You make your way to the High Cavern where you first found the river.
The descending fissure opens up abruptly into a very high cavern, its ceiling easily forty feet or more overhead. A stairway continues to wind down along a ledge that follows the north wall of the chamber. A fast moving stream about five feet wide runs across the floor of the chamber from the north and disapears under a low stone overhang to the south, and a larger passageway exits to the northeast. On the floor are some dead [Tooltip Not Found]s on the floor.
Three stops and stares at the stream for some time, and considers the current flowing into the overhang. "Hmmm.... Eh, why not? We know where its gonna wind up eventually, buuuut not how it gets there! Soooo-..."She unlatches a length of rope from her back pack and uncoils part to offer to Rivon. "Ready for a swim! You don't have to go far or nut'n. We just need to find out if its too fast to traverse, and if we can walk long it... well, if me, Mr. Tomato, and Mr. Cormanthyr can. Meanwhile, you and thistle can ride our backs!... Oh, and Maurice can swim too, I guess. So, how about it, Mr. Riverz!"
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Rivon and Maurice jump into the stream to do some searching. The stream is moving swiftly, but not too fast. It leads through a small overhang, making the swimming duo go under the water for a moment.
Floundering through the cold, swift stream, you emerge in a huge cavern. The ceiling must be thirty feet overhead, and the far end of the cave is lost in darkness. A foul stench assaults your nostrils immediately. The remnants of butchered game animals hang from crude wooden stakes along the cavern walls, and you spot a pair of Orc corpses in the same fashion.
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Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
As the line fails to grow taut enough to worry Three at least, she keeps feeding Rivon plenty of slack and absently moved as close to the southern wall allowed without diving into the water as well. After a while, she finally looks over to the rest, and seeing perhaps some confusion in Taman, she grins at him. "Just making sure the waters not too fast and deep, Mr. Tamato! I'm sure they'll be back soon if there's more to see along the water."She reminds. "But, if ya wanna go in early, I ain't gonna stop ya."
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Thistle "If we have to go that way what will I do?" He raps his armour with his knuckles "I'm good at sinking and drowning but swimming... not so much."
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Rivon looks to see if he can determine how long the bodies have been hanging there...and if they have any goodies on them. (If he must, he'll until himself from the rope.)
Taman nods is agreement. "Some of us are just not going to be able to follow the path those two took." Taman points out to Three. "Swimming in armor doesn't go very well." He shrugs, figuring the conversation can wait until the others return to report their findings.
"Mayhaps the scouts can find an alternative path?" Durlan says with a slight look of worry on his face at seeing his companions leap into the fast current.
Three lightly huffs and shakes her head. "Somehow, I kinda doubt it, as we've been pretty much everywhere else. Plus, the current ain't SO bad. Otherwise, as soon as Mr. Riverz jumped in, I'd be wrestling just to reel him back in!"She explains, raising and indicating her part of the rope in hand. "And its like I said, Thimble, or... what I'm pretty sure I said, but maybe that part was in my head.... Mmmm... whatever! Point is, you can just hang onto to me. I'm a really good swimmer, and pretty darn strong too, I must admit!" She grinned as she flexed an arm off to the side.
"Might take a couple trips, but I could probably do the same for Mr. Cormanthyr too, so long as he helps a bit... Or, ya know, if there's like air pockets on the other side, he can just walk. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy."
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Rivon, after untying himself from the rope, and Marius climb up on the shore. One on the eastern bank, the other on the western, in the hopes of inspecting these dead bodies hanging around. As soon as they are climbing up on the shore, they are immediately attacked by something from the shadows:
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The stench is so bad that Rivon and Marius start to gag a bit. Please give me a CON save each. Trog 1 attacks Rivon on the western bank and Trog 2 attacks Marius on the eastern bank; both attacking 3 times, twice with their claws and once with a bite attack.
As the rope goes slack Taman would look to the others in concern. "Do you think something happened to them?" He asks, nodding to the no-longer-moving rope.
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You make your way to the High Cavern where you first found the river.
Dungeon Master - Balar's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Three stops and stares at the stream for some time, and considers the current flowing into the overhang. "Hmmm.... Eh, why not? We know where its gonna wind up eventually, buuuut not how it gets there! Soooo-..." She unlatches a length of rope from her back pack and uncoils part to offer to Rivon. "Ready for a swim! You don't have to go far or nut'n. We just need to find out if its too fast to traverse, and if we can walk long it... well, if me, Mr. Tomato, and Mr. Cormanthyr can. Meanwhile, you and thistle can ride our backs!... Oh, and Maurice can swim too, I guess. So, how about it, Mr. Riverz!"
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Rivon questions the need for a rope, but plays along, anxious to show his great swimming prowess.
Once "secured" he dives in. He has no real plan, but he plans to look good doing it.
Marius, like he's more used to water than land, jumps in headfirst. He takes in a breath in and waits for Rivon.
"Where you wanna go? I haven't dealt with any dragons before, but I have with many creatures of the sea."
"Since I am a warlock, what kind of spells do you all use? I have this spell I call 'Hex', and one effect is dependent on what I want."
(Later on, what saving throw do you want boss to have disadv on?)
Marius Krakensson - Simic Hybrid - Fathomless Warlock 5 | AC 13 HP 48| Passive Perception: 14; Passive Investigation: 10; Passive Insight: 11| Equipped: Leather Armor, Eldritch Blast, Light Crossbow, Backpack, | Wielding: Eldritch Blast. Mind Sliver (, and Endless ritual spells, apparently)
(OOC: Unfortunately, Hex doesn't impact saving throws, just ability checks (Athletics, Acrobatics, etc.))
Taman stands by the river, not exactly sure what the plan is here.
Rivon and Maurice jump into the stream to do some searching. The stream is moving swiftly, but not too fast. It leads through a small overhang, making the swimming duo go under the water for a moment.
Dungeon Master - Balar's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
As the line fails to grow taut enough to worry Three at least, she keeps feeding Rivon plenty of slack and absently moved as close to the southern wall allowed without diving into the water as well. After a while, she finally looks over to the rest, and seeing perhaps some confusion in Taman, she grins at him. "Just making sure the waters not too fast and deep, Mr. Tamato! I'm sure they'll be back soon if there's more to see along the water." She reminds. "But, if ya wanna go in early, I ain't gonna stop ya."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Thistle "If we have to go that way what will I do?" He raps his armour with his knuckles "I'm good at sinking and drowning but swimming... not so much."
Rivon looks to see if he can determine how long the bodies have been hanging there...and if they have any goodies on them. (If he must, he'll until himself from the rope.)
Stealth: 21
Perception: 11
Investigation: 14
Taman nods is agreement. "Some of us are just not going to be able to follow the path those two took." Taman points out to Three. "Swimming in armor doesn't go very well." He shrugs, figuring the conversation can wait until the others return to report their findings.
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Marius Krakensson - Simic Hybrid - Fathomless Warlock 5 | AC 13 HP 48| Passive Perception: 14; Passive Investigation: 10; Passive Insight: 11| Equipped: Leather Armor, Eldritch Blast, Light Crossbow, Backpack, | Wielding: Eldritch Blast. Mind Sliver (, and Endless ritual spells, apparently)
Marius will also check out to see what he can find about these bodies.
Perception: 10
Investigation: 3
Stealth: 16
Marius Krakensson - Simic Hybrid - Fathomless Warlock 5 | AC 13 HP 48| Passive Perception: 14; Passive Investigation: 10; Passive Insight: 11| Equipped: Leather Armor, Eldritch Blast, Light Crossbow, Backpack, | Wielding: Eldritch Blast. Mind Sliver (, and Endless ritual spells, apparently)
"Mayhaps the scouts can find an alternative path?" Durlan says with a slight look of worry on his face at seeing his companions leap into the fast current.
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Three lightly huffs and shakes her head. "Somehow, I kinda doubt it, as we've been pretty much everywhere else. Plus, the current ain't SO bad. Otherwise, as soon as Mr. Riverz jumped in, I'd be wrestling just to reel him back in!" She explains, raising and indicating her part of the rope in hand. "And its like I said, Thimble, or... what I'm pretty sure I said, but maybe that part was in my head.... Mmmm... whatever! Point is, you can just hang onto to me. I'm a really good swimmer, and pretty darn strong too, I must admit!" She grinned as she flexed an arm off to the side.
"Might take a couple trips, but I could probably do the same for Mr. Cormanthyr too, so long as he helps a bit... Or, ya know, if there's like air pockets on the other side, he can just walk. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Rivon, after untying himself from the rope, and Marius climb up on the shore. One on the eastern bank, the other on the western, in the hopes of inspecting these dead bodies hanging around. As soon as they are climbing up on the shore, they are immediately attacked by something from the shadows:
SURPRISE ROUND:
The stench is so bad that Rivon and Marius start to gag a bit. Please give me a CON save each. Trog 1 attacks Rivon on the western bank and Trog 2 attacks Marius on the eastern bank; both attacking 3 times, twice with their claws and once with a bite attack.
Trog 1 -
Claw Attack: 18 Damage: 4 Slashing damage.
Claw Attack: 16 Damage: 4 Slashing damage.
Bite Attack: 17 Damage: 3 Piercing damage.
Trog 2 -
Claw Attack: 13 Damage: 3 Slashing damage.
Claw Attack: 16 Damage: 3 Slashing damage.
Bite Attack: 15 Damage: 6 Piercing damage.
SOUTH INITIATIVE:
Marius - 16
Rivon - 15
Trog 1 - 13
Trog 2 - 9
NORTH INITIATIVE:
Taman - 11
Thistle - 11
Durlan - 7
Three - 5
Dungeon Master - Balar's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Asmodai | Feral Tiefling - Rogue 2| AC 15 HP 15| Passive Perception: 10; Passive Investigation: 12; Passive Insight: 10| Equipped: Studded Leather Armor, Rapier, Short Bow, 2 Daggers, Backpack, Quiver and Boots of Elvenkind | Wielding: Rapier and Dagger sheathed, Shortbow slung over back
Constitution Save: 5
Marius decides that these creatures deserve some Eldritch Blast. (Attacking Trog 2)
Attack Roll: 9
Damage: 14
Attack Roll 2: 17
Damage: 10
Marius Krakensson - Simic Hybrid - Fathomless Warlock 5 | AC 13 HP 48| Passive Perception: 14; Passive Investigation: 10; Passive Insight: 11| Equipped: Leather Armor, Eldritch Blast, Light Crossbow, Backpack, | Wielding: Eldritch Blast. Mind Sliver (, and Endless ritual spells, apparently)
Do us to the north even know this is happening?
Con Save: 13
At the last second, Rivon sees the Trog claw coming his way and dives to the side, turning a full strike into a graze.
When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to halve the attack’s damage against you.
He then pulls away from the Trog, (Cunning Action: Disengage) levels his bow across the stream and pops a shot at the Trog engaged with Marius.
Sharpshooter Shortbow + Sneak Attack
Attack: 9 Non-magical Piercing Damage: 32
He finishes by moving as far from the Trog as possible.
(OOC: if Marius killed his first, I'd shoot at mine, minus the sneak attack, so 20 points if it hits.)
As the rope goes slack Taman would look to the others in concern. "Do you think something happened to them?" He asks, nodding to the no-longer-moving rope.