Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
And Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Season's Greetings to all. I am probably going to stop checking this campaign since it has been 6 months or more, but know that I have really enjoyed gaming with you all and hope our paths might cross in the future.
Best wishes from Damon!
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Happy Thanksgiving, all! Here’s hoping we can be thankful for a new or resumed Fabian game soon!
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Really missing this game. I hope we can get it started back up soon.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Happy September everyone! Stay safe!
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Fabian Benavente wrote: Hey guys, sorry for the disappearance act. :(
However, as you have noted, things have slowed down a bit, and it's my fault.
I need to take a break and recharge and come back to posting once per day. Slower posting just does not seem to engage me.
Let me take a few weeks off. I have vacations coming up during the summer that may not be conducive to starting things up again but you never know. You'll hear from me no later than August, maybe earlier.
Thanks for hanging in there and this is not a 'goodbye' but a 'I'll see later'.
Fabian
Hey, look! It’s August…I hope things are going well!
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
This is definitely a favorite game for me! I look forward to getting going again when you are ready, Fabian.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Everything okay? Posting has slowed down a bit recently.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
“lLet us follow the path lined with the most recently hatched eggs,” suggested Damon, his voice strangely muffled by the butterfly hovering near him, ”As I suspect that may be the most direct path to the one who laid them.”
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Sighing quietly, Damon followed Kokam’s example, smearing the swarm scent on himself to avoid drawing attention.
Damon would have failed a Wisdom check but passed a Wisdom save. Is he at disadvantage here?
Stealth check with spell: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Stealth check of disadvantage applies not cancelled out: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Once Roscoe had given the all-clear for at least the first room, Damon waited for his friend to untie himself from the rope, then he lowered himself down into the shaft, using the walls of the shaft and the rope to steady himself. Climbing down the shaft, he braced himself and slowly transitioned all his weight onto the rope. When it held, he then lowered himself further through the open space to get the rest of the way to the ground.
Athletics on the way down as described: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Seeing the disturbing texture and color of the walls and hearing the incessant buzzing of the demon swarm, Damon attempted to calm his mind and focus on the task ahead. Standing at the bottom of the rope, he prepared to steady the end of it and/or break the fall of anyone who struggled to descend.
Wisdom Check (+3 higher if a save): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
”One moment, Roscoe, let me set an anchor for us,” said Damon. Mentally calling Magnus over to him, the Paladin pulled his lance out of its holster and set his feet at the side of the hole. With a powerful thrust, he embedded the tip deeply into the side of the hole at a steep downward angle. Pulling out his rope, Damon tied it to the embedded lance so that added weight would just embed the tip deeper into the wall of the shaft.
”Thank you, Magnus,” spoke Damon, turning to Roscoe and adding, ”You have the honors, my friend,” as he gestured towards the hole.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Roscoe Tosscobble wrote:
"Well lets jump into demon tunnels again." He explains to more recent allies, "Its how we met."
"Huh, huh, huh!" guffawed Damon in a genuine laugh at Roscoe's reminder. "You are indeed correct, Roscoe. Let us clear the way for the army," he added, moving to dismount from Magnus.
"Magnus, lead the horses and keep them calm. Call for me if the situation changes here, and I will summon you if I have need," communicated Damon telepathically to his bonded steed.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
"Sosiel, what do you know of these demon swarms? Is it common for them to gather in such great numbers together?" Damon asked the advisor most knowledgeable about the Demons they are facing.
Considering carefully Sosiel's response, Damon mused aloud, "Could there be a way to draw them away from our path, or perhaps drive them away, depending on the reason for their grouping here? Maybe we need to scout ahead and see what we can glean from their behavior."
Religion to know about the demons: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Scouting:
Perception to notice anything specific about the swarms: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Insight to understand why they are here in such great numbers: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon stood with the other paladins and observed the ceremony, awed and humbled by the divine effects. Saying a quiet prayer to Iomedae, Damon smiled warmly at Stella, encouraging her as she completes the ritual.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
"You speak wisely, Roscoe," said Damon, his brow furrowing in concern. "If Zaira remains here alone, how will she survive? Are there stores of food and drink here? Would others wish to serve with her, or will she remain alone?" he pondered aloud.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Actions 3:
"Of course, Stella, I would be happy to help. Let me see what I can do," responded Damon, heading to the top of the precarious stairway and securing a rope for easier transport up and down. Giving the all clear signal to Sosiel in the camp below, Damon shouted down, "Send up some workers--and supplies for cleaning the temple!"
Smiling as a group of paladins carefully made their way up, shepherded by Aron, Damon said, "Well-met, Aron. The temple grounds are secure, though much the worse for wear given the recent inhabitants. Stella is in the main temple, coordinating the cleansing and moving of the bodies. Let us go in and see what needs yet to be done."
Arriving with Aron and a small group of dedicated Paladins, Damon set to work following Stella's instruction. With many hands making the work light, he was soon ready to stand by and observe the disposal of the demon and undead bodies and the honoring of the fallen mortal defenders of the temple. Taking his place during the ceremony, Damon honored the fallen.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Smiling at Kokam, he replied, ”Indeed, we cannot,” and moves to eliminate the final ghouls.
The hunt itself was somewhat anticlimactic after the epic battle with the demon, but the last ghoul was dispatched without too much fuss. Searching the temple complex carefully, Damon looked for anything useful or that gave hints to the place’s history. As they started heading back, he said, ”Thank you, Kokam, for having my back. I am indeed blessed to have found those to whom I can entrust my life.”
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Concerned about the vulnerable woman, Damon said to Roscoe, "Can you unlock these chains on this woman?" Turning to face her, Damon said, "The demon who hungered for your flesh is destroyed by steel and spell, and the power of evil in this place has been broken. Let us take you to the temple with the others--you should be safe there while we deal with any remaining ghouls on the plateau. Come, I will lead you. My name is Damon, what is yours?"
Persuasion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damon will also use Lay on Hands if she is injured, diseased, or poisoned.
As Hallvardr returned triumphant after hunting down a ghoul, Damon looked up from getting the lady settled and commented, "I see you have had good hunting. Perhaps I should try my hand at hunting down any remaining foes--would anyone like to join me? Once we are sure the threat is ended, we could have more people up here with supplies to help clean and restore the temple."
Though she might have been otherwise busy, it seemed Damon looked specifically to Kokam when he asked for company hunting down any stragglers. Still, the job had to be done, help or not, and Damon scoured the complex with the aid of his divine senses for any remaining foes, any other prisoners, or any useful treasure or clues to the recent history the temple complex.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Shuddering from the Nabassu's gaze and claws, Damon fights back against its unholy aura!
Charisma Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
(Looks like I don't need the reroll from the trait this time...)
Gritting his teeth and gripping Radiance all the tighter, Damon took advantage of the distraction from Hallvarder and struck powerfully at the demon with his holy sword, the glowing blade slashing at flesh and sinew of the wretched creature!
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Radiance Flanking Advantage Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
When he connected with a solid strike, the last remnants of his holy power flowed into the foe, searing its essence!
Radiance Damage plus Level 1 Smite: 1d8 + 6 + 3d8 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (8, 1, 7) = 23
A simple thrust at its tough face followed the holy strike. Damon prayed his blade would find purchase against the creature's tough hide, but this time the demon's unholy toughness brushed aside his strike.
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Radiance Flanking Advantage Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Hallvarðr Stormbrow wrote: Just keep up those 20's... this thing seems bloody dangerous... how much damage did you do? So one miss, one smite Crit. That gives us 7 points regular damage, 18 points smite damage, and Crit damage adder of 14 points (weapon damage die plus smite damage dice) for 7+18+14 = 39 points.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Nice tactics, Hallvardr...I was hoping someone would flank with Damon...
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
"I suppose we will have to do this the hard way," said Damon, striding forward to engage the demon. Slashing hard, twice, with Radiance, Damon called again on holy power to smite the evil creature as he swung at the fearsome opponent.
(2 squares left, one square down to engage the demon, two attacks with Radiance, use a first level spell to smite on a hit)
Radiance Attack 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Radiance Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Level 1 Smite versus Demon: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 8, 8) = 18
Crit Sword and Smite Damage added: 4d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 8, 1) = 14
His first hit glancing of the hardened skin of the demon, Damon swung again at an unexpected angle, catching the demon's wing just at its base! Holy power flowing into the wound caused the creature to scream in anger and pain!
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon moved out into the courtyard to confront the demon, leaving room for his companions to fall in behind (through the door then two more squares left, then one down). With Radiance drawn and pointing to the demon, Damon intoned, "You will find no prey here, demon, only your own death. Return to the hell from which you spawned and never return."
Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon smiled at the poor lady and motioned the others forward. Once he was out of the silence spell, he said, “We will do our best to protect you. As the Ulfen asked, what does the bell portend, and where is this demon of which you speak?”
If he thought it might work, Damon tried to cut through her chain with Radiance.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon moved forward into the meditation chamber and into the area of silence, but was immediately drawn to the prisoner up ahead. Stopping himself briefly before he approached, he held up his hand to stop the others too.
"This could be another trap," he thought, unable to make himself heard in the area of silence. Damon used his Divine Sense to check and see if the prisoner was a demon or undead in disguise, then started to approach assuming she was as she seemed. As he got closer, he used his intuition to determine if there was anything false about her, then tried to calm her as he crouched by her, looking for a way to free her of her bonds.
Insight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Persuasion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
”Right. Let’s move on while your holy warriors are still with us, Roscoe,” said Damon, moving to the next most obvious exit and heading through the door to the north.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Looking down at the severed body of the enemy demon, Damon wiped the ichor off his glowing blade and glanced back in awe at his companions. "We have become a powerful force for destroying evil, my friends. Well done. Let us see what we can learn about what happened here, unless you want to move on Roscoe, and give your spectral holy warriors more undead flesh to sear."
If they tarried for the moment, Damon searched the area and the body of the demon leader, looking for items of use or clues to his identity and purpose.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
With the single ghoul remaining, Damon slashes at it twice with Radiance, attempting to end its foul existence.
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
The holy blade slices effortlessly through the animated corpse, reducing it to four quivering lumps of dead flesh with two powerful strokes.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Fighting off the lethargy from the ghoul claws, Damon felt his grasp on the protection spell fade. Redoubling his efforts, the young Paladin slashed at the winged demon again, channeling divine power in the hope of finishing it off!
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Radiance Crit Smite: 2d8 + 6 + 8d8 ⇒ (7, 6) + 6 + (2, 3, 5, 8, 1, 2, 1, 7) = 48
Cutting the demon in half, he stabs at the ghoul that injured him!
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Constitution Save versus Ghoul Paralysis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Constitution Save to maintain Concentration on PFE: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Kokam, are you still with us?
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
I don’t see flanking there, Stella, but perhaps I missed something. I will certainly roll again if our illustrious DM asks it of me...
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Barely deflecting the incoming attacks even with the additional divine protection, Damon slashed with Radiance at the fiend before him, two crossing strikes aimed at the creature's chest and empowered with holy energy anathema to the evil creature.
Action: 2 Attacks:
Attack with Radiance, Smite if hits: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Attack with Radiance, Smite if hits: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
The first attack landing solidly, Damon expended divine energy to sear the wound! Halvardr's encouragement further led weight to the blow.
Radiance Damage plus level 2 smite plus bardic inspiration: 1d8 + 6 + 4d8 + 1d8 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (4, 1, 3, 8) + (7) = 37
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Hallvarðr Stormbrow wrote: Great Line... I'm envious :D What square are you in so I can work with you Down to the right, so one square southeast. I just realized in reacting to your question I again did not specify how far. Damon's intent was just a single square to the southeast so more people could come into the room behind him (and hopefully thin out the ghoul numbers), but that he would still be between the party and this new demon dude.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
"Iomedae, protect me," murmured Damon, invoking divine protection as he took in the mass of enemies in the room.
(Casting Protection from Evil & Good)
Stepping ahead to the southeast to make room for his companions, Damon draws Radiance and levels it at the demon ahead of him, saying, "So the defiler of Desna's temple is revealed. Time to take out the trash."
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Moving into the room and cutting down the soldiers with his glowing sword, Damon eased them onto the ground. "Why do I always seem to be finding dead soldiers?" he said, thinking thankfully, "At least I didn't have to fight their undead corpses this time."
Looking up into the hole in the ceiling with the knotted rope hanging from it, Damon searched for any threats from that direction.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Once they had searched the room, he moved to the eastern door, ready to move on once the others were in place.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon moved over to guard the eastern door from the chapel, his sword still drawn. "Let me know when you are ready, and I will lead on," he said, peering into the doorway through which the last ghoul fled.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
”Agreed,” said Damon, walking in behind the skald and rejoining the others, ”As much as I would like to drop everything and restore this chapel, our priority should be to destroy all the vestiges of evil in the entire complex. Then we can get help from our allies below to give the place a thorough cleaning—and perhaps a reconsecration from Sosiel—before we move on.”
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Snarling, the ghoul rounded on the pair of warriors, the holy repulsion broken by the javelin's impact. Charging ahead and right onto Damon's blade with gnashing teeth and scrabbling claws, it pulled its way up the holy blade, preparing to rend the paladin before it expired.
Then, suddenly, its head separated from its shoulders in a high arc as Hallvardr's black blade sped through its neck impossibly quickly. The severed head landed dozens of feet away and rolled towards the edge of the cliff on the high plateau.
With a wry grin at his friend, Damon said, "Someone down there is in for a rude surprise when that thing lands," and put his foot on the headless body, kicking it off his blade. Wiping the ichor off of it on the ghoul's ragged clothing, Damon sheathed the blade and asked, "Shall we return and see how the ladies are doing?"
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Keeping up the protective stance, Damon moved ahead and to the side of Hallvardr, covering him while he readied the javelin. Damon held Radiance at the ready, prepared to strike the ghoul down should it survive the skald's attack and turn on them.
Hallvardr, feel free to kill it outright or drive it into Damon's glowing blade...
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
“Right, I’ll hold here in case it turns on us,” said Damon, moving forward to stand ahead and to the side of his Viking friend, readying to strike at the ghoul if it turns on them after Hallvardr hurls his javelin at it.
(also for next round)
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon continued to rush along behind Hallvarder, just in case there are more threats up ahead (move and dash to close on the ghoul).
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Hustling out the door with Hallvardr, Damon said, "Don't go alone, we don't know what else is up here!" Moving (and dashing as necessary) after the skald and his prey, Damon watches out for other threats as he helps track down the escaped ghoul.
If he manages to reach a ghoul with an action left, Damon will attack.
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
II think Damon was too far away to get to the leader and so he just took his AOO and moved. Do I need to take any other actions for him? If he can get to an enemy he will attack, or I suppose he could just dash to be adjacent to the leader if it is still up.
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon took a shot at the departing ghoul, then moved to the west a few paces (3 squares) so he would be within striking distance of their leader.
Radiance AOO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Radiance Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Damon was only planning to move one square to the southeast, though looking back I didn't specify how far (used the phrase "stepping" instead of "moving"). If you don't mind moving Damon to that position (which would be 15 feet to the west and 5 feet north of his current location), he will take his intended action, as he was trying to pull the ghouls in before turning undead.
Damon held his shield forth and called forth the power of Iomedae to drive off these evil creatures!
Channel Divinity to Turn the Unholy (DC 15 Wisdom save or be turned for one minute or until it takes damage).
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Religion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Stepping to the southeast and drawing Radiance, Damon said, "The vile foe approaches. I will hold this side."
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Feeling a twinge in his side, Damon felt the exertions of the battle had taken their toll. Pausing a moment, he used his Lay on Hands to soothehis wounds and those of Hallvardr (should be 10 hp).
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Actions 2:
”Only one way to find out, and the chapel is as good a place to start as any,” commented Damon, first to Hallvardr and then to Stella. Laying a hand on the injured Druid’s shoulder, he channeled some healing power into her and led the way forward to the structure, trying to stay alert for any more threats—Radiance drawn and ready for combat.
Cure Wounds on Stella: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Male Half-Elven Paladin 5 | AC 20 | 44 HP | Str: +3, Dex: +0, Con: +2, Int: +0, Wis:+3, Cha: +7 | Initiative +0, Perception +3, Stealth +0 (Disadvantage)
Actions 1:
With the course of the battle turning their way, Damon moved forward and engaged the last gargoyle, wanting to disable it before it hurt anyone else. Two swift strikes with his glowing sword arced in at the creature—the first missing with a glancing strike against its stony skin, but the second cutting deeply into its left side.
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Radiance Damge: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Radiance Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Radiance Damge: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
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