laid back apocalypse

“The weather report didn’t show this!!”

Dex save: 21

Shivering from the freezing rain and suddenly jolted from his musings over EMBK Xalkas looks up and sees the water cultist on the far side of the bridge.

’Just one day without someone trying to murder us ... is that asking too much’ He thinks to himself. Surveying his immediate surroundings he looks for the easiest path out of the magically created weather to have more stable ground to be on. (Not sure where the center of the 40ft area of effect is)

Once he has put some distance between himself and what he believes is the source of the freezing rain, Xalkas will attempt to blast them with a fire bolt

Fire bolt: 18 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1 | Kerric | Hawke | F2
(F1 and F2 will not become visible until Xalkas and Reghys finish their turn, and that's when Hawke would see something stir from around the corner of the bridge, thus negating any surprise there.)

T'chal'fronack'zcsnicker slips his way out of the sleet into cover.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1 | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Despite the freezing rain making everything cold and slick, Xalkas keeps his footing and mutters as he works his way towards safety before firing off a spark of fire.

The cultist would hold out their hand in reaction, causing the weak bolt to fizzle out.

Reaction: Shield

Wisdom save: 6 

Cold blue eyes would look to Reghys, returning their discordant laugh.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1 | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Ebele and Kerric think they hear a shuffle of a rock on the bridge ahead of them, though wouldn’t be able pinpoint where if they tried.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1 | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Roll call: Kerric and Hawke

Hawke managed to keep his footing when the storm hit, but he still needed to should make clear of it.

Kerric:

"I'll take the threat ahead," growled Kerric as he attempted to move forward towards the spellcaster in the dense precipitation. 

Dexterity Save:8

Listening and watching as he moved ahead carefully on the slick bridge, Kerric lashed out at any cultists he came across, or, failing that, kept moving until he was clear of the storm (move and attack or double move ahead out of the storm).

Attack with the Elven Curved Blade (Disadvantage due to the storm):  Attack: 20 Damage: 9

Ebele finally registers the cold rain coming down, making the area around them slick.

Dex Save: 16

Ebele's able to keep her footing. She'd focus on listening to Kerric's movements for direction.

Kerric's voice would ring through the storm as he'd press forward, cutting through it. His attentive listening and careful movement proved to be fruitful. The warrior's Elven Blade finds flesh, slicing through it with ease. Kerric would see the blood flow before the being would materialize before him, breaking it's invisibility!

(F1: Stands before Kerric)

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(L) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Roll call: Hawke

Map Update:

"Stupid... water... cultists," Hawke huffs angrily at himself as he tries to hop out of the cart.

(I believe I need another Dex save since my turn started in the storm, let me know if this is wrong though!!): 9

Hawke successfully makes it off the cart without busting his ass! "Watch out behind us!" The druid shouts, fur beginning to grow along his forearms. "Let's show these fools to not mess with the Argent Alliance."

BA - Wildshaping into a Dire Wolf

Movement - 50ft - If my math is correct I should be able to make it right next to Kerric

(If so!) Action - Wolfe used bite on F1! - Adv due to pack tactics - Attack: 12 Damage: 5 - If hit, the target must make a DC13 strength save or be knocked prone! 

(You did it right! All good.)

Hawke wolf gets his bearings on the slippery ground bounding his way for Kerric's target. Using his momentum, the druid launches himself forward latching his teeth onto the foe, dealing a gruesome bite and knocking the big man flat on his ass.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

A water serpent slithers out from behind the barricade, bee-lining it for the blind monk. It'd begin to attempt to wrap itself around Ebele's ankles, working its way up her legs in an attempt to restrain her.

Attack: 23 Damage: 14

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele(Grappled) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Roll call: T'chal'fronack'zcnicker and Ebele

Hearing the sounds of combat around him, but not being able to see anything through the magical storm....T'chal'fronack'zcnicker growls in frustration. He makes a quick decision and decides to make a move to get out of the storm.  22  Getting to his feet he leaps forward, letting his feet slide across the ice as he emerges from the storm with panache..... (double move to get out of the sleet storm. one square left of Kerric)

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele(Grappled) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Making a snappy decision, the smooth criminal tiefling books it from cover, gliding himself to safety without even a budge of his hat.

Map Update:

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele(Grappled) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Roll call: Ebele

It was a strange sensation. It was cool to the touch at her ankles, and slowly rose, coiling around her body. Ebele's mind swam with confusion, unsure of what was happening. Was this part of the storm? It was starting to feel a little ominous and constricting. A wave of chilling goosbumps shiver down her spine just in time for it to squeeze. Grinding and cracking of her bones and joints could be heard. The monk only able to let out a whimper as the air was wrung out of her diaphragm.

HP: 8/22

A sense of panic begin to creep in, threatening to set off her fight or flight response. Ebele would gather her thoughts, and with what controlled breath she had left, she'd try to slip free.

Action: Acrobatics to Break Grapple (DC 12): 10

The monks ability to keep her calm this time rewarded her with an easy escape, though the ground beneath her feet was still slippery.

Dex Save (DC13): 22

Able to hold herself firmly in place, Ebele would take a moment to catch her breath and reorient herself with her surroundings. She could hear the battle continue on the far side of the bridge, but she also sensed that Reghys was still near her in the cart. The monk could run to safety, but would stand her ground to dance with this constrictive foe, not to leave their Satyr to face it themselves.

Taking her staff in hand, Ebele would inhale a breath to focus her ki, ignoring the stinging of the sleet, and take a defensive stance.

BA: Patient Defense - Dodge

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

The cultist priest's malicious smile never faded. They were enjoying the chaos unfold before them. "The Argent Alliance has made quite the splash lately!" They'd chuckle loudly for you all to hear as they'd raise a hand towards the stylish tiefling with the cool swagger, and release four glowing darts to poke holes in his jacket.

Target: T'chal'fronack'zcnicker
Casting Magic Missile: 14

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Roll call: Xalkas and Reghys

Seeing the serpent slither up Ebele's legs, Reghys grips onto the side of the cart and shouts: "Get back!" Before unleashing six charges of their wand of magic missiles, aiming all eight bolts at the serpent.

"You're more of a maneater than that snake ever will be, my dear!" imparting bardic inspiration on Ebele

The serpent takes 29 damage.

Kerric:

In the middle of the desperate fight, Kerric manages a lopsided smile and remarks to Hawke, "At least we are getting name recognition."

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric | Hawke | F2

Reghys quick to act, instructs Ebele to make space for their attack. Inspired by their words, the monk would react as if part of a dance, leaning back to allow their Satyr to fire a succession of powerful bolts into the water serpent. It recoiled, water splattering it's mass from the impact of the force.

A soft amused chuff would leave the Ebele's lips when Kerric's words would find her ears as well.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Roll call: Xalkas

Dex save: 15

 In an attempt to get out of the sleet storm Xalkas’s feet slip and he goes tumbling down on the ground. Not wanting to fall on his face again and embarrass himself further, he looks for something solid to push off against and make his way towards T'chal'fronack'zcnicker. (Movement+Dash action while prone. Should get me 16 ish feet of movement. With about 5 feet still to go to get out of the storm.)

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Xalkas made friends with the stones on the bridge. Taking advantage of the slippery surface, the scholar uses the ledge of the bridge to push himself towards freedom. He comes spinning just short.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S)(Prone) | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

The big beast of a cultist heaves himself up off the ground with a loud grunt. Lifting his arm the druid had latched onto, he'd grimace before reaching out to grab the wolf by the throat with the intent to siphon some life out of him.

Action: Vampiric Touch Attack: 19 Damage: 13

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S) | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Roll call: Kerric and Hawke!

The druid would shoot a knowing look towards Kerric at the comment, unable to speak right now due to getting all up in F1's business.

The attack on Wolfe hits, causing a pained yelp to escape past the druids throat, followed by a guttural growl. He snaps right back again!

Action - Bite again on F1! - Adv due to pack tactics - Attack: 21 Damage: 15 - If hit, the target must make a DC13 strength save or be knocked prone! Stay down!

Kerric:

As Hawke and the massive cultist trade blows, Kerric tries to take advantage of the fracas and strike the cultist!

Option 1:  Cultist is still standing and Kerric feints to gain advantage:

 Option 2:  Cultists is prone and Kerric gets advantage due to him being on the ground:  same roll as above spoiler, but no additional feint damage.

Bonus if the cultist goes down:  move over and attack the spellcaster "C" with Action Surge (to be rolled later if it applies)

Reaction:  Parry or Riposte.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | F1(S) | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Wolfhawke bites back with a vengeance, teeth shredding his targets skin.

F1 Strength ST: 20

And the big brute gets knocked down yet again from the force of Hawke's jaws, leaving the perfect opening for Kerric to sink his blade into the cultist. He breathes his last breath.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

The watery serpent shudders and reforms itself from Reghys' devastating missiles. It'd glare firmly at the satyr.

It'd hiss then turn it's attention back to its original prey. It was weakened. It'd threaten to constrict Ebele once again.

Attack: 19 Damage: 11
(Grappled on hit, Strength/Athletics DC 12 Escape)

Although Ebele was ready to dodge the attack, the serpent was too much. It overpowered her already weakened frame, squeezing what breath she had left in her. She'd black out.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI)(Unconscious) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Roll Call: Tchal then Ebele death save

Kerric:

OOC: Since F1 went down, Kerric will take the rest of his turn as indicated in his original post (Already used action to strike at the F1 cultist with advantage due to being prone, will use move, bonus action, and action surge to attack C).

With the brutish cultist dying under his blade, Kerric charged at the spellcaster who seems to be their leader, slashing with a strong downward strike that is but a feint as he reverses the blade and aims for the cultist's gut!

Elven Curved Blade:  Attack: 27 Damage: 25

Extra Damage from Feint:  1

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker, still getting his bearings after getting out of the sleet, looks around, seeing a wolf shaped Hawke and Kerric both take down a cultist warrior. The elven warrior is already moving onto his next foe, rushing the spell caster and swinging his curved blade at it.  He swings his crossbow off his shoulder, slamming a bolt into it and cocking it with a smooth practices action before bringing it up and firing. As he fires he yells at the cultist, "You're people haven't signed the prerequisite evil activity paper work in order to be operating in this area!  Please surrender so that we can discuss you signing Forms 354.b.2 as well as various sub-variances given your cults particulars..." 

Attack: 26 Damage: 10 + 10 psychic damage. 

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI)(Unconscious) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

The cultist's eyes widen in fear when Kerric would suddenly surge their way. Their facade broke under their panic, but would quickly recover with a flick of their wrist. The robed figure tosses their hand up in protection, blocking Kerric's devastating attack! A cocky smirk would appear on the cultists lips as they'd stare face to face with the warrior.

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker was as smooth as ice loading his crossbow, but the moment he pulled the trigger he knew he didn't focus enough on his aim. The bolt flew wide of the cultist.

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI)(Unconscious) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Ebele death save: 6

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI)(Unconscious) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

With Kerric all up in his grill, the water cultist would keep their attention on him. He'd fire off four force darts at point blank range into the elf's shoulder.

Target: Kerric
Casting Magic Missile: 19

Initiative Order:
Tchal | Ebele (BI)(Unconscious) | CP | Xalkas | Reghys | Kerric (BI) | Hawke | F2(S)

Roll Call: Xalkas, Reghys, Keric then Hawke!