Chipper, you can take your turn when you return.

Lucian responds, "I'm doing alright. I've only been hit once, but everyone seems keen on targeting me. I shouldn't need any healing yet." He then casts sacred flame on Rahadin.

Save: 12, fail for 3 damage

Strahd emerges from the left and casts ray of frost on Lucian. He then disappears to the left again.

Attack: 15, 8 damage

Ismirk attacks Rahadin.

Longsword: 15, miss; 16, miss

Shortsword: 13, miss

Lucian turns to Razz and says, "Never mind, I could use some minor healing."

Razz's turn.

Razz winces slightly as Lucian takes another hit and finally concedes to needing help. He flutters forward with a half-smile and a fully stocked healer’s kit already in hand.

"Well, that’s the problem with being holy—every villain wants to take a swing at you."

He lands beside the cleric and quickly sets to work, bandaging with practiced speed, channeling just enough warmth and celestial focus to seal the worst of the damage.

"Alright, radiant dad. Let’s patch you up before Strahd finishes his frosty little tantrum."

With the healing complete, Razz lifts his head, gaze drifting toward the rooftop. He taps his temple and sends a focused thought up the magical link.

"Purrsy. Status report. What do your judgmental little cat eyes see? Anything big or bitey moving in the mist?"

Back inside, he flicks his wings and takes a step back toward cover, eyes scanning both Rahadin and the trembling figure of Ludmilla.

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Razz will move up to Lucian, using Healer feat for 1d6 (5) + 4 + 5 for a total of 14HP. He'll then move back as much as possible.

He has 5 HD.

Meow, Hisss, Meow. Purrrrr. (Two biiig wolves are near the entrance but aren't moving. That vampire noble is just hanging out by the door. Viktor is still trying to get back into the fray. Lots more wolves and cultists. Over.)

Kess's turn.

Kessintra frowns as Rahadin evades all of Ismirk's attacks. She carefully aims, hoping to do some damage to the old elf.

Bonus Action: Steady Aim

Action: longbow to hit with Advantage 18 -.- , damage 6 + 4 sneak attack 

Razz taps his temple, eyes glazing briefly as he listens to the soft chorus of meows, hisses, and one very self-satisfied purr echoing through his mental link with Purrsy Clawson.

"Alright, field report from Captain Clawson. I hope everyone’s ready."

He raises a hand and starts ticking off the intel, fingers fluttering as he speaks:

"Two biiig wolves loitering at the door being real dramatic types. Vampire noble’s still lurking, doing his best ‘I’m too important to fight’ pose. Viktor’s busy playing undead hopscotch, trying to rejoin us. Oh—and yes, plenty more wolves and cultists gathering outside for what I assume is a surprise party with teeth."

He lowers his hand and glances toward the church entrance, then back at the others with a dry grin.

"So, if our fanged friend pokes his head around again—maybe someone have a weapon ready? Could be a great time for a little 'whack-a-vole: vampire edition.'"

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(( Let me know if that's too much talking and I can rework it into my next turn... ))

"Hrm...I bet they're trying to get Lucian's spirit guardians out of the way so the rest can rush in."

Kess's arrow just barely hits Rahadin.

Ireena twiddles her thumbs. 

Ludmilla attempts Ray of Frost on Lucian again. 

Attack: 14, 9 damage

Ada's turn.

Ada will go after the two big wolves outside the church (regaining 5 HP from Heroism).

Halberd Attack - 13 to hit for 13 slashing damage and 2 radiant damage

Halberd End Attack (Bonus) - 10 to hit for 6 damage

Garrick fires twice at Rahadin

1st goes wide (9 to hit), the 2nd flies true (18 to hit for 7 dmg)

Striker moves to Lucian and gets ready to help defend against the next attack.

Ada rushes outside and finds two dire wolves just waiting. Unfortunately, both her attacks miss.

Spirit Guardians attacks Rahadin at the start of his turn. 

Save: 9, fail for 12 damage

Rahadin snaps his fingers, and a thick silvery mist covers the church. When it disperses a moment later, Rahadin is somehow standing behind Lucian. He attacks with his scimitar. 

Scimitar: 20 for 10 damage; 26 for 8 damage; 23 for 11 damage

Father Lucian clutches his chest and falls to a kneeling position. The sound of screams start to emanate from Rahadin, but his face and voice are calm. "You all are fools for trying to keep this man alive." Father Lucian struggles to bring his gaze up to meet his attacker, but he manages. "You.... you will pay for this. The hands of both Lathander and these adventures will strike down upon you... and you and your dark master.... will...." Father Lucian collapses. The light leaves his eyes, and spirit guardians ends. 

Only Garrick's second arrow hits. 

Viktor keeps trying. 

Bite: 24 for 14 damage

Claw: nat 1

Chipper, you can take both turns.

Kessintra lets out a long sigh of frustration, reminiscent of a death rattle, as the priest falls.

Razz winces as Father Lucian crumples, the radiant guardians flickering out like embers in a storm. His wings still, and for once, he doesn’t reach for a quip right away.

"So much for keeping the radiant ones safe."

He floats a little closer, gaze lingering on the fallen priest with something caught between frustration and reverence.

"Soon as this madness is over, I’ll handle him properly. Might have to take a page from what’s-her-name’s playbook—you know, the cultist who kept her dead husband around for those late-night cuddle sessions."

He glances upward, wings twitching.

"And hey... if my patron’s watching, maybe toss Revivify into the next care package? Something tasteful. With a bow. Maybe soon-ish too?"

Ada's face contorts into a mask of fury as Rahadin strikes Father Lucian down. "Fiend! You will pay for that," she declares.

She forgets about the wolves for now and makes a beeline for Rahadin, intending to take vengeance for the fallen priest (the wolves get AOO). Seething with righteous fury, the paladin lashes out with her halberd and the holy radiance of Lathander's light.

Action: Halberd attack, 12 to hit, which is probably a miss :( If it's not, the damage would be 7 slashing and 14 radiant plus 6 more radiant if Rahadin is an Undead or a Fiend

Bonus Action: Divine Smite

It's unfortunately not Ada's turn yet, we're still waiting on Chipper's turns. However, I notice you're using the 2024 version of Divine Smite. The 2014 version is a feature, not a spell (meaning it can't be counterspelled), doesn't take up your bonus action, and can be used after you see the attack roll.

If Chipper doesn't post today, I'll take one of their turns to move things along.

Oops, I didn't even notice that. I'll fix my sheet.

Chipper casts fire bolt on Rahadin.

Attack: 22 for 4 damage

Strahd's voice rings out, almost sounding disappointed. "Just a sigh, Kessintra? You'll need to beg a bit more if you want to bargain for his life."

A look of fear emerges from Ismirk. He rushes over to attack Rahadin.

Longsword: 8, miss; 19 for 8 damage

Shortsword: 16, miss

The 'biiiig' wolves seem surprised that Ada would run straight at them, but decide to seize the opportunity.

Bites: 19 for 11 damage; 22 for 7 damage

For each hit Ada needs to make a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Razz's turn.

Kessintra's eyes narrow and her jaw tightens at Strahd's words. The spirits jump at the chance to blame her for the priest's demise, perhaps rightfully.

"...Beg? It is an inconvenience, yes, but what's done is done. I wonder though...how many priests of the light are left here, Strahd? How many could revive Ireena if the worst were to happen? And I mean actually revive, not whatever joke you're playing on Ludmilla." She shakes her head, feigning her own disappointment. "It seems you value entertainment above even your 'beloved'."

Strahd chuckles. "Your words only show your naivety. Firstly, clerics are not the only revival method, and Ludmilla is alive. There are no tricks there. Secondly, you forgot about my patience. I have waited several hundred years for my Tatyana. I can endure a few more decades."

Still hovering near Lucian’s body, Razz squints toward the battlefield as Strahd’s voice slithers through the air, aimed at Kess. He lets out a sharp exhale, wings giving a single twitch of irritation.

"Gaslighting? Really? That shouldn't be fashionable for a few hundred more years, Your Vampiricness."

His eyes shift to Rahadin, radiant energy already coiling in his fingers.

"Anyway, I was hoping to save this one for Strahd himself..."

"But Rahadin, you seem real eager to volunteer as tribute."

With a smirk, he releases a bolt of blinding celestial light straight toward the dusk elf.

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Razz will fly as high as he can in the church with his movement and then cast Guiding Bolt at Rahadin. 19 to hit with bardic inspiration for 20 Radiant damage

The guiding bolt hits. The next attack against Rahadin has advantage.

Kess's turn.