Excursions into the Red War (Inactive)

Game Master Greycastle

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

That is quite the inspiring speech, Anton! Woo hoo, we're gonna fight a dragon!
Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Bwahaha!

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Initiative Dragon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Initiative Rider: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Uriah: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
NPCs(Soleil and the Honey Badger): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Ravvek
Ger’tethjzan
Zilora
Everybody else.

”It seems more sheep have joined the slaughter! Haha! Ger’tethjzan, let’s us show these fools thier folly!”

Ravvek has the chance to act befor the enemy. Map is up to date. If you had something else in mind to do as you were closing distance between you and the dragon, let me know.

Uriah sighs and draws his rapier...he seems a bit despondent

It's not a great song, if you get burned alive singing it...

Uriah trails behind...he's not exactly a coward...but hes not not a coward either.

you said we were 150 feet away? Does it and the dragon notice me that far away?

it noticed the others as they drew closer. It did not notice you immediately from your original position.

Raiden tries to move stealthily, stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 15 disadvantage from armor: 1d20 ⇒ 13 as he approaches the dragon as fast as he can.

Is the dragon flying or on the ground? Lemme know when I'm within 30' and can slash the head off this thing.

at the start of everyone heading toward the pier, the dragon was on the ground depending on resolving previous actions, it may have just taken flight by the time you reach the dock.

so the map is kinda current heh. We’ll give a little time to resolve actions that led up to everyone arriving on the map.

Ravvek tries to sneak to the ledge (or some other cover) and cast hunter's mark on the mage, fire twice then duck back behind cover, if possible.

+1 longbow; Atk #1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (4) = 12
+1 longbow; Atk #2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (5) = 16

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EDIT: Ravvek is just trying to sneak up until he gets to within that 60' - 90' range...

Dexterity (Stealth); if needed again...: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Also attempting stealthy approach. Getting out grappling hook/rope and will try to approach via the ship next round. Had an 18 above but can likewise roll again...

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Scram and Zayless remain unnoticed and as they moves into position, but the others know that they’ve been noticed as two arrows find thier way to the dragon rider. With a gasp at the pains that flashes to anger, the enemy of reacts.

Ravvek used the suprise round to drop arrows into the dragon rider while the others spent the round closing distance.

Top of round, Ravvek is far back, Anton is with the Honey Badgers and the rest are on the dock about 40-50ft away from the dragon.

Ravvek is up again
Bad Guys
Everybody else.

Ravvek pops out and takes a couple of shots, trying to gauge a likely spot with cover that does not bunch up with any of the others...

Are those wooden structures to the left of Rav scaffolding?

+1 longbow Atk #1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (1) = 11
+1 longbow Atk #2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (2) = 12

If there is enough cover in the scaffolding, Rav will move there, otherwise, he will duck back behind cover where he is!

Sorry I am a little confused. Do you want us to place ourselves on the map 40 to 50 feet back? By my count of squares, we are further away. Do you want us to all act now or wait for the enemies. That is why I did not act yet in Round 1. It looks like now you are pressing on round 2.

Yeah, how far back are Anton and the Honey Badgers?

Did I get moved from last round or do I need to move again? Like, is where we're at where we are at the start of this turn? I'm thinking that's it, and if so Raiden keeps moving up to get closer because greatswords don't fly well.

There was the round of people moving onto the map. Since Ravvek chose to use the long range of the bow, he effectively started the combat while everyone else moved forward. Ravvek is technically much further back while everyone else is on the map. Ravvek is first in the init so he fired again and moved so at the end of his turn he will just be getting to the map.
- yes place yourselves as you please let n the top left portion of the map. The structures on the left of the map do seem to be some kind of structure will multiple elevations to accommodate different size ships.

Another arrow strikes true while the other misses its mark.
The rider reels from the arrows but gains her composure while the dragon leaps into the air flapping its wings twice to gain both momentum and speed.

The rooftop of barbarians cheering and whooping at Anton’s words quiet quickly as the the creature flies toward them. The dragons breath streaks across the rooftop, green acidic ooze coats everything and everyone along the edge. Anton, and the others though further away watch as the barbarians try to get out of the path. Only one managing not to take the full brunt of the attack.

6d20 ⇒ (10, 17, 3, 1, 3, 8) = 42
11d8 ⇒ (7, 2, 2, 5, 8, 8, 7, 4, 5, 8, 3) = 59

After making his pass of the rooftop, the dragon completes its circuit to return to the pier hovering ten feet off the ground, as if almost challenging someone to come close enough.

The rider clenches her fist in Ravvek’s direction and he is enveloped by a translucent hand. It tightens it’s grip and Ravvek struggles to free himself.

Ravvek, Athletics or Acrobatics to avoid.
STR w adv: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 131d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
If grappled
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

1d6 ⇒ 5

I am assuming that the dragon did a flyby to give her a good view of me, or did she ready an action to cast? Otherwise, full cover should protect me, right? ^_^

Strength (Athletics): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Concentration: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Hunter's mark still up!

Am I grappled or restrained? It's important...

Anton leads the barbarian forward, telling them to fan out. He pauses long enough to fire two arrows into the dragon, before rushing forward.
Bonus action to active Kensei's Shot.

Longbow (Kensei’s Shot): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Damage: 1d8 + 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 4 = 12 piercing
Longbow (Kensei’s Shot): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + (4) + 4 = 16 piercing

GM is the rider secured on the dragon, or holding on?

Uriah draws his rapier and calls out

WELL YOU'VE GONE AND DONE IT! TASTE THE BLADE OF URIAH THE BOLD!

But inside he's really just terrified.

Uriah is casting Dissonant Whispers at 3rd level.

Psychic: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 3, 6) = 17 Wisdom DC 15 for half, on a failed save the dragon must " must immediately use its reaction to move as far as its speed allows away from you."

Zayless moves forward and moves toward a balcony overlooking the warf and begins to cast a spell.

Crown of Madness on the dragon rider. DC 14 Wisdom.

Scram hefts the metal grappling hook in his hand, gauging its weight and waiting for just the right moment to throw it...

Hiding down by the ship (as bonus), ready action to throw the grappling hook up to the dragon.

Hide: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Throw grappling hook: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 includes prof bonus if you allow
Throw grappling hook, adv if hidden: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

@Ravv - Grappled condition only. I saw your cover more as a partial cover so avoided anything with an attack roll. In this case though since you wanted full cover,we will just say she readied the action on the fly-by to keep from having to change anything position wise.

@Sashah - the rider seems secured by a very nice looking saddle.

Whispers: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Crown: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Badgers: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Bolt: 1d20 ⇒ 9

The honey badgers seem to take pause with following Anton into battle after being drenched with acid. They all seem to look at one another taking stock of the situation and as a whole grab thier fallen companion (what’s left of him anyway) and flee the roof top.

Anton looks back to see the barbarians are not following while he embeds two arrows deep into the dragon’s hide. Rushing forward afterward.

The dragon and rider seem to fend off the two mental attacks and the others move into position. Scram setting his trap and Raiden closing the gap between himself and the currently grounded beast.

Soleil holds her holy symbol aloft and a beam of radiant light streaks out toward the dragon reflecting off of it’s scales. Cursing yet again, Soleil also steps behind some boxes for whatever cover it will grant

Rider - 39
Dragon - 36

When the dragon begins descending, Sashah grabs his holy symbol, chants an incarnation and traces a sigil in the air.
He casts Sleep to affect the two enemies.
Sleep: 9d8 ⇒ (7, 4, 7, 5, 2, 6, 3, 6, 5) = 45

My goal is to cast sleep when they are the highest in the air, if that makes sense.

Anton looks back at the cowardly barbarians flight, curses under his breath, and then yells Uriah, when you compose the song about this day, be sure include a verse about the C#&+y Badgers: the world’s biggest @$$-licking chicken$#!t short-c@§#ed p%$$!#s in the world, and anyone looking for a good time should call on their mothers... if they enjoy goat-f~@&ing that is!

Okay, I was picturing Rav popping out to take pot-shots, then ducking back behind cover. Just wanted it to make sense! ;)

Such language, Anton! Ravvek laughs, Not liking this Thayan bi$%h!

The paladin draws his bow back and lets loose two more arrows at the wizard!!!

+1 longbow Atk #1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (4) = 13
+1 longbow Atk #2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
damage w hunter's mark: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 5 + (1) = 14

If that second shot hits, I will cast ensnaring strike at 2nd level! DC 13 Strength save or she is restrained, and takes 2d6 piercing damage at the start of her turn. :)

*sigh*

Don't worry, Sashah, I think you go before me and they could possibly drop before I even get to go again! ;)

Zayless fires off a blast of eldritch energy at the dragon.

Eldritch Blast Beam 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Eldritch Blast Beam 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage 1: 1d10 ⇒ 7
Damage 1: 1d10 ⇒ 7

If the rider is not asleep, and if they are within 60' of Raiden, Raiden will try hurling a hammer at her. He will try to stay under the dragon or behind it if possible, until it's within slashing range.

Attack w hammer: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18, and I think that's a -2 on that for range penalty? Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Laughing at Anton's comment, Not so tough, are they? Let's show them how real fighters handle a situation! Raiden hopes he doesn't get made into acid goop for that comment, or at least gets a hit off before that inevitable end.

@Raiden, it is actually disadvantage beyond the first range increment, no fixed penalty.

I think he is sighing at you shooting a slept Target. The question I have for Sashah is this, are you readying the action to cast sleep when the creature flies again or are you casting it on the dragon and rider while they are grounded during your turn?

Zayless’s blasts the dragon twice.

After we resolve Sashah’s turn, Ravvek’s action will take place.

Sashah
Ravvek
Enemy
Everybody cept Ravv

Rider -39
Dragon -50

readying

Rav is concerned about disrupting concentration, however, if he notices her fall asleep, he would likely change targets to instead hit the dragon...

well, timing is everything on this lol.

Sashah settles down and waits for the dragon to take off.

From his position, Ravvek hears Anton’s curses and knows that things must have gone wrong with the barbarians even though he couldn’t see them while this magical hand of force held him firmly behind a series of crates and barrels.

For his turn, Ravv would not have any sight on the dragon or rider as he had full cover from them at thier current position. So technically not a valid target. Do you want to ready the bow attacks or do another action?

Basically, Rav would not be behind total cover anymore (if the wizard readied the cast, since his move would then be 0, he couldn't duck back behind cover) and if he cannot see the target then, he would misty step instead to somewhere else and try to take the Hide action.

Dexterity: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

@Ravv lol, again you and I are so close to the same idea yet so far. My idea of the wizards readied cast was as the dragon flew overhead to breath acid on the honey badgers, Ravv would have come into view, spell releases, dragon continues on to breath and return to its original position.

@Anton you are awefully low on health. You were not on the rooftop with the Badgers were you? I saw you more on the ground convincing them. The acid breath hit them only. If you are still low health from before, you were able to short rest at Tock’s latest cremation so you could have spent hot dice to heal.

Ravvek disappears in a puff of mist leaving behind the strange hand and finds a new location to stay out of sight.

I’ll post enemy turn layer today.

It was damage from before, so I will spend those Hit Dice.
Hit Dice: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 
Hit Dice: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 
Hit Dice: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 
Hit Dice: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 

Raiden D/A 1d20 ⇒ 11

The dragon's rider is not able to deflect Raiden's well aimed hammer. The dragon then beats it's massive wings and flies over toward the offending fighter to show him how tough he is.

Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16
Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Seeing that Raiden survived the dragon's assault, the rider seems intent on finishing the job and launches her own series of missiles down on the fighter.

upcasted magic missile
5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 4, 1) + 5 = 19

Sashah, your readied wasn't clearly defined on when you wanted to cast the spell except for the dragon's decent. He never really got off of the ground. So unfortuneately Scram and Sashah, the dragon never really reached any point for your readied actions to go off.

Raiden is Unconcious
Dragon -50
Rider -47

The party except Ravvek are up

Sashah impatiently walks toward the dragon and rider. Firmly grasping his symbol in one hand, he points to the water with his other. In draconic, "Dive!" his hissing words seeming to hold some magical weight.

Using a 2nd level slot, Sashah casts Command. Thus, both the dragon and rider have to make a wisdom save DC 13 or dive.

Is the dragon in the air? How high up?

the dragon is still on the ground where it dropped Raiden. So no where to dive Sashah, would you like to amend?

Yes, I hit it! That's right, take your attacks out on the (not so) beefy fighter so my friends can take you out.

Anton run at the dragon, leaping off the platform, driving his blade into the beast, and unleashing a series of punches and kicks.
Flurry of blows, using an unarmed attack as part of the attack action to gain Agile Parry (+2 to AC). If one of the attacks hits, I'll use a Stunning Strike (Con DC 14 or stunned until the end of my next turn).
+1 Longsword (two-handed): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 slashing
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 bludgeoning
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 bludgeoning
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 bludgeoning

Uriah attempts to stop the Dragonrider...

He brandishes his rapier and says Pause in mute fear at the blade of Uriah the Bold!

Casting Hold Person on the dragon rider. DC15 wisdom or be paralyzed. New save each round

Zayless brazenly calls on help from someone? "Fighting an evil Dragon here. If they die I am next." His odd bargaining is answered by Raiden's body glowing with healing light.

Healing Light Raiden Bonus Action: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6) = 10

"Thank you."

Refocusing his efforts on the black dragon, Zayless blasts again.

Eldritch Blast 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Eldritch Blast 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage 1: 1d10 ⇒ 8
Damage 2: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Is the dragon close enough to me to be meleed? If so Id like to attack, then use my fast hands ability to attach the grappling hook to the dragon's tail.

Silver Rapier: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Sneak Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (6, 2, 5) = 17

Ill go ahead and roll for Sentinel as well in case it attacks someone besides me off my turn.

Silver Rapier: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Sneak Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + (6, 4, 1) = 22

Can it not dive into the water?