As Tidelan arrived back stage, he approached the gathering team opposing himself.

Tidelan gave a quick and respectful nod to Malkus, whom the genasi had met before.

Right afterwards, the druid spent a few moments on each other individual, letting his gaze linger as he looked them up and down.

Then the barbarian commented, "To me, two of you look to have many power in your bodies and weapons, so it is good first meeting you. If the elf with you many does have power in his magic, I am happy to first meet him, also."

He would stay and speak for a short while if they so desired, otherwise he would visit his group sooner.

Either way, he made time to greet his teammates out of earshot. "Carmen, you did use great magic, time before. What will be your order in this group?" he seemed to be asking her role.

Then he turned to Tiria and Wightvane, "I do not think we have meeted, before now. Do you two have power?" he asked. Tidelan was not familiar Wightvane's species, but he seemed to take after the Dragons.

If that were the case, he was likely capable of killing Tidelan in very few seconds... but Tidelan didn't get such a sense of threat from him, so he assumed perhaps he had the blood of a lizard or a toad instead?

The Tiria woman was magical, but Tidelan didn't know anything more about her.

He also put forth, "My order will be to fight for many bloods with anger, as a beast. Then, I may become me and use magic of war and also magic of life."

Translated, his words meant he would take and deal a lot of physical damage until he could not maintain a druid's animal shape, and then he would use evocation and healing magics to push more damage or retreat to restore allies.

Sai steps into the arena, glancing about curiously. After a respectful nod to the opposing genasi, the elf moves to consult with his teammates.

20:08, Today: Sai Nightbreeze rolled 12 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 7.  Initiative.

Edit: familiar details after reviewing the rules (familiar is in a pocket plane).


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Izayah looked over at Malkus, putting an air of relief and a bit of a smile, "Ah, to be on the same side for once." He let out a chuckle and gave Malkus a light punch on the shoulder.

He gave a nod to the other person he knew, if only a little, "Tusk. Good t'see ya."

He held out his hand to the person he didn't know, Sai. "Hey. I'm Izayah. Pleased t'meetcha."

He then stepped close and dropped his voice low.

19:06, Today: Izayah Hamadrell rolled 22 using 2d20+3, dropping the lowest dice only.  Initiative (tournament of doooooooom).

Wightvane let out a heavy sigh, flames crackling in his throat and smoke rising from his nostrils, "Of course I have power, the blood of dragons fills my veins. I will fight with spear and spell, not unlike Carmen did in her previous bout. Perhaps a bit more focus on weapon attacks that magic."

20:29, Today: Wightvane rolled 13,16 using d20+3,d20+3.  Initiative, Dis/Advantage.
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Tiria greets the others with a smile before addressing Tidelan's question, "I will start further back and try to take one of them out of the fight with my magic, then I can join in with my scimitar to help mop up the rest."

OOC: For positioning, put Tiria about 30 feet behind Tidelan so I can use him as a meat shield :)
11:33, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 16 using 1d20+3.  Initiative.
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Malkus smiles respectfully at his opponents, and returns Tidelan's greeting. He then joins Izayah and Sai.


10:24, Today: Malkus rolled 11 using 1d20+1 ((10)). initiative

All business and with no fanfare, Tusk enters the arena. He makes his way to where his teammates are, and hefts his axe and shield.


10:29, Today: Tusk Bristleback rolled 19 using 1d20+2 ((17)). Initiative

Placeholder until I get time!

11:43, Today: Carmen Diaz rolled 10 using 1d20+2 with rolls of 8.  Initiative roll. – [roll=1629085384.13604.352983]

After having surveyed all the participants and making sure they were competing with honor, Tidelan entered the arena with his team.

As the crowd finished re-gathering, possibly having placed some bets amongst themselves, he announced in a loud voice, "Countrymen! See your true guards make known the powers they have! The second great tournament of Smith's Gambit will much soon begin! Much fighters, do be ready! On my 'five', we fight! One! Two! Three! Four! Five!"

...And the tournament of the fledgeling town's greatest fighters begins!

As Sai realizes the fight is soon to begin, he moves over to the crowd gathered in the center of the arena and hands over a small pouch to someone with a ledger before returning and taking his place.

Placing a bet before the fight begins, 20gp on Team B.

BEFORE

Izayah wanted to display confidence - and the fact he wasn't facing off against Malkus this time - placed a bet of 50 gold on his own team to win.

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NOW

Izayah took a breath, stepped out from behind the no-go zone and smiled at Tidelan, concentrating briefly and saying, "I mark you!"

Then he lifted the longbow and fired two arrows at his blue-skinned faux enemy. Then he stepped back around the corner for the moment.

Bonus Action: Hunter's Mark on Tidelan.
Action: Fire two arrows at Tidelan (I incorrectly added a +2 but that is 21 and 20 to hit).
Damage if those hit: Uh, 11 each. That could have been better.

11:12, Today: Izayah Hamadrell rolled 23,22 using 2d20+7,2d20+7, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 16,6,8,15.  Arrows VS Tidelan!
11:14, Today: Izayah Hamadrell rolled 10,2,10,1 using d8+5,d6,d8+5,d6 with rolls of 5,2,5,1.  Damage for 2 arrows if they hit.

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HP: 36/36 | THP: 0 | AC: 17 | Spd: 30ft. | Spells: Hunter's Mark (on Tidelan)

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Malkus follows Sai, who clearly knows what is going on, and follows up the bet with his own.

20GP on the team I'm on

He then returns to the field of combat, smoothly pulling his greatsword out of his quiver.

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HP: 33/33 | THP: 0 | AC: 18 | Spd: 30ft. |


Start at Q3.

After placing a meager bet on his own team winning (truly the sign of a Merc between jobs!), Tusk walks back to his place in the arena. He slides his arm through the straps on his shield, and hefts his handaxe.


5GP on the team I'm on... *Sigh*
I'll get my combat post up later this evening.

HP: 28/28 | THP: 0 | AC: 19 | Spd: 30ft. |


Start at O8.

Carmen heads to place a bet

50gp on opposing team

As the match begins, Tusk lets out a growl as he charges his opponents. As he does so, the hair on his back stands on end (or would of he wasn't wearing armor) and his subcutaneous tissues thicken and toughen up, forming a kind of gristly carapace beneath the skin of his torso.

As he closes with the barbearian, Tusk sweeps low with his axe, aiming for his target's legs in an attempt to take him to the ground.

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HP: 28/28 | THP: 9/9 | AC: 20 | Spd: 30ft. | Shifting turn 1 | Superiority Dice used 1


Move to K4.

Bonus Action: Shift
17:22, Today: Tusk Bristleback rolled 9 using 1d6+5 ((4)). Temp hps

Action: Attack Tidelan
17:33, Today: Tusk Bristleback rolled 22,4 using 1d20+5,1d6+3 ((17,1)). 22 Attack, 4 Damage

Trip
18:03, Today: Tusk Bristleback rolled 1 using 1d8.  Superiority dice for Trip attack bonus damage. DC 13 strength save or be knocked prone.

Five total damage if it hits.

22 Izayah (TEAM B)
19 Tusk (TEAM B)
16 Tiria (TEAM A)
16 Wightvane (TEAM A)
12 Sai (TEAM B)
11 Malkus (TEAM B)
10 Carmen (TEAM A)
9 Tidelan (TEAM A)

Moving initiative here so we can reference it as we go instead of having to back to another thread.
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In reply to Wightvane (msg # 238):

Also need Tidelan to roll a strength save

Tiria starts forward at Tidelan's count of five, her blade swinging about her in the rhythmic hum of her people's bladesong. Seeing her opponents' focus on the druid she diverts her movement northward to make a clawing gesture at Malkus alongside an elvish incantation, casting a magic designed to incapacitate a foe through a temporary insanity.

Mindful of Tusk's proximity, the wood-elf retreats along a path just shy of his apparent reach.

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HP: 20/20 | THP: 0 | AC: 17 | Spd: 45ft. | Arcane Recovery 1/1 | S1 3/4 | S2 2/2 | Adv vs Charm | Immune Sleep |
Starting in F4
Bonus Action: Bladesong, +3 AC, +3 to Concentration, +10 speed
Move 25 feet to K2 via H2 to be within 30 feet of Malkus (avoiding OAs from Tusk)
Action: Cast Hideous Laughter on Malkus who must make a DC 13 Wisdom Save or fall prone and be incapacitated. Repeat save at end of each of Malkus' turns or each time he takes damage.
Move to G5 via J2 for remaining 20 feet of movement (avoiding OAs from Tusk)
Concentration is on Hideous Laughter unless Malkus saves.

Wightvane considered his targets, glancing at the shifted barbarian to his right, then back toward the row of enemies ahead. He settled on the elf for the time being, presenting a curse that would render them paralyzed.

Action: cast Hold Person on Sai, DC 14 Wis vs Paralyzed
Link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/hold-person
Move: to J4
Bonus: none
Concentration: Hold Person (Sai)

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19 Tusk (TEAM B)
16 Tiria (TEAM A)
16 Wightvane (TEAM A)
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Sai draws his rapier as Tidelan counts off. But as he moves to engage, he finds his entire body has gone stiff.  In spite of his best efforts, he can't seem to budge as much as a hair.

Two failed saves (one for when the spell is cast, one for my turn). Dang.

15:07, Today: Sai Nightbreeze rolled 7 using 1d20-1 with rolls of 8.  Wisdom Save.
15:10, Today: Sai Nightbreeze rolled 8 using 1d20-1 with rolls of 9.  Wisdom Save.

Malkus continues to laugh at nothing, and flops his way towards the action.

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HP: 33/33 | THP: 0 | AC: 18 | Spd: 30ft. | Prone | Incapacitated |


Move, remaining prone, to N3

15:26, Today: Malkus rolled 9 using 1d20+3 ((6)). Wisdom save

As Sai struggles against the invisible force, there is a burst of movement from within his cloak. A tiny owl bursts out, flying like an arrow to hary the dragonborn before flying off again.

Familiar will use the Help action to give advantage on the next attack against Wightvane. Then retreat to R1.

Looks like Malkus went, so if it's too late for that, the owl will remain in my cloak.

Carmen sees Tidelan in trouble and considers her options. She lays down a carpet of darkness to provide some much needed protection to her allies. Her familiar then flies upwards into the air and blankets her own location in darkness.

HP: 29/29 | AC: 18 | Spd: 30ft. | Hexblade's Curse 1/1 (SR)| Divine Soul 1/1
Spell Slots: | Sorcerer | 2/2 | Warlock 1/2 |
Action: Darkness (surrounding Tidelan) | Move:  Step forward to H9 to have sight to cast, then back again.  | Bonus:
No rolls required
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After taking quite a beating before he could even react to his own words, Tidelan was filled with a burst of panic, but then, his allies came to his aid.

An implausibly large smile fills his face, and a strange laughter comes from his chest... Oddly, there are now fangs in his mouth... In fact, did he ever have this much fur?

From his bloodlusted grin, his entire body changed outwards, in a soothing harmony of what sounds like bubbles garbling to the surface for air from beneath the water, and a pressurized stream of air being injected into a leather sac... There is something too industrial about the sound, as if it has no place in this world.

What should reasonably have been tendons ripping and bones shattering was a sound of unmistakable whimsy but of indiscernible origin.

Yet, the outcome was not strange. No, it was very standard, and very terrifying.

A salivating brown bear straight from a folk tale fills the space. It's angles are wrong, as if it was drawn into life. Yet, it's malice is perfectly portrayed on its' twisted features, almost demonic if not for the fact that it was so very clearly from the very heart of this world's "Nature".

With a roar that shakes the space, the brown bear stands on two high legs and slashes and strikes down with both tooth and claw against the ironclad warrior that had previously harried it.

The pitch-blackness does not cause it to waver. It is absolutely certain of the need for violence, and the lack of illumination does not affect it's resolve.

OOC

Bonus: Wildshape into Brown Bear. Am large now, so I fill L4 to M5. Thus, my 'head' is by Tusk

Action: Arcana check to pontificate about the correlation between X and Y in quadratic equations. Of course not, it's a fricking multi-attack!

Movement: Stand up from prone (-20 ft)

quote:

19:11, Today: Tidelan Wavyrus rolled 23,12,12,6 using 1d20+6,1d8+4,1d20+6,2d6+4.  brown bear multiattack!

23 to hit for 12 slashing damage

12 to hit for 6 piercing damage

By the way, since we are both Blinded (see 'Conditions' in SRD), neither of us have disadvantage nor advantage against one another

Izayah had a keen memory for things in the short term. The darkness was...not good, but he had some recollection of where people were due to having been peeking at the corner. He shrugged and let fly an arrow at where Tiria was or had been, the darkness making it difficult of course.

Then he stepped around the corner and moved forward, putting the longbow away.

OOC: Arrow vs Tiria (but misses since she activated bladesong).
Move to P-8.

22:23, Today: Izayah Hamadrell rolled 14 using 2d20+5, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 9,17.  Longbow vs Tiria (disadvantage).

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HP: 36/36 | THP: 0 | AC: 17 | Spd: 30ft. | Spells: Hunter's Mark (on Tidelan)

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