[IC] Kung's Island

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 59/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- "I've read a lot of books myself, but I've never met anyone like you before and I haven't read about any either. My magic is all tied up in my astral body, so my best guess would just be something like you can do magic because you have a soul. Which I guess isn't quite the answer you're looking for? I'm happy to help you look though. I've wanted to come here since I was a little girl, I was so thrilled when it was rediscovered!" Lael replies.

[whiteflash]

Jim picked up three darts and threw them one by one at the target, aiming each one for the bullseye.

(1d20+7)[11]
(1d20+7)[24]
(1d20+7)[25]

"So... twenty points exactly?"

[Pyrophilios]

The halfling smiled: "You said 20 points. You got 24. Better luck next time." People grumbled while a few lucky ones who had guessed correctly collected their winnings.

Jim kept a close eye on the halfling and soon noticed, that the guy had two men as muscle with him - a half-ork and a pretty buff looking human woman. The half-ork was the obvious one, disuading drunks and particularly daring people, while the woman kept very close watch for anyone trying to get a five-finger discount.

[whiteflash]

Jim shrugged. "Well, them's the breaks."

Jim casually looked over the halfling's security setup, intending to plan out a way to quietly take his money back, and quickly realized the human woman would see him if he tried.

He smiled and looked her in the eyes as he continued. "Well, I guess I lost that one. Thank the Fool I only bet spare change."

He walked back to his companions.

[Pyrophilios]

The betting continued and the halfling proved to be very good at his job. He seemed to have a very keen eye for judging people and their abilities.

Other than that, nothing else particularly interesting or suspicious was going on.

[gryffydd65]

Thraseous pays up his loss. Next time we are in here , you'll get your money back.

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 59/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- At some point inbetween other people using the dart board, Lael takes a go. But just for the fun of playing the game, not for money.

[whiteflash]

Thraseous pays up his loss. Next time we are in here , you'll get your money back.

Jim shrugs. "Thanks, but... I don't think it's worth trying. It's only five gold from me, and I think one coin from you? Peanuts, next to what we can make outside this city... and I don't want to risk losing more trying to get it back."

[Pyrophilios]

The evening went by with no sign that the bar would close soon. But the strain of the journey soon took its tribute and the new adventuring party made their way back to their accomodations.

All, except Grim were awoken by the loud clanging of several large bells across the harbor peninsula. Looking out of the window the team was able to make out indistinct shadows that flitted ouside the wire dome, illuminated by the sun creeping up from the horizon. Next the distinct sound of gun fire errupted at the harbor entrance that led further on to the island proper.

[whiteflash]

Jim jerks in his sleep and slowly raises his head when the bells start ringing. "Where's da can-non?"

He shakes his head to clear it as he heads to the window to look.

Then actual gunfire goes off. "Oh, Winter. Uh... do we care about that? Enough to find out what it is?"

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 59/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- Lael immediately rushes out the door to find out what the cannon fire is about. She vaguely hears Jim's question by the time she's exiting the door.

[Pyrophilios]

Flying, humanoid shapes zoomed over the dome. Lael was pretty sure that the figures were female looking - with sharp claws.

[whiteflash]

Jim winced as Lael ran out of the room. "It's our job as adults to make sure she doesn't get hurt, isn't it?"

He retrieves his weapons and dashes after her.

[Grimaximus]

Grim is not caught of guard by the noise as he has been scanning for activity at the door to their room and out the window during his rest phase. When the canon fire goes off he moves towards the window to get a better look. When he sees Lael move toward the door, he shouts "Wait..." but sees that its too late and runs after her, not stopping to erspond to the others questions.

[gryffydd65]

Thraseous grabs his armor and weapons and follows the others outside.

[Pyrophilios]

Now that the party was outside, they could clearly see, that the trouble was outside the dome: Guards were swarming to the exit, leading towards the island. By now their gunfire was more like a continuous cacophony as more and more guards fired their muskets and handguns at will.

Moving closer, you can see that a hot air baloon has crashed outside the secure dome.

Swarms of harpies are flew around in total chaos, but a small cluster at the upturned basket are clawing at something or somebody inside.

"We need more men here, quick. Someone has to get the lads out from under there!" An officer cried out.

[gryffydd65]

Thraseous the Black looked at the officer You can count on me sir. Thraseous made his way to the gate donning his armor on the way. He grabbed one of his javelins and made his way towards the hot air balloon.

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 59/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: -- Concentration: -- "I guess those are the harpies they mention huh? I guess I don't have to wonder what they actually look like up close anymore!" Lael says, equally parts excited and nervous as she follows after Thraseous.

[whiteflash]

Jim draws a javelin as he follows.

"I wish this was less urgent. We could have settled on a price first."

[Grimaximus]

Shield in one hand and scythe in the other Grim bounds in the direction of the balloon with the group.

[gryffydd65]

Thraseous moves closer to the downed hot air balloon 30 feet movement and summons a red drake. His shield on his left arm and a javelin in his right.

[Pyrophilios]

As the party moved out, the soldiers redoubled their efforts to clear the skies above them. The noice of the discharging guns prevented the harpies on the ground from hearing them coming.

[Grimaximus]

Grim’s eyes flare with fire as he holds out his hand and 3 scorching rays appear and hurl forward at the three harpies on the right of the balloon. Grim holds his position.

[whiteflash]

Jim moves forward thirty feet and keeps his javelin drawn.

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 59/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: Arms of the Astral Self Concentration: -- Lael rushes forwards to the downed balloon, closing the distance surprisingly easily, and then spectral arms come forth seemingly out of her hat and pummel the four harpies now nearby. Spoiler Show Dashing to the empty spot with two harpies to the west and two to the north. Bonus action and 1 Ki point to use Arms of the Astral Self. Each creature of your choice (the four harpies) that you can see within 10 feet of you must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take (2d6)[8] force damage.

[Pyrophilios]

Spoiler

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to speed this up, I'll roll once for all harpies
dex save
(1d20)[4]+1 - all get hit

In any case, the attacked harpies will attack the closest target, i.e. Lael

Harpy 1
Claw (1d20)[8]+3, damage (2d4+1)[9], if crit (2d4)[3]
Club (1d20)[9]+3, damage (1d4+1)[4], if crit (1d4)[4]
Misses

Harpy 2
Claw (1d20)[4]+3, damage (2d4+1)[7], if crit (2d4)[7]
Club (1d20)[10]+3, damage (1d4+1)[5], if crit (1d4)[2]
Misses

Harpy 3
Claw (1d20)[19]+3, damage (2d4+1)[6], if crit (2d4)[3] 6 Damage
Club (1d20)[5]+3, damage (1d4+1)[3], if crit (1d4)[4]

Harpy 4
Claw (1d20)[5]+3, damage (2d4+1)[6], if crit (2d4)[3]
Club (1d20)[3]+3, damage (1d4+1)[3], if crit (1d4)[4]
Misses

Harpy 5
Claw (1d20)[19]+3, damage (2d4+1)[6], if crit (2d4)[4] 6 Damage
Club (1d20)[7]+3, damage (1d4+1)[2], if crit (1d4)[4]

Harpy 6
Claw (1d20)[3]+3, damage (2d4+1)[7], if crit (2d4)[5]
Club (1d20)[12]+3, damage (1d4+1)[3], if crit (1d4)[4]
Misses

12 damage total

The attacks incited the half bird half women immediately and the flock stopped attacking the downed balloon and instead clustered around Lael, trying to rip her to shreds. Some claws managed to break through her many handed defense, but not many. Still, it was far from comfortable standing in midst of the screeching harpies, smelling their breath - a mixture of rotting flesh and puntured intestines - and looking at their crazed expressions.

[Ramsus]

Lael Liadon High Elf "Astrologist" AC: 18 HP: 47/59 PP: 11 PIv: 18 PIs: 11 Conditions: Arms of the Astral Self, Dodge Concentration: -- Noticing that she's surrounded, Lael focuses primarily on defending herself than on attacking. Though her spectral arms still throw punches anyway. Spoiler Show Bonus action spending 1 ki point to Dodge. Attacking the least damaged harpies. Attack 1: (1d20+8)[21] damage: (1d6+5)[8] if crit: (1d6)[3] Attack 2: (1d20+8)[27] damage: (1d6+5)[7] if crit: (1d6)[5] Dex save against incoming fireball: (1d20+6)[26] advantage: (1d20+6)[9]

[gryffydd65]

Thraseous throws his javelin wide missing the closest harpy. He see that Lael is surrounded and has his drake infuse Lael's extended fists with fire. He throws another javelin this time piercing the harpy.

Spoiler: attack

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so first one misses. Second one hits ac 17 for 8 points and he has his drake infused Lael attack for 7 fire damage. Drake goes on same initiative as harpy it will attack the closest one to him. Thraseous will use his reaction to intercept the damage to his drake.

[whiteflash]

After throwing his javelin last round (the rolls are on the Discord page) Jim slips between Thraseous and his drake and comes up behind Harpy #4, hoping to take some of the heat off of Lael by getting their attention.

(1d20+5)[22] to hit.
(1d6+2)[5] to hurt.

[Grimaximus]

Seeing Lael surrounded grim charges forward to the middle of the bridge, eyes burning even brighter, and let’s loose a carefully placed fireball to the right of the swarm of harpies surrounding her.

“Get away from her you retched creatures”