Kessintra glances up at the priest suspiciously. "Do you actually care about her, or just not letting another vampire be created? He might be like van Richten for all we know."
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"Both. One of them is obvious, vampires are disgusting and vile creatures, but you'd be wrong to think I don't care for her. If I didn't, these guardians would be targeting her as well, no? By that mentality, she'd be better dead than turned. And yet she lives, because I care."
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I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Ada sighs deeply again. "I will not fight you, Father. I too have a deep hatred of the undead, especially the vile creatures known as vampires. There is no doubt in my mind that Strahd will harm Ireena if he is allowed to take her, and I cannot stand by and allow that to happen, even if it means my death."
Ada's face contorts into another grimace, a mixture of fear and resolve, as she contemplates mortality in the face of such a powerful foe as Strahd.
"Ah, what a kind soul, not murdering her immediately. So what? She lives the rest of her life in this room, waiting for Strahd's wolves and cultists to break in? What will you do then, Father?"Hereyes widen as she looks to Ada. "Your death, our deaths, mean her death for sure. And countless others."
"I will fight them just as I fought you. I will fight every creature that bears his corrupt name. I hoped you would assist me, but it appears that your allegiance lies only with the path of least resistance."
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Ada stands and faces the doors. "All this talk is getting us nowhere. Someone must take action," she declares. She turns to look back at her new companions. "You know what he will do to her. If you'd rather turn and flee, I won't stop you. But someone has to do the right thing. Someone has to stand up to him."
Suddenly, radiance bursts from the aasimar and a pair of large, white wings spread from her back. Her eyes burn with divine fury as she launches herself into the air and through the doors, straight at Strahd.
"If you want her, come and get her, foul thing!" Ada cries, hovering about fifty feet above the ground and wielding her halberd, light emanating like a beacon from it. "But you'll have to go through me!"
"Least resistance? Far from it." says Chipper incredulously. He thinks of jobs past and some of the odious moral characters he'd had to put up with in order to get leads on even more amoral cretins. He thinks to say more. To tell the priest to put his trust in Lathander. To have faith sufferings now would give them the time they needed. But he bites his tongue and turns around to exit the church. Outside with sight of him blocked, stands near a window. (preferably as far opposite the doors as possible)
A shame to break it after all the work they did cleaning the church earlier that day. But perhaps one of his companions would be able to mend it. He casts minor illusion. For the first six seconds it will remain silent. But soon will boom like Strahd to say, "My dear Tatyana, we are going home."
After readying the casting he rustles his hands through his clothing and readies to jump through glass.
[[ Next turn planning to do a silent image of Strahd with Chipper then crashing through the window hoping it looks like Strahd is getting past hallowed ground. Hoping the appearance of Strahd scares Ireena into fleeing from the church. Of course he'll also be mindful to try keeping the illusion out of reach of Ismirck, possibly some spider-climbing the walls. ]]
Lucian's turn. Nat 1 on spiritual weapon attack. Guiding bolt to hit 21. 14 damage.
Ismirk's turn. First longsword attacks is a dirty 20 (with or without advantage from guiding bolt, the other one was 16). 9 damage. Second is 23 for 8 damage. Shortsword is 17 for 6 damage. All non lethal.
If Kess or Razz want to take turns, feel free to.
Strahd smirks at Ada's boldness. "So, the oh so righteous paladin has gained the courage no one else has. This will be fun. Go. Do your best against me."
Ada's turn.
Back at the church, Ireena won't do anything (unless Kess or Razz do). Chipper's turn.
Ada grimaces. She turns to Father Lucian. "Father, is there any other way out of this church? The undercroft or anything?"
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
Also, here's a Persuasion check for Ada telling them to stand down if you need it.
27
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
(WOW, so that's a no lmao)
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
"There is no undercroft here and no way out other than the door or the windows. And no, I will not let her get taken and turned."
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Kessintra glances up at the priest suspiciously. "Do you actually care about her, or just not letting another vampire be created? He might be like van Richten for all we know."
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"Both. One of them is obvious, vampires are disgusting and vile creatures, but you'd be wrong to think I don't care for her. If I didn't, these guardians would be targeting her as well, no? By that mentality, she'd be better dead than turned. And yet she lives, because I care."
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Ada sighs deeply again. "I will not fight you, Father. I too have a deep hatred of the undead, especially the vile creatures known as vampires. There is no doubt in my mind that Strahd will harm Ireena if he is allowed to take her, and I cannot stand by and allow that to happen, even if it means my death."
Ada's face contorts into another grimace, a mixture of fear and resolve, as she contemplates mortality in the face of such a powerful foe as Strahd.
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
"Ah, what a kind soul, not murdering her immediately. So what? She lives the rest of her life in this room, waiting for Strahd's wolves and cultists to break in? What will you do then, Father?" Her eyes widen as she looks to Ada. "Your death, our deaths, mean her death for sure. And countless others."
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"I will fight them just as I fought you. I will fight every creature that bears his corrupt name. I hoped you would assist me, but it appears that your allegiance lies only with the path of least resistance."
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
“What’s your plan for Strahd? Stay barricaded here until you starve or go out and fight and die?”
(Ignore previous post, asked and answered lol - posted it without seeing your response already)
Ada stands and faces the doors. "All this talk is getting us nowhere. Someone must take action," she declares. She turns to look back at her new companions. "You know what he will do to her. If you'd rather turn and flee, I won't stop you. But someone has to do the right thing. Someone has to stand up to him."
Suddenly, radiance bursts from the aasimar and a pair of large, white wings spread from her back. Her eyes burn with divine fury as she launches herself into the air and through the doors, straight at Strahd.
"If you want her, come and get her, foul thing!" Ada cries, hovering about fifty feet above the ground and wielding her halberd, light emanating like a beacon from it. "But you'll have to go through me!"
Action: Channel Divinity - Sacred Weapon
Bonus Action: Celestial Revelation - Radiant Soul
(Well, it's about to get interesting...)
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
Ada, roll initiative.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Initiative - 19
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
(Should be) Final init: Lucian, Ismirk, Kess, Razz, Ada, Ireena, Chipper, Garrick
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
"Least resistance? Far from it." says Chipper incredulously. He thinks of jobs past and some of the odious moral characters he'd had to put up with in order to get leads on even more amoral cretins. He thinks to say more. To tell the priest to put his trust in Lathander. To have faith sufferings now would give them the time they needed. But he bites his tongue and turns around to exit the church. Outside with sight of him blocked, stands near a window. (preferably as far opposite the doors as possible)
A shame to break it after all the work they did cleaning the church earlier that day. But perhaps one of his companions would be able to mend it. He casts minor illusion. For the first six seconds it will remain silent. But soon will boom like Strahd to say, "My dear Tatyana, we are going home."
After readying the casting he rustles his hands through his clothing and readies to jump through glass.
[[ Next turn planning to do a silent image of Strahd with Chipper then crashing through the window hoping it looks like Strahd is getting past hallowed ground. Hoping the appearance of Strahd scares Ireena into fleeing from the church. Of course he'll also be mindful to try keeping the illusion out of reach of Ismirck, possibly some spider-climbing the walls. ]]
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Garrick's turn, he needs to make a wisdom save against spirit guardians. DC 13, 5 damage on fail, 2 on success.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
(Failed save -5hp)
With a command, Garrick orders Striker to move to Kessintra “Protect her, she is hurt, you know what to do.”
Then moving into melee with the priest, raises his crossbow and fires twice (non lethal, crossbow expert, sharpshooter)
11 to hit 19dmg
Nat 1 2nd attack
Both miss.
Lucian's turn. Nat 1 on spiritual weapon attack. Guiding bolt to hit 21. 14 damage.
Ismirk's turn. First longsword attacks is a dirty 20 (with or without advantage from guiding bolt, the other one was 16). 9 damage. Second is 23 for 8 damage. Shortsword is 17 for 6 damage. All non lethal.
If Kess or Razz want to take turns, feel free to.
Strahd smirks at Ada's boldness. "So, the oh so righteous paladin has gained the courage no one else has. This will be fun. Go. Do your best against me."
Ada's turn.
Back at the church, Ireena won't do anything (unless Kess or Razz do). Chipper's turn.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
(Who are they attacking?)