Inquisitor Reggie, init 18, frightened (13/31) Reggie stands up and reads his last scroll of magic missile 11 AWD (19/333) saves vs frightened Wis DC 16 vs 14
Infantry Soldier 1, init 15, 30 feet away from AWD (5/22) moves into melee and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 2 plus 12 Damage: 12 miss
Infantry Soldier 3, init 15 (6/22) stands up and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 1 plus 23 Damage: 12 AWD (7/333)
Infantry Soldier 4, init 14 stands up and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 2 plus 19 Damage: 7 AWD (0/333)
Infantry Soldier 2, init 13, 30 feet away and dying (-3/22) makes first death save 10, 1-0 makes second death save 5, 1-1
Artillery Soldier 1, init 11, frightened Heavy Crossbow, Attack: 4 plus 16 Damage: 10 AWD (-10/333) saves vs frightened Wis DC 16 vs 6
Bard Tali, init 10 Healing word on Infantry Soldier 2 4 Stabilized (4/22)
Round 7 1. Followers first phase 2. Legendary Action 1 3. Your turn 3. Legendary Action 2 4. Lair Action 5. Followers second phase << We are here 6. Legendary Action 3 7 Dragon's turn 8. Followers third phase
With an unnamed Infantry Soldier #4, who heroically stands up after getting knocked unconscious in the first round, then healed by the Bard, now charges the Ancient White Dragon, since his Potion of Heroism remains in effect, even after he fell in combat, now gives him a blessed boost to attack the AWD and hit true.
With an otherworldly howl, the Ancient White Dragon, while up on its hind legs, staggers but does not fall.
Another unnamed Artillery Soldier #1, zealously fires a bolt, directly into the heart of the beast, with the help of his potion of heroism with enormous effect, the bolt hits true, securing that the Ancient White Dragon really is dead.
Everyone at its feet begin to scramble to avoid the collapse as the AWD staggers and falls with an enormous crash. And the Bard Tali was able to stabilize the only other follower who fell in combat.
With more time to survey the room, you see an enormous dragon horde in the back corner of the room (2x Treasure Hoard: Challenge 17+) 91, 99
Ancient White Dragon 25000 XP Followers x13 +1 Paragon player 25000 / 14 = 1785 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
Inquisitor Reggie, init 18, frightened (13/31) Reggie stands up and reads his last scroll of magic missile 11 AWD (19/333) saves vs frightened Wis DC 16 vs 14
Infantry Soldier 1, init 15, 30 feet away from AWD (5/22) moves into melee and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 2 plus 12 Damage: 12 miss
Infantry Soldier 3, init 15 (6/22) stands up and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 1 plus 23 Damage: 12 AWD (7/333)
Infantry Soldier 4, init 14 stands up and attacks the AWD Longsword, Attack: 2 plus 19 Damage: 7 AWD (0/333)
Infantry Soldier 2, init 13, 30 feet away and dying (-3/22) makes first death save 10, 1-0 makes second death save 5, 1-1
Artillery Soldier 1, init 11, frightened Heavy Crossbow, Attack: 4 plus 16 Damage: 10 AWD (-10/333) saves vs frightened Wis DC 16 vs 6
Bard Tali, init 10 Healing word on Infantry Soldier 2 4 Stabilized (4/22)
Round 7 1. Followers first phase 2. Legendary Action 1 3. Your turn 3. Legendary Action 2 4. Lair Action 5. Followers second phase << We are here 6. Legendary Action 3 7 Dragon's turn 8. Followers third phase
Ancient White Dragon 25000 XP Followers x13 +1 Paragon player 25000 / 14 = 1785 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
(2x Treasure Hoard: Challenge 17+) 91, 99
x41 x1000 gold pieces x21 x1000 platinum pieces x3 art objects, worth 7500 gp each x35 gems, worth 5000 gp each
Akkron pulls back the hood of his cloak of invisibility and looks at the remains of the dragon with satisfaction.
"Thank you all," he says, approaching the body to make absolutely certain that it is really dead. "You have shown incredible courage in this battle, and together we have defeated one of the greatest threats to this world. Let us rest now, and in the morning we can bring the remains back to the Circle as proof of our triumph."
He goes ahead and lets the illusory dragon in the middle of the room fade away into nothingness. The prismatic wall remains in place until the end of its 10-minute duration.
There is a small matter giving XP to Reggie so that he can level up. Orogs at 450 XP times nine, and one Orc War Chielf at 1100 XP is a total of 5150 XP. Split amoung 9 party members is 572XP for Reggie.
x80 Orcs, 8000 XP x20 Orog, 9000 XP x2 Hill Giants, 3600 XP total 20600 XP
Reggie was quest leveled to exactly 900 XP so he's right at 1232 XP after the battle and he needs about 1468 XP to get to level 4
All 54 soldiers are now level 2
Paragon Lord Akkron 35500 has the same increases as Reggie (minus the RP XP from recruiting as a follower) so 572 XP plus 332 XP Follower Reggie started at 0, got 572 XP from the Orc Ambush, then 328 XP during the travel montage for 900 XP plus 332 XP There are 8 other Inquisitors in the world, also with 572 XP, presumably 2nd level still x4 Infantry Soldiers and x4 Artillery Soldiers started at 0 XP and leveled up in this battle to 332 XP Commander Bernard started with 48000 XP plus 332 XP from this battle Bard Tali leveled up on previous backstory adventures so she starts at 900 XP Wizard Gaius also leveled up on previously, so he starts at 900 XP
White Guard Drake 450 x20 for 9000 XP Followers x13 +1 Paragon player 9000 / 14 = 643 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
Commander Bernard 48332 + 643 = 48975/64000 XP Follower Reggie 1232 + 643 = 1875/2700 XP x4 Infantry Soldiers 332 + 643 = 975/900 XP (oops, should have leveled them) x4 Artillery Soldiers 332 + 643 = 975/900 XP (oops, should have leveled them) Bard Tali 900 + 643 = 1543/2700 XP Wizard Gaius 900 + 643 = 1543/2700 XP Ranger Yoku 34000 + 643 = 34643/48000 XP Paragon Lord Akkron 355000 + 572 + 332 + 643 = 356547 XP
Ancient White Dragon 25000 XP Followers x13 +1 Paragon player 25000 / 14 = 1785xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
Commander Bernard 48975 + 1785= 50760/64000 XP (remains level 9) Follower Reggie 1875 + 643 = 3660/2700 XP (leveled up to 4) x4 Infantry Soldiers 975 + 1785 = 2760/900 XP (leveled up to 4) x4 Artillery Soldiers 975 + 1785 = 2760/900 XP (leveled up to 4) Bard Tali 1543 + 1785 = 3328/2700 XP (leveled up to 4) Wizard Gaius 1543 + 1785 = 3328/2700 XP (leveled up to 4) Ranger Yoku 34643 + 1785 = 36428/48000 XP (remains level 8) Paragon Lord Akkron 355000 + 572 + 332 + 643 + 1785 = 358332 XP (+3332 XP)
Depending on if your Level 20 character continues to gain XP, if you do manage to get +30,000 XP, if and only if you want this optional rule, I will roll a 1d10 to select from ten random Epic Boons from this list https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/other-rewards#EpicBoons
Akkron pulls back the hood of his cloak of invisibility and looks at the remains of the dragon with satisfaction.
"Thank you all," he says, approaching the body to make absolutely certain that it is really dead. "You have shown incredible courage in this battle, and together we have defeated one of the greatest threats to this world. Let us rest now, and in the morning we can bring the remains back to the Circle as proof of our triumph."
He goes ahead and lets the illusory dragon in the middle of the room fade away into nothingness. The prismatic wall remains in place until the end of its 10-minute duration.
Congratulations and good work. Taking a rest is a great idea for this stage in the adventure. Feel free to RP how you transport the carcass or we can add 1d6+8 days to carve and cart it away in wagons to the nearest outpost and have the Circle take it from there.
You've got some loot, and you have several followers, if you want to establish a home base in one of the outposts, let me know which one and I'll roll to see what you might get from that. Or you can create an outpost, with help from followers, in any square on the map. Otherwise, feel free to take as much downtime as needed and if you want to bargain with the Circle on the next task let me know. Otherwise, choose a new monster form the list.
* Transporting the Dragon Carcass to the nearest outpost RP 1d6+8 days (optional) * Establish a home base RP (optional) * Find more recruits, change followers RP (optional) * Downtime RP (optional) * Audience with the Circle RP (Optional) * Looking for Trouble (any approved Challenge 14-19) * Portal Hopping to fight a Pit Fiend or a Balor, RP to get this quest * Dragon Lorde Black (Challenge 21) * Dragon Lorde Green (Challenge 22) * Dragon Lorde Blue (Challenge 23) * Dragon Lorde Red (Challenge 24) * Sandbox, something else, go off script
Hmmm... I think that what I would like to do next is go ahead and transport the dragon's remains to the nearest city for the Circle. With this great task done, Akkron will ask the Arch Wizard Kane if he can use the dragon's remains to concoct a potion of dragon's majesty that can be used in the next battle against one of the dragon lords.
After that, I think I would like to hunt down a CR 14 monster... specifically, I would like to hunt an evil adult dragon (such as an adult black dragon... or, if one can be found, a greater death dragon)
Hmmm... I think that what I would like to do next is go ahead and transport the dragon's remains to the nearest city for the Circle. With this great task done, Akkron will ask the Arch Wizard Kane if he can use the dragon's remains to concoct a potion of dragon's majesty that can be used in the next battle against one of the dragon lords.
After that, I think I would like to hunt down a CR 14 monster... specifically, I would like to hunt an evil adult dragon (such as an adult black dragon... or, if one can be found, a greater death dragon)
Great potion, great option for CR 14. Let me level up your followers and I'll give you a new quest.
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Transporting the dragon's remains is no easy task. It takes all of your followers, and a little magic, to carve up the carcass and carry it onto wagons waiting at the bottom of the mountain path. The entire process takes you 13 days to move the dragon into wagons and escort those wagons to the closest outpost at G19.
The Outpost, named Carlsbad, is Yoku's home, so both you and the Ranger are welcomed back as heroes returned from a successful quest. The entire town erupts into a celebration and the party goes on long into the night.
Garwyn (aka Infantry Soldier 4) is heralded as a "Dragon Slayer", since his sword was the final blow. The Artillery Soldier 1, Oretta, becomes jealous and describes how Garwyn's attack wasn't enough and that it was her bolt that brought down the dragon. The feasthall is full of merriment, songs, and fellowship until dawn.
Day 44: Dawn The young girl, named Aletta is cleaning up the feasthall from the night before. She sees you and asks if there are any other tasks that she can perform to be more useful. After being orphaned, your troupe has taken her in and she has been extremely helpful for a 9 year old, sewing clothes, making meals, cleaning and washing. She seems happy but also sad and whenever the issue of returning to Sapphire City comes up, she says that she would rather stay with you and the Soldiers, "You can keep me safe."
Juno appears, seemingly out of thin air. In a disrespectful and sarcastic tone, she says, "I've got some big news and I'm sooo excited to tell you about it."
She sticks her finger in her mouth and pretends to gag. Her exaggerated performance goes on so long that two soldiers come to her aid. "I'm fine, idiots. It's just a joke. I love my new personal savior, the Draguuun Slayaaar."
She shifts immediately into a more formal and serious tone. "We have reports of a dragon attack, not 10 days ago, at Hawthorne Outpost, just two outposts east of here. The town has been evacuated and there is much destruction and devastation. From the description, this is no normal black dragon, it is in fact a greater death dragon. I'm sure you can take care of this with all the resources that we've given you."
She pretends to pull a pocket watch from her vest and looks surprised at her empty hand. "Oh look at that, I'm late." She casts polymorph on herself, using eldritch magic, and becomes a giant vulture and flies away.
Akkron watches the vulture until it disappears into the distance.
"That woman desperately needs to get laid," he says under his breath to Reggie. But he quickly takes on a more serious tone as he addresses the assembled men.
"Gentlemen... and lady," he says giving a fond smile to the little girl. "You just heard what Defender Juno said. There is another dragon that needs to be dealt with. This time, though, I do not think it would be wise to bring an entire army. You are all extremely capable men, and serving by your side is my honor... but this creature presents a danger that may be even greater than that of the dragon lord that we defeated by our combined efforts. I cannot ask you to risk your lives and your very souls against a death dragon."
He looks quite somber... but in this calamity is also an opportunity.
"Commander, Reginald, and Ranger Yoku, I need to speak to the three of you before I set out on this mission with Roxo. Though this turn of events is unfortunate, if we play our cards correctly then it may also be a spectacular opportunity."
Akkron is going to quickly switch out some equipment for this next task...
Commander Bernard brings Yoku and Reggie to your side when you are able to speak with all three of them in private. The Commander begins, "I see leadership and ability in you and I am convinced that you are only a force for good. Although the Circle may have their doubts, you have my oath of service." To which Reggie speaks up and says, "Mine too." And Yoku concludes by saying, "I've lived this long, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in."
3) I'm hoping that he's earned enough good-will to pick up a 4th-level spell scroll (specifically, a spell scroll of banishment) Yeah, scrolls are useful, Reggie will carry around magic missile scrolls forever.
I've begun making character slots in the unassigned section of the campaign. Feel free to check on the followers.
"Very good," Akkron says. "Now... here's what I'm going to do. Though powerful, death dragons have less will force of will and sense of self than living dragons. I can exploit that to bring it under my control and then we can use the creature in our confrontations with the remaining dragon lords... and I can do so without guilt should it perish in the battle. But I will need the three of you to help me out... Yuko, I would like you to accompany me during the assault to help Roxo keep the monster occupied while I do what needs to be done. Commander, Reginald, I feel that it would be wise to have the two of you help evacuate any civilians in the vicinity of the confrontation and quell any panic when I have brought the monster to heel. I don't want to bring the entire army simply because I we need to move quickly to deal with this menace before more lives are lost, which would be nearly impossible with an entire army."
Hawthorne Outpost is the second outpost east of Carlsbad Outpost (G19). It takes 4 days to get to Bog Hole Outpost (K21) and then 3 days to get to Hawthorne Outpost (N18). If you fly it will only take 4 days going east from G19 to N18.
* Horses, light provisions, no extra people or gear, 4 days to Bog Hole, by way of the roads * Wagons, heavy provisions, bring extra soldiers and followers, 4 days to Bog Hole, by way of the roads * Turn into dragons, eagles, ride mounted flying beasts, cast mass fly, head straight east, only stopping to land and camp, 4 days to Hawthorne * Teleportation, other modes of travel * On foot, by roads, 8 days to Bog Hole * On foot, trail blazing east, 14 days to Hawthorne * Do something else
Can Roxo carry all four of us (Akkron, the Commander, Reggie, and Yuko)? Akkron probably doesn't weigh much since his true form is a near-skeletal corpse (and he doesn't need any provisions either... if anyone asks "I am sustained by the arcane energies of the multiverse"), but I'm not as sure about the two fighters in full platemail. I'm planning to leave the rest of the army behind.
Akkron will go ahead and copy all the spells from his spell scrolls into his spellbook during the journey.
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Akkron will go ahead and copy all the spells from his spell scrolls into his spellbook during the journey. >> Good idea. You've probably used previous downtime and travel time to do this as well.
Can Roxo carry all four of us (Akkron, the Commander, Reggie, and Yuko)? Akkron probably doesn't weigh much since his true form is a near-skeletal corpse (and he doesn't need any provisions either... if anyone asks "I am sustained by the arcane energies of the multiverse"), but I'm not as sure about the two fighters in full platemail. I'm planning to leave the rest of the army behind. >> I'll calculate the weight of each creature and round up and use the PHB x15 rule for carrying capacity, double for Large creatures.
Yoku weighs 110 lbs +(2d8 x2d4), avg 110 +(9x5) = 155 Reggie and the Commander each weigh 110 lbs +(2d10 x2d4, avg 110 +(11x5) = 165
Yoku carries two bows, studded leathers, and an explorer's pack, 4 +13 +59 = 76 Reggie and the Commander each carry one longsword, shield, plate, explorer's pack, 3 +6 +65 +59 = 113
155 +165 +165 +76 +113 +113 = 787 (rounding up to 800 for potions and shoe laces)
Roxo's Strength of 21 allows him to carry 21 x15 = 315 (Large creatures double this 630)
It seems you would need two Large Dragons or a Huge Dragon.
Hmmm... I guess that Reggie and the Commander can go on horseback, then. It would make the most sense to have those of us who can attack at a range in the air.
Akkron would like to travel light and get to where we need to be ASAP. We can recruit more followers after the dragon has been soundly beaten.
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With an unnamed Infantry Soldier #4, who heroically stands up after getting knocked unconscious in the first round, then healed by the Bard, now charges the Ancient White Dragon, since his Potion of Heroism remains in effect, even after he fell in combat, now gives him a blessed boost to attack the AWD and hit true.
With an otherworldly howl, the Ancient White Dragon, while up on its hind legs, staggers but does not fall.
Another unnamed Artillery Soldier #1, zealously fires a bolt, directly into the heart of the beast, with the help of his potion of heroism with enormous effect, the bolt hits true, securing that the Ancient White Dragon really is dead.
Everyone at its feet begin to scramble to avoid the collapse as the AWD staggers and falls with an enormous crash. And the Bard Tali was able to stabilize the only other follower who fell in combat.
With more time to survey the room, you see an enormous dragon horde in the back corner of the room (2x Treasure Hoard: Challenge 17+) 91, 99
Ancient White Dragon 25000 XP
Followers x13 +1 Paragon player
25000 / 14 = 1785 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
x41 x1000 gold pieces
x21 x1000 platinum pieces
x3 art objects, worth 7500 gp each
x35 gems, worth 5000 gp each
reroll 2 gems, worth 5000 gp each
Akkron pulls back the hood of his cloak of invisibility and looks at the remains of the dragon with satisfaction.
"Thank you all," he says, approaching the body to make absolutely certain that it is really dead. "You have shown incredible courage in this battle, and together we have defeated one of the greatest threats to this world. Let us rest now, and in the morning we can bring the remains back to the Circle as proof of our triumph."
He goes ahead and lets the illusory dragon in the middle of the room fade away into nothingness. The prismatic wall remains in place until the end of its 10-minute duration.
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Two rewards, adding second round of coins
x44 x1000 gold pieces
x26 x1000 platinum pieces
Paragon Lord Akkron 35500 has the same increases as Reggie (minus the RP XP from recruiting as a follower) so 572 XP plus 332 XP
Follower Reggie started at 0, got 572 XP from the Orc Ambush, then 328 XP during the travel montage for 900 XP plus 332 XP
There are 8 other Inquisitors in the world, also with 572 XP, presumably 2nd level still
x4 Infantry Soldiers and x4 Artillery Soldiers started at 0 XP and leveled up in this battle to 332 XP
Commander Bernard started with 48000 XP plus 332 XP from this battle
Bard Tali leveled up on previous backstory adventures so she starts at 900 XP
Wizard Gaius also leveled up on previously, so he starts at 900 XP
White Guard Drake 450 x20 for 9000 XP
Followers x13 +1 Paragon player
9000 / 14 = 643 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
Commander Bernard 48332 + 643 = 48975/64000 XP
Follower Reggie 1232 + 643 = 1875/2700 XP
x4 Infantry Soldiers 332 + 643 = 975/900 XP (oops, should have leveled them)
x4 Artillery Soldiers 332 + 643 = 975/900 XP (oops, should have leveled them)
Bard Tali 900 + 643 = 1543/2700 XP
Wizard Gaius 900 + 643 = 1543/2700 XP
Ranger Yoku 34000 + 643 = 34643/48000 XP
Paragon Lord Akkron 355000 + 572 + 332 + 643 = 356547 XP
Ancient White Dragon 25000 XP
Followers x13 +1 Paragon player
25000 / 14 = 1785 xp each but none for monsters (Roxo)
Commander Bernard 48975 + 1785= 50760/64000 XP (remains level 9)
Follower Reggie 1875 + 643 = 3660/2700 XP (leveled up to 4)
x4 Infantry Soldiers 975 + 1785 = 2760/900 XP (leveled up to 4)
x4 Artillery Soldiers 975 + 1785 = 2760/900 XP (leveled up to 4)
Bard Tali 1543 + 1785 = 3328/2700 XP (leveled up to 4)
Wizard Gaius 1543 + 1785 = 3328/2700 XP (leveled up to 4)
Ranger Yoku 34643 + 1785 = 36428/48000 XP (remains level 8)
Paragon Lord Akkron 355000 + 572 + 332 + 643 + 1785 = 358332 XP (+3332 XP)
Depending on if your Level 20 character continues to gain XP, if you do manage to get +30,000 XP, if and only if you want this optional rule, I will roll a 1d10 to select from ten random Epic Boons from this list https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/other-rewards#EpicBoons
Congratulations and good work. Taking a rest is a great idea for this stage in the adventure. Feel free to RP how you transport the carcass or we can add 1d6+8 days to carve and cart it away in wagons to the nearest outpost and have the Circle take it from there.
You've got some loot, and you have several followers, if you want to establish a home base in one of the outposts, let me know which one and I'll roll to see what you might get from that. Or you can create an outpost, with help from followers, in any square on the map. Otherwise, feel free to take as much downtime as needed and if you want to bargain with the Circle on the next task let me know. Otherwise, choose a new monster form the list.
* Transporting the Dragon Carcass to the nearest outpost RP 1d6+8 days (optional)
* Establish a home base RP (optional)
* Find more recruits, change followers RP (optional)
* Downtime RP (optional)
* Audience with the Circle RP (Optional)
* Looking for Trouble (any approved Challenge 14-19)
* Portal Hopping to fight a Pit Fiend or a Balor, RP to get this quest
* Dragon Lorde Black (Challenge 21)
* Dragon Lorde Green (Challenge 22)
* Dragon Lorde Blue (Challenge 23)
* Dragon Lorde Red (Challenge 24)
* Sandbox, something else, go off script
Hmmm... I think that what I would like to do next is go ahead and transport the dragon's remains to the nearest city for the Circle. With this great task done, Akkron will ask the Arch Wizard Kane if he can use the dragon's remains to concoct a potion of dragon's majesty that can be used in the next battle against one of the dragon lords.
After that, I think I would like to hunt down a CR 14 monster... specifically, I would like to hunt an evil adult dragon (such as an adult black dragon... or, if one can be found, a greater death dragon)
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Great potion, great option for CR 14. Let me level up your followers and I'll give you a new quest.
Transporting the dragon's remains is no easy task. It takes all of your followers, and a little magic, to carve up the carcass and carry it onto wagons waiting at the bottom of the mountain path. The entire process takes you 13 days to move the dragon into wagons and escort those wagons to the closest outpost at G19.
The Outpost, named Carlsbad, is Yoku's home, so both you and the Ranger are welcomed back as heroes returned from a successful quest. The entire town erupts into a celebration and the party goes on long into the night.
Garwyn (aka Infantry Soldier 4) is heralded as a "Dragon Slayer", since his sword was the final blow. The Artillery Soldier 1, Oretta, becomes jealous and describes how Garwyn's attack wasn't enough and that it was her bolt that brought down the dragon. The feasthall is full of merriment, songs, and fellowship until dawn.
Day 44: Dawn
The young girl, named Aletta is cleaning up the feasthall from the night before. She sees you and asks if there are any other tasks that she can perform to be more useful. After being orphaned, your troupe has taken her in and she has been extremely helpful for a 9 year old, sewing clothes, making meals, cleaning and washing. She seems happy but also sad and whenever the issue of returning to Sapphire City comes up, she says that she would rather stay with you and the Soldiers, "You can keep me safe."
Juno appears, seemingly out of thin air. In a disrespectful and sarcastic tone, she says, "I've got some big news and I'm sooo excited to tell you about it."
She sticks her finger in her mouth and pretends to gag. Her exaggerated performance goes on so long that two soldiers come to her aid. "I'm fine, idiots. It's just a joke. I love my new personal savior, the Draguuun Slayaaar."
She shifts immediately into a more formal and serious tone. "We have reports of a dragon attack, not 10 days ago, at Hawthorne Outpost, just two outposts east of here. The town has been evacuated and there is much destruction and devastation. From the description, this is no normal black dragon, it is in fact a greater death dragon. I'm sure you can take care of this with all the resources that we've given you."
She pretends to pull a pocket watch from her vest and looks surprised at her empty hand. "Oh look at that, I'm late." She casts polymorph on herself, using eldritch magic, and becomes a giant vulture and flies away.
Akkron watches the vulture until it disappears into the distance.
"That woman desperately needs to get laid," he says under his breath to Reggie. But he quickly takes on a more serious tone as he addresses the assembled men.
"Gentlemen... and lady," he says giving a fond smile to the little girl. "You just heard what Defender Juno said. There is another dragon that needs to be dealt with. This time, though, I do not think it would be wise to bring an entire army. You are all extremely capable men, and serving by your side is my honor... but this creature presents a danger that may be even greater than that of the dragon lord that we defeated by our combined efforts. I cannot ask you to risk your lives and your very souls against a death dragon."
He looks quite somber... but in this calamity is also an opportunity.
"Commander, Reginald, and Ranger Yoku, I need to speak to the three of you before I set out on this mission with Roxo. Though this turn of events is unfortunate, if we play our cards correctly then it may also be a spectacular opportunity."
Akkron is going to quickly switch out some equipment for this next task...
1) He's going to swap out toe cloak of invisibility for a scarab of protection
2) Another potion of heroism and potion of invulnerability
3) I'm hoping that he's earned enough good-will to pick up a 4th-level spell scroll (specifically, a spell scroll of banishment)
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Commander Bernard brings Yoku and Reggie to your side when you are able to speak with all three of them in private. The Commander begins, "I see leadership and ability in you and I am convinced that you are only a force for good. Although the Circle may have their doubts, you have my oath of service." To which Reggie speaks up and says, "Mine too." And Yoku concludes by saying, "I've lived this long, I've got nothing to lose. I'm in."
I've begun making character slots in the unassigned section of the campaign. Feel free to check on the followers.
"Very good," Akkron says. "Now... here's what I'm going to do. Though powerful, death dragons have less will force of will and sense of self than living dragons. I can exploit that to bring it under my control and then we can use the creature in our confrontations with the remaining dragon lords... and I can do so without guilt should it perish in the battle. But I will need the three of you to help me out... Yuko, I would like you to accompany me during the assault to help Roxo keep the monster occupied while I do what needs to be done. Commander, Reginald, I feel that it would be wise to have the two of you help evacuate any civilians in the vicinity of the confrontation and quell any panic when I have brought the monster to heel. I don't want to bring the entire army simply because I we need to move quickly to deal with this menace before more lives are lost, which would be nearly impossible with an entire army."
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Inquisitor "Reggie" Reginald Tams
Human, Fighter 4, Eldritch Knight (18,11,16,10,14,10)
AC 22 (magic plate +1, magic shield +1), HP 44, Init +0, Speed 30 feet
Senses: Investigation 10, Perception 14, Saves: Strength +6, Constitution +5
Background Soldier: Animal Handling +4, Athletics +5, Intimidation +2, Perception +4
Fighting Style: Protection, Second Wind (1d10+2), Action Surge
Spells Known: Blade Ward, Message, False Life, Feather Fall, Magic Missile, Shield
Spellslots: 1st (3)
Magic Longsword (+1) +7 (1d8+5)
Languages: Common, Goblin
Ring of Necrotic Resistance (attuned)
Ring of Cold Resistance
Potion of Superior Healing
Potion of Heroism
x2 Scroll of Magic Missile (1st)
Commander Bernard Fitzroy
Variant Human, Fighter Battle Master 9 (20,10,18,12,12,8)
AC 23 (magic plate +1, magic shield +1, +1 defense style), HP 94, Init +0, Speed 30 feet
Senses: Investigation 11, Perception 15, Saves: Strength +9, Constitution +8
Background Nobel: Animal Handling +5, Athletics +9, History +5, Perception +5, Persuasion +3
Feat Linguist, Fighting Style Defense, Second Wind (1d10+9), Action Surge, Student of War, Extra Attack, Know Your Enemy, Indomitable
Maneuvers: 5d8, Menacing Attack, Parry, Precision Attack, Riposte, Sweeping Attack
Magic Longsword (+1) +10 (1d8+6), Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elvish, Goblin, Orc
Ring of Necrotic Resistance (attuned)
Ring of Cold Resistance
Potion of Superior Healing
Potion of Heroism
Ranger Yoku Ikari
Half-Elf, Ranger 5/Fighter 3 (10,20,14,12,14,10)
AC 19 (studded leather +1, +5 dex, +1 defense style), HP 68, Init +5, Speed 30 feet
Senses: Investigation 14, Perception 15, Saves: Strength +3, Dexterity +8
Background Criminal: Acrobatics +8, Animal Handling +5, Deception +3, Investigation +4, Perception +5, Stealth +8, Survival +5
Fighting Style Defense, Second Wind (1d10+3), Action Surge, Student of War
Maneuvers: 4d8, Menacing Attack, Parry, Precision Attack
Favored Enemy Dragons, Natural Explorer Mountains, Fighting Style Archery, Primeval Awareness, Colossus Slayer, Extra Attack
Oathbow +10 (1d8+7), Celestial, Common, Draconic, Elvish
Oathbow (attuned)
Bracers of Archery (attuned)
Ioun Stone of Agility (attuned)
Backup, Magic Longbow +1
x2 Spell Scroll of Hunter's Mark (1st)
Wizard Gaius Pine
Varian Human, Wizard 4, Divination (8,16,14,16,10,8)
AC 16 (magic studded leather +1, +3 dex), HP 26, Init +3, Speed 30 feet
Senses: Investigation 16, Perception 12, Saves: Intelligence +6, Wisdom +2
Background Soldier: Arcana +6, Athletics +2, Intimidation +1, Investigation +6, Perception +2
Feat: Lightly Armored
Spells Known: Blade Ward, Firebolt, Poison Spray, Silvery Barbs, Expeditious Retreat, False Life, Magic Missile, Shield, Sleep, Scorching Ray, Shatter,
Spellbook Unprepared: Feather Fall, Thunderwave
Spellslots: 1st (4), 2nd (3)
Magic Dagger (+1) +5 (1d4+3), Firebolt +6 (1d10), Common, Orcish
Ring of Cold Resistance
Ring of Necrotic Resistance (attuned)
Potion of Superior Healing
Potion of Heroism
Scroll of Scorching Ray (2nd)
Scroll of Shatter (2nd)
Bard Tali (Sutalun Banalli)
Half Elf Bard 4, College of Lore (8,16,14,10,12,18)
AC 18 (magic studded leather +1, +2 shield, +3 dex), HP 31, Init +4, Speed 30 feet
Senses: Investigation 12, Perception 13, Saves: Dexterity +5, Charisma +6
Background Entertainer: Acrobatics +5, Animal Hanling +3, Arcana +2, Intimidation +6, Investigation +2, Nature +2, Perception +3, Performance +8, Stealth +7, Survival +3
Languages: Common, Elvish, Draconic
Spells Known: Message, Prestidigitation, Vicious Mockery, Cure Wounds, Bane, Healing Word, Sleep, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Invisibility, See Invisibility
Magic Rapier (+1) +6 (1d8+4), Magic Hand Crossbow (+1) +6 (1d6+4)
Staff of Healing
Potion of Cold Resistance
Potion of Necrotic Resistance
Potion of Heroism
Scroll of Healing Word (1st)
Scroll of Healing Word (2nd)
Hawthorne Outpost is the second outpost east of Carlsbad Outpost (G19). It takes 4 days to get to Bog Hole Outpost (K21) and then 3 days to get to Hawthorne Outpost (N18). If you fly it will only take 4 days going east from G19 to N18.
* Horses, light provisions, no extra people or gear, 4 days to Bog Hole, by way of the roads
* Wagons, heavy provisions, bring extra soldiers and followers, 4 days to Bog Hole, by way of the roads
* Turn into dragons, eagles, ride mounted flying beasts, cast mass fly, head straight east, only stopping to land and camp, 4 days to Hawthorne
* Teleportation, other modes of travel
* On foot, by roads, 8 days to Bog Hole
* On foot, trail blazing east, 14 days to Hawthorne
* Do something else
Can Roxo carry all four of us (Akkron, the Commander, Reggie, and Yuko)? Akkron probably doesn't weigh much since his true form is a near-skeletal corpse (and he doesn't need any provisions either... if anyone asks "I am sustained by the arcane energies of the multiverse"), but I'm not as sure about the two fighters in full platemail. I'm planning to leave the rest of the army behind.
Akkron will go ahead and copy all the spells from his spell scrolls into his spellbook during the journey.
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Yoku weighs 110 lbs +(2d8 x2d4), avg 110 +(9x5) = 155
Reggie and the Commander each weigh 110 lbs +(2d10 x2d4, avg 110 +(11x5) = 165
Yoku carries two bows, studded leathers, and an explorer's pack, 4 +13 +59 = 76
Reggie and the Commander each carry one longsword, shield, plate, explorer's pack, 3 +6 +65 +59 = 113
155 +165 +165 +76 +113 +113 = 787 (rounding up to 800 for potions and shoe laces)
Roxo's Strength of 21 allows him to carry 21 x15 = 315 (Large creatures double this 630)
It seems you would need two Large Dragons or a Huge Dragon.
Hmmm... I guess that Reggie and the Commander can go on horseback, then. It would make the most sense to have those of us who can attack at a range in the air.
Akkron would like to travel light and get to where we need to be ASAP. We can recruit more followers after the dragon has been soundly beaten.
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If some of my men will have to be on horseback anyway, I'll also go ahead and take the wizard and the bard along.
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