Arkun looks down as the horrible thing on the ground starts to move, startling Rylan and sees out of the corner of his eyes Aldric coming in for the strike with his axe. He looks at his staff that he just started to push the body with, and says in elvish to the tip of the staff, "Knot, grow and strengthen! ", casting shillelagh on his staff. Then he swings down on the zombie, striking it with all of his might.
Shillelagh : 22 to hit, for 9 points of force damage to the zombie.
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A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Though a touch taken aback, it's neither fear or surprise that stayed the earth genasi's hand ultimately at first. But rather, his glancing to the lantern in hand more than bespoke his fleeting concern in the moment. By the time he musters his resolve to act, Aldric, Rylan, and Arkun could've very well put the deadman down once more...
Yet, if that hadn't been the case, then with a defeated huff, Rumble repositioned himself best he could to both continue shining a light on the situation, but also get into position in which a well-aimed stomp to the leg of the zombie might hindered its mobility, if not finish the job the trio had already set out to complete. His face all the while scrunched into a grimace over the grim work now set before them.
Action: Attack with an Kick to the Leg. (Lethal)Unarmed Strike - Attack: 16 For. 4 bludgeoning damage.
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Sylra’s breath caught for only a moment as the corpse lurched upright, clutching at Rylan with grasping, lifeless hands. The sudden stench of rot seemed to thicken in the air, and her grip tightened on the rim of her shield. She lifted her free hand, palm upward, as her gray eyes narrowed with calm, unwavering focus.
“The light will take you,” she intoned, her voice steady and firm, cutting through the chaos as if it had been waiting for this moment. A glow sparked in the air above the creature, gathering into a radiant blaze that descended upon it with sudden brilliance. The divine flame licked across the zombie’s form, unimpeded by the shadows of the cave.
Her stance remained firm behind Aldric and Rylan, shield raised, ready to weather any counterstrike that came. But her voice, low and resolute, carried with it the weight of conviction. “Back to the earth, where you belong.”
DM Notes
Action: Cast Sacred Flame at the zombie engaged with Rylan.
Spell Effect: "Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 Radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from Half Cover or Three-Quarters Cover for this save."
Save DC: 13 Dexterity.
Damage: 6 radiant damage on a failed save (no damage on success).
Bonus Action: None used this round.
Reaction: None used this round.
Movement: Remains in current position, just behind the melee line, providing support with shield ready.
Zombie's DEX Save vs. Sacred Flame: 13 Zombie's Slam vs. Rylan: 20 / 2 bludgeoning damage
Rylan's sword carves easily into the zombie's chest, a wound that would fell if not outright kill any common man. With the blade still stuck in its ribcage, it swats at Rylan, its fist grazing the paladin's forehead. Aldric, Arkun, and Rumble rapidly close the distance between them, surrounding the zombie quickly. Aldric's axe crunches into the creature's shoulder from behind while Arkun's magic-infused staff seems to rattle the undead creature as it connects with its head, staggering it. Rumble's foot crunches into bone, staggering the zombie and snapping the tendons in one of its knees, but even that only serves to slow the creature. It moves still, ragged but with an otherworldly surety that Sylra's radiant flame would surely silence, were it not for the zombie's flailing that brings it unintentionally out of harm's way as the flames fall silently to the ground behind it.
Round 2 Order: Players <===== Zombie
Placement: The zombie is engaged in melee combat with Rylan, Aldric, Arkun, and Rumble. All combatants are within movement range.
“Want some more, eh? How much more until you fall down and stop moving!” Arkun swings again with his magically imbued staff, aiming for the head of the thing again.
Shillelagh : 15 to hit, for 6 points of force damage.
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A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
The pain of the zombie's attack only fuels Rylan's adrenaline response. He yanks his sword out from the thing's ribcage and bellows out, "Go down and stay down you rotted blight!"
...but in the messiness of their entanglement, he can't manage to get a good angle on his attack.
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DM - Classic Adventures Reborn
Rylan - L1 Human Paladin - Barty's "Princes of the Apocalypse"
Arkun looks down as the horrible thing on the ground starts to move, startling Rylan and sees out of the corner of his eyes Aldric coming in for the strike with his axe. He looks at his staff that he just started to push the body with, and says in elvish to the tip of the staff, "Knot, grow and strengthen! ", casting shillelagh on his staff. Then he swings down on the zombie, striking it with all of his might.
Shillelagh : 22 to hit, for 9 points of force damage to the zombie.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Though a touch taken aback, it's neither fear or surprise that stayed the earth genasi's hand ultimately at first. But rather, his glancing to the lantern in hand more than bespoke his fleeting concern in the moment. By the time he musters his resolve to act, Aldric, Rylan, and Arkun could've very well put the deadman down once more...
Yet, if that hadn't been the case, then with a defeated huff, Rumble repositioned himself best he could to both continue shining a light on the situation, but also get into position in which a well-aimed stomp to the leg of the zombie might hindered its mobility, if not finish the job the trio had already set out to complete. His face all the while scrunched into a grimace over the grim work now set before them.
Action: Attack with an Kick to the Leg.
(Lethal)Unarmed Strike - Attack: 16 For. 4 bludgeoning damage.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Sylra’s breath caught for only a moment as the corpse lurched upright, clutching at Rylan with grasping, lifeless hands. The sudden stench of rot seemed to thicken in the air, and her grip tightened on the rim of her shield. She lifted her free hand, palm upward, as her gray eyes narrowed with calm, unwavering focus.
“The light will take you,” she intoned, her voice steady and firm, cutting through the chaos as if it had been waiting for this moment. A glow sparked in the air above the creature, gathering into a radiant blaze that descended upon it with sudden brilliance. The divine flame licked across the zombie’s form, unimpeded by the shadows of the cave.
Her stance remained firm behind Aldric and Rylan, shield raised, ready to weather any counterstrike that came. But her voice, low and resolute, carried with it the weight of conviction. “Back to the earth, where you belong.”
DM Notes
DM Screen:
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Rolls:
Rylan's sword carves easily into the zombie's chest, a wound that would fell if not outright kill any common man. With the blade still stuck in its ribcage, it swats at Rylan, its fist grazing the paladin's forehead. Aldric, Arkun, and Rumble rapidly close the distance between them, surrounding the zombie quickly. Aldric's axe crunches into the creature's shoulder from behind while Arkun's magic-infused staff seems to rattle the undead creature as it connects with its head, staggering it. Rumble's foot crunches into bone, staggering the zombie and snapping the tendons in one of its knees, but even that only serves to slow the creature. It moves still, ragged but with an otherworldly surety that Sylra's radiant flame would surely silence, were it not for the zombie's flailing that brings it unintentionally out of harm's way as the flames fall silently to the ground behind it.
Round 2 Order:
Players <=====
Zombie
Placement:
The zombie is engaged in melee combat with Rylan, Aldric, Arkun, and Rumble.
All combatants are within movement range.
Health:
The zombie is grievously wounded.
Rylan is lightly wounded.
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“Want some more, eh? How much more until you fall down and stop moving!” Arkun swings again with his magically imbued staff, aiming for the head of the thing again.
Shillelagh : 15 to hit, for 6 points of force damage.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
The pain of the zombie's attack only fuels Rylan's adrenaline response. He yanks his sword out from the thing's ribcage and bellows out, "Go down and stay down you rotted blight!"
...but in the messiness of their entanglement, he can't manage to get a good angle on his attack.
DM - Classic Adventures Reborn
Rylan - L1 Human Paladin - Barty's "Princes of the Apocalypse"
Spurred on by the others and the creature's unnatural constitution, Aldric swings his axe again at the undead menace.
Attack: 17; damage:
25 (savage attacker feat)Topple weapon mastery: if I hit, the zombie must roll a CON save of 11 or it's knocked prone