Chapter 3: Meeting The Natives

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Len Inactive for 26 days

May 9, 2017 9:42 pm
The ship fires no thunderous barrage this time. Seeing the boats returning, they sound a horn, and the surviving griffons turn around and head for the ship, flying low along the water.

The villagers are making their way across the bridge slowly. Khiva, who has not yet stepped foot on the bridge, screams at you all:

"We must cut the bridges now! Run for your lives and for ours; I do not want to face your mighty corpses in battle!"

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 9, 2017 9:59 pm
ROUND SIX

1a. Frick (30 feet from bridge), Jarveena, Moss, Ygne (at Bridge)
1b. Elspa, Rygnar (on beach, 60 feet from top of stairs)
2. 13 Pirate Zombies surrounding the Barbarians (7 of them are prone) *
3. Second Ancestors HP: 52/60 (30 feet from bridge)[/color]
4. Third through Sixth Ancestors HP: 60/60 (30 feet from bridge)[/color]
5. Undead Griffon 1: HP: 60/60 (Dead, 30 feet from bridge)[/color]
6. Undead Griffon 2: HP: 60/60 (Dead, 30 feet from bridge)[/color]
7. Undead Griffon 3: HP: 60/60 (Dead, 30 feet from bridge)[/color]
8. 8 Undead Villagers (20 feet from bridge) *
9. 8 Undead Villagers (40 feet from bridge) *
10. BRIDGES ARE CUT AT THE END OF ROUND 8!

* Cleave effect turned off for zombies; got to kill them 1 at a time.

Griffons: AC: 12, PP: 15
Masked Ancestors: AC 11, PP: 15
Zombie Pirates: AC 12, HP: 9
Zombies Villagers: AC 8, HP: 5

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Near the beach:

1. 50 foot cliff
2. Thin stone stair
3. Crashing Waves
4. Blasted remains of watchtowers

Near the dueling circle:

1. Panicking crowds
2. Thatched-roof huts
3. Deep ravine criss-crossed with rope bridges
4. Thunderng drums Silent drums
May 9, 2017 10:30 pm
Elspa works with Rygnar to cull the recently-dead. She shoves a zombie with her shield to knock it down, then chops her axe upon another prone ex-pirate.

Rolls

Bonus Action Shield Shove - (1d20+7)

(13) + 7 = 20

Battleaxe vs Prone Zombie, Advantage, Slashing Damage - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d8+6)

1d20+7 : (3) + 7 = 10

1d20+7 : (6) + 7 = 13

1d8+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

Extra Attack vs Prone Zombie, Advantage, Slashing Damage - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d8+6)

1d20+7 : (9) + 7 = 16

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

1d8+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

May 9, 2017 10:53 pm
Rygnar stands beside Elspa and swings his greatsword at the standing zombies.

Rolls

Attack/Damage (1) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

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

1d20+7 : (7) + 7 = 14

2d6+6 : (44) + 6 = 14

Attack/Damage (3) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

1d20+7 : (3) + 7 = 10

1d20+7 : (12) + 7 = 19

2d6+6 : (22) + 6 = 10

Didn't roll attack 2 - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

1d20+7 : (3) + 7 = 10

1d20+7 : (10) + 7 = 17

2d6+6 : (13) + 6 = 10

May 10, 2017 6:51 am
"Frick! Get th' fuck over 'ere!!!" Jarveena cries. She hustles across the bridge, then turns and launches an arrow at the Second Ancestor.
OOC:
• Jarveena moves her speed (25ft) across the bridge and urns to fire.
• Assuming Second Ancestor is engaged vs. Frick. If not, then whichever Ancestor Frick is fighting.
• Damn, I wasted a Superiority Die!
Last edited May 10, 2017 6:53 am

Rolls

Sharpshooter, damage - (1d20+4, 1d8+14)

1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

1d8+14 : (5) + 14 = 19

Sneak Attack - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Precision Attack - (1d8)

(2) = 2

May 10, 2017 12:15 pm
Ygne, seemingly satisfied with her efforts, trains her sights now upon one of the ancestors assaulting Frick. Squeezing the trigger and loosing her bolt, Ygne shouts in a shrill voice, as loud as she can, "Frick, hurry!"

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d8+4, 3d6)

1d20+7 : (12) + 7 = 19

1d20+7 : (20) + 7 = 27

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

3d6 : (324) = 9

I don't think I have adv for the Crit, but just in case... - (1d8, 3d6)

1d8 : (7) = 7

3d6 : (545) = 14

May 10, 2017 1:44 pm
Moving through the panicking crowd to hide himself when advancing on the bridge, he leans on the side for a quick shot on the second ancestor...
OOC:
hide as bonus action, move and sneak attack
Last edited May 10, 2017 1:44 pm

Rolls

stealth - (1d20+10)

(11) + 10 = 21

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

1d20+7 : (8) + 7 = 15

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

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

3d6 : (414) = 9

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 11, 2017 2:18 pm
OOC:
Frick's turn. Would normally just move the combat forward but it seems like an important decision to be made here and I don't want to make it for Naatkinson.
May 11, 2017 5:04 pm
Frick curses under his breath and disengages from his battle, moving to join the others now that they're out of immediate danger.

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 11, 2017 9:35 pm
ELSPA and RYGNAR

Axe and sword flash in the moonlight, working in unison at their grisly task. The corpses witness five of their former brothers cleaved in half and rising to take their place. All at once, the mass of flesh surges and a wall of flailing limbs and hungry mouths crashes onto the barbarians. Teeth break and limbs snap as they claw their way to live flesh, but a few manage a precious taste of blood.
OOC:
All five zombies fail undead fortitude and do not reanimate.
Elspa takes 5 damage.
Rygnar takes 4 damage.
The retreating pirates continue to madly row their boats, the frantic wailing of cowards receding into the rolling waves.

Rolls

Undead Fort (dc 18) - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Undead Fort (dc 18) - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Undead Fort (dc 19) - (1d20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Undead Fort (dc 15) - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Undead Fort (dc 15) - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Zombie 1 vs. Elspa - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

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

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

Zombie 2 vs. Elspa - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

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

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

Zombie 3 vs. Elspa - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (16) + 3 = 19

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

Zombie 4 vs. Elspa - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

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

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

Zombie 5 vs. Rygnar - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

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

Zombie 6 vs. Rygnar - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

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

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

Zombie 7 vs. Rygnar - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

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

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

Zombie 8 vs. Rygnar - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

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

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 11, 2017 10:29 pm
FRICK, JARVEENA, MOSS, and YGNE

Jarveena and Moss make their way across the bridge, but the crowd and swaying of the rope bridge slow their progress*. Jarveen snaps a shot off, but a frantic villager bumps her arm and the shot goes wide. Moss manages to get his arrow to connect amid the chaos, however

Frick fends off murderous knife swings as he withdraws to Ygne, who plants a bolt in the Second Ancestor's head to match Moss's. The creature pays the mortal wounds no mind, and it and its brethren strike at Frick and Ygne.
OOC:
Frick takes 20 damage.
Ygne takes 12 damage and then 10 damage
* recall that Bridge is difficult terrain
One of the undead griffons still has serviceable wings, and takes the air. It plows all 500 lbs. of its frame headlong into the bridge, sending waves across the bridge, knocking several villagers into the rapids below.

It now stands between the party and the other side of the bridge.
OOC:
Moss and Jarveena need to make a DC 12 dex saving throw to see if they can hold on to the bridge - failure means you are knocked into the rapids below and take 2d10 bludgeoning damage from the fall.


The other zombies and griffons make their way toward the chaotic bridge, but are unable to move past the ancestors

Rolls

Second Ancestor vs. Frick - (1d20+5, 2d6+4)

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

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

Third Ancestor vs. Frick - (1d20+5, 2d6+4)

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

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

Fourth Ancestor vs. Ygne - (1d20+5, 2d6+4)

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

2d6+4 : (35) + 4 = 12

Fifth Ancestor vs. Ygne - (1d20+5, 2d6+4)

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

2d6+4 : (51) + 4 = 10

Sixth Ancestor vs. Ygne - (1d20+5, 2d6+4)

1d20+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

2d6+4 : (64) + 4 = 14

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 11, 2017 10:54 pm
She Who Has Been Beyond the Reef races across the bridge, and then in a twinkle of magic, transforms into a massive tiger, pouncing on the griffon that stands in the way, knocking it prone.

Rolls

Khiva in Tiger Form vs. Griffon - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

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

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

Griffon saving throw (dc 13) - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Bonus attack - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d10+3)

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

1d20+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

1d10+3 : (7) + 3 = 10

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 11, 2017 10:57 pm
ROUND SEVEN

1a. Frick, Ygne (at bridge), Jarveena (10/60 feet across bridge), Moss, (15/60 feet across bridge)
1b. Elspa, Rygnar (on beach, 60 feet from top of stairs)
2. 8 Pirate Zombies surrounding the Barbarians
3. Second Ancestors HP: 18/60 (at bridge)
4. Third through Sixth Ancestors HP: 60/60 (at bridge)
5. Undead Griffon 1: HP: 42/60 (20/60 feet across bridge, PRONE)
6. Undead Griffon 2: HP: 60/60 (5 feet from bridge)
7. Undead Griffon 3: HP: 60/60 (5 feet from bridge)
8. 8 Undead Villagers (10 feet from bridge)
9. 8 Undead Villagers (20 feet from bridge)
10. BRIDGES ARE CUT AT THE END OF ROUND 8!

Griffons: AC: 12, PP: 15
Masked Ancestors: AC 11, PP: 15
Zombie Pirates: AC 12, HP: 9
Zombies Villagers: AC 8, HP: 5

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Near the beach:

1. 50 foot cliff
2. Thin stone stair
3. Crashing Waves
4. Blasted remains of watchtowers

Near the dueling circle:

1. Panicking crowds
2. Thatched-roof huts
3. Deep ravine criss-crossed with rope bridges
4. Thunderng drums Silent drums
May 11, 2017 11:27 pm
Frick strikes at the approaching enemy and then falls down.
[ +- ] Stats
Last edited May 11, 2017 11:45 pm

Rolls

Frick Reaction Attack - (1d20+7, 1d10+4)

1d20+7 : (11) + 7 = 18

1d10+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

Death save - (1d20)

(4) = 4

May 12, 2017 12:17 am
Thinking selfishly of his own safety first, Moss holds on to the bridge then continues on his way slowing just enough to take his dagger and slam it in the prone griffon and then continuing to force his way as far as he can on the bridge...
OOC:
Move, Attack action, Bonus action dash
Last edited May 12, 2017 12:19 am

Rolls

Dex save - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

attack / advantage / dagger damage / sneak damage - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d4+4, 3d6)

1d20+7 : (7) + 7 = 14

1d20+7 : (17) + 7 = 24

1d4+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

3d6 : (131) = 5

May 12, 2017 1:14 am
As Frick falls, Ygne freezes and her eyes widen. Her stomach lurches and her heart squeezes into her throat before she lets out a horrified shriek. The thief drops her crossbow upon the ground and rips a dagger from its sheath as she lunges for Frick. Her free hand digs into the neck of Frick's chain shirt, and she jabs her dagger toward the ancestors that assail them. "Stay back!" She screams, "Stay the fuck back!" She pulls him back a few feet, grunting from the effort. It dawns on her, with the griffon ahead and death lagging just at her heels, that she simply cannot drag her friend fast enough.

She pulls Frick in close, tucking an arm underneath his and wrapping it over his chest as she backs up. She grits her teeth as the tears begin to blur her vision. With one final heft she pulls Frick over the edge of the cliffside and, clutching to him for dear life, plummets down toward the rapids.
[ +- ] Action Order

Rolls

Falling Damage (Bludgeoning) - (2d10)

(99) = 18

May 12, 2017 2:40 am
Jarveena barely manages to stay on the bucking and swaying bridge. She nocks another arrow and fires at the griffon blocking the way.

Hearing Ygne's screams, Jarveena glances behind her just in time to witness in horror Ygne and Frick fall, likely to their deaths. As Jarveena turns back to the griffon ahead she wonders what has become of Elspa and Rygnar. Probably dead, too. She screams in defiance, "I ain' dyin' today! I jus' ain'!!!"
Last edited May 12, 2017 6:09 am

Rolls

Dex save vs 12, Disadvantage from Maimed - (1d20+7, 1d20+7)

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

1d20+7 : (6) + 7 = 13

Sharpshooter, damage, sneak attack - (1d20+4, 1d8+14, 1d6)

1d20+4 : (12) + 4 = 16

1d8+14 : (8) + 14 = 22

1d6 : (5) = 5

May 12, 2017 4:55 am
Elspa cannot help but laugh in her anger as she hews into the zombies, dancing around Rygnar in practiced form to harry and distract their foes.
OOC:
Thanks to Rygnar's reminder, I added the Advantage to the shield push.
Last edited May 12, 2017 5:11 am

Rolls

Battleaxe vs Zombie, Slashing Damage - (1d20+7, 1d8+6)

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

1d8+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

Extra Attack vs Zombie, Slashing Damage - (1d20+7, 1d8+6)

1d20+7 : (14) + 7 = 21

1d8+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

Bonus Action Shove Prone - (1d20+7)

(1) + 7 = 8

Advantage on Shove - (1d20+7)

(5) + 7 = 12

May 12, 2017 5:04 am
Through anger and his need to protect Elspa, Rygnar powers on swinging at the living dead as he grins menacingly at them.
OOC:
If your raging, you should have advantage on the shove attempt. Right?

Edit: Anyone know why it sometimes skips some of my rolls?
Last edited May 12, 2017 5:05 am

Rolls

Attack/Damage (3) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

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

1d20+7 : (1) + 7 = 8

2d6+6 : (32) + 6 = 11

Attack/Damage (1) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

1d20+7 : (13) + 7 = 20

1d20+7 : (7) + 7 = 14

2d6+6 : (45) + 6 = 15

Attack/Damage (2) - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 2d6+6)

1d20+7 : (8) + 7 = 15

1d20+7 : (10) + 7 = 17

2d6+6 : (23) + 6 = 11

Len Inactive for 26 days

May 12, 2017 10:27 pm
ELSPA and RYGNAR

Five more zombies crumble before the barbarians' unstoppable onslaught. Uncharacteristically, the final three zombies cease their attack. They rise a foot into the air, their bodies slack and hanging limp and their eyes suddenly possessed with harsh starlights. The three orbit gracefully around your position and addresses you with a single eldritch voice:

"Engines of death and destruction, I have witnessed your fury with approval. Name your reward."
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