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2024-02-11, 02:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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Lanius Collurio
Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3
AC: 19 | HP: 40/87 | Initiative: +7
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2
Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11
Favored Foe: 3/4
Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries
Conditions: None
Lanius cried out as he was blinded by the light and suffered radiation damage.
He knew it was time to go in close, so he used his ancient elven skill to vanish from sight, despite not having it himself.
Spoiler
Action: pass without trace
Bonus action hide
(1d20+23)[40]/(1d20+23)[39]
Move 50 ft to K22
Con save (1d20+2)[17]
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2024-02-11, 09:29 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
The dim light before Jessica grows dimmer for a moment. He is gone, appearing elsewhere in the room. She turns to look, but just as she spots him, a piercing shriek begins to ring throughout the heads of every member of your group except Lanius before being stopped by a hasty discharge of magical energy from Merry.
Spoiler
BA: Shadow Walk. In dim light or darkness, teleport up to 120’ to a visible unoccupied space that is also dimly lit or in darkness.
Psychic Scream
(90’, up to 10 targets with INT 3+, 14d6 psychic damage & stunned; Int save for half/no stun. Heads explode if reduces targets to 0. Save at end of turn to end stun)
(14d6)[48] psychic damage. Save DC 23.
Most of you have advantage thanks to Watcher's Will, which he wouldn't know about. Hyra does not, since the Hound of Ill Omen being next to her causes disadvantage.
Jessica (1d20)[7] or
Merry (1d20)[10] or (1d20)[14]
Hyra (1d20)[17]
Celestial (1d20)[8] or (1d20)[10]
COUNTERSPELLED
=>Jessica, Merry, Hyra, then Hound, then Lanius
Lanius can go before I get the hound post up unless he's interacting with it.Last edited by J-H; 2024-02-11 at 02:43 PM.
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2024-02-11, 09:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hyra Forgeborn
Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric
AC: 24 HP: 54/102 (+10 Aid)
PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17
Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward
Concentrating: Summon Celestial
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1
Mercifully saved from imminent demise by Merry's countered spell, Hyra rushes over to imbue Jessica's weapon with light, ensuring that the shadow foe can't get away from her so easily, then calls upon Moradin's hammer to (attempt) to smite her enemy.
Spoiler: Actions
Move: L25
Action: Cast Light on Jessica's weapon. It now gives out bright light in 20ft, dim light in 20ft. Lasts for 1 hour.
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon in R27
Attack: 20 or 15 (probable miss. Disadv comes only from cloak of displacement, so if they take damage sooner, probable hit.) Damage: 9 force, if Hit.
Celestial:-
27/50, still blind.
Move: They should be in NO26-27 from following Jessica. They'll now move to WX24-25
Action: Attack A.
Attack 1: 24 or 20 (possible hit?) Damage: 15 radiant if so.
Attack 2: 18 or 15 (miss) Damage:
Attack 3: 14 or 13 (miss) Damage:
Concentration broken
Spoiler: Celestial Stats
Large celestial
Armor Class: 17
Hit Points: 50
Speed: 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
Damage Resistances: radiant
Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus: equals your bonus
Actions
Multiattack. The celestial makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (3)
Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + 6 radiant damage.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The celestial touches another creature. The target magically regains hit points equal to 2d8 + the spell’s level.
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2024-02-11, 03:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Jessica Aegnor
Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11
AC: 24 | HP: 66/113 | Initiative: +5
STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/3
Lay on Hands: 0/55
Channel Divinity: 0/1
Harness Divine Power: 2/2
Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Shield of Faith, Death Ward
Concentrating: Shield of Faith
Immunities: Disease, Frightened
Conditions:
Saved from what surely would have been a terrible spell by Merry but still unable to see, Jessica opts to return to the others back the way she came and focus on her defence… for now.
SpoilerMove to M24. Take Dodge action. Bonus action recast Shield of Faith.
Con save to end blindness (DC 23): (1d20+8)[23] Pass!Last edited by Infernally Clay; 2024-02-11 at 03:13 PM.
"Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."
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2024-02-11, 03:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Lanius Collurio
Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3
AC: 19 | HP: 40/87 | Initiative: +7
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2
Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11
Favored Foe: 3/4
Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace
Conditions: Blinded
Lanius heard the sorcerer call out and instinctively sent an arrow at the sound, before fading from view again.
Spoiler
Cloak of displacement is canceled out by hiding and blindness
(1d20+12)[26] damage (1d8+10)[12], if crit (1d8)[4]
Disadvantage (1d20+12)[22]/(1d20+12)[15] damage (1d8+10)[12], if crit (1d8)[8]
Bonus action hide:
(1d20+23)[38]/(1d20+23)[36]
Move to U15
Save vs. Blind
(1d20+2)[7]
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2024-02-11, 03:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Merry Mann
High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11
AC: 15 | HP: 62/57+5 | Initiative: +3(A)
STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 1/3 | 4th: 3/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 0/1
Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12
Arcane Ward: 27/27hp
Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Blink (7/10 rounds)
Concentrating: Phantasmal Killer (9/10 rounds)
Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep
Conditions:
Merry takes aim with his Scorching Ray spell and blasts at the shadowy figure. Then he blinks out onto the Ethereal Plane.
Spoiler: OOC - Scorching Ray 5th level6 rays:
(1d20+12)[17] for (2d6)[9] fire
(1d20+12)[29] for (2d6)[9] fire
(1d20+12)[16] for (2d6)[3] fire
(1d20+12)[31] for (2d6)[3] fire
(1d20+12)[24] for (2d6)[4] fire
(1d20+12)[17] for (2d6)[5] fire
Blink: (1d20)[11]Last edited by Archemist; 2024-02-11 at 03:36 PM.
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2024-02-11, 03:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Jessica retreats.
Merry fires rays of flame at the blurry sorcerer, three of which hit (9, 3, 4-> 4, 2, 2), dropping the Displacement effect. This allows Hyra to hit with her Spiritual Weapon (9, not resisted). The summoned Celestial also gets one hit (15, not resisted).
The Hound makes an opportunity attack against Hyra, then follows and bites her successfully. The Celestial winks out as she loses Concentration.
Spoiler
I'm assuming the OA will miss.
Attack (1d20+5)[20] for (2d6+3)[9] and Str DC 13 or prone
Save (1d20)[17]
Attack (1d20+5)[25] for (2d6+3)[11] and Str DC 13 or prone
Save (1d20)[12]
Lanius scores 1 hit (12->Resist to 6) as he moves away from the unwelcome pool of light.Last edited by J-H; 2024-02-11 at 03:53 PM.
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2024-02-11, 03:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Allard backs up, even as shadows form into another Hound next to Jessica. He points at the two armored divine casters. A thin green ray shoots from his fingers towards them, dividing into two rays at the midpoint.
Spoiler
What's better than Disintegrate? Twinned Disintegrate!
(10d6+40)[73] necrotic damage on a failed DC 23 Dex save
Hyra (1d20)[8] or (1d20)[15]
Jessica (1d20)[12] or (1d20)[2]
=>Jessica, Merry, Hyra, the Hounds, LaniusLast edited by J-H; 2024-02-11 at 03:58 PM.
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2024-02-11, 04:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hyra Forgeborn
Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric
AC: 24 HP: 18/102 (+10 Aid)
PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17
Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves)
Concentrating:
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 1/2 6th: 0/1
She suffers severe burns, but is still standing thanks to her spell, and spends a moment to heal herself back as much as she can spare.
Spoiler: Actions
Action: Cure Wounds (5th) on self.
(5d8+3)[17]
Bonus Action:Spiritual Weapon
Attack: (1d20+9)[20] Damage: (1d8+3)[11]
Scrap that, it just moves to V31
Celestial:-
Spoiler: Celestial Stats
Large celestial
Armor Class: 17
Hit Points: 50
Speed: 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
Damage Resistances: radiant
Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus: equals your bonus
Actions
Multiattack. The celestial makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (3)
Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + 6 radiant damage.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The celestial touches another creature. The target magically regains hit points equal to 2d8 + the spell’s level.
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2024-02-11, 05:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Jessica Aegnor
Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11
AC: 22 | HP: 1/113 | Initiative: +5
STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/3
Lay on Hands: 55/55
Channel Divinity: 0/1
Harness Divine Power: 2/2
Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Light
Concentrating: Blinding Smite
Immunities: Disease, Frightened
Conditions:
SpoilerBonus action Blinding Smite. Next successful attack deals an additional (3d8)[14] radiant damage and must suxceed on a DC 16 con save ((1d20)[17] plus mods) or be blinded.
Ready action: Attack after being teleported by Merry. To hit: (1d20+10)[15], to damage: (1d8+8)[16] slashing damage, (1d8)[7] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[14] radiant damage.Last edited by Infernally Clay; 2024-02-11 at 07:51 PM.
"Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."
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2024-02-11, 06:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Merry Mann
High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11
AC: 15 | HP: 62/57+5 | Initiative: +3(A)
STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 1/3 | 4th: 2/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 0/1
Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12
Arcane Ward: 27/27hp
Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Blink (6/10 rounds)
Concentrating: Phantasmal Killer (8/10 rounds)
Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep
Conditions: Ethereal
Merry reappears near Jessica, grabs her arm, and then blinks out and reappears with her right next to Allard. He tries his darnedest to stay material... but fades out again.
Spoiler: OOC - Dimension Door and BlinkBlink: (1d20)[12]Last edited by Archemist; 2024-02-11 at 06:54 PM.
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2024-02-11, 07:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Merry brings Jessica over to Allard, then blinks out. Jessica swings, her blade glowing, and misses. Her hound follows, snapping at her heels, while the other attacks Hyra.
Spoiler
H1 vs Hyra
Attack (1d20+5)[22] for (2d6+3)[11]
H2 vs Jessica
Attack (1d20+5)[24] for (2d6+3)[10]
=> LaniusThings published on DM's Guild
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2024-02-12, 03:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Lanius Collurio
Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3
AC: 19 | HP: 40/87 | Initiative: +7
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2
Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11
Favored Foe: 3/4
Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace
Conditions: Blinded
Lanius, still blind, couldn't help his companions - but at least the sorcerer was loud and he was able to track him by sound.
He shot and vanished
Spoiler
Cloak of displacement is canceled out by hiding and blindness
(1d20+12)[20], damage (1d8+10)[18] if crit (1d8)[5]
Disadvantage (1d20+12)[20]/(1d20+12)[13]damage(1d8+10)[12] if crit (1d8)[4]
Bonus action hide:
(1d20+23)[35]/(1d20+23)[26]
Move to Y21
Save vs. Blind
(1d20+2)[9]
Fumbled formating for first damage roll - new roll in ooc
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2024-02-12, 07:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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Spoiler: DisadvantageFrom the Recruiting Thread
20) To gain advantage from being an unseen attacker, you must be able to see (blindsight, etc. count) your target.
Disadvantage roll
(1d20+12)[14]
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2024-02-12, 08:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Hound that had been following Jessica disappears when she reaches 0 hp.
Allard steps back slightly, waiting for Merry to reappear before unleashing a cone of cold air that catches the wizard, Jessica, and Hyra in it, as well as the Hound near Hyra, which is almost killed by it.
Spoiler
BA: Nothing you can see.
Move to W32
Readied Cone of Cold for (8d8)[46] cold damage, Con DC 23 half.
Jessica - doesn't matter, it's a failed death save
Merry (1d20)[16]
Hyra, disadvantage from Hound (1d20)[7] or (1d20)[12]
Hound (1d20+2)[6]
Last edited by J-H; 2024-02-12 at 08:32 AM.
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2024-02-12, 08:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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Jessica Aegnor
Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11
AC: 22 | HP: 1/113 | Initiative: +5
STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/3
Lay on Hands: 55/55
Channel Divinity: 0/1
Harness Divine Power: 2/2
Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Light
Concentrating: Blinding Smite
Immunities: Disease, Frightened
Conditions: None
Jessica wakes up, her god calling her to action once more. She can't die here. She must not.
SpoilerRolled a natural 20 on the death saving throw on Discord so here goes!
Move to stand from prone and whatever movement is left to close the gap to Allard, moving to W31. Boots of Speed are still active.
Bonus action Blinding Smite. Next successful attack deals an additional (3d8)[13] radiant damage and must succeed on a DC 16 con save ((1d20)[7] plus mods) or be blinded.
Attack #1 - To hit: (1d20+10)[23] to damage: (1d8+8)[15] slashing damage, (1d8)[8] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[20] radiant damage.
Attack #2 - To hit: (1d20+10)[13] or (1d20+10)[21] (advantage only if the first attack lands and Allard is blinded) to damage: (1d8+8)[16] slashing damage, (1d8)[3] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[23] radiant damage (or (3d8)[9] radiant damage if the first attack lands)."Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."
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2024-02-12, 02:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hyra Forgeborn
Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric
AC: 24 HP: 18/102 (+10 Aid)
PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17
Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves)
Concentrating:
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 0/2 6th: 0/1
Desperately thrilled that she's somehow still awake and alive and avoided yet another spell, Hyra conjures up another Celestial - this one wielding a mace and shield, glowing with radiant light above Allard. Together, Hyra's spiritual hammer and the Celesital's mace swing to bring them to an end.
Spoiler: Actions
Action: Summon Celestial (Defender, 5th), in melee with target.
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon - Should now be in range to close to Allard.
Attack: (1d20+9)[14] Damage: (1d8+3)[7]
Celestial:-
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[10] Damage: (1d10+8)[9] radiant. On hit, Jessica gains (1d10)[3] temp HP
Attack 2: (1d20+9)[16] Damage: (1d10+8)[16] radiant. On hit, Jessica (if attack 1 missed), Merry (if attack 1 hit) or the Celestial (if attack 1 hit and Merry isn't within range) gains (1d10)[10] temp HP
Spoiler: Celestial Stats
Large celestial
Armor Class: 11 + spell level + 2 (defender only)
Hit Points: 40 (+10/spell level)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
Damage Resistances: radiant
Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus: equals your bonus
Actions
Multiattack. The celestial makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (3)
Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + spell level radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level radiant damage, and the celestial can choose itself or another creature it can see within 10 feet of the target. The chosen creature gains 1d10 temporary hit points.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The celestial touches another creature. The target magically regains hit points equal to 2d8 + the spell’s level.
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2024-02-12, 02:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Merry Mann
High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11
AC: 15 | HP: 62/57+5 | Initiative: +3(A)
Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 1/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 0/1
Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12
Arcane Ward: 27/27hp
Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Blink (5/10 rounds)
Concentrating: Phantasmal Killer (7/10 rounds)
Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep
Conditions:
Merry comes out of etherealness very confused. From the Ethereal Plane, it looked like Jessica was down, and then she wasn't. And then there was almost a blizzard, and Merry was all set to cast his warming shield to stave off the effects of the magical cold... but then it wasn't needed.
Merry casts his rays of scorching fire as before, hoping to finally end this. He sticks around on the Material Plane this turn.
Spoiler: OOC - Scorching Ray 4th Level(1d20+12)[14] for (2d6)[10] fire.
(1d20+12)[24] for (2d6)[6] fire.
(1d20+12)[25] for (2d6)[8] fire.
(1d20+12)[29] for (2d6)[9] fire.
(1d20+12)[23] for (2d6)[9] fire.
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2024-02-12, 03:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Jessica stands, and gives one might last swing, which shatters Allard's concentration on the held spell. (15 slashing->7; radiant totals 41; total damage 48). Merry blinks in nearby, unleashing a volley of rays (4 hits for 6, 8, 9, 9->3,4,4,4 = 15).
Allard collapses to the ground as the shadows about him fade.Things published on DM's Guild
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2024-02-13, 10:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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The party has entered an enemy stronghold, killing all who stand in their way, as they seek out an old foe who is temporarily crippled and vulnerable due to a backlash from a ritual they interrupted last week. Their foe’s ancient grandfather bars your path. He’s just an old man with a long beard, not even carrying any weapons.
Added +4 to everyone's init from being within 10' of Jessica
Lanius (1d20+11)[20]
Merry (1d20+7)[18] or (1d20+7)[14]
Hyra (1d20+5)[25]
Jessica (1d20+4)[17]
Old Man (1d20+5)[20]
=> Hyra, LaniusLast edited by J-H; 2024-02-13 at 10:15 AM.
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Baldur's Gate 2 (ongoing)
Castle Dracula (Castlevania)
Against the Idol of the Sun (high level hexcrawl)
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2024-02-13, 10:43 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2011
- Location
- Castle Sparrowcellar
- Gender
Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Hyra Forgeborn
Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric
AC: 24 HP: 112/102 (+10 Aid)
PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17
Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Bless
Concentrating:
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1
Despite her stocky build Hyra steals the initiative, darting forward and calling down radiant flames and hammers upon the old man without narry an apology, while her celestial fires off aerial arrows.
Spoiler: Actions
Move: P30, cast, then P32.
Action: Sacred Flame (1d20)[16]+mods. Adv roll just in case: (1d20)[19] DC17 Dex
(3d8)[13] radiant.
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon - Should now be in range to close to Allard.
Attack: (1d20+9)[19]+4 (bless, from Discord) Damage: (1d8+3)[10]
Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: Flying up 20ft, attack, then east+up 20ft, ending 40ft above the ground, in WX32-33
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[27] Disadv Roll just in case: (1d20+9)[10] Damage: (2d6+8)[15]
Attack 2: (1d20+9)[24] Disadv Roll just in case: (1d20+9)[11] Damage: (2d6+8)[15]
Attack 3: (1d20+9)[18] Disadv Roll just in case: (1d20+9)[13] Damage: (2d6+8)[17]
Spoiler: Celestial Stats
Large celestial
Armor Class: 11 + spell level + 2 (defender only)
Hit Points: 40 (+10/spell level)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
Damage Resistances: radiant
Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus: equals your bonus
Actions
Multiattack. The celestial makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (3)
Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + spell level radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level radiant damage, and the celestial can choose itself or another creature it can see within 10 feet of the target. The chosen creature gains 1d10 temporary hit points.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The celestial touches another creature. The target magically regains hit points equal to 2d8 + the spell’s level.
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2024-02-13, 12:30 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2011
- Location
- Germany
- Gender
Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Lanius Collurio
Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3
AC: 19 | HP: 87/87 | Initiative: +7
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2
Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11
Favored Foe: 3/4
Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace
Conditions: Blinded
Lanius did what he usually did - send a bunch of arrows out and vanish from sight.
Spoiler
I expect the monk to catch the first arrow, so sneak attack is for the second or third attack
(1d20+12)[25], damage (1d8+10)[18], if crit (1d8)[3]
(1d20+12)[29], damage (1d8+10)[15], if crit (1d8)[8]
(1d20+12)[13], damage (1d8+10)[11], if crit (1d8)[3]
Sneak Attack (2d6)[4], if crit (2d6)[6]
If all three succeed (1d8)[7], if crit (1d8)[3]
Move to G32 and hide with bonus action
(1d20+23)[29]/(1d20+23)[29]
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2024-02-13, 07:23 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
- Location
- Texas
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Hyra's holy flame is dodged, and her spiritual weapon is blocked by the old man. The Celestial does score a hit with a single glowing arrow. Two of Lanius' arrows miss, and the old man catches the third one (Deflect Arrows).
He fades from sight, and something misses Hyra. You hear him moving behind one of the pillars nearby as his bare feet smack on the stone.
Spoiler
Empty Body. Invisible, resist all damage types except force.
BA Ki fueled attack.
Monk speed + Epic Boon of speed for ridiculous speed.
Advantage due to being invisible.
Attack (1d20+14)[19] or (1d20+14)[17] for (1d10+7)[16] force damage, DC 22 Con save or be stunned until the end of the monk's next turn.
Hyra Con save (1d20)[6]+??
=>Merry, Jessica, Hyra, LaniusLast edited by J-H; 2024-02-13 at 07:23 PM.
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2024-02-13, 07:36 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2012
- Location
- England
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Jessica Aegnor
Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11
AC: 22 | HP: 113/113 | Initiative: +5
STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3
Lay on Hands: 55/55
Channel Divinity: 0/1
Harness Divine Power: 2/2
Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Bless
Concentrating: Bless
Immunities: Disease, Frightened
Conditions: None
"An invisible enemy, eh?" Jessica smiles, "My speciality."
She then casts a spell upon herself that allows her to see the old man, and she closes in.
SpoilerPre-battle stuff: cast Bless at 1st level, Aid at 3rd level and activate Watcher's Will.
Bonus action activate Boots of Speed.
Cast See Invisibility (duration one hour).
Move to N28.Last edited by Infernally Clay; 2024-02-13 at 08:13 PM.
"Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."
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2024-02-13, 07:44 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2014
- Location
- California
Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Merry Mann
High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11
AC: 18 | HP: 67/57+10 | Initiative: +3(A)
Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 3/3 | 5th: 2/2 | 6th: 1/1
Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12
Arcane Ward: 27/27hp
Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (9/10 rounds)
Concentrating:
Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep
Conditions: Ethereal!
Merry also casts a spell on himself so as to be able to see invisible attackers. He looks around, but can't see the old man from where he is, though. He decides to follow Jessica, moving up to the intersection. As he does so, he fades out into etherealness.
Spoiler: OOC - See InvisibilityThe effect lasts for 1hr. He moves north to R29.
Blink: (1d20)[17]Last edited by Archemist; 2024-02-13 at 07:44 PM.
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2024-02-14, 02:58 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2011
- Location
- Castle Sparrowcellar
- Gender
Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Hyra Forgeborn
Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric
AC: 24 HP: 112/102 (+10 Aid)
PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17
Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Bless
Concentrating:
Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1
With the enemy invisible, all she can do is follow and swing her hammer for now.
Spoiler: Actions
Move: O28
Action: Attack (1d20+8)[22](1d20+8)[15] + (1d4)[1] (Bless) Damage: (1d8+4)[6] bludgeoning +(1d8)[1] fire
Bonus Action: Move SW to P24
Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: WX26-27
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[22] Disadv Roll: 28Damage: (2d6+8)[10]
Attack 2: 26 Disadv Roll: 25 Damage: (2d6+8)[14]
Attack 3: 15 Disadv Roll: 14 Damage: (2d6+8)[10]
Spoiler: Celestial Stats
Large celestial
Armor Class: 11 + spell level + 2 (defender only)
Hit Points: 40 (+10/spell level)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
Damage Resistances: radiant
Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus: equals your bonus
Actions
Multiattack. The celestial makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (3)
Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +9, reach 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + spell level radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level radiant damage, and the celestial can choose itself or another creature it can see within 10 feet of the target. The chosen creature gains 1d10 temporary hit points.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The celestial touches another creature. The target magically regains hit points equal to 2d8 + the spell’s level.
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2024-02-14, 09:28 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2011
- Location
- Germany
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Lanius Collurio
Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3
AC: 19 | HP: 87/87 | Initiative: +7
Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2
Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11
Favored Foe: 3/4
Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace
Conditions: Blinded
Lanius could hear where the old man was, so he ran there up to 10ft, fired his arrows and fled back into cover.
Spoiler
Move to K30 (Blindsight distance)
(1d20+12)[27], damage (1d8+10)[12], if crit (1d8)[1]
(1d20+12)[31], damage (1d8+10)[18], if crit (1d8)[4]
If there are hits and he arrow catches, I retreat to E32 and use the hide action (1d20+23)[33]/(1d20+23)[43]
Otherwise I disengage to avoid an opportunity attack
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2024-02-14, 10:12 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2008
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- Texas
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Merry's eyes glow blue before he blinks out. Hyra moves up, swinging her hammer, but misses. Her Celestial fires three arrows, but all miss the invisible old man. Jessica moves up, her eyes glowing as well. Lanius fires two arrows. One is grabbed and thrown back, but the other hits (18->9).
Spoiler: return to sender
Attack (1d20+12)[30] for (1d10+5)[15] piercing damage
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Baldur's Gate 2 (ongoing)
Castle Dracula (Castlevania)
Against the Idol of the Sun (high level hexcrawl)
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2024-02-14, 10:16 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
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- Texas
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
The old man unleashes a flurry of blows, his arms covered in faintly glowing energy. Jessica is stunned by a blow to her face, while Hyra seems to shake it off. He leaps backwards and runs up one of the stone pillars.
Spoiler
3+2 = 5 attacks.
Vs Jessica
Attack (1d20+14)[19] for (1d10+7)[11] force damage If hit, DC 22 Con save or stunned
Jessica Con (1d20)[9]+(1d4)[3]
Attack (1d20+14)[34] for (1d10+7)[15] force damage If hit, DC 22 Con save or stunned
Possible advantage(1d20+14)[30]
Jessica Con (1d20)[11]+(1d4)[2]
Attack (1d20+14)[24] for (2d10+7)[23] force damage
Possible advantage(1d20+14)[26]
Vs Hyra
Attack (1d20+14)[28] for (1d10+7)[16] force damage If hit, DC 22 Con save or stunned
Hyra Con (1d20)[17]+(1d4)[3]
Attack (1d20+14)[26] for (1d10+7)[8] force damage
Possible advantage(1d20+14)[21]
Spoiler
=>Merry, Jessica, Hyra, LaniusLast edited by J-H; 2024-02-14 at 10:21 AM.
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Castle Dracula (Castlevania)
Against the Idol of the Sun (high level hexcrawl)
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2024-02-14, 10:53 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2012
- Location
- England
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Re: Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC
Jessica Aegnor
Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11
AC: 22 | HP: 60/113 | Initiative: +5
STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13
Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3
Lay on Hands: 55/55
Channel Divinity: 0/1
Harness Divine Power: 2/2
Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward
Concentrating:
Immunities: Disease, Frightened
Conditions: None
Jessica is stunned until the end of the monk's next turn. Bless is cancelled."Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."