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

Game Master Fabian Benavente

Kudvathalas watched the wolf tear into his Dwarven companion. He watched her fall, unconscious. He delayed for only a moment as his gaze shifted between the wolf, Katra, the refugees and the Hobgoblin. The choice was easy, Kudvathalas pulled the healing potion from his pouch and started to move towards Katra. That's when it happened.

Cue dramatic wild magic surge

Kudvathalas' jaw couldn't help but drop at the display of power his tiny companion just displayed.

"Desna's wings..."

After a beat he regained his composure and approached Katra, giving the scorched hole that used to be a wolf a wide berth. He knelt at her side, and poured the healing potion into her mouth.

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

With the most pressing job complete, he looked to Cheshire and said with a bit of a grin "I'm glad you're with us. That was incredible."

The gnome looks around wide eyed, bits of his hair raising and stirring strangely against the slight evening breeze. Cheshire looks about quizzically, he mutters, "Still looks like home, everyone's still here, good good." He throws out a hand and looks at it as he is happy its till attached.

He pulls his father's lucky coin and clenches it in his hand and lifting it to his chin.

"Thank you friend." The gnome wipes a tear marking his face with a streak of wet soot. "You brought her back. Thank you."

Cool move Cheshire. It will take Sarya some time to accept it wasn't an accident. By the way, I didn't know the original spell also went off when there was a wild magic surge.

Sarya was focused on the battle with the soldier, but her years in training taught her to mind the rest of the battle field as well. She watched with amazement in her eyes as the gnome disintegrated the wolf and with renewed confidence, thrust her sword towards the soldier.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Again, the sword drew blood from his flank, even if barely. Sarya was satisfied as she knew that such small wounds did add up and the target eventually passed out with pain. It would also be a good idea to take this soldier as a prisoner for questioning. Sadly, she didn't speak the hobgoblin tongue. Maybe the others did.

She still wondered about the lightning noise made by the gnome. It could attract the attention of the army in the town.

Cool move Cheshire. It will take Sarya some time to accept it wasn't an accident. By the way, I didn't know the original spell also went off when there was a wild magic surge.

I was thinking that too. But the language in the PHB is that you roll after casting. Also if the result replaced spell casting it would mean that Wild Magic Sorcerers would never volunteer to roll on the table to get the "Tides of Chaos" feature back. And trust me its not always helpful. I share your apprehension about drawing attention too.

Katra stirred as life was literally poured into her by another and tried (and failed) to get to her feet.

OOC: Good stuff everyone. I'll recap right after lunch.

Game on!

Turn 028 - Gnome Gone Wild

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Sarya realized that the soldier was starting to feel the weight of the wounds. She took advantage of his drowsiness and stepped to flank with Gazul and tried to further injury him.

Move to flank with Gazul without leaving the soldier's reach and attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Flank adv: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Unfortunately, her thrust barely missed, getting stuck in the soldier's armor.

BTW, I think you counted my arrows wrong, I think I shot three. One was shot in the tavern when it was full with panicking people. The second was on the wolf outside the temple, and the third was at the soldier at the bridge.

With the wolf down, his allies on their feet, and the refugees nearing the far bank, Kudvathalas' focus landed on their final foe.

He moved directly towards it Full movement right, and called the winds of winter and let loose upon the Hobgoblin, trying to chill his muscles enough to hamper his sword arm.

Frostbite: 1d6 ⇒ 2
DC 13 Con save. Cold damage and disadvantage on one attack on a fail, no effect on a save

Speaking of arrows, I should be at 19, unless you're allowing us to recover some

Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

The soldier was wounded, and that meant he was slowing down. He was also well trained...too well trained. Gazul could see the pattern in his movements. He feinted with his axe to bring the hobgoblin’s guard up, and then hit the foe in the face with his shield. Once staggered, it was easy enough to being his axe down onto the hobgoblin’s head. Due to the height difference, the axe took the hobgoblin in the face, right above the nose. It was the kind of blow that nobody would get up from. It was a quick death, but it was also a messy one.

OOC: I'll adjust the arrows for both Sarya and Kudvathalas. I am usually OK with PCs recovering 50% of shot arrows if they have the time to 'find them'. Thanks for checking up on me.

@Gazul: I admire your enthusiasm but the soldier is far from dead.

BTW, I prefer you guys describe kill shots and me have to adjust than the other way around.

Second BTW, don't forget that you ALL have inspirations. I would have given one to Cheshire last turn but found out he already had one.

Game on!

I'll use my inspiration to reroll that perception check if you'll allow it. Until I have more spell slots I'm using barely any d20 rolls

He has more than 26 wounds? Wow. Tough bugger

I'll use my inspiration to reroll that perception check if you'll allow it. Until I have more spell slots I'm using barely any d20 rolls

Kudvathalas perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

The druid noticed that the awesome display of lightning that fried the dire wolf caught the attention of a few recruits that were on the norther side of the town square.

The three recruits are slowly making their way towards the bridge to investigate...

I'm saving my inspiration for operation demolition squad

Katra finally managed to stand and move forward, then resummoned her hammer. Moving 2 sq. straight forward.

Kudvathalas looked back to the town, worried that Cheshire's magic may have attracted attention.

Unsurprisingly a few recruits had noticed the lightning, and were making their way to the bridge.

He raised his voice just enough to be heard by the party "Behind us! More Hobgoblins!"

Who had the demolition charges again?

Katra finally managed to stand and move forward, then resummoned her hammer. Moving 2 sq. straight forward.

OOC: I'll allow you to move such that you are within melee of the soldier next round if you want.

Questions?

Game on!

Who had the demolition charges again?

OOC: That's what I kept asking but no one was listening!

Let's assume that one of the refugees has them...

Sarya Vanitahr wrote:

Who had the demolition charges again?

OOC: That's what I kept asking but no one was listening!

Let's assume that one of the refugees has them...

That is a fair default assumption. Would they have known to drop the bundle near the north half-circle of the bridge so that we can get it in place near the repair on that footing. Or do we need to get one to come back?

Fabian Benavente wrote:

Sarya Vanitahr wrote:

Who had the demolition charges again?

OOC: That's what I kept asking but no one was listening!

Let's assume that one of the refugees has them...

That is a fair default assumption. Would they have known to drop the bundle near the north half-circle of the bridge so that we can get it in place near the repair on that footing. Or do we need to get one to come back?

OOC: No one told them anything. I realize you may have wanted to but Katra precipitated the whole encounter (I think).

In any case, you can just yell at whoever has it to bring the explosives back and drop them and you'll have them for the next turn.

Questions?

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Turn 028 - Gnome Gone Wild Worst swimsuit calendar ever.

That's fair. But I gotta ask.

Cheshire sees the refugees and calls out to the one carrying the explosives, "Leave your bundle there and run for the goal."

The gnome moves a few steps closer to the remaining foe. He holds his father's coin in his hand. Lifting it to his chin. He almost chuckles. He flips the coin and catches it and slaps it against the back of his other hand. "Your dog sends his fleas."

Acrana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Success: Casting Infestation DC 13 CON save

Infestation Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Direction: 1d4 ⇒ 2 South So no movement because he's blocked. But he might get bit by one bug. This was so much more fun in my head.

I wouldn't have had the bomb, cause I was carrying Cheshire's father.

Turn 029 - More Hobgoblins!

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Sarya stepped so that Gazul could flank when he attacked. She pressed the attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

But her movement made her attack the bridge instead.

Cheshire calls back, "Company's coming. This could keep happening lets get the package in place. Shield wall is back here now." He moves into position.

Just north west to the wolf.

The gnome grasped the coin in his hand holding out before him moving his hand in a circle. Heat distorting the air the coin looks to grow white hot. A small bolt of fire springs forth from the gnome's hand and hits the lead hobgoblin.

Spell Attack Firebolt: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Firebolt Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Kudvathalas watched the villagers get across the bridge. [i]Good, one less thing we need to worry about for now.[i]

He saw the approaching Hobgoblins, but knew the soldier on the bridge was still the biggest threat. He summoned winter winds and sent them towards him, hoping he could give his allies the advantage they need to survive this battle.

Frostbite: 1d6 ⇒ 5
DC 13 Con save, cold damage and disadvantage on next attack on fail. No effect on save

With his spell cast, Kudvathalas moved alongside Cheshire.

Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Gazul knew this wasn’t a fair fight. While it was admirable that the hobgoblin was still standing, he was now injured, had blood in his eyes, and was hopelessly outnumbered. It was only a question of how long he could hold everyone up. Recognizing a last stand in the name of duty, Gazul couldn’t help but respect the hobgoblin. It didn’t stop him from planting his axe into the enemy’s right shoulder, though.

"You're still fighting that gob? Uncle would be disappointed."Katra said with a chuckle. She then turned towards the direction where the recruits were coming from and prepared to hold the line.

Turn 030 – Disappointed Uncle

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OOC: FYI, I'll be 'out of touch' until Sunday afternoon/evening so don't expect much from me except a simple response to a question (if that).

Questions?

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OOps terribly sorry. I thought that the line that said the hobgoblin received a wound that no one could rise from meant he was dead as of Turn 29. I would have acted completely different. Katra turning the situation to a joke with her brother lets me off the hook IN CHARACTER but I let one phrase carry more wait than the numerous cues that he was still standing.

Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Gazul staggered back, forced on the defensive. He managed to growl ”Not everyone has the luxury of playing with puppies during a battle. Get yer arse over here!” just as the spear grazed his neck. He was more impressed than ever with the hobgoblin. While he didn’t say it, he had to acknowledge that this enemy would have beaten him in a duel. While not a pleasant realization, it was better to be honest with oneself than to be dead due to overconfidence.

Turn 030 - Disappointed Uncle

Cheshire looks back and fourth between the approaching soldiers and the fight on the bridge. "He's still up. I thought he went down." He looked back toward the fresh troops and steadies his aim for same recruit.

Spell Attack Firebolt: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage Firebolt: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Disappointing all the uncles.

Kudvathalas took his cue from Cheshire and Gazul, and tried to end the battle with the more dangerous foe.

Wintery winds circled around his outstretched palm and blasted towards the impressive foe.

"Desna, beat your wings and lay this creature down for its final rest!"

The winds encircled the Hobgoblin's sword arm, slowing it's descent.

Frostbite: 1d6 ⇒ 2
DC 13 Con save, Cold damage and disadvantage on failure, no effect on save.

I think hitting the big guy is probably a good idea. I actually went for one of the three running up because of action economy and I had already mistakenly thought he had gone down. So I figured consistent target made sense. . . .

Gazul, we should really try to flank him. Us attacking with advantage is much much better. It's a 58% chance of hit versus 35% for each

Sarya saw that the soldier was cornered fighting for his life. That made him dangerous and he was showing it by successfully drawing blood from Gazul. She realized that the dwarf was not very much into strategic fighting and grimaced. She had no extra room to maneuver, so she just attempted to finish the soldier off.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"I'm busy waiting to kill three enemies." Katra called back. "Besides, my numbers are better than yours."

Katra's tone was light-hearted, but she did spare a glance back towards her brother while waiting on the other recruits to come.

Quietly, Katra said "You should get the device ready, then get to the far side of the bridge. We're gonna have to start falling back soon. and you are the one who's going to set the thing on fire, right?"

She then looked at Kudavathalas and said "You don't want to be standing next to me, I'm about to unleash the power of my God's weapon." before turning her attention back to the recruits.

I'm readying an action to use Thunderclap when 2 or more of them are adj. to me.

Can I move into a flanking position without provoking? Also I’m at 9 wounds now. One more hit from this beast of a hobgoblin and I’ll be down regardless of his Damage rolls

Can I move into a flanking position without provoking? Also I’m at 9 wounds now. One more hit from this beast of a hobgoblin and I’ll be down regardless of his Damage rolls

OOC: Yes, we're provoking only if we leave someone's reach. If you move within his reach, you don't provoke.

Kudvathalas nodded at Katra, said "May the goddess' fortune be in your favour, Katra.", and backed up towards the middle of the bridge.

I didnt use movement on my turn, so will move back 4 squares, directly East.

Cheshire moves away from the dwarf toward the middle of the bridge. "The elf was our climber. She's still tied up." Cheshire looked around he hated these moments of combat most, plans changing and more chaos than originally considered.

The gnome calls back to Katra, "We can get ready but we will want to be not on the bridge when this happens."

OOC:
Heads up. I probably won't be posting tomorrow (Sunday). I hope this doesn't hurt the group. Here's botting information: If the soldier is still standing, try to hit him again. If he's down, I'll run to the C4, pick it up and plant it, using Inspiration on my Athletics check.

You only provoke leaving a creature's threatened area Gazul.

Learn something new every combat

That one took me a hot minute too =)

GM, as I would have flanked if I knew the rule, would you allow me to do so? If so...

Adv: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

”But my quality is better!” Gazul called back, having finally moved so that their numbers mattered. With an elf on one side and a dwarf on the other, it was nearly impossible to defend all angles. Especially with so many wounds slowing them hobgoblin down. Gazul swung low, aiming for the foe’s knee. Such a strike would be crippling, and once down he fully expected it to finally succumb to shock and blood loss.

To be fair though, and just so you're aware, base rules flanking does nothing except allow rogues to sneak attack (not cause flank, but because one of the conditions is they have an ally next to their target).

To be fair though, and just so you're aware, base rules flanking does nothing except allow rogues to sneak attack (not cause flank, but because one of the conditions is they have an ally next to their target).

OOC: FYI, I am allowing advantage if flanking.

Yes, Gazul; I'll always allow different/additional actions if it stems forth from not understanding the rules.

Recapping now...