Chapter 4: Master Of Puppets

Sep 19, 2022 7:18 pm

"Aaah!" Krenmuth's scream echoes against the walls as the skeleton's sword slices above his collarbone. However, instead of dissipating, the echo returns as a thunderous roar that shakes his attacker.

OOC:

Krenmuth's reaction is the Wrath of the Storm. If his opponent isn't destroyed or he can hit another skeleton without moving, Krenmuth will attack it with the roll below. Otherwise, he will Dodge during his turn (ignoring the roll below). His is willing to move if someone wants to switch places.

Question: Since the hammer does bludgeoning damage, should I post the doubled damage against the skeletons?

[ +- ] Wrath of the Storm

Rolls

Thunderous damage (DC 12) - (2d8)

(53) = 8

Possible attack with war hammer (bludgeoning) - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

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

Sep 26, 2022 9:51 pm

OOC:

Waiting for @Khulod
Then I'll resolve the first round

Khulod

Sep 30, 2022 6:47 pm

OOC:

Sorry about that, been ill a while and still am. Feel free to NPC me if it happens again.

"Gah! it shot me!" Aravel yelled in perplexed outrage. This wasn't supposed to happen! He was very important after all. And this hurt!

"Let's see how you like it!" the outraged elf grouched as he fired back, aiming at the skulls arrayed at the door. But his wound distracted him and it went wide, much to his chagrin.

Last edited September 30, 2022 6:47 pm

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

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

(231) + 4 = 10

Oct 2, 2022 10:14 pm

As Melianne withdraws from the frontline a skeleton stabs at her with its sword, scratching her back a bit.
Her spell then illuminates three of the skeletons, shedding dim, colourful light at the surroundings.

Annika meanwhile tries to stab the skeleton that attacked Melianne but misses. It mockingly rattles with its jaw but the bolt that Annika shoots immediately after her first attack shatters the skull of the skeleton.

Krenmuth's attack misses entirely, as well as Aravel's arrow.

The skeletons retaliate:
Annika has no problem to dodge the sword attacks aimed at her but a crossbow bolt from the back row hits her shoulder.
Krenmuth is stabbed by one of the skeletons. He bows down a bit due to the pain, which luckily puts him out of harms way by a bolt shot at him.
Aravel meanwhile is hit by another crossbow bolt.

Meanwhile the clanking sound you heard earlier is growing louder. You even think you can feel the ground shake a bit

OOC:

Sorry for taking a bit longer to react.
Melianne takes 3 damage
Krenmuth takes 5 damage
Aravel takes 8 damage
and Annika takes 7 damage
You all may act now

Initiative order
Skeletons - 22
Melianne - 21
Annika - 19
Krenmuth - 11
Tharadin - 10
Aravel - 6

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4bnz9qdd19m96q/Prison_3.png?dl=1

Rolls

Skeleton #1 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Skeleton #2 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Skeleton #3 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Skeleton #4 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Skeleton #5 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Skeleton #6 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Opportunity attack skeleton - (1d20+4)

(18) + 4 = 22

Damage opportunity attack - (1d6+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Skeleton #1 sword attack - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Skeleton #2 sword attack - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Skeleton #3 sword attack - (1d20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Skeleton #4 crossbow attack - (1d20+4)

(12) + 4 = 16

Skeleton #5 crossbow attack - (1d20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Skeleton #6 Dex save vs. Fairie fire - (1d20+4)

(10) + 4 = 14

Skeleton #3 sword damage - (1d6+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Skeleton #4 crossbow damage - (1d6+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Skeleton #5 crossbow damage - (1d6+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Oct 4, 2022 2:37 am

"Agh!" Annika narrows her dark eyes at the grinning face of the skeleton who shot her. "I'm coming for you, you bastard."

OOC:

Action: Attack the closest skeleton with rapier (Advantage from Faerie Fire) - Crit! 19 damage.
Bonus: Attack the other melee skeleton affected by Faerie Fire with hand crossbow - 6 damage.
Move: Step into the corridor to be in melee range of the crossbow-wielding skeletons, if possible.

11/21 HP remaining

Last edited October 4, 2022 5:20 am

Rolls

Rapier (to hit, piercing damage) - (2d20H1+7, 1d10+5)

2d20H1+7 : (720) + 7 = 27

1d10+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

Hand crossbow (to hit, piercing damage) - (2d20H1+5, 1d6+3)

2d20H1+5 : (196) + 5 = 24

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

Rapier critical (piercing damage) - (1d10)

(5) = 5

Oct 4, 2022 3:44 am

OOC:

Krenmuth is at 10/24.

Did Krenmuth's "Wrath of the Storm" reaction do any damage to the skeleton in the previous round?

The cleric grimaces in pain but refuses to retreat. He jabs his war hammer at the skeleton, hoping to slam it into the wall.

Rolls

Wrath of the storm reaction, thunderous damage (DC 12) - (2d8)

(32) = 5

War hammer attack/damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Khulod

Oct 5, 2022 12:53 am

"I'm hit! AGAIN! Heeeelp me!"
Aravel was not having a good day. Was this where his journey of genius would end? This ignominious tomb of.... non-elven barbarians?

OOC:

Current hp: 2/18.
Action - attack: To hit 10, damage 17

Last edited October 5, 2022 12:53 am

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

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

(445) + 4 = 17

Oct 9, 2022 10:52 pm

Annika pierces the spine of the opponent in front of her, which leads to the collapse of the skeleton.
The moment Krenmuth was hit a thunderous wave erupts from him and shatters the skeleton in front of him.
The skeleton behind it draws its sword and takes its place. Krenmuth tries to hit it but fails.
Aravel tries to retaliate but his arrow just hits the wall on the opposite side.
Melianne calls out to Aravel. Hold out, your wounds will get better
Tharadin meanwhile throws a javelin at one of the skeletons and hits it
One skeleton stabs at Krenmuth and the other two fire at Krenmuth and Aravel.

While Krenmuth can deflect the sword blow he is hit by the bolt.
Aravel's wounds close but are promptly reopened by the other crossbow bolt.

Suddenly you discover the source of the sound you heard earlier. A giant skeleton emerges in front of the cell, pushes the other skeletons to the side and looks down at you with a giant axe in its boney hands

rpgventurer says:

OOC:

Krenmuth is at 10/24.

Did Krenmuth's "Wrath of the Storm" reaction do any damage to the skeleton in the previous round?

OOC:

Sorry I overlooked that. I ruled it so that Krenmuth destroyed one skeleton and the one behind it filled its rank

OOC:

Krenmuth takes 8 damage
Aravel heals 5 damage and takes 5 damage - perfectly balanced
I'll bot Melianne as FlyingSucculent currently can't play
Everyone except Aravel can act now.

Initiative order
Skeletons - 22
Melianne - 21 <---
Annika - 19 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Tharadin - 10 <---
Giant skeleton - 8
Aravel - 6

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zx6q0xsu566pdpe/Prison_4.png?dl=1

Rolls

Short sword attack #1 - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Skeleton crossbow attack #2 - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Skeleton crossbow attack #3 - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

Giant skeleton initiative - (1d20)

(8) = 8

Melianne - Healing word - (1d4+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Tharadin - Javelin attack - (1d20+6)

(7) + 6 = 13

Tharadin javelin throw damage - (1d6+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Skeleton crossbow attack #1 - (1d6+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Skeleton crossbow attack #2 - (1d6+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Oct 11, 2022 3:45 am

Annika looks up into the skull-face of the gigantic skeleton, flames burning in her eyes. "You're in my way. Ṃ̷͈̇̾ȏ̵̢̺͖̜͚̕͠͠v̴͎̉ë̴̘́̌"

OOC:

Bonus action: Cast Wrathful Smite
Action: Attack the giant with rapier

[ +- ] Wrathful Smite (Cha)

Rolls

Rapier (to hit, piercing damage, psychic damage) - (1d20+7, 1d8+5, 1d6)

1d20+7 : (8) + 7 = 15

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

1d6 : (3) = 3

Oct 14, 2022 6:01 am

Krenmuth skids on his own blood but manages to stay upright. Through his pain, he knows he must protect the others behind him, so he thrusts his holy symbol forward with the words, "Begone! You are a disgrace to your descendants. This is a place of honor and you have none."

OOC:

Krenmuth is at 2/24 HP.
Action: Turn Undead (Spell save DC 12)

[ +- ] Turn Undead

Oct 21, 2022 10:40 pm

Melianne and Tharadin both seem to be shocked and stopped in their tracks by the giant skeleton.
Annika and Krenmuth meanwhile keep their cool and counteract the undead.
While Annika's attack breaks off a rib of the giant skeleton, Krenmuth presents his holy symbol. It lights up and the giant skeleton retreats.
Another skeleton also seems to be waivering.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vb18a8sb7ls0ibj/Prison_5_1.png?dl=1

OOC:

The giant skeleton is on the run and it's Aravel's turn to act.

Initiative order
Skeletons - 22
Melianne - 21
Annika - 19
Krenmuth - 11
Tharadin - 10
Giant skeleton - 8
Aravel - 6 <---

Rolls

Skeleton #1 Wis save - (1d20-1)

(16) - 1 = 15

Skeleton #2 Wis save - (1d20-1)

(20) - 1 = 19

Skeleton #3 Wis save - (1d20-1)

(3) - 1 = 2

Giant skeleton Wis save - (1d20-1)

(7) - 1 = 6

Oct 22, 2022 2:55 pm

OOC:

I assume that Giant Skeleton Wis save was against Turn Undead. Can it also make a DC 14 save against Wrathful Smite? If it fails, it's Frightened of Annika while she maintains concentration.

Khulod

Oct 23, 2022 8:22 pm

ANOTHER bolt struck Aravel. It was only his mighty elven constitution and a negligible amount of healing magic that allowed him to withstand this enormous punishment. But all things considered, he was not having a good day.
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" he wailed in a high-pitched screech beyond the human male register.
"Make it stooooop!"

With trembling hands he raised his bow again. Not like this! Not like this!

Scrol says:

OOC:

Aravel heals 5 damage and takes 5 damage - perfectly balanced

OOC:

As all things should... waaaaaait!

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+6)

(10) + 6 = 16

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

(224) + 4 = 12

Oct 23, 2022 9:58 pm

One skeleton runs off in the same direction as the giant one
Aravel hits the skeleton facing Krenmuth and hits the skull. The skeleton is heaviliy damaged but still standing with the arrow sticking out of its head.
It tries to stab Krenmuth while the other one shoots an arrow at Aravel both attacks don't hit their mark.

Annika and Krenmuth are both on it again

OOC:

Another skeleton is on the run and two are left

Initiative order
Skeletons - 22
Melianne - 21
Annika - 19 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Tharadin - 10
Giant skeleton - 8
Aravel - 6

kadeton says:

OOC:

I assume that Giant Skeleton Wis save was against Turn Undead. Can it also make a DC 14 save against Wrathful Smite? If it fails, it's Frightened of Annika while she maintains concentration.

OOC:

Good catch. Added the Wis throw. The skeleton is shivering like a puppy in the cold :D

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nxvj8f1987lg6fq/Prison_5_2.png?dl=1

Rolls

Skeleton #1 sword attack - (1d20+4)

(10) + 4 = 14

Skeleton #2 crossbow attack - (1d20+4)

(4) + 4 = 8

Potential damage #1 - (1d6+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Potential damage #2 - (1d6+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Giant skeleton Wis save - (1d20-1)

(4) - 1 = 3

Oct 24, 2022 2:24 am

As the giant skeleton scuttles away, Annika again focuses her intent on the skeleton who shot her.

OOC:

Move: step forward to engage the crossbow-wielding skeleton
Action: attack with rapier
Bonus: attack with hand crossbow

Rolls

Rapier (to hit, piercing damage) - (1d20+7, 1d8+5)

1d20+7 : (7) + 7 = 14

1d8+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

Hand crossbow (to hit, piercing damage) - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18

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

Oct 26, 2022 6:21 am

Krenmuth uses his gift ring to cast Cure Wounds on himself, then swings at the skeleton in front of him.

[ +- ] Grass Ring from the Owl Claw Clan

[ +- ] Cure Wounds

OOC:

Post-roll edit: Krenmuth is at 8/24

Last edited October 26, 2022 6:24 am

Rolls

Cure Wounds on himself - (1d8+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

War hammer attack/damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (20) + 3 = 23

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Additional damage die - (1d8)

(5) = 5

Oct 26, 2022 4:00 pm