The Exploits of Misfit Company

(Additional Exposition)

"Those four women were undead monsters who disguised themselves as magicians who could help the king. You killed two of them in the last room, but there are still two left with Erazon downstairs; Mirai the Shadow-Weaver and Zubaza, who calls forth power from some demonic patron. They're pretty powerful on their own and they'll be deadly fighting alongside Erazon."

Barnabus gave Alys the okay nod, and stopped long enough for the pick me up. But it's immediately back to following Arrak afterwards.

"It's a good thang the one hadn't escaped then! Fighting two of'em and their King is already looking to be an uphill battle. Nevermind the fact that resting here is probably still a bad idea. Oof." Barbanabus shakes his head while rubbing his forehead. "Still, to have gone that far to escape death -- there are easier ways, ya know? And... I mean, if yer such a great warrior, death is nothing to be afraid of. I'm sure some god or goddess of war would've taken him under their wing afterwards. Then, he can fight on some other plan of endless battle or some such."

"But, that's fear fer ya, I s'pose. Regular mind killer... A-anyhow. Safe to assume the way to'em is past this mural? Or we doin' some double'n back, Mr. Arrak." He looks to the rest. "Assume'n none of ya could use another short rest? That last fight was pretty rough. And if I had to be honest, I'm pretty much down to the barebones -- N-not that I'm afraid to press our luck. But like.. we've come this far. Mines as see it through. Plus, could be the have a way to revive the fallen if'n we hesitate now."

Once one decision either way is made, Barnabus would double back at least long enough to check the two undead women for anything of use on them.

"The last level is past this room. I suggest that if you're as tapped as you say, to leave the temple and sleep."

Barnabus: You find a spellbook, a longsword, and a necklace with the symbol of a skull-decorated fly on the two undead women.

Alys would place her hands over B's wounds. She'd softly hum a hymn and a warm glow would eminate from her palms repair the damage.

Cure wounds Heal: 17

"A tiny hut wouldn't suffice this time?" The wizard would look to Arrak. "You recommend we leave? I thought whomever enters, can't leave?" She'd pat her nose trying to recall her memory. I mean, divination walks me through many lives, I suppose I could confuse some details...

"Only if you die. I can't leave, but you can."

You all exit the temple, easily avoiding the traps due to your prior knowledge of where they were previously. Even though it's currently night out, your spirits lift a little, seeing the open sky and the light of the moon after spending the better part of the day in the trapped temple. You're very easily able to find a spot in the jungle to rest inside Alys' tiny hut and since you're outside of the temple, you do not need to make any wisdom saving throws against any creatures who might attempt to divine your location while you sleep. The next morning you rise and return to the temple, ready to finish off Erazon and his remaining allies. Once again, you are easily able to ignore the traps in the temple because of prior knowledge and make the descent to the fourth floor. 

You follow the stairs down and enter a large room, with a pool of blood at the center. Two undead women kneel at each side of the pool as a muscular man rises from the pool. He is beautiful to behold, to the point of being inhuman and otherworldly. His skin is the color of bronze and it looks just as strong, yet his movement is completely unimpeded. He silently gestures for his subordinates to stand up as he looks upon you all. "Ah, you must be the assassins who have been causing so much destruction on the higher levels. Fear not, I shall bring down your punishment before I begin to forge my empire." He says, with a deep booming voice.

Erazon:11
Zubaza:20
Mirai:24
Vastra:18
Arrak:4
Yvan:18

Kasha: 13

Barnabus sees to it that the spellbook and longsword ended up in the bag of holding until others had time to check them over. Whether it be that long rest, or sometime after. The necklace... is quietly left behind, though its iconography copied into a book. "Only spirits cannot, Miss Alys. At least until we return and give that King a long overdue tanning for what he's done."

One Long rest later...

"See! Now that's what I'm talking 'bout! Bout time someone recognized my potential.... Still gonna have to deal with ya one way or the other, but the compliment is appreciated!" Barnabus replied with a toothy grin.

Barnitiative: 11.

"Ah yes. That's right. Spending too much time in the clouds again..."

One wake and bake later.

Portents: 6 | 17

"Wait. Before we enter the room..."

Alys would pause the group and flick her usual shower of holy water on her friends.

Casting Bless on: Furlong, Yvan and Stella

"Okay, now we can go."

Once in the room....

"Ouu assassins. That's new."

Alys initiative: 21
Hoodini: 5

"Assassins? I am very much not one of those. My enemies know my face before I kill them," Stella says with a slight smile, Obsidian hissing on her shoulder.

Stellanit: 12

Catinit: 6

Kasha pops her claws again and yells, "It's clobberin' time!!"

Mirai(24)(132),Vastra(23),Furlong(21),Obsidian(21),LAIR(20),Zubaza(20)(120),Alys(17),Kasha(13),Stella(12),Arrak(12),Erazon(11)(230),Barnabus(11),Yvan(10),Hoodini(1)

Mirai quickly casts Mirror Image on herself before sending a skeletal hand to attack Furlong!

Attack: 22 Damage: 7

Mirai(24)(132),Vastra(23),Furlong(21),Obsidian(21),LAIR(20),Zubaza(20)(120),Alys(17),Kasha(13),Stella(12),Arrak(12),Erazon(11)(230),Barnabus(11),Yvan(10),Hoodini(1)

Furlong will use Obsidians help and attack Zubaza.

 Attack: 23 Damage: 18

If hit, Ki point for Stunning Strike!

[...]

Rolled in Discord.

She passes with a 14. No stun 

continued with second attack!

Attack: 12 Damage: 7 plus bless - 4

if hits another Ki point for Stunning Strike

Another hit, another 14, another save made.

Frustrated, Furlong uses his Bonus Action for one unarmed strike.

Attack: 13 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. plus bless - 3

If hits, a third Ki point for Stunning Strike

Obsidian Helps!

Mirai(24)(132),Vastra(23),Furlong(21),Obsidian(21),LAIR(20),Zubaza(20)(120),Alys(17),Kasha(13),Stella(12),Arrak(12),Erazon(11)(230),Barnabus(11),Yvan(10),Hoodini(1)

Two of Furlong's attacks hit and to his great frustration, Zubaza just manages to make both of her saving throws. Obsidian helps!

Vastra sends four magic missiles at Mirai!

15

Mirai(24)(117),Vastra(23),Furlong(21),ObsidianHELPING(21),LAIR(20),Zubaza(20)(101),Alys(17),Kasha(13),Stella(12),Arrak(12),Erazon(11)(230),Barnabus(11),Yvan(10),Hoodini(1)

At initiative count 20, spectral snakes appear and attack Alys, Stella, and Barnabus before fading away!

On Alys!

Attack: 12 Damage: 10

On Stella!

Attack: 15 Damage: 7

On Barnabus!

Attack: 16 Damage: 7

Zabaaz will reach out to Furlong and attempt to curse him.

17 If hit, you must make a DC16 Wisdom Saving throw or have disadvantage on all attacks against Zubaza

Mirai(24)(117),Vastra(23),Furlong(21),ObsidianHELPING(21),LAIR(20),Zubaza(20)(101),Alys(17),Kasha(13),Stella(12),Arrak(12),Erazon(11)(230),Barnabus(11),Yvan(10),Hoodini(1)

Reaction: Cast (1st level)Shield, raising AC from 16 to 21.

"Away with ya Spooks. Noone makes me bleed my own blood!" Barnabus proclaims as his shadow once more springs up to shield him. "...

Stella attacks Zubaza.

Attack: 23 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.

Attack: 16 Damage: 7

Sneak Attack: 12