Sylvy raises an eyebrow at the weasels as they burst from the ground. She hadn't sensed them in any way, but a good smuggler reacted well to surprises. That's how you made it past spot inspections and suddenly wary guards. She snapped her crossbow to one of the critters toward the back of the pack and released the bolt. She cursed as either the dexterity of the creature of the wet air caused the bolt to flop out of her crossbow like a too drunk sailor. She spat a rather colorful word into the morning air and stepped to the side a bit for a clear view for her next shot even as she pulled the string of her crossbow with practiced ease.

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Move: Step to the side for clear line of sight.
Bonus: n/a
Action: ranged attack

Sylvy rolled 10 using 1d20+3.  initiative.

Sylvy rolled 6 using 1d20+5.  to hit. Nat 1 miss! yay!

As the beasts leap from cover and streak towards the group, Kenrrik responds quickly indeed! Shoving a free hand towards the beasts he speaks a word that echos across the air like jabe bells cracking as they eing, and a flask of of green and purple swirled energy streaks at the closest of the weasles!

OOC:
17:32, Today: Kerrek rolled 7 using 1d20+5.  Spell Attack - Eldritch Blast.

17:31, Today: Kerrek rolled 18 using 1d20+2.  initiative.

The weasels burst out from the tangled bush and the ground, but several of the party members react quickly.

Sereyna summons druidic fire and hurls it into the closest weasel. The flame scorches the creature's sleek, dirty fur and it lets out a snarl but keeps moving.

A blast of dark power from Kerrik follows, but the beast's speed make it a slippery target, and the attack only hits dead weeds.

Preston is also quick to pick up the attack. He slashes at the singed weasel and draws blood. The creature is bloody and burned, but it's still alive.

Perhaps it is the sight of flame or the smell of the blood of one of their own, but the weasels seem confused and addled by the unexpected resistance. Two bite weakly at Thaylan, but the group's point man proves agile, dodging their gnashing teeth. The other two snap at Preston, but he easily wards off their blows with his sword and shield.

Thaylan stabs his blade at the weasel on his right, but can't quite connect.

Sylvy shifts to get a better shot, but her bolt also sails into the tangled weeds covering the ground.

Initiative Order
Sereyna
Kerrek
Preston
Weasels
Thaylan
Sylvy

The weasels rolled pathetically, so no damage to anyone on this round
W4 is the injured weasel

       Thaylan
          |
        W1 W2
        W3 W4
          |
       Preston
       Kerrek
Sylvy     - Sereyna

Thaylan takes another swipe at the weasel on his right. He wasn't a fan of being in close combat and he hesitated a bit at fully engaging the creatures.



14:57, Today: Thaylan rolled 7 using 1d8+3.  damage.

14:56, Today: Thaylan rolled 14 using 1d20+5.  attack.

EDIT: Due to Faerie Fire

04:35, Today: Thaylan rolled 18 using 1d20+5.  attack. (advantage)

04:36, Today: Thaylan rolled 5 using 1d6.  sneak attack damage.

Hit AC: 18 for total of 12 damage.

Much better :)


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Sereyna reverses her scimitar so the blade is pointing down, and narrows her eyes in concentration as she speaks in elven, holding out her hand. Within seconds, items are lined in green fire.

<OOC: Sereyna casts Faerie Fire

Dex 12 save or be lined in green flame. all creatures lined in flame can be attacked with advantage>

Preston stabs at the same weasel he hit a moment ago, if possible.

21:14, Today: Preston Severn rolled 6 using 1d8+3.  sword damage.

21:14, Today: Preston Severn rolled 18 using 1d20+5.  sword attack.

Clicking her tongue audibly in annoyance, Sylvy dropped to a knee and let a low, slow breath out between her teeth as she lined up her next shot. It was no harder than shooting a fish out of the air mid-jump. She pulled the trigger and watched the arrow zip through the air toward the lined target. She smirked as the bolt seemed on target this time, but her fingers were already reaching for the next piece of ammo. She winked happily at Sereyna.

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Move: n/a
Bonus: n/a
Action: Fire crossbow targeting one that failed its save if possible.

18:01, Today: Sylvy rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  damage.
18:01, Today: Sylvy rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  ADV.
18:00, Today: Sylvy rolled 15 using 1d20+5.  attack.

Sereyna unleashes another spell, and three of the weasels suddenly glow with emerald fire, their every movement easier to follow.

All of the weasels except W3 above failed their save. Attacks on W1,2, and 4 have advantage. I will resolve the rest of it when everyone has made their posts. These are some unlucky weasels!

Visibly annoyed and cursing.....wel, like a salor....Kerrik summons forth another blast of purple and green energy and hurls it at one of the glowing beasts! "Ha! Dodge all ya want ya filthy animal, down ya go!"

OOC:


19:56, Today: Kerrek rolled 19 using 1d20+5.  advantage attack roll for eldritch blast.

19:56, Today: Kerrek rolled 20 using 1d20+5.  eldritch blast on glowy giant tube rat! .

19:58, Today: Kerrek rolled 4 using 1d10.  corrected damage for blast.

This time, Kerrek's eldritch blast hits the mark, striking the already-injured weasel. It collapses to the ground. W4 is dead

Seeing that creature fall, Preston steps up to attack one of the weasel's closer to Thaylan. His blade connects again, opening a bleeding wound in the weasel. Preston hits W1

Driven into a frenzy at the scent of its own blood, the weasel viciously attacks Thaylan, sinking its teeth into him and piercing his leathers. Thaylan takes 7 damage on a crit from W1!

Now smelling Thaylan's blood, the other weasel bites at the rogue, but he nimbly twists out of the way despite the painful bite he just took. W2 misses v Thaylan

The third surviving weasel suddenly locks its eyes on Sylvy--much smaller prey! It bolts toward her. Preston is able to get in a quick stab at the beast, and once again his blade finds weasel flesh, but the beast keeps moving. It snarls and snaps at the wee halfling, but she nimbly dodges.W3 moves to attack Sylvy, Preston hits it with Opportunity Attack

Thaylan may be hit, but he has plenty of fight left. His blade flashes out quickly, slashing the weasel's neck. It falls. W1 is down

Sylvy fixes her stance and fires a crossbow bolt into her attacker at pointblank range. It lets out a whine but appears ready to keep fighting!I used your two advantage rolls as two rolls with disadvantage for ranged attack while in melee - still a hit!

Here's updated rough positions. W2 is glowing and attacks on it still have advantage; it is uninjured. W3 is not glowing but is injured.


        Thaylan
          W2
        Preston
          |
          |
W3      Kerrek
Sylvy     Sereyna

Sereyna stepped towards the weasel attacking Sylvy, her scimitar in hand. With a determined look on her face, she swung at the attacking weasel.

...and missed.

<OOC: attacks weasel 3 with scimitar

Sereyna rolled 6 using 1d20+4.  attack - scimitar(with advnatage).
Sereyna rolled 5 using 1d20+4.  attack - scimitar.

Damn....even with advantage I roll a natural 1 and 2!>

Preston again stabs out at the weasel, trying to draw its attention from Thaylan. "Die, already," he mutters under his breath.

15:21, Today: Preston Severn rolled 22 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attack w/Adv. weasel 2.

15:22, Today: Preston Severn rolled 7 using 1d8+3.  damage to weasel 2.

Sylvy grunted a curse that's make sailors blush as the weasel charged her. She snapped the shot off just in time to twist to the side as the thing tried taking a piece of her back. Annoyed beyond belief, Sylvy quickly dropped the crossbow and a curved dagger appeared in her small hand. "Oh no, beastie, you'll not have a bit of me this day." She nimbly struck at the thing with her blade and clicked her tongue as it seemed to repeat her own feat of dexterity. She reversed her grip on the dagger and motioned the thing to come at her with its best effort. There was a wild gleam in her eye like this wasn't her first or even hundredth knife fight.

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Move: none
Bonus: drop crossbow?
Object Interaction: draw dagger
Action: Attack and, I presume, miss.

21:10, Today: Sylvy rolled 7 using 1d4+3.  damage.
21:10, Today: Sylvy rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  attack.

Having dispatched the one, Thaylan disengages his self from the animal and moves around to put others between him and the animal. The wound he received is bleeding heavily and his skin already looks pale from the shock of it.



Action: Disengage
Movement: Move right of Kerrek

OUCH! that really hurt. I'm not built for front line work. Do we have a healer?

Moving forward to get a clear shot on the weasel facing a visibly wounded Thaylen, once again a burst of eldritch energy flies towards the creature! "We almost got the! Stay sharp!"

OOC:09:11, Today: Kerrek rolled 1 using 1d10.  eldritch blast damage.

09:10, Today: Kerrek rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  Attack roll for eldritch blast on W2 weasel.

Sereyna quickly rushes to help Sylvy, but her blade misses the writhing beast.

Kerrek sends a bolt of arcane energy into the weasel between Preston and Thaylan. The creature proves a little slippery, and the blast only barely grazes it.

But that provides a good opening for Preston, who slashes the weasel with his sword, opening a major wound. It appears to be on its last legs.

The weasel stuck between Thaylan and Preston looks from side to side, seemingly panic-stricken, snapping its jawas at nothing but air (W2 misses)

The other remaining weasel lashes out at Sylvy again, but the nimble halfling easily dodges its snarling mouth. (w4 misses)

Thaylan carefully steps away from the weasel and its nasty, snarling face, moving back toward the others.

Sylvy stabs at her attacker but also misses.

The two remaining weasels are battered and bleeding, clearly near their end. Both suddenly scramble for the base of the big rose bush in an attempt to escape. Apparently they are used to easier pickings.

Both weasels are retreating. Preston can get an opportunity attack on W2, and Sylvy and Sereyna can get OAs on W3. Or you can just let them go into their burrow. Up to you.

Only Thaylan took damage in this encounter, but it was pretty serious.

Preston will take the OA on the weasel, thanks.

<Sereyna will take the OA


Sereyna rolled 12 using 1d20+4.  OA - Scimitar
Sereyna rolled 5 using 1d6+2.  Damage - scimitar.(If hits)>

Feeling no remorse for the things which had tried to bite off more than they could chew, Sylvy darted in to stick her dagger in the things side as it fled. It would have done the same to her. Besides, best not having large aggressive weasels near a village with curious, explorative chilredn.


22:53, Today: Sylvy rolled 7 using 1d4+3.  damage.
22:52, Today: Sylvy rolled 21 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only.  AOO.

As the weasels attempt to flee back underground, they find no mercy from their intended victims. Preston and Sylvy cut the last two of the animals down before they can escape. The last weasel lets out a quiet whimper as it dies, and now all that can be heard is the wind and the sound of the sea crashing into the cliffsides far below.

OK, combat is over.

"Is everyone all right? Who has taken damage?"

As he is asking about the welfare of the others, Kerrik is making a slow turn taking in the surroundings making sure nothing else is approaching.

"Does anyone have skill at treating wounds, or healing?"

Once the weasels have been dealt with, Thaylan puts his sword away and sits down. His face pale and a sheen of sweat over it. The wound he received still bleeding. "Sorry. I noticed the den but didn't think much of it. I'll take more care next time. Also I could use some medical aid if anyone is able. That one that bit me did a good number on me."

The half elf took a breath as she calmed her mind and body, the appearance of the enraged animals. She sheathed her sword and looned at the rest. "I have some minor healing, but can only use it once today...and I use it and I'll be unable to cast anything more than minor magic"

She steps over to Thaylan, taking out some dried leaves and a drop of oil. Crushing them in her palm, she places it over the wound, chanting in the musical elven language,  allowing the warmth of her hands to flow into tbe man, healing him.


<OOC: Sereyna will use healing word on Thaylan

Sereyna rolled 6 using 1d4+2 (Healing word)

Thaylan heals 6 HP>


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Thaylan gives Sereyna a smile as the colour returns to his face and the wound closes up. "Were that all healers were sp pretty." Thaylan says as he stands up. "Thank you. I'll try not to waste the healing." Turning back to the group. <purple"I think we should consider staying in pairs. If Preston doesn't mind I would like him to take point with me. I'll still need to check for anything of note as well as any traps that could be set for unwanted guests."</purple>

Sylvy looked around slowly and then nodded before wiping the blood off her dagger onto the beast's pelt, "Assumes the beasties here didn't scare anyone off. Eh?" She looked around at the others and then nodded. "Pairs seems a somewhat excellent idea. I'll still close to Sereyna here then as we both have a liking for the back of the group." Sylvy chuckled then eyed the Mansion. At least she had a nice story about aggressive giant weasels to entertain the lads at the bar. Ought to raise a few eyebrows.