Before Lightning Keep

Index > Game Forums > Lightning Keep > Gameplay Archive

Be sure to read and follow the guidelines for our forums.

Jun 24, 2024 5:20 pm

Jun 24, 2024 5:20 pm

Before Lightning Keep

A marauding dragon has laid waste to numerous villages, devouring some residents while displacing others. It strikes without mercy. No one knows where it came from, where it lairs, or how long it intends to terrorize the realm.

But there is hope. Long ago, a werewolf knight of great valor used her wealth to raise a bastion at the edge of the wilderness. This castle had the power to generate a lightning shield around itself—a shield powerful enough to break sieges and keep monsters at bay. The castle was abandoned shortly after the knight passed away. By then, peace had settled across the land, making the stronghold unnecessary.

Village leaders displaced by the dragon post a cry for help, which the PCs answered. You have been asked to travel to Lightning Keep and rid it of any threats. Rumor has it the lightning shield is powered by six magical lightning rods. If you can find these rods, perhaps the lightning shield could be reactivated, allowing refugees fleeing the dragon to use the keep as a sanctuary. The elders having lost everything in the attacks will give the group the keep once the danger has passed in payment.

Jun 24, 2024 5:28 pm

Jun 24, 2024 5:28 pm

Before Lightning Keep

You have traveled three days as a group, no trouble beyond some squirrels trying to steal rations. The sun is low in the sky when you come around a curve in the old road and in a great clearing in the wood before you stands Lightning Keep. Lightning Keep is a well-preserved structure with battlements lining its granite walls. The road leads to a stone gatehouse, which contains a closed set of heavy wooden doors behind an iron portcullis. You see no signs of habitation and no other entrances from where the group stands, just emerging into view.

https://i.imgur.com/bOoeAAF.jpeg

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 9, 2024 5:13 pm

Jul 9, 2024 5:13 pm

Before Lightning Keep

The slender young man with bright blond hair dressed in the worn light blue robes spent most of the trip trying to get one of his new companions to listen to his theories on time and space, especially his theories on relativity. He doubts they cared or listened but he just enjoyed getting to talk to others about it.

Alex stops before the keep and looks over the ancient structure. He takes it in with a sense of wonder and contemplation about how the entire structure has remained intact all these years. He glances up at the sky and then at his companions. "Do we proceed in the failing light or wait until morning?" Alex was hesitant to proceed without the input of the others.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 9, 2024 5:27 pm

Jul 9, 2024 5:27 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Stout Kurt who fairly much preferred not to abjectly listen to Alexander's scientific rabble has been fairly quietly marching along in his fortitude of self chain mail wall. He did brief try to inject some notion of dieties into the conversation and quickly gave that up. His knowledge and faith both were lacking.

His black eyes view the ancient structure and pronounces, "Yes. Tomorrow's light will be better." as he stands there viewing it in fading light.

Last edited July 9, 2024 5:28 pm

Jul 9, 2024 5:50 pm

Jul 9, 2024 5:50 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"I need no light. I will scout the site from overhead and join you back here."

Erani launches himself into the air. He flies off towards the castle. He will survey the structure from a height 60' above the highest battlements. What does he see?

OOC:

Hoping for a general overhead map of the territory.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 9, 2024 10:14 pm

Jul 9, 2024 10:14 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Well would you look at that, just flew right off. Rangrim watches Erani fly off. Yes, making camp tonight and going in after a good nights sleep would be preferable I agree. Thinking on some of what he heard from Alexander Grim had no idea what he was talking about. Grim only knew Talos and that was all he needed. This keep is the perfect place for him.

Jul 10, 2024 4:17 pm

Jul 10, 2024 4:17 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani takes off into the sky as the rest of the group watches him shoot up. He makes a slow circling pass over the keep. The party decides to make camp for the night and tackle the keep in the light of day.

As he circles, Erani sees below him, in the dying light, that the wall with its battlements make almost a square before attaching to the north and west walls of the large keep itself. The Keep is two stories tall with a pitched roof and multiple windows, you can also see two smaller buildings at its feet. The shadows in the courtyard are stretched and heavy. You see no other gatehouses but the one that faces southward. As you circle back to your party you see they have begun to set up camp outside the wall.

Arrcher101 sent a note to thorsman99

Everyone roll perception, Erani with adv.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 10, 2024 4:22 pm

Jul 10, 2024 4:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Everyone roll perception, Erani with adv.

Kurt has a 6 for perception.

Last edited July 10, 2024 4:23 pm

Rolls

Perception Check - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 10, 2024 5:02 pm

Jul 10, 2024 5:02 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Rolling Perception.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

Jul 10, 2024 5:19 pm

Jul 10, 2024 5:19 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Perception roll.

Rolls

Perception - (2d20h1+3)

(1615) + 3 = 19

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 10, 2024 5:32 pm

Jul 10, 2024 5:32 pm

Before Lightning Keep

https://image.lexica.art/full_webp/6cdecc50-c3c7-4918-9ae0-98f277e84b53

Quite the opposite to Kurt, Maethor is seen actively listening to Alex, and seems to be quite fascinated by the man's thoughts on various theoretical topics ranging from time and space and what he referred to as 'relativity'.

As Erani flew off, Maethor vocalized his agreement, "Yes, at first light would seem a wise choice. Going in blind, both literally and figurative, to a place you know not of, is never really a good idea."

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 10, 2024 8:34 pm

Jul 10, 2024 8:34 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Perception roll

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Jul 10, 2024 11:52 pm

Jul 10, 2024 11:52 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani comes back to the group with a flutter of feathers as the sun sets fully. Before any information about the keep can be relayed three dark shapes dart out from around the nearest corner of the wall.

Everyone please roll initiative.

Jul 11, 2024 12:19 am

Jul 11, 2024 12:19 am

Before Lightning Keep

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 11, 2024 12:27 am

Jul 11, 2024 12:27 am

Before Lightning Keep

Heads up! Grim tightens the strap on his shield and puts hammer to hand.

Last edited July 11, 2024 1:32 am

Rolls

initiative - (1d20)

(11) = 11

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 11, 2024 1:08 am

Jul 11, 2024 1:08 am

Before Lightning Keep

Everyone please roll initiative.

Kurt's INIT is 11. He keeps a good grip on his halberd,

Last edited July 11, 2024 2:39 am

Rolls

INIT - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 11, 2024 1:23 am

Jul 11, 2024 1:23 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Initiative roll

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Jul 11, 2024 2:15 am

Jul 11, 2024 2:15 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex draws his dagger and raises his crystal ball.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Jul 11, 2024 4:45 pm

Jul 11, 2024 4:45 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/mniSpLF.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1
Wolf 2
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Wolf 4
Wolf 5
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6
Wolf 7
Wolf 8

Action:
The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone.
You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner

Erani’s Turn

Jul 11, 2024 5:10 pm

Jul 11, 2024 5:10 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I launch myself 30 feet up into the air. I then choose the nearest wolf and loose a firebolt at it.

Rolls

Firebolt to hit - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(3) = 3

Jul 11, 2024 6:59 pm

Jul 11, 2024 6:59 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/HkUb4WH.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3
Wolf 2
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Wolf 4
Wolf 5
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6
Wolf 7
Wolf 8

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 6 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses

Kurts Turn

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 11, 2024 7:25 pm

Jul 11, 2024 7:25 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

May expecting Kurt take a reaction attack on fleeing Wolf 1 as it tries to escape Kurts long reach with his powerful halberd. Kurt maintains a 10' reach for area of threat. If so, then he just wasted his reaction by looks of the roll unless he managed to get advantage form some place or some other bonus.

Last edited July 11, 2024 7:31 pm

Rolls

Halberd reaction attack. - (1d20+5, 1d10+3)

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

1d10+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Jul 11, 2024 9:14 pm

Jul 11, 2024 9:14 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Sorry there is no cause for adv. But perhaps his swing was the reason the wolf attacking him missed ;) Plus it happened just before your turn so Kurt has a new reaction this round.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 11, 2024 9:15 pm

Jul 11, 2024 9:15 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Saving throw

Rolls

saving throw str - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 11, 2024 9:22 pm

Jul 11, 2024 9:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Unlucky Kurt haplessly misses the easy fleeing wolf (1) and turns his killers halberd's attention to the current attacking wolf (2). He critically slashes into it.

OOC:

Kurt attacks with a Crit 20 for 6 slashing damage (Halberd) + 3 Brute + 8 slashing crit for a total of 16 Slashing damage. Polearm Master attack hits maybe for an 11 and would do 4 bludgeoning damage +3 Brute for total of 7 bludgeoning damage.

Is the dear wolf still alive as to suggest if or not Kurt to use his Acton Surge or not in an attempt to finish it off?

No idea why it did that last roll twice. Gotta love the system. Great Weapon Fighting was the initial reason for the roll.

Last edited July 11, 2024 9:40 pm

Rolls

Halberd, Opposite side, Halberd Damage, Opposite side Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d10+3+1d4, 1d4+1d4)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

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

1d10+3+1d4 : (3) + (4) + 3 = 10

1d4+1d4 : (2) + (3) = 5

Crit Damage - (1d10)

(8) = 8

Reroll a 2 on Polearm Masters Roll - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Reroll a 2 on Polearm Masters Roll - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Jul 11, 2024 9:55 pm

Jul 11, 2024 9:55 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/HkUb4WH.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3
Wolf 4
Wolf 5
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6
Wolf 7
Wolf 8

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.

Alexanders Turn, he should have gone first but my bad, so he will go now.

Jul 11, 2024 11:23 pm

Jul 11, 2024 11:23 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex raises his spell focus and casts Magnify Gravity. A orb of blue and black swirling energy shoots from his hand landing between the wolves coming around the corner.

Azule86 sent a note to Arrcher101

Rolls

Magnify Gravity - (2d8)

(71) = 8

Jul 11, 2024 11:41 pm

Jul 11, 2024 11:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alexander’s spell will catch the next two wolves as they come into play, they’re after Rangrim. So Rangrim tell me what your turn is and then the wolves come.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 12, 2024 1:52 am

Jul 12, 2024 1:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim shakes off the bite and cries out May Talos strike you vile beasts with his lightning!!!

[ +- ] Wrath of the Storm

I will then attack the closest wolf with my war hammer.

Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+2, 1d8+2bludgeoning)

1d20+2 : (8) + 2 = 10

1d8+2bludgeoning : (7) + 2 = 9

Jul 12, 2024 3:01 am

Jul 12, 2024 3:01 am

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/iq7ABKy.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3 running
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3 - needs dmg roll running
Wolf 4 -8 stoped by spell
Wolf 5 -4 running
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6
Wolf 7
Wolf 8

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.
-Rangrim hits his attacker with wrath of the storm, the wolf does make its save, Please roll dmg for this Rangrim, the hammer attack misses.
-Alexander throws up a sphere of magnify gravity at two wolves, W4 and W5, who come running around the corner, one falls it’s save and is stoped in its tracks, the other yips in pain and changes its path back towards the woods.
-Wolf 3 having been hit by Wrth of the Storm turns to run as well. Tail between its legs. Rangrim can AOO it if desired.

Maethors Turn

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 12, 2024 3:11 am

Jul 12, 2024 3:11 am

Before Lightning Keep

Maethor pulled his sling from his belt with his right hand and a sling bullet from a belt pouch with his left. Slipping the bullet into the leather pocket of the sling, he then swung the sling in a quick succession of spins before releasing the projectile.

Rolls

Ranged attack with sling - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Sling stone damage - (1d4+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 12, 2024 11:52 am

Jul 12, 2024 11:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

Wrath of the Storm damage

That is the penalty for attacking a follower of Talos you vile beast!!

Last edited July 12, 2024 11:54 am

Rolls

Storm damage - (1d8lightning)

(8) = 8

Jul 12, 2024 6:42 pm

Jul 12, 2024 6:42 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/ziZNJ68.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/7 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3 running
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3 - -4 running
Wolf 4 -8 stoped by spell
Wolf 5 -4 running
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6 attacking Rangrim
Wolf 7 attacking Alexander
Wolf 8 attacking Kurt

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.
-Rangrim hits his attacker with wrath of the storm, the wolf does make its save, 4dmg, the hammer attack misses.
-Alexander throws up a sphere of magnify gravity at two wolves, W4 and W5, who come running around the corner, one falls it’s save and is stoped in its tracks, the other yips in pain and changes its path back towards the woods.
-Wolf 3 having been hit by Wrth of the Storm turns to run as well. Tail between its legs. Rangrim can AOO it if desired.
-Maethors sling attack goes wide and misses his target.
-3 more wolves come running attacking Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt. Only the bite on Alexander hits 8 dmg,

Streath save to stay up Alexander.
Alexanders Turn

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 12, 2024 8:00 pm

Jul 12, 2024 8:00 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Strength saving throw.

Alex goes to stab the wolf with his dagger.

Last edited July 12, 2024 8:02 pm

Rolls

Strength Save - (1d20-1)

(16) - 1 = 15

Attack - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Damage - (1d4+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Jul 12, 2024 10:53 pm

Jul 12, 2024 10:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/ziZNJ68.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/7 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3 running
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3 -4 running
Wolf 4 -8 stoped by spell
Wolf 5 -4 running
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6 attacking Rangrim
Wolf 7 -4, attacking Alexander
Wolf 8 attacking Kurt

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.
-Rangrim hits his attacker with wrath of the storm, the wolf does make its save, 4dmg, the hammer attack misses.
-Alexander throws up a sphere of magnify gravity at two wolves, W4 and W5, who come running around the corner, one falls it’s save and is stoped in its tracks, the other yips in pain and changes its path back towards the woods.
-Wolf 3 having been hit by Wrth of the Storm turns to run as well. Tail between its legs.
-Maethors sling attack goes wide and misses his target.
-3 more wolves come running attacking Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt. Only the bite on Alexander hits 8 dmg, he keeps his feet.
-Alexander stabs the wolf with his dagger for 4 dmg

Eranis Turn

Jul 12, 2024 11:53 pm

Jul 12, 2024 11:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani will firebolt the nearest wolf.

Rolls

Firebolt to hit - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(1) = 1

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 13, 2024 12:02 am

Jul 13, 2024 12:02 am

Before Lightning Keep

Man of action Kurt fully extends his brutal attack on Wolf (6) that is attacking Rangrim. He slashes it for 10 damage. He then turns decisive attention to the mean Wolf (8) attacking him currently. He expertly slashes it down for 15 damage.

OOC:

Kurt attacks Wolf 6 with a 21 and does (halberd 7 slashing + 3 STR + 1 brute) for a total of 10 slashing damage. He misses with his bonus pole master attack on Wolf 6 with a 9. He Action Surges and attacks Wolf 8 with a 21 does (halberd 8 damage +3 STR +4 brute) for a total of 15 slashing damage.

OOC:

Should I have rolled for a reaction attack on any of those leaving wolves?

Last edited July 13, 2024 12:30 am

Rolls

Halberd, Pole Master, Halberd Damage, Pole Master Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d10+3+1d4, 1d4+1d4)

1d20+5 : (16) + 5 = 21

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

1d10+3+1d4 : (1) + (1) + 3 = 5

1d4+1d4 : (1) + (3) = 4

Redo 1 hp for halberd - (1d10)

(7) = 7

Action Surge attack - (1d20+5, 1d10+3+1d4)

1d20+5 : (16) + 5 = 21

1d10+3+1d4 : (1) + (4) + 3 = 8

again redo Halberd damage on 1 - (1d10)

(8) = 8

Jul 13, 2024 1:07 am

Jul 13, 2024 1:07 am

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/Tmh7Cej.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/7 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3 out of sight
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3 -8 running
Wolf 4 -8 stoped by spell
Wolf 5 -4 running
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6 dead
Wolf 7 -4, attacking Alexander
Wolf 8 -1 dead

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.
-Rangrim hits his attacker with wrath of the storm, the wolf does make its save, 4dmg, the hammer attack misses.
-Alexander throws up a sphere of magnify gravity at two wolves, W4 and W5, who come running around the corner, one falls it’s save and is stoped in its tracks, the other yips in pain and changes its path back towards the woods.
-Wolf 3 having been hit by Wrth of the Storm turns to run as well. Tail between its legs.
-Maethors sling attack goes wide and misses his target.
-3 more wolves come running attacking Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt. Only the bite on Alexander hits 8 dmg, he keeps his feet.
-Alexander stabs the wolf with his dagger for 4 dmg
-Erani fire bolts wolf 8 for 1 dmg
-Wolf 1 disappears into the tree line
-Kurt like a whirlwind hits both wolf 6 for 10 dmg, and wolf 8 for 15 dmg causing both to fall dead.

Rangrims Turn

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 13, 2024 1:29 am

Jul 13, 2024 1:29 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim looks to aid Alexander and attacks wolf 7

Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+4, 1d8+2)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d8+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Jul 13, 2024 5:03 pm

Jul 13, 2024 5:03 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[note=""] Battle map

https://i.imgur.com/xpGOf6h.jpeg

[/note
Party Status and Initiative:

Alexander hp 15/7 ac 13
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Wolf 1 -3 out of sight
Wolf 2 Dead
Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Rangrim hp 20/14 ac 16
Wolf 3 -8 running out of sight
Wolf 4 -8 running
Wolf 5 -4 running out of sight
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Wolf 6 dead
Wolf 7 dead
Wolf 8 dead

Action:
-The three fastest wolves Suprise attack Rangrim, Kurt, and Erani
Rangrim is bite for 6 damage and has to roll a DC11 strength save or is prone. He makes his save and stays on his feet.
-You can hear more wolves approaching from around the corner
-Erani launches into the air again, AOO from wolf misses, he shoots a firebolt at wolf 1 3 dmg
-Wolf 1 howls in pain and fear and runs full movement and dash toward the tree line, as it flees everyone with passive perception of 10+ (all of you) notice ribs protrude from beneath its matted fur, and its haunches appear sunken. Its legs seem too long for its thin frame, and its gait lacks the confident stride of a well-fed predator.
-Wolf 2 tries again to bite Kurt but again misses
-Kurt comes in with a massive 16 dmg to wolf 2, it falls dead at his feet.
-Rangrim hits his attacker with wrath of the storm, the wolf does make its save, 4dmg, the hammer attack misses.
-Alexander throws up a sphere of magnify gravity at two wolves, W4 and W5, who come running around the corner, one falls it’s save and is stoped in its tracks, the other yips in pain and changes its path back towards the woods.
-Wolf 3 having been hit by Wrth of the Storm turns to run as well. Tail between its legs.
-Maethors sling attack goes wide and misses his target.
-3 more wolves come running attacking Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt. Only the bite on Alexander hits 8 dmg, he keeps his feet.
-Alexander stabs the wolf with his dagger for 4 dmg
-Erani fire bolts wolf 8 for 1 dmg
-Wolf 1 disappears into the tree line
-Kurt like a whirlwind hits both wolf 6 for 10 dmg, and wolf 8 for 15 dmg causing both to fall dead.
-Rangrim in aid of Alexander strikes wolf 7 for 6 dmg and it falls dead between the two men
-Wolves 3, 4, 5, movement and action to the tree line ears pinned back in fear and pain

Maethors Turn

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 13, 2024 7:18 pm

Jul 13, 2024 7:18 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

how far is wolf 4 from Maelthor?

Jul 13, 2024 8:21 pm

Jul 13, 2024 8:21 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

He is far enough away you would be shooting at the edge of your slings range. So you would be at disadvantage , but you can still try to hit him.

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 15, 2024 1:07 am

Jul 15, 2024 1:07 am

Before Lightning Keep

Seeing that the wolves had no intention of putting up a fight, and his not having the desire to kill needlessly, Maethor returns the sling to its place upon his belt. He decides the parting shot, from as far as it was, wasn't worth the cost of a lost sling bullet.

Jul 15, 2024 2:13 am

Jul 15, 2024 2:13 am

Before Lightning Keep

As the battle dies you are all left in the earliest dark of night with a few wolf bodies at your feet.

Jul 15, 2024 2:36 am

Jul 15, 2024 2:36 am

Before Lightning Keep

Erani lands near the group.

"I need no sleep, and can see perfectly in the dark. Leave the night's watch to me. Rest well, my friends."

I look for something close to the camp at a height of about 20' or so where I can roost to keep watch.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 15, 2024 8:19 am

Jul 15, 2024 8:19 am

Before Lightning Keep

Messy Kurt cleans his slaying halberd, "If we have nothing to do with these wolves then lets at least burn these bodies tonight."

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 15, 2024 9:56 am

Jul 15, 2024 9:56 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim looking at the carcasses agrees with Kurt. Yes burning these bodies would be wise. A sacrifice to Talos. Also looking forward to some sleep after the scuffle to recover some strength.

Jul 15, 2024 4:13 pm

Jul 15, 2024 4:13 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani offers to keep watch through the night as the others, sleep. The closest perch is the top of the gatehouse of Lightning Keep. The roof of the gatehouse is slanted but would be easy to spend the night atop. The clearing that the keep rests in is large and the closest trees are no closer than 80 feet.

Kurt and Rangrim begin piling up the wolf corpses a short distance away from your chosen campsite, preparing to burn them.

Jul 15, 2024 4:24 pm

Jul 15, 2024 4:24 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani will take station on top of the Gatehouse.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 15, 2024 4:32 pm

Jul 15, 2024 4:32 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Working Kurt carries no actual thoughts about this Talos. Just a word of some deity. Kurt's interests just lay in systematically disposing of the dead body not suffering any grief of them being about. To easy going him, the needed action is just something that definitely needs to be completed.

Last edited July 15, 2024 7:46 pm

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 15, 2024 6:33 pm

Jul 15, 2024 6:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex helps with the corpses then finds a nice soft patch of dirt to lay his bedroll for the night and goes about preparing his spells for the next day before resting

Jul 15, 2024 8:04 pm

Jul 15, 2024 8:04 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani roll a perception check for me.

You may all finish up your evening and then settle in to take a long rest.

OOC:

If anyone has anything else they would like to do before going to bed say so, or that your settled in and I'll move on.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 15, 2024 8:26 pm

Jul 15, 2024 8:26 pm

Before Lightning Keep

After dealing with the wolf body matters, Kurt has further plans by quaintly settle down for the night on a his rolled-out comfy bedroll. As husky him lays down for the hopefully quiet night, he keeps ever watching head facing toward his waiting goal. He chooses to keep his light crossbow unloaded but close by. He fully prefers his handily slaying halberd nearby. He snoozes away in his protective chain mail.

(Otherwise, to say NOTHING.)

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 15, 2024 9:37 pm

Jul 15, 2024 9:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim cleans the blood off his hammer and says his devotions to Talos before rolling into his bedroll for the night.

Jul 15, 2024 9:41 pm

Jul 15, 2024 9:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Perception check

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 15, 2024 9:47 pm

Jul 15, 2024 9:47 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

I'm good.

Jul 15, 2024 9:52 pm

Jul 15, 2024 9:52 pm

Before Lightning Keep

What is seen in his perception check

Arrcher101 sent a note to thorsman99

Jul 15, 2024 11:30 pm

Jul 15, 2024 11:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

When dawn breaks, Erani flies down to where the others have camped.

"Good morning, fellow adventurers. I am pleased to report an uneventful night. The only item of any note, and it may be nothing, is a concentration of rats in the southeast corner of the courtyard. "

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 15, 2024 11:46 pm

Jul 15, 2024 11:46 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Rats, I hate rats. Normal sized or the big ones?

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 15, 2024 11:56 pm

Jul 15, 2024 11:56 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"Oh joy," Alex says sarcastically as he gathers his belongings.

Jul 16, 2024 12:07 am

Jul 16, 2024 12:07 am

Before Lightning Keep

mathias0077 says:

Rats, I hate rats. Normal sized or the big ones?

"Normal sized, they seemed to me."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 16, 2024 1:15 am

Jul 16, 2024 1:15 am

Before Lightning Keep

Up and moving Kurt after packing up and something in his ever-demanding stomach, he suggests, "I possess simple torches in my handy backpack that aid well to totally drive any pesky rats."

Last edited July 16, 2024 1:44 am

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 16, 2024 1:27 am

Jul 16, 2024 1:27 am

Before Lightning Keep

Maethor responded to Kurt as he spoke of torches: "Save your torches friend. I can provide all the light you'll ever need".

As a demonstration the elf walked over and touched the end of the man's halberd while uttering the word "illuminate". In that very instant, the head of Kurt's halberd began to glow.

OOC:

Used Light cantrip to turn Kurt's Halberd into a torch. 20' bright light + 20' dim light.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 16, 2024 1:47 am

Jul 16, 2024 1:47 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt laughs and accept the magic, "Your needed light will be very welcome, but hot torches are just to totally fend off the pesky rats. And I have plenty of good torches too."

Jul 16, 2024 1:52 am

Jul 16, 2024 1:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

With camp packed up and everyone gathered you are ready to continue on with your quest. Walking around to the gatehouse you see the hevey iron portcullis and closed great wooden doors beyond.

OOC:

How will you try to get into the keep?

Jul 16, 2024 4:32 am

Jul 16, 2024 4:32 am

Before Lightning Keep

Erani, is there a way into the gatehouse from above, perhaps you can get inside and raise the portcullis?" Alexander asks the Birdman, hoping they wouldn't have to do to much physical labor to get inside. "If not, I have rope and am sure that you could find something along the wall to secure it to so we could climb."

Last edited July 16, 2024 4:32 am

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 16, 2024 4:38 am

Jul 16, 2024 4:38 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt agrees, "Rope up and over might be the best of answer. That ancient portcullis may not have been operated in a very long time."

Jul 16, 2024 9:02 am

Jul 16, 2024 9:02 am

Before Lightning Keep

"I will fly over the wall and look for a mechanism to raise the portcullis. A moment."

I fly over the wall and land in the courtyard near the gatehouse. I look for a mechanism (wheel, lever, etc.) that might activate a counterweight and raise the portcullis.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 16, 2024 10:07 am

Jul 16, 2024 10:07 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim wonders to himself if it might take lightning to open the door.

Jul 16, 2024 5:51 pm

Jul 16, 2024 5:51 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani upon landing on the other side of the gatehouse you see that the large wooden doors are locked shut with a hefty wooden bar resting on two brackets. At the base of each gatehouse tower is a man door, you also recall seeing doors leading into the towers from the battlements.

On the outside of the wall as the group examines the portcullis you can see that the chain that would raise it disappears into the second story of both gatehouse towers. There are also arrow slits pointing into the space between the portcullis and wooden double doors from both levels.

Jul 16, 2024 6:11 pm

Jul 16, 2024 6:11 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Can I lift the bar?

Jul 16, 2024 8:20 pm

Jul 16, 2024 8:20 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani, you approach and try to lift the bar to open the door. It takes a moment, the bar is very heavy, but you are able to lift it. Once removed the double wooden doors easily swing open.

You are all now looking at each other though the portculis.

Jul 16, 2024 8:43 pm

Jul 16, 2024 8:43 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"Give me a few moments yet to check the guard houses for the mechanism."

I try the door of the gate house on my left, the party's right. Can I open it?

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 16, 2024 8:45 pm

Jul 16, 2024 8:45 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani, can you find the counterweight for the portcullis? Alex asks through the iron bars.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 16, 2024 9:51 pm

Jul 16, 2024 9:51 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Watchful Kurt keeps fully alert and watches for trouble with the place.

Jul 16, 2024 10:29 pm

Jul 16, 2024 10:29 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani, the door is locked,

Everyone watches as Erani giggles the handle, Kurt you see nothing troubling/threatening as of yet.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 16, 2024 10:37 pm

Jul 16, 2024 10:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim keeps shield strapped and warhammer in hand scanning the area. Saying silent prayers to Talos.

Jul 16, 2024 11:26 pm

Jul 16, 2024 11:26 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will try the door on the other side.

Jul 16, 2024 11:47 pm

Jul 16, 2024 11:47 pm

Before Lightning Keep

That door is also locked.

Jul 17, 2024 1:58 am

Jul 17, 2024 1:58 am

Before Lightning Keep

I will fly up to the battlements, and see if I can gain entry to either of the gate houses from there.

Jul 17, 2024 2:16 am

Jul 17, 2024 2:16 am

Before Lightning Keep

Erani, you fly up and land lightly on the western battlement and try the door, it is locked. You do the same to the opposite side and find it is also locked.

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 17, 2024 2:18 am

Jul 17, 2024 2:18 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex starts getting his rope ready.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 17, 2024 10:04 am

Jul 17, 2024 10:04 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will move up to the walls and use his expertise in stonework to see if he might find another entrance concealed in the walls that defenders may have used to get outside in secret without raising the portcullis.

Rolls

History - (1d20+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Dungeon delver secret doors perception advantage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

Jul 17, 2024 12:46 pm

Jul 17, 2024 12:46 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I fly back down to the group.

"The doors, alas, are all locked. I have no skill with such mechanisms, nor spell craft for such purpose. However, I can easily secure a rope to the battlements so that you all can climb up, and if one of you has such skills we could gain entrance that way. Or even to the courtyard, using the rope to climb down. Perhaps raising the portcullis is unnecessary."

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 17, 2024 3:39 pm

Jul 17, 2024 3:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"Here's the rope, we can just go up and over," Alex says as he offers his rope to Erani.

Jul 17, 2024 4:54 pm

Jul 17, 2024 4:54 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Rangrim you feel your examination is very thorough but you find no entrance. With your 25 perception you notice that a creature of small size or smaller might be able to slip into the arrow slits.

Erani takes the rope from Alexander and flies up to the wall once more. Secure it the rope to the battlement is not difficult and you throw the other end down to the others side of the wall.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 17, 2024 7:28 pm

Jul 17, 2024 7:28 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Anxious Kurt will lead off and be the very first to quickly scuttle up the useful rope. "Let's see what in here." He will go up and back down to the inside and light up a torch when he does arrive down on the inside.

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 17, 2024 7:31 pm

Jul 17, 2024 7:31 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will follow behind Kurt once he is up.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 17, 2024 9:37 pm

Jul 17, 2024 9:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will also follow as Alex finishes his climb. Should we force the doors open to what is inside these towers? I would much rather be able to walk out than have to climb out.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 17, 2024 11:30 pm

Jul 17, 2024 11:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt mentions, "Perhaps to save destruction, we could locate keys or buy a set of tools to open them later."

OOC:

(Fairly sure in 5e that any character can use Thieves' tools. Proficiency is not required.)

Last edited July 17, 2024 11:32 pm

Jul 17, 2024 11:55 pm

Jul 17, 2024 11:55 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

It is true. Any character can attempt to use thieves tools if they don’t have proficiency they just don’t get the proficiency bonus.

Jul 18, 2024 12:31 am

Jul 18, 2024 12:31 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Did we climb just to the top of the wall or did we also climb down into the courtyard?

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 18, 2024 12:37 am

Jul 18, 2024 12:37 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim flips the rope over the inside or the wall after he climbs up the slides down to the courtyard below.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 18, 2024 1:10 am

Jul 18, 2024 1:10 am

Before Lightning Keep

*** He will go up and back down to the inside and light up a torch when he does arrive down on the inside. ***

Did we climb just to the top of the wall or did we also climb down into the courtyard?

Not in courtyard proper but sure next to the wall.

Jul 18, 2024 1:34 am

Jul 18, 2024 1:34 am

Before Lightning Keep

It sounds like Kurt and Rangrim have gone all the way over, is everyone else following?

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 18, 2024 2:05 am

Jul 18, 2024 2:05 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex follows.

Jul 18, 2024 12:17 pm

Jul 18, 2024 12:17 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will keep watch over the party from the battlements as everyone climbs over and until I am needed on the ground.

Jul 18, 2024 3:33 pm

Jul 18, 2024 3:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Once in the courtyard with the gatehouse at your back the morning sun still low casts long shadows. To your right is what apears to have once been a barracks or servants quarters. There is also a larger but squat one story building with a peaked roof in the north east corner of the courtyard. The Keep itself is large with two stories, and leans more toward strength than elegance. The upper floor has 3 frosted windows that face you. The stone that makes up the walls and battlements also is the basis for every building within.

Erani, perched upon the battlements once more only you can see into the south east corner at the moment so only you see the small building there, a tool shead perhaps.

What does the group wish to do?

Jul 18, 2024 5:13 pm

Jul 18, 2024 5:13 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex looks to the others, "Do we check the main keep first or explore the outer buildings first?"

Last edited July 18, 2024 5:14 pm

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 18, 2024 5:58 pm

Jul 18, 2024 5:58 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Mercenary Kurt asks everyone present, "Where do you think the keys to those doors would be?" as he has a lite torch in hand.

Last edited July 18, 2024 5:59 pm

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 18, 2024 6:25 pm

Jul 18, 2024 6:25 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"Most likely the old barracks," Alex replies with the most reasonable location he can think of.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 18, 2024 10:00 pm

Jul 18, 2024 10:00 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim surveys the area and buildings.I think the large squat building looks interesting. Probably more likely where the officers would have hung out. Maybe there?

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 19, 2024 12:48 am

Jul 19, 2024 12:48 am

Before Lightning Keep

Maethor followed the others and as they began deciding where to start looking, he prepares to follow.

[ +- ] Apologies

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 12:52 am

Jul 19, 2024 12:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

Adventuring Kurt leads off toward the large building in search of needed keys. Kurt has a lite torch and handy warhammer in his hands.

Jul 19, 2024 1:01 am

Jul 19, 2024 1:01 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt leads the way to the larger if the two buildings. Big double doors resist for a moment before old rusty hinges scream and crack sending the doors swinging open. The doors fall at your feet in a crash of dust and bits of straw.

In the dim light filtering through cracks in wooden shuttered windows and the light of your torch you see before you Lightning Keeps stables.

Do you enter?

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 1:05 am

Jul 19, 2024 1:05 am

Before Lightning Keep

Onward looking Kurt mentions, "No keys in there. Just rats probably. Let's check the other building." and he leads off to it.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 19, 2024 1:07 am

Jul 19, 2024 1:07 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim follows Kurt with shield strapped tight and war hammer in hand.Lead the way.

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 19, 2024 1:38 am

Jul 19, 2024 1:38 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex readies himself with his crystal ball and follows the others to the next building.

Last edited July 19, 2024 1:38 am

Jul 19, 2024 2:17 am

Jul 19, 2024 2:17 am

Before Lightning Keep

I keep careful watch over the party to ensure nothing emerges from the stables that could be a problem.

Jul 19, 2024 2:52 am

Jul 19, 2024 2:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

The second building you approach is about 1/3 the size of the stable. It too is only one story with a peaked roof and stone walls. The single door that you have seen faces west and you have seen at least one window facing north. As the group approaches all seems still in the courtyard.

Rangrim with your passive perception, and Erani with your vantage point you both notice 1 or 2 rats scurry from the approaching group. Erani you see where they go, the small shed like building.
Both of you roll a active perception check for me

Jul 19, 2024 5:30 am

Jul 19, 2024 5:30 am

Before Lightning Keep

Perception

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 19, 2024 10:00 am

Jul 19, 2024 10:00 am

Before Lightning Keep

I wonder what is in there?

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Jul 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Jul 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani sees nothing more, but Rangrim sees one of the rats is slower than the others but can’t tell why it took longer to disappear around the corner of the building the group is headed toward.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 6:59 pm

Jul 19, 2024 6:59 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Fire holding Kurt plays with the trying to open the doors.

Jul 19, 2024 8:14 pm

Jul 19, 2024 8:14 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt when you test the door you find it unlocked.

Jul 19, 2024 8:37 pm

Jul 19, 2024 8:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I pay extra attention to my companions as they open the door to the building.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 19, 2024 8:37 pm

Jul 19, 2024 8:37 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim watching the rats comments Did you all see those two rats? One seemed really slow for some reason. They went to the shed.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 8:41 pm

Jul 19, 2024 8:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Question: is the door to the building the shed in question that the rats went to? Otherwise, am I to expect a rat nest?

Edit: Some prepared Oil might be nice if that is the rat's nest. (Which Kurt doesn't have.)

Last edited July 19, 2024 9:15 pm

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 19, 2024 9:00 pm

Jul 19, 2024 9:00 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex prepares for the door to be opened.

Jul 19, 2024 9:21 pm

Jul 19, 2024 9:21 pm

Before Lightning Keep

GeneCortess says:

OOC:

Question: is the door to the building the shed in question that the rats went to? Otherwise, am I to expect a rat nest?

Edit: Some prepared Oil might be nice if that is the rat's nest. (Which Kurt doesn't have.)

OOC:

I also have no oil

Jul 19, 2024 10:22 pm

Jul 19, 2024 10:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

The rats ran to the small shed like building that the party can’t see, Rangrim just saw them run behind the corner of the building (appears to be a barracks perhaps) that the group on the ground is approaching and that Kurt is trying the door of.

https://i.imgur.com/xa9ExEB.jpeg

The rats paths are the red lines. They were all moving toward the shed building.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 10:39 pm

Jul 19, 2024 10:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Prepared Kurt will put all his weight onto the old door and totally force it open as he is positive it will take some force.

Jul 19, 2024 10:53 pm

Jul 19, 2024 10:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

The door was not locked nor was it very hard to open so as you (Kurt) slam into is with your full force it whips open with a crash. Roll a dex save for me to see if you keep your feet, DC 7

The interior of this building reeks of mildew, and everything here is shrouded in dust. You see a stone fireplace, one window, and six sets of wooden bunk beds holding rotting, straw-filled mattresses. Lying atop four of the beds are shadowed unmoving forms.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 11:40 pm

Jul 19, 2024 11:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

LOL. DEX save. Not so nimble Kurt keeps his balance as the door surprisingly swings open easily.

Last edited July 19, 2024 11:41 pm

Rolls

DC 7 - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 11:44 pm

Jul 19, 2024 11:44 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Forceful Kurt says as he keeps his touchy balance and sees what his trusty torch light reveals to him, "Guys this a dead barracks. I have a feeling find those keys is going to be hard."

Last edited July 19, 2024 11:45 pm

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 19, 2024 11:47 pm

Jul 19, 2024 11:47 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"They could be in there though," Alex says firmly. "Let us venture forward."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 19, 2024 11:51 pm

Jul 19, 2024 11:51 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Husky Kurt motions for Alexander to go forth, "Be my guest. Hope you like spiders or worse."

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 19, 2024 11:56 pm

Jul 19, 2024 11:56 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will head into the barracks war hammer gripped tightly.

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 20, 2024 12:10 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:10 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will follow Grim into the barracks.

Jul 20, 2024 12:12 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:12 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alexander and Rangrim enter, Kurt lingering in the doorway. The nearest shape twitches and begins to get up.

Everyone roll initiative

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 20, 2024 12:13 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:13 am

Before Lightning Keep

Helpful Kurt quickly proceeds behind them for needed light mostly.

EDIT: Your too FAST. And WOW, Kurt is FAST.

Just a side sinister thought as Kurt has a handy torch. How nice would it work out if he was to aimlessly toss it on some of that ancient bedding that the soon to be undead comes from?

Last edited July 20, 2024 12:19 am

Rolls

INIT Check - (1d20+1)

(20) + 1 = 21

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 20, 2024 12:16 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:16 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Movement!" Alex shouts.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Jul 20, 2024 12:39 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:39 am

Before Lightning Keep

Hearing the shouting below, Erani flies down to the door to offer aid.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 20, 2024 12:52 am

Jul 20, 2024 12:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

To arms!!!

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+2)

(17) + 2 = 19

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 20, 2024 10:45 am

Jul 20, 2024 10:45 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

initiative check

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Jul 20, 2024 2:03 pm

Jul 20, 2024 2:03 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 20/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Rangrim 19
3 10
4 10
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3
2 3

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.

Kurts Turn

OOC:

Hopefully this layout works and you can see the map this time guys, let me know if there is a problem.

Jul 20, 2024 2:08 pm

Jul 20, 2024 2:08 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Looks good to me!

Jul 20, 2024 2:36 pm

Jul 20, 2024 2:36 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Yep, looks good

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 20, 2024 4:33 pm

Jul 20, 2024 4:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Yep. it is good map.

Just a side sinister thought as Kurt has a handy torch. How nice would it work out if he was to aimlessly toss it on some of that ancient bedding that the soon to be undead comes from? Does this look to be a okay combat move?

Last edited July 20, 2024 4:33 pm

Jul 20, 2024 9:22 pm

Jul 20, 2024 9:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

You can try and torch it but it might be catching more than you'd plan.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Jul 20, 2024 11:17 pm

Jul 20, 2024 11:17 pm

Before Lightning Keep

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.

Torch holding Kurt becomes very worried the sudden moment the evil undead rise. He instantly realizes is what they are. Worried him quickly tosses his burning hot torch into the ancient bedding that the new coming undead is starting to rise from.

GM: is tossing the torch considered Kurts's action turn or is it a free action?
(Either way I marked -1 torch.)

@GeneCortess Roll a dex check dc 10 to see if it hits the bed, that's your action, I count it as an attack. Also roll a d10 4 or higher the staw lights.

Last edited July 21, 2024 1:32 am

Rolls

dex check dc 10, 4 or higher the straw lights - (1d20+1, 1d10)

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

1d10 : (2) = 2

Jul 21, 2024 12:52 am

Jul 21, 2024 12:52 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Be advised," says Erani, completely deadpan, "extinguish flames is not among my magical abilities."

Last edited July 21, 2024 12:54 am

Jul 22, 2024 6:22 pm

Jul 22, 2024 6:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 20/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Rangrim 19
3 10
4 10
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3
2 3 -2

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.

Rangrims Turn

Rangrim Thunderfist

Jul 22, 2024 10:46 pm

Jul 22, 2024 10:46 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim pulls up to his full height to present his Holy Symbol. IN THE OF TALOS YOU VILE CREATURES BE GONE!!!

I will try turning them.

Jul 22, 2024 11:19 pm

Jul 22, 2024 11:19 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 20/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10
4 10
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3
2 3 -2

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.

Kurt roll a d6 for fire dmg.

Jul 23, 2024 3:53 am

Jul 23, 2024 3:53 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 attacking Rangrim
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3
2 3 -3

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.

Alexanders turn.

Alexander Stormcrow

Jul 23, 2024 5:19 am

Jul 23, 2024 5:19 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex casts scorching ray firing his first ray at Undead 1 then 3 then the last ray back at 1. I will then use my reaction to use Chronal Shift to reroll the attack roll for the 3rd ray.

Last edited July 23, 2024 5:21 am

Rolls

Ray 1 Attack - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Ray 1 Damage - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Ray 2 Attack - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Ray 2 Damage - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Ray 3 Attack - (1d20+5)

(1) + 5 = 6

Ray 3 Damage - (2d6)

(11) = 2

Ray 3 (Chronal Shift) - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Jul 23, 2024 5:29 am

Jul 23, 2024 5:29 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 attacking Rangrim -12
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -11
2 3 -3

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3

Eranis turn.

Jul 23, 2024 6:54 am

Jul 23, 2024 6:54 am

Before Lightning Keep

I fly down to D4. If I can see a creature inside the building, I will throw a firebolt at it.

Rolls

Firebolt to hit - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(1) = 1

Jul 23, 2024 5:07 pm

Jul 23, 2024 5:07 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 attacking Rangrim -12
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -11
2 3 -4

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.

Maethors turn.

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 24, 2024 3:34 pm

Jul 24, 2024 3:34 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

would Maethor be able to target E5 from D3 through the open door with his sling?

Jul 24, 2024 3:54 pm

Jul 24, 2024 3:54 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Sardis says:

OOC:

would Maethor be able to target E5 from D3 through the open door with his sling?

OOC:

Yes he could do that.

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Jul 25, 2024 10:47 pm

Jul 25, 2024 10:47 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Maethor moved to the side of the door way which gave him a good enough angle to target one of the 'beings' (?) his allies were in battle with.

Rolls

Ranged attack - sling - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Sling bullet damage - (1d4+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Jul 26, 2024 3:34 am

Jul 26, 2024 3:34 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 28/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 attacking Rangrim -12
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -11
2 3 -11

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.

Kurts turn.

Aug 1, 2024 4:48 pm

Aug 1, 2024 4:48 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round.

Rolls

Kurt the mercenary: Halberd to hit - (1d20+5)

(20) + 5 = 25

Kurt the mercenary: Halberd damage - (1d10+3+1d4Slashing)

(9) + (2) + 3 = 14

Fires dmg this round - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Nat 20 - (1d10)

(4) = 4

Aug 1, 2024 5:02 pm

Aug 1, 2024 5:02 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 26/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 24/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 attacking Rangrim -12
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -11
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .

Rangrims turn.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 1, 2024 8:53 pm

Aug 1, 2024 8:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Talos guide my hand I will use Guiding Bolt on 3 it is radiant damage

[ +- ] Guiding Bolt

Last edited August 2, 2024 12:05 am

Rolls

Guiding Bolt, damage - (id20+5, 4d6)

id20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

4d6 : (2361) = 12

Aug 2, 2024 7:39 pm

Aug 2, 2024 7:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -11
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge

Alexanders turn.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 2, 2024 7:53 pm

Aug 2, 2024 7:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex casts Magic Missile targeting 1 with all of the darts.

Rolls

Magic Missile 1 - (1d4+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Magic Missile 2 - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Magic Missile 3 - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Aug 3, 2024 2:21 am

Aug 3, 2024 2:21 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -20
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,

Eranis turn.

Aug 3, 2024 2:23 am

Aug 3, 2024 2:23 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Just a reminder there is a window in the wall at G3

Aug 3, 2024 10:55 am

Aug 3, 2024 10:55 am

Before Lightning Keep

I move to D4.
Eldritch Blast on creature 1 in H4.
Move to C3.
That's all.

Rolls

Eldritch Blast to hit - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Eldritch Blast damage - (1d10)

(6) = 6

Aug 3, 2024 4:09 pm

Aug 3, 2024 4:09 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 16/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -26
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.

Maethors turn.

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Aug 5, 2024 7:16 pm

Aug 5, 2024 7:16 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Lacking fire resistance of any kind, Maethor is not prepared to charge in blindly through flames, so instead stands at the ready to assist any allies that escape or attack any for that emerges.

Aug 5, 2024 9:41 pm

Aug 5, 2024 9:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 15/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 -26
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg

Kurts turn, roll 1d6 for fires damage this round.

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Aug 5, 2024 9:58 pm

Aug 5, 2024 9:58 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

sling attack

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 8, 2024 12:02 am

Aug 8, 2024 12:02 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt will attack #1, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round.

Rolls

Warhammer, Opposite end, Damage, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d6+3, 1d6+3, 1d6)

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

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

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

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

1d6 : (1) = 1

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 8, 2024 12:03 am

Aug 8, 2024 12:03 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt will attack #1, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. 3 points fire damage.

Kurt hits with a 21 doing 8 damage and misses with the opposite side.

Last edited August 8, 2024 12:07 am

Rolls

Warhammer, Opposite end, Damage, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d6+3, 1d6+3, 1d6)

1d20+5 : (16) + 5 = 21

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d6+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

1d6+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d6 : (3) = 3

Halbard damage earlier damage was confusion. - (1d8+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

1d4 brute force - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Aug 8, 2024 12:14 am

Aug 8, 2024 12:14 am

Before Lightning Keep

@GeneCortess are you moving to attack 1 or 4? G4 or G5 respectively.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 8, 2024 12:18 am

Aug 8, 2024 12:18 am

Before Lightning Keep

He will step closer to range attack #1. :)

Aug 8, 2024 12:59 am

Aug 8, 2024 12:59 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 12/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg

Rangrims turn.

Aug 8, 2024 1:50 am

Aug 8, 2024 1:50 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim looks around at the spreading flames and yells for the other to get out the window by Kurt. He squares up with 4 to cover their escape. He will attack with his hammer then bring his shield up for blocking.

Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+4, 1d8+2)

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

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

Aug 8, 2024 3:27 am

Aug 8, 2024 3:27 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge

Alexanders turn.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 8, 2024 6:05 am

Aug 8, 2024 6:05 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will move outside and away from the flames to D3 and makes sure he is not on fire. That's all.

Aug 8, 2024 7:14 pm

Aug 8, 2024 7:14 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 -Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge
-Alexander moves to D4, I can't update the mape right now but I will do so later, and pats out the flames before he takes anymore dmg.
Eranis turn.

Aug 8, 2024 9:29 pm

Aug 8, 2024 9:29 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Assuming G2-3 is the window, I will move to G2 and Eldritch Blast #4.

Rolls

Eldritch Blast to hit - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Eldritch Blast damage - (1d10)

(8) = 8

Aug 8, 2024 9:49 pm

Aug 8, 2024 9:49 pm

Before Lightning Keep

#4 is taking the dodge action so your to hit is at disadvantage so roll one more for me.

Aug 8, 2024 11:53 pm

Aug 8, 2024 11:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Disadvantage

Rolls

Disadvantage - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Aug 9, 2024 12:14 am

Aug 9, 2024 12:14 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 --8 Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge
-Alexander moves to D4, I can't update the mape right now but I will do so later, and pats out the flames before he takes anymore dmg.
-Erani blasts 4 for 8 dmg

Maethors turn.

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Aug 9, 2024 1:40 am

Aug 9, 2024 1:40 am

Before Lightning Keep

Maethor will do what he can to help any ally that comes out to snuff out any fire they may have brought out with them.

Aug 9, 2024 3:58 am

Aug 9, 2024 3:58 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 --8 Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge
-Alexander moves to D4, I can't update the mape right now but I will do so later, and pats out the flames before he takes anymore dmg.
-Erani blasts 4 for 8 dmg
-Maethor stands ready to help put out fires on companions.

Kurts turn.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 9, 2024 4:05 am

Aug 9, 2024 4:05 am

Before Lightning Keep

Fast Kurt crushes Skeleton #4 and then he races to leave the burning building by the handy window. Once out he will step aside for another to leave.

OOC:

Halberd will hit with a 16 and does 15 damage. Kurt then exit the burning building.

Last edited August 9, 2024 9:12 am

Rolls

Halberd, Opposite side, Halberd Damage, Opposite side Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d10+3+1d4, 1d4+1d4)

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

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

1d10+3+1d4 : (10) + (2) + 3 = 15

1d4+1d4 : (3) + (1) = 4

disadvantage halberd, opposite side - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

Fire damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Fire damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Aug 9, 2024 4:26 am

Aug 9, 2024 4:26 am

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 12/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 --8 Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge
-Alexander moves to D4, I can't update the mape right now but I will do so later, and pats out the flames before he takes anymore dmg.
-Erani blasts 4 for 8 dmg
-Maethor stands ready to help put out fires on companions.
-Kurt hits 4 once with his halberd and the thing crumples to the floor but he double taps it with the end just to make sure it stays down.

@GeneCortess your first hit will take down 4, what position are you going to out the window? Also roll a d6 to see fire dmg for this round.

We are now out of combat, but I will keep ‘battle mode’ on until everyone is safely out of the burning building.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 9, 2024 9:13 am

Aug 9, 2024 9:13 am

Before Lightning Keep

Fast roasting Kurt bravely crushes the last evil Skeleton #4 with his reaching halberd and double taps it to make sure it has perished. Quick him then promptly races to exit the burning building by the open doorway. Once outside, he will gladly step aside to leave space for another to exit and puts out any flames still clinging dearly to him. "Well, they are all gone now."

OOC:

Smiles and sadly marked off that that dear torch but has 9 torches more to kill.

OOC:

Halberd strikes with a 16 and does 15 slashing damage. Kurt moves to C5 exiting the burning building. Down to 22/28 HP now.

Last edited August 9, 2024 3:50 pm

Aug 9, 2024 1:41 pm

Aug 9, 2024 1:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will launch to the air again to get out of the way of those exiting the building.

Aug 9, 2024 4:42 pm

Aug 9, 2024 4:42 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Battle map

[ +- ] map

Party Status:

Kurt hp 24/28 ac 17
Alexander hp 9/15 ac 13
Maethor hp 18/18 ac 14
Erani hp 22/24 ac 13
Rangrim hp 10/20 ac 16

Initiative:

Kurt 21
Fire 10
Rangrim 19
Fire 10
3 10 dead
4 10 --8 Dodge
Alexander 9
Erani 5
Maethor 4
1 3 dead
2 3 dead

Action:

-Rangrim, Alexander, and Kurt all enter the barracks, the dark shapes on the beds begin to move. The shouts of warning from their friends within alert Maethor and Erani of battle ahead.
-Kurt throws his torch and hits squar in the bed of #2, the old straw mattress begins to catch fire and 2 fire damage.
-Rangrim calls upon Talos to turn the undead, 1 and 3 seem unaffected, 2 and 4 begin to squirm.
-The fire spreads south east five feet and burns #2 for 1 dmg.
-#3 and #4 both stand up, 4 is as far from Rangrim as it can get and so takes the dodge action, 3 throws it’s self bodily at Rangrim for 4 bludgeoning dmg.
-Alexander casts scorching ray and all three rays hit their target, 11 dmg to 1, and 12 dmg to 3.
-Erani swoops down to D4 and fires a firebolt at #2 for 1 dmg as it squirms in the flames of the bed.
-Maethor uses his slick to crash into the head of 2 for 6 dmg.
-As you all watch 1 and 2 rise to there feet, 2 takes 1 fire dmg as it rises, 1 slams into Rangrim but bounces of his armor, 2 crashes bodily into Kurt but it too only finds armor to damage.
-Kurt will attack #2, he will also be rolling for fire dmg this next round. Doing 18 dmg
-The fire flares and tried to speak west but is blocked by the wall, it does 2 dmg to #2 causing it to collapse north toward Kurt spreading fire in its wake, 2 dmg to Kurt .
-Rangrim hits 3 for 12 dmg and it sways for a moment before falling to the ground dead
-The fire spreads west flared by the oxygen coming through the door causing 2 dmg to Kurt and Erani.
-Zombie number 4 can still only try to get away from Rangrim it still is trapped so it continues to Dodge
-Alexander magic missiles 1 for 9 dmg the thing teeters but doesn’t fall to the floor,
-Erani blasts 1 for 6 dmg it spins away and looks like it’s finished before swinging back to face Rangrim. Erani flys out of the fires reach.
-Maethor holds his action to help his party or attack a enemy that comes into view. @Sardis What attack are you holding.
-1 attacks Rangrim again for 4 dmg
-Kurt steps up to 1 and with a swift swing and 8dmg if falls and moves no more
- The fire spreads east engulfing the ground beneath Alexanders feet he takes 3 fire dmg
- Rangrim calls for everyone to exit the now burning building and takes a swing at 4 but misses.
-The Fire spreads again this time SW catching alight the bunk there, and Alexander takes another 3 dmg from the fire around him
-Because he has yet to take dmg from any one 4 is till in the throws of Turn Undead and continues to only be able to Dodge
-Alexander moves to D4, I can't update the mape right now but I will do so later, and pats out the flames before he takes anymore dmg.
-Erani blasts 4 for 8 dmg
-Maethor stands ready to help put out fires on companions.
-Kurt hits 4 once with his halberd and the thing crumpuls to the floor but he double taps it with the end just to make sure it stays down.
-The fire spreads to the east and Rangrim takes fire 2 dmg

Rangrims turn

We are now out of combat, but I will keep ‘battle mode’ on until everyone is safely out of the burning building.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 9, 2024 6:25 pm

Aug 9, 2024 6:25 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will get out the window as fast as possible then cast cure wounds on myself.

Last edited August 9, 2024 6:27 pm

Rolls

Cure wounds - (1d8+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Aug 9, 2024 7:27 pm

Aug 9, 2024 7:27 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Rangrim is the last of the group to emerge from the firey barracks, as he casts cure wounds on himself and you all take stock the fire continues to spread within. Luckily the cloudy morning sky finally let's loose it's rain, so the fire will hopefully not spread to the stables or the Keep itself.

What does the group do?

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 9, 2024 8:22 pm

Aug 9, 2024 8:22 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt lights up another torch for light. "Lets explore more and get out of this rain."

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 9, 2024 8:34 pm

Aug 9, 2024 8:34 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim checks his shield and grips his warhammer Sound good to me

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 9, 2024 8:50 pm

Aug 9, 2024 8:50 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"We need to be careful going forward," Alex says as he casts Mage Armor on himself.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 9, 2024 9:09 pm

Aug 9, 2024 9:09 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I think we should go check that shed I saw the rats go in. I agree Alex fire can get out of hand.

Aug 9, 2024 9:55 pm

Aug 9, 2024 9:55 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will keep an eye on the group from above.

Maethor Maerdrym

Aug 10, 2024 2:31 am

Aug 10, 2024 2:31 am

Before Lightning Keep

I will cover the rear and help when or if needed.

OOC:

I will make this one post Sardis to get us over and seeing the building. And then you'll all get one more post before we wait for him to return from his trip.

Aug 10, 2024 2:35 am

Aug 10, 2024 2:35 am

Before Lightning Keep

Careful to skirt the burning barracks. You make your way around the side and down into the corner of the Courtyard. The small building appears to be an outhouse. There is much sign of animals scurring about, small animals. You do not see any actual rats straightway, perhaps they fled from the rain.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 10, 2024 3:01 am

Aug 10, 2024 3:01 am

Before Lightning Keep

Has a new torch lite, "Lets check that out."

Aug 10, 2024 5:30 am

Aug 10, 2024 5:30 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex steps back from the outhouse, "Maybe we should take more precaution this time. Alex will cast mage hand and use that to open the door to the structure.

Aug 10, 2024 11:14 am

Aug 10, 2024 11:14 am

Before Lightning Keep

I watch from above, my sharp eyes peering into shadows in search of possible dangers.

Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm

Aug 10, 2024 6:17 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

@thorsman99 give me a perception roll for Erani being lookout.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 10, 2024 6:20 pm

Aug 10, 2024 6:20 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Active Kurt looks around mostly for rats with his trusty halberd ready for action and a torch for light. His black eyes are ever so watchful.

Last edited August 10, 2024 6:21 pm

Rolls

Perception Check - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Aug 11, 2024 12:45 am

Aug 11, 2024 12:45 am

Before Lightning Keep

Perception check

Rolls

Perception Check - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 12, 2024 10:34 pm

Aug 12, 2024 10:34 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will peer into the outhouse.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Aug 12, 2024 11:07 pm

Aug 12, 2024 11:07 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani and Kurt see no danger at present, but do notice that there are a few places behind the outhouse where rats have raked the dirt up into piles. Either digging up or hiding things.

Alexander within the out house you can see this is in fact the rats nest. Scattered throughout the bedding and a few squirming bodies you can see ‘treasures’ they have gathered and one or two divits full of wiggling naked kits.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 12, 2024 11:24 pm

Aug 12, 2024 11:24 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"That's a lot of rats," Alex says as he directs his mage hand to sift through the nest to see if the rats "treasures" have any value.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 13, 2024 12:48 am

Aug 13, 2024 12:48 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim looks in, Filthy creatures. Good for nothing but spreading disease. We should set that building on fire.

Aug 13, 2024 1:05 am

Aug 13, 2024 1:05 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Well, they are tasty."

Erani clacks his raptor's beak in an approximation of smacking lips.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 13, 2024 1:25 am

Aug 13, 2024 1:25 am

Before Lightning Keep

Torch carrying Kurt says, "Erani. You need to upgrade your eating."

"We can go in there with say three torches and scare the rats off and loot their treasure."

Last edited August 13, 2024 1:26 am

Aug 13, 2024 3:40 pm

Aug 13, 2024 3:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I need a investigation check for Alexanders mage hand search.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 13, 2024 5:01 pm

Aug 13, 2024 5:01 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Investigation check.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Aug 13, 2024 8:30 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alexander most of what you find is just random bits of trash the rats have seen as worthy, but within the tangle you do find 12 copper, 11 silver, and one gold piece.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 13, 2024 8:39 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Drats. No keys.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 13, 2024 8:40 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex pockets the coins and dismisses his mage hand. "So, shall we continue on or did one of see something else worth our attention?"

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 13, 2024 8:42 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:42 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Torch holding Kurt asks, "You didn't perhaps see the keys to the door up front. Perhaps the rats manage to get a hold of shiny them."

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 13, 2024 8:52 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:52 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"I didn't see the keys but I will have another look," Alex summons his mage hand and looks once more in the rats nest.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Maethor Maerdrym

Sardis Inactive for 3 months

Aug 13, 2024 8:58 pm

Aug 13, 2024 8:58 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Not a fan of rats, or any rodents for that matter, Maethor remained well back from the others while they search their burrow for anything of worth.

Aug 14, 2024 3:31 am

Aug 14, 2024 3:31 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Perhaps we should see what they've buried in back of the building."

Aug 15, 2024 2:53 pm

Aug 15, 2024 2:53 pm

Before Lightning Keep

So what are you doing now?

Aug 15, 2024 3:01 pm

Aug 15, 2024 3:01 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I will fly to the back of the building and investigate what the rats have been burying.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Aug 15, 2024 3:33 pm

Aug 15, 2024 3:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani you return to the corner were you saw the disturbed earth. The rain has started to come down in sheets and the ground is a muddy mess. It takes you some time, 10 minutes to locate and fish about in each of the hiding places but you find a silver key with a wolfs head engraved upon it in one of the holes. Lighting flashes in the darkened sky above as you look down at the key.

Aug 15, 2024 3:40 pm

Aug 15, 2024 3:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"I've found a key! I suggest we get out of this rain and see if we can gain access to the keep."

I make a low altitude flight (just off the ground) over to the keep door.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 15, 2024 4:33 pm

Aug 15, 2024 4:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Simple Kurt says, "Test it so we don't have to climb to get out of here.'

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 15, 2024 9:30 pm

Aug 15, 2024 9:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim is digging this storm. He looks at the sky and and yells THANK YOU MIGHTY TALOS FOR YOUR CLEANSING!!!

Aug 21, 2024 2:22 am

Aug 21, 2024 2:22 am

Before Lightning Keep

Is the group heading to the keep or are we trying the key on the towers?

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 21, 2024 7:29 am

Aug 21, 2024 7:29 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

I believe we are checking to see if the key fits the gatehouse.

Aug 21, 2024 9:00 am

Aug 21, 2024 9:00 am

Before Lightning Keep

After arriving at the keep door, I will try the key.

Aug 21, 2024 4:39 pm

Aug 21, 2024 4:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani - The key opens the door you try at the base of the western gatehouse tower. With it, you see a square room with arrow slits that face toward where the portculis is. There are a few boxes stacked up within the small room and in the center.There is a ladder that leads up to what looks like a trap door to the second floor.

Aug 21, 2024 5:30 pm

Aug 21, 2024 5:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I check the doorway and immediate surrounds for any sign of a trap. If I do not detect anything, I will step inside out of the rain and wait for my comrades. Otherwise I will wait for the others outside, hoping one of them has a skillset for such things.

OOC:

My perception is +2 and investigation is +3, so apply whichever is appropriate to the roll in the DMs estimation.

Last edited August 21, 2024 5:37 pm

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Aug 21, 2024 8:20 pm

Aug 21, 2024 8:20 pm

Before Lightning Keep

You sense no traps and step inside.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 23, 2024 4:57 pm

Aug 23, 2024 4:57 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex slowly and carefully follows Erani inside the gatehouse. He examines the interior, looking for anything that might seem out of place or hinder them opening the gate such as damaged gears or rusted chains.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(19) + 2 = 21

Aug 23, 2024 8:00 pm

Aug 23, 2024 8:00 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alexander you see no mechanism in this room that would raise the portcullis, but you know that usually such things are on upper levels. The ladder in the center of the room leads to the second story of the gate house through a trap door.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 23, 2024 8:03 pm

Aug 23, 2024 8:03 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will check the second level of the gatehouse to make sure the mechanism is intact.

Aug 23, 2024 8:18 pm

Aug 23, 2024 8:18 pm

Before Lightning Keep

The upper floor of the gatehouse is very similar to the lower except for a large wheel with heavy chain attachments is mounted to the south wall and the door exits, presumably to the walls, to the east.

Alexander, all seems to be in working order, but as you examine you notice that the chain connections you see attached to the wheel are mirrored on the opposite side. It is likely that both wheels in both gatehouse second floors will have to be turned in unison to raise the portculis.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 23, 2024 8:26 pm

Aug 23, 2024 8:26 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will return to the first floor and says, "The mechanism on this side appears to be in working order but we will need to check the other side to make sure it is working order before we can open the portcullis. It will require both sides to be operated in unison."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 23, 2024 8:36 pm

Aug 23, 2024 8:36 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Strong Kurt offers, "I will do this side. Check the other side."

Aug 23, 2024 9:41 pm

Aug 23, 2024 9:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Anyone who takes Kurt up on his suggestion to check the other tower finds a tower just like the other you have been in. You will need the key to open the doors and you find a working wheel in this tower as well. Working together, it is simple to open the portal, but the large modern doors still have the bar across it that you would have to move before all obstacles are moved from the front entrance to the courtyard.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 24, 2024 1:06 am

Aug 24, 2024 1:06 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim standing out and enjoying the rain says"If nothing interesting we should head to the keep." Nothing like a good cleansing from Talos.

Aug 29, 2024 10:40 pm

Aug 29, 2024 10:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Are you all going to head to the main building?

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 29, 2024 10:58 pm

Aug 29, 2024 10:58 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Kurt takes one building for the portcullis. Who is taking the other building for it.

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 29, 2024 11:24 pm

Aug 29, 2024 11:24 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

I am ready to head to the main building.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 30, 2024 12:12 am

Aug 30, 2024 12:12 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

I am ready also

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 30, 2024 1:21 am

Aug 30, 2024 1:21 am

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Okay. :). Kurt is all for the main building since we can get out now any time we want.

Aug 30, 2024 2:50 am

Aug 30, 2024 2:50 am

Before Lightning Keep

I will fly to where I can get a good view of the path from the gate to the building and watch over the group.

Aug 30, 2024 3:02 am

Aug 30, 2024 3:02 am

Before Lightning Keep

With the bird's eye view and the groups eyes you see well, even in the storm. It is only about 30 feet from the front gate to what looks to be the main entrance of the keep.

Erani can see that off to your left there are stairs that go up to meet the wall. You can also see that there is a door at that point.

There may be other doors that you have not seen, but you don’t know.

Where do you go?

Aug 30, 2024 11:26 am

Aug 30, 2024 11:26 am

Before Lightning Keep

I will circle the building from the air to see if there are other doors.

Aug 30, 2024 2:46 pm

Aug 30, 2024 2:46 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Erani circles the building,
then circles back to the group.

Aug 30, 2024 3:17 pm

Aug 30, 2024 3:17 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I'll relate what I've seen to the rest of the group so they can decide on a course of action.

"There is another, similar door on the North side."

Aug 30, 2024 3:39 pm

Aug 30, 2024 3:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

[ +- ] Visual Aid

Yellow are the three doors

Alexander Stormcrow

Aug 30, 2024 9:31 pm

Aug 30, 2024 9:31 pm

Before Lightning Keep

"Where should we start? Alex asks the group.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 30, 2024 9:39 pm

Aug 30, 2024 9:39 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

So this is the main building?

Aug 30, 2024 9:46 pm

Aug 30, 2024 9:46 pm

Before Lightning Keep

mathias0077 says:

OOC:

So this is the main building?

Yes

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 30, 2024 11:10 pm

Aug 30, 2024 11:10 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt heads the main door and not the stairs ones and checks to see if it looks to be locked or not.

Aug 30, 2024 11:20 pm

Aug 30, 2024 11:20 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt the door is locked.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 30, 2024 11:41 pm

Aug 30, 2024 11:41 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Quick Kurt ponders a moment decides to attempt unlock the door with the key found.

Aug 31, 2024 12:44 am

Aug 31, 2024 12:44 am

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt turns the key in the lock, there is a click, and the door is unlocked.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 31, 2024 2:36 am

Aug 31, 2024 2:36 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim rub his hands together. "Here we go. I guess we must leave the cleansing rains of Talos."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 31, 2024 2:39 am

Aug 31, 2024 2:39 am

Before Lightning Keep

Active Kurt says, "We shall see." He opens the door with his lite torch for light and his Halberd in the other ready for action.

Aug 31, 2024 6:41 am

Aug 31, 2024 6:41 am

Before Lightning Keep

I will get behind the party and hover at 10' so I can cover them as they open the door.

Aug 31, 2024 3:23 pm

Aug 31, 2024 3:23 pm

Before Lightning Keep

The large wooden double door swings open to reveal a very long hallway. The Hall is about 10 feet wide and 40 feet long. You can just make out in the torchlight that the hallway ends at a stone wall and a right and a left turn.

There are 2 doorways to your left and 1 to your right. All have closed wooden doors. The left are closer to this end of the hall and the door on the right is about midway.

This dusty hall is empty except for cobwebs and a few moth eaten tapestries. There are no rugs on the floor but the stone, though covered in dust, was obviously well masoned as it is smooth and even beneath your feet.

What do you do?

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 31, 2024 3:45 pm

Aug 31, 2024 3:45 pm

Before Lightning Keep

After looking over the place, "lets check all this out before we try those passageways at the end of the hall." Kurt leads the way to the single door on the right.

Aug 31, 2024 3:48 pm

Aug 31, 2024 3:48 pm

Before Lightning Keep

I position myself to cover Kurt, while keeping an eye on the end of the hallway.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 31, 2024 4:40 pm

Aug 31, 2024 4:40 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim checks that his shield is strapped tight hefts his warhammer and follows ready for anything.

Aug 31, 2024 4:42 pm

Aug 31, 2024 4:42 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt opens the door to a 15x30 foot room.

Fourteen wooden chairs surround a wooden dining table. Suspended above the table is an iron chandelier missing its candles. Two empty sideboards stand against the north wall.

Set into the east wall is a blackened fireplace. Above its blue marble mantelpiece hangs a metal shield bearing an insignia: a wolf’s head with three lightning bolts above it.

Like the Hall the Dinning room is covered with dust, the air smells stale, and the only light is Kurt's torch.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Aug 31, 2024 5:04 pm

Aug 31, 2024 5:04 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will head over and inspect the shield.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Aug 31, 2024 6:33 pm

Aug 31, 2024 6:33 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Can onlooking Kurt fairly much recognize the nice heraldry on the wall shield? (Gave some dice for that.)

There is no further mention of an exit other than the entrance door coming into this dusty dining hall.

Last edited August 31, 2024 6:36 pm

Rolls

History or Religion - (1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (16) + 2 = 18

1d20+2 : (7) + 2 = 9

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 1, 2024 7:04 am

Sep 1, 2024 7:04 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex quietly follows behind everyone and waits by the dinning room entrance.

Sep 3, 2024 12:31 am

Sep 3, 2024 12:31 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim give me an investigation roll.

Kurt knows from a story another soldier told him once that the heraldry of the Werwolf Knight who built this fortress was what you see on this shield. There are no windows in this room, only the one door and the fireplace are built in.

Alexander and Erani in the doorway see the Hall remains clear of threat.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 3, 2024 1:35 am

Sep 3, 2024 1:35 am

Before Lightning Keep

Not the sharpest knife in the kitchen

Rolls

investigation - (1d20-1)

(16) - 1 = 15

Sep 3, 2024 1:42 am

Sep 3, 2024 1:42 am

Before Lightning Keep

Rangrim, standing at the fireplace you notice that there are no ashes left in the hearth, though it is covered in dust.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 3, 2024 9:49 am

Sep 3, 2024 9:49 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will look at Kurt."Check this out." I will then attempt to open it.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 3, 2024 9:49 am

Sep 3, 2024 9:49 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim will look at Kurt."Check this out." I will then attempt to open it.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 3, 2024 2:18 pm

Sep 3, 2024 2:18 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt moves closer to give more light.

Simple Kurt says, "This place looks well abandoned with time. Perhaps the other rooms are better."

Last edited September 3, 2024 2:19 pm

Sep 3, 2024 2:19 pm

Sep 3, 2024 2:19 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Everyone watches as grim opens the blue mantle to reveal two halfs of a 10 foot long silver rods, one with a ball at one end.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 3, 2024 10:56 pm

Sep 3, 2024 10:56 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Looks at the others"A lightning rod?"

Do they look like they connect together?

Last edited September 4, 2024 12:45 am

Sep 4, 2024 12:15 am

Sep 4, 2024 12:15 am

Before Lightning Keep

"That would my guess. Likely it belongs on a high point of the keep."

Sep 4, 2024 1:10 am

Sep 4, 2024 1:10 am

Before Lightning Keep

mathias0077 says:

Looks at the others"A lightning rod?"

Do they look like they connect together?

They do seem like they would fit together.

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 4, 2024 5:16 am

Sep 4, 2024 5:16 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex approaches and looks over the discovery. "It would appear so. We should secure the rod and continue looking for the others. Putting it in place now before we have them all may attract unwanted attention to the castle."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 4, 2024 1:48 pm

Sep 4, 2024 1:48 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Exiting Kurt says, "A good find. Surprise to be anything left in this dinning hall."

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 7, 2024 12:39 am

Sep 7, 2024 12:39 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Should I put them back in the hidden compartment or do we want to take them with us?"

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 7, 2024 12:49 am

Sep 7, 2024 12:49 am

Before Lightning Keep

"Bring it with us," Alex says firmly. "We wouldn't want to have to spend extra time backtracking once we have located all of them."

Sep 7, 2024 1:30 am

Sep 7, 2024 1:30 am

Before Lightning Keep

Rangrim add 1 lightning rod in two pieces to your inventory.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 7, 2024 1:34 am

Sep 7, 2024 1:34 am

Before Lightning Keep

With that safely packed away, Kurt will exit the room and go across the hall to the first door on it. Obviously, this place needs a good though search.

Sep 8, 2024 1:09 am

Sep 8, 2024 1:09 am

Before Lightning Keep

Alex follows Kurt to the next room.

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 8, 2024 1:25 am

Sep 8, 2024 1:25 am

Before Lightning Keep

Grim also follows Kurt. Always scanning the stone work.

Sep 8, 2024 2:41 am

Sep 8, 2024 2:41 am

Before Lightning Keep

I follow, but as befits my watcher training, always looking to cover my companions and catch trouble the moment it appears.

Sep 8, 2024 3:15 am

Sep 8, 2024 3:15 am

Before Lightning Keep

The group returns down the Hall to the first door you passed. It is unlocked and opens to a 10 x 10 room with benches, hooks, and shelves lining the stone walls. There are no other doors or windows.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 8, 2024 5:38 am

Sep 8, 2024 5:38 am

Before Lightning Keep

Observing Kurt uses is knowledge of the size and such of the parts and will search the room for them.

Sep 8, 2024 4:44 pm

Sep 8, 2024 4:44 pm

Before Lightning Keep

GeneCortess says:

Observing Kurt uses is knowledge of the size and such of the parts and will search the room for them.

roll Investigation

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 8, 2024 5:13 pm

Sep 8, 2024 5:13 pm

Before Lightning Keep

roll Investigation

LOL. Kurt barely managed a 4.

Last edited September 8, 2024 5:14 pm

Rolls

Investigation Check - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 8, 2024 5:48 pm

Sep 8, 2024 5:48 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex will also Investigate the room.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Sep 8, 2024 6:23 pm

Sep 8, 2024 6:23 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Kurt, you feel like you have throughly searched this room but can’t really remember what you actually saw. But definitely no lightning rods laying around.

Alexander, you can tell that this was once some sort of vestibule. There is not much in here besides the built in benches, hooks, and shelves. You do find a small packet of what seems to be dust. Your proficiency with the arcane lets you know it’s not just dust, there is some sort of magic here too. Add packet with 11 pinches of dust to your inventory.

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 8, 2024 7:02 pm

Sep 8, 2024 7:02 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex examines the dust to see if he can identify the substance.

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+5)

(18) + 5 = 23

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Sep 8, 2024 7:26 pm

Sep 8, 2024 7:26 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Bored Kurt, "Okay. Not what we want here. Let us check the other door in the hall." He makes his way out to the hall and down the ways to the other door on it.

Sep 8, 2024 7:34 pm

Sep 8, 2024 7:34 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alexander, with you're knowledge of Arcana you recall that there are several different types of dust out there that do different things, but without an identified spell you could not say for certain which this is.

Alexander Stormcrow

Sep 8, 2024 8:52 pm

Sep 8, 2024 8:52 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Alex puts the dust away and continues on with Kurt. "We will have to search this place room by room."

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 8, 2024 9:16 pm

Sep 8, 2024 9:16 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Nods agreement to Alex. "Yep, I will scrutinize every inch of the stonework. Shall I enter that room and check it out?"

Rolls

Perception - (2d20+5)

(1119) + 5 = 35

Sep 8, 2024 11:21 pm

Sep 8, 2024 11:21 pm

Before Lightning Keep

Rangrim, with your keen stone sense, you know that this keep though long abandoned is still in excellent condition. It was built by skilled and knowing hands.
The reward of it as promised by the elders, for clearing it out and giving shelter to the refugees, is great indeed.

OOC:

You were double checking the vestibule right?

Rangrim Thunderfist

Sep 8, 2024 11:30 pm

Sep 8, 2024 11:30 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

Yes

Sep 9, 2024 4:47 pm

Sep 9, 2024 4:47 pm

Before Lightning Keep

OOC:

If anyone has anything else they would like to do in this room, go ahead and let me know otherwise head over to this link to enter the last room in the Hall. Within Lightning Keep... This sub forum will now be where the archived gameplay threads live.

Index > Game Forums > Lightning Keep > Gameplay Archive

You do not have permission to post in this thread.

Game Details

Characters