Castlevania II: Dracula's Curse (IC)

[J-H]

Cassandra dodges. The other shade wolf moves up, also leaping at the light source and destroying it before landing next to its cohort.

The humanoid figure now moves closer.

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Attack (1d20+5)[20] or (1d20+5)[18] for (2d4+2)[6]
disadvantage due to Dodge

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=>Titus, Sabian, Chloe

[Pyrophilios]

Titus Malvallée Half-Elf Celestial Warlock 4 AC: 17 HP: 31/31 HD: 4/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 12 PIst: 11 Healing Light: 3/5 Resistances: Conditions: Spell slots: 2/2

"It fears the light."

Titus moved forward and touched Sabian's shield to give it a bright glow, while hiding behind the barbarian.

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Casting Light cantrip on Sabian

[Amnestic]

Chloé Clement High Elf Alchemist Artificer AC: 17 HP: 28/31 (0/4 HD) PP: 13 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Concentrating: Experimental Elixir: Resilience (Sabian) Decanter: 3/3 Spell Slots - 1st: 0/3 The loss of her homunculus is a temporary setback, but she has bigger wolves to burn at the moment. She moves forward slightly and throws the fireflask near to Sabian, hopefully limiting the space the wolves can get in close to attack him.

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Move: L272
Actions: Create Bonfire in M266 - currently unoccupied. DC15 for 1d8 fire if someone moves into it and/or ends their turn there.
Bonus Action: None

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PB=2

Tiny construct
Armor Class: 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 9 (1 + your Intelligence modifier + your artificer level (the homunculus has a number of Hit Dice [d4s] equal to your artificer level))
Speed: 20 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
4 (-3) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 7 (−2)
Saving Throws: Dex +2 plus PB
Skills: Perception +0 plus PB x 2, Stealth +2 plus PB
Damage Immunities: poison
Condition Immunities: exhaustion, poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 + (PB x 2)
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your bonus
Evasion. If the homunculus is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated.
Actions
Force Strike. Ranged Weapon Attack: (+6) your spell attack modifier to hit, range 30 ft., one target you can see. Hit: 1d4 + 2 (PB) force damage.
Reactions
Channel Magic. The homunculus delivers a spell you cast that has a range of touch. The homunculus must be within 120 feet of you.

[Dr.Samurai]

Sabian Skellegue Half-Orc Barbarian AC: 21 HP: 41/41 HD: 2/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 10 PIst: 11 Raging: No Reckless: No Resistances: Cold, Fire, Necrotic Conditions: -- Rages: 1/3 Relentless Endurance: 0/1 A dark form moves forward when the light from the construct vanishes, There is someone else there, Sabian hisses. He keeps his shield forward and mid-level with his body, and waits for the creatures to engage. Spoiler: Turn 2 Show Action - Dodge

[J-H]

Titus moves up, imbuing Sabian's shield with light to replace that of Chloe's destroyed construct. Sabian takes a defensive stance, and Chloe creates a flame next to him to guard his flank.

The humanoid figure steps into the light, shielding its eyes, and claws at Sabian. It appears to have several claw marks across its chest - fairly fresh injuries.

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It is a shadow demon, vulnerable to light and immune to cold, lightning, and poison.

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Attack (1d20+5)[21] or (1d20+5)[20] for (2d6+3)[9] psychic damage

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=> Mustafa

[dangelo]

Mustafa the Vampiralgietch Human Cleric 4 (Light Domain) AC: 17 HP: 31/31 PP: 13 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Exhausted 1 Concentrating: Bless Channel Divinity: 1/1 Warding Flare: 1/3

"I don't recognize this creature!" Mustafa told the others as he advanced to Sabian's side. "Be cautious!"

From his moon-and-star, he released a wave of golden energy that took the form of a double-bladed scimitar. "Zulfiqar!" He cried, and the spiritual weapon spun in the air and went flying towards the enemy.

He cast another Sacred Flame and hustled up to assume his position on the frontline, beside Sabian.

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Cast Spiritual Weapon (1d20+5)[16] on SD for (1d8+3)[8] force damage
Cast Sacred Flame for (1d8)[3] radiant damage, Dex save (DC 13) (1d20)[19] to negate
Move to M-267

[J-H]

Mustafa's strike lands, although the creature dodges his burst of radiant flame. One of the wolves charges into the flame to attack Mustafa, but misses due to the burning flames.

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(1d8)[8] fire damage, Dex DC 15
Shade Wolf Dex (1d20+3)[9]

Attack w/ pack tactics (1d20+5)[16] or (1d20+5)[11] for (2d4+2)[6] piercing damage. The target must make a DC 11 Con save or lose 1 point of dexterity and 5’ of speed. The debilitating effects go away after a short or long rest is completed. This is in testing. May be un-fun.
Con save (1d20)[3]+??

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=>Cassandra

[Infernally Clay]

Cassandra Hartdegen High Elf Wizard Bladesinger 4 AC: 15 | HP: 31/31 | HD: 2/4 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/3 | 2nd: 0/3 Spells Prepared: 1st - Shield, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands 2nd - Misty Step, Invisibility, Flaming Sphere, Web Bladesongs: 0/2 Arcane Recovery (2): 0/1 Active Effects: None Concentrating: None Conditions: Exhaustion (1)

“Not a fan of the light, huh?” Cassandra muses as she follows the others, “then lets really ruin your day.”

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Move to M269.
Cast Flaming Sphere on L265.

[J-H]

The second Shade Wolf retreats 5' (W2 moves to M263), its path blocked.
=>Titus, Sabian, Chloe

[Amnestic]

Chloé Clement High Elf Alchemist Artificer AC: 17 HP: 28/31 (0/4 HD) PP: 13 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Concentrating: Experimental Elixir: Resilience (Sabian) Decanter: 2/3 Spell Slots - 1st: 0/3 She'd hoped to catch all three with her decanter, but two out of three wasn't bad. She steps forward, uncorks her sacred artifact and unleashes a burst of radiant water that both leaves flames and those who harbour no evil untouched.

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W1 appears to have ended its turn in create bonfire, prompting a second dex save:
(1d20)[8]+mods vs DC15 for (1d8)[8] fire

Move: M269
Actions: Decanter (Line) (3d6)[11] radiant or half on DC15 dex
W1: (1d20)[15]
W2: (1d20)[12]
Bonus Action: None

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PB=2

Tiny construct
Armor Class: 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 9 (1 + your Intelligence modifier + your artificer level (the homunculus has a number of Hit Dice [d4s] equal to your artificer level))
Speed: 20 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
4 (-3) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 7 (−2)
Saving Throws: Dex +2 plus PB
Skills: Perception +0 plus PB x 2, Stealth +2 plus PB
Damage Immunities: poison
Condition Immunities: exhaustion, poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 + (PB x 2)
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your bonus
Evasion. If the homunculus is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated.
Actions
Force Strike. Ranged Weapon Attack: (+6) your spell attack modifier to hit, range 30 ft., one target you can see. Hit: 1d4 + 2 (PB) force damage.
Reactions
Channel Magic. The homunculus delivers a spell you cast that has a range of touch. The homunculus must be within 120 feet of you.

[Pyrophilios]

Titus Malvallée Half-Elf Celestial Warlock 4 AC: 17 HP: 31/31 HD: 4/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 12 PIst: 11 Healing Light: 3/5 Resistances: Conditions: Spell slots: 2/2

Titus peeked up behind Sabian and sent a lance of force towards the shadow wolf already on fire, but missing it through the press of the melee

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EB on W1

(1d20+7)[11] damage (1d10+5)[6]

[Dr.Samurai]

Sabian Skellegue Half-Orc Barbarian AC: 21 HP: 41/41 HD: 2/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 10 PIst: 11 Raging: No Reckless: No Resistances: Cold, Fire, Necrotic Conditions: -- Rages: 1/3 Relentless Endurance: 0/1 Sabian keeps the attack up on the burning wolf, and tries to shove the shadow creature into Cass' flaming sphere. Spoiler: Turn 3 Show Religion - (1d20)[15] - If Sabian makes the check, he'll impart any information to the party this turn. Action - Attack W1 Attack - (1d20+6)[12] + Bless - (1d4)[2] Magical Piercing - (1d6+4)[5] Bonus Action - Shove Shadow Demon into Flaming Sphere Athletics - (1d20+7)[22]

[J-H]

Titus misses. Sabian hits one of the wolves with his spear, then shoves the shadow demon. It dodges most of the flame, and doesn't seem very burned by the rest (saved, resisted). Chloe's flame burns the wolf further, then she sprays a line of holy water. Both shade wolves dodge some of the spray, but it burns them heavily (save: success; vulnerable: double damage; total 11 dmg each).

Spoiler: Flaming sphere shove

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(2d6)[10] fire damage, Dex DC ?? half
Dex save (1d20+5)[15]

[J-H]

The Shadow Demon steps to the side (Sabian: OA), disappearing into the wall and appearing next to Titus and Chloe. It claws at the warlock, but can't see very well due to the brightness of the Light spell.

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Attack (1d20+5)[8] or (1d20+5)[21] for (2d6+3)[14] psychic damage

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=> Mustafa

[dangelo]

Mustafa the Vampiralgietch Human Cleric 4 (Light Domain) AC: 17 HP: 31/31 PP: 13 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Exhausted 1 Concentrating: Bless Channel Divinity: 1/1 Warding Flare: 1/3

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Bonus Action: Move Spiritual Weapon towards SD and attack (1d20+5)[7] for (1d8+3)[9] force damage
Cast Sacred Flame at SD for (1d8)[7] radiant damage, Dex save (DC 13) (1d20)[2] to negate

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[J-H]

Mustafa's spiritual weapon misses, but the shadow demon shrieks as the flames burn it (14 damage). Fenced in by flame, the Shade Wolf in front of Mustafa tries to bite him, then retreats (Mustafa: OA).

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Bite (1d20+5)[7] for (2d4+2)[8] piercing damage. The target must make a DC 11 Con save or lose 1 point of dexterity and 5’ of speed. The debilitating effects go away after a short or long rest is completed. This is in testing. May be un-fun.
Con save (1d20)[14]

W1 retreats to L262

=>Cassandra

[Infernally Clay]

Cassandra Hartdegen High Elf Wizard Bladesinger 4 AC: 15 | HP: 31/31 | HD: 2/4 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/3 | 2nd: 0/3 Spells Prepared: 1st - Shield, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands 2nd - Misty Step, Invisibility, Flaming Sphere, Web Bladesongs: 0/2 Arcane Recovery (2): 0/1 Active Effects: None Concentrating: None Conditions: Exhaustion (1)

Cass attacks the Shadow Demon and directs the Flaming Sphere ahead. "Push forward!"

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Move to M268.
Vampire Killer attack vs Shadow Demon. To hit: (1d20+7)[20], to damage: (1d6+5)[11] bludgeoning damage, +1 fire damage.
Bonus action move Flaming Sphere to M264, dealing (2d6)[12] fire damage to W2 (dex save (1d20)[15] plus mods for half).

[J-H]

Cassandra's strike hits the shadow demon. The shade wolf partly dodges the flaming sphere, but still gets injured. It leaps forwards at Sabian, but can't get past his shield.

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Attack (1d20+5)[17] for (2d4+2)[9], Con save or bad stuff
Con save (1d20)[19]

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=>Titus, Sabian, Chloe

[Amnestic]

Chloé Clement High Elf Alchemist Artificer AC: 17 HP: 28/31 (0/4 HD) PP: 13 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Concentrating: Experimental Elixir: Resilience (Sabian) Decanter: 1/3 Spell Slots - 1st: 0/3 Scooting around the side, Chloé unleashes a second blast of holy water from her Decanter.

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Move: L270
Actions: Decanter (Line) (3d6)[14] radiant or half on DC15 dex
SD: (1d20)[3]
W2: (1d20)[4]
Bonus Action: None

Spoiler: Servant Statblock

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PB=2

Tiny construct
Armor Class: 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 9 (1 + your Intelligence modifier + your artificer level (the homunculus has a number of Hit Dice [d4s] equal to your artificer level))
Speed: 20 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
4 (-3) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 7 (−2)
Saving Throws: Dex +2 plus PB
Skills: Perception +0 plus PB x 2, Stealth +2 plus PB
Damage Immunities: poison
Condition Immunities: exhaustion, poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 + (PB x 2)
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: —
Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your bonus
Evasion. If the homunculus is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated.
Actions
Force Strike. Ranged Weapon Attack: (+6) your spell attack modifier to hit, range 30 ft., one target you can see. Hit: 1d4 + 2 (PB) force damage.
Reactions
Channel Magic. The homunculus delivers a spell you cast that has a range of touch. The homunculus must be within 120 feet of you.

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[Pyrophilios]

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Titus Malvallée Half-Elf Celestial Warlock 4 AC: 17 HP: 31/31 HD: 4/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 12 PIst: 11 Healing Light: 3/5 Resistances: Conditions: Spell slots: 2/2

Titus' sword gleamed in the light and the weapon bestowed upon him by an avenging angel nearly screamed in his ears for the essence of this shadow demon.

With a wide swing, he sought to catch the fiend, but his overenthusiastic strike only left a gauge along the tunnel wall.

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Great Sword attack on SD

(1d20+8)[9] damage (2d6+6)[10]

[Dr.Samurai]

Sabian Skellegue Half-Orc Barbarian AC: 21 HP: 41/41 HD: 2/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 10 PIst: 11 Raging: No Reckless: No Resistances: Cold, Fire, Necrotic Conditions: -- Rages: 1/3 Relentless Endurance: 0/1 The shadowy creature begins to phase through the wall, and Sabian stabs at it before it can vanish. Spoiler: Turn 3 Reaction Show Opportunity Attack - (1d20+6)[19] Magical Piercing - (1d6+4)[6] He hears a commotion behind him and turns to see the shadowy figure emerge behind Titus. The others engage, and Sabian has to focus on the wolf in front of him, attacking as the other retreats. Spoiler: Turn 4 Show Action - Attack W2 Attack - (1d20+6)[23] Magical Piercing - (1d6+4)[7] Bonus Action - Shove W2 to M265 Athletics - (1d20+7)[9] Move - If W2 is Pushed, move to L266, otherwise remain in place.

[J-H]

Sabian and Mustafa's OAs hit.
Titus swings and misses, but Sabian stabs the shade wolf in front of him, but fails to knock it back.
Chloe's blast of holy water hits both the Shadow Demon and the Shade wolf by Sabian full-force. They both melt away into nothing, leaving behind only a bitter, acrid scent.

The final shade wolf is easily dealt with (it had 1hp left).

[dangelo]

Mustafa the Vampiralgietch Human Cleric 4 (Light Domain) AC: 17 HP: 31/31 PP: 13 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Exhausted 1 Concentrating: Bless Channel Divinity: 1/1 Warding Flare: 1/3

"Everyone alright?" Mustafa cast a Light spell on his shield and checked on the others. His double-bladed scimitar floated beside him for a minute before it vanished in golden particles of light. "We press on, then. Let's keep backup lights in he rear from now on, in case the enemy manages to snuff one of them out."

[Pyrophilios]

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Titus Malvallée Half-Elf Celestial Warlock 4 AC: 17 HP: 31/31 HD: 4/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 12 PIst: 11 Healing Light: 3/5 Resistances: Conditions: Spell slots: 2/2

Titus nodded: "The little homunculus died valiantly. I think from now on I'll pick up stones to light them and throw them forward - that should give us some warning if there is another ambush. In any case let's press on while there is daylight outside - there's no telling what might awake after sundown in here."

[Dr.Samurai]

Sabian Skellegue Half-Orc Barbarian AC: 21 HP: 41/41 HD: 2/4 PPer: 13 PInv: 10 PIst: 11 Raging: No Reckless: No Resistances: Cold, Fire, Necrotic Conditions: -- Rages: 1/3 Relentless Endurance: 0/1 Well done everyone, Sabian says to the others. He takes the lead again, his lit shield lighting the way.

[Infernally Clay]

Cassandra Hartdegen High Elf Wizard Bladesinger 4 AC: 15 | HP: 31/31 | HD: 2/4 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/3 | 2nd: 0/3 Spells Prepared: 1st - Shield, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands 2nd - Misty Step, Invisibility, Flaming Sphere, Web Bladesongs: 0/2 Arcane Recovery (2): 0/1 Active Effects: None Concentrating: None Conditions: Exhaustion (1)

With Sabian taking the lead, Cass once again follows behind the others and watches the other way in case anything tries to sneak up behind them.

[J-H]

Leaving nothing but ash behind, you proceed down the dark tunnel with the company of only each other, your magical lights, and the slight breeze.

Some of you know that Laruba monastery is a fortified place of contemplation, prayer, and meditation. Shaped out of rock in the middle of Laruba Lake, it’s reachable only by boat, a long swim in cold waters the very passage you're in. The monks there purchase grain from the mainland, fish, and are rumored to practice meditations that help their bodies require much less food and water.

The monastery itself is solidly built of stone, a square fortress-like structure standing forty feet high and one hundred forty feet on a side. There are narrow arrow-slit windows on the second and third floors. The roof is flat, protected by a crenellated wall. If used as a fortification, it would be hard to take by storm.

Eventually, you reach the end of the tunnel. A long set of stairs hewn into the rock ascend upwards, terminating at a sturdy wooden door, which is closed.

=> Party

[dangelo]

Mustafa the Vampiralgietch Human Cleric 4 (Light Domain) AC: 17 HP: 31/31 PP: 13 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Exhausted 1 Concentrating: -- Channel Divinity: 1/1 Warding Flare: 1/3

"Could the Enemy have infiltrated the tunnel, but not the monastery?" Mustafa shared his thought with the others. "More shadows could have slithered under this door."

He moves closer to inspect the door. "Those with better eyes than me, look closer. Does it look like this door has been opened recently?"

He casts a Guidance spell on whoever inspects the door.

[Infernally Clay]

Cassandra Hartdegen High Elf Wizard Bladesinger 4 AC: 15 | HP: 31/31 | HD: 2/4 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/3 | 2nd: 0/3 Spells Prepared: 1st - Shield, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands 2nd - Misty Step, Invisibility, Flaming Sphere, Web Bladesongs: 0/2 Arcane Recovery (2): 0/1 Active Effects: None Concentrating: None Conditions: Exhaustion (1)

"Let's have a peek, then," Cass says.

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Cast Detect Magic as a ritual, checking the door for any traces of residual magic.

If nothing comes up, make an investigation check: (1d20+3)[19], plus (1d4)[4].

[J-H]

Cassandra inspects the door thoroughly, finding nothing unusual about it. It does not appear to be locked or barred.