The Wildemount Irregulars (2020)

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In the dark and during Alton's first watch, there's the noise of movement coming down the road; Alton, you look, and though your eyes struggle with the darkness, you definitely hear footsteps coming towards you, and then charging towards you.  You have time to rouse your companions and warn the caravan before you see ten large dog-like creatures headed off the main road and towards your camp.  Four veer off to the guards, led by Captain Fray.  The other six make for you.

Roll initiative please.

(Note - you have probably had a short rest since your fight with the giants, but not a long rest.)

"Guys, we have company again!" Alton says loudly to wake up his companions.

Initiative: 16

(OOC: I'm rolling 2 hit dice for Silent's short rest. 24 ) 

Silent lets loose a loud string of unrepeatable curses, some in Orc but most in Common. 

Initiative: 14   

Initiative roll for Balassar:  18

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Round One
Gnoll 5
Balassar
Gnoll 1
Alton
Gnolls 2 and 6
Silent
Gnolls 3 and 4

Gnoll 5 moves a little closer, then uses its longbow to shoot at Silent:

Attack: 19 Damage: 2

Silent, it just nicks your neck, drawing a little blood but missing anything important.  Apart from your neck, technically.

Balassar is up.

Balassar uses a bonus action to grow in size once again, and moves in to attack G1 with his scimitar:

Attack: 22 Damage: 10 + 1 from Giant's Might.

The gnoll yelps with pain at the mighty blow, and attempts to strike back with its spear:

Attack: 23 Damage: 8

Not even close, says Balassar's shield.

Alton is up.

Alton looks at their situation, "Well this isn't good. Two to one aren't the best odds." With that he will aim his hand crossbow at one of the further gnolls and take a shot. Afterwards, he will move ten feet closer to Balassar and Silent saying, "We fought these guys before, their bark is worse than their bite." 

Action: Fire a crossbow bolt at G4, Attack: 19 Damage: 7 Piercing. 
Movement: Moves just 10 feet to the left. 
Bonus Action: Gives Silent some bardic inspiration: Silent can add a 1d6 to one attack roll, saving throw, or ability check in the next 10 minutes. 

Alton, the crossbow bolt sticks into the gnoll's left leg.

Gnoll 6 runs up to join Gnoll 2 in attacking the massive dragonborn in their midst, both with spears:

Attack: 6 Damage: 8
Attack: 17 Damage: 4

Both miss badly.

Silent is up (with inspiration).

Silent will use his bonus action to Manifest an Echo 15 feet to the right of Balassar before cautiously advancing into melee with Gnoll 1, attempting to finish the beast after Balassar landed his attack. 

Attack 26 Damage: 13   

Soulkeeper swings in an arc and slices deep into the gnoll's torse; you pull it out and Gnoll 1 falls to the ground, dead.

Gnolls 3 and 4 step back and shoot with longbow, one at Balassar, one at the Echo:

At Balassar:  Attack: 22 Damage: 2
At the Echo:  Attack: 19 Damage: 7

The Echo pops into nothingness.  Balassar also takes an arrow to the knee, but it barely hurts.

Round Two
Gnoll 5
Balassar and Alton
Gnolls 2 and 6
Silent
Gnolls 3 and 4

Gnoll 5 runs in to attack Silent:

Attack: 16 Damage: 8

Stab!  Right throw the right thigh.  Ouch.

Balassar and Alton are up.

Balassar just gives a smile as he opens his mouth releasing a blast of cold air that begins to freeze in its way.

OOC:

Breath Weapon at Gnoll 6 and Gnoll 2. Reflex save 13 or 7 cold damage and 6 from giants might.

Gnoll CON saves: 11 and 11

Both gnolls shiver as they take 8 cold damage.

(OOC:  No giant's might damage I'm afraid.  It's not an 'attack' in a rules sense.)

Alton is up.

Alton gives Balassar a thumbs up saying, "Way to chill those gnolls out. Maybe they'll get cold feet for this fight." He will lock another bolt into his crossbow and fire at the gnoll he has a clear shot on.

Bonus Action: Gives Balassar, some bardic inspiration: Balassar can add a 1d6 to one attack roll, saving throw, or ability check in the next 10 minutes.
Action: Fires a crossbow bolt at G2, Attack: 27 Damage: 9 Piercing. 

Alton, your crossbow bolt sticks right into the gnoll's stomach, and it yelps in pain.  

Gnolls 2 and 6 are both attacking Balassar:

Attack: 17 Damage: 4
Attack: 13 Damage: 4

But the dragonborn is an impenetrable fortress.

Silent is up.  Silent, you have bardic inspiration if you wish to use it.

Silent's eyes dart from the fallen gnoll to Gnoll 5 as it approaches, and he swings a backhanded strike at the beast's throat. 

Attack 24 Damage: 16   

(OOC: Ouch, don't think bardic inspiration is gonna help with that one...) 

Afraid not.  The creature raises its spear and deflects your sword attack.

Gnolls 3 and 4 continue to shoot at the biggest threat, Balassar:

Attack: 16 Damage: 2
Attack: 10 Damage: 6

You just hear the clangs as the little arrows bounce off Balassar's armour.

Round Three
Gnoll 5
Balassar and Alton
Gnolls 2 and 6
Silent
Gnolls 3 and 4

Gnoll 5 attacks Silent:

Attack: 22 Damage: 6

Your less well armoured fighter takes another hit, but is still looking okay.

Balassar and Alton are up.

Spotting the two gnolls way in the back, Alton will move so he can be within range of them. Rearming his crossbow as he moves, once in position he will take aim and fire at the gnoll directly across from him.

Movement: Moves 5 feet to the right and 10 feet down.
Action: Fires a crossbow bolt at G4, Attack: 24 Damage: 10 Piercing

Balassar just swings his blade out at the Gnoll in front of him.

OOC:
Attack on G6: 14 Damage: 8

Giant's Might: 1