Mines of Madness - D&D 5th Edition (Inactive)

Game Master wicked_raygun

"Nope!" Grith explains thoroughly.
"Hurry up fellows!" he says to the others.

"Yes, yes! We will all float! Just stay put and we will be there any minute! OK? Vasayo shouts, then adds quieter to his comrades: "Get a move on! I'm not keen on finding out what exactly they mean."

I don't really think it will work, but here we go:
Deception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Dervel winks at Vasayo, touching his nose knowingly.

Randal crosses the beam carefully. " I see no reason to hang about here... I'm not keen to become a disembodied voice. "

Dervel winks at Vasayo, touching his nose knowingly.

Why is Dervel touching Vasayo's nose? I wouldn't stand for that, personally.

Dervel Diamonddew wrote:

Dervel winks at Vasayo, touching his nose knowingly.

Why is Dervel touching Vasayo's nose? I wouldn't stand for that, personally.

LOL!

After Vasayo yells down to the voice, it answers back, “I think I struck gold! We’re gonna be rich!”

If we can all cross withoug a problem, I think we will move on.

Area 26

The tunnel ends before a plain wooden door with an iron doorknob and hinges visible on this side. A raised alcove, 10 feet wide and 5 feet deep, is carved into the South wall. Situated in it, facing north, is a hunched statue of a winged creature with horns.

These are 2 different checks.

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Can I aid someone else in this game? I'm assuming my rolls probably won't make it but they might be good enough to help someone else
inv. one: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
inv. two: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

you need a 10 to help another, but I guess you'd have to announce that before rolling.

Investigation : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Investigation : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

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Intelligence: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Intelligence: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

"Hm, there seems to be a hidden door along there in the North. "

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"I noticed the same thing. Let's have a look, shall we?" Grith says, crossing his arms and not taking a step. He looks over at Vasayo. "Sorry, by 'we' I meant 'you'. Go ahead."

"Of course you do.. "

Vasayo steps up to the secret door and tries to open it.

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Suddenly the stone statue springs to life. And moves threateningly toward Vasayo. But let's roll for initiative first.

Round 1

Alton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Randal: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
Gargoyle with Advantage: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16
Milo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Derval: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Vasayo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Grith: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Unfortunately, the gargoyle got to roll with advantage. So only Alton and Randal are up.

Alton lets an arrow fly at the statue.

Watch what you step near, eh?

Shortbow, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Shortbow, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

"Watch out Vasayo!"

Randal draws his mace and charges in.

Mace Atk : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The two heroes manage to hit the creature, but their attacks don't do much damage. The one-track mind of the Gargoyle sends it after Vasayo.

Bite : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Claws : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage : 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Ouch. Everybody is up!

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Vasayo distracts the beast with a quick spin, then retreats behind his friends.

Next one attacking the gargoyle has advantage. I use a Disengage action as the bonus action, so I get away unharmed.

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Doesn't that take some kind of roll, Vas?

Grith tests a firebolt against the annoyingly living stone.
Firebolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20, Fire Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Not if you're a rogue with a cunning action. Everything without a roll what I did.

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Alton lets another arrow loose at the gargoyle.

Grith didn't use the advantage, so...
Shortbow, attack, advantage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Shortbow, damage, critical: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6

Dervel moves in, loosing his hammer from his belt, to chip away at the gargoyle whilst offering protection to Randal.

attack with Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Protection: When a creature you can see attacks a target other than you that is within five feet of you, you can use your reaction to force disadvantage on the attack roll. You must wielding a shield.

The Gargoyle hisses as the damage piles on. He continues toward Vasayo. Heedless of the others.

Bite, vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Bite, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, Bite misses.

Claw, vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw, vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3, Claw misses.

Everyone is up again.

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Grith pulls out his warhammer and attacks the gargoyle in melee. "Don't worry Vas, we'll turn this thing into gravel."
Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

shouldn't the others have gotten attacks of opportunity for the gargoyle following me? I went a full move away from it.

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Hmm. Good catch, Vasayo. All those who were engaged in melee with the Gargoyle last turn, get an opportunity attack.

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Vasayo turns on his attacker and slashes the thing with his sword and dagger, trying to hit the weak spots of this unusual opponent.

Attack main hand with sneak attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (6, 1) = 13
Attack off-hand: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Alton moves to get a better angle and fires another arrow at the angry chunk of stone.

Shortbow, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Shortbow, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"Hey gravel!"

AoO as gargoyle moves away.
Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Dervel moves in to protect Vasayo and attack the Gargoyle.
Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"I told you to leave him alone!" Dervel moves in to protect Vasayo.
Protection: When a creature you can see attacks a target other than you that is within five feet of you, you can use your reaction to force disadvantage on the attack roll. You must wielding a shield.

The gargoyle continues his relentless onslaught against Vasayo, despite the damage dealt from the other heroes.

Bite vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, That's a hit.

Claws vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, That's a miss.

Everyone is up again.

Last Round
AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Randal swings his mace at the Gargoyle as it moves away then he casts a spell to heal Vasayo before moving up into melee range again and swinging his Mace.

Healing Word
Healing: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9

Forgot Healing word was a bonus action...
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

This Round

Randal strikes at the gargoyle again!

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Are our weapons basically just bouncing off this thing?

Sorry I missed a round. I've been having internet issues all week.

You need to roll an extra d6 for your Crit, Randall. I'll go ahead and do that for you.

1d6 ⇒ 1, Oh come on! ::sigh::

Your attacks are putting in a dent. But this thing has a metric f**K-ton of HP, and resistance to bludgeoning, piercing and slashing damage unless it comes from a magical or adamantine weapon. But, believe me, you guys are having an effect.

Grith backs up and fires another burning bolt.
firebolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14, damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4
"I hope this thing isn't invincible." he says off-handedly, glancing at Vasayo. "I mean, not to worry, I'm sure it's nearly dead!"

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Attack with Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (3, 1) = 11
Attack with off-hand: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Alton fires another arrow at the chunk of stone.

Shortbow, Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Shortbow, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

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Grith fires a fire bolt while Alton fires an arrow. Sadly both miss. Vasayo, in the fight for his life, does a dextrous spin that places his sword in a vulnerable spot of the Gargoyle.

Randal and Derval are still up.

Randal continues his assault on the gargoyle.
Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Sorry I totally missed that Crit...

Still Protection-ing Vasayo.

Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

And an Action Surge:
Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Randal and Derval both miss, but Derval comes around with a second hit from his warhammer. But sadly, the blow only chips away a little bit of loose stone flesh.

Bite vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bite vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Miss

Claw vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Claw vs. Vasayo, with Disadvantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Hit!

Everyone is up. Hey could everyone re-post their current HP?

Mine is 20. I try to stay up-to-date.

Grith kicks a pebble in frustration, then lines up a shot and lets loose his fire.
firebolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7, damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6
But at the last second he realizes that he's aiming at Vasayo and is only just able to avoid scorching the unfortunate rogue.

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Im fairly sure mine is up to date as well, 24.

Randal not knowing what else to do, attacks the thing.

Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

" Run Vasayo run, everyone else try to line up so we are in its way!

Have not been hit yet, so still sitting at 28HP.

Alton looses another arrow at the stone punk.

Shortbow, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Shortbow, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Vasayo ducks away and runs past his friends, hoping they will strike down the creature following him. As soon as he is out of sight, he hides.

Stealth : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

I am at 5 HP. Thanks to cunning action I can do all the above without risking an attack of opportunity.

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Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Man, rough round.

Everyone's attacks either miss or are deflected away. But in the confusion, Vasayo manages to hide. The Gargoyle growls in confusion.

"Tricksie, adventurers." It then sets its sights on Derval.

Bite vs. Derval, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Bite vs. Derval, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6, Hit

Claws vs. Derval, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Claws vs. Derval, with Disadvantage : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3, Miss.

Everyone is up.

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"Kill it with fire!" Grith advises wisely as he attempts to do the very same.
Firebolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11, Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7
"Sorry about that." he says, apologizing for his errant flames.

How's this for a trick, eh?

Shortbow, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Shortbow, damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Randal ducks under the flames and swings at the Gargoyle.

" ha! " Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6