Ink slashes and stabs at the skeleton confronting him...
// If Ink takes down the skeleton in less than his three attacks he'll move to the next closest and con// tinue attacking. //
Another two skeletons are cut to pieces with Ink's swords.
Just then, you hear a loud CRACK come from above you...dozens of skeletons begin to line the top on the roof of the keep. Some begin to clamber down the stoney sides, and others have longbows drawn and station themselves at the crenellations. Towering above this undead hoard is an impossibly huge skeleton in patchwork armor, wearing a horned helmet. It points a great sword in your direction; its lipless mouth gapes in a silent but menacing command.
Flying up near the giant skeleton is a disembodied skull, wreathed in bright green flames, and crackling with mad laughter.
The skeleton archers that are able to get to their posts in time begin to pelt the heroes with arrows. Ink is just inside the doorway to the keep, meaning he has cover.
// The top of the keep is about 50 feet, and the towers are 60' tall. Skeletons are climbing down the walls at half speed, so are about 20' from the ground as of the end of the round. You see well over two dozen skeletons from your vantage point, spread out over the keep. //
Meanwhile, the zombies continue to harass Marav...
Ogre Club Attack: 13 Damage: 11 Zombie Slam Attack: 15 Damage: 7
...while one breaks off and heads for Rip! He dashes to get up close.
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Marav bites at the skeleton that goes after Rip. Attack: 11 Damage: 10 // AOO Not sure if he needs to DC 13 or prone, description just says when I used a bite attack//
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Crownsguard’s focus is drawn as an arrow shatters against his back. As he turns, an arrow lodges itself in his arm, “Ow.” He cocks his head as he looks up towards the giant skeleton, then brings down his hammer on smaller undead in front of Flint, Attack: 24 Damage: 6 bludgeoning damage, “Please do not touch.” Crownsguard then brings down another swing against the one next to it, Attack: 21 Damage: 5 bludgeoning damage. “Undead, please stop existing. Thank you for your compliance.”
Marav bites at the skeleton that goes after Rip. Attack: 18 Damage: 15 // AOO Not sure if he needs to DC 13 or prone, description just says when I used a bite attack//
Marav attacks the skeleton that is left near him.
Attack: 21 Damage: 12 Steele Attack: 13 Damage: 7
DC 13 or knocked prone
// He was knocked down, but uses half his speed to get back up—still manages to close in with Rip. //
Question—are you attacking the ogre zombie or the regular flavored zombie?
Ink seeing the arrow coming straight for his chest casts shield as a reaction. Then seeing the sheer number of skeletons coming down casts mirror image as he positions himself behind Flint and their seemingly new ally.
Crownsguard looks to each of the three Inks, “Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-1.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion. Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-2.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion. Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-3.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion.“ While giving that same little wave.
The green-flaming skull continues to echo insane laughter as it flies overhead, zooming around to the left before opening its mouth and shooting a greenish-orange mote of fire towards the trio of heroes below.
The fire blossoms into a roaring fireball with explosive force...
Ink, Crownsguard, and Flint, please make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw against the spell! 25 fire damage or half on a successful save. // Crownsguard, does your aura of protection factor in here? //
"Leave now, unless you wish to become part of our army!" The flameskull laughs.
Ink looks at the glowing skull and the giant skeleton. Does he have any insights on them? Immunities, resistances, read about them in his studies, etc? ( Arcana check 18 )
Ink looks at the glowing skull and the giant skeleton. Does he have any insights on them? Immunities, resistances, read about them in his studies, etc? ( Arcana check 18 )
Ink has heard of flameskulls, undead abominations created from wizards' remains. They are imbued with dark magic and given dark purposes, often the defense of an area.
Ink also knows they have a sort of mastery of fire magic, meaning that they are also likely immune to fire damage. Like most undead, poison and necrotic damage are no-go. Ink also knows that they are immune to cold damage.
As for the animated giant's skeleton, Ink has never seen any undead so monstrous. This is likely the work of a powerful necromancer, much more powerful than the wights you fought and killed earlier.
But such the creators of such monsters often imbue them with resistances to turning, and it stands to reason that bludgeoning damage would be especially effective against it.
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//Yes, it does! You both have a +3 bonus as well from my Aura of Protection ;)//
Crownsguard braces himself for the impact, Dex Save: 13. And so, Crownsguard is caught fully in the blast. “Please. Do not do that again, tiny death skull. Thank you.”
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Eight of the skeletons finish their descent, and eight more are on the way. The skeleton archers are all aiming at you as several more join their ranks, yet they hold their fire, as if waiting for something...
Meanwhile, Marav and Steele now only have the single ogre zombie to content with, and Rip is still trying to do in the zombie that towers over his own head. Both zombies mindlessly attack their targets, gurgling and rasping in ravenous hunger.
Shortsword Attack: 15 Damage: 4 piercing
Longbow Attack: 12 Damage: 3 piercing
Longbow Attack: 8 Damage: 5 piercing
Longbow Attack: 15 Damage: 8 piercing
Zombie Slam Attack: 15 Damage: 7
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Marav bites at the skeleton that goes after Rip.
Attack: 11 Damage: 10
// AOO Not sure if he needs to DC 13 or prone, description just says when I used a bite attack//
Marav attacks the skeleton that is left near him.
Attack: 22 Damage: 13
Steele Attack: 22 Damage: 6
DC 13 or knocked prone
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Crownsguard’s focus is drawn as an arrow shatters against his back. As he turns, an arrow lodges itself in his arm, “Ow.” He cocks his head as he looks up towards the giant skeleton, then brings down his hammer on smaller undead in front of Flint, Attack: 24 Damage: 6 bludgeoning damage, “Please do not touch.” Crownsguard then brings down another swing against the one next to it, Attack: 21 Damage: 5 bludgeoning damage. “Undead, please stop existing. Thank you for your compliance.”
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Crownsguard's first blow is blocked by the one remaining skeleton on the ground, but his second attack hits and breaks off the skeleton's left arm.
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“I am sorry. I intended to kill you. I will strive to improve your experience in future murder attempts.”
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Rip will use his Rip-ier on the zombie confronting him 10 for 10
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
//Oh was thinking it was another skeleton.. the regular zombie.//
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Flint casts bless on ink, crowns gard and himself. "Moradin, lend us yer strength an' wisdom, don' let us leave th' job half done!"
Marav savages the zombie, tearing its head off after Steele distracts it by clawing at its face.
Rip, nearby, runs the other zombie through. His ripier skewers the creature, but still the thing persists, trying to claw at the Halfling...
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Ink seeing the arrow coming straight for his chest casts shield as a reaction. Then seeing the sheer number of skeletons coming down casts mirror image as he positions himself behind Flint and their seemingly new ally.
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They keep me rollin'
Crownsguard looks to each of the three Inks, “Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-1.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion. Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-2.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion. Hello, User: ‘Pointy Ears-3.’ I am Crownsguard, your collaborative, combative companion.“ While giving that same little wave.
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The green-flaming skull continues to echo insane laughter as it flies overhead, zooming around to the left before opening its mouth and shooting a greenish-orange mote of fire towards the trio of heroes below.
The fire blossoms into a roaring fireball with explosive force...
Ink, Crownsguard, and Flint, please make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw against the spell! 25 fire damage or half on a successful save. // Crownsguard, does your aura of protection factor in here? //
"Leave now, unless you wish to become part of our army!" The flameskull laughs.
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// DEX Save 19 , plus Bless 4 //
....
All four Inks double in pain, but remain steady.
( 18 ) ...
Ink sees the flame skull and scowls but doesn't lose over to his rage.
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Ink looks at the glowing skull and the giant skeleton. Does he have any insights on them? Immunities, resistances, read about them in his studies, etc? ( Arcana check 18 )
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
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Dex save: 15 plus bless: 2 plus whatever the pally bonus is.
Note: Flint is resistant to fire.
Edit: passes either way, taking 6 damage.
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//Yes, it does! You both have a +3 bonus as well from my Aura of Protection ;)//
Crownsguard braces himself for the impact, Dex Save: 13. And so, Crownsguard is caught fully in the blast. “Please. Do not do that again, tiny death skull. Thank you.”
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Eight of the skeletons finish their descent, and eight more are on the way. The skeleton archers are all aiming at you as several more join their ranks, yet they hold their fire, as if waiting for something...
Meanwhile, Marav and Steele now only have the single ogre zombie to content with, and Rip is still trying to do in the zombie that towers over his own head. Both zombies mindlessly attack their targets, gurgling and rasping in ravenous hunger.
Attacking Marav: 13 Damage: 8
Attacking Rip: 22 Damage: 2
// Players are up! //
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Marav deftly dodges the zombie and attacks viscously.
Attack: 14 Damage: 5
Steele Attack: 21 Damage: 6
DC 13 or knocked prone
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