Hoard of the Dragon Queen (D&D 5e) - Main

[WlfSamurai]

Marcus, you first swing cuts the kobold in half. Your second lops off the head of the other kobold.

END COMBAT

Spoiler: XP

You all get 44 XP.

The chaos stil rages around you, but you've dispatched one of the many groups moving through the town. You find one of the kobolds was carrying stolen treasure—10 gold pieces.

You all press forward into the thick of it. On you way deeper, you cut down or shoot a few more kobolds. Then, without warning, five humans dash out from between two buildings on your left. A limping man and three young children race across the street into more shadows, and a woman carrying a round shield and a broken spear turns and faces back in the direction from which they came. Eight kobolds stream out of the alley on the family’s heels and fan out around the woman, who looks determined to delay the creatures for as long as possible.

Spoiler: OOC

What do you do? They haven't seen you yet and are focused on the woman.

JayTee , SilverSuzi , Sara Sidereal , Bone2pick

 

[Bone2pick]

After the final kobold was put down Cazarina approached Marcus.

"I'd like to heal your bite wound, if that's alright?"

With the samurai's permission she whispered and cast a restorative spell onto him. As soon as she was finished the party ventured further into Greenest.

Minutes later she saw a hobbling man and some children spill into the road ahead of them. And then a battle weary armed woman positioned herself between the vulnerable townsfolk and a gang of pursuing kobolds. She was brave, but she was surrounded. Cazarina raced to get a spell off before the enemies closed in on her.

It's past your bedtime mongrels, the bard thought as she cast a sleep spell.

Spoiler: OOC

Healing word, level 1 spell : 1D4+4 = [4]+4 = 8
targeting Marcus

sleep, level 3: 9D8 = [6, 1, 3, 5, 4, 3, 6, 2, 2] = 32
targeting largest bunch of kobolds

initiative: 1D20+2 = [8]+2 = 10
initiative in case it's needed

JayTee

 

[WlfSamurai]

Cazarina, you cast your spell and six of the eight kobolds drop asleep. Mid run, they face-plant or tip backwards snoring. The remaining two kobolds turn and see you all. They start running toward you.

Roll initiative, please.

JayTee , SilverSuzi , Sara Sidereal , Bone2pick

 

[JayTee]

Sword at the ready, Marcus's reflexes kicked in to high gear as he readied himself for battle once more.

OOC
Initiative: 1D20+1 = [17]+1 = 18

 

[WlfSamurai]

Also, Dae’Thail, roll initiative, please.

Daerune

 

[Daerune]

From the alley way that the family and Kobolds and fled had come from, a new figure appears, one that isn't humanoid. A snow white wolf, far bigger than it had a right to be, came hurtling out. Those who had seen its like before could identify it easily as a Dire Wolf. Its ears were pinned back and its teeth showing in a threatening snarl. The malice within the beast's eyes are solely focused on the Kobolds.

Initative: 1D20+2 = [13]+2 = 15

 

[SilverSuzi]

As the six kobolds fell to the ground, Chella let out a little cheer, "Nice one, Cazarina!" Her glee was immediately subdued by the appearance of the dire wolf. Just how many different things are attacking this poor town? She wondered, but it seemed the wolf had his attention on the kobolds, for now. Chella turned her own focus on the two that remained awake and were advancing toward her companions and herself.

Spoiler: OOC

Initiative: 1D20+4 = [7]+4 = 11

 

[Sara Sidereal]

Dawn bent and pulled her sword free of the drake's corpse. If she were a mammalian race she would've flipped her hair as she stood. She caught sight of yet another group of kobolds just in time to see most of them drop.

"Brave kobolds," she muttered. Then she saw the wolf.

"N-nice doggy?"

Spoiler: ooc

initiative: 1d20 19

 

[WlfSamurai]

The kobolds whirl to face the wolf. Their shock and fear is written on their faces as they take a step backward. After a beat, they find their resolve and surge forward, thrusting with their daggers. They lick their chops as they drive down with the blades.

Dae’Thail, you deftly whirl away from the first, but the second knicks your pelt. Take 5 slashing damage.

Dawn, it's your turn.

Iniative order:
22 Kobolds
19 Dawn <========
18 Marcus
15 Dae’Thail (-5 HP)
11 Chella
10 Cazarina

Spoiler: OOC

FYI-- the kobolds actually hit because they get advantage when within 5 feet of each other. They work well together as a pack. They also rolled critically on their initiative, which is ridiculous.

 

[Sara Sidereal]

"Don't hurt the doggy!"

Dawn charged at the kobolds while they were attacking the wolf.

Spoiler: ooc

first attack: 13 to hit, 10 damage

extra attack: 11 to hit, 5 damage

 

[WlfSamurai]

Dawn, your first attack splits the kobold in two. Both halves keel over in a blood ruin. The second kobold dances away from your second attack.

Marcus, your action.

Iniative order:
22 Kobolds
19 Dawn
18 Marcus <========
15 Dae’Thail (-5 HP)
11 Chella
10 Cazarina

JayTee

 

[JayTee]

Moving in to catch the Kobold that escaped Dawn's attack, Marcus lashed out with his blade, aiming for the kill.

Spoiler: OOC

Attacks 1 and 2: 1D20+7 = [7]+7 = 14
1D20+7 = [9]+7 = 16

Damage 1 and 2: 1D8+4+2 = [2]+4+2 = 8
1D8+4+2 = [2]+4+2 = 8

 

[WlfSamurai]

Marcus, you ruin the last kobold. It’s corpse is a bloody mess mostly in pieces.

It’s easy enough to dispatch the rest of the sleeping kobolds.

END COMBAT

Spoiler: XP & Treasure

You all get 40 XP. You also find enough coin on the kobolds that you each get 6 gold.

The woman with the shield lowers her broken spear, but stays on guard. She's eyeing you all, but especially the dire wolf that suddenly appeared. Her husband and children stay behind her.

She's unsure and waiting for you all to make a move.

JayTee , SilverSuzi , Sara Sidereal , Bone2pick , Daerune

 

[Daerune]

The dire wolf having helped the others with finishing off the Kobolds looked in the direction of Dawn. It let out a single bark trying to get her attention and looked at her with a clear sense of Disdain. There was no malice but it was trying to make it known that it did not approve the moniker she'd given it. It was during this time he used a feat of Combat Wildshape to heal himself by expanding a level one spell slot. He then turned and headed toward the woman and looked up at her and stared into her eyes, seeking to convey he had an intelligence far beyond an animal's and hoped that explained what was before her. He then lifted his head and allowed his ears to dome about, seeking to perceive any sounds that indicated distress from any locals nearby or approaching dangers.

Combat Wildshape Mending: 1D8 = [6] = 6
Dire Wolf Form: Prior = [32/37]+6 | Current = [37/37]

Perception: Hearing: 1D20+6 = [15]+6 = 21 | 1D20+6 = [6]+6 = 12
[Feature used]
Keen Hearing and Smell: The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.​

 

[Bone2pick]

A smirk played at the bard's lips when most of the kobolds collapsed into slumber. When their companion, Chella, cheered Cazarina thanked the monk and wiped the sweat off her brow. But she wasn't as confident as she projected; magic was a fickle force, and a caster never knew just how effective their spell would land.

The soldiers of the party quickly dispatched the few remaining conscious foes and then stoically ended the unconscious ones. This she fully endorsed, for these monsters had no grounds for mercy. Then there was the wolf. A predator from the shadows that aggressed against the kobolds. The enemy of my enemy may not be my friend, but they're welcome to lend a hand — or paw, as it were, she thought.

She weaved her way through the group and approached the armed woman with both palms open.

"You needn't fear us m'lady; we're here to help the poor people of Greenest. I am the bard Cazarina, and the adventurers beside me are resolute and virtuous."

She risked a hesitant glance towards the eerie beast prowling near them before returning her attention to the woman.

"I can't vouche for the wolf, mind you... But it appears to hate the raiders as much as we all do. Anyway, if you or your company have suffered wounds, I can try and heal them. And then we'll escort you out of town."

 

[Sara Sidereal]

Dawn backed Cazzy up.

"The monsters hurt you. We hurt them back."

She flicked away a piece of kobold that was sticking to her sleeve, then cleaned and put away her sword. She maintained a respectful distance from the wolfo.

She leaned over and whispered to Marcus, "Why the scaled attack this town? Nothing shiny or magic here."

 

[SilverSuzi]

Dawn, Marcus, and the wolf had made such quick work out of dispatching with the koblods, Chella was left hanging back awkwardly unsure of what to do next. She had not helped with the sleeping ones, knowing that killing a creature in it's sleep would not sit well with her. But she did not protest the others doing so, nor hold it against them, especially when she considered the fear and distress in the eyes of the children, cowering behind their parents.

Chella considered her sword, still coated in the drake's blood. She took a moment to clean the blade, and then stepped forward to join Cazarina and offer what she hoped would be an encouraging and disarming smile toward the wary woman and her family.

 

[JayTee]

"No idea, dragons usually have a reason before getting out of their caves." Marcus muttered back, before turning his attention to the dog. "Mutt, if you're as smart as you act, back off, you're making yourself a threat." He said, noting the unease in which the woman was watching it.

"My name is Marcus." He said, introducing himself to her properly. "My allies and I were traveling when we came across your town being attacked and tried to help." He said. "Is there anyone else in the area who needs help, or is it just you?" He asked.

 

[WlfSamurai]

The woman nods, still eyeing the dire wolf.

"I'm sure there are," she says, breathless. "But, the only thing I'm worried about right now is us. You guys...er...and this wolf...are amazing. I don’t know how you did that, but thank the Gods. We’d all be dead right now if it wasn’t for you. I’m Linan and this,” she points to her husband, “is Cuth. And these are our kids.” The man nods and leans on his eldest son to keep off his bloody foot. “Listen. I really appreciate what you did, but there isn’t much time. We need to get to the keep. It’s the only chance to keep the kids safe. Do you think you can help us get there?”

JayTee , SilverSuzi , Sara Sidereal , Bone2pick , Daerune

 

[WlfSamurai]

Dae’Thail, as Linan is talking, your keen ears hear the sound of a small child crying. Turning in the direction of the sound, your nose picks up the sent of a little girl in one of the nearby houses.

Daerune

 

[Daerune]

The dire wolf for a brief moment looked dismissively to Marus to drive home the point that his way of asking was not appreciated. Turning his gaze back to the woman he would use a claw of his foremost right paw and scratch the words 'Druid', this was done upside down to his perspective so to the woman it was shown right way up. He looked like he was going to answer her request as far as he was concerned. But paused... something caught his attention. He looked over party members. Marcus seemed occupied the woman and in his mind, he was not sure the Tiefling or Dragonborn was a good option, simply because he assumed the child mightn't be familiar with their appearance. His gaze settled then on Chella. Softly he barked at Chella trying to get her attention if he didn't already have it. In a very human motion, he jerked his head to one of the houses and started toward it, repeating the process if she didn't get the idea at first. This was all done as he was reluctant to drop his Wildshape.

 

[SilverSuzi]

While Marcus and Linan spoke, Chella focused on their immediate surroundings, watching for any more approaching enemies. She stole a glance at the sky, remembering the massive winged threat that presumably still loomed somewhere above. And then there was that dire wolf to consider, whatever his intentions may be. Movement from him drew her attention, for the large beast appeared to be scratching at something in the dirt. No, his motions were too deliberate and controlled to be merely digging, it looked more like... writing? Cautious of straying too close to the dire wolf, Chella inched over and leaned in a bit, attempting to get a better look at the ground before him. "'Druid?' Oh... oh!" Her face lit up in recognition, and excitement. She had read about druids back at the monastery, but had never met one herself.

Despite this revelation, when the dire wolf turned his gaze upon her and barked she flinched backwards defensively. It took a couple rounds of him beckoning before she realized what he wanted. "Um, oh, alright." She faltered then began to follow, calling over her shoulder to the rest of the group, "I'm gonna see what he wants real quick. It's probably fine... he's a druid!"

 

[Bone2pick]

"Chella, wait," she called to her companion. "Go where you must but we have to move this family to shelter now. Our rendezvous point will be the keep; listen for my horn." Cazarina turned back to Linan.

"We'll get you folks to the keep. Lead the way Linan," the bard beckoned. As they crept through the town Cazarina whispered out another restorative spell.

Spoiler: OOC

Healing word, level 1: 1D4+4 = [3]+4 = 7

targeting Linan's husband

 

[JayTee]

Marcus resisted the urge to facepalm at the stupidity of some of his companions. "Guys, we're in the middle of a war zone. At least check before you go wandering off following some Mutt who may or may not be a druid." He said with a sigh, before turning his attention back to Linan.

"Yeah, I'll be happy to help you get to the Keep. Just point the way and I'll do what I can to make sure you and your family arrive safely." He said.

 

[Sara Sidereal]

"Dawn watches your backs."