Chapter 3: Meeting The Natives

Moss follows Jarveena's lead and hides beneath the edge of a thatched-roof hut and fires on Jarveena's target.

OOC:

bonus action to hide before shooting.

Rolls

shortbow attack/damage/sneak attack - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d6+4, 3d6)

1d20+7 : (18) + 7 = 25

1d20+7 : (4) + 7 = 11

1d6+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

3d6 : (666) = 18

Apr 21, 2017 4:17 pm

ELSPA and RYGNAR

"Hold up," says Elspa as they near the base of the stairs. "They may not appreciate us charging up the stairs right when these dark ones arrive; might think we's with them. If this is the only way up, maybe we hold them off here. This place is a good chokepoint if they try to push on."

Apr 21, 2017 4:40 pm

Rygnar stops and nods to Elspa "Stay behind me than." he draws his great sword and readies himself in front of the stairs, his body starts to heave as the rage starts to build up inside him and his eyes focus in on his targets.

OOC:

How wide is this staircase?

Apr 21, 2017 4:56 pm

"I'm the one with the shield," Elspa replies sharply, her own blood beginning to boil. She flexes her axe, loosening her weapon arm for the coming battle.

Apr 21, 2017 6:10 pm

"And that shield is me." Rygnar turns to face Elspa, his voice surprisingly reserved "I will not lose you...I cannot lose you. I am expendable, you're not."

Apr 21, 2017 6:39 pm

A little more detail on the stairs: They are a 5-foot wide switchback stair that has no railing. It is steep and treacherous. To give an example of the shape of the stairs, although they only go 50 feet up:

[ +- ] Switchback Stairs

Frick

Naatkinson

Apr 24, 2017 1:06 pm

Frick pulls a javelin and groans, wishing he had a bow in this case. With a resigned sigh, he pulls his arm back and throws a javelin at the nearest flying pirate. After he releases his javelin, he seeks shelter underneath a roof, hoping to draw the pirates down to the ground.

Last edited April 24, 2017 1:08 pm

Rolls

Javelin Attack (Disadvantage) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d6+4)

1d20+7 : (5) + 7 = 12

1d20+7 : (19) + 7 = 26

1d6+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

Apr 26, 2017 12:13 am

Ygne vanishes into the night, draws her light crossbow, and readies an attack for when the monsters are distracted.

Rolls

Stealth check to hide - (1d20+7)

(20) + 7 = 27

Apr 26, 2017 12:18 am

ELSPA and RYGNAR

Elspa snorts, "Since when?" However, as the small boats near the shore and the shouts of battle emanate from above, she turns her attention to the coming conflict. "We fight our way up, or hold them here?"

Apr 26, 2017 12:19 am

As the crowd scatters, the Spirit Mother separates from the crowd and summons her six guardians. Swirling dust coalesces into shapes, which take humanoid forms, disguised with blank copper masked.

Apr 26, 2017 1:21 am

ELSPA and RYGNAR

Rygnar sighs "Since I heard you fall in that cave. Do not force me to witness that again." his eyes dart across the forming battlefield "We move further up the stairs and hold there. If they're having trouble now, adding more attackers would be no help."

Apr 26, 2017 3:54 am

FRICK, JARVEENA, MOSS, and YGNE

The six winged creatures dive from the sky into the firelight. Crossbow-wielding humans riding griffons scream into the dueling circle, concentrating their attacks on the Spirit Mother. Two break off to engage the party, and Frick is the most accessible target; they dive into Frick and take back into the air. The last rider brings his wounded Griffon down low enough to get a shot off at the Spirit Mother but does not approach the ground.

[ +- ] Griffons

OOC:

Griffon 1 & 2 engage Frick doing 18 damage.
Griffon 3, 4, & 5 engage the Spirit Mother doing 46 damage.
Griffon 6 takes a dodge action, rider fires at the Spirit Mother, but misses. This is the one that has taken damage so far.

Naatkinson: you can take an opportunity attack on either Griffon 1 or 2 (or their riders)

ELSPA and RYGNAR

As the Elspa and Rygnar argue, they hear shouts from the boats.

"Ey, there's someone there, kill 'em! Flat bows on the double!"

OOC:

The pirates on the landing ships move closer. Next turn they will be able to get off of the boats and start moving up the path. Elspa,Rygnar: I'm not sure what your action was on the first round, which is fine because your RP has been excellent. You both get inspiration.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Man-o-War Barrage: The broadside of the man-o-war errupts into thunder and smoke, sending a volley of cannon fire into the village. The barrage destroys one of the two watchtowers killing the guards inside instantly, sending splinters of wood down the cliffside.

[ +- ] Roll 2d6

Watchtowers: Before the barrage, the four bowmen in the watchtowers realize they are under attack, and fire upon the pirates in the boats. Most of their shots fall harmlessly into the water, but a final arrow badly wounds a man before that archer's watchtower is blown to smithereens.

Rolls

Griffon 1 beak attack on Frick - (1d20+6, 1d8+4)

1d20+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

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

Griffon 1 claw attack on Frick - (1d20+6, 2d6+4)

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

2d6+4 : (63) + 4 = 13

Rider 1 crossbow attack on Frick - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

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

Griffon 2 Beak attack on Frick - (1d20+6, 1d8+4)

1d20+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

1d8+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

Griffon 2 Claw attack on Frick - (1d20+6, 2d6+4)

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

2d6+4 : (45) + 4 = 13

Rider 2 crossbow attack on Frick - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (19) + 3 = 22

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

Griffon 3 beak attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 1d8+4)

1d20+6 : (10) + 6 = 16

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

Griffon 3 claw attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 2d6+4)

1d20+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

2d6+4 : (12) + 4 = 7

Rider 3 crossbow attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

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

Griffon 4 beak attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 1d8+4)

1d20+6 : (17) + 6 = 23

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

Griffon 4 claw attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 2d6+4)

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

2d6+4 : (43) + 4 = 11

Rider 4 attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (11) + 3 = 14

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

Griffon 5 beak attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 1d8+2)

1d20+6 : (10) + 6 = 16

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

Griffon 5 claw attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+6, 2d6+4)

1d20+6 : (16) + 6 = 22

2d6+4 : (24) + 4 = 10

Rider 5 crossbow attack on Spirit mother - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (20) + 3 = 23

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

Rider 6 crossbow attack on Spirit Mother - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

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

1d8+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

Man-o-war barrage - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Watchtower attacks - (1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3, 1d20+3)

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

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

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

1d20+3 : (17) + 3 = 20

Watchtower damage - (1d8+1, 1d8+1, 1d8+1, 1d8+1)

1d8+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

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

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

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

Crit damage dice - (1d8)

(5) = 5

Apr 26, 2017 4:16 am

Ygne jumps out of the shadows and trains her crossbow on the first Griffin attacking, yelling "Surprise, asshole bird!" as she pulls the trigger.

OOC:

19 damage on Griffon 1

Rolls

Readied L. Crossbow attack on Griffon 1 (sneak attack) - (1d20+7, 1d8+4, 3d6)

1d20+7 : (16) + 7 = 23

1d8+4 : (7) + 4 = 11

3d6 : (413) = 8

Apr 26, 2017 4:22 am

OOC:

I'll post up round 2 with summary of where things stand currently after Naatkinson takes his opportunity attack and CancerMan and HpCo decide on where their characters end up.

Frick

Naatkinson

Apr 26, 2017 1:00 pm

Frick takes a swipe at the griffon with his glaive as it passes by.

Rolls

Opportunity Attack - (1d20+7, 1d10+4)

1d20+7 : (15) + 7 = 22

1d10+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

Apr 26, 2017 5:06 pm

ELSPA and RYGNAR

Elspa is momentarily shocked at the thunder of cannon fire. Even amidst the din, she distinctly heard the mention of bows. "We're exposed here," she growls, and looks for any area nearby that can provide cover from archers.

Apr 26, 2017 10:29 pm

CancerMan says:

ELSPA and RYGNAR

Elspa is momentarily shocked at the thunder of cannon fire. Even amidst the din, she distinctly heard the mention of bows. "We're exposed here," she growls, and looks for any area nearby that can provide cover from archers.

The beach has been cleared away of any cover so that archers from the top can rain down fire on invaders. The stairs and beach are all exposed. If you like, you can dash to the top of the stairs, which will give you some solid cover, and we'll call that your first turn's action.

Apr 26, 2017 11:36 pm

ELSPA and RYGNAR

"Come on!" Elspa barks, tapping Rygnar's shoulder with the poll of her axe. "Let's get to cover before they get set up. We'll cut down any that try the stairs. They's not getting past the two of us!" She turns and ascends to the top.

Apr 26, 2017 11:53 pm