The goblin drew a pair of tiny blades from wrappings at her waist, gripping them between the gaps of her fingers. She ran forward and flipped them into the air like coins, then executed a backflip kick which sent the projectiles hurtling forward at high speed...
M Sorcerer lvl 6 [AC13 | Saves -1 0 +5 0 +3 +7 | Per +3]
Seeing the volley of arrows made Veratash shiver in fear. But then he realized that all those people were getting shot at on his account, and felt he needed to do something. He thought of somehow saying something to gather all the dolgrim close to each other so he and Nyd could use their area affecting abilities, but he realized the time to talk was over.
He ran over to the others, taking cover also and shot a freezing beam from his mind.
"That attack seemed ineffective. The effective ranges of my remaining options are too short to engage from this position. I will apply a defensive countermeasure and move closer."
Nyd waves his hands in crisp, sharp lines, and his form grows indistinct as if his edges were blurred.
Then abandoning the cover of the 'barrier' Nyd moves forward to instead duck behind the SE most rock.
Nyd casts Blur, which I wish was Abjuration, and then moves forward.
"Remember, focus down the injured ones!" called Artur as he moved foward towards the western circle. He drew his pistol as he moved, then swapped magazines and fired at the most injured of the Dolgrims, switching targets if one of them dropped.
AC 18 | Str +0, Dex +6, Con +1, Int -1, Wis +1, Cha +6 | Initiative +3 | Passive Perception 14 & Insight 14, Darkvision 60 ft
Action 1
Tharivol stood up and quickly pulled a fletching to his pointed ear. Judging the distance and wind, he targeted the Dolgaunt with a shaft from his elven longbow.
half move to stand longbow vs. Dolgaunt:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
The shaft flies over his head while the dragonmarked dropped prone.
free to drop prone
"Just like old times, Artur. You're still a great negotiator." The archer devilishly grins.
bonus action to give Artur 1d8 bardic inspiration
bardic inspiration:
Artur can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the Bardic Inspiration die but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails.
The volley of bolts pattered into the bones, as Zdravko fumed. One of the dolgrim skeletons had a hand sticking out of the tangled bunch and the finger seemed to be pointing right at her.
She snatched the knuckle bone in a quick *crack*.
Running her finger along the marrow, the monk channeled her shadow arts...a globe of darkness started to expand, but she closed her grip tight and contained it within her palm.
Last 2 ki spent
She ran towards the wounded goblin before opening her palm, and was swallowed by darkness...
Stealth:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
...soon her footsteps likewise vanished, though the globe was still in motion.
I'm moving out under darkness, but trying to keep the globe from covering the dolgrims. Plan is next round to open palm, melee, close palm, move/hide and so on to skirmish a bit if I can.
Bursting from a crouched position behind the stone, something unerringly alien pounds the grass as it storms towards the closest two dolgrims to the south west of the eastern circle.
The creature is bipedal with backwards curving legs that seem to have joints in the wrong places, the skin is dark with irregular chitinous ridges showing where metal armor is not. The head is elongated, jaw distended with multiple rows of teeth. Only the barely-recognisable dull and segmented armor she wears provides surety that the creature before you is Briar.
As she reaches the dolgrims she screeches and swings her glaive, suddenly ridged and angular hands are dripping acid from the tips of their claws, it runs down the scorched and blackened haft of the weapon as it spins in the air and lashes out at the multiple foes.
Despite her ferasome mien, the dolgrims manage to avoid her stabs, however she whips the butt of her weapon across and smashes one in the face, sending droplets of acid flying.
M Sorcerer lvl 6 [AC13 | Saves -1 0 +5 0 +3 +7 | Per +3]
Veratash felt the arrows, but made an effort to focus. He ran over to the other side of the stones, hoping to help Briar, hoping that beast was still her. He repeated the words he used so well in the past, "twofold tension", as two green beems left his hands at the two dolgrims that had engaged her.
After some thought and rules forums posting, I think my original plan is too many actions. No change on what has happened already, but she is going to move closer to Briar. Basically get the edge of the darkness close to the ones Briar is meleeing...mechanically, use object to cover stone so I can see where im going, full move to the east, drop darkness stone as free object interaction...then wait again. I know it wastes my turn again but the other option was to throw darts at disadvantage so hopefully this pays off next round.
The darkness globe seems to shrink right onto the form of the small goblin as she scurries east across the middle of the battlefield towards Briar. Just as she stops the darkness grows again, swallowing her up.
After some thought and rules forums posting, I think my original plan is too many actions. No change on what has happened already, but she is going to move closer to Briar. Basically get the edge of the darkness close to the ones Briar is meleeing...mechanically, use object to cover stone so I can see where im going, full move to the east, drop darkness stone as free object interaction...then wait again. I know it wastes my turn again but the other option was to throw darts at disadvantage so hopefully this pays off next round.
The darkness globe seems to shrink right onto the form of the small goblin as she scurries east across the middle of the battlefield towards Briar. Just as she stops the darkness grows again, swallowing her up.
OOC: I'll let you either: a) throw away darkness bone, move, and attack the dolgrims (5 and 6) directly to your SE or b) throw away darkness bone, move, and attack one of the the dolgrims with Briar, the one closest to you (9). However, option b) only provides one attack and you must give me a good description of a 'flying kick' or something like that. :)
Looks like I didn't get moved last time. No biggie.
Artur changed direction and began moving straight south, skirting around the edge of Zdravko's darkness and heading towards the Dolgaunt. He swapped magazines in his pistol and fired at the creature at the apex of his movement.
Looks like I didn't get moved last time. No biggie.
I can usually fix things like this. I don't think it makes a difference in this case but it could in others where a move may get you within melee distance. The best way for me to move you is for you to explicitly tell me something like 'move 3 squares down and 1 square to the left) or use cardinal points since all maps have north being 'up' on the screen.
Alright, thanks. The point though is to be able to disengage/attack/extra attack and get back to darkness the next few turns. To make that work I needed to get the darkness closer. I don't want to run up and melee them and stay there, because a hit could cancel the darkness.
AC 18 | Str +0, Dex +6, Con +1, Int -1, Wis +1, Cha +6 | Initiative +3 | Passive Perception 14 & Insight 14, Darkvision 60 ft
Great Negotiator
Tharivol gritted his teeth pulling the bolt from his leg. He again stood up and quickly pulled a fletching to his pointed ear. Judging the distance and wind, he targeted the Dolgaunt again with a shaft from his elven longbow.
half move to stand longbow vs. Dolgaunt:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 piercing damage vs. Dolgaunt:2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 7) + 3 = 12
The shaft flies true to the center of the dolgaunt's mass, while the dragonmarked elf dropped prone behind cover again.
free to drop prone
The dolgrims dodge the first arc but are ill prepared for the second, which curves around and cuts deeply in to its flank, the acid coating the blade eating through its flesh. Briar's sinuous tail whips around...
Not really relishing the idea of being surrounded, Artur drew a grenade from his belt and threw it. When it landed, an explosion engulfed the three Dolgrims between Artur and the Dolgaunt 5, 13, 14, as well as the Dolgaunt itself.
Shatter: DC 15 Con Save:3d8 ⇒ (2, 6, 3) = 11thunder damage, or half on a successful save. It also apparently leaves a crater in it's wake, as well as damaging anything that's unattended and non-magical.
The shadow monk listened to Briar's attack to the east, each scrape and resonant metallic note amplified to her sensitive training. Zdravko used to think all battles were the same in the dark...all chaos and killing and struggle. Imagination could fill in the blanks. Time and tutelage changed that opinion however, darkness was not a veil, not a path to fancy...but another weapon on the battlefield...one with a sharp honed edge.
She launched herself into the light, the sun catching the glassy obsidian sheen of her spear tip. Spear and martial artist were one, like a dart weighted with a tiny balance, Zdravko was the balance...
...she stole blood from the aberration, before throwing herself back into darkness. It was not a retreat, but more as when the weapon master raises his blade between himself and quarry...en garde.
Disengage, Attack, Extra Attack, move back to darkness. This attack is on the dolgrim south of Briar.
AC 18 | Str +0, Dex +6, Con +1, Int -1, Wis +1, Cha +6 | Initiative +3 | Passive Perception 14 & Insight 14, Darkvision 60 ft
I forgot about Artur's +1 enhancement on Tharivol's longbow. Don't know if 27 still misses the Dolgaunt with 13 magic piercing damage. If it still misses, I'm discouraged...
I forgot about Artur's +1 enhancement on Tharivol's longbow. Don't know if 27 still misses the Dolgaunt with 13 magic piercing damage. If it still misses, I'm discouraged...
The dalgaunt has similar training as the goblin. Both monks with deflect missiles...
M Sorcerer lvl 6 [AC13 | Saves -1 0 +5 0 +3 +7 | Per +3]
Veratash saw the battlefield spin before him from losing blood. But he couldn't let go of his senses just yet. He still had some fight in him. Clutching his dragonshard, he ran to the cover of one of the stones and concentrated on the dolgaunt and dolgrim near it. "Just slow down", he cried.
Move to the (other) stone next to Nyd and cast Slow getting the dolgaunt and dolgrims 12, 13, 14, 5 and 6, if they all fit.
Apologies, I wasn't able to get to the computer on Saturday.
Having taken a moment to allow the enemies to get into a more advantageous position, Nyd moves forward and waves his hand casts a different spell compared to the ones he has cast before to support Arthur
Nyd Casts an Acid Splash on the two Dolgrim on Artur, which I think are 5 and 6.
Acid Splash on Dolgrim 5:2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12Dexterity DC 15 to negate.
Acid Splash on Dolgrim 6:2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8Dexterity DC 15 to negate.
Her blade dancing like a snake, it lashed out as another dolgrim moved in...
opportunity attack:1d1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
...but the blow went wide as she spun in place too fast, trying to keep them from attacking from both sides at the same time. Throwing caution to the wind she began a flurry of attacks, hoping to defeat her enemies with an onslaught of blade and bone.
OOC: I'll try to make sense out of all your moves later today and recap.
Hopefully by that time a certain elf gets over being discouraged by having learned that dolgaunt bosses have monk training. :)
On a more serious note, I am more than OK if PCs give recommendations to other PCs as to what to do with 'in game' orders/suggestions. For example, someone could tell the young, naive kalashtar to get his ass on the ground and behind the makeshift skeletal barrier before he bleeds to death.
Even if it deflects missiles Thar is still burning its reaction which can be super helpful...removing its ability to Opportunity Attack primarily but a number of things are tied to reaction. :) Just trying to be optimistic...standing next to those tentacles is probably a bad thing.
MAGIC ITEMS
One of the many things that I like about 5e is the independence from magic items with regards to power levels. The game is set up so PCs don’t need magic items to tackle challenging encounters. And although there are some number crunching involved in providing challenging encounters, it’s got a lot of art to it. The end result is that I don’t need to give every high-level guard a magic weapon to be a threat; the stats already take this into account. But I digress; back to magic items.
Although magic items are not needed, they are lots of fun and full of flavor for any campaign and this one is no exception. However, freed from the necessity of providing you with lots of magic items (the old Christmas tree conundrum), we can have magic items that are unique, have meaning, and add flavor to the story we are telling.
Throughout this campaign, you will be awarded two major magic items (I may add other minor items because this is Eberron where low-level magic is commonplace). The items to be ‘gained’ are an ‘uncommon major item’ and a ‘rare magic item’ (please refer to the tables linked on the Campaign Info tab to get an idea of the power level of these items). This is important because I want you to totally design these items. I expect the items to have a particular history and look/feel to them. I don’t want to hear ‘+1 longsword’; I want to an implacable blade, with its particular look and history behind it. You may add quirks to the items.
Feel free to customize and reskin everything with regards to the item; I’m only looking for a similar power level. I should be able to place these items to be found as treasure in the campaign where it makes most sense. Beware that you may have to take the ‘super cool weapon’ from an enemy’s cold grasp.
I’m in no hurry with this but the sooner the better so I can start thinking where these items are. Please PM me directly with your options so we surprise the other players with the items. BTW, I don’t need the full fledged item right away so it’s OK to suggest an item for approval and then flesh out its details.
AC 18 | Str +0, Dex +6, Con +1, Int -1, Wis +1, Cha +6 | Initiative +3 | Passive Perception 14 & Insight 14, Darkvision 60 ft
Unbelievable
Tharivol sighed when his best shot was deflected by the leader. So, he shrugged and targeted a wounded minion. Hate it when Artur's right. half move to stand longbow vs. wounded Dolgrim:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 piercing damage vs. wounded Dolgrim:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
The shaft flies true to the center of the dolgaunt's mass, while the dragonmarked elf dropped prone behind cover again.
free to drop prone
He grabbed the young, naive kalashtar and motivated, "take cover down here you fool."
Zdravko felt the rush of battle full force in her veins...each time she stepped out of darkness the dolgrims were weaker, but so too her companions. Something had to be done to turn the tide, but she had chosen a long term strategy instead of a short coup de grace...
She charged along, again to the aid of the Gatekeeper...
"Shoot the short ones Tharivol. I'll deal with the big guy." hollered Artur above the fray.
Thankful for the construction of his shield, Artur weighed his options: He didn't really care for getting into melee with this abomination, but needs were what they were.
Artur stepped away from the creature and then fired his pistol at it, the beam of fire streaking towards it. Artur is going to move north 3 squares, then shoot Firebolt at it.
They kept coming, all Briar saw was an unending wave of aberrant, accursed enemies. She sensed her charges were in danger, and threw caution to the wind, her blade rose and fell with dizzying speed as she hacked her way through the corrupt flesh in front of her.
Reckless attack, Briar has advantage on melee attacks, all attacks against her also have advantage
She methodically works her way through her foes one by one. If the gods favor her and she somehow manages to get them all, she'll move to try and cover Veratash
M Sorcerer lvl 6 [AC13 | Saves -1 0 +5 0 +3 +7 | Per +3]
What's up with those save rolls? BTW, the slow fades when I go unconscious
Veratash looks at Tharivol as the elf scolded him for his lack of combat awareness and didn't see the arrow coming right at him. He felt a sharp pain before losing his consciousness.
Nyd moves under the cover of his Blur spell, while casting another spell with mechanical precision.
Repair Warforged, level 1:1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13Divided by half because Veratash is not a superior Warforged like Nyd is ;)
If I don't need to heal:
"I am breaking up the enemy formation!" With sharp gestures, Nyd casts one of his most powerful spell on the bunched up enemy on the western flank. I cast stinking cloud on the western flank. Preferably in such a way that Artur is justoutside it and the Dolgaunt is forced to move out of the flank he has Artur in.
Constitution save of DC 15 to avoid lossing their turn. Regardless the cloud is heavily obscuring. Doing this also drops my Blur effect.
AC 18 | Str +0, Dex +6, Con +1, Int -1, Wis +1, Cha +6 | Initiative +3 | Passive Perception 14 & Insight 14, Darkvision 60 ft
Fly you fools
Tharivol sighed when Veratash goes down. He jumped up and ran over to the bleeding kalashtar and slid into him. Then with an elven command word, he revives the fool.
Stand up. Move to Vertash. Drop prone
Cure Wounds on Veratash:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
When he awakes, he hisses, "stay down, you fool." Bonus action to give the rookie a Bardic Inspiration
