The Phandalin Chronicles

Rekuberk will move to where Kazri is and attempt to pull her free from the roots restraining her since it seems beating on the tree is not doing much.

Athletics: 13

Krom, seeing that he is not doing too much damage with his warhammer, takes an handaxe and tries to chop off one of the roots.

"This is taking forever! Any ideas about how to destroy this cursed tree?"

Handaxe: Attack: 25 Damage: 11

(@DM I forgot to roll the damage for the previous round of Searing Smite I will roll it twice now for this round too. DC 14 Con for stop the fire of the spell.)

2nd round of fire: 2

3rd round of fire: 4

"Thanks!" Chip would exclaim with a cough as he catches his breath after being dropped from the tree. He would then look up to Kazri and shout "Hold on! We'll get ya down" As he offers a healing word 8. He would then draw his own hand axe from his belt and begin chopping away at the root of the tree holding Kazri!

Attack: 19 Damage: 9

Rekuburk, despite his great strength, is unable to break Kazri free from the roots.  Krom and Chip hack at the roots holding Kazri down and are able to free her.

Everyone is now free of the roots.

As Kazri is finally free from the roots, Krom says "Are you ok lass?", he then addresses the group, "We should try to destroy this cursed tree, those half-orcs were using this place for some evil rituals. I wonder where all the other half-orcs went. After we finish here we should head back to lodge, the remaining half-orcs may be attacking it as we speak."

As Kazri falls to the ground, Chip would immediately begin chopping the base of the tree with his hand axe with a grunt. "Now I hate boars and trees..... great..

Rounds are done,  act freely.

"Agreed." Stated Rhogar, who at the time had taken to closely watching Kazri for any sudden movements. Though he seemed to have taken somewhat of a defensive posture as well, it is clear in the Bronze's expression, that it was done so with some reluctance. "We must finish the job... Though perhaps Kazri would wish to stand outside the circle, as it seems to have affected you a great deal." He adds, and then in risking a look to Krom adds, "'especially considering that, if this tree is as hardy as the one from last, it will take time. Time we can barely afford with potential threats at our backs." The last few words are said after turning on Kazri once more, giving her a pointed look.

Looking at Rhogar, Kazri's heart skip a beat, for she is ashamed of her momentary lapse. She was thinking in explaining herself, but chose not to. "Agreed, Mr. Nimbatuul. I believe it is best for me to step out of this cursed circle. I shall keep watch while you all deal with the tree." Deep inside, Kazri knew it was her fault that she had lost control of the situation, and that it should not have happened. Kazri scans the area beyond the clearing for any threat. (Perception: 9)

Rekuberk will put his maul away and slowly draw both of his Hand Axes, stepping towards the tree and attempting to slash them into the tree in three rapid swings.

Attack 1: Attack: 26 Damage: 11

Attack 2: Attack: 10 Damage: 8

Off Hand Attack: Attack: 9 Damage: 8

Savage Attack Die for Crit: 1

Chip would swing his hand axe wildly at the base of the tree.

Attack: 10 Damage: 9
Attack: 23 Damage: 6
Attack: 12 Damage: 7
Attack: 13 Damage: 8
Attack: 18 Damage: 7
Attack: 24 Damage: 5

Krom keeping an eye on Kazri uses his hand axe to cut the roots of the cursed tree, "Lass, Chill inform us if you see something or someone coming this way." adds the dwarf while swinging his axe.

(OCC I will roll a couple of attacks against the tree)

Hand axe 1st round Attack: 14 Damage: 11

Hand axe 2nd round Attack: 22 Damage: 11

Rhogar expression softened, if but for a moment. Yet, as soon as heard the sound of people hacking into the tree, it hardens again as he turns back on the tree. "Let's try this while we're at it." He states as he sucked in a deep breathe near the end, held it, then spat out a golden flame of divine energies at the figures tied to the tree. Only the one however to test a reaction. 

Action: Cast Cantrip Divine Spark(DC 13 - Dex Save), inflicting 9 radiant damage.

Chill watches out as the group hammers on the tree.

Perception 15

With some time and effort you are able to fell the burnt dead tree and it topples with a crash.  Silence fills the clearing as the last reverberation of the sounds of its fall disappear.

As the tree topples, Krom says "That is the sound of a work done well my friends!", he then adds "Since it seems that there are no more threats here and we did not find any signs of the half-orcs, I suggest we return to Falcon's lodge." Krom puts back his axe and grasps his warhammer as he readies himself for the march.

Rekuberk returns the hand axes to his belt and moves to draw his Greatsword once more, holding the weapon at the ready.

Rhogar, who had taken to keeping an eye on Kazri while catching his breathe towards the end, turns frowning slightly on Krom. "Forgive me, Master Krom. But this cannot be the circle of thunder... can it?" He asked worriedly as he looked around the area. "I had been expecting.... well, a storm, at least. Or at least one more of those magic wielding mad men here, defending such a place of importance. Not some cursed tree in the middle of the woods, and with a few paltry tricks to defend itself." He confesses while scratching at the side of his neck in idle irritation. "Do we -- Is this where the directions led truly?"

"Now that you say that, I am not sure Rhogar. I believe that this is the circle of thunder. We should be in the right place." replies Krom.

(@DM do we have a way to know if we are in the right place? I will roll Survival just in case.)

Survival 21 + Guidance 3