Pizazz's Ravenloft and Beyond

(Ketch: Ya, i figured the guy fell away from you when struck, so the howdah is probably 10 feet, away, and the elf 'leapt' free taking falling damage rather than risk getting pinned.....so...no AoO). 

Meepo, his body distorted and feeling very uncomfortable and awkward, shuffles away from the shadow in the poisonous cloud and emerges from it, waving the green smoke away. He glances about, and sees the elf on the howdah above him.  He raises his gnarled bone staff/wand upwards and unleashes death.  12 vs DC 18. 

The pale wood elves eyes open wide, and his mouth opens in a sudden scream of surprise, but no sound emerges and instead his flesh instantly shrivels, splitting in some spots, his hair wires up, and his eyes roll backwards and turn black.  All that escapes is an airy woosh as all life is extinguished from the creature. Meepo feels undeath stirring within the body, and now connected to him forever. (but it can't act this turn). 

The cloud of poisonous smoke evaporates in a moment. 

The giant glares down at Meepo, and then leaps down the cliff (taking some damage: 8) with a heavy jarring *slam*.  He steps towards Meepo and attempts to grab him.  Meepo, athletics or acrobatics vs DC 18 to avoid being grabbed.  Meanwhile, the dead elf in this howdah is slamming back and forth as the creature attempts to grab his prey.   (Correction, the DC is only 11, no advantage on the roll. I thought by being 2 sizes larger than you he got advantage on the check, but I misremembered / don't see that rule anywhere.)

Lionel, facing off against a giant and an elf has a giant club swung at him. 

Club: Attack on Lionel: 17 Damage: 23

Then once more affixes him with a withering glare from his evil eye....

Lionel: DC 16 Charisma save.  24 psychic damage, save for half. 

Then a lightning bolt explodes through the air from the elf in the howdah, striking Lionel.

Lionel : DC 14 Dex save. 19 lightning damage, save for half. 

Ketch is up.  (hehe.  ketch is up.... ketchup....  hehe.)

Round 2:  Meepo 23 | GE4 21 | GE3 17 | Ketch 14 | Mordekai 12 | GE1 12 | Lionel 9 | GE2 9 | Ulthan 6

(Makes sense...)

Ketch uses a bonus action to Hunter's Mark G2 as he should have done last round, and then swings his Giant Slayer's Axe at him!

Action1 GSA Attack: 14 Damage: 6 PLUS 6 Damage due to being a Giant, PLUS 1 Damage from Hunter's Mark. 

Ketch then Action Surges to swing again!  (Sorry, I am unsure - Does action surge just give an action or does it give a whole action/bonus action combination as if a whole turn?  I am assuming just an action...)

ActionSurge GSA Attack: 24 Damage: 13 PLUS 3 Damage due to being a Giant, PLUS 1 Damage from Hunter's Mark. 

PLUS 5 to the first hit (if any) due to Divine Strike feature.

Meepo suddenly appears revitalized, as his body heals, drawing on the essence of the creature he just killed. (Grim harvest for 27 healing.)

He tries to dodge the arms of the giant... Acrobatics: 13

(Sorry, only 21 healing for grim harvest, not sure how I came up with 27 there...)

Mordekai moves forward again, past Meepo and Ulthan (standing just west of the big tree that Ulthan is next to), and casts Dissonant Whispers at 5th level on Giant 1, for 21 damage, and a DC18 WIS save, or the giant uses its full movement to run away from Mordekai.

Then Mordekai will give a d8 Bardic Inspiration to Lionel. (I believe Meepo also still has one too- I assume they can both still have them at the same time? I don't need to wait until Meepo has used his before giving it out to Lionel?)

Lionel Saves: DC 16 Charisma 24, DC 14 Dex save 20  Concentration rolls: 1. 14 2. 11 +BI 6

It was counterproductive to keep attacking separate targets, but at least less sturdy were all together and Lionel tried to keep the attention of additional enemies on himself. Though, he would not last long at this rate.

Action: Lay on Hands for 40HP

BA on his elf: Vow of Enmity (You can choose a creature you can see within 10 ft. of you and gain advantage on attack rolls against it for 1 minute or until it drops to 0 HP or falls unconscious)

Haste action: Attack: 16 Damage: 11 + 9 Smite (if hit)

(One correction, Lionel has to make his 2nd concentration save prior to receiving the Bardic Inspiration, which only came on Mordekai's turn, after the damage, so I believe his spell drops)

Ketch stands before the giant. Finally, something big and meaty that he can really cleave into! He swings his axe, focus' his mystical hunting prowess against this big thing. The axe slams into the giant once, then twice, blood spraying from the creature. The axe sings in Ketch's mind at the bloodletting.  11 vs DC 15,  17 vs DC 15.  This time the giant manages to maintain his footing, though the deformed creature is clearly hurt badly and moaning a strange pained moan. 

The other giant that leapt down to try and grab Meepo pulls his massive closed fist up to his face and opens it, expecting to see a Meepo inside, and then when it's empty, he glances around in confusion looking for the kobold.  

DC 18 Wisdom save : 4

Mordekai returns back to near Ulthan, his mouth shaping words that silently seem to drive into the giants mind.  The giant, with the elf on his back, opens it's mishapen eyes widely in panic....and turns, and runs away, leaping back through the shadowy portal and vanishing.  The pale wood elf on it's back curses and yells at it, as it runs away. 

But, to Mordekai's displeasure, the creature almost immediately steps back into the world. appearing through the portal, and looking confused. The wizard on his back is cursing and casts a spell, and being beyond counterspell range can't be stopped. The entire area around giants 2 and 3, and Meepo, Ulthan, Ketch and Mordekai, fills with poisonous gas once again, everyone once again is lost in a thick fog that they can seen nothing but nearby shadows through.  (everyone in the area is blinded, heavily obscured)

One of the elves shouts, "For the Queen of Air and Darkness!! Destroy them and get the marked one!!" (he points at Mordekai)

At the start of your turns, Ulthan, Mordekai, Ketch and Meepo, make a DC 14 Con save or take 17 poison damage. (save for half)

Lionel can't reach the elf in the howdah from the ground. He'll need to fly or do something else to reach him.

Lionel, would you like to adjust your action, especially given I think haste has dropped?

Certainly. Healing stays, but instead of Vow of Enmity - Misty steps from Helmet to others (by Ulthan and Mordekai).

Ulthan, Mordekay and Meepo should get +3 on saves.

Lionel DC 14 Con save: 16

Lionel, the epitome of bravery, uses the helm to transport him just to the edge of the poison, and strides into it, stumbling about in the foggy poison until he finds the hulking form of Ulthan and his poor little cat. 

(Everyone except poor Ketch gets +3 to their CON saves)

The giant in front of Ketch, now looking rather desperate, swings his club down at the half-orc, and once again afixes his evil glare onto Ketch. 

Attack on Ketch: 15 Damage: 19

Evil eye:  Ketch DC 14 Charisma save: 27 psychic damage, save for half. 

The elf near Ketch casts a spell and vanishes. 

Ulthan's turn!   (DC 14 Con save for poison at the start of your turn, or half damage. Same for your cat. +3 to both saves. You're 'blind' in this poison fog.)

Meepo is up as well.  (Your zombie comes ALIVE!!  DC 14 Con save for poison at the start of your turn, or half damage. +3 to save. You're 'blind' in this poison fog.)

Round 2/3:  Meepo 23 | GE4 21 | GE3 17 | Ketch 14 | Mordekai 12 | GE1 12 | Lionel 9 | GE2 9 | Ulthan 6

Meepo con save: 26

Meepo steps away from the closest giant,a nd towards one with a still-living elf with it. Sepping clear of the cloud, he lifts his wand and sends another finger of death at this second elf.

Con save DC 18 for half damage, or take 63 damage.

He gives all of his undead a command, spread out and attack the giants.

Skeleton strength checks to escape portable hole... DC is 10.
1 ... 10
2 ... 20
3 ... 13
4 ... 18
5 ... 11
6 ... 15
7 ... 7
8 ... 15
9 ... 9
10 ... 13
11 ... 13
12 ... 17
13 ... 20
14 ... 4
15 ... 10
16 ... 12
17 ... 10

If any escape the out of Meepo's hole, then they move away and prepare to shoot next round. I assume the zombie turns and strikes at the nearest giant...

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 bludgeoning damage.

Cat saves 10 14

Ulthan growls angrily, motions the cat to run that way and he'll run a different way (basically a Y) but both roughly north east. Should be able to make it 60 feet from everyone.  10

Con save DC 18 : 12 

Meanwhile, Meepo rushes out of the poison cloud once again, and spots an elf riding a giant, which he unleashes another blast of deadly magic against.  It strikes the elf fully and once again, the skin turns grey, the eyes go black, the hair frizzles up and the elf goes gaunt and pale, killed instantly by the deadly magic. 

The poison cloud immediately evaporates. 

He yells at the other zombie, still in the howdah, to attack its giant, and it thuds the giant in the poison, soundly over the head with a thud. 

Ulthan and the cat both rush attempt to rush out of the poison. 

G3 poison save: Con Save vs DC 14 : 21 

The giant in the fog backs out, looking around for a target, and sees Ulthan, and rushes after him...reaching him, but unable to attack. 

Giant 4, still with an elf on the back growls as Lionel vanished into the fog, but sees Meepo emerge.  The giant stomps over to Meepo and swings his club, and affixes Meepo with his evil eye.

Attack on Meepo: 28 Damage: 17

Evil eye on Meepo: DC 14 Charisma save, 38 psychic damage, save for half.

The elf sees Meepo slay another of his brethern and quickly casts a spell, vanishing from view.  

Ketch and Mordekai are up!

Round 2/3:  Meepo 23 | GE4 21 | GE3 17 | Ketch 14 | Mordekai 12 | GE1 12 | Lionel 9 | GE2 9 | Ulthan 6

(note, poison cloud is gone, sorry for leaving it on the map)

(Waiting on discord discussion to see if the skeletons are out or in the portable hole still. If needs be Meepo could change the mental command to just push their way out of the portable hole, then his verbal command to the zombie would still be to attack the giant.)

Meepo cha save: 5

(Meepo sucks on these cha saves...)

Meepo's wounds heal up more after the second elf is slain by his magic. He looks completely fresh again, for an instant. Then the next giant's evil eye falls onhim ,and he is twisted and misshapen once again, as his body is racked with mmental pain.

Attack on Ketch misses. 

Start of turn DC 14 Con Save: 21 - 29 poison Dam or half if save...  ((I think the poison cloud appeared then disappeared between my turns?  Not sure if I still have to make this save or not?  Logically I still would have been in it a bit, but game rules if it's at start of turn but is no longer there?  Too confusing to me, DM will let me know, I am sure!))

Evil Eye DC 14 Charisma Save: 14 - 28 psych Dam, half if saved...

Checking rolls and Poison question before my actions... Also, the fog is still there blinding Ketch, yes?  Fog is blue circle and poison no longer on map?

Ketch: The poison appeared and evaporated before it had a chance to affect you!!  Haha, stupid gas fog is useless!!! You can see fine. The blue circle on the map is a lie.

(Ok, so just 14 damage, still standing...)

Ketch will swing and swing again at the giant in front of him, determined to put it down.

Giant Slayer Axe Attack: 17 Damage: 8 plus 10 Damage since it is a Giant plus 6 more damage since it is Hunter's Marked.

War Priest feature allows me to use my Bonus Action to attack again...

Giant Slayer Axe Bonus Attack: 14 Damage: 11 plus 2 Damage since it is a Giant plus 4 more damage since it is Hunter's Marked.

 --Ketch will use Channel Divinity: Guided Strike to add +10 to the second attack roll...

Mordekai decides to revert to his tried and tested methods, and will cast Hex at 1st level on Ketch's giant, and follow it up with some Eldritch Blasts.

Attack: 25 Damage: 7 + 1 Hex 

Attack: 17 Damage: 6 + 6 Hex 

EDIT: Additional damage for crit: 10 + 3 Hex. (And in the event that the giant is killed after the first attack, the second will be aimed at the shadow demon, but ignoring any Hex Damage because Mordekai wouldn't be able to switch that across)

Ketch swings his axe into the giant in front of him twice, two more terrible wounds crash into the thing. But it still stands, and it prepares to club him and fix him with it's evil eye. Then two crackling blasts of magic come form over Ketch's shoulder and strike the giant who crashes to the ground and lands in an unmoving heap.

The giant closest to the portal, with a dead elf flopping around in its howday, comes stomping across the battlefield, but can't reach any opponents.  He sees Ketch slay one of his closest and longest friends. They grey up together in the Queen's spawning pits. He remembers times they shared food together, tearing an offered lamb in two, laughing as the blood sprayed across the ground and the innards spilled out. Such innocent memories. Now...his friend lays dead at the hands of this half-orc?!?  He must die! 

He stares at Ketch with his evil eye.  Ketch DC 14 Charisma save, 31 psychic damage save for half.

Lionel's action!

Round 3:  Meepo 23 | GE4 21 | GE3 17 | Ketch 14 | Mordekai 12 | GE1 12 | Lionel 9 | GE2 9 | Ulthan 6