[Game Thread] Chapter Three: The Spider's Web

[Noltelix]

Theon Theon The Three Blind Mice, as Theon had come to think of his martially inclined companions, launch a volley of projectiles into the darkness and are summarily rewarded with three distinct thuds as the various missiles hit home. This is followed closely by one rather large thud as the fallen body of an orc lands next to their position. For half a second, the halfling wonders if their their efforts at stealth might yet have legs. And then several of the nine hells break loose at once. Ohlund throws another axe into the darkness before he calls to Hadarai, “...can you get me to where the orcs are? I’m out of axes!” The half elf hisses something unnerving before taking Ohlund by the elbow and rushing off into the night. Theon can hear the footsteps receding. But, more concerning, he can also hear at least one of the orcs begin shouting. The disgusting creature seems rather convinced that there are intruders about. “Bullocks ta this,” Theon says grimly, withdrawing a torch and lighting it. “If we’re found out, might as well see what we’re fightin. I’ve no wish ta die in tha dark.” The torch catches a spark and gutters hesitantly to life, casting dramatic shadows on the halfling’s humorless features. He feels strangely serene, given the circumstances. In the distance he can hear more orcs taking up the cry. This figures to get ugly, but he feels about ready for ugly. Let them come, he thinks. If this is the hill I die on, let me at least adorn it with a pile of orcs first. He looks down with distilled hatred to the broken orc beside him, checking the beast’s face for a specific pattern of red and black warpaint as blood seeps into the ground from multiple wounds. He thrusts his hand into the pooling blood before bringing three dripping fingers to his face and drawing them down from forehead to jaw. The excess he wipes on his shield. So painted, Theon looks for the most likely path of ascent before stalking purposefully toward whatever grim fate is in store.

OOC Action: light a torch Free Interaction: smear some blood Move: after lighting the torch he will figure out where to move if that's cool Current AC: 18 (shield and torch equipped) Current HP: 35/35

Stat Block   Theon CG/M/Halfling/Barbarian 3 (Berserker) Armor Class 16 CM (18-Sh) Hit Points 35/35 Speed 25 ft Hit Dice 3d12 (Used:0/3) Str 14 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 10 Wis 13 Cha 8 Saving throws Str+4, Con+5 Skills Animal Handling +3, Athletics +4, Nature +2, Survival +3, Vehicles (Land) +4, Artisan Tools (Farmer’s Tools) +4 Senses Darkvision - nope, Passive Perception 11, Initiative +2 Languages Common, Halfling Quarterstaff +4, 1d6+2 (1h) or 1d8+2 (2h) Longsword +4, 1d8+2 (1h) or 1d10+2 (2h) Special Abilities Reroll a 1 on an Attack, Ability Check, or Saving Throw. Must keep 2nd result.Lucky, Advantage on Saving Throws against being frightened.Brave, You may move through the space of larger creatures.Halfling Nimbleness, Advantage on Saving Throws vs Poison and Resistance to Poison damage.Stout Resilience, Advantage on Strength based Ability Checks and Saving Throws. Gain +2 damage to melee attacks. Gain resistance to Piercing, Slashing, and Bludgeoning damage. Usable twice per Long Rest. Duration is 1 minute. The effect ends if you have neither attacked nor taken damage since your last turn. It is a Bonus Action to begin/end the effect.Rage, While not wearing armor, add Con and Dex modifiers to AC.Unarmored Defense, When you make your first attack on your turn, you can decide to attack recklessly. Doing so gives you advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls using Strength during that turn, but attack rolls against you are rolled with advantage until the beginning of your next turn.Reckless Attack, You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that you can see, such as traps or spells. You do not gain this benefit if you are blinded, deafened, or incapacitated.Danger Sense, You can go into a frenzy when you rage. If you do so, for the duration of your rage you can make a single melee weapon attack as a bonus action on each of your turns after this one. When the rage ends you gain one level of exhaustion.Frenzy Feats - nope Rages Expended 0/2 Rounds of Active Rage 0/10

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[Aladdin]

Nezkan Nezkan Karduuth Nezkan squeezes his eyes shut as the light of Theon’s torch blinds him momentarily and amidst the chaos of noise and shouts he feels a moment of pause as the light shines bright in the darkness. As he opens his eyes again he sees clearly in front of him the body of a dead orc, mangled and ruined. He moves to follow Theon, covered in blood and running ahead of him. Nezkan pauses for a moment to grab his javelin from the body of the dead orc and sees the other shadowy form above him, outlined in orange torchlight. Nezkan hears more voices shout, further up the cliff, the tell tale barks of the orc tongue. He shouts out as loud as he can, ”Ther’ukh ushtar ro avhem!” his throat scratching from the hard guttural sound. He doesn’t pause and pulls back his javelin, aiming at the orc in the brush above. He throws the weapon with all the force he can muster, the javelin lances through the air and with a sickening wet crack embeds itself into the meaty, grey shoulder of the orc.

OOC Attack on the orc above Nezkan: Dice Javelin: 1d20+5 (16)+5 Total = 21 Dice Damage: 1d6+5 (4)+5 Total = 9

Stat Block   NezkanNG/P3/Dragonborn Armor Class 18 Hit Points 25/25 Speed 30 ft Str 17 Dex 10 Con 14 Int 8 Wis 12 Cha 14 Saving throws Wis: +3 Cha:+4 Str: +3 Con: +2 Skills Insight: +3 Intimidation: +4 Persuasion: +4 Religion: +1 Athletics: +3 Senses Passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc Weapons Longsword +5 (1d8+5), Javelin +5 (1d6+3) Abilities: Breathweapon DC 12 (2d6 Lightning Dmg), Lightning DMG resistance, Lay On Hands, Divine Sense, Divine Smite, Channel Divinity, Divine Health Spell Save DC: 12 Spells: 1st Level; 2/3

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[Elwen]

Shaeria Shaeria As the orc they had attacked fled, Shaeria gave chase. Her mouth opened to vocalize a wordless accompaniment to the sound of her blade, giving her dance a new depth of melody. As she did so, her form became wavy, indistinct, shifting and wavering as if seen through the surface of water that had been recently disturbed. This illusion would make her a difficult target indeed, though she readied another shield spell should some lucky orc find his mark. For now, she hoped to draw the attention of the orcs above and buy her allies time to re-position and begin their counterattack.

OOC Standard:Cast Blur on self: All attack rolls against me suffer from disadvantage for 1 minute. Move: Follow Orc 3 up the stairs Reaction: Shield if hit, raising AC to 23 Current Effects: Bladesong (18 AC), Blur (creatures suffer disadvantage on attack rolls against her)

Stat Block   Shaeria LG/F/Moon Elf/Wizard-3 Armor Class +3 Dex, +3 Int 12 Studded Leather Armor18 Hit Points 17/17 Speed 30 ft Str 8 (-1) Dex 16 (+3) Con 12 (+1) Int 16 (+3) Wis 10 (+0) Cha 13 (+1) Saving throws Int +5, Wis +2 Skills Acrobatics +5, Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +2, Performance +3, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 60 ft. passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish Rapier +5 (1d8+3) Spells Prepared Absorb Elements, Disguise Self, Ice Knife, Shield, Blur, Misty Step Level 1 Spell Slots Used: 0/4 Level 2 Spell Slots Used: 1/2 Bladesong Used: 1/2

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[fuerdrake]

Leomenor "Leo" Insil Vrak felt very exposed and quickly remedies the situation. With a silent "poof" heard only in the mind's ear, the raven vanished. There was a brief sound of wings flapping and then nothing as the raven glided away. Meanwhile, Leo was using his archer's training to scurry up the stairs with as much cover as he could manage. There was an odd blurred shape that looked a bit like Shaeria engaged with the orc, and Leo took full advantage of the orc's distraction. With a push of will, he cursed the poor creature, and then he leveled his crossbow and released a eldritch bolt. A lucky strike slammed the orc in the face, necrotic energy playing at the strike, and the orc's head ripped clean off his neck. The orc's body followed the head, and arterial blood sprayed back against the cliff 20' behind it before pulsating into a puddle on the ground where the head should have been. "Wheoo," Vrak whistled into Leo's mind. "Didn't know you could do that." "Neither did I," Leo silently replied.

OOC Init: 10 Vrak Init: 8 Concentration: Hex Really want to attack Orc 4, but I don't think I can see him. Oh well. Vrak Action: Turn Invisible Vrak Move: 40' (shown on map. What's up there?) Leo Move: just enough to get the shot Bonus Action: Cast Hex on Orc (Dis Adv WIS checks) Leo Action: Attack Orc 3 ( Nat 20, 14 pts Force damage, 6pts Necrotic damage) Leo Move: to where shown (30') Rolls

STATS   Still need to chose 3 bonus languages Leo Neutral Male Half-elf warlock lv 3 AC: 17 HP: 21/27 HD:1/3d8 Speed 30 ft Str 8(-1) Dex 14 (+2) Con 16 (+3) Int 8 (-1) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 17 (+3) Saving throws Str-1 Dex+2 Con+3 Int-1 Wis+3 Cha+5 Advantage to Charm saves, Immune Sleep magic Skills Deception+5, Insight +3, Intimidation +5, Perception +3, Persuasion +5, Stealth +4 Senses Passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Elvish, +3 more Weapons Hand Axe (thrown 0/2) +5 (1d6+5), Longsword +5 (1d8+5) Abilities Safe Haven, Darkvision 60', Devil's Sight 120', Spells: 2/2, Vrak "Shadow" Imp. Like an imp from from Shadowfell, more fey/tricksy AC: 13 HP: 10/10 Speed: 20ft (devil, rat, raven, spider), Fly: 40ft (devil) 60ft (raven), Climb 20ft (spider) Str 6(-2) Dex 17 (+3) Con 13 (+1) Int11 (-0) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 14 (+2) Saving throws: Magic Resistance: Advantage on spells and magical effects Skills Deception+4, Insight +3, Persuasion +4, Stealth +5 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing except magic or silvered Damage Immunities: fire, poison, Condition Immunities poisoned Senses Devil's Sight darkvision 120 ft, Passive Perception 11 Languages Infernal, Common Abilities Shapechange (action): rat, raven, spider, devil. Invisibility (action), Sting/bite: +5, 1d4+3 and 3d6 Poison, DC 11 Con save for half

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[Begon Ugo]

Wyvern Tor: (10:40PM) 4 Kythorn The battle begins. Theon, realizing that the time for stealth has passed, lights a torch and illuminates the lower level of Wyvern Tor. The flickering flame washes over the grotesque corpse of the fallen orc and the halfing stands motionless, his mind flashing back to the brutal deaths of his beloved family… their shambling corpses… the war paint. Theon searches the face of the orc for the tell tale red and black warpaint worn by the orcs that day… but he finds none. It matters not in this moment though and Theon dips his small hand into the orc’s fast cooling blood and streaks it across his face. It was time for orcs to die. Nezkan follows Theon towards the stairs leading up to the next level of the Tor but before doing so he grabs the javelin from the fallen orc’s corpse. Using his knowledge of the guttural orc language, the dragonborn, yelling, tries his hand at deception, ”Ther’ukh ushtar ro avhem!” Vrak, flapping out of harm’s way above, can see the Orcs quickly respond to the shouted warning, two particularly brawny specimens taking off running down a path leading away from the summit. Nezkan of course has no idea how well his deception has played and he follows one success with another, taking his recovered javelin and sending it sailing into the orc still above, striking him through the clavicle and puncturing his jugular. The orc drops to the ground choking to death on its own blood. Shaeria leads the charge of the advance group, pursuing the retreating orc sentry. Smartly, she casts a defensive spell upon herself, seeing more approaching orcs in the distance. Leo sprints behind the Moon elf and seeing an opening, sends a blast of eldritch energy amplified by the shadow realm ripping into the orc’s head, severing it clean. The fast approaching orc watches the beheading of his tribe member and roars in defiance as yet another orc rushes down to face the group. From somewhere in the distance a deep bellowing rumble of anger reaches everyone’s ears.

Ooc Time: 10:41pm: Ohlund, Haderai, and Vierna are up. Ongoing effects: Pass without a trace (Vierna) - Concentration (Complete at 11:30PM) Bladesong (Shaeria)- AC 18 (2/10), Blur (1/10)

Battle Chart Init Character AC HP Saves/conditions/effects 20 Ohlund 18 36/36   18 Hadarai 12 24/24   17 Vierna 17 18/18 16 Orc 1 13 Dead STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 2 13 Dead STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 3 13 Dead STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 4 13 14/14 STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 5 13 11/11 STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 10 Leomenor 17 22/27   10 Theon 18 35/35 7 Nezkan 18 25/25 8 Shaeria 15 12/12

[fuerdrake]

Leomenor "Leo" Insil "Well, he's a big one. Ogre inbound." "Ogre coming," Leo relays to the team.

OOC Init: 10 Vrak Init: 8 Concentration: Hex

STATS   Still need to chose 3 bonus languages Leo Neutral Male Half-elf warlock lv 3 AC: 17 HP: 21/27 HD:1/3d8 Speed 30 ft Str 8(-1) Dex 14 (+2) Con 16 (+3) Int 8 (-1) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 17 (+3) Saving throws Str-1 Dex+2 Con+3 Int-1 Wis+3 Cha+5 Advantage to Charm saves, Immune Sleep magic Skills Deception+5, Insight +3, Intimidation +5, Perception +3, Persuasion +5, Stealth +4 Senses Passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Elvish, +3 more Weapons Hand Axe (thrown 0/2) +5 (1d6+5), Longsword +5 (1d8+5) Abilities Safe Haven, Darkvision 60', Devil's Sight 120', Spells: 2/2, Vrak "Shadow" Imp. Like an imp from from Shadowfell, more fey/tricksy AC: 13 HP: 10/10 Speed: 20ft (devil, rat, raven, spider), Fly: 40ft (devil) 60ft (raven), Climb 20ft (spider) Str 6(-2) Dex 17 (+3) Con 13 (+1) Int11 (-0) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 14 (+2) Saving throws: Magic Resistance: Advantage on spells and magical effects Skills Deception+4, Insight +3, Persuasion +4, Stealth +5 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing except magic or silvered Damage Immunities: fire, poison, Condition Immunities poisoned Senses Devil's Sight darkvision 120 ft, Passive Perception 11 Languages Infernal, Common Abilities Shapechange (action): rat, raven, spider, devil. Invisibility (action), Sting/bite: +5, 1d4+3 and 3d6 Poison, DC 11 Con save for half

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[Maladict]

Hadarai Deorla Sword held ready in his right hand, and his left hand flexing in preperation for spell-casting, Hadarai darts nimbly up the rough stone steps. He eases past Vierna with a murmured "On your right," and rapidly assesses the situation. The nearest foes are dead, but there are doubtless more coming. His suspicion is confirmed by Leo's ogre warning. Well, of course. We couldn't have a second fight in a row against just mooks, even skilled ones, there had to be something a bit different to spice things up. Unwilling to move further forward and reveal himself, Hadarai opts instead to let the enemy come to him. He gathers barely-visible psychic energy around his left hand, ready to be unleashed on the first foe he sees.

Hadarai Battle Actions Movement: On map Free action: none Action: Ready Dissonant Whispers to cast on first enemy that appears (prioritising the Ogre if it's a tie). Target needs to make a Wisdom save (DC 13). On a failure it takes a paltry 6 psychic damage and must use its reaction to run away from scary little me. On a success it takes an even more paltry 3 psychic damage and doesn't have to run. Though it can if it wants, I don't mind. Dice Dissonant Whispers damage: 3d6 2, 2, 2 Total = 6 Bonus action: none Reaction: none Applicable skills to your turn: none

[OldSchool]

Ohlund Trailing closely behind Hadarai, Ohlund manages to stub his toes and thoroughly tread upon the half-elf's heels; he will not be remembered for his grace in any bardic tales, of that Hadarai is certain. Just as Ohlund is about to drop his pack and search for a torch, a warm light crackles into existence behind him. Outlined by fire and marked with blood, Theon does his best to level the battlefield, giving the fighter types some much needed light. Without a moment's hesitation, Ohlund claps Hadarai on the shoulder and surges forward, drawing Talon as he begins his ascent. The blade catches the the torchlight and seems to run with faint blue flames as it once again prepares to battle it's most ancient foes. Ohlund quickly spots Vierna, passing the dark elf on the natural stone stairs as he moves to support Shaeria, who he can just barely see in the flickering torch light.

OOC Action: Dash Free interaction: Draw Talon

Stat Block   Ohlund NG/M/Human/Fighter-3 Armor Class 18 Hit Points 36/36 Speed 30 ft Str 16 (+3) Dex 11 (+0) Con 16 (+3) Int 11 (+0) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 11 (+0) Saving throws Str +5, Con +5, Wis +1 Skills Athletics +5, Insight +3, Intimidation +2, Perception +3 Senses Passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Elvish Weapons Hand Axe (thrown 2/2) +5 (1d6+3), Longsword +5 (1d8+5)(+1 with Talon) Abilities Dueling Fighting Style (+2 damage with melee weapon), Second Wind (heal 1d10+3 hp as bonus action 1x/short or long rest), Action Surge (additional Action 1x/short or long rest) Battle Master Maneuvers: Superiority Dice used: 0/4 Menacing Strike Riposte Trip Attack

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[Disaster Master]

Vierna Vierna Vandree An ogre! That had been Leodir's warning. Vierna didn't want to fight against an ogre, at least not in melee. She imagined that blows dealt by a such a creature were quite painful. Some of her comrades were rushing past her towards were more orcs were. Almost inperceptible, the drow shook her head. Why running towards them when they foes would come to them voluntarily? Better to use the time to be prepared. And being prepared meant for Vierna meant to be hidden so that no orc or ogre would easily find and attack her. Thus, the priestess decided to hide in the bush that was right next to the stairs so that she could surprise their opponents when they came. While she didn't like fighting an ogre personally, she didn't mind if any of her underlings would fight and dispatch it for her, quite the contrary. And she had the power to help them with their task. On her way into her hiding place, she stopped briefly in the middle between Ohlund on the one side and Theon and Nezkan on the other side. She clenched her spider-shaped amulet and sent a quick prayer to her chaotic goddess. Immediately, the three fighters could feel the disturbing demonic presence of Lolth's power propelling them.

OOC Action: Bless on Theon, Nezkan, and Ohlund. Move: To hiding place (see map).

Stat Block   Vierna Vandree Vierna Vandree CN Female dark elven cleric 3 Armor Class 17 Hit Points 18/18 Speed 30 ft Str 8 Dex 16 Con 10 Int 12 Wis 15 Cha 14 Saving throws Wis +4, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, Insight +4, Perception +4, Persuasion +4, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 120 ft. passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Elvish Spellcasting Cantrips (DC 12, +4) dancing lights, guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st level (4+1* slots) bless, charm person, command, disguise self, faerie fire*, healing word, sanctuary 2nd level (2 slots) blindness/deafness, mirror image, pass without trace Rapier +5 (1d8+3 piercing) Crossbow, hand +5 (1d6+3 piercing) Blessing of the Trickster Channel Divinity (Turn Undead, Invoke Duplicity)

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[Begon Ugo]

Wyvern Tor: (10:40PM) 4 Kythorn The two groups of combatants rush towards each other, one side cautiously, looking to turn the battle in their favor. The other, rash, driven purely by anger and aggression. The orcs barrel forward, throwing caution to the wind. Their terrifying howls carry on the wind that swirls about the summit of the Tor and they raise their weapons as they bear down on Shaeria and Ohlund. At that moment, Hadarai whispers a dissonant harmony that floats on the wind and into the ear of the orc threatening Ohlund. The orc stops its attack, pulling up the swing of its battle axe as it grabs at its head, wracked by an invisible agonizing pain. The orc stumbles away from the human warrior, desperate to escape as blood streams from its ear. The second orc sidesteps its retreating kin and slashes its huge great axe at the tiny moon elf. Shaeria has been caught completely by surprise by the unbelievable speed and ferocity of the orc's attack, and the great axe comes down directly upon her brow... until it is unexpectedly turned away by a flash of blue arcane energy. The diverted attack causes the Orc to stumble past the bladesinger, a curious harmonic melody ringing in the orc's ear. The Ogre, easily ten feet tall, is now in clear view as he rumbles forward, screaming threats as he easily swings a massive maul through the air.

Ooc Time: 10:41pm: Ohlund gets an opportunity attack on Orc 7. Shield saves Shaeria! The ogre is on the way! Leo, Theon, Nezkan, Shaeria are up. Ongoing effects: Bladesong (Shaeria)- AC 18 (2/10), Blur (1/10) target makes an attack roll or a saving throw, it can add a 1d4 to it.Bless (Ohlund, Theon, and Nezkan) (1/10) [/I]

Battle Chart Init Character AC HP Saves/conditions/effects 20 Ohlund 18 36/36   18 Hadarai 12 24/24   17 Vierna 17 18/18 16 Orc 4 13 14/14 STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 7 13 9/15 STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Ogre 11 59/59 STR 19 (+4) DEX 8 (-1) CON 16 (+3) INT 5 (-3) WIS 7 (-2) CHA 7 (-2) 10 Leomenor 17 22/27   10 Theon 18 35/35 7 Nezkan 18 25/25 8 Shaeria 15 17/17

[Elwen]

Shaeria Shaeria As the flash of blue light faded, Shaeria's hummed song picked up in crescendo and her blurry form danced nimbly to the unprotected flank of the blinking orc. Before he could recover from his shock, her slender blade pierced his exposed neck, sending a shower of brackish blood into his ally. As the tempo of her Song increased, the blade erupted into green flames, scalding the surviving orc before he could react to his comrade's death. Her empty left hand flickered with blue light, another shielding spell ready for the inevitable confrontation with the ogre. Her insubstantial, blurred form continued its deadly waltz, swaying left and right to the rhythm of her bladesong.

OOC Standard:Cast Greenflame Blade, attack Orc 7: Dice Roll: 1d20+5 (20)+5 Total = 25 Dice Roll: 1d8+3 (1)+3 Total = 4 piercing damage on hit and 3 fire damage to orc 4. Extra damage from critical hit: Dice Roll: 1d8 6 Move: Stay put Reaction: Shield if hit, raising AC to 23 Current Effects: Bladesong (18 AC), +10 speed, +3 bonus to concentration saving throws, advantage on Acrobatics checks Concentration: Blur (creatures suffer disadvantage on attack rolls against her)

Stat Block   Shaeria LG/F/Moon Elf/Wizard-3 Armor Class +3 Dex, +3 Int 12 Studded Leather Armor18 Hit Points 17/17 Speed 40 ft (30 +10 Bladesong) Str 8 (-1) Dex 16 (+3) Con 12 (+1) Int 16 (+3) Wis 10 (+0) Cha 13 (+1) Saving throws Int +5, Wis +2 Skills Acrobatics +5, Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +2, Performance +3, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 60 ft. passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish Rapier +5 (1d8+3) Cantrips: Frostbite, Greenflame Blade, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion Spells Prepared Level 1:Absorb Elements, Disguise Self, Ice Knife, Shield Level 2: Blur, Misty Step Level 1 Spell Slots Used: 1/4 Level 2 Spell Slots Used: 1/2 Bladesong Used: 1/2

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[Aladdin]

Nezkan Nezkan Karduuth Nezkan grunts, satisfied by his javelins aim, as the body of another orc falls. He glances around and see Ohlund and Hadarai disappear up the path, whilst grunts and roars from above. He frowns and looks at Theon, then looks up the cliff face. He grunts then steps forward and begins to scramble up the cliff. The rocky outcrops provide enough handholds and Nezkan makes quick progress climbing up, grunting with the effort. He heaves himself over the edge and leaps up onto his feet, drawing his sword and shield. The dim orange glow from Theon’s torch barely reaches up here and Nezkan’s eyes narrow as he sees Shaeria fending off an Orc’s attacks. But it is to Nezkan’s left, that his attention is drawn. Thundering steps ring out and a deep grumbling bellows out. A huge, towering mass of knitted muscle and flesh holding a huge club stood fifteen feet away. The monster was at least 9 feet tall and almost half as wide. It’s ugly, bald face glowers angrily and a noise, like grating stones escapes it’s throat. Nezkan’s eyes narrow and he roars angrily at the monster, challenging the beast.

OOC

Stat Block   NezkanNG/P3/Dragonborn Armor Class 18 Hit Points 25/25 Speed 30 ft Str 17 Dex 10 Con 14 Int 8 Wis 12 Cha 14 Saving throws Wis: +3 Cha:+4 Str: +3 Con: +2 Skills Insight: +3 Intimidation: +4 Persuasion: +4 Religion: +1 Athletics: +3 Senses Passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc Weapons Longsword +5 (1d8+5), Javelin +5 (1d6+3) Abilities: Breathweapon DC 12 (2d6 Lightning Dmg), Lightning DMG resistance, Lay On Hands, Divine Sense, Divine Smite, Channel Divinity, Divine Health Spell Save DC: 12 Spells: 1st Level; 2/3

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[Noltelix]

Theon Theon Theon’s torch blazes to life and he see the closest of his allies react like cockroaches, immediately scattering out of the light. The bemused halfling is left with the company of rocks and bushes while the sounds of more orcs approach from above. He looks up to see a pair of scaled bronze ankles disappearing over the lip of the ridge and briefly considers making the ascent himself but decides that climbing while holding a torch sounds like a bit more than he is prepared to attempt. Instead he hurries after the rest of the party, bringing the torchlight to bear upon them once more. As he passes Vierna he feels as much as hears a familiar set of whispered words that are sticky and discomforting as they dance along his spine and settle at the base of his neck. His first instinct is to reject the Drow’s “gift,” recognizing the blessing of Lloth that she has on occasion deigned to bestow upon them. He snaps his head around angrily. Hadn’t he told her no more? he thinks as he jogs past, shooting the dark elf a venomous look. Well, perhaps just this once. From the sound of things ahead they would likely need the assistance and the guttural howling of the ogre moderates his revulsion somewhat. He acquiesces and allows the spell to settle upon him without further struggle, forgetting about it almost as soon as he does so and turning his attention forward. He sees Shaeria dispatch one orc at the edge of the torchlight while Nezkan squares off against the ogre. Strangely, though, the giant brute scarcely registers as important while the the orc seems to emanate a perceptible aura of menace. The piqued halfling finds his attention almost singularly fixated on his green skinned nemesis while a familiar tinge of red in the periphery makes inroads toward the center of his vision. At some point, the torch leaves his grasp, though whether he absently drops it onto the rocky ground, or a companion takes it from his hand he could not say. The details of his divestiture hardly seem relevant as he finds himself running at the orc headlong, free hand reaching for his sword.

OOC Theon will move up the steps and either hand off the torch - if someone who doesn’t plan on being in melee wants to take it from him that might be helpful (he certainly won’t fight the attempt) - or toss it on the ground if nobody obliges. Move: 25 ft to the steps Action: Dash Free Interaction: drop or hand off torch Current AC: 18 (shield and empty hand equipped) Current HP: 35/35

Stat Block   Theon CG/M/Halfling/Barbarian 3 (Berserker) Armor Class 16 CM (18-Sh) Hit Points 35/35 Speed 25 ft Hit Dice 3d12 (Used:0/3) Str 14 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 10 Wis 13 Cha 8 Saving throws Str+4, Con+5 Skills Animal Handling +3, Athletics +4, Nature +2, Survival +3, Vehicles (Land) +4, Artisan Tools (Farmer’s Tools) +4 Senses Darkvision - nope, Passive Perception 11, Initiative +2 Languages Common, Halfling Quarterstaff +4, 1d6+2 (1h) or 1d8+2 (2h) Longsword +4, 1d8+2 (1h) or 1d10+2 (2h) Special Abilities Reroll a 1 on an Attack, Ability Check, or Saving Throw. Must keep 2nd result.Lucky, Advantage on Saving Throws against being frightened.Brave, You may move through the space of larger creatures.Halfling Nimbleness, Advantage on Saving Throws vs Poison and Resistance to Poison damage.Stout Resilience, Advantage on Strength based Ability Checks and Saving Throws. Gain +2 damage to melee attacks. Gain resistance to Piercing, Slashing, and Bludgeoning damage. Usable twice per Long Rest. Duration is 1 minute. The effect ends if you have neither attacked nor taken damage since your last turn. It is a Bonus Action to begin/end the effect.Rage, While not wearing armor, add Con and Dex modifiers to AC.Unarmored Defense, When you make your first attack on your turn, you can decide to attack recklessly. Doing so gives you advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls using Strength during that turn, but attack rolls against you are rolled with advantage until the beginning of your next turn.Reckless Attack, You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that you can see, such as traps or spells. You do not gain this benefit if you are blinded, deafened, or incapacitated.Danger Sense, You can go into a frenzy when you rage. If you do so, for the duration of your rage you can make a single melee weapon attack as a bonus action on each of your turns after this one. When the rage ends you gain one level of exhaustion.Frenzy Feats - nope Rages Expended 0/2 Rounds of Active Rage 0/10

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[fuerdrake]

Leomenor "Leo" Insil "You couldn't see him sooner?" Leo silently asked over his telepathic link "He was in some cave or something, so no," the raven replied impatiently. "Now shut up while I try to concentrate." It was also time for Leo to concentrate on his shoot. A quick effort of will transferred his hex to the new opponent, and he made for the steps, just enough to get a clear shot with his crossbow. Leveling the supposedly arcane artifact, he made his gesture on its side and unleashed cursed blast of force at the large ogre. The beast grunted at the impact and life curdling curse, but it still stood. Of course it still stood.

OOC Init: 10 Vrak Init: 8 Concentration: Hex on Ogre (Dis Adv WIS checks) Vrak Action: Stealth Scout (Clearly Vrak was distracted: 11, but he is invisible) Vrak Move: Up off the map? Maybe to the cave thing Begon mentioned in a private post Leo Move: up on the stairs enough to get a shot at the ogre Bonus Action: Move Hex to Ogre (Dis Adv WIS checks) Leo Action: Attack Ogre (hit AC 21 for 5 Force + 6 Necrotic (11 total) Rolls

STATS   Leo Neutral Male Half-elf warlock lv 3 AC: 17 HP: 21/27 HD:1/3d8 Speed 30 ft Str 8(-1) Dex 14 (+2) Con 16 (+3) Int 8 (-1) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 17 (+3) Saving throws Str-1 Dex+2 Con+3 Int-1 Wis+3 Cha+5 Advantage to Charm saves, Immune Sleep magic Skills Deception+5, Insight +3, Intimidation +5, Perception +3, Persuasion +5, Stealth +4 Senses Passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Elvish, Thieve's Cant, Orc, Goblin Weapons Hand Axe (thrown 0/2) +5 (1d6+5), Longsword +5 (1d8+5) Abilities Safe Haven, Darkvision 60', Devil's Sight 120', Spells: 1/2, Vrak "Shadow" Imp. Like an imp from from Shadowfell, more fey/tricksy AC: 13 HP: 10/10 Speed: 20ft (devil, rat, raven, spider), Fly: 40ft (devil) 60ft (raven), Climb 20ft (spider) Str 6(-2) Dex 17 (+3) Con 13 (+1) Int11 (-0) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 14 (+2) Saving throws: Magic Resistance: Advantage on spells and magical effects Skills Deception+4, Insight +3, Persuasion +4, Stealth +5 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing except magic or silvered Damage Immunities: fire, poison, Condition Immunities poisoned Senses Devil's Sight darkvision 120 ft, Passive Perception 11 Languages Infernal, Common Abilities Shapechange (action): rat, raven, spider, devil. Invisibility (action), Sting/bite: +5, 1d4+3 and 3d6 Poison, DC 11 Con save for half

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[Begon Ugo]

Wyvern Tor: (10:40PM) 4 Kythorn The two opposing sides come together in an epic battle for survival on the summit of Wyvern Tor. Shaeria, shocked into brutal action by the near miss of the orc’s attack, defty slips her thin rapier’s blade into the thick muscled neck of her attacker. As that orc fell, dead to the ground, a ghostly green flame leapt from the falling orc and burnt deeply into the flesh of it companion, causing it to howl in pain. As Shaeria holds the frontline, Nezkan and Theon rush forward to join the fray. The dragonborn, unencumbered, scrambles up the rocky cliff face, grabbing vines and roots for handholds. Reaching the top and pulling himself over the edge, Nezkhan sees just feet away, the snarling visage of an overwhelming beast of an ogre, towering over everyone else on the field. Rather than succumb to the understandable fear one would have, seeing such a terrifying presence, the bronze dragonborn bellows a challenge that is instantly returned in kind. Theon rushes up the rough stone steps, turns the corner and sees the same terrible Ogre, but he is utterly unimpressed. The halfling’s focus is fixed solely on the remaining orc. Leo watches as Theon rushes past and again sends a sizzling blast of eldritch energy sailing into the fray. The bolt of energy slams into the rock hard hide of the massive ogre and the beast grunts in annoyance at the unseen attack, its eyes locked on the dragonman.

Ooc Time: 10:41pm: Ohlund, Hadarai, and Vierna are up. Ongoing effects: Bladesong (Shaeria)- AC 18 (3/10), Blur (2/10) target makes an attack roll or a saving throw, it can add a 1d4 to it.Bless (Ohlund, Theon, and Nezkan) (1/10) Ogre: (Disadvantage on Wis checks)

Battle Chart Init Character AC HP Saves/conditions/effects 20 Ohlund 18 36/36   18 Hadarai 12 24/24   17 Vierna 17 18/18 16 Orc 4 13 10/14 STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Orc 7 13 Dead STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (0) CHA 10 (0) 16 Ogre 11 48/59 STR 19 (+4) DEX 8 (-1) CON 16 (+3) INT 5 (-3) WIS 7 (-2) CHA 7 (-2) 10 Leomenor 17 22/27   10 Theon 18 35/35 7 Nezkan 18 25/25 8 Shaeria 15 17/17