You learn something about Yartol here. That dude is fast. He covers the ground between him and the Guardian, uses a bonus action to cast Hunter's Mark, draws both swords and attacks the Guardian. Short sword to hit = 11 and 14. Both miss. He follows with an attack by his scimitar for 4 slashing damage plus 5 force damage.
The Guardian attacks Chadwick, punching with his ice covered fists, to hit = 9 and 21. One hits for 9 bludgeoning and 7 cold damage.
Chadwick continues to strike at the construct with his adamantine longsword with mixed effectiveness. It is steadily being chipped away. Starker's Chromatic Orb narrowly misses it with no effect.
Xymox slips back into the chamber, shadow-cloak trailing like spilled ink across the cold marble. His crimson eyes fix upon the hulking, frost-wreathed Guardian as his lips curl into a sardonic smile.
“Stone and ice—hardly original. Let’s see how you look dressed for the stage, hm?”
With a flourish, he sweeps his violin bow through the air, tracing shimmering glyphs that burst into a spray of violet-green flames. The spectral fire clings to the Guardian’s massive frame, outlining every icy ridge and granite joint in stark brilliance.
Cast:Faerie Fire (Dex save vs spell DC).
On failure: the Guardian glows with ethereal light, every strike against it guided true.
On success: the flames gutter and slide off, but the bard’s mocking smirk never fades.
The bard turns his gaze to Trolkarl, the warlock bristling with Darkbane in his grip.
“Ah, Ravenshield—if ever there were a time for your infamous aim, it is now. Consider this a spotlight, and the stage is yours.”
Bonus Action: Bardic Inspiration on Trolkarl.
Effect: Trolkarl may add 1d8 to an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
Xymox lowers his bow to the strings, a single thrumming note lingering in the air, equal parts challenge and encouragement. (I believe that Chadwick still has Bardic Inspiration as well.)
Trolkarl engages. Two misses with Darkbane.
Kragen to act.
Kargen, perched above the sconce, freezing from the cold blast. Quickly pulls a scroll from his pocket.
Begins reading from the Scroll and then says a quick prayer to Tyr. Once his reading is complete, the scroll disintegrates in his hands.
Scroll: Protection from Energy (Cold)
Stands on the wall, hustles down 5' transitioning to the floor and then over to engage the creature.
You learn something about Yartol here. That dude is fast. He covers the ground between him and the Guardian, uses a bonus action to cast Hunter's Mark, draws both swords and attacks the Guardian. Short sword to hit = 11 and 14. Both miss. He follows with an attack by his scimitar for 4 slashing damage plus 5 force damage.
The Guardian attacks Chadwick, punching with his ice covered fists, to hit = 9 and 21. One hits for 9 bludgeoning and 7 cold damage.
Xymox recovers his vision.
Chadwick to act
Chadwick is muttering to himself, he seems annoyed about the whole situation.
Attack 1: 26 to hit, 9 dam (yes that was 2d10 +4)
Attack 2: 14 to hit, 21 dam (great damage, for a miss lol)
BA, drinks a healing potion for 8 (I did not update HP)
Starker:”Fascinating. I would have thought that fire would be more effective. Perhaps this will shake his stony heart.”
Casts Chromatic Orb (Thunder, L1) at former statue
To hit 16, damage 17 (thunder)
runs away even further.
<Starker heads around corner, dropping staff in the hope that it makes the door remain open>
Chadwick continues to strike at the construct with his adamantine longsword with mixed effectiveness. It is steadily being chipped away. Starker's Chromatic Orb narrowly misses it with no effect.
Xymox, now can see, next to act.
Xymox slips back into the chamber, shadow-cloak trailing like spilled ink across the cold marble. His crimson eyes fix upon the hulking, frost-wreathed Guardian as his lips curl into a sardonic smile.
With a flourish, he sweeps his violin bow through the air, tracing shimmering glyphs that burst into a spray of violet-green flames. The spectral fire clings to the Guardian’s massive frame, outlining every icy ridge and granite joint in stark brilliance.
Cast: Faerie Fire (Dex save vs spell DC).
On failure: the Guardian glows with ethereal light, every strike against it guided true.
On success: the flames gutter and slide off, but the bard’s mocking smirk never fades.
The bard turns his gaze to Trolkarl, the warlock bristling with Darkbane in his grip.
Bonus Action: Bardic Inspiration on Trolkarl.
Effect: Trolkarl may add 1d8 to an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
Xymox lowers his bow to the strings, a single thrumming note lingering in the air, equal parts challenge and encouragement. (I believe that Chadwick still has Bardic Inspiration as well.)