Elmo takes note of the enemies left standing and picks his target by the tried and true method of saying quietly to himself "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe..." then settles on Orc Raider (1). This particular orc has already been damaged, so it's a wise selection. Firing off a crossbow bolt, he manages to land a hit, but it's not fatal, unfortunately. Orc Raider (1) takes 5 damage! Elmo then moves behind Morgana and stealth's out of sight.
The Orc Leader, also taking note of his fallen comrades and state of affairs, casts Bless on his remaining Orc Raiders. "Kill those bastards!!!!!" he cries out.
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I'll continue to let my witch bolt do it's work on the drow leader and he'll take 11
I'll then yell out to the pacifist and try to get him into the fight. "The best way to protect that poor, innocent mushroom you are defending is to strike out against those that would kill him and you! Wrath is no vice when visited upon the wicked! You need to be strong for those that can't!" Persuasion check= 19
I'll then use my movement to get to the safest spot possible while staying within 30 feet of the drow leader.
Morgana focuses her mind's energy on the Orc Leader and causes a vicious lightning bolt strike that leaves a sharp scar on the Orc Leader's left cheek. Orc Leader takes 7hp of damage!
Calling for aid from the cowering Kuo-Toa and Myconid at the edge of the cave but to no avail. The two are all but useless in this (or any) combat encounter. Moving just a short distance closer to the Orc Leader to stay within range, and slightly more behind Gremryl's protection, Morgana ends her turn, relatively pleased with herself.
Stool and Shuushar, as expected, continue to watch on with no action taken. If anybody wanted to look, Shuushar would appear to be praying quietly with eyes closed, while Stool..well, you can't make much of what he's doing because he has no facial features to read.
Orc Raider (1) - "Get back here, Dwarf!" he yells as he charges Gremryl Stonebreaker. Swinging his axe, while afflicted with [Tooltip Not Found] spell, he manages to cut cleanly through air, missing Gremryl entirely.
Orc Raider (2) - "My turn! Hahaha!" he laughs maniacally as he also charges the Paladin. Swinging his axe, and also affected by the same spells, he manages to land a deadly strike underneath Gremryl's armor. Gremryl takes 10hp of damage!
Orc Raider (5) - "You're mine, little Derro shit!" he yells as he rushes towards Buppido. Swinging his axe, and with the aid of Bless, he lands a vicious blow to his target. Buppido takes 10 damage! Buppido begins to breathe heavily as he reels from the attack.
"Concentrate your fire boys! We can't try to take these guys by doing a little bit of damage to each; we'll be overrun! Take out their leader first and the rest will follow!"
Gremryl calls forth his inner magic to cast Cure Wounds and heals himself for 5hp. He's feeling a little better, although still very aware that his life could depend on a single critical strike from his enemies.
Gremryl then winds up with his morning star and with a very mighty flick of da wrist, he smashes straight through the Orc Raider's jaw, shattering the lower half of his face into a thousand pieces of bone and gore. It was truly a beautiful sight to behold and makes Gremryl feel pretty powerful as he wipes bits of bone and flesh from his face.
Buppido even while wounded still has a visible bloodlust towards causing great pain upon his enemies. He's almost driven by it. Attacking with his hooked spear, he lands a weak blow to the Orc Raider's left thigh. Orc Raider (5) takes 2hp of damage.
Elmo takes quick but steady aim with his crossbow at the still standing Orc Raider engaged with Gremryl. Since this Orc Raider has not been aware of Elmo's presence after Elmo last stealthed behind Morgana, he's at a disadvantage on dodging it. The bolt strikes dead-smack into the Orc Raider's chest, narrowly missing his heart. Orc Raider (2) takes 12 damage! The Orc Raider couldn't take that much damage on top of the previous attack that landed on him and he falls dead to the ground, grasping at his chest, and blood sputtering from his mouth.
Orc Raider - He looks around at the dead bodies piled around the cave...a couple of his best Raiders liter the ground. "You cursed demons...This won't be the last time you see me. I'll be back to take everything you hold dear in this life! Jarl, Plan C, now!" Both of them simultaneously throw multiple smoke bombs onto the ground and the entire cave is almost instantly filled with a choking smoke that renders everyone blind momentarily. As the smoke clears, he's nowhere to be seen.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've survived the Orc Raider encounter and chased off the Orc Raiding Party Leader!
As the smoke clears Grems looks around.. grins a toothy bloodied grin and Spits on the ground.
"Not a bad start eh! Thats how you smite an Orc!! you halfing.. the crossbow be deadly in those nimble hands of yours!! Morgana, by Moradin, there be power in ye lass!"
Looking at Sarith... "eh.. ye pay by the will of the gods for your actions drow.." and spits again on the ground.
Well lets loot these foul orcs. Do we move on or take a rest eh?
As you search around through the dead Orc Raiders, you find the following:
Brown Tourmaline
Bloodstone
Day of Rations (x6)
Flawed Gem (x3)
Plain Gold Ring
300gp
Roll an Investigation check (DM ProTip - have the character with the lowest Investigation modifier "Help" the character with the highest Investigation modifier for optimal roll chance)
You may Long Rest here before proceeding if you wish.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
My investigation check=10
"You knuckleheads almost got me killed! You can thank me later for saving your asses! And next time I say 'kill the leader' I expect you to follow orders! Who knows what that crazy bastard is gonna cook up next!"
Side note: Did you guys receive my texts today or not?
As you look around the dead bodies, in addition to what was easy to find laying on the ground or on the Orcs', Elmo picks over Sarith's gear and finds 20 Drow poison-tipped crossbow bolts. Morgana, doing the same, finds some chewed up gum that sticks a little too much to her hands as she pulls away from one of the Orc's carrying bags. Gremryl picks up what appears to be a smoke grenade that didn't go off after the Orc Leader tossed them in his escape. Holding it close to his face for inspection, and not being quick enough to react when someone in the cave yells "Throw that away!", it explodes dealing 3 points of damage! After the smoke clears, Gremryl finds himself with much less of his beard than any respectable Dwarf would be caught dead in public wearing.
Shuushar - "I will not apologize for choosing a life of pacifism. It's the Sea Mother's will and I will obey her. We're about halfway to the Darklake, where we'll find refuge in my village. We should rest and gather our strength before setting out." he says in a matter of fact sort of way.
Stool - "Everyone, thank you so much for protecting us. I'm sorry that I'm hopelessly incapable of assisting while in combat. I'm very sorry. Please forgive me." he says and you can make out his shame even through the telepathic words that he speaks to you.
Now, you must reorganize your marching orders (single file and two abreast), you may take a long rest here, and decide if you want to move at a slow, normal or fast pace for the next day's walk.
I picture Gremryl with some soot on his face part of his beard missing.. and still grinning.
“Bwahahahaha.... haven’t see me a smoke grenade since me days in the adbar special forces! Works! I’ve heard of little humans in the east using these to gain advantage when assasinating thier targets... those rice loving buggards! Let’s rest up here, ain’t no one be bothering us for a bit.. but we needs to be moving out soon. I’ll take lead when we do!”
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Elmo takes note of the enemies left standing and picks his target by the tried and true method of saying quietly to himself "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe..." then settles on Orc Raider (1). This particular orc has already been damaged, so it's a wise selection. Firing off a crossbow bolt, he manages to land a hit, but it's not fatal, unfortunately. Orc Raider (1) takes 5 damage! Elmo then moves behind Morgana and stealth's out of sight.
The Orc Leader, also taking note of his fallen comrades and state of affairs, casts Bless on his remaining Orc Raiders. "Kill those bastards!!!!!" he cries out.
Initiative Order:
Gremryl StonebreakerBuppidoElmo Lightpocket - You're up!Sarith KzekaritOrc LeaderMorgana - You're up!
Stool
Shuushar (Pacifist - will not attack)
Orc Raider (1)
Orc Raider (2)
Orc Raider (3) - DEAD
Orc Raider (4) - DEAD
Orc Raider (5)
I'll continue to let my witch bolt do it's work on the drow leader and he'll take 11
I'll then yell out to the pacifist and try to get him into the fight. "The best way to protect that poor, innocent mushroom you are defending is to strike out against those that would kill him and you! Wrath is no vice when visited upon the wicked! You need to be strong for those that can't!" Persuasion check= 19
I'll then use my movement to get to the safest spot possible while staying within 30 feet of the drow leader.
Really? I rolled a 3 on a d20?! I think this computer program is malfunctioning!!
"Is it too late to surrender our things?" Elmo asks rhetorically with a smirk that masks very real fear...
Gremryl yellls over his shoulder through a mouthful of blood
"We got them right we want them!!! Keep it going!! By the will of moradin, we didn't escape a slave camp to be felled by these foul beasts!!"
rolling a rousing persuasion for my speech!
9
Morgana focuses her mind's energy on the Orc Leader and causes a vicious lightning bolt strike that leaves a sharp scar on the Orc Leader's left cheek. Orc Leader takes 7hp of damage!
Calling for aid from the cowering Kuo-Toa and Myconid at the edge of the cave but to no avail. The two are all but useless in this (or any) combat encounter. Moving just a short distance closer to the Orc Leader to stay within range, and slightly more behind Gremryl's protection, Morgana ends her turn, relatively pleased with herself.
Stool and Shuushar, as expected, continue to watch on with no action taken. If anybody wanted to look, Shuushar would appear to be praying quietly with eyes closed, while Stool..well, you can't make much of what he's doing because he has no facial features to read.
Orc Raider (1) - "Get back here, Dwarf!" he yells as he charges Gremryl Stonebreaker. Swinging his axe, while afflicted with [Tooltip Not Found] spell, he manages to cut cleanly through air, missing Gremryl entirely.
Orc Raider (2) - "My turn! Hahaha!" he laughs maniacally as he also charges the Paladin. Swinging his axe, and also affected by the same spells, he manages to land a deadly strike underneath Gremryl's armor. Gremryl takes 10hp of damage!
Orc Raider (5) - "You're mine, little Derro shit!" he yells as he rushes towards Buppido. Swinging his axe, and with the aid of Bless, he lands a vicious blow to his target. Buppido takes 10 damage! Buppido begins to breathe heavily as he reels from the attack.
Initiative Order:
Gremryl Stonebreaker - You're up!
Buppido
Elmo Lightpocket
Sarith Kzekarit
Orc Leader
Morgana
Stool (No offensive abilities - will not attack)
Shuushar (Pacifist - will not attack)
Orc Raider (1)
Orc Raider (2)
Orc Raider (3) - DEAD
Orc Raider (4) - DEAD
Orc Raider (5)
"Concentrate your fire boys! We can't try to take these guys by doing a little bit of damage to each; we'll be overrun! Take out their leader first and the rest will follow!"
"Kinda busy with these in front of me Lass..." he says through bloodied teeth..
"moradin I be needing ye blessing I do... " Grem whispers under his breath and casts Cure Wounds (cure wounds 1d8+3 additional HP's)
5
Then as my bonus action I'll swing my second morning star at the injured orc on my right...
Gremryl roars as swings his morning star at the orcs face!!
Attack: 20 Damage: 11
Elmo takes aim at the healthy Orc attacking his new friend with his crossbow.
23
I think I get advantage if im sneaking and my target is engaged. If not, then this attack roll is w/out advantage. 13
dmg roll: 6
sneak dmg: 7
god damn it! lol
(...smh @ Elmo for rolling 3 times...lol)
Gremryl calls forth his inner magic to cast Cure Wounds and heals himself for 5hp. He's feeling a little better, although still very aware that his life could depend on a single critical strike from his enemies.
Gremryl then winds up with his morning star and with a very mighty flick of da wrist, he smashes straight through the Orc Raider's jaw, shattering the lower half of his face into a thousand pieces of bone and gore. It was truly a beautiful sight to behold and makes Gremryl feel pretty powerful as he wipes bits of bone and flesh from his face.
Buppido even while wounded still has a visible bloodlust towards causing great pain upon his enemies. He's almost driven by it. Attacking with his hooked spear, he lands a weak blow to the Orc Raider's left thigh. Orc Raider (5) takes 2hp of damage.
Elmo takes quick but steady aim with his crossbow at the still standing Orc Raider engaged with Gremryl. Since this Orc Raider has not been aware of Elmo's presence after Elmo last stealthed behind Morgana, he's at a disadvantage on dodging it. The bolt strikes dead-smack into the Orc Raider's chest, narrowly missing his heart. Orc Raider (2) takes 12 damage! The Orc Raider couldn't take that much damage on top of the previous attack that landed on him and he falls dead to the ground, grasping at his chest, and blood sputtering from his mouth.
Orc Raider - He looks around at the dead bodies piled around the cave...a couple of his best Raiders liter the ground. "You cursed demons...This won't be the last time you see me. I'll be back to take everything you hold dear in this life! Jarl, Plan C, now!" Both of them simultaneously throw multiple smoke bombs onto the ground and the entire cave is almost instantly filled with a choking smoke that renders everyone blind momentarily. As the smoke clears, he's nowhere to be seen.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've survived the Orc Raider encounter and chased off the Orc Raiding Party Leader!
As the smoke clears Grems looks around.. grins a toothy bloodied grin and Spits on the ground.
"Not a bad start eh! Thats how you smite an Orc!! you halfing.. the crossbow be deadly in those nimble hands of yours!! Morgana, by Moradin, there be power in ye lass!"
Looking at Sarith... "eh.. ye pay by the will of the gods for your actions drow.." and spits again on the ground.
Well lets loot these foul orcs. Do we move on or take a rest eh?
As you search around through the dead Orc Raiders, you find the following:
Brown Tourmaline
Bloodstone
Day of Rations (x6)
Flawed Gem (x3)
Plain Gold Ring
300gp
Roll an Investigation check (DM ProTip - have the character with the lowest Investigation modifier "Help" the character with the highest Investigation modifier for optimal roll chance)
You may Long Rest here before proceeding if you wish.
"Holy Shite! We lived! Great job gents and lady!" Elmo does a happy jig as he loots bodies. investigation check: 6
Grems looks at the Halfing.. "who you calling Gent! I'm a Dwarf! What do we have here? " then shoots him a good hearted wink!
persuasion check
18
(I think you meant 'investigation' check there, Grem...bad luck on that roll though.)
Ya! That's what I meant!! Dammit... lol
My investigation check=10
"You knuckleheads almost got me killed! You can thank me later for saving your asses! And next time I say 'kill the leader' I expect you to follow orders! Who knows what that crazy bastard is gonna cook up next!"
Side note: Did you guys receive my texts today or not?
As you look around the dead bodies, in addition to what was easy to find laying on the ground or on the Orcs', Elmo picks over Sarith's gear and finds 20 Drow poison-tipped crossbow bolts. Morgana, doing the same, finds some chewed up gum that sticks a little too much to her hands as she pulls away from one of the Orc's carrying bags. Gremryl picks up what appears to be a smoke grenade that didn't go off after the Orc Leader tossed them in his escape. Holding it close to his face for inspection, and not being quick enough to react when someone in the cave yells "Throw that away!", it explodes dealing 3 points of damage! After the smoke clears, Gremryl finds himself with much less of his beard than any respectable Dwarf would be caught dead in public wearing.
Now, you must reorganize your marching orders (single file and two abreast), you may take a long rest here, and decide if you want to move at a slow, normal or fast pace for the next day's walk.
I picture Gremryl with some soot on his face part of his beard missing.. and still grinning.
“Bwahahahaha.... haven’t see me a smoke grenade since me days in the adbar special forces! Works! I’ve heard of little humans in the east using these to gain advantage when assasinating thier targets... those rice loving buggards! Let’s rest up here, ain’t no one be bothering us for a bit.. but we needs to be moving out soon. I’ll take lead when we do!”