of the grubs distracts the one remaining victim of Artifex' magical vaudeville act just as it is trying to escape the magical greaseslick. With a furious croak, the giant frog that was trying to get to its feet for a mighty spring towards Tarton instead finds itself prone on the oily mud beneath it (DEX save in combat builder: nat 1!) The frogs beside Zladark and Arti seem inquisitive gourmets, and choose this moment to see what bites of human and/or dwarf might happen to taste like ...
Bite vs: Zladark 7; damage if hits 3AND target is grappled unless they succeed on a DC11 Strength roll to escape
Bite vs. Arti 16; damage if hits 2AND target is grappled unless they succeed on a DC11 Strength roll to escape. If Arti is still grappled next round, the frog can attempt to swallow her whole ("Swallow. The frog makes one bite attack against a Small or smaller target it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed target is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the frog, and it takes 2.d-4 acid damage at the start of each of the frog's turns. The frog can have only one target swallowed at a time. If the frog dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse using 5 feet of movement, exiting prone.")
Edited for accuracy -- quote describing possible swallow attack next round had average acid damage number listed, and I always roll it so needed to edit in the dice without the forum actually rolling them)
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Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Tarton steps to the side, making it look almost easy as he dodges the spear thrust at him by the Bullywug. He then does a comically formal bow towards the Bullywug (DEX Save: 22) to avoid the web attack from the remaining grubs. He gives a disgusted glace at the grubs, deciding he can finish them off later.
"Hold on over there, Black Rose! I'll be there as soon as we take care of those next to me and Arti. It shouldn't take us too long." Tarton says.
He then steps up on Arti's left side (away from log) and attempts to stab the giant frog with his shortsword.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry for posting before Gwrgi again. I love the detail and realism you put into your descriptions. It's so fun I couldn't wait to add Tarton's, though my description is sad in comparison.
Shortsword vs Giant Frog #??: 15, damage if it: 11 + 2 sneak attack (frog that is attacking Arti Stonebeard)
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Uz will grip is weapon and move into land and watch if a beast comes from the water. The seasoned warrior know it is about patience.
Knowing what to expect from those ugly grubs now, Tarton steps to the side as they spit their web at him.
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Tarton's DEX save vs grub web attack: 13
As the line of bubbles nears the lead boat where he crouches silently on watch, Uz sees a shadowy form slowly sculling forward under the water towards him. Most like a giant frog it looks; but it swims manwise; a pretty mastery of the craft it shows, too. What is it at? Seeking a way up around the hobgoblin to its hidings? Uz isn't sure, but he knows that as long as he is able to remain still he will be able to catch the swimmer by surprise whenever it surfaces (advantage to Uz's first action if combat ensues with an emerging swimmer...
Yes, an emerging swimmer.) A moment after the suspicious shadow draws his full scrutiny, the watchful warrior notes a second shadowy form .... much more indistinct ... behind the first. He strains his eyes further towards the middle of the channel and is conditionally relieved to find he can make out no more underwater frog-guerilla shapes than that.
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Uz will continue to watch and commence deep breaths to calm himself and allow his many years of combat to direct him in the ensuring danger.
EDIT: As more of the lead bullywug becomes evident, Uz sees that it is steadying itself by leaning on a trident; and he is nearly sure he sees the bunched cords of a net tied into a bundle with a quick knot and strapped at its waist.
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Arti casts Healing Word as a bonus action.
1d4=4+6=10hp to The Black Rose
I’m trying to figure out how to get my character sheet to you because for some reason my phone or the app won’t let me join through the link but Arti has two spells that are bonus actions so I decided to cast Healing Word which seems like a good idea because it has a range of 60ft from the description and looking at the map Arti is about 25ft or so from Zladark
It certainly was! Amend that lineup above to read 'Zladark/The Black Rose: undamagerd"
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Arti ends her turn
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I think I'm waiting for the Bullywugs and Gwrgi to take their second action before Tarton takes his second turn.
When it is Tarton's turn, he swipes again at the grubs to hopefully finish them off then faces the closest Bullywug and frog.
Attack vs Grubs: 26, Damage: 11
I just joined thru the link
Of the bullywugs, one is still in the area of Artifex' grease, as is its mount. The quicker-moving bullywug tries to scramble to its feet and 'footskate' over the grease ...
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(DEX save 14)
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
This arrow nearly hits, only stopped by the extra padding on Artifex's armor. "Oh dear, so close yet so far. It's okay, plenty of older frogs have performance issues!" They make an exaggerated frowny face. "I know a little blue pill that can help, here catch!" It sends a blue stone, sparking with blue magical energy toward the bullywug shooting at them.
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Magic stone: 21 to hit, 9 damage
The soft light of Arti's healing magic washed over Zladark, sealing his wounds and soothing the pain. The faint, golden glow flickered around him, a gentle reminder of his comrades’ support. As the frog rider lunged at him again, Zladark moved instinctively, dodging out of the way with a fluid motion, the defensive stance of his monk order allowing him to react with precision and speed.
Then, the shimmering warmth of rosy-purple energy flickered through the air, and the subtle scents of lavender and lilac reached his nose. He breathed deeply, feeling an unexpected calm and a renewed sense of security. The combined healing and defensive magic of his allies bolstered his confidence, and for the first time in a long while, Zladark felt truly protected.
With his spirit steady and his resolve firm, he decided to attempt another of his father’s advanced techniques—one he had only observed but never dared to perform himself. His muscles tensed as he jumped high into the air, his quarterstaff gripped tightly in one hand. Time seemed to slow as he aimed his strike, bringing the staff down with force, targeting the vulnerable area near the neck of the frog rider. The weight of the strike carried a blend of precision and raw power, honed by his training.
Before his feet could touch the ground, Zladark twisted his body mid-air, using the momentum of his descent to follow up with a powerful punch aimed at where he assumed the kidney of the frog rider would be. The blow was swift, a calculated strike that spoke of his growing confidence in the techniques passed down by his father. Zladark landed lightly on one foot before pivoting into a final move—a sharp kick aimed at the opposite side of his opponent’s torso, delivering the last in a series of punishing attacks.
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Zladark try to hit the frog rider with his quarterstaff: 14 to hit, and if it hits, the frog rider takes 9 bludgeoning damage.
He then uses a Ki point and his bonus action to follow up with a punch and a kick as his Flurry of Blows:
Punch: 16 to hit and deals 9 bludgeoning damage if it hits.
Kick: 8 to hit and deals 8 bludgeoning damage if it hits.
Arti holds out her amulet and her voice instantly booms out loud as thunder, saying, Thou and thy companions are marked as sacrifices to the great Moradin.
Bullywugs are targeted in 30 foot radius of Arti by thamauturgy.
Arti holds out her amulet and begins to say in a voice of thunder, “Thou and thy compatriots are now marked as sacrifices to Moradin, Frog-men!”
Arti casts Thamauturgy in 30ft radius of herself.
Edited for accuracy -- quote describing possible swallow attack next round had average acid damage number listed, and I always roll it so needed to edit in the dice without the forum actually rolling them)
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Famh Thrawn Fiadhaich - 'half elven' sorcerer (wild magic) 2, Sleeping Gods - A Dragon Warriors campaign in the Lands of Legend
Quspira Inirali - tiefling cleric (Life domain) 4, Painted's "He'll be the father of my child"
---RETIRED HEROES' REST HOME---
Sae Ivui Nailo - wood elf rogue (inquisitive) 5 , Sea of Death: Captain Hailstorm's Lost Treasure
Ryshraxea "Shra" Naranthi - tabaxi artificer 1, Nyx's Tomb of Annihilation - Group 1
Tarton steps to the side, making it look almost easy as he dodges the spear thrust at him by the Bullywug. He then does a comically formal bow towards the Bullywug (DEX Save: 22) to avoid the web attack from the remaining grubs. He gives a disgusted glace at the grubs, deciding he can finish them off later.
"Hold on over there, Black Rose! I'll be there as soon as we take care of those next to me and Arti. It shouldn't take us too long." Tarton says.
He then steps up on Arti's left side (away from log) and attempts to stab the giant frog with his shortsword.
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Sorry for posting before Gwrgi again. I love the detail and realism you put into your descriptions. It's so fun I couldn't wait to add Tarton's, though my description is sad in comparison.
Shortsword vs Giant Frog #??: 15, damage if it: 11 + 2 sneak attack (frog that is attacking Arti Stonebeard)