Ghosts of Saltmarsh IC

[Lioslaith]

Caspian growls back at the gnome, "Well then I guess it was his job ta die." The stutter appears to have disappeared with his anger.

[paradox26]

Eldryn remains quiet, speech not being one of his real talents. As the newcomers attack, however, he immediately launches an eldritch blast at the gnome.

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(1d20+4)[17] attack roll for eldritch blast
(1d10+2)[8] damage roll

[CaoimhinTheCape]

The Eldritch blast easily hits the Gnome but doesn't take him out.

Initiative
17 - Yue
11 - Goblin 1 (-4 health), Gnome (-8 health)
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
05 - Goblin 2
02 - Caspian

[Snarkhunter]

As Byrok moves near Yue he looks to her and says "I think they be the only ghosts here."

Turning then to their enemies he continues, "So what're doin here? Smugglin'? Piracy? Or are ye SLAVERS!!!"

As the last word becomes a roar, Byrok's rugged features contort in visible rage. With sudden violence he lunges forward towards the nearest foe with his giant barbed spear, then with a quickness borne from years of training, he whips around for a second strike.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move into melee with the Goblin fighting Yue, Rage as a bonus action and Attack it, then Action Surge and Attack again (against the same target if it survives, or against the uninjured goblin if the first dies).

Rolls: Pike +6, 1d10+6 (reroll 1's and 2's)

Attack: (1d20+6)[16]
Damage: (1d10+6)[14]

Action Surge Attack: (1d20+6)[19]
Damage: (1d10+6)[11]

[paradox26]

Eldryn is a little surprised that the gnome has survived his eldritch blast, which was so powerful. He is more shocked as his companion launches at the goblin with words of slavers. He hadn't considered that possibility, thinking them more likely to be smugglers. He is pleased to have been right, and that the house may not be haunted by anything other than mortals. He launches another eldritch blast at the gnome, trying to take him down. He is worried that the gnome may be a mage, and wants to eliminate him quickly.

Spoiler: OOC Actions

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Eldritch blast attack roll (1d20+4)[17]
Eldritch Blast damage roll (1d10+2)[11]

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Byrok rushes forward in a rage, cleaving through both the goblin and Gnome who had run forward to attack.

The second goblin, barely registering what happened to her allies, runs at Byrok with an attack.

Spoiler: Goblin attack

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Attack: (1d20+4)[19]
Damage: (1d6+2)[8]

The golbin connects with Byrok but as she is about to hit, the fate of her companions dawns on her and the attack is not as strong as she intended. (just a sort of justification for your rage reducing the damage from 8 to 4)

Caspian's turn. Then something before the top of the order.

I'll hold on to Eldryn's attack and damage rolls for the next round.


Initiative
17 - Yue
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
05 - Goblin 2
02 - Caspian

[Lioslaith]

Caspain once again brings his trident to bear.

Spoiler: Att & Dam

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[roll1d20+5[/roll]
(1d8+3)[8]

[CaoimhinTheCape]

"Finally you've shown up!" the second goblin calls out to the three new arrivals: a human and two half-elves. "Where's Sanbalet? These people are serious!"

"Sanbalet was sleepin' or readin' or something, I dunno," says one of the new arrivals, drawing their weapon. "But we gotta be able to take out at least one before the boss gets here."

The two Half-Elves draw short swords and try to tag team Byrok.

Spoiler: Attacks

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Half Elf 1 Attack: (1d20+4)[11]
Half Elf 1 Damage: (1d6+2)[4]
Half Elf 2 Attack: (1d20+4)[18]
Half Elf 2 Damage: (1d6+2)[5]

While the Human goes after Caspian.

Spoiler: Attacks

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Human Attack: (1d20+4)[16]
Human Damage: (1d6+2)[3]

Initiative
22 - Half-Elf 1, Half-Elf 2
17 - Yue
11 - Human
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
05 - Goblin 2 (-8 health)
02 - Caspian

[Snarkhunter]

Brandishing the large barbed harpoon-like spear, Byrok yells, "More bait for my hook! Yes! Come 'ere you WORMS! "

Unfortunately due to his heightened emotional state, it mostly sounded like, "Mwrraaagh! WORMS!" Which in all fairness was likely just as intimidating.

Spoiler: OOC

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Attack the injured goblin with the pike, or one of the half-elfs if the goblin is dead.

Rolls: Pike +6, 1d10+6 (reroll 1's and 2's)

Attack: (1d20+6)[23]
Damage: (1d10+6)[10]

[Izzarra]

Yue Divine Soul Sorceress / Bard HP: 8/19, AC: 14, Resistance: Fire Conditions: None Spell Slots: 1st 2/4, 2nd 2/2

Yue takes a stab at the remaining goblin while reciting a poem.

"<If we must die, O let us nobly die,
So that our precious blood may not be shed in vain;
then even the monsters we defy>"

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Bardic Inspiration for Byrok.
Concentration for Bless (Caspian, Eldryn, and Yue): (1d20+1)[2]
Rapier Attack (1d20+5)[21] + Bless (if it is still up) (1d4)[3], Damage (1d8+3)[7]
Yue will move away from melee if it will not provoke an attack.

[paradox26]

Eldryn checks his eldritch blast as the gnome is killed before he can launch his attack. Instead, he attacks the human who has just arrived with the same blast.

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Yue's rapier is nearly able to finish off the Goblin and Eldryn is able to take him down.

Byrok charges at the half elves and lands a strong hit, the new group both terrified and confused, with one member looking around and seeing if they saw any worms.


Caspian's turn.



Initiative
22 - Half-Elf 1, Half-Elf 2 (-10 health)
17 - Yue
11 - Human
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
02 - Caspian

[Lioslaith]

Caspian takes aim at the closest enemy while yelling at Byrok, "Get out da way Byrok! We k-k-kk-kin end dis quicker!"

Spoiler: Att & Dam

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(1d20+5)[10]
(1d8+3)[6]

[CaoimhinTheCape]

A final pair walk into this cave: a large hobgoblin in front of a short human man who looks into the cave is disgust. "You haven't handled it yet? Lord, you'd think there were six adversaries with all the fuss you're making. Ah well." He grips a book in his left hand and smirks. "No witnesses."

Spoiler: Initiative rolls

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Sanbalet: (1d20+1)[14]
Hobgoblin: (1d20+1)[6]

The half elves try their hands at Byrok again.

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Half-Elf 1 Attack: (1d20+4)[16]
Half-Elf 1 Damage: (1d6+2)[8]
Half-Elf 2 Attack: (1d20+4)[22]
Half-Elf 2 Damage: (1d6+2)[3]

Initiative
22 - Half-Elf 1, Half-Elf 2 (-10 health)
17 - Yue
14 - Sanbalet
11 - Human
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[Izzarra]

Yue Divine Soul Sorceress / Bard HP: 8/19, AC: 14, Resistance: Fire Conditions: None Spell Slots: 1st 2/4, 2nd 2/2

After sustaining a few injuries Yue is not keen to get another. She moves away from the enemies before loosing a bolt of fire at one of the Half-Elves.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move a few squares out of potential melee combat.
Fire Bolt Attack (1d20+5)[22], Damage (1d10)[8]

[paradox26]

Eldryn moves out of the way of the others, staying at the back of the group, but from where he will hopefully be clear of any area of attack effects. He decides to focus on the human, who he assumes is a mage of some type. He throws an eldritch blast at the man.

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Eldritch Blast at the short human.
(1d20+4)[20] attack roll
(1d10+2)[12] damage roll

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Yue is able to take down one of the Half elves with her fire bolt.

The new arrival looks over the group, frowning. "You all have barely touched the casters. And you call yourselves guards." He attempts to target Eldryn with a Ray of Frost from behind his fighters.

Spoiler: Sanbalet attack

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Attack: (1d20+5)[10]
Damage: (1d8)[4]

The human guard tries to attack Caspian.

Spoiler: human attack

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Attack: (1d20+4)[24]
Damage: (1d6+2)[4]

Sanbalet looks offended by Eldryn's attack. "Lord, who pissed you off? Looks like I can't use the kid gloves on this."

Initiative
22 - Half-Elf 1
17 - Yue
14 - Sanbalet (-12 HP)
11 - Human
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[Snarkhunter]

Byrok attacks his remaining foe, undeterred by the small cuts and wounds.

Spoiler: OOC

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Byrok 27/34 HP
Attack the half-elf and if possible to do so without AOO, move to engage the hobgoblin.

Rolls: Pike +6, 1d10+6 (reroll 1's and 2's)

(1d20+6)[17]
(1d10+6)[12]

[Lioslaith]

Caspian grunts and decides to cast Thunderwave.

Spoiler: Spell

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Its a CON save, DC 12. Fail = 2d8 damage and pushed 10’ back. Save = 1/2 dam and no push.

Spoiler: Spell damage

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(2d8)[7]

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Byrok is able to deal a large blow to the Half-Elf but they stay standing - Byrok can maneuver closer to the Hobgolin and caster but doesn't leave the Half-Elf's range.

The hobgoblin pulls out a longbow and tries to hit Yue.

Spoiler: Attack

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Attack: (1d20+3)[17]
Damage: (1d8+1)[9]

A thunderwave erupts from Caspian, able to hit His opponent and the Half-Elf that Byrok is engaged with.

Spoiler: Con saves

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Half-Elf: (1d20+1)[19]
Human: (1d20+1)[13]

The Half-Elf attacks Byrok back in anger, though not in an empowered rage.

Spoiler: Attack

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Attack: (1d20+4)[7]
Damage: (1d6+2)[7]

Initiative
22 - Half-Elf (-15 HP)
17 - Yue
14 - Sanbalet (-12 HP)
11 - Human (-3 HP)
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[Izzarra]

Yue Divine Soul Sorceress / Bard HP: 0/19, AC: 14, Resistance: Fire Conditions: Unconscious Spell Slots: 1st 2/4, 2nd 2/2

With a groan Yue collapses to the ground with an arrow protruding from her chest.

Spoiler: OOC

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Death Save: (1d20)[14]
1 Success

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Sanbalet points at Eldryn and tiny cannonballs erupt from his hand, seeking their target (magic missile).

Spoiler: Magic Missile Damage

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Missile 1: (1d4+1)[5]
Missile 2: (1d4+1)[3]
Missile 3: (1d4+1)[2]

The human, still charged with electricity, tries to hit Caspian.

Spoiler: Human attack

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Attack: (1d20+4)[18]
Damage: (1d6+2)[8]

Initiative
22 - Half-Elf (-15 HP)
17 - Yue (Dying, 1 Success)
14 - Sanbalet (-12 HP)
11 - Human (-3 HP)
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[paradox26]

Eldryn shifts his attention to the half-elf, hoping to take them down to free his companions to then focus in turn on the spellcaster who had just attacked him. He throws another eldritch blast at the half-elf.

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Eldritch blast on the half-elf.
Attack roll (1d20+4)[9]
Damage roll (1d10+2)[7]

[Snarkhunter]

Byrok's attention becomes focused on the threat of magic and arrows. As almost an afterthought, he stabs his pike into the half-elf before moving to engage Sanbalet and the hobgoblin archer.

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Byrok 27/34 HP

Attack the half-elf and move to be adjacent to Sanbalet and the hobgoblin (taking the AoO from the half-elf if he survives).

Rolls: Pike +6, 1d10+6 (reroll 1's and 2's)

(1d20+6)[16]
(1d10+6)[8]

[Snarkhunter]

Spoiler: OOC

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Rerolling damage rolls of 1 or 2.

(1d10+6)[9]

[CaoimhinTheCape]

The Half-Elf dies from Byrok's hit and the Hobgoblin smiles. "You seem like a worthy opponent." He drops his bow and pulls out a longsword.

Spoiler: Attacks

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Attack: (1d20+3)[7]
Damage: (1d10+1)[7]
Martial Advantage Damage: (2d6)[10]

Caspian and Yue's turn.


Initiative
17 - Yue (Dying, 1 Success)
14 - Sanbalet (-12 HP)
11 - Human (-3 HP)
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[Lioslaith]

Caspain attacks the human in front of him

Spoiler: Att & Dam

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(1d20+5)[10] for hopefully (1d8+3)[11] damage

and as a bonus action will cast Shield of Faith on myself. +2 to AC

[CaoimhinTheCape]

Caspian's attack misses, allowing the Human to try and fight back.

Spoiler: Human

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Attack: (1d20+4)[17]
Damage: (1d6+2)[3]

Meanwhile, Sanbalet continues to focus on Eldryn with all three magic missiles.

Spoiler: Magic Missile

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Missile 1: (1d4+1)[3]
Missile 2: (1d4+1)[2]
Missile 3: (1d4+1)[3]

Initiative
17 - Yue (Dying, 1 Success)
14 - Sanbalet (-12 HP)
11 - Human (-3 HP)
09 - Eldryn
06 - Byrok
06 - Hobgoblin
02 - Caspian

[Izzarra]

Yue Divine Soul Sorceress / Bard HP: 14/19, AC: 14, Resistance: Fire Conditions: Prone Spell Slots: 1st 2/4, 2nd 1/2

Death Save: (1d20)[20]

With a groan Yue casts some healing magic upon herself while pulling the arrow from her chest.

[Snarkhunter]

Byrok cared nothing for whatever the hobgoblin said. His attention was focused on Sanbalet. He's the leader, the big fish, and Byrok planned to hook him.

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Byrok 27/34 HP

Byrok will attack Sanbalet.

Rolls: Pike +6 (use inspiration if it seems likely to help), 1d10+6 (reroll 1's and 2's)

(1d20+6)[24] (+(1d6)[2])
(1d10+6)[13]

So yea, keep the inspiration for now.