Nov 9, 2019 6:20 am
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The hunter's here. Roll initiative!Chapter 6: The Hunter and the Prey
Nov 9, 2019 6:21 am
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NPC and GM initiative rollsRolls
Hunter initiative - (1d20+4)
(14) + 4 = 18
Eanala and Giran initiative - (1d20+4, 1d20+2)
1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7
1d20+2 : (6) + 2 = 8
Nov 9, 2019 6:28 am
Verrian has just finished hugging Wil and turned to grab Ember when the Hunter makes its presence known.
"No magic!" she yells to everyone, simultaneously sharing her words to ensure that those who can't hear her get the message. "It neutralizes and absorbs magic. It may even use it to get stronger!"
She pulls a dagger, then looks at Wil and hands it to him. "You'll be needing this."
She draws her other dagger and her rapier and prepares to fight.
"No magic!" she yells to everyone, simultaneously sharing her words to ensure that those who can't hear her get the message. "It neutralizes and absorbs magic. It may even use it to get stronger!"
She pulls a dagger, then looks at Wil and hands it to him. "You'll be needing this."
She draws her other dagger and her rapier and prepares to fight.
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Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+2)
(14) + 2 = 16
Nov 9, 2019 6:46 am
Wil takes the dagger with a smile of gratitude.
He turns and yells towards the prisoners.
Vesina, keep everyone moving. Magic is no help, my friends and I will handle this. If we fail, destroy the bridge and keep running.
He turns to Verian.
Glad to see you, and you made friends. Not as many as I did, but not bad.
He laughs and moves towards the hunter with a dagger in each hand.
Wow, you are an ugly...one of whatever you are. You are the only one I have seen, but I sense you are an ugly one.
He turns and yells towards the prisoners.
Vesina, keep everyone moving. Magic is no help, my friends and I will handle this. If we fail, destroy the bridge and keep running.
He turns to Verian.
Glad to see you, and you made friends. Not as many as I did, but not bad.
He laughs and moves towards the hunter with a dagger in each hand.
Wow, you are an ugly...one of whatever you are. You are the only one I have seen, but I sense you are an ugly one.
Rolls
Initiative - (1D20+3)
(2) + 3 = 5
Dagger stab 1 - (1D20+4)
(19) + 4 = 23
Dagger damage 1 - (1D4)
(1) = 1
Dagger stab 2 - (1D20+4)
(16) + 4 = 20
Dagger damage 2 - (1D4)
(3) = 3
Nov 9, 2019 12:53 pm
Swan reaching to clap arms in greeting with Wil instead reaches an arrow and prepares to begin singing.
Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+2)
(15) + 2 = 17
Nov 9, 2019 1:26 pm
Coreene's eyes show a grim determination as she readies her scythe and prepares for battle.
Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+1)
(5) + 1 = 6
Nov 9, 2019 1:34 pm
Steps......out of the flame?
Ember’s relief that she and swan didn’t have to do this alone turns to horror as she observes the Hunter, hears Verrian’s warning.
With a weak "snap" the tip of the bolt she’s readied ignites. She has to know.
Ember’s relief that she and swan didn’t have to do this alone turns to horror as she observes the Hunter, hears Verrian’s warning.
With a weak "snap" the tip of the bolt she’s readied ignites. She has to know.
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The spark cantrip is instant. Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+2)
(18) + 2 = 20
Nov 9, 2019 4:45 pm
Elora draws her rapier, Pip flutters angrily.
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Can I roll to discern whether the hunter absorbs hexes?Rolls
Initiative - (1D20+3)
(17) + 3 = 20
Secret Roll
Nov 10, 2019 5:25 am
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[ +- ] Initiative Order
Yelnar
Ember
Elora
Hunter
Swan
Verrian
Giran
Eanala
Coreene
Wil
Ember
Elora
Hunter
Swan
Verrian
Giran
Eanala
Coreene
Wil
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I'm slowly working on an appropriate battle map. For now, you should know that the hunter has just stepped from the fire gradually engulfing the area. Anyone approaching to melee range will need to make a Fortitude save DC 15 to avoid damage from the heat.I have made a very rough battle map. Still need to roll those Fort saves for anyone that closes within 20' (4 squares) of the fire line (orange, top of map).
Battle Map
Yelnar is up to start the battle!
Nov 10, 2019 6:44 am
The hunter does look a little worse for wear after its trip through the raging fire behind it. Whereas before, it appeared half-covered with bare human skin and half with the mottled black patches of magic-absorbing material, the half-human part is now blackened and charred. It doesn't seem to be significantly affected by the damage however.
It crouches as though ready to jump, its arms elongating in now-familiar fashion into tentacle structures, though they still end in humanoid hands curled into claw-like shapes. As you watch, you see shapes starting to build from the tops of its shoulders, though what they will become is not yet clear.
It crouches as though ready to jump, its arms elongating in now-familiar fashion into tentacle structures, though they still end in humanoid hands curled into claw-like shapes. As you watch, you see shapes starting to build from the tops of its shoulders, though what they will become is not yet clear.
Nov 10, 2019 6:48 am
Yelnar charges to engage the Hunter with his Bardiche, looking to make it harder for the creature to advance on his companions.
Rolls
Charge Power Attack - (1d20+7)
(2) + 7 = 9
1st Attack of Opportunity - (1d20+5)
(19) + 5 = 24
2nd Attack of Opportunity - (1d20+5)
(17) + 5 = 22
Damage 1st AoO - (1d10+9)
(4) + 9 = 13
Damage 2nd AoO - (1d10+9)
(1) + 9 = 10
Nov 10, 2019 6:59 am
The hunter dodges, its body reshaping itself to avoid the slashing bardiche. It might seem a little bit slower to do so than when last you met it, however.
"Yes, yes... you're the one that cut me," it purrs at Yelnar. "We'll see how you enjoy having the favor returned."
"Yes, yes... you're the one that cut me," it purrs at Yelnar. "We'll see how you enjoy having the favor returned."
Nov 10, 2019 10:18 am
Yelnar retorts. "Servants shouldn't run their mouth without their masters permission."
Nov 10, 2019 12:34 pm
As Yelnar chastises the Hunter, a flaming crossbow bolt zings by. Ember seems more focused on the Hunter itself.
At least fire does something.
You’re observing. Good. Stay focused.
At least fire does something.
You’re observing. Good. Stay focused.
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Rolls
Crossbow at the hunter - (1d20+3)
(2) + 3 = 5
Damage, hopefully - (1d8)
(4) = 4
Nov 10, 2019 6:19 pm
Ember’s bolt flies wide of its target, disappearing into the fire.
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Elora is up!
Nov 10, 2019 6:44 pm
Elora moves up 15 feet, and pulls out a piece of chalk. She draws a very rough sketch of a circle with three tips pointing inward. While she's doing this Pip flies to the circle plucks a feather and leaves it in the center. Flying back to the top of her hat Elora stomps on the drawing, ruining it completely. "You straddle the line between Discord and Rhyme!" Afterwards she falls back, out of strangling range.
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Time to use my one hex, (DC 14) Will save I believe.Nov 10, 2019 11:09 pm
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BTW -- Elora can move and hex, but not also move back away in the same turn. So if you have to be within 15 feet of the hunter to use the hex, make sure your token is placed properly.Both tentacles strike only glancing blows, though it appeared initially as though they might both clobber Yelnar. Instead, they slide just enough away to do no damage.
Rolls
Will save - (1d20+3)
(8) + 3 = 11
Tentacle 1, damage - (1d20+8, 2d6+2)
1d20+8 : (7) + 8 = 15
2d6+2 : (51) + 2 = 8
Hexed, rolling again - (1d20+8, 2d6+2)
1d20+8 : (2) + 8 = 10
2d6+2 : (23) + 2 = 7
Tentacle 2, damage - (1d20+8, 2d6+2)
1d20+8 : (5) + 8 = 13
2d6+2 : (55) + 2 = 12
Hexed, rolling again - (1d20+8, 2d6+2)
1d20+8 : (1) + 8 = 9
2d6+2 : (52) + 2 = 9
Nov 10, 2019 11:50 pm
Swan moves up, "Yagnut, watch out!" His fingers find an arrow and he let's it fly as his words begin to spill forth, picking up the refrain from his last song.
"Stand and fight! Live by your heart, always one more try, I'm not afraid to die!"Inspire Courage rounds remaining 4/7 (+1 weapon attack and damage rolls)
"Stand and fight! Live by your heart, always one more try, I'm not afraid to die!"
[ +- ] Inspire Courage
his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Rolls
Shortbow within 30', bardsong, deadly aim - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)
1d20+5 : (6) + 5 = 11
1d6+3 : (2) + 3 = 5
Nov 10, 2019 11:54 pm
Swan's arrow does not sing nearly as well as Swan himself, whizzing off into the night to find its fate in the fire.
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