1: The Light of No Tomorrow

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May 2, 2022 3:16 am
Presto curses with as much vulgarity as he can muster. "Super fiddlesticks! I think he trapped us here! I can't feel my teleportation circle outside my tower. We might be able to get out of range, but not without dealing with all his friends first!"
May 2, 2022 5:48 am
With more intelligence and apparent selflessness than you'd give them credit for, some of the still burning orcs and a burning troll douse the flames on their fellows while remaining alight themselves.
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7 fire damage to each of those who started their turns on fire but then went to extinguish the others ablaze.
[ +- ] Map 4
[ +- ] Player Status Table
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Teleportation seems out of reach for now, at least around here. Talk, however, is freely available. What will you do?
Eric... GO!
May 2, 2022 10:27 am
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Which trolls are still on fire? The ones with the condition indicator?
May 2, 2022 1:15 pm
"I picked that up too. Hopefully this also means no one can teleport in, so our back is covered." Hank affirmed Presto's observation. "Change of tactics, we fight out way out. Same formation. Hold the entrances first, that's you Eric and Bobby. Diana can move out to do what she does best, and Sheila wherever you are, strike when you can but stay safe. Presto you're best positioned here." Hank called out the tactics, but as usual was ready to listen to whomever else had anything to add.
May 2, 2022 3:20 pm
"Fight our way out. Just the way I like it!" Bobby growls, his face splattered with gore.
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Sheila can create doorways, right? Or has that been disabled along with teleportation?

Also, is that other scrying probe thing still in here watching us?
May 2, 2022 5:31 pm
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The troll and mage and orc with the 1/condition indicator are still flambé.
The enemy scrying sensor detonated, sending out energy which killed Malchor's scrying sensor.
annex sent a note to RageRed
May 2, 2022 5:41 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
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Sheila can create doorways, right? Or has that been disabled along with teleportation?
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Presto can as well if that's what the team wants. I'd hate to deprive anyone of going toe-to-toe with some of the bigger bad guys in here!
May 2, 2022 10:13 pm
Kneeling, while still invisible, beside Varla's unconscious body, Sheila produces a healing draught from her pouch and lifts the fallen woman up enough to try to get her to swallow the liquid; hoping to awaken her. The slightly built rogue knows there's little chance she can carry Varla and Lorne to the wall and then through it, once she has created a passage for them to get out of the castle.
May 2, 2022 10:44 pm
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Now that the surprise round is over, should we wait to post until those at higher initiatives have posted their actions?
May 2, 2022 11:03 pm
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Yeah, init order now. I'm thinking about instituting group initiative from now on, though. We can discuss that after this fight.
May 2, 2022 11:46 pm
Eric steps to D7 and unleashes a barrage of sword slashes on the flaming troll. Then he tries to shove him prone.

Rolls

Long sword +3 to hit - (1d20+14)

(7) + 14 = 21

Long sword +3 damage - (1d8+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Long sword +3 to hit - (1d20+14)

(1) + 14 = 15

Long sword +3 damage - (1d8+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Long sword +3 to hit - (1d20+14)

(14) + 14 = 28

Long sword +3 damage - (1d8+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Long sword +3 to hit - (1d20+14)

(16) + 14 = 30

Long sword +3 damage - (1d8+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Athletics - (1d20+11)

(12) + 11 = 23

May 3, 2022 1:58 am
Varla's eyes fluttered open and she blearily looked up.

"Sheila? Where am I? Is... Is Presto here?"

Not far away, Eric's sword skewered the toxic troll to death but its fatal wounds spewed vile venom all over him!
OOC:
DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, you take 18 poison damage and you're poisoned for 1 minute. On a successful save, half damage and not poisoned. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
The flaming mage rushed from within the elemental's furnace to stand next to an orc guard and the venom troll. He pointed a blazing finger at Eric and released a rippling line of necrotic energy at him!
Seeing an opening created by the burning wizard next to him, the orc guard above the remaining venomous troll jumped onto its warted back, vaulted down next to the leaking troll, and stabbed at Eric twice with its longsword!
As usual, The Shield deflected all of the weapon and spell strikes.

We will stand, The Shield thought to Eric.
[ +- ] Map 5
[ +- ] Player Status Table
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I usually rule potion drinking and administration as bonus actions. Does Sheila want to take an action this turn? Sheila! GO!

Rolls

Orc longsword attacks - (1d20+10, 1d20+10)

1d20+10 : (14) + 10 = 24

1d20+10 : (16) + 10 = 26

Mage Drain Potential attack - (1d20+13)

(13) + 13 = 26

May 3, 2022 2:47 am
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Can Bobby act now or should I wait til after Sheila? To save time I'll just post and you can sort out the order of events.
As Eric strides into the courtyard, Bobby charges through the other doorway. With a cry he smashes the big troll in front of him, then slams the Thunder Club mightily into the ground, opening cracks in the earth and sending a violent tremor rippling outward!
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Move to G6 then Shock Wave. All baddies within 60ft DC 15 CON or Stunned 1 minute.

Edit: Forgot Bonus Action melee attack via Frenzy. Added.
Last edited May 3, 2022 2:52 am

Rolls

THUNDER CLUB! (Reckless advantage), damage, radiant damage - (2d20H1+18, 1d8+12, 2d6)

2d20H1+18 : (97) + 18 = 27

1d8+12 : (3) + 12 = 15

2d6 : (14) = 5

Savage Attacker weapon damage reroll - (1d8+12)

(6) + 12 = 18

DC 21 CON save vs Poison in case needed - (2d20H1+13)

(53) + 13 = 18

Retaliation, damage, radiant damage - () - (1d20+18, 1d8+12, 2d6)

1d20+18 : (2) + 18 = 20

1d8+12 : (4) + 12 = 16

2d6 : (42) = 6

May 3, 2022 3:42 am
OOC:
In order for now, yeah.
Saves rolled and noted for when Bobby's turn rolls around.
Back to Sheila!

Rolls

Orc CON saves - (1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3)

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

1d20+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d20+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

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

Venom Troll CON save - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Dire Troll CON saves - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

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

1d20+5 : (11) + 5 = 16

Mage CON saves - (1d20, 1d20)

1d20 : (6) = 6

1d20 : (13) = 13

May 3, 2022 4:57 am
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Umm... yeah... if it's according to init order then it's Bobby's turn after Eric.
May 3, 2022 5:04 am
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Thank you! I updated the status here but didn't do it on my combat program. :| Update and corrected inits incoming.
May 3, 2022 5:09 am
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Apologies. Corrected.
Bobby's mighty swing sent shockwaves rippling through the still standing venom troll's fat belly and send poison vile bile blasting back all over him!
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18 poison damage and Poisoned. A poisoned creature has disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability Checks. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Not yet aware of his envenomed state, Bobby sent more shockwaves through the ground with Thunder Club, shaking the old fortress to its foundations! Most enemies were stunned by the violent vibrations but a few stayed focused, and only the orc next to the venom troll and flaming mage regained his wits soon after.
[ +- ] Map 6
[ +- ] Player Status Table
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The three orcs and the one dire troll without status marks are all unstunned. Moved an orc back where he was since he would have been stunned and unable to have a turn to attack Eric. He didn't hit anyway. :P
The fire elemental should also have had a turn. What would you like it to do, Presto?
Having gotten myself back on track hopefully... Sheila. :)

Rolls

Orc CON save - (1d20+3)

(16) + 3 = 19

Mage CON save - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Dire Troll CON save - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

May 3, 2022 8:28 am
annex says:
Varla's eyes fluttered open and she blearily looked up.

"Sheila? Where am I? Is... Is Presto here?"
"Varla. Its me, Sheila. Can you move?" She asks. "You've been kidnapped. We're here to rescue you and Lorne. Presto is fine...he's holding off the orcs and trolls. Can you help me with Lorne?"

She reaches over to Lorne and attempts to give him a potion as well.
Last edited May 3, 2022 9:40 am
May 3, 2022 9:05 am
"This is almost as bad as when Mollie used to spit up on me."

Rolls

Constitution save - (1d20+13)

(12) + 13 = 25

May 3, 2022 3:31 pm
OOC:
Done!
"Lorne is...? Oh!" Varla exclaimed as she looked next to her.

Once Sheila administered the elixir, Lorne also came around groggily, and asked, "Eric? Is that you?"
OOC:
That's Sheila's turn apart from movement.
Bobby's radiant retaliation reduced the venom troll to a quivering blob of goo, some of which showered Bobby again!
OOC:
DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, you take 18 poison damage. On a successful save, half damage. You're already poisoned. :P
The unstunned dire troll roared and raged outside the fort's walls but couldn't get in. One of the few unstunned orcs rushed Eric, stabbed at him twice with its sword but missed both times.

We stand, The Shield thought to Eric.
[ +- ] Map 6
[ +- ] Player Status Table
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Diana and Presto share the same init so first come, first served. The fire elemental can go right after Presto.

Rolls

Orc longsword attacks - (1d20+10, 1d20+10)

1d20+10 : (6) + 10 = 16

1d20+10 : (14) + 10 = 24

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