Tibi sighs but bows with a flourish and says "Cracticus Tibicen, Decisonist of the Baldur's Gate franchise of Acquistions Incorporated, at your service Ma'am"he looks around at the others before continuing "we were engaged to find some sort of sword."
Reya steps forward. "You are under contract for far more than that I dare say." she says indignantly. She looks at the woman "I am Reya Mantlemorn of the Hellriders. Who is in charge down here? These men are with me, I have contracted them to aid me in restoring the city back to the material plane." Looking around past the woman she sees the humanoid man. "Are you Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur's Gate? I was told he was down here. I need to speak with him."
If Drabash scans the refugees and if he says any children or particularly haggard refugees, he put away his axes and reaches into his pack, pulling out some rations and breaks them up to share. "I'm sorry there's not much but hopefully this helps alleviate some of the hunger."
The aasimar has a quick laugh and replies, "I am no duke. My name is Kaelani and I was visiting the city when this calamity struck! I fought my way to this cathedral, and found these people desperate and scattered. I only sought to protect them from the evil ones assaulting the city. I would help you to fight off the invaders and save the innocents."
The haggard woman interjects "Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur's Gate? He was here. He took a group of guards to the city’s grand cemetery to investigate the proliferation of undead in that area. As well, he was hoping that a holy relic in the cemetery chapel called the Helm of Torm’s Sight might provide some awareness into Elturel’s dire circumstances and possible salvation. I expected Ravengard back hours ago. I am worried that some terrible fate has befallen the duke. Go as quickly as possible to the cemetery to search for Ravengard and his retinue."
Kaelani holds up the amulet hanging around his neck by a fine copper chain, staring at it for a moment or two before it begins to glow and then shine forth a brilliant golden light. "A new quest - and the power of the divines, which still reaches me in this cursed place, directs me to accept it!"He motions to the group and says in a voice accustomed to instant obedience, "Come, you seem adequate and may serve me in this. We are off to rescue the duke and retrieve this helm!"
He takes a couple steps towards the door before turning back to the haggard woman and asking, "Which way was the cemetery chapel again?"
"Oi SoBP" {pronounced sobpa} Tibi calls out to Kaelani as the Aasimar sets off "in this company we follow some basic rules - the most important of which is that I'm the official Decisionist around here - so what I say goes not some newbie with a hot arse!" as he flips the Decisionist coin and grabs it out of the air before the others can see the result before commenting "this time it looks like Tymora agrees with Sobpa here so Gentlemen lets go find this helm?"
Reya informs you that she can lead you to the cemetery.
Leaving the great hall she leads you through the streets of the city. You are able to avoid a couple roving bands of devils along the way. Lulu flaps along with you.
The ten-foot-high brass fence that once surrounded Elturel’s cemetery has fallen in numerous places, and a wide gate allowing access to the grounds has been torn from its hinges. Severed humanoid body parts adorn the spikes atop the fence posts. Some of the body parts wriggle and writhe as if undead, twitching in concert with the lightning flashes of the Companion.
Cracked gravestones and crumbling monuments are scattered across the cemetery grounds, whose center is occupied by a chapel dedicated to Lathander, Torm, Helm, and Tyr. That once-holy structure now glows with a fetid purple radiance.
Cracked gravestones and crumbling monuments are scattered across the cemetery grounds, whose center is occupied by a chapel dedicated to Lathander, Torm, Helm, and Tyr. That once-holy structure now glows with a fetid purple radiance.
Tibi turns to Kaelani "Oi Sobpa can you do anything about that purple light - you know combat in some way - cos its really doing my head in!"
"Looks like that purple glowing building is the one we want. But it's not the pure light of my divine auguries...no, this is nothing good I am sure! But no, I do not have the magical power to dispel that. Not yet, anyways..." Kaelani stays a few steps behind the fighter-types as the approach it!
Kaelani stays a few steps behind the fighter-types as the approach it!
Tibi turns and looks over his shoulder at Kaelani "leading from the rear eh Sobpa - that's real brave!" He turns to Reya and Drabash "right lets go have a closer look" as he launches himself into the air and flies 15 feet above the party.
As you move into the cemetery you see that several graves have been dug up, leaving pits in the earth that are 6 feet deep, 2 feet wide, and 7 feet long. A number of stone mausoleums stand vacant, their doors hanging open. The interior of a mausoleum is dimly lit when its door is open. You observe dozens of skeletons and zombies moving about the grounds. These undead, wandering aimlessly and without direction, pose no threat to you on your way into the chapel.
As you draw near the chapel, you are accosted by three minotaur skeletons
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Darvin approaches the closest minotaur (on the left), muttering an incantation which causes a ribbon of purplish energy to glow, connecting his eyes and his rapier (Bonus Action: wrathful smite), which he then thrusts toward the undead creature.
Attack: 9 Damage: 9
(If hits, it does an additional 2 psychic damage and it needs to make a DC 16 WIS save or be frightened of Darvin until it uses an action to make a DC 16 Wisdom check to break it.
If it hits he will also use Mobile Flourish, for another 6 damage and push it 5+that many feet back)
Extra Crit damage dice for Wrathful Smite and Mobile Flourish: 4
Total damage: 40 (30 magical piercing + 10 psychic)
With his remaining movement (speed is 40 when he takes the attack action) he moves over 10' east northeast to engage the middle minotaur (winding up due south of it).
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Kaelani stands in place and raises his hands towards the furthest skeleton (top right). He speaks a phrase in celestial and flame-like radiance descends on the creature! (Casting Sacred Flame. Creature must make a DC16 Dex save or take 10 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.)
"Return to the void, foul creature! Your presence here is an affront to the gods - and to me!"
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Crying out "Tallyho"Tibi swoops towards the Minotaur in the middle swords extended (Rapier - Attack: 13 Damage: 12 & Shortsword Attack: 13 Damage: 11 & Sneak Attack 2) and then disengages before hovering about 10 feet above it. As the flame like radiance descends as a result of Kaelani's spell he chuckles to himself and comments "I knew that Soibpa was a good nickname for that one!"
The haggard woman looks at you, a fearful look in her eyes. Yet she is somehow emboldened by the man standing behind her.
"Who are you? What do you want?" She asks
Tibi sighs but bows with a flourish and says "Cracticus Tibicen, Decisonist of the Baldur's Gate franchise of Acquistions Incorporated, at your service Ma'am" he looks around at the others before continuing "we were engaged to find some sort of sword."
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Reya steps forward. "You are under contract for far more than that I dare say." she says indignantly. She looks at the woman "I am Reya Mantlemorn of the Hellriders. Who is in charge down here? These men are with me, I have contracted them to aid me in restoring the city back to the material plane." Looking around past the woman she sees the humanoid man. "Are you Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur's Gate? I was told he was down here. I need to speak with him."
If Drabash scans the refugees and if he says any children or particularly haggard refugees, he put away his axes and reaches into his pack, pulling out some rations and breaks them up to share. "I'm sorry there's not much but hopefully this helps alleviate some of the hunger."
The aasimar has a quick laugh and replies, "I am no duke. My name is Kaelani and I was visiting the city when this calamity struck! I fought my way to this cathedral, and found these people desperate and scattered. I only sought to protect them from the evil ones assaulting the city. I would help you to fight off the invaders and save the innocents."
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The haggard woman interjects "Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur's Gate? He was here. He took a group of guards to the city’s grand cemetery to investigate the proliferation of undead in that area. As well, he was hoping that a holy relic in the cemetery chapel called the Helm of Torm’s Sight might provide some awareness into Elturel’s dire circumstances and possible salvation. I expected Ravengard back hours ago. I am worried that some terrible fate has befallen the duke. Go as quickly as possible to the cemetery to search for Ravengard and his retinue."
"The Helm of Torm's Sight? I imagine that'll be right next to the Tyr of Helm's Mask..." Darvin quips unhelpfully.
"Darvin" | Changeling | Hexblade 1 / Swords Bard 6 | Descent Into Avernus (AC 19; PP 14; 52/52 HP)
Anton Chergoba | Human | Battlemaster 4 | Lost Mines of Phandelver (AC 20; PP 14; 36/36 HP)
Kaelani holds up the amulet hanging around his neck by a fine copper chain, staring at it for a moment or two before it begins to glow and then shine forth a brilliant golden light. "A new quest - and the power of the divines, which still reaches me in this cursed place, directs me to accept it!" He motions to the group and says in a voice accustomed to instant obedience, "Come, you seem adequate and may serve me in this. We are off to rescue the duke and retrieve this helm!"
He takes a couple steps towards the door before turning back to the haggard woman and asking, "Which way was the cemetery chapel again?"
Love God. Love Others. Any Questions?
"Oi SoBP" {pronounced sobpa} Tibi calls out to Kaelani as the Aasimar sets off "in this company we follow some basic rules - the most important of which is that I'm the official Decisionist around here - so what I say goes not some newbie with a hot arse!" as he flips the Decisionist coin and grabs it out of the air before the others can see the result before commenting "this time it looks like Tymora agrees with Sobpa here so Gentlemen lets go find this helm?"
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
Reya informs you that she can lead you to the cemetery.
Leaving the great hall she leads you through the streets of the city. You are able to avoid a couple roving bands of devils along the way. Lulu flaps along with you.
The ten-foot-high brass fence that once surrounded Elturel’s cemetery has fallen in numerous places, and a wide gate allowing access to the grounds has been torn from its hinges. Severed humanoid body parts adorn the spikes atop the fence posts. Some of the body parts wriggle and writhe as if undead, twitching in concert with the lightning flashes of the Companion.
Cracked gravestones and crumbling monuments are scattered across the cemetery grounds, whose center is occupied by a chapel dedicated to Lathander, Torm, Helm, and Tyr. That once-holy structure now glows with a fetid purple radiance.
Tibi turns to Kaelani "Oi Sobpa can you do anything about that purple light - you know combat in some way - cos its really doing my head in!"
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
"Looks like that purple glowing building is the one we want. But it's not the pure light of my divine auguries...no, this is nothing good I am sure! But no, I do not have the magical power to dispel that. Not yet, anyways..." Kaelani stays a few steps behind the fighter-types as the approach it!
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Tibi turns and looks over his shoulder at Kaelani "leading from the rear eh Sobpa - that's real brave!" He turns to Reya and Drabash "right lets go have a closer look" as he launches himself into the air and flies 15 feet above the party.
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Drabash pulls out his two axes and nods, following bellow tibi, constantly scanning for threats whilst they approach the purple light.
Surprisingly, the newcomer no longer holds his sword in his hand - it is sheathed. But he has a determined, and deadly, look about him despite that...
Love God. Love Others. Any Questions?
As you move into the cemetery you see that several graves have been dug up, leaving pits in the earth that are 6 feet deep, 2 feet wide, and 7 feet long. A number of stone mausoleums stand vacant, their doors hanging open. The interior of a mausoleum is dimly lit when its door is open. You observe dozens of skeletons and zombies moving about the grounds. These undead, wandering aimlessly and without direction, pose no threat to you on your way into the chapel.
As you draw near the chapel, you are accosted by three minotaur skeletons
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Tibi (53/53), Kaelani (36/36), Darvin (45/45), Drabash (64/64), Reya (58/58), Minotaurs, (?) (?), (?)
Darvin approaches the closest minotaur (on the left), muttering an incantation which causes a ribbon of purplish energy to glow, connecting his eyes and his rapier (Bonus Action: wrathful smite), which he then thrusts toward the undead creature.
Attack: 9 Damage: 9
(If hits, it does an additional 2 psychic damage and it needs to make a DC 16 WIS save or be frightened of Darvin until it uses an action to make a DC 16 Wisdom check to break it.
If it hits he will also use Mobile Flourish, for another 6 damage and push it 5+that many feet back)
Extra Crit damage dice for Wrathful Smite and Mobile Flourish: 4
Total damage: 40 (30 magical piercing + 10 psychic)
With his remaining movement (speed is 40 when he takes the attack action) he moves over 10' east northeast to engage the middle minotaur (winding up due south of it).
"Darvin" | Changeling | Hexblade 1 / Swords Bard 6 | Descent Into Avernus (AC 19; PP 14; 52/52 HP)
Anton Chergoba | Human | Battlemaster 4 | Lost Mines of Phandelver (AC 20; PP 14; 36/36 HP)
Kaelani stands in place and raises his hands towards the furthest skeleton (top right). He speaks a phrase in celestial and flame-like radiance descends on the creature! (Casting Sacred Flame. Creature must make a DC16 Dex save or take 10 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.)
"Return to the void, foul creature! Your presence here is an affront to the gods - and to me!"
Love God. Love Others. Any Questions?
Crying out "Tallyho" Tibi swoops towards the Minotaur in the middle swords extended (Rapier - Attack: 13 Damage: 12 & Shortsword Attack: 13 Damage: 11 & Sneak Attack 2) and then disengages before hovering about 10 feet above it. As the flame like radiance descends as a result of Kaelani's spell he chuckles to himself and comments "I knew that Soibpa was a good nickname for that one!"
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Dex save 10
Wis save 2