Morgirm checks the straps on his shield and then draws his scimitar, the silvered blade flashing in the half-light of the tunnel. "Stay close and keep your wits about you," he whispered to his fellows.

In reply to Morgrim Ironhammer (msg # 141):

Dal grinned at Grim's words but didn't say anything.  He often thought her little comments and such were her going off tract when they were about to go into combat. Quite the contrary.  It helped her gather her thoughts and able to see more clearly.  This time she be quiet and let her mind go through the spells that were available to her.  Of course she always had her holy symbol and her weapon at hand.

Morgrim leads his companions into the cave's entrance, following along the right side of the tunnel as it gradually descends deeper into the hill. It is noticeably warmer within the tunnel, winter's bitter edge warded off a well-lit hearth somewhere beyond sight. The party continues slowly onward and does their best to remain as quiet as possible so as to not alert anyone to their presence.

The tunnel eventually opens into much larger cavern, the floor of which is littered with at least two dozen sleeping pallets. Interspersed within, the presence of various crates and sacks suggest the hideout has been in use for some time. A low fire licks up from a bed of glowing coals in a large firepit at the center of the cavern. Beyond the firepit a group of six men, the lot of them rough and seedy looking, are seated at a large wooden table. Here, the men are seemingly preoccupied by a hotly contested gambit of Three Dragon Ante.

Further within the large cavern and beyond the gaming table, an assortment of cloaks, sheets and furs hang from clotheslines, obscuring the cavern's far reaches.

None of the six men look up as the party peers around the corner into the cavern. The party is presently about 60 feet distant from the gamblers.
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Morgrim looks back at his companions not especially liking the odds, and then returns his gaze to the game in progress. Six against three. Even with the blessings of the gods it didn't seem promising.

Are the men armed?

In reply to Morgrim Ironhammer (msg # 144):

The men at the table have weapons nearby or on their person.

Dalgura pointed to the table and then at her cleric symbol before making a gesture of blowing up.  She figured she could target the table and hopefully scatter or heat up the table/weapons so the other two could get into melee.

She readied herself and cast her cantrip.  The results weren't as good as she hoped but it should still act as a surprise to the enemy.


10:53, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 2 using 1d8.  Dalgura - radiant damage from spell.  I would have put the description and name of cantrip but it's my normal one I use.
  I'm at work so don't have that data available.

"Here goes nothing then," Morgrim said, reaching for his holy symbol.

Grasping vines immediately rose up around the card players, snaking up their feet and snatching at their arms.

"In the name of Sheriff Markham, lay down your arms!" he bellowed.

Action: Cast Entangle. DC 13 strength save to avoid.

Entangling vines break through the ground around the gambling thugs, causing all six to cry out in alarm as the table and chairs overturn. sending coin, cards and drink tumbling to the earth. Four of the men spring free of the grasping vegetation coiling in the area, while two remain firmly rooted to their chair, each effectively grappled for the moment.

Dalgura sends a sacred flame into the ensuing chaos. It scorches one of the men and he screams out in terror as glowing, searing light descends on him from above. Meanwhile, Ellie summons an eldritch blast and violets rays fan out to consume the same man, effectively ending his struggle.


OOC: The area arround the six bandits is now entangled. Three of them made their save and are not affected by the spell. The other two are presently caught in the spell's grasp. One is dead.

Bandits, 6
AC 12
HP: 11/11, 11/11, 11/11, 11/11 (entangled), 11/11 (entangled), Dead


PC        AC    HP    Insp  Spell Save  Conditions & Notes
Dalgura   15   10/10    0      13
Ellie     12   11/11    0      13
Morgrim   15   11/11    0      13


PCs are UP!

Morgrim conjures a ball of flame and sends it hurtling towards the nearest, unentangled bandit but the projectile drifts wide and crashes harmlessly into the wall.

11:39, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 9 using 1d20+5.  Produce Flame.

In reply to Morgrim Ironhammer (msg # 149):

Seeing that some of the enemy was entangled but not all.  She targets one of the bandits that was not entangled and clutching her holy symbol called upon the might of her Goddess.  "May Sharlindar's Flame enlighten you and show you the folly of following the dark."


Sacred Flame:  range 60'  target makes a dex sav throw or take 1d8 radiant damage.  Gains no beenfit from cover for the saving through.

13:16, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 8 using 1d8.  Let the Goddess provide flame(please).

Ellie sends another beam of crackling energy at one of the men. The man convulses violently for a few moments then collapses to the ground.

OOC: DM post

Two of the bandits leap free of the entangling vines, drawing their weapons as the bound toward the trio of spellcaster interlopers presently making their lives quite miserable. In little time, Morgrim and Dalgura each stare down a very irate bandit, both with malice in their eyes as they look to silence their foes. A couple of jabs later, Dalgura and Morgrim are drawn into melee and struggle to ward off their foes' blows.

One of the entangled bandits manages to break free of its bonds, while the other remains firmly in place.

Meanwhile, all of the adventurers become keenly aware of a snarling screech-like sound emanating from somewhere beyond the line of hanging blankets, sheets and cloaks toward the rear of the cavern. Whatever manner of beast just made that sound is definitely not a mere bandit!



OOC: Morgrim took 7. Dalgura too 6 points of damage! Morgrim: Do you need to make a Concentration check to keep that entangle spell going since you took damage?

Bandits, 6
AC 12
HP: 11/11 (morgrim), Dead (dalgura), Dead, 11/11 (entangled), 11/11 (broke free of entanglement), Dead


PC        AC    HP    Insp  Spell Save  Conditions & Notes
Dalgura   15   04/10    0      13
Ellie     12   11/11    0      13
Morgrim   15   04/11    0      13


PCs are UP!


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Morgrim grit his teeth and held on. "Get away from my sister!" the dwarf bellowed, ignoring his own attacker so that he could stab back at the bandit menacing his sibling. His blade drew blood but it was little more than a scratch.

Concentration check succeeds.
Attack hits AC 17 for 2 damage.

19:28, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  Damage.
19:28, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 17 using 1d20+3.  Attack.
19:27, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 17 using 1d20+2.  Concentration, DC 10.

"Yes, as he says," Ellie whispers before sending another volley of cackling eldritch flame at the bandit Morgrim just wounded.

It's enough to take him down.

OOC: DM post

Dal hadn't been hurt like that since...well she couldn't remember and she certainly didn't have time to think on it now.  One of those sneaky bandits had injured her brother and THAT pissed her off.

"Get away from my brother!"

Dal held onto her holy symbol.  "Mighty Sharlindar please guide my strike against those who strike against us.  And if it wouldn't be too much to ask for heal Grim please.  He's the best brother."

Dal could feel Shalindar's approval flow through her.  She was tired and didn't notice of the bandit dodged her bolt but Grim was more important and she could feel healing energies go out to him.  She smiled and took a big breath, hoping that nobody would hit her but if they did, she'd meet Shalindar in person to thank her for saving Grim.

1st - Cantrip - Sacred Flame:  range 60' target makes a dex sav throw or take 1d8 radiant damage.  Gains no benefit from cover for the saving through.

07:31, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 6 using 1d8.  Quit picking on my brother - d8 radiant damage.

2nd - bonus action, hopefully healing Grim.  Healing Word - 1 bonus action, range 60 feet, duration instantaneous.  creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier.

07:36, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 7 using 1d4+5.  Mighty Shalindar please heal Grim.
(d4 +3 (wisdom ability mod) + 2 (domain of life)

One moment Dalgura is raining down divine fire onto her foe, the next wielding her deity-granted power for restorative purposes. The sacred flame is not enough to take down the bandit who had just wounded Dalgura's brother, but it definitely got his attention.

The seared bandit recoils as flame sears flesh but still has enough presence of mind to lash out again at Morgrim, once again roughing up the druid.

Meanwhile, the bandit who had just broke free of his magical entanglement darts to the side of the cave and deftly produces a dagger with a practiced flick of his wrist. The thrown projectile strikes Dalgura in a particularly vulnerable, painful location and she loses consciousness...

Meanwhile, the third bandit struggles to free himself from the magical entanglement, growing ever nervous as the cave is filled with the sound of the ensuing combat and the strange animal-like noises coming from somewhere beyond the area obscured by hanging rugs and tarps...



OOC: Dalgura takes 4 points of damage and is now at 0 hp and must make Death Saves. Morgrim takes 7 points of damage.

Bandits, 6
AC 12
HP: 5/11 (morgrim), Dead, Dead, 11/11 (entangled), 6/11 (about 20 feet distant from PCs, throwing daggers), Dead


PC        AC    HP    Insp  Spell Save  Conditions & Notes
Dalgura   15   00/10    0      13      Unconscious (Successes: 1, Fails: 0)
Ellie     12   11/11    0      13
Morgrim   15   04/11    0      13


PCs are UP!


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Ellie narrows her eyes while focusing her attention on the dagger-throwing bandit near the side of the cavern. She channels her energy and unleashes another volley of eldritch power.

OOC: DM Post. Hit for 5 points of damage
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Dal's Death Save:


18:07, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 19 using 1d20.  Will Dal see her Goddess or her Brother.

May not be one or the other, Dal. The way this fight is going it looks like it may be both.

Morgrim shouts in pain, though whether it is from the piercing blow or from having witnessed his sister collapse in battle is impossible to say. With a wordless cry he stabs at the bandit still menacing him, and though again he draws blood it is not enough to fell his attacker!

Concentration check failed
Attack hits, 2 damage

19:47, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  Damage.
19:46, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 15 using 1d20+3.  Attack.
19:46, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 4 using 1d20+2.  Concentration, DC 10.

The surly bandit strikes Morgrim again with his studded club, causing the druid to lose focus on the entangle spell and those magical tendrils to recoil into nothingness. The bandit swings again, but Morgrim parries the blow away.

The dagger-flinging bandit sends one flying at Ellie, a glancing wound nicking the warlock.

Meanwhile, the bandit who had been rooted to the chair is now free and drawing his own dagger...


OOC: Ellie takes 2 points of damage. Dalgura is still making Death Saves.

Bandits, 6
AC 12
HP: 3/11 (morgrim), Dead, Dead, 11/11, 2/11 (about 20 feet distant from PCs, throwing daggers), Dead


PC        AC    HP    Insp  Spell Save  Conditions & Notes
Dalgura   15   00/10    0      13      Unconscious (Successes: 1, Fails: 0)
Ellie     12   09/11    0      13
Morgrim   15   04/11    0      13


PCs are UP!


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Quicksand. Dice don't appear to want to help us out :) Hopefully Ellie has some spells up her sleeve.

Despite his mounting desperation to reach his sister, between the blood and the pain Morgrim cannot seem to keep a firm grip upon his blade and he flails wildly and uselessly at his attack.

Not like this, mother, he prays. Not like this.

20:08, Today: Morgrim Ironhammer rolled 4 using 1d20+3.  Attack.

Ellie remains keyed in on the dagger flinging bandit, hissing away the pain of the grazing blade that just sliced into her arm. She redoubles her effort and sends eldritch fire his way...

OOC: DM Post. Hit for 4 points of damage.
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oops!


10:32, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 3 using 1d20.  second death save  for Dal.

The wounded bandit remains engaged with Morgrim, the two locked in battle, both hoping to not be the first to fall. The bandit bashes the dwarf again, the force of the blow almost enough to take him out...almost.

Meanwhile the dagger flinging bandit continues to lob missiles at Ellie. Missing, he cries out in frustration to his cpmpatriot who had just freed himself from the entanglement, "Get on that damn wizard!" Ellie is no wizard, but the Luskan brute is not knowledgeable about such distinctions and lumps them all into the same broad category.

Nodding in agreement, the bandit draws his sword and rushes forward to engage the warlock. Ellie dodges aside from the slashing blow and attempts to keep her pursuer at bay.



OOC: Morgrim takes 2 points of damage. Dalgura is still making Death Saves.

Bandits, 6
AC 12
HP: Dead (morgrim), Dead, Dead, 1/11 (ellie), 2/11 (about 20 feet distant from PCs, throwing daggers), Dead


PC        AC    HP    Insp  Spell Save  Conditions & Notes
Dalgura   15   00/10    0      13      Unconscious (Successes: 1, Fails: 2)
Ellie     12   09/11    0      13
Morgrim   15   02/11    0      13


PCs are UP!


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11:11, Today: Dalgura Ironhammer rolled 8 using 1d20.  Dal's 3rd try to live.
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