Rising Shadows: Moonshae Isles (5e) (Inactive)

Game Master Donnell "The Fox"

The wolf he was shooting at is at distance, isn't it?

If someone is in your face, regardless of whether it is your target or not, you have disadvantage.

Gideon: 1d20 + 5 + 1d4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + (1) = 141d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Gideon sidles up to Goblin1 and is just able to slip his rapier past the goblin's defenses, killing it.

Jacka-Lope follows him, bouncing past the last wolf, but his attack does not connect.

Toki swings for the last Wolf:
Handaxe, nonlethal: 1d20 + 5 + 1d4 ⇒ (20) + 5 + (4) = 291d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6) = 13
Crit!
caving in its skull.

Braith moves stands over the dead wolf, smacking Goblin 3 with her mace, killing it.

Goblin2 attacks Toki again but is again denied.[/ooc]

Round 6
Gideon [Bless] (-5)
Jacka-Lope
Toki [Bless] (-11)
Braith (-11)
Jaylen [Death Save: 1 fail]

Wolf 1
Goblin 1
Goblin 2
Goblin 3

Gideon: 1d20 + 5 + 1d4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + (2) = 151d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Gideon pivots to stab at Goblin2, taking it in the side, and killing it.

End of Combat!

No doubt we have lost any element of surprise with that combat, let us move. I will take point... Toki hefts his shield and moves forward.

Jaylen Death Save: 1d20 ⇒ 16

A reminder that Braith has healing spells, and iirc there are a few potions kicking around.

Oh damn! Got distracted by all this PFS talk! Do we have a potion of healing?

The bunny hops around looking for treasure.

I haven't had a chance to go compile a list of the loot you've found so far (I'm not sure if one of the players was doing this), but when you returned the children, Gulli and Yrsa, to their father in the first of these adventures, you received:
5 potions of healing
1 potion of climbing
1 potion water breathing
1 potion of advantage

You also found a potion of healing in the first mate's cabin when you were prisoners on the pirate ship.

It doesn't look like any of those potions have yet been used (based on a quick search).

The bunny hops around looking for treasure.

You don't find anything in this room other than what the goblins are carrying: short bows, arrows, scimitars, leather armour, shields. All in pretty bad condition.

Jaylen’s breath is ragged as he lays on the ground with arrows protruding from his chest.

Not seeing anything of interest, the bunny forces a potion of healing down Jaylen's throat.

Braith has 1 spell left, let's see how far we get with potions. I will use one of those now.

Potion of Healing: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6
12/17 HP

Well, that wasn't our finest moment. How is everyone? She gets up and walks to everyone, making sure we're all okay enough.

Toki uses a potion on Jaylen, then one on himself.

potion of healing: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Back up to 17/20. Jaylen, you want to roll for yourself?

Looks like tow of you are using potions on Jaylen. Lol. Potion: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7

Coughing lightly from the smooth liquid Jaylen sits up ”What did I miss?”

We need to get you up closer to full, so I would hand you the second one, if we still have...

Oh not much. Your dogs are sleeping, as requested, Toki says with a grin, handing you a second healing draught.

Healing Potion, Jaylen: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6
That puts Jaylen at full HP. Whew! I thought I was going to have to roll a bunch of Death saves...

By my count, that's 4 of 6 healing potions used. Let me know if you want to do anything else before moving to the next room.

(My advice would be to abandon the plan to convert these wolves. It's a good idea, but I think gaining their trust would take more time than you have. Especially following a combat.)

I figure they will be out for at least an hour, and so I suggest we continue on and let Jaylen work on retraining these wolves in DT after the adventure...

Back to Toki's pre-healing suggestion! Well, let's see what we can find further along here. We probably don't have to worry about being quiet, but definitely cautious!

Did anyone loot the bodies yet?? Not something my character would think to do, but we should.

DM said they are all low quality items, and no coinage. Toki would wave them off in favor of heading further in.

You advance through another narrow tunnel into a wide cave, made to look like a crude throne room:

This rather large cavern is a parody of a royal court. Tattered flags and banners hang from the walls, an enormous rug that is in several different pieces lies in the center of the chamber, and a large, broken throne dominates the southern end. Three goblins block access to a hobgoblin that sits on the broken throne. The hobgoblin sits unconcerned, petting a wolf sitting next to him. He wears a pendant whose stone is a highly polished gem that gleams red in the torchlight. “Who comes to my court uninvited? Explain your insolence!”

I moved your avatars into the room, but feel free to take up different positions (or let me know where you would like to be, if you can't access the map).

The bunny's eyes catch the shine of the red gem and he whispers A sparkly!

We are here for your stone, Hobgoblin! Toki says as he bangs his axe against his shield in challenge.

Initiative?

Lemme know if anyone wants to roll an Insight check; if not, I'll proceed with initiative.

I will leave that to the wise... XD

Insight: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Braith mutters something low about handing it over now or something something corpse, but you can't quite make it out. Do they even speak the common tongue, Toki? she asks rather derisively, looking around at the tattered decorations.

Toki gives a brief pause, his head tilting as he ponders the question, You know? I don't know... Wait, wait, he did just say something in Common, didn't he?

Braith quickly realizes that Bulak's merely trying to distract you while his forces charge in. A quick shout of "Watch out!" snaps everyone's attention back to the goblinoids in time to ready yourselves for the attack.

Round 1
Toki (17 /20)

Goblin 1
Goblin 2
Goblin 3
Wolf 1
Bulak

Jaylen
Jacka-Lope
Braith (12 /17)
Gideon (8 /13)

Toki is up!

Excellent! Save your breath for cooling your porridge! Toki laughs as he charges forward swinging hard at Goblin2!

handaxe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

EDIT: AC 18, hp 17/20

"HAAA!!" Goblins 1 and 3 race straight past Toki, their eyes blazing red and spittle flying from their mouths. @Toki: You may use your reaction to take an opportunity attack against one of them.

The wolf slinks past Toki as well, following Goblin 1 to attack Braith. Meanwhile, Bulak swaggers up to Toki, swinging his longsword.

Toki fends off Bulak, but unfortunately leaves himself open to Goblin 2, who slashes him in the side. (8 damage)
Braith is slashed by Goblin 1, and then the wolf leaps on her, knocking her down and tearing at her throat. (Sorry Braith, that wolf got a crit: 18 damage)
Goblin 3's overly aggressive attack against Gideon fails to get past the rogue's defenses.

Round 1 (cont'd)
Toki (9 /20)

Goblin 1
Goblin 2 (-6)
Goblin 3
Wolf 1
Bulak

Jaylen
Jacka-Lope
Braith (0 /17)
Gideon (8 /13)

Everyone may post their actions (Toki, you can post for Round 2, if you want)

Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 If that hits, let us go for G1, since Gids has withdrawn...

Toki grunts in pain before retorting to the Goblin with his axe!

handaxe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

EDIT: Current hp: 9/20, AC 18

Jack has not been hurt!

The bunny will move over a bit to get a clear shot at their foes but will cast mind slivers on G3

DC 13 iNT
1d6 ⇒ 1 Mental

You drive a disorienting spike of psychic energy into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw or take 1d6 psychic damage and subtract 1d4 from the next saving throw it makes before the end of your next turn.

Well damn lol

death save: 1d20 ⇒ 8

insert eye roll at dice here

I am hoping that my Attack of Opportunity killed that goblin, and took the pack tactics away from the wolf... Maybe? *fingers crossed*

I am hoping that my Attack of Opportunity killed that goblin, and took the pack tactics away from the wolf... Maybe? *fingers crossed*

Almost! But not quite

I'm just waiting for Jaylen to post -- I don't want to bot him as I figure he's going to want to shape change again and I don't want to dictate what that will be.

Dammit... >.<

I just hollered at Jaylen

Jaylen returns the potion of healing favor from the parties previous encounter and pours one down Braith’s throat before transforming into massive brown bear. Filling the cave with a menacing roar, Jaylen moves the protect Braith and draw the attention of the wolf and goblin attacking her.

apologies for the delay.
After this, Jaylen is tapped. No spells or shapeshifts remaining. Full health though so a pile of hit points between the bear and himself. Glad we havnt updated to the new rules. Druids get kinda roughed up a bit with the update IMO.

Potion for Braith: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

Toki takes a chunk out one of the goblins as it races past: it's bleeding profusely, but it has not slowed down. Whatever magic is in that gem has erased everything but "kill" from the minds of these goblins. As he turns back, his axe crushes the chest of the goblin in front of him, leaving him facing Bulak alone.

INT save: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Jacka-Lope's spell has no effect on the goblin.

Braith is healed, thanks to Jaylen.

Gideon stabs his rapier at Goblin2 -- 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 -- grievously injuring it.

Bulak expertly gets his longsword past Toki's defenses, but only manages a scratch along the warrior's bicep 3 damage. Toki starts to wonder if he's being toyed with.

Surprised at the appearance of an enormous bear, the wolf back off from Braith, but just growls at Jaylen, snapping its teeth in the air. The goblin is less perturbed, and whacks the druid across the nose with its shield (4 damage)

Jaylen manages a parry at the last second, continuing to hold Goblin 3 at bay.

Round 2
Toki (6 /20)

Goblin 1
Goblin 2
Goblin 3
Wolf 1
Bulak

Jaylen (9 / 13)
Jacka-Lope
Braith (6 /17)
Gideon (8 /13)

Everyone may post their actions

Toki growls at the hobgoblin, You think you can nick me to death? You're not good enough!

Handaxe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Or maybe I'M not good enough! >.<

Toki swings at the hobgoblin, but Bulak easily steps back to avoid the wild swing! The Northman, breaths coming in heaving rasps, smiles grimly, Come, let us see if you are worthy of your station...

current hp 6/20, AC 18

Provided the Goblin or Wolf don't take Braith out on their turn...

Mace to Goblin Face: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Facepalm
dam: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Provided the Goblin or Wolf don't take Braith out on their turn...

Not to worry -- they both attacked Jaylen this round. Is Braith going to stand up, or is she attacking from the ground?

Also, whoops! I wrote: "Jaylen manages a parry at the last second, continuing to hold Goblin 3 at bay" but that should actually say Gideon. Don't want you to think Jaylen is taking on 3 enemies at once!

I just want to double check that if he uses a ranged attack he is not at disadvantage, correct?

Not from where you are on the map, if it is accurate.

That's correct -- ranged attacks are at a disadvantage if you are within 5' of an opponent (because they can disrupt your aim).

(Also if you are shooting at someone who's prone, though that probably isn't what you are asking)

Sorry, forgot I was down. Yes, Braith would stand up.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
In bear form Jaylen is 30/34 hps.
Jaylen bites at the goblin nearby but taste nothing but as the goblin dodges out the way, a bear claw rakes across the goblins chest.

Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

The buuny manifests a shoe to kick the hobgoblin the da butt
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 eldritch bolt
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 force

Jaylen Bear's massive paw whips Goblin1 across the room, where it smacks limply into the wall. Braith scrambles to her feet, and immediately has to duck as a goblin goes sailing past her.

Jacka-Lope's magic boots Bulak in the keister; the hobgoblin looks toward the bunny, fury in his eyes. And Gideon stabs again at Goblin2: Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 91d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10, but cannot connect.

Round 3
Toki (0 /20)

Goblin 1
Goblin 3 (-10)
Wolf 1
Bulak (-5)

Jaylen (14 / 34)
Jacka-Lope (14 / 17)
Braith (6 /17)
Gideon (8 /13)

Toki slashes out with his handaxe but cannot get past Bulak's shield. Bulak retaliates with a devastating blow, knocking the Northman to the ground (Critical Hit! 13 damage) Surveying the room, he strides toward Jacka-Lope, calling out to Goblin3 as he does.

Goblin3 shifts their stance to slash Jacka-Lope (3 damage)

Meanwhile, the Wolf howls as the bones of its favourite goblin are shattered, then leaps to attack the bear, catching Jaylen under the arm, biting through fur and hide, pulling apart flesh and muscle. (Another Crit! 16 damage

Everyone may post their actions