Cadence dances about the wolf, her two shortswords twirling in her nimble grasp, the masters blood spraying off the elven blades. She regards the wolf, "Sorry friend, I hear your song coming to an end, though I'd prefer to let you free, I don't think it's meant to be."  Moving with whisper light steps she spins and weaves towards the wolf, the glint of the shiny steel elven blades flashing in the firelight. 

Attack: 14 Damage: 9

Bonus Action:  7 Damage: 1

 Ripper manages in a fit of pure animal rage to leap at the goblin(cadence) going straight for the jugular leaping as the sacred flame from Fionn comes its way finds its mark and forces Cadence to the ground. Where she lays bleeding. Cadence I need a death save from you ...🤞🏻

um  that does sort of change Fionns movement then

seeing Cadence fall he would rush there

Death Save : 15

(I'll take it!)

Velda, seeing Cadence quickly behead Klarg, can't help but be impressed, but her face quickly turns to horror as she is mauled by the wolf. "Oh no you don't!" With that, Velda takes a big overhead swing at the exposed spine of the wolf. 

(I'm not rolling with advantage, since Cadence is unconscious and doesn't help in the flanking) 8 for 6 damage.

After her strike, she drops back, trying her best to lure the wolf away. "Gert! Fionn! Cadence is down and I got a pup to deal with!"

 "Dealing with puppy" - sure thing! Gert glanced at the goblins, smartly keeping away of the fighting, and joined "wolf-taming"

Sneak Attack (for flanking): Attack: 18 Damage: 6 + 2

Bonus attack: Attack: 12 Damage: 1

Nova clamours up the stairs to try to get a handle of the flurry of motion before her. Her eyes widen in shock, even panic at the scene. The halfelf’s mind was reeling as her mismatched eyes bounced between bloody weapons, the large worlf, and her unconscious new friend. Instead of the familiar rumble that came from Nova’s core, it shifted into more of a whimper. She had froze in place, unable to accept the decision she’s faced with.

A short sorrowful howl with a snort would come from Borris. As the sound from him came to an end, Nova would shift uncomfortably. She’d look to Ripper. If their eyes met, she’d challenge him with a growl as she’d prowl her way to Cadence’s side. “Your master is dead!” Without letting down her snarl, she’ll pull out her healers kit to begin prepping it to tend to Cadence. “You choose your fate. Be free and wild, or angry and vengeful.” She’d narrow her eyes, “We freed your kin. You have a chance to lead a pack to a better life than this.” Although her words may be futile with the beast. He may be beyond reasoning in its current state of rage but she couldn’t bring herself to watch or participate in the slaughtering a confused beast for defending the life it’s known from its master.

Nova will begin tending to Cadence.
Healing kit use 1: 10 + hit creature hit die

Fionn seeing Nova pull the kit stands between cadence amd the wolf.  Mace at the ready. "Are you able to tell me if its still an enemy or not?"

Holding action

”Stand down.” Nova would respond firmly in response to Fionn, not dropping her growl or gaze from Ripper. “Respect his space, and he will leave.” Her eyes will then move to Gert and Velda, giving them a hard stare for them to lower their weapons and move clear. It was their turn to make a choice.

Should they listen, Nova will cut off her growl with a huff and a jerk of her head to release Ripper. 

The halfelf will finalize her bandaging on Cadence, gingerly sitting up the wizard when she was ready.

Fionn lowers his mace

Gert is the lowest on the Initiative, right? Then if Nova's attempt to pacify the animal came before he attacked it, consider him holding his action.

Velda’s attack on Ripper finds its mark as she leaves a huge gash on the beasts back from the base of its neck to its rear haunches. It looks like it’s barely able to stand and afraid for its life. Then, Nova comes running up to treat Cadnece and convinces the wolf that it needn’t die here today. Ripper whimpers softly towards Nova and then attempts to point his nose at his injury, hoping that the kind soul that spared his life will also save it.

The combat is now over, though there are still two cowering unarmed goblins. 

Looking at the goblins " you might want to find a different home.  Or ill let them eat you.

Then he assists Nova with Cadence

Nova's face would soften when, in his vulnerability, Ripper asks for her help. The halfelf will make sure Cadence is steady before leaving her side. She'll slowly approach ripper with her hand out, allowing the large wolf to get comfortable with her scent and the other smells she carries with her before she gets to close. Once initial trust is established, she'll take a moment to pet and scratch the beasts head to deepen that trust before she touches any tender wounds.

Glancing over at Rippers gaping wounds Nova knew this wouldn't be as easy as she'd hope. "I'd like to ask one of my friends here to help." She speaks softly to the wolf, brushing at his fur. "Will you accept the comfort of another stranger so I can tend to your pain? I promise they won't hurt you." The halfelf will try to buy a little extra trust with some extra scratches behind the ear and under the chin. She'll look to the others to see who was brave and willing enough to assist her with this task.

Fionn finished up with Cadence and moves to assist Nova

Cadence lays on the ground, the wound bandaged and feeling much herself, but still just laying there staring at the ceiling. "Caves have a haunting sort of beauty, though the fire has made this one a bit sooty. Seems I mixed up whose song was ending, as well as who was to do the rending." 

She stands up, picking up her two short swords which she'd dropped.  She motions to each, letting the blood sluice off their steel leaving the gleaming and clean.  She sheaths each of them carefully, and then looks at her torn and bloodied cloths. She brushes them and the blood seeps away, but they are still torn. "I don't suppose anyone can fix my shirt? Or maybe has a sewing kit, how about you Gert?" 

Seemingly preoccupied with tidying herself up she pays little attention as the group decides what to do next. 

Nova would feel relief seeing Cadence bounce back to her usual self. When Fionn would approach to assist with Ripper, the halfelf would guide his hands to the wolf’s snout to be sniffed so Ripper and Fionn could get comfortable in each others presence. Anxiousness can change things on a dime with wile creatures. “Then pet and scratch him just like what you did with Borris. Keep him calm and content for me while I mend his wound.” Nova would move to mend the wound, but would pause for a moment as if remembering her manners. “Please.” And she’ll take a knee closest Rippers worst wound. Between her water skin and her healers kit, she’d disinfect the wound and even begin gently stitching some of the deeper wounds back together. It was almost as if she’s familiar with the anatomy of a wolf. 

With all threats dealt with and Cadence back on her feet, Velda shakes the blood of her sword, sheaths it, straps her shield to her back, and heads over to the Wolf. Kneeling in front of Ripper, she looks it in the eyes and says: "I didn't mean to hurt you. I just needed to save my friend, see? Nova here is good, you can trust her."

Then, she got back up, and headed over to the two terrified goblins, making sure they weren't going to do anything stupid.

Cadence's intense presence was so ... haunting, Gert found himself seriously thinking about his non-existent sewing skills. In a moment, though, he snapped out of the vision of himself with a needle and a thread, shook his head with brief "no" and moved to the goblins - those creatures were simple, if disgusting. "Where are the prisoners?"

Fionn is going to start investigating the bodies and rest of the cavern

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