FA 1 Halls of the High King 5E (Inactive)

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Feather Wind looks at Roman. "Yeh be thanks Roman. Wake me for t' second watch."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Wake me for the last watch.

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

As Rolan watches the group. He sees Varis come from behind him.
Is all well? He asks Rogue.

All appears to be well, friend. We should be able to track down our quarry today, no? It is good to be back with you and the others.

Now, if I can just get the DM to stop misspelling my name...lol.

Varis nods and claps the elf on the shoulder as he sits down with his spellbook and reviews the incantations he will dedicate to memory today.

As Rolen goes to settle down. Varis turns his attention his spell book. After what seems a few minutes to Varis he sees Rolen, get up and come back over to him.
So why are we here again Rolen asks the wizard.

"we are looking for missing priests for the High King. They were taken somewhere here in the forest, and we are, or were, on their trail. As soon as the others awake, we will break our fast and continue the search. I hope our detour and resting has not put us too far behind!"

As Varis goes to study his spell book. The image of Rolen slams into Varis hard. Varis not being prepared is caught off guard and is slammed hard into the outside. Varis hits rock and maybe breaks few bones. The room is still silent.

He has advantage the creature that is and he attack twice.
1. roll To hit Varis 1st roll 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
2nd roll of the first attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
he hits only once and then will alter his form to look like Varis
dmg Varis takes 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4, 6) + 4 = 17
Varis is free to act.

Current HP: 2/19

Stunned by the attack, and surprised by the creature now taking his shape, Varis calls out to the rest of the party while summoning a swarm of azure darts that fly towards the "creature".

"WARE!! We have been deceived! Awake friends...to battle!"

Magic Missile (upped to 2nd level)
Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 3) + 4 = 14

The Doppleganger changes forms into Varis. Outside the creature is outside. The Creature yells to the party as they sleep.

Newbie question. Do i need to roll a perception check to wake up from the noise? Also, what save would I need to make to dis-believe the illusion?

Perception: 1d2 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Feather Wind wakes up and looks at the two Varis. He blinks his eyes and rubs them. "I didn't drink that much last night, why am I seeing double?"

Lynore comes out of her sleep like trance. "What?"

Lynore looks around to see where the noise is coming from.

Roman falls from the chair he was sleeping in, landing on the ground with a heavy thud.

"Ow," he says as he rubs his head.

Feather in this case there is no illusion. The Doppelganger is able to read minds and copy itself. Maybe a real good investigation roll would might show something lol.
The group sees two Varis in front of them. The one that is inside the cabin gets hits by magic darts. As he gets hit he jumps in the way of the nearest PC. Glad I was able to stop you from being hurt. We need to get it now!
The Varis outside of the cabin see that his magic hits!
What does the group do?

Feather looks at the two Varises and ponders out loud as he gets up. "We need one of them, does it matter if we knock them both out?"
Investigation: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Roman looks back and forth between the two wizards. Being a nobleman, he was well versed in the danger of magics and creatures that assumed the form of another.

Always the first to resist, he thought.

"Alright then. Both of you please put your hands up in a nonthreatening manner. We will bind you both as we take our time and sort this out."

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Feather Wind can't see anything different.
DC for investigation is 18.

"The damn thing attacking me in the guise of Rolen! He jumped me and, well, I am not feeling too good."

The wounds on the wizard are very obvious. He sits down, but keeps an eye on his "twin".

"Some healing would be appreciated" the wounded wizard grunts out between clenched teeth.

Round 1, Adv vs. those not acted yet, Sneak Att

Rolen attacks the Varis outside of the tent with the pommel of his rapier.

Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Non-Lethal Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (2, 1) = 12

Tie that one up in there!

As the Rolen goes to the strike the outside Varis. The other Varis says Rolen there is no need to hit me. He sits down and allows the others to tie him up.
What else do you guys want to do ?

Feather Wind does a medical check on both of them.
medical check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 one inside
medical check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 one outside

Lynore is still confused and is still unsure of what to do.

Is the other Varis fighting back?

KNOCK! KNOCK!

I have no idea if you already knocked me out or what..lol waiting to hear from DM about what is happening.

I hear ya, I do not know either. My hopes was to knock one out and tie you both up to sort it out.

As i see it, they are both being tied up...

Sorry for not posting. Gotta love Army life
The Varis outside gets knocked out. As the others go to tie other Varis. He rushes to the Fire place as he does he touches a panel and the box falls outs.

The group can either deal with the box or go after the other Varis

Rolen secures the outside Varis with his rope.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Feather Wind is not paying any attention to the man behind the curtain. He will walk over to the knocked out Varis and do a heal check on him, to see if he can determine if this one is a real one.

Med: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

The Box reaches outs strikes the nearest member of the party which happens to be Roman. The box's tentacle misses the hero. The other Varis goes up the fireplace is still in view. Anyone with range attacks can hit him. Feather goes out to Varis and sees that young wizard is hurt. He is able to help the young wizard be stable. What does the group want to do? Take on the creature first or what?

To hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 dmg 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

After tying up the outside Varis and leaving him to the care of Feather Wind, Rolen pulls up the hood of his coat and sneaks up to the entrance of the door with an arrow drawn.

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Does the box have legs, does it look like it can follow us if we just leave it?

The Box does has legs its a Mimic

Round 4, Advantage (Either from stealth or if an ally w/I 5 feet), sneak attack

Rolen leans inside and fires on the mimic from a hidden position outside the doorway.

LB Att: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
LB Dam: 1d8 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (3, 3) = 13
LB Crit Dam: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

I do not think sneak attack damage gets doubled with a crit, does it?

All damage gets doubled I believe.

Not doubled, but rolled twice. Just in case, here is another 2d6.

Crit Dam: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Lynore calls down holy fire upon the strange box.

sacred flame DC 13 dex, 1d8 ⇒ 1 radiant

"Ah! Hideous creature. Eat flame!"

Roman summoned his sword with a thought, pointed his blade and evoked a bolt of fire.

Fire Bolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Man, that's some sad damage.

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Hey guys sorry for being away for so long. Here is what is going on. I am in the Army and I am deployed to AFG right now. Most of the time my job allows me to post frequently. There are times like last seven days or so where I will vanish for bit. I am back now I will try to let know in the future when this happens. On a side note as a house rule all you can chose from MAX WPN DMG or simply roll the dice twice and your modifier which is normal rule.
The creature is hit multiple times from the Heroes. The creature dies and the sound of the escaping doppelganger is heard as it moves up the chimney. At this point you call can move after the creature or move on. Not to mention to Varis is hurt. So what is the plan?

It's understandable man. If you get a chance, request the emergency procedures for an Zombie Outbreak in Japan. I know the SGT who wrote it.

Feather Wind will a Cure Light on Varis. Cure Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Varis receives the healing from the Halfling and is able to stand up.

Shaking his head to clear it, Varis give the group a rueful smile.

"Well I guess that is one way to tell who was whom! Now shall we go after that charlatan?"

Varis will look up the chimney, and if he can see..well..himself, then he will fire a bolt of magic at the retreating form...otherwise he will head outside and look to the roof for the creature.

"Let's pursue for a bit. But we must be cautious. Can anyone evoke a light spell? I Don think torches will do us much good."

It was raining earlier, wasn't it? Is it still pouring?

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Rolen, at the door, turns back outside and looks to the roof with bow drawn.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Yes it still raining
Part of the group goes outside and attempts to see the creature on the roof. Rolen can spot the creature as it makes it way up the raining roof. Rolen can tell the creature is making for the nearest tree so that it can blend into the forest.

After seeing his patient wake up, Feather Wind takes out his light crossbow and carefully aims for the legs. attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Roman says a word of power and evokes another bolt of fire.

Fire bolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7

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Rolen fires a shot as soon as he sees the retreating foe.

LB Att: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
LB Dam: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Lynore invokes a pillar of fire to strike the fleeing figure.

sacred flame DC 13 dex, 1d8 ⇒ 4 radiant

Knock! Knock!