Chapter 1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

Sorry guys, our turtle doesn't take kindly to threats. How about you put your weapons down? Terry says, smoothly sliding next to Pong, bow drawn. If they don't seem intent on obeying him, he takes a shot at the bowman.

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Shortbow (No sneak attack) - (1d20+6, 1d6+3)

1d20+6 : (11) + 6 = 17

1d6+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

Jun 21, 2019 1:19 am

OOC:

Initiative rolls!

Rolls

Bandit Init - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Party Init - (1d20)

(7) = 7

Jun 21, 2019 2:13 am

Terry and Pong prepare to attack the thugs, but it's clear that they were expecting this and they act before the party can take a shot!

The two sword wielding bandits move forward to attack, slashing at Pong with their curved swords. Pong's thick shell and his superior skill keep them at bay.

The bow-wielder quickly fires two shots at Terry. True to her word, the first shot hits Terry in the chest and the next takes him in the eye. Blood sprays across the floor and Terry falls limply to the ground, dead.

OOC:

Your turn!

King Sobek!

Len

Jun 21, 2019 2:18 am

Sobek lets out a savage roar as Terry collapses. He storms the archer, gnashing and biting with his jaws.

Rolls

Bite! - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

1d20+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

1d6+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

Hungry Jaws bonus action. - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d6+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

Pongpagong

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jun 21, 2019 2:21 am

No longer smiling, beset by the two swordsmen, Pong shifts his grip on the javelin and thrusts it into the belly of the one on his left.

OOC:

Rolls are here. 15 vs. AC, 10 piercing damage.

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Lucan

runekyndig

Jun 21, 2019 5:50 am

Terry! Lucan screams
His gaze is fixed on the bandits, the air flickers and sparks as raw magic respond to his emotions.
A bolt of chaotic magic flies towards the offending bandit, landing with a thundering crack.

OOC:

thunder damage. IF 14 is not enough to hit AC, then I'll use my inspiration

[ +- ] if GM triggers a wild surge, due to Tide of Caos class feature

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Rolls

Caos bolt - (1d20+5, 2d8+1, 1d6)

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

2d8+1 : (86) + 1 = 15

1d6 : (1) = 1

Wild magic - (1d20, 1d100)

1d20 : (13) = 13

1d100 : (13) = 13

Inspiration if I don't hit - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Jun 21, 2019 1:31 pm

Seeing Terry collapse, Eshe emits a feral scream that resounds about the cellar, rivaling even the ghostly wails that were heard earlier. In a rage of vengeance she lunges for the closest bandit with her great axe ready to cut them in half. "You'll pay for that a thousand times over wench!!!" She screams at the archer.

OOC:

Using bonus action to incite rage, then attacking the closest bandit, assuming it isn't dead yet. If they're dead Eshe will attack someone else preferably the archer, assuming doing so won't provoke an AoO.

Rolls

Attack with greataxe vs bandit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d12+5)

1d20+5 : (15) + 5 = 20

1d12+5 : (8) + 5 = 13

AbbyssalChimera

Jun 22, 2019 12:32 am

Something in Margot seems to have snapped! Her breathing becomes heavy huffs as anger envelopes her senses. Then, in the heavy, guttural Orcish tongue, she shouts at the villains "qech qab... pong terry, qoD vaj Hur!!!"
And weaving the bardic magic into her Orcish speak, she casts Vicious Mockery to start on Terry's killer!

OOC:

It was either that or thuunderclap, and I wouldn't want to be the participant in my party's murder due to any failed CON saves among the party.

[ +- ] For those who can speak Orcish/are curious

OOC:

They'll also have disadv. on their next attack if they fail

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Rolls

Vicious Mockery Wis DC 12 - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Jun 22, 2019 2:45 am

As Terry falls, Pong jabs his javelin into the gut of the bandit on his left. The man staggers back and Merry's spell overwhelms him and he falls to the ground, shaking.

Eshe growls and charges forward alongside Sobek. Sobek's snapping jaws draws the mans attention, leaving him open to a blow from Eshe, which cleaves the man in two.

Lucan, overcome by grief as he watches his brother die, releases a bolt of energy. It moves faster than the archer can react and strikes her in the chest. Blood and gore spray as her chest explodes and she falls to the floor dead.

OOC:

Combat over! You earn 50 xp!

AbbyssalChimera

Jun 22, 2019 3:26 am

Margot huffs a bit more, her comrade's killers slain. Yet, the anger is still there for the most part. Tears start to form and run down her face. A death of a friend, even if you weren't fully ones, is always dreadful...

"Bastards..," she'll walk over now and just kick and stomp the remains of the bandits. "What a night... What once was a funny little birthday celebration has just turned to a big pile of dung... Large, nasty bugs... Bandits... And for all we know, there very well is a spirit haunting the area... Watching us... Waiting to strike..."

Jun 22, 2019 4:06 am

Eshe rushes over to Terry's body. "Can one of you save him?"

Pongpagong

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jun 22, 2019 4:14 am

Pong shakes his head mournfully. "He's gone. I wish I hadn't suggested coming here. Lucan, I'm sorry."

Jun 22, 2019 4:19 am

As Eshe bends down to inspect the body, she sees that the arrow pierced all the way through his eye socket and into his brain. He's dead.

Map

Lucan

runekyndig

Jun 22, 2019 6:29 am

Lucan is just standing here... the fight is over and he just feels spent. He threw all the power he had in that last magical attack. The adrenaline is wearing out.
Get up Terry, its time to go... Terry! Get up!
Lucan starts fumbling with the healing potion he found in the deskdrawer and is about the apply it to Terrys wounds.

OOC:

spent the last spell slot

The 5 stages of grief
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Last edited June 22, 2019 6:31 am

Pongpagong

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jun 22, 2019 9:48 am

Pong's shoulders droop visibly. He instigated this trip on a lark. A drunken, birthday joke. Now it's no longer fun at all. Maybe it's time to leave. On one hand, he'd want to get Terry's body home. On the other hand, he'd like to find out what these bandits were up to. He loves Saltmarsh as much as he loves his friends.

Jun 24, 2019 7:06 pm

No matter how Lucan tries, Terry doesn't respond.

As you all come to grips with what's happened, you hear a muffled voice come from the next room.

Map

Jun 24, 2019 7:19 pm

OOC:

Damn. You forget DnD can be harsh sometimes....

Jun 24, 2019 7:20 pm

Eshe inches over to inspect the next door. She opens the closest door.

Lucan

runekyndig

Jun 24, 2019 7:31 pm

What the nine hells are those murderers doing here!? They are going to pay!
Lucan draws Terrys rapier, he is ready for blood

OOC:

The 5 stages of grief
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

AbbyssalChimera

Jun 25, 2019 10:14 am