Chapter 3: Ship people meet woods people

Surrounded! How terrible. On one side slavering dog-people were clambering up the hillside in a suicidal charge whilst on the other side the collapse of his stake trap and subsequent yell told Aravel that his trap had worked, but announced even more of the savages closing the distance. He could only hope that the younger races held firm. Surely the gnolls would break off their attack at any moment, after sustaining such injuries. Had they no sense of self-preservation?

Such thoughts turned doubtful as the first gnoll crested the climb, to be met by Aravel's shot...

OOC:

OOC: Aravel moved 3 squares north last round

Attack Climbing gnoll: 21 to hit, 16 damage (sneak attack).
Hide: 24

Last edited May 23, 2022 8:51 pm

Rolls

Attack (Advantage - Stealth, target is climbing) - (2d20h1+6)

(1015) + 6 = 21

Shortbow+Sneak Attack damage (Piercing) - (3d6+4)

(543) + 4 = 16

Hide (Stealth) - (1d20+6)

(18) + 6 = 24

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

May 25, 2022 3:48 am

Krenmuth moves northwest to square AK35, turn south, and twirls his war hammer. He yells "Back in the name of Valkur!" and casts a Gust of Wind spell at the four gnolls advancing up the hill, hoping to knock them back down.

[ +- ] Gust of Wind

May 29, 2022 8:07 pm

kadeton Inactive forever!

Aravel's arrow hits its mark and burrows itself into the shoulder of the gnoll. Just like a ghost he disappears into the shadows again. At the same time Krenmuth summons the power of the winds. Two of the gnolls can claw into the flank they are climbing but the other two are blown away and tumble to the ground.

The two druid advance a bit further and then begin to cast a spell. A pillar of light shines down on Tharadin and Annika. At first it's pretty comfortable but suddenly the light is so intense that it begins to burn on the skin. On the other side the druids seem to have lost their magical armor and should therefore be easier to hit.
Drusilia and Carric on the other side advance on the gnoll and hit them with their staffs. Especially Drusilia is relentless and hits the gnoll in the pit trip with so much power that her staff croaks.

OOC:

Sorry for taking a bit longer to post than usual. I'm currently pretty busy
Melianne, Annika and Tharadin are up. !

Aravel hits the gnoll in front of Krenmuth with a pretty well roll
Annika and Tharadin are hit by moonbeams and have to make a DC 12 CON saving throw. On a successful roll they take 4 damage, or 9 damage on a fail.

[ +- ] Moonbeam

Initiative order:
Annika - 19 <---
Tharadin - 15 <---
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11
Krenmuth - 11
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4 <---

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5h1y80zt19rn8zu/Forest_Battle_Round_5_2.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Gnoll 1 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Gnoll 2 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Gnoll 3 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Gnoll 4 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Drusilia-Quarterstaff attack - (1d20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Carric Quarterstaff attack - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Drusilia-Quarterstaff attack Damage - (2d8)

(17) = 8

Carric Quarterstaff attack Damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Damage from fall Gnoll 1 - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Damage from fall Gnoll 2 - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Damage moonbeam - (2d10)

(45) = 9

Annika

May 30, 2022 3:42 am

Dramasailor Inactive for 3 months

Annika screams as ghostly flames surround her, the moon's light anathema to her patron's shadowy gifts. Fighting through the pain, she keeps her mind focused on the thought of bringing vengeance to her tormentor, but with the moonbeam in her eyes she fires blindly.

OOC:

Move: stay put (should be at AI-19)
Action: Attack (crossbow, targeting the Hexed gnoll)

12 hp remaining

Last edited May 30, 2022 3:54 am

Rolls

Con save vs Moonbeam - (1d20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Concentration (DC 10) - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Crossbow (to hit, piercing damage, necrotic damage) - (1d20+7, 1d10+5, 1d6)

1d20+7 : (3) + 7 = 10

1d10+5 : (8) + 5 = 13

1d6 : (3) = 3

Tharadin Orcfoe

May 30, 2022 1:58 pm

Tharadin grits his teeth as the light bathes him in its searing glow, but he shakes it off. Howling his fury at the pain, he rushes south and brings his greataxe around in a quick circle at the nearby gnoll.

OOC:

BA: Rage, Move to AJ35, Action to Raging Attack AJ36. HP: 29/33, Raging (9/10 rounds remaining)

Last edited May 30, 2022 2:05 pm

Rolls

Constitution save - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Greataxe (Raging) to hit - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Greataxe (Raging) damage - (1d12+6)

(2) + 6 = 8

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

May 31, 2022 1:35 am

Melianne's composure cracks a little as she nervously glances back over her shoulder, Annika's scream sending a slight shiver down her spine. The dancer pauses, then extends a hand towards her companion, familiar wisps of healing magic surrounding her fingertips like tiny green flames. Then, before the spell even fully forms, Melianne is already moving further into combat - joining their allies in fending off the gnolls at the barricade.

OOC:

Bonus: Healing Word (lvl 2) -> Annika.
Move: AV25.
Action: Attack AV24.

[ +- ] Healing Word (level 1) (Cha)

Rolls

Healing Word HP - (2d4+2)

(44) + 2 = 10

Rapier Attack - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Rapier Damage (piercing) - (1d8+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Jun 4, 2022 8:52 am

Annika's bolt lands in a bush beside the druid.
Even though Tharadin furiously swings his axe at the gnoll but even though it's hanging from the side of the elevation it can evade all attacks.
Melianne's thrust though finds its way and pierces the goblin in the pit trap. It slumps down onto the bottom of the pit... dead...

The gnolls meanwhile have renewed their attack. The two gnolls with the longbows rain down arrows at Tharadin and Krenmuth but both miss. One gnoll tries to stab Carric but fails too. The two gnolls that weren't blown away finally climb the ledge. With fletched teeth and drawn spears they are now ready to attack up close.

The two gnolls that were blown down shake their head. After the druids bark orders at them they begin to reclimb the elevation in suicidal fervor

OOC:

Tharadin and Melianne had advantage on their attack as their adversary is in a seriously disadvantaged position. I made the rolls for you. It changed the result for Melianne but not Tharadin.
The gnolls fail all of their attack.
Aravel and Krenmuth are up next.

kadeton says:

Move: stay put (should be at AI-19)

Sorry about that. Fixed it!.

Initiative order:
Annika - 19
Tharadin - 15
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7aj2k9ery4wopi4/Forest_Battle_Round_6_1.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Melianne Advantage - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Tharadin Advantage - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Gnoll - Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Gnoll - Longbow attack on Krenmuth - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Gnoll - spear attack on Carric - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Khulod

Jun 5, 2022 7:05 pm

All around him gnolls were now reaching the top of the hill. This was reason for serious concern. Still, the young ones held their own, so it would be unseemly to retreat just yet. Thus, he loosed another arrow at a gnoll cresting the hill and moved further into cover. This was going to be close..

OOC:

Attack: 14, Damage 18 against a gnoll to the south he has a clear shot on.
Aravel moves 5ft up and left into cover from the south gnolls.
Stealth:16

Last edited June 5, 2022 7:06 pm

Rolls

Attack (Advantage, Stealth) - (2d20h1+6)

(28) + 6 = 14

Shortbow+Sneak Attack damage (Piercing) - (3d6+4)

(455) + 4 = 18

Stealth - (1d20+6)

(10) + 6 = 16

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

Jun 6, 2022 8:50 pm

Over the din of battle, Kremnuth yells to Tharadin, "It's yours! I'll get the others!" He slips away from the gnoll's attack and moves to a spot behind the log (AO390). The cleric redirects the Gust of Wind spell toward the two gnolls on the hill side (at AM40 and AM41).

OOC:

Action: Disengage
Bonus Action: Change the direction of the line of wind

Jun 7, 2022 6:46 pm

Dramasailor Inactive for 3 months

Aravel's arrow narrowly flies over the the head of the gnoll. The rogue ducks down into the bushes and vanishes again...
Krenmuth's spell meanwhile hits the gnolls with quite a lot of force. One of the gnolls can't hold on and tumbles down the elevation again.

The two druid wave their hand so that their spells keep being focused on Tharadin and Annika.
Behind them a rustling in the leaves can be heard. Someone, or something is breaking through the undergrowth. The druids look back. They don't seem to await whoever is coming to visit...

OOC:

Melianne, Annika and Tharadin are up again

Annika and Tharadin are hit by moonbeams again and have to make a DC 12 CON saving throw. On a successful roll they take 4 damage, or 9 damage on a fail.

[ +- ] Moonbeam

Initiative order:
Annika - 19 <---
Tharadin - 15 <---
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11
Krenmuth - 11
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4 <---

https://www.dropbox.com/s/15spb6e2kkockm0/Forest_Battle_Round_6_2.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Gnoll 1 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(12) + 2 = 14

Gnoll 2 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Gnoll 2 Fall damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Tharadin Orcfoe

Jun 7, 2022 7:56 pm

kadeton Inactive forever!

Tharadin grits his teeth against the moonlight once more, thankful for his bear spirit's protection. His axe whirls in a tight circle aiming for the nearest gnoll once again.

OOC:

BA: Rage, Move to AJ35, Action to Raging Attack AJ36. HP: 25/33, Raging (8/10 rounds remaining). 4 damage taken due to totem spirit.

[ +- ] Totem Spirit (Bear)

Last edited June 7, 2022 7:57 pm

Rolls

Constitution save - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Greataxe (Raging) to hit - (1d20+6)

(2) + 6 = 8

Greataxe (Raging) damage - (1d12+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Annika

Jun 8, 2022 7:43 am

Annika grits her teeth as the ghostly flames scorch her, but strides forward to the edge of the cliff for a clear shot. Taking advantage of the druid's distraction, she fires her crossbow with deadly accuracy and a muttered "D̵͚̮̓i̵̦̠̎è̷͓̖."

OOC:

Move: to AH-29
Bonus action: Hexblade's Curse on the Hexed druid
Action: Attack the druid with crossbow

[ +- ] Hexblade's Curse

Last edited June 8, 2022 7:49 am

Rolls

Con save vs Moonbeam - (1d20+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Crossbow (to hit, piercing damage, necrotic damage) - (1d20+7, 1d10+7, 1d6)

1d20+7 : (10) + 7 = 17

1d10+7 : (5) + 7 = 12

1d6 : (4) = 4

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

Jun 8, 2022 12:28 pm

Melianne is focused on fending off the last remaining gnoll on the other side of the hill, and is completely oblivious to suspicious noises approaching the battlefield.

OOC:

Action: Attack AW24.
If gnoll is down after this, move to AP25. Otherwise, no moving.

Rolls

Rapier Attack - (1d20+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Rapier Damage (piercing) - (1d8+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Jun 14, 2022 10:37 pm

Annika's bolt flies true and hits the druid right into the heart. The druid sinks to his knees and drops to the side. Dead. The column of light over Annika flickers and dies out
Melianne wildly swirls around her rapier and nearly hits Carric in the face but doesn't even come close to the gnoll.
Tharadin's wild attacks are similarly unsuccessful. He swing his axe in wide arcs but the gnoll can easily dodge all attacks.

The gnolls meanwhile renew their assault. Another one climbs the ledge and runs at Krenmuth with a drawn spear. The skilled paladin has no problem to avoid the attack though.
Tharadin comes under heavy attacks with two arrows coming at him as well as a spear thrust from the gnoll in front of him. But in his barbaric rage he can read the battlefield like hardly anyone else could and in exactly the right time he ducks, steps to the side and then bends his body to the side, avoiding all attacks.
Carric is also assaulted but doesn't get hit either

Meanwhile the rustling in the undergrowth intensifies and suddenly two boars burst through, grunting and snuffling. They look at the scene and scrape their hoofs over the ground.

OOC:

Initiative order:
One druid down, all attacks avoided. A successful round!
Two boars appeared at C44 and C46
Aravel and Krenmuth are up!

Annika - 19
Tharadin - 15
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Boar - 10
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4

https://www.dropbox.com/s/10roc6pev3ikl1r/Forest_Battle_Round_7_1.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Boar initiative - (1d20)

(10) = 10

Gnoll 1 - Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Gnoll 2 - Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Gnoll - Melee attack Tharadin - (1d20+4)

(8) + 4 = 12

Gnoll - Melee attack Krenmuth - (1d20+4)

(4) + 4 = 8

Gnoll - Melee attack Carric - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Khulod

Jun 15, 2022 6:57 pm

Aravel notices the dwarf seems hard pressed. Thankfully, the cavern-folk are short and the gnoll towers over the unsophisticated lout, giving a clear shot at the distracted beastman..

Rolls

Attack (Advantage, Stealth) - (1d20+6)

(13) + 6 = 19

Shortbow+Sneak Attack damage (Piercing) - (3d6+4)

(222) + 4 = 10

Stealth - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

Jun 16, 2022 5:11 am

Krenmuth swings his hammer down on the head of the gnoll next to him.

OOC:

Action: Attack the gnoll at AP39.
Bonus action: Adjust the Gust of Wind so the spell hits the gnolls at AP39 and AL40.

Reminder that Krenmuth is a cleric. He just acts more like a paladin. :-)

Rolls

Bludgeoning attack - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (19) + 3 = 22

1d8+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Jun 16, 2022 8:48 pm

Aravel peeks out from his cover fires an arrow, kills a gnoll and ducks back into cover again. It almost seems to be too easy.
Krenmuth hits the shoulder of the gnoll in front of him. It yelps and seems to be heavily wounded but is still standing.
Then the cleric directs the winds to blow the gnolls away again but the gnolls seem to get used to the strong air currents produces by his spell and are unphased.

The boars that just arrived charge into the direction of the gnolls.

The druid left fighting once again shifts his spell so that Tharadin is seared by the intense light. He looks at his fallen companion, at the boars and then seems to encourage the gnolls to attack even further by waving his arms and yelling in a language you don't know.

OOC:

Another gnoll down.
Tharadin has to make a DC12 CON saving throw. On success he takes 2 damage, otherwise 4 (Not considering rage).

The tide of the battle seems to shift in your favour. Melianne, Annika and Tharadin can act once again!

[ +- ] Moonbeam

Initiative order:

Annika - 19 <---
Tharadin - 15 <---
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11
Krenmuth - 11
Boar - 10
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4 <---

https://www.dropbox.com/s/08kv9iqsoifecy7/Forest_Battle_Round_7_2.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Gnoll 1 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(19) + 2 = 21

Gnoll 2 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Moonbeam damage - (2d10)

(31) = 4

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

Jun 17, 2022 1:18 am

kadeton Inactive forever!

OOC:

Bovine friends to the rescue!

"My apologies, Carric!" Melianne tries to awkwardly navigate her strikes over the barricade without elbowing any of the allied druids in the face; it is harder than it looks, especially in the darkness, and she never claimed to be a good fighter to begin with. If only these gnolls had a good sense to retreat now that they are clearly outnumbered...

OOC:

Repeating last turn, basically.
Action: Attack AW24.
If gnoll is down after this, move to AP25. Otherwise, no moving.

Last edited June 17, 2022 1:20 am

Rolls

Rapier Attack - (1d20+4)

(10) + 4 = 14

Rapier Damage (piercing) - (1d8+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Annika

Jun 17, 2022 7:34 am