Chapter 4: The Waters of Menehune

Moving and fighting in the rising water will affect your rolls next turn. Player's are up again...

Off the top of my head, I couldn't remember if we were using flanking so I put the extra roll just in case.

First roll was best roll, though.

Can I use my "item interaction" (which can be used to pick something up) to pick up Admiral? I know it isn't exactly RAW, since he isn't an item, but I need him to not die.

I would say that picking up Admiral with the intent of getting him up out of the rising water would take an action since being unconscious he would be a dead weight lump and not simply be able to support himself once Regan picked him up.

As far as flanking goes. I think it's great to use. I don't believe I ever explicitly said if I allow it, but I will now say we will include that rule from here on (despite the fact that your first roll did the job this time).

So I will assume that Regan is flanking the hag with Cordey and not using his action to pick up Admiral.

That said, oopsylon, you have a roll or two to maje this turn for water damage and death save, or instead allow Reaver to help Admiral.

Admiral needs to be more bouyant.

Good point! Sure, it makes sense that Admiral would 'float' (and not exactly sink to the bottom like my description makes it sound) but still what would be Regan's plan after grabbing him?

I envision that as soon as he let go to engage the hag, Admiral would be in the same predicament as he is currently, unless Regan used an action to keep the unconscious Admiral in a position that prevents him from sucking in water.

Shoulder him. Strength of 15, gotta be able to pick up a cat.

Okay. Good plan! So Admiral WON’T have roll a CON save to avoid water damage if Regan’s got him on his shoulder. But I’ll give Regan disadvantage on attacks to the hag due to carrying Admiral and to the water getting high. This will be a wash with the flank advantage and Regan will just make a normal attack roll. Cordey will still get advantage from Regan’s flank maneuvering.

Okay! So just a regular death save then? I'll leave it to chance for this round since I still have a bit of wiggle room (and this way, there's a chance that I might roll a 20 and regain consciousness)

Gene, now roll 1d10 to find out what happens when Cordey scoops up Reaver. I'm going to assume this happens right before Regan moves to put Admiral up on his shoulder and flank the hag with Cordey.


RESULTS:

ROLL OF 1:
Immediate Power Transfer: Cordey feels a surge of power as Reaver attempts to establish a new bond. Reaver tries to make Cordey its new warlock. For the transfer to take place, Cordey must pass a CHAR save DC 20 to avoid unpredictable magical effects.

ROLL OF 2:
Reaver's Resistance: Reaver, being bound to Admiral, resists Cordey's touch. As Reaver rejects him, this resistance could manifest as (Roll 1d4):

1. Pain (1d4 acid damage)
2. Psychic Backlash (1d6 psychic damage)
3. DC 14 CHAR save to avoid disadvantage on strength checks or attacks for 1 min.
4. Stunned. Cannot move for 1d4 turns.

ROLL OF 3:
Visions of Sekkor: Cordey is flooded with intense visions of the Deep Dragon Sekkor, witnessing the torment and imprisonment by the Dark Prince in the Demon Realm. These visions leave Cordey momentarily incapacitated but provide crucial information about Sekkor’s location.

ROLL OF 4:
Temporary Alliance: Reaver temporarily grants Cordey some of its powers to aid in the battle against the hag, recognizing the immediate need to survive. This could include (Roll 1d4):

1. enhanced strength (+5 str based damage rolls)
2. magical abilities (2 necromancy cantrips)
3. an aura of protection (+3 AC)
4. Bonus Action Attack (with Reaver)

When Admiral recovers, these powers will immediately wane. (They will wane eventually, even if Admiral...choke..doesn't make it.)

ROLL OF 5:
Admiral's Recovery: Reaver's separation from Admiral triggers a magical reaction that begins to heal Admiral, slowly bringing him back to consciousness. This healing process will be accelerated if Cordey successfully uses Reaver in combat. It will channel the life force of Cordey’s opponent to Admiral.

ROLL OF 6:
Reaver's Influence: Cordey begins to hear whispers and feel a presence attempting to influence his thoughts and actions. This presence could be Reaver trying to manipulate Cordey into following its agenda, revealing the blade's true nature.

ROLL OF 7:
Reaver's Anger: Reaver, angered by the sudden change in wielders, emits a burst of energy, sending a shockwave (1d10 damage) that blasts Cordey and anyone within 15ft.

ROLL OF 8:
Transformation: Cordey's physical form starts to change as he takes on the form of Reaver’s former subordinate, the dragonborn Captain Ezber.

ROLL OF 9:
Dual Wielding: Cordey discovers that he can wield Reaver alongside his own weapon. This grants him multi attack during the time Reaver is in his hand.

ROLL OF 10:
Reaver's Rejection: Reaver, recognizing Cordey as unworthy or incompatible, releases a violent repulsive force that throws Cordey back and causes the blade to burn with a searing, otherworldly heat, making it impossible for anyone other than Admiral to wield it.

By the way Admiral has 2 successful death saves already.

Cordey takes 1d10 psychic damage and must make a CHAR save DC 10 to avoid being mentally paralyzed for one turn, unable to move, respond, or attack.

A bond is not completed between Reaver and Cordey. Reaver remains a simple weathered Scimitar in Cordey's hand.

Cordey hits with a 16 and does 12 damage. Then second wind for 10 points healed.

Everyone in 30' around the hag must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save one takes 3d8 cold damage and is hindered by ice formations for 1 minute, or until it or another creature within reach of it uses an action to break away the ice. One hindered by ice has its speed reduced to 0. On a successful save, one takes half as much damage and isn’t hindered by ice.

Players are up!

Cordey is at 17 HP. He took 6 points of psychic damage earlier from his 23 HP.

Cordey takes 6 cold damage and not hindered. He is down to 11 HP.

I have no idea what my HPs are, but I feel like I shouldn't have temporary HPs anymore? I dunno. I'll assume your records are accurate.