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

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 88/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 1/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 Hyra stays close to Jessica, taking a moment to restore her ally's wounds.

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Move: None
Action: Cure Wounds (2nd) (2d8+3)[14] on Jessica.
Bonus Action: Move SW to M26

Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: North to WX19-20, same height.
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[15] Disadv Roll: (1d20+9)[12]Damage: (2d6+8)[16]
Attack 2: (1d20+9)[27] Disadv Roll: (1d20+9)[29] Damage: (2d6+8)[13]
Attack 3: (1d20+9)[25] Disadv Roll: (1d20+9)[23] Damage: (2d6+8)[13]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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.

[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: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 2/3 | 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: Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions:

Merry takes stock of the situation and decides these pillars are just too darn high. He pulls a chip of mica out of his pocket and snaps it, and a large resounding boom sounds from the top of the pillar he saw the old man climb up. Merry stays material this round.

Spoiler: OOC - Shatter - 4th level

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Merry moves to O26. Shatter is a 10' radius within 60', so I think from there he can airburst it over the center of the pillar. It's Con DC 20 for half: (1d20)[7]+mods.

It does (5d8)[13] thunder damage

Blink: (1d20)[7]

[Pyrophilios]

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

Lanius was fast, but he wasn't going to run up the column like that. Shooting at someone, who likely would just return his arrows, wasn't a good idea either. So he stepped into cover and instead munched down on a handful of good berries.

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Stay hidden, stepping to F32 and eating my 10 goodberries to restore 10 HP

[J-H]

Merry's spell lands with full force, causing the top of the pillar to erupt in dust, but not breaking it (13->6).
Jessica is stunned.
Hyra's celestial would have hit, but it's deflected (just noticed that it's a ranged weapon attack, not a spell attack). Lanius hides.

Jessica and Merry see the ghostly figure approach. He launches several punches and kicks, seeming to connect despite not being close enough to hit.

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Attacks vs Jessica have advantage because she's stunned.
Attack (1d20+14)[32] or (1d20+14)[26] for (1d10+7)[16]
Attack (1d20+14)[31] or (1d20+14)[24] for (1d10+7)[12]
Attack (1d20+14)[32] or (1d20+14)[32] for (2d10+7)[17]

BA
Attack (1d20+14)[25] or (1d20+14)[22] for (1d10+7)[14]
Maybe Flurry
Attack (1d20+14)[17] or (1d20+14)[20] for (1d10+7)[15] miss
May or may not stun, depending on if she's still up.
If so, DC 22
Con save (1d20)[16] looks like saved

Jessica is left battered, but still (barely) standing.

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=>Merry, Jessica, Hyra, Lanius

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 88/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 1/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 Knowing that the foe is strong despite their age, Hyra again beseeches Moradin for aid. "Great Lord of the Forge, I ask that you bring your hammer to bear on your humble servant. Lay me upon the anvil of creation, and reform me into a creature that might strike down my foe!" At long last Hyra's god answers her please, and her form immediately morphs into that of a resplendent golden scaled dragon, one that immediately flaps to close the distance with the monk.

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Move: Depends on DI Success. If fail, stay put. If successful, move to JK30-31
Action: Divine Intervention: Shapechange into Young Gold Dragon. (1d100)[7]. Success on 1-11.
Bonus Action: Move SW to L30. Attack (1d20+9)[10](1d20+9)[22] Damage: (1d8+3)[11]

Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: To OP27-28
Action: If Jessica is still there, Healing Touch her: (2d6+6)[11]
If not,
Ready attack. (1d20+9)[21](1d20+9)[14] Damage: (2d6+8)[16]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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.

Spoiler: Young Gold Dragon Stats

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Large Dragon, Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR23 (+6)DEX14 (+2)CON21 (+5)
INT9 (-1)WIS16 (+3)CHA10 (+0)

Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +9, WIS +7, CHA +4
Skills Insight +7, Perception +11, Persuasion +4, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities Fire
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +4

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

[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: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 2/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 1/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 27/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (7/10 rounds) Concentrating: Bigby's Hand (10/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions:

Merry moves into the intersection to maintain a view of the monk. He summons a giant hand behind the monk, which punches the old man. "Now everyone is kung-fu fighting," Merry says.

Spoiler: OOC - Bigby's Clenched Fist

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Move to K26. Summon a Large hand in K-L 32-33. Bigby's punch: (1d20+12)[23] for (4d8)[8] force damage.

Blink: (1d20)[6]

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 82/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 3/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace Conditions: Blinded

Lanius swallowed, pulled out his rapier, while he kept the bow in his left hand, ran up to the monk, hit him as best as he could with a spell and ran away, dodging his retaliation

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Move to K30
Bonus action Disengage

Booming Blade attack

(1d20+9)[11], damage (3d8+5)[20], if crit (3d8+10)[29]

If he moves, takes (4d8)[20]

Move to F28

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 22 | HP: 15/113 | Initiative: +5 STR: +8 | DEX: +6 | CON: +8 | INT: +4 | WIS: +9 | CHA: +13 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 1/3 Lay on Hands: 0/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward Concentrating: Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

Jessica regains her composure and charges forward, determined to end this quickly.

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Move to K31.

Bonus action Blinding Smite. Next successful attack deals an additional (3d8)[18] radiant damage and target must succeed on a DC 16 con save ((1d20)[13] plus mods) or be blinded.

Attack #1 - To hit: (1d20+10)[30], to damage: (1d8+8)[11] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[2] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[16] radiant damage.

Attack #2 - To hit: (1d20+10)[22] or (1d20+10)[18] (if the first attack lands and the monk is blinded), to damage: (1d8+8)[9] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[1] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[12] radiant damage (or (3d8)[9] if the first attack lands).

[J-H]

Merry's summoned hand misses, as does Lanius's sword-stroke. Jessica strikes a telling blow, and Hyra's god honors her wishes by turning her into a dragon for one minute.

Nearly surrounded, he lashes out at Jessica repeatedly, finally stunning her before moving away.

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5 attacks, any that hit get a stun attempt, DC 22.
Attack until stunned, Jessica, then Hyra, then Merry, then Lanius. Movement will depend on stuns.

Attack (1d20+14)[16] for (1d10+7)[8]
Con save (1d20)[7]

Attack (1d20+14)[22] for (1d10+7)[11]
Con save (1d20)[16]

Attack (1d20+14)[21] for (2d10+7)[16]
Con save (1d20)[4]

Attack (1d20+14)[20] for (1d10+7)[16]
Con save (1d20)[8]

Attack (1d20+14)[27] for (1d10+7)[15]
Con save (1d20)[5]
5 attacks, only 2 hits, second hit stuns

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=>Party

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 88/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 1/3 3rd: 2/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 The draconically blessed Hyra murmurs a short healing word in...well, draconic, before giving chase to the monk, tooth and claw ripping and tearing (or trying to).

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Opportunity Attack roll: 19 (miss)
Bonus Action: Healing Word (3rd) Jessica (3d4+3)[14]
Move: To FG19-20
Action: Attack
Bite: (1d20+10)[18] Damage: (2d10+6)[25] Slashing
Claw 1: (1d20+10)[25] Damage: (2d6+6)[16] Slashing
Claw 2: (1d20+10)[26] Damage: (2d6+6)[11] Slashing

The first successful hit also activates Divine Strike, dealing an additional (1d8)[5] fire damage.

Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: To PQ20-21
Action: Attack
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[16](1d20+9)[14] Damage: (2d6+8)[12]
Attack 2:(1d20+9)[26](1d20+9)[20] Damage: (2d6+8)[18]
Attack 3: (1d20+9)[17](1d20+9)[25] Damage: (2d6+8)[17]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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.

Spoiler: Young Gold Dragon Stats

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Large Dragon, Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR23 (+6)DEX14 (+2)CON21 (+5)
INT9 (-1)WIS16 (+3)CHA10 (+0)

Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +9, WIS +7, CHA +4
Skills Insight +7, Perception +11, Persuasion +4, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities Fire
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +4

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

[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: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 1/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 12/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (6/10 rounds) Concentrating: Bigby's Hand (9/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry runs after the old man, waving his hand to direct the giant hand to follow and strike at the monk. "Hi-ya!"

Then Merry takes another chip of mica out of his pocket and focuses a blast of thunder situated so as to envelop just the old man. After a lot of noise and not much damage, Merry fades into etherealness again.

Spoiler: OOC - Shatter and Bonus Action Bigby's Clenched Fist

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Merry moves to L20 to maintain LOS.

He casts Shatter, Con DC20 for half, near the already-damaged column. The spell does (5d8)[24] thunder damage.

He moves Bigby's Hand to H-I-20-21 and punches: (1d20+12)[25] for (4d8)[21] force damage.

Blink: (1d20)[13]

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 82/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 3/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), 10 Goodberries, pass without trace Conditions: Blinded

Lanius decided that getting pelted by arrows was a small price to end this old man.
So he moved in, shot and disengaged again.

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Move within 10 ft to OM
Bonus action Disengage or hide, depending on if he throws arrows back

(1d20+12)[13], damage (1d8+10)[17]
(1d20+12)[24], damage (1d8+10)[18]

Sneak attack (2d6)[11]

Hide (1d20+23)[36]/(1d20+23)[32]

Move to E24

[J-H]

Merry's Hand misses, but the Shatter spell still sends out damaging reverberations.
Jessica is stunned.
Hyra scores one hit as a dragon (16->8). The Celestial flies in, but shooting blind, can't score a hit.
Lanius fires a pair of arrows, but the old man seems to move between them (misses).

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24 thunder damage, Con DC 20 half
(1d20+7)[20]
(1d20+7)[20]

The old man moves away from the dragon, looking for the annoying person who keeps shooting arrows at him. Turning the corner, Lanius is immediately visible to him despite being quite silent, and he strikes a number of times, leaving the ranger badly battered before running up to the top of one of the pillars.
->Hyra OA

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Attempting up to 2 stunning fists on the first hits
SF save 1 (1d20)[7] fail
SF save 2 (1d20)[16]

Attack (1d20+14)[27] for (1d10+7)[12] force damage hit, stunned

Attack (1d20+14)[31] for (1d10+7)[16] force damage
If advantage, (1d20+14)[27]

Attack (1d20+14)[22] for (2d10+7)[23] force damage
If advantage, (1d20+14)[25]

Attack (1d20+14)[34] for (1d10+7)[12] force damage crit for 24
If advantage, (1d20+14)[21]

Looks like 75 total damage to Lanius

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=>Party

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 18 (Dragon) HP: 88/102 (+10 Aid) Dragon: 178/178 PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 1/3 3rd: 1/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 A wave of healing magic washes down on Lanius as Hyra flies past, giving chase to the evasive monk on her powerful and quite speedy wings.

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Opportunity Attack roll: 24 (miss)
Bonus Action: Healing Word (3rd) Lanius (3d4+3)[14]
Move: To GH28-29
Action: Attack
Bite: (1d20+10)[14] Damage: (2d10+6)[18] Piercing
Claw 1: (1d20+10)[13] Damage: (2d6+6)[14] Slashing
Claw 2: (1d20+10)[28] Damage: (2d6+6)[13] Slashing

The first successful hit also activates Divine Strike, dealing an additional (1d8)[3] fire damage.

Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: To NO23-24, atop the pillar
Action: Attack
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[16](1d20+9)[24] Damage: (2d6+8)[18]
Attack 2:(1d20+9)[14](1d20+9)[28] Damage: (2d6+8)[16]
Attack 3: (1d20+9)[17](1d20+9)[23] Damage: (2d6+8)[14]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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.

Spoiler: Young Gold Dragon Stats

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Large Dragon, Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR23 (+6)DEX14 (+2)CON21 (+5)
INT9 (-1)WIS16 (+3)CHA10 (+0)

Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +9, WIS +7, CHA +4
Skills Insight +7, Perception +11, Persuasion +4, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities Fire
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +4

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 24 | 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: 0/3 Lay on Hands: 0/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Shield of Faith Concentrating: Shield of Faith Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

Knowing she can't get close to the monk without leaving herself open to attack, Jessica decides to retreat to the others and bolster herself for the next assault.

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Move to K19.
Use Lay on Hands to restore 55 hit points to herself.
Bonus action cast Shield of Faith (AC > 24).

[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: 2/3 | 3rd: 1/3 | 4th: 1/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 1/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 12/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (5/10 rounds) Concentrating: Bigby's Hand (8/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions: Ethereal!

Merry reappears a little to the south and with a flick of his wrist he swipes left on the old man. The large summoned hand flies up, forms a fist above the pillar, and then smashes down on the monk.

Merry then continues with the mica-chip shattering approach, since that seems to be making at least a little headway. Then he fades away as usual.

Spoiler: Shatter 3rd level

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Merry moves to L23 and casts shatter: Con DC 20 for half, does (4d8)[27] thunder damage.

The hand attacks (1d20+12)[24] for (4d8)[11] force damage.

Blink: (1d20)[20]

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 7/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 2/4 | 2nd: 2/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 3/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Conditions: Blinded

Lanius stood there, stunned

[J-H]

Merry's summoned hand misses, but the concussion does rattle the old monk (27->13).
Jessica moves up, restoring her health and bolstering her defenses.
Hyra claws the monk once (16->8).

He counter-attacks, striking her once and attempting to stun her, before moving away and attacking the stunned Lanius, knocking him unconscious and then finishing him off empting to finish off Lanius.
=> Hyra OA, and make a Concentration check for Celestial

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Attack (1d20+14)[23] for (1d10+7)[10] & DC 22 Con save or stun
Hyra Con save (1d20+9)[28]
Attacks on Lanius, advantage from stun.
Attack (1d20+14)[18] or (1d20+14)[32] for (1d10+7)[17]
Attack (1d20+14)[32] or (1d20+14)[16] for (2d10+7)[20]
Attack (1d20+14)[33] or (1d20+14)[30] for (1d10+7)[8]
knocks to 0, 2 crits to kill?

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=>Party

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 18 (Dragon) HP: 88/102 (+10 Aid) Dragon: 168/178 PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves), Death Ward Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 1/3 3rd: 0/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 Seeing Lanius fall, Hyra immediately moves to intercept, the death and reverse it, Moradin's hammer slamming the fallen ranger's soul back into his body before it can go anywhere. She turns away the moment the spell is cast, closing to block the monk from easy access to Lanius again.

Spoiler: Actions

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Opportunity Attack roll: 16 (miss)
Concentration is auto-pass (+9 vs. DC10)
Bonus Action: Move spiritual weapon to H27
Move: To DE25-26, cast, then to DE32-33
Action: Cast Revivify on Lanius, returning him to life at 1HP.


Celestial:-
AC 17
50 HP
Move: Was in NO23-24, so 40ft flight is enough to get her to FG30-31, right overhead.
Action: Attack
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[29](1d20+9)[13] Damage: (2d6+8)[15]
Attack 2:(1d20+9)[18](1d20+9)[25] Damage: (2d6+8)[16]
Attack 3:(1d20+9)[16](1d20+9)[21] Damage: (2d6+8)[14]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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.

Spoiler: Young Gold Dragon Stats

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Large Dragon, Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR23 (+6)DEX14 (+2)CON21 (+5)
INT9 (-1)WIS16 (+3)CHA10 (+0)

Saving Throws DEX +6, CON +9, WIS +7, CHA +4
Skills Insight +7, Perception +11, Persuasion +4, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities Fire
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +4

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.

Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

[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: 2/3 | 3rd: 1/3 | 4th: 0/3 | 5th: 1/2 | 6th: 1/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 12/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Blink (4/10 rounds) Concentrating: Bigby's Hand (7/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions:

Merry reappears near Jessica and places a hand on her shoulder. "Let's go kick some old man butt," he says, and they disappear and reappear next to the monk.

Spoiler: OOC - Dimension Door locations

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Merry can rematerialize in L20 and reappear in B33. Jessica can end up within a couple steps of the old man.

Merry air-punches the monk, imitating his movements, and the large spectral hand moves down to punch at the monk again. Merry stays material for the moment.

Spoiler: OOC - Bigby's Clenched Fist and Blink

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Bonus action hand: (1d20+12)[27] for (4d8)[14] force damage. I think it's roughly behind the monk in D-E-32-33.

Blink: (1d20)[5]

[Infernally Clay]

Jessica Aegnor Half Elf Oath of the Watchers Paladin 11 AC: 24 | 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: 0/3 Lay on Hands: 0/55 Channel Divinity: 0/1 Harness Divine Power: 2/2 Active Effects: Sentinel, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Shield of Faith Concentrating: Shield of Faith Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

With an affirmative nod to Merry, Jessica charges forward once more.

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Move to E30.

Attack #1 - To hit: (1d20+10)[29], to damage: (1d8+8)[13] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[1] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (3d8)[12] radiant damage.

Attack #2 - To hit: (1d20+10)[28], to damage: (1d8+8)[10] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[8] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (3d8)[15] radiant damage.

[J-H]

Merry moves Jessica over, and hits with a big hand (14 damage, not resisted). Jessica slashes twice (hits for 26, 33 -> 13, 16 = 29), bringing the old monk down. He fades into visibility and collapses.

The way to your true foe is now clear.

[J-H]

Added +4 to everyone's init from being within 10' of Jessica
Lanius (1d20+11)[14]
Merry (1d20+7)[10] or (1d20+7)[8]
Hyra (1d20+5)[25]
Jessica (1d20+4)[24]

Paladin (1d20-1)[1]

A single paladin awaits you in the foyer of the High Temple. His longsword glows with a pure white light that shines on his plate and shield, but the paladin himself has a golden glow about him.
The room is 40'x40', with a 15' high ceiling.
=> Party wins initiative
Take 10 radiant damage at the start of your turn from Holy Nimbus

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 102/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: Watcher's Will (Adv Int/Wis/Cha saves) Concentrating: Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 4th: 0/3 5th: 2/2 6th: 0/1 It was a race against time, and Hyra intended to win it. She closes to melee range, aiming to distract him, and open him up to a distraction that Jessica can take advantage of.

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Concentration: Passed
Move: Into Melee
Action: Help Jessica, giving her advantage on her next attack.
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon (2nd) (1d20+9)[21] (1d8+3)[6]

Celestial:-
AC 17
40/50 HP
Move: Up out of melee range.
Attack 1: (1d20+9)[27] Disadv Roll:(1d20+9)[23]Damage: (2d6+8)[16]
Attack 2: (1d20+9)[20] Disadv Roll: (1d20+9)[10] Damage: (2d6+8)[15]
Attack 3: (1d20+9)[17] Disadv Roll: (1d20+9)[21] Damage: (2d6+8)[17]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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: 24 | HP: 103/113 | 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, Watcher's Will, Aid, Boots of Speed, Death Ward, Shield of Faith Concentrating: Shield of Faith Immunities: Disease, Frightened Conditions: None

“I do not wish to strike down a fellow holy warrior,” Jessica says, saluting the paladin with her sword, “But we are each called to duty in our own way.”

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Activated Boots of Speed and Watcher’s Will before combat, as well as cast Shield of Faith and Aid at 3rd level.
Move adjacent to Paladin.

Concentration check (DC 10): (1d20+8)[15]

Attack #1 - To hit: (1d20+10)[25] to damage: (1d8)[3] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[6] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[22] radiant damage.

Attack #2 - To hit: (1d20+10)[14] to damage: (1d8)[1] slashing damage, plus (1d8)[5] radiant damage. If the attack lands, smite for an additional (4d8)[21] radiant damage.

[Pyrophilios]

Lanius Collurio Would Elf Gloomstalker 8 / Arcane Trickster 3 AC: 19 | HP: 77/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 3/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Conditions: Blinded

Lanius opened up with a volley against the searing light. He hated the fact that he couldn't hide in here.

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(1d20+12)[17], damage (1d8+10)[12]+(1d6)[1]
(1d20+12)[20], damage (1d8+10)[18]+(1d6)[5]
(1d20+12)[22], damage (1d8+10)[15]+(1d6)[5]

Sneak attack: (2d6)[8]

If all attacks hit: (1d8)[8]

[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: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/3 | 4th: 2/3 | 5th: 2/2 | 6th: 1/1 Spell DC: 20 Spell Atk: +12 Arcane Ward: 17/27hp Active Effects: Death Ward, Aid, Mage Armor, Blink (9/10 rounds) Concentrating: Greater Invisibility (Lanius) (10/10 rounds) Immunities: Poison, Magical Sleep Conditions:

Merry's ward soaks the initial damage from the paladin's aura. He casts Greater Invisibility on Lanius in the hopes of giving him a chance to strike the paladin's weak spots.

Spoiler: OOC - Blink

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(1d20)[9]

[J-H]

Hyra moves close, summoning a spiritual hammer that misses; one Celestial arrow does score a hit (hit for 16). Jessica smites him with a glowing blade. Lanius fires three arrows, but all miss. Merry tuns Lanius invisible, but the paladin seems to not care (he has true sight).

The paladin mutters a quick prayer to empower his weapon further, but Merry Counterspells it (Counterspell: 3rd level). He then swings his sword twice at Hyra.

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Sacred Weapon Holy Avenger +3
Attack (1d20+20)[27] for (1d8+7)[11] slashing + (1d8)[2] radiant damage plus 4th level smite (5d8)[14] radiant.

Attack (1d20+20)[28] for (1d8+7)[11] slashing + (1d8)[1] radiant damage plus 2nd level smite (3d8)[12] radiant.

Everyone takes 10 radiant damage at the start of their turns.

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=>Party

[Amnestic]

Hyra Forgeborn Hill Dwarf Forge Cleric AC: 24 HP: 41/102 (+10 Aid) PP: 17 PIv: 9 PIs: 17 Conditions: 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: 0/1 Though she regrets dismissing her angelic companion so quickly, it's clear that they will be less help. She channels scorching flame through her shield once more, wrapping it around the paladin's holy blade.

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Concentration: Passed

Action: Heat Metal (5th). (5d8)[26] Fire damage.
Consave or drops his weapon. If he drops it, Hyra will pick it up, and then immediately run away with it. If he succeeds, still got disadvantage on his attacks next turn.
(1d20)[15](1d20)[4]+mods vs DC17
Move: None, unless she's got his sword.
Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon (2nd) (1d20+9)[23] Damage: (1d8+3)[8]

Spoiler: Celestial Stats

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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 (3)
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: 67/87 | Initiative: +7 Spell Slots: 1st: 3/4 | 2nd: 3/3 | 3rd: 2/2 Passive Perception 20 | Passive Insight 16 | Passive Investigation 11 Favored Foe: 3/4 Active Effects: Blindsight 10ft, Long Strider (50ft walk/climb/swim), Conditions:

Lanius decided that he wouldn't last in this environment. He grabbed the rope on his belt and cast his one spell, he could use to escape the searing light.

"Follow me up - he can't keep this power going for long."
Lanius said, while climbing up into safety.

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Casting rope trick and moving inside.