Sword Coast Rambling

OOC: Beetle will have the staff ready to use shield if he is going to get hit.

Serak: Readying his crossbow, Serak takes aim at the shambling zombie(Z1) and fires a bolt at the undead.

Attack: 24 Damage: 9

Seraks crossbow bolt soars through the air, whipping the flames behind it as it zips through the doorway.

Attack: 24
Damage: 9

With a heavy thump, the arrow sinks into the zombies flesh, sharply followed by a further gasp of enraged pain. Grasping for the doorway, the zombie struggles forwards against the tangle of vines at its feet, determined to break free from its burning prison.

 With a chance to deal some damage of his own, Brots draws his longbow. Taking an arrow in hand, he concentrates, casts a spell on the wooden shaft and watches as it turns into a twisted thorn covered branch. The gnome takes aim at the zombie lurking in the far corner of the bar, and fires.

Brots Attack Roll: 18 (Adv against Restrained)

Zombie 2 Dexterity Save: -1 (DAdv for restrained)
Zombie 3 Dexterity Save: -1 (DAdv for restrained)
Spell Save DC: 12

Zombie 2 Damage: 8 (Thorns)
Zombie 2 Damage:  9 (Arrow) + 10 (Thorns) = 19

In an explosion of thorns, the barbed arrow strikes it’s target. Sharp, jagged barbs scatter in all directions, puncturing the skin of the two tangled zombies as they struggle to break free. Holding his position in the doorway, Brots breathes a sigh of relief and gives a thumbs up to his hawk hovering high overhead. 

Inside the bar, the fire threatens to spread across the wooden floor, as the zombies continue to struggle against the tangle of vines around their feet.

Zombie 1 Strength Save: 17
Zombie 2 Strength Save: 7
Zombie 3 Strength Save: 8
Spell Save DC: 12

Freeing itself from the vines, the burning zombie stumbles forwards out of the raging bonfire. With Beetle blocking it’s path, the undead lurches towards him.

Zombie 1 Attack Roll: 22

EDIT: Actually, I've made a mistake there. Z1 took an action to free itself so it can't attack this round! Ha! Serak beat me to it thought I'd got away with it!

OOC: Z1 spent his action freeing himself from the vines, so he couldn't attack this round.

ROUND 2

OOC: Round 2 then. Same as before. Any commands etc to the NPCs will be followed, otherwise they will move in character.

Syna will move 15ft east to get a clear shot through the door, and cast Frostbite on Z1

Dmg: 3

If Z1 is still standing Beetle will swing with Talon...

Attack: 7 Damage: 11

If Z1 1 is down, Beetle will cast Eldritch Blast on Z3

Attack: 14 Damage: 6

Either way he will also stay put to keep the doorway jammed from the other zombies coming out...he also prepares to use shield from the staff if necessary

Circling around the doorway, Syna reaches a hand out towards the zombie still struggling inside. The druids fingers glisten with ice as an intense cold gathers before descending onto the undead beast. 

Zombie 1 Constitution Save: 21
Spell Save DC: 13
Damage: 3

Despite the raging bonfire beside it, the zombies body falls victim to the freezing arctic air descending upon it. Its wrinkled, rotting skin glistens in the firelight as sheet of ice forms on the surface, tightening muscles and restricting the beasts movement.

Still standing in the doorway, Beetle attempts another attack with his trusty longsword. Smoke still burning his eyes, the blinded paladin relies on all of his senses to pick his target carefully.

Attack: 21 
Damage: 7

Groaning with pain from the icy attack, the zombie gives away its position. Talon slices into the beasts blackened shoulder, releasing another puff of ash into the air. The faceless creature chokes loudly from the blow, silhouetted in the firelight.

Beetle Constitution Save: 16
Save DC: 10 

As Beetle wipes at his watery red eyes once more, the world comes back into clear focus. Though the burning sensation continues, he is final able to see the beast that stands before him. Raising his sword once more, he blocks the zombies advance. 

 "NAUR!" A blast of flame, hurtles past the paladins shoulder and into the open doorway. Behind him, Jelenneth with her arm smoking and outstretched, watches carefully as her spell strikes the zombie.

Jelenneth Attack Roll: 6
Damage: 8 (Crit)

The flame explodes violently as it strikes the creatures chest, filling the room with magical fire. As the rippling flames dissipate, the spells effect is obvious - a huge burning hole remains in the zombies torso. As it grasps wordlessly at its wound, the zombie simply falls to the floor, it's body smoldering slowly in the doorway. Jelenneth quietly turns to Brots beside her, mouth open wide, shocked and seemingly at a loss how to act. 

At the back of the bar, Zyltris makes it to the rear entrance. Morningstar in hand he readies himself for any potential escape from within. Glancing through the keyhole, he sees only darkness beyond, accompanied now by the smell of thick smoke filling the room. 

Serak: Serak places his foot in the stirrup of his crossbow, cocking it quickly before reloading another bolt. He moves 5ft Northwest and targets Z3.

Attack: 11 Damage: 4

OOC: I realize there will be cover penalties. Hoping the Adv. counters the penalty.

OOC: From where you are I make it about 1/2 cover so you've plenty to play with there!

Stepping into position beside Beetle, Serak squeezes his crossbow into a gap between the paladin and the doorframe. Taking aim at the furthest zombie, he pulls the trigger.

Attack: 19 
Damage: 6

Zombie 3 Fortitude Constitution Save: 16
Fortitude Save DC: (5+6)=11

With a thump, Seraks crossbow bolt plunges into his targets skull, seemingly stunning the creature for a moment. With a groan, the zombie turns his body, searching for the source of the attack, and struggles once more to free itself from the thorns holding it in place. 

Taking a step forward of his own, Brots holds his longbow before him. Aiming at arrow through Beetles legs, he too fires at the zombie in the corner.

Brots Attack Roll: 24
Damage: 9

Zombie Fortitude Constitution Save: 13
Fortitude Save DC: (5+5)=10

A second projectile strikes the zombie, puncturing the creatures chest. Without flinching the zombie continues to struggle, reaching its long rotting arms outwards towards the door.

Zombie 2 Strength Check:15
Zombie 3 Strength Check: 4
Spell Save DC: 13

With a roar of effort, one of the zombies manages to break free from from its thorned shackles, taking a handful of tangled vines with it. Slowly it shuffles forwards, following its outstretched arms towards the gaping doorway. 

-Double Post-

ROUND 3

OOC: Round 3! Beetle your D/Adv has disappeared now after your last save was succesful. Z3 is still restrained.

Beetle will still stay at the door and again cast eldritch blast at Z2 and if it is down by then z3

Attack: 16 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.

Serak: Now closer to the open door, Serak shouts at the freed Zombie(Z2), "By the God's, do you ever stink!"

Action: Vicious Mockery Target: Zombie(Z2) Damage: 1

The Bard then takes a step 5ft Southwest.

OOC: Syna just need your turn and I can finish the round!

Syna again casts [spell]Frostbite[\spell], this time at Z2

Dmg: 3

Syna circles the around the doorway once more, looking for a path to launch another spell inside. Shivering cold runs down his arm as a gap opens. With the lumbering zombie in sight, he reaches out a glistening hand and sends an icy wind towards his target.

Zombie Contitution Save: 17
Spell Save DC: 13
Damage: 3

A bitterly cold wind blows once more into the abanoned bar, swirling around the gasping zombie, freezing it's outstretched arms firmly in place. Undeterred the beast continues forwards, gnashing its teeth hungrily at the chance of a fresh meal.

 As spells continue to soar around him, Beetle blocks the doorway ready to attack. Lifting his sword before him, he thrust its point towards the approaching creature. A bright crackling ball of light gathers along the sword guard before streaking through the air at the zombie. 

Attack: 16
Damage: 5

Crackling through the air, the energy blast strikes the zombie cleanly in the chest. Barely flinching the beast continues, groaning loudly in response.

Gathering her senses, Jelenneth again prepares a ball of flame in her hands. Though doorway is busy and her sight blocked, she throws the fireball inside. 

Jelenneth Attack Roll: 18

Her throw is off target. The ball of flame explodes across the wooden ceiling, catching at points where the unburnt wood is driest. In an instant, the ceiling is ablaze. Thick black smoke billowing from the rooftop.

At the rear of the property, Zyltris still stands ready for action, as the sudden blast of heat hits him. From the other side of the door comes the sound of movement, a creature moving inside, suddenly awakened by activity in the next room. The elf grips his morningstar tightly, holds a swing and prepares for the door to break open.

Calling into the burning building, Serak shouts out to the nearest zombie, a mere shadow against the fire which threatens to engulf it. Despite the smoke pouring out of the bar, the pungent aroma of burnt undead flesh still hangs heavily in the air. "By the God's, do you ever stink!"

Action: Vicious Mockery 
Zombie Z2 Wisdom Save: 2
Spell Save DC: 13 
Damage: 2

Undead Fortitude Constitution Save: 7
Undead Fortitude DC: (5+2)=7

Seraks words slowly sink into the undeads rotting brain, and though damaging, are not enough to stop the relentless march for flesh. With its frozen outstretched arms, and now a minor headache, the zombie continues forwards. As he locks eyes with the creature, Serak feels it best to take a step backwards, allowing Beetle to block the beasts escape.

Taking another arrow from his quiver, Brots eyes up the zombie still entangled at the rear of the bar. Determined to destroy this undead himself, he casts Hunters Mark, before nocking the arrow to his bow. 

Brots Attack Roll: 15 (Adv from Entangled)
Damage: (10) + (4 - Hunters Mark) = 14

Zombie Fortitude Constitution Save: 13
Fortitude Save DC: (5+14)= 19

With a loud thump the arrow tears through the zombies neck, embedding itself neatly into its spine. The beast gargles as fluid gushes from the wound but somehow remains standing. "GAH!" Frustrated Brots growls to himself, before reaching for another arrow. 

Stumbling through the vines that still cover the floor, the first of the zombies finally makes it to the doorway. Its outstretched arms reach for Beetle as it staggers forwards, jaws open awaiting fresh meat.

Zombie Z2 Attack Roll: 23 (D/A Roll: 11)
Damage: 12 

As the zombie lurches forwards, its weight almost catches the awaiting paladin off guard, pushing him backwards and off balance. For a moment he fears the worst as the undead creature reaches for him but is unable to grab him with its frozen arms. Frustrated the beast grunts, its gnashing teeth held back at arms length until loosened by the warmth of the fire.

Still tangled in the nest of vines, the second zombie continues to struggle against the plants rooting it to the spot.

Zombie 3 Strength Save: 19
Spell Save DC: 12

With a loud snap, the burning vines finally give way, freeing the arrow filled zombie. It staggers forwards towards the doorway, as the burning ceiling above groans, threatening to collapse at any moment.

At the rear of the bar, stands ready. The sound of activity, growing louder with each passing moment is abruptly silenced. Against his better judgment, he approaches the door and reaches out a hand.

Zombie 4 Strength Check: 8

The door bursts open, revealing a flaming zombie in the smoke filled doorway. Rivers of decayed flesh melt off the creatures body as it stumbles out of the back room.

In the chaos the party watch as the inn quickly starts to catch fire. Smoke billows from beneath the roof tiles and spreads over the ceiling inside. A side window cracks from the heat.

 19

Mistake there in the last post - Forgot the D/A For zombie 2 vs Beetle: 4

 -Lucky! 3 Max dice rolls in a row too!-

ROUND 4

OOC: No penalties just yet if anyone chooses to enter the building. Bonfire is the only source of flame at ground level for the time being.

Depending on Syna's move and what zombie is alive...

Beetle barely dodging out of the way of Z2's attack retaliates with a strike of his own...he casts green-flame blade and swings Talon around at Z2....

Attack: 13 Damage: 8  on a hit Green Flame jumps to Z3 for 3 damage...

If Z2 is down already Beetle holds his ground, points Talon at Z3 and casts eldritch blast

Attack: 18 Damage: 9

Once again Beetle prepares to use the staff to block any incoming damage or use a charge of shield if necessary

Syna will step up beside Beetle and attack Z2 with his Quarterstaff

Attack: 10 Damage: 5

OCC:  From Monday to Thurs, I will be on vacation with limited access.  I should be able to check in once a day.