Remote valley of Timberhollow

OOC:

@Dastuun : correct, the quiver lets you gain focus without action once per day, I unchecked the item on your sheet for tracking this

FYI : while there are some creatures with special defenses that allow them to ignore specific damage it is typically elemental or magical in nature. Ex : fire heals a flame elemental, skeletons can be killed but have a chance to rise back up...

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Des quickly unleashes his prepared arrow only for it to sink into the muddy mass as he knocks his next arrow. The mud does not even react to the attack and continues on its charge, slamming into John who stops it with his shield. Cass calls to upon the spirits to answer he summons but the flames are slow to respond to her and do not manifest a corporeal spirit.

Rolls

Mud beast attack vs John - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (212) = 5

3d6 : (421) = 7

Feb 24, 2025 2:27 pm

Octavian Inactive for 1 months

Alden uses his focused magic to hurt the monster

Rolls

Alden Thornbrook: Test DC: 4 - Basic - (2d6)

(21) = 3

John Smithson

Feb 25, 2025 7:38 am

John grits his teeth as he absorbs the impact of the monster’s blow, shaken but not hurt. He retaliates with two slashes of his sword, the flames whooshing through the air as he makes his attacks.

Rolls

Sword attack-mud monster - (3d6)

(156) = 12

Sword attack-mud monster - (3d6)

(655) = 16

Feb 25, 2025 2:10 pm

Dastuun Inactive for 1 months

Two great gashes form on the creature but slowly start to close up

Des

Feb 25, 2025 5:57 pm

Des recognizes his arrows are not useful against this creature, he moves to what was the front of the line to guard from that end. He readies himself for anything that comes from that direction.

Feb 25, 2025 10:51 pm

Once more Cass implores the spirits to come to her aid in this dark place!

Rolls

Here little spirit! - (2d6)

(36) = 9

~TinyGM~

Feb 26, 2025 5:23 am

OOC:

I assume Cass still wants a fire spirit to attack? Going with that for now.

Des backs off and looks around but sees no other threat while Cass is able to call forth a fire spirit that instantly bathes the mud creature in flame. The flames harden the creatures outer surface slowing it a bit and hindering its reformation from the attacks, causing it to crack and crumble.

Mud Creature

The fallen pieces of the creatures drawing in more earth and water from the cavern and it rises up now with 3 separate, though smaller, bodies. Two of them presses the assault, targeting the knight that slashed it. 3 damage to John The third rushes at Cass in pursuit of the flames attack and slashes her with a muddy tendril 1 damage.

Rolls

Mud beast attack vs John - (2d6, 2d6, 2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (64) = 10

2d6 : (51) = 6

2d6 : (34) = 7

2d6 : (56) = 11

Mud beast attack vs Cass - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (33) = 6

2d6 : (61) = 7

Feb 26, 2025 6:21 am

Octavian Inactive for 1 months

Once again Cass concentrates on maintaining the fire spirit she has summoned, urging it to scorch an dessicate the mud creature currently attacking her.

Rolls

fire attack - (2d6)

(32) = 5

John Smithson

Feb 26, 2025 6:40 am

John lets his guard down when he saw Cass’s fire spirit cause such damage to the mud creature. He quickly learns his lesson as he is battered by two attackers now, his armor getting denting as it absorbs the blows. Gritting his teeth he pushes them away again, clearing the space around him. He sees that Cass is under attack but hopes they can stop that one while he keeps these two occupied. He goes to strike at the mud creature again, hoping now that it’s smaller his strikes may do something.

Rolls

Sword attack-mud creature - (3d6)

(131) = 5

Sword attack-mud creature - (3d6)

(146) = 11

Feb 26, 2025 10:23 am

Dastuun Inactive for 1 months

Alden quickly moves to John's side, positioning himself to prevent the knight from being overwhelmed by the two mud creatures. With a sharp breath, he focuses his will, noticing the effect of the heat from Cass's summoned spirit. Alden thrusts his hand forward, and flames burst into existence, shaping into a flaming fist that lunges toward the nearest mud creature.

OOC:

Move + Magic attack

Rolls

Magic attack - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Des

Feb 27, 2025 3:18 pm

Des remains vigilant against any new threats, while staying out of the way. He appears a bit wary of the scorching flames of Cass's spirit summon, pulling his wings tighter in under his cloak.

Mud Creature

Feb 27, 2025 4:05 pm

John and Alden combine to overwhelm and destroy one of the snake mud creatures leaving only 2.

Mud Creature

One continues to harass Cass while the other turn on Alden. B2 damage each

Cass and Alden are both now moderately wounded. John's armor let him handle the damage better and is only battered on the armor.

Rolls

Mud creature vs Cass - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (363) = 12

3d6 : (544) = 13

Mud creature vs Alden - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (415) = 10

3d6 : (253) = 10

Feb 27, 2025 4:43 pm

Cass cries out in pain as these creatures relentlessly attack. She grits her teeth and once more directs the fire spirit to aid her. If this attack doesn't do it, she may have to flee.

OOC:

WHELP. That makes it clear, I suppose!

Last edited February 27, 2025 4:43 pm

Rolls

yikes - (2d6)

(11) = 2

Feb 27, 2025 4:49 pm

Octavian Inactive for 1 months

OOC:

Due to the slow speed of the shamanic trait in melee combat simply attacking with a weapon is more effective at straight damage.

However, the shamanic trait is very versatile in that it also allows you to heal and summon familiar spirits to scout, bless a weapon, etc. So . . . Just survive and adapt.

I may have inadvertantly mislead you about damaging the mud creature. When I was talking about some creatures having methods of avoiding damage I was not trying to say this was the case here. Just that it is possible. Known common examples : trolls regenerate, skeletons can raise after being destroyed, for elementals are healed by fire. The fact that the arrow had no apparent affect could have multiple reasons, high HP, resist piercing, regenerate, damage immunity to non magic.

Hint, Des only suspects his weapon had no effect. When the flight is tough you can always use Anthony as a weapon and attach with disadvantage. Torch = club

John Smithson

Feb 27, 2025 8:54 pm

John breathes a sigh of relief as they end one of the mud creatures. Flicking the mud from his blade he turns to face the last 2, armor grinding and pinching at him from the damage taken. Seeing Alden and Cass get hit he gets ready to intervene should any attacks from the mud creature look like they’ll land.

He sees the morale of some of his companions may be wavering and he calls out to reassure them, before striking twice at one of the creatures.

"Stand fast! Focus on one at a time! We can do this!"

OOC:

I will use my defender trait if an attack will hit Alden or Cass.

Rolls

Sword attack-mud creature - (3d6)

(353) = 11

Sword attack-mud creature - (3d6)

(344) = 11

Feb 27, 2025 9:16 pm

Alden uses his magic against the one attacking him and tries to evade any attacks against him.

Rolls

Magic attack - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Evade (if necessary) - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Evade second attack (if necessary) - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Feb 27, 2025 9:18 pm

OOC:

gotcha. OK, I’ll use the melee weapon and then call a spirit to heal.

mud creature

Feb 28, 2025 3:47 pm

mud creature

John and Alden finish off another of the creatures leaving only one that tries to flee back the way it came.

Feb 28, 2025 4:13 pm

Alden wipes a streak of mud from his face, wincing slightly at the ache in his side. His breath is ragged, but his eyes remain sharp, watching the last creature slither away into the darkness.

"We can’t let it escape," he says, voice low but urgent. "If it calls for more or warns something worse, we’ll be in real trouble. Let’s take a moment to patch ourselves up—then we follow. Can you heal me, Cass?"

Last edited February 28, 2025 4:13 pm

Feb 28, 2025 8:45 pm