Qinfaren almost gets caught just watching the creatures flying around the homes and setting them on fire. It's quite the sight to see. These must be the mephits, he thinks. But then as Muharg has said, regardless of why, they can't let them burn the whole town and the docks down. What would happen to all these people in the cold if that happened? They would freeze to death.

He turns at Arogna's question.

"This is the first time I've ever seen one," Qinfaren says. "My first impression though is that they're not native to the area and are going to cause a lot of harm if they're let to run loose." 

He thinks a moment longer.

"We can try and beat them off, but they do have the advantage, being able to fly and all. Maybe if we find out how they got here first we would be able to send them away."

"The lady did say that the mephits are not touching the forge. That forge as some of you have already said could well be the source of these creatures," Bjorn looks upon the destruction in shock. He could only imagine the devastation it would wrought if the same befell his own village. He draws his longbow and makes ready to take aim, "Ranged weapons may be our best bet. At least chase them away and save the houses for now, then look for a permanent solution."

Qinfaren nods at Bjorn.

”I will be little help. I am not an archer. But I will watch your back if they get too close you while you use your bow.”

He then focuses on the mistletoe wrapped around his staff, waves his free hand over it and speaks quietly in his own language. A soft, almost undetectable glow sweeps over the staff.

(Cast Shillelagh  )

Arogna readies a javelin to throw if any of the mephits fly towards them. She will throw it when any of them come within range (30ft), if the group remains where they are. Alternatively, if Muharg does decide to charge the mephits, she will follow him with her warhammer, because she's never been one to miss out on a fight.

Muharg switches his axe for a javelin “All right lads, let’s deal with these bastards, everyone with range at once, so we can surprise them.” Looks at the others and nods “On three... One, two, three!!”

Attack 12 (disadvantage if they are farther than 30ft 16) for 10 piercing damage

After releasing the javelin, Muharg will charge against the mephits.

On Muharg's count, Arogna throws her javelin at the mephits, attempting to select a different target from Muharg as best she can judge (if they are spread out). She'll also charge after him.

Attack with Bless 18 or 7, if > 30ft, piercing damage 8

Seeing the javelin's sent flying, Bjorn takes aim and lets his arrow fly.

Muharg’s initiative:

16

Arogna's initiative 8

DM Note: Yeah, you're getting a surprise attack. As for swear words, I don't mind, but let's keep it away from slurs etc. But then this is a fantasy world so why not come up with your own?

Muharg throws his javelin through the air and manages to strike one of the mephits. Magma drips out of the wound caused by the tip of the javelin. It turns its attention towards the direction of the javelin flew from.

However, Arogna's javelin misses its target as the mephit moves to burn another building.

Fortunately, Bjorn's aim is true and his arrow flies through the air and hits the third mephit. The arrow embed into the creature, but it burns up after being exposed to the creatures magma.

Now you fully have the attention of the mephits.

(Initiative: 13)

Edit: Muharg rolled higher, and therefore players go first.

(OOC: Does the arrow still do damage?)

@ThBritGeek

Shad says, "I feel you've been Blessed by The Cat Lord, fickle deity though he is."  From behind Qinfaren, he will cast Toll the Dead on the mephit Bjorn hit. (WIS save with a DC of 12 for 1 damage.)

@iDarkelf: The arrow still did damage

@marbosp: They are in the range of your movement.

The mephit suffers from the spell cast by Shad.

If the Mephit are within 5' of the ground, Qinfaren will move into take a swipe at one with his staff, but it sounded like they were flying above the top of the buildings, and if that's the case, there's not much he can do but stand and watch and just be ready in case one of them comes lower.

(If within melee range, action will be attack: Attack: 24 Damage: 6  magical bludgeoning damage or if they are not within range his action will be to Dodge  )

Bjorn nocks another arrow takes aim at the mephit he hit previously and lets loose once again.

Longbow Attack:22 Damage: 5

Muharg runs in as he grabs his battle axe once again and attacks the most wounded looking mephit. "Go back to whence you came from you foul creatures!"

Battle axe attack: 13 for 8 slashing damage