Its a bit diluted by the snow Divok had to pick up with it, and he couldn't get it all, but it was a highly concentrated potion, so its now equivalent to a standard potion of healing, as per the player's handbook. he also gathers 9gp.

So, are you all moving single file, side-by-side, or what? The trail is easy to spot, and the trees are sparse ahead, so you could even spread out if you wish.

Divok takes point, since he's the actual tracker. He motions for Walter and Sovok to spread slightly to either side of him as he follows the trail.

While Walter doesn't get in Divok's way of tracking, it's not certain that he got the gist of what the lead man was signalling. Rather, the little green man is engrossed in the trail and practically has his nose to the snow in astonishment, trying to absorb as much as possible.

14:55, Today: Walter rolled 10 using 1d20.  Survival.

Sovok strides along, towering in the background.  Carefully staying back to avoid destroying the tracks the small folk follow.  Even as he keeps his eye out for signs himself.

20:12, Today: Sovok rolled 20 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 17.  Survival to track.
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The trail is easy to follow, as the snow has melted everywhere the creature had touched it. Sovok can tell that it walks on two large, webbed feet, and drags its tail along the ground. He guesses by its gait that it moves about as fast a human. You find a spot where the amount of melted snow suggests it rested for awhile-- and it hasn't had time to freeze yet. The creature's nearby, and probably heard you coming. The trail disappears behind a nearby tree, where you see and hear a bright orange-red tail causing the water beneath it to sizzle.


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
x= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

OOC: What kind of creature are we dealing with by the way? Did I recognise it as a survivor of the previous dead things?

23:34, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+4.  Survival. – [roll=1626795276.0929.356698]

Walter spots the sizzling from the tail and gapes in awe. "Wow, that looks cool!" He moves around to try and get a better peek at whatever is attached to the tail.

Move: 30ft to I16
Action: Perception
21:09, Today: Walter rolled 11 using 1d20.  Perception.

Sovok moves straight forward, his maul on his hands, ready to crush whatever should attack them.


(Move: 30'
 Action: Held, attacking if warranted.)

Sovok moves forward, ready to attack if the creature should approach with hostile intent.
Walter moves to try to get a better look.
Divok tries to identify the creature, but he can only see the tail!
The creature steps out, and shouts . Divok recognizes it as one of the fallen creatures. It looks like a bipedal newt, but its body temperature is hot enough to melt snow instantly! It is most definitely hostile!

Roll initiative, and if you get at least a 9, post your first round actions!

Initiative
Enemy 9


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)
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Divok spreads out, heading to the left of the newt. From range, he strikes out with a thorny whip, pulling the salamander closer to him somewhat.

HP: 15/15 | AC: 13 | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 2/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: Thorn Whip hits AC 20 for 4 damage | Move:  Move to D11  | Bonus: N/A
06:19, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 9 using 1d20+1.  Initiative. – [roll=1627942780.90578.356698]
06:19, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 4 using 1d6.  Damage. – [roll=1627942744.51802.356698]
06:18, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+4.  Thorn Whip. – [roll=1627942732.01513.356698]

Sovok charges in on the creature, his great maul swing hard.  Unfortunately the freezing water had other plans, and Sovok trips, wildly missing the creature and sliding across the icy water.

05:23, Today: Sovok rolled 6 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 1.  Maul Attack.

05:23, Today: Sovok rolled 10 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 9.  Initiative.

Walter opens up with a blast of magical force, striking the creature in the shoulder.
Sovok rushes in, stumbles and slides, fouling his aim.
Divok moves and conjures a thorny whip that pulls the creature closer to him. The creature reacts by pointing a finger and cursing, and Divok is enveloped in hellish flames! Take 14 fire damage unless you make a Dex save DC 12 for half (rounded to 7.)
On its turn, it hurls a ray of fire at each of you: Divok, it misses with a 6. Sovok, it hits AC 17 for 9 fire damage. Walter, it misses with an 11.

Initiative
Walter 12
Sovok 10
Divok 9
Enemy 9

Enemy has taken 9 damage


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

Sovok strides across the ground, backing the creature against the tree.  His large hammer swinging at it with a roar of Rage.



Moving to E:08.
Action: Attack.
Bonus Action: Rage.

06:13, Today: Sovok rolled 8 using 2d6+3 with rolls of 4,1.  Maul Damage.
+2 damage from Rage, for a total of 10 damage.

06:12, Today: Sovok rolled 18 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 13.  Maul Attack.


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With a ripple of muscle, Divok changes forms into a large wolven form. He pounces, biting the fiery enemy and trying to shake the thing prone

HP: 8/15 (37/37) | AC: 13 (14) | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 1/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: BBite attack hits AC 22 for 8 damage | Move:  Move to D08  | Bonus: Wildshape
21:53, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 20 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 19.  Dex save DC14. – [roll=1628776389.25573.356698]
21:59, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 8 using 2d6+3 with rolls of 1,4.  Damage. – [roll=1628776741.21615.356698]
21:58, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 22 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 17,13.  Bite attack (Dire Wolf). – [roll=1628776727.67148.356698]

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Walter fires again, clipping the creatures arm.
In a rage, Sovok rushes up and clobbers the thing, momentarily knocking the wind out of it.
Divok transforms into a huge wolf, and bites the creature, nearly pulling it to the ground before it shakes free of his teeth.
The creature tries to launch a bolt of fire at Divok, but it can't aim effectively with Divok and Sovok so close.

Initiative
Walter 12
Sovok 10
Divok 9
Enemy 9

Enemy has taken 29 damage


t= trees (Obstacles. Provide three-quarters cover to medium creatures, total cover to small ones.)
E1= the creature
///= water (a few inches deep. Quite cold already!)

Continuing the biting frenzy, Divok bit at the fiery creature, again trying to throw it prone. The bite clamped down, but wasn't as forceful as the first one.

HP: 8/15 (37/37) | AC: 13 (14) | Spd: 30ft. | Wildshape (BA) 1/2 (SR)|
Spell Slots: | Druid(1) | 3/3 |
Action: BBite attack hits AC 22 for 8 damage | Move:  Move to D08  | Bonus: Wildshape
10:43, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 7 using 2d6+3  Damage. – [roll=1628822624.21352.356698]
10:43, Today: Divok Gezaha rolled 23 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attack (bite). – [roll=1628822607.59546.356698]

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Sovok slams his maul down again on the creature.  His rage intense as he battle it.


04:59, Today: Sovok rolled 14 using 2d6+5 with rolls of 5,4.  Maul Damage.

04:59, Today: Sovok rolled 19 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 14.  Maul Attack.

Walter fires again, barely grazing the creature.
Sovok swings with all his might, slamming the creature into the tree with the sounds of shattering bone! The creature slumps down on the ground, gasping for breaths that never come.

Congratulations! You each gain 67 xp!

Divok remains in wolf form, but mentally communicates with the others. "For now I will remain in this form, but we should search for anything of value and continue our patrol." he suggests.

"Oh wow!" Walter exclaims in what has fast become a refrain of his as he seemingly experiences things for the first time all the time. With some giddy hesitation in case the creature isn't completely bested he moves closer to have a look.

17:05, Today: Walter rolled 10 using 1d20-1.  Investigation.

The creature wore no clothes, and carried no weapons. It remains still as Walter examines it. Its body showed signs of abuse and malnourishment. It probably wouldn't have survived more than a few hours out here, alone, but there's no telling the damage it could have done if had gone deeper into the woods.

"Ordinarily, it might be a good idea to burn the corpse so that animals don't come looking for a festering corpse. This thing might like the fire too much though." suggests Divok. "We should head back and inform Smith about what has transpired." he adds, then sets off to head back to the settlement.

Walter nods and eventually rejoins the party on their way back to Smith. He couldn't shake the feeling that the killing might have been avoided. Perhaps the creature had simply been hungry, or itself attacked.

Shrugging his shoulders he determined to learn from the encounter as he moves forward.

Sovok looks at the creature for a long moment.  Pity crossing his face as his Rage ebbs.  He leans forward, closing its' eyes, and leaving two coins on it.  Then stands, and speaks, his deep voice carrying easily.  ",We will finish our patrol, then return to Smith."

The rest of the patrol is uneventful. You return to the town hall to report to Smith.

Go to Town Hall thread, please.