Game Posts

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As Barendd announces his intentions, the four Night Blades on your side of the log exchange nervous glances.

As the other party members offer further contemptuous remarks, one of the bandits - a woman by the sounds of it - calls to the others:

"Ain't they s'posed to have a wagon? That's why we spent all mornin' choppin' down that damn tree."

The Night Cloaks look to the man on the log, who shrugs.

"We might have a case of mistaken identity, but it don't change much. What do you think the Night Lord will do to you if you show up empty handed again?"

The threat of this so-called Night Lord seems to galvanize the bandits somewhat. Then, the leader continues, gesturing to Barendd.

"So are we gonna do this the easy way or the hard way?"

ROUND 1

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INITIATIVE ORDER

1. Barendd (at log), Iman (at log)
2. Two Bandits on Log
3. Four Bandits 20 feet from log
4. Aegar (30ft from log), Kit (at log), Pageflap (10ft from log), Raishe (5ft from log)

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BATTLE FEATURES: Make use of these features narratively. If you do something cool with the features I might grant inspiration or a one-time advantage. Monsters can also make use of these features. For example, you don't have to ask me if there is cover available - just say you take cover in the shadowy roadside foliage.

1. Massive log roadblock*
2. Shadowy roadside foliage**
3. Crumbling stone road

* To climb will require DC 10 Athletics skill check. If you fail, you use up your turn's movement.
** Considered dim light once inside, and can provide up to half cover (+2 to AC and Dex saving throws). Also counts as difficult terrain (movement costs x2)

Barendd tosses his handaxe and it finds its mark in the bandit leader's shoulder. He reals backward, letting out a painful scream and a spray of blood. He manages to stay on his feet despite the grevious wound.

The bandit Iman chooses freezes up as the huge barbarian savagely charges him. Iman's halberd leaves a deep gash, and the bandit cries out in pain.

The bandits spring into action. Each bandit squares off with one of the party members. The leader aims a bolt at Barendd's head, and the other crossbowman fires at Aegar. The remaining bandits find a partner to attack.

Cursing, the leader spits blood at Barendd and screams "You'll pay for that!" and lets the bolt fly, striking him square in the chest (16 piercing damage).

The other bandit on the log fires at Aegar but his bolt flies wide.

Iman's target retaliates with a strike of his own, screaming "You fucking cut me!?" and stabs at him with a short sword (you can take an attack of opportunity if you like as he approaches as per your Polearm Master feat. If you kill him, you will negate this attack and we'll retcon it as if it never happened. Otherwise you'll take 6 slashing damage)

The female bandit takes on Pageflap, but her swings seems more designed to ward Pageflap away than to hit home (a miss).

Another runs up to Kit, spinning his shortsword with flourish and style. He feints high but scores a blow low, knicking Kit's leg (2 slashing damage).

The final bandit squares off with Raishe, but is clearly bothered by the fact he is a holy man. He whispers "Dreadfully sorry about all this" before giving a half-hearted attack (miss).