CollectorOfMyst

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons - Closed

@Vexxed Vex Alright! Remember to ask if there's anything you're unsure of.

Post Deletion

Hiya - someone just posted in the IC tab of the game I'm running (roleplayerguild.com/posts/4936908), but they're not a part of my game and it's not even a post - just says 'wow'. Could someone delete it please?

(Edit: In fact, looking at their profile... they appear to have done this in a few other topics as well.)

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

Eleven and I are just going over a few things in PMs, we'll be seeing from Rhaeyla soon.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons - Closed

@Rondo of Blood Well someone's been doing research. I don't think I've mentioned the Cult of the Dragon at all. I will warn you, this sort of metaknowledge will need to be kept on the down-low - however, you are not incorrect that the Cult of the Dragon is involved, and at least one other player character knows of their existence. However, I will say that being a cult leader is not very feasible at first level. You might have been a low-ranking member of the cult, but we'll see.

I can provide a couple of things that tie your character's history more closely to the Cult's, too - one that might make a little more thematic sense than 'cult leader'. It's up to you.

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

Surina is jogging happily towards the burning city - @Eleven, it's Rhaeyla's turn! You will reach combat on this turn and can participate.

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

Swift Family x 4 | Init: 15

Linan Swift | Healthy
Cuth Swift | Bloodied
Tarya Swift | Healthy
Arthus Swift | Healthy

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The woman looks at Cassandra for what seems to be a long time, before she calls into the darkness. "Cuth! Take the children into that building!"

There is a shuffle, as the three family members reappear, and the man, presumably Cuth, limps over towards Vaal, ushering over the two children. He glances over fearfully in the direction of the larger group, where Linan steps away from the kobolds, triggering two opportunity attacks!

The first kobold manages to swipe at the back of her leg and draws blood. She takes 3 piercing damage. The woman cries out, but it causes her to buckle forwards, and so the second kobold misses her. Linan approaches Cassandra and turns once more to face the group - though now, there is a pseudo shield wall protecting her family. The woman takes a deep breath, preparing herself to avoid whatever comes her way.

The hoofbeats have gotten louder.

Turn Summary

Cuth, Tarya and Arthus move their maximum speed of 20ft towards Vaal.
Linan takes 3 piercing damage, but is still standing, and moves 15ft next to Cassandra - she takes the Dodge action - any attacks on her will be at disadvantage until her next turn.

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Cassandra’s Turn | Init: 18

HP 9/9 | Status: None

The woman's head whips around, only momentarily landing on Vaal before turning back to her more pressing engagement - one kobold is surely as bad as eight. Cassandra looks down at Vaal before stepping out further into the street, her shield in front of her, raised to cover her body. Then the red gemstone at the tip of her staff flares with fire, brightly illuminating her face for a second, before it streaks off towards the nearest kobold... and strikes it in the heart. It falls down, its scaly skin charred black; and there is a moment of surprise among the other kobolds.

"Vaal is in my employ, ma'am." she says, not fifteen feet away from the skirmish. "You have nothing to fear from him. Besides, one kobold is surely better than seven."

Turn Summary

Cassandra moves 15ft away from the door.
Action: casts Produce Flame - she rolls a 19 to hit! She deals 7 fire damage, and kills one kobold.

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

Vaal’s Turn | Init: 18

HP 7/7 + 3 | Status: None

He wasn't in the mood to slay them. Which felt odd for some reason. Like... something instinctual. That did give him an idea. A shot in the dark with the woman there, but worth trying.

He gave his quarterstaff a crack on the ground, to draw attention. "HALT!" He barked out in draconic. He hoped he appeared as something with authority to them. He'd thrust a claw out to them angrily, and then towards the buildings. "WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS DOING! Chasing the scale-less hatclings like you just hatched from your own eggs last night! Scare the cretin off and be done with it! She shall be someone elses problem! Get the loot! Grab the Shinies!"

The kobolds hesitate momentarily, looking at each other with confused expressions. Why is this white-dressed kobold ordering them about? A few of them lower their daggers and slings, heads cocked, looking at you. Then one of them bangs his chest and replies, "We given orders! Kill big ones, catch little ones! You no order us!"

The kobold inhaled. Well, it seems the kobolds aren't as slavish as he remembered them. As he remembered him? That last thought caused the kobold some hesitation, and he frowned. He looked to the group of kobolds. Counting them off. Noting their weapons. He even noted the family that had ran passed. And the woman with a bloodied spear.

Eight to three were not odds he enjoyed. They'd surround them, and kill them. And if the daggers didn't do the trick, the Slings certainly will. Hopefully the others see this. And are willing to try and flip the odds.

"A pitty then," The kobold responded to the group in draconic. "I'd rather avoid a dance of blood with kin. But I do have my word to keep."

With that he pulled the door open and kicked some rubble behind it to help hold it open. He ducked behind the door for cover from the slings and called out to the other two. This time in common with his slurred accent "Come! To me! Cassandra inside! Shield Maiden, To me! If they surround you, I can not say it will end well!" Hopefully a bottle neck would help resolve some problems. And if they decide to run after easier pray... well they'd just be shot in the back.

Turn Summary

Vaal makes an intimidation check! He rolls a 15!

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

@Tangletail I can, I just wasn't sure if you wanted me to. 😅 And after all, you're essentially in the middle of all of the NPCs - so it would be a solid five posts in a row from me. In the interest of keeping things going, I'll go ahead and do that, though.

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

Initiative Order!

20: Kobolds
18: Vaal
17: Cassandra
15: Family
14: Surina
13: Rhaeyla
9: Sebastian
6: Magdar
4: Caw

(EDIT: I should specify that Lucian will move on Rhaeyla's turn, and Sylvanna will move on Sebastian's turn.)