The gate is completely closed. Balassar is unable to move through it easily, though he might attempt to climb over. It would require an Athletics check.
(I was wanting to go through the gate as well but if we can’t easily open it then I don’t think I have enough movement to climb it this turn. Though perhaps Balassar and Darren could try and force it open together without breaking invisibility?)
(I don't think forcing the gate would break invisibility. To force it together, you can each make a STR check, or one of you can make it at advantage.)
Alton walks out to be within 30 feet of the towers, "Gentlemen, gentlemen; let's be civil about all this. All we want is his kidnapped friend," He points in the direction of Darren," and your boss Watermain. If you give us those two, we won't release the dragon to freeze you and your base in ice." He adds a little bit of magic to his words and directs it to Balassar, giving him some bardic inspiration. The next thing he says is directed to the guard in the left tower, adding a bit more magic into the words, "On a side note, did your mother teach you how to shoot a cross bow; or were you always a bad aim?"
(For 10 minutes, Balassar can add a 1d8 to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.)
Action: Casting vicious mockery at guard 1. DC 15 Wisdom save, or take 5 psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack roll. Bonus Action: Giving Balassar some bardic inspiration. Movement: Moves up 30 feet between the two guard posts.
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Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
(Darren used have used his action to open the gate if it was not rolled a 10+2=12 with his action instead of dodging. Unless trying to open the gate doesn’t take an action and then he would still dodge. I assume because Balassar is invisible Darren wouldn’t realize to ‘help’ Balassar)
As you're all going at the same time, Balassar, would you like to use your bardic inspiration to push open the gate? 13 isn't enough, but it's close...
Alton's vicious mockery, alas, has no effect on the guard, who isn't really paying attention. (Rolled a nat 20 on his save)
Yes, opening the gate was a full action from Balassar and Darren; I will take it as Darren helping and Balassar rolling with advantage.
The gate slams open, the wooden bar cracking down the middle. To any observer it appears as though Darren opened it, though in reality it was the combination of you both, plus a little aid from Alton.
So, Balassar still has his movement and bonus action. Also, anything different from Alton or Darren now that the gate is open?
(Darren would have used any remaining movement to get towards the southern tower. Keeping the tower between himself and the other guard running to gate.)
Darren calls out for Rhane. “Rhane! Are you here! Answer me!” (He’s yelling but I hate typing in all caps)
Balassar moves, and hulks out invisibly. Can't get to the guard, as you moved before breaking down the gate I think.
Darren moves and calls out, but there is no response. (Rhane, you do not hear anything at all.)
Guard 3 sees the mirror image of himself in Swin, and gapes for a moment; then turns and runs into the building, shouting "Alarm! Attackers! Get on your feet!". He leaves the door open behind him, though it's hard to see inside given how busy you all are.
Guard 1 drops his crossbow and draws a mace; he steps up, and within range (swinging slightly down) to reach Darren's head. It's a bit awkward, given the direction and the wall giving Darren partial cover. The first strike hits (17 against AC) for 7 bludgeoning damage; the second misses (6 against AC).
(Steve, I’m assuming you ruled Darren as having half cover. If that’s the case his ac is bumped up to 16. To avoid being hit by the mace, Darren uses his reaction for arcane deflection. Which increases his ac by an additional 2. For a total of 18 AC.
At 2nd level, you have learned to weave your magic to fortify yourself against harm. When you are hit by an attack or you fail a saving throw, you can use your reaction to gain a +2 bonus to your AC against that attack or a +4 bonus to that saving throw.
When you use this feature, you can’t cast spells other than cantrips until the end of your next turn.)
Swing darts 40 feet into the compound, nearly running into an invisible Balassar, but swinging a bit north, aiming between the two buildings. Do either seem to have obvious cells or holds or pens or things that suggest a place they might keep prisoners? She calls out louder for Rhane, then turns back to the guard who swung a mace at her friend, flinging a fire bolt at him.
Attack: 27 Damage: 16 (rolled in game log)
Then with her bonus action, she take a final Hidden Step and goes invisible until the start of her next turn.
Swin, there is no response from anyone called Rhane from either building. The building to the north is a stable; there's a single horse within, as far as you can see from where you are standing. The other building has few windows and they appear to be very dirty. Whatever's inside, it's not obvious from out here.
You fire flame at Guard 1, who screams in pain as he is engulfed, but manages quicky to pat himself down. He's hurt, but not critical yet. He's very angry, too.
Kef stays back and tosses a dagger; it's so far wide that it's impossible to tell which one he was aiming at.
Guard 2 is held by Alton, and remains so (saving throw was 7).
Darren rushes up to the tower where guard 1 is and gets ready to dodge another barrage of crossbow bolts.
OOC:
movement of thirty feet. Trying to keep some cover between himself and guard 3.
action: dodge
also, is it Alton’s turn now too?
(Swin's AC is 20, thanks to mage armor, dex bonus, and bladesong.)
The gate is completely closed. Balassar is unable to move through it easily, though he might attempt to climb over. It would require an Athletics check.
Yes, it's also Alton's turn.
(I was wanting to go through the gate as well but if we can’t easily open it then I don’t think I have enough movement to climb it this turn. Though perhaps Balassar and Darren could try and force it open together without breaking invisibility?)
(I don't think forcing the gate would break invisibility. To force it together, you can each make a STR check, or one of you can make it at advantage.)
Balassar pushes against the gate trying to open it.
OOC:
strength check: 13 rolled in game log. Both rolls were a 9. 😂
Alton walks out to be within 30 feet of the towers, "Gentlemen, gentlemen; let's be civil about all this. All we want is his kidnapped friend," He points in the direction of Darren," and your boss Watermain. If you give us those two, we won't release the dragon to freeze you and your base in ice." He adds a little bit of magic to his words and directs it to Balassar, giving him some bardic inspiration. The next thing he says is directed to the guard in the left tower, adding a bit more magic into the words, "On a side note, did your mother teach you how to shoot a cross bow; or were you always a bad aim?"
(For 10 minutes, Balassar can add a 1d8 to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.)
Action: Casting vicious mockery at guard 1. DC 15 Wisdom save, or take 5 psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack roll.
Bonus Action: Giving Balassar some bardic inspiration.
Movement: Moves up 30 feet between the two guard posts.
Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
(Also didn't realize the gate was closed. Swin will try to knock on her turn...
(Darren used have used his action to open the gate if it was not rolled a 10+2=12 with his action instead of dodging. Unless trying to open the gate doesn’t take an action and then he would still dodge. I assume because Balassar is invisible Darren wouldn’t realize to ‘help’ Balassar)
As you're all going at the same time, Balassar, would you like to use your bardic inspiration to push open the gate? 13 isn't enough, but it's close...
Alton's vicious mockery, alas, has no effect on the guard, who isn't really paying attention. (Rolled a nat 20 on his save)
Yes, opening the gate was a full action from Balassar and Darren; I will take it as Darren helping and Balassar rolling with advantage.
(Sure, 3 from bardic inspiration)
The gate slams open, the wooden bar cracking down the middle. To any observer it appears as though Darren opened it, though in reality it was the combination of you both, plus a little aid from Alton.
So, Balassar still has his movement and bonus action. Also, anything different from Alton or Darren now that the gate is open?
Balassar is going to move behind the guard in the courtyard and just taps into his giant's strength beginning to prepare for an attack.
OOC:
Movement: 30ft as close to, or behind if possible.
Bonus Action: Giant's Strength
(Darren would have used any remaining movement to get towards the southern tower. Keeping the tower between himself and the other guard running to gate.)
Darren calls out for Rhane. “Rhane! Are you here! Answer me!” (He’s yelling but I hate typing in all caps)
Balassar moves, and hulks out invisibly. Can't get to the guard, as you moved before breaking down the gate I think.
Darren moves and calls out, but there is no response. (Rhane, you do not hear anything at all.)
Guard 3 sees the mirror image of himself in Swin, and gapes for a moment; then turns and runs into the building, shouting "Alarm! Attackers! Get on your feet!". He leaves the door open behind him, though it's hard to see inside given how busy you all are.
Guard 1 drops his crossbow and draws a mace; he steps up, and within range (swinging slightly down) to reach Darren's head. It's a bit awkward, given the direction and the wall giving Darren partial cover. The first strike hits (17 against AC) for 7 bludgeoning damage; the second misses (6 against AC).
Swin is up, Kef to follow.
(Steve, I’m assuming you ruled Darren as having half cover. If that’s the case his ac is bumped up to 16. To avoid being hit by the mace, Darren uses his reaction for arcane deflection. Which increases his ac by an additional 2. For a total of 18 AC.
At 2nd level, you have learned to weave your magic to fortify yourself against harm. When you are hit by an attack or you fail a saving throw, you can use your reaction to gain a +2 bonus to your AC against that attack or a +4 bonus to that saving throw.
When you use this feature, you can’t cast spells other than cantrips until the end of your next turn.)
Yep, half cover, so with the arcane deflection, Darren is unharmed.
(Sincere apologies for delay, been a crazy week.)
Swing darts 40 feet into the compound, nearly running into an invisible Balassar, but swinging a bit north, aiming between the two buildings. Do either seem to have obvious cells or holds or pens or things that suggest a place they might keep prisoners? She calls out louder for Rhane, then turns back to the guard who swung a mace at her friend, flinging a fire bolt at him.
Attack: 27 Damage: 16 (rolled in game log)
Then with her bonus action, she take a final Hidden Step and goes invisible until the start of her next turn.
Swin, there is no response from anyone called Rhane from either building. The building to the north is a stable; there's a single horse within, as far as you can see from where you are standing. The other building has few windows and they appear to be very dirty. Whatever's inside, it's not obvious from out here.
You fire flame at Guard 1, who screams in pain as he is engulfed, but manages quicky to pat himself down. He's hurt, but not critical yet. He's very angry, too.
Kef stays back and tosses a dagger; it's so far wide that it's impossible to tell which one he was aiming at.
Guard 2 is held by Alton, and remains so (saving throw was 7).
Round Three:
Darren, Alton and Balassar
Guards 1, and Guard 3 (has fled into the building)
Swin (disguised as Guard 3) and Kef
Guard 2 (held)
Darren, Alton and Balassar are up.