Age of Ashes (Team Dahak)

Game Master Delta Arena

List of prepared spells is updated.

Markus suggests "Well, I'm not a battle tactician, so I can't really say what the best approach to this is. I do recommend we approach from these trees here, as there's better cover. At the same time, though, they could have set up traps for the same reason. I don't know if Kiilo wants to swoop in from above or what, but I did prepare a spell that can enchant a rope to do what I tell it to, so it would be easy to tie it in a way we can climb it. Not that I'm a good climber..."

He starts to doubt himself.

Markus means the trees he's closest to in the map.

Mosquito grins at the sight of the bored, stupid 1/2 orcs up on those platforms.
Wees ken sneaks inside. Day bees busy up Dem trees. Create sum diversion so Wees ken sneaks.

I should have said so before. Each platform has rope ladders hanging from them. The ladders are currently unfurled.

Markus says "A diversion is actually a very good idea. I can magically lift something... interesting... While they try to figure out what's happening, everyone else can sneak in. The only problem is that the range of my spell is very short, so they'll be probably be running towards me."

He starts to second guess himself and says "Or any other diversion works too. Maybe a small fire?"

"Brilliant Burnis stealthily sneak."

The Cleric looks at the Wizard.
Bees should uses yer Familiar fer da distraction. Needs ta work well so Wees ken sneaks inside.

A little unsure on what the plan is. What is everyone going to do? If you are moving, what route are you taking? Are you causing a distraction?

Markus is scared for Cranky. He says "Ok, but if something happens to Cranky, I'm throwing you from up there." pointing at the walls.

The group positions themselves below the trees and Cranky goes to the open field and starts calling the orcs' attention. If one of them is about to shoot a bow or attack from range, Cranky runs farther away to make it harder to be hit. Otherwise, Cranky does his best to annoy the orcs, even saying hurtful things.

If an orc comes down to get him, Cranky runs away into the woods.

Vrosi will attempt to hide and sneak (Stealth is +8). I've drawn lines where he will make each attempt

When the orcs' attention is drawn to cranky, he will move, and then, abandoning all sneakiness, climb the ladder. My speed is 35, and while raging, 40

Mosquito only smiles at the Wizard, as his blue goblin eyes watch the Familiar perform it's distraction routine.

The Cleric then follows Brilliant Burnis.
Very Sneaky

Exploration mode Avoid Notice Stealth(T)+7

When the pair get to the ladder, the goblin pulls on the Orcs pant leg, points to the ladder, shaking his head in the negative, points at the entrance to the cave, shaking his head in the affirmative.

You advance towards the trees closest to the central platform, as carefully as you can. Along the way, Markus steps on a fallen branch that snaps at once. It is then that Cranky decides to act. He jumps out of the trees and in full view of the half-orcs, taking full blame for snapping the branch. At first, the half-orcs are only mildly curious about him, until he starts talking. The two half-orcs on the lower platform look up to the one by the bell. She quickly scans the surrounding area before bringing her attention back at the fox.

With that, the three half-orcs prepare to fire, and Cranky begins to run. The arrows follow him close behind, but he weaves from side to side, and dashes for the end of the clearing, and into the woods.

With the half-orcs' attention on Cranky, you all make it safely to under the trees.

I have moved your tokens.

Vrosi will point to Mosquito, point to the cave entrance, and give a thumbs up. Then, will point to himself, point to the ladder, and give a big, toothy grin.

Vrosi will sneak to the closest ladder, and begin climbing it.

Mosquito sighs, but salutes the orc before Stealthily sneaking tiptoeing through the tulips on his way to cave entrance....
Very Sneaky adds +5' so each Action is 15'. Moved him 45'.
Exploration mode Avoid Notice Stealth(T)+7

I am starting encounter mode since Vrosi's actions would be seen as hostile.

You are all Undetected and you all go first for initiative.Meaning that you can all take your turns.

Vrosi, you can move to the base of the ladder for free before your turn.

Mosquito, you may choose to begin the encounter where you moved to, or anywhere along the path you took to get there.

Is Kiilo supposed to be swooping? Out in the middle maybe with cranky? I'm not entirely clear, sorry

◇ Begin raging. 6 temp hit points

◆◆ Climb the ladder I assume that the ladder is considered difficult terrain. With a 40-foot speed while raging, I should be able to get to the 20-foot platform with 30 feet of movement to spare.

◆ Attempt to grapple the southernmost foe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 vs foe's Fort DC

Markus doesn't say anything but points energetically at the orc at the bell.

Questions: Will I be able to climb the ladder and cast a 2 action spell? Also, is stealth broken?

Kiilo, I assumed you were sneaking along with everyone else. That's why I set your token besides Markus'

Vrosi

The barbarian moves up the ladder faster than the half-orcs can react. Approaching one of them, Vrosi reaches out and grasps at his opponents equipment. The half-orc is Grabbed.

Markus, Vrosi is now observed, everyone else is still Undetected. Unfortunately, it would take 50ft to reach the top of the ladder. 10ft to reach the ladder, and 40 ft to climb itm. So going up would take two actions.

So I'm assuming I don't become detected once I climb? Because they're looking at the wrestling orcs.

Markus climbs the ladder and attempts to stay hidden.

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Mosquito watches his companions reaching for higher heights. The Cleric of Cayden Cailian sighs.

Mosquito casts Spiritual Weapon , sending the mystical rapier straight up at the Grappled Orc that isn't Brilliant Burnis!
Spell Attack b AC, off-guard: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 142d8 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

The little goblin then fades into the bushes...
Hide Stealth+7

Markus, you become Observed "if you do anything except Hide, Sneak, or Step." Climbing would make you Observed. I had misinterpreted your previous post and had answered thinking the question was what the current degrees of detection were rather than what they would be if you climbed. Would that change your turn?

Mosquito

The skirmish above between Vrosi and the other half-orc is intense, and they move and trash around each other, making it difficult for Mosquito to guide his magical rapier. In order to make sure Vrosi is safe, the weapon swings too wide and misses its target. Then, the weapon returns to the cleric’s side as he disappears into the bushes.

Purple Mercenary

The mercenary by the bell grabs hold of it and pulls three times, letting it ring. Then, she takes out a longsword and descends the rope ladder, where she comes face to face with Markus.

AB: Interact* x2 (Ring bell, Unsheathe longsword), Stride*

Pink Mercenary

Struggling in Vrosi's arms, it takes a considerable effort for the Half-orc to break free of his grasp. Once freed, he decides to swap with shortbow for a more appropriate weapon. He takes out his longsword as well.

AB: Escape* x2, Interact* (Swap weapons)

Blue Mercenary

His way blocked by one of his own, the remaining half-orc decides to go around the structure, swapping his weapon in the process. Reaching Vrosi, he doesn't hesitate to swing his blade at him. Fortunately, Vrosi has heard him coming and reacts in time to block the incoming attack.

AB: Stride*, Interact* (Swap weapons), Strike*

Markus, you remain Undetected by Blue.

You can all take your turns.

@Vrosi: Can you take a step away from me? I want to do something cool, but it could harm you if you're within 5ft of me.

◆ Vrosi will try to shove Mr. Pink off the platform (vs Fort DC): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

◆ Vrosi will try to shove Mr. Blue off the platform (vs Fort DC): 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 5 = 24

◆ Vrosi will make a five foot step east.

Swinging his arms against the mercenaries, Vrosi pushes them off the ledge of the platform. But they seem to have trained for just such an occasion, as they react fast enough to grab onto the edge with their free hands before falling all the way to the ground.

AB: Grab an Edge (r)

They are currently hanging from the edge. They are both Off-Guard.

Markus focuses on his spell and does some big movements and says arcane words, and culminates punching the ground.

3 action Kinetic Ram. This targets orange and purple. DC 19.

Mosquito grins at the two orcs dangling dangerously from the high platform. He holds up a finger to indicate that his attention shall return there, but...

Firstly, the Cleric Sustains his Spiritual Armement, sending it straight at the Blue Mercenary!
Spell Attack vs AC, off-guard:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 82d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10

Frowning a bit at the trajectory of his Spiritual Armement, the goblin points back at the Blue Mercenary!
Hero Point! Spell Attack vs AC, off-guard:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 122d8 ⇒ (8, 3) = 11

Muttering not for woman and children and chipmunk words of disappointment, Strongjaw casts Runic Weapon on his actual rapier.

Markus

The boards around Markus begin to splinter and crack as the force spreads out from him. The force sends one of the mercenaries flying backwards, and it breaks the grip holding the other one, sending him also to the ground. They each hit the hard ground 20 feet below.

They are both Prone and take damage from the fall.

Mosquito

Is Cayden drunk again? It seems like it, as even with his patron's power, and his enemy dangling from the platform, the spiritual armament swings too wide, missing its target. It is time for Mosquito to imbue his weapon with magic and take matters into his own hands!

I will wait until tomorrow to see if Kiilo takes his turn, I’ll take mine tomorrow regardless.

Ha! That was satisfying!

Purple and Pink mercenaries

The two mercenaries that have fallen pick themselves up from the ground and start moving towards the smaller platforms further ahead, with one of them Pink reaching the southern platform and making his way up the rope ladder.

AB: Stand*, Stride* x2

Blue mercenary

The third mercenary pulls himself back unto the platform. Swearing that Vrosi will pay back for shoving him off the ledge, he swings his longsword against the barbarian.

Making good on his promise, the blade leaves a bloody trail on Vrosi’s chest as it cuts through it.

Vrosi, you take 18 slashing damage

AB: Climb*, Hunt Prey*, Strike*

Red mercenary

Now aware of the situation, the mercenary on the northern platform takes aim at the only intruder that he can see, Vrosi. He calculates the distance and the wind against his target, before letting two arrows loose, one immediately after the other. The first arrow flies true, hitting Vrosi’s arm, while the second, rushed arrow takes a wider path and misses its target.

Then, the mercenary steps into a position where he is more covered by the foliage.

Vrosi, you take 7 piercing damage

AB: Hunt Prey*, Hunted Shot*, Step*

Green mercenary

Once his colleague is up in the platform with him, the mercenary rolls up the rope ladder, preventing any intruders from reaching them.

AB: Interact*** (pull ladder up)

Damage summary: Vrosi takes 25 damage

You can all take your turns.

Markus is scared at how much Vrosi is being punished. He concentrates on one of the orcs on the platform and shoots a pressurized water blast at him. Then he puts his shield up.

Cast Hydraulic Push on Green Orc. Cast Glass Shield

Hydraulic Push, bludgeoning damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 163d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) = 5

Vrosi grabs at Blue (vs Fort DC): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Then, pummels him twice: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 131d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 4 = 7

Markus

Unfortunately, the pressurized water fails to reach all the way to the mercenary, and he merely gets splashed by a few droplets. However, the glass does shine as Markus protects himself.

Vrosi

Vrosi manages to pin down his opponent, immobilizing him and making him unable to attack or to defend himself.

Blue is now Restrained

But the same position seems leave Vrosi with awkward angles to try to land a good punch. He punches his opponent twice, but fails to harm him due to the loss of leverage behind the punches.

I’ll wait for another day or two before taking my turn.

Mosquito sighs at his Spiritual Armement. The goblin shakes a fist at it as he sends it at the Blue Orc!

The Cleric Sustains his Spiritual Armement, sending it straight at the Blue Mercenary!
Spell Attack vs AC, off-guard: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 202d8 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

The Cleric half heartedly grins.
Where's Dat Bard! Mees wants da Inspiration!

The goblin the Hides before Sneaking further into some foliage.
Stealth, very sneaky: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Mosquito

This time the magical weapon finds its target and pierces through him, leaving him restrained and injured.

Blue mercenary

The mercenary struggles against Vrosi, but the barbarian’s grasp holds firm through attempted kicks and elbow jabs.

AB: Escape* x3

Purple mercenary

Dashing towards the ladder, the mercenary grabs unto it and begins to climb as fast as she can. Reaching the platform, she switches her longsword for her bow and aims at Vrosi.

AB: Stride*, Interact (Swap weapons)*, Hunt Prey*

Red mercenary

With his colleague on the platform with him, the mercenary rolls up the ladder.

Interact*** (roll-up ladder)

Pink mercenary

Now on the platform, the mercenary sheaths his longsword and pulls his bow back out. He takes aim at Markus through the foliage, and takes his shots. Concealment and Standard Cover in effect.

One of the arrows pierces through the foliage and into Markus, burrowing deep into his flesh, while the second arrow ricochets off of a branch and towards a different direction. Markus takes 11 piercing damage.

AB: Interact* (Swap weapons), Hunt Prey*, Hunted Shot*

Green mercenary

The last mercenary also sets his sight on Vrosi, and tries to release his colleague from the barbarians grasp with his arrows. Concealment and lesser cover for this one.

The first arrow gets stuck on a branch on its way to Vrosi, but the second arrow digs into his back. Vrosi takes 12 piercing damage.

Stepping into the foliage besides him, the mercenary tries to hide. Green is now Hidden.

Damage Summary: Markus 11 piercing, Vrosi 12 piercing.
Conditions Summary: Blue is Restrained, Green is Hidden.

You can all take your turns.

Upon getting hit, Markus realizes that things are very serious. He moves closer to the other platform and summons a trusted flaming jumping ball.

Floating flame on purple, DC 19, glass shield

Fire damage: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) = 12

Where are you creating the floating flame?

On purple orc. I walked here specifically so he'd be in range.

The Cleric Sustains his Spiritual Armement, sending it straight at the Blue Mercenary!
Spell Attack vs AC, off-guard: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 192d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

The goblin then accesses the current situation. He frowns.
Brilliant Burnis! When yours bees dyings make certain you fall this side!

The realistic cleric then casts Protection on himself.

Markus, sorry. I see now that it was in blue all along.

Markus

The flame appears in the middle of the northern platform, scortching through part of the mercenary's armour before she is able to shuffle herself out of further harm.

Purple is critically injured

Mosquito

No hesitation. No mercy. Mosquito's magical weapon flies straight for the mercenary in Vrosi's grasp, piercing him deep within the abdomen and making him bleed.

Blue is also critically injured

I'll wait a day or two before taking my turn.

Vrosi gets his Mikazuki out and strikes Blue: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22for: 1d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 = 7

If he's still up, strike again: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 5 = 17for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

Strike three: 1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 10 = 5for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 = 10

If he fell after the first strike, then Vrosi will Leap down next to Purple (five feet NW of him) and strike at him: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 5 = 18for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12

"Brilliant Burnis be brave!"

I'll asume the strike was with your fists since drawing a weapon would be an Interact Action, and you used the damage die for the fists on the damage roll.

Vrosi bashes the head of the mercenary, which caves in on the second impact. The body goes limp on Vrosi's grasp before he lets it go.

Blue is down after the second strike

For your third action, would you like to draw your Mikazuki, or would you like to move? Purple, and the platform on which she is standing, is way too far away. You are standing 20 ft. above the ground right now.

Vrosi will leap down next to Purple.
Leap is twenty feet (15 from speed and 5 from Powerful Leap)

That should put a tree between me and the Archers giving me Lesser Cover

Oh, okay, you meant towards Kiilo's token,. I thought you meant towards the purple enemy that's on the opposite direction. That position does give you cover.

Purple mercenary

Seeing her prey leaping backwards, the mercenary signals her colleague to move. She rolls down the ladder, climbs down and begins to advance.

AB: Interact* (roll ladder down), Stride* x2

Red Mercenary

Following his colleague’s lead, the second mercenary climbs down the ladder and begins to circle the central platform in the opposite direction.

AB: Stride* x3

Pink Mercenary

The mercenary keeps his eyes on Markus. He takes two arrows out of his quiver and lets them fly one after the other.

The arrows loose height as they fly towards the wizard. One of them hits him in the leg, while the other one flies under the platform. Markus, you take 4 piercing damage

Then, the mercenary move along the edge of the platform hide between the leaves obscuring the ends. Pink is now Hidden

AB: Hunted Shot*, Hide* x2

Green Mercenary

Only being able to see part of Vrosi poking out besides the tree, the last mercenary decides to focus on the closest enemy.

He approaches the edge of the platform and takes a look down. He takes aim at the cleric with standing besides a magical sword, and he lets two arrows after him.

The first arrow hits Mosquito, who quickly reacts to the pain by jumping to one side and avoiding the second one.Mosquito, you take 9 piercing damage

AB: Stride*, Hunt Prey*, Hunted Shot*

Damage Summary: Markus 4 piercing, Mosquito 9 piercing.
Conditions summary: Pink is now Hidden

You can all take your turns

Strike Purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 3 = 11

Strike Purple: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 5 = 9for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 3 = 11

Strike Purple: 1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 10 = 17for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

Vrosi, are you attacking Kiilo? The purple token besides you is Kiilo's token.

There are zero enemy currently on ground level, correct?

Where is the Purple Mercenary?

The purple and red mercenaries came down to ground level on their last turn.

The purple mercenary is three squares northwest of Markus, on the opposite side of the tree, at ground level.

In that case, could I retcon my Leap action to have landed one square SE of Purple?