[OOC] D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

[Hekazu]

From Judgement's point of view, which exiting path is of the least resistance?

@Gordian Nought

Straight forward, through the path Brannor has cut open.

Should be noted that I need to hijack the initiative at next count 20, so I would like to ask @Lucius Cypher to wait until I have had a chance to act after Torus!

[Lucius Cypher]

Rodger dodger boss. I’ll be on standby.

[Hekazu]

Orchid makes it into the tent and lands his attack. It, regrettably, fails to kill his target, though it does severely maim the screaming cultist woman. @Lucius Cypher

It is now Kyra's turn. @Norschtalen

[Lucius Cypher]

Damn. Times like this makes me really consider two-weapon fighting and taking a dip into fighter.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

Two levels in fighter would be reasonable for most anyone, so the attraction is not lost in the slightest, @Lucius Cypher.

[Lucius Cypher]

Yeah, I have to really control myself and not use my usual build of Barbarian 12/Rogue 5/Fighter 3. I tasted it's power before and now I'm left wanting. Especially the Brute archtype. An extra 1d4 for any weapon attack which I'm proficient in is no laughing matter for a half-orc.

[Hekazu]

I seem to be missing your attack roll, @Norschtalen.

[Norschtalen]

Oh dammit I knew I was forgetting something.

24 for my attack and 4 for my damage. That’s really sad. Maybe I should edit it to Kyra slicing the cultist’s cheek or something.

[Hekazu]

Oh dammit I knew I was forgetting something.

24 for my attack and 4 for my damage. That’s really sad. Maybe I should edit it to Kyra slicing the cultist’s cheek or something.

@Norschtalen

Nah, she dies.

[Hekazu]

@Ryonara is up.

[Coltshan]

Hello, I'm looking to join one of these games, would that be possible?

[Hekazu]

Hello, I'm looking to join one of these games, would that be possible?

@Coltshan

I am afraid we are quite full, as our join status indicator currently states. Sorry! Best of luck in finding a spot in another game!

[Hekazu]

Pardon the delay, the heat has really been taking its toll on me. Now, I did at least figure out that Orchid got hit (rolls being 21 to hit and 6 for damage), but I'm lagging behind on piecing together people's positions... this is where having those map source files earlier would have been good. I should have this wrapped up soon though...

I think all I need is a WIS save from Kyra, actually. So, please account for the taken damage (which should keep your rage going) @Lucius Cypher and please provide the aforementioned save @Norschtalen.

[Lucius Cypher]

Rodger dat, I'll edit it into my last post. i'm guessing this is slashing? if so, half damage.

[Norschtalen]

@Hekazu

Wisdom Save is a 22/20.

[Hekazu]

Rodger dat, I'll edit it into my last post. i'm guessing this is slashing? if so, half damage.

@Lucius Cypher

Slashing indeed. Factor in resistances accordingly.

@Hekazu

Wisdom Save is a 22/20.

@Norschtalen

Thank you, I will take this into account once I can get to writing my post. Hopefully tonight, but it may take longer.

[Norschtalen]

Mkay. I'll wait for you since Kyra should be next after your acolytes.

[Hekazu]

The acolyte that was shot does not fall. However, with the battle rapidly falling apart into a chase, I find it fair to break initiative order here...

Only to start it anew as just before you make it to the forest, a few cult members catch up to you on horseback. There will be a battlemap some time tomorrow, but I would like to request everyone to provide a new initiative score on another combat taking place several minutes from now. Thanks to the Sanctuary, Torus is hint by only once one arrow from a hail of arrows from the camp, instead of multiple. His bear form suffers 4 damage. However, the spell will have ran out before this next combat.

Ah, and if you have any preferred positions in a largely open field, you are welcome to state them relative to each other. The IC description will be coming once I have a battlemap to present.

@The Harbinger of Ferocity@Ryonara@Lucius Cypher@Gordian Nought@Norschtalen

[Lucius Cypher]

I dunno about positioning, but I'd figure that since Orchid is a big burly guy and Parum is a halfling, could Orchid carry her, and then put his sword away for his shield, and utilize his speed and bulk to carry her away while she does her thing? Basically I wanna make Orchid into a mount for Parum.

Oh yeah, and my initiative is an 8.

[Norschtalen]

Since Kyra is a native to this area and a wood elf to boot, would it be possible for her to have managed to guide the party further across the open field ahead of the horsemen? I imagine she would have showed them quick ways through the forest, as well as paths that, while easily accessible on foot, would be incredibly difficult for someone who is mounted.