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Zeno Perception: 11
Zeno was glad when the spores were gone. Feeling the others' thoughts, knowing they saw his, seeing Rhayna's side of their "nuptials"...it was all a bit much. He continued to avoid her eye contact throughout their journey forward, and was grateful for the respite that rest brought, even if it was on the hard tunnel floor.
Pax walked along behind the others. The mental map was great, but she was still glad there were others to watch out for them. She occasionally glanced at Zeno who seemed preoccupied and embarrassed, or Sekkar who seemed a bit disgruntled but otherwise stoic. She looked over at Rhayna, watching her carefully. Kastix seemed to be just Kastix. Not the most reliable group, but they seemed to be getting the job done. Though, glancing at Rhayna again, it was clear the girl had an unhealthy connection to the demon, having received her 'gift'. She wondered if this link still was there, if the demon could silently learn of their plans. It seemed so sure of itself it hadn't even pursued them. Sighing, she felt suddenly overwhelmed.
She looked around in the air. These damned shadows, she always thought something was moving just outside her vision. As the walked she absently pulled abjuration energy around her, a shimmering of shadows danced around her body.
(At some point during the journey at the tail end of their long rest, while stopped for a few minutes, she would ritually cast Alarm, bringing her arcane ward into effect for 11 hps.)
Kaylyn moved through the tunnels of the Underdark with more confidence than she had previously. The information given to her by the Myconids was better than any map she had ever studied. It was almost as if she had been in these tunnels before and was retracing her steps from previous journeys.
During their rest she again brought out her flute and played quiet soft music. The instrument seem to be more important to her now than it had ever been in the past.
As they continued after the rest the longer they traveled the more she felt the oppression of being watched or followed. She kept Pensive close and he was ever watchful and alert. She would even try to Detect Magic every now and then, who knew what it might reveal?
Rhayna is the only one to have not been magically cured of the madness spores, and as she rests she feels them spreading and growing inside of her, trying to take control of her body. But unlike the others, Rhayna has been carrying spores for much longer, and her body has become accustomed to them, even to the point of being able to assume control over them. Furthermore, her studies of biology give her advanced insight into the pathological processes in play, and the way in which her body is interacting with the disease. Focussing her energies and aided by divine magic, Rhayna locates each site of infection, and rather than neutralising the spores she manipulates them into other parts of her body, suppressing their detrimental effects and mutating them into more beneficial forms. She knows that in time she can further gain superiority over the spores and use them in new ways, turning this curse into a gift.
As the group continue along, Rhayna (who is the only one without the ability to see in the dark) catches a faint whisper that sounds to her like a muffled word in Undercommon or maybe Elvish. She calls for the group to halt, and all warily scan the darkness for movement or sound. Kastix and Pax think they can sense movement near the ceiling further back down the tunnel they way they have just come. Rhayna and Sekkar both now catch the same whispered words somewhere further ahead. Zeno can't detect anything, and although Pensive catches a hint of movement ahead, Kaylyn doesn't receive the message before...
A figure in the darkness ahead prepares to cast a spell!
Roll for initiative! Kaylyn and Zeno are surprised for the first round.
A: 14, B: 9, C-F: 17, G: 12
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
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Rhayna Initiative: 28
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
If your character isn't surprised and you roll above 17, you can take an action. Only problem is that there are no enemies currently visible. Sekkar and Rhayna can hear sounds about 100' ahead in the tunnel.
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
"Spellcuster ahead!" Sekkar whispered the information to the closest near by and hoped the information will be transferred further. He prepared himself to the fight ahead and sent a mental "ready-check" signal to Dawnbringer - only to meet the spiteful silence. That would not do, not in the dangerous situations. Before moving forward - Sekkar felt the danger but was not sure about the nature of it yet - he said all what he thought about such behavior on the battlefield.
"I know you can hear me. We do not have much time, so listen well, because I will tell it just once. Anyone can have a rough day, but when the battle comes - all caprices end, you suck it up and you fight. I am going to attack whatever is hiding in that darkness. If you refuse to join - I swear by Semuanya's wroth! - I will leave you right here, to rust out or to be found by a gnoll. When I found you, we both took a vow to protect each other, to be partners in the battles to come. I do not not need a partner that can betray me, that stops to fight because of bad mood and let it's partner die. I fight alone or with those I can fully trust. And I need to know now if I can trust you or not."
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No initiative rolls yet for Kaylyn and Zeno, but since they are surprised I will proceed with combat and include them in initiative order for Round 2. Rhayna should go before the enemy, but as she has no visible targets, I'll just jump in.
Crossbow bolts come flying out of the darkness ahead. For whatever reason, the attacks seem to be concentrating on just one target.
D1 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 6 Damage: 6 piercing D2 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 9 Damage: 7 piercing DE HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 14 Damage: 7+2 piercing D3 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 20 Damage: 6 piercing D4 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 5 Damage: 7 piercing
If any of the above attacks hit, Kaylyn must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw for each hit or be poisoned for 1 hour. If a saving throw fails by 5 or more, Kaylyn is also unconscious while poisoned in this way.
Sekkar's words to Dawnbringer seem to hit a nerve (figuratively of course, mainly due to the lack of a nervous system), especially the threat to abandon her in the darkness. He immediately senses that the sword agrees to participate in the battle.
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Kaylyn Initiative 22
As a barrage of crossbow bolts fly out of the darkness and, for whatever reason, all seem to be aimed at Kaylyn it is only the first that connects with her. She feels the tip of the bolt pierce her leg and a sudden burning sensation. Poison is what she fears at the moment as the wound itself is very minor.
Rhayna will cast Bless on Sekkar, Kastix, Pax, Kaylyn, and Zeno. (Bless lvl3)
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Who knew Stool was so useful! Right now Sekkar severely missed their spore communication. He did not want to betray his position but had to warn others... Finally he growled in Draconic (Kaylyn would understand but there was a chance - drow would not): "Four drow 100ft ahead of you, in a line 35', but spread out over about also 100 feet!". He tried his best to send the voice ... not exactly discreet but hoped for confusion echo can produce, and kept as hidden as possible.
Rhayna summons divine help and Sekkar runs forward into the darkness. There is almost no sound except for Sekkar's Draconic whispers, the sound of the crossbow bolts flying, and some vague arcane vocalisations, all from further along in the tunnel.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
Who knew Stool was so useful! Right now Sekkar severely missed their spore communication. He did not want to betray his position but had to warn others... Finally he growled in Draconic (Kaylyn would understand but there was a chance - drow would not): "Four drow 100ft ahead of you, in a line 35', but spread out over about also 100 feet!". He tried his best to send the voice ... not exactly discreet but hoped for confusion echo can produce, and kept as hidden as possible.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
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Zeno Perception: 11
Zeno was glad when the spores were gone. Feeling the others' thoughts, knowing they saw his, seeing Rhayna's side of their "nuptials"...it was all a bit much. He continued to avoid her eye contact throughout their journey forward, and was grateful for the respite that rest brought, even if it was on the hard tunnel floor.
Pax Perception : 17
Pax walked along behind the others. The mental map was great, but she was still glad there were others to watch out for them. She occasionally glanced at Zeno who seemed preoccupied and embarrassed, or Sekkar who seemed a bit disgruntled but otherwise stoic. She looked over at Rhayna, watching her carefully. Kastix seemed to be just Kastix. Not the most reliable group, but they seemed to be getting the job done. Though, glancing at Rhayna again, it was clear the girl had an unhealthy connection to the demon, having received her 'gift'. She wondered if this link still was there, if the demon could silently learn of their plans. It seemed so sure of itself it hadn't even pursued them. Sighing, she felt suddenly overwhelmed.
She looked around in the air. These damned shadows, she always thought something was moving just outside her vision. As the walked she absently pulled abjuration energy around her, a shimmering of shadows danced around her body.
(At some point during the journey at the tail end of their long rest, while stopped for a few minutes, she would ritually cast Alarm, bringing her arcane ward into effect for 11 hps.)
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Kaylyn moved through the tunnels of the Underdark with more confidence than she had previously. The information given to her by the Myconids was better than any map she had ever studied. It was almost as if she had been in these tunnels before and was retracing her steps from previous journeys.
During their rest she again brought out her flute and played quiet soft music. The instrument seem to be more important to her now than it had ever been in the past.
As they continued after the rest the longer they traveled the more she felt the oppression of being watched or followed. She kept Pensive close and he was ever watchful and alert. She would even try to Detect Magic every now and then, who knew what it might reveal?
Perception
Kaylyn 11
Pensive 22
24, 19, 19, 7, 18, 7, 17
Rhayna is the only one to have not been magically cured of the madness spores, and as she rests she feels them spreading and growing inside of her, trying to take control of her body. But unlike the others, Rhayna has been carrying spores for much longer, and her body has become accustomed to them, even to the point of being able to assume control over them. Furthermore, her studies of biology give her advanced insight into the pathological processes in play, and the way in which her body is interacting with the disease. Focussing her energies and aided by divine magic, Rhayna locates each site of infection, and rather than neutralising the spores she manipulates them into other parts of her body, suppressing their detrimental effects and mutating them into more beneficial forms. She knows that in time she can further gain superiority over the spores and use them in new ways, turning this curse into a gift.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
As the group continue along, Rhayna (who is the only one without the ability to see in the dark) catches a faint whisper that sounds to her like a muffled word in Undercommon or maybe Elvish. She calls for the group to halt, and all warily scan the darkness for movement or sound. Kastix and Pax think they can sense movement near the ceiling further back down the tunnel they way they have just come. Rhayna and Sekkar both now catch the same whispered words somewhere further ahead. Zeno can't detect anything, and although Pensive catches a hint of movement ahead, Kaylyn doesn't receive the message before...
A figure in the darkness ahead prepares to cast a spell!
Roll for initiative! Kaylyn and Zeno are surprised for the first round.
A: 14, B: 9, C-F: 17, G: 12
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Pax initiative : 1
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Rhayna Initiative: 28
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Kastix Inititive: 9
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneIf your character isn't surprised and you roll above 17, you can take an action. Only problem is that there are no enemies currently visible. Sekkar and Rhayna can hear sounds about 100' ahead in the tunnel.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Sekkar Initiative: 13
"Spellcuster ahead!" Sekkar whispered the information to the closest near by and hoped the information will be transferred further. He prepared himself to the fight ahead and sent a mental "ready-check" signal to Dawnbringer - only to meet the spiteful silence. That would not do, not in the dangerous situations. Before moving forward - Sekkar felt the danger but was not sure about the nature of it yet - he said all what he thought about such behavior on the battlefield.
"I know you can hear me. We do not have much time, so listen well, because I will tell it just once. Anyone can have a rough day, but when the battle comes - all caprices end, you suck it up and you fight. I am going to attack whatever is hiding in that darkness. If you refuse to join - I swear by Semuanya's wroth! - I will leave you right here, to rust out or to be found by a gnoll. When I found you, we both took a vow to protect each other, to be partners in the battles to come. I do not not need a partner that can betray me, that stops to fight because of bad mood and let it's partner die. I fight alone or with those I can fully trust. And I need to know now if I can trust you or not."
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
No initiative rolls yet for Kaylyn and Zeno, but since they are surprised I will proceed with combat and include them in initiative order for Round 2. Rhayna should go before the enemy, but as she has no visible targets, I'll just jump in.
Crossbow bolts come flying out of the darkness ahead. For whatever reason, the attacks seem to be concentrating on just one target.
D1 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 6 Damage: 6 piercing
D2 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 9 Damage: 7 piercing
DE HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 14 Damage: 7+2 piercing
D3 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 20 Damage: 6 piercing
D4 HXB v Kaylyn: Attack: 5 Damage: 7 piercing
If any of the above attacks hit, Kaylyn must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw for each hit or be poisoned for 1 hour. If a saving throw fails by 5 or more, Kaylyn is also unconscious while poisoned in this way.
Sekkar's words to Dawnbringer seem to hit a nerve (figuratively of course, mainly due to the lack of a nervous system), especially the threat to abandon her in the darkness. He immediately senses that the sword agrees to participate in the battle.
Rhayna and Sekkar are up
Rhayna: 20, D1-4: 17, D5: 14, Sekkar: 13, C1: 12, Kastix: 9, D6: 9, Pax: 1. Kaylyn: ?, Zeno: ?
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Not much Sekkar could do so far from the enemy - dashing forward for all 60ft, while keeping to the shadows.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Kaylyn Initiative 22
As a barrage of crossbow bolts fly out of the darkness and, for whatever reason, all seem to be aimed at Kaylyn it is only the first that connects with her. She feels the tip of the bolt pierce her leg and a sudden burning sensation. Poison is what she fears at the moment as the wound itself is very minor.
DC 13 Constitution saving throw 19
Rhayna will cast Bless on Sekkar, Kastix, Pax, Kaylyn, and Zeno. (Bless lvl3)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Who knew Stool was so useful! Right now Sekkar severely missed their spore communication. He did not want to betray his position but had to warn others... Finally he growled in Draconic (Kaylyn would understand but there was a chance - drow would not): "Four drow 100ft ahead of you, in a line 35', but spread out over about also 100 feet!". He tried his best to send the voice ... not exactly discreet but hoped for confusion echo can produce, and kept as hidden as possible.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Rhayna summons divine help and Sekkar runs forward into the darkness. There is almost no sound except for Sekkar's Draconic whispers, the sound of the crossbow bolts flying, and some vague arcane vocalisations, all from further along in the tunnel.
Kastix next
Kaylyn: 22, Rhayna: 20, D1-4: 17, D5: 14, Sekkar: 13, C1: 12, Kastix: 9, D6: 9, Pax: 1. Zeno: ?
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Zeno Init: 7
"You want to hide? Hide from this!" Kastix throws a tiny flame down the tunnel before it ignites among the Drow in a bright fireball.
Dex Save: 16
Damage: 27Using Empowered Spell to reroll 1 and 2's keeping the 2 4's.
Revised 29
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneKastix can't see any drow. Where is he aiming the fireball?
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Where Sekkar shouted.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDone