[D&D 5E] The Crown of Charon - The Eviscerator

kime

Matev wrote: »

Wording is ambiguous cause it's all 1 big attack, but I'll say that because you aren't paralyzed, you shouldn't get flash fried

Yessss rules technicalities ftw

Also though, Sy just got wrecked, ouch! Uncanny Dodge getting some value here

fadingathedges

Am I charmed or can I go?

Sy what are you at?

AustinP0027

Never played a rogue, so don't know the rulings, but my reading of Uncanny Dodge is that I can pick one dmg source to halve. So bite, poison, green flame slashing, fire are all separate so can only halve one.

If that's the case, I just dropped down to 32/94 (56dmg from that round alone)

fadingathedges

To keep us moving, I'll post an action, please disregard if I'm not able to act.

Thane sends a bolt of flame before him, then follows it and moves opposite Sy to flank the serpent woman assailing him. "Be at ease, thief! Strike!"

Geth roll 1d20+10 for attack roll
Geth roll 3d10 for fire damage
Geth roll 1d4+2 for Healing Word

@AustinP0027 Voice of Authority: Sy, spend your Reaction to make an attack! We are flanking, and Sneak Attack can apply!

attack roll:

1d20+10 12 [1d20=2]

fire damage:

3d10 14 [3d10=10, 2, 2]

Healing Word:

1d4+2 4 [1d4=2]

AustinP0027

@fadingathedges I don't have a reaction. Had to use it on Uncanny Dodge.

fadingathedges

Oops. Well gain 4hp.

Matev

So, you did blow the Charm save. Additionally, the lamia that ate Sy's face is dead. You do still get an action, if just can't be hostility at the remaining lamia.

On top of all that, you do get another save against the charm at the end of your turn.

fadingathedges

Ok - scratch my last turn.

Thane walks up to Sy. "They're not so bad, once you get to know them a bit."

Geth roll 2d8+2 for Cure Wounds

@AustinP0027 You gain 16 instead of 4

Cure Wounds:

2d8+2 16 [2d8=8, 6]

fadingathedges

e: "How can snake that wiggles so good be bad?"

Geth roll 1d20+7 for Wisdom Save

Wisdom Save:

1d20+7 8 [1d20=1]

Matev

Surprisingly easily, it turns out. Go for it @AustinP0027

At this point, the pillars have sunk halfway into the floor.

AustinP0027

I'm paralyzed so just a save I think (assuming it's the same as charm and I get to make it and don't just have to wait it out.

Edit: DC is a 15 isn't it. Geth is taunting me I think.

Geth, roll 1d20+3 for CON save

CON save:

1d20+3 14 [1d20=11]

Matev

Just a 13 actually, you'll be good for the next round! Back to @kime

kime

Lady Lorian

She walks confidently to the last standing Lamia, readies her blade, and stabs at it once! Then, she whispers a different encantation than before, runs her off-hand along the blade, and it almost seems to vibrate, it's definition becoming fuzzy. She stabs again!

Geth roll 1d20+10 for first attack hit
Geth roll 1d8+5 for maybe first damage
Geth roll 1d20+10 for second attack hit
Geth roll 1d8+5+2d8 for second attack Rapier damage and Booming Blade damage
Geth roll 3d8 for extra Booming Blade damage

(The last extra damage only happens if the Lamia "willingly moves 5 feet or more" before the start of my next turn)

Awww c'mon Geth, I needed the big roll on the SECOND hit

first attack hit:

1d20+10 29 [1d20=19]

maybe first damage:

1d8+5 9 [1d8=4]

second attack hit:

1d20+10 12 [1d20=2]

second attack Rapier damage and Booming Blade damage:

1d8+5+2d8 18 [1d8=7] [2d8=4, 2]

extra Booming Blade damage:

3d8 18 [3d8=7, 8, 3]

Matev

The first strike hits the lamia, and she hisses in pain, darting to the side of the 2nd thrust as she eyes Lorian balefully.

Just a little damage, as a treat. You're up @The Brayster

The Brayster

Azara stops dead in her tracks. 'Something seems... off'


Geth, roll 1d20+1 for end of turn Wis Save

end of turn Wis Save:

1d20+1 3 [1d20=2]

Matev

Remember, Charm just means you can’t fight the monster. If there’s something else you want to do with your turn, go for it

The Brayster

Oh yeah, wouldn't be the first time I've mixed status effects up

Azara catches herself in her own confusion. 'This seems... familiar, wait... no!'

Azara begins slapping her Scimitar against the nearby pillar, keeping the piercing echo to rythm.

Action: Countercharm

As an action, you can perform until the end of your next turn. During that time, you and any friendly creatures within 30 ft. that can hear you gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

In that case, assuming I did that first, I'll roll my second save for the Advantage

Geth, roll 1d20+1 for Wisdom Saving Throw

Wisdom Saving Throw:

1d20+1 19 [1d20=18]

Matev

All good, just wanted to be sure I was giving all chances to get stuff done!

The Lamia lunges in at Lorian, it’s filthy teeth gnashing!

It rears back, also forming a rapier from the black water coursing through it’s wounds, and with a sound like a typhoon, it strikes!

Geth, roll 1d20+7 for Paralyzing Bite
Geth, roll 1d20+7 for Booming Blade

Geth, roll 1d6+4 for Paralyzing Bite piercing damage
Geth, roll 7d8 for Paralyzing Bite poison damage

Lady Lorian must make a constitution saving throw to resist paralysis and poison!

Geth, roll 1d8+4 for Water Rapier piercing damage
Geth, roll 2d8 for Booming Blade Thunder damage
Geth, roll 3d8 for penalty thunder damage

Paralyzing Bite:

1d20+7 25 [1d20=18]

Booming Blade:

1d20+7 25 [1d20=18]

Paralyzing Bite piercing damage:

1d6+4 5 [1d6=1]

Paralyzing Bite poison damage:

7d8 26 [7d8=3, 8, 1, 5, 2, 3, 4]

Water Rapier piercing damage:

1d8+4 10 [1d8=6]

Booming Blade Thunder damage:

2d8 14 [2d8=6, 8]

penalty thunder damage:

3d8 15 [3d8=7, 3, 5]

Bursar

Brygos had killed one wet, snaky, zombie lady, and there was another one over there. But he knew that one wasn't an enemy. Where did she come from...?

Oh, she must be reinforcements to the team after the dwarf went flying through the mud portal! Just like how Lorian came running up right after Whatsername met her slugly demise. Shame she looks just like the one Brygos just killed; hopefully she doesn't hold it against him. Kind of an odd way to say hello, though.

Taking a stab at what the undead's native tongue might be, he calls out in Abyssal: "Quit screwing around! These pillars are sinking! We don't know why, but it's probably bad! Quick, look around for something we can do with them!"

Something else is bothering him, but he can't put a finger on it. That rhythm Azara is tapping out is oddly catchy, though.

There's no other enemy on the room, and Brygos can't be aggressive with the one that's left. Sorry.

Action: pop a cork on a Potion of Healing and give it to Lorian. That friendly bite looks vicious!

Geth roll 2d4+2 for healing potion
Geth, roll 2d20k1+1 for WIS save (advantage)

healing potion:

2d4+2 7 [2d4=1, 4]

WIS save (advantage):

2d20k1+1 4 [2d20k1=[3], 2]

kime

Whhhhat are those rolls, Geth? 18 twice? Have mercy!

Also Brygos's saves... Geth is a cruel master.

Geth roll 1d20+4 for Constitution Saving Throw

Constitution Saving Throw:

1d20+4 16 [1d20=12]

Matev

Well, at least you aren’t Paralyzed and eating a crit @fadingathedges you’re up when you’ve got the inclination!

kime

Is that half damage from the Poison?

Matev

kime wrote: »

Is that half damage from the Poison?

Yepper

fadingathedges

Thane will cure wounds Lorian - I don't think I can justify Ordering her to attack while I'm charmed.

Geth roll 1d8+2 for Cure Wounds
Geth roll 1d20+7 for Wisdom Save

Cure Wounds:

1d8+2 10 [1d8=8]

Wisdom Save:

1d20+7 13 [1d20=6]

kime

Yesss gimme those healz

Matev

As Thane's senses clear, a gout of volcanic fire erupts in the air in front of the Skinless Balor statue



Jewels glitter in the teeth and eyes of the conjoined skulls.

"Mortals, you face a choice. I will delay the descent of the pillars for 1 round, or you may flee to the next chamber and leave behind a weapon of great power and a scroll that will prove useful on the moors of the River Styx. Choose, and perish!"

Bursar

"How long is 'one round'? That's like three minutes in the glad' fights I've seen, but you might do things different here."

I'm joshin' ya. But I am in favor of skedaddling, because if there's hidden treasure I sure don't have a clue what the right move here is. Besides which, one round may not mean a whole lot while half of us are still being destroyed single-handedly by this dang lamia.

AustinP0027

Yeah, I don't like leaving a weapon behind but none of you can even attack the Lamia, so escape seems like a better plan

kime

I'll kill the Lamia next round, let me at her!

Matev

Anyone else got opinions on this ultimatum?

fadingathedges

I read that I saved at the end of my turn, right? Who all is still charmed?

I'm in favor of killing her rather than leaving.

AustinP0027

I think it's me, Kime, and you that has saved, everyone else is charmed.

We could still kill her, but then we need to move into puzzle solving mode ASAP because if this question is coming up, we can't have much time left before....????

kime

AustinP0027 wrote: »

I think it's me, Kime, and you that has saved, everyone else is charmed.

We could still kill her, but then we need to move into puzzle solving mode ASAP because if this question is coming up, we can't have much time left before....????

I'll be honest I have no idea on the puzzle right now

Honestly it feels like it's just a timer almost? ie, "I delay them and make it harder for you, or you just give up"?

The Brayster

I'm a sucker for a sunk-cost fallacy and want to keep fighting.

I'm legitimately confused as to what we could have missed thus far with the puzzle.

Bursar

Not summoning the lamias by searching the mages probably would have saved us some time. Mea culpa.

But we don't know what the "countdown" is even for. It could be a reward for killing everything in the room quickly, in which case one extra round might mean quite a lot!

AustinP0027

Sounds like we're in for an extra round.

One of you charmed folks go figure out the skull mouth. I'll attack!

Matev

The skull's eyes flash and the monoliths ceasing their grinding descent.

"Do not fail. Viasýni" The apparition fades and you all feel invigorated!

You each have an extra action this round! Make the most of it and don't be afraid to ask questions or recheck the thread

AustinP0027

Sy

Sy was frozen in place for a second, happily seeing the Lamia that attacked him fall but still reeling from the pain it inflicted. As he unfreezes, he turns to the rest of the group. "Why are you just standing there?" He moves towards the second Lamia to attack.

After his swings, he retreats over towards the pit and takes a look inside. Safe away from attack, they still needed to stop these pillars from lowering.

Move, attack, move to pit, inspect

Edit: Since I am proficient in Investigation, that 6 becomes a 10 so it is a 16.

Geth, roll 1d20+11 for Attack Hit
Geth, roll 1d8+6 for Rapier Dmg
Geth, roll 7d6 for Sneak Attack Dmg

Geth, roll 2d20l1+6 for Investigation

Attack Hit:

1d20+11 30 [1d20=19]

Rapier Dmg:

1d8+6 12 [1d8=6]

Sneak Attack Dmg:

7d6 23 [7d6=6, 4, 2, 1, 2, 2, 6]

Investigation:

2d20l1+6 12 [2d20l1=[6], 12]

Matev

Sy's unexpected strike draws more ichor from the creature, her coils heaving as she makes ineffective swipes at the retreating rogue.

Sy peers into the pit and sees sharpened stakes at the bottom, the source of the pulsing glow emanating from the pits. Based on the designs he can make out, he thinks they might be Rods of Cancellation that have been fashioned into arcane spikes for an especially rude hazard.

Go for it @kime

AustinP0027

Sy

"Hey! You lot that can't seem to fight. Come look at one of these rods!"