Chapter 2.2: First Encounters in the Dim

Apr 2, 2025 6:01 am

As those heroes were leaving Orlane and heading west, another group of heroes was heading east from Hochoch on Cecily's Road. But on their first night out from leaving the Jarl family croft, they made camp in the same spot where the sorcerer Jonel had tried to camp the night before. They then were attacked by the same undead who had nearly killed Jonel: a party of adventurers that had been killed and reanimated for some fell purpose. Together, the four heroes managed to escape with their lives and find another place to rest safely. But then they confronted a disgruntled ogrillon and slew him before he could eat Rosemary. Now, finding the undead quiescent in the daytime, they retrieved their equipment and resumed their eastward journey.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Apr 2, 2025 6:03 am

By Cecily's Road, Chase gestures to the others, and Bradley, Myrtha, Theran, and Aanbo settle down in the undergrowth, halting their movement through the brush to listen intently. Now that they aren't moving, they can hear faint snatches of conversation: people are talking to each other as they approach from the west on Cecily's Road! A breeze ruffles the leaves on the trees, drowning out the sound of voices for a moment.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Apr 2, 2025 6:04 am

As their group makes their way east down Cecily's Road, Arya is expounding to Rosemary (and Jonel and Manthis, who can't not listen) about her favorite subject: Pelor. A light wind from the east soughs through the trees, making the leaves overhead rustle.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Apr 2, 2025 6:05 am

With the shift in the wind, Theran suddenly gets a whiff of sour sweat from behind them - he turns and looks back: in the forest behind their group, he catches a glimpse of furtive figures moving in between the trees. As he sees them, they notice that he's turned around. "They see us!" one yells. "Very well, boys," an authoritative voice responds. "Just get them!"

Everyone, please roll initiative.

OOC:

I will post a map of your relative positions tomorrow, but the situation is this: some number of hostile people in the upper right of the map are attacking the "Orlane" group of heroes (the group returning from Orlane, which is near the road), and the four "Hochoch" heroes (the ones heading toward Orlane) are on the road on the left and can hear the fighting break out in the trees.

Apr 2, 2025 6:16 am

Aanbo is about to suggest waiting to see what type of group might be heading towards Orlane when the alarm is raised. "Do you think," he begins in rhetorical consideration, "that they snuck up on us? Or did we accidentally sneak through them?"

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(12) + 2 = 14

Apr 2, 2025 7:53 am

"That is a good question Aanbo. I think the might have stumble across us when you guys came up with the travois. It is hard to move very quietly dragging Reptile through the woods."

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Apr 2, 2025 12:17 pm

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Everyone, please roll initiative.

Traveling Manthis has a 11 for Initiative.

With possible unexpected hostile Manthis decide to draw out his great sword with the expectation of possible combat or putting up note to those viewing him that he isn't interested in combat but prepared just the same.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Apr 2, 2025 12:37 pm

Myrtha settled the travois with Reptile's body softly on the ground, and observed the group coming down the road from Hochoch. When Theran raised the alarm, she realized that they were pinned between the newcomers and a clearly hostile group. "Aren't they tired of dying?" she stated, as she stood up, spinning around and raising her shield against the group behind her party

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Apr 2, 2025 1:01 pm

"The travois probably left a trail that was easy to follow," Theran said, his anger carried in his eyes and voice. Pulling himself to his full height instead of crouching in bushes, he glances to Myrtha and adds, "Who are we to deny them their favorite pastime?"

Theran plants the butt of his staff in the ground and holds it with both hands, ready to fight.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Apr 2, 2025 1:51 pm

OOC:

Init

Rolls

Init - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Apr 2, 2025 4:01 pm

He sees several figures in the distance, preparing for the worst.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20-1)

(1) - 1 = 0

Apr 2, 2025 9:52 pm

Round one: Bandit attack

Round one
(this was followed by round two)

The Dungeon Busters are in two groups: one coming east on Cecily's Road, the other in the trees north of the road. There are a group of hostile humanoids who were trying to sneak up on them, but Theran detected them. We'll call these hostiles collectively "bandits."

[ +- ] Start of round one

[ +- ] Notes about the start of combat

Arya prays Pelor's blessing down on herself, Manthis, and Rosemary and hurries down the road, trying to talk the ambushers into peace. "Hold! In the name of Pelor, I command an immediate cessation of bloodshed!"
"We're outnumbered and wounded," says Aanbo. "I'll try and distract these bandits and give those travelers a chance to escape. Chase, can you give me some cover?" Aanbo begins rushing toward the nearest ambusher.
"You got it Aanbo." Chase slides around tree trunks, nocking an arrow, drawing, and then loosing the string as soon as he sees Three.
Three is hit for 7 piercing damage and staggers.
A moment later, Aanbo arrives, erupting out of the shrubbery to attack the wounded Three with his staff.
Three takes 10 bludgeoning damage and is out, dead or comatose.
"Things are about to get ugly, Bradley," Myrtha says, pushing the rescued cooper away from the ambush, "You head to those travellers there, and stay away from the fighting." Then Myrtha barrels through the underbrush to fling a handaxe at Two.
Two is hit for 4 slashing damage.
Theran calls upon the brotherhood of fungi that surrounds and permeates all living things.
Theran gains 8 temporary hit points and is filled with a necrotic righteousness as he imparts some of that power to his staff, which swells with vigor and new growth, spouting green shoots and dark buds. As his staff continues to bulge, blossoming with small black flowers, the druid jogs over to join Myrtha.
Manthis runs down the road, passing protectively in front of Arya, sword at the ready.

[ +- ] Bandit Ambush, middle of round one

Seeing the fighter's handaxe throw, Ambusher One raises a crossbow and sends a bolt at Myrtha. The bolt is lost in the foliage of the forest forever.
Staggered by the handaxe, Ambusher Two draws arrows, loosing one at Myrtha and another at Aanbo (the view of whom is partially blocked by a tree). The first skips off of the fighter's armor, the second thunks into the tree.
Ambusher Four ducks behind a tree to Hide...and disappears from view.
Ambusher Five finishes cocking his crossbow and sends a bolt at Aanbo, but the monk is too nimble and ducks.
"Don't you worry, boys!" Ambusher Six calls out, sauntering toward the Dungeon Busters, "Her power will strengthen your arms and will with supernatural might! Witness the WONDER!" With that pronouncement, a glowing club of fire appears, floating in the air by Aanbo, and swings at him. But the villain's monologue was too much warning, and the Earthshaker monk is able to leap back from the sizzling swings of the magic weapon.
Looking for the source of the arrow that hit his companion, Ambusher Seven spots Chase and sends a bolt from his crossbow at the ranger. Chase never even sees it, though he hears the whistle of its passing.

Hearing Aanbo mention 'bandits,' valiant little baker Rosemary clutches her paddle in one burly first and rushes toward the other Dungeon Busters just as they move away from her.
Jonel follows Manthis down the road, and calls to Bradley: "You there. Are you under attack?"
"YES!" Bradley shrieks, his nerves already shot from the previous ordeal. Bradley runs trustingly into the road and up to the armed heroes there. "Those people rescued me," the man points roughly in the direction of the other heroes, then points at the ambushers and adds, "and now those ruffians have ambushed us!!"

[ +- ] End of round one

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (14/14)
14 - Aanbo (17/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (4/13, 8 temporary HP)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-4), Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 2, 2025 10:11 pm

"We're outnumbered and wounded," says Aanbo. "I'll try and distract these bandits and give those travelers a chance to escape. Chase, can you give me some cover?"

Without waiting for Chase to reply, the monk hustles across the short clearing to get to the flank of Three. He thrusts his staff forward to try and pitch the bandit off-balance, while he uses the trees and his short stature to try and avoid any counterattack.

OOC:

Movement: 35 feet to the square west of Three.
Action: Quarterstaff two-handed attack
Bonus Action: 1 ki point for Patient Defense to Dodge.

Rolls

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

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d8+2 : (8) + 2 = 10

Apr 2, 2025 10:27 pm

"You got it Aanbo." chase will move 3 squares to the east and stop and lean his spear against the tree. He will then pull up his bow with arrow nocked. He will sight in number sight in number three. Inhale, draw, aim, exhale release. With the twang of the release of the arrow Chase wastes no time pulling another and nocking as he sees a solid hit into his target.

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Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3piercing)

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

1d8+3piercing : (4) + 3 = 7

Apr 3, 2025 1:27 pm

Rosemary pulls out her baker's paddle and sighs, looking to Arya. "It's the same ol' song and dance, isn't it?"

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Apr 3, 2025 1:30 pm

A stark realization washed over Arya: this land was invested by evildoer and worst. It's just one thing after another since yesterday. "Hold! In the name of Pelor, I command an immediate cessation of bloodsheed!" Her tone brooked no argument. Not knowing people from both side or the reason behind this clash between strangers, she is not sure if they should take sides. Instead, she focused her divine energy, bestowing a protective blessing upon the companions she trusted.

OOC:

Bless on Rosemary, Manthis and herself.
Move 30 feet East.

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Apr 3, 2025 2:43 pm

"This looks messy." and he moves past Arya to a more defensive position.

OOC:

Double move 60' east.

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Apr 3, 2025 3:47 pm

Myrtha slapped Bradley on the back, before pushing him softly towards the unknown travellers.

"Things are about to get ugly, Bradley," she stated levelly, "You head to those travellers there, and stay away from the fighting".

And without another word, the warrior moved after Aanbo, hoping to link up with the powerful monk and form a line. As she closed in — but slower with her heavy armour —, she threw a hand axe at the closest target once in range (Bandit #3). Her experience in combat suggested that the axe throw was at best a glancing strike.

"Do you think you'll make it out of these woods, fellas?" she exclaimed at the massed ruffians. She tried to project more confidence than she really had in her.

OOC:

Movement = diagonally following roughly the same path as Aanbo, full 30ft movement.
Attack = thrown hand axe at short range (hits AC14 for 4 damage)
Bonus action = curse internally in silence.

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Rolls

Handaxe to hit and damage - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

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

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

Apr 3, 2025 3:57 pm

Hearing the sounds of combat, Rosemary sprints towards where they are coming from.

OOC:

Using Double movement to make it to Theran (I think she can make that [if not it's close]). Do Dungeon Busters have badges or anything identifiable so we would know this group is part of the same organization?

Apr 3, 2025 4:01 pm

Theran draws on the power of nature all around them, channeling that force through himself and into his staff before moving forward with Myrtha and Aanbo. A smile, brief as it was, plays across the Wood Elf's lips as the air around him -- unknowingly to anyone else -- explodes into life... and death.

OOC:

Action: Activate Symbiotic Entity.
Bonus Action: Cast Shillelagh.
Move: 35 feet towards Two.

Symbiotic Entity grants 8 temporary HP.

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Apr 3, 2025 4:04 pm

DireHalfling says:

Do Dungeon Busters have badges or anything identifiable so we would know this group is part of the same organization?

OOC:

We never made any badges or anything identifiable.

Apr 3, 2025 4:05 pm

CancerMan says:

OOC:

We never made any badges or anything identifiable.

OOC:

We don't need no stinking badges!

Apr 3, 2025 4:08 pm

MaJunior says:

CancerMan says:

OOC:

We never made any badges or anything identifiable.

OOC:

We don't need no stinking badges!

OOC:

LOL! I was hoping Bradley would casually explain he'd been saved by the Dungeon Busters, and that would make the travellers realize that we are their allies, but well, who knows if that would've worked...

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Apr 3, 2025 9:17 pm

Round one, continued...

Arya prays Pelor's blessing down on herself, Manthis, and Rosemary and hurries down the road, trying to talk the ambushers into peace. "Hold! In the name of Pelor, I command an immediate cessation of bloodshed!"
"We're outnumbered and wounded," says Aanbo. "I'll try and distract these bandits and give those travelers a chance to escape. Chase, can you give me some cover?" Aanbo begins rushing toward the nearest ambusher.
"You got it Aanbo." Chase slides around tree trunks, nocking an arrow, drawing, and then loosing the string as soon as he sees Three.
Three is hit for 7 piercing damage and staggers.
A moment later, Aanbo arrives, erupting out of the shrubbery to attack the wounded Three with his staff.
Three takes 10 bludgeoning damage and is out, dead or comatose.
"Things are about to get ugly, Bradley," Myrtha says, pushing the rescued cooper away from the ambush, "You head to those travellers there, and stay away from the fighting." Then Myrtha barrels through the underbrush to fling a handaxe at Two.
Two is hit for 4 slashing damage.
Theran calls upon the brotherhood of fungi that surrounds and permeates all living things.
Theran gains 8 temporary hit points and is filled with a necrotic righteousness as he imparts some of that power to his staff, which swells with vigor and new growth, spouting green shoots and dark buds. As his staff continues to bulge, blossoming with small black flowers, the druid jogs over to join Myrtha.
Manthis runs down the road, passing protectively in front of Arya, sword at the ready.

[ +- ] Bandit Ambush, middle of round one

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (14/14)
14 - Aanbo (17/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (4/13, 8 temporary HP)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-4), Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 3, 2025 10:26 pm

OOC:

Dash action twelve squares to the east.

Jonel stays close to provide some support. "You there. Are you under attack?" to the two strangers in sight.

Apr 3, 2025 11:18 pm

Round one, continued...

Seeing the fighter's handaxe throw, Ambusher One raises a crossbow and sends a bolt at Myrtha. The bolt is lost in the foliage of the forest forever.
Staggered by the handaxe, Ambusher Two draws arrows, loosing one at Myrtha and another at Aanbo (the view of whom is partially blocked by a tree). The first skips off of Myrtha's armor, the second thunks into the tree.
Ambusher Four ducks behind a tree to Hide...and disappears from view.
Ambusher Five finishes cocking his crossbow and sends a bolt at Aanbo, but the monk is too nimble and ducks.
"Don't you worry, boys!" Ambusher Six calls out, sauntering toward the Dungeon Busters, "Her power will strengthen your arms and will with supernatural might! Witness the WONDER!" With that pronouncement, a glowing club of fire appears, floating in the air by Aanbo, and swings at him. But the villain's monologue was too much warning, and the Earthshaker monk is able to leap back from the sizzling swings of the magic weapon.
Looking for the source of the arrow that hit his companion, Ambusher Seven spots Chase and sends a bolt from his crossbow at the ranger. Chase never even sees it, though he hears the whistle of its passing.

Hearing Aanbo mention 'bandits,' valiant little baker Rosemary clutches her paddle in one burly first and rushes toward the other Dungeon Busters just as they move away from her.
Jonel follows Manthis down the road, and calls to Bradley: "You there. Are you under attack?"
"YES!" Bradley shrieks, his nerves already shot from the previous ordeal. Bradley runs trustingly into the road and up to the armed heroes there. "Those people rescued me," the man points roughly in the direction of the other heroes, then points at the ambushers and adds, "and now those ruffians have ambushed us!!"

OOC:

This completes round one. You may post your turns for round two.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (14/14)
14 - Aanbo (17/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (4/13, 8 temporary HP)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-4), Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Rolls

One crossbow attack on Myrtha AC18, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

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

Two bow attack on Myrtha AC18, piercing damage - (1d20+4, 1d8+3)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d8+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Two bow attack on Aanbo AC17, piercing damage - (2d20l1+4, 1d8+3)

2d20l1+4 : (713) + 4 = 11

1d8+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

Four Hide - (1d20+4)

(18) + 4 = 22

Five cross attack on Aanbo AC15, piercing damage - (2d20l1+4, 1d8+1)

2d20l1+4 : (194) + 4 = 8

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

Six Spiritual weapon attack on Aanbo AC15, force damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d8+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

Seven crossbow attack on Chase AC16, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

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

Six DISADV Spiritual weapon attack on Aanbo AC15 - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Apr 4, 2025 12:20 am

Chase seeing the magic caster will draw and aim at 6. Inhale, draw, aim, exhale, release.

Rolls

to hit - (1d20+5, 1d8+3piercing)

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

1d8+3piercing : (8) + 3 = 11

Apr 4, 2025 7:51 am

Myrtha draws her longsword as she rushes the obvious spell-caster, neglecting the archer who just shot at her.

OOC:

Movement = using up to 30ft to stand between six and two (I'm assuming that two has no opportunity attack because (1) he has no melee weapon in hand and (2) she hasn't left a square bandit two is threatening; if that assumption would be obviously flawed to Myrtha, I'd reconsider her positioning)
Action = melee attack with longsword against bandit six
Bonus action = try not to poop her pants.

Rolls

longsword to hit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

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

1d8+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

Apr 4, 2025 11:54 am

Arya's keen eyes swiftly identified the opposition: a cleric whose aura spoke of a different, certainly less righteous power. But she also recognized the besieged group as fellow Dungeon Busters. "Ah, we're with the Dungeon Busters too!" she called out, her voice ringing with newfound purpose. "Let's deal with these bandits first; we can sort out the rest later!"

Without hesitation, she sprints towards the melee, her focus fixed on the enemy cleric.

OOC:

Run as fast she can, not sure how much feet full action running is.

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Apr 4, 2025 1:13 pm

OOC:

I'm gonna be pretty radio silent today. I've got a test for work and a doctor's appointment. Plus, I'm not available on weekends. If the DM would like to take over my character during that time, that's totally understandable. I don't want to hold up the game.

Apr 4, 2025 2:55 pm

Aanbo warily tumbles away from the disembodied glowing club. He may not recognize a spellcaster at first glance, but he does understand that the one delivering a monologue must be a leader of some kind. Supported by his companions, Aanbo presses the attack against Six with a swing of his quarterstaff. He prepares himself to dodge any retaliation.

OOC:

Movement: 1 square west of Six
Action: Quarterstaff 2H vs Six
Bonus Action: Spending last ki point to Dodge.

Rolls

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

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

1d8+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

Apr 4, 2025 7:26 pm

Nebula says:

Run as fast she can, not sure how much feet full action running is.

OOC:

Arya's move is 30, so she can move 6 squares, and then another six squares by Dashing as her action. 12 squares means that she could be anywhere from two squares to the left of Theran to any square in the column below that space. Where do you want her to arrive at the end of this turn?

[ +- ] Arya's potential destinations

Apr 4, 2025 7:47 pm

OOC:

Forgot to say it in Myrtha’s post, but she will definitely be using her reaction to protect Aanbo or Theran in case they are targeted by a melee attack while next to her. Same with the newcomers, if any of them are adjacent to her, and get attacked.

Apr 4, 2025 8:12 pm

Sword swinging Manthis runs full till into combat. He is warning shouting, "Begone bandits" as he is vigorously swinging his great sword in aggressive patterns while quickly approaching. He has dropped away from protecting Arya and is in full attack mode. He arrives there, ready to cross swords with Bandit 2.

OOC:

Manthis executes a double move and is now adjacent to bandit 2 on the bandit's direct west side. AC 16.

Apr 4, 2025 9:46 pm

OOC:

In the cicle two squares west of Theran is good thanks.

Apr 4, 2025 10:40 pm

Jonel rushes forward, eyes focused to keep from taking an arrow.

OOC:

Seven diagonals to the northeast if allowed.

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Apr 6, 2025 3:47 am

Round two: Bandit attack

Round two
(this was preceded by round one, followed by round three)

Arya yells "Ah, we're with the Dungeon Busters, too! Let's deal with these bandits first; we can sort out the rest later!" while running to join the others in the trees.
Chase pulls, nocks, draws, and releases a shaft at Ambusher Six.
Ambusher Six is hit for 11 piercing damage.
Aanbo dodges past the glowing club and rushes Ambusher Six, striking with his staff!
Ambusher Six takes 8 bludgeoning damage.
Myrtha runs up, bulling past Ambusher Two and slashes at Ambusher Six with her sword!
Ambusher Six takes 7 slashing damage.
Theran moves to flank Ambusher Two and attacks, battering the villain with his dark-blooming shillelagh!
Ambusher Two takes 4 bludgeoning and 5 necrotic damage!
Manthis runs forward, yelling "Begone bandits!" as he rushes to solidly confront Ambusher Two.

Ambusher One loads his crossbow and looses a bolt at Chase! Again, the aim fails.
Ambusher Two whips out a short sword and attacks Myrtha! His attack is thrown off by Theran's savagery, and he misses!
Having hidden from view, Ambusher Four has snuck through the undergrowth unseen and springs out to attack Theran! The short sword bites deep into the druid!
Theran takes 10 piercing damage!
Ambusher Five coughs on Theran's spores!
Ambusher Five takes 2 necrotic damage!
Then Five looses a bolt at Arya, but it whizzes harmlessly past her head!
Having been hit by a fusillade of blows, Ambusher Six yells "I'm in trouble, boys! HELP!" but it is clear that he is speaking not just to his fellow ruffians, but to unseen evil spirits. A cloud of such spirits answers his call, erupting from the air to swirl around their friend, attacking those hostile to him.
Aanbo, Myrtha, Theran, and Manthis are all caught within the cloud; each of them needs to roll a WIS saving throw at the start of their next turns if they are still in the area of the spell (if this happens, they will then take 20 necrotic damage on a fail, or 10 on a success).
The glowing club pursues Aanbo and strikes him from behind!
Aanbo takes 8 bludgeoning damage!
Ambusher Seven looses a bolt at Chase! This time, the attacker hits his mark!
Chase takes 8 piercing damage!
Rosemary runs forward after Arya, feeling the rage building within her. When Ambusher Four leaps out to attack Theran, she flings a javelin at the villain. Even at that extreme distance, she manages to throw true!
Ambusher Four takes 2 piercing damage.
Jonel runs toward the fighting, keeping low to make a smaller target for the crossbowmen. He runs up to Arya and, seeing the demonic spirits whirling nearby, yells: "We have to do something before they die in there!"

Rescued cooper Bradley runs down Cecily's Road a ways, then turns back, torn between the desire to get away and the fear of being along in the dangerous forest.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-13), Three, Four (-2), Five (-2), Six (-26), Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 6, 2025 2:14 pm

Theran will move closer to one of the ambushers and take a swing with his staff.

OOC:

Moving one square to the right of Two, and attacking Two.
That should put Ambusher Five within 10 feet, so he can make a CON Save of DC 13 or take the rolled damage.

Rolls

Attack (Staff - Shillelagh) - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic + Necrotic) - (1d8+1d6+3)

(1) + (5) + 3 = 9

Halo of Spores (Necrotic Damage) - (2d4)

(11) = 2

Apr 6, 2025 2:27 pm

Round two, continued...

OOC:

Note: editing to insert Theran's move (cross-posted with the attacks), Rosemary's DISADV for the long-distance throw, and to make clear that the area effect spell won't affect the characters until the start of their next turns...

Theran moves to flank Ambusher Two and attacks, battering the villain with his dark-blooming shillelagh!
Ambusher Two takes 4 bludgeoning and 5 necrotic damage!
Ambusher One loads his crossbow and looses a bolt at Chase! Again, the aim fails.
Ambusher Two whips out a short sword and attacks Myrtha! His attack is thrown off by Theran's savagery, and he misses!
Having hidden from view, Ambusher Four has snuck through the undergrowth unseen and springs out to attack Theran! The short sword bites deep into the druid!
Theran takes 10 piercing damage!
Ambusher Five coughs on Theran's spores!
Ambusher Five takes 2 necrotic damage!
Then Five looses a bolt at Arya, but it whizzes harmlessly past her head!
Having been hit by a fusillade of blows, Ambusher Six yells "I'm in trouble, boys! HELP!" but it is clear that he is speaking not just to his fellow ruffians, but to unseen evil spirits. A cloud of such spirits answers his call, erupting from the air to swirl around their friend, attacking those hostile to him.
Aanbo, Myrtha, Theran, and Manthis are all caught within the cloud; each of them needs to roll a WIS saving throw at the start of their next turns if they are still in the area of the spell. They will take 20 necrotic damage on a fail, or 10 on a success.
The glowing club pursues Aanbo and strikes him from behind!
Aanbo takes 8 bludgeoning damage!
Ambusher Seven looses a bolt at Chase! This time, the attacker hits his mark!
Chase takes 8 piercing damage!
Rosemary runs forward after Arya, feeling the rage building within her. When Ambusher Four leaps out to attack Theran, she flings a javelin at the villain. Even at that extreme distance, she manages to throw true!
Ambusher Four takes 2 piercing damage.
Jonel runs toward the fighting, keeping low to make a smaller target for the crossbowmen. He runs up to Arya and, seeing the demonic spirits whirling nearby, yells: "We have to do something before they die in there!"

@KidEnnui - as a human, Jonel's move is 30. That corresponds to 6 five-foot squares. I've moved Jonel six spaces; he can now use his action for something else. It could be to move further, it could be to attack, it could be something else. Post how you'd like to use Jonel's action now. If you were to attack, I'd recommend targeting Six with an attack!

Rescued cooper Bradley runs down Cecily's Road a ways, then turns back, torn between the desire to get away and the fear of being along in the dangerous forest.

OOC:

This is very grim, folks. Unless I made a mistake or someone has a reaction that could prevent it, at least two but as many as four of the party members are going down next round (depending on the saving throws). Ambusher Six - the spellcaster - is very badly hurt, as is Ambusher Two. Taking them out will go a long way to evening the odds.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-13), Three, Four, Five (-2), Six (-26), Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Rolls

One crossbow attack on Chase AC16, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

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

Two sword attack on Myrtha AC18, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

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

Four sword attack on Theran AC13 (ADV from being hidden), piercing damage, sneak attack - (2d20h1+4, 1d6+2, 2d6)

2d20h1+4 : (118) + 4 = 22

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

2d6 : (15) = 6

Five crossbow attack on Arya AC18, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

1d8+1 : (7) + 1 = 8

Spirit Guardians' necrotic damage - (3d8)

(488) = 20

Glowing club attack on Aanbo AC15, force damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

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

1d8+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

Seven crossbow attack on Chase AC16, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (14) + 3 = 17

1d8+1 : (7) + 1 = 8

Rosemary javelin attack on Four AC12, piercing damage - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (17) + 2 = 19

1d6 : (2) = 2

Five CON save DC13 - (1d20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Glowing club attack on Aanbo AC15 (DISADV from Dodge) - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Rosemary javelin attack on Four AC12 (DISADV for range) - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Apr 6, 2025 4:09 pm

OOC:

Aanbo took the Dodge action as a bonus action, to apply disadvantage on attack rolls. Doesn't apply to the spirits, unfortunately.

Rolls

Wisdom save - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Apr 6, 2025 4:18 pm

Aanbo, Myrtha, Theran, and Manthis are all caught within the cloud; each of them needs to roll a WIS saving throw. They will take 20 necrotic damage on a fail, or 10 on a success.

Sword swinging Manthis is lucky to get a possible saving 17. So, he may be around and has 1 hp to his name.

GM: Does the cloud persist after doing its dear damage? Otherwise does lucky Manthis need to move to save his soul from being tested.

Last edited April 6, 2025 4:25 pm

Rolls

WIS - (1d20-2)

(19) - 2 = 17

Apr 6, 2025 4:42 pm

Myrtha’s eyes widen in horror as the wicked sorcerer invokes hideous energies from the void beyond the spheres.

OOC:

I’ve played clerics many times, and never have I managed to do so much damage with spirit guardians! Gotta love the randomness of DnD though, that’s how the game’s supposed to be!

Let’s see if she lives out this round.

EDIT: Noooooope!

EDIT 2: just realized that as long as we are alive and within the area of effect, we’ll have to roll wisdom saves and, upon failure, fail one or two death saves. So yeah, I guess I’d better start rolling a new character! :-D

Last edited April 6, 2025 4:53 pm

Rolls

Wisdom save - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Apr 6, 2025 4:56 pm

WanderOne says:

Does the cloud persist after doing its dear damage? Otherwise does lucky Manthis need to move to save his soul from being tested.

OOC:

Unless it is a variant spell, it is a continuing effect, so it will hit us every round as long as the cleric maintains concentration. Anyone who starts their round in the area will take damage — full on a failed Wis save, half on a successful save.

Last edited April 6, 2025 5:14 pm

Apr 6, 2025 5:55 pm

Unless it is a variant spell, it is a continuing effect, so it will hit us every round as long as the cleric maintains concentration. Anyone who starts their round in the area will take damage — full on a failed Wis save, half on a successful save.

Well then Unlucky Manthis is doomed. With currently 1 HP and will be starting his turn in the cloud means it is automatically going to eat his 1 hp before he can do anything.

This is assuming his 17 saved in the first place.

Last edited April 6, 2025 5:57 pm

Apr 6, 2025 7:22 pm

OOC:

Arya, Chase and Theran are the only ones who can save us. If they take out the cleric before it is our turn, we might have a chance of not dying. Well, Jonel too: he still hasn’t acted and maybe a ranged attack could take down the cleric…

Apr 6, 2025 8:53 pm

OOC:

I have an arrow with that cleric's name on it.

Apr 6, 2025 9:04 pm

Oh. Right now, Manthis is full HP.

The damage comes at the start of his turn because he is in the cloud. It isn't immediately unless I read spirit guardian wrong. Oh. Yes. Disrupt that nasty cleric spell before his turn comes.

[ +- ] Spirit Guardians

Last edited April 6, 2025 9:37 pm

Apr 6, 2025 11:57 pm

OOC:

Please if the damage is at the begining of the round, is it possible for Arya to enter the cloud, drag someone out and heal him without siffering the 20 dmg? Since she wasn't designated at the time the spell was cast she should be fine?

We are level 1, so we will explode to -10 if fail that save.

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Apr 7, 2025 12:48 am

OOC:

Round 2 Action:
I deleted a post where I had Jonel using a Ray of Frost. It could not have happened as I would need to take the Dash action to be in range. I believe my choice would be to Dash one square west of Arya (5 ft.) I apologize for my mistake.
I made this decision due to the actions of the enemies.
Can I roll an Arcana check for details on what the caster (six) is casting?

"We have to do something before they die in there!"

Last edited April 7, 2025 12:59 am

Apr 7, 2025 1:48 am

CancerMan says:

Aanbo took the Dodge action as a bonus action, to apply disadvantage on attack rolls.

OOC:

Correct; I added a second roll for the DISADV. Unfortunately, both rolls were successful.

Apr 7, 2025 3:37 am

KidEnnui says:

Round 2 Action:
I deleted a post where I had Jonel using a Ray of Frost. It could not have happened as I would need to take the Dash action to be in range.

OOC:

It's up to you, of course. But I'll point out that Ray of Frost has a range of 60', which is well within range of where you were after your move action.
Fire Bolt, another cantrip Jonel knows, has a range of 120', so it could also reach.

KidEnnui says:

Can I roll an Arcana check for details on what the caster (six) is casting?

OOC:

Sure; tell me which spell you want to get details on: the glowing club, or the demonic shades?

WanderOne says:

The damage comes at the start of his turn because he is in the cloud. It isn't immediately unless I read spirit guardian wrong.

OOC:

I went on a long deep dive on this one; I will post more about that in the Rules thread. In brief: yes, this spell won't affect any of the four PCs until the start of their next turns.

Apr 7, 2025 12:38 pm

In a surge of unwavering, almost reckless faith, Arya dashed through the spectral forms, her warhammer a blur of righteous fury. With a mighty cry that echoed with divine grace, she slammed the weapon into the evil cleric's chest.

OOC:

6 dmg

Last edited April 7, 2025 12:42 pm

Rolls

Attack evil cleric - (1d20+5+1d4)

(15) + (4) + 5 = 24

Dmg - (1d8+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Round three: Bandit Attack

Apr 7, 2025 3:38 pm

Nebula says:

Please if the damage is at the begining of the round, is it possible for Arya to enter the cloud, drag someone out and heal him without siffering the 20 dmg?

OOC:

No, the spell would take effect immediately on anyone entering its area for the first time on their turn.

Nebula says:

Since she wasn't designated at the time the spell was cast she should be fine?

OOC:

This spell doesn't specify targets (though it does allow the caster to exclude targets, like his allies); it's just an entire area that is affected. Anyone that enters such a spell's area will be affected when they enter (the first time they enter on a turn - which means that if a person were to move into the area, then move out, then move in again on the same turn, they'd only be affected once, not twice).

Nebula says:

We are level 1, so we will explode to -10 if fail that save.

OOC:

That's true. Arya has 10 HP: failing the save would mean instant death for her, no death saves (since it is instant death to take damage from a single attack that would bring you to a negative value of your maximum HP). Succeeding on the saving throw would just mean that she was down and dying (ie, making death saves at 0 HP).

Given that, @Nebula, do you still want Arya to run into the area? The spell would affect her before she could reach the enemy to attack with the warhammer. If, on the other hand, there was a ranged attack she could make without entering the area, she wouldn't be affected. Is there something like that you'd want to do?

Apr 7, 2025 5:23 pm

OOC:

Demonic shades.

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Apr 7, 2025 6:31 pm

KidEnnui says:

Demonic shades.

Jonel recognizes that the spell that has been cast is a summoning of spirits that has the following characteristics:
- it is maintained by the caster's concentration
- it makes all the terrain within its area Difficult Terrain
- characters who enter the area are immediately affected when they enter
- each character in the spell's area is affected again at the start of their turn
- the demonic spirits ravage the affected people with necrotic damage (3d8 necrotic damage)
- the damage can be reduced with a strong will (that is to say, a successful WIS save halves the damage).

OOC:

The spell is called "Spirit Guardians," a L3 spell in the Players Handbook.

Apr 7, 2025 8:17 pm

OOC:

We are still on round 2 right?

Round three: Bandit Attack

Apr 7, 2025 11:27 pm

Round three
(this was preceded by round two, followed by round four)

As round three begins, Arya, Jonel, Rosemary, and Chase are all watching in horror as their other four teammates - Aanbo, Manthis, Myrtha, and Theran - are engulfed in swirling demonic spirits that will surely kill them if nothing is done to stop the spirits (or the spell that Six has cast to summon them). There are, of course, five other ambushers as well (One, Two, Four, Five, and Seven).

Arya yanks out her crossbow, cocks it, loads a quarrel, and, with a cry resounding with Pelor's wrath, triggers the release. The crossbow leaps in her hands, and a bolt sinks into Six's chest, blood blossoming on his robes.
Ambusher Six takes 3 piercing damage! "No...!" he yells.
With a shriek of the host of damned souls, the demonic spirits dissipate like smoke as Six loses concentration on his spell.
Refusing to be distracted by his own injuries, Chase pulls another arrow from his quiver, nocks, draws on the inhale, aims, and releases with the exhale. Like Arya's before this, the ranger's aim is true: a feathered shaft appears in Six's breastbone.
Ambusher Six takes 9 piercing damage and dies. The glowing club winks out of existence like a snuffed candle flame.

[ +- ] Arya and Chase finish off the bandit priest

Seeing the enemy priest feathered with arrows, Aanbo moves to the next target and attacks with his staff, swinging hard at Ambusher Two's legs. Two leaps over the staff, and Aanbo kicks him hard in the gut while he's in midair. Two lands on his side and does not get up again.
Two takes 6 damage and is out.
Seeing that Aanbo has that enemy handled, Myrtha rushes over to help badly-injured Theran and attacks Ambusher Four, who manages to dodge the incoming sword.
Swinging his swollen staff as funky dust cascades off of him, Theran attacks Ambusher Four as well, but the crafty bandit ducks and weaves with a smirk.

[ +- ] Two goes down

Nobly Manthis runs up and attempts to cleave into Ambusher Four...but like with all the others, Four is able to evade his attacks with a ever-more-contemptuous grin.

Ambusher One draws a scimitar and runs toward the closest hero - Theran - attempting to disembowel him. Myrtha interposes her shield to defend her druid companion, knocking the blade aside before it can sink into Theran's back.
"You thought you'd gang up on me, eh?" Ambusher Four, short sword still dripping with Theran's blood, chuckles, then is wracked with coughing as the druid's spores rip into the lining of his lungs.
Ambusher Four takes 7 necrotic damage.
Through his coughing, he tries to put a brave face on things, with a wheezing laugh. "You did me a favor - now I'll lead this squad! Too bad I've got to kill you all!" whereupon Four attacks both Myrtha and Manthis.
Manthis is able to deflect the blow, but Myrtha, leaning to defend Theran, is too exposed. The blade bites deep.
Myrtha takes 16 piercing damage and falls, dying.
Four cackles and then disengages with the heroes and backpedals away from them. "You know what she told us, boys! NO MERCY!"
"Slade! No!" Ambusher Five is distressed at Aanbo's dispatching his friend, Two (who was apparently called 'Slade'); Five draws a scimitar and runs forward, intending to get revenge for Slade's death by killing the monk. His swings are wild, and the dwarf easily avoids the blade with minimal effort.
"You don't need to tell ME," Ambusher Seven shakes his head in response to Four's shout. "I know my job." As usual, though, his companions are ignoring the real threat of the ranged attackers. He hurries forward, slotting another bolt in his crossbow, and attacks the one who first shot their leader, Six: Arya. The crossbow bolt stops an inch short of Arya's face, punched halfway through her shield.

Rosemary yells and runs toward Ambusher Four. She doesn't know Myrtha yet, but she recognizes bad guys, she saw how Four attacked Manthis, AND she heard Four's yell about "No Mercy!"

[ +- ] Myrtha is down

As yet unnoticed by Ambusher Four, pulse pounding in her ears, raging Rosemary runs up and hits him cleanly at the base of the skull with the side of her paddle.
Ambusher Four takes 14 bludgeoning damage and dies instantly, his dreams of leading this band extinguished.

"Let's clean up this mess!" Jonel says to Arya, releasing a searing gout of flame from his outstretched hand, which jets across the forest in between the trees, to scorch Ambusher Seven.
Ambusher Seven takes 10 fire damage. He screams but remains standing.
Bradley watches in horrified fascination as, once again, the heroes who rescued him massacre what initially seemed like an overwhelming threat.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (0/18) Dying
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two, Three, Four, Five (-2), Six, Seven (-10)
9 - Rosemary (8/13) Raging
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 7, 2025 11:32 pm

Knowing what needs to be done Chase will nock, draw, inhale, aim, exhale, and loose at 6.

Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3piercing)

1d20+5 : (8) + 5 = 13

1d8+3piercing : (6) + 3 = 9

Apr 8, 2025 12:32 am

OOC:

She wont enter the spell, i thought it only affect selected people at the beginning of the spell, not everybody in the radius. I misunderstood. Instead she used her crossbow on the evil priest number 6 if you agree. For 3 dmg if reusing the same d8.

Apr 8, 2025 2:54 am

OOC:

Round 3:
Move up one and to the right one.
Cast Firebolt at 6.

Jonel summons a note of fire, flinging it at the spirit summoner.

Last edited April 8, 2025 2:55 am

Rolls

Firebolt (To hit, Target: Entity 6) - ((1d20+5))

(19) + 5 = 24

Firebolt (Damage, assuming a hit) - (1d10)

(10) = 10

Apr 8, 2025 2:56 am

Round three, continued...

Arya yanks out her crossbow, cocks it, loads a quarrel, and, with a cry resounding with Pelor's wrath, triggers the release. The crossbow leaps in her hands, and a bolt sinks into Six's chest, blood blossoming on his robes.
Ambusher Six takes 3 piercing damage! "No...!" he yells.
With a shriek of the host of damned souls, the demonic spirits dissipate like smoke as Six loses concentration on his spell.
Refusing to be distracted by his own injuries, Chase pulls another arrow from his quiver, nocks, draws on the inhale, aims, and releases with the exhale. Like Arya's before this, the ranger's aim is true: a feathered shaft appears in Six's breastbone.
Ambusher Six takes 9 piercing damage and dies. The glowing club winks out of existence like a snuffed candle flame.

OOC:

Spared from certain death, Aanbo, Myrtha, Theran, and Manthis should take their turns.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two (-13), Three, Four (-2), Five (-2), Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Rolls

Six concentration save DC10 - (1d20+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Apr 8, 2025 5:21 am

KidEnnui says:

Cast Firebolt at 6.
Jonel summons a note of fire, flinging it at the spirit summoner.

OOC:

@KidEnnui - You're welcome to change your action and/or change your target, since Jonel sees Six go down before his turn.

Apr 8, 2025 5:30 am

Momentarily unaware of how close he was to suffocating under the spellcaster's malignant spirits, Aanbo sidesteps to Myrtha's flank and thrusts his quarterstaff at Two. He knows that the party's odds of survival rise with each enemy combatant that falls, so he quickly spins low to the ground and kicks out at Two's ankles.

OOC:

Movement: 1 square south to be directly west of Two.
Action: Attack Two with two-handed quarterstaff.
Bonus Action: Martial Arts unarmed strike vs Two.

Rolls

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

1d20+4 : (2) + 4 = 6

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

Unarmed Strike to hit, Bludgeoning damage - (1d20+4, 1d4+2)

1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

1d4+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Apr 8, 2025 5:41 am

Myrtha’s relief at the dissipation of the spell was only tempered by the knowledge that four other assaillants were still trying to get them all killed. With added hope, she turned to face the closest adversary, already preparing to deal with the thug that had so painfully attacked Theran.

OOC:

Not moving unless bandit#2 goes down first. If he does go down, she’ll engage bandit#4 and stand next to Theran so as to impose disadvantage on any incoming attacks against the druid.

Last edited April 8, 2025 9:48 am

Rolls

longsword to hit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

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

1d8+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

Apr 8, 2025 10:12 am

With the spirits gone, Theran is free to turn his attention to the ambusher that had come up behind him.

OOC:

Action: Attack Four
Reaction: Halo of Spores against Four (DC 13 CON Save)

I tried rolling the save for the bandit, hoping I got the numbers right.

Last edited April 8, 2025 10:19 am

Rolls

Attack (Staff - Shillelagh) - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic + Necrotic) - (1d8+1d6+3)

(7) + (4) + 3 = 14

Halo of Spores (Necrotic Damage) - (2d4)

(43) = 7

Bandit Four CON Sace - DC 13 - (1d20+1)

(9) + 1 = 10

Apr 8, 2025 3:36 pm

OOC:

Shift that Firebolt to four if possible.

Jonel finds another target having seen that one fall. "Let's clean up this mess."

Apr 8, 2025 3:46 pm

Round three, continued...

Seeing the enemy priest feathered with arrows, Aanbo moves to the next target and attacks with his staff, swinging hard at Ambusher Two's legs. Two leaps over the staff, and Aanbo kicks him hard in the gut while he's in midair. Two lands on his side and does not get up again.
Two takes 6 damage and is out.
Seeing that Aanbo has that enemy handled, Myrtha rushes over to help badly-injured Theran and attacks Ambusher Four, who manages to dodge the incoming sword.
Swinging his swollen staff as funky dust cascades off of him, Theran attacks Ambusher Four as well, but the crafty bandit ducks and weaves with a smirk.

OOC:

@MaJunior - I'll use the roll for Four at the start of his turn, when he'll take the spore damage.

@WanderOne - it is Manthis' turn.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (15/18)
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two, Three, Four (-2), Five (-2), Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13)
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 8, 2025 4:38 pm

Rosemary's fury is unmatched. She growls and sprints forward to flank Ambusher Four.

OOC:

Sprint

Apr 8, 2025 4:56 pm

OOC:

GM: Just waited to see what was what. I dislike writing heavy if-then statements.

Sword swinging Manthis was very worried when the evil bandit cleric casted up that effect. He was positive that it was set to take him down. A spark of joy comes to him as the evil cleric takes a fatal arrow from protecting Arya and the soon damaging display vanished with him still good.

Before he can even act on the evil bandit before him, it is taken down. Knowing there are still offenders, he his attention the next nearest one. With a fast step, he attacks it while being right next to aggressive Myrtha who just took out his earlier bandit target. He does give her a knowing glance before leaving to the next.

Even with Arya's blessing upon him, he just can't find a weak spot on the evil bandit.

OOC:

Blessed Manthis steps in on Bandit 4 and misses him with 9.

Last edited April 8, 2025 5:19 pm

Rolls

Great Sword Attack, Damage, Bless - (1d20+2, 2d6+2, 1d4)

1d20+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

2d6+2 : (54) + 2 = 11

1d4 : (3) = 3

Apr 9, 2025 3:08 am

Round three, continued...

Nobly Manthis runs up and attempts to cleave into Ambusher Four...but like with all the others, Four is able to evade his attacks with a ever-more-contemptuous grin.

Ambusher One draws a scimitar and runs toward the closest hero - Theran - attempting to disembowel him. Myrtha interposes her shield to defend her druid companion, knocking the blade aside before it can sink into Theran's back.
"You thought you'd gang up on me, eh?" Ambusher Four, short sword still dripping with Theran's blood, chuckles, then is wracked with coughing as the druid's spores rip into the lining of his lungs.
Ambusher Four takes 7 necrotic damage.
Through his coughing, he tries to put a brave face on things, with a wheezing laugh. "You did me a favor - now I'll lead this squad! Too bad I've got to kill you all!" whereupon Four attacks both Myrtha and Manthis.
Manthis is able to deflect the blow, but Myrtha, leaning to defend Theran, is too exposed. The blade bites deep.
Myrtha takes 16 piercing damage and falls, dying.
Four cackles and then disengages with the heroes and backpedals away from them. "You know what she told us, boys! NO MERCY!"
"Slade! No!" Ambusher Five is distressed at Aanbo's dispatching his friend, Two (who was apparently called 'Slade'); Five draws a scimitar and runs forward, intending to get revenge for Slade's death by killing the monk. His swings are wild, and the dwarf easily avoids the blade with minimal effort.
"You don't need to tell ME," Ambusher Seven shakes his head in response to Four's shout. "I know my job." As usual, though, his companions are ignoring the real threat of the ranged attackers. He hurries forward, slotting another bolt in his crossbow, and attacks the one who first shot their leader, Six: Arya. The crossbow bolt stops an inch short of Arya's face, punched halfway through her shield.

Rosemary yells and runs toward Ambusher Four. She doesn't know Myrtha yet, but she recognizes bad guys, she saw how Four attacked Manthis, AND she heard Four's yell about "No Mercy!"

OOC:

@DireHalfling - because Four ended up closer to Rosemary, Rosemary can reach him with just her move. You may attack if you wish, which will also maintain Rosemary's RAGE.

I'll post Jonel's turn after that.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (0/18) Dying
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two, Three, Four (-9), Five (-2), Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13) Raging
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Rolls

One scimitar attack on Theran AC13 (DISADV from Myrtha), slashing damage - (2d20l1+3, 1d6+1)

2d20l1+3 : (820) + 3 = 11

1d6+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Four attack on Myrtha AC18, piercing damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (20) + 4 = 24

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

Four attack on Manthis AC17, piercing damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

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

Four's sneak attack piercing damage - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Five scimitar attack on Aanbo AC15, slashing damage - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (9) + 3 = 12

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

Seven crossbow attack on Arya, piercing damage - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (14) + 3 = 17

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

Crit damage on Myrtha - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Apr 9, 2025 6:11 am

Falling on her knees, Myrtha barely registers the verbal exchanges as her body gives up and collapses on the ground.

OOC:

what a lucky roll he got. Bandit #4 / Slade got sneak attack damage because Bandit #2 was adjacent to Myrtha, correct?

Apr 9, 2025 6:17 am

matmaisan says:

Bandit #4 / Slade got sneak attack damage because Bandit #2 was adjacent to Myrtha, correct?

OOC:

Yes, that's it exactly.

Apr 9, 2025 2:15 pm

Rosemary grips her baker's paddle and swings with all her might at Ambusher Four.

OOC:

Oh heck yeah

Last edited April 9, 2025 2:15 pm

Rolls

Baker's Paddle to hit - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Baker's Paddle damage (Rage +2) - (1d8+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

Apr 9, 2025 2:38 pm

Round three, continued...

OOC:

@DireHalfling - you can always edit your post to add the additional roll(s) for critical hit damage. In this case, I'll roll it for the sake of expedience.

As yet unnoticed by Ambusher Four, pulse pounding in her ears, raging Rosemary hits him cleanly at the base of the skull with the side of her paddle.
Ambusher Four takes 14 bludgeoning damage and dies instantly, his dreams of leading this band extinguished.

OOC:

@KidEnnui - now that your SECOND target is down before Jonel's turn, which of the three remaining bandits - One, Five, or Seven - do you want to hit with your Fire Bolt?

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (0/18) Dying
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two, Three, Four, Five (-2), Six, Seven
9 - Rosemary (8/13) Raging
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Rolls

Rosemary's additional critical hit damage - (1d8)

(4) = 4

Apr 9, 2025 3:19 pm

"You bastard" is heard from sword swinging Manthis as sneaky Bandit 4 hit and runs him. Manthis sees Myrtha fall form the evil rogue's action. This all showing that Manthis can't keep up with the advance rogue. But before Manthis can follow up on the escaping rogue, he meets up his end with Rose's well-placed paddle.

Apr 9, 2025 5:41 pm

OOC:

Let's do Seven.

"Think we got a near miss here."

Apr 9, 2025 7:39 pm

Round three, continued...

"Let's clean up this mess!" Jonel says to Arya, releasing a searing gout of flame from his outstretched hand, which jets across the forest in between the trees, to scorch Ambusher Seven.
Ambusher Seven takes 10 fire damage. He screams but remains standing.
Bradley watches in horrified fascination as, once again, the heroes who rescued him massacre what initially seemed like an overwhelming threat.

18 - Arya (10/10)
17 - Chase (6/14)
14 - Aanbo (9/27)
13 - Myrtha (0/18) Dying
12 - Theran (2/13)
11- Manthis (11/11)
10 - Bandits One, Two, Three, Four, Five (-2), Six, Seven (-10)
9 - Rosemary (8/13) Raging
0 - Jonel (7/7)
0 - Bradley

Apr 9, 2025 11:30 pm

The scene was a horrifying tableau of carnage: splintered bones jutted from limbs, the grass was slick with crimson, and the air was thick with the ragged breaths of the dying. No sermon or stained-glass window in the grand cathedral could have prepared Arya for the brutal capacity of sentient beings to inflict such devastation. Yet, muscle memory took over. She raced to Myrtha's side, finding the warrior submerged in a spreading pool of her own blood. "Great Pelor," Arya cried out, her voice raw with urgency, "lend your divine light! Heal this brave warrior's wounds, that her fight against the encroaching darkness may continue in your glorious name!"

Rolls

heal myrtha - (1d8+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Apr 9, 2025 11:57 pm