[Game Thread] Wretched Curse : Prologue

[Wretched Rick]

Questioning the Elder The woman's eyes narrow at Mara's condescending use of the same broken common, but she seems to answer without offense. "The... details of our faith... passed down over three... hundreed? Three centuries by... mouth-speaking. My teacher die young... unexpected. Many things lost. Shrines lost. Strahd know, but no tell. ...Maybe old... book?" She turns her head to Polly. "How help? Find shrines. Consecrate."

[Azure Nokori]

Barry "Consecrate? Barry's A little elf humor for you there.ears prick up. "Can do! Do you have an incense by the way? Sticks you burn with good smell? Gonna need a lot! Oh, and if you can tell us more in your own language, then let's wait for tomorrow. I think I can cast a spell so we can understand eachother perfectly." And then hoping not to come off rude and unthankful adds, "But, also, you've already help a lot. Thank you."

 

Actions & Dice Movement: None Action: Bonus Action: Reaction: AoO Item interaction:

 

Barry Elba | Wold Elf - Grave Cleric | Level 4

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HP: 23/31 | HD: 4/4

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AC: 15 (+2) | Spell DC: 14 | Spell Attack: +6 | PP: 14 | Speed: 35 ft | Spell Slots: lv1 3/4, lv2 1/3 | Channel Divinity: 1/1sr | Eyes of the Grave: 3/3 lr | Luck points: 14

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Stats: Str 10 (+0), Dex 16 (+3), Con 14 (+2), Int 8 (-1), Wis 18 (+4), Cha 10 (+0)

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Saving Throws: Str(+0), Dex(+3), Con(+2), Int(-1), Wis(+6), Cha(+2)

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Weapons: Shortsword(Masterwork): 1d20+6 Hit, 1d6+4 S

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Proficiencies: Common, Elvish, Undercommon, DraconicLanguages | L, M + Shield Armor Proficiencies | Simple, longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow., Weapon Proficiencies | Arcana,History, Insight, Perception, Persuasion Skills

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Features and Abilities: You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.Elf Weapon Training | Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.Fleet of Foot | You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.Mask of the Wild | Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision | You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry | Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep.Trance | When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.Researcher | As an action, you present your holy Symbol and speak a prayer censuring the Undead. Each Undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage.

A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take Reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to Escape from an Effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.Divine Domain: Turn Undead | Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to mark another creature’s life force for termination.

As an action, you choose one creature you can see within 30 feet of you, cursing it until the end of your next turn. The next time you or an ally of yours hits the cursed creature with an attack, the creature has vulnerability to all of that attack's damage, and then the curse ends.[/TTl] | At 1st level, you gain the ability to occasionally sense the presence of the undead, whose existence is an insult to the natural cycle of life. As an action, you can open your awareness to magically detect undead. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any undead within 60 feet of you that isn't behind total cover and that isn't protected from divination magic. This sense doesn't tell you anything about a creature's capabilities or identity.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest."Divine Domain: Path of the Grave " | At 1st level, you gain the ability to manipulate the line between life and death. When you would normally roll one or more dice to restore hit points with a spell to a creature at 0 hit points, you instead use the highest number possible for each die.

In addition, you learn the Spare the Dying cantrip, which doesn't count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. For you, it has a range of 30 feet, and you can cast it as a bonus action.Eyes of the Grave | While you wear this pendant, you stabilize whenever you are dying at the start of Your Turn. In addition, whenever you roll a Hit Die to regain Hit Points, double the number of Hit Points it restores.Circle of Morality

Spells:
Cantrips: This spell Repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn clack, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage.

This spell can physically repair a magic item or Construct, but the spell can't restore magic to such an object. Item: Periapt of Wound ClosureCasting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Cleric
Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw..Mending , You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.Sacred Flame, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 5 feet
Components: V, M (a holy symbol)
Duration: Instantaneous

You utter a divine word, and burning radiance erupts from you. Each creature of your choice that you can see within range must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 radiant damage.

At Higher Levels. The spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).Guidance, Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: Touch
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Cleric
You touch a living creature that has 0 hit points. The creature becomes stable. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.Word of Radience
Lv1: Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the Healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.Spare the Dying (Domain) , Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid
A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the Healing increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.Cure Wounds, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V S M (A sprinkling of holy water)
Duration: Up to 1 minute
Classes: Cleric, Paladin
You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or saving throw.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.Healing Word, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (holy water or powdered silver and iron, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch is protected against certain types of creatures: aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.

The protection grants several benefits. Creatures of those types have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target. The target also can’t be charmed, frightened, or possessed by them. If the target is already charmed, frightened, or possessed by such a creature, the target has advantage on any new saving throw against the relevant effect.Bless, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V S
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30 feet of you. If you sense magic in this way, you can use your action to see a faint aura around any visible creature or object in the area that bears magic, and you learn its school of magic, if any.
The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.Protection from Evil and Good, Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (25 gp worth of powdered silver, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Instantaneous (see below)

You perform one of several religious ceremonies. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following ceremonies, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the casting.

Atonement. You touch one willing creature whose alignment has changed, and you make a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, you restore the target to its original alignment.

Bless Water. You touch one vial of water and cause it to become holy water.

Coming of Age. You touch one humanoid who is a young adult. For the next 24 hours, whenever the target makes an ability check, it can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. A creature can benefit from this rite only once.

Dedication. You touch one humanoid who wishes to be dedicated to your god’s service. For the next 24 hours, whenever the target makes a saving throw, it can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the save. A creature can benefit from this rite only once.

Funeral Rite. You touch one corpse, and for the next 7 days, the target can’t become undead by any means short of a Wish spell.

Investiture (UA). You touch one willing humanoid. Choose one 1st-level spell you have prepared and expend a spell slot and any material components as if you were casting that spell. The spell has no effect. Instead, the target can cast this spell once without having to expend a spell slot or use material components. If the target doesn’t cast the spell within 1 hour, the invested spell is lost.

Wedding. You touch adult humanoids willing to be bonded together in marriage. For the next 7 days, each target gains a +2 bonus to AC while they are within 30 feet of each other. A creature can benefit from this rite again only if widowed.Detect Magic Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make Charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.Ceremony, , Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V S M (A small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits)
Duration: 1 hour
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you gain 5 additional Temporary Hit Points for each slot level above 1st. Bane (Domain)
Lv2: Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V S
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Cleric
You create a floating, spectral weapon within range that lasts for the duration or until you cast this spell again. When you cast the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet of the weapon. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the weapon up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it. The weapon can take whatever form you choose. Clerics of deities who are associated with a particular weapon (as St. Cuthbert is known for his mace and Thor for his hammer) make this spell’s effect resemble that weapon.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot 3rd level of or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above the 2nd. Flase Life (Domain), Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse’s eyes, which must remain there for the duration)
Duration: 10 days

You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become undead.

The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.Spiritual Weapon, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

A black beam of enervating energy springs from your finger toward a creature within range.
Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target deals only half damage with weapon attacks that use Strength until the spell ends.

At the end of each of the target’s turns, it can make a Constitution saving throw against the spell. On a success, the spell ends.Gentle Repose (Domain)

 

AC: 10 | HP: 11

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Stats: Str 14 (+2), Dex 20 (+0), Con 13 (+1), Int 2 (-4), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 5 (+0)
Hooves (attack) +2 to hit, 1d4+2
The mule is considered to be a Large animal for the purpose of determining its carrying capacityRay of Enfeeblement (Domain) | [tt=Sure-footed]The mule has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.Beast of Burden

[Wretched Rick]

Questioning the Elder The woman's eyes bore into Barry. "You no understand. Consecrate mean you undo whatever Strahd did to desecrate. We talk more... morning."

OOC She's trying to tell you that it's going to take more than waving a sage blunt around and speaking holy words from your religion.

[silverfeathers]

Beth watched and listened to the conversation being had between the elder and the others that knew more about their current mission. She was a bit disappointed that the others in the camp did not give much reaction to the mention of the shrines or the ladies that they were instructed to help.

So drop off the twins and then off to these shrines.
“Can you…” Beth paused trying to find the best words to ask her question of the elder, “ can you show… pictures… or pass on what you know of shrines", the sorceress asked.

“We want to help. We Kill Stradh like we killed Graalf,” she added hoping that her last sentence would sway these druid forest folk into helping them in anyway they could. She couldn’t promise to kill Stradh but Beth would certainly try. It seemed that if any of them wanted to go home, Stradh needed to be dealt with for that to happen. She would deal with the fall out of her words with the rest of the party in private. It wouldn't be the first time Beth had said something that had gotten her into an argument or put her on the bad side of others.

 

actions Initiative: Movement: Free action: Action: Bonus action: Reaction:

Statblock   Marybeth Quinn Human | Sorcerer level 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 13 (MA15) | Speed: 30' | Passive Perception: 11 Str 8(-1) | Dex 14(+2) | Con 14(+2) | Int 9 (-1) | Wis 10(+0) | Cha 18(+4) Saving Throws: Str -1 | Dex +2 | Con +5* | Int -1 | Wis +3* | Cha +7* Proficiency Bonus: +3 Skills: Acrobatics +2, Arcana +2, Deception +4, Insight +3, Intimidation +4, Medicine +3, Persuasion +4, Performance +4, Religion +2, Sleight of Hand +2, Stealth +2, (athletics, history, nature -1), (animal handling, perception, survival +0) Languages:Common, Undercommon, Abyssal Shadow Sorcerer Abilities: Starting at 1st level you have darkvision up to 120ft. At 3rd level you learn the Darkness spell, which does not count against your spells known. In addition it can be cast by spending 2 sorcery points or a spell slot. If using sorcery points you can see through the darkness created by this spell. Eyes of the Dark| Starting at 1st level, your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. When damage reduces you to 0 hp, you can make a Charisma saving throw (DC 5+damage taken). On a success, you instead drop to 1 hp. You can’t use this feature if you are reduced to 0 hp by radiant damage or a critical hit. After the saving throw succeeds, you cannot use this feature again until after completing a long rest. Strength of the Grave| Weapons: +4 to hit, 1d8+2 range, loading, two-handed Light Crossbow| +3 to hit, 2d8(psychic) finesse, light, thrown, concentration Shadow Blade (spell) | +4 to hit, 1d4+2 finesse, light, thrown Dagger x2 Spells: Spell Attack +7 | Spell Save DC 15 MetaMagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell Sorcery Points: 3/5 Cantrips: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: 1 round You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target. If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Chill Touch, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn’t being worn or carried. This spell’s damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).Fire Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You cause numbing frost to form on one creature that you can see within range.The target must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 1d6 cold damage, and has disadvantage on the next weapon attack it makes before the end of its next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).Frostbite, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S, M (short piece of copper wire) Duration: 1 round You point your finger toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only can hear. You can cast this spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence, 1ft of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3ft of wood blocks the spell. The spell doesn’t have to follow a straight line and can travel freely around corners or through openings. Message, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Ray of Frost Level 1: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl an undulating, warbling mass of chaotic energy at one creature in range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 +1d6 damage. Choose one of the d8s. The number rolled on the that die determines the attack’s damage type, as shown on the tablet. ((I will always chose the 1st d8 to keep this simple.))Chaos Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: self (15ft cube) Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you. Each creature in a 15ft cube originating from you must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 thunder damage and is pushed 10ft away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and isn’t pushed back. In addition, unsecured objects that are completely within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10ft away by the spell’s effect, and the spell emits a thunderous boom audible out to 300ft. When you cast this spell using a slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot above 1st level.Thunderwave, Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V,S, M (a piece of cured leather) Duration: 8 hours You touch a willing creature who isn’t wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target’s base AC becomes 13+ its dexterity modifier. The spell ends if the target dons armor or it you dismiss the spell as an action.Mage Armor, Slots Available: 2/4 Level 2: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,M (bat fur and piece of pitch or a piece of coal) Duration: Concentration, 10 minutes Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15 ft-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can not see through this darkness, and nonmagical light cannot illuminate it. If the point you choose is one an object you are holding or one that isn’t being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. * if sorcery points are used to cast this spell instead, Beth can see through it.*Darkness* Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You craft an illusion that takes root in the mind of a creature that you can see within range. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature, or other visible phenomenon of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. The phantasm includes sound, temperature, and other stimuli, also evident only to the creature. The target can use its action to examine the phantasm with an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If the check succeeds, the target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends. While a target is affected by the spell, the target treats the phantasm as if it were real. The target rationalizes any illogical outcomes from interacting with the phantasm. For example, a target attempting to walk across a phantasmal bridge that spans a chasm falls once it steps onto the bridge. If the target survives the fall, it still believes that the bridge exists and comes up with some other explanation for its fall; it was pushed, it slipped, or a strong wind might have knocked it off. An affected target is so convinced of the phantasm’s reality that it can even take damage from the illusion. A phantasm created to appear as a creature can attack the target. Similarly, a phantasm created to appear as fire, a pool of acid, or lava can burn the target. Each round on your turn, the phantasm can deal 1d6 psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm’s area or within 5 feet of the phantasm, provided that the illusion is of a creature or hazard that could logically deal damage, such as by attacking. The target perceives the damage as a type appropriate to the illusion.Phantasmal Force Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: Self Components: V,M Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You weave together threads of shadow to create a sword of solidified gloom in your hand. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 2d8 psychic damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the attack roll with advantage. If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8. When you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8. When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to 5d8.Shadow Blade Slots Available: 3/3 Level 3: none ATM Slots Available: 2/2

[Grouchy]

Jhorn Sarkany The others are quick with their questions and attempts to communicate to Ilyona in pidgin words. Jhorn is glad, as it allows him time to mull on what the women said. Anything to distract him from the fact that they're all naked except for mud. The scarred man is the conservative type, and it seems highly inappropriate for the women to be in the presence of men in just what the gods blessed them with and showing no concern about it. He disciplines himself to always make direct eye contact lest he offend them, or embarrass himself. The words she speaks reminds him of what the others told him about the meeting with the Vistani woman - are these the "Ladies Three" she spoke of? He prays to the Morninglord for guidance, wondering if Lathander can even hear his prayers in this desolate place, but knows he must continue to keep praying as if he can. When Ilyona states they will speak more in the morning, Jhorn looks forward to speaking to the others in private about what they have learned. It all sounds prophetic, which makes Jhorn a bit unnerved about the whole situation.

Actions Move: Action: Reaction: Bonus Action: Object Interaction: Effects: Hidden from Divination magic. Advantage on saving throws vs spells/magical effects, spell attacks vs him at disadvantage.

 

Stats Jhorn Sarkany (Character Sheet) Variant Human | Fighter 5 (Eldritch Knight) | Haunted One | Feats: Observant. Skilled. HP: 34/47 | Armor Class: 18 | Saves: Str +5 / Dex 0 / Con +4 / Int +2 / Wis +1 / Cha -1 Senses: Initiative +0, Passive Perception 18, Passive Investigation 19. Move: 30' | Conditions: None. Languages: Common, Abyssal, Dwarven, Elf. Tool Proficiencies: None. Attack Bonuses: Melee +5 | Ranged +2 LUCK POINTS - 11 Weapons: Silvered Battleaxe: +5 strike, 1D8+5 slashing damage. Versatile. (Weapon Bond) Light Crossbow: +2 strike, 1D8 piercing damage, range 80/320. Ammunition, range, two-handed. (Weapon Bond) Trained Skills: Arcana +4. Athletics +5. Insight +3. Intimidation +1. Investigation +4. Perception +3. Religion +4. Survival +3. Spells: (DC 12, +4 spell attack bonus)((1) 1/3) (0): Chill Touch. Light. (1): Absorb Elements. Burning Hands. Protection from Good and Evil. Shield. Observant (Feat): Can read lips if he knows language and can see a person's mouth. +5 passive Investigation and Perception checks. Fighting Style (Dueling): +2 melee damage if wielding weapon with one hand and no other weapons. Second Wind: 0/1. As bonus action, heal 1D10+4 HP. Recovers after short/long rest. Action Surge: 0/1. Can make additional action during that round, in addition to bonus actions. Recovers after short/long rest. Weapon Bond: Cannot be disarmed while wielding a bonded weapon. Can summon weapon to his hand as a bonus action if it is on the same plane of existence. Skilled (4th level Feat): Gains proficiency in Insight, Intimidation, Religion. Extra Attack: When he takes the Attack action on his turn, he can attack twice. Special Equipment: Currently wears an attuned Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location. Spell Guard Shield +1 strapped on his left arm.

[DemonSlayer]

Polly Titchwillow Polly nodded. She was a little disappointed none of the mud people seemed to speak Sylvan, but throughout her travels she had noticed very few people did. Which was weird, for someone who had basically grown up with it. Still, Barry seemed to have a solution, so she decided to table to conversation for now. 'Tomorrow,' she agreed. No doubt whatever needed to be done was too complex for the broken common. 'Shadows flee before the light. We'll be the light,' the monk promised, paraphrasing her order's mantra. With a final nod, Polly got up, and left to find a place of seclusion. 'Ireena,' she called out, taking a moment to look for her employer. 'You said you wanted some training. Suppose that, with our destination in sight, I should step up. So let's go over some of the basics, yeah? You too, Lucien,' she told the boy. 'You gotta be able to stand your ground in these lands. And Mara!' the monk called. 'You're with me. You know more about weapons than me, and I can't teach someone proper punching and kicking that quickly. Correct me when you feel the need.' Honestly, she hadn't taught anyone, ever- her fighting techniques were a tool to promote self-reliance and discipline first. Though punching someone's teeth out was definitely a valid form of self-defense. Especially when facing vampires, she supposed. Once she had all three in a quiet place, she nodded, gesturing for the two "students" to stand before her. Then she herself straightened her posture, imitating the stern masters of the dreaming blossom as best she could. 'Alright, first lesson. Standing still and trading punches with someone is dumb. You-' she said, looking at Lucien, 'are tiny. And you,' she added, turning to Ireena, 'face someone stronger than yourself. Standing still is losing, for both of you.' She extended her hand to the side, inspecting her slender limb. 'I'm not physically strong,' she admitted. 'I don't need to be. All I need is to not be where the enemy tries to hit me. And then punch them,' she added with a smirk. 'But at the same time, you need to find your center while moving, rather than flailing about the place. So, first lesson is all about footwork.' She bent her knees slightly, a single moment before lunging forward. One foot never left its place- the other shot forward, planted into the dirt several feet before her. As the monk's left foot shot forward, her right hand balled into a fist and shot forward, snapping towards her students. 'Keep low to the ground,' she instructed them. 'Stronger opponents are usually bigger than you- stay low, give 'em less room to hit. Besides, low point of gravity makes you more stable.' She let her fist fall, patting her forward leg- her knee almost at a right angle. 'If you want to attack, keep your front leg bent and ready to move. Keep your back leg straight,' she added, patting the upper part of her right leg. 'Enough tension to properly plant your feet. Enough stability to support your punches.' 'When you're defending,' she continued, switching to a different position. Now her back leg was bent, almost fully underneath her, her knee pointing to the side. Meanwhile her front leg was more relaxed. Neither of Polly's feet had left their place- only her torso had shifted. 'Assume this position.' She made a few quick swipes with her arm to demonstrate, her lower arm describing several blocking motions. 'Your weight'll be on the back leg, ready to absorb the shock of whatever your foe throws at you. Meanwhile your front leg is relaxed, ready to respond and react- a quick kick if necessary, or a rapid retreat if you must.' Polly demonstrated moving back and forth then- assuming her offensive stance three times with each step forward, explaining it was a good way of keeping up the attack. Then she took three steps backward, now assuming her defensive position, explaining it was a good way to escape an enemy while blocking their attacks. Between each step- attacking or defending- she returned to her center, an upright position with her legs bent, so that she didn't have to raise her head after each step. Then she stepped backwards a few times, but now took an offensive stance. 'If you can, keep pressure on your enemy as he advances- make him pay for every inch he comes closer. Obviously not a good way to proceed if you're fighting someone stronger than you,' she elaborated, shooting Ireena a warning glance. 'But if you're evenly matched, or if your opponent is coming at you slowly? Yeah, it's alright if you take a more aggressive stance even as you move back. Likewise,' she said, switching to the defensive stance and taking several steps forward. 'If an enemy's attack you, but you're evenly matched, try pushing him back. You're blocking, but you're driving him backwards, which helps to destabilize him.' Straighening herself, the monk invited Ireena and Lucian to take up position beside her, and trained moving forward and backwards with them, slowly. When she was confident they understood the basics, the monk stopped but urged the two to keep on going. Polly observed her students closely, adjusting their posture as they went, correcting them both as needed. After half an hour, she smiled, and bid them to stop. 'Very good,' she told them with a smile. 'Now that you know how to move, let's show you how to throw a punch.' She moved behind Ireena and clutched the woman's wrist, not paying any attention to protestations or sense of impropriety. 'When you throw a punch, you do so from your hip. Make a fist,' Polly instructed, then planted Ireena's fist just above her hip, palm upward. Then she guided her arm forward, slowly rotating the fist and lower arm, so that Ireena's palm was facing downward at the apex of her punch. 'Turning your hip at the exact right moment is key. I don't care how strong you are, you always punch harder if you move your hip accordingly.' Polly placed her free hand on Ireena's hip and pushed, showing the woman what she meant. Then, she moved over to Lucian and showed him the same thing- that by turning your hip properly, your torso gained both momentum and stability, which translated into more control during a punch. 'Let's practice that for a while, yeah?' she offered, getting up and offering both students to thrown a series of practice punches at the air. Again, Polly oversaw both, correcting her students as they practiced. When she was certain they had punching down- in as far as people could have the art of punching down in under an hour of practice- Polly bid the pair to stop, and stood right in front of Ireena. 'Punch me,' she said, simply. After a moment's hesitation, Ireena obeyed and threw a punch. Polly was glad to see the woman hadn't forgotten everything she had just learned just because there was an actual opponent in front of her. But still, execution was as sloppy as one might expect from someone new at this. Polly brought her fist to her ear, then swiped her lower arm vertically before her. Her wrist connected with Ireena's, and as it did, she turned her wrist just enough to spread the impact out over the breadth of her forearm. Ireena's attack was turned aside harmlessly- and for effect, Polly used her other arm to immediately launch a counterattack, the blade of her hand stopping less than an inch removed from Ireena's throat. 'Good- but no attack is ever going to hit on its own,' she explained. 'You have to exhaust your opponent, block what they throw at you while conserving your energy. For that, you need to know how to block- and that'll be your third lesson.' Again, Polly instructed the pair, this time explaining how to turn away an enemy's attack, how blocks were launched either from one's temple or one's hip, and what block to use against what punch. She taught them to turn their wrists at the right moment to prevent injury to oneself, and was pleased to see how quickly they were picking up the basics. She then continued on to counterattacking after a block. Finally she started throwing some of her own punches- and a limited series of kicks- at her students, though Polly held back considerably to give them ample time to learn the lessons she was trying to instill. She finished the day's lesson by letting the pair perform a mock fight against each other, which quickly devolved into playful fighting due to Lucien's young age. Nevertheless, the Hexblood couldn't help but laugh, a laugh filled both with amusment at Ireena and Lucien's playing, and pride at having taught the pair a little of what she had studied for years. 'Alright, this is where you two say goodbye,' Polly smiled. 'Lucien, I'm going to teach you how to use a staff. Mara, would you instruct Ireena on using bladed weapons? I'm not sure Lucien is quite old enough to not cut his fingers off just yet,' she smirked. Then she turned to Lucien, ruffling his hair. 'I'll be right back, buddy,' Polly assured the child. 'Gotta talk to Ismark for a moment. You go on and practice on your own for a moment, yeah?' Polly then hurried over to Ismark, nodding at the mayor's son as she approached. 'So,' she started, matter-of-factly. 'I know you guys paid us to get you to Vallaki, and we're almost there. But, these mudpeople apparently know something about the shrines to the Fanes. And the Vistani told us, we need to help the Fanes to get a decisive advantage against Strahd,' the Hexblood elaborated. 'So... I just want to discuss logistics, how are we going to do this? Are we taking you to Vallaki first? Or are you alright with us tackling these shrines first, with you either waiting here or coming along to help us? Because I really don't know,' she admitted. 'I can't wait to get you lot to safety, but at the same time, I really don't think any of this will be over until we kill Strahd, permanently. And if this Fane business is going to help us do that, well, I'd rather like to get it done right away. I really don't want the risk of us moving away, only for us to come back to find these druids gone. Because they seem like the nomadic type, you know?' She was quiet then, waiting expectantly to see how her employer would react...

 

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Polly, Hexblood Monk of the Sun Soul (

• Personality Trait: I was, in fact, raised by wolves.
• Personality Trait: I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won't save you from a hungry owlbear.
• Ideal: Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
• Bond: I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
• Flaw: I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.

Outlander)
HP: 26/26
AC: 17
Speed: 40

STR	8	+2
DEX	16	+6
CON	14	+3
INT	12	+2
WIS	16	+4
CHA	8	+0

Abilities & Saves |

Acrobatics	+5
Athletics	+1
Perception	+5
Nature	+3
Stealth	+5
Survival	+5
Wind Instrument
Herbalism Kit
Common
Sylvan
Draconic

Skills & Languages |

• Quarterstaff: +5, 1d6+3 bludgeoning (versatile 1d8+3)
• 10 Darts: +5, 1d4+3 piercing, finesse, thrown 20/60
• 3 Daggers: +5, 1d4+3 piercing, finesse, light, thrown 20/60
• Cloak of Protection: +1 to AC and saves.
• Explorer's pack
• Staff
• Hunting trap
• Bear's claw necklace
• Set of traveler’s clothes
• Belt pouch containing 10 gp
• Herbalism kit
• Flute
• Ball bearings
• Chalk (5 pieces)
• Flask
• 10 sheets of parchment
• Ink
• Ink pen
• Manacles
• Potion of healing
• Signal whistle
• Soap
• Rope, Hempen (50')
• Mule
• Saddlebags

Equipment |

• Wanderer: Excellent memory for maps and terrain. Can find food and fresh water for myself and up to five people each day.
• Darkvision 60'
• Eerie token: As a bonus action once per long rest, create a token from one of your nails/teeth/locks of hair. Until you finish a long rest, use them in one of two ways:
  * Telepathic Message: A an action, speak 25 words telepathically to the holder of the token (within 10 miles).
  * Remote Viewing: As an action, enter a trance for one minute (or shorter). See and hear through the token, while remaining blinded and deafened to own surroundings. At the end of the trance, the token is destroyed.
• Hex magic: Once per long rest, cast Disguise Self or Hex, using wisdom.
• Martial arts: Use Dex rather than Str when attacking with a monk weapon; may deal d4 damage with it. When you attack, make an unarmed attack as a bonus action.
• Ki: Pool of three points, replenishes on short rest. May be spent on:
  * Flurry of blows: as a bonus action, make two unarmed attacks after taking the Attack action.
  * Patient Defense: as a bonus action, Dodge
  * Step of the Wind: as a bonus action, Dash or Disengage. Your jumping distance is doubled.
• Deflect Missiles: When hit by a ranged weapon, decrease the damage by d10+Dex+lvl. If damage is reduced to zero, catch the projectile. You may then spend 1 ki point to throw it back (Dex+prof to hit, counts as Monk weapon)
• Radiant Sun Bolt: When using the Attack action, you may make a ranged spell attack (using Dex+prof) to attack a target within 30'. This attack deals d4+Dex radiant damage (increases with level). As a bonus action, spend 1 Ki to make an additional attack. When you gain the Extra Attack feature, you may use this feature for both attacks.

Special

Expendables
* Hit dice: 0/3
* Darts: 10
* Daggers: 3
* Eerie Token: 1/1
* Hex or Disguise SelfHex magic: 0/1
* Ki Points: 3/3

[silverfeathers]

As the elder mud woman left it made clear that the evening’s discussion was closed. Beth chewed on her lip for a moment thinking. She got to her feet and approached Barry, “Barry, may I speak with you a moment ,” the sorceress asked before taking Barry slightly aside from the main camp to talk quietly.

“You seem to get along and understand what Illyona is trying to tell us. I would like to listen and be present if she talks privately in the morning. I want to write down what she says so we don’t screw it up. IF she talks openly like just now I’ll take notes. If the shrine Illyona speaks of is one of the Fanes then we need to do everything we can to undo whatever it is Stradh did to it. We all want to help these people and get home ourselves, but I am getting the feeling that this isn’t going to be a quick 1-2-3 poof he’s gone. I want to help these people, I usually use herb and stuff, but if it’s magic that will help here, then I will use all of it to help kill Stradh and let these people live in peace.”

This is going to be a long process…. We might not all make it and those that do are going to be changed. I can feel it in my gut. I hope Illyona is willing to tell us more in the morning,” Beth confided in Barry.

She sighed letting her shoulders slump a bit. “Sorry I dumped all that on you, I just wanted to talk to someone about how I felt now that we have a possible lead on the Fanes.”

 

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Statblock   Marybeth Quinn Human | Sorcerer level 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 13 (MA15) | Speed: 30' | Passive Perception: 11 Str 8(-1) | Dex 14(+2) | Con 14(+2) | Int 9 (-1) | Wis 10(+0) | Cha 18(+4) Saving Throws: Str -1 | Dex +2 | Con +5* | Int -1 | Wis +3* | Cha +7* Proficiency Bonus: +3 Skills: Acrobatics +2, Arcana +2, Deception +4, Insight +3, Intimidation +4, Medicine +3, Persuasion +4, Performance +4, Religion +2, Sleight of Hand +2, Stealth +2, (athletics, history, nature -1), (animal handling, perception, survival +0) Languages:Common, Undercommon, Abyssal Shadow Sorcerer Abilities: Starting at 1st level you have darkvision up to 120ft. At 3rd level you learn the Darkness spell, which does not count against your spells known. In addition it can be cast by spending 2 sorcery points or a spell slot. If using sorcery points you can see through the darkness created by this spell. Eyes of the Dark| Starting at 1st level, your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. When damage reduces you to 0 hp, you can make a Charisma saving throw (DC 5+damage taken). On a success, you instead drop to 1 hp. You can’t use this feature if you are reduced to 0 hp by radiant damage or a critical hit. After the saving throw succeeds, you cannot use this feature again until after completing a long rest. Strength of the Grave| Weapons: +4 to hit, 1d8+2 range, loading, two-handed Light Crossbow| +3 to hit, 2d8(psychic) finesse, light, thrown, concentration Shadow Blade (spell) | +4 to hit, 1d4+2 finesse, light, thrown Dagger x2 Spells: Spell Attack +7 | Spell Save DC 15 MetaMagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell Sorcery Points: 3/5 Cantrips: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: 1 round You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target. If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Chill Touch, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn’t being worn or carried. This spell’s damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).Fire Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You cause numbing frost to form on one creature that you can see within range.The target must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 1d6 cold damage, and has disadvantage on the next weapon attack it makes before the end of its next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).Frostbite, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S, M (short piece of copper wire) Duration: 1 round You point your finger toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only can hear. You can cast this spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence, 1ft of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3ft of wood blocks the spell. The spell doesn’t have to follow a straight line and can travel freely around corners or through openings. Message, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Ray of Frost Level 1: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl an undulating, warbling mass of chaotic energy at one creature in range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 +1d6 damage. Choose one of the d8s. The number rolled on the that die determines the attack’s damage type, as shown on the tablet. ((I will always chose the 1st d8 to keep this simple.))Chaos Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: self (15ft cube) Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you. Each creature in a 15ft cube originating from you must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 thunder damage and is pushed 10ft away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and isn’t pushed back. In addition, unsecured objects that are completely within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10ft away by the spell’s effect, and the spell emits a thunderous boom audible out to 300ft. When you cast this spell using a slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot above 1st level.Thunderwave, Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V,S, M (a piece of cured leather) Duration: 8 hours You touch a willing creature who isn’t wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target’s base AC becomes 13+ its dexterity modifier. The spell ends if the target dons armor or it you dismiss the spell as an action.Mage Armor, Slots Available: 2/4 Level 2: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,M (bat fur and piece of pitch or a piece of coal) Duration: Concentration, 10 minutes Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15 ft-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can not see through this darkness, and nonmagical light cannot illuminate it. If the point you choose is one an object you are holding or one that isn’t being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. * if sorcery points are used to cast this spell instead, Beth can see through it.*Darkness* Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You craft an illusion that takes root in the mind of a creature that you can see within range. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature, or other visible phenomenon of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. The phantasm includes sound, temperature, and other stimuli, also evident only to the creature. The target can use its action to examine the phantasm with an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If the check succeeds, the target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends. While a target is affected by the spell, the target treats the phantasm as if it were real. The target rationalizes any illogical outcomes from interacting with the phantasm. For example, a target attempting to walk across a phantasmal bridge that spans a chasm falls once it steps onto the bridge. If the target survives the fall, it still believes that the bridge exists and comes up with some other explanation for its fall; it was pushed, it slipped, or a strong wind might have knocked it off. An affected target is so convinced of the phantasm’s reality that it can even take damage from the illusion. A phantasm created to appear as a creature can attack the target. Similarly, a phantasm created to appear as fire, a pool of acid, or lava can burn the target. Each round on your turn, the phantasm can deal 1d6 psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm’s area or within 5 feet of the phantasm, provided that the illusion is of a creature or hazard that could logically deal damage, such as by attacking. The target perceives the damage as a type appropriate to the illusion.Phantasmal Force Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: Self Components: V,M Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You weave together threads of shadow to create a sword of solidified gloom in your hand. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 2d8 psychic damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the attack roll with advantage. If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8. When you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8. When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to 5d8.Shadow Blade Slots Available: 3/3 Level 3: none ATM Slots Available: 2/2

[Wretched Rick]

Just a quick head-snap While conversing with Barry, Marybeth notices something VERY interesting to her from her side-eye (peripheral). The woman who'd originally rescued your group and led you to this spot is laying some things out. Many herbalism tools including a mortar and pestle, as well as a few herbs and several varieties of mushroom. It looks like she might be about to concoct something.

[Starflier]

Packing her notebook away with practiced care, Mara stood and followed after Polly, Ireen, and Lucien, leaving her pack behind. She stood nearby, quiet and attentive as Polly walked the other two through various drills and techniques for unarmed combat. Simple, basic stuff, but always useful, and when called upon to teach Ireena bladed combat, she cast a single furtive glance the woman’s way before fetching a couple sticks. Training with sharp steel was a dicey proposition, and more to the point, she didn’t have a sword to use. ”Watch your footwork. Watch your spacing. Always attack and defend,” she announced, remembering the little actual training she had received when joining the city guard. ”Your footwork will keep you where you want to be, ready to attack and defend. Your spacing ensures that you can strike your opponent with your weapon, or that you can avoid theirs. If you can attack without reprisal, all the better. A fast weapon is not fast at all if it can’t reach the enemy,” she said as she gestured over at her magical polearm, ”not a fast weapon at all, yet it will lay low a few enemies with lighter, quicker weapons before they can get close enough to attack.” ”Alway defend and attack at the same time, or try to. Always attacking leaves you tired and open to attack. Always defending means that eventually you’ll miss, and be done. Every time you attack, you should be considering how to defend yourself long enough to recover. Every time you defend you should be looking for an opening for a counterattack.” ”Got it all? Good. Show me.” Mara had always found this sort of thing was better learned by doing, than by discussing. She could talk all day about deflecting versus blocking, or how to riposte, but a single demonstration was going to be more effective as it showed the mind and the muscles at the same time. The pace was slow to start, the sticks serving as a primitive training tool, but slowly picked up as Ireena felt more comfortable. By the time they were sweating and breathing heavily, Mara felt more comfortable with the idea of Ireena using the blade she carried. ”Good work; keep at it,” she offered to Ireena with a small bow as she tossed her battered stick aside and turned back towards the campfires. Mara wasn’t sure how things would be between them during the rest of their journey together, amicable she hoped, but she knew such things could become difficult. All the poetry she had read, and still she was no better equipped to deal with the trials of the heart than any straw-brained stable boy. She turned back, just once, to check on Ireena, before disciplining herself and getting back to the business of walking away… to the fires at least for some rest.

 

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Stat Block Mara Blackwood Chaotic Good | Half orc | Fighter (Champion) 5 Armor Class: 18 | Hit Points: 23/44 | Speed: 30 ft | Luck Points: 15 Str 16 | Dex 10 | Con 15 | Int 10 | Wis 10 | Cha 14 Saving throws: Str +5 | Dex 0 | Con +4 | Int 0 | Wis 0 | Cha +2 Skills: Athletics +5 | History +2 | Insight +2 | Intimidation +3 | Performance +4 | Drum Weapons: +1 to attack and damage rolls+1 Halberd, +6 to hit, 1d10+4, Reach, Magical | Longbow, +2 to hit, 1d8, 150/600 | Handaxe, +5 to hit, 1d6+3, 20/60 Darkvision: 60 ft. | Passive Perception: 10 Features: Add one weapon damage die to a critical hit. See also Improved Critical subclass featureSavage Attacks | When dropped to zero hp and not killed outright, drop to 1 hp instead, once per long rest.Relentless Endurance | Can find lodging in exchange for performances.By Popular Demand | Fighting Style: Reroll 1's or 2's when rolling damage for a two-handed or versatile melee weapon. Must use new rolls.Great Weapon Fighting | Bonus Action - Heal 1d10+Fighter Level, once per restSecond Wind 0/1 | Take an extra action on your turn, once per rest.Action Surge 0/1 | Score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. See also Savage Attacks racial feature.Improved Critical | When you take the Attack action and attack with only a glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, or spear, you can use a bonus action to make a melee attack with the opposite end of the weapon. This attack uses the same ability modifier as the primary attack. The weapon's damage die for this attack is a d4, and it deals bludgeoning damage. While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter the reach you have with that weapon. Make 2 attacks when you take the Attack actionPolearm MasterExtra Attack Languages: Common | Orc | Dwarf

 

Character Sheet

[Azure Nokori]

Barry Barry keeps his face directed to the floor so his ear can point straight to Marybeth. Although she can't see his expression, she notes his nods and non-verbal confirmations. When she's is done, he turns to face her and his calming smile washes over her. "Number one. I love your passion. You're the last joiner but by no means an outsider. I am glad we found you. Two, I think you're right. I can consecrate the sites when we find them, but something tells me that won't be enough. We are in his realm and his level control is likely beyond the norm. Three. If this is going to be as hard as we think. I think we need to get the others to safety before we turn our hand to the Fanes. They can indeed hold their own, but there are worse things out there. I think the big question is how do we protect Ireena while we are away? Perhaps, Illoyna has an answer for this too? They for sure don't seem friends of Strahd so maybe they have a way of keeping him at bay..." He knew the last part was a long shot, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

 

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Barry Elba | Wold Elf - Grave Cleric | Level 4

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HP: 23/31 | HD: 4/4

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AC: 15 (+2) | Spell DC: 14 | Spell Attack: +6 | PP: 14 | Speed: 35 ft | Spell Slots: lv1 3/4, lv2 1/3 | Channel Divinity: 1/1sr | Eyes of the Grave: 3/3 lr | Luck points: 14

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Stats: Str 10 (+0), Dex 16 (+3), Con 14 (+2), Int 8 (-1), Wis 18 (+4), Cha 10 (+0)

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Saving Throws: Str(+0), Dex(+3), Con(+2), Int(-1), Wis(+6), Cha(+2)

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Weapons: Shortsword(Masterwork): 1d20+6 Hit, 1d6+4 S

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Proficiencies: Common, Elvish, Undercommon, DraconicLanguages | L, M + Shield Armor Proficiencies | Simple, longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow., Weapon Proficiencies | Arcana,History, Insight, Perception, Persuasion Skills

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Features and Abilities: You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.Elf Weapon Training | Your base walking speed increases to 35 feet.Fleet of Foot | You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.Mask of the Wild | Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Darkvision | You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.Fey Ancestry | Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep.Trance | When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.Researcher | As an action, you present your holy Symbol and speak a prayer censuring the Undead. Each Undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage.

A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take Reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to Escape from an Effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.Divine Domain: Turn Undead | Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to mark another creature’s life force for termination.

As an action, you choose one creature you can see within 30 feet of you, cursing it until the end of your next turn. The next time you or an ally of yours hits the cursed creature with an attack, the creature has vulnerability to all of that attack's damage, and then the curse ends.[/TTl] | At 1st level, you gain the ability to occasionally sense the presence of the undead, whose existence is an insult to the natural cycle of life. As an action, you can open your awareness to magically detect undead. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any undead within 60 feet of you that isn't behind total cover and that isn't protected from divination magic. This sense doesn't tell you anything about a creature's capabilities or identity.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest."Divine Domain: Path of the Grave " | At 1st level, you gain the ability to manipulate the line between life and death. When you would normally roll one or more dice to restore hit points with a spell to a creature at 0 hit points, you instead use the highest number possible for each die.

In addition, you learn the Spare the Dying cantrip, which doesn't count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. For you, it has a range of 30 feet, and you can cast it as a bonus action.Eyes of the Grave | While you wear this pendant, you stabilize whenever you are dying at the start of Your Turn. In addition, whenever you roll a Hit Die to regain Hit Points, double the number of Hit Points it restores.Circle of Morality

Spells:
Cantrips: This spell Repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn clack, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage.

This spell can physically repair a magic item or Construct, but the spell can't restore magic to such an object. Item: Periapt of Wound ClosureCasting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Cleric
Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw..Mending , You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.Sacred Flame, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 5 feet
Components: V, M (a holy symbol)
Duration: Instantaneous

You utter a divine word, and burning radiance erupts from you. Each creature of your choice that you can see within range must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 radiant damage.

At Higher Levels. The spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).Guidance, Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: Touch
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Cleric
You touch a living creature that has 0 hit points. The creature becomes stable. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.Word of Radience
Lv1: Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the Healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.Spare the Dying (Domain) , Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid
A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the Healing increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.Cure Wounds, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V S M (A sprinkling of holy water)
Duration: Up to 1 minute
Classes: Cleric, Paladin
You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or saving throw.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.Healing Word, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (holy water or powdered silver and iron, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch is protected against certain types of creatures: aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.

The protection grants several benefits. Creatures of those types have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target. The target also can’t be charmed, frightened, or possessed by them. If the target is already charmed, frightened, or possessed by such a creature, the target has advantage on any new saving throw against the relevant effect.Bless, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V S
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30 feet of you. If you sense magic in this way, you can use your action to see a faint aura around any visible creature or object in the area that bears magic, and you learn its school of magic, if any.
The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.Protection from Evil and Good, Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (25 gp worth of powdered silver, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Instantaneous (see below)

You perform one of several religious ceremonies. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following ceremonies, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the casting.

Atonement. You touch one willing creature whose alignment has changed, and you make a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, you restore the target to its original alignment.

Bless Water. You touch one vial of water and cause it to become holy water.

Coming of Age. You touch one humanoid who is a young adult. For the next 24 hours, whenever the target makes an ability check, it can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. A creature can benefit from this rite only once.

Dedication. You touch one humanoid who wishes to be dedicated to your god’s service. For the next 24 hours, whenever the target makes a saving throw, it can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the save. A creature can benefit from this rite only once.

Funeral Rite. You touch one corpse, and for the next 7 days, the target can’t become undead by any means short of a Wish spell.

Investiture (UA). You touch one willing humanoid. Choose one 1st-level spell you have prepared and expend a spell slot and any material components as if you were casting that spell. The spell has no effect. Instead, the target can cast this spell once without having to expend a spell slot or use material components. If the target doesn’t cast the spell within 1 hour, the invested spell is lost.

Wedding. You touch adult humanoids willing to be bonded together in marriage. For the next 7 days, each target gains a +2 bonus to AC while they are within 30 feet of each other. A creature can benefit from this rite again only if widowed.Detect Magic Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make Charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll or saving throw.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.Ceremony, , Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V S M (A small amount of alcohol or distilled spirits)
Duration: 1 hour
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
Bolstering yourself with a necromantic facsimile of life, you gain 1d4 + 4 temporary hit points for the duration.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you gain 5 additional Temporary Hit Points for each slot level above 1st. Bane (Domain)
Lv2: Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V S
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Cleric
You create a floating, spectral weapon within range that lasts for the duration or until you cast this spell again. When you cast the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet of the weapon. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the weapon up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it. The weapon can take whatever form you choose. Clerics of deities who are associated with a particular weapon (as St. Cuthbert is known for his mace and Thor for his hammer) make this spell’s effect resemble that weapon.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot 3rd level of or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above the 2nd. Flase Life (Domain), Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse’s eyes, which must remain there for the duration)
Duration: 10 days

You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become undead.

The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.Spiritual Weapon, Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

A black beam of enervating energy springs from your finger toward a creature within range.
Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target deals only half damage with weapon attacks that use Strength until the spell ends.

At the end of each of the target’s turns, it can make a Constitution saving throw against the spell. On a success, the spell ends.Gentle Repose (Domain)

 

AC: 10 | HP: 11

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Stats: Str 14 (+2), Dex 20 (+0), Con 13 (+1), Int 2 (-4), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 5 (+0)
Hooves (attack) +2 to hit, 1d4+2
The mule is considered to be a Large animal for the purpose of determining its carrying capacityRay of Enfeeblement (Domain) | [tt=Sure-footed]The mule has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.Beast of Burden

[Grouchy]

Jhorn Sarkany Once it seems clear there is no more discussion for the night, Jhorn immediately seeks out Halas. "I appreciate your... discretion, this time," he whispers to the halfling, appreciative that his troubled past was not brought to light with unforeseen and likely unfortunate circumstances. Then, in a normal tone of voice, he says "What she was saying seemed to match up with what the Vistani woman told you all. Could these be the Ladies Three?" Jhorn is still slightly skeptical of the Vistani woman and isn't quite sure what to think.

Actions Move: Action: Reaction: Bonus Action: Object Interaction: Effects: Hidden from Divination magic. Advantage on saving throws vs spells/magical effects, spell attacks vs him at disadvantage.

 

Stats Jhorn Sarkany (Character Sheet) Variant Human | Fighter 5 (Eldritch Knight) | Haunted One | Feats: Observant. Skilled. HP: 34/47 | Armor Class: 18 | Saves: Str +5 / Dex 0 / Con +4 / Int +2 / Wis +1 / Cha -1 Senses: Initiative +0, Passive Perception 18, Passive Investigation 19. Move: 30' | Conditions: None. Languages: Common, Abyssal, Dwarven, Elf. Tool Proficiencies: None. Attack Bonuses: Melee +5 | Ranged +2 LUCK POINTS - 11 Weapons: Silvered Battleaxe: +5 strike, 1D8+5 slashing damage. Versatile. (Weapon Bond) Light Crossbow: +2 strike, 1D8 piercing damage, range 80/320. Ammunition, range, two-handed. (Weapon Bond) Trained Skills: Arcana +4. Athletics +5. Insight +3. Intimidation +1. Investigation +4. Perception +3. Religion +4. Survival +3. Spells: (DC 12, +4 spell attack bonus)((1) 1/3) (0): Chill Touch. Light. (1): Absorb Elements. Burning Hands. Protection from Good and Evil. Shield. Observant (Feat): Can read lips if he knows language and can see a person's mouth. +5 passive Investigation and Perception checks. Fighting Style (Dueling): +2 melee damage if wielding weapon with one hand and no other weapons. Second Wind: 0/1. As bonus action, heal 1D10+4 HP. Recovers after short/long rest. Action Surge: 0/1. Can make additional action during that round, in addition to bonus actions. Recovers after short/long rest. Weapon Bond: Cannot be disarmed while wielding a bonded weapon. Can summon weapon to his hand as a bonus action if it is on the same plane of existence. Skilled (4th level Feat): Gains proficiency in Insight, Intimidation, Religion. Extra Attack: When he takes the Attack action on his turn, he can attack twice. Special Equipment: Currently wears an attuned Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location. Spell Guard Shield +1 strapped on his left arm.

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Halas Fogbarrel Halas just winked in response to Jhorn's appreciation of what he obliged to leave out of his story. The halfling had little idea what to make of all the talk about fanes and ladies. Those things seemed best left to the others to figure out.   Initiative: Movement: Action: Bonus Action: Reaction: Free Action: Conditions: Rolls:   Halas Fogbarrel 5th-Lvl Lightfoot Halfling College of Whispers Bard | 2'11", 37 lbs. HP: 30/30 | AC: 14 | Speed: 25' | Init: +3 | Luck: 12 Stats: STR: 8 (-1) | DEX: 16 (+3) | CON: 10 (0) | INT: 10 (0) | WIS: 14 (+2) | CHA: 18 (+4) Spell Slots: 4/4 | 3/3 | 2/2; Bardic Inspriation (1d8): 4/4 | Spell to Hit: +7 | Spell DC: 15 Weapons: +5 to hit, 1d6+3 P, finesse, lightShortsword, +5 to hit, 1d4+3 P, finesse, light, thrown, 20/60Dagger, +5 to hit, 1d6+3 P, Ammunition, Light, Loading, 30/120Hand Crossbow Features: When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die. You must use the new result, even if it is a 1.Lucky, You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.Brave, You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.Nimble, You can attempt to hide even when you are only obscured by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.Naturally Stealthy, You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.Criminal Contact, LightArmor Proficiencies, Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswordsWeapon Proficiencies, Pan Flute, Lute, Drums, Thieves' Tools, Gaming Set: DominoesTool Proficiencies, You can inspire others through stirring words or music. To do so, you use a bonus action on your turn to choose one creature other than yourself within 60 feet of you who can hear you. That creature gains one Bardic Inspiration die, a d6. Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the Bardic Inspiration die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the Bardic Inspiration die is rolled, it is lost. A creature can have only one Bardic Inspiration die at a time. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (a minimum of once). You regain any expended uses when you finish a long rest. Your Bardic Inspiration die changes when you reach certain levels in this class. The die becomes a d8 at 5th level, a d10 at 10th level, and a d12 at 15th level.Bardic Inspiration, Starting at 2nd level, you can add half your proficiency bonus, rounded down, to any ability check you make that doesn't already include your proficiency bonus.Jack of All Trades, Beginning at 2nd level, you can use soothing music or oration to help revitalize your wounded allies during a short rest. If you or any friendly creatures who can hear your performance spend one or more Hit Dice to regain hit points at the end of the short rest, each of those creatures regains an extra 1d6 hit points. The extra Hit Points increase when you reach certain levels in this class: to 1d8 at 9th level, to 1d10 at 13th level, and to 1d12 at 17th level.Song of Rest, At 3rd level, choose two of your skill proficiencies (Stealth & Deception). Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of the chosen proficiencies. At 10th level, you can choose another two skill proficiencies to gain this benefit.Expertise, When you join the College of Whispers at 3rd level, you gain the ability to make your weapon attacks magically toxic to a creature's mind. When you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to deal an additional 2d6 psychic damage to that target. You can do so only once per round on your turn. The psychic damage increases when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 3d6 at 5th level, 5d6 at 10th level, and 8d6 at 15th level.Psychic Blades, At 3rd level, you learn to infuse innocent-seeming words with an insidious magic that can inspire terror. If you speak to a humanoid alone for at least 1 minute, you can attempt to seed paranoia and fear into its mind. At the end of the conversation, the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or be frightened of you or another creature of your choice. The target is frightened in this way for 1 hour, until it is attacked or damaged, or until it witnesses its allies being attacked or damaged. If the target succeeds on its saving throw, the target has no hint that you tried to frighten it. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short rest or long rest.Words of Terror, Beginning when you reach 5th level, you regain all of your expended uses of Bardic Inspiration when you finish a short or long rest.Font of Inspiration Instrument of the Bards - Fochlucan Bandore An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 psychic damage. You can use an action to play the instrument and cast one of its spells. Once the instrument has been used to cast a spell, it can't be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if the spell has a somatic or a material component. Fochlucan bandore Uncommon 1st-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Grasping weeds and vines sprout from the ground in a 20-foot square starting from a point within range. For the duration, these plants turn the ground in the area into difficult terrain. A creature in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be restrained by the entangling plants until the spell ends. A creature restrained by the plants can use its action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, it frees itself. When the spell ends, the conjured plants wilt away.Entangle, 1st-level evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Each object in a 20-foot cube within range is outlined in blue, green, or violet light (your choice). Any creature in the area when the spell is cast is also outlined in light if it fails a Dexterity saving throw. For the duration, objects and affected creatures shed dim light in a 10-foot radius. Any attack roll against an affected creature or object has advantage if the attacker can see it, and the affected creature or object can’t benefit from being invisible.Faerie Fire, Transmutation cantrip Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (mistletoe, a shamrock leaf, and a club or quarterstaff) Duration: 1 minute The wood of a club or quarterstaff you are holding is imbued with nature’s power. For the duration, you can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of melee attacks using that weapon, and the weapon’s damage die becomes a d8. The weapon also becomes magical, if it isn’t already. The spell ends if you cast it again or if you let go of the weapon.Shillelagh, 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: 10 minutes You gain the ability to comprehend and verbally communicate with beasts for the duration. The knowledge and awareness of many beasts is limited by their intelligence, but at minimum, beasts can give you information about nearby locations and monsters, including whatever they can perceive or have perceived within the past day. You might be able to persuade a beast to perform a small favor for you, at the DM’s discretion.Speak with Animals, 3rd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a wing feather from any bird) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You touch a willing creature. The target gains a flying speed of 60 feet for the duration. When the spell ends, the target falls if it is still aloft, unless it can stop the fall. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 3rd.fly, 2nd-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (an eyelash encased in gum arabic) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour A creature you touch becomes invisible until the spell ends. Anything the target is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the target’s person. The spell ends for a target that attacks or casts a spell. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd.invisibility, 2nd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (either a small leather loop or a piece of golden wire bent into a cup shape with a long shank on one end) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes One creature or object of your choice that you can see within range rises vertically, up to 20 feet, and remains suspended there for the duration. The spell can levitate a target that weighs up to 500 pounds. An unwilling creature that succeeds on a Constitution saving throw is unaffected. The target can move only by pushing or pulling against a fixed object or surface within reach (such as a wall or a ceiling), which allows it to move as if it were climbing. You can change the target’s altitude by up to 20 feet in either direction on your turn. If you are the target, you can move up or down as part of your move. Otherwise, you can use your action to move the target, which must remain within the spell’s range. When the spell ends, the target floats gently to the ground if it is still aloft.levitate, 1st-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (holy water or powdered silver and iron, which the spell consumes) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch is protected against certain types of creatures: aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead. The protection grants several benefits. Creatures of those types have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target. The target also can’t be charmed, frightened, or possessed by them. If the target is already charmed, frightened, or possessed by such a creature, the target has advantage on any new saving throw against the relevant effect.protection from evil and good Cantrips Known: Enchantment cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: Instantaneous You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at a creature you can see within range. If the target can hear you (though it need not understand you), it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d4 psychic damage and have disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn. At Higher Levels. This spell’s damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4).Vicious Mockery, Evocation cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, M (a firefly or phosphorescent moss) Duration: 1 hour You touch one object that is no larger than 10 feet in any dimension. Until the spell ends, the object sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. The light can be colored as you like. Completely covering the object with something opaque blocks the light. The spell ends if you cast it again or dismiss it as an action. If you target an object held or worn by a hostile creature, that creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spell.Light, Conjuration cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: 1 minute A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration or until you dismiss it as an action. The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again. You can use your action to control the hand. You can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial. You can move the hand up to 30 feet each time you use it. The hand can’t attack, activate magical items, or carry more than 10 pounds.Mage Hand 1st-Level Spells Known: 1st-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute A willing creature you touch is imbued with bravery. Until the spell ends, the creature is immune to being frightened and gains temporary hit points equal to your spellcasting ability modifier at the start of each of its turns. When the spell ends, the target loses any remaining temporary hit points from this spell. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.Heroism, 1st-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: Instantaneous You whisper a discordant melody that only one creature of your choice within range can hear, wracking it with terrible pain. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 3d6 psychic damage and must immediately use its reaction, if available, to move as far as its speed allows away from you. The creature doesn’t move into obviously dangerous ground, such as a fire or a pit. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and doesn’t have to move away. A deafened creature automatically succeeds on the save. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.Dissonant Whispers, 1st-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: 1 hour You attempt to charm a humanoid you can see within range. It must make a Wisdom saving throw, and does so with advantage if you or your companions are fighting it. If it fails the saving throw, it is charmed by you until the spell ends or until you or your companions do anything harmful to it. The charmed creature regards you as a friendly acquaintance. When the spell ends, the creature knows it was charmed by you. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st. The creatures must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.Charm Person 2nd-Level Spells Known: 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a copper piece) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute For the duration, you can read the thoughts of certain creatures. When you cast the spell and as your action on each turn until the spell ends, you can focus your mind on any one creature that you can see within 30 feet of you. If the creature you choose has an Intelligence of 3 or lower or doesn’t speak any language, the creature is unaffected. You initially learn the surface thoughts of the creature—what is most on its mind in that moment. As an action, you can either shift your attention to another creature’s thoughts or attempt to probe deeper into the same creature’s mind. If you probe deeper, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw. If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that loom s large in its mind (such as something it worries over, loves, or hates). If it succeeds, the spell ends. Either way, the target knows that you are probing into its mind, and unless you shift your attention to another creature’s thoughts, the creature can use its action on its turn to make an Intelligence check contested by your Intelligence check; if it succeeds, the spell ends. Questions verbally directed at the target creature naturally shape the course of its thoughts, so this spell is particularly effective as part of an interrogation. You can also use this spell to detect the presence of thinking creatures you can’t see. When you cast the spell or as your action during the duration, you can search for thoughts within 30 feet of you. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 2 feet of rock, 2 inches of any metal other than lead, or a thin sheet of lead blocks you. You can’t detect a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or lower or one that doesn’t speak any language. Once you detect the presence of a creature in this way, you can read its thoughts for the rest of the duration as described above, even if you can’t see it, but it must still be within range.Detect Thoughts, 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You touch a creature and can end either one disease or one condition afflicting it. The condition can be blinded, deafened, paralyzed, or poisoned.Lesser Restoration, 2nd-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: 1 minute Three illusory duplicates of yourself appear in your space. Until the spell ends, the duplicates move with you and mimic your actions, shifting position so it’s impossible to track which image is real. You can use your action to dismiss the illusory duplicates. Each time a creature targets you with an attack during the spell’s duration, roll a d20 to determine whether the attack instead targets one of your duplicates. If you have three duplicates, you must roll a 6 or higher to change the attack’s target to a duplicate. With two duplicates, you must roll an 8 or higher. With one duplicate, you must roll an 11 or higher. A duplicate’s AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier. If an attack hits a duplicate, the duplicate is destroyed. A duplicate can be destroyed only by an attack that hits it. It ignores all other damage and effects. The spell ends when all three duplicates are destroyed. A creature is unaffected by this spell if it can’t see, if it relies on senses other than sight, such as blindsight, or if it can perceive illusions as false, as with truesight.Mirror Image 3rd-Level Spells Known: 3rd-Level Evocation Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self (10-foot-radius hemisphere) Target: A 10-foot-radius around and above you Components: V S M (A small crystal bead) Duration: 8 hours A 10-foot-radius immobile dome of force springs into existence around and above you and remains stationary for the duration. The spell ends if you leave its area. Nine creatures of Medium size or smaller can fit inside the dome with you. The spell fails if its area includes a larger creature or more than nine creatures. Creatures and objects within the dome when you cast this spell can move through it freely. All other creatures and objects are barred from passing through it. Spells and other magical effects can’t extend through the dome or be cast through it. The atmosphere inside the space is comfortable and dry, regardless of the weather outside. Until the spell ends, you can command the interior to become dimly lit or dark. The dome is opaque from the outside, of any color you choose, but it is transparent from the inside.Tiny Hut, 3rd-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 action Range: 10 feet Components: V, S, M (burning incense) Duration: 10 minutes You grant the semblance of life and intelligence to a corpse of your choice within range, allowing it to answer the questions you pose. The corpse must still have a mouth and can’t be undead. The spell fails if the corpse was the target of this spell within the last 10 days. Until the spell ends, you can ask the corpse up to five questions. The corpse knows only what it knew in life, including the languages it knew. Answers are usually brief, cryptic, or repetitive, and the corpse is under no compulsion to offer a truthful answer if you are hostile to it or it recognizes you as an enemy. This spell doesn’t return the creature’s soul to its body, only its animating spirit. Thus, the corpse can’t learn new information, doesn’t comprehend anything that has happened since it died, and can’t speculate about future events.Speak with Dead

[silverfeathers]

Beth smiled in return to Barry, “Thank you. Perhaps, it wouldn’t hurt in asking in the morning if they do anything or have anything that protects them from Stradh.”

The Sorceress attention is pulled away from Barry seeing herbs and tools familiar to her being laid out.
“ I will find you in the morning so I can take notes. Sleep well,” she concluded.

She drifted over to the mud woman neatly laying out herbs and mushrooms. A few Beth knew, but most she could not identify. They looked similar but different to ones back home. What was she going to make with these? How did she prepare them? So many questions popped into her head seeing such familiar herbalism items.

“Can I watch? I would like to learn,” Beth asked, she did not want to intrude, but was hoping that the woman would not mind.

I have to learn something while I am here, Beth thought waiting for her answer.

 

actions Initiative: Movement: Free action: Action: perception or nature or medicine to look over what the mud woman had spread out. Bonus action: Reaction:

Statblock   Marybeth Quinn Human | Sorcerer level 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 13 (MA15) | Speed: 30' | Passive Perception: 11 Str 8(-1) | Dex 14(+2) | Con 14(+2) | Int 9 (-1) | Wis 10(+0) | Cha 18(+4) Saving Throws: Str -1 | Dex +2 | Con +5* | Int -1 | Wis +3* | Cha +7* Proficiency Bonus: +3 Skills: Acrobatics +2, Arcana +2, Deception +4, Insight +3, Intimidation +4, Medicine +3, Persuasion +4, Performance +4, Religion +2, Sleight of Hand +2, Stealth +2, (athletics, history, nature -1), (animal handling, perception, survival +0) Languages:Common, Undercommon, Abyssal Shadow Sorcerer Abilities: Starting at 1st level you have darkvision up to 120ft. At 3rd level you learn the Darkness spell, which does not count against your spells known. In addition it can be cast by spending 2 sorcery points or a spell slot. If using sorcery points you can see through the darkness created by this spell. Eyes of the Dark| Starting at 1st level, your existence in a twilight state between life and death makes you difficult to defeat. When damage reduces you to 0 hp, you can make a Charisma saving throw (DC 5+damage taken). On a success, you instead drop to 1 hp. You can’t use this feature if you are reduced to 0 hp by radiant damage or a critical hit. After the saving throw succeeds, you cannot use this feature again until after completing a long rest. Strength of the Grave| Weapons: +4 to hit, 1d8+2 range, loading, two-handed Light Crossbow| +3 to hit, 2d8(psychic) finesse, light, thrown, concentration Shadow Blade (spell) | +4 to hit, 1d4+2 finesse, light, thrown Dagger x2 Spells: Spell Attack +7 | Spell Save DC 15 MetaMagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell Sorcery Points: 3/5 Cantrips: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: 1 round You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target. If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Chill Touch, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn’t being worn or carried. This spell’s damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).Fire Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You cause numbing frost to form on one creature that you can see within range.The target must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 1d6 cold damage, and has disadvantage on the next weapon attack it makes before the end of its next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).Frostbite, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S, M (short piece of copper wire) Duration: 1 round You point your finger toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only can hear. You can cast this spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence, 1ft of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3ft of wood blocks the spell. The spell doesn’t have to follow a straight line and can travel freely around corners or through openings. Message, Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).Ray of Frost Level 1: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120ft Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl an undulating, warbling mass of chaotic energy at one creature in range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 +1d6 damage. Choose one of the d8s. The number rolled on the that die determines the attack’s damage type, as shown on the tablet. ((I will always chose the 1st d8 to keep this simple.))Chaos Bolt, Casting Time: 1 action Range: self (15ft cube) Components: V,S Duration: Instantaneous A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you. Each creature in a 15ft cube originating from you must make a constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 thunder damage and is pushed 10ft away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and isn’t pushed back. In addition, unsecured objects that are completely within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10ft away by the spell’s effect, and the spell emits a thunderous boom audible out to 300ft. When you cast this spell using a slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot above 1st level.Thunderwave, Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V,S, M (a piece of cured leather) Duration: 8 hours You touch a willing creature who isn’t wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target’s base AC becomes 13+ its dexterity modifier. The spell ends if the target dons armor or it you dismiss the spell as an action.Mage Armor, Slots Available: 2/4 Level 2: Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,M (bat fur and piece of pitch or a piece of coal) Duration: Concentration, 10 minutes Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15 ft-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can not see through this darkness, and nonmagical light cannot illuminate it. If the point you choose is one an object you are holding or one that isn’t being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the source of the darkness with an opaque object, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. * if sorcery points are used to cast this spell instead, Beth can see through it.*Darkness* Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 ft Components: V,S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You craft an illusion that takes root in the mind of a creature that you can see within range. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, you create a phantasmal object, creature, or other visible phenomenon of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. The phantasm includes sound, temperature, and other stimuli, also evident only to the creature. The target can use its action to examine the phantasm with an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If the check succeeds, the target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends. While a target is affected by the spell, the target treats the phantasm as if it were real. The target rationalizes any illogical outcomes from interacting with the phantasm. For example, a target attempting to walk across a phantasmal bridge that spans a chasm falls once it steps onto the bridge. If the target survives the fall, it still believes that the bridge exists and comes up with some other explanation for its fall; it was pushed, it slipped, or a strong wind might have knocked it off. An affected target is so convinced of the phantasm’s reality that it can even take damage from the illusion. A phantasm created to appear as a creature can attack the target. Similarly, a phantasm created to appear as fire, a pool of acid, or lava can burn the target. Each round on your turn, the phantasm can deal 1d6 psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm’s area or within 5 feet of the phantasm, provided that the illusion is of a creature or hazard that could logically deal damage, such as by attacking. The target perceives the damage as a type appropriate to the illusion.Phantasmal Force Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: Self Components: V,M Duration: Concentration, 1 minute You weave together threads of shadow to create a sword of solidified gloom in your hand. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 2d8 psychic damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the attack roll with advantage. If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8. When you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8. When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to 5d8.Shadow Blade Slots Available: 3/3 Level 3: none ATM Slots Available: 2/2

[Grouchy]

Jhorn Sarkany With little else to say and with most of the group tied up training under the guidance of Polly, Jhorn decides he can at least contribute in his own way. Grabbing a piece of the firewood nearby, he holds it up to one of the druid women and points to himself, then makes a hacking motion with his hand, then points to their axe nearby. With their permission, he stows his axe and shield with his gear and begins splitting extra wood for the fire. This was a task he always liked - axes always felt good in his hands, and it was a tough but rewarding labor. Few things are more satisfying than splitting the wood on the first blow. Jhorn always felt it was good training for combat too - one strong committed blow is often all you may get. As he splits log after log, his mind begins drifting due to the mundane nature of the task, and suddenly he is back home. He remembers the old stump behind his cottage where he used to split wood, often days of it at a time in case he had to go with the army for maneuvers. Sometimes he would be so focused on his task that Laina would have to come outside and remind him that dinner was ready. Laina... he thinks to himself. He can still picture her now. Her long hair, as red as fire, with those green eyes that he could stare into forever. Freckles adorned her face, giving her a youthful but beautiful appearance. He can still see her somedays. Still smell the wild flowers she would pick every morning. Still feel her presence next to him. Sometimes. His heart begins to ache as he thinks of her. And then, of course, that night also flashes into his mind. He always tries to forget it, he would do anything to remove it from his mind, but it is always there. The blood was so similar to her hair that you almost couldn't tell them apart at first. It just looked like her hair was falling over her body. But the hole in her body where The Wolf chewed through her flesh and cracked her ribs to eat her heart shows the truth. The truth of what Jhorn really is. The scarred man suddenly realizes he has been standing motionless for some time, long since done splitting wood. He sighs and gets back to his task. That's enough daydreaming for now. After all, he snorts, his dreams always end up leading back to the nightmares.

Actions Move: Action: Reaction: Bonus Action: Object Interaction: Effects: Hidden from Divination magic. Advantage on saving throws vs spells/magical effects, spell attacks vs him at disadvantage.

 

Stats Jhorn Sarkany (Character Sheet) Variant Human | Fighter 5 (Eldritch Knight) | Haunted One | Feats: Observant. Skilled. HP: 34/47 | Armor Class: 18 | Saves: Str +5 / Dex 0 / Con +4 / Int +2 / Wis +1 / Cha -1 Senses: Initiative +0, Passive Perception 18, Passive Investigation 19. Move: 30' | Conditions: None. Languages: Common, Abyssal, Dwarven, Elf. Tool Proficiencies: None. Attack Bonuses: Melee +5 | Ranged +2 LUCK POINTS - 11 Weapons: Silvered Battleaxe: +5 strike, 1D8+5 slashing damage. Versatile. (Weapon Bond) Light Crossbow: +2 strike, 1D8 piercing damage, range 80/320. Ammunition, range, two-handed. (Weapon Bond) Trained Skills: Arcana +4. Athletics +5. Insight +3. Intimidation +1. Investigation +4. Perception +3. Religion +4. Survival +3. Spells: (DC 12, +4 spell attack bonus)((1) 1/3) (0): Chill Touch. Light. (1): Absorb Elements. Burning Hands. Protection from Good and Evil. Shield. Observant (Feat): Can read lips if he knows language and can see a person's mouth. +5 passive Investigation and Perception checks. Fighting Style (Dueling): +2 melee damage if wielding weapon with one hand and no other weapons. Second Wind: 0/1. As bonus action, heal 1D10+4 HP. Recovers after short/long rest. Action Surge: 0/1. Can make additional action during that round, in addition to bonus actions. Recovers after short/long rest. Weapon Bond: Cannot be disarmed while wielding a bonded weapon. Can summon weapon to his hand as a bonus action if it is on the same plane of existence. Skilled (4th level Feat): Gains proficiency in Insight, Intimidation, Religion. Extra Attack: When he takes the Attack action on his turn, he can attack twice. Special Equipment: Currently wears an attuned Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location. Spell Guard Shield +1 strapped on his left arm.

[Wretched Rick]

Tea and Tincture "Yes. Watch," she replies to Marybeth with a friendly smile. Marybeth can identify no less than nine different mushroom species, and two different mosses. The druid seems to be using no scales or any unit of exact measurement. "Only way to be perfect... precise... use all dried... ingredients?" She begins to explain, but scowls in frustration at her limited command of the language. After breaking down the assorted flora with mortar and pestle, she transfers it to a bowl before adding a cup of boiling water. She stirs the soup until it drops to about half its original temperature, then pours it through a cloth into another bowl. Wringing all the liquid from the ingredients, she moves the bowl aside and gets another one, which receives the damp clump of ingredients. She lines up several tiny phials - everything she's working with seems to be crudely made from clay - before retrieving a larger flask. Popping the cork, she waves it under Marybeth's nose before dribbling a bit into the bowl. It instantly clears her sinuses before she can jerk her head to the side, causing the druid to chuckle at her expression. It smelled stronger than double-distilled brandy, more akin to something used to remove varnish from old furniture. She mixes the clump into the tiny bit of alcohol quite vigorously for a couple minutes. When completed, it looks like runny riverbank sludge. He proceeds filling each phial with the sludge, stirring again between each phial. The sorceress determines that they are some sort of tincture. "Medicine," the druid announces as she points to the tinctures. "Tea," as she points to the bowl with the cooling water mixture. "Too strong," she explains as she lines up three mugs, filling each about a third before making up the rest with more boiling water. She casts a spell on each of the phials, but not on the tea. "Tea... drink now - tomorrow, no good. Medicine good for many days. The druid takes two of the cups and nods at Marybeth to grab the third. She goes straight to the rest of the party, handing a cup to those who still carry the most wounds."

OOC Each tea heals 1d8+4 over the course of an hour. The druid hands one to Ismark - you guys determine in the OOC thread who needs/gets the other two. My main "next morning" post will be up by Saturday at latest, but I'm hoping to have time well before then.