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Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 12:29 am
Jun 9, 2019 12:29 am
Lac Dinneshere
The crystalline spire of Cryshal-Tirith rises up in the night sky, its muted glow marking the direction of Easthaven and Lac Dinneshere. Reòthadh and the others draw dangerously close to the seized town, but the barbarian sentries allow them to pass by uncontested.

Eventually they come to the banks of the great lake. Its surface shines with the light of the stars above, stirred by the ever-present wind. An armored figure stands on the shore, icy blue gaze piercing through visor and night to track Reòthadh’s movements.

Jerrod waits with his sword drawn.

A short distance away are Tansia, Skaudmol, and a third chieftain, presumably of the Tribe of the Bear.

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 12:32 am
Jun 9, 2019 12:32 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Tansia steps forward to speak with grave ceremony. "Reòthadh, Champion of the North, comes to challenge Jerrod, Chief of Chiefs, for leadership of the Reghed tribes. He claims the right by deed, having long ago battled against and helped slay Icasaracht, the last of the great white matriarchs, whose bones yet lie at the bottom of this lake."

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 12:36 am
Jun 9, 2019 12:36 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod remains utterly still for a long moment, and Reòthadh believes that now, on this second encounter with the enigmatic warrior-king, that there is something familiar in his frigid stare.

Then Jerrod raises his sword. "I will answer his challenge, and his blood will water the stones beneath our feet, and all will know that I am the rightful ruler of the tribes."

The voice is as cold and merciless as his gaze, but Alalla and Zenithral also find something familiar about it.
OOC:
He got a 12 for initiative! If Reo’s is higher, he goes first!

Rolls

Jerrod initiative - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Reòthadh

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Jun 9, 2019 12:48 am
Jun 9, 2019 12:48 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The elder dwarf approaches his adversary, stepping with resolve towards his fate; to life and new leadership or failure and death. His features stand out to those waiting for the challenge to unfold, his face illuminated by the weaving of northern lights dancing like ribbons around his countenance. To his companions the nomad almost appears younger in age, having taken time to trim his beard and polish his armor. The chill in the air brings peace to Reòthadh, as he faces Jerrod, he rebukes the tyrants words.

"A dwerf will serve the North, she shall decide his fate. Prepare yerself, for the earth will shake this day under the weight of yer fall."

Reòthadh cast Crown of Stars (7th level) in preparation for the fight.
Last edited June 9, 2019 1:26 am

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 1:20 am
Jun 9, 2019 1:20 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod advances with a creak of metal that rides the wind like a wolf’s cry (Reo fails his wisdom save and is frightened for 1 minute, and he can also reroll the save at the end of each turn). He swings his sword forward in a slash toward Reòthadh’s shoulder, and then a back swing that slices the dwarf’s opposite thigh. Each stroke of the sword is accompanied by tendrils of black energy that leech at the dwarf’s resolve (Reo takes 18 slashing damage and 40 necrotic damage).

"Your end is near, Reòthadh. Your corpse will be devoured by wild beasts, and your name forgotten!"

Jerrod
HP: 180/180
AC: 20

Rolls

Reo wis save DC 17 vs frightened - (1d20)

(11) = 11

Jerrod vs Reo (2 attacks) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11)

1d20+11 : (11) + 11 = 22

1d20+11 : (13) + 11 = 24

Dmg to Reo (slashing, necrotic) - (2d8+10, 8d8)

2d8+10 : (26) + 10 = 18

8d8 : (46474672) = 40

Reòthadh

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Jun 9, 2019 1:35 am
Jun 9, 2019 1:35 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh casts Armor of Agathys at 6th level, using his rage of Fallen Ostoria. As a bonus action he quickens blade ward.

Troubled, but remaining steadfast, the dwarf stands tall, growing in size ready for the onslaught of Jerrod’s blows.

The wind howls, gnashing it’s teeth, yet the roots hold the pines strong in defiance."

HP: 134/177
THP: 35
AC: 16
Size Large
Last edited June 9, 2019 1:45 am

Rolls

Wisdom save - (1d20)

(20) = 20

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 2:02 am
Jun 9, 2019 2:02 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod snarls at Reòthadh’s courageous stand. The blade swipes upward, but the worst of its effects are engaged by the dwarf’s magical defenses. What’s more, Reòthadh’s icy armor retaliates with a chilling fog that seeps into Jerrod’s own plate mail. The Chief of Chiefs grunts, but the cold magic seems to slow him little. He brings his sword around in a second swipe that shatters Reòthadh’s magical protection (In total, after resistance, Reo takes 6 slashing and 36 necrotic damage. Also, Jerrod takes a total of 22 cold damage after resistance).

Jerrod laughs bitterly. "The bite of frost will do less against me than you know, fool dwarf."

HP: 158/180
AC: 20

Rolls

Attack 1 vs Reo - (1d20+11)

(10) + 11 = 21

Dmg to Reo (slashing, necrotic) - (1d8+5, 4d8)

1d8+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

4d8 : (7413) = 15

Attack 2 - (1d20+11)

(14) + 11 = 25

Dmg to Reo (slashing, necrotic) - (1d8+5, 4d8)

1d8+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

4d8 : (5547) = 21

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 9, 2019 2:17 am
Jun 9, 2019 2:17 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla watches the fight, eyes tracking each blow carefully. "Who is he?" she mutters to Zenithral. "Knowing who he is could help Reòthadh predict his moves." She calls on Torm and opens her senses, trying to discern if the man was part fiend himself.

Using Divine Sense.
Last edited June 9, 2019 2:41 am

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 9, 2019 2:21 am
Jun 9, 2019 2:21 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral cocks his head upon hearing Jerrod’s voice. "I’m not sure...but he seems vaguely familiar...familiar! Aha!

He summons Fluphy.

There’s something familiar about this Jerrod...care to help jog my memory if I need it?
Last edited June 9, 2019 2:23 am

Rolls

Insight w/ Help - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (14) + 8 = 22

1d20+8 : (16) + 8 = 24

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 2:50 am
Jun 9, 2019 2:50 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla feels a dull ache in her chest as she opens her senses. This Jerrod, whoever he is, is possessed by some undead spirit.

Fluphy attempts to probe Jerrod’s thoughts, but finds itself entirely rebuffed. Still, the flumph is able to share with Zenithral a certain mental image, a sense of emptiness covered by a sheet of iron. That emptiness is as familiar as it is disheartening. Jhonen bore a similar emptiness, a vacancy left where his soul was not.

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 9, 2019 2:58 am
Jun 9, 2019 2:58 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Jhonen...?!" Zenithral whispers. "He’s totally empty...as if soulless..."
Last edited June 9, 2019 3:00 am

Reòthadh

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Jun 9, 2019 3:12 am
Jun 9, 2019 3:12 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh casts shadow blade at 5th level, and quickens booming blade.

HP: 127/177
Last edited June 9, 2019 3:21 am

Rolls

Booming blade - (1d20+9)

(7) + 9 = 16

Inspiration - (1d20+9)

(18) + 9 = 27

Booming blade damage - (2d8)

(47) = 11

Shadow blade - (4d8+9)

(4461) + 9 = 24

Movement damage - (3d8)

(624) = 12

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 9, 2019 3:57 am
Jun 9, 2019 3:57 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla frowns at Zenithral's news. "Oh, Jhonen."

"Whatever Jerrod is," Al calls to Reòthadh, loud enough for others to hear, "he isn't a hero reincarnated. An undead spirit is possessing our friend Jhonen."
Last edited June 9, 2019 4:21 am

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 4:18 am
Jun 9, 2019 4:18 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"I am truly a hero reincarnated! Who was it that slew Icasaracht, Reòthadh? It was not you. To whom belongs that sword you carry? It is not yours."

Jerrod slams his sword down (Reo takes 29 slashing and necrotic damage unless Shield). "You are not a worthy challenger." He slams it down again (Reo takes another 37 damage, regardless of Shield). "You are not a hero!"

HP: 123/180
AC: 20

Rolls

Jerrod vs Reo (2 attacks) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11)

1d20+11 : (8) + 11 = 19

1d20+11 : (12) + 11 = 23

Dmg 1 - (1d8+5, 4d8)

1d8+5 : (7) + 5 = 12

4d8 : (7136) = 17

Dmg 2 - (1d8+5, 4d8)

1d8+5 : (6) + 5 = 11

4d8 : (3878) = 26

Hjollsted

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 4:28 am
Jun 9, 2019 4:28 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Hjollsted, standing nearby, leans closer to Alalla and Zenithral. "Who is this ‘Jhonen’? And what would be possessing him?"

Reòthadh

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Jun 9, 2019 4:34 am
Jun 9, 2019 4:34 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Icy air errupts from Reòthadh as Jerrod swings his blade wildly, knocking some of his blows wide.

Reòthadh casts shield.

"Aihonen...? No, Aihonen kept his oaths to the bitter end, whatever abomination ye are, Aihonen yer not."

Sweeping his conjured axe low, the dwarf strikes at the hamstring of the possessed man, infusing it with explosive runes. Frost once more collects on the dwarf, glistening under his crown of light.

Reòthadh casts Booming Blade and quickens armor of agathys (8th level)

"What foul magics brought you here?"

HP:90/177
THP: 45
Last edited June 9, 2019 4:56 am

Rolls

Concentration DC 18 - (1d20+11)

(17) + 11 = 28

Booming blade - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

Shadow blade - (4d8+9)

(5431) + 9 = 22

Booming Blade damage - (2d8)

(23) = 5

Movement damage - (3d8)

(733) = 13

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 9, 2019 5:11 am
Jun 9, 2019 5:11 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Foul magics?" Jerrod reaches up to seize enlarged Reòthadh’s face with one black gauntlet. For a moment Reòthadh is held fast as he feels some of his life drain away (Reo takes 18 necrotic damage, and Jerrod heals for 9). The visor comes close to issue a baleful whisper. "You don’t know the foul magics I wield, dwarf. Or the ones that I will yet use to get what I want."

Reòthadh’s icy armor once again flares to rebuff this strange barbarian lord (After resistance, Jerrod takes 22 cold damage). Jerrod hisses at the cold air. "I will end this. And you!"

HP: 83/180
AC: 20

Rolls

Vampiric Touch level 5 vs Reo (adv) - (1d20+9, 1d20+9)

1d20+9 : (9) + 9 = 18

1d20+9 : (12) + 9 = 21

Dmg to Reo (necrotic) - (5d6)

(52524) = 18

Con save DC 22 - (1d20+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 9, 2019 5:11 am
Jun 9, 2019 5:11 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"He's a fisherman from Easthaven. He travelled with us, and an accident left him without his soul. Another companion tried to help him and took him to Icasaracht's remains. Somehow he was possessed there, but he did not name himself Jerrod, then."

Alalla calls out to Reòthadh. "This spirit claimed to be Aihonen when it first took Jhonen's body, but it took him at Icasaracht's remains!"
Last edited June 9, 2019 7:14 pm

Reòthadh

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Jun 9, 2019 5:19 pm
Jun 9, 2019 5:19 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Horrified by what he thinks he might be fighting now, the dwarf tries to swing low to press his advantage. As he strikes, Jerrod smacks Reòthadh with the flat of his blade, mocking the old dwarf as he is knocked prone. Standing up in defiance, the giant sorcerer’s movements are quick and prove too fast for the undead possessor to react in time. Striking true, the dwarf does his best to stand tall after regaining his footing.

Reòthadh casts booming blade, fumbles, then casts booming blade as a bonus action, dealing 34 psychic and thunder damage.

HP: 90/177
THP: 27
Last edited June 10, 2019 1:33 am

Rolls

Booming blade - (1d20+9)

(1) + 9 = 10

Fumble - (1d100)

(47) = 47

Booming blade - (1d20+9)

(11) + 9 = 20

Booming blade damage - (2d8)

(47) = 11

Shadow blade - (4d8+9)

(4136) + 9 = 23

Movement damage - (3d8)

(527) = 14

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 1:38 am
Jun 10, 2019 1:38 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"The audacity, Reòthadh, to challenge me again after all these years. And this time you have no paladin to give his life on your behalf." Jerrod reaches out to punch Reòthadh in the chest, hand glowing with terrible power. Instead of the crack of bone, there is a violent hum as several of the dwarf’s ribs turn to dust (Reo takes 67 force damage). As Reòthadh gasps and chokes, Jerrod touches something at his belt. A black spike of some sort? His wounds begin to heal (Jerrod gains 9 hp).

HP: 58/180
AC: 20

Rolls

Jerrod concentration save DC 17 - (1d20+14)

(13) + 14 = 27

Reo Dex save DC 17 - (1d20+1)

(15) + 1 = 16

Reo inspiration! - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Disintegrate dmg - (10d6+40)

(4344321141) + 40 = 67

Jerrod steal life - (2d8)

(27) = 9

Reòthadh

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Jun 10, 2019 2:16 am
Jun 10, 2019 2:16 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Drained and exhausted, the dwarf feebly swings, fatally striking himself in the process, however Zenithral bears some of the burden, keeping Reòthadh on his feet. With renewed vigor, the dwarf summons more ice to protect himself.

booming blade, quickened armor of agathys (4th level). Zenithral takes 34 damage (half due to derpy mistakes in rolls).

HP: 50
THP 25
Last edited June 10, 2019 4:33 am

Rolls

Shadowblade - (1d20+9)

(1) + 9 = 10

Fumble - (1d100)

(96) = 96

Goodbye - (8d8+9)

(67476487) + 9 = 58

Cruel world - (4d8)

(7121) = 11

Movement damage - (6d8)

(368767) = 37

Concentration DC 33 - (1d20+11)

(2) + 11 = 13

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 5:02 am
Jun 10, 2019 5:02 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod’s blade pauses in place as light streams from Reòthadh into Zenithral. "Perhaps we are not so different, you and I. We are both content to let the suffering of others speed us on our way." He touches the spike at his belt once more, and his wounds continue to close (Jerrod heals 7). "Do you enjoy it as I do?"

He raises his voice for those gathered to hear. "Witness your Chief of Chiefs bring an end to this old dwarf!" Jerrod drops his sword, then reaches up to clasp Reòthadh’s skull in both gauntleted hands (If Reo does NOT cast Shield, he takes 16 necrotic damage, Jerrod heals 8, and Jerrod takes 12 cold damage). "How long will your magic last, Reòthadh?"

HP: about 60-65, depending on Shield
AC: 20

Rolls

Vampiric touch vs Reo - (1d20+9)

(9) + 9 = 18

Necrotic dmg - (5d6)

(44431) = 16

Life steal - (2d8)

(43) = 7

Reòthadh

MrTiberiusInactive forever!

Jun 10, 2019 3:34 pm
Jun 10, 2019 3:34 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Raising Aihonen’s blade, Reòthadh slashes upwards, imbuing it with the fury of winter. Stepping backwards, he begins to use the terrain to his advantage.

Reòthadh uses the disengage action, moving 30 feet away from Jerrod, and quickens a booming blade with Aihonen’s restored blade.

HP: 50/177
THP: 25
Last edited June 10, 2019 3:44 pm

Rolls

Booming blade - (1d20+12)

(12) + 12 = 24

Booming blade damage - (2d8)

(14) = 5

Aihonen’s Blade - (1d10+12)

(2) + 12 = 14

Movement damage - (3d8)

(283) = 13

Dragon damage - (3d6)

(631) = 10

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 4:43 pm
Jun 10, 2019 4:43 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod curses in some reptilian tongue as Reòthadh slips away. He moves to follow, but then pauses as Reòthadh’s thunderous ward crackles in warning. Instead, Jerrod throws himself into a new spell, then reaches out with black tendrils to wrap about the dwarf’s frame. Reòthadh feels his own life fuel the monstrosity of a warrior before him.

Reo takes 15 necrotic, and Jerrod regains 7+5 health.

HP: 48

Rolls

Reo Dex save DC 17 vs Enervation - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Dmg to Reo (necrotic) - (4d8)

(6225) = 15

Life steal - (2d8)

(23) = 5

Hjollsted

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 5:30 pm
Jun 10, 2019 5:30 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The gathered tribesmen begin to murmur as the duel drags on.

Hjollsted murmurs loud enough for Zenithral and Alalla to hear. "Jerrod was rumored to be a powerful shaman, but they are beginning to see he is not what he should be. These magics are too dark and too powerful to be of Tempus."

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 5:41 pm
Jun 10, 2019 5:41 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral grunts as he feels thunder painfully shake his body.

What kind of sword strike was THAT?!

"Agreed," Zenithral murmurs in reply, loud enough so other nearby tribesmen can hear. "What paladin uses such vile techniques? Even if he were a true, powerful, hero, surely he'd be able to take out a dwarf...even one with the Dale's blessing."

If he doesn't take out himself, that is...
Last edited June 10, 2019 5:42 pm

Reòthadh

MrTiberiusInactive forever!

Jun 10, 2019 5:46 pm
Jun 10, 2019 5:46 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh dashes 60 feet and uses a "star" (6 left)

"Time to dance, ye rotten lizard!"

Backing up, the dwarf launches a ribbon of light towards Jerrod, but it flies falsely into the lake.

"Hear me children of the Northern Tribes! Your leader is no man, but the spirit of Icasaracht!"

HP: 50
THP: 10
Last edited June 10, 2019 5:54 pm

Rolls

Crown of stars - (1d20+9)

(9) + 9 = 18

Jerrod

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 7:36 pm
Jun 10, 2019 7:36 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod retrieves his sword and points it high toward the stars above. "Watch the coward as he runs! The Champion of the North is nothing before the might of Jerrod. He runs, and he lies."

The night air fills with cheers as many tribesmen echo Jerrod’s claims. What’s more, several even toss small rocks Reòthadh’s way. Meanwhile, Jerrod touches the black spike at his belt and heals some more (Jerrod heals 11).

HP: 59
AC: 20

Rolls

Life Steal - (2d8)

(83) = 11

Intimidation (adv from charmed) - (1d20+9, 1d20+9)

1d20+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

1d20+9 : (6) + 9 = 15

Reòthadh

MrTiberiusInactive forever!

Jun 10, 2019 7:51 pm
Jun 10, 2019 7:51 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Watch as yer beloved false leader burns by the holy Northern Lights. Open yer eyes and witness the pretender Icasaracht fall once more!"

Lights swirl in the heavens, slowly descending until the rest on the ground, surrounding Jerrod. The northern champion launches another ribbon of light, striking the dark necromancer to the heart before the light closes completely around him.

Reòthadh casts wall of light, heightening the spell(DC 17 Con save, half damage on save. Blind on fail.), and uses another star (5 left).

HP: 50/177
THP: 10
Last edited June 10, 2019 8:10 pm

Rolls

Crown of stars - (1d20+9)

(19) + 9 = 28

Crown of stars damage - (4d12)

(5528) = 20

Wall of light - (4d8)

(7783) = 25

Hear this one (persuasion) - (1d20+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 8:14 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:14 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Jerrod screams as the heavenly light does its work, and then collapses to the ground. The body does not move.

But something does.

A shadow, or perhaps the wind itself flits across the dark ground. Everyone feels it’s chill, but it is Alalla who feels the mystical assault. For the heroes are not wrong; Icasaracht’s wicked spirit craves power still, and in Alalla’s chest beats the heart of a dragon.

Nearly, Bilewing’s craven heart allows Icasaracht to find purchase, but Alalla’s force of will and sense of self allow her to resist the possession. There is a final, frustrated snarl, and Icasaracht’s presence departs.

Rolls

Jerrod con save - (1d20+14)

(11) + 14 = 25

2 concentration saves - (1d20+14, 1d20+14)

1d20+14 : (13) + 14 = 27

1d20+14 : (18) + 14 = 32

Mystery roll - (1d20+4)

(14) + 4 = 18

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 8:37 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:37 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The tribesmen’s reactions range from awe to fear, to shock. Voices too excited to be hushed echo across the shore of Lac Dinneshere, until Tansia steps forward and calls for attention. "Jerrod, or whatever he was, has been proved to be a usurper. Behold the new Chief of Chiefs, Reòthadh of the North!"

Shouts and cheers fill the frigid air.

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 8:45 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:45 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
A string of orcish curses comes from Al's mouth as she sags on her glaive. "I don't have time for you, beast!" Of all the things she had feared taking this heart could do, this was not one of them.

When the spirit departs she sighs with relief. "I hate magic," she mutters. She doesn't take much time to recover before she stands straight. "Help me see to Jhonen," she taps Zenithral's arm then approaches the fallen 'Jerrod.'

Jhonen

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 8:49 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:49 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
‘Jerrod’s’ helmet is easily removed, showing the withered features of the companions’ long-lost friend. Jhonen is quite dead, and seems to have been so for some time.

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 8:54 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:54 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Al touches his cheek and lets a small amount of energy pass into him. After a pause, she gives a look to Zenithral that says, "It's stupid but hey," and performs her best orc roar in Jhonen's face.

Jhonen gains 1 hp through Lay on Hands if possible. She then tries to startle him awake, since looking dead is a thing he does.

Jhonen

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 8:58 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:58 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Color returns to Jhonen’s face, and he immediately sits up with a shriek that is both human and familiar. He looks up at Alalla and Zenithral, and a smile begins to creep across his dry lips. "Al? Zen? I - "

He collapses again, ‘dead’ once more.

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 8:59 pm
Jun 10, 2019 8:59 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"He *did* look dead whenever he was unconscious or asleep," Zenithral remarks, looking sorrowful at the former fisherman. "Alalla," Zenithral calls her attention and points to the black spike at his belt. "Necromancy. We need to get it off him, fast."
Last edited June 10, 2019 9:02 pm

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 9:05 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:05 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla lays down her glaive and pulls out her belt knife. She carefully gets it under the leather of Jhonen's belt, and a quick slice with the sharp blade severs it. She grabs an end and rips the whole thing off of him and tosses it a short distance away into the snow.

Hjollsted

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 9:09 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:09 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The belt and the black spike go tumbling to the snow. Hjollsted raises an eyebrow at the object. "That certainly looks evil. I would not recommend touching it."

Jhonen appears the same, as if he were a week dead.

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 9:20 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:20 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral kneels down and inspects Jhonen, drawing out the staff of healing. "Let's hope you're not completely undead..." (Lesser Restoration. If that doesn't do anything, Cure Wounds. If he awakens then "dies" again, he'll try to figure out why)

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

Possible Cure Wounds - (1d8+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Staff of Healing Regained Charges - (1d6+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 9:21 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:21 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Keep an eye on it, will you?" Al asks Hjollsted. "There's a drow around here who would literally kill for it, and then likely kill with it. And he's only the one we know about."
Last edited June 10, 2019 9:24 pm

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 9:25 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:25 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral jerks his head towards Alalla, worry on his face. "And he might be invisible..."

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 9:27 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:27 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"What?" Al groans.

Jhonen

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 9:28 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:28 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral’s spells do little to improve Jhonen’s condition. Each time, the decayed fisherman wakes only to return a moment later to his unnatural slumber. It would seem that his body simply lacks the energy to continue on without his soul.

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 10, 2019 9:33 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:33 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Reòthadh, bring that weird sword over here!" Al waves him over from the beginning celebrations. "If this doesn't do anything," Al mutters to Zenithral, "we're going to have to leave him at the cave. We need to get moving on things."

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 10, 2019 9:35 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:35 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Invisible, you say!" Nym’s voice comes from startlingly close by. "Why, you lot have grown so astute! And yes, that trinket does interest me, but at the moment I have other plans."

His voice instantly shifts to come from another direction. "Plans that don’t involve the land being overrun by demons. That’s generally bad for business. Even I have some limits, you know."

Another change. "I don’t suppose you like to team up again, Rowthadge? Just like the good old days?"

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 9:39 pm
Jun 10, 2019 9:39 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Zenithral shakes his head and turns to Alalla. "It's no good. His soul is still severed from himself. We need some kind of resurrection or reincarnation."

Zenithral sighs when he hears Nym's voice. "Speak of the devil...or no wait...If I get to use that bow, then I'd love---" Zenithral shuts his mouth and defers to Alalla, a slight childish earnestness in his eyes.
Last edited June 10, 2019 9:41 pm

Reòthadh

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Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Take yer sword, boy. ‘Tis rightfully yers now...."

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 10, 2019 11:20 pm
Jun 10, 2019 11:20 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Before Alalla responds, he narrows his eyes and he looks around. "Hm...alright. Show yourself and then we'll talk."
OOC:
At this point he has every intention of talking. If Alalla attacks, though he will join her.

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+8)

(13) + 8 = 21

Persuasion - (1d20+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Jhonen

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 12:19 am
Jun 11, 2019 12:19 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
As Reòthadh presses the hilt of the ancient sword into Jhonen’s hand, he can’t help but compare the fisherman’s face to his memory of Aihonen’s. Where the paladin of old was bright, handsome, and cocky, this man seems worried, concerned, and sad... even in ‘death’. Still, to Reòthadh’s knowing gaze there are still some signs of nobility beneath the fisherman’s bleak features.

Lying there on the frozen ground with the sword clasped over his chest, Jhonen almost seems to fit the image of some long-forgotten king taking his final rest upon a funeral byre.

But there is no change in the man’s death-like state.

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 12:24 am
Jun 11, 2019 12:24 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla grits her teeth and then eases herself. She tosses her hair gently as she stands. "Reòthadh doesn't speak for the group, and neither does Zenithral. I do. And I think that all the times we've worked together have worked quite well. Though they weren't as fun as you implied when we first met." She pouts slightly in his assumed direction. "Still, there is time for that, isn't there?" Al casually passes the belt knife from her right hand to her left and holds her now free hand out to shake.

When/ if he shakes, she will cast branding strike and stab him.
Last edited June 11, 2019 12:27 am

Rolls

Performance (Charming and disarming) - (1d20+8)

(8) + 8 = 16

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 12:31 am
Jun 11, 2019 12:31 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Ah, yes. Well. As glad as I am that when last we met none of you tried to kill me, I would rather keep my mysterious allure intact."

The voice jumps again, to just behind Alalla’s right ear. "Hmm... and now you’re a married woman? Even more tempting..."

Try as he might, Zenithral can’t find any tracks indicating where the drow is. It seems as though he is not leaving any tracks at all.

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 12:39 am
Jun 11, 2019 12:39 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Hmm." Alalla tries to gently lean back into his voice. "You'll notice my husband is absent at the moment," she gestures about with a simper in her voice. "But he may not stay that way for long. Come now. The allure is palpable, but I can hardly work with an invisible man. What will it be?" She wiggles her outstretched hand in a playful way and rolls her eyes out through her skull- in her mind.

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 12:49 am
Jun 11, 2019 12:49 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
As far back as Alalla leans, somehow Nym seems to stay just out of touch. "I’m sorry, darling, but the truth is I just can’t do tieflings. Trust me, I’ve tried. But if you ever get back to being your lovely old self..."

His voice suddenly shifts once more. "But let’s talk shop then. The tower. That stunning piece of architecture. You want in, and I happen to want to get you in."

Yet another change. "Interested?"

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 1:00 am
Jun 11, 2019 1:00 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla spits orcish curses as she checks to make sure her horn buds are still covered. "Fine." She pulls a handkerchief from her pocket and picks up the spike with it, the leather of the belt, and her metal gauntlets between the spike and her skin. She bundles it all up, ties a knot, and stuffs it in her bag. "Talk, Nym."

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 1:54 am
Jun 11, 2019 1:54 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Fantastic! I’ll get you inside, Alalla. Once you’re there, I’ll need your help retrieving something. After that, Belhifet shouldn’t be any problem to you or to me."

The companions can almost hear Nym smile. "Are you ready?"

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 3:13 am
Jun 11, 2019 3:13 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla shares a glance with her companions. "We need a brief moment to wrap up ends, first."
Last edited June 11, 2019 1:26 pm

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 1:21 pm
Jun 11, 2019 1:21 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
While Nym speaks with the companions, Hjollsted and Tansia converse in hushed tones, until they both step before Reòthadh.
OOC:
By the way, with his victory if over ‘Jerrod’, Reo gets the instant benefit of a short rest. He can spend hit dice, etc.
Tansia raises a hand. "What do you wish the tribes to do, Reòthadh? The devils may already be aware of what has occurred here." She looks down at Jhonen. "And what do you wish done with this... body?"

Reòthadh

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Jun 11, 2019 3:04 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:04 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Send for all willing to stand against the devils to gather, to those that would not fight, release them back to their families. This one would meet with the chieftains of Wolf and Bear, he must hear out their wants and needs before sending their kin to their deaths."

Pausing for a moment to collect his thoughts, he remembers the odd fellow laying in a deathly stupor.

"Oh and take this poor soul to our base in the caves, he appears dead, but supposedly that’s something he does."

Rolls

Hit dice 1-10 - (10d6+50)

(5422225121) + 50 = 76

Hit dice 11-13 - (3d6+15)

(526) + 15 = 28

Hit dice 14-15 - (2d6+10)

(36) + 10 = 19

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 3:37 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:37 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
While the barbarians scatter to obey Reòthadh’s instructions Nym’s voice comes again to Alalla and Zenithral. "Looks like the dwarf has his hands full. And they’re going to be fuller. Erm... more full? Anyway, get moving towards the tower. Try to be inconspicuous."

Chief Skaudmol

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 3:48 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:48 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Chief Skaudmol approaches Reòthadh and claps the dwarf on his broad shoulder. "What a duel! More sorcery used than I’d like, but you’ve got a finer beard than Not-Jerrod." He frowns down at the dwarf. "You have some two hundred fierce warriors at your side and itching for a fight. What would you have them do?"

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 3:51 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:51 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla rolls her eyes. "I'm a six-foot tall black woman with a seven-and-a-half-foot tall golden glaive. I don't really do inconspicuous." Still, she puts up her hood and walks slowly to the tower.

Ilmadia

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 3:52 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:52 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Ilmadia, cloaked and hooded throughout this whole event, waits for Zenithral to act before following in his wake.

Erinyes

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 3:53 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:53 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"What is going on here?" The cold, feminine voice cuts through the tumult of voices. The erinyes Reòthadh met earlier stalks forward, hand on its sword. "You are all supposed to be keeping watch, not - " It stops as it sees Reòthadh. "You!"

Nym

Araklusta

Jun 11, 2019 3:53 pm
Jun 11, 2019 3:53 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Nym’s voice hisses to Alalla. "Come on! Quickly now."

Alalla

gardensun

Jun 11, 2019 4:03 pm
Jun 11, 2019 4:03 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Alalla begins sprinting towards the tower.

Reòthadh

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Jun 11, 2019 7:23 pm
Jun 11, 2019 7:23 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"I would have them purge the land of the fiends that seek to take it."

The new chieftain dwarf makes eye contact with Erinyes. Gripping his axe, hoping he has not exhausted himself fully, he prepares for another battle. Pointing his axe at Erinyes, he turns to Chief Skaudmol.

"Chief Skaudmol, I believe there is already a fiend among us. We must not allow her to escape."


Reòthad converts 7 sorcery points into one 5th level spell slot as a bonus action.
Last edited June 11, 2019 7:32 pm

Zenithral

Carcabob

Jun 11, 2019 8:59 pm
Jun 11, 2019 8:59 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Help him endure," Zenithral prays as he turns to follow Alalla. (Shield of Faith on Reòthadh. +2 AC, and he can use a reaction to make a weapon attack if he so chooses.)
OOC:
He'd like to cast it at the start of his next turn, effectively, after Reòthadh takes his next turn, in case he can make use of the extra reaction attack.

Araklusta

Jun 12, 2019 4:14 am
Jun 12, 2019 4:14 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
OOC:
Al, Zen, and Ilmadia continue on in Easthaven...

Erinyes

Araklusta

Jun 12, 2019 4:19 am
Jun 12, 2019 4:19 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The erinyes opens its mouth wide and lets out a chilling howl that carries on the night wind. Immediately cries of alarm spring out all around. With one graceful, snakelike motion its sword is in its hand and pointed toward Reothadh and the other tribe leaders. "This is the part where you beg for forgiveness before I kill you all."
OOC:
Reo gets the first move, and can make use of the reaction weapon attack that Zen grants him.
Erinyes
HP: 216/216
AC: 18

Reòthadh

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Jun 12, 2019 4:39 am
Jun 12, 2019 4:39 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Standing firm, Reòthadh speaks as loudly for those around to hear.

"We do not bargain with fiends for that which is our own."

Launching a ribbon of light at Erinyes, the sorcerer runs toward the fiend and slashes with his axe.

Reòthadh casts booming blade, uses his reaction, and launches a star as a bonus action. Erinyes take 22 radiant damage.
Last edited June 12, 2019 4:42 am

Rolls

Crown of stars - (1d20+9)

(14) + 9 = 23

Frostbrand attack - (1d20+9)

(4) + 9 = 13

Booming Blade - (1d20+9)

(7) + 9 = 16

Crown of stars damage - (4d12)

(9139) = 22

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 12, 2019 5:17 am
Jun 12, 2019 5:17 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Tansia steps behind and to the side of Reothadh and hurls a spear. "For the Tribes!" A sash at her waist glows with obvious magic.

Skaudmol echoes her cry and charges in with his greatsword. The nearest barbarians follow his lead.

Rolls

Skaudmol vs Erinyes (2 attacks) - (1d20+9, 1d20+9)

1d20+9 : (3) + 9 = 12

1d20+9 : (16) + 9 = 25

dmg to erinyes - (4d6+5)

(1566) + 5 = 23

Tansia vs Erinyes (2 attacks, bless) - (1d20+6, 1d4, 1d20+6, 1d4)

1d20+6 : (6) + 6 = 12

1d4 : (3) = 3

1d20+6 : (16) + 6 = 22

1d4 : (1) = 1

dmg to Erinyes - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

berserkers vs Erinyes (5 attacks, adv) - (2d20+5, 2d20+5, 2d20+5, 2d20+5, 2d20+5)

2d20+5 : (34) + 5 = 12

2d20+5 : (1419) + 5 = 38

2d20+5 : (1018) + 5 = 33

2d20+5 : (135) + 5 = 23

2d20+5 : (518) + 5 = 28

dmg to Eryinyes - (3d12+9)

(11912) + 9 = 41

Erinyes

Araklusta

Jun 12, 2019 5:25 am
Jun 12, 2019 5:25 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The erinyes proves a capable foe even against the onslaught of magic and weaponry from Reothadh and the tribesmen. It weaves its way through the melee like a leaf through a windstorm, but in this case the devil is the one shaping the storm. It cannot block every weapon that strikes against it, but for its delicate features this monster has supernatural resilience, and the weapons of the barbarians seem to be far less effective than they should (Resists damage from nonmagical weapons).

It sidesteps a humongous swing from Skaudmol’s sword, then bends backward at a ninety degree angle to avoid Reothadh’s humming weapon, even as its own sword simultaneously picks off an incoming axe with seemingly little effort. Of all the attacks against it so far, it is Reothadh’s flung star of light that burns the fiend the most (Parries one of the barbarians' attacks with its reaction).

With a cry of disdain, the eryinyes whips an enchanted rope from its belt and flings it at the dwarf, entangling him of its own accord (Reo is restrained, escape DC 15). Holding the other end of the rope in its hand, the devil grins and shrugs its shoulders. Crimson feathered wings immediately blossom outward from its back. The fiend pokes trapped Reothadh with its sword, though the sorcerer's tough body rejects the worst effects of its poisoned blade (Reo takes 10 slashing damage and after resistance 10 more poison damage).

"Let us leave this rabble behind. Should I kill you myself, or take you to Belhifet?" The wings beat, and the erinyes rises into the air, sword once more flashing to block one of Skaudmol’s mighty swings (Parries Skaudmol's opportunity attack).

A moment later, Reothadh also leaves the ground, pulled skyward by the enchanted rope (Reo is 40 ft off the ground, Erinyes is 20 feet above him).
OOC:
Reo's turn! Remember that restrained also gives disadvantage on attack rolls. If you use Inspiration to reroll the DC 15 dex save and you pass, just describe it as wriggling your way out before you get too high.
Erinyes
HP: 155/216
AC: 18

Rolls

Reo dex save DC 15 - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Erinyes vs Reo (adv) - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (4) + 8 = 12

1d20+8 : (11) + 8 = 19

dmg to Reo (slashing, poison) - (1d8+4, 3d8)

1d8+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

3d8 : (588) = 21

Skaudmol opp attack vs eryinyes - (1d20+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

berserker opp attacks vs erinyes (5) - (5d20+5)

(486515) + 5 = 43

dmg to erinyes - (1d12+5)

(11) + 5 = 16

oops roll - (1d12+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Reòthadh

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Jun 12, 2019 3:30 pm
Jun 12, 2019 3:30 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Caught by the rope and seeing the ground grow smaller as he is lifted into the air, the giant sorcerer does what he knows best, growing really, really big.

Reòthadh quickens enlarge on himself, using his rage of fallen Ostoria. As an action he tries to grapple Erinyes.

HP: 153/167
AC: 18
Size: HUGE
Last edited June 12, 2019 3:40 pm

Rolls

Grapple - (1d20+9)

(16) + 9 = 25

Advantage - (1d20+9)

(15) + 9 = 24

Erinyes

Araklusta

Jun 13, 2019 1:27 am
Jun 13, 2019 1:27 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The cruel smile painted across the erinyes’ face turns to incredulity as her trapped dwarf suddenly becomes a giant. In midair the enchanted rope snaps, and Reòthadh reaches out a meaty blue hand to grab the devil as he begins to fall. Even its supernatural strength is not enough to save it as its red wings are pinned to its sides.

Both fall...

And then both slam into the ground. The fiend tries to right itself, but Reòthadh’s grip is absolute. It flails its sword against his mighty fist, but can do little to truly harm him (Reo takes 12 slashing damage, and after resistance another 10 poison damage).

And then the barbarians descend, weapons chopping at the trapped fiend. All it can do is cry out in rage as even mortal weapons leave their mark.
OOC:
It landed prone and its speed is 0, so it can’t even stand up! It has disadvantage on attack rolls, and everyone’s got advantage against it. This erinyes is toast! Go ahead and describe how you kill it!

Rolls

Erinyes contested athletics - (1d20+4)

(12) + 4 = 16

Fall dmg to reo - (4d6)

(4423) = 13

Fall dmg to Erinyes - (6d6)

(312445) = 19

Reo concentration save DC 10 - (1d20+11)

(12) + 11 = 23

Erinyes vs Reo (3 attacks, disadv) - (2d20+8, 2d20+8, 2d20+8)

2d20+8 : (152) + 8 = 25

2d20+8 : (1915) + 8 = 42

2d20+8 : (161) + 8 = 25

Dmg to Reo (slashing, poison) - (1d10+4, 3d8)

1d10+4 : (8) + 4 = 12

3d8 : (776) = 20

Araklusta

Jun 13, 2019 1:55 am
Jun 13, 2019 1:55 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Even as the erinyes suffers nigh helplessly, Reòthadh knows that damage has been done. Confused shouts ring out through the darkness as tribesmen run and argue. The alarm has been raised, but who is in charge?

As confusion and panic turn to anger, it sounds as though members of the different tribes may come to blows.

Reòthadh

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Jun 13, 2019 3:04 pm
Jun 13, 2019 3:04 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
There is no ceremony as Reòthadh destroys the fiend. With the nearby tribesmen, he takes care not to showboat in slaying the fiend. With a swift stroke of his axe, he ends the fiend’s time on the material plane, knowing it will likely harbor resentment and plan its revenge for the rest of the dwarf’s life.

With the confusion among the tribes, the new chieftain of chiefs calls for his chiefs and all that can hear his voice to listen.

"Hear yer new chieftain o’ chiefs, steady yer hands. The false chieftain Jerrod has fallen, he seeking power would have used the great tribes to serve the fallen dragon Icasaracht’s spirit in returning. He would have sold ye to be slaves to devils. These fiends now seek to open a doorway into the Nine Hells and flood this world in their number. Swear ye now to serve yer chieftain o’ chiefs an spread word of his deeds ‘Reòthadh, champion o’ the North, giantborn, slayer o’ dragons, an chieftain o’ chiefs.’ Now is the time for the tribes to unite, to protect the beauty an ferocity o’ the North."

Size: still huge.
Last edited June 13, 2019 3:06 pm

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+9)

(5) + 9 = 14

Inspiration - (1d20+9)

(1) + 9 = 10

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 14, 2019 4:52 am
Jun 14, 2019 4:52 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh’s words fall on the tumult of confusion and many tribesmen flock to him. There are just as many, however, who fall back to the tower instead.

Tansia, standing alongside Reòthadh’s kneecap, mutters a curse as she watches some of her people withdraw. "You cannot blame them. Not entirely. That awful tower has a way of scrambling minds. It’s a wonder that you’ve managed to change the minds of any of my people."

She looks up - far up - to meet Reòthadh’s eyes. "But I believe that you will find some way to save the rest of them. Though the blood that runs through your veins is not the same as ours, your connection to the North and its wilds is obvious."

The woman reaches for the shimmering sash around her waist and unties it. Its sparkle does not diminish. "This was my -" She swallows and tries again. "This is the Tribe of the Elk’s greatest possession. I entrust it to you, Chief of Chiefs, to use its power to free the rest of our people."
OOC:
Details on the sash here in the Identify thread.

Cryshal-Tirith

Araklusta

Jun 14, 2019 7:32 pm
Jun 14, 2019 7:32 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
A glowing figure rises up high into the night sky, between Reòthadh’s position and the tower. It drifts through air for a a short while, and then the the tower suddenly erupts with the power of the sun. A beam of pure energy leaves the tip of the tower and sears a straight line toward the flying figure. The effect only lasts a moment, but the image is seared into the vision of all who saw what happened.

Chief Skaudmol

Araklusta

Jun 14, 2019 7:34 pm
Jun 14, 2019 7:34 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Cries of fear and awe ring out, and Chief Skaudmol curses harshly. "It seems this tower has the same power as the other." His gaze passes to the northwest, and he flinches. "It was to help us clear the Dale. How can we fight it?" The large man looks truly afraid.

Reòthadh

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Jun 14, 2019 11:48 pm
Jun 14, 2019 11:48 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
The elder dwarf gratefully accepts the gift from Tansia, he proudly takes the sash and ties it round his waist.

"The tower must be torn down, but how a dwerf does not know. What would this one’s chiefs counsel be to lay siege?"

Releasing his magic, Reòthadh once more returns to his natural size.

"Tis easier to listen when the ears are closer to the ground eh?"
Last edited June 14, 2019 11:49 pm

Chief Skaudmol

Araklusta

Jun 15, 2019 3:27 pm
Jun 15, 2019 3:27 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Skaudmol tugs at his beard. It seems odd for the burly man to have such a tell for his nerves. "Those who stand with us look to be about one hundred strong. Against an equal number of our tribe, supported by giants, devils, and that..." His eyes trace the crystal tower’s outline again. "We would need an army many times stronger than what we have."

Hjollsted

Araklusta

Jun 15, 2019 3:33 pm
Jun 15, 2019 3:33 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Hjollsted points to the horizon, where the sky is beginning to lighten. "Dawn will soon come, and with it sunlight. You remember the power of Crenshinibon? It draws its strength from the sun." The old shaman shakes his head. "Even with those orcs back at the cave, I don’t think it will be enough, so long as that tower stands. But maybe your friends can do something about it when they get inside? If they get inside..."

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 15, 2019 3:36 pm
Jun 15, 2019 3:36 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Tansia grips her spear tightly, brow furrowed. "I do not wish our people to die here. But from what you and your friends say, we will certainly die later if Belhifet is not stopped." She puts a finger to her lips. "We cannot yet assault the tower, not without the orcs. But there are townspeople imprisoned within a warehouse in town. Perhaps we might free them, at least, while we wait for the orcs to reinforce us." She winces at the thought of working with orcs, but says nothing more against them.

Reòthadh

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Jun 16, 2019 12:53 am
Jun 16, 2019 12:53 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"We must bolster our numbers, whatever we do. A dwerf would have us unshackle those in town. Perhaps some may have skills that would be a benefit to us."

Tansia

Araklusta

Jun 16, 2019 1:26 am
Jun 16, 2019 1:26 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Tansia raises a brow. "Skills? I doubt that. But as you will, Chief of Chiefs. They are being held in a large warehouse that used to belong to a weasel of a shopkeeper. It was guarded by a handful of giants before, but with all of the commotion I do not know what changes may have happened. But if we wish to free them before sunrise, we must move quickly."

She looks around at Reòthadh, Hjollsted, and Skaudmol. "How many warriors should we commit to this rescue? A skilled handful? A score? All one hundred?"

Reòthadh

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Jun 17, 2019 2:35 pm
Jun 17, 2019 2:35 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Let us take only the most skilled warriors."

The new chief of chiefs checks his equipment twice before gathering those chosen to go with him.

"Like the dew frost, we will swiftly be upon them before they are caught awares.

Araklusta

Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm
Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh gathers Skaudmol and ten more warriors, including several of those who fought the heroes back in the orc cave. With the confusion among the tribesmen on both sides, the group easily passes through the enemy lines and enters into Easthaven.
OOC:
Reo’s story continues in the Easthaven thread...

Araklusta

Jun 25, 2019 1:39 pm
Jun 25, 2019 1:39 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
OOC:
Not the exact same location as Reo’s duel against Jerrod, but close enough.
Reòthadh’s journey to the orc and undead armies is short, for they are not so far away. Just around the bend of the Lac Dinneshere, less than a mile out of town, the two armies clash. And the orcs are sorely overpowered, for these zombies bear the necrotic worm plague created by the Talonite necromancer Presio. She herself stands at the back of her army, hands raised to urge her awful minions onward.

Morrugh’s growl from his place below in Halla’s grasp carries up to the dwarf, for even as the orcs fight ferociously, every one that is pulled down soon rises as a worm-riddled zombie itself.
OOC:
This undead army is large enough that Reo can’t get all of them in the radius of his spell. He could target the front half, clearing the way for the orcs to retreat, or the back half and include Presio.

Reòthadh

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Jun 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Jun 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
"Fly this one near the front, the troops need space to flee the zombies."

Hands raised in the air, Reòthadh draws deep within himself, never had he ever summoned so much from his bloodline before. Taping into all he can muster he unleashes the fullness of the northern lights upon the zombie horde. Emanating from a single point, the light silently flashes from the center, instantly covering the frontline of undead. Steam rises as the rotting flesh burns from the radiance.

Zombies in a 60ft radius must make a DC 18 constitution save at disadvantage or be blinded.

Reòthadh indicates to Halla to circle back to survey the aftermath.
OOC:
Reòthadh wants to fly by close enough to use his Sunbeam on his next turn.
Last edited June 25, 2019 3:42 pm

Rolls

Sunburst - (12d6)

(114216413235) = 33

Presio

Araklusta

Jun 26, 2019 4:30 pm
Jun 26, 2019 4:30 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
As Reòthadh’s spell reduces nearly two hundred zombies to ash, Halla swoops low and drops Morrugh down among his people. Immediately the orc sprints off to locate the army’s commander and organize a retreat towards Easthaven.

Halla gains higher altitude once more and moves over the next wave of zombies, behind which Presio’s mouth moves in curses that cannot hope to reach Reòthadh’s eats over the moans and groans of undead. She throws herself into a spell of her own, and Reòthadh and Halla immediately feel a magical tug threatening to banish them from this plane.

Much to Reòthadh’s dismay, he feels Halla succumb to the spell and wink out of existence. The dwarf tumbles through the air above a horde of worm-riddled zombies...
OOC:
Up to Reo if he uses Inspiration and passes the DC 16 charisma save to avoid being banished for 1 minute. But if he saves, he’s going to take 4d6 fall damage and probably have zombies to deal with.

Rolls

Halla Cha save DC 16 vs banishment - (1d20)

(1) = 1

Reo Cha save DC 16 vs banishment - (1d20+10)

(1) + 10 = 11

Reòthadh

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Jun 26, 2019 6:02 pm
Jun 26, 2019 6:02 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
As the druid is banished away, Reòthadh quickly finds himself tumbling to the ground. This seems to bring some comfort to the dwarf as he manages to land on his feet, letting out a sigh of relief to be back on solid footing. Zombies nearby and taking precautions to not be overwhelmed, he unleashes beams of light at those nearest to him while backing up towards the orcs.

Reòthadh casts Sunbeam, creatures in a line of 60ft make a DC 18 con save, zombies are at disadvantage or take 34 radiant damage.

The sorcerer shouts to the nearby orcs as zombies smolder around him.

"A dwerf will hold them back as long as he can; leave him, do not try to rescue this one."


HP: 161/162
Last edited June 26, 2019 6:20 pm

Rolls

Inspiration - (1d20+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Fall damage - (4d6)

(3655) = 19

Sunbeam (DC 18 Con half damage on save) - (6d8)

(826288) = 34

Presio

Araklusta

Jun 27, 2019 3:50 am
Jun 27, 2019 3:50 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh hits the ground hard, but this dwarf is no novice to falling. He bounces back to his feet, and light blasts from his hands as if propelled by some gnomish plumbing contraption. Zombie after zombie is consumed before him as he directs the flow from one to the next, always wary to focus on those closest. Far behind him, orc horns sound calling a mass retreat from the battlefield.

For a moment, it seems as if this lone dwarf sorcerer might hold back the undead tide all on his own.

But Presio is clever. Where once she dropped a ceiling of zombie-filled mud onto an adventuring party, this time she has another trick up her black sleeve. She points at the handful of zombies nearest to her, then flicks her wrist, teleporting the five undead monstrosities just behind Reòthadh to cut off his path to safety (Presio casts Scatter). Suddenly inside his guard, these zombies tear at the dwarf with withering claws (Reo takes 35 slashing and 34 necrotic damage, or only 21 and 19 if he casts Shield). Even worse, Reòthadh can feel a few of those cursed worms wriggling underneath his armor (Reo has 3 worms on him. They can be targeted and killed like any other creature, or they can be scraped off one at a time as an action each. At the end of each his turns, Reo will take 2d6 necrotic damage for each worm on him - which he can roll himself, depending on if they’re still there).

Presio’s victorious laugh is cut short suddenly as an arrow flies from a nearby copse of trees to strike her in the thigh. A second follows, piercing her shoulder (Presio takes 19 damage). Her concentration escapes her as she mutters curses through teeth gritted in pain, and Halla’s eagle form appears once more in the air above the battlefield. The transformed druid seems slightly dazed by the plane-hopping, but quickly rights herself in the air and gets a look at the how the battle fares. She begins to dive to Reòthadh’s rescue, but it will take precious seconds to reach him.

New horns ring through the air, and these ones are not at all orcish. A human man holding a longbow steps out of the nearby trees. Reòthadh recognizes the archer as one of the soldiers in Targos, one who the companions said was helpful in organizing and defending the militia there. Isherwood knocks another arrow and takes aim at Presio, and a smaller figure moves to stand by his side. Reòthadh recognizes this one too, the small, pale gnome who pulled him from the depths of Lac Dinneshere. Maverick raises his hands and twirls his mustache, then begins to cast a spell of his own.

Presio
HP: 80/99
AC: 15

Rolls

Attacks vs Reo (10 attacks) - (10d20+6)

(123819364181019) + 6 = 108

Dmg to Reo regardless of Shield (slashing, necrotic) - (3d6+9, 6d6)

3d6+9 : (534) + 9 = 21

6d6 : (421165) = 19

Extra dmg if no shield (slashing, necrotic) - (2d6+6, 4d6)

2d6+6 : (62) + 6 = 14

4d6 : (5154) = 15

Reo Dex save DC 11 (5 saves, bless) - (5d20, 1d4)

5d20 : (1031245) = 34

1d4 : (1) = 1

Mystery roll... - (2d20+8, 1d20+8)

2d20+8 : (112) + 8 = 21

1d20+8 : (9) + 8 = 17

Dmg to Presio - (2d8+8, 1d10)

2d8+8 : (73) + 8 = 18

1d10 : (1) = 1

Presio con save DC 10 (2 saves) - (1d20+1, 1d20+1)

1d20+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d20+1 : (13) + 1 = 14

Reòthadh

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Jun 27, 2019 2:31 pm
Jun 27, 2019 2:31 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reòthadh casts Shield.

Blocking as many attacks as he can with his arctic winds, Reòthadh’s focus is lost as worms begin to cover his body. Unleashing a ribbon of light to cut himself off from his enemies vision, he lets the light pass through him to cleanse the worms off his body as he also grows in size, hidden behind the wall. The winds around him quicken, striking anything next to him in a burst of force.

Reòthadh quickens Wall of Light and casts Sword Burst, also using his rage of Fallen Ostoria. Nearby creatures take 13 radiant damage and 10 force damage on fail.

Reòthadh takes 6 and 12 radiant damage from the wall of light.

HP: 119/178
AC: 15
Size: Large (9’2")
Last edited June 27, 2019 4:39 pm

Rolls

Concentration DC 10 - (1d20+10)

(14) + 10 = 24

Concentration DC 10 - (1d20+10)

(1) + 10 = 11

Concentration DC 10 - (1d20+10)

(17) + 10 = 27

Con Save DC 18 - (1d20+10, 1d4)

1d20+10 : (12) + 10 = 22

1d4 : (4) = 4

Wall of light - (4d8)

(6241) = 13

Sword burst (DC 18 dex save) - (3d6)

(163) = 10

Ended turn in Wall of light x_____x - (4d8)

(7131) = 12

Concentration DC 10 - (1d20+10)

(19) + 10 = 29

Concentration DC 10 - (1d20+10)

(20) + 10 = 30

Presio

Araklusta

Jun 28, 2019 8:52 pm
Jun 28, 2019 8:52 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Reothadh steps through his wall of light as zombie limbs claw futilely at his armor. As he moves through the colorful curtain of the northern lights, he feels the worms on his armor sizzle and die, then fall to the ground. The stink of charred rot assails his nostrils as zombie after zombie attempts to follow him through, and each is consumed.

Behind him, the orc army pauses in its retreat to watch the shining display. Morrugh stands at their head, apparently unwilling to leave.

Above, Reothadh sees Halla turn away from him, for now he is too large to carry. Instead, the druid focuses on Presio. With a screech she tucks into a dive towards the necromancer, who is hurriedly chanting. Talons and claws dig deep, and then Halla is once more gaining altitude (Presio takes 13 damage).

Presio finishes her spell, conjuring an orb of volatile acid over Isherwood and Maverick (They both pass the save and so take only 12 acid damage each). The two dive out of the way, avoiding the worst of the acid, and then Isherwood rolls to his feet and takes quick aim. Two shots, and each arrow finds its mark in Presio’s palms, discouraging further spellcasting Presio takes 30 damage. The necromancer screams, and score of zombies breaks off from the horde to shamble towards the two newcomers.

Rolls

zom opp attacks vs Reo (2 attacks) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

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

Dex saves DC 16 vs vitriolic sphere (Isherwood, Mav) - (1d20+4, 1d20+2)

1d20+4 : (15) + 4 = 19

1d20+2 : (14) + 2 = 16

vitriolic sphere damage - (10d4, 5d4)

10d4 : (3234131412) = 24

5d4 : (14122) = 10

Halla vs Presio (2 attacks) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

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

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

dmg to presio - (1d6+3, 2d6+3)

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

2d6+3 : (32) + 3 = 8

Isherwood vs Presio (2 attacks) - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (20) + 8 = 28

1d20+8 : (19) + 8 = 27

dmg to Presio - (2d8+16, 1d10+10)

2d8+16 : (11) + 16 = 18

1d10+10 : (2) + 10 = 12

Presio con save DC 18 vs Finger of Death - (1d20+1)

(11) + 1 = 12

dmg to Presio - (7d8+30)

(8117734) + 30 = 61

Maverick

Araklusta

Jun 28, 2019 9:47 pm
Jun 28, 2019 9:47 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
Maverick’s own spell is far deadlier. The pale gnome ignores the oncoming undead and focuses on their master. "You call yourself a necromancer?" One hand dips into his jacket to retrieve a large black gem. "Let’s see who the Lord of Bones favors!" Maverick finishes his spell, and the black gem seems to suck the light out of the air (Mav casts Finger of Death). Presio’s eyes widen, and then she puts a hand to her chest. Her mouth opens as if to retch, but only sticky dark blood comes out (Presio takes 61 necrotic damage). Face paler than Maverick’s, she falls to the ground, dead.
[ +- ] Finger of Death
A moment later, Presio’s corpse twitches, and then rises as a zombie under Maverick’s control.

The deep gnome walks forward through the zombie horde, which for some reason ignores him, until he comes to Presio’s animated corpse. "You couldn’t have managed this horde on your own. Where is it?" He rips a pouch free from her belt, then looks inside. A cold smile passes his lips as he sticks his hand in and pulls out a black spike – and Reothadh recognizes it as very similar to the one Alalla took from Jhonen’s body not far from here.

Maverick raises black gem and spike as high as his short arms can reach, and the zombie horde stops in its tracks. For a moment, all is silent but for the sound of zombies charring inside Reothadh’s wall of light. Then the clamor of arms and armor reaches Reothadh’s ears as a third army approaches the battlefield behind Isherwood.

Lord Ulbrec

Araklusta

Jun 28, 2019 9:49 pm
Jun 28, 2019 9:49 pm
Re: Lac Dinneshere
This force is made up of perhaps four-score humans, with a few dwarves and halflings mixed in. Lord Ulbrec Dinnesmore leads them, dressed in armor that still bears the scars of the battle at Targos. He frowns and shakes his head at the orc and undead armies before him, but he hardly seems surprised. His experienced eyes pick out Reothadh. "Well! I believe we all have somewhere to be, dwarf? Where is the Lady Alalla, and the rest of the Heroes of Targos? A bird told me they were in dire need, and I hate to think I heeded its counsel in vain."

Reòthadh

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Jun 29, 2019 1:07 am
Jun 29, 2019 1:07 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
A dwerf is ready to serve. If ye would be kind enough to carry him there."

Wearily Reòthadh collapses from exertion, shrinking in size and releasing his spell. After catching his breath, he steadies himself and dusts off the zombie gore.

"The ruins of the temple to Tempus bears the fiendish army. Follow the druid, she will lead true. This one's legs still carry him, but Halla if you would please, a dwerf is willing to brave the skies again if you would allow him to."
OOC:
Reòthadh hopes to take a short rest while flying back if there is time, otherwise he will jump back into the action if necessary.
Last edited June 29, 2019 1:08 am

Araklusta

Jul 1, 2019 4:54 am
Jul 1, 2019 4:54 am
Re: Lac Dinneshere
OOC:
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