[5e]Caster's lightning boss fight: First four builds accepted (Inactive)

Game Master caster4life

Whoops, I guess I just assumed Bastion and I got to keep the sunblades; if that's not the case lemme know and I can delete it.

Yeah you guys can keep them.

"Lets see how they deal with the light of the sun!" Lumos errupts in a burst of radiant light. "I don't know how well this work so you two, get that door open."

Radiant Damage: 2d10 + 10 ⇒ (9, 7) + 10 = 26
Channel Divinity - 30ft radius, no effect to allies. Dex 17 for half.

Rolan will try to just open the door.

I think it's con for half but doesn't matter as each worm has 10 hp.

Lumos' blast of light sears away the front of the tidal wave of worms, buying a little time but more worms keep pouring through.

Roland finds that the doors open easily into a strange temple room built around a glowing purple hole in the floor that dimly lights the entire, cavernous room. Serpentine and writhing shapes are carved into every structure. Rubble lies in certain areas on the floor.

Map updated. You should be able to move yourself on the map. The rubble area right inside the door is difficult terrain. The white boxes represent areas you cannot see very well yet. Everyone still has movement left in round 0 while Rolan still has his standard action as well. Opening the door can count as interacting with an object.

Perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Jovii steps to the side to free himself from the rubble and advances up to the pillar, to get a better look at the pillars themselves and the glowing hole. As he walks, he activates his sunblade, spreading some additional light into the room.

Jovii stares deep into the glowing purple hole, seeing writhing shapes that seem to be made of pure energy. Looking closely at the pillars, Jovii notices that there seem to be two types of worm-like creatures inscribed on the pillars intertwining with each other. One is larger and seems more flexible while the smaller one seem scaly.

"Always with the snakes..." Jovii grumbles.

Are the pillar creatures recognizable? Does one of them match the worms from the hallway?

Not particularly.

I meant to ask if I had a chance ahead of time to possibly Try a planar summons.

Lumos moves into the room confidently. Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 ”Snakes can be formidable but nothing can stand against the power of the sun. Let us find these creatures and end them.

I meant to ask if I had a chance ahead of time to possibly Try a planar summons.

Lumos moves into the room confidently. [dice=Perception]1d20+4 ”Snakes can be formidable but nothing can stand against the power of the sun. Let us find these creatures and end them.

That could count as a longer than 1 hour buff if you wish to cast it. You'll need to deduct 1000 gp from your 3000 gp starting gold to pay the creature.

I just reread the spell. It’s only for binding. You need a Target first. So usually you would summon a creature into a magic circle and then use planar binding on it. So I changed it to Freedom of Movement instead. See, these are the reasons we do this lol.

So for my hour long buffs, we will say Freedom of Movement and Protection from Poison. If you feel it’s too late just say so and I’ll roll through buffless or buff as I go.

I just reread the spell. It’s only for binding. You need a Target first. So usually you would summon a creature into a magic circle and then use planar binding on it. So I changed it to Freedom of Movement instead. See, these are the reasons we do this lol.

So for my hour long buffs, we will say Freedom of Movement and Protection from Poison. If you feel it’s too late just say so and I’ll roll through buffless or buff as I go.

I think you're reading the PF version of the spell. The 5e version doesn't require the creature to already be present.

I think you're reading the PF version of the spell. The 5e version doesn't require the creature to already be present.

“With this spell, you attempt to bind a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned into the center of an inverted magic circle in order to keep it trapped while this spell is cast.) At the completion of the casting, the target must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, it is bound to serve you for the duration. If the creature was summoned or created by another spell, that spell's duration is extended to match the duration of this spell.”

Ah I see. I was mixing it up with planar ally. Yes feel free to swap it out for a different prepared spell.

Lumos attunes his senses and searches for the presence of enemies. Divine Sense

Lumos does not sense anything but experience tells him that his divine powers can only sense very specific types of evil. Great evil may still lurk in this place.

Might want to check the map. I was trying to move Lumos on my phone. I should have known better. Some of the map got shifted around.

Lumos will move into the bone circle in the room to peer down the giant purple hole, sword and shield at the ready.

Fixed it. You didn't peek under my rectangles, did you! ;) No biggie either way. I'm going to jump to the next round as it doesn't seem like Rolan has anything else he wants to do this round.

Rolan shuts the door behind him, closing off the tide of worms.

The purple hole seems to be an orb of purple energy set into the floor. It pulses brightly as Lumos approaches. Then you hear rumbling noises, a very loud slithering sound coming from the north east, and a roar of aggression coming from the southeast.

Init order
Thing 1
Jovii <--
Thing 2
Rolan
Lumos

A great, white, scaly, serpentine creature erupts from the southern half of the room and hovers over the purple orb. From it's maw erupts a blizzard.

Con Lumos: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Con Jovii: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Con Rolan: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
DC 19 Save for half damage (cold): 12d8 ⇒ (2, 5, 8, 8, 8, 2, 1, 7, 2, 3, 8, 4) = 58

The creature's awesome and terrifying presence shakes the three explorers to the core of their psyches.

Wis Lumos: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Wis Jovii: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Wis Rolan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Jovii and Rolan shake off the fear of their opponent but Lumos' mind is filled with visions of great, scaly creatures tearing cities to pieces.

Lumos is frightened for one minute. May repeat the saving throw (DC 14) at the end of each turn to end the condition.

If you're just waiting on an ally to go, order doesn't matter. So if it's Rolan's turn, it's also Lumos' turn. Right now, Jovii is up. Anyone who wishes may attempt an arcana check to see how much they know of this white attacker.

according to Jovi’s prep we have adv on our mental s saves so the wis would have been as adv. Stop rolling so low for me, it’s like you’re trying to kill us lol.

Adv if it applies WIS: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Arcana 1d20 ⇒ 4

Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Ah yes good point. Let's see if Jovii maintained his concentration on psychic redoubt but the wis save would technically be made before the con save so it would be in place there. Don't blame me about the saves. The lowest save or suck the players rolled on the dice last fight was 15! Talk about annoying.

Jovi Con against DC 29: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Jovii's concentration is broken by the blast of ice. But he recognizes his foe as an adult white dragon and realizes that cold damage will probably not harm his foe.

I was just joking about the saves. Lol. But you bring up a good point about the concentration rolls.

FoM DC 29 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
PaP DC 29 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

So much for pre buffing lol. Oh, it makes no difference so far but allies w/in my aura of 10ft do have +3 saves.

As Jovii gets blasted by the blizzard spouting forth from the monster's maw, he mentally steels himself against cold, glowing an icy blue just as the cold energy washes over him! Then in response, Jovii darts forward, grows to a massive size, and swings his enlarged Sunblade at the serpent!

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Radiant: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Bludgeoning: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
Psionic: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Lumos, FoM is not concentration so you don't lose it. What's PaP?

Jovii barely manages to land his blow home on the creature, who roars in pain and strikes back with its tail.

Legendary action tail attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

A great slithering mass of some worm-like creature slides out of the northeast toward Jovii. In a booming voice, the white dragon proclaims

The dragon seizes the opportunity created by its partner to strike at Lumos as well.

Legendary action tail attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 7) + 6 = 21

May make an arcana check to know about the second creature (which dashed toward Jovii, as well. Rolan and Lumos are up.

Lumos raises his shield and a brilliant flash of light emanates from his emblazoned sun. Reaction for Warding Flare, Disadvantage on that tail attack roll

PaP Protection against Poison, looked it up its Protection from Poison. I couldn't have had to concentration spells up anyway. All good, both are 1 hour spells.

Arcana: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Arcaca: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Ah ok gotcha. Boss map link got moved up to top of the page, btw.

Tail attack disadvantage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Lumos' flash of light causes the dragon's tail to veer off course at the last second as the beast recoils in pain.

Jovii recognizes the other creature as a Neothelid and knows its properties. He thinks it odd to find these two chaotic evil creatures working together.

Rolan and Lumos up.

Lumos surrounds himself with healing energy his eyes begin to glow and semi transparent wings sprout from his back. He the leaps off of the ground flying 30ft into the air and futhur into the room.

Bonus action Healing Word 4th. Standard to Aasimar Racial, Move Action to Fly 30ft
4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 3) + 4 = 16

Rolan moves up and hits the White Dragon with his Eldritch Blast.

Attack Rolls: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 131d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 171d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Damage Rolls: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Lumos would be provoking an AoO from the dragon except its tail has a 15 ft reach so he's still in melee range of its tail, not its claws or bit. Kind of a weird implication of 5e AoO rules, as I understand them.

Rolan fires three bolts of force at the dragon but they all seem to deflect harmlessly off of its hardened scales. The dragon strikes again at Jovii.

Legendary attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14

Breath recharge?: 1d6 ⇒ 2

He then moves toward Rolan and lashes into him with its maw and both claws.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Claw attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Claw attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Bite damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (2, 10) + 6 = 18
Claw damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 6 = 18
Claw damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 = 17

From his vantage point in the air, Lumos stares deep into the purple orb. In it, he sees what appears to be a knot of some serpentine figures. A scaly shape seems tied around a squirming and larger shape, both forms made of pure energy.

Jovii up.

Now caught between the two monsters, Jovii feels the need to reposition himself, but not before taking a swing at the white monster with his Sunblade. After that, he quickly teleports to safety, flapping a few feet off the ground but a good ways away.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Radiant: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Psionic: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
Bludgeoning: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Jovii's blade is deflected by the tough scales of the dragon, who roars and lashes back.

Legendary tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Tail damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10

The great, worm-like creature advances forward and its tentacles lash out at

Rolan 1 or Lumos 2: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Rolan, as he is standing in front of both creatures.

Tentacles: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 6, 1) + 8 = 22
Psychic: 3d8 ⇒ (8, 6, 5) = 19
Rolan Str save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Rolan takes the damage but manages to avoid being pulled into the creature's maw by planting his feet firmly.

The dragon strikes again at

Rolan 1, Lumos 2, Jovii 3: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Rolan but its tail misses wildly.

Legendary tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Tail damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15

Rolan and Lumos up. Rolan, if you could put some vital stats in your header, it would save me some time. AC, HP, and saves in particular.

Concentration DC 10: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Woop!

Lumos points his sword tip at the dragon and proclaims ”Your evil shall be vanquished by the power of the light! ” His wings spread wide as he dives in and strikes at the dragon calling upon his god to add strength to the blows.

Bonus action Vow of Enmity, fly to dragon

Shatterspike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Shatterspike adv: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Shatterspike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Shatterspike adv: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Magical Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 +16 radiant damage, +Smite radiant damage: 6d8 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 2, 5, 1) = 25 = 49 pts of physical and radiant damage.

Two attack’s, 5th level spell slot for divine smite. Assuming the 21 hits

Backpedaling as the Dragon comes swooping in, then reeling under the onslaught of the mighty Wyrm, Rolan is clearly not having a great day. Steadying himself, Rolan will disappear in a flash of light and reappear a short distance away. He will then unload more Eldritch Blasts on the Dragon.

Attack Rolls: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 141d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 281d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Damage Rolls: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 111d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 151d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

I am casting Misty Step as a bonus action to teleport 30' (I already moved myself).

The dragon roars in fury and strikes back at Lumos.

Legendary tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Bludg dam: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12

Breath recharge?: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The cunning beast flies up and to the side to engage Lumos in the air, creating room for its gargantuan ally.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Claw attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Claw attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Bite damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11
Claw damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16
Claw damage (crit): 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 4) + 6 = 22

Jovii up.

Lumos is pummeled with the dragons attacks.
Warding Flare in the next attack on me.

I'll let you warding flare the first claw.

Disadv: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Still hits. Not a crit though.

”Strike hard Jovii, let us put this dragon to heel! Then we shall face the unnatural wurm!”

Jovi has had a medical emergency from one of his other posts. He hopes to be back by the end of the week.

Ah thanks for filling us in. It seemed unusual as he is typically a very consistent poster. I would normally have botted him by now but this isn't a normal campaign so I didn't feel the same policy would apply. I hope he's doing ok!

Posting this to all my games: Sorry for the lack of posting. For the second time this year, I got the flu, and the internet is out at my house right now (where it has been for the last two days). It should hopefully be resolved by Monday, and if not I'm going to switch ISPs. Please feel free to bot me until I am back up and running, and if I am running your game, I haven't forgotten about you!

Hey guys, I'm working my way back and should be able to resume normal posting rates in the next couple days (but I am back on the boards now). An 'annoying' (to say the least) incident last week with my contact lenses ended up scratching both corneas pretty badly, and I couldn't open either eye for about ~4 days. Thanks for the well-wishing and the patience. Happy to be back.

PS, I had someone log into my account and post that I was gone for a bit, and I think they missed this campaign (maybe bc there's no discussion thread?) but I saw that Greycastle figured it out anyway. Thanks for checking/waiting.

PPS, good luck Rolan!

No problem! Good to hear from you, Jovii. Sorry to hear about your corneas, which sounds ROUGH.

Okay, I'm back now. Sorry about the delay. Let's finish up the boss fight!

Jovii gathers his wits and thinks quickly, coalescing his thoughts into pure force and aiming it directly at the white beast.

Push, Force Damage: 7d8 ⇒ (4, 4, 7, 8, 4, 6, 4) = 37

Using 'Push'. Strength save DC 18. 7d8 force damage and pushed back up to 35 ft straight back. Save for half and no movement.

Jovii's mind pushes at the huge dragon. The dragon beats its wings to resist him

Str save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

and seems about to slip backwards when, all of a sudden, the creature seems to draw new strength from nowhere and shake off Jovii's attack.

Legendary resistance 1/3.

The dragon roars in anger and strikes back at Jovii.

Legendary Tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Bludg dam: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 7) + 6 = 21

But his balance seems thrown off by his struggle as his tail misses the very large target that is Jovii.

The huge worm, observing Jovii's assault on its white comrade, hurls its mind against Jovii's.

Jovii int save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Ah good, Jovii. You shrugged off that feeblemind. You were likely to but if you hadn't...

The dragon takes advantage of the opportunity to strike at Jovii again.

Legendary Tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Bludg dam: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 1) + 6 = 14

Lumos and Rolan up.

”Be sure to tell your Dark Queen when you see her that Lumos Starsong sends his regards!” The Aasimar holds his sword aloft to draw power and then plunges the blade into the dragons heart.

Shatterspike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 for Magical Slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 and Radiant Damage: 6d8 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 6, 3, 2) + 16 = 36

He then reversed the blade and cuts a deep slash in the dragon’s throat.

Shatterspike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 281d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 for Magical Slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 and Radiant Damage: 7d8 ⇒ (5, 7, 2, 5, 5, 7, 6) = 37

He then calls to the power of his god to heal himself.

Healing Word 4th: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 4) + 4 = 16