Chapter 4: The Waters of Menehune

May 17, 2024 3:30 am

Algae tendris interfere with Regan's swing and knock his warhammer off course from hiiting the kelp monstrosity that is their source.

Cordey’s quick riposte allows his cutlass to sever the limb that missed him. The limb withers away from the blow along with its parent lurker. (Algae Limb: 13 damage. Lurker 6 damage)

Admiral manages to pour the healing potion down Jin's throat. Nearly instantly afterward, Jin coughs and gasps a large breath breath of air with his eyes wide.

...

8 currently functioning algae limbs remain aggressive and attack Tasya, Regan, and Cordey. The three fiercely dodge, deflect, and knock aside the attacks.

One limb finally manages to get a grip on Regan (Regan: 4 damage). Even as the limb constricts around a rare vulnerable spot in Regan's armor, shocks of cold from Regan's magic protection are sent through the limb and make their way to the kelp lurker that sprouted the limb. The lurker hisses as the limb goes limp and its magic lifeforce dissipates. (5 damage to lurker)

The three kelp lurkers still living sprout one new limb each. There are 10 limbs ready to fight more..

Stats
Admiral--Current HP: 21, Temp HP: 0, Spell Slots: 1/2, PP: 0/4, Pact Tally: 53/400. POISONED,

Regan--Current HP: 31, Temp HP: 6, Warlock Spell Slots: 1/2, Pact Tally: 0/150. POISONED

Cordey--Current HP: 22, Temp HP: 0, SD: 4/4,

Jin--HP: 7, Spell Slots:1/2

Tasya--HP: 7, GRAPPLED,

Kelp Lurker 1--HP: 0
...Algae Limb--HP: 0

Kelp Lurker 2--HP: 46
...Algae Limb--HP: 2
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 3--HP: 56
...Algae Limb--HP: 2
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 4--HP: 55
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Rolls

8 Algae Limbs Attack (+4), Damage (+2) - (8d20, 8d4)

8d20 : (68110154105) = 59

8d4 : (23342311) = 19

Who gets targeted: 1 Tasya, 2 Regan, 3 Cordey - (8d3)

(23332123) = 19

Tasya: Escape grapple DC 12 - (1d20-1)

(4) - 1 = 3

May 17, 2024 4:56 am

OOC:

You guys are up again...

May 17, 2024 11:15 am

Reaction strike on the algae limb that missed Cordey and he hits with a 19 for 13 points of damage using riposte again. "There so many of them." and takes a moment to catch his breath.

Huge Cordey then turns his attention the Kelp Lurker. He steps in close to it to aid Jin and goes to slashing. He dices it up some.

OOC:

Cordey hit with a 15 and does 10 damage. Bonus action Second Wind for 13 points gained.

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Rolls

Cutlass, Damage on algae limb that missed (Riposte) - (1d20+6, 1d6+6, 1d8)

1d20+6 : (13) + 6 = 19

1d6+6 : (6) + 6 = 12

1d8 : (1) = 1

Cutlass, Damage - (1d20+6, 1d4+6)

1d20+6 : (9) + 6 = 15

1d4+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

second wind - (1d10+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Regan

MaJunior

May 17, 2024 2:10 pm

Regan will step towards one of the monstrosities hidden in the plants... he knows he saw it get injured, finishing it off makes the most sense.

OOC:

Moving to attack Kelp Lurker 2.

Rolls

Attack (Pact Warhammer) - (1d20+7)

(3) + 7 = 10

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic) - (1d8+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Admiral

oopsylon

May 18, 2024 9:31 am

Leaving Jin to recover from his near-death experience, Admiral dashes back into the fray and tries to slice away the algae grappling Tasya.

OOC:

+2 AC from Defender Shortsword again

Rolls

Reaver to hit (disadvantage) - (2d20L1+7)

(1020) + 7 = 17

Reaver damage - (1d6+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Defender Shortsword to hit (disadvantage) - (2d20L1+4)

(1513) + 4 = 17

Defender Shortsword damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

May 20, 2024 2:49 pm

Cordey's cutlass rips into the last limb that misses him (13 damage to limb which tranfers 7 damage to parent lurker). He then turns and cuts into a kelp lurker (10 damage to lurker). His adrenaline kicks in, charging him with vitality (Cordey regains 13 HP from his Second Wind).

Regans warhammer gets blocked by a limb before it lands on the Kelp Lurker. But his armor of agathy runs its course into the limb and destroys it with cold damage, some of which transfers to the lurker. (limb 5 damage)

Admiral manages to thrust Reaver with one arm into one lurker that sent a tendril at Tasya (Lurker 10 dmage) while using the Defender Blade his other arm to slice the lurker grappling Tasya from the other wall (lurker 3 damage).

Jin begins to regain his senses and reacts with two blasts of Eldritch energy.

Tasya takes advantage of Admiral's attacks on the lurkers and attempts to pull herself free from the grapples (with advantage due to Admiral's assistance). Motivated by the help, she manages to muster her strength and will and free herself.

OOC:

CONTINUED AFTER ROLLS...

Stats
Admiral--Current HP: 21, Temp HP: 0, Spell Slots: 1/2, PP: 0/4, Pact Tally: 53/400. POISONED

Regan--Current HP: 31, Temp HP: 6, Warlock Spell Slots: 1/2, Pact Tally: 0/150. POISONED

Cordey--Current HP: 22, Temp HP: 0, SD: 4/4, SECOND WIND

Jin--HP: 7, Spell Slots:1/2

Tasya--HP: 7

Kelp Lurker 2--HP:39
...Algae Limb--HP: 0
...Algae Limb--HP: 0
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 3--HP: 37
...Algae Limb--HP: 0
...Algae Limb--HP: 0
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 4--HP: 55
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Rolls

Jin: Eldritch Blast(s), damage(s) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d10+3, 1d10+3)

1d20+6 : (5) + 6 = 11

1d20+6 : (11) + 6 = 17

1d10+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

1d10+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Tasya : Break grapples (DC 12) - (1d20-1, 1d20-1)

1d20-1 : (13) - 1 = 12

1d20-1 : (6) - 1 = 5

Tasya : Break grapples forgot advantage - (1d20-1, 1d20-1)

1d20-1 : (15) - 1 = 14

1d20-1 : (12) - 1 = 11

May 20, 2024 3:10 pm

The 6 remaining limb retaliate...

Admiral deftly (with the bonus of the Defender blade) dodges and parries the onslaught of three limbs.

Cordey, also quick on his feet, dodges one while another narrowly catches him (Cordey: 3 damage).

Tasya once free from the grapple of the previous limbs gets attacked by another (Tasya: 5 damage). Her stamina is clearly waining as the attack knocks her off her feet. The benefit is that her fall doesn't allow the limb to get a grappling hold on her.

Each surviving Kelp Lurker sprouts a new limb for a total of 9.

Stats
Admiral--Current HP: 21, Temp HP: 0, Spell Slots: 1/2, PP: 0/4, Pact Tally: 53/400. POISONED

Regan--Current HP: 31, Temp HP: 6, Warlock Spell Slots: 1/2, Pact Tally: 0/150. POISONED

Cordey--Current HP: 32, Temp HP: 0, SD: 1/4, SECOND WIND

Jin--HP: 7, Spell Slots:1/2

Tasya--HP: 2

Kelp Lurker 2--HP:39
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 3--HP: 37
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 4--HP: 55
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Rolls

6 Algae Limbs Attack (+4), Damage (+2) - (6d20, 6d4)

6d20 : (137118320) = 62

6d4 : (313311) = 12

Who gets targeted: 1 Tasya, 2 Regan, 3 Cordey, 4 Admiral - (6d4)

(441343) = 19

Tasya avoid grapple (DC 12) - (1d20-1)

(5) - 1 = 4

May 20, 2024 3:34 pm

Cordey with reaction again attacks the algae limb that missed him. Try as he may, it dodges his swing. And he again attacks the offending kelp lurker and tries to ignore the pain from the one algae limb grappling him. He dices into it again.

Cordey has only one Superiority Dice left.

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Rolls

Cutlass, Damage, Superiority - (1d20+6, 1d6+6, 1d8)

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

1d6+6 : (5) + 6 = 11

1d8 : (4) = 4

Cutlass, Damage - (1d20+6, 1d6+6)

1d20+6 : (19) + 6 = 25

1d6+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

May 20, 2024 3:35 pm

OOC:

You guys are up!

May 20, 2024 3:41 pm

OOC:

Okay Gene. The latest riposte failed but Cordey's next turn's attack succeeds. I have tallied that you have used 3 superiority dice. Is that what you have?

May 20, 2024 3:54 pm

Yep GM. I show Cordey has 32 HP (He did do a second wind for 13 HP.) and only 1 superiority dice (d8) left. And no more second wind or action surge. He is just about out of goodies. Not sure which Kelp Lurker he is beating on is.

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Regan

MaJunior

May 20, 2024 4:56 pm

Regan continues to attack the lurkers within the kelp, trying to down another one as it's the best way to protect the group.

Rolls

Attack (Pact Warhammer) - (1d20+7)

(18) + 7 = 25

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic) - (1d8+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

Admiral

oopsylon

May 21, 2024 2:53 am

Admiral helps Tasya to her feet and nudges her toward Jin, before turning his attention to the three remaining kelp lurkers. He slashes and stabs at the same Lurker that Cordey is hacking into, hoping to help him finish it off.

OOC:

Keeping the +2 to AC

Rolls

Reaver to hit (disadvantage) - (2d20L1+7)

(1019) + 7 = 17

Reaver damage - (1d6+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Defender Shortsword to hit (disadvantage) - (2d20L1+4)

(615) + 4 = 10

Defender Shortsword damage - (1d6)

(5) = 5

May 21, 2024 4:00 am

OOC:

Let's say the poison has run its course. So no more disadvantage and Admiral made two successful hits.

Cordey's fast reaction is dodged by the limb that missed him, but he quickly acts on another attack, hitting the lurker parent of that limb. (Lurker: 8 damage)

Regan's attack on a lurker is successful. (Lurker: 13 damage)

Admiral also lands two successful attacks with both Reaver and the Defender Blade. (Lurker: 12 damage)

Tasya struggles to stay conscious as she staggers from the last limb attack.

Through the chaos, Jin notices Tasya's state and moves himself backward more into the open chamber, but not more than 10 feet before he stops and focuses on Tasya. He shifts a small reflective trinket hanging from his neck. The trinket produces a thin beam of light that cuts a momentary path through the fray. The beam shines a spot on Tasya. A thin translucent blue glow appears around her. (Jin casts Sanctuary on Tasya)

The limbs lash out...

Four limbs surround the nearly stumbling Tasya, Jin's sanctuary ward protects her from three of their attacks. But one makes it through the magical protection and manages to get a strong hold on her. (Tasya: 4 damage. Tasya is GRAPPLED)

Three limbs move in on Admiral. The Defender Blade aptly dodges the onslaught of two, but one constricts around Admiral from behind while he parries another. Admiral pulls out of it constricting grip (Admiral: 5 damage)

Regan deals with two limbs that cannot get a hold on him, but again the cold from his Armor of Agathy travels through them and deals them damage. (Limb 5 damage, Lurker 3 damage, Limb 5 damage, Lurker 3 damage)

Rolls

9 Algae Limbs Attack (+4), Damage (+2) - (9d20, 9d4)

9d20 : (11151913353312) = 84

9d4 : (332443324) = 28

Who gets targeted: 1 Tasya, 2 Regan, 3 Cordey, 4 Admiral - (9d4)

(441411212) = 20

Limb: WIS Save vs Jin Spell DC 14 Sanctuary Spell on Tasya - (1d20)

(19) = 19

Tasya Grapple Save (DC 12) - (1d20-1)

(11) - 1 = 10

Admiral Grapple Save (DC 12) - (1d20+1)

(20) + 1 = 21

May 21, 2024 4:51 am

Three new limbs sprout! There are now 12 active aggressive limbs.

OOC:

You guys are up!

Stats
Admiral--Current HP: 16, Temp HP: 0, Spell Slots: 1/2, PP: 0/4, Pact Tally: 53/400.

Regan--Current HP: 31, Temp HP: 6, Warlock Spell Slots: 1/2, Pact Tally: 0/150.

Cordey--Current HP: 32, Temp HP: 0, SD: 1/4, SECOND WIND

Jin--HP: 7, Spell Slots:0/2

Tasya--HP: -2, GRAPPLED, DEATH SUCCESSES 0/3, DEATH FAILS 0/3

Kelp Lurker 2--HP:27
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 3--HP: 10
...Algae Limb--HP: 3
...Algae Limb--HP: 3
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Kelp Lurker 4--HP: 55
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8
...Algae Limb--HP: 8

Admiral

oopsylon

May 21, 2024 5:41 am

Admiral curses as Tasya is knocked unconscious. He tries to pull the acrobat free of the algae and drag her to safety.

OOC:

I’d like to pull Tasya out of the grapple, disengage, and drag her toward Jin, if possible

Rolls

Athletics - (1d20+3)

(15) + 3 = 18

Regan

MaJunior

May 21, 2024 3:39 pm

"Oh just die already!" Regan continues attacking the Lurker that he's been beating on.

Rolls

Attack (Pact Warhammer) - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic) - (1d8+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

May 21, 2024 3:42 pm

GM: Is the Kelp Lurker I been attacking dead?

May 22, 2024 12:43 am