A Small Heist [5e] IC

[J-H]

The moth cracks in half under the barrage of blows, shimmering into visibility as it literally falls apart into three pieces.

The other moth, alarmed at seeing one of its kind killed, jumps into the air and begins to fly off.

=> Party

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - "Hey, Mothra, don't be shy. Come on, help us out. With you we can get to the house in just a few minutes." Barit tried to keep his control on the moth and calm it down. "Anyone up for a ride on the moth express?"

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Reasserting control with another DC 13 will save for the moth

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: Clip keeps his shield up, waiting for the second moth to attack. He breathes a sigh of relief as he sees that Barit has the moth charmed, and lowers his shield. The tension leaves his body but he is still prepared to attack if the moth turns on us. "A ride would be nice."

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Action: none

Bonus Action:
Reaction: Repulsion shield if hit
Movement: Moves to the front of the group
Object:
Concentration:

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[J-H]

Shaken by the destruction of its fellow moth, the moth ignores the charm effect and flies off.

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - "Shame. Oh well, let's press on - with a bit of luck we meet another critter before this potion runs out." Barit gave up on the moth and focused again on keeping an eye on the environment, rubbing the shoulder where the moth had pierced his skin.

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: While he would have liked to get ride, Clip is relieved to see the second moth fly away. He checks on Barit as they continue to move towards the house. "Barit, are you ok? Do you need to rest a minute?" He knows we don't have time to rest. We need to finish the mission. So even as he asks Barit how he's doing, Clip is looking towards the house and the journey ahead.

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Action: none

Bonus Action:
Reaction: Repulsion shield if hit
Movement: continues
Object:
Concentration:

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[Frendle]

I'm glad to see it go honestly. Moths that turn invisible, seems like an enchantment laid on them. I wonder if we'll fond more like that."

Breddo then follows along with the others.

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - Barit rolled his shoulder and winced: "Smarts quite a bit, mainly because of the venom." He shrugged: "No big deal though. My elvish heritage once again shows its superiority. Better keep walking instead of waiting for the next disaster. Being so small really is a drag."

[Xav]

Raevis Human Moon Circle Druid AC: 19 >>> 16 HP: 41/66 >>> 44/52 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion) Concentrating: -- The giant scorpion purposefully snaps his claws in the direction of house. The expression of his mandibles doesn't show much, but in the whole he seems impatient to move further.

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[J-H]

6:36pm after battle. Square E28

7 squares at 36 seconds/square = 4 minutes
6:40p, E21

You all spot a ghost moth at the limit of your darkvision range (60' away)
What do you do?

Current terrain: On the north edge of another flowering bush adjacent to the path.

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 7/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: When he spots the moth, Clip freezes. He then slowly raises his shield, squats down in the grass, and moves to the front of the group. He whispers to the others. "Everyone, freeze! Maybe it hasn't seen us yet."

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Action: Hide (1d20+6)[24]

Bonus Action:
Reaction: Repulsion shield if hit
Movement: continues
Object:
Concentration:

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - Barit followed the example but at the same time readied himself to use the magic of the potion. "Don't attack it immediately if it comes close, I'll try to charm it. So don't harm it."

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Stealth:

(1d20+7)[19]

That done: Readied action to use Animal Friendship once it is in range.

[Frendle]

Breddo follows his companion's actions.

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stealth advantage

(1d20+5)[20]
(1d20+5)[11]

[J-H]

E21, 6:40pm
The party hides in the grass and underneath fallen leaves. You're pretty sure the ghost moths are gone, but wait a bit to be sure.

6:42pm

You move north, not bothering to hide your presence as you aim for speed rather than stealth. The hedge of flowering bushes, you know, continues most of the way to the house, and you continue to follow it.

6:43pm
E19 (dice roll surprisingly un-helpful)

Surprise Round

Something much bigger than you is suddenly moving nearby, and very fast. Scuttling across the ground, it's hard to make out anything other than the reddish color of its open mouth - it's skin blends so well with the grass and leaves around it. Still, you're sure this is some type of lizard. It just happens to be the size of a dragon relative to you.



It runs towards the group, somehow deciding that Breddo's heavy armor and shield remind it of a beetle shell, and must be concealing some delicious innards. It clamps its jaws around Breddo, but the half-orc manages to twist so that it can't hold him.

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(1d3)[2] 1= Clip 2 = Breddo 3 = Barit
Raevis is bigger and more threatening looking, so he's not a choice target.

Bite (1d20+9)[27] for (3d8+6)[24] piercing damage
On hit, the target, if Medium or smaller, must make a DC 16 Athletics or Acrobatics check. On a failed check, the target is Grappled.
Grapple check no modifiers (1d20)[12]

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SA (1d20+3)[21]
Barit (1d20+3)[8]
Breddo (1d20+2)[4]
Clip (1d20+3)[13]
Raevis (1d20+3)[8], (1d20+3)[11]

[J-H]

The lizard tries to bite Breddo again...surely the shiny hard beetle was just in its mouth! This time Breddo is able to get his shield up, and the lizard's teeth skid off his armor.

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Attack (1d20+9)[17] for (3d8+6)[16] piercing damage
DC 16 Athletics/Acrobatics check or be grappled, Breddo (1d20+9)[20]

The lizard is gargantuan in size relative to the party, and is to the left of your marching order, its color-changing skin and stillness having made it impossible for all but the most keen of eyes to detect when waiting in ambush. It is adjacent to Breddo, and everyone else should be within 20-ish feet of it.
You can make a nature check to try to ID it.

Initiative
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Clip
Raevis
Barit
Breddo

Spoiler: Reaction when someone manages to damage it, open only if someone higher in initiative has hit it

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Skitter. Upon being damaged, it moves up to half its speed away (25') without provoking opportunity attacks, and attempts to hide.
I'll roll that stealth check when needed instead of adding a 3rd post. Remember, searching for a hiding creature takes an action. You might be able to beat its stealth check with passive perception, if it rolls low....

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: When he spots the dragon-sized lizard, Clip tries to move into action quickly, trying to block the creature from attacking his friends, but he is too late, and watches as it bites into Breddo. "Quickly, we need to fight it off." He draws one of his wands and tries to paralyze the beast, then moves up next to it with his shield in front of him.

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Nature: (1d20+5)[25]

Action: Uses wand of paralysis, DC15 CON save or paralyzed.
Bonus Action:
Reaction: Repulsion shield if hit
Movement: closes with the lizard
Object:
Concentration:

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[J-H]

The huge lizard freezes in place, its muscles locked and rigid.

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - "Yes, now let's see if we can't get a new friend."

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DC 13 Wisdom save vs. Charm

[Xav]

Raevis Human Moon Circle Druid AC: 19 >>> 16 HP: 41/66 >>> 44/52 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion) Concentrating: -- Scorpionlike Raevis moves behind the creature, aiming to hold until it makes an attempt to attack, and giving Barit time to charm the lizard.

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Moving in close range, preferably near or behind the lizard (but not too far and close to the tail).
Ready action on it's attack or hostile action - attack.

[J-H]

The lizard tenses as the paralysis wears off at the end of its turn (succeeded on Save). It can't take any actions, but it looks like it's ready to spring into motion.
(I rolled insight checks and all 3 of you got 6 and under)

=>
Clip
Raevis
Barit

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - "I could be wrong, but I think it likes us..." "...for a snack"

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: Clip steps back and gets ready to attack in case Barit's ploy is unsuccessful. "OK, I am ready too." He keeps his shield in front of him waits to see what the lizard does.

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Action: none
Bonus Action:
Reaction: Repulsion shield if hit
Movement:
Object:
Concentration:

Spoiler: Notes

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[Xav]

Raevis Human Moon Circle Druid AC: 19 >>> 16 HP: 41/66 >>> 44/52 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion) Concentrating: -- Raevis keeps staying still, almost not moving at all, waiting, how the lizard will react.

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Same course of actions, as before.
Ready action on it's attack or hostile action - attack.

[Pyrophilios]

Barit the Pretender Half Elf Djinni Bladelock AC: 17 HP: 52/66 PP: 14 PIv: 10 PIs: 10 Conditions: -- Concentrating: - "Much helps much..." Barrit grinned - and sent another dazzling smile at the reptile, willing it to be friendly "Now, who's a good lizard? Yes, you are a very good lizard!"

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Since it's at will and there is no clause preventing repeated application, I'll use my action to hit it again with animal friendship.

[J-H]

Clip and Raevis get ready to strike if the lizard is hostile. Barit attempts to charm it again, but its eyes fix on him as it lunches for a bite. It misses, just barely, its jaws closing on the air near Barit's shoulder.

=> Clip and Raevis take readied attack actions

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It got a Nat20 last round on the save vs charm. This round it got a 16 on the dice.
Bite (1d20+9)[16] for (3d8+6)[12] piercing damage.
On hit, DC 16 Athletics check ((1d20)[20]+mod) or be grappled in its mouth.

=>
Clip
then it's going to take a reaction if Clip hits it.

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: Clip shoots the lizard, staying back out of its reach. "Look out!" He keeps his shield in front of him and backs away.

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Action: none
Bonus Action:
Reaction: Lightning launcher attack (1d20+10)[30], damage (1d6+6)[9] +5 for crit = 14
Movement:
Object:
Concentration:

Spoiler: Notes

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[Xav]

Raevis Human Moon Circle Druid AC: 19 >>> 16 HP: 41/66 >>> 44/52 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion) Concentrating: -- And when the lizard attacks, scorpion's claws and tail move rapidly to catch and hold the creature.

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AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison - all on GM1
(1d20+8)[20] - claw
(1d20+8)[27] - claw
(1d20+8)[9] - sting
(1d8+6)[14] - claw bludgeoning
(1d8+6)[8] - claw bludgeoning
(1d10+6)[7] - sting piercing, if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage

[Bobthewizard]

Clip, Elf Artificer | AC: 20 HP: 75/75 | PP: 14 PIv: 19 PIs: 10 Spell Slots: 1st: 4/4 2nd: 3/3 3rd: 2/2 Wands, Web: 7/7, Fireball 7/7, Paralysis 6/7 Repulsion: 4/4, Flash of Genius: 4/4 Conditions: Clip fires off two more bolts of lightning at the lizard, continuing to stay back out of its reach. He keeps his shield in front of him and backs away.

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Action: Lightning launcher attack (1d20+10)[25], damage (1d6+6)[12]
extra attack (1d20+10)[25], damage (1d6+6)[7]
Bonus Action:
Reaction: 2nd Lightning launcher attack (1d20+10)[27], damage (1d6+6)[7]
Will use repulsion shield if hit after his turn
Movement: moves back 20'
Object:
Concentration:

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Olivier Sandalwood in Merchant District
Brus, urchin that works for Olivier
Eldaroth, wizard that has “Nobility and Notables of the Sword Coast”
Duchy of Eastland, main line of inheritance has died off

[J-H]

The lizard attempts to skitter away, but Raevis' claws hold it fast.
=>Raevis, Barit

[Xav]

Raevis Human Moon Circle Druid AC: 19 >>> 16 HP: 41/66 >>> 44/52 PP: 17 PIv: 10 PIs: 13 Conditions: Wild Shape (Giant Scorpion) Concentrating: -- After catching the lizard, the scorpion proceeds his attack, clawing and piercing the thick skin. This time Raevis wasn't going to let the enemy run away.

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AC 16
HP 44/52
Speed 40
Multiattack: Claws 2x +8 1d8+6 bludgeoning, DC 19 escape grapple, Sting +8 1d10+6 piercing, DC 15 Con or 22 poison - all on GM1
(1d20+8)[23] - claw
(1d20+8)[10] - claw
(1d20+8)[21] - sting
(1d8+6)[7] - claw bludgeoning
(1d8+6)[10] - claw bludgeoning
(1d10+6)[7] - sting piercing, if hits - DC 15 Con or 22 poison damage