Biscuit reacts instinctively, spotting an opportunity to slash a passing plant monster. (Viny Plant#2 {N-28} takes 8 magical slashing damage.)
Momentarily more concerned about her cooking than the enemies around, Neya approaches the closest rooted opponent and lays the hurt with three consecutive strikes. (Viny Plant#1 {O-19} takes 28 magical bludgeoning damage.)
Even restrained, Denae would never miss the opportunity to pile on the sisterly teasing: "All this mental and physical development and the cooking is still your deadliest weapon! Ha!" She then spends the next in-battle seconds trying to force her way out of the grasping roots.
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In the rearguard of the sudden assault, the Pointy Plant creatures advance just enough to complete their traversal through the broken window. Only one of the gets close enough to feel Ilim's fury in the form of a ray of righteous radiant light. (Pointy Plant#1 {K-28} takes 15 radiant damage.)
The flora-based enemies point their arms toward the CRAPers in preparation for their attack. Most of them release sharp-looking needles that fly as fast as crossbow bolts toward their targets. Biscuit is spared such an assault, being instead clawed by similar needles sprouting out of these creatures' imitation of hands.
Utar's armor is pelted by flying needles, but not one of them manages to force its way through plate metal.
Neya ducks below the first salvo of needles aimed at her, but the second one adjusts for the monk's avoidance. She then reacts quickly a second time, deftly picking the projectiles off the air (Deflect Missiles; reference). (Neya takes 16 piercing damage.)
Biscuit flinches after being hit once, which luckily puts him out of harm's way regarding the second attack. (Biscuit takes 15 piercing damage.)
NOTE: The front door and all three windows are broken. Green circles represent plant-based difficult terrain. Yellow circle represents Spirit Guardians.
The male half-elf makes some slow progress on the roots, but not enough to claim freedom just yet. In his frustration, he lashes out a bit: "How can you be thinking about cooking and additional guests at a time like this!?"
Doozey actively dodges out of the way of the scarecrow's first set of descending claws. The halfling then finds himself being able to completely ignore the ill-aimed second set.
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"What can I say? We halflings have a thing about mealtimes at almost all times."Doozey said around a bout of chuckling and dodging of attacks, before delivering his own counterattacks in the form of what he hoped were some well placed strokes to sever at least an arm of the scarecrow. But if his foe yet still stood after it all, the blade is turned upon the master's own wound in a far gentler bit of added bloodletting that would leave the blade encased in crimson sparks of electricity.
Yet in the case of a felled foe instead, the stoutling lets out a sharp whistle and points his blade to Biscuit, conjuring the spirit double of Taters to provide some support for the pupper in the form of gentle nuzzles.
Action(Doozey): Deadly Carving at Scarecrow! (Melee, Lethal)Apostle - Attack #1: 20 Damage: 11 of magical slashing. (Melee, Lethal)Apostle - Attack #2: 12 Damage: 11 of magical slashing. (The 1st attack to hit will also deal Favored Foe bonus damage of 6 (Plus 4 if also a crit)). (Also if 1st attack is sufficient to bring down scarecrow, redirecting 2nd attack to Vine Blight(U-20))
Bonus Action(Doozey): Activate Storm Rite on Apostle, taking 4 damage. Conc. Save for Favored Foe(DC 10): 13.
Doozey continues his duel against the scarecrow by hacking, in two attempts, the construct's left arm. The hay member falls to the ground with a soft thud, though its previous owner seems unfazed. (Scarecrow {T-22} takes 27 magical slashing damage.)
Preparing for another round, Doozey then nicks his own skin (Doozey takes 1 necrotic damage). Although the hunter is used to these small blood sacrifices, this time it comes at the cost of his marking of the foe ahead of him. Sparks begin to flow from the halfling's blade (Crimson Rite: Rite of the Storm).
The vine-man ahead of Utar is struck by Burga's morningstar before the creature can take its next action. (Viny Plant#4 {F-23} takes 9 radiant damage.)
After reeling from the holy strike, the creature moves 5ft closer to Utar {G-24} and whips him with one of its many vines. Its brethren follow suit, aiming at their own targets:
The whipping vine finds Utar's neck, restricting his movement even further (grappled and restrained). It also hurts! (Utar takes 11 bludgeoning damage.)
Neya was still paying attention to the needle-men attacking her, so the whipping vine catches her partially unawares (grappled and restrained). She feels a sting! (Neya takes 15 bludgeoning damage.)
Doozey and Biscuit fare better. The vine attack against the halfling is poorly aimed, while the one against the mastiff never gets past the target's thick fur.
(OOC Spending inspiration for advantage of the first roll was unsuccessful - 29)
Assuming he does break free, his hands instantly shift to the practised motions of spiritual weapon, positioning a spectral Warhammer to the rear of whatever piece of Serelis' vegetable patch is assaulting him from F,23.
Attack: 17 Damage: 11
(OOC 2 Assuming that even if Utar does break free of the grapple, he is still double restrained, right? Also, here's the updated damage roll for spirit guardians - 16, WIS save DC is still 17.)
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Unable to break free for now, Neya strikes the only target she can. Despite having her movements constrained, her opponent proves to be an easy and frail target. It goes down even before the monk finds a need for additional strikes. Nonetheless, the roots it had implanted on the floor remain. (Viny Plant#1 {O-19} takes 19 magical bludgeoning damage and is DEFEATED.)
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The creature nearly falls apart following Denae's well-placed ranged attacks, but it remains a threat for now. (Viny Plant#2 {N-28} takes 25 magical piercing and force damage.)
Not far from this action, Utar rips the vine entangling his neck but still finds his feet trapped in the roots sprouted by another enemy.
(@MB: Yes, Utar remains restrained from a different source even if he is no longer grappled. Your Inspiration Token was not needed.)
The Tormite then invites another guest into Serelis's home, and it turns out to be quite the aggressive one as it smashes itself into a nearby plant creature. (Viny Plant#4 {G-24} takes 12 force damage.)
In the other room, Abet swings his club at one of the enemies engaged with Biscuit but it is no more than a glancing hit. Even so, it is enough to bring it down. (Pointy Plant#1 {K-28} takes 8 radiant damage and is DEFEATED.)
The other spiky ones move in closer for their next attacks, except for those still aiming their needles at Utar from a distance:
It is quite fortunate that Utar's arms are not constricted, as the half-orc uses his shield to block about half of the incoming needles. The other half, however, finds small gaps in the cleric's armor, flustering Utar enough to force an early departure for most of the extra party guests. (Utar takes 28 piercing damage.)
"Yes, yes, I experiment a little too much in the kitchen..." Neya says in a tone that betrays hearing it all before.
She then moves (to N-19) to strike at the closest of the viny plant creatures (Which I suppose is the one at O-19?)
Unarmed Strike: Attack: 24 Damage: 10 (24, 10)
Extra Unarmed Strike: Attack: 23 Damage: 7 (23, 7)
Bonus Unarmed Strike: Attack: 29 Damage: 11 (29, 11)
Extended Signature
Biscuit reacts instinctively, spotting an opportunity to slash a passing plant monster. (Viny Plant#2 {N-28} takes 8 magical slashing damage.)
Momentarily more concerned about her cooking than the enemies around, Neya approaches the closest rooted opponent and lays the hurt with three consecutive strikes. (Viny Plant#1 {O-19} takes 28 magical bludgeoning damage.)
Even restrained, Denae would never miss the opportunity to pile on the sisterly teasing: "All this mental and physical development and the cooking is still your deadliest weapon! Ha!" She then spends the next in-battle seconds trying to force her way out of the grasping roots.
-> Denae's STR saving throw {DC 12}: 15
Now free, Denae steps forward as far as she can {O-23}.
-> Denae is no longer restrained.
Utar takes a more patient approach to his similar predicament. Addressing Serelis, the Tormite invites his friends over.
DM's Screen:
Pointy WIS {DC 17}: 13
In the rearguard of the sudden assault, the Pointy Plant creatures advance just enough to complete their traversal through the broken window. Only one of the gets close enough to feel Ilim's fury in the form of a ray of righteous radiant light. (Pointy Plant#1 {K-28} takes 15 radiant damage.)
The flora-based enemies point their arms toward the CRAPers in preparation for their attack. Most of them release sharp-looking needles that fly as fast as crossbow bolts toward their targets. Biscuit is spared such an assault, being instead clawed by similar needles sprouting out of these creatures' imitation of hands.
-> Needles vs. Utar (restrained): Attack: 24 Damage: 17
-> Needles vs. Utar (restrained): Attack: 21 Damage: 20
-> Needles vs. Neya: Attack: 21 Damage: 17
-> Needles vs. Neya: Attack: 8 Damage: 19
-> Claw vs. Biscuit (dodge): Attack: 14 Damage: 9
-> Claw vs. Biscuit (dodge): Attack: 13 Damage: 13
Utar's armor is pelted by flying needles, but not one of them manages to force its way through plate metal.
Neya ducks below the first salvo of needles aimed at her, but the second one adjusts for the monk's avoidance. She then reacts quickly a second time, deftly picking the projectiles off the air (Deflect Missiles; reference).
(Neya takes 16 piercing damage.)Biscuit flinches after being hit once, which luckily puts him out of harm's way regarding the second attack. (Biscuit takes 15 piercing damage.)
END OF INITIATIVE ROUND 1
(Serelis goes next.)
Serelis whips out a pocket knife and attempts to quickly free himself from the roots engulfing his feet:
-> Serelis's STR saving throw {DC 12}: 4
Meanwhile, the scarecrow goes on an all-out offensive against Doozey:
-> Claw vs. Doozey: Attack: 13 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.
-> On a hit, Doozey must roll another WIS saving throw {DC 13; Brave, Halfling Luck}: 19
-> Claw vs. Doozey: Attack: 22 Damage: 17
-> On a hit, Doozey must roll another WIS saving throw {DC 13; Brave, Halfling Luck}: 12
The male half-elf makes some slow progress on the roots, but not enough to claim freedom just yet. In his frustration, he lashes out a bit: "How can you be thinking about cooking and additional guests at a time like this!?"
Doozey actively dodges out of the way of the scarecrow's first set of descending claws. The halfling then finds himself being able to completely ignore the ill-aimed second set.
(Doozey is up next.)
Reaction (If the needles are considered ranged, otherwise ignore)
As Neya ducks the first salvo, she sees the other headed right for her and tries to catch it midair.
Deflect Missiles: 18
Extended Signature
"What can I say? We halflings have a thing about mealtimes at almost all times." Doozey said around a bout of chuckling and dodging of attacks, before delivering his own counterattacks in the form of what he hoped were some well placed strokes to sever at least an arm of the scarecrow. But if his foe yet still stood after it all, the blade is turned upon the master's own wound in a far gentler bit of added bloodletting that would leave the blade encased in crimson sparks of electricity.
Yet in the case of a felled foe instead, the stoutling lets out a sharp whistle and points his blade to Biscuit, conjuring the spirit double of Taters to provide some support for the pupper in the form of gentle nuzzles.
Action(Doozey): Deadly Carving at Scarecrow!
(Melee, Lethal)Apostle - Attack #1: 20 Damage: 11 of magical slashing.
(Melee, Lethal)Apostle - Attack #2: 12 Damage: 11 of magical slashing.
(The 1st attack to hit will also deal Favored Foe bonus damage of 6 (Plus 4 if also a crit)).
(Also if 1st attack is sufficient to bring down scarecrow, redirecting 2nd attack to Vine Blight(U-20))
Bonus Action(Doozey): Activate Storm Rite on Apostle, taking 4 damage. Conc. Save for Favored Foe(DC 10): 13.
OR(if Scarcrow IS defeated prior to bonus action)
Bonus Action(Doozey): Cast (3rd level)Tater's Total Touch Up! in the same space as Biscuit.
Action(Biscuit): Defensive Posturing once more.
(OOC: Biscuit's action remains unchanged regardless of Scarcrow's condition, though he will not move if healing Spirit isn't up.)
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Doozey continues his duel against the scarecrow by hacking, in two attempts, the construct's left arm. The hay member falls to the ground with a soft thud, though its previous owner seems unfazed. (Scarecrow {T-22} takes 27 magical slashing damage.)
Preparing for another round, Doozey then nicks his own skin (Doozey takes 1 necrotic damage). Although the hunter is used to these small blood sacrifices, this time it comes at the cost of his marking of the foe ahead of him. Sparks begin to flow from the halfling's blade (Crimson Rite: Rite of the Storm).
-> Concentration on Favored Foe is dropped.
Engaged in his own fight, Biscuit continues to play it defensively.
DM's Screen:
Viny WIS save {DC 17}: 2
-> Spirit Guardians damage for the next turn: 16
DM's Screen:
recharge: 5 6 5 1
The vine-man ahead of Utar is struck by Burga's morningstar before the creature can take its next action. (Viny Plant#4 {F-23} takes 9 radiant damage.)
After reeling from the holy strike, the creature moves 5ft closer to Utar {G-24} and whips him with one of its many vines. Its brethren follow suit, aiming at their own targets:
-> Constrict vs. Utar (restrained): Attack: 26 Damage: 11
-> On a hit, Utar rolls a concentration check: 19
-> Constrict vs. Neya: Attack: 26 Damage: 15
-> Constrict vs. Doozey: Attack: 8 Damage: 9
-> Constrict vs. Biscuit (dodge): Attack: 14 Damage: 7
The whipping vine finds Utar's neck, restricting his movement even further (grappled and restrained). It also hurts! (Utar takes 11 bludgeoning damage.)
Neya was still paying attention to the needle-men attacking her, so the whipping vine catches her partially unawares (grappled and restrained). She feels a sting! (Neya takes 15 bludgeoning damage.)
Doozey and Biscuit fare better. The vine attack against the halfling is poorly aimed, while the one against the mastiff never gets past the target's thick fur.
(Neya and Utar are up next.)
Neya attempts to break out of the viny monster's grip.
Strength: 2 (2)
Unable to break herself out, she still tries to strike at the monster. (action surge)
Unarmed Attack: 25 Damage: 11 (25, 11)
Extra Unarmed Attack: 14 Damage: 7 (14, 7)
Bonus action (Flurry of Blows)
FoB1 Attack: 22 Damage: 8 (22, 8)
FoB2 Attack: 25 Damage: 7 (25,7)
( Forgot DA for FoBs So here #1 25 #2 17)
Extended Signature
Utar attempts to break free of the grapple while his spectral comrades continue to prowl for targets.
Athletics - 28
(OOC Spending inspiration for advantage of the first roll was unsuccessful - 29)
Assuming he does break free, his hands instantly shift to the practised motions of spiritual weapon, positioning a spectral Warhammer to the rear of whatever piece of Serelis' vegetable patch is assaulting him from F,23.
Attack: 17 Damage: 11
(OOC 2 Assuming that even if Utar does break free of the grapple, he is still double restrained, right? Also, here's the updated damage roll for spirit guardians - 16, WIS save DC is still 17.)
Unable to break free for now, Neya strikes the only target she can. Despite having her movements constrained, her opponent proves to be an easy and frail target. It goes down even before the monk finds a need for additional strikes. Nonetheless, the roots it had implanted on the floor remain. (Viny Plant#1 {O-19} takes 19 magical bludgeoning damage and is DEFEATED.)
-> Neya is no longer grappled nor restrained.
(@Drache: You do not need to spend the Ki Point on Fury of Blows to defeat this enemy, so feel free to use your bonus action doing something else.)
In the meantime, Denae moves arduously into the bedroom {R-25} and aims her arrows at the plants bothering Biscuit:
-> Longbow vs. Viny Plant#2 {N-28}: Attack: 23 Damage: 9 (23,9)
-> Longbow vs. Viny Plant#2 {N-28}: Attack: 28 Damage: 10 (28,10)
-> Planar Warrior damage on first attack to hit: 6 (if crit: 4) (6,4)
The creature nearly falls apart following Denae's well-placed ranged attacks, but it remains a threat for now. (Viny Plant#2 {N-28} takes 25 magical piercing and force damage.)
Not far from this action, Utar rips the vine entangling his neck but still finds his feet trapped in the roots sprouted by another enemy.
(@MB: Yes, Utar remains restrained from a different source even if he is no longer grappled. Your Inspiration Token was not needed.)
The Tormite then invites another guest into Serelis's home, and it turns out to be quite the aggressive one as it smashes itself into a nearby plant creature. (Viny Plant#4 {G-24} takes 12 force damage.)
DM's Screen:
Pointy WIS {DC 17}: 6 (19,Nat20)
In the other room, Abet swings his club at one of the enemies engaged with Biscuit but it is no more than a glancing hit. Even so, it is enough to bring it down. (Pointy Plant#1 {K-28} takes 8 radiant damage and is DEFEATED.)
The other spiky ones move in closer for their next attacks, except for those still aiming their needles at Utar from a distance:
-> Needles vs. Utar (restrained): Attack: 22 Damage: 16 (18,13)
-> On a hit, Utar rolls a concentration check: 17 (17)
-> Needles vs. Utar (restrained): Attack: 24 Damage: 25 (25,Nat20,28)
-> On a hit, Utar rolls a concentration check if not already dropped: 9 (6)
-> Claw vs. Neya
(restrained): Attack: 8 Damage: 13 (17,11; ignored second attack roll)-> Claw vs. Neya
(restrained): Attack: 15 Damage: 14 (15,11; ignored second attack roll)-> Claw vs. Biscuit (dodge): Attack: 15 Damage: 17 (17,12)
Note: Pointy Vines are now located at {D-24}, {D-25}, {L-29}, {M-18}, and {N-18}.
It is quite fortunate that Utar's arms are not constricted, as the half-orc uses his shield to block about half of the incoming needles. The other half, however, finds small gaps in the cleric's armor, flustering Utar enough to force an early departure for most of the extra party guests. (Utar takes 28 piercing damage.)
-> Utar drops concentration on Spirit Guardians.
Neya uses her torso movement to avoid these plants' lumbering melee attacks.
In a moment of aloofness, Biscuit dodges into the path of the incoming attack. (Biscuit takes 12 slashing damage.)
-> Retroactively accounting for Neya's Second Wind here. (Neya recovers 13 HP; reference.)
END OF INITIATIVE ROUND 2
(Serelis goes next.)