5e Curse of Xanathon

Game Master Helaman

Seeing the other priest down he looks over the guy before he strikes at the weapon.

Arcana: 1d20 ⇒ 7

hammer Stikes mace: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The blow doesn't even scuff or mark the black mace. Maybe its just superior marksmanship?

Seeing that their attacks are ineffective, Marcus motions to the window. "Looks like it's time to go boys. This is getting us nowhere," he says as he climbs out the window.

The Tapestry corner catches on fire...

GM, would you please post where we are in Initiative, in every one of your posts. Thanks

Good call - we missed Sharee]

Sharee then Xanathon

Augar trys to identify the Mace.

History: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

... [/ooc]Out of time this round. Our Elven archer is up[/ooc]

[botting]Sharee withdraws and retreats out the window.

Xanathon up.

Xanathon rises and swings at Augar who has a fixation on his weapon... perhaps giving him a close up look.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 and 1d8 ⇒ 3 poison

-Start of Initiative-
Party UP

As part of Augars history check he believes this is likely a weapon of significance but it's not culturally familiar to him... perhaps an Ethengarian relic.

Half poison would be 1 or 2?

"Time to go, crew." Ordrud climbs out the window and then calls his greataxe to his hands.

Vothe flips him the bird then dives through the open window.

Vothe flips him the bird then dives through the open window.

LMAO... also round down damage

Where to now? Back to Eric?

As the group hustles away from Xanathon's temple, Vothe asks "So, does anyone know what the fork that was?"

"No idea. Must have been some powerful protection magic. I think I can find where that blob on the map is. Let's go talk to Eric and then plan to head there. We can't take Xanathon on directly. We will have to find another way to break whatever spell he has cast on the Duke. We also need to be discrete and move quickly. If he talks to Drako, we may have the guards after us," Marcus reponds.

While the mission provided some information, they have revealed themselves to the enemy. "I hope we can get out of town before the guards get us. I don't want to face Drako or Xanathon again any time soon," he thinks to himself.

You try to dodge patrols heading back to a relatively safe place and get back to the temple.

Eric is worried and saddened by your news.

He knows of the Shrine of Cretia and can give a rough description of how to find it. Since it lies along the only route from Vestland to Ethangar, it is not difficult to follow the trail to the shrine, though it lies off a side road.

Whatever he has protecting him is powerful magic beyond my reckoning... dark news indeed. It may be the answer to his riddle lies there...

It might be good to get our of town and lay low for awhile. Maybe this shrine is the source of his power and/or curse. Two gulls, one arrow." Ordrud suggests.

"Yes, although I wonder what other laws might be created while we're gone."

"Nothin' good for me or me kin"

He puts you up for a few hours then smuggles you out of Rhoona by way of friendly worshipper. He also provides some additional supplies.

Your first day journey is pleasant enough. The second sees you head more towards the mountains and the third day into the mountains themselves.

Perception/Group: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Marcus notices something in the skies that is becoming... LARGER, and coming in fast...

Map is up... thing is on far side of the map but not yet on map... you have a round

Ordrud moves to separate from fireball.

Move 25 ft down

Vothe also spreads away from the others, even as he said "Spread out, then surround it and stab it to bits."

To emphasize his point, he snapped his fingers and his blade appeared in his hand.

"This is why underground is better, no flying!" He says huffing the opposite Direction of Ordrud

Not able to tell what exactly it is from this distance and not sure how close he wants to get once it lands, Marcus moves off to the side while he takes his bow off of his shoulder and nocks an arrow.

How far away is it? Can we hit it with a shortbow? If we can:

Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Less any range penalty
Damage (P): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Rare day at home... bear with me

Not able to tell what exactly it is from this distance and not sure how close he wants to get once it lands, Marcus moves off to the side while he takes his bow off of his shoulder and nocks an arrow.

How far away is it? Can we hit it with a shortbow? If we can:

Long range is at disadvantage...

Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Sharee hasn't posted so we'll assume, archer that she is, will also shoot.

Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 or Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Marcus tags his foe, while Sharees arrow is blown wide!

The inbound flying creature has a vaguely humanoid head, the body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon. Its long tail ends in a cluster of deadly spikes... which it flings at the group.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 or 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 directed at... 1d5 ⇒ 4 Sharee... but the shot also flies wide.

It lets out a screech, loud and grating.

We'll not bother with initiative here... you guys spotted it, so it will go party up then monster

PARTY UP!!

[Map to be updated soon]

Did it land?

Did it land?

Nope... flying in.

Map is up to date

Ordrud holds out his hand and summons his hand ballista, which flies to his outstretched hand. He loads a bolt and fires at the manticore.
Bonus action to summon his bonded heavy crossbow. Use object to load
Heavy Crossbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d10 ⇒ 4

Vothe
Marcus
Sharee
Augar

I just realized I don't actually have any ranged options. This is embarrassing.

Vothe focuses on the creature, it's aura becoming visible to him.

just going to use Hexblade's curse as a bonus action and then take the dodge action.

Marcus
Sharee
Augar

Yikes! not coming from the direction I thought it was, lol

"Anyone know what that thing is?" Marcus says as he studies it, trying to recall if he recognizes it and also to see if he notices a weakness.

Nature?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Insightful Fighting: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 vs. Deception. I get sneak attack if successful

He then fires another arrow at it before adjusting his location.

Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage (P): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Crit Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Augar Holds up his shield and waits, knowing his companions are far better at range then he is he will focus on healing, However, he will keep his hammer ready should the beast swipe at him.

1d20 ⇒ 13

MARCUS is unable to line up his sneak attack...

Is the shot inside 80ft?

For whatever reason, the system didn't alert me that I had unread messages in this group, thus my absence.

Sharee curses and readies another arrow, sending it towards the target. This one also goes wide and the elf swears again.

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16 Long range: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Is the shot inside 80ft?

Yes, it was before I moved. If I need to, I won't move back as far so I will still be within 80'

Ill delay your attack then... I'm riding the rails ATM but will post in another 10-12 hrs

Sharees arrow misses.

Marcus delays until it flies in closer and the arrow flies straight and true!

It roars again - this time in pain, then lands and flings tail spikes back at Marcus.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Marcus takes 12 Hitpoints

Party is up! Map is updated!

Hmm, while we were waiting to leave, did Eric heal us?

Hmm, while we were waiting to leave, did Eric heal us?

Its already been 3 days - everyone is solid and at full

Ordrud shuffles forward while loading another bolt into his hand ballista and fires at the manticore.
Use object to load
Heavy Crossbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d10 ⇒ 6

Nice shot!

Marcus
Vothe
Sharee
Augar

Sharee uses her bow to fling another arrow at the enemy!

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

better shot!

Bear with me as I'm still learning the rules for 5e but I believe I get a reaction and one of your house rules says that I can use Blade Ward as a reaction. Please confirm or disregard the beginning of my post.

Seeing that he's drawn the attention of the creature with his last shot, Marcus extends his hand to trace a sigil of warding in the air in front of him which slows the spikes slightly before they strike him.

Not wanting to engage the creature in melee by himself, Marcus continues to move away before sending another arrow at it, trying to find a weak spot.

Insightful Fighting: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 vs. Deception. I get sneak attack if successful

Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage (P): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Its one of my house rules... you can use it against one specific attack. Take 9 points of damage instead of 12.

1d20 ⇒ 5

Marcus is able to discern its movements and lands a great shot.

Augar holds until he can strike once more with shield up and ready for an incoming attack.