With the pair of Bugbear ambushers now dead, what do you want to do now? Clearly, Zarr is expecting visitors. Right now you are in Room 9 (I guess it doesn't really matter which one, but I was picturing the middle left one, with the door) which are the quarters for the Bugbears and the Hobgoblins.
What now?
Area Map & Key:
Lady Zarr's Area Map:
Room 4: Zarr's Army Ready Room/Parade Square/Goblin & Kobold Camp - CLEAR
Room 5: Basilisk Den - CLEAR
Room 6: Mess Hall - BIG MESS, PROBABLY CLEAR
6A: Kitchen - PROBABLY CLEAR
6B: Pantry & Fresh Water Supply - PROBABLY CLEAR
Room 7: Language School - PROBABLY CLEAR
Room 8: Slave Pens - CLEAR
Room 9: Hobgoblin Barracks & Bugbear Dens - CLEAR
Room 10: Spider Lair - PROBABLY CLEAR (but I wouldn't check unless I was feeling my Wheaties today)
Room 11: Stirge Room - RESET BECAUSE HALASTER IS A JACKASS
Rooms 12 & 13: Nevermind and Not Relevant to the Adventure anymore
Rooms 14 thru 20: Unexplored and this is where you need to go.
"We may have lost some element of surprise, but if we press forward quickly we can retain what's left," says Philo, peering into the darkness and wiping the blood from his sword. "Patch up what you can and let's get moving."
I propose we press on to room 18, as originally planned, as soon as everyone has used whatever healing they're going to use.
Barran doesn't need any healing,
so he's willing to keep his eyes on the doorways if anyone wants a breather.
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The final bugbear dropping, Dural pants and grimaces, probing at least a couple wounds that managed to eat through his armour. Recognizing there's not much time to wait around, he draws out the last two potions from his belt, passing them around to whomever's quick to take them. Once finished, he'll inhale, laying a hand upon his chest while muttering some words beneath his breath, white light infusing the Dwarf and closing up some of the more severe wounds.
There are two 2d4+2 healing potions for whomever wants them. Then I'll Cure Wounds on myself, leaving 1 spell left.
"We can't be sure we've lost the advantage of surprise, or that we've ever had it, given the defenses and consolidation of forces. However, I think we should at least press on to scout ahead. If we do rest, I think we should do it here. We can't afford to give up more ground if we are hoping to end Zarr's reign for good."
My vote is chug a few potions, making sure we don't use them all, and press on. As for marching order, Ay can either scout with Barran, or pull up the rear.
Yes. Lets make your decisions and move on. @evilthecat is down 16 HP, while @Mongrel Idiot is down by half his HP. Dural has offered up two potions and it would make sense to do something to bring your HP up before the next fight...
Last chance...anything else you want to do? (Like maybe loot the barracks?)
I have a healing potion I can add to the pot for now, too, if needed. I still have 3, but would like to keep at least 2, given we don't know what we are about to walk into.
I have 2 pots, I'll use one of my own and a communal one.
as a side note, we still have that dumb floaty sphere prison.
I don't like the idea of walking up to zarr without knowing what it does.
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sweet chrissmussss!
minion, roll 2d4+2 for healing pot 1
minion, roll 2d4+2 for healing pot 2
Heh. You guys have made almost ZERO effort to determine anything about that "dumb floaty sphere prison" and you've had it for a long time. You never tried to use it, you never tried to open it never tried to examine it any detail. I don't even remember how you knew it was a Prison Sphere. Did I just give that info up to you?
Also, @Mongrel Idiot and @Aegis , take my remaining two (one each) so you guys have potions. Right now I have the most HP, and I shouldn't be taking hits if I can avoid it. Want to make sure you guys have something if you need it.
Heh. You guys have made almost ZERO effort to determine anything about that "dumb floaty sphere prison" and you've had it for a long time. You never tried to use it, you never tried to open it never tried to examine it any detail. I don't even remember how you knew it was a Prison Sphere. Did I just give that info up to you?
Heh. You guys have made almost ZERO effort to determine anything about that "dumb floaty sphere prison" and you've had it for a long time. You never tried to use it, you never tried to open it never tried to examine it any detail. I don't even remember how you knew it was a Prison Sphere. Did I just give that info up to you?
not true!
I suggested opening it in the tavern but you railed against that harrrrd!
That's right! It was still a bad idea since you wanted to open it in the common room. Didn't even try to find a more secure room. Or take it outside. Or take any precautions what so ever.
Hey, I was suggesting opening the thing when we found it! The consensus was that anything in there may be worse than what we're already facing.
Speaking of which... How's this for a plan? We open it up away from Zarr, deal with what's inside, then put most of the party inside. The last member then delivers it to Zarr under the guise of having "seen the light of her cause" or something, then cracks it open in her face like a Smash Bros party ball of pain.
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Wait a second. It's a magical Prison Orb?
...Have we been carrying around a Pokeball this entire time?
Heh. You guys have made almost ZERO effort to determine anything about that "dumb floaty sphere prison" and you've had it for a long time. You never tried to use it, you never tried to open it never tried to examine it any detail. I don't even remember how you knew it was a Prison Sphere. Did I just give that info up to you?
not true!
I suggested opening it in the tavern but you railed against that harrrrd!
That's right! It was still a bad idea since you wanted to open it in the common room. Didn't even try to find a more secure room. Or take it outside. Or take any precautions what so ever.
But that's what makes it an excellent idea!
There's a buttload of well-armed adventurer's in that tavern.
Either we all die or whatever's in that orb gets smoked.
Hey, I was suggesting opening the thing when we found it! The consensus was that anything in there may be worse than what we're already facing.
Speaking of which... How's this for a plan? We open it up away from Zarr, deal with what's inside, then put most of the party inside. The last member then delivers it to Zarr under the guise of having "seen the light of her cause" or something, then cracks it open in her face like a Smash Bros party ball of pain.
That...
That actually sounds kind of awesome. Only downside I can see is if Zarr already knows what's in it.
Anyway, now that potions have been passed and some wounds have closed, I think we should keep moving if that's the plan. Can we also have looked around this particular room while patching up? If so, I'd like to have just tried to get a rough feel for what is in the room. If not, I'd say press to 20. Two doors, twice the fun, Amirite?
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Whenever the party heads forward, Dural would opt for the lead, if not already having been out the door already, listening as best he could and scouting the passageways in front of him for any sign of increased movement since last the party swept through the area. Signs of increased webbing, goblin refuse, anything that might indicate that someone knows they're coming.
minion, roll 1d20 for Perception
minion, roll 1d20+3 for Survival (Tracking)
You guys are worst band of murderhobos ever. Why does nobody check for loot in this party?
If I didn't have 4 dentist appointments back to back today (for the whole family, my teeth ain't that bad), I wouldn't be so slammed at work today. I'll move us along ASAP.
Also, a reminder that some of have shiny new pointy/beating sticks, if you haven't taken those into account yet when rolling your attacks.
Well, my half-arsed "look around" was kind of a gear thing, but at the same time, it was half-arsed. Ay is more concerned with dealing with Lady Zarr than the shiny pair of Magical Fists +7 around the corner.
Learning your lesson, this time you put the dwarf in front. Dural's dwarf vision pierces the darkness and he leads the party boldly though the door heading out of the barracks area and into the long hallway. You move through the hall, the fighters up front and the Monk bringing up the rear.
A slight jog, another door and then a sharp turn north and then east again here and there and finally into a large room, stretching north to south 30' wide and about 100' long. The southern end furnished with a few sets of tables and chairs and down in the southeast a storage room filled with 3 massive casks. The north end of the room set with work tables and weapon racks. A hall leads out of the room at the north end. Heading east, two doors in the wall. Taking a careful look, Dural senses absolutely nothing amiss and confidently enters the room. The rest of the party follows along. Philo slides up alongside the Paladin and sparks up his Driftglobe, finally looking around and taking in the room. The oddly empty room.
"Eh? Where is everyone? This be mighty stra-" Dural's words are cut off suddenly as each one of you is suddenly lined in shimmering purple lights. "Och!" Eyes up and darting around, 8 Drow warriors materialize seemingly out of nowhere. Some of them finishing the act of casting spells, the rest of the them firing hand crossbows! The sleek Drow weapons almost making no sound as their undoubtedly poisoned bolts seek out your hearts. And the last thing you see are those bolts flying in as the world suddenly goes dark!
In the darkness, Salazar feels a sharp pain in this thigh, and the burning sensation of drow poison...
Map:
Surprise Round!!
The Drow's movement is to appear from their hidden positions
Drow 1 & 2: Each cast Faerie Fire at your group, everyone please make a DC11 Dex save to avoid being lit up.
Drow 3 thru 7: Each makes a Crossbow attack against each of you. If hit, please make a DC13 CON save or be Poisoned for 1 Hour
Drow 8: Casts Darkness
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Ay
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Barran
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Dural
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Philo
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Salzar
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
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What now?
Area Map & Key:
Room 4: Zarr's Army Ready Room/Parade Square/Goblin & Kobold Camp - CLEAR
Room 5: Basilisk Den - CLEAR
Room 6: Mess Hall - BIG MESS, PROBABLY CLEAR
6A: Kitchen - PROBABLY CLEAR
6B: Pantry & Fresh Water Supply - PROBABLY CLEAR
Room 7: Language School - PROBABLY CLEAR
Room 8: Slave Pens - CLEAR
Room 9: Hobgoblin Barracks & Bugbear Dens - CLEAR
Room 10: Spider Lair - PROBABLY CLEAR (but I wouldn't check unless I was feeling my Wheaties today)
Room 11: Stirge Room - RESET BECAUSE HALASTER IS A JACKASS
Rooms 12 & 13: Nevermind and Not Relevant to the Adventure anymore
Rooms 14 thru 20: Unexplored and this is where you need to go.
Stats:
Philo - AC:19, HP:19/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION
Barran - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
Salazar - AC:15, HP: 10, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION,
Dural - AC:18, HP:22/40, Spells:-/2, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
Apologies to @am0n for taking his turn, but he is obviously too busy cuddling his baby to take his turn. :razz:
I propose we press on to room 18, as originally planned, as soon as everyone has used whatever healing they're going to use.
Anyone want to do anything before we move to the next encounter?
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so he's willing to keep his eyes on the doorways if anyone wants a breather.
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There are two 2d4+2 healing potions for whomever wants them. Then I'll Cure Wounds on myself, leaving 1 spell left.
minion, roll 1d8+2 for Healing (Self)
Currently DMing: None
Characters
[5e] Dural Melairkyn - AC 18 | HP 40 | Melee +5/1d8+3 | Spell +4/DC 12
My vote is chug a few potions, making sure we don't use them all, and press on. As for marching order, Ay can either scout with Barran, or pull up the rear.
Currently DMing: None
Characters
[5e] Dural Melairkyn - AC 18 | HP 40 | Melee +5/1d8+3 | Spell +4/DC 12
Last chance...anything else you want to do? (Like maybe loot the barracks?)
Stats:
Ay - AC:16, HP: 31+5/31, Ki: 2/4, HD: 2/4, INSPRIATION
Philo - AC:19, HP:19/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION
Barran - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
Salazar - AC:15, HP: 10/26, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION,
Dural - AC:18, HP: 32/40, Spells:-/1, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
Geth, roll 2d4+2 for HEAL MEEEEEEE!
Stats:
Ay - AC:16, HP: 31+5/31, Ki: 2/4, HD: 2/4, INSPRIATION
Philo - AC:19, HP:25/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION
Barran - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
Salazar - AC:15, HP: 10/26, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION,
Dural - AC:18, HP: 32/40, Spells:-/1, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION
as a side note, we still have that dumb floaty sphere prison.
I don't like the idea of walking up to zarr without knowing what it does.
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sweet chrissmussss!
minion, roll 2d4+2 for healing pot 1
minion, roll 2d4+2 for healing pot 2
Stats:
Ay - AC:16, HP: 31+5/31, Ki: 2/4, HD: 2/4, INSPRIATION, Potion Count: 3
Philo - AC:19, HP:25/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 0
Barran - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Salazar - AC:15, HP: 25/26, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Dural - AC:18, HP: 32/40, Spells:-/1, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 0
As for the sphere, all I remember is the elven toss the (I think) dwarf did to get it. Was a great toss.
not true!
I suggested opening it in the tavern but you railed against that harrrrd!
Geth, roll 2d4+2 for Second Potion
That's right! It was still a bad idea since you wanted to open it in the common room. Didn't even try to find a more secure room. Or take it outside. Or take any precautions what so ever.
Speaking of which... How's this for a plan? We open it up away from Zarr, deal with what's inside, then put most of the party inside. The last member then delivers it to Zarr under the guise of having "seen the light of her cause" or something, then cracks it open in her face like a Smash Bros party ball of pain.
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...Have we been carrying around a Pokeball this entire time?
Currently DMing: None
Characters
[5e] Dural Melairkyn - AC 18 | HP 40 | Melee +5/1d8+3 | Spell +4/DC 12
But that's what makes it an excellent idea!
There's a buttload of well-armed adventurer's in that tavern.
Either we all die or whatever's in that orb gets smoked.
That...
That actually sounds kind of awesome. Only downside I can see is if Zarr already knows what's in it.
Are you in my head?
Anyway, now that potions have been passed and some wounds have closed, I think we should keep moving if that's the plan. Can we also have looked around this particular room while patching up? If so, I'd like to have just tried to get a rough feel for what is in the room. If not, I'd say press to 20. Two doors, twice the fun, Amirite?
minion, roll 1d20 for Perception
minion, roll 1d20+3 for Survival (Tracking)
Currently DMing: None
Characters
[5e] Dural Melairkyn - AC 18 | HP 40 | Melee +5/1d8+3 | Spell +4/DC 12
Currently DMing: None
Characters
[5e] Dural Melairkyn - AC 18 | HP 40 | Melee +5/1d8+3 | Spell +4/DC 12
If I didn't have 4 dentist appointments back to back today (for the whole family, my teeth ain't that bad), I wouldn't be so slammed at work today. I'll move us along ASAP.
Also, a reminder that some of have shiny new pointy/beating sticks, if you haven't taken those into account yet when rolling your attacks.
Stats:
Ay - AC:16, HP: 31+5/31, Ki: 2/4, HD: 2/4, INSPRIATION, Potion Count: 1
Philo - AC:19, HP:32/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Barran - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Salazar - AC:15, HP: 25/26, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Dural - AC:18, HP: 32/40, Spells:-/1, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
A slight jog, another door and then a sharp turn north and then east again here and there and finally into a large room, stretching north to south 30' wide and about 100' long. The southern end furnished with a few sets of tables and chairs and down in the southeast a storage room filled with 3 massive casks. The north end of the room set with work tables and weapon racks. A hall leads out of the room at the north end. Heading east, two doors in the wall. Taking a careful look, Dural senses absolutely nothing amiss and confidently enters the room. The rest of the party follows along. Philo slides up alongside the Paladin and sparks up his Driftglobe, finally looking around and taking in the room. The oddly empty room.
"Eh? Where is everyone? This be mighty stra-" Dural's words are cut off suddenly as each one of you is suddenly lined in shimmering purple lights. "Och!" Eyes up and darting around, 8 Drow warriors materialize seemingly out of nowhere. Some of them finishing the act of casting spells, the rest of the them firing hand crossbows! The sleek Drow weapons almost making no sound as their undoubtedly poisoned bolts seek out your hearts. And the last thing you see are those bolts flying in as the world suddenly goes dark!
In the darkness, Salazar feels a sharp pain in this thigh, and the burning sensation of drow poison...
Map:
Surprise Round!!
The Drow's movement is to appear from their hidden positions
Drow 1 & 2: Each cast Faerie Fire at your group, everyone please make a DC11 Dex save to avoid being lit up.
Drow 3 thru 7: Each makes a Crossbow attack against each of you. If hit, please make a DC13 CON save or be Poisoned for 1 Hour
Drow 8: Casts Darkness
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Ay
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Barran
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Dural
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Philo
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Geth, roll 1d20+4 vs Salzar
Geth, roll 1d6+2 dmg
Stats:
Drow 1 (G8) - AC:15, HP: 13
Drow 2 (F10) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 3 (I13) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 4 (K13) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 5 (Q13) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 6 (S13) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 7 (W11) - AC:15. HP: 13
Drow 8 (W13) - AC:15. HP: 13
Ay (O7) - AC:16, HP: 31+5/31, Ki: 2/4, HD: 2/4, INSPRIATION, Potion Count: 1
Philo (M9) - AC:19, HP:32/38, 3/4 Sup. Dice, HD: 2/4, Cold Resistance, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Barran (M7) - AC:16, HP: 27+5/27, Spells: -/2, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
Salazar (N9) - AC:15, HP: 22/26, Spells:-/4/3, SP:4, HD:2/4, INPSIRATION, Potion Count: 1, POISONED?
Dural (M10) - AC:18, HP: 32/40, Spells:-/1, LoH:10/20, HD: 2/4, INSPIRATION, Potion Count: 1
@am0n @Aegis @Bursar @evilthecat @Mongrel Idiot - Roll Initiative!!
Yikes!
Geth, roll 1d20+4 for Barran's Dex save
Geth, roll 1d20+4 for Barran's Initiative
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after rolls:
yep Salazar's out!
minion, roll 1d20+2 for faerie fire #1
minion, roll 1d20+2 for faerie fire #2
minion, roll 1d20+4 for no poison plz
minion, roll 1d20+2 for initiative
Geth, roll 1d20+4 for Barran's Dex save dos
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