Chapter 3.2 - Return to the Golden Grain Inn

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Aug 25, 2025 9:40 am
"Are Trogs known to tunnel? I haven't really seen any sign of minerals so I would doubt this is mining."
Aug 25, 2025 10:35 am
My spell is about the expire. I havent detected any enchantments down here, other that what you guys are carrying.

A moment later, the flaming halo that have been surrounding her head, fades and its only the small flames in her hair that remains. This display suggests that, either that she has bought into the fay glamour that was cast on her, or that it goes so much deeper than just a fey-little prank.
OOC:
I'm already considering the possibility that her 3rd level is multi-class into warlock of a fey patron
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Aug 25, 2025 3:58 pm
As the group is discussing this and considering whether to search, Ayra gives a yelp as a previously-unseen assailant silently drops from the ceiling on top of her. The yelp is cut off as the creature squeezes her until her bones crack. It is another snake - this one a giant python - which has wrapped its coils around Mother Arkon!
Arya takes 12 damage and is down and dying!

Feeling protective of its meal, the python strikes out defensively at Theran.

https://i.imgur.com/XUQOViB.png
OOC:
Everyone, please roll initiative.

Rolls

Snake constricts Arya AC16, bludgeoning damage - (2d20h1+4, 2d4+2)

2d20h1+4 : (2010) + 4 = 24

2d4+2 : (24) + 2 = 8

Crit damage - (2d4)

(13) = 4

Snake chooses another target (alphabetical order from Aanbo, Ember, Morton, Theran) - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Python bite at Theran AC13, piercing damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

1d6+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Arya initiative - (1d20+1)

(20) + 1 = 21

Python initiative - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Aug 25, 2025 4:11 pm
Lyrel sees the python, knowing a little about snakes affinity for heat, pulls heat out of the air. A blossom of ice forms on the wall next to the snake, but not on the snake itself.
[ +- ] 0: Ray of Frost
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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+4)

(15) + 4 = 19

Ray of Frost - (1d20+5, 1d8)

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d8 : (5) = 5

Aug 25, 2025 4:18 pm
Round One

"I'm starting to think this was just a garbage bin for the Golden Grain," Aanbo says, frustrated at the circle they've taken, not finding a route to a larger clue about the conspiracy in Orlane. But then another giant snake - this one a python - drops its coils around Arya and she gasps as the coils constrict and crush her rib cage. Aanbo hears the crack of her bones and whirls, punching the python's head twice in quick succession.
The python takes 8 bludgeoning damage!

Arya's eyes are wide as she realizes the situation she's in: her ribs are broken and she cannot breathe. But she refuses to black out.
Arya regains consciousness with 1 HP!

Lyrel sees the python, and, knowing a little about snakes' affinity for heat, pulls heat out of the air. A blossom of ice forms on the wall next to the python, but not on the snake itself.

Morton holds his shaking hand steady with his other hand, drawing once more upon his infernal patron to direct another shockwave from hell at the snake.
The python takes 7 force damage!

The python instinctively tightens its coils, attempting to tenderize its meal (Arya) a bit more before swallowing, and strikes out at one of its assailants.
Arya takes 5 damage and is dying again!
The python irritably strikes at Theran again.
Theran takes 3 piercing damage!

Ember's rapier is out of the sheath before she has consciously registered the sound of Arya's ribs cracking. She looks, sees what's happening, whips her rapier around and sinks into the snake's coils.
The python takes 16 piercing damage!

Quick as a whip, Chase steps in, his short sword flashing.
The python takes 8 piercing damage!

Theran wallops the snake with his fungus-studded staff.
The python takes 6 bludgeoning damage!

Myrtha jabs her spear over Aanbo's shoulder - it's becoming a practiced move - and skewers the snake just behind the head.
The python takes 7 piercing damage and dies!

The reptile's muscular body thrashes and writhes, flinging Arya's broken body to the ground, and then its coils relax. Myrtha struggles to hold the weight on the end of the spear, so she slides the limp corpse from the tip so that it falls in a heap on the hard-packed earth.

https://i.imgur.com/90PgD1P.png

Each PC gained 15 XP for defeating the python.
22 - Aanbo (27/27)
20 - Arya (0/10) Dying
19 - Lyrel (9/9)
19 - Morton (9/9)
18 - Python (-52)
16 - Ember (9/9)
16 - Chase (14/14)
12 - Theran (15/18)
8 - Myrtha (17/18)

Rolls

Arya death save - (1d20)

(20) = 20

Aug 25, 2025 4:23 pm
"I'm starting to think this was just a garbage bin for the Golden Grain," says Aanbo, frustrated at the circle they've taken. His next words are cut off as the python attacks!

The monk looks for the head, trying to deliver two quick blows to force the snake to loosen its grip.
OOC:
Action: Unarmed Strike
Bonus Action: Unarmed Strike

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Unarmed Strike to hit, bludgeoning damage - (1d20+4, 1d4+2)

1d20+4 : (14) + 4 = 18

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Unarmed Strike to hit, bludgeoning damage - (1d20+4, 1d4+2)

1d20+4 : (12) + 4 = 16

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Aug 25, 2025 4:30 pm
https://pics.craiyon.com/2023-10-26/39dd634df3c04b909381a20fe18b9e4a.webp
Morton is rather fearful of the giant snake and Eldritch Blast for 7 HP.
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Rolls

INIT - (1d20+2)

(17) + 2 = 19

Eldritch Blast, Damage - (1d20+6, 1d10)

1d20+6 : (14) + 6 = 20

1d10 : (7) = 7

Aug 25, 2025 7:01 pm
"Arya!" Myrtha screamed as she turned around and attempted to skewer the snake.
OOC:
Rolling initiative. Move in and attack.
EDIT: Adding critical damage roll.
Last edited August 25, 2025 7:02 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Spear +1 to hit, damage - (1d20+6, 1d6+4)

1d20+6 : (20) + 6 = 26

1d6+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

Critical damage roll - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Aug 25, 2025 8:41 pm
Chase spins at the sound of Myrtha yelling out Ayra's name."Bags!! Where did that thing come from?" There doesn't seem to be room for him to attack in these tight spaces so he will hold to see if a gap opens up.

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Aug 26, 2025 3:00 pm
"Huh. Another snake."

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Aug 26, 2025 4:32 pm
Ember responds quickly, lashing out at the snake with her rapier.
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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Rapier to hit - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Rapier damage - (1d8+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Aug 27, 2025 12:48 am
Round one, continued...

"I'm starting to think this was just a garbage bin for the Golden Grain," Aanbo says, frustrated at the circle they've taken, not finding a route to a larger clue about the conspiracy in Orlane. But then another giant snake - this one a python - drops its coils around Arya and she gasps as the coils constrict and crush her rib cage. Aanbo hears the crack of her bones and whirls, punching the python's head twice in quick succession.
The python takes 8 bludgeoning damage!

Arya's eyes are wide as she realizes the situation she's in: her ribs are broken and she cannot breathe. But she refuses to black out.
Arya regains consciousness with 1 HP!

Lyrel sees the python, and, knowing a little about snakes' affinity for heat, pulls heat out of the air. A blossom of ice forms on the wall next to the python, but not on the snake itself.

Morton holds his shaking hand steady with his other hand, drawing once more upon his infernal patron to direct another shockwave from hell at the snake.
The python takes 7 force damage!

The python instinctively tightens its coils, attempting to tenderize its meal (Arya) a bit more before swallowing, and strikes out at one of its assailants.
Arya takes 5 damage and is dying again!
The python irritably strikes at Theran again.
Theran takes 3 piercing damage!

Ember's rapier is out of the sheath before she has consciously registered the sound of Arya's ribs cracking. She looks, sees what's happening, whips her rapier around and sinks into the snake's coils.
The python takes 16 piercing damage!
OOC:
@mathias0077 @MaJunior Can post actions for Chase and Theran, respectively.

22 - Aanbo (27/27)
20 - Arya (0/10) Dying
19 - Lyrel (9/9)
19 - Morton (9/9)
18 - Python (-31)
16 - Ember (9/9)
16 - Chase (14/14)
12 - Theran (15/18)
8 - Myrtha (17/18)

Rolls

Constrict attack on Arya AC16, bludgeoning damage - (2d20h1+4, 2d4+2)

2d20h1+4 : (418) + 4 = 22

2d4+2 : (12) + 2 = 5

Choosing a target (alphabetical A, E, M, T) - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Python bite at Theran AC13, piercing damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Ember sneak attack damage - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Aug 27, 2025 1:21 am
Chase with sword in hand will step between Ember and Morton and strike at the snake.

Rolls

to hit, damage - (1d20+5, 1d6+3piercing)

1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18

1d6+3piercing : (5) + 3 = 8

Aug 27, 2025 2:44 am
Theran, who had been keeping his staff empowered through druidic might, will reluctantly lash out at the snake in order to attempt to help free Arya.

Rolls

Attack (Staff - Shillelagh) - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Damage (Bludgeoning, Magic) - (1d8+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Aug 27, 2025 5:16 am
Round one, completed

Quick as a whip, Chase steps in, his short sword flashing.
The python takes 8 piercing damage!

Theran wallops the snake with his fungus-studded staff.
The python takes 6 bludgeoning damage!

Myrtha jabs her spear over Aanbo's shoulder - it's becoming a practiced move - and skewers the snake just behind the head.
The python takes 7 piercing damage and dies!

The reptile's muscular body thrashes and writhes, flinging Arya's broken body to the ground, and then its coils relax. Myrtha struggles to hold the weight on the end of the spear, so she slides the limp corpse from the tip so that it falls in a heap on the hard-packed earth.

https://i.imgur.com/90PgD1P.png

Each PC gains 15 XP for defeating the python.
22 - Aanbo (27/27)
20 - Arya (0/10) Dying
19 - Lyrel (9/9)
19 - Morton (9/9)
18 - Python (-52)
16 - Ember (9/9)
16 - Chase (14/14)
12 - Theran (15/18)
8 - Myrtha (17/18)
Aug 28, 2025 6:17 am
Arya twitches, her lungs collapsed inside her broken rib cage.

Death saves: 1 success, 0 failures

Rolls

Arya death save DC10 - (1d20)

(19) = 19

Aug 28, 2025 6:40 am
https://pics.craiyon.com/2023-10-26/39dd634df3c04b909381a20fe18b9e4a.webp Saving Morton quickly rushes over Arya. "She does look bad." He lays her flat and then tries to blow air into her lungs with kiss as well as wrapping up her sides after he is sure to have her setting right. He raids the supplies from his healer's kit.
OOC:
Morton uses one of his 10 charges on his healer's kit to stabilize her.
He will give her a minor pain killer from the kit to take the edge off the pain and has mummy wrapped her upper body. "She is going to need a heal casted on her." He shakes his head a bit as he ignores the voices in his head.
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Aug 28, 2025 8:09 am
Lyrel steps back and keep watch - healing magic is something she never been able to command. She has been walking these halls and apprantly there are snakes that can drop down from the roof. That is not natural behavior.
Aug 28, 2025 1:34 pm
Theran ignores the others and kneels by Arya's side, drawing the vitality of nature from within the earth itself to heal the young woman.

Rolls

Cure Wounds - (1d8+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Aug 28, 2025 3:15 pm
runekyndig says:
Lyrel steps back and keep watch - healing magic is something she never been able to command. She has been walking these halls and apprantly there are snakes that can drop down from the roof. That is not natural behavior.
Looking up, Lyrel sees that one of the beams holding up the roof had buckled a bit, either from moisture/decay or pressure of the earth shifting, leaving a large gap that could probably fit a body, even a large snake.
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