Hobart continues to harry the nearest of the sahuagin, allowing Belwick the chance to make his magic count. He once more hurls magical fire, aiming with an outstretched fingertip.
OR
"Let's make these invaders pay! For Saltmarsh!"
Alisanne sends another invective at the closest champion.
and DisAdv on its next melee attack.
She then sends words of encouragement to Venn.
If a creature has a Bardic Inspiration die from you and casts a spell that restores hit points or deals damage, the creature can roll that die and choose a target affected by the spell. Add the number rolled as a bonus to the hit points regained or the damage dealt. The Bardic Inspiration die is then lost.
When granting a creature a Bardic Inspiration die, you summon a Mote of Potential that orbits within 5 ft. of the creature.
Ability Check. The Bardic Inspiration die can be rolled again - choose which roll to use.
Attack Roll. The target and each creature of your choice that you can see within 5 ft. of it must succeed on a CON saving throw (DC: 15) or take thunder damage equal to the number rolled on the Bardic Inspiration die.
Saving Throw. The creature using the Bardic Inspiration die gains temporary hit points equal to the number rolled on the Bardic Inspiration die +4
Venn stands firm, letting Alisanne's inspiration power his swings as he goes after the tougher looking for before him:
for
for
MOCKED
Alisanne's words infect the mind of the Champion, Belwick slays a Sahuagin Warrior and Venn scores two hits on the champion. The Mote of Inspiration explodes, though only the champion is affected.
Embers flits to the north, the light coming from her burning wings making everyone a little disorientated.
HIT for plus
"FISH KEBABS FOR EVERYONE, LADS!"
She disengages and moves away from the Champion.
The Champion attacks Venn...
or HIT for
or
ROUND 9
Alisanne (21) Mockery HIT, Inspire
Belwick (19) HIT, KILL
Venn (19) HIT, HIT
Embers (14) HIT, KILL
Sahuagin Champion (9) 1 HIT
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incapacitated
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Oh, Champion is in the Spirit Guardians...
, Save for Half:
Condition: Spirit Guardians (8m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r), Spiritual Weapon (6/10r)
- - -
Baghotir shifts his position to behind Venn.
Though he wants to dodge, he does what he can to keep Venn standing. He casts safely behind him.
He then guides his spiritual axe on the Champion
Where he undoubtedly whiffs...
Caelius races back into the room to help his friends before someone gets serously injured. Coming to a rest he slides to a halt letting his blade inched ever further into the Sahuagin's body.
HP 33/58
AC 21 (+2 (23) w/ Shield) (14 w/o armor)
Short Rest Die 6/6
Second Wind 0/1
Action Surge 1/1
Superiority Die (D8; Disarming Attack, Sweeping Attack, Menacing Attack): 1/4
Caelius brutally slays a Sahuagin warrior with a pair of strikes, the second nearly cutting the fish man in half!
The spirit guardians slay another warrior. Only one warrior remains who is not incapacitated, and the guardians chew him up, nearly bringing him down. He attacks Caelius...
or
or
...But cannot land a blow.
The Champion is bloodied. The Warrior to the south is nearly slain. The others, marked with wavy lines are all incapacitated so long as Alisanne concentrates. The effect will end if they take damage.
You hear more Sahuagin battlecries echoing off the walls, coming from south and east.
ROUND 10
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Sahuagin Champion (9) 1 HIT
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incapacitated
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Venn's focus never waivers; his eyes stay locked like a predator's. When he feels the dwarf's healing touch he allows himself a moment of appreciation for his teammates. A ranger should be able to work alone without end, but a proper team produces more than its parts...
It's only a moment, there's work to do.
for
Hobart flies at the nearest sahuagin, the loyal owl familiar continuing to do its part. It retreats back to where Belwick moves to, giving the nobleman yet another clear shot on their foe.
OR
"More come, my friends," Belwick states the obvious. "We're going to need to ensure that we have a route to escape if need be!"
Alisanne throws another insult at the nearby Champion.
and DisAdv on next melee attack.
Keep it goin', Venn!
=Wisdom Save, Champion
He is too frenzied to pay you much mind, I'm afraid.
Belwick burns another Sahuagin away, and Venn scores another wound on The Champion.
Embers flits in and...
HITS for plus
...Her blade finds hearts blood! The Champion dies.
Five monsters remain on the field, though you can hear more thundering through the halls from the south and east. The foes you can see are hypnotized and will not do anything until Alisanne stops concentrating or they take damage.
ROUND 10
Alisanne (21) Mockery, Concentrating
Belwick (19) HIT, KILL
Venn (19) HIT
Embers (14) HIT, KILL
Sahuagin Champion (9) Incap.
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
With the rest of the Sahuagin incapacitated he looks to Bahotir, "Let's take them down one at a time and quickly."
HP 33/58
AC 21 (+2 (23) w/ Shield) (14 w/o armor)
Short Rest Die 6/6
Second Wind 0/1
Action Surge 1/1
Superiority Die (D8; Disarming Attack, Sweeping Attack, Menacing Attack): 1/4
Condition: Spirit Guardians (8m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r), Spiritual Weapon (7/10r)
- - -
Baghotir can't move up much without enveloping more than one, so he swings his axe at the one Caelius wounds. If he takes it out, he'll move up on the other one for the celestial host - and his swing!
Baghotir's spiritual weapon and Caelius kill another Sahuagin Warrior!
There's a roar from the south and suddenly the southern doorway is filled with charging Sahuagin Warriors!!!!!
ROUND 11
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Sahuagin Champion (9) TBD
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Hobart lands on Belwick's shoulder as the nobleman does a tactical withdrawal from the new threat. "Plug the southern gap! They're here!"
He once more hurls a bolt of flame, targeting the nearest sahuagin to the south.
Caelius rushes to close off the gap. "Where do they all keep coming from?"
HP 33/58
AC 21 (+2 (23) w/ Shield) (14 w/o armor)
Short Rest Die 6/6
Second Wind 0/1
Action Surge 1/1
Superiority Die (D8; Disarming Attack, Sweeping Attack, Menacing Attack): 1/4
Condition: Spirit Guardians (8m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r), Spiritual Weapon (8/10r)
- - -
Baghotir closes up with the new flank, but maintains a dodge for his action. His bonus action is to swing that spiritual weapon - for another couple rounds anyway! He attacks any wounded first.
Well, won't the Alliance be surprised when they meet no opposition, since we'll have killed them all.
You're crushing it, Caelius!
If a creature has a Bardic Inspiration die from you and casts a spell that restores hit points or deals damage, the creature can roll that die and choose a target affected by the spell. Add the number rolled as a bonus to the hit points regained or the damage dealt. The Bardic Inspiration die is then lost.
When granting a creature a Bardic Inspiration die, you summon a Mote of Potential that orbits within 5 ft. of the creature.
Ability Check. The Bardic Inspiration die can be rolled again - choose which roll to use.
Attack Roll. The target and each creature of your choice that you can see within 5 ft. of it must succeed on a CON saving throw (DC: 15) or take thunder damage equal to the number rolled on the Bardic Inspiration die.
Saving Throw. The creature using the Bardic Inspiration die gains temporary hit points equal to the number rolled on the Bardic Inspiration die +4
She then throws out a quick insult to one of the warriors in the southern doorway.
and DisAdv on its next melee attack
ROUND 11
Alisanne (21) Mockery
Belwick (19) Firebolt Misses
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Sahuagin Champion (9) Move, Dash
Caelius (7) 1 Hit
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) Spiritual Weapon Hits, so does Spirit Guardians. Will resolve after Venn.
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Alisanne's spell... Misses. But Caelius gains bardic inpsiration.
Belwick's firebolt... Misses.
Caelius scores one hit on the Sahuagin in front of him.
Embers moves to the northwest passage and tries to slay an incapacitated Sahuagin.
, HIT for plus She fails to slay it and draws her dagger and an Opportunity Attack as she flits away. Just misses!
"Come on ya Fish Man, Come get me!"
Venn, undaunted by the numbers to the south, helps block the entry. He leads with his blade, eager to build a wall with the bodies.
for
for
on Baghotir's Turn.
, , , ,
Venn Scores a couple of hits, and another warrior goes down. Baghotir approaches and the Guardians start to rip into the Sahuagin again. The Spiritual Axe slays another.
on Sahuagin Turn
, , ,
One Sahuagin Warrior wakes up and lunges for Embers...
or , or and scores a crit for... . Embers pays for her sneaking off to kill the hypnotized monsters. She spits blood in its face.
,
Sahuagin move to fill in the gap made by the fallen warriors, but are harried by the Spirit Guardians.
or Vs. Caelius
or Vs. Caelius
Caelius continues to hold them off...
or Vs. Venn
or Vs. Venn
Venn takes one hit for
ROUND 12
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Sahuagin Champion (9) Move, Dodge
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
ROUND 12 Begins! Party up!
Alisanne opts to help Embers out, throwing a quick verbal stab at the Sahuagin.
and DisAdv on its next melee attack.
She holds her position otherwise.
Bloodied, but unbowede, Venn continues his grim work. Blood and ichor cover his face and hands, much of it theirs. "Hold the line!"
for
for
Alisanne's cutting words... Cut the monster down. Kill.
Venn cuts down a Sahuagin warrior and heavily wounds the other.
Embers sheathes her dagger, flits over and... , plus ... Murders the other incapacitated Warrior. She uses her cunning action do dash back towards Alisanne.
"One more dead fishman!"
The Champion finds the hole in the ranks, pushes his way forward and...
Full damage from Spirit Guardians
Spirit Guardians start chewing up the Champion leading this pack of reinforcements, but he is a seasoned killer. He attacks Caelius...
or
or
or
Caelius's defenses hold! No hits!
ROUND 12
Alisanne (21) Mockery, KILL
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) HIT-KILL, HIT
Embers (14) KILL
Sahuagin Champion (9) Move, MISS x 3
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Condition: Spirit Guardians (8m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r), Spiritual Weapon (9/10r)
- - -
Baghotir stands behind his wall, and heals Venn a bit while his swirling guardians do their thing and his spiritual axe does its thing on the current leader (one more round of the axe).
"You all are going DOWN!"
Deciding that the sahuagin champion is the biggest threat, Belwick mentally urges Hobart to harry the foe before he releases a bolt of fire from an outstretched finger.
OR
CRIT and a HIT!
Caelius pulls his blade back just far enough to try and spear it through the Sahuagin standing in front of him. "We need to keep holding the line. Thin their numbers."
HP 33/58
AC 21 (+2 (23) w/ Shield) (14 w/o armor)
Short Rest Die 6/6
Second Wind 0/1
Action Surge 1/1
Superiority Die (D8; Disarming Attack, Sweeping Attack, Menacing Attack): 1/4
AC is 16 on the champion, who's scales are naturally harder than those of the underlings.
Caelius scores a hit, but a hard one!
Spirit Guardians:
Spirit Guardians continue to take their toll, and the Sahuagin just fill in over their fallen brethren.
Attacks Caelius.
or
or
Caelius continues to fend off ALL Attackers!
ROUND 13
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Sahuagin Champion (9) TBD
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Belwick continues directing Hobart at the champion, taking advantage of the distraction again and again with perfect timing.
OR
The nobleman's overconfidence shows though, with less than perfect aim.
With a worthy foe now facing him, Venn takes a split second to let the import settle in, and marks him for death.
for
for
Belwick's firebolt foes wide, despite Hobart's aid.
Venn slays the Sahuagin Champion with a pair of strikes!
Were the Sahuagin not in the midst of blood frenzy, this kill may have broken their resolve, but they keep coming, drawn by the blood that now fills your own nostrils with the faint smell of copper.
Alisanne, Baghotir, and Caelius are up!
Condition: Spirit Guardians (8m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r), Spiritual Weapon (10/10r)
- - -
Baghotir holds his ground for the moment as the front line hammers the enemy. His spells are dwindling, but he'll heal Venn one more time.
He spends the last of his spiritual axe attacks on a random wounded enemy.
BAghotir scores a kill!
Venn is healed for 12.
Embers giggles as she readies her shortbow and aims...
and slays the heavily wounded Sahuagin in front.
ROUND 13
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) MISS
Venn (19) HIT, HIT, KILL
Embers (14) HIT, KILL
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) Spiritual Weapon Hit, KILL
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Happy to let sleeping fish lie, Alisanne turns her attention to the Sahaugin in the doorway, throwing some cutting words at the closest.
and DisAdv on its next melee attack.
That is a vicious mockery kill.
The Blood Frenzy prevents any of the Sahuagin from retreating. They press the attack and charge.
Caelius readies an attack.
The Sahuagin...
Caelius:, Damage on Hit:
Calius nearly slays the monster. Only it's Frenzy is keeping it on its feet.
or
or
No Hits on Caelius.
or
or
Caelius takes a Critical Hit for !
ROUND 14
Alisanne (21) GO
Belwick (19) GO
Venn (19) GO
Embers (14) GO
Caelius (7) GO
Coral Smashers (7) Incap.
Baghotir (6) GO
Sahuagin (2) TBD
Hypnotic Pattern has another 4 Rounds.
Starting to worry about Caelius, Belwick sends Hobart to harry the sahuagin in front of the warrior.
He then creates and releases yet another bolt of fire.
OR
Condition: Spirit Guardians (7m, Wis DC 15, 3d8, 15'r)
- - -
Baghotir holds his ground and preserves his spells. He'll try a cantrip, launching a sacred flame at the most wounded enemy.
Dex DC 15
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Belwick nukes a Sahuagin Warrior with a perfect shot!
... SOME deserving Sahuagin will take the full Sacred Flame Damage.
Caelius grimaces as his second wind begins to wear off. His breathing becomes labored and his strikes slow.
HP 20/58
AC 21 (+2 (23) w/ Shield) (14 w/o armor)
Short Rest Die 6/6
Second Wind 0/1
Action Surge 1/1
Superiority Die (D8; Disarming Attack, Sweeping Attack, Menacing Attack): 1/4
As the champion slumps to the ground, Venn puts a singular flourish in the follow up. It's not an affectation, it's a wind up for the next swing. The work is not done, and while covered in wound-slurry, Venn's grip remains firm:
MISS
for
He continues to cut as he feels the healing spells tend to his wounds!
Alisanne throws another scathing quip and the nearest sahuagin.
and DisAdv on its next melee attack.
The monster is unaffected by your quip!
Belwick's kill happens here and Venn steps up and cuts into another Sahuagin.
Embers Flits in, drawing a rapier on the way and... HITS for plus Damage. The creature isn't slain yet. She disengages and flits back.
Caelius steps up and slays one Sahuagin, then turns and near-fatally wounds another. Baghotir's Sacred Flame rains down and finishes the fight.
The two incapacitated Sahuagin are easily overwhelmed and slain after that. There is a moment of silence, the only sounds being the collective breaths of your companions.
Each Adventurer Earns 2100 Experience Points!
You have just enough time to wonder: What's next? When a voice booms out of the darkness.
"Ichorless Tide Pool Dwellers! You will not leave my fortress alive!"
What do you do? Move pogs and make... Final... Preparations.
Hastening to prepare the group for the worst, Belwick moves closer to the southern entrance and begins working some magic. As the arcane words spill from his mouth, a comically small wooden fence appears. Three feet tall and three feet wide, it's certainly not enough to hold back even the most average of sahuagin.
"No, that won't do at all," the wizard says, once more resuming his spellcasting. This time an illusory stone block, five feet to each side, appears on top of the fence. "A bit of reality to lend credence to the illusory. Let's hope that helps."
He them moves further back into the chamber. Hobart lands once more on his master's shoulder, and the nobleman strokes the birds head in thanks for their bravery.
Belwick looks at his friends. "Ready yourselves! I suspect we are about to face a great and potent danger. Perhaps one more powerful than we've encountered before."
Embers quickly drinks her Potion of Greater Healing and two Potions of Healing. She then drinks her Potion of Invisibility and vanishes. You hear a little fairy giggle move south into the larger chamber, and a very audible "Shhhhhhhhh!"
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Baghotir has three healing potions which he'll offer around to those in need, wanting to save what few spells he has left...
When people have drunk their fill, he moves to stay in the middle of the group.
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Venn scatters caltrops across the way before hanging back a bit so that he can rush up.
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Alisanne finally takes a moment to relax. She knows the respite is brief, with the cries from the dark approaching.
Bimz alights onto her shoulders, tail gently curling around her neck. He nudges her with his snout until Alisanne acquiesces and gives him scritches. Knowing that her resources are light for the coming battle, she takes inspiration from her little dragon friend and starts to put a new idea into action.
She begins playing an old, ancient tune on her flute. As she does, a stream of golden notes fly forth, swirling in a maelstrom before her. It continues to grow larger and larger, until she plays the last note and the maelstrom explodes away in a cacophony of light. When the light finally fades, a massive velveteen dragon, looking very much like an oversized Bimz, stands before them in the room.
Immediately, Alisanne transitions to a new tune. This one is much more upbeat and playful. A new stream a silver notes fly forth, suffusing the large stuffed animal. It begins to glow from within. As she plays, Alisanne starts dancing a little jig; Bimz easily rides alongs, adjusting himself to Alisanne's movements. As she does, the velveteen dragon stretches its wings, stands tall, and starts dancing with her. Bimz gives a joyful cry and takes flight, dancing together with Alisanne and the dragon.
Alisanne completes her tune. You two play for a bit while we prepare for this fight. Bimz and the dragon continue to play as Alisanne joins the others to strategize.