Hildegard remains outside of the cave, keeping an eye on the lich, but she glances uncertainly inside, to see if they need her help. All of this is far too strange and unnatural for her taste, but they have a job to do here, and she will help to see it through.

The lich seems completely unconcerned by what our heroes do with regards to the floating orbs.

Before I ask for initiative, who is entering the "cave," and who, if anyone, is staying outside to keep an eye on the lich?

 Nickeline will enter the cave, focusing on protecting the ones preparing the ritual against the floating orbs or whatever other danger come.

Hildegard is staying outside to watch the lich, since she has the best mobility being able to fly around on Perdita.

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Before I ask for initiative, who is entering the "cave," and who, if anyone, is staying outside to keep an eye on the lich?

Korba was definitely entering (stumbling into) the "cave."  He's one of the ones who will be participating in the ritual wish casting.

Hewelathan entered the "cave" just to make sure that it's safe for the others.  Now that they've seen the Broken Memories, he plans to stay until the party figures out what to do with those things so that they won't interfere with the ritual.

Tamphalic and Gorash join inside the cave aswell.

Jodie is obviously going into the cave.  "Let's see if I can dazzle these memories so we have less to handle all at once.  I'll just wait until I can get as many in one shot..."

 Ruby brings up her mage armor with sign of trouble.  "Ruby will join Hildegard and Perdita.  Ruby can hurl fire magic from the fire horse!"

Gorash also casts mage armor and is ready to fight if needed.

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Jodie is obviously going into the cave.  "Let's see if I can dazzle these memories so we have less to handle all at once.  I'll just wait until I can get as many in one shot..."

If Jodie is going to try something, it might provoke the things to attack.  Hewelathan and Korba both step forward either in front of Jodie or to either side, ready to defend her if the Broken Memories come toward her.

Everyone who's entering the "cave," go ahead and roll initiative.

BM Initiative: 4

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Everyone who's entering the "cave," go ahead and roll initiative.

BM Initiative: 4

 Uhhh... yeah, I think they're going last.

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Everyone who's entering the "cave," go ahead and roll initiative. 

Korba - Initiative: 22 (in game log)

Hewelathan - Initiative: 9 (in game log)

Jodie- 12

Ruby- 10

Jodie comments "If I can get inside and cast the abjuration, it should keep them at bay during the ritual.  If they move to attack, I will dazzle them with a song."

Selariel: 7

(Selariel stays on the "watch the lich" team, but she can still heal allies in the cave)

Party has initiative! What does everyone do to start us off?

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Party has initiative! What does everyone do to start us off?

(OOC: @Mister_Whisker - Just trying to clarify something in the OOC thread with @Faux_Beau before we get started.)

Nickeline recites a quick blessing for her nearest allies, so that they might deal with the broken memories more effectively. 

OOC:

Nickeline initiative: 18
Action: Cast Bless on Korba, Hewelathan, and Jodie

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Hewelathan says to the group, "Well, even if they haven't attacked us yet, if they're going to prevent us from completing the ritual here, then I guess we should snuff them out first." 

Round 1: Korba

Korba says, "Yes, let's strike.  Fast and hard."   While he prefers to engage enemies up-close with his Moonblade in hand, he doesn't want to get in the way of whatever spells his companions may cast.  For now, he takes one hand from his sword, and casting a brief spell, sends beams of energy streaking toward the closest Broken Memory on his side of the "cave."

Movement: None.  Remain in between the Broken Memories and the rest of the group.
Action: Cast a spell Eldritch Blast, 2 beams both at Broken Memory #10
  Beam 1: 10 w/ bonus from Bless, Damage: 10 (force)
  Beam 2: 22 w/ bonus from Bless, Damage: 9 (force)
Free Action: Talking

Round 1: Hewelathan

Hewelathan isn't sure whether these things can be harmed by the claws of a bear or whether it will take magic to destroy them.  For now, he maintains his regular (half-elven) form so that he has more options for casting spells.  When Korba attacks, Hewelathan puts his hand to the circlet on his head and sends 3 searing rays shooting from it toward the Broken Memories.

Movement: After he makes his attack, Hewelathan moves about 10-ft closer to the Broken Memories.
Action: Use Circlet of Blasting to cast scorching ray, aiming all 3 rays at Broken Memory #4
  Ray 1: 26 w/ bonus from Bless, Damage: 7 fire
  Ray 2: 14 w/ bonus from Bless, Damage: 9 fire
  Ray 3: 22 w/ bonus from Bless, Damage: 6 fire

Jodie strums the lute to channel her own magic, not risking to awaken Smiler.  The cave shimmers brightly as a twisting swirl of colors layers over the center formation.  Jodie uses Bardic Inspiration on Korba, "Big ritual coming up, huh?  Should be epic!"

Wis 17 (disadvantage if lute's Charm benefit is applicable)

Ruby steps into the cave enough to offer ranged support.  She hurls three fiery rays at memory #10

Ray 1: 15,  8 fire
Ray 2: 23, 7 fire
Ray 3: 13, 8 fire

Korba's second attack struck #10 hard, but didn't kill it.
Hewelathan's rays of fire all struck #4, vaporizing it instantly.
Ruby's three beams of flame hit #10, finishing it off, adding to the kobold's ever-growing body count (what is it, 8 now?)

Wis saves:
2: 13
3: 18
5: 13
7: 4
9: 7