The Shining Plume [IC]

[JNAProductions]

You are in the antechamber to the central hall of Bastion, the headquarters of the Shining Plume. With you are a few servants, helping you with any last-minute adjustments to your ceremonial garb. You're dressed much as you will be on the field, if a little more ornamental and less practical than normal. In the hall beyond are many of the members of the Plume.

You can hear Calgar's booming voice orating to the crowd through the thick birch doors, and know that the time will soon be upon you to step through and join the vaunted Order Of The Shining Plume.

How do you feel? What are you doing?


OOC Thread (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?618385-The-Shining-Plume-OOC)

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

Arioch stood surveying the crowd of servants, squires, and attendants, there to aid himself and his companions for the upcoming ceremony. He had been an aspirant for a number of years, serving the Order with diligence, dedication and determination. The Shining Plume would be a symbol of hope in these dark times, and he would be proud to bear it.

He had come to the Order, still bearing the great shame of his life, his failure to protect the Raven Queen's ancient relic, the Skull of Nerull, and it's capture by the Necromagii and his abominations. Calgar had been the first to call out the young knight on his depression, forcing him into the field over and over again, so Arioch could prove, not to Calgar, but to himself, that he was worthy of the mantle, and that a single failure did not define him. Despite his own misgivings about the event, Arioch respected Calgar enough, to to debate the fact with him, and given his callous demeanor, even the fact that he spoke to Arioch of such things, endeared him to the young aspirant knight.

He looked to his comrades, the other aspirants who had trained with him, who had been there in victory and defeat, and now, together they made their preparations so they could join the Order and have their names inducted upon the Accords, to be accepted as true Knights of the Shining Plume. He nodded to each of them in turn, "It has been an honor to serve with each of you, and I hope that after this, we can celebrate and enjoy the fruits of our labors for at least one night, before the burden of our duty, and the pledge we prepare to take rest fully on our shoulders."

[Lentrax]

Kazumi is fidgeting in front of a stand mirror. Her deep scarlet tails are flitting up and down, as though the woman with the violet eyes is debating them. Then the tails disappear, and the woman once again looks into the mirror. She turns to the side, and the tails reappear. She turns her head and they vanish again. Then the mirror disappears. Her scarlet robes settle from the flitting they were doing with the tails appearing and disappearing. You call them robes. She calls it a kimono, a style of dress you have never heard of. An ornately elegant tree is embroidered on the back, with its branches reaching aound the fabric to the front, with pale pink blossoms 'falling' down the sleeves and along the hem. The robe is tied around her waist by a wide silk ribbon she calls an obi, that forms a large ornate bow at the small of her back, just above her tails, when she has them. The white fabric shines in the lights in the antechamber.

Duty should never interfere with having a good time. I cannot believe I have to say that to you again. Of course, what you consider to be a good time varies wildly from what I think when I say it. Her voice has a lilting quality that seems to put people at ease, relaxing them. From what you may have heard of legends surrounding her kind, it is not an accident she tends to relax people. It makes it easier for her to trick them with her illusions. It also makes you wonder why she is such a terrible liar.

What do you think? Her kimono flares again as her tails reappear. With the tails?

They vanish again. Or without?

[Estralita]

"Tails or no tails, you're about a hundred time lovelier than me. Granted, that's not saying much, but still." The speaker was a short, pudgy half-elf woman in navy blue armor, leaning on an ebony staff. While her clothes weren't as fine as Kazumi's, she was happy with her navy blue armor with golden trim. It was a big day, after all, and looking presentable was important in showing you understood the situation. She even went to the trouble of braiding her waist length hair, even though it inevitably broke free the second she used the staff.

To Arioch, Lily nodded back."I know how much of an honor is for me to be here, with people like you. With the mistakes I've made..." She glanced down at her left hand. Currently, it was covered by a glove, but everyone present knew about the brand underneath, that represented her pact and marked her as a Warlock.

Realizing she risked bringing down the mood, Lily brushed off her worries with a wave and a few decorative sparks for good measure. "But at least if I've found some lemons in my life, I hope I've made some damn fine lemonade.

[Illven]

"Tails or no tails, you're about a hundred time lovelier than me. Granted, that's not saying much, but still." The speaker was a short, pudgy half-elf woman in navy blue armor, leaning on an ebony staff. While her clothes weren't as fine as Kazumi's, she was happy with her navy blue armor with golden trim. It was a big day, after all, and looking presentable was important in showing you understood the situation. She even went to the trouble of braiding her waist length hair, even though it inevitably broke free the second she used the staff.

To Arioch, Lily nodded back."I know how much of an honor is for me to be here, with people like you. With the mistakes I've made..." She glanced down at her left hand. Currently, it was covered by a glove, but everyone present knew about the brand underneath, that represented her pact and marked her as a Warlock.

Realizing she risked bringing down the mood, Lily brushed off her worries with a wave and a few decorative sparks for good measure. "But at least if I've found some lemons in my life, I hope I've made some damn fine lemonade.

Aw, but sweetie, everyone makes mistakes. The curvy redhaired half elf, hugs the other half-elf.

What's important is you picked yourself up, and tried again! She beamed warmly.

[JNAProductions]

The servant who's helping Kazumi smiles. "Keep the tails," he says. "You should be proud of who you are."

As the last few adjustments are made, you hear, faintly, "And now, we will welcome our newest members!" from beyond the door.

"That's your cue!" another servant says, and the doors open. You step through, to a cheering crowd, comprised of members of the Plume. You see friends and allies, compatriots who've stood beside you and aided you in your trials to reach this day. Not all of them stronger-many, in fact, weaker than you, even having served longer in the Plume.

Calgar is at the end of the hall, dressed in his blue-dyed armor, a big grin on his face. "Welcome, welcome!" he calls down the room as you walk forward. Set in front of him, on a short, solid wooden table, are four white plumes-one for each of you. As you reach it, he gestures for you to kneel. "If you will all quiet down a moment," he says with a chuckle, and the crowd does so, "I will speak a few words about our soon-to-be compatriots in arms."

"Arioch, the Returned. Devoted, day and night, to the good of the world, preventing the scourge of foul undead from blighting it further."
"Kazumi, the Chosen of the Moon. An ancient protector of the natural world."
"Lily, an aspiration for all to behold. Born common, without any grand destinies, she has forged her own path."
"And Vivian, a Missionary of Love and Peace. Come from afar to help spread her messages."

"They have toiled hard for this opportunity, and we would be wise to honor them for that," he says. "Take your Plume-feel its resonance in you."

You take your plume, and feel a faint jolt-harder than a tingle, but soft enough to avoid being painful. The plumes begin to glow, ever-so-slightly.

"Wear it with pride-you represent us all, and we represent you. We are honored to have you become part of our order."

The room explodes into applause, shouting and cheering along with the claps. Calgar gestures for you to stand and face them all. He says, barely audible over the cheers, "Congratulations. You've earned this."

Eventually, the cheering dies down, and servants begin to set up tables. As is customary (outside times of urgent need), the induction of new members is met with celebrations. Food and drink for all, and happy times. Soon, the room is reset, filled with tables for a feast. Everyone is mingling with each other.

As the music begins and you begin to settle into the celebration...

Velguardr finds you, carrying a small bottle filled with red wine. "I'm glad this day has come, Kazumi. You will do us all proud. And, I confess, as a bit of selfishness, I wish to hear more of your early days. If what you were told was accurate-the whole 'sleep for a thousand years'-you were born a little before I was, and certainly before I had properly attuned myself to the world! But that will come with time. For now, a gift-Goodberry wine. It helps restore vigor, and is quite tasty!"

Acts as a potent healing potion, restoring 1 HP per proper gulp. Drinking is easy, only a bonus action, though administering to others in need takes a whole action.

It contains 20 gulps.

Calgar stands near you as the festivities begin. "Arioch, you know you'll need to stand as the shield of the group, right? They're... Well, I wouldn't call them 'fragile', but I'd certainly say you're made of sterner stuff than they are. It will be hard-you'll take blows meant for them, and they'll emerge unscathed from battles that will leave you scarred."

As the party begins, you see Scribe approaching. "Congratulations!" she says. "I trust Calgar wasn't too verbose this time. He has a habit of running his mouth at honorifics like this. It's why Velguardr and I usually let him handle it-some people like the pomp and circumstance."

With the celebration starting, you hear a voice begin to sing, an enchanting melody that falls over the crowd. As you head for the source, almost without realizing, you see a friendly face-Merincess. A siren who has worked with the Plume for most of her life, she's the singer for this celebration, accompanied by a few instrumental musicians. She smiles as you approach, and when the instruments take over for a bit, she laughs a little at you. "I see my charm hasn't worn off yet for you!" she says.

[Illven]

"Oh Lady of Love, Merincess! Vivian glomped the siren in a shameless hug. It is so good to see you~ It's been too long~

[JNAProductions]

She hugs back. "I'm glad you finally made it. It's rare that I've known someone being inducted, or for them to have been so nice to me," she says. "I mean, none of the other members are mean or anything, it's just... Sometimes a little chilly, you know?"

[Lentrax]

Ah. Thank you for this, Kazumi says, as she accepts the wine. A restorative restorative never goes amiss.

The the request about her past.

As to if what he said was untrue, I can say that I doubt it. If he was not a man of his word, he would have killed me as I slept his little curse. And then there is the town that grew up around and out of my grove. Cities do not grow that large over even just a hundred years. No, I think he was telling the truth, though to be fair, I did not keep track of the years myself until after I had awakened and found myself thrown in with others. Marking the passage of time is still... odd to me. Beyond from sunrise to sunrise., anyway.

[Illven]

"But, how could anyone be chilly to you?" Vivian mewled.

[JNAProductions]

"Oh, of course-but spells that last for that long tend to be a little imprecise," Velguardr says. "But enough of my curiosities-tell me. As you're now a full member of the Plume, what are your plans? Arioch has his goals, and Vivian has her mission. But you'd be best to work together, and come up with a goal you can all work towards. If you have need of any assistance finding places your powers would do good, you can, of course, come to any of us."

"I'm from a long line, you know that," she replies. "And most of them weren't the best people. Leading sailors to a watery tomb is generally frowned upon. I'm just glad that I have a chance to use my magic for happiness instead. Speaking of which..." she continues as the instruments grow a little quieter, "I should get back to doing just that! Once the celebrations die down and I'm not supposed to be singing, we'll talk again, okay?"

She steps back up to her platform and begins singing again, her voice an enchanting alto.

I'd like to get responses from Arioch and Lily before moving on, but just let me know in the OOC (or at the end of an IC post) when you're ready to move on.

[Lentrax]

I don’t really have plans. My original purpose was to protect my grove. Without it, I have just been doing what I can to protect others from losing their homes, but I have not yet felt anything stirring within me, calling me to Higher purpose. Until I do, I will help our other colleagues however I can.

[Estralita]

As the party begins, you see Scribe approaching. "Congratulations!" she says. "I trust Calgar wasn't too verbose this time. He has a habit of running his mouth at honorifics like this. It's why Velguardr and I usually let him handle it-some people like the pomp and circumstance."



"Well, I appreciated a little gilding. Sounds more impressive than getting drunk and stumbling into power. Although I think Old Lightning Bug deserves some credit for forging my destiny with me." Lily patted the top of her staff, which was fortunately behaving itself.

[JNAProductions]

Kazumi

Velguardr shrugs. Search for it. Find what makes you happy. Maybe plant a new grove.


Lily

Your staff emits a few sparks, but nothing dangerous, or prone to catching fire. Scribe laughs, and says Well, we all end up where we are on the backs of chance. No one is fully in control-it's how you response that makes you who you are.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi laughs politely.

I just get my Plume, and then you ask me to leave? Are you that desperate to get rid of me? The smile on her face confirms the tone of her voice. She is, of course, joking.

[JNAProductions]

Velguardr seems, for a moment, genuinely hurt. Then he realizes you're kidding. "Oh! Yes, well, we likely won't be seeing much of one another much in the near future anyway. Scribe has been asking me to help her with something."

"And, well... Don't tell anyone, but she's asked me to not mention it to Calgar."

[Lentrax]

Ohh... Gossip and intrigue, is it? Don’t worry, I won’t pry into it. Whatever it is, good luck.

[Estralita]

Lily could only smile response. "Thank you. I promise to keep working towards a brighter future, then. "

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.


"Arioch, you know you'll need to stand as the shield of the group, right? They're... Well, I wouldn't call them 'fragile', but I'd certainly say you're made of sterner stuff than they are. It will be hard-you'll take blows meant for them, and they'll emerge unscathed from battles that will leave you scarred."

Arioch nodded, absently reaching out to grab a silver goblet filled with a spiced red wine, a grim smile spread across his pale face. "You know, full well, that I bear scars that would prove mortal wounds to lesser men." He sipped from the chalice, the warmth of the wine spreading down his throat and across his chest as he swallowed. "More than one earned in your training yards," he raised his chalice, "a strong teacher produces strong men. Let us hope that strength of arms is uneeded, and that strength of character can carry the day." A bitter smile, "Pray for peace, prepare for war."

[JNAProductions]

Arioch

"Wise words, from a wise man I'm sure," Calgar says, raising his own drink in turn.

We good to move on? If so, I'll narrate the rest of the celebration as it goes up and then winds down, and we can move on to the morrow.

[JNAProductions]

The celebration winds on, with a lot of people getting pretty well plastered. Calgar, Scribe, and Velguardr make their exit relatively early on, leaving you to mingle with your comardes.

Around an hour before sunset, the party is basically over, with servants coming in to clean up. As new members of the Plume, you're expected to, in relatively short order, find a task for yourself outside of Bastion. Luckily, Bastion has vast reserves of information available to peruse to find a place that might need help, as well as your own goals.

[Illven]

"Hey, Bastion. Anywhere experiencing something that could use one amazing missionary to solve their problems~ Vivian offers a large smile on her face.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi wonders for a moment if Vivian calling on the information inside the Bastion will cause it to magically appear. But then her violet eyes sparkle with the mischievous grin that steals across her face.

One of her tails flits in what looks like an unconscious gesture, and then a deep voice echoes in the room.

Of course. There always is. But I am just a place. Filled with people who would happy to help you find somewhere to put your cute butt to work.

Kazumi snorts a little laugh as she finishes “Bastion” speaking.

[Illven]

Sorry guys and gals, the citadel only wants me working. So you catch a five~ She grins clearly teasing, as she starts looking for a job board, or help desk.

[JNAProductions]

You head in the direction of the divination wing-Bastion has a small force of diviners, prophets, mystics, and others who can ascertain information from a distance.

While not allowed into the centermost areas of it, due to the delicate instruments and precise magical layouts, you find Cily, a halfling woman who collates the reports and helps figure out what information is good and what's unreliable. "Evening, you all," she says when you approach her desk. "How can I be of service, to our newest members?"

When you tell her that you're looking for your first tasks as members of the Plume, she nods. "Alright, let me check what'd be something appropriate for skills of your caliber..."

She begins to thumb through various pages, discarding most while muttering "Not important enough... No, we can send someone else... Hm... Ah-ha!" she finally lets out. "Northern reaches-we've got an incursion of frostbound fiends, supposedly. Information isn't completely reliable-it's foresight, not clairvoyance-but even if they don't show, I'm sure you can be of some assistance. I believe the nearest teleportation circle we have is about a week from the village nearest the suspected incursion point." She searches her desk for a map, and confirms that. "Yes-well, more like six days, if I'm remembering my distances right."

Looking at the map, it appears that you'll be dealing with a lot of mountainous terrain-if you'll take a mount, you'll need to pick one with very sure feet, rather than a simple horse. (Or one that can fly.)

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

Arioch followed his peers, try as he might, he had failed to discover the location of the Nerull's Skull, nor the use that the Necromagii intended for the most holy of the Raven Queen's relics. However, he was now surrounded by companions, arcane might, cunning, and guile that would complement his own prowess, if he could impress upon them, the importance of the relic's recovery he could deny the Raven Queen's nemesis of the Skull, thereby saving the relic and preventing the corruption associated with it.

Listening to the Diviner's words, he understood that his obsession with his personal quest should not be allowed to overshadow the suffering of those far flung communities that suffered under the oppression of frost fiends and worse. "Well then, it appears that we must spread the light of the Shining Plume, to even the far northern reaches. If we've access to a teleportation circle that can bring us closer to the troubled region, we have only to secure our kit, ensure we have clothing appropriate to the weather, and meet at the ritual chambers."

He turned to his companions seeking confirmation.

[Illven]

"Ooo. we should also get cold weather mounts? Do you know where we can get some?" Vivian asks Cily

[Lentrax]

It looks like we have shopping to do, Kazumi said, a bit more glumly than she would have liked. Clothes shopping was tedious for her because of the difficulty in finding something accommodating of her tails.

Can I have the sigil sequence for the destination? I will be able to cast the circle after we are done shopping.

[JNAProductions]

"Of course. Let me check my files..." Cily says, rummaging around in her desk. After a minute or two of searching, she says "I don't seem to have it. I'll find it, though, and have someone bring it to you once you're done acquiring your gear, alright?"

You won't be shopping, actually. As a member of the Plume, here in Bastion, you just requisition gear. Some tailoring will be needed for Kazumi, but it shouldn't be too much of a hard experience.

Just go ahead and make a list of gear you want, and I'll let you know what you're able to get.

[Lentrax]

That will do nicely.

Kazumi then turns and as she does, her form shifts slightly, and two fox ears appear on the top of her head, and her tails reappear again.

Well. Time to go get outfitted for cold weather with something that will accommodate my body. I do have a feeling my poor tails are going to spend a lot of time freezing.

[Illven]

That will do nicely.

Kazumi then turns and as she does, her form shifts slightly, and two fox ears appear on the top of her head, and her tails reappear again.

Well. Time to go get outfitted for cold weather with something that will accommodate my body. I do have a feeling my poor tails are going to spend a lot of time freezing.

Ooooooo........ can I come with~! Vivian beams happily.

[Lentrax]

I don't see why not. After all, I am hardly the only one who needs to find warmer clothes.

[Estralita]

Lily silently nodded, then glanced at the staff. Not that she was thinking of putting clothes on it (for more than a second). But she had never taken the staff so far north. Was it going to act up in a place more friendly to snowstorms than thunderstorms?

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

Arioch listened as his companions spoke, nodding here and there. "We will need cold weather clothing, fur-lined, hooded cloaks, thick linens and woolens. Sturdy boots, and warm gloves. Gear for cold weather camping, spikes, pitons, and ropes for climbing gear."

[JNAProductions]

As you speak, you head for the quartermaster.

Before long, you're in front of Dolton, a dwarven man. He smiles as you approach, but doesn't say anything. When you tell him where you're going, he nods. "Got a list?" he asks.

Arioch lists off what he's thought of, with Dolton grabbing a quill and scribbling it down.

Currently, I have the following listed:

Cold-weather gear
Cold-weather tents
Spikes/pitons
Rope
Climbing gear

Dolton thinks a moment, and adds something else to the list. "Hearthwarming potion. Drink one, you're good against weather for eight hours. Four of them-use in an emergency."

A pleasant-tasting potion that fills the drinker with warm thoughts.

Provides immunity to inclement cold weather for eight hours-so no saves needed against arctic air. Snow will still disrupt your vision and make it harder to move, though.

Also reduces cold damage by 3, for each instance of cold damage taken for the duration.

[Illven]

"Oooh. Also like battle goat mounts or something, tho that's probably not here.... Vivian commented, idly looking around.

[Estralita]

Lily gave a half smile. "I believe mounts that are most practical for our trip. Now if that happens to be battle goats, I won't say no."

[Lentrax]

I will need some alterations made to my attire as well. Hazuki says, gesturing at her tails.

And in addition, any spell components that can be spared.

[JNAProductions]

Dolton gestures to a nearby room, saying "Tailor's in there."

When you mention spell components, he shakes his head. "Not urgent enough."

You all head to the tailor's, to get your clothes in order. There's three tailors-Cromslor and Pinsky, the two human newlywed men, and their apprentice and adopted daughter, Diana. Cromslor is tall, Pinsky short, and both are rather thin and awkward-seeming, though their tailoring skills are second to none. Diana is, while not as skilled, a much better looker, erring a little on Cromslor's height, but much more filled-out.

"Diana, can you handle Vivian and Lily?" Cromslor asks. "They should be easy. I'll handle Arioch, then help you, dear," he says to Pinsky, "once I'm done with Kazumi?"

Pinsky nods, and they all set to work, with you letting them know that you're looking for cold-weather gear.

So, Cromslor and Pinsky have a flair for fashion. If you say nothing, you'll get rather gorgeous (and still practical, just not so much for sneaking) clothes, though you can obviously request clothes that will let you stay on the down-low. Just let me know, so I can assess whether you're going in a grand display or more unassuming.

It takes about two hours to get the clothes all adjusted for all of you, with each of you having three sets. You head back to Dolton, who's had a stack of gear gathered for you all. As you collect it, he says "Wargoats are in the stables outside. You can find them."

See warhorse (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Warhorse#content) stats for the base. Add a 40' climb speed (though it is limited by having hooves instead of hands), and a bite attack for 2d4+4 damage. Multiattack makes one attack of each type.

Any barding available.

With your supplies gathered, you head for the stables. It's around nightfall by the time you're all saddled up with the wargoats. Do you want to leave in the night? wait for morning? or something else altogether?

With that, I think we've got all the preparations out of the way.

Kazumi, I'll assume you've got your basic casting supplies (so if you have Chromatic Orb you've already GOT the diamond.

Y'all ready to go?

[Lentrax]

Kazumi, despite expressing displeasure at having to have new clothes tailored, spends a good deal of time discussing colors and patterns with Pinsky. The biggest problem was ensuring that the outfit could accommodate her tails. The second biggest was finding color schemes that went well with her reddish fur, and dark skin tone.

They finally settle on bold colors. Styling the clothes so that they were functional with her tails made the cut difficult, but eventually, they decided that in order to maximize heat retention when her tails were out, the coat bears an opening below her waist, stitched tight to keep it almost completely closed, where Kazumi found she could thread her tails through. Once they were through the coat, it lifted the fabric up, but solving the problem of heat retention fell on the length of the coat. The coat was extremely long, hanging below her knees. And beneath it, the thick pants she would wear would be fastened high up her chest, so that when she had her tails out, she had extra insulation on her chest and back.

But of course all of this took time, and more than a few fittings as things were pinned, unpinned, and pinned again. And then the talk of trim, of the color for the inner liner, of the fasteners... it went on for some time, and she was the last one to be equipped with clothing that should be suitably warm, functional, and, of course, highly fashionable.

After she is finally finished, she joins the others.

When should we leave?

[Estralita]

"Nothing overly flashy for me. Having the option to go unnoticed is useful. And besides, if I want someone to notice me, believe me. They will."

[Illven]

"Hello, Diana~" Vivian let out.

I was thinking of something attention grabbing, maybe with a holy symbol or two?

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

As the two tailors began to take measurements, Arioch kindly reminded them of the requirements of his armor, the pauldrons, and that the cloak should flow over it, while still providing warmth. "Something sombre," he intoned, "respectful, something that says, 'Should you wish to threaten my companions, your head will end up on a bloody spike.'" Once complete, he admired their work, nodded. "Thank you Masters, Calgar was not merely boasting when he spoke of your skill." He bowed to the men, nodded towards their apprentice, turned and joined his companions.

As they contemplated their travelling arrangements, he sized up the massive mountain goats, "They will serve us well, but I prefer the company of Rohoril, he has served me well for a great many years." A warhorse stood in the stable as the Paladin spoke, massive height, and with a broad chest, it's coat an inky black, eyes like coals, smouldering within it's head. "Shall we move to the teleportation circle, or did you wish to rest before we depart? It makes no matter to me."

OOC: Rohoril, elven for 'Steadfast', is Arioch's mount, created with Summon Steed, it is a Warhorse with the Fiendish template as per the spell. Good to go whenever.

[JNAProductions]

Your clothes in order, your gear well-packed, and your mounts at the ready, you're ready to go whenever you like.

[Lentrax]

It is late. I suggest resting for the night, and leaving in the morning. That will also mean we will not have to worry about finding lodging or a place to camp in night. We will have all day to determine that.

[JNAProductions]

Assuming no one objects...

The night passes uneventfully.

Vivian finds Merincess and the two spend the night together, doing a "religious ceremony" according to Vivian.
Lily spends some time communing with her patron, and otherwise gets some rest.
Arioch takes a bit to do some research into his own ordeals.
Kazumi focuses herself, and gets used to the new, fitted clothes.

But, come morning, you're all prepared to leave. Kazumi has the sigil sequence for the teleportation circle, and you can leave at any time.

[Lentrax]

Since no one seems to have anything to add...

Kazumi draws out the sigils, hefts her staff, pulls her cold weather garb right around her, and speaking the last syllables of the spell, transports everyone to their destination.

[JNAProductions]

Your mounts trot through Kazumi's portal, quickly before it fades, with Kazumi monitoring. She follows, and the portal closes, leaving you to face the frigid chill of the northern air.

It's lightly snowing on the area you're in-a reasonably sized stone plateau, engraved with runes, just outside a lodge. The lodge has small puffs of smoke coming from its chimney, and is lit from within. It's the possession of the Plume, looked after by local emissaries. You step inside, just long enough to check to make sure the map you looked over is still accurate. They are, and the route you have planned is workable, as far as they know. Your wargoats are already munching on some rocks when you exit, with Rohoril eyeing them with a bit of weary amusement.

The path winds up and down the mountain, and you set off on it. With your mounts, you'd expect to be there in no more than four days.

If no one has any objections, I'll roll a few dice to check for random encounters, and we'll just kinda scoot by the traveling.

Okay. Rolling 8d20.

The odd d20s are for morning, evens for later in the day. 1 is the worst encounter, 20 is the best. Any results of exactly 3 will result in an early encounter with the Frostbound Fiends.

[roll0]

[JNAProductions]

Your first few hours go without anything of interest, save for the snow getting a bit less heavy.

When you break for lunch, you hear footfalls beneath you on the mountain pass. Looking, you see five humanoid figures. You're about to hail them, but before you do, Lily notices something amiss. She quiets you, and as they draw nearer on the path below, you see heavy, blue armor. Their faces are misshapen lumps of ice and snow, and their eyes glow red. It would seem the fiends are here.

They have not yet noticed you. There are four in full plate with large spears, and one in frozen scale with a massive axe.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 88 of 88
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

Arioch hunched forward in his saddle as he watched the party of fiends move across their path, he held up a hand to the others, indicating danger ahead. "Frostbound, five, have caution," he whispered. He considered the terrain, and their own tactical position. "I will engage first, surround them in the shadows of the abyss, any which flee the darkness are yours to engage, yes?"

OOC: Ha! And all this time we haven't discussed tactics! So basically, if Arioch casts Darkness using my Sorcery Points, I am able to see through it. So they will have disadvantage on attacking me, and I will still have Shield if a lucky hit gets through, hell, if you tell me you want to fireball the darkness I could cast absorb elements to gain resistance to fire ... anyways, a quick discussion on a battle strategy then go?

[JNAProductions]

The path below is under a steep climb-Rohoril would struggle making it, but the wargoats and anyone with hands could make it without too much difficulty. Sliding down would be difficult, but much quicker...

It's a 40' drop. Climbing down would take you moving at half speed, as per usual, and sliding down would get you down fast enough to retain surprise, but would require a DC 16 Athletics check to avoid taking 3d6 fall damage.

The Frostbound are still a ways off-it'll be maybe a minute before they're directly beneath you.

[Illven]

Vivian gives Arioch a smooch on the cheek. "May Krisyta watch over you~"

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 4 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: None.

Arioch nodded at Vivian, a slight uptick in his contenance may have been a smile. A rarity indeed. "I will scramble down the embankment, once in position I will call forth a shroud of abyssal darkness, that, Kazumi, will be the signal. Call forth a ball of flame and fury upon them, and I too will enter the fray, preventing any of these creatures from reaching the embankment upon which we stand."

His intentions clearly stated, Arioch drew his longsword, forged of cobalt hued steel, and moved down the embankment with some haste. Unfortunately, in his haste to move down the valley, a section of snow and ice sheared from the cliff face and the Knight was ignomiously deposited on the valley floor with considerable force.

OOC: Move action to descend the embankment, Athletics check of [roll0]. Are you %^$&(*$ kidding me! A natural 1, heh! Well there goes our plans! I'm assuming a failure means I draw their attention, and can't cast my spell?

[JNAProductions]

Arioch takes a tumble down the side, slipping on a patch of ice. He crashes down, taking some bumps as he goes and landing prone.

You can still cast Darkness. But you'll be prone till your next turn.

Speaking of which, initiative!

Vivian: [roll0]
Lily: [roll1]
Kazumi: [roll2]
Arioch: [roll3]

Spear dudes: [roll4] no modifier
Axe dude: [roll5]

You can all take a turn before we enter the initiative proper, since you've got the drop on them.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd)
Conditions: Concentration (Darkness 2nd level).

Quickly, before the Frostbound could take notice, Arioch, from his slumped position reached into a pouch and produced a piece of coal, which he crushed, and blew towards the group. A low murmur of an ancient tongue, and the black powder grew in density, obscuring all light, and producing a large field of inky blackness, that roiled, and flowed through the area as a thing, alive.

OOC: Using my standard action to cast Darkness (http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:darkness), using 2 Sorcery points, so I can still see through it. My move action was to fall down the valley, so that's my initiative done. Fireball time!

[JNAProductions]

The Frostbound noticed. But before they can strike, inky blackness billows out. Arioch can see them facing him, as his position remains clear even in the darkness, but they clearly cannot see through it.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi, watching from where she had shifted back to her true form, grimaces as she considers what is about to unfold. Bloodshed is not something she is wholly against. She has, after all, killed, or lured to their deaths many fools who wandered into her grove with greed or lust in their hearts.

The grimace, instead, is for the tenacity fiends usually have in being destroyed. But...

What must be done, must be done. And there is nothing for it, but to do it.

Rotating her left hand in the air in front of her, Kazumi pulls heat from the air around her until a bead of pure energy appears in the air before her. With a murmured word, she thrusts her hand out, and the bead flings itself forward.

Casting Fireball. Targeting a space that catches all of them. If I have to leave any of them out, i will choose a space that includes the ax bearer and as many of the others as I can.

[roll0]

[Illven]

Vivian will start dodging, ready for Kriysta to protect her!

[JNAProductions]

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]

In the future, when forcing saves, please just roll a straight d20 for each save you provoke. I'll add mods as needed.

Three of the Frostbound drop dead into puddles of molten slush, while one of the spear-wielders stands tough. The axe-wielding one also stands strong against the onslaught of flames.

Dead
Dead
Dead
-24 Spear

-48 Axe

[Estralita]

Lily could barely repress a smirk, seeing the grand knight slipping and sliding down the cliff. But the reality of her comrade being caught flat-footed surrounded by enemies hit her, and she hastily urged her mount to follow. Reaching the bottom, Lily whipped out her staff, and swung at the axe-wielding Frostbound.

Lily goes on the offensive.

Attack 1: [roll0] Damage [roll1]
Attack 2: [roll2] Damage [roll3]

Let me know if I need to roll disadvantage cause of the darkness. Also, I can choose to use my staff's abilites after seeing if it hits, right?

[JNAProductions]

The axe-wielding elemental roars in pain at the flames and the staff, and strikes back at Lily. Her first attack strikes and provokes a retaliation, and the second nearly hits, but the one remaining spear-wielding elemental blocks her smash with his spear.

Retaliation attack:
[roll0]
[roll1] slashing damage
[roll2] cold damage

And the spear-wielder is using his reaction to add 2 to the AC of the axe one.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi doesn't like what shape the plan has taken. She really ddin't think this through, and now she has to fire into the darkness blindly. She pulls the components from her pouch, gestures in the air, and then draws her hand back, a sickly green arrow appearing in the space between the fingers of her two hands. Then the arrow fires down into the darkness.

Casting Acid Arrow.

Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] (half damage on miss), and [roll2] next turn if the arrow hits.

Roll for disadvantage made in OOC thread.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: Concentration (Darkness).

Arioch forced himself to his feet, and plunged into the darkness he had summoned from the Shadowfell, "Demon spawn!" He called, drawing his foe's attention to himself rather than his allies. As he plunged forward he drew his longsword, and with a harsh, gutteral incantation, spoken in the language of the elemental kings, the weapon was surrounded in a wreath of blue-white flame. Raising his shield, to knock aside the spear point of his target's companion, and swung his flaming blade towards the axe-wielding frostbound fiend.

Move Action to stand up and move 15' into the Darkness to engage the Axe Wielding Fiend, cast Green Flame Blade. Weapon Attack against Axe Fiend, with advantage due to darkness. [roll0]+9= 25; if successful the Fiend takes 1d8+5 weapon damage & 1d8 fire damage [roll1]+5 = 13 Slashing damage & 1 fire damage; and his ally takes 1d8+5 fire damage, rolled in OOC thread, for a total of 6 (https://forums.giantitp.com/showsinglepost.php?p=24732219&postcount=43) fire damage. If the initial attack crits, it deals an addition d8 weapon damage, and d8 flame damage [roll2].

[JNAProductions]

Axe: Dead
Spear: -36

The axe-wielder roars in pain, while his more stoic companion bears it silently, but as the acid dribbles into the axe-wielder, he falls. Leaving only the spear-toting fiend left, and he looks to be very injured.

Vivian is up next.

[Illven]

May the goddess shun and mock you! Vivian called out. Repent, or find the flesh rotting from your bones till your dying day.


Vicious mockery Wis save DC 18 [roll0]

[JNAProductions]

The last fiend falls, leaving you without any foes. Their equipment seems to still be there, but their bodies are already melting.

Given their presence this far from the village, there's a good chance that either the location of the incursion was incorrect, or they've already attacked the village.

[Lentrax]

We need to get to the village. The fiends may have already gotten there. But we need to keep an eye out, so we are not caught off guard if more of them are about.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

With a dismissive wave of his hand, the inky field of the shadowfell dissipated into nothingness. He moved between the fiends fallen forms, toeing their equipment in the snow, determining it's make, forged steel or scavenged weaponry? Regardless of his discovery, he mounted his steed, and nodded towards Kazumi, "And with haste."

[JNAProductions]

The equipment is made of what appears to be magically reinforced ice. Hard as steel, but still clear and crystalline.

With the fiends dead, you can already see animus behind the magic keeping them such fading.

[Estralita]

"Hmm,"Lily murmured, uncertain what to make of the weapons. She was a mage of a kind, but her training leaned towards the smashing and blasting, not creation.

Putting that aside Lily turned to Arioch. "Let's go then. Unless you aren't up to it after that fall." Lily said with a half smirk.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

Arioch regarded Lilly coldly as he listened to her jibe, "And would you not throw yourself from a cliff face to prevent such foul abominations as those," he pointed towards the frostfiends, "from taking even a single life. Our lives, now, are not our own, but sworn in service to the realm and those that inhabit it." He put his spurs to Rohoril charging through the snow, "Whose lives and livelihood rely upon ourselves and our actions this day. Make haste!"

[JNAProductions]

You continue your journey, encountering no more threats.

The remaining days pass quickly, as you spur your goats and horse to a quick pace, eventually arriving on the path just below the village. You can see its tall stone walls, and more than that, you can see a small legion of Frostbound Fiends assailing it, though they seem to have not gained entrance yet. Still-the village's supplies must be running low.

[Illven]

Do we want to try sneaking into the city? Vivian asks the rest of the group.

Or rush them in a flanking maneuver.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi looks up from where she sits just in front of Vivian.

Then she leaps down and changes back into her true form, her ears twitching atop her head. That is quite a few of them. I am not sure we could launch a successful assault. Even from behind. Not with just the four of us.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

Arioch nodded his agreement, "It appears at least a legion has the town under siege," he contemplated their course of action, "it seems the situation more dire than even the Order is aware of." He paused, scanning the horde of frostbound fiends, searching for siege engines, or other implements of war capable of overtaking the fortifications arrayed against them.

"We need to find a way through the siege, so as to speak, directly, with the town's leadership, to better understand why the fiends assault them so fervently. Have any of you the means to conceal us from our foes' observations?"

[Lentrax]

I can give us one hour of invisibility. But it would be just us, not our mounts.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

His brow creased as he spoke, "We would still need to find a way of entry, once past the frostbound siege, but it does seem the wisest course of action. It would save us cutting our way through scores of the fiends." He patted Rohiril's muscled neck, "I can dismiss brave Rohiril to the Shadowfell where he will wait for me, for the mountain goats, this terrain is their home, they will survive if we release them."

[Illven]

"If we go with that plan, I have to tell my goat goodbye! Vivian insists.

[JNAProductions]

Your goat seems entirely unperturbed by the situation.

I'm not even gonna call for an Animal Handling check to make sure the wargoats are ready for you when you leave the village, if all goes well. You might have to spend a bit of time searching, but they won't wander too far (barring something nasty scaring them off).

[Estralita]

Lily nodded in agreement, and gave her own wargoat (wargoats, who would have thought?) a pat. "I can do stealth. Just tell me when it's time to start smacking or blasting."

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

Arioch's brow furrowed, "The village is at risk, we can not tarry!" With that, he urged his mount forward, skirting the host of demonspawn that besieged the town, circling around the enemies to determine if the walled village had some sort of sally port that would allow their forces to exit their own defenses without riding through the enemy.

OOC: Moving around the host, towards the opposite side of the walled village. Using perception to keep an eye on both the enemies outside the wall, and the defenders themselves. Perception check, [roll0].

[JNAProductions]

Skirting around the edges of the town, you do see that the enemy forces are congregated primarily on the wide road leading towards the front. There are skirmishers in other places, but much less densely packed.

[Illven]

Shall we try to sneak in through the east then? Vivian remarks musing outloud

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

Arioch nodded, "A sound plan then," he urged Rohoril forward, circling around the walled village, towards the smaller cluster of Frostbound fiends. "We may, still, have to engage the foe, but if we do so, we need to do it quickly, and decisvely before the larger host becomes aware of our movements."

OOC: Begin moving, and circling around the walled village, Rohoril has a movement of 80' and Arioch will be keeping an eye out for any patrols that might intercept our movement towards the village's defenses. Rolling Perception, [roll0].

[JNAProductions]

Arioch, looking with care, manages to find what he thinks is the best path. Rohoril will likely have to stay behind, or perhaps serve as a distraction elsewhere, as the path is a narrow, winding one leading towards the wall of the town. It seems, for the moment, empty of Frostbound.

It shouldn't take more than an hour and a half to make it to the wall, assuming no encounters with the enemy.

[Illven]

Vivian will follow, doing her best to be silent.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi shifts into her true form, her fox ears twitching as she tries to listen for fields along the way.

[JNAProductions]

You begin traversing the path. It's difficult to move too quietly, with the crunch of the snow and the rocky terrain.

Arioch, as you mount a small summit, hears something. The sound of another few sets of footfalls in the snow, just ahead. Peeking just barely above as he motions for the rest of you to stop, he sees a small team-one Frostbound with a shield, two with massive axes-coming for your location. Their motion is with purpose-probably a scouting team.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/J0Gp2g7V/Arioch-Paladin.jpg
Arioch Tar-Valon, Champion of the Raven Queen (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2288872)
AC: 21 | HP: 81 of 88
Inspiration: 0 | Channel Divinity: 1 of 1 | Sorcery Pool: 2 of 4
Passive Perception: 15| Passive Insight: 11
Active Effects: Giant Strength (21); Spell Storing (Cure Wounds (1st); Shadow Blade (2nd); Shadow Blade (2nd))
Conditions: None.

Arioch turned towards his companions, "Prepare yourselves." And with that he stood up, facing the Frostbound Fiends, "I shall send you back to the hell which spawned you!"

OOC: Initiative I suppose, [roll0].

[Lentrax]

Before Arioch stands back up, Kazumi grabs him and pulls him back down. With a sweep of her hand, she projects the image of a large drift of snow just over their heads. As the drift appears, the sound of wind rises with it.

Back! She hisses at the others. Move back!

Using Improved Minor Illusion to disguise us moving back.

[JNAProductions]

The Frostbound with axes, upon spotting Arioch, let out guttural, keening howls of rage.
The shield-equipped one, though, stays calm. He raises the shield and sword he has on him, but doesn't make any noise.

Vivian is up first.

[Illven]

Vivian lets out a chant. Be humbled by the glory~ Of our lovely goddess Krisyta~ Shun those who despair~ In the darkness of her scorn~


Casting hypnotic pattern on the three. Wis save DC 18
Axe 1 [roll0]
Axe 2 [roll1]
Shield [roll2]

[JNAProductions]

The shielded one says something, quietly, to the second axe-wielder. He then starts retreating, making it 50' distant from his spot.

The second axe one idly swipes at his hypnotized compatriot, and then charges Arioch.

Reckless Attack, so attack him with advantage.

Axe 1
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2] Slashing
Cold damage is ignored.
-12 on Axe 1, but he's snapped out of it.

Arioch
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5] Slashing
[roll6] Cold

Next up is Kazumi.

[Lentrax]

Kazumi moves off to the side, and raises her staff. With a muttered word, a bolt of pure energy leaps from the tip of the staff.

You didn't say which were on the line, JNA, so I will roll for all three, and if one of them isn't affected, just ignore the third roll. Also, I don't know what their Dex save is, so I will just be rolling d20s with no mod.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]


Damage for them is [roll3] with half damage on a successful save.

edit: I am pretty sure they all fail the save anyway.