As Kaemgen began, his choice of descriptive words for a hoard of gold received a quirk of a brow, but no more. Adabra wasn’t looking to, or planning to interrupt. She asked the question fully intending to listen to the response so she could learn more of the man beyond the cover. And as she did, she’d keep her expression neutral, though her head would tilt thoughtfully more than once, but it were her eyes that proved the most attentive. The nobleman could tell she was actively listening to his ‘big picture’, as if actually appreciating the fact that he was indulging her ask in full.
Was he genuine, or a man who knows what to say to get what he wants? Naturally, the guarded woman held a skeptism trying to measure the true sincerity of McScáth words, but the way he navigated through his story and explained himself, perhaps even honest to a fault, he gained her belief. Specifically when he began on responsibilities and duty to provide, her eyes focused on his, unblinking, her chin even lifting slightly as if she were drinking in hearing those words from his perspective. And as silence rested over the pair for a moment brown hues flickered, hardened, yet softened at the same time. As did her demeanour.
When Kaemgen would break the silence with a humourless laugh, Adabra would let out a little chuff of her own to knock down her guard, even allowing herself to chuckle when he’d shrink the picture to the obvious answer of picking berries, then later to deal with the manticore.
"In between the two... I guess I'll wait and see what comes up." “There are a few ideas that could be bounced around.” Adabra would return his glance with a quick response of her own before returning to their tasks.
Though, when the first half of the tasks were done, and she presented McScáth with some options, he moved in to relieve her of her items. First the baskets, then the axe, which Adabra wouldn’t deny. She’d allow for him to take them with a sense of curiosity of what he was going to present her with. Brown eyes would follow his approach, and when he’d reach out to push the hair from her face, she’d catch herself a bit surprised from the tender touch. Her eyes would flicker once again, only for them to calm while he holds his hand there as he speaks words believed to be of praise to her.
"You're a strong, intelligent, beautiful and independent woman, Adabra... Not everything need be work." The brunettes jaw would eventually unclench, she’d close her eyes for a moment and even lean the side of her face into his touch, allowing warmth in. Then she’d glance up through her lashes, “And are you going to provide for me,” her own hands reach out to brush some dirt off his chest and adjust his shirt. “A satisfying alternative?”
Hunting Party
The commotion of the crashing drew everyone's attention forward to the thinning tree line. After the initial chaos, all would fall silent, as if it seemed significantly louder to those involved than any witnesses. It wouldn’t take too much looking around to notice that the hoof prints continue through to a light clearing where a slow stream trickles by. Of course the tracks come to end at the water line, but those who's eyes that follow the flow of water would be greeted with a sight. All was not lost.
The head of a giant beast lowers to drink from the running stream. It was obvious to those gazing at it, that it was a bull like you were hoping for, considering the impressive size of his rack. Not only was it massive though, it was actually quite beautiful. This was no ordinary mammal of it's species and it didn't take a seasoned hunter to know that this was a rare trophy specimen. It's coat a vibrant white and it’s ivory horns branched out with numerous points that weaved amongst each other in a graceful pattern that could only be found in nature.
Perception Check: (The results are in for what you see.)
DC10
(In addition to the view above you:) Hear rustles and groaning coming from the bushes right in front of you where you expect the wolf to be. Instead you see the head of a humanoid who's hair had mixed patches of light and dark. It was long and unruly, waving down to their waist with random braids weaved in.
DC15
(In addition to the views above you:) A pair of malicious eyes catch your attention coming from the shadows behind the white coated animal. It appears to you that a challenger of the same species with a darker coat readies to charge it from the cover of the thicket.
DC 18
(In addition to the views above you notice:) The magnificent beast was already injured. The injury wasn’t life threatening and most likely could be mended for a full recovery. Though, should the other bull from the shadows strike, this creature would be starting the face off at a disadvantage even without the surprise attack.
DM B: 5 DM W: 5
The air felt thick and the silence tense, as if the groups next decision would need to be made quickly.
Hansel gasps at the sight of the injured but splendid bull. Truly this is a creature of beauty! He knows they have come to hunt, but now that his eyes behold their prey Hansel can't bear the thought of slaying the magnificent beast. He spots the head in the bushes where the wolf should be, but doesn't put two and two together. He spots the other bull in the shadows, and gasps again, grabbing Mr Dark's sleeve and pointing. Almost without thinking, Hansel raises his reflective shield, whispers the words "Head Turner" and angles it toward the glorious bull...
Hansel is casting Sanctuary on the bull drinking from the stream. WIS save DC = 12
Kaemgen moves his hand slowly from her hair, down her neck and onto her shoulder. The hand teasingly threatens to drag her garment with it, but doesn't yet. He doesn't answer her question with words...
Adabra walks her fingers up Kaemgen’s chest, then runs one of them up his neck and along the base of his jaw before placing her thumb on his chin to tilt him down closer to her. She’d let out an amused hum while a mischievous smirk danced on her lips. A playful tsk would escape before she’d nip on her bottom lip and taunts a slow step back.
Fade to black.
Hunting Party
Without a doubt Mr. Dark was able to confirm with Scott’s thoughts that these are in fact Giant Elk and the magnificent white beauty before you is a legendary being. This is no mere bull of the species, but believed to be a myth. Whispers of an Elk as white as snow with a source of power so pure, has only shared its power once, as a patron. But never confirmed. Yet here it stands before you with it’s own brethren lurking in the shadows as a threat to is existence.
Initiative (It’s time to roll out!)
Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
Taking his own advice to heart, Auric steps up and looses a powerful force bolt at the dark elk hidden from the legendary creature's eyes -- but not his own! He follows up with a glance at the majestic Light Elk, eyes glowing with mercy as he channels healing energy to the magnificent creature.
Wrath of the Dragon: (Agonizing Repelling Eldritch Blast with Inspiration for Advantage): Attack: 23 Damage: 4 (on a hit, the creature is pushed back 10 feet in a straight line from Auric)
Healing LIght (Bonus Action): 6 hp cured on the wounded legendary light elk
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Not seeing any immediate threats in the area. Scott holds an arrow at the ready should anything get within melee range of the magnificent creature before them.
I believe sneak attack applies here. Since there would be an enemy of my target within five feet. Posting below for reference.
Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack with a finesse or ranged weapon if you have advantage on the attack roll. You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 ft. of it, that enemy isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.
As the spells and missiles begin to fly, Hansel walks towards the light elk - not with great confidence but driven by his desire to protect all things of beauty. Casting an abjuration spell upon himself he moves to stand beside it, ready to strike at the dark elk should it make the attempt to charge.
Casting Shield of Faith on himself as bonus action (concentration)
Ready an Attack with Ugly Stick if the dark elk closes to melee.
If the light elk should run, Hansel will still move to and remain in the same place, beside the light elk's current position.
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Initiative Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
The woman with the black and white hair would duck when a blast fires, streaking above her head into the bush. The crackling energy would light up the silhouetted foe, a giant elk as dark as a shadow. It’d grunt in pain and anger as it’d rear for its charge.
Initiative Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark| Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
Powerful muscles push the beast’s frame from it’s hiding place, rushing towards its shimmering counter part. As it’d dash, the groups held attacks rained in its direction. An arrow lodges into its shoulder.
Dark Elk Wis Save (DC12): 17
Charge Attack (On Light Elk if makes save, Hansel if fail) Ram Attack: 15 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. on hit, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Initiative Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk | Wolf Lady
Roll Call: Hansel’s held attack
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
just an unstable unicorn.
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Perception: 5
Kaemgen
As Kaemgen began, his choice of descriptive words for a hoard of gold received a quirk of a brow, but no more. Adabra wasn’t looking to, or planning to interrupt. She asked the question fully intending to listen to the response so she could learn more of the man beyond the cover. And as she did, she’d keep her expression neutral, though her head would tilt thoughtfully more than once, but it were her eyes that proved the most attentive. The nobleman could tell she was actively listening to his ‘big picture’, as if actually appreciating the fact that he was indulging her ask in full.
Was he genuine, or a man who knows what to say to get what he wants? Naturally, the guarded woman held a skeptism trying to measure the true sincerity of McScáth words, but the way he navigated through his story and explained himself, perhaps even honest to a fault, he gained her belief. Specifically when he began on responsibilities and duty to provide, her eyes focused on his, unblinking, her chin even lifting slightly as if she were drinking in hearing those words from his perspective. And as silence rested over the pair for a moment brown hues flickered, hardened, yet softened at the same time. As did her demeanour.
When Kaemgen would break the silence with a humourless laugh, Adabra would let out a little chuff of her own to knock down her guard, even allowing herself to chuckle when he’d shrink the picture to the obvious answer of picking berries, then later to deal with the manticore.
"In between the two... I guess I'll wait and see what comes up."
“There are a few ideas that could be bounced around.” Adabra would return his glance with a quick response of her own before returning to their tasks.
Though, when the first half of the tasks were done, and she presented McScáth with some options, he moved in to relieve her of her items. First the baskets, then the axe, which Adabra wouldn’t deny. She’d allow for him to take them with a sense of curiosity of what he was going to present her with. Brown eyes would follow his approach, and when he’d reach out to push the hair from her face, she’d catch herself a bit surprised from the tender touch. Her eyes would flicker once again, only for them to calm while he holds his hand there as he speaks words believed to be of praise to her.
"You're a strong, intelligent, beautiful and independent woman, Adabra... Not everything need be work."
The brunettes jaw would eventually unclench, she’d close her eyes for a moment and even lean the side of her face into his touch, allowing warmth in. Then she’d glance up through her lashes, “And are you going to provide for me,” her own hands reach out to brush some dirt off his chest and adjust his shirt. “A satisfying alternative?”
Hunting Party
The commotion of the crashing drew everyone's attention forward to the thinning tree line. After the initial chaos, all would fall silent, as if it seemed significantly louder to those involved than any witnesses. It wouldn’t take too much looking around to notice that the hoof prints continue through to a light clearing where a slow stream trickles by. Of course the tracks come to end at the water line, but those who's eyes that follow the flow of water would be greeted with a sight. All was not lost.
The head of a giant beast lowers to drink from the running stream. It was obvious to those gazing at it, that it was a bull like you were hoping for, considering the impressive size of his rack. Not only was it massive though, it was actually quite beautiful. This was no ordinary mammal of it's species and it didn't take a seasoned hunter to know that this was a rare trophy specimen. It's coat a vibrant white and it’s ivory horns branched out with numerous points that weaved amongst each other in a graceful pattern that could only be found in nature.
Perception Check:
(The results are in for what you see.)
DC10
(In addition to the view above you:)
Hear rustles and groaning coming from the bushes right in front of you where you expect the wolf to be. Instead you see the head of a humanoid who's hair had mixed patches of light and dark. It was long and unruly, waving down to their waist with random braids weaved in.
DC15
(In addition to the views above you:)
A pair of malicious eyes catch your attention coming from the shadows behind the white coated animal. It appears to you that a challenger of the same species with a darker coat readies to charge it from the cover of the thicket.
DC 18
(In addition to the views above you notice:)
The magnificent beast was already injured. The injury wasn’t life threatening and most likely could be mended for a full recovery. Though, should the other bull from the shadows strike, this creature would be starting the face off at a disadvantage even without the surprise attack.
DM B: 5
DM W: 5
The air felt thick and the silence tense, as if the groups next decision would need to be made quickly.
just an unstable unicorn.
Auric:
Perception: 5
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Hansel gasps at the sight of the injured but splendid bull. Truly this is a creature of beauty! He knows they have come to hunt, but now that his eyes behold their prey Hansel can't bear the thought of slaying the magnificent beast. He spots the head in the bushes where the wolf should be, but doesn't put two and two together. He spots the other bull in the shadows, and gasps again, grabbing Mr Dark's sleeve and pointing. Almost without thinking, Hansel raises his reflective shield, whispers the words "Head Turner" and angles it toward the glorious bull...
Hansel is casting Sanctuary on the bull drinking from the stream. WIS save DC = 12
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Perception: 15
"Wait. There's someone else here. In the bushes and in the shadows behind that bull."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Hunting Party
(You had already rolled perception, that was just revealing the results of your perception rolls for your next actions.)
A protective ward blankets the magnificent beast from Hansel’s whispers.
Nature Check
(Do you wish to identify the beast?)
Roll call: Anyone
Initiative
(It’s about to go down!)
Roll call: Everyone!
just an unstable unicorn.
Initiative: 1
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Heck, why not, Mr.Dark has seen a lot of the world, maybe he's heard of this thing: Nature : 20.
Initiative : 6
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Auric:
OOC: Sorry, Auric is happy to use the 19 from before.
”The injured King is stalked by the dark usurper. Let us leap into action!” breathes Auric, preparing to unleash his magic at the hidden bull stalker.
Initiative: 12
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Xenophon: 10
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Kaemgen moves his hand slowly from her hair, down her neck and onto her shoulder. The hand teasingly threatens to drag her garment with it, but doesn't yet. He doesn't answer her question with words...
nature: 19
initiative: 19
Kaemgen
Adabra walks her fingers up Kaemgen’s chest, then runs one of them up his neck and along the base of his jaw before placing her thumb on his chin to tilt him down closer to her. She’d let out an amused hum while a mischievous smirk danced on her lips. A playful tsk would escape before she’d nip on her bottom lip and taunts a slow step back.
Fade to black.
Hunting Party
Without a doubt Mr. Dark was able to confirm with Scott’s thoughts that these are in fact Giant Elk and the magnificent white beauty before you is a legendary being. This is no mere bull of the species, but believed to be a myth. Whispers of an Elk as white as snow with a source of power so pure, has only shared its power once, as a patron. But never confirmed. Yet here it stands before you with it’s own brethren lurking in the shadows as a threat to is existence.
Initiative
(It’s time to roll out!)
Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
Roll Call: Everyone!
just an unstable unicorn.
(Does Hansel's Sanctuary spell count as his action for the first round? Or did that happen prior? I'm cool either way.)
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Auric:
Taking his own advice to heart, Auric steps up and looses a powerful force bolt at the dark elk hidden from the legendary creature's eyes -- but not his own! He follows up with a glance at the majestic Light Elk, eyes glowing with mercy as he channels healing energy to the magnificent creature.
Wrath of the Dragon: (Agonizing Repelling Eldritch Blast with Inspiration for Advantage): Attack: 23 Damage: 4 (on a hit, the creature is pushed back 10 feet in a straight line from Auric)
Healing LIght (Bonus Action): 6 hp cured on the wounded legendary light elk
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Mr.Dark says, "Don't....don't shoot it...it's a holy thing!"
He watches Auric's blast shoot past into the woods. That shot looked intentional. Was there something back there.
Mr.Dark holds his crossbow shot, ready to shoot an animal that may try to attack the creature.
Held Action shot: Attack: 9 Damage: 4
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Xenophon fires a bolt from his crossbow!
Attack: 13 Damage: 7
At the Dark Elk
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Not seeing any immediate threats in the area. Scott holds an arrow at the ready should anything get within melee range of the magnificent creature before them.
shortbowAttack: 21 Damage: 5
I believe sneak attack applies here. Since there would be an enemy of my target within five feet. Posting below for reference.
Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack with a finesse or ranged weapon if you have advantage on the attack roll. You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 ft. of it, that enemy isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.
sneak attack:3
As the spells and missiles begin to fly, Hansel walks towards the light elk - not with great confidence but driven by his desire to protect all things of beauty. Casting an abjuration spell upon himself he moves to stand beside it, ready to strike at the dark elk should it make the attempt to charge.
Casting Shield of Faith on himself as bonus action (concentration)
Ready an Attack with Ugly Stick if the dark elk closes to melee.
If the light elk should run, Hansel will still move to and remain in the same place, beside the light elk's current position.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Initiative
Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
The woman with the black and white hair would duck when a blast fires, streaking above her head into the bush. The crackling energy would light up the silhouetted foe, a giant elk as dark as a shadow. It’d grunt in pain and anger as it’d rear for its charge.
Initiative
Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk
Powerful muscles push the beast’s frame from it’s hiding place, rushing towards its shimmering counter part. As it’d dash, the groups held attacks rained in its direction. An arrow lodges into its shoulder.
Dark Elk
Wis Save (DC12): 17
Charge Attack
(On Light Elk if makes save, Hansel if fail)
Ram Attack: 15 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. on hit, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Initiative
Auric | Xeno | Mr. Dark | Marblebeard | Hansel | Dark Elk | Light Elk | Wolf Lady
Roll Call: Hansel’s held attack
just an unstable unicorn.