Dangerous Old Men & Women (5e, high level NPC combat testing) IC

[Infernally Clay]

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, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, See Invisibility, Bless Concentrating: Bless Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

Jessica is outraged by the demon standing before her. "What profane fool would summon such a monster from the depths of hell? I reject you, demon, and all whom you serve!"

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Before battle, Jessica casts Aid and Bless on herself, Hyra and Merry and activated her Boots of Speed.

Use Channel Divinity: Abjure the Extraplanar.

As an action, you present your holy symbol and each aberration, celestial, elemental, fey, or fiend within 30 feet of you that can hear you must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is turned for 1 minute or until it takes damage.

A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly end its move in a space within 30 feet of you. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can take the Dodge action.

Balor wisdom saving throw (DC 16): (1d20)[4] plus mods (got a 15 with advantage in the Discord)

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 72/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions:

Lanius disengaged and fired three arrows as a welcoming gift at the foul priest, before taking cover behind a column.

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Disengage bonus action move to N20 fire on priest

(1d20+12)[25] /(1d20+12)[18] /(1d20+12)[13] damage (1d8+10)[12]
(1d20+12)[14] /(1d20+12)[13] /(1d20+12)[24] damage (1d8+10)[16]
(1d20+12)[24] /(1d20+12)[31] /(1d20+12)[25] damage (1d8+10)[15]

if all hit (1d8)[8]
Sneak attack (2d6)[9]

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(1d20+12)[17]

[J-H]

Hyra's spell catches the cleric unawares, and he doesn't dodge out of the way (24 damage). Lanius moves up, firing 3 arrows; two hit, and the other clangs off the priest's armor (2 hits for 12+15+9 = 36). Jessica rebukes the Balor, and Gothmog flinches before the holy power channeled through her (failed!).

The priest of Pelor flings a great ball of light at the group, then withdraws to the far side of the flames. "My apologies, great Gothmog!"

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8 Sunburst (150’, 60’ radius, (12d6)[47] radiant damage & blind for 1 minute; Con save half damage & no blind. Save at end of turn to end blindness.)
Jessica (1d20)[4] + bless (1d4)[2] + ??
Hyra (1d20)[3] + bless (1d4)[1] + ??
Lanius (1d20)[3] + ??
Gothmog (1d20+12)[21] or (1d20+12)[32]
Merry is blinked out, and thus doesn't suffer from the spell.

The Balor snarls at the burning light, but also seems to regain its courage (taking damage ends the Turn effect).

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=> Merry

[Archemist]

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: 1/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 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 (8/10 rounds) Concentrating: Greater Invisibility (Lanius, 9/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions:

Merry blinks back in as the light level returns to normal. He realized the Balor can see his movement even in the Ethereal plane, and so he casts a spell to try to blind the monster, to level the battlefield for his companions.

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Move to O18. Balor CON save DC 20: (1d20)[13] plus mods.

Blink roll: (1d20)[9]

[J-H]

The Balor easily shrugs off Merry's spell, lashing out at the wizard with his whip. The fiery thongs wrap around Merry and pull him closer. With his other hand, the demon slashes down at Jessica, his sword-strike landing with a crackling sound. "You dare to seek mastery over ME?"

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Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: (1d20+14)[30] to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+8)[15] slashing damage plus (3d6)[14] fire damage. The target must succeed on a dc 20 strength saving throw or be pulled up to 25 feet toward the Balor.
Merry save (1d20)[15]+(1d4)[1]

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: (1d20+14)[24] to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (3d8+8)[28] slashing damage plus (3d8)[15] lightning damage. If the balor scores a critical hit, it rolls damage dice three times, instead of twice

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=>Hyra
Lanius
Jessica

Also note for Hyra, Jessica, and Merry: Fire Aura. At the start of each of the balor's turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 3d6 fire damage, and flammable objects in the aura that aren't being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches the balor or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3d6 fire damage.

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 40/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions: Blind

Lanius moved forward, keeping the pews as cover, while moving quietly. He fired another two arrows at the priest, before hiding again.

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Got lesser restoration - so no blindness - advantage rolls from discord added

Move to N12

Fire at priest

(1d20+12)[31], damage (1d8+10)[17] Extra rolls 16+12 and 3+12 - hit
(1d20+12)[13], damage (1d8+10)[17] Extra rolls 19+12 and 4+12 hit

Sneak attack dmg 11

Hide (1d20+23)[28]/(1d20+23)[40]

Save vs. Blind (1d20+2)[6]

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(1d20+2)[17]

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 65/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Death Ward, 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: 1/1 Knowing that her own blindness is less important than others, she moves to Lanius, hopping pew to pew, and taps him on the shoulder before he goes, curing his affliction.

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Dropping WoF, so not gonna make a conc save on it either way.
Move: To M21
Action: Lesser Restoration Lanius, ending Blind on him.

End of turn Blind save: (1d20+7)[22], possible Bless if it's still up+(1d4)[4]

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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
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.

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 22 | HP: 70/113 | 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, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, See Invisibility, Bless Concentrating: Bless Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

Jessica takes a step back and smiles, "Well I guess we're doing this the old fashioned way then."

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Move to J26.
Use action to dodge.

Con save Vs blindness: (1d20+8)[22], plus (1d4)[1].

[J-H]

Hyra ends her wall spell, then touches Lanius, curing his blindness. The elf runs forward, firing his bow at the priest, who seems to be able to see him (no advantage/no sneak attack), scoring one hit (17. He ducks behind a pillar (moved back 1 space to put pillar fully between him and priest).

Jessica dodges, and blinks away the blindness.

The priest casts a spell and heals himself (Heal, 70hp). His wounds close almost entirely.


=>Merry

[Archemist]

Merry Mann High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11 AC: 18 | HP: 65/57+10 | Initiative: +3(A) Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 1/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 5th: 2/2 | 6th: 0/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 0/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (7/10 rounds) Concentrating: Greater Invisibility (Lanius, 8/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry decides the priest needs to feel a little heat, too. He moves away from the Balor down the center aisle, trying not to provoke its wrath in his direction. He fires off a ray of pure force towards the priest, hoping to undo all his healing efforts.

Merry fades out into the ethereal plane, visible only to the balor.

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Move to J16, staying within 30' of Balor and getting to within 60' of the priest. Disintegrate save DEX DC 20: (1d20)[11] plus mods or else take (10d6+40)[75] force damage.

Blink roll: (1d20)[20]

[J-H]

Teopixki holds up a rod in his hand. The ray of the Disintegrate spell is sucked into it and absorbed.

Gothmog attacks Hyra with whip and blade, slashing her once.

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Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: (1d20+14)[33] to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (3d8+8)[19] slashing damage plus [/roll]3d8[/roll] 13 lightning damage. If the balor scores a critical hit, it rolls damage dice three times, instead of twice
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: (1d20+14)[22] to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+8)[12] slashing damage plus (3d6)[12] fire damage. The target must succeed on a dc 20 strength saving throw or be pulled up to 25 feet toward the balor
Str save (1d20)[12]

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=>Hyra
Lanius
Jessica

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 22 | HP: 70/113 | Initiative: +5 STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 Lay on Hands: 55/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, See Invisibility Concentrating: Wrathful Smite Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

“You shouldn’t turn your back on me,” Jessica says as she charges forth and attacks the Balor.

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Move to J23.
Bonus action Wrathful Smite. Next successful attack deals an additional (1d6)[3] psychic damage and the target is frightened if it fails a wisdom saving throw (DC 16).
Balor saving throw: (1d20)[16] plus mods.

Attack #1 vs Balor. To hit: (1d20+10)[17], to damage: (1d8+8)[14] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[6] radiant damage. If the attack is successful, smite for an additional (4d8)[19] radiant damage.

Attack #2 vs Balor. To hit: (1d20+10)[16], to damage: (1d8+8)[10] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[3] radiant damage. If the attack is successful, smite for an additional (4d8)[13] radiant damage.

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 33/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Death Ward, Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves) Concentrating: - Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 1/2 6th: 1/1 Grimacing, Hyra commands the Balor to "Flee"

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Action: Command the Balor to Flee. On its next turn it must use all of its movement away from Hyra as its fastest possible means (which should probably include its teleport), and then end turn.
(1d20)[13](1d20)[4] vs DC17
Move: Jump to O19, move to O16.

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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
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.

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 40/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions: Blind

Lanius noticed that the priest somehow had noticed him - so the invisibility wasn't working - time to rely on his innate stealth.
He appeared from hiding, fired on the priest and quickly hid again.

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Fire at priest
(1d20+12)[29], (1d20+12)[13], (1d20+12)[13] damage (1d8+10)[11] Sneak attack (2d6)[8]

Rolled 23 in discord damage (1d8+10)[13]
Move to N8 and
Hide (1d20+23)[32]/(1d20+23)[26]

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[J-H]

Hyra moves farther from the Balor, but her spell fails as it sneers at her. "No." Lanius strikes with an arrow. Jessica charges forwards, but the Balor parries both of her blades. "A holy warrior. How quaint."

Teopixki casts a spell, and a ball of flame surrounded by swords appears in front of him.

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create 10x10 guardian with 10’ reach; deals 20 damage to enemies who move within it, Dex DC 21 half; lasts 8 hours or until it deals 60 damage

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=>Merry

[Archemist]

Merry Mann High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11 AC: 18 | HP: 65/57+10 | Initiative: +3(A) Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 1/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 5th: 2/2 | 6th: 0/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 0/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (6/10 rounds) Concentrating: Greater Invisibility (7/10 on Lanius) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry reappears a tiny bit closer to the priest and uncorks the Eversmoking Bottle again. He uses its cover to move a little further, but slowly. Dark smoke fills the area of the chapel quickly.

For good measure, Merry blinks out of existence again anyhow.

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Reappear in J14, move to J10. 60' radius on the bottle of Heavily Obscured Battlefield.

Blink roll: (1d20)[19]

[J-H]

Dense fog fills most of the temple...but not the area around Jessica. The Balor looms over her, half in and half out of the fog. Fire comes from it, and its shadowy wings, limned with flame, spread as it leaps over her head while striking down.

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Jessica starts her turn next to it, taking (3d6)[6] fire damage
Sword (1d20+14)[18] for (3d8+8)[23] slashing and (3d8)[19] lightning miss
Whip (1d20+14)[23] for [roll]2d6+8[/roll 14 slashing and (3d6)[11] fire

The Balor moves to just behind Jessica.

=>Hyra, Lanius, Jessica

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 22 | HP: 39/113 | Initiative: +5 STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 Lay on Hands: 55/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, See Invisibility Concentrating: Wrathful Smite Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

"Good," Jessica says, "Let's see how scary you really are."

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Wrathful Smite concentration save (DC 12): (1d20+8)[22]

Next successful attack deals an additional (1d6)[6] psychic damage and the target is frightened if it fails a wisdom saving throw (DC 16).
Balor saving throw: (1d20)[2] plus mods got a 25 in Discord.

Attack #1 vs Balor. To hit: (1d20+10)[15] to damage: (1d8+8)[12] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[6] radiant damage. If the attack is successful, smite for an additional (4d8)[23] radiant damage.

Attack #2 vs Balor. To hit: (1d20+10)[19] to damage: (1d8+8)[10] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[3] radiant damage. If the attack is successful, smite for an additional (4d8)[13] radiant damage.

If either of these attacks land, bonus action cast Shield of Faith (AC becomes 24).

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 20/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions: Blind

Lanius saw the fog fill the room and used his chance. Avoiding the area of the sword-fireball, he closed in on the priest, fired and retreated again behind the altar.

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Move to I6

Fire at priest
(1d20+12)[28], (1d20+12)[16], (1d20+12)[18] damage (1d8+10)[17]
(1d20+12)[27], (1d20+12)[21], (1d20+12)[14] damage (1d8+10)[15]

Sneak attack (2d6)[9]

Hide and move to E8 (1d20+23)[35]/(1d20+23)[34]

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[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 33/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Death Ward, Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves) Concentrating: Sunbeam Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 1/2 6th: 0/1 Swaddled in the protective shield of smoke, Hyra leaps back into the centre. In her grip she conjures a mote of sunlight, before unleashing the blast down the centre of the chapel, engulfing the enemy cleric.

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Move: M15, jump (20ft) to J12
Action: Sunbeam the Cleric
(6d8)[25] Radiant
Consave: (1d20)[19] Possible Adv: (1d20)[12] vs DC17
Failure=Blinded for 1 turn
Success=Not blinded, half damage.

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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
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.

[J-H]

Hyra's beam is partly dodged. Lanius gets scorched by the guardian, even though it can't see him. He moves closer, his blindsight allowing him to fire two arrows into Teopixki at close range. Jessica slashes at the Balor, her weapon flashing with light as she smites it (33 damage total).

The cleric calls upon Pelor, and a bright light cuts through the smoke momentarily. You're not sure what happened, as it wasn't the sound of a spell being cast. A spectral mace appears next to Hyra, attacking her.

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Spiritual Weapon. I'm assuming vision disadvantage applies?
Attack (1d20+13)[16] or (1d20+13)[20] for (1d8+7)[15] force damage

=>Merry
(no enemies have moved since the last map)

[Archemist]

Merry Mann High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11 AC: 18 | HP: 65/57+10 | Initiative: +3(A) Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 1/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 0/3 | 5th: 2/2 | 6th: 0/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 0/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (5/10 rounds) Concentrating: Greater Invisibility (6/10 on Lanius) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry reappears and, remembering that he's right on the edge of a spell effect, attempts to dispel the Guardian of Faith that stands between the group and the priest. If it succeeds, he moves up through the fog (which is still spreading) until Merry reaches the altar and stands face to face with the priest, calling out "over here!" to the party.

For good measure, Merry blinks out of existence again.

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Merry starts in J10, and if the dispel seems to have worked, he moves up to K5.
Blink roll: (1d20)[13]

[J-H]

Merry dispels the guardian, then blinks out. The fog expands, rolling over Jessica and the Balor. Flames wash over her ((3d6)[12] fire damage). Taking advantage of her blindness, the demon flies through the fog, landing near the altar.

(No OA thanks to being unable to see it.)

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=>Hyra, Lanius, Jessica

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 33/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Death Ward, Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves) Concentrating: Sunbeam Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 2/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 1/2 6th: 0/1 Hyra dodges away from the cleric's gleaming mace, and summons a forge hammer of her own while unleashing another burst of radiant light that pierces through demon and cleric alight.

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Move: Move+Jump to E11. DC10 Acro to stay standing, otherwise fall prone: (1d20+1)[2]
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon L4, attacking Cleric.
(1d20+9)[24](1d20+9)[19] Damage: (2d8+3)[16]
Action: Sunbeam the Cleric+Balor
(6d8)[28] Radiant
Cle Consave: (1d20)[12] Possible Adv: (1d20)[17] vs DC17
Bal Consave: (1d20)[7] Adv: (1d20)[8] vs DC17
Failure=Blinded for 1 turn
Success=Not blinded, half damage.

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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
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.

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 20/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions: Blind

Avoiding the Balor's fire aura, Lanius moved around it and up on the altar, before firing on the priest and retreating behind his column

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Move to I4

Fire at priest
(1d20+12)[28], (1d20+12)[25], (1d20+12)[17] damage (1d8+10)[12]
(1d20+12)[27], (1d20+12)[15], (1d20+12)[16] damage (1d8+10)[14]
Sneak attack (2d6)[8]

Hide and move to E8 (1d20+23)[26]/(1d20+23)[32]

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[roll]1d20+12[ /roll], damage [roll]1d8+10[ /roll]

if all hit [roll]1d8[ /roll]
Sneak attack [roll]2d6[ /roll]

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[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 22 | HP: 39/113 | Initiative: +5 STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 Lay on Hands: 55/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, See Invisibility Concentrating: Wrathful Smite Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

No longer able to see anything Jessica just moves up.

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Move to I12 and dodge.

[J-H]

Hyra moves to the side, firing a Sunbeam, but stumbles as she lands and falls with a clatter. Both enemies resist the worst of her sunbeam.

As Lanius fires his arrows at the priest, Gothmog's fiery whip snakes out to attack him.

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Disadvantage - can't see his target.
Attack (1d20+14)[26] or (1d20+14)[20] for (2d6+8)[15] slashing and (3d8)[13] fire, plus DC 20 Str save or pull closer
(1d20)[3]
It doesn't keep Lanius from moving, so he still ends up where he is going I think.

[J-H]

You hear Teopixki move.

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=> Merry

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 20/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 4/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Pass without Trace Conditions: Blind

Sensing the attack coming, Lanius released some of the energy he held to form a shield around himself, making him able to escape the clumsy attack unharmed.

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[roll]1d20+12[ /roll], damage [roll]1d8+10[ /roll]

if all hit [roll]1d8[ /roll]
Sneak attack [roll]2d6[ /roll]

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[Archemist]

Merry Mann High Elf Abjuration Wizard 11 AC: 18 | HP: 65/57+10 | Initiative: +3(A) Saves: STR: +1 | DEX: +3 | CON: +1 | INT: +9 | WIS: +4 | CHA: -1 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 1/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 0/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 0/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 0/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (4/10 rounds) Concentrating: Bigby's Hand (5th) (10/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry reappears away from the Balor, on the other side of Teopixki. "He's still over here, everybody! I think I grabbed him!" Merry blinks out again, hopefully before the balor or priest even quite know what happened.

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Merry reappears in M6 to avoid the Balor aura. He casts Bigby's Hand at 5th level and grabs at the priest with it. It's large, in spaces M-N-4-5. (Priest gets an opposed Athletics/Acrobatics vs Hand's roll: (1d20+8)[18] or (1d20+8)[24] (Hand has Advantage on Medium or smaller targets.)

If the grab succeeds, Merry uses his Bonus Action to crush the priest for (2d6+5)[11] bludgeoning damage.

Blink: (1d20)[16]