Now that the closest Gnoll isn't controlled by Saerirra, Uther pulls out his battle axe goes down a couple of steps stepping over the dead Gnolls. Then with two hands heaves his axe in an upwards motion (kind of like an uppercut) smashing the chin of the first Gnoll and hopefully with enough force that he falls on and trips the other Gnolls.
Attack 11
Damage 5
OOC: Quick question, my axe attack has a 1d8+3 and under it there's a lighter shade of text with 1d10+3. When do I use the 1d10 ?
Now that the closest Gnoll isn't controlled by Saerirra, Uther pulls out his battle axe goes down a couple of steps stepping over the dead Gnolls. Then with two hands heaves his axe in an upwards motion (kind of like an uppercut) smashing the chin of the first Gnoll and hopefully with enough force that he falls on and trips the other Gnolls.
Attack 11
Damage 5
OOC: Quick question, my axe attack has a 1d8+3 and under it there's a lighter shade of text with 1d10+3. When do I use the 1d10 ?
(I believe that is because your axe might have the Versatile trait, which means if you two-hand it, you use the D10, but one-handed you use the D8. If your axe is not versatile, then I have no idea.)
Peshley heard Uther calling for her to cast Grease again, but, already feeling weary from the battle and not knowing what was yet to come, she felt it wiser to delay with her more difficult spells. Instead she once again let the flames fly from her palms. The leapt forward flying toward the closest of the gnolls on Fire.
OOC Uther if you are using your axe Two Handed, then you roll 1d10 +Strength modifier for damage.
Laevis's magical floating staff whacks one of the flaming Gnolls in the face, and Cade fires his slingshot at him. The steel ball bearing hits him right in the forehead, and actually punctures a hole through it. The Gnoll falls dead, adding one more corpse to the pile of 4 of his friends.
Peshley raises her hand and launches another firebolt at the remaining flaming Gnoll. It hits, spreading the fire on him just a little bit more. Uther comes down the stairs and slashes him with his axe, tearing through his hide armor, but not killing him...
Finally, Saerrira hurls more nasty insults at the last Gnoll Cultist... he rolls a 9 on his Wis Save....takes the psychic damage, and you can see him kind of trembling in the back....
The remaining flaming Gnoll attacks Uther (OOC THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ANY OF THE GNOLLS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTACK ANY OF YOU THIS WHOLE QUEST! GOOD FREAKIN' STRATEGY, YOU BASTARDS! 😎😎)
He rolls a 23 (I'm not cheating, promise!).Uther takes 10 piercing damage from his spear (1d8 +3), +1 Fire damage because his spear is on fire.
Also, Uther needs to roll a Dex Save DC12 not to catch fire himself
The other Gnolls cannot get to Uther or the party, due to the narrow staircase, which has really been your best ally so far...
NEW ROUND!
3 Gnolls left...First one is on fire, battling Uther over a pile of 5 corpses ...
Peshley watches as Uther gets hit by the spear. Fighting to defend him she commands her familiar, who leaps off her backpack and swoops toward the gnoll, raking its head with its claws. As Hirangimakes contact, Peshley casts Shocking Grasp through her familiar, its talons flickering with lightning as they slash. it then wheels and flys back to her, seeking its perch once again.
Cade - After doing a silent celebration for having hit another Gnoll Cade being right behind Uther sees him take being attacked by the Gnoll and says, "No!", and he will cast Healing Word in an effort to keep him going.
OOC: I am using a 2nd level spell slot which allows me to use 2d4+2...so, here's hoping!
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Uther looks at the wound he has then at the Gnoll, he lets out an orcish roar!
Dexterity 15
He glares at the Gnoll salivating with the thrill of battle . Now he grasps his axe with both hands and swings at the orcs neck. (Cant believe ive been using one hand this whole time!)
Attack 12
Damage 9
With what seems like one continuous diagonal swinging motion he swings again (same orc if still alive or stepping over it and hitting the one behind if this one dies)
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Uther was covered - Cade took care of it - and Laievis was in a battle rage anyway (barbarians, probably, would laugh at that "raging" but for him that was a pure "lost in battle" condition). He attacked two closest gnols with his Spiritual weapon again:
Attack: 14 Damage: 10
(as a bonus action - another attack possible. in Case it has to be counted separately: Attack: 8 Damage: 4 )
Saerirra takes another 5ft of movement down the stairs(Or doesn't, if the crowd is already 5ft in front of her, and does not move if that is the case). SHe looks to the rear gnoll cowering from her previous attack.
Main Action: Vicious Mockery, same gnoll, Wisdom saving throw, DC 14, 4 psychic damage and disadvantage if it fails again, "You stand no chance. You will die here. Because...."
Bonus Action: Healing Word on Uther, 5hp to Uther "We heal our wounds as fast as you can apply them."
Uther looks at the wound he has then at the Gnoll, he lets out an orcish roar!
Dexterity 14
He glares at the Gnoll salivating with the thrill of battle . Now he grasps his axe with both hands and swings at the orcs neck. (Cant believe ive been using one hand this whole time!)
Attack 14
Damage 6
With what seems like one continuous diagonal swinging motion he swings again (same orc if still alive or stepping over it and hitting the one behind if this one dies)
With double bardic healing Power from both Saerrira and Cade, Uther feels reinvigorated, and unleashes two mighty swings at the flaming Gnoll, utterly splitting him in two on the second swing.
Meanwhile, Laeivis moves his floating glowing staff to the next Gnoll, and whacks him in the face. He is still up, but a bit roughed up...
Peshley infuses her familiar with Shocking grasp, and it flies at one of the Gnolls, trying to scratch his face with its talons, but unfortunately can't seem to hit him...(sorry...that was very cool though)
Finally, the last Gnoll fails his Wis Save again (12), takes more psychic damage and shakes even more, as more nasty insults come out of Saerrira's mouth...he is starting to cry tears of blood.
The remaining two Gnolls realize they are way outnumbered, and both take a dash action away from the Party, moving 60 feet down the stairs.
Uther and Laeivis both get an attack of opportunity!
With double bardic healing Power from both Saerrira and Cade, Uther feels reinvigorated, and unleashes two mighty swings at the flaming Gnoll, utterly splitting him in two on the second swing.
Meanwhile, Laeivis moves his floating glowing staff to the next Gnoll, and whacks him in the face. He is still up, but a bit roughed up...
Peshley infuses her familiar with Shocking grasp, and it flies at one of the Gnolls, trying to scratch his face with its talons, but unfortunately can't seem to hit him...(sorry...that was very cool though)
Finally, the last Gnoll fails his Wis Save again (12), takes more psychic damage and shakes even more, as more nasty insults come out of Saerrira's mouth...he is starting to cry tears of blood.
The remaining two Gnolls realize they are way outnumbered, and both take a dash action away from the Party, moving 60 feet down the stairs.
Uther and Laeivis both get an attack of opportunity!
Saerirra had expected the gnoll to feel some sort of sorrow, but did not expect actual tears. She bagan to feel a slight twinge of pity for the beast before noticing its tears were in blood. Then the pity was replaced by revulsion.
"Such a shame for these things to have suffered such a fate from who or whatever turned them to abductiing cultists. Laievis, do you think it wise to see if we can corner that one and get some answers from it once the rest are disposed of? I can help with the interrogation, but you will have to be the one to speak to it, of course."
She points to the one who is crying tears of blood.
Uther now invigorated, hp fully restored, uses both hands and throws his bloodied axe at the fleeing Gnolls (if throw is possible, if not then he just slashes with two hands )
Cade - Seeing that the numbers of the Gnolls is thinning he will use Prestidigitation to snuff out the flames of the fire so that everyone can pass through and on towards the Dwarves that could possibly need help. He sees Saerria looking at the wounded Gnoll crouched on the floor and says, "I don't think these creatures asked to be turned into what they have become, but I don't think they deserve our sympathy either. There are innocent Dwarves that actually need our help not to mention the two sleeping Gnolls that we left behind...if they are even still there that you can interrogate if you want."
Cade - Seeing that the numbers of the Gnolls is thinning he will use Prestidigitation to snuff out the flames of the fire so that everyone can pass through and on towards the Dwarves that could possibly need help. He sees Saerria looking at the wounded Gnoll crouched on the floor and says, "I don't think these creatures asked to be turned into what they have become, but I don't think they deserve our sympathy either. There are innocent Dwarves that actually need our help not to mention the two sleeping Gnolls that we left behind...if they are even still there that you can interrogate if you want."
OOC: Prestidigitation can snuff out a torch. It will struggle with a 20x20 patch of burning grease.
Cade - Seeing that the numbers of the Gnolls is thinning he will use Prestidigitation to snuff out the flames of the fire so that everyone can pass through and on towards the Dwarves that could possibly need help. He sees Saerria looking at the wounded Gnoll crouched on the floor and says, "I don't think these creatures asked to be turned into what they have become, but I don't think they deserve our sympathy either. There are innocent Dwarves that actually need our help not to mention the two sleeping Gnolls that we left behind...if they are even still there that you can interrogate if you want."
"Of course. The interrogation was merely a suggestion. I'm sure, one way or another, these gnolls will die while we are here, but I thought it worth a mention the possibility of obtaining more information about a potential future enemy. At the very least, we should definitely inform the General we met about these gnolls and hyenas with hose strange symbols. I am curious what they are, but not so much that I would even entertain the thought of sparing these poor creatures any longer than however long it takes to get as much knowledge as possible. My only concern is and has always been the Dwarven family held captive below. As for the two gnolls up top, I believe they are still sleeping. And even if they only sleep for as long as my charm lasts, we still have plenty of time before that happens."
Saerirra begins descending down the stairs as efforts to extinguish the flames begin. She will cast Mage Hand to try to throw dirt onto the flames, if any can be found.
Cade - Seeing that the numbers of the Gnolls is thinning he will use Prestidigitation to snuff out the flames of the fire so that everyone can pass through and on towards the Dwarves that could possibly need help. He sees Saerria looking at the wounded Gnoll crouched on the floor and says, "I don't think these creatures asked to be turned into what they have become, but I don't think they deserve our sympathy either. There are innocent Dwarves that actually need our help not to mention the two sleeping Gnolls that we left behind...if they are even still there that you can interrogate if you want."
OOC: Prestidigitation can snuff out a torch. It will struggle with a 20x20 patch of burning grease.
OOC: In the information it says a small campfire as well I was just looking to provide a path for us to go down.
OOC: On phone roll real dice.
Cade - Seeing his success in hittting the Gnoll he will reload his sling and fire at a Gnoll that is on fire in an attempt to finish them off.
Attack: 16
Damage: 6
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
Now that the closest Gnoll isn't controlled by Saerirra, Uther pulls out his battle axe goes down a couple of steps stepping over the dead Gnolls. Then with two hands heaves his axe in an upwards motion (kind of like an uppercut) smashing the chin of the first Gnoll and hopefully with enough force that he falls on and trips the other Gnolls.
Attack 11
Damage 5
OOC: Quick question, my axe attack has a 1d8+3 and under it there's a lighter shade of text with 1d10+3. When do I use the 1d10 ?
(I believe that is because your axe might have the Versatile trait, which means if you two-hand it, you use the D10, but one-handed you use the D8. If your axe is not versatile, then I have no idea.)
Peshley heard Uther calling for her to cast Grease again, but, already feeling weary from the battle and not knowing what was yet to come, she felt it wiser to delay with her more difficult spells. Instead she once again let the flames fly from her palms. The leapt forward flying toward the closest of the gnolls on Fire.
Attack: 19 Damage: 2
OOC Uther if you are using your axe Two Handed, then you roll 1d10 +Strength modifier for damage.
Laevis's magical floating staff whacks one of the flaming Gnolls in the face, and Cade fires his slingshot at him. The steel ball bearing hits him right in the forehead, and actually punctures a hole through it. The Gnoll falls dead, adding one more corpse to the pile of 4 of his friends.
Peshley raises her hand and launches another firebolt at the remaining flaming Gnoll. It hits, spreading the fire on him just a little bit more. Uther comes down the stairs and slashes him with his axe, tearing through his hide armor, but not killing him...
Finally, Saerrira hurls more nasty insults at the last Gnoll Cultist... he rolls a 9 on his Wis Save....takes the psychic damage, and you can see him kind of trembling in the back....
The remaining flaming Gnoll attacks Uther (OOC THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ANY OF THE GNOLLS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTACK ANY OF YOU THIS WHOLE QUEST! GOOD FREAKIN' STRATEGY, YOU BASTARDS! 😎😎)
He rolls a 23 (I'm not cheating, promise!).Uther takes 10 piercing damage from his spear (1d8 +3), +1 Fire damage because his spear is on fire.
Also, Uther needs to roll a Dex Save DC12 not to catch fire himself
The other Gnolls cannot get to Uther or the party, due to the narrow staircase, which has really been your best ally so far...
NEW ROUND!
3 Gnolls left...First one is on fire, battling Uther over a pile of 5 corpses ...
Peshley watches as Uther gets hit by the spear. Fighting to defend him she commands her familiar, who leaps off her backpack and swoops toward the gnoll, raking its head with its claws. As Hirangimakes contact, Peshley casts Shocking Grasp through her familiar, its talons flickering with lightning as they slash. it then wheels and flys back to her, seeking its perch once again.
Attack: 4 Damage: 4 Lightning
Cade - After doing a silent celebration for having hit another Gnoll Cade being right behind Uther sees him take being attacked by the Gnoll and says, "No!", and he will cast Healing Word in an effort to keep him going.
OOC: I am using a 2nd level spell slot which allows me to use 2d4+2...so, here's hoping!
Healing Word: 6
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
Uther looks at the wound he has then at the Gnoll, he lets out an orcish roar!
Dexterity 15
He glares at the Gnoll salivating with the thrill of battle . Now he grasps his axe with both hands and swings at the orcs neck. (Cant believe ive been using one hand this whole time!)
Attack 12
Damage 9
With what seems like one continuous diagonal swinging motion he swings again (same orc if still alive or stepping over it and hitting the one behind if this one dies)
Attack surge 6
Damage 7
Health 23/28 hp
Uther was covered - Cade took care of it - and Laievis was in a battle rage anyway (barbarians, probably, would laugh at that "raging" but for him that was a pure "lost in battle" condition). He attacked two closest gnols with his Spiritual weapon again:
Attack: 14 Damage: 10
(as a bonus action - another attack possible. in Case it has to be counted separately: Attack: 8 Damage: 4 )
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Saerirra takes another 5ft of movement down the stairs(Or doesn't, if the crowd is already 5ft in front of her, and does not move if that is the case). SHe looks to the rear gnoll cowering from her previous attack.
Main Action: Vicious Mockery, same gnoll, Wisdom saving throw, DC 14, 4 psychic damage and disadvantage if it fails again,
"You stand no chance. You will die here. Because...."
Bonus Action: Healing Word on Uther, 5hp to Uther
"We heal our wounds as fast as you can apply them."
Critical hit damage 9
With double bardic healing Power from both Saerrira and Cade, Uther feels reinvigorated, and unleashes two mighty swings at the flaming Gnoll, utterly splitting him in two on the second swing.
Meanwhile, Laeivis moves his floating glowing staff to the next Gnoll, and whacks him in the face. He is still up, but a bit roughed up...
Peshley infuses her familiar with Shocking grasp, and it flies at one of the Gnolls, trying to scratch his face with its talons, but unfortunately can't seem to hit him...(sorry...that was very cool though)
Finally, the last Gnoll fails his Wis Save again (12), takes more psychic damage and shakes even more, as more nasty insults come out of Saerrira's mouth...he is starting to cry tears of blood.
The remaining two Gnolls realize they are way outnumbered, and both take a dash action away from the Party, moving 60 feet down the stairs.
Uther and Laeivis both get an attack of opportunity!
Saerirra had expected the gnoll to feel some sort of sorrow, but did not expect actual tears. She bagan to feel a slight twinge of pity for the beast before noticing its tears were in blood. Then the pity was replaced by revulsion.
"Such a shame for these things to have suffered such a fate from who or whatever turned them to abductiing cultists. Laievis, do you think it wise to see if we can corner that one and get some answers from it once the rest are disposed of? I can help with the interrogation, but you will have to be the one to speak to it, of course."
She points to the one who is crying tears of blood.
Uther now invigorated, hp fully restored, uses both hands and throws his bloodied axe at the fleeing Gnolls (if throw is possible, if not then he just slashes with two hands )
Attack: 9 Damage: 13
OOC: Since Spiritual weapon is already there and kind of melee - I can use it again, can I? If not, it will be just Quarterstaff.
Spiritual Weapon Attack: 25 Damage: 4
Quarterstaff Attack: 10 Damage: 2
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Cade - Seeing that the numbers of the Gnolls is thinning he will use Prestidigitation to snuff out the flames of the fire so that everyone can pass through and on towards the Dwarves that could possibly need help. He sees Saerria looking at the wounded Gnoll crouched on the floor and says, "I don't think these creatures asked to be turned into what they have become, but I don't think they deserve our sympathy either. There are innocent Dwarves that actually need our help not to mention the two sleeping Gnolls that we left behind...if they are even still there that you can interrogate if you want."
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd
"Of course. The interrogation was merely a suggestion. I'm sure, one way or another, these gnolls will die while we are here, but I thought it worth a mention the possibility of obtaining more information about a potential future enemy. At the very least, we should definitely inform the General we met about these gnolls and hyenas with hose strange symbols. I am curious what they are, but not so much that I would even entertain the thought of sparing these poor creatures any longer than however long it takes to get as much knowledge as possible. My only concern is and has always been the Dwarven family held captive below. As for the two gnolls up top, I believe they are still sleeping. And even if they only sleep for as long as my charm lasts, we still have plenty of time before that happens."
Saerirra begins descending down the stairs as efforts to extinguish the flames begin. She will cast Mage Hand to try to throw dirt onto the flames, if any can be found.
Uther takes a swing at the Gnoll as he runs away down the stairs, but misses...
Laieivis's spiritual weapon, however, whacks him in the back of the head, causing him to tumble down the stairs, into the other Gnoll.
They fall 20 feet down the stairs, tangled into each other.
Cade snuffs out the fire with Prestidigitation...
Everyone else may take their actions
OOC: In the information it says a small campfire as well I was just looking to provide a path for us to go down.
Cade Overhill/ Level 3 / Halfling / Bard - Talaveroth (sub-campaign 1)
Manneo "Bear Killer" Thuliaga / Level 1 / Goliath / Monk - Curse of Strahd