Raja's keen ears pick up a set of barely audible noises emanating from the cave; a sound reminiscent of stones grinding together followed by several throaty growls. Additionally, after a second, closer glance, Raja realizes that what he initially took to be a series of stalactites and stalagmites just within the cave are actually very large icicles.
Do the noises sound like any creature Grigor is familiar with?
[Apologies, I missed this question until about 2 min ago]. Roll a Nature check.
Raja's keen ears pick up a set of barely audible noises emanating from the cave; a sound reminiscent of stones grinding together followed by several throaty growls. Additionally, after a second, closer glance, Raja realizes that what he initially took to be a series of stalactites and stalagmites just within the cave are actually very large icicles.
Do the noises sound like any creature Grigor is familiar with?
[Apologies, I missed this question until about 2 min ago]. Roll a Nature check.
Raja's keen ears pick up a set of barely audible noises emanating from the cave; a sound reminiscent of stones grinding together followed by several throaty growls. Additionally, after a second, closer glance, Raja realizes that what he initially took to be a series of stalactites and stalagmites just within the cave are actually very large icicles.
Do the noises sound like any creature Grigor is familiar with?
[Apologies, I missed this question until about 2 min ago]. Roll a Nature check.
Nature: 12
The sounds are... canine? Maybe? Maybe. Grigor is uncertain.
As Warren boldly enters the cave, brightly illuminated sword leading the way, three large, white-furred beasts pounce suddenly upon him from the darkness. Acting a unit, the attackers barrel into their target. While one slavering, fang-lined maw is successfully deflected by the metal of Warren’s armor, two others find their mark, piercing tender flesh, muscle, and viscera around Warren’s midriff. However, even with pain flooding his mind, Warren is able to push back against the onslaught and avoid being knocked over. As the creatures fall back and prepare for a new attack, Warren is able to better assess his situation: three wolves snarl and growl at him, their dark eyes shining with animal hunger, and his own blood coats the faces of two, staining their dirty white fur an ominous crimson which glitters in the magical light emanating from his blade.
Warren has taken 18 points of piercing damage and combat now starts for all.
Currently, Warren is just inside the cave entrance and all party members are just outside. They entire party could reach Warren's position in one round (taking up all of their movement to get there).
The initiative order is as follows:
Wick – (sneaking and following Raja)
Grigor – 22 (sneaking)
Wolf 1
Caldath – 14 (plans to enter after stealth is moot or as last party member)
Wolf 2
Raja – 11 (sneaking)
Griffen - 9
Wolf 3
Warren – 6 (strode ahead and entered first with his sword glowing from a light spell)
I made notes on what everyone is doing based on prior posted, but feel free to change your action now that you hear snarls and (likely) a scream of pain. You may each post your intended action and I will put them in order based on the above initiatives. Once everyone has responded, I will compile the action into a quick narrative.
Raja will use his feline agility to enter the cave at double movement speed (still in stealth) until he can see Warren. He will then Invoke Duplicity to create a mirror image of himself beside Warren (up to 30 ft away). The mirror image will cast Shield of Faith on Warren as a bonus action, granting him +2 AC.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Griffen strides into the cave and moves towars the side wall attempting to flank the wolves. As he walks he clasps at a gold coin hung from his belt and an arc of blue energy shoots towards wolf 3.
22
If it hits wolf 3 takes 4 lightning damage, and the arc of energy hangs in the air connecting Griffen and the wolf.
Grigor will use a bonus action to transform into a Dire Wolf, with his equipment merging with the new form. He will move in (movement speed 50 ft.) and attack the closest wolf using his bite attack.
Attack (bite): 23
Extra attack role in case an ally is close enough for Pack Tactics to apply: 7
Damage (piercing): 8
If the attack succeeds, the target must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Initiative 11
Wick midway saying “sneaky sneak” puts on a peeved face and rolls initiative:
Initiative: 23
Grigor's initiative: 22
Initiative for Warren: 6
Initiative for Caldath: 14
[Apologies, I missed this question until about 2 min ago]. Roll a Nature check.
Stealth 24
9
Nature: 12
The sounds are... canine? Maybe? Maybe. Grigor is uncertain.
Warren, please make two separate strength saving throws.
More mysterious DM rolls...
5
P 14
S 23
Strength save 1: 15
Strength save 2: 5
As Warren boldly enters the cave, brightly illuminated sword leading the way, three large, white-furred beasts pounce suddenly upon him from the darkness. Acting a unit, the attackers barrel into their target. While one slavering, fang-lined maw is successfully deflected by the metal of Warren’s armor, two others find their mark, piercing tender flesh, muscle, and viscera around Warren’s midriff. However, even with pain flooding his mind, Warren is able to push back against the onslaught and avoid being knocked over. As the creatures fall back and prepare for a new attack, Warren is able to better assess his situation: three wolves snarl and growl at him, their dark eyes shining with animal hunger, and his own blood coats the faces of two, staining their dirty white fur an ominous crimson which glitters in the magical light emanating from his blade.
I made notes on what everyone is doing based on prior posted, but feel free to change your action now that you hear snarls and (likely) a scream of pain. You may each post your intended action and I will put them in order based on the above initiatives. Once everyone has responded, I will compile the action into a quick narrative.
COMBAT HAS STARTED: WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Raja will use his feline agility to enter the cave at double movement speed (still in stealth) until he can see Warren. He will then Invoke Duplicity to create a mirror image of himself beside Warren (up to 30 ft away). The mirror image will cast Shield of Faith on Warren as a bonus action, granting him +2 AC.
Griffen strides into the cave and moves towars the side wall attempting to flank the wolves. As he walks he clasps at a gold coin hung from his belt and an arc of blue energy shoots towards wolf 3.
22
If it hits wolf 3 takes 4 lightning damage, and the arc of energy hangs in the air connecting Griffen and the wolf.
With a practiced flourish, Warren brings his blade to bear on Wolf 1 in a two-handed grip.
Longsword: Attack: 22 Damage: 8
Grigor will use a bonus action to transform into a Dire Wolf, with his equipment merging with the new form. He will move in (movement speed 50 ft.) and attack the closest wolf using his bite attack.
Attack (bite): 23
Extra attack role in case an ally is close enough for Pack Tactics to apply: 7
Damage (piercing): 8
If the attack succeeds, the target must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Wick will bring his bow and arrow at the ready and attack the Wolf 1.
Attack:10
Arrow: 11