Brothers of Blood and Battle: 5E Arena (IC)

[CoyoteBlue]

The Brothers of Blood and Battle have arrived!

Entering the large, well-lit, simple stone chamber, we have:


Moonswood (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1347405)
Blackridge (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1347393)
Goldtune (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1347424)
Nekbraker (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1347438)

Position your characters anywhere within the blue rectangle, and the games will begin.


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[JbeJ275]

Nekbraker is in the centre at G1, alongside Goldtune and Moonswood at F1 and H1 respectively Blackridge is off at C1 at an angle.

[CoyoteBlue]

As the challengers take there positions, five spear-and-shield-wielding humans in chainmail appear on the far side of the room. They want to kill you.

Soldiers:[roll0]
Blackridge:[roll1]
Moonswood:[roll2]
Nekbraker:[roll3]
Goldtune:[roll4]
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You can choose an order for Moonswood, Nekbraker, and Goldtune
Blackridge
Soldiers

[JbeJ275]

First moonswood steps forward, casting Entangle centred on pint F/G 9/10, then Goldtune and Blackridge Unleash Bolts of eldritch magic at anyone caught by the vines focusing on bringing down one target before moving to the next and Neksmasher strides forward 25ft to G6 and hurls a javelin before stepping 5ft backwards to G5.


All but S5 make a DC 13 strength check or are restrained, area counts as difficult terrain.
Blackridge Blast: Hit: [roll0] Adv if they are restrained [roll1] Dam: [roll2]
Goldtune Blast: Hit: [roll3] Adv if they are restrained [roll4] Dam: [roll5]
Neksmasher Javelin: Hit: [roll6] Adv if they are restrained [roll7] Dam: [roll8]

EDIT: Remember Half Orc racial trait means Neksmashers criticals are tripled not doubled.

[CoyoteBlue]

The guards struggle against Moonswood's magical vines, but all 4 are restrained by the spell.

S1:[roll0]
S2:[roll1]
S3:[roll2]
S4:[roll3]

[CoyoteBlue]

Goldtune misses, but Blackridge and Nekbraker's combined attacks take one of the restrained soldiers down (S3).

The trapped soldiers struggle to free themselves from the vines, while the free soldier moves up and stabs at Nekbraker.


S1 Str Save:[roll0]
S2 Str Save:[roll1]
S4 Str Save:[roll2]
S5 Attack:Spear [roll3], Damage: [roll4]

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Moonswood
Blackridge
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Soldiers
Nekbraker takes 6 damage from a spear attack. S4 manages to break free of the Entangle and moves up.

[JbeJ275]

As the three casters focus fire on the remaining trapped foes Nekbraker rages and swings his greataxe down at the solider with the spear


Moonswood Longbow: [roll0] [roll1] Dam: [roll2]
Blackridge Blast: [roll3] [roll4] Dam: [roll5]
Goldtune Blast: [roll6] [roll7] Dam: [roll8]
Nekbraker Axe: [roll9] [roll10]

[CoyoteBlue]

Blackridge misses, but Goldtune and Moonswood's combined attacks take down a soldier (S1). In his rage, Nekbraker manages to injure S5.

The trapped soldier remains struggling within the vines. The other two engage the raging Nekbraker.


S2 Str Save:[roll0]
S4 Attack: Spear [roll1], Damage: [roll2]
S5 Attack: Spear [roll3], Damage: [roll4]

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Moonswood
Blackridge
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Soldiers
Nekbraker takes 2 more damage from a spear. The soldier struggling in the vines finally manages to break lose and advance.

[JbeJ275]

As the battle turns into a melee Nekbraker continues his assault on S5 now joned by Goldtune who charges forward with his rapier, Blackridge moves to E4 to attack S5 and moonswood attacks the nearest solider available.


Moons wood: [roll0] [roll1]
Blackridge: [roll2] [roll3]
Goldtune: [roll4] [roll5]
Nekbraker: [roll6] [roll7]

[CoyoteBlue]

Did both Goldtune and Blackridge move in with Rapiers? Both of them should only have +4 on a rapier attack, and you didn't specify where Goldtune moves to. Also, is it ok to assume when targets aren't specified, that you attack the most injured-looking target in range?
Moonswood's arrow takes S5 in the throat, and the soldier falls. Both Goldtune and Blackridge miss with their rapiers, but Nekbraker cuts their target (S4) in half.

The remaining soldier moves up and takes a stab at Blackridge.

S2: Move up and Attack: Spear [roll0], Damage: [roll1]
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Moonswood
Blackridge
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Soldiers
Blackridge takes 4 damage from the stabbing spear.

[JbeJ275]

Sorry, I was posting those from a different device and had an older version of the sheet open. They did both move in with rapiers, that's a good assumption.


As the bodies hit the ground Moonswood advanced and retrieved his arrows and loot from the foes, Goldtune uses the aid action on Blackridges attack, Blackridge attacks with a rapier, if the solider doesn't drop Nekbraker will grapple him.

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Blackridge attack [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] Heals 4HP thanks to dark ones blessing on a kill.
Grapple [roll3] Rage Adv: [roll4]

[CoyoteBlue]

As Blackridge skewers the last soldier, he gains the blessing of his dark gods - that's 4 temp hp, btw, not healing.

Spend hit dice and heal as desired - you have a short rest. Reposition your characters when you're ready for the next fight.

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[JbeJ275]

Nekbraker rests and heals [roll0], Goldtune gives inspiration to Nekbraker, Blackridge and Moonswood drag the bodies and pile them in E2 and F2. Sticking the looted spears into the bodies on the bottom and using that to support the pile hiding behind this low barricade at E1 and F1. Nekbraker moves to G4 Goldtune to D4.

[CoyoteBlue]

Sorry, the bodies of the soldiers actually disappeared directly after they died. Does that change any positioning?
Blackridge should be at 6/10 hp with 4 temp hp, and Nekbraker is at full.

[JbeJ275]

It's a pity that they disappear but no position is unchanged.

[CoyoteBlue]

I'm just trying to keep things as simple as possible, starting out. It will more interesting later on.

A large and brutal looking man in leather armor appears, holding several javelins. He is flanked by three slavering, bestial dogs.

Thug:[roll0]
Dogs:[roll1]
Blackridge:[roll2]
Moonswood:[roll3]
Nekbraker:[roll4]
Goldtune:[roll5]
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Moonswood
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Dogs
Blackridge
Thug

[JbeJ275]

Right, forgot they were required to return to the starting area. Moonswood fires an arrow at the man, Goldsong readies an action to cast Thunderwave once two enemies are within range, Neksmasher readies an action to hit the first enemy 10 feet away from an ally with his great axe, if the hounds are occupied with thunder wave and Nekbraker Blackridge will cast Hex on the man and then blast him.


Moonswood Attack: [roll0] Dam: [roll1]
Goldsong; Con Saving throw DC 13, on fail [roll2] damage and 10 ft back, on success half damage
Neksmasher readied attack [roll3] [roll4]
Blackridge blast if dogs are occupied (Dead or fighting Nek) : [roll5] [roll6]+[roll7] from Hex. Hex disadvantages strength checks.

[CoyoteBlue]

Goldtune's spell shreds the two first dogs to charge, while Nekbraker's axe makes short work of the third. Both Moonswood and Blackridge land their attacks on the thug.

The thug moves forward and hurls a javelin at Blackridge.

Move up and attack: Javelin: [roll0], Damage: [roll1]
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Moonswood
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Blackridge
Thug

[JbeJ275]

The entire team unleashes a barrage against this man with Bolts, Arrows, Javelins and Insults all hurled his way.


Moonswood:Longbow [roll0] [roll1]
Goldtune: Viscous Mockery Cantrip DC 13 Wis save or [roll2] physic damage and DisAdv on next attack roll.
Nekbraker: Just realised thrown weapons still use strength [roll3] [roll4]
Blackridge: Eldritch Blast Cantrip: [roll5] [roll6] Hex: [roll7]

[CoyoteBlue]

Moonswood and Blackridge miss, but Nekbraker's javelin strikes true.

The wounded thug moves forward and stabs twice at

Wisdom DC 13 or 4 damage and disadvantage on next attack: [roll0]
Move up and attack Blackridge (or Goldtune) twice: Javelin 1: [roll1], If Disadvantage: [roll2], Damage: [roll3]
Javelin 2: [roll4], Damage: [roll5]
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Moonswood
Goldtune
Nekbraker
Blackridge
Thug
Though the thug is reeling from Goldtune's insults, he manages to hit Blackridge once for 4 damage.

[JbeJ275]

Once more down to melee weapons the group surrounds the thugs and smashes into him except moonswood who hangs back with his bow


Moonswood [roll0] [roll1]
Goldtune [roll2] [roll3]
Nekbraker [roll4][roll5]
Blackridge [roll6] [roll7]

[CoyoteBlue]

The Brothers quickly overwhelm the thug, with a chop from Nekbraker taking him down.

Spend hit dice and heal as desired - you have a short rest. Reposition your characters when you're ready for the next fight.

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[JbeJ275]

Blackridge spends one hit dice regaining, [roll0] and his spell slot.

Then they take up the same positions as the start of battle 2.

[CoyoteBlue]

As the party takes up their positions, four enemy heroes appear across the room:


Tordek - a tough-looking dwarf equipped with javelins, a battleaxe, chainmail, and a shield
Jozan - a blonde human man in chainmail, wielding a mace and shield displaying the holy symbol of Pelor
Sariah - an slender elven woman wearing simple robes, wielding a shortsword in one hand and a wand in the other
Lidda - a hardy halfling woman in studded leather, shortbow in her hands and rapier at her belt

Blackridge:[roll0]
Moonswood:[roll1]
Nekbraker:[roll2]
Goldtune:[roll3]
Sariah:[roll4]
Tordek:[roll5]
Jozan:[roll6]
Lidda:[roll7]
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Goldtune
Moonswood
Lidda
Sariah
Nekbraker
Blackridge
Tordek
Jozan

[JbeJ275]

First both Goldtune and Moonswood fire a spell and an arrow respectively in the direction of Lidda. While Goldtune also blows a few notes on his panpipes inspiring Nekbraker.


Given the high level of the combat danger I will take this one or two actions at a time for now.
Arrow: [roll0] [roll1]
Blast: [roll2] [roll3]

[CoyoteBlue]

Goldtune manages to hit Lidda, but Moonswood misses.

Lidda dashes to a corner and fires an hour at Goldtune. Sariah dashes to the nearest corner of the room and throws a pinch of sand into the air, chanting at her enemies.

Move to center, attack Goldtune with shortbow [roll0], Damage: [roll1]
Move to corner, cast Sleep: [roll2]
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Nekbraker
Blackridge
Tordek
Jozan
Goldtune
Moonswood
Lidda
Sariah
Goldtune falls asleep.

[JbeJ275]

Nekbraker rouses Goldtune from his slumber then moves to E4
Blackridge casts Hex on, and then blasts at Sariah. Screaming Bah, your magic is nothing!


Sariah has Disadv on Str checks.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Hex: [roll2]

[CoyoteBlue]

Mialee brings up a protective ward just in time to block Blackridge's blast.

Casts Shield

Tordek moves up and hurls a Javelin at Blackridge. Jozan casts a spell, bathing Tordek, Mialee, and Lidda in shimmering white light, then advances.

Move to center, attack Blackridge with javelin [roll0], Damage: [roll1]
Casts Bless and moves up
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Goldtune
Moonswood
Lidda
Sariah
Nekbraker
Blackridge
Tordek
Jozan
Blackridge takes 7 damage from Tordek's javelin.

[JbeJ275]

Goldtune and Moonswood once again choose to focus their fire on Lidda switching to Mialee if she is down.


Blast: [roll0] Dam: [roll1]
Arrow: [roll2] Dam: [roll3]

[CoyoteBlue]

Goldtune's blast drops Lidda, and Moonswood arrow bursts through Mialee's ward to bring her down as well.

Lidda: [roll0], Sariah: [roll1]
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Nekbraker
Blackridge
Tordek
Jozan
Goldtune
Moonswood
Lidda
Sariah

[JbeJ275]

Blackridge spends a bonus action to switch the Hex to Tordek, Nekbraker rages then readies an action to grapple Tordek, Blackridge will then Blast Tordek.


Grapple checks [roll0] Rage Adv: [roll1] Tordek opposes with disadvantage if he uses strength.

Blackridge Blast [roll2] Adv from grapple if successful [roll3]
Damage: [roll4]
Hex: [roll5]

[CoyoteBlue]

A couple things: 1. You can't move as part of a readied action, and 2. The grappled condition only ends movement - it doesn't give advantage to any attackers

Nek braker rushes forward and grabs at Tordek, but he manages to slip away. Goldtune's blast misses.

Tordek slashes at his assailant. Jozan heals Lidda, then calls down a lance of light onto Nekbraker.

Avoid Grapple: [roll0]
Attack Nekbraker: Battleaxe [roll1] + [roll2], Damage: [roll3]
Cast Healing Word on Lidda [roll4]
Sacred Flame: Nekbraker's Save [roll5], Damage: [roll6]
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Goldtune
Moonswood
Lidda
Sariah
Nekbraker
Blackridge
Tordek
Jozan
Despite Nekbraker's rage, Tordek hits him for 5 damage with his axe. Nekbraker also takes 8 radiant damage from Jozan's spell. Meanwhile, Lidda stirs over in the corner...

[JbeJ275]

Ah, I meant to shove him not grapple him, I really should check I'm doing what I think I'm doing especially when posting that late

Goldtune and Moonswood attempt to bring down the healed rouge the moment she gets back on her feet, Blackridge continues blasting the Fighter while Nekbraker brings his axe to bare on the same target


Moonswood Arrow [roll0] [roll1]
Goldtune Blast: [roll2] [roll3]
Blackridge Blast: [roll4] [roll5] [roll6]
Nekbraker Axe: [roll7] [roll8]

[JbeJ275]

I did Blackridge's damage very wrong [roll0]