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Stealth: 8
Seeing Xiyrah move over towards Tozer and Eldeth, Narstin catches Sarith's eye and nods towards Buppido and Derendil, hoping Sarith would go wake those two, and Narstin moves to wake up Jimjar, then over to Valthana (if he has time).
As the day's travel and fighting makes you weary and yearning for your turns to rest, the hope for a nice quiet shift is shattered by the noises heading your way. As your hearts race with new adrenaline and the butterflies in your stomach dominate your awareness, you carelessly cause the rubble to shift, bang a staff against a wall or scrape iron studs against other belongings. Xilyrah heads to Tozer and Eldeth. Sarith heads to Derendil and Buppido. Narstin heads to Jimjar. Beegred stops his task and looks to see what is happening.
Just as everyone is being stirred awake, three broad but stooped figures step into the cave opening, two with battleaxes and one wielding a spear. When the spear wielder speaks in common, those of you with darkvision clearly make out the tusks sprouting out from the lower jaw, "Understand common?" He follows up with some more guttural words in another language and waits for a response. All of them have weapons in hand and they have dropped a pack to the ground to unburden themselves.
The spear wielder seems to stand a bit taller upon hearing Narstin speaking Common, and replies forcefully "Show Krognak way to surface! Krognak look other way, not pillage for Grummsh, let your puny tribe go this time."
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Sarith has been patient enough, walking with this sniveling group of slaves instead of spending civilized time with other Drow. He is not impressed by orcs in general, or Krognak in specific. In Undercommon: "Worthless beings like yourselves should not disturb those superior to them. You will leave now, with what little dignity you possess."
(Sarith isn't deliberately trying to start a fight, but he certainly isn't helping the situation. In case it will be needed, Sarith Initiative: 8, Beegred Initiative: 12. )
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Tozer glares through the darkness at Krognak, and he feels the heady mix of anger and adrenaline beginning to do its work on his mind. "We'll show you nothing, rakhâs, unless you ask nicely and pay handsomely," barks Tozer, purposefully using the Dwarvish word for orc to add some flavor to his insult.
Tozer leaves his maul lying on the ground; he grips his shield in his left hand and a javelin in his right.
Narstin holds his hammer and shield ready, but tries not to act aggressively, especially considering how his allies are talking. "Everyone calm down a bit, there's no need for a fight here."
Looking back to the spear-wielder he says, "It's a long ways to the surface from here. It's not quite as simple as just 'showing you the way'."
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Xilyrah has no interest in Narstin's diplomacy. Eyeing the pack that Krognak dropped and delirious with a mixture of exhaustion and desperation she barks at the intruders, "I am a powerful warlock imbued with the power of The Branded King. Stand down or KNOW my wrath!!"
Intimidation check (which, based on my rolls as of late should have amusing results: 8
If needed, Initiative:
Xilyrah: 19
Buppido: 8
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‘The hardest thing in this world is to live in it.’ - Buffy Summers
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Krognak the spear wielding orc doesn't seem to understand Sarith's words, but he does understand Tozer. The words anger the orc who appears ready to resort to violence. However Narstin's words seem to reassure him that he could still possibly benefit from the situation and he seems to be valiantly struggling to ignore Tozer. But then Xilyrah's posturing tips him over the edge, "Your females will join and be bred to swell the ranks of the Deep Cave Tribe. The pointy ears will be sacrificed to Grummsh! The remainder will remain here, maimed, to spread word of the glory of Deep Cave Tribe!"
Beegred can't see a thing in the dark, but guesses from the escalating angry voices that a fight is starting. He is also well stealthed. He will Ready a crossbow attack, if there is light to see an enemy later in the round. (From Beegred's alcove, the enemy would have to be column K or below.)
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
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Xilyrah takes a step forward in the darkness and narrows her eyes into enraged, steely slits. Focused entirely on Krognak, who is now bleeding from Buppido's crossbow, she growls through clenched teeth, "Threatening to violate me????? Oh, how VERY original. But I would expect nothing less from a filthy bog-trotter. I will have your head before this day is through."
She raises a hand in the direction of Krognac and launches Eldritch Blast with all of her feminine fury.
Eldritch Blast: 24 If successful, force damage: 11
Upon hearing Krognak demanding sacrifice for Grummsh, Buppido yells out, "Grummsh is an impostor here. Diinkarazan demands your slaughter for the glory of Derro!" He aims his light crossbow and fires a shot that hits the spear wielding orc square in the chest.
Beegred loads his hand crossbow and waits for a target to present itself.
Xilyrah throws her own insults at the orc leader and launches an eldritch blast, that hits next to Buppido's bolt.
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(Hey, I actually got my two in the same section of initiative this time! :P)
Derendil rushes in to attack the nearest orc with his claws, followed closely by Narstin swinging his hammer at the same target.
(Move Derendil to K10, narstin to L10, both attack the orc at K11. if Narstin can't reach L10 - don't remember how we're doing the diagonal movement distance in this campaign, and derendil moves first so can't move straight there, then Sacred flame at Krognak if he's still up, or whichever orc is the better target otherwise)
Derendil claws:
Attack: 19 Damage: 8
Attack: 6 Damage: 9
Narstin warhammer:
Attack: 12 Damage: 4
Sacred flame if needed, DC13 dex or 8 radiant damage.
Jimjar creeps forward from his sleeping spot (to i10). He draws forth one of his poisoned darts, deftly twirls it in his hand for a moment, and then hurls at the orc standing at N10.
Ranged attack:18| Piercing damage: Unable to parse dice roll. (If successful, the orc must make a DC 12 CON saving throw to avoid being poisoned for 1 minute)
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If you want to move without making noise, roll another stealth check. Also, let me know who you want to head towards to wake.
Xilyrah makes her way over to Tozer and Eldeth to rouse them from their sleep.
Stealth: 5
‘The hardest thing in this world is to live in it.’ - Buffy Summers
Stealth: 8
Seeing Xiyrah move over towards Tozer and Eldeth, Narstin catches Sarith's eye and nods towards Buppido and Derendil, hoping Sarith would go wake those two, and Narstin moves to wake up Jimjar, then over to Valthana (if he has time).
(Whelp. We clearly aren't quiet :P)
As the day's travel and fighting makes you weary and yearning for your turns to rest, the hope for a nice quiet shift is shattered by the noises heading your way. As your hearts race with new adrenaline and the butterflies in your stomach dominate your awareness, you carelessly cause the rubble to shift, bang a staff against a wall or scrape iron studs against other belongings. Xilyrah heads to Tozer and Eldeth. Sarith heads to Derendil and Buppido. Narstin heads to Jimjar. Beegred stops his task and looks to see what is happening.
Just as everyone is being stirred awake, three broad but stooped figures step into the cave opening, two with battleaxes and one wielding a spear. When the spear wielder speaks in common, those of you with darkvision clearly make out the tusks sprouting out from the lower jaw, "Understand common?" He follows up with some more guttural words in another language and waits for a response. All of them have weapons in hand and they have dropped a pack to the ground to unburden themselves.
(Everyone that were just awoken are still prone.)
"Yes, we speak common," Narstin replies warily.
The spear wielder seems to stand a bit taller upon hearing Narstin speaking Common, and replies forcefully "Show Krognak way to surface! Krognak look other way, not pillage for Grummsh, let your puny tribe go this time."
Sarith has been patient enough, walking with this sniveling group of slaves instead of spending civilized time with other Drow. He is not impressed by orcs in general, or Krognak in specific. In Undercommon: "Worthless beings like yourselves should not disturb those superior to them. You will leave now, with what little dignity you possess."
(Sarith isn't deliberately trying to start a fight, but he certainly isn't helping the situation. In case it will be needed, Sarith Initiative: 8, Beegred Initiative: 12. )
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Tozer glares through the darkness at Krognak, and he feels the heady mix of anger and adrenaline beginning to do its work on his mind. "We'll show you nothing, rakhâs, unless you ask nicely and pay handsomely," barks Tozer, purposefully using the Dwarvish word for orc to add some flavor to his insult.
Tozer leaves his maul lying on the ground; he grips his shield in his left hand and a javelin in his right.
Initiative: 9
And Jimjar: 15 | And Eldeth: 11
Narstin holds his hammer and shield ready, but tries not to act aggressively, especially considering how his allies are talking. "Everyone calm down a bit, there's no need for a fight here."
Looking back to the spear-wielder he says, "It's a long ways to the surface from here. It's not quite as simple as just 'showing you the way'."
Xilyrah has no interest in Narstin's diplomacy. Eyeing the pack that Krognak dropped and delirious with a mixture of exhaustion and desperation she barks at the intruders, "I am a powerful warlock imbued with the power of The Branded King. Stand down or KNOW my wrath!!"
Intimidation check (which, based on my rolls as of late should have amusing results: 8
If needed, Initiative:
Xilyrah: 19
Buppido: 8
‘The hardest thing in this world is to live in it.’ - Buffy Summers
Krognak the spear wielding orc doesn't seem to understand Sarith's words, but he does understand Tozer. The words anger the orc who appears ready to resort to violence. However Narstin's words seem to reassure him that he could still possibly benefit from the situation and he seems to be valiantly struggling to ignore Tozer. But then Xilyrah's posturing tips him over the edge, "Your females will join and be bred to swell the ranks of the Deep Cave Tribe. The pointy ears will be sacrificed to Grummsh! The remainder will remain here, maimed, to spread word of the glory of Deep Cave Tribe!"
(Derendil and Narstin initiative please).
Narstin sighs as Xilryah's poor attempt to intimidate the orcs, raising his hammer and shield and readying himself for a fight.
Initiative: 8
derendil initiative: 7
(Buppido, Xilyrah and Beegred go first.)
Beegred can't see a thing in the dark, but guesses from the escalating angry voices that a fight is starting. He is also well stealthed. He will Ready a crossbow attack, if there is light to see an enemy later in the round. (From Beegred's alcove, the enemy would have to be column K or below.)
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
From Buppido's alcove his dark vision provides a clear view of the spear-bearing orc. Silently taking his crossbow in hand he fires the first shot:
Light crossbow attack: 24 If successful, piercing damage: 8
‘The hardest thing in this world is to live in it.’ - Buffy Summers
Xilyrah takes a step forward in the darkness and narrows her eyes into enraged, steely slits. Focused entirely on Krognak, who is now bleeding from Buppido's crossbow, she growls through clenched teeth, "Threatening to violate me????? Oh, how VERY original. But I would expect nothing less from a filthy bog-trotter. I will have your head before this day is through."
She raises a hand in the direction of Krognac and launches Eldritch Blast with all of her feminine fury.
Eldritch Blast: 24 If successful, force damage: 11
‘The hardest thing in this world is to live in it.’ - Buffy Summers
Upon hearing Krognak demanding sacrifice for Grummsh, Buppido yells out, "Grummsh is an impostor here. Diinkarazan demands your slaughter for the glory of Derro!" He aims his light crossbow and fires a shot that hits the spear wielding orc square in the chest.
Beegred loads his hand crossbow and waits for a target to present itself.
Xilyrah throws her own insults at the orc leader and launches an eldritch blast, that hits next to Buppido's bolt.
Both orcs heft their javelins and throw them (disadvantage for 2nd range increment) at Buppido in retaliation...
Javelin Attack: 8 Damage: 4
Javelin Attack: 8 Damage: 5
(Jimjar, Derendil and Narstin up next)
(Hey, I actually got my two in the same section of initiative this time! :P)
Derendil rushes in to attack the nearest orc with his claws, followed closely by Narstin swinging his hammer at the same target.
(Move Derendil to K10, narstin to L10, both attack the orc at K11. if Narstin can't reach L10 - don't remember how we're doing the diagonal movement distance in this campaign, and derendil moves first so can't move straight there, then Sacred flame at Krognak if he's still up, or whichever orc is the better target otherwise)
Derendil claws:
Attack: 19 Damage: 8
Attack: 6 Damage: 9
Narstin warhammer:
Attack: 12 Damage: 4
Sacred flame if needed, DC13 dex or 8 radiant damage.
Jimjar creeps forward from his sleeping spot (to i10). He draws forth one of his poisoned darts, deftly twirls it in his hand for a moment, and then hurls at the orc standing at N10.