[D&D 5e] Ironfang Invasion ala Fabian (Inactive)

Game Master Fabian Benavente

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Working on a post now.

Turn 002 Hungry Hobgoblins

Is there a normal safe rally point for the people of the village?

Seeing the battle engaged Cheshire looks toward the dwarves and admires their courage. He shudders remembering his own days of battle and what little glory they returned him. "Not the time to brood. Young Silvanshe" he says to himself. Before leaving the table he had turned for cover and darts to another table, where an elf is sitting, and goes underneath it.

The same table Kudathalas is at.

Once under the cover of the table the gnome starts to mutter and the air heats making waves around the end of his bony wand. He taps into a wild energy of fate and chance for extra guidance with the press of people and the comotion. He reaches out a hand toward the hobgoblin towering near the table and from close range lets a small bolt of fire go.

Using Tides of Chaos for Advantage. Casts Firebolt.

Spell Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Spell Attack Advantage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Firebolt Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 2
Wild Magic Chance: 1d20 ⇒ 9

After the gnome lets his bolt go. He slinks back under the table.

I am currently under the table adjacent to Kudathalas and the Hobgoblin. Which would have been 3 squares.

Turn 003 - Gazul’s Axe

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!

Gazul sank down to his knees, breathing deeply. He put his hand to his side and felt blood. ”Not...good.” He grunted to nobody in particular. Then, much louder he said ”Any healers in here? If so, patch me up. Anyone without a weapon, bloody well grab one now. These idiots don’t need them anymore.” He winced, the act of yelling causing pain to shoot through his body. He could hear the sounds of many more goblinoids outside. He really hoped that someone had a plan. Because if not he was going to say that they should just grab what alcohol they could, leg it and head for the woods.

Gazul’s axe :)

Turn 003 Gazul's Axe

History: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
History Advantage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Ironfangs!" He spits the words with disgust. "Mercenaries from Molthune."

"Aubrin. Can anyone heal?" Gnome looks concerned for the woman.

"My dad. . . My father. I need to get to him." He moves to a window and looks toward the path to his family home.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 Anything to learn?

He shakes his head seeing many folk in need. "Should we send folk to the bridge? Or do we want to rally here and push out toward the bridge and beyond. . . .a large group would draw large response I reckon."

Is there a place that stores supplies like Aubrin seems to suggest that is known by locals? Is running to hide in the Fangwood the town's pre-planned disaster route or is there another place that is likely to have a bunch of people? Sorry for the occ. I just figured that it would be character knowledge that residents might be able to supply.

Turn 003

Kudvathalas watched the second figure drop to the ground, felled by the dwarven axe. With the immediate threat passed, he scanned the room, assessing the situation.

The only injured appeared to be the Dwarf, and the woman, Aubrin. He's still standing, so he's in better shape than she is he thought to himself.

Kudvathalas rushes to the woman's side, and assesses her wounds

Medicine: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

His heart pounding from the attack, Kudvathalas wasn't able to determine the extent of her injuries.

"I hope this works... Desna, close this woman's wounds. She still has many dreams to share."

Healing Word: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Aubrin looked at herself and at Gazul. She sighed, "I can help. I can ask Cayden Cailean for help if you promise to help the people of this town."

assuming Gazul would consent

The priestess quickly grabbed a fallen mug and sprinkled some ale on herself and the dwarf. The ale sank into the flesh, mending it as it was absorbed, leaving them both with a slight buzz.

Aubrin, not ye fully healed, was able to get up and stumble around, "We should go to Oreld's Fine Shop, the Trading Company, and the Riverwood Shrine. I doubt we'll have time for any other place."

Just as they were setting their plans, they heard a commotion in the back room of the inn, "Sounds like someone may have gotten in from the back entrance."

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Gazul is healed.
Cheshire; I am PMing you

@Kudvathalas:

Oops, it looks like we cross-posted. Save your spell. You'll need it. :)

I'll fix what actually happened in the turn recap.

Questions?

Game on!

Gazul nodded his thanks. ”Usually prefer to drink it straight, but can’t argue with the results.” He pulled himself to his feet and began to strip the hobgoblin bodies of anything of value. They all needed to be armed as best they could.

Seeing Aubrin tend to her and the Dwarf's wounds, Kudvathalas rushed to the front window. He wanted to see what else was attacking the town.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Gazul nodded his thanks. ”Usually prefer to drink it straight, but can’t argue with the results.” He pulled himself to his feet and began to strip the hobgoblin bodies of anything of value. They all needed to be armed as best they could.

OOC:

1 Provision Point feeds 1 person for 1 day. I'll keep track in the PC's status table.

Seeing Aubrin tend to her and the Dwarf's wounds, Kudvathalas rushed to the front window. He wanted to see what else was attacking the town.

Hobgoblins battled with townsfolk in every direction, and from the sounds of battle, the whole of Phaendar was under attack. Bodies lay on the ground everywhere, run through by hobgoblin blades and left where they fell. A wolf howled in the distance, its eerie cry echoed by the screams of the dying.

Gazul secured the heavy crossbow, deciding that having a ranged option was worthwhile. The pleasure of having his wound healed and taking the new weapon vanished when he saw what had become of Phaendar. Stunned, he turned to his sister for guidance.

History: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Adv: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Seeing the last hobgoblin fall, Sarya lost herself in memories of the front. The smells were too familiar. As she came to herself, the elf saw the actions of Aubrin with the beer and was impressed, but she couldn't show it now.

The elf agreed with Aubrin's proposed course of action, after identifying the hobgoblin troops. She said "We should get out the back. There's no sense sacrificing ourselves to the massacre outside. We should find those who are hiding in their houses, help them escape and lead them out. Ideally we should stick together. We might fight supplies on our way, but right now, the kitchen is probably a good start to find food for the next few days."

She put her bow back on her back and moved to the back of the inn with the elegant elven thinblade in hand.

Kudvathalas looked back into the taproom, nodding at Sarya's words.

"They are everywhere. They are killing everybody. We need to escape. The Fangwood would provide us with cover, but we would need to cross the bridge, and I can't imagine that has been left unguarded."

As he spoke, he locked eyes briefly with everybody, holding the look for only a few seconds. Near-panic was clear on his face.

Sarya nodded at Kudvathalas. She said something in elven

She said in the Common tongue "You are right, but the other option would be to go South towards Molthune. If we are to get to the woods, we'll have to cross the bridge no matter how well guarded it is. I can scout it while the rest of you gather the townsfolk. I am not trained in the ancient elven art of stealth, but I am not without some quickness. We can meet back at the back of the inn. Bring Aubrin with you. The sight of her should be enough to encourage the folk to join you."

Already stepping towards the back of the inn, the blond elf said looking back "By the way, I am Sarya of the Vanitahr. It is unfortunate that we must meet under the stars of battle." Those familiar with the elven customs of Kyonin recognized her introduction as a common one in the high elven military.

OOC: I'll wait a couple of hours for Katra to post, but I want to move things along later tonight.

Questions?

Game on!

I'm central timezone.

History: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Action 1:

"Nice Kill." Katra said to her brother as the last Hobgoblin fell.

Action 2:

At Aubrin's suggestion, Katra said "that's not a bad idea. This city ain't all that defensible anyway."

Katra toed one of the Hobgoblins and said to no one in particular "I wonder what group these pigf#$kers belong to."

She then turned to the bartender and said "You got any rations here? Stuff that will keep? You should get it. I'm going to go get my pack. Everyone should do the same."

She then walked up the stairs towards the bedrooms.

Kudvathalas combed a hand through his tightly braided hair, and took a deep breath.

Kudvathalas looked around the room and asked "I have my bags with me. My name is Kudvathalas Athtel'Revar, I come from deep in the Fangwood. What can I do to help?

Turn 004 - Healed and a Buzz

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!

Action 1:

"Multhuni? I'm glad they're dead." Katra said as she kicked one of them in the head.

Action 3:

"Multhuni are attacking. You want to live, grab what you can carry and join us downstairs, where we're leaving. You want to die, stay here and quiver like a little b@#ch." said Katra as she opened her room and grabbed her pack, and then dismissed her hammer, opened her brother's room, and secured his pack as well. She then tromped back down stairs.

Action 3:

"Multhuni are attacking. You want to live, grab what you can carry and join us downstairs, where we're leaving. You want to die, stay here and quiver like a little b@#ch." said Katra as she opened her room and grabbed her pack, and then dismissed her hammer, opened her brother's room, and secured his pack as well. She then tromped back down stairs.

One of the men cried out, "Wait! Don't go. Is it safe out there?"

The other added, "We're merchants that just came to the festival. We can't defend ourselves. Can you guarantee our safety?"

Turn 004 - Healed and a Buzz

Cheshire nods to the rough plans bandied by Aubrin in the Taproom. He knows will not likely survive the enemy. "I have not much with me. Any gear for travel is at my home with my father but we will likely pass it on the way."

In the Kitchen

He moves with the others gathering some supplies. The sounds and sight of another Hobgoblin. He whips out his wand again and the same waves of heat buildup around the wand before a mote of fire blasts toward the hobgoblin. The gnome gulps, "Uh-oh." The wand jerks around in the gnome's hand and he struggles to control it but the wand seems to have a strength and mind of its own. Energy of some sort eldritch nature plumes from the wand in a large sparkling cloud.

Casting Firebolt. Forcing a Surge to recharge Tides

[dice=Wild Magic Surge]1d100 Oh good Lord you are welcome DM.
[dice=Firebolt Spell Attack]1d20+5
[dice=Firebolt Damage]1d10

The gnome turns to dive for cover but takes a few steps back as a Unicorn has appeared from the strange sparkling smoke that had come from the wand. The gnome looks shocked and his trail from the wand to the unicorn to the hobgoblin. "Please help."

Cheshire would have gone for cover but I think the sudden appearance of a Unicorn summoned was pretty shocking. Its here for 1 minute under the control of the DM.

OOC: Cheshire; you lost initiative so you act after the hobgoblin. Only Gazul acts before.

In any case, I don't think think a cantrip triggers the wild magic surge. It's only 1st level spells and higher.

And... we need to revisit the table again because I don't want it to be too disruptive (too good or too bad). So the unicorn is probably out but so is turning into a potted plant.

I'll review the table again later today and delete some outcomes from it. Again, I'm Ok with it being 'funny' (bubbles come out of your mouth when you try to speak, your hair falls out, you turn blue, etc.) but nothing too wild.

Thoughts?

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Sarya walked paying close attention to her surroundings which made her sacrifice some of her stealth. Still she managed to reach the bridge and looked about. She tried measuring how easily the people would be able to cross the bridge unseen. She figured that with the fire in town, it wouldn't be hard if they didn't use fire on their own. She prepared to go back to the inn.

Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Gazul was doing his best to take this in stride. Everyone was scattering, dong all they could to get ready for their inevitable flight. He trusted his sister to grab their packs and to hopefully not do anything reckless...hopefully. The others? He hoped that they’d live long enough for him to find out.

As Cheshire and Gazul made their way into the kitchen, the two nearly blundered right into a hobgoblin. Acting out of pure reflexes, Gazul’s axe arced out towards’s the hobgoblin’s head. If he acted based on a conscious thought, then he would have aimed just under the helmet. As it was, the axe impacted with a *thump*

OOC: Cheshire; you lost initiative so you act after the hobgoblin. Only Gazul acts before.

In any case, I don't think think a cantrip triggers the wild magic surge. It's only 1st level spells and higher.

And... we need to revisit the table again because I don't want it to be too disruptive (too good or too bad). So the unicorn is probably out but so is turning into a potted plant.

I'll review the table again later today and delete some outcomes from it. Again, I'm Ok with it being 'funny' (bubbles come out of your mouth when you...

No worries on initiative. Am I missing where that is listed before we post our action?

You are right firebolt won't deliver a surge result. Sorry. I will clean up the entry and repost.

I picked a wild magic sorcerer because of the wild results. I am cool with changes to an extent as I don't want to accidentally kill allies but I picked wild magic as I love the idea and I picked a gnome because DND changed the gnome stats making them sub-optimal for wild magic. Only the pathfinder gnome makes this a solid choice stat wise. It was sort of a dream idea for me. I don't want to derail things though. We can talk about it but honestly if the wild is not apart of the sorcerer I would likely made a mage or something else befitting the setting. Beyond my own love of the Wild Magic Sorcerer. I picked it for this setting because of the heavy fey element I thought it really fit.

As for the unicorn in the kitchen was hilarious and its power to disrupt completely in your control so limiting its impact is in your hand. "It kicks over a bucket and runs from the room out into the night" or whatever horrific or beneficial thing you can think of if you want it to be of true consequence.

Turn 004 - Healed and a Buzz

Cheshire nods to the rough plans bandied by Aubrin in the Taproom. He knows will not likely survive the enemy. "I have not much with me. Any gear for travel is at my home with my father but we will likely pass it on the way."

In the Kitchen

He moves with the others gathering some supplies. The sounds and sight of another Hobgoblin. He whips out his wand again and the same waves of heat buildup around the wand before a mote of fire blasts toward the hobgoblin.
Casting Firebolt. Forcing a Surge to recharge Tides

Firebolt Spell Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Firebolt Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

The gnome dives for cover.

Fixed it I hope.

Cheshire: you can roll crit damage

Cheshire: you can roll crit damage

OOC: No, he can't because it wasn't his turn yet. :(

@Cheshire: I post rolls under the turn recap post and you're always welcome to check those.

However, I also post OOC 'instructions' under each 'Actions x?' in the OOC part of the turn recap. Under Actions 4?, this last turn stated the following: "Please give me well-described actions and intended results for Round 1 (Gazul only)."

On the next turn recap (once the hobgoblin has acted), it will say:

Please give me well-described actions and intended results for Round 1 (Cheshire and Kudvathalas).

Please give me well-described actions and intended results for Round 2 (Gazul only).

Questions?

Game on!

PS: we'll discuss wild magic via PMs.

OOC; I'll give Kudvathalas a couple of more hours to post before recapping and moving things along...

Sorry, I was waiting for my turn in the initiative. Kud doesn't know anything about the Molthune conflict, other than it is a thing, so didnt add anything to the insignias.

In the Larder
Kudvatanas followed the others into the back room. When he saw another soldier he reached for his totem, prepared to fight

Sorry, I was waiting for my turn in the initiative. Kud doesn't know anything about the Molthune conflict, other than it is a thing, so didnt add anything to the insignias.

OOC: No problem. I will try my hardest in order for everyone to have 'something' to do in every turn recap. The hardest will be at the start of combat for those PCs who 'lost' initiative but even then, there has to be something that you can say/do.

Recapping now...

Turn 005 - Momentary Separation

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!

Seeing the soldier attack the Dwarf, Kudvathanas took a step to the right, to get a clear view of his foe.

Closing his eyes, he channeled the winds of winter to his finger tips.

"Your dreams have lead me here, allow me to help these people in your name."

Icy winds shot from his outstretched palm, and engulfed the soldier.

Frostbite: 1d6d6 ⇒ 4
DC 13 Con Save, damage and disadvantage on fail, no effect on success

OOC: No, he can't because it wasn't his turn yet. :(

@Cheshire: I post rolls under the turn recap post and you're always welcome to check those.

However, I also post OOC 'instructions' under each 'Actions x?' in the OOC part of the turn recap. Under Actions 4?, this last turn stated the following: "Please give me well-described actions and intended results for Round 1 (Gazul only)."

Questions?

I am sorry I didn't catch that. I thought that the line right before that meant we all needed to post our actions.

Actions 4? (Gazul, Cheshire, and Kudvathalas)

I was under the impression that a "turn" was covering all the "rounds" each of us were taking. Meaning that during a turn we should take a round of actions and then you would compress our posts with results.

But it looks like "turns" are manageable groups of actions at a time. In this case you wanted those that acted before the Hobgoblin to take their action. And those who were after the Hobgoblin to act as the Hobgoblin's actions might change our plans.

If I attack this round is it appropriate to keep the crit?

Action 1

Sarya tried identifying the large wolf.

Nature or Arcana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Satisfied with her scouting, Sarya returned to the inn to see how the gathering of the villagers was going. Hopefully there would be a decent number of people ready to go.

If I attack this round is it appropriate to keep the crit?

OOC: sure but make it a good post because that will kill it!

Questions?

Game on!

Hope I did you proud.

Turn 005 - Momentary Separation

Round 1 Action

Seeing the action unfolding before him. Cheshire wanting to stay clear of the elf's line of fire and get to a better vantage point scrambled up onto the counter and ran along the top of it kicking aside and hopping over kitchen ware sending food and dishes every which way. He throw a hand out to brace himself on the door frame. Leaning over through the doorway he muttered a string of magic words and heat again shimmered in the air above his wand in waves. He took aim down at the hobgoblin from over Grazul's shoulder.

I am not sure if down from over Grazul's shoulder would remove any cover bonus or not. Casting Firebolt.

Acrobatics if called for: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Using Critical 25 from previous post.
Firebolt Crit Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
(+5 from the previous roll).

The bolt would have missed the lucky hobgoblin however the greedy creature held a bag of four under his arm tightly. The fire hit the bag square instantly flash burning the flour. Because the bag was held beneath the arm the concussive force of the blast and the flash burning of the flour set the hobgoblins hair and clothing ablaze sending fine blackened powder, and hobgoblin blood about the room.

Boom

Hope I did you proud.

OOC: Nice! Thank you.

Hobgoblin is dead so Gazul and Kudvathalas can post around that fact.

@Kudvathalas: Didn't mean to steal your thunder as your spell may have also killed it. We'll spread the limelight around. :)

Questions?

Game on!

Action 2:

"I can only guarantee that if you stay here you'll die. Badly. If you come with me, you might live, but that depends more on you then me. Personally, I'd probably not want to be eaten alive, but hey, that's up to you."

Kaia then retrieved the packs and said 'Caravan's leaving. You coming?" She gave the men a chance to respond, leading either of them who wanted to come down the stairs.

Intimidation to get them to come with: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Action 1

Sarya tried identifying the large wolf.

[dice=Nature or Arcana]1d20+3

Satisfied with her scouting, Sarya returned to the inn to see how the gathering of the villagers was going. Hopefully there would be a decent number of people ready to go.

OOC: the wolf just seems to be a larger, meaner version of other wolves you have seen. It seems well trained as well.

Kudvathalas looked to his dwarven and gnomish companions, impressed.

"I seem to have found myself in good company for an assault. What might I call you?"

@Cheshire
@Gazul

”Injured.” Gazul replied, touching a hand to his fresh wound. ”Bloody fooking hobgoblins keep sticking me...bah! Name’s Gazul. Can write it on me grave if this continues like it is.” Stuck in a good grumble, he wiped his blood onto what was left of the hobgoblin, muttering darkly got himself about how he was an idiot for not aiming lower. All the while he continued looting.

"Cheshire. Good meeting considering. I could certainly fallen in with worse."

Kalia followed the sounds of the voices into the rather cramped pantry, where she saw her brother bleeding....again.

"Gazul, any more of bleeding and you'll have to drink more to replace your blood." she said as she tossed his pack to him.

"Oh, I found a couple of merchants upstairs."

Turn 006 - ‘Injured’ Ironfist

Read the OOC.

Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?

Game on!

Question for Locals. What are the other letters on the map. E- is obviously the bridge. C- is the shrine. Which letter is the Taproom? What are the other letters assuming folks who are here regularly know. I assume D- is the Taproom but I wanted to confirm.