Arkhan, Round 4 had an attack by Hobgoblin which failed to beat your AC, then two BS attacks which both were higher than your AC + Shield (+5). Shield or not they were always hitting! Round 3 I don't think I added any damage as I'd assumed you would take shield to avoid the hit.
If I've missed something let me know, it's an important round to get right.
OOC:With those rolls, Serak would definitely have used Cutting Words to keep Arkhan standing, if you're cool with that BB? Also, don't forget you have Second Wind, Arkhan.
Reaction - Cutting Words - To-Hit: -3
That plus Arkhan's Shield would block the killing blow. Serak will need to get Syna up next turn.
OOC: Cutting words is fine there if that's what you guys want to do? Would leave Arkhan on 19/24 HP with a shield up? Don't think it'll affect anything else in the round...
Still engaged with the hunched bugbear, Beetle raises his longsword. Again, the blade erupts into bright green flame as the paladin dances around his target. Suddenly, he holds a position and thrusts his sword forwards.
Attack: 12
Grol drops his shoulder, sliding away before the blade can make purchase, a flicker of green fire quickly extinguishing in the air. The bugbear beats the longsword aside as it sails past, switching his gaze to meet Beetles. A long trail of saliva drips from the kings lower jaw, bubbling as he lets loose a low rumbling growl.
OOC: Arkhan we're back to you. I've taken you back to 19/24 damage - (From your Shield + Seraks cutting words)
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(Looks good. I think we're back at it.)
Arkhan feeling the effects of this fight channels deep inside him. He lets out a warriors cry. And his wounds begin to heal. He then steps up on the table
Second Wind: 9
He then, feeling revitalized jumps on the table not leaving either the hobgoblin or spiders reach turns around and belches fire onto both of them.
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Serak: Recklessly rushing past the beast that was once Gundren, Serak steps over Syna as he arrives at Arkhan's side. With all his might he plunges his Rapier into the Black Spider's ribs, saying defiantly, "Die, and let your evil machinations die with you!"
Standing tall and flexing, Arkhan chases any residual weakness from his aching body. With an ferocious yell he leaps effortlessly onto the nearby table, reeling backwards as he spins back around. A bright orange glow forms in the dragonborns throat, shortly followed by a burst of blazing fire.
Distracted by the sorcerers sudden escape, the Blackspider fails to cover himself in time, taking a warm blast of fire squarely to the face. As the flame subsides, the drow wipes a layer of burning debris away from his brow, revealing a pair of glinting black eyes.
Syna Death Save: 14
The distant sounds of battle grow steadily louder, drawing Syna back downwards. Sensation slowly returns to the druids extremities, fingers and toes twitch slightly. A gush of air whips past him as a body leaps overhead.
Gundren Opportunity Attack: 11
Serak lands gracefully, easily avoiding Gundrens long gnarled claws, sashaying past the slowly awakening hobgoblin. With his rapier drawn, the bard slams his blade into the Blackspiders chest, growling with intent, "Die, and let your evil machinations die with you!"
With an unearthly cry, the Blackspider reaches for the blade, the wound steaming as poison courses into his chest Pieces of metallic armour seemingly melt away, falling to the floor as his body disintegrates to nothingness. The drows face contorts, all the while rasping with intense pain. Dark-Elvish features sporadically distort, turning into some grotesque deformity beneath. "You foolsssss.... such foolssssss" In an instant the Blackspider is gone, replaced by the body of some naked humanoid creature writhing on the floor in throes of death.
Standing victoriously over his fallen foe, Serak calls back into the room, "Vitala!" Synas eyes snap open. The druid gasps, sitting sharply upright across the chamber. A smirk emerges onto the bards face, tables turned!
Syna HP Healed: 5
Watching as the Blackspider falls, Grol is momentarily struck still. Experience though stirs him back into action, somehow dodging another of Beetles blows as he rolls away.
Beetle Opportunity Attack: 9
Ducking a second time, the bugbear avoids another of Beetles attacks, spinning away to the northern wall. Pressing a hand against the wound in his chest the bugbear kicks a foot into the side of the sleeping wolf, "GERRUP BEAST!" With a sly grin of his own, Grol points back to Beetle, beckoning him forwards.
OOC: These rolls are mad. Everyones either getting 1s or near perfect hits!
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ROUND 6
Gundren hisses with intent as the Blackspider falls. The beast mutters something under its breath and raises a clawed hand. As the beast swings, Syna sits sharply upright.
Gundren Attack Roll 1: 22 Damage: 10
Awakened for the briefest of moments, Syna immediately takes a blow to the chest. A handful of sharp claws is too much for the weary druid, who falls immediately back to the floor.
Gundren meanwhile, stalks around the room. In two long strides the beast circles around Beetle before lashing out a second time in anger.
Gundren Attack Roll 2: 14
Seeing the attack coming, Beetle simply raises an arm, blocking the beasts assault, pressing him against the chamber wall. Gundren screeches in frustration, long black arms writhing madly for the paladins body.
OOC: Again we're back to the absolute tank that is Beetle! He's like Teflon! :D
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Breathing a slight sigh of relief at Grols sudden retreat, Beetle takes a moment to focus on the hideous form of Gundren, circling menacingly around him. The beast lunges forward, its attack intuitively read by the paladin, allowing him to raise an arm in response. His arm strengthens, forcing the beast back against the wall, giving him the perfect chance to strike.
Sinking Talon deep into Gundrens side, Beetle summons Tyrs strength. A bright flash of pure white bursts from his longsword, burning deep into the foul creature. Gundren screeches, forcing the paladin away, releasing him from the wall. The beast staggers slightly, pressing a clawed hand onto its fresh wound.
Groggily, the now awakened Hobgoblin in the chamber rises to its feet. Reaching for its longsword with both hands, it brings its blade sharply down towards Serak.
Hobgoblin 1 Attack Roll: 21
Serak notices the attack in time, stepping forwards, leaving a trail of sparks behind him as the longsword scrapes against stone. The hobgoblin rolls onto the balls of its feet, desperate to stop the vibrations now violently shaking his arms from the blow.
OOC: Arkhan, Syna and Serak to go next! Same positions as above
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From atop the table, Arkhans deep growling voice begins to utter primordial words. With each passing moment the dragonborn feels stronger, more powerful. With a loud crack, a single bolt of blue energy bursts from the sorcerers chest, forming a long aimless arc across the chamber.
Arkhan Attack Roll: 7
The blast flickers violently between several points, before planting itself firmly into the chamber wall. With a loud ZZZZAP the bolt flickers out, leaving a deep, black hole where it landed.
Syna Death Save: 11
For the second time Syna finds himself helpless, lying in a tangle on the cold stone floor. This time however, the sounds around him slowly dull and fade. The hard stone beneath him softens, almost welcoming as he begins to sink lower, through the floor.
Seraks voice again echoes around the room, "Vitala!" as he effotlessly steps away from the lunging hobgoblin. Pirouetting around gracefully, the bard thrusts his rapier towards his attacker.
Attack: 24 Damage: 7 + 7 (Poison) = 14
Healing word to Syna: 7HP
A spurt of red hits the wall as the bards blade slices through chain mail. The hobgoblin staggers sideways but remains upright, groaning in pain, gripping its longsword with intent.
OOC: Serak, moving 15ft north would give the hobgoblin an opportunity attack against you. Just incase you were expecting it to drop on that turn?
Kicked onto its paws by Grol, the wolf bounds forwards in a mad frenzy. Its jaws, a mesh of sharp teeth dripping with slobber, open as the beast snarls loudly, launching itself into the air towards Serak.
Wolf Attack Roll: 20 Damage: 9
Serak Strength Save: 20 Save DC: 13
Though the wolf grasps onto his arm in mid air, Serak somehow manages to shake the beast away, tearing a long ream of leather from his armour. The wolf spins away across the floor, barely able to stop itself sliding on the stone. Hunkered down, it growls again, preparing itself for another lunge.
Grol follows closely behind his canine companion, wielding his morningstar high overhead. With Beetle distracted by the shapeshifting monstrousity, the bugbear king stomps towards the centre of the room. With an aggressive grunt, the bugbear swings slamming his weapon towards the barely revived Syna.
Grol Attack Roll 1: 19 Damage: 12
For the third time, the druid falls into am unconscious state, suffering a direct morningstar blow to the head. Having barely opened his eyes, Syna falls back to the floor, his skull badly bleeding. Grol continues his ferocious swing, hoping to catch Serak with a swift backhand.
Grol Attack Roll 2: 22 Damage: 13
A second skull takes a direct hit from the bugbears club face with a sickening crunch. The bard immediately falls to the floor, trembling slightly at the feet of the king. Grol lets out a loud maniacal laugh, twisting himself awkwardly to face the remaining foes. "NO HOPE NOW! YOU SURRENDER TO GROL!"
Continuing its onslaught, the Gundren beast raises another set of claws to Beetle, slashing knife like talons across the paladins chest.
Gundren Attack Roll 1:19(OOC: Assuming a shield again?) Gundren Attack Roll 2: 18
Beetles staff comes to life once more, engulfing the paladin in pure white light as the beast strikes, deflecting the impact. Gundren lets out a high pitched shriek which seems to deafeningly echo around Beetles skull. When the paladin opens his eyes, the beast has stepped back, crouching down in preparation.
OOC: Not sure what to think of that last round. Tough rolls there at the end and these guys don't mess around! Looks like we're running out of spell slots too? If I've counted right Serak I think you're out of Inspiration and Cutting Words, though I'll have to double check. Edit: Sorry, yeah, 2x Bardic Inspiration, 1x Cutting words in round 2 for Beetle and 1x Cutting words for Arkhan last round...
OOC: yes I would use a charge of shield from the staff
OOC: Super, then we're back to you Sir Beetle.
Arkhan, Round 4 had an attack by Hobgoblin which failed to beat your AC, then two BS attacks which both were higher than your AC + Shield (+5). Shield or not they were always hitting! Round 3 I don't think I added any damage as I'd assumed you would take shield to avoid the hit.
If I've missed something let me know, it's an important round to get right.
(ooc oh okay, nm then)
death save: 7
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
OOC: With those rolls, Serak would definitely have used Cutting Words to keep Arkhan standing, if you're cool with that BB? Also, don't forget you have Second Wind, Arkhan.
Reaction - Cutting Words - To-Hit: -3
That plus Arkhan's Shield would block the killing blow. Serak will need to get Syna up next turn.
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
OOC: Cutting words is fine there if that's what you guys want to do? Would leave Arkhan on 19/24 HP with a shield up? Don't think it'll affect anything else in the round...
Beetle will stay on the King, cast Green-Flame blade and strike...
Attack: 16 Damage: 10
Bless to hit 3
Still engaged with the hunched bugbear, Beetle raises his longsword. Again, the blade erupts into bright green flame as the paladin dances around his target. Suddenly, he holds a position and thrusts his sword forwards.
Attack: 12
Grol drops his shoulder, sliding away before the blade can make purchase, a flicker of green fire quickly extinguishing in the air. The bugbear beats the longsword aside as it sails past, switching his gaze to meet Beetles. A long trail of saliva drips from the kings lower jaw, bubbling as he lets loose a low rumbling growl.
OOC: Arkhan we're back to you. I've taken you back to 19/24 damage - (From your Shield + Seraks cutting words)
If I've missed anything let me know!
(Looks good. I think we're back at it.)
Arkhan feeling the effects of this fight channels deep inside him. He lets out a warriors cry. And his wounds begin to heal. He then steps up on the table
Second Wind: 9
He then, feeling revitalized jumps on the table not leaving either the hobgoblin or spiders reach turns around and belches fire onto both of them.
Dex Save DC 12 or take 4 fire damage
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Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Serak: Recklessly rushing past the beast that was once Gundren, Serak steps over Syna as he arrives at Arkhan's side. With all his might he plunges his Rapier into the Black Spider's ribs, saying defiantly, "Die, and let your evil machinations die with you!"
Action - Attack: 22 Damage: 8 + 6 (Poison) = 19 Target: Black Spider
Turning to his fallen ally, the Bard shouts, "Vitala!"
Bonus Action - Healing Word - HP Healed: 8 Target: Syna
OOC: Don't forget Arkhan and Syna both have Healing Potions too. We got this guys!
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
Standing tall and flexing, Arkhan chases any residual weakness from his aching body. With an ferocious yell he leaps effortlessly onto the nearby table, reeling backwards as he spins back around. A bright orange glow forms in the dragonborns throat, shortly followed by a burst of blazing fire.
Hobgoblin 1 Dexterity Save: Auto Fail (Unconscious)
Blackspider Dexterity Save: 5
Damage: 2
Distracted by the sorcerers sudden escape, the Blackspider fails to cover himself in time, taking a warm blast of fire squarely to the face. As the flame subsides, the drow wipes a layer of burning debris away from his brow, revealing a pair of glinting black eyes.
Syna Death Save: 14
The distant sounds of battle grow steadily louder, drawing Syna back downwards. Sensation slowly returns to the druids extremities, fingers and toes twitch slightly. A gush of air whips past him as a body leaps overhead.
Gundren Opportunity Attack: 11
Serak lands gracefully, easily avoiding Gundrens long gnarled claws, sashaying past the slowly awakening hobgoblin. With his rapier drawn, the bard slams his blade into the Blackspiders chest, growling with intent, "Die, and let your evil machinations die with you!"
Serak Attack Roll: 25
Damage: 11 + 8 (Poison) = 19
With an unearthly cry, the Blackspider reaches for the blade, the wound steaming as poison courses into his chest Pieces of metallic armour seemingly melt away, falling to the floor as his body disintegrates to nothingness. The drows face contorts, all the while rasping with intense pain. Dark-Elvish features sporadically distort, turning into some grotesque deformity beneath. "You foolsssss.... such foolssssss" In an instant the Blackspider is gone, replaced by the body of some naked humanoid creature writhing on the floor in throes of death.
Standing victoriously over his fallen foe, Serak calls back into the room, "Vitala!" Synas eyes snap open. The druid gasps, sitting sharply upright across the chamber. A smirk emerges onto the bards face, tables turned!
Syna HP Healed: 5
Watching as the Blackspider falls, Grol is momentarily struck still. Experience though stirs him back into action, somehow dodging another of Beetles blows as he rolls away.
Beetle Opportunity Attack: 9
Ducking a second time, the bugbear avoids another of Beetles attacks, spinning away to the northern wall. Pressing a hand against the wound in his chest the bugbear kicks a foot into the side of the sleeping wolf, "GERRUP BEAST!" With a sly grin of his own, Grol points back to Beetle, beckoning him forwards.
OOC: These rolls are mad. Everyones either getting 1s or near perfect hits!
ROUND 6
Gundren hisses with intent as the Blackspider falls. The beast mutters something under its breath and raises a clawed hand. As the beast swings, Syna sits sharply upright.
Gundren Attack Roll 1: 22
Damage: 10
Awakened for the briefest of moments, Syna immediately takes a blow to the chest. A handful of sharp claws is too much for the weary druid, who falls immediately back to the floor.
Gundren meanwhile, stalks around the room. In two long strides the beast circles around Beetle before lashing out a second time in anger.
Gundren Attack Roll 2: 14
Seeing the attack coming, Beetle simply raises an arm, blocking the beasts assault, pressing him against the chamber wall. Gundren screeches in frustration, long black arms writhing madly for the paladins body.
OOC: Again we're back to the absolute tank that is Beetle! He's like Teflon! :D
With the King out of reach Beetle turns his attention to Grundren as he avoids the attack...he then counters with an attack of his own....
Attack: 13 Damage: 12
Plus Bless to hit... 1 and Bardic Inspiration if needed 3
On a hit Beetle will use another 1st level spell slot to Divine Smite... 10
Breathing a slight sigh of relief at Grols sudden retreat, Beetle takes a moment to focus on the hideous form of Gundren, circling menacingly around him. The beast lunges forward, its attack intuitively read by the paladin, allowing him to raise an arm in response. His arm strengthens, forcing the beast back against the wall, giving him the perfect chance to strike.
Attack: 14 (Attack + Bless. Your bardic inspiration wasn't needed!)
Damage: 22 (Plus Divine Smite)
Sinking Talon deep into Gundrens side, Beetle summons Tyrs strength. A bright flash of pure white bursts from his longsword, burning deep into the foul creature. Gundren screeches, forcing the paladin away, releasing him from the wall. The beast staggers slightly, pressing a clawed hand onto its fresh wound.
Groggily, the now awakened Hobgoblin in the chamber rises to its feet. Reaching for its longsword with both hands, it brings its blade sharply down towards Serak.
Hobgoblin 1 Attack Roll: 21
Serak notices the attack in time, stepping forwards, leaving a trail of sparks behind him as the longsword scrapes against stone. The hobgoblin rolls onto the balls of its feet, desperate to stop the vibrations now violently shaking his arms from the blow.
OOC: Arkhan, Syna and Serak to go next! Same positions as above
Arkhan starts chanting in primordial as he reaches deep down in his magic reservoir. And casts Witch Bolt at Gundren.
Bonus Action: Convert 2 sorcery points into a level 1 spell slot
Action: Witch Bolt Attack: 11 Damage: 7 Lightning
(ooc: well thats not even worth burning my bardic die on :( womp womp)
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Serak: With the fierce Hobgoblin bearing down upon him, Serak sidesteps gracefully before striking at the creature. Once again he shouts, "Vitala!"
Action - Attack: 16 Damage: 7 + 6 (Poison) = 14
Movement - 3N
Bonus Action - Healing Word HP Healed: 7 Target: Syna
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
From atop the table, Arkhans deep growling voice begins to utter primordial words. With each passing moment the dragonborn feels stronger, more powerful. With a loud crack, a single bolt of blue energy bursts from the sorcerers chest, forming a long aimless arc across the chamber.
Arkhan Attack Roll: 7
The blast flickers violently between several points, before planting itself firmly into the chamber wall. With a loud ZZZZAP the bolt flickers out, leaving a deep, black hole where it landed.
Syna Death Save: 11
For the second time Syna finds himself helpless, lying in a tangle on the cold stone floor. This time however, the sounds around him slowly dull and fade. The hard stone beneath him softens, almost welcoming as he begins to sink lower, through the floor.
Seraks voice again echoes around the room, "Vitala!" as he effotlessly steps away from the lunging hobgoblin. Pirouetting around gracefully, the bard thrusts his rapier towards his attacker.
Attack: 24
Damage: 7 + 7 (Poison) = 14
Healing word to Syna: 7HP
A spurt of red hits the wall as the bards blade slices through chain mail. The hobgoblin staggers sideways but remains upright, groaning in pain, gripping its longsword with intent.
OOC: Serak, moving 15ft north would give the hobgoblin an opportunity attack against you. Just incase you were expecting it to drop on that turn?
OOC: Was hoping he'd die. lol
Serak will move 2N, 1E instead.
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
Kicked onto its paws by Grol, the wolf bounds forwards in a mad frenzy. Its jaws, a mesh of sharp teeth dripping with slobber, open as the beast snarls loudly, launching itself into the air towards Serak.
Wolf Attack Roll: 20
Damage: 9
Serak Strength Save: 20
Save DC: 13
Though the wolf grasps onto his arm in mid air, Serak somehow manages to shake the beast away, tearing a long ream of leather from his armour. The wolf spins away across the floor, barely able to stop itself sliding on the stone. Hunkered down, it growls again, preparing itself for another lunge.
Grol follows closely behind his canine companion, wielding his morningstar high overhead. With Beetle distracted by the shapeshifting monstrousity, the bugbear king stomps towards the centre of the room. With an aggressive grunt, the bugbear swings slamming his weapon towards the barely revived Syna.
Grol Attack Roll 1: 19
Damage: 12
For the third time, the druid falls into am unconscious state, suffering a direct morningstar blow to the head. Having barely opened his eyes, Syna falls back to the floor, his skull badly bleeding. Grol continues his ferocious swing, hoping to catch Serak with a swift backhand.
Grol Attack Roll 2: 22
Damage: 13
A second skull takes a direct hit from the bugbears club face with a sickening crunch. The bard immediately falls to the floor, trembling slightly at the feet of the king. Grol lets out a loud maniacal laugh, twisting himself awkwardly to face the remaining foes. "NO HOPE NOW! YOU SURRENDER TO GROL!"
ROUND 7
Continuing its onslaught, the Gundren beast raises another set of claws to Beetle, slashing knife like talons across the paladins chest.
Gundren Attack Roll 1:19 (OOC: Assuming a shield again?)
Gundren Attack Roll 2: 18
Beetles staff comes to life once more, engulfing the paladin in pure white light as the beast strikes, deflecting the impact. Gundren lets out a high pitched shriek which seems to deafeningly echo around Beetles skull. When the paladin opens his eyes, the beast has stepped back, crouching down in preparation.
OOC: Not sure what to think of that last round. Tough rolls there at the end and these guys don't mess around! Looks like we're running out of spell slots too? If I've counted right Serak I think you're out of Inspiration and Cutting Words, though I'll have to double check. Edit: Sorry, yeah, 2x Bardic Inspiration, 1x Cutting words in round 2 for Beetle and 1x Cutting words for Arkhan last round...
Beetle, you're up again sir.
OOC: Should have cast Sleep again... Good luck, guys.
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien