"Definitely less threatening," Elero replies. "Also less able to tell us what the heck's going on. Now," he shrugs, "since they don't expect us to be in here, it'll likely result in a fight. I'm just throwing out alternatives."
If someone wants to go in making some kind of speech to talk to these people that's fine. Whoever wants to do that will need to roll a check depending on the manor of their speech. Also, this may result in them listening to you for a minute then attacking you, rather than a full on negotiation. It depends on the effectiveness of your speech and how well you roll.
Mark knows that all he had seen from these people is bloodshed and fear. “I advocate we finish this once and for all. No matter what they say they are going to continue their plans. We have the advantage of surprise but it will not last if we hesitate.” He notch’s a bolt and prepares an attack on the giant orcs skull. He will use his magical bolt. He will not fire unless the group agrees to attack.
Mome decides that the consensus is to attack so does just that. She opens the door (either quietly if possible or by busting it open if needed) and sends a Guiding Bolt (level 2) at one of the leaders (nat 20, crit damage 30)
Mome busts through the door into the Command Spike and blasts the Orc War Chief with a Guiding Bolt, Initiative:
Group 1: You all
Group 2: Orcs and Inspired.
The rest of you are up. Neither the Orcs nor the Inspired were prepared for your attack. The Inspired and Orcs stand at the base of the desecrated goblin statue, the Inspired all with arms folded standing together as one. The Orcs and their priest back up the Orc War chief and the older orc with the strange spear.
(I forgot to add LANDMOP's zombie to the map, but let's assume it's standing just to the west of LANDMOP. Also, ignore the smaller statues and rings on the floor. The giant statue should be that of a goblin made to look like an orc, not a knight.)
(are we still within one hour of the previous fight? If yes the snake is still there aswell.)
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Zoveldra has to steel herself for a moment before moving forward to attack the closest enemy, namely one of the Inspired. She hopes to take them down non-lethally.
Action: Unarmed Strike to hit 11
Extra Attack: Unarmed Strike to hit 15, damage 13
Bonus Action: Flurry of Blows Topple (dex DC 14 or prone). Attack 1 to hit 11. Attack 2 to hit 12.
The monk frowns, finding that she has trouble going full force against her kin.
The snake goes for the closest enemy(the bottom Inspired I suppose)
Bite hit: 12 for 9 dmg Constrict: DC14 strength save or be grappled and get 8dmg
Clumulk charges forward to the Orc priest and attacks Ferocity: 2 Normal attack: to hit 7
Erix meanwhile casts a thunderwave trying to target as many enemies he can from his position on Clumulk next to the priest; DC16 con save or take 13 thunder dmg and be pushed 10ft backwards; half on succesful save
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"We could use your help here," Elero will say to the newly-released prisoners before he steps out to join the battle. "Now's the chance to get revenge on your captors."
He'll step out and take a crossbow shot at the nearest enemy, likely one of the Inspired.
Light crossbow attack: 22 to hit and 9 damage.
The Protector Cannon will follow the party and pulse out 10 temp HP of shielding to whoever wants it.
LANDMOP's zombie misses. Zoveldra actually hits with her Attack of 12, doing 7 damage and forcing the DEX save or Prone. The snake's attack hits and forces the constrict on the Inspired next to them, while Clumulk distracts the Orcs as Erix fires off his Thunderwave at the Orc Priest and two other Orcs. Elero calls the captives into the room, who will act as Group 3 after the Orcs and Inspired, and hits Inspired 3 in the leg with his crossbow. Mark's crossbow bolt hits the same Inspired and does 12 damage
Inspired 2 DC 14 DEX Save or Prone: 15
Inspired 3 DC 14 DEX Save or Grappled: 22
Orc Priest CON Save: 17
Orc 1 CON Save: 15
Orc 2 CON Save: 15
(I'm going to have to take the bad guys turn a bit later, got some stuff on and don't have heaps of time.)
The Orc Warchief at first turns to the Inspired, thinking perhaps this all a set up. But when you all attack them as well he screams in Orcish and tries to climb up onto Clumulk to get at Erix while letting out his Battle Cry, giving all the other Orcs and the Inspired Advantage on their attacks for the entire round.
DC 15 Athletics check to climb onto Clumulk: 5
The other Orcs all rush Clumulk and try to bring the worg down with their axes, moving onto Erix if they do so:
Orc 1 against Clumulk Attack: 21 Damage: 9 Slashing
Orc 2 against Clumulk Attack: 24 Damage: 11 Slashing
Orc 3 against Clumulk Attack: 22 Damage: 15 Slashing
Orc 4 against Clumulk Attack: 9 Damage: 7 Slashing
The Orc priest Disengages and moves to the back behind the Orcs, then uses it's Bonus action to summon a Spiritual Spear against Erix:
Spiritual Spear against Erix Attack: 9 Damage: 9 Radiant
The Older Orc holds his hands to the air and prays in Orcish, Blessing himself, the other Orc priest, and the Orc Warchief.
The three inspired look at Zoveldra and curse her in her native tongue, "Filthy ingrate Kalashtar. You will die here on these distant shores, and your people will ultimately become our slaves. Two attack Zoveldra, while the other attacks the Orc Zombie:
Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zoveldra Attack: 20 Damage: 4 Piercing and 9 Force
Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zoveldra Attack: 24 Damage: 8 Piercing and 24 Force
Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zoveldra Attack: 17 Damage: 3 Piercing and 9 Force
Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zoveldra Attack: 24 Damage: 4 Piercing and 20 Force
Inspired 3 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zombie Attack: 18 Damage: 6 Piercing and 12 Force
Inspired 3 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zombie Attack: 21 Damage: 5 Piercing and 10 Force
The Orc War chief falls from Clumulk and lands on the ground Prone.
After Elero's call, the prisoners all run into the room. While Snagger and Jimjar both head stoward the Orcs and launch ranged attacks at them, Snagger yelling a strange battle cry. The Derro taps the Quaggoth on the shoulder and they step away from the fighting and stop, looking. Stool just stands at the entrance of the room, of course the mushroom person didn't even hear you, it has no ears.
Snagger Hand Crossbow against Orc 2 Attack: 13 Damage: 6 Piercing plus 26 Poison
Jimjam Dart against Orc 4 Attack: 15 Damage: 3 Piercing and the target is Poisoned.
You all are up. The Orcs are engaged with Erix and Clumulk, while Snagger and Jimjam back them up. The Derro and the Quaggoth simply watch the fight. The Inspired fight with Zoveldra.
Deflect Attack on Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 2: -19 damage
Deflect Attack on Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 2: -18 damage
The monk is shocked by the barrage of damage, as well as the realization that these 'Inspired' aren't actually Kalashtar. She manages to deflect some of the blows and dodge one, but knows she can't keep this up alone. She lashes out and attempts a Stunning Strike on the damaged Inspired, then slips away and moves to the southeast as much as she can.
Action: Unarmed Strike to hit 16, damage 10
Extra Attack: Unarmed Strike to hit 23, damage 6 + Stunning Strike (DC 14 CON. On a failed save, the target has the Stunned condition until the start of your next turn. On a successful save, the target’s Speed is halved until the start of your next turn, and the next attack roll made against the target before then has Advantage.)
Bonus Action: Focused Patient Defense (1 Focus Point to take both the Disengage and the Dodge actions as a Bonus Action.)
"Definitely less threatening," Elero replies. "Also less able to tell us what the heck's going on. Now," he shrugs, "since they don't expect us to be in here, it'll likely result in a fight. I'm just throwing out alternatives."
If someone wants to go in making some kind of speech to talk to these people that's fine. Whoever wants to do that will need to roll a check depending on the manor of their speech. Also, this may result in them listening to you for a minute then attacking you, rather than a full on negotiation. It depends on the effectiveness of your speech and how well you roll.
Zoveldra knows she isn't great at social interaction so will leave it up to the others.
Mark knows that all he had seen from these people is bloodshed and fear. “I advocate we finish this once and for all. No matter what they say they are going to continue their plans. We have the advantage of surprise but it will not last if we hesitate.” He notch’s a bolt and prepares an attack on the giant orcs skull. He will use his magical bolt. He will not fire unless the group agrees to attack.
LANDMOP is ready to engage, along with the new zombie
Mome decides that the consensus is to attack so does just that. She opens the door (either quietly if possible or by busting it open if needed) and sends a Guiding Bolt (level 2) at one of the leaders (nat 20, crit damage 30)
Mome busts through the door into the Command Spike and blasts the Orc War Chief with a Guiding Bolt, Initiative:
Group 1: You all
Group 2: Orcs and Inspired.
The rest of you are up. Neither the Orcs nor the Inspired were prepared for your attack. The Inspired and Orcs stand at the base of the desecrated goblin statue, the Inspired all with arms folded standing together as one. The Orcs and their priest back up the Orc War chief and the older orc with the strange spear.
(I forgot to add LANDMOP's zombie to the map, but let's assume it's standing just to the west of LANDMOP. Also, ignore the smaller statues and rings on the floor. The giant statue should be that of a goblin made to look like an orc, not a knight.)
LANDMOP gives itself 8 temporary HP before moving towards the closest group, commanding the zombie to attack
Zombie Attack: 9 Damage: 3
(are we still within one hour of the previous fight? If yes the snake is still there aswell.)
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Oh yep sure, the snakes there too.
Zoveldra has to steel herself for a moment before moving forward to attack the closest enemy, namely one of the Inspired. She hopes to take them down non-lethally.
Action: Unarmed Strike to hit 11
Extra Attack: Unarmed Strike to hit 15, damage 13
Bonus Action: Flurry of Blows Topple (dex DC 14 or prone). Attack 1 to hit 11. Attack 2 to hit 12.
The monk frowns, finding that she has trouble going full force against her kin.
The snake goes for the closest enemy(the bottom Inspired I suppose)
Bite hit: 12 for 9 dmg
Constrict: DC14 strength save or be grappled and get 8dmg
Clumulk charges forward to the Orc priest and attacks
Ferocity: 2
Normal attack: to hit 7
Erix meanwhile casts a thunderwave trying to target as many enemies he can from his position on Clumulk next to the priest; DC16 con save or take 13 thunder dmg and be pushed 10ft backwards; half on succesful save
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"We could use your help here," Elero will say to the newly-released prisoners before he steps out to join the battle. "Now's the chance to get revenge on your captors."
He'll step out and take a crossbow shot at the nearest enemy, likely one of the Inspired.
Light crossbow attack: 22 to hit and 9 damage.
The Protector Cannon will follow the party and pulse out 10 temp HP of shielding to whoever wants it.
LANDMOP's zombie misses. Zoveldra actually hits with her Attack of 12, doing 7 damage and forcing the DEX save or Prone. The snake's attack hits and forces the constrict on the Inspired next to them, while Clumulk distracts the Orcs as Erix fires off his Thunderwave at the Orc Priest and two other Orcs. Elero calls the captives into the room, who will act as Group 3 after the Orcs and Inspired, and hits Inspired 3 in the leg with his crossbow. Mark's crossbow bolt hits the same Inspired and does 12 damage
Inspired 2 DC 14 DEX Save or Prone: 15
Inspired 3 DC 14 DEX Save or Grappled: 22
Orc Priest CON Save: 17
Orc 1 CON Save: 15
Orc 2 CON Save: 15
(I'm going to have to take the bad guys turn a bit later, got some stuff on and don't have heaps of time.)
The Orc Warchief at first turns to the Inspired, thinking perhaps this all a set up. But when you all attack them as well he screams in Orcish and tries to climb up onto Clumulk to get at Erix while letting out his Battle Cry, giving all the other Orcs and the Inspired Advantage on their attacks for the entire round.
DC 15 Athletics check to climb onto Clumulk: 5
The other Orcs all rush Clumulk and try to bring the worg down with their axes, moving onto Erix if they do so:
Orc 1 against Clumulk Attack: 21 Damage: 9 Slashing
Orc 2 against Clumulk Attack: 24 Damage: 11 Slashing
Orc 3 against Clumulk Attack: 22 Damage: 15 Slashing
Orc 4 against Clumulk Attack: 9 Damage: 7 Slashing
The Orc priest Disengages and moves to the back behind the Orcs, then uses it's Bonus action to summon a Spiritual Spear against Erix:
Spiritual Spear against Erix Attack: 9 Damage: 9 Radiant
The Older Orc holds his hands to the air and prays in Orcish, Blessing himself, the other Orc priest, and the Orc Warchief.
The three inspired look at Zoveldra and curse her in her native tongue, "Filthy ingrate Kalashtar. You will die here on these distant shores, and your people will ultimately become our slaves. Two attack Zoveldra, while the other attacks the Orc Zombie:
Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zoveldra Attack: 20 Damage: 4 Piercing and 9 Force
Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zoveldra Attack: 24 Damage: 8 Piercing and 24 Force
Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zoveldra Attack: 17 Damage: 3 Piercing and 9 Force
Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zoveldra Attack: 24 Damage: 4 Piercing and 20 Force
Inspired 3 Crystal Dagger 1 against Zombie Attack: 18 Damage: 6 Piercing and 12 Force
Inspired 3 Crystal Dagger 2 against Zombie Attack: 21 Damage: 5 Piercing and 10 Force
The Orc War chief falls from Clumulk and lands on the ground Prone.
After Elero's call, the prisoners all run into the room. While Snagger and Jimjar both head stoward the Orcs and launch ranged attacks at them, Snagger yelling a strange battle cry. The Derro taps the Quaggoth on the shoulder and they step away from the fighting and stop, looking. Stool just stands at the entrance of the room, of course the mushroom person didn't even hear you, it has no ears.
Snagger Hand Crossbow against Orc 2 Attack: 13 Damage: 6 Piercing plus 26 Poison
Jimjam Dart against Orc 4 Attack: 15 Damage: 3 Piercing and the target is Poisoned.
You all are up. The Orcs are engaged with Erix and Clumulk, while Snagger and Jimjam back them up. The Derro and the Quaggoth simply watch the fight. The Inspired fight with Zoveldra.
Slight mistake there with Snagger's damage, but it doesn't matter much because that is now dead anyway, as is the one Jimjar threw a dart at.
Zombie collapses (no way undead fortitude could overcome that damage)
LANDMOP steps up in its place and cast Chill Touch on the nearest enemy
Attack: 14 Damage: 11 necrotic damage
Deflect Attack on Inspired 1 Crystal Dagger 2: -19 damage
Deflect Attack on Inspired 2 Crystal Dagger 2: -18 damage
The monk is shocked by the barrage of damage, as well as the realization that these 'Inspired' aren't actually Kalashtar. She manages to deflect some of the blows and dodge one, but knows she can't keep this up alone. She lashes out and attempts a Stunning Strike on the damaged Inspired, then slips away and moves to the southeast as much as she can.
Action: Unarmed Strike to hit 16, damage 10
Extra Attack: Unarmed Strike to hit 23, damage 6 + Stunning Strike (DC 14 CON. On a failed save, the target has the Stunned condition until the start of your next turn. On a successful save, the target’s Speed is halved until the start of your next turn, and the next attack roll made against the target before then has Advantage.)
Bonus Action: Focused Patient Defense (1 Focus Point to take both the Disengage and the Dodge actions as a Bonus Action.)
I will shoot my crossbow at the inspired but I first hide.
hide: 17
Attack w/adv: 12, 10 + 10 = 22
damage w/sneak attk: 9 + 11= 20