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(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

I just hope we don't have to fight it. Blues be no joke @_@

@Tangletail

No comment.

Game: Slime World

*Looks in*

Well, hello, @Mae. I see you managed to do what I didn't.

To anyone who still frequents this, hallo, I am a past player of some of Mae's games and their predecessor in terms of this theme (those slimes look oddly familiar, hmm?). I lay no claim to it, however, since I took it from someone else in the first place. The cycle repeats.

If you're still planning on reviving this, Mae, let me know! I'd be happy to lend a hand or play if you'd let me!

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

You also can't edit a tag in. It only notifies you if you are tagged in the initial post.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Tangletail Oh, nothing, really. But you will need to make a wisdom saving throw. I will tell you, you need to get a 15 to succeed, or else suffer the Frightened condition (unable to move towards the dragon, DsAdv on Attacks/Abilities while you can see the dragon).

So that everyone is notified; @Vertigo@DTHar@DrakeEricsen@Eleven... it's time to roll Initiative.

You now have a number of choices to make. The following events will happen;

• Cassandra will stand up. In one round, she will reach the city. Vaal, if you are frightened, you will make two additional saving throws. If not, you can interact with Cassandra as you wish - follow her, get her to stop, flee, and so on.
• Sebastian will order the rest of you into action - this it is your choice whether or not to obey (it will cause a reaction post). Lucian, Sebastian's horse, is currently without a rider. In this time of need, two of you (any of the five of you, regardless of size) will be able to mount the horse. A player can nominate Sebastian or themselves. Whoever is on Lucian will reach the city in two rounds.
• Sylvanna will reach the party in one round. It will take an Animal Handling check to soothe her. Again, two riders can mount and will reach the city in two rounds (reaching the city in the third round).
• The remaining person will have to run. They will reach the city in the fourth round, not including Magdar - who in heavy armour and at 25 speed, will reach the city in the fifth round.
• This is an encounter. I'm having you guys roll initiative now to save time.

Oh, also, this'll be in the Characters tab so you can find it again, but if you guys wouldn't mind using this format while we're in Initiative, I'd be grateful.

Combat format

[h3]Character’s Turn | Init: Z[/h3]
[b]HP[/b]Current/Maximum + Temporary, if any | Status: if any

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[hider=Turn Summary]Action
Bonus action[/hider]

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

what no i totally didn't forget to upload this

Lennithon the Blue

The sudden spray was not the cause of the trio's sudden halt, but it certainly could have been worse. Just as the dragon flies overhead, a single pale-blue eye flicks in your direction. It lasts only for a moment, and Vaal knows that they are no better than fleas to a dragon's eye - but it strikes fear into your heart all the same.

Cassandra, Vaal and Sylvanna must make a Wisdom Saving Throw!
Cassandra rolls a 17! For a moment, she is frozen by primal instinct, but is not deterred!
Sylvanna rolls a 4! The horse rears up, something about the gaze causing it to let out a scream. Sylvanna is now Frightened. Both riders are tossed from her back, causing them to land Prone on the ground.
Vaal rolls...?

Cassandra tumbles first, but even with his grip on the horse's mane, Vaal also slips off. The mare bolts, back the way you came - leaving the two of you, bruised but uninjured, in the shadow of the city. Or rather, the light. Night has fallen. Cassandra staggers to her feet, her eyes on the city.
"Uncle...

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Sebastian turns to the other members of the party. "We need to go after her." He shakes his head. "No, we need to help." His eyes dart over each of you in turn, and he stands taller. "You are not guards of Greenrest, but as Sebastian Nighthill, nephew to Tarbaw Nighthill, I implore you, come to our aid. Help me."

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Party Members
Caw | Rogue 1 | 9/9 +3
Vaal Storm-Touched | Sorcerer 1 | 7/7 +3 | Prone
Magdar Ironheart | Cleric 1 | 12/12 +3
Norixius Surina | Barbarian 1 | 14/14 +3
Rhaeyla Voll | Monk 1 | 10/10 +3

Sebastian Nighthill | NPC Fighter 1 | 11/11 +3
Cassandra Nighthill | NPC Druid 1 | 9/9
Lucian | Horse, Riding | Healthy
Sylvana | Horse, Riding | Healthy | Frightened

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Tangletail Well. That's going to be fun.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Tangletail You're the one that climbed on the horse. I only paved the road. ;D

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Though technically speaking it would add loads of time to the journey of the others, it won't take very long for them to catch up.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Eleven@Vertigo@Tangletail@DTHar@DrakeEricsen It has begun. Good luck.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Hearing the rustling of the branches, Sebastian looks over, ready to scold whoever was continuing to take the fruit despite his warnings - only to see the young kenku trying his utmost to put the fruit back on the tree? His face softens, and he shakes his head. "Caw, don't worry about it. I..." His cheeks are tinged with a faint red. Then his eyebrows crease, and he walks over to a tree on the other side of the road. "I'll just... look this way for a second."

Surina watches him for a second, before looking over at Cassandra. The druid nods, a little sadly, but with a hint of a smile, as well. Nodding back, and walking over to the various groups of flowers and trees, Surina gets to work. Opening her bag, she takes at least one of everything, it seems, examining various fruits, and counting out some of the wildflowers between her fingers, as though appraising their quality.

Surina's loot

- Surina gains 1 days rations
- The next time Surina makes a healing potion, the cost is reduced by 10 gold

Anyone else

If anyone else wants to loot, let me know. There are a total of 3 days rations that can be claimed here, with Surina having taken one.

Sebastian waits several minutes, before looking over at you all. "Alright. Enough carousing. It’s almost nightfall, and I'd like to get into town by then-"

"...Sebastian." Cassandra says. He looks over at her, expecting an admonishment, but her wide eyes are fixed on Greenrest. "There's smoke."

Sebastian follows her gaze, and the colour drains from his face. In the few minutes that have passed since you arrived, several grey pillars have risen up from the grey town. It’s a wonder you couldn’t see them before.

"What's happening down there?" he asks aloud.

Cassandra squints, craning her neck as she looks toward the city. "There's people down there..." She tenses. "That's an army."

The twins turn to look at each other. Some matter of seconds passes as unspoken words pass between them.

"Don't do it, Cass." Sebastian whispers.

And then Cassandra whips the reins of her horse. It surges forward, carrying both of its riders forward dozens of feet at a time. Sebastian jumps, and he begins to run after, keeping pace for a few moments before she pulls ahead. He stops and calls after her.

"Cassandra!"

The horse does not slow, Cassandra bending low over Vaal’s form, whispering over and over in a tongue that slips from his mind like ice. Beneath them, Sylvana snorts, and she begins to move faster, and faster, and the city looms ever larger over the three... then a shadow appears. A thunderous boom rips through the air. And then boom. Another follows. And another. Rising out of the trees beyond the city is a gargantuan creature. A pair of leathery wings carry it up into the sky, straining with each beat to carry its weight into the sky - each one creating another boom. From its nose sprouts a single bone horn - which those among you have already seen, hidden by a veil as it may have been. The creature rises higher, and higher, and then it begins to dive. It opens its maw, and lightning arcs from within, setting several buildings aflame. It then turns, and swoops again, headed for a great walled building at the centre of the town. Lennithon the Blue begins the attack.

"CASSANDRAAAA!"

Congratulations, adventurers... you have reached Episode One.

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Episode 1: Greenrest in Flames

Party Members
Caw | Rogue 1 | 9/9 +3
Vaal Storm-Touched | Sorcerer 1 | 7/7 +3
Magdar Ironheart | Cleric 1 | 12/12 +3
Norixius Surina | Barbarian 1 | 14/14 +3
Rhaeyla Voll | Monk 1 | 10/10 +3

Sebastian N. | NPC Fighter 1 | 11/11 +3
Cassandra N. | NPC Druid 1 | 9/9
Lucian | Horse, Riding | Healthy
Sylvana | Horse, Riding | Healthy

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Vertigo Would you be able to get the edit done today? I think we're all eager to move on.