"If I can get closer, I could make one of them into the distraction."
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
"Leave it to me," Ember shot up into the air and flew as high as he could before arrowing back down a good 'throwing distance' from the crouching kobold guard.
"Greetings, your Large-ness. I was attracted to the large, smoking mountain behind you and noticed you in front of this seeming cave. Is it possible for a tourist to look around without fear of being mistaken for something to be swatted?"
Deception Check: Dirty 20
Acrobatics Check: 17 ( since Ember would be like a dragonfly or hummingbird, constantly moving up, down, left and right to make as little a target as possible )
Instead of their normal weapons, my gnolls have whips which double as atlatl. Mechanically the same as long bow but throwing javelins instead. Their whips have the same stats as their normal melee wapons but with 10 foot reach.
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"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
Alexia shrugs and walks in. "That was easier than I was expecting."
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
The Wiz bows his head in reverence. He is somewhat familiar with how religious folk like to do things. He tries to think of anything he knows about Yeenoghu. After all, The Wiz almost was The High Priest of Ionushabbaba-a-nono-bu once, about a century in the past. It was, however, the last time he has used any brain cells for faith.
You recall the following: The Beast of Butchery appears as a great scarred gnoll, towering 14 feet tall. Yeenoghu is the Gnoll Lord, and his creations are made in his twisted image. When the demon lord hunted across the Material Plane, packs of hyenas followed in his wake, and those that ate of great Yeenoghu’s kills became gnolls. Few others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll-like aspect, hunching over and filing their teeth down to points.
Yeenoghu wants nothing more than slaughter and senseless destruction. Gnolls are his favorite instruments, and he drives his gnoll followers to ever-greater atrocities in his name, even imbuing some of their commanders with his powers, which transforms them into flinds. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with him—unless he becomes bored and wanders away. The Beast of Butchery has a long rivalry with Baphomet, the Horned King, and the two demon lords and their followers attack one another on sight.
The Gnoll Lord is covered in matted fur and leathery hide, and his face resembles a grinning predator’s skull. He wields a triple-headed flail called the Butcher, which he can summon into his hand at will, although he is as likely to tear his prey apart with his teeth.
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"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
As you walk into the temple you notice it is lit by torches along the walls with four pillars along each side. The pillars depict the origins of the gnoll people and also scenes of gnolls conquering villages. Along the floor there are shallow depressions for worshipers to kneel and pray before a large statue of Yeenoghu. The three guard from the outside follow you in and
*BOOM* close the doors to the temple.
A priest(?) dressed in red robes turns from his duties near the statue to see what is going on. There are three other attendants in the temple.
"High Priest, they are here to serve."
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"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
Alexia begins to look scared once the doors slam shut, but tries to hide it. "What are these pillars depicting?"
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
How do you plan to do that?
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
"If I can get closer, I could make one of them into the distraction."
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
"We are too far away from them to try an illusion. Perhaps we just approach them openly? Perhaps they are friendly?"
"Leave it to me," Ember shot up into the air and flew as high as he could before arrowing back down a good 'throwing distance' from the crouching kobold guard.
"Greetings, your Large-ness. I was attracted to the large, smoking mountain behind you and noticed you in front of this seeming cave. Is it possible for a tourist to look around without fear of being mistaken for something to be swatted?"
Deception Check: Dirty 20
Acrobatics Check: 17 ( since Ember would be like a dragonfly or hummingbird, constantly moving up, down, left and right to make as little a target as possible )
OOC: Just FYI, it is a Gnoll https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/5195046-gnoll-warrior
Instead of their normal weapons, my gnolls have whips which double as atlatl. Mechanically the same as long bow but throwing javelins instead. Their whips have the same stats as their normal melee wapons but with 10 foot reach.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
You get their attention long before you get close enough to talk, you notice them readying their throwing sticks and javelins.
Your colors and actions give them pause, and they wait while you speak.
"Haw! a 'tourist' probably from the town? Never seen your kind before, always humans usually that bring us supplies." he growls at his two companions
"If you wish to worship the lord Yeenoghu, you may pass." the gnoll gestures behind him at the temple entrance. His companions chuckle.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Alexia shrugs and walks in. "That was easier than I was expecting."
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
The Wiz bows his head in reverence. He is somewhat familiar with how religious folk like to do things. He tries to think of anything he knows about Yeenoghu. After all, The Wiz almost was The High Priest of Ionushabbaba-a-nono-bu once, about a century in the past. It was, however, the last time he has used any brain cells for faith.
OOC: Religion Check 17.
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You recall the following: The Beast of Butchery appears as a great scarred gnoll, towering 14 feet tall. Yeenoghu is the Gnoll Lord, and his creations are made in his twisted image. When the demon lord hunted across the Material Plane, packs of hyenas followed in his wake, and those that ate of great Yeenoghu’s kills became gnolls. Few others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll-like aspect, hunching over and filing their teeth down to points.
Yeenoghu wants nothing more than slaughter and senseless destruction. Gnolls are his favorite instruments, and he drives his gnoll followers to ever-greater atrocities in his name, even imbuing some of their commanders with his powers, which transforms them into flinds. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with him—unless he becomes bored and wanders away. The Beast of Butchery has a long rivalry with Baphomet, the Horned King, and the two demon lords and their followers attack one another on sight.
The Gnoll Lord is covered in matted fur and leathery hide, and his face resembles a grinning predator’s skull. He wields a triple-headed flail called the Butcher, which he can summon into his hand at will, although he is as likely to tear his prey apart with his teeth.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
As you walk into the temple you notice it is lit by torches along the walls with four pillars along each side. The pillars depict the origins of the gnoll people and also scenes of gnolls conquering villages. Along the floor there are shallow depressions for worshipers to kneel and pray before a large statue of Yeenoghu. The three guard from the outside follow you in and
*BOOM* close the doors to the temple.
A priest(?) dressed in red robes turns from his duties near the statue to see what is going on. There are three other attendants in the temple.
"High Priest, they are here to serve."
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
“Hey guys…” The Wiz whispers. “We may have walked into the wrong den.”
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Alexia begins to look scared once the doors slam shut, but tries to hide it. "What are these pillars depicting?"
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
There is a glowing hole before the statue and as you watch one of the assistants empties a box into it.
A short time later, the temple shudders and the glow stops. The priest looks at you, "Do you wish to serve?" he gestures for you to get closer.
The red/orange glow returns to the hole. There are a few boxes set to the side which have not been opened yet.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale