Heroes of Anberd (IC)

[Vegan Squirrel]

Jarrak's sword work fails to connect, but before the devil can react, Mutt's attack draws him closer.

To Mutt's query, the woman looks confused for a second, then shouts out, "Don't let him get away!"

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The thorn whip hits and pulls the devil to U14.
Mutt, is your AC 19 now, with the shield?

[zylodrizzt]

Spoiler: shield

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no I guess I just forget that shields don't count unless you Don them when calculting ac I'll fix it shortly

"My prey never escapes!"

[Fishybugs]

Karghun Silverforged Second Level Cleric Spoiler: Combat Stats Show HP: 17/17 AC: 18 Concentrating on: Other effects: Kurghen is pleased for a brief moment when the others agree to cluster up and approach carefully. That only lasts for a few moments before Jarrak and Mutt rush forward. The dwarf sighs and mutters something to himself as he begins to follow. He approaches the tiefling, placing himself between the demon and the tiefling. "What's goin' on here? Explain quickly." Spoiler: OOC Show Move to R14

[Majin]

Varis AC: 15 HP: 17/17 Ki: 2/2 Varis was in a way relieved the ones who had been speaking infernal had actually been two devilish creatures and not mortal assassins. But was the tiefling with the devil or not? Karghun seemed to be taking care of him. Better deal with the obvious monstrosity first. Varis rushes towards the devil, drawing his sword. He swings at it, and for good measure, throws a punch aimed at its bony gut.

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Attack with shortsword: (d20+5)[17]
Damage: (d6+3)[8]
Unarmed attack: (d20+5)[9]
Damage: (d4+3)[6]

[Vegan Squirrel]

To Karghun's question, the tiefling briefly replies, "Well, she trapped me in that bloody net! Crazy woman!"

Varis's shortsword connects, though it doesn't leave as deep of a wound as the blow usually would leave. His punch, however, is easily evaded as the devil turns its eyes toward the monk.

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The devil has resistance to mundane melee damage.

[Fishybugs]

Karghun Silverforged Second Level Cleric Spoiler: Combat Stats Show HP: 17/17 AC: 18 Concentrating on: Other effects: Karghan scowls at the tiefling and points a finger at him, coming within six inches of his face. "You stay right there until we get this sorted out." He turns and yells over to the woman. "Oi...you! What's your story?"

[Scripten]

Samani Claspshands Paladin 2 "Some rope, man!" Samani shouts toward the other dwarf, "Make sure he can't hurt himself or anyone else before we can get his account. And someone might want to do the same for our other participant, while we're at it. We can figure out the situation once that devil is gone." She rushes toward the devil as she explains, attempting to close with her longsword held low, striking upward from her guarded pose as she entered range. As she does so, she feels a powerful surge of righteous fury. Putting down something undeniably evil struck her as a rare moment of actual justice in a world that never seemed to hold clear cut answers. Spoiler: Combat OoC Show Samani will move to flank the devil and will then strike it with a Divine Smite. Movement: 20 ft. to T14 Longsword Attack: (1d20+6)[12] Longsword Damage: (1d8+6)[13] slashing damage Divine Smite (1st Level): (2d8)[13] + (1d8)[2](fiend) radiant damage

[Vegan Squirrel]

Samani's effort is valiant, but her shouting alerts the devil to her incoming attack. The devil ducks below her jab with preternatural quickness, and her sword merely glances off of the edge of one of its fiendish spines.

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You do not lose the spell slot, since you can choose whether to smite after learning whether the attack hits.

[JbeJ275]

Martin rushes to the side of the archer.

Don't panic we're on your side", he says through heavy breaths. He glances at her chest checking for wounds.

He then hurls insults at the devil I've eaten pies with more profane might than you!

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Viscous mockery cantrip, wis save or (1d4)[3] pshycic damage and disadvantage on attacks.

[Vegan Squirrel]

The devil is stung by the potency of Martin's words. It is obviously wounded, and darts into the sky before anyone can stop it. Unfurling its batlike wings, the spined devil flies over a tree, hovering in place, before turning its steely gaze on the woman once more.

For her part, the woman turns her attention to the tiefling. She lifts her bow and fires two arrows at the fiend-blooded man. One of them pierces his leather armor, and he cries out with a shriek. The archer starts to run towards the tiefling; without pausing to answer Karghun, the tiefling starts to run off in the direction the party came from. But he stops, turns and utters an incantation. The ring on his finger glows bright red for a moment.

Spoiler: For Jarrak and Samani only

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Just as the ring glows, you see another, even smaller, devil appear—an imp. It is hovering in the space O16.

Then he shouts out, in the infernal tongue.

Spoiler: Infernal

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"Stop them from getting me!"

Spoiler: OOC (for everyone)

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• The spined devil disengages. I've marked it on the map, but note that it is now elevated 15 ft. off the ground.
• Martin and Jarrak, you may make an opportunity attack against the archer if you so desire.
• Karghun, you may make an opportunity attack against the tiefling if you so desire.
• The initiative order is being altered. Karghun and Varis can now go, in whichever order. Then I get a turn before the rest of the party goes.

[Fishybugs]

Karghun Silverforged Second Level Cleric Spoiler: Combat Stats Show HP: 17/17 AC: 18 Concentrating on: Other effects: The arrow strikes the tiefling and he cries out. "Blast it, woman. I asked ya t' explain yourself. Not shoot the..."The tiefling begins to make a break for it. Karghun growls as he brings his hammer down towards the retreating creature. "Hey now. I warned' ye not t' go anywhere 'til we could sort this out." Spoiler: AoO with non-lethal damage Show Attack: (d20+6)[12] for (d8+4)[5] damage. Shaking his head, he comes to realize that the best way to settle things was going to be to knock things around now and ask questions later. He really should have listened and tied the tiefling up while he had the chance. He brings his hammer around for another swing on the tiefling. Spoiler: OOC Show Nonlethal again...trying to knock him out. Attack: (d20+6)[22] for [/roll]d8+4[/roll] damage Crit damage in case either attack crits: (d8)[6]

[Fishybugs]

Karghun Silverforged Second Level Cleric Spoiler: Combat Stats Show HP: 17/17 AC: 18 Concentrating on: Other effects: Not quite able to catch the retreating tiefling, the dwarf mumbles under his breath. "Alrigh' then. Have it your way." He raises his left hand, the one without the hammer, and mutters something the others can't hear from their distance away. A silver light glows from his hand, and continues to brighten as he closes the hand into a fist. The light suddenly goes out as he brings his left hand down quickly, but the silver light appears above the tiefling and falls toward him. Spoiler: Sacred Flame Show 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. Damage: (d8)[3]

[Vegan Squirrel]

The tiefling deftly dodges Karghun's radiant flame, looks over the dwarf's head, and chuckles.

[Arkrite]

Jarrak of Blackmoore

When the winged monstrosity lept into the air he expected an attack and was confused when none came.

A flash of movement drew his attention, and he only just managed to stay his hand when he realized it was the archer. The situation was becoming confused and he hesitated as he tried to figure his next move, until another flash of movement drew his attention.

"Karghun," He roared, "Another winged monster behind you! Beware!"

"Archer, your left!"

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Jarrak will pass on his Attack of Opportunity.

[Fishybugs]

Karghun Silverforged Second Level Cleric Spoiler: Combat Stats Show HP: 17/17 AC: 18 Concentrating on: Other effects: The glint in the eye of the tiefling before him confuses Karghun momentarily. Jarrak's yell, however, let's him know what's going on. He bows his head and slumps his shoulders in disappointment with himself as he exhales. "Of course there is."

[JbeJ275]

Martin reckons he's going to get better luck talking to this girl than the fleeing tiefling and this adventuter person he was, believed in valour and trust. He stays his hand from striking at the girl.

[Majin]

Varis AC: 15 HP: 17/17 "Get back down and fight like a monster!" Varis shouts at the devil, unable to reach it anymore. Varis was just about to about to throw a shuriken at the devil, when he hears the tiefling shout orders at the two fiendish creatures. Varis sprints towards the tiefling, laying into him with a flurry of steel and fists. "Commanding devils, huh? That's pretty nasty", Varis says to the tiefling.

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Move to M18 (Varis should have just enough movement) and attack the tiefling, non-lethally.

Shortsword: (d20+5)[22]
Damage: (d6+3)[4]

Use 1 ki to do flurry of blows (2 unarmed attacks)
Unarmed: (d20+5)[23]
Damage: (d4+3)[5]

Unarmed: (d20+5)[21]
Damage: (d4+3)[4]

[Vegan Squirrel]

The tiefling cries out as Varis's powerful attacks find their mark. His ring glints as he mutters a few syllables, and Varis finds himself surrounded by hellish flames. The tiefling shouts once more in infernal.

Spoiler: Infernal

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"Stop him, you mongrel!"

Spoiler: OOC

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The tiefling casts Hellish Rebuke as a reaction.
Varis's Dex save - (1d20+5)[14]
Damage - (3d10)[17]

Varis, you made the save for half! Take 8 points of fire damage.

[Vegan Squirrel]

The imp, following the tiefling's fiendish command, flies right over the reach of Karghun and Varis, then darts to the ground while trying to direct the weight of its descent through its sting into the intrepid monk. However, such a tricky maneuver proves beyond the imp's skill, and its sting stabs ineffectually at the air beside Varis.

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The imp moves to L19 and lands. Its path avoids opportunity attacks.
Attack - (1d20+5)[9] Piercing Damage - (1d4+3)[7]
Poison Damage if hit - (3d6)[11]
Varis's Con save for half - (1d20+2)[12]

Sorry Majin, but you're the target right now. Haha! It misses!

After this is resolved, Jarrak, Samani, Mutt, and Martin can go in any order.

[zylodrizzt]

Mutt Foster Mutt really wasn't sure what was going on all he knew is that these things were unnatural and must be removed. The horned man and the woman could kill each other for all he cared but if the horned man was causing these beasties then Mutt would end him. Mutt moves toward the creature he attacked before and hisses at it. The little bear figurine opens up it mouth as if roaring and mutts neck stretches toward the little monster. His neck becomes scalely and his face warps to that of a viper. Mutt then says "Fire may bring destruction but after the burn life returns" Spoiler: actions Show Move: X15 I believe Attack: Thorn whip (1d20+6)[14] Damage: (1d6)[1] magical piercing Bonus: Healing word on Varis (1d4+4)[7]

[Vegan Squirrel]

Mutt's cantrip strikes the spined devil, pulling it a little closer to the ground. The devil shrieks an unholy shriek, but seems undeterred.

[Arkrite]

Jarrak of Blackmoore

Seeing that Karghun has backup, he turns his attention back to the flying spined demon.

Charging forward he swept his shield up towards the creature, stabbing up at it with his blade while yelling. Even if he couldn't hit it from here, he hoped to draw it's attention away from his less armored companions. Focusing his will into his sword he felt it humm as it swept through the air.

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OOC: Moving to Y 16.
Disadvantage attack on the Spined Devil
Disadvantage 1 (1d20+4)[10]
Disadvantage 2 (1d20+4)[13]
Damage [roll]1d8+2[roll]
And if it connects going to burn a spell for a smite Damage (3d8)[8]

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* post roll count doesn't match database

[Vegan Squirrel]

Jarrak's attack is easily avoided by the spined devil, who dodges upward to avoid the blade.

[Scripten]

Samani Claspshands Paladin 2 Samani pinches the bridge of her nose with a sigh as she lets her sword drop back down to a neutral stance. She'll have to make a point of practicing her swordplay next time she stops by a training yard... if they even have those out here. It is a couple of seconds later that she notices the Tiefling taking off. With a frustrated growl, she runs toward him, shouting in her best tone of authority, "HALT! In the name of the law!" Spoiler: Combat OoC Show Samani will move toward the Tiefling and cast Command at 1st level with the command word being "halt". Movement: 25 ft. to O16 Wisdom Save DC for Tiefling: 12

[Vegan Squirrel]

For a moment the tiefling seems to freeze in place, but he shakes out of it, and prepares to continue on his way.

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Wisdom save - (1d20+1)[12]

[JbeJ275]

Worried about his position out in the open, Martin hurries 30ft towards the archer, taking cover behind a sturdy tree trunk before firing at the devil with his crossbow.

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[roll]1d20+4[/rolls]
[roll]1d8+2[/rolls]

[Vegan Squirrel]

Martin's shot goes wide.

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I'm assuming you were shooting at the spined devil, not the imp. It doesn't matter much, since neither would be hit. I moved you from U11 to Q13; let me know if you'd like to adjust that.

[Vegan Squirrel]

The spined devil flicks its tail twice, in Jarrak's and Mutt's directions. Two of its tail spines detach, one for each of the devil's nearest antagonists.

One spine strikes Jarrak right at the joint of his shoulder, bursting into flames as it hits. Mutt dodges the second tail spine, which only harms the grass as it bursts into flame as well.

The devil cackles with glee as it lofts higher in the air and makes for the rest of the party.

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Attack v Jarrak - (1d20+4)[24] Piercing Damage - (1d4+2)[6] Fire Damage - (1d6)[3]
Attack v Mutt - (1d20+4)[14] Piercing Damage - (1d4+2)[4] Fire Damage - (1d6)[6]

Jarrak takes 8 piercing damage and 4 fire damage from the tail spine.

The devil is now higher than before, 20 ft. up, having learned from its mistake.

Next up, the woman and tiefling.

[Vegan Squirrel]

The woman chases after the tiefling, firing two more arrows to bring down her quarry. The first shot downs the tiefling, but the woman isn't taking any chances. The second shot hits him cleanly, and she's pretty sure he's really down.

With the tiefling's loss of consciousness, the two devils disappear, as the magic which brought them to this world ceases. They leave behind an acrid stench of brimstone.

The woman addresses Karghun and the others. "You wanted an explanation. This man is Akros, the Goat. He's wanted, dead or alive, for theft and murder. I've been tracking him for over a week, and now I intend to take him to Bearhaven and collect the bounty." At this, she starts to take some rope out of her pack.

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Arrow 1 - (1d20+4)[24] Damage - (1d8+2)[3]
Arrow 2 - (1d20+4)[14] Damage - (1d8+2)[3]

[JbeJ275]

Really? Bounty hunter, this guy under a general warrant or did he piss off someone in particular?


As she talks Martin makes a show of looking for his bolt but truly keeps a close eye on her for giveaways, she seemed decent at first glance but the again, so did he.

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(1d20+2)[21]