OOC: It's not cannon, but you took an aggressive action and that started the combat (which was going to happen anyway). Just less talking (although I will allow everyone to get some talking (insults or other information fishing) before the combat 'actually' begins.
Elila hears people outside, and decides to peer out the window. She sees a bear fighting a man, and recognizes the men as the thugs who robbed her. She gets up angrily, goes outside, slamming the door shut behind her and walks towards the group with such heavy steps that the ground shakes beneath her. She looks at one of the guys and says "Remember me scum?". She joins the group to fight the Redbrands.
OOC: Updated Elila's position to be outside. Her movement and her speech happens before battle begins, so she watches Leek become a bear, but no combat has happened yet. Everyone can do 1 non combat thing before combat starts. Rindelk casts Mage Armor. Leek transforms into a bear. Elila moves outside and taunts the redbrands. Kitryn, Katerielle have 1 freebie.
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turning to speak to Elila: "well lass, it seems the paths do meet. and the enemy of my enemy shall be called friend. as you are short on words i am eager to see your blade speak!"
OOC Mechanics lesson: On your turn in combat, you get 1 free interaction with an object, such as drawing a weapon. If you want to draw a second weapon, you have to burn your action to do it. Unless you have the feat Dual Wielder.
However, drawing the first weapon will be Kitryn's freebie. Then on her turn, she draws the second and attacks with both.
With words of encouragement to Elila, "Well lass, it seems the paths do meet. and the enemy of my enemy shall be called friend. As you are short on words i am eager to see your blade speak!" Then seeing the ruffian attempting to approach from behind, "not so fast you..." She moves to him, landing a solid blow with the short sword on his shoulder, following up with a stab of the dagger through the fencing.
The Redbrand leader guffaws at Leek's transformation saying, "Think I'm going to fall for that illusion?" With a flourish, he attempts to vault over the fence and close the distance with Leek.
Acrobatics: 11
He swings low, expecting Leek to be there.
Piercing Attack: 18 Damage: 3
Piercing Attack 2: 5 Damage: 3
The first blow lands solidly against the leg of the bear. The Ruffian Leader's eyes widen as he realizes the bear is not an illusion. He scrambles to strike again, but is flustered.
What happens to the damage in bear form when I turn back? Does it transfer to my character? And if so, what happens if I take more damage than my character can take?
OOC: The damage you take as a bear is only done to the bear. Once you run out of bear HP, you turn back into Leek. If your bear form has 1 hp, and you take 5 damage, then Leek takes the rest (ie: 4 hp).
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
OOC: Skipping Elila's turn. She can retroactively play her turn, but the ruffian that is (attempting) to move to L17 is not a valid target for her to attack.
One of the other Redbrand Ruffians, inspired by his leader's vault over the fence and charge towards the bear also tries to vault the fence...
Acrobatics: 21
... and falls flat on his face. He stands up (costs half his movement, ie: 15 feet) and moves next to Leek's bear form (L17). He attempts two attacks on Leek.
Piercing Attack: 19 Damage: 7
Piercing Attack: 22 Damage: 7
This ruffian also stabs low, expecting the bear form to be an illusion and misses. Alarmed, the ruffian stabs higher towards the bear's head and connects.
ooc I want to shapeshift into a giant panther. do I need to roll for that?
OOC: For you, it takes a full action to change forms. There is also no such thing as a GIANT Panther. But I think you meant a Panther. Here are the stats:
OOC: Skipping Elila's turn. She can retroactively play her turn, but the ruffian that is (attempting) to move to L17 is not a valid target for her to attack.
Elila decides to move to N16 to attack. She grabs her longsword with both hands and slices the Redbrand leader.
With intense determination and unbridled fury, Elila closes the distance with the man that mocked her as she was being assaulted all those months ago. Even though the leader attempts to avoid the blow, her mighty two handed swing connects solidly slicing the studded leather armor on one side from chest to hip, the blood pouring over the ribs exposed in the gash. The leader goes into shock from the blow, appearing to be attempting to say something, but no words are forthcoming. Yet he still stands.
OOC: Skipping Elila's turn. She can retroactively play her turn, but the ruffian that is (attempting) to move to L17 is not a valid target for her to attack.
Elila decides to move to N16 to attack. She grabs her longsword with both hands and slices the Redbrand leader.
Attack: 24 Damage: 13
Holy! Double max.. someone about to get split from gullet to giblets. That is one hell of an opening statement!
OOC: It's not cannon, but you took an aggressive action and that started the combat (which was going to happen anyway). Just less talking (although I will allow everyone to get some talking (insults or other information fishing) before the combat 'actually' begins.
Elila hears people outside, and decides to peer out the window. She sees a bear fighting a man, and recognizes the men as the thugs who robbed her. She gets up angrily, goes outside, slamming the door shut behind her and walks towards the group with such heavy steps that the ground shakes beneath her. She looks at one of the guys and says "Remember me scum?". She joins the group to fight the Redbrands.
OOC: Updated Elila's position to be outside. Her movement and her speech happens before battle begins, so she watches Leek become a bear, but no combat has happened yet. Everyone can do 1 non combat thing before combat starts. Rindelk casts Mage Armor. Leek transforms into a bear. Elila moves outside and taunts the redbrands. Kitryn, Katerielle have 1 freebie.
turning to speak to Elila: "well lass, it seems the paths do meet. and the enemy of my enemy shall be called friend. as you are short on words i am eager to see your blade speak!"
to the thug behind; "not so fast you..."
i will engage the solo thug behind:
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OOC Mechanics lesson: On your turn in combat, you get 1 free interaction with an object, such as drawing a weapon. If you want to draw a second weapon, you have to burn your action to do it. Unless you have the feat Dual Wielder.
However, drawing the first weapon will be Kitryn's freebie. Then on her turn, she draws the second and attacks with both.
With words of encouragement to Elila, "Well lass, it seems the paths do meet. and the enemy of my enemy shall be called friend. As you are short on words i am eager to see your blade speak!" Then seeing the ruffian attempting to approach from behind, "not so fast you..." She moves to him, landing a solid blow with the short sword on his shoulder, following up with a stab of the dagger through the fencing.
The Redbrand leader guffaws at Leek's transformation saying, "Think I'm going to fall for that illusion?" With a flourish, he attempts to vault over the fence and close the distance with Leek.
Acrobatics: 11
He swings low, expecting Leek to be there.
Piercing Attack: 18 Damage: 3
Piercing Attack 2: 5 Damage: 3
The first blow lands solidly against the leg of the bear. The Ruffian Leader's eyes widen as he realizes the bear is not an illusion. He scrambles to strike again, but is flustered.
noted.
also now using both short swords. vs sword dagger.
What happens to the damage in bear form when I turn back? Does it transfer to my character? And if so, what happens if I take more damage than my character can take?
OOC: The damage you take as a bear is only done to the bear. Once you run out of bear HP, you turn back into Leek. If your bear form has 1 hp, and you take 5 damage, then Leek takes the rest (ie: 4 hp).
OOC: Where did you get another short sword?
ooc; always had it. starting equip. chosen vs a shortbow, hence why i had no range weapon. i wanted xbow but that was not available.
Wasn't my turn.
ooc I want to shapeshift into a giant panther. do I need to roll for that?
OOC: Skipping Elila's turn. She can retroactively play her turn, but the ruffian that is (attempting) to move to L17 is not a valid target for her to attack.
One of the other Redbrand Ruffians, inspired by his leader's vault over the fence and charge towards the bear also tries to vault the fence...
Acrobatics: 21
... and falls flat on his face. He stands up (costs half his movement, ie: 15 feet) and moves next to Leek's bear form (L17). He attempts two attacks on Leek.
Piercing Attack: 19 Damage: 7
Piercing Attack: 22 Damage: 7
This ruffian also stabs low, expecting the bear form to be an illusion and misses. Alarmed, the ruffian stabs higher towards the bear's head and connects.
OOC: For you, it takes a full action to change forms. There is also no such thing as a GIANT Panther. But I think you meant a Panther. Here are the stats:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/panther
So you have the AC, HP, STR, DEX and CON of the Panther, but you keep your WIS, INT and CHA.
Do you wish to change, and if so, do you want to move after (you can't attack because it took your full action to change)?
Elila decides to move to N16 to attack. She grabs her longsword with both hands and slices the Redbrand leader.
Attack: 11 Damage: 13
With intense determination and unbridled fury, Elila closes the distance with the man that mocked her as she was being assaulted all those months ago. Even though the leader attempts to avoid the blow, her mighty two handed swing connects solidly slicing the studded leather armor on one side from chest to hip, the blood pouring over the ribs exposed in the gash. The leader goes into shock from the blow, appearing to be attempting to say something, but no words are forthcoming. Yet he still stands.
Holy! Double max.. someone about to get split from gullet to giblets. That is one hell of an opening statement!
Playing for Kat:
She moves to N11 and cast's thorn whip on the leader!!!!
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Not sure when my turn is, but do my two orignal rolls count? If so they will be directed on the leader, as was my original intention.