The grass is always Greenest....

Quain's frost beam strikes the seriously injured kobold. It drops with a shudder.

Moon vaults the wall and joins the fight! He runs past the kobold at K-14, thumping across the head. He can hear a crack as his spine breaks. He continues his sprint to M-14. He uses the momentum of his run to plant a spinning heel into the base of Hoodies' skull, nearly dropping him too.


@ Jason - since you don't always know the result, you can post something conditional, like "if my first attack kills the guy at K-14, I move to M-14 and take my 2nd swing at him"


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at 18, all the kobolds play dead

Quain is up

@Chris I was wondering!

HP: 6
Initiative: 3
Speed: 30
AC: 13 (no armor, base+dex)
Prof Bonus: +2
Passive Perception: 12

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"Like spearing fish in a rum barrel" as the Imperial Marines were so fond of saying - Quain blasts another cantrip towards the enemy @ 14 - N.

Ray of Frost
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +5" :

12 + 5 = 17

DMG if hits:
Result of the throw of dice "1d8" :

2

Quain continues her barrage of deadly beams, "pew pew"!  She threads her shot between the narrow window of Gorlug and Clyde and tags the injured Hoodie.  He looks very hurt, but he is still in the fight.  

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Initiative

Moon 21
kobolds 18
Quain 13  
Titus 11
Gorlug 11
Clyde 7
Hooded humanoids 5


Titus is up!

Titus will move to Q-12, he pulls out his warhammer while he's moving


2 attacks on the baddie at P-12 (longsword first if it matters)

Roll(1d20)+5:
14,+5
Total:19

Roll(1d20)+5:
4,+5
Total:9

going to assume that the first one hits and the second one doesn't

Damage:

Roll(1d8)+3:
7,+3
Total:10

AC: 16
Armor: Breastplate and Dex.
HP: 12; -2
Initiative: +2
Saves - Con and Str. 4 and 5 respectively

done

whit10 wrote:Titus will move to Q-12, he pulls out his warhammer while he's moving

2 attacks on the baddie at P-12 (longsword first if it matters)

Action - attack
Bonus Action - off hand attack

Titus enters melee in a whirling series of attacks that gut the Hoodie!

map update



Gorlug is up

Stat block coming...

Gorlug marches to O14 and draws his sword against the remaining weirdo.

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +5" :

18 + 5 = 23

Dmg
Result of the throw of dice "1d8 +3" :

4 + 3 = 7

Gorlug surrounds and dispatches the last Hoodie. The party has won its first fight!

There is still the problem of the fire, albeit a weak one, burning the back door to the temple of Chauntea....

Bucket brigade time??

Quain hits the base of the flames with a few "Ray of Frost" blasts in an effort to quell the fire.

Moon looks at river, looks at fire. Looks at Titus. “Bucket brigade, great idea! Now we just need a bucket! Or we could stomp it out, dump some dirt on it?”

Moon moves toward back door, looks for a scooper.

Ray of Frost doesn't do much about the fire. It is "A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range." and probably cannot target an object anyways.

Moon only notices a pitch fork for moving the hay, but no other scoopers.

Titus doesn't see a bucket.

The fire is pretty small and "pathetic" producing more smoke than heat, per the description. Moon is confident it could be stomped out, if other ways aren't attempted.

DC 10 Dex save to avoid d4 fire damage, if anyone wants to give it the boot

Titus will make a modest attempt to kick some dirt on the fire... but he doesn't really care that much since it's not his village...

Dex Save if needed:

Roll(1d20)+2:
8,+2
Total:10

...just by a scratch! lol

He'll go get his crossbow after that and look for any tracks or anything like that. Investigation or Perception? (he doesn't have survival)

Chris wrote:Ray of Frost doesn't do much

Quain loots the bodies.

Moon kicks dirt, stomps on fire.

DEX save +5
Roll(d20) + 5

13 + 5 = 18

whit10 wrote:
He'll go get his crossbow after that and look for any tracks or anything like that.  Investigation or Perception? (he doesn't have survival)

Titus makes a feeble effort at putting out the fire before getting distracted by some footprints nearby.

@Josh and @Jason
Remember, in 5e there is no such thing as "having a skill".  Everyone can roll any skill check they want.  You may or may not get to add your proficiency bonus.  Survival is a Wisdom-based skill.

Investigation is to determine a logical connection or figure out how something works.  Perception would reveal the presence of tracks, sure, but you can't do anything with that information other than see there are footprints in the dirt.

So, roll whatever you would like (or not) with that information

MAS wrote:

Chris wrote:Ray of Frost doesn't do much

Quain loots the bodies.

if it was Ice Knife or something that actually contained water or ice, I could see it.  Ray of Frost is a laser.  

Quain starts looting the bodies...

The kodolds each carry a knife, a sling and d6 stones.
The hoodies carry a scimitar and their robes.
1 of them has a small wooden box containing a set of silverware worth 20gp.  It doesn't take an investigation check to guess that it was looted from Greenest.

jasongiglio wrote:Moon kicks dirt, stomps on fire.

DEX save +5
Roll(d20) + 5

13 + 5 = 18

Moon Monk shows the party how to be a hero and focuses all his effort on saving the people inside the burning temple!  


What would you like to do now?

-the dragon is still buzzing the Keep
-the battering ram crew is working on the front door of the temple
- people are still inside
- the third group is circling around, though you probably still have a couple minutes

Quain lays out the loot to show everyone what was found, then stuffs it all into a bush for concealment.

"When it is safe, we can return what was stolen and also pass these meager items to the villagers, they will no doubt have need of any tools or tradable goods they can find. Meantime, we've a village to rescue!"

"go after the battering ram group first?"

Moon turns to the group. "What if we open the back door and let the villagers out, lay wait in the temple for our foes? Maybe I'm crazy, I'm no soldier."

He smiles, "We could even let the scum in! That way, we only fight one group at a time."

"You have a keen mind for tactics, friend Moon. Let us release the captives out the rear of the temple, then deal with the other brigands."

The back doors of the temple are locked, but the villagers open them when they see it is not kobolds and hoodies. A small group emerges that look scared and tired. A priestess of Chauntea leads 7 others outside. They all talk at once:

Thank you!
By the Gods, we are they attacking our village?
Thank Chauntea!
What do we do now?
Who are they?
What do they want?
Can you save Greenest?
Where should we go?

They appear to be both exhausted and panicked. The party can hear the thumping of a homemade ram on the front door.

Titus will ignore the civis and look for some cover. He plans on waiting until they get through the door and then will shoot.

DM: the plan is to set up inside the temple, correct?

I just want to know for preparing the next combat map

Inside, Quain will try to create a situation where she has cover and a clear LOS on the door, up to 50 ft back, if room allows. Ideally, shed be able to engage targets entering behind us in the direction we entered as well.

"Stay down, and quiet, and out of the way, and you will all be safe soon." she assures the clergy.

@chris Is there a window or some way to assess numbers? Perception check (13 + 5) = 18

If we can see, announce what I see.

Moon looks at group, "Gorlug, Clyde and I can be the greeting party? Titus and Quain provide back up?" He readies quarterstaff and waits. "Lets meet them at the door?""

"let them in first and then catch them in a crossfire" Titus murmurs

"I like it!"

jasongiglio wrote:@chris Is there a window or some way to assess numbers? Perception check (13 + 5) = 18

Everyone saw the battering ram group upon approach

Chris wrote:

 The group at the front door appears to have 3 humanoids and 6 kobolds.  Two of the humanoids are operating a battering ram at the direction of the third.   The 6 kobolds are standing guard, but appear distracted anytime the dragon passes overhead.

The patrol group that is circling the building had unknown numbers as they were on the far side of the tample, its night and there was a lot of smoke.  It look at least as large as the other two.

From inside the temple, Moon can now see that there are 3 humanoids, 10 kobolds and 2 ? alligators or large dogs or something in the patrol group.


@everyone, I will get a map up and then you can choose your placement for the ambush

new map!

the enemy gate is down




the party has enough time to set up in position wherever you want inside the main hall of Chantea's Temple.

Terrain features:

wooden benches offer 1/2 cover
exterior walls of the temple are stone
interior walls are wooden
entry way is 5ft lower than main hall, dias area is another +5ft
party entered through open door at Q-4 where there is some lingering light smoke
the party does not have time to explore the side rooms, but suspect they are offices or sleeping quarters
visible doors are YELLOW



You recognize the Hoodies and the kobolds.  The 3rd humanoid that is directing the 2 on the ram looks different.






Please give me a grid coordinate, stat block and an initiative roll.  The party will enjoy a surprise round.

Titus will take place at H-11 behind the bench, crossbow at the ready toward the door.

AC: 16
Armor: Breastplate and Dex.
HP: 12; -2
Initiative: +2
Saves - Con and Str. 4 and 5 respectively

Initiative roll:

Roll(1d20)+2:
10,+2
Total:12

Location: K-1
HP: 6
Initiative: 3
Speed: 30
AC: 13 (no armor, base+dex)
Prof Bonus: +2
Init:
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

14 + 3 = 17

Titus is in the pews
Quain is behind the alter, also 1/2 cover


Initiative

Quain 17
Titus 12

Moon Initiative: 5+3=8

Ready with his quarterstaff at M-17.

His attack

Will strike 2 blows as one of the humanoids move past him:

Quarterstaff:

Attack (15+5) =20
DMG: 1d8+3(8+3)=11 "2 handed"

If he's still up, kick him again. If not move 5ft and kick other duder

Kick:

Attack (17+5)=22
DMG= 1d6(3+3)=6

Then move up to the left.

Clyde will take position at M-15.

Initiative roll: Result of the throw of dice "1d20" : 16.

Clyde "Stonewall" Ungartheim
AC: 18
HP: 10
HD: 1d8
Passive Perception: 12
Speed: 25'
Initiative: 0
Stealth: 0 (Disadvantage)

map update, waiting on Gorlug



@Jason - I love the enthusiam!  however, combat hasn't started yet, so hold yer horses, cowboy.

Remember, the party gets a surprise round, so none of the baddies will move until after you do for the first time.  You can select to "Ready" an action, please be sure to read about it as it has a trigger and an action.

Chris wrote:

Titus is in the pews 1/2 cover
Quain is behind the alter, also 1/2 cover
Moon behind a stone wall total cover
Clyde behind a wooden wall total cover


Initiative

Quain 17
Clyde 15
Titus 12
Moon 8

Gorlug Burguk
AC: 18
HP: 12
Hit Dice: 1d10

Speed: 30
Passive Perception: 11

Lay on hands 5

at j-15

Initiative 4

Moon will ready his attack action for when the humanoids step through to spaces 17...

Chris wrote:

Titus is in the pews 1/2 cover
Quain is behind the alter, also 1/2 cover
Moon behind a stone wall total cover
Clyde behind a wooden wall total cover
Gorlug behind a wooden wall total cover


Initiative

Quain 17
Hoodies 16
Clyde 15
Titus 12
kobolds 9
Moon 8 (Moon will ready his attack action for when the humanoids step through to spaces 17)
Gorlug 4
Masked dude 3

sorry guys, I try to unplug from my work computer on the weekend.


The party has a surprise round, so you can state a trigger\Ready action, if you want.  The door will break on 16 of the 1st full round

Gorlug Burguk
AC: 18
HP: 12
Hit Dice: 1d10

Speed: 30
Passive Perception: 11

Lay on hands 5

at j-15

Ready to throw a javelin at nearest available and not dead target when the door breaks.

Will post Quain's surprise round tonight.

EDIT: Is the front door still closed, does quain have actual eyes on targets?

MAS wrote:Will post Quain's surprise round tonight.

EDIT: Is the front door still closed, does quain have actual eyes on targets?

Chris wrote:


The party has a surprise round, so you can state a trigger\Ready action, if you want. The door will break on 16 of the 1st full round

no LOS yet

THX,

Quain readies action, FIRE BOLT cantrip,. trigger, first enemy LOS to occur within 120 ft range

Chris wrote:

Titus is in the pews 1/2 cover
Quain is behind the alter, also 1/2 cover
Moon behind a stone wall total cover
Clyde behind a wooden wall total cover
Gorlug behind a wooden wall total cover


Initiative

Quain 17 (firebolt on enemy seen in range)
Hoodies 16
Clyde 15
Titus 12
kobolds 9
Moon 8 (Moon will ready his attack action for when the humanoids step through to spaces 17)
Gorlug 4 (javelin on nearest enemy in LoS when door breaks)
Masked dude 3

Titus and Clyde?

Titus is waiting for the door to open with his crossbow loaded. No change

whit10 wrote:Titus is waiting for the door to open with his crossbow loaded. No change

ok, no Readied action declared



Clyde?

Josh did say “crossbow at the ready at the door.” It isn’t 100% clear, but I would guess it was his implied intention to fire through the door when it breaks?

Nope, waiting for a good shot when he has an actual target.

Ugh. Are you readying an action to do so, or not?

uh, why is it so freakin' necessary? We get surprise, they're not through the door yet. When they get through the door, Titus will shoot at his first target when it's his turn in the surprise round.

...didn't think this needed that much explanation

Okay.