Eberron ala Fabian (Inactive)

Game Master Fabian Benavente

Fabian, any chance of casting misty step to port below the doors before they close?

Oh, it's in the floor.

Squeak's response to Bronwyn's screamed order was reflexive enough that it was not until he had tipped over, tumbling end over end, that he realised he was falling.

Unnecessarily his mind ran through the kinematics to calculate just how much energy he would release on impact. '700 lbs. 35 feet. About 30 mph. Equivalent to a 100kg human falling 100ft. If I can maneuver to allow my legs to hit first they may absorb enough impact in shattering to allow the cognitive matrix in my chest to... my soul!' Desperately Squeak tried to activate his soul, only to discover it had frozen in start-up mode. Furiously he latched and unlatched internal gateways - then realised he should have impacted by now.
'Oh. Floating.' Spared from death he had time to contemplate just how much he hated heights in depth before touching down on bones - that crumbled under 700lbs of Warforged.

Round 2
One-eyed Squeak's combat directives were misfiring after the presence of so much danger. Threat prioritisation algorithms kept raising Bronwyn to top priority, only to conflict with his primary directive to protect Objective.
Desperate to fight someone, he turned his gaze on the only viable target - the Dragon. Finding the Pavlova surprise still in his hand, he flung it, doing his best to stick the fluttering dragon to the ceiling. As the 'egg' impact the stone it broke open, air and impact acting as catalyst to explode sticky creamy filling in every direction - filling that hardened within seconds into a gluey, goopy mess.
Web!

Fabian, any chance of casting misty step to port below the doors before they close?

OOC: No, not really because the dragon does all of that in one round.

Questions?

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So Vi was unable to jam the mechanism with her standard action?

Dex save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9 Nope, and no surprise
Con save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Half of damage is 9, so DC 10 is higher, but not too high

Hmm... the way I read the rules, an enemy only gets an AoO here if you move OUT of its reach. So Palisade could move around inside the dragon's reach, to get into a flanking position with Fendir, and not get AoOed? And flanking meant advantage, right?

Acid dripped from the 'forged's body plating as it ate into the metal, but the Goddess-Creator's blessing kept Palisade standing. Confident that Bronwyn or Squeak would momentarily find a way to capitalize on the opportunity to strike at the dragon that had now been tied down, defending a place it would not willingly abandon, and already joined in battle by the ferocious shifter, Paliade was resolved to keep the enemy's attention on itself as far as it could.

It drew its mace as it maneuvered around the dragon, forcing it to choose between itself and Fendir for a target, while leaving its back and flanks open for the other to attack. Recalling unit Squeak's earlier tactic of provoking an opponent, Palisade decided to imitate its more clever squad mate.

Mace, attack, flanking: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Mace, attack, flanking: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Mace, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Meh...

"Declaration. Hostile dragon number one. This one would like to point out that many people of your social standing indicate they doubt the purity of your lineage. Suggestion. Mention has been made of you being a 'son of a newt'," Palisade stated calmly, taking the opportunity to bring its hammer down on the base of the dragon's tail as it swung around to hiss at Fendir.

So Vi was unable to jam the mechanism with her standard action?

Short answer: no.

Long answer:

Vi had to use all her actions to get down the well while maneuvering and getting out of the way of the dragon, Palisade, Bronwyn, and Squeak.

The well wall ended in a 15' drop so she had to skirt the 'roof' of the cavern to get down safely.

It took her all her actions to do that.

You can jam it (or just hold it open) now if you wish.

Questions?

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Hmm... the way I read the rules, an enemy only gets an AoO here if you move OUT of its reach. So Palisade could move around inside the dragon's reach, to get into a flanking position with Fendir, and not get AoOed? And flanking meant advantage, right?

OOC: Yes, this is correct.

Also remember (Vi) that flanking is NOT necessary for sneak attack damage, only that someone is engaging the enemy.

Questions?

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Bronwyn should have Mage Armor on herself - she would have done that before going back to the Temple

Bronwyn's dress fluttered around her as she floated down the well. Relief at their safe landing unknotted the ball of anxiety that had formed in her stomach the moment Palisade had launched himself into the well. She realized then that she cared more about the 'forged than she ever thought she would when they had first met.

As soon as her feet found solid footing, Bronwyn was once again all business. Seeing that Squeak's Pavlova Surprise had exploded all over the dragon and that Palisade had been the victim of the dragon's breath weapon, the wizard made best use of the small amount of time they had to attack while it was disadvantaged.

While the dragon was engaged, she took a few steps back and began to cast a most beloved spell. This time she had to focus a bit more and weaved a small change into the magic spoken because she knew she would need to sculpt pockets of safety into the flame so that her friends and the grumpy ranger didn't get hurt. She pointed her finger directly beneath the dragon so that it would take the brunt of the fireball. "The priestess is right, you need to be taught respect!"

Casting Fireball and using her ability to sculpt the spell to make 4 safe pockets for the others so that they automatically save from damage

damage: 8d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 3) = 36
DC=14; dragon either takes full damage or saves for half. I'm hoping that the Web spell would give it disadvantage on its roll

Bronwyn should have Mage Armor on herself - she would have done that before going back to the Temple

Casting Fireball and using her ability to sculpt the spell to make 4 safe pockets for the others so that they automatically save from damage

Yes, you are right about the magic armor; I will add it now.

The fireball is 20' radius which would basically fill the entire southern part of the chamber and there's five of you there...

You can either move away and incur an attack of opportunity or let someone burn along with the dragon...

Or you can do something else.

Decisions...

Questions?

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Because the dragon is engaged by others and possibly hampered by the Web, does it get disadvantage on its AoO?

Either way, she'll back up and risk the AoO. It'll light a fire under the 'forged to avenge her

Because the dragon is engaged by others and possibly hampered by the Web, does it get disadvantage on its AoO?

Either way, she'll back up and risk the AoO. It'll light a fire under the 'forged to avenge her

OOC: we'll have to see if the web 'sticks' (dragon fails his DEX saving throw). Also the web spell is supposed to be a 20' cube but I'll have Squeak just spread it on the floor of the 10' cube that the dragon occupies.

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The way I envisioned it, Vi was already at the bottom of the well, near the doors, when the others started making noise. Therefore when the doors opened and the dragon came out she could use her move action to slip through the doors, then use her standard action to try and jam them open. As she has spider climb, she's staying on the roof of the underground cavern. So I don't know if Bronwyn needs to keep her safe from the fireball. Also, does B need to see Vi to protect her? She's still invisible.

The way I envisioned it, Vi was already at the bottom of the well, near the doors, when the others started making noise. Therefore when the doors opened and the dragon came out she could use her move action to slip through the doors, then use her standard action to try and jam them open. As she has spider climb, she's staying on the roof of the underground cavern. So I don't know if Bronwyn needs to keep her safe from the fireball. Also, does B need to see Vi to protect her? She's still invisible.

There's no way to jam the doors if you don't go down to the cavern level. The way to jam them is to press and hold the disk on the pedestal described in the turn recap.

Bronwyn would need to see you to protect you and staying on the cavern roof would still place you within the fireball's blast radius.

Questions?

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Ah, thanks, that makes more sense. I thought she'd be able to slip a shim or something into the door mechanism itself.

Still clinging to the roof, Mei'Vi sighed in relief when her friends landed safely on the floor. Wait, that's not enough of them. Where's the new girl? She looked up, but the doors had shut again, leaving Dusk on the other side. Hope she's okay.

Not identifying any way of opening the door from here, she decided to abandon the effort. After all, the real life acid spitting dragon was the priority.

Staying on the roof, she nocked an arrow and shot at the creature from above. The arrow shot unwaveringly towards the creature's neck, lodging there. Unfortunately, Bronwyn's spell failed the moment she attacked, revealing her location.

shortbow w adv/: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
shortbow w adv/: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (4, 3, 4) = 18

Turn 073 – The Dragon is Below

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Fendir allowed the beast to fully emerge from within. He then stabbed into the dragon twice in quick succession.

Temp HP from Shifting: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Reckless attack again.

First Attack Roll w/Advantage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage Roll: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Second Attack Roll w/Advantage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage Roll: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

perception: 1d20 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + (1) = 7 Nope! But that's not a surprise

Bronwyn beamed at the destructive flames that enveloped the area. She knew that more fire was what was called for but wasn't sure another fireball was in order. Instead, she sent three rays of fire hurtling towards the dragon.

scorching ray#1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
scorching ray#2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
scorching ray#3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
short bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 CRITICAL!
damage: 2d8 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 + (6, 1, 6) = 28

Cursing her luck as her arrow went wide, Vi cocked her head as she suddenly heard something. "Incoming lizards!" she cried to the others, "from the east!"

The dragon was starting to look pretty beat up, and Bronwyn's fire was doing a serious number on it. Vi hesitated a moment - she wanted to finish off the dragon, but didn't want her friends to be flanked. Deciding that the dragon was still priority, she steadied herself against the ceiling, then nocked and released.

This time she was rewarded to see her arrow go straight between the dragon's wings, burying deep in what was hopefully the flying lizard's spine.

[ooc]I think that the 2d4 damage for being on fire gets Squeak's +3 from "Alchemical Savant". The web will be gone next round though.
Squeak hesitated. 'Strike now, or stop reinforcements?' as if in response a cascade of fire, arrows and melee damage swung out at the dragon.

[ooc]let me check this please. Web is concentration, so Squeak cannot cast another concentration spell (like web) again, right? And at the end of this round (not last round?) the web will burn away? At which point he will be free to cast again?
So THIS round he needs to attack, or use a spell that is not concentration?
Important because otherwise I'm totally pavlovaing the east corridor. I even have a warcry.

Short form answer is: yes, you can only have 1 concentration spell active at a time. If you cast a 2nd one, the first one ends.

The battle was going surprisingly well, Palisade thought, now that it had been fully joined. Fendir was proving himself admirably able to dodge and weave past the dragon's teeth and claws, and sheer firepower Bronwyn unleashed on her stationary target felt in the narrow confines of the underground chamber it could rival the thunder of the Argonth's cannons.

Still, the enemy was proving most resilient, as it still stood strong after all the great blows it had taken. They just had to press the attack, to bring down the dragon before it could reorient itself.

Mace, attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 So assuming you don't get advantage to melee attacks either with enemy having blindsight?
Mace, attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Just in case we do, after all...
Mace, damage, critical: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9

An advantage presented itself as the wyrm kept focusing on Fenrid and the 'forged brought its heavy mace down on the knee of the dragon's left leg, causing the creature to screech in pain as its leg buckled beneath its great weight.

"Incoming lizards!" she cried to the others, "from the east!"

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"Acknowledged," Palisade replied calmly, thanking the Goddess-Creator yet again it had been born a Warforged and thus remained unhindered by all the smoke left behind by Lady d'Deneith's fiery magics.

Short form answer is: yes, you can only have 1 concentration spell active at a time. If you cast a 2nd one, the first one ends.

OOC: correct. BTW, I also had the initial web be burned away by the fireball explosion. If the explosion was strong enough to blow off a stone door then it also burned away the web.

I'll have Squeak cast web on the corridor unless I hear otherwise.

Questions?

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[dice=Mace, attack]1d20 + 6 So assuming you don't get advantage to melee attacks either with enemy having blindsight?

Two ways of getting advantage in this fight.

One: attacking while being invisible which in this case did not work because you really weren't 'invisible' because the dragon has blindsight.

Two: attacking while flanking. I think this would still apply because, to me, flanking means that the defender's attention is divided enough to warrant advantage to the attackers.

Questions?

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BTW: Vi's shot is NOT critical because you only get critical on a natural roll of 20. However, if it where critical even the sneak attack rolls are doubled so Vi's critical can be deadly, which was what happened with the dracotur.

MAGIC ITEMS

I'm finally getting around to write down the desired items that I received from PCs and I want to make sure I didn't miss anyone.

Here's what I have so far:

PC::Major Uncommon::Major Rare
Bronwyn::Yes::Yes
Dusk::No::No
Fendir::Yes::No
Palisade::Yes::Yes
Squeak::No::No
Vi::Yes::Yes

Please let me know if I missed something, which I may very well have.

Again, the items will be 'found' throughout the campaign but a dragon hoard is a good place to find some so I wanted to make sure I had up to date information.

Questions?

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BTW: Vi's shot is NOT critical because you only get critical on a natural roll of 20. However, if it where critical even the sneak attack rolls are doubled so Vi's critical can be deadly, which was what happened with the dracotur.

Right! Forgot that bows don't get that lovely 19/20 in 5e. Still, a good shot. It's totally bananas that SA damage is doubled on a crit! That's not the case in PF, is it?

You are correct, although in PF you get to double your flat bonuses, where in 5e you just double your damage dice.

Despite the sudden surprise explosion, Dusk acted quickly, immediately abandoning her own thoughts about how to get through and flinging herself in to space.

As she fell, she summoned magic and vanished through a portal, appearing besides the dragon where she slashed twice with her shadow blade.

misty step as a bonus

sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
slashing: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 + 1 = 13

Thirsty sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
slashing: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + 1 = 13

Turn 074 – Incoming Lizards

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Happy New Year!!!

Despite the sudden surprise explosion, Dusk acted quickly, immediately abandoning her own thoughts about how to get through and flinging herself in to space.

As she fell, she summoned magic and vanished through a portal, appearing besides the dragon where she slashed twice with her shadow blade.

misty step as a bonus

OOC: Oops, I just cross-posted but we had the same idea. :)

Game on!

Fully cowled in the aspect of the raging beast, Fendir howled as the dragon died; he then turned and sprinting towards the enemies coming from the distance.

Pausing only to momentarily stare between Vi and the arrow sticking out of the dragon, Dusk moved quickly across the room towards the eastern corridor, flattening herself against the stone on one side of the opening. She clearly meant to ambush whatever came through.

"Squeak! How long will your... 'concoction' hold?"

She held her blade to the side, it would be ready when needed.

stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 >.<

"Not long. Not against..." Squeak indicated the dead dragon "That."

@Fabian: I don't suppose our objective is on easy display? I'm assuming we can't just grab it and run.

Fully cowled in the aspect of the raging beast, Fendir howled as the dragon died; he then turned and sprinting towards the enemies coming from the distance.

OOC: your move actions would take you into the tunnel and past (?) Squeak's concoction (web) which is across its entrance.

Is Fendir attempting to go through the web?

@Fabian: I don't suppose our objective is on easy display? I'm assuming we can't just grab it and run.

OOC: there is a dragon's hoard in front of you, will you search for your objectives in Round 4?

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Ya, he probably would, unless someone says something to him.

If Bronwyn had been closer to where hostile dragon number one had died, she would have been searching the treasure pile. Even from where she stood, she could see gems sparkling in the light and what lady didn't like a little sparkle?

But if the quickly approaching screeching was any indication, there wasn't time for her to look and get back into position. Even as it was, she didn't like how exposed she was where she currently stood. She had really been hoping that there wasn't a hostile dragon number two but apparently she had been wrong. Now she was hoping that the priestess' use of 'children' only meant two and not more.

Does Squeak's spell prevent Bronwyn from casting a fireball down the hallway? I would prefer to send it down there rather than wait for the dragon to appear.

Vi didn't even consider searching the treasure pile. There was no way they were going to find what the needed and beat a hasty retreat, so they might as well hit the next enemy with everything they had.

Scurrying across the ceiling like a spider, she moved to the west entrance, so as to get a clear shot at whatever was coming through the door. Grateful for Bronwyn's spell, she stayed above everybody as nocked yet another arrow and aimed as best she could through Squeak's web.

"Be ready, everybody! Blast whatever this is the moment it shows its face!"

shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (3, 6, 6) = 20

[ooc]Holding action until the dragon comes into sight, then shooting it.

"Don't leave through Dessert! No fire!" Squeak shrieked, while visions of sugar-burns danced through his head.

In contrast to his companions the Artificer took a moment to survey the hoard. It was easy to look past the gold and silver - currency had only really become relevant relatively recently, as before that he had lacked the legal footing to purchase goods and/or services. 'If nothing else, maybe someone tried to take out this dragon with a dragonbane weapon?'

OOC: OK, we have some conflicting actions here.

Web is in place and actually goes 20' into the tunnel (not shown in current map).

Fendir wants to charge through the web.

Bronwyn wants to send a fireball into the tunnel, which would burn away the web BTW.

Here's what I have so far unless I hear differently:

1) Fendir charges or attempts to charge through web (he could get stuck).

2) Bronwyn throws fireball through web but keep in mind that you don't see what's coming (hallway could be long and not affect what's coming at all or maybe it's a short hallway). Bronwyn can keep Fendir safe from fireball.

Dusk and Vi holding their actions until the see whatever is coming through.

Squeak searching dragon hoard.

Palisade?

Everyone OK with that?

I'll let this be for a while and recap tomorrow.

Questions?

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Bronwyn will hold her action if that's the case. I wasn't sure how thick the webbing was or how easy it was to see through

Like I said, Fendir wants to get his murder on, and isn't quite there right now, but if someone says something to him, he'll wait.

From her vantage point on the roof, Mei'Vi saw that Fendir was about to run through Squeak's pavlova in his battle-lust. "Oi! Fendir! Cool it! Stay with us and stab it when it gets stuck in the web!"

Let’s see… the ladder didn’t reach all the way down… did we have a rope to get up the first leg of the way? Or was that idea abandoned as everyone just jumped down? If we don’t have a quick way of escape, it’s clear that someone needs to cover a slow escape. If we are able to get out quickly, it makes more sense to see if we can grap what we needed from this hoard and leave before more enemies arrive.

But as I think it’ll take a while to search the hoard in any case, and retreating and constantly returning isn’t fun, we need some time at the very least… meaning Palisade will advance towards the corridor the other dragon is presumably arriving… no need to get inside, just be close enough to stop the enemies at the doorway if they get through the webs, fireballs and Fendirs.

"Be ready, everybody! Blast whatever this is the moment it shows its face!"

Shield and mace held ready to repel an attack, Palisade slowly advanced towards the corridor to put itself in harm’s way… although it seemed individual Fendir was even more eager than the ‘forged, considering how the Shifter charged right at the sounds of dragonic roars.

Fendir stopped just short of the webbing, snarled, and waited for enemies to appear.

Let’s see… the ladder didn’t reach all the way down… did we have a rope to get up the first leg of the way? Or was that idea abandoned as everyone just jumped down? If we don’t have a quick way of escape, it’s clear that someone needs to cover a slow escape. If we are able to get out quickly, it makes more sense to see if we can grap what we needed from this hoard and leave before more enemies arrive.

But as I think it’ll take a while to search the hoard in any case, and retreating and constantly returning isn’t fun, we need some time at the very least… meaning Palisade will advance towards the corridor the other dragon is presumably arriving… no need to get inside, just be close enough to stop the enemies at the doorway if they get through the webs, fireballs and Fendirs.

OOC: It seems everyone else is readying their action.

@Palisade: are you also readying an attack, use the dodge action, healing yourself, other?

I'd hate for you to waste an action.

I intend to recap later today.

Questions?

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Dodge sounds good, using Palisade's own heals on itself is a waste of resources.

Turn 075 - Flambé Dessert

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As the Dragon appeared and breathed on Pallisade, Fendir responded by stabbing it recklessly. Activating reckless attack.

First Attack Roll w/Advantage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage Roll: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Second Attack Roll w/Advantage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage Roll: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

So we didn't get our held attacks from round 4, since it didn't get to us until round 5? If that's the case, I'll keep my rolls from round 4 if I may.

Vi flinched as Palisade practically melted under the brutal spray of acid. "Now! Attack!" she shouted, firing an arrow as she did so. "Take him down before he recharges!" Her arrow tore through the beast's wing, creating a sizeable hole and causing dark ichor to drip onto the stone floor below.

So, does holding the action actually do anything? It didn't allow us to go before the dragon. Does it mean that we get two actions this round?

Bronwyn gasped as Palisade was doused in acid. It looked like he was sinking into the floor as parts of him liquified. Part of her expected him to turn into a puddle. She straightened her shoulders and pointed a finger at the dragon. Palisade was not going to melt away on her watch. "Palisade, I order you not to die. You aren't allowed to, not today."

A bead of flame soared towards the dragon and exploded brilliantly around it. Bronwyn beamed almost as brightly as the fire as the flames licked hungrily at the dragon's scales.

damage: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 4, 1, 2, 5, 4) = 26
I don't think there are more than 4 people around the dragon but she'll definitely sculpt her spell around people so they automatically save

And sadly that is her last fireball so I really hope there isn't a third dragon

EDIT: with her Elemental Adept feat, the damage is actually 27 because that 1 becomes a 2

OOC: yes, readying an action should have allowed all of you to go first. However, no one had rolled anything except Vi and I didn't feel like rolling because I strongly suspect that you will kill regardless.
I'll fix next turn of better get give me actions for two rounds.
Questions?
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