[D&D 5e] Wrath of the Righteous ala Fabian (take 2) (Inactive)

Game Master Fabian Benavente

With Roscoe's encouragement bolstering Kokam, Damon focused his fury on the powerful enemy knight, hoping to bring him down before he landed any of those mighty mace blows! Stepping to the northwest, the young paladin took advantage of Roscoe's flank, Hallvardr's inspiration, and his divine blade's power to try and smite the evil crusader with a powerful downward stroke!

(Moving to flank to get advantage on the attack, planning to use smite and bardic inspiration on damage--unless it is needed to make the attack land.)

Sacred Blade Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 3 = 11
Sacred Blade Radiance Advantage Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 3 = 17
Bardic Inspiration added to hit: 1d6 ⇒ 2
(Total of 19 to hit Knight's AC)

Radiance Damage with Smite (level 1 spell sacrifice): 1d8 + 6 + 2d8 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (1, 6) = 21

Between Hallvardr's Inspiration and Roscoe's distraction, Damon's mighty swing slid past the false knight's defenses and drove deep into his torso, holy flame spilling out of the wound as the paladin's smite devastated the foe!

(If he counts as a fiend, add another 1d8 radiant damage.)

@Fabian, How do you see the Lucky feat working with Advantage/ Disadvantage? Could I roll a third die then pick which two I wanted to use?

@Fabian, How do you see the Lucky feat working with Advantage/ Disadvantage? Could I roll a third die then pick which two I wanted to use?

I think the idea is that you can't have advantage or disadvantage from different sources (i.e., they don't stack) so let's say that you can use it to cancel disadvantage but don't use it if you already have advantage.

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I think the idea is that you can't have advantage or disadvantage from different sources (i.e., they don't stack) so let's say that you can use it to cancel disadvantage but don't use it if you already have advantage.

Okay I can run with that. Wasn't sure if it would something like the "Super Advantage" you get with feats like Elven Accuracy but your version makes sense.

Stella kneeled as she grasped her leg in pain where the thug's sword had cut into her. Her eyes watering, she at first made a poor attempt at hitting the enemy with her conjured flame before rising and shouting "Back off!" as she shot a bolt of starlight at point blank range. Managing to hit him in the chest once again, she hoped it was enough to take him down once and for all.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Misses because of disadvantage due to using a ranged attack in melee range
Bonus Action Star Form Attack: (With Lucky to Cancel Disadvantage): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Bonus Action Star Form Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Kokam winced as the thug scored two more hits on her, This one is fast, I need to end this... she thought, drawing upon her now replenished well of energy and striking out at her enemy...

using 1 ki for extra bonus open hand attack...

Attack spear , one-handed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Attack openhanded bonus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack openhanded bonus bonus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Open Hand Technique, thug needs to make DC12 Dex save or be knocked prone....twice , if he's not dead that is :)

The thug easily avoided the thrust of Kokam's spear, but her the power in her punch to his chest sends him backwards. Likewise, her sweeping kick to his legs , while painful, also sends him tottering...

Turn 101 - Good Reaction

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Fabian, you forgot the thug's dex saves to avoid being knocked prone...

Roscoe turns his attention to the tiefling next to him. He calls down divine fire. But seeing the battle he wanted one of them down before one of his own. "The first of many fires to come."

If the Tiefling right infront of Roscoe is already down he will aim it at the other.
Sacred Flame DC 12 Dex: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Ouch

Fabian, you forgot the thug's dex saves to avoid being knocked prone...

OOC: Actually what I forgot is to tell you is my reasoning for not bothering with the DEX saves.

Being prone and right next to you means nothing with regards to mechanical disadvantages. Standing up takes 1/2 your movement and does NOT incur opportunity attacks so it was a mute point whether the thug was prone or not.

Can you guys think when this would come into play?

Being prone gives you disadvantage on attacks and gives adjacent enemies advantage on attacks. So, any AOO he makes while prone would be at disadvantage and any attack against him before he gets to stand up on his turn would have advantage.

(At least Damon didn't use up the smite then--it only activates on a hit.)

Thanking the Inheritor that the fallen crusader had yet to bludgeon him, Damon was nonetheless frustrated that his own attack was blocked. Striking again with the same maneuver, Damon suddenly stopped and reversed his swing, redoubling its velocity and and striking at the foe's unshielded shoulder!

Radiance Attack with Sacred Sword: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 3 = 11
Radiance Attack with Sacred Sword and Flanking Advantage: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 = 13

Really? Dice roller you have forsaken me!

Though her last blast had not finished off the tiefling as she had hoped, she'd clearly wounded him enough to where she could easily read and dodge his telegraphed strikes. Hoping to finally finish the job, she tried to hit him again with her magical flames but his haphazard movements surprisingly aided him in evading her blasts.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Produce Flame: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

The roller is really out to get us this round :/

Yeah, what Damon said....if he fails one of his dex saves, he's on his butt and Kokam will have advantage to hit, as her initiative is before his....

The Skald barks out approval to Kokam. Warrior strikes from a warriors fist! Tear his throat out! add d6 to hit or damage

He focuses on his own foe, moving to set up a flank with the halfling...

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 or 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 sigh

for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Yeah, what Damon said....if he fails one of his dex saves, he's on his butt and Kokam will have advantage to hit, as her initiative is before his....

OOC: Yes and I considered that but you were the last to hit (before he got up) and you hit with your last two strikes anyway.

It really didn't matter this last round, but I will take it in consideration for subsequent rounds, mainly the fact that he could be attacked while still down.

Everyone: stop complaining about the dice roller. I pay good money for it. :)

Seriously, I have been trying to hit Damon for the past three rounds so the knight can gloat a little but have had no luck. :)

I intend to recap later today.

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OOC : Hmmm, so I guess I'll have to live with the fact that while Kokam may put someone on their butt, she'll never get to attack them down there unless they decide to stay there.

But , our format makes this problematic.

Kokam hits with her Flurry, and attempts to knock an opponent prone, they have to roll a save, but we won't know the result of that until the next update...so no one else will know whether they can attack that round with advantage until then, but what if you also post the enemies' saves, that way in case like this we can roll the save? Just an idea....

/OOC

Kokam merely smiles at the thug's insult, "Iomedae watches over me, scum...what does your lord do?", then she strikes...

Attack=spear, onehanded: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Attack=open hand, bonus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

..her spear striking his side, sending a spray of blood through the air. Spinning around, the back of her fist strikes the thug's jaw, snapping his head to the side...

OOC : Hmmm, so I guess I'll have to live with the fact that while Kokam may put someone on their butt, she'll never get to attack them down there unless they decide to stay there.

But , our format makes this problematic.

Kokam hits with her Flurry, and attempts to knock an opponent prone, they have to roll a save, but we won't know the result of that until the next update...so no one else will know whether they can attack that round with advantage until then, but what if you also post the enemies' saves, that way in case like this we can roll the save? Just an idea....

/OOC

OOC: No, you will be able to take advantage if he's prone (i.e., attack with advantage). I didn't roll for you last time because both attacks had already hit anyways. On hindsight, I should have rolled because you may have scored a critical hit. My bad. :(

Feel free to attack with advantage in case the foe does fail his DEX save. Lots of people do that, attack with advantage assuming flanking for example. I'll correct things as needed. I rather not have you guys roll for enemies.

And don't forget that there are unforeseen things that could happen like the knight parrying Damon's attack last round.

BTW: Hallvardr gave you bardic inspiration in case you want to use it.

@Stella: was your second roll your 'star attack'? Did you attack with flames twice with the lucky feat and forgot about your star attack?

Questions?

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OOC: Ok, that works for me :) thanx Right I forgot about the inspiration...but I hit both times this round anyway :)

@Stella: was your second roll your 'star attack'? Did you attack with flames twice with the lucky feat and forgot about your star attack?

Sorry forgot to change the text for the second attack roll; that was for the Bonus Action "Star Attack" so Stella whiffed completely this round. I didn't use Lucky this time around as I hoped someone might kill it if I missed and I wanted to save a couple uses in case we have more battles in the city before our next long rest.

Turn 102 - Lots of Little Fires are Needed

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Roscoe didn't want to leave his position helping two allies flank. But he regarded the tiefling who put Kokam down. He grit his teeth, "Not today Deskari." Sample the fires of judgement and watch in dread as your prey rises to smite you." With that the halfling spit and began a furious prayer.

Sacred Flame Tiefling by Kokam DC 12 DEX: 1d8 ⇒ 5
Healing Word Kokam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

OOC: Ok, that works for me :) thanx Right I forgot about the inspiration...but I hit both times this round anyway :)

You can use it for additional damage

Now truly angry that Kokam had gone down and his own defenses had slipped, Damon renewed his attack on the implacable foe, sending up a quick prayer for his friend as he struck with a sudden thrust at the fallen crusader's face!

Radiance Attack with Sacred Sword: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 3 = 24
Advantage from Flanking: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 = 16

Either the prayer or his rage at Kokam's fall fueled his strike and it landed true! Holy fire flashed inside the treacherous knight's helmet as the power of Iomedae smote him!

Radiance Smite Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2d8 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (1, 3) = 14

So, do I still do a death save since Roscoe healed Kokam? And right now is she up...or rather consious, but prone?

Flanking attack...

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 or 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

For

1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Joy...

His sword strokes wide and a bit wild, distracted by the plight of his allies...

Bonus action, healing word Kokam...

1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

So, do I still do a death save since Roscoe healed Kokam? And right now is she up...or rather consious, but prone?

OOC: you do not need to make a death saving throw if you are healed. However, you are conscious but not functional in the same round that you are healed so you can talk but not 'act'. You'll be able to act normally next round.

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OOC: So I wouldn't be able to do either of these :Patient Defense
You can spend 1 ki point to take the Dodge action as a bonus action on your turn.

Step of the Wind
You can spend 1 ki point to take the Disengage or Dash action as a bonus action on your turn, and your jump distance is doubled for the turn.

Stella was once again able to read the the movements of the thug as he flailed about in desperation, trying to hit anything in sight. Asking Desna to help her finish him off once and for all, she attacked him one more time with her magical flames. Though he managed to dodge her first attack, her second blast hit true and struck him once again in the chest. This time though, instead of absorbing the hit, the blast of star fire actually shot straight through him, leaving a small hole where his heart once was. Looking down at the spot was all he was able to muster before falling to the ground lifeless.

Once he was down, Stella turned to heal the fallen monk but was happy to see that she was already back on her feet. Knowing that she could handle herself for the time being, Stella then began to make her way over to the group of hostages at the back of the room, making sure to stay out the way of Damon's fight.
Produce Flames: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Bonus Star Form Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Using another use of Lucky to cancel disadvantage so that this thug can finally die
Bonus Star Form Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Using movement speed to try and get as close to the survivors as possible without getting near either of the remaining enemies.

OOC: So I wouldn't be able to do either of these :Patient Defense

You can spend 1 ki point to take the Dodge action as a bonus action on your turn.

Step of the Wind
You can spend 1 ki point to take the Disengage or Dash action as a bonus action on your turn, and your jump distance is doubled for the turn.

OOC: not this round, no.

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Turn 103 - Not Today Deskari!

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"Perhaps you would do better begging for mercy and throwing down your arms. Wisdom would suggest you do so faster than our swords. Here is a burning thought to consider."

Sacred Flame DC 12 DEX: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Looking at the evil knight with a mixture of pity and disgust, Damon spoke sadly but with determination, "You have betrayed your oaths and your honor, fallen crusader. May Iomedae have mercy on your soul."

Slashing again at the enemy knight, Damon rotated his wrist to increase the speed of his blade and tightened his grip at the last moment in an attempt to drive his glowing sword past the foe's defenses and crash into his unshielded side!

Radiance with Sacred Sword Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 = 14
Radiance with Sacred Sword Attack Advantage: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 3 = 21

Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Take his head! And may Iomedae smile on your blow!, he shouted in encouragement to the Paladin.

Bardic inspiration... add a D6 to hit or damage... damage, damage could be good...

With no foe left he decided that not only should his friend be inspired but his foe should fill the grim grip of doubt around his heart... besides, it just wouldn't be right to steal Damon's kill, or Kakam's for that matter.

He's going to kill you, you know, and show you to less than man, unwanted by your demon... in fact I doubt even Gorum will want you... Pharasma may not even want to guide your soul to the Boneyard, he growled, channeling anger, contempt and hate into a tangible force.

Wis save DC13 or disadvantage and take 1d4 ⇒ 3 damage

If the inspiration comes in time, Damon will definitely use it for damage.

Bardic Inspiration Added Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

I don't think you can use Bardic inspiration for damage, just d20 rolls...

Kokam felt the blow to her middle as if it were happening to someone else. As darkness narrowed her vision , she could see the gloating tiefling's mouth moving, but the ringing in her ears made his words unintelligble.

She felt the ground greet her roughly, thinking How did he best me? He's demon worshipping scum....Elder would be so disappointed...

Then her vision cleared suddenly, as the familiar rush of Roscoe's healing hit her in the stomach, as if she'd just downed a large flagon of ale, the tingling warmth spreading out to her injuries, knitting them, soothing them.

Kokam sat up in time to see the thug who'd beat her down get burned to death by Roscoe's flame, "Good, back to the fiery pit for you!" she muttered, then gasped as another wave of healing hit her, this time as if a bucket of freezing water has been thrown at her...no comfort, just cool, intense burning sensation where the magic healed some more of her wounds. "Hmmm, Stormbrow's magic, I think!" Kokam thought with a smile.

The proximate threat eliminated, Kokam got herself to her feet, then saw that Damon still fought the leader.

Leaving her spear for now, Kokam leapt to assist her friend, drawing upon her inner power to fuel her attacks...

Spending 1 ki for one extra bonus attack

Open hand, plus bardic inspriation: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 5 + (4) = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Open hand, bonus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Open hand, bonus flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Kokam comes in fast and furious, her first blow with the knife edge of her hand catches the blasphemous warrior on the side of the neck, but her other punch was deflected but his armor.

If the next attack kills him
Waiting for the right moment, she sees the fallen crusader hesitate for a moment as Damon threatened him, with a shuffle of her feet, Kokam gathers her will and strength and moves close, her hand and arm a blur as she strikes his armor right above his heart, the metal crumpling inward...not breaking...but pushing hard deep into his chest, bursting his heart!

If it doesn't kill him

Waiting for the right moment, she sees the fallen crusader hesitate for a moment as Damon threatened him, with a shuffle of her feet, Kokam gathers her will and strength and moves close, her hand and arm a blur as she strikes his armor right above his heart, the metal crumpling crumplilng...but holding! The shock of the blow shook the evil man, but he still stood!

I'm going to go move ahead to actions after the fight as it looks like either Damon or Kokam finished off the Baddie

Medicine: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Making her way over to the group of survivors just as her comrades defeated the final foe, Stella said to the group,"Everything's going to be alright, we're here to help. Are any of you injured?" Stella will then take out a knife and cut free the former hostages while waiting for the others to join her so they can question the group together.

@Kokam, Hal's Bardic Inspiration can now also be added to damage rolls or your AC since he's now a Valor Bard :)

Turn 104 - Take his Head!

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FYI: I'm going away for the weekend so my time will be limited. Don't be alarmed if you don't hear from me until Sunday evening.

Yes, two attacks per round made him very dangerous. ‘I get by with a little help from my friends.’

Reaching out to Kokam, Damon said, ”I am glad we survived—I’ll have your back any time.”. When he touched her, healing power flowed through his touch as divine healing power flowed into the injured monk.

Cure Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Turning to the body of the fallen crusader, Damon picked up the shield with Iomedae’s holy symbol emblazoned on it and sighed at the senseless waste. He tried to clean the grime, symbolically cleansing the shield. He also searched the body for any items that may be of value or use in their ongoing struggle against the demons.

Investigation: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

Roscoe called back to Aravashnial, "Well I hope we found some of your friends. Its safe to say this isn't a safe location."

Aravashnial is the blind guy I think.

Roscoe moves outside and guides the wizard in to the ruin. "Its quite the carnage. It is good not to see. Thankfully it is mostly foes. Though the site is damaged."

Kokam moves toward the evil knight, in her mind seeing what she must do, her fists heavy with that inner power that had recently welled up within her.

But, when Damon all but cuts the head from their adversary, she takes a single step, then lets the energy drain away, smiling at Damon, "That was well struck! "

Then as he approached, nodded and answered in kind, "I too will have you back, Damon!". When he touched her and passes his healing into her, her eyes closed for a moment. The feeling was similar to Roscoe's healing, warm and comforting, a feeling she thought for a moment what it might feel had Damon embraced her....

Her eyes flew open at that thought, her cheeks flaring with embarrassment, and after a stammered thank you , Kokam went to help Stella with the prisoners...

Perhaps we can gather in the library and deal with the books, find out what is going on with the Riftwardens, and take a short rest if it looks safe enough? Damon could use some bandaging up, a song of rest + a HD, then could top up anyone a few HP down still with his Lay on Hands ability.

A short rest works for me. I could also heal people a decent amount as well with one spell if anyone needs topping off (using Healing Spirit for 3d6 healing and I can shift to the healing star form for an extra 1d8+1)

Valor bards can use it to add damage... Combat Inspiration - Also at 3rd level, you learn to inspire others in battle. A creature that has a Bardic Inspiration die from you can roll that die and add the number rolled to a weapon damage roll it just made. Alternatively, when an attack roll is made against the creature, it can use its reaction to roll the Bardic Inspiration die and add the number rolled to its AC against that attack, after seeing the roll but before knowing whether it hits or misses.

Least the wizards could do is let us rest up a bit, it seems, waiting for someone to bring in Aravashnial, and sees Roscoe do just that...

Turn 105 - A Little Help from my Friends

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"Aravashnial, I worry this is not the homecoming you wished for, but hopefully you can salvage some of your work from the remaining tomes," said Damon as the elf wizard got settled in with his librarian friends. "Do you plan to stay here, or do you want to travel on with us after we recover?" he adds.

(Hallvardr, do you have a song of healing for us? Damon may top people up on hp with Lay on Hands once we all rest & spend hit dice.)

Speaking with the others, he asked, "What should we do next? Anevia, do you still want to go to Irabeth's home to see if she is still there?"

I had accidentally posted this in the gameplay. Saddly I did not have the option to edit or delete.

Roscoe looks around, "Not sure anyplace in the city is defensible. This place is a target and now there are forces on mission who won't return." He points to the fallen foes. "We need to rest. Do we risk it here?"

Short Rest seems like a good plan even if we don't pull a long one.

Action #2

"I'm glad that we were able to find some of your friends Aravashnial." Then turning to the entire group of Riftwardens, Stella asked "Also could you let us know what you were researching before the attack? Maybe it could help us while we're in the city."

Lets rest up and I'll tell you a tale of Olaf Brokenback, whose face was like a dropped pie, and about his his handsome wife. It's a leg slapper!

Song of Rest: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Turn 106 - Where to Next?

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I'll save Kokam's hit dice for now...
Action 1

Kokam rests a hand on Anevia's shoulder, "We promised we'd see everyone home , and that's what I intend to do, not matter how long it takes..."

During their brief rest, Kokam listens to Hallvardr's song with delight. The Kellid have similar songs, with similar melodies, so the music brought back fond memories. She claps and actually sings along a few times, thoroughly enjoying the lightening of the mood.