Tirk Also

Tirk frowns a moment, then looks at the nearest kraken and waves. "Hey!"

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What? They didn't attack anyone yet. Maybe they want to trade!

Holding action until one of the big uglies attacks someone. Then- Casting Slow on the big uglies. DC 20 Will negates. Initiative (1d20+1)[6], for the record.
In the future, I'd appreciate it if we didn't go from Home straight to Roll Initiative. I have several all-day buffs I like to prepare for myself & the group.