1. The Cloakwood

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Araklusta

Nov 6, 2023 11:19 pm
Nov 6, 2023 11:19 pm
1. The Cloakwood
The Cloakwood lives up to its name, thick canopy above cutting out nearly all sunlight. It's like entering another plane of existence, one of gloaming shadows and twisted tree limbs. Still, even in the darkness its easy enough to follow Tiber's hasty trail back to the scene of the attack. Cobweb strands as thick as ship ropes further hamper the meager light.

The party's plan works well! Their antics immediately draw the attention of a half-dozen spiders as large as oxen. One group skitters forward to seize upon the 'victims' caught in the webs, with a second group closing in more slowly...

Araklusta

Nov 6, 2023 11:20 pm
Nov 6, 2023 11:20 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Round 1 Player Phase!
OOC:
Dim light for those of you without darkvision. It just means disadvantage on Perception checks.

The spiders marked with green diamonds are the closest group, the ones marked with red diamonds are further away.

Go ahead and roll a DC 16 Stealth check (if you haven't yet) to see how well you can ambush these guys. The DC is fairly high, representing their tremorsense/blindsight/websense/etc, but also takes into account that they're focused on something else entirely. If you succeed on the check, take 2 turns. If you fail, just take 1 turn. If you get 2 turns, anything killed on your 1st turn doesn't get to act this round.
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Runeson

Catsqui1688Inactive forever!

Nov 7, 2023 2:06 am
Nov 7, 2023 2:06 am
1. The Cloakwood
I catch the spiders by surprise, smashing my warhammer into the nearest sword spider. After I hit it then miss I decide to try for easier prey. My second and third hits combined with my divine smite completely overwhelm the giant spider, crushing it into the ground.


15 damage to sword spider 1
28 damage to giant spider 1

HP : 52/52
AC : 20
Last edited November 7, 2023 2:33 am

Rolls

Attack 1 - turn 1 - sword speider - (1d20+8)

(16) + 8 = 24

Attack 2 - turn 1 - swored spider - (1d20+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Damage 1 - attack 1 - turn 1 - (1d8+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Divine smite 1 - turn 1 - (2d8)

(63) = 9

Attack 1 - turn 2 - giant spider 1 - (1d20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Attack 2 - turn 2 - giant spider 1 - (1d20+8)

(16) + 8 = 24

Damage 1 - turn 2 - giant spider 1 - (1d8+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

Damage 2 - turn 2 - giant spider 1 - (1d8+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Divine smite - turn 2 - (2d8)

(47) = 11

Stella

Carcabob

Nov 7, 2023 4:33 am
Nov 7, 2023 4:33 am
1. The Cloakwood
As Runeson charges the spiders in the front, Stella focuses on the ones in the back.

"Fangs of the Auroth," Stella chants in druidic as the spiders approach. Spikes sprout from the ground beneath the rear spiders like hundreds of tiny fangs made of tree roots. (Spike Growth, centered on Sword Spider 2.)

Next, Stella raises Edwin's staff, and shouts an arcane word then flicks it forward, flinging a bead of flame that hits the Sword Spider in the back and erupts into flame. She had seen how deadly these spiders could be. If there was a time to use a fireball, now would certainly be a worthy time. (Fireball. Sword Spider 2 takes 21 fire damage. Giant Spiders 3 and 4 each take 10.) If the spiders had been climbing above the spike growth on any webbing, they'd have a hard time doing that now.

She then runs as far as she can get from the spiders.

HP 32 / 32
AC 14
Back lines
Concentrating on Spike Growth
Last edited November 7, 2023 8:15 pm

Rolls

Fireball - (8d6)

(24412521) = 21

Raw DEX Saves (Sword Spider 2, Giant Spider 3, Giant Spider 4) - (1d20, 1d20, 1d20)

1d20 : (2) = 2

1d20 : (19) = 19

1d20 : (17) = 17

Ida

RequellaInactive forever!

Nov 7, 2023 6:20 am
Nov 7, 2023 6:20 am
1. The Cloakwood
Quote:
"...careful they’ll probably try and grab you first unless… well we can talk about that later"
Ida quirks an eyebrow as Deiter derails his own train of thought. Deciding not to press the issue she quickly and quietly follows the party in the formation Deiter suggested.

Coming upon the thick strands of web Ida lays in wait as the boys throw stones to try and get the attention of the monsters lurking in the shadows. A small shiver runs down her spine as the monstrous arachnids descend the web looking for another easy meal.

Summoning her spiritual weapon to ensure she doesn't become ensnared in the web She directs the weapon to attack the spiders further from the party.

Ida deals 13 damage to sword spider 2 and 8 damage to spider 3 in red group

ac 18
hp 48/48
back with stella
Last edited November 7, 2023 7:02 am

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+1+10)

(6) + 11 = 17

Round 1 Attack 1 - Sword Spider 2 - (1d20+6)

(7) + 6 = 13

Round 1 Attack 2 - Sword Spider 2 - (1d20+6)

(20) + 6 = 26

Round 2 Attack 1 - Spider 3 - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Round 2 Attack 2 - Spider 3 - (1d20+6)

(8) + 6 = 14

Secret Roll

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Damage - Sword Spider 2 - (1d8+8+3)

(2) + 11 = 13

Damage - Spider 3 - (1D8+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 7, 2023 6:23 am
Nov 7, 2023 6:23 am
1. The Cloakwood
Dieter can’t see too well but he immediately recognizes the outlines of the spiders bulbous rear and the flashing motion of their skittering legs. He wants to draw his bow and maintain distance but that would be shirking in his duty. Grimacing he raises from his hiding position with sword and shield in hand and follows Runeson in.

Dieter deals lethal damage to sword spider 1 turn 1 and giant spider 2 turn 2

Ac 21
Hp 50/50
Green group
Last edited November 7, 2023 4:23 pm

Rolls

Turn 1 sword spider, - (1D20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Distracting strike - (2D8+5)

(32) + 5 = 10

Turn 1 sword spider - (1D20+7)

(14) + 7 = 21

Disarming strike - (2D8+5, 1D20)

2D8+5 : (88) + 5 = 21

1D20 : (13) = 13

Turn 2 giant spider 2 A1 - (1D20+8)

(4) + 8 = 12

Turn 2 giant spider A2 - (1D20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Turn 2 giant spider A1 lucky - (1D20+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Turn 2 Giant spider A2 damage - (1D8+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Precision strike (1D6) turn 2 A1 - (1D6, 1D8+5)

1D6 : (2) = 2

1D8+5 : (8) + 5 = 13

Aiwë Shelur

gardensun

Nov 7, 2023 7:26 pm
Nov 7, 2023 7:26 pm
1. The Cloakwood
When the fireball clears Aiwë moves in to the back ranks of the spiders with a war cry and whirling clubs.

Aiwë deals lethal damage to sword spider 2 on her second turn and 9 damage to giant spider 3.
Last edited November 7, 2023 8:07 pm

Rolls

Stealth with advantage - (1d20+13, 1d20+13)

1d20+13 : (4) + 13 = 17

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

Turn 1 vs Sword Spider 2 - (1d20+7, 1d20+7)

1d20+7 : (11) + 7 = 18

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

Bonus action vs SS2 - (1d20+7)

(14) + 7 = 21

Turn 2 v SS2 - (1d20+7, 1d20+7)

1d20+7 : (6) + 7 = 13

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

Bonus action 2 vs SS2 - (1d20+7)

(20) + 7 = 27

Turn 1 damage - (2d6+4)

(61) + 4 = 11

Turn 2 damage - (2d6+10)

(33) + 10 = 16

Araklusta

Nov 7, 2023 10:11 pm
Nov 7, 2023 10:11 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Round 1 (and kinda 2) Summary

Despite a slight hitch, the plan goes well! Sure, the Silvershield lordling nearly becomes a spider snack, but he manages to escape the party's trap at the last second (leaving his prosthetic leg hanging in the webs).

It would seem Aldous makes good spider bait, because the spiders are totally unaware of their impending doom. The first sword spider goes down before it knows what's hit it (various weaponry), and the other two spiders with it are squished shortly after.

Meanwhile, the second group of arachnids has met with serious trouble, namely Stella's powerful spells. With spikes below and fire all around, by the time they stumble close to the party, Aiwe and Koveras are ready for them. Squish, squish, splurght and suddenly the party is once again alone in the Cloakwood, with bits of burning webs drifting through the air, and the smell of spider guts... everywhere.
OOC:
End of combat. Flawless Victory!

Rolls

Koveras vs GS4 (2 attacks) - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

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

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

Dmg to GS4 - (1d6+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Whoops Koveras stealth - (1d20+16)

(10) + 16 = 26

Aldous stealth - (1d20+9)

(1) + 9 = 10

Koveras vs GS4 (2nd turn, 2 attacks) - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (12) + 8 = 20

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

dmg to GS4 - (2d6+10)

(42) + 10 = 16

GS1 vs Runeson - (1d20+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

GS2 vs Dieter - (1d20+4)

(8) + 4 = 12

SS2 vs Aiwe (2 attacks, disadv) - (2d20+5, 2d20+5)

2d20+5 : (134) + 5 = 22

2d20+5 : (1319) + 5 = 37

SS2 vs Koveras (disadv) - (2d20+5)

(172) + 5 = 24

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 7, 2023 11:05 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:05 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Dieter hacks off a couple legs of a particularly fat spider then wipes the ichor off his sword with some foliage. He brings the legs over to Aiwë and mumbles something before turning away. He scans the woods suddenly very preoccupied with whatever might be out there

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 7, 2023 11:05 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:05 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Dieter hacks off a couple legs of a particularly fat spider then wipes the ichor off his sword with some foliage. He brings the legs over to Aiwë and mumbles something before turning away. He scans the woods suddenly very preoccupied with whatever might be out there

Runeson

Catsqui1688Inactive forever!

Nov 7, 2023 11:25 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:25 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Let’s hurry and find Tiber’s brother. I have a feeling that he may need our help!
Last edited November 7, 2023 11:25 pm

Stella

Carcabob

Nov 7, 2023 11:32 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:32 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Stella looks around, dumbfounded that it was already over. Their plan had worked exceptionally well! And not a scratch on anyone. She quietly squeals a bit, eye-stars a thrilled yellow. They were all definitely getting better at this.

While Dieter hacks off spider legs, Stella fetches Aldous' prosthetic one. She exhales deeply, dismissing her Spike Growth spell and calming herself and the adrenaline. As the root-like spikes retreat into the ground, she cuts the leg away from webbing with a dagger. She goes to hand it to Aldous, mind racing to come up with a leg-based pun, but nothing seemed to stick. Ah!

"I guess this is what happens when you stick around us," she grins at Aldous, shaking off a last bit of web. She hands the leg to him then holds his shoulder to steady him while he fits it back on.

"Agreed!" she says to Runeson, then points in the direction the spiders came from. "Let's keep an eye out for more spiders. And human-sized cocoons. Hunstman help us find him..." she adds in druidic. (Guidance)
Last edited November 8, 2023 12:41 am

Rolls

Perception / Survival (Track where the spiders came from) - (1d20+4+1d4)

(13) + (3) + 4 = 20

Aiwë Shelur

gardensun

Nov 7, 2023 11:38 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:38 pm
1. The Cloakwood
"Diets, I don't deserve you!" Aiwë cuts down the side of one of the legs then raises it over her head to suck the meat out. "Mm!" She prepares the second leg the same way and offers it around to the group.

"It really is good. Like crab! Besides, it's really cathartic to eat something that wanted to eat you."

While she talks she scans their surroundings, looking for man-sized cocoons.
Last edited November 7, 2023 11:43 pm

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 7, 2023 11:57 pm
Nov 7, 2023 11:57 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Dieter hears the sucking sound behind him and can feel his knees giving way. Strength! Dieter thinks ordering himself to stand firm.

"Do you think they have rodents of unusual size here?" Dieter wasn’t above eating rat or any manner of rodent or amphibian.

Aldous Silvershield

Araklusta

Nov 8, 2023 5:03 pm
Nov 8, 2023 5:03 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Quote:
"I guess this is what happens when you stick around us," Stella grins at Aldous, shaking off a last bit of web. She hands the leg to him then holds his shoulder to steady him while he fits it back on.
Aldous frowns at her as he reattaches the prosthetic. "A pun, really? That's what you're going with? I think you need to branch out!" He can't hold the frown and begins to chuckle.
Quote:
Aiwë cuts down the side of one of the legs then raises it over her head to suck the meat out. "Mm!" She prepares the second leg the same way and offers it around to the group.
Aldous accepts the limb. "It looks about as appetizing as anything lately..."

He sucks some of the meat out and forces it down his throat without chewing. "I... don't even know anymore."

He keeps hold of the spider leg. "In case the prosthetic comes off again," he winks.

Koveras

Araklusta

Nov 8, 2023 5:07 pm
Nov 8, 2023 5:07 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Koveras, also holding a spider leg, holds it up to sniff the squishy end. "I suppose Miss Melerelel's fire has already cooked it at least partially through..."

He slices at it the way that Aiwe demonstrated, and then digs out a sliver of meatstuff with the tip of his blade. Into his mouth it goes, and he chews it thoughtfully. He swallows. "That was disgusting. But maybe Dieter could make it taste better with his spices?" He waves the leg Dieter's way.

Stella

Carcabob

Nov 8, 2023 6:02 pm
Nov 8, 2023 6:02 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Quote:
"Do you think they have rodents of unusual size here?" Dieter wasn’t above eating rat or any manner of rodent or amphibian.
"I certainly hope not...but most likely."
Quote:
"A pun, really? That's what you're going with? I think you need to branch out!" He can't hold the frown and begins to chuckle.
"No, stick, like sticky spiderwebs, not—" she facepalms and chuckles. "Nevermind, yes, I suppose I need to work on my puns...'" she grins sheepishly.

Stella gags and turns away as some of the others eats the mostly-raw spiderlegs.
Quote:
"In case the prosthetic comes off again," he winks.
She opens her mouth and lets out a laugh. "Snapple gobs...I simply knew there was a joke to be had there..." she mumbles.
Last edited November 8, 2023 6:03 pm

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 8, 2023 6:06 pm
Nov 8, 2023 6:06 pm
1. The Cloakwood
Quote:
"That was disgusting. But maybe Dieter could make it taste better with his spices?"
Dieters head whips around as if a great and terrible secret has been uncovered. "It’s beyond saving, these spiders are unnatural, an abomination. I only entertain this as an exercise in self mastery" Dieter says a bit flushed, he wants to deny the existence of his secret blend of herbs and spices but he must not and will not lie.
Last edited November 8, 2023 6:06 pm

Stella

Carcabob

Nov 8, 2023 6:11 pm
Nov 8, 2023 6:11 pm
1. The Cloakwood
"What baffles me," Stella adds, "Is that Aiwë knows a spell to flavor food literally any way she wants, yet she chooses to eat meat plain like that anyway."

Dieter

Victor.StrokovInactive for 3 months

Nov 8, 2023 6:30 pm
Nov 8, 2023 6:30 pm
1. The Cloakwood
"She knows what she wants" Dieter says drawing attention away from the secret spices
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