Campaign Stormwreck Isle: Spores of Seagrow Cave (1-2)

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THE STORY SO FAR:

Journey to Stormwreck Isle (1-P)
Welcome to Dragon's Rest (1-1)​

THE QUEST:

• At the behest of Tarak, travel to Seagrow Caves to get past the guardian at the entrance, see what's wrong with the Myconid, and recover a harvest of heart cap mushrooms for him.

THE LOCATION:

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THE MAP:

Local Party Map​

THE PARTY:

Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	Moonsprout Beandirt	Short Order	Nac McWeeble	Zesty Zapcrackle

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ITEM GLOSSARY:

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	Wind Spore Mushrooms 30 gp each​	A rare fungus with a unique magical property. When a creature squeezes a wind spore mushroom's cap, it releases a small cloud of spores. For 1 hour, the creature doesn't need to breathe, as the spores provide it with oxygen.
	Obsidian Chunk 10 gp each​	An uncut opaque black gemstone.
	Heart Cap Mushrooms 30 gp each​	These mushrooms bear an unsettling resemblance to human hearts.
	Potion of Healing 50 gp each​	This potion's red liquid glimmers when agitated. You regain 2d4+2 hit points when you drink this potion.

 

[Short Order]

((FYI I'll be flying to Europe late today and probably not able to reply much but thankfully the flight isn't until 9:55 est so I'll mostly be unavailable over night))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((I just spent some time catching up as I too was busy yesterday.))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Welcome to the other side of the Atlantic!))

 

[Dungeon Master]

Fume Drake C spirals up through the air and stops in front of the group, focusing towards the shorter members. It opens it's mouth wide, sending a torrent of scalding hot steam billowing towards Nac and Short Order, though it stops just short of hitting the gnome.



@Nae'blis Make a DEX saving throw.

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Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Healthy
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Healthy	Active turn
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	11/11
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Healthy
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	12/12
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

 

[Nac McWeeble]

Nac sees the drake approach him and send out a breath attack.

Nac attempts a dex save

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Oof.))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((You have Bardic Inspiration. Did you want to add the 1d6 to that saving throw?))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Might be a good idea, yeah, thanks for the reminder

edited for crap spelling))

 

[Dungeon Master]

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The words Moonsprout muttered during his episode ring in your head.

...Get your game on, go play...

You're overcome with the inspiring feeling that you're an All Star, You push against the sand with your toes just as the billowing plume of steam engulfs you, and leap over the intense heat of the attack.



The wave of steam rushes past Short Order, but the forceful blast of heat dissipates before colliding with the druid.

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Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Healthy
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Healthy
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	11/11	@Jon is up next.
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Healthy
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	12/12
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((I'd like to start by saying/asking, because I have no idea how it works other than it's a reaction, but can I use Absorb Elements, if I'm hit with an elemental attack from one of these things?))

Zesty, having a choice to make, quickly scans the battlefield. He fears for Aims'Orreh, who is surrounded by two of these ethereal drakes. After watching Nac nimbly dodge an attack, Zesty decides that Nac and Short Order can try to deal with the singular elemental. Zesty rushes to Aims'Orreh's side, and just within range of the Drake (A), attempting to avoid the depths as best as possible.

Remember, the center of this pool is deeper than it appears!

With that, Zesty thrusts his dagger towards the creature, followed by his hammer!

Zesty attempts to attack Drake A with his dagger, and, using his bonus action, follow up hit with his hammer.

 

[Dungeon Master]

((I'd like to start by saying/asking, because I have no idea how it works other than it's a reaction, but can I use Absorb Elements, if I'm hit with an elemental attack from one of these things?))

Zesty, having a choice to make, quickly scans the battlefield. He fears for Aims'Orreh, who is surrounded by two of these ethereal drakes. After watching Nac nimbly dodge an attack, Zesty decides that Nac and Short Order can try to deal with the singular elemental. Zesty rushes to Aims'Orreh's side, and just within range of the Drake (A), attempting to avoid the depths as best as possible.

Remember, the center of this pool is deeper than it appears!

With that, Zesty thrusts his dagger towards the creature, followed by his hammer!

Zesty attempts to attack Drake A with his dagger, and, using his bonus action, follow up hit with his hammer.

{{Your 30 feet of movement speed isn't enough to get you right next to Fume Drake A. Your 6 blocks of movement run out here.



Do you want to go for B instead?}}

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Sure, that works. Maybe place me more in the shallows if I can only go for B? Either way, that works. ))

 

[Dungeon Master]

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You avoid the drake rushing towards you and patter through the shallow water next to Aims'Orreh, being careful not to step in too deep. You raise your dagger and stab towards the vaporous body of Fume Drake B, the blade connecting and lodging between a shimmering scale. Feeling resistance pulling your blade back, you swing up your hammer and smash down on the hilt of the dagger, twisting it free. The Fume Drake hisses and spirals with loathing.



You deal 5 damage to Fume Drake B.

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Fume Drake A twists in circles and arcs around Aims'Orreh, to float on the opposite side next to Zesty. It dips through the water briefly, then erupts like a geyser and latches onto Zesty's thigh with it's teeth before being shaken off.

Zesty takes 6 points of damage from Fume Drake A.

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Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Healthy
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Healthy
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	11/11
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Healthy
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	12/12	@Nae'blis is up next.
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

((Oh and @Jon, Absorb Elements does work as a reaction in that if you're hit with an elemental type of damage, you can cast that spell immediately. It doesn't prevent any of the damage you take, but on your next melee attack you can add a 1d6 of the absorbed element to your attack.

Also @Jon do you want your character to have horns? Pretty sure you were going with no in the creation thread, but your description on the character sheet states yes. So my training the AI keeps getting confused on which way to go. From my perspective, horns are easier for it to do. It has trouble with non-horny Tieflings.))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Cool. Thanks. Also... ouch.))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims is surprised at how agile the drake is as it easily escaped from in front of it. Worse yet, it ignored him and dug right into Zesty who came over to fight next to him.

Argh, you damned little eel, stay right here where you are! How dare you try to ignore me!

 

[Nac McWeeble]

PheeeeEW! Tha's sum nasty breath ye got! When's the last time ye cleaned yer teeth?!

Nac moves up the beach a bit to stand next to Fume Drake C, remaining standind on the sand for somewhat better footing.

Seeing no nipples to twist and no real idea where the groin area of a drake can be found, Nac opts for a uppercut to the jaw and a punch to the throat as a follow up with the bonus attack.

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((BTW @Ben , are these things awfully large and/or heavy? I'm considering possibly doing some strength based shenanigans with at least one of them, but I'm not sure if they're too big for that.))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Oof, shitty rolls except the first one... oh, well!))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Oof, shitty rolls except the first one... oh, well!))

((lol, I think we may be a spot of trouble this fight.))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((lol, I think we may be a spot of trouble this fight.))

((Heh, maybe.. what happens, happens eh? On the bright side, my backup character seems fun to play too! ))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((Heh, maybe.. what happens, happens eh? On the bright side, my backup character seems fun to play too! ))

((Don't be too disheartened yet. Alu has some good spells now to toss around and I'll be popping my rage come next turn to help out. ))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Don't be too disheartened yet. Alu has some good spells now to toss around and I'll be popping my rage come next turn to help out. ))

((Nah, not too bummed, it's all part of the game! And I've been waiting for Aims to rage, something very satisfying to see a barbarian do his calling!

))

 

[Dungeon Master]

Aims is surprised at how agile the drake is as it easily escaped from in front of it. Worse yet, it ignored him and dug right into Zesty who came over to fight next to him.

Argh, you damned little eel, stay right here where you are! How dare you try to ignore me!

((Just to clarify on something I went over in my head here; It didn't provoke an attack of opportunity because it didn't leave your melee range. It just skirted around you, but didn't move in/out of attack range.))

PheeeeEW! Tha's sum nasty breath ye got! When's the last time ye cleaned yer teeth?!

Nac moves up the beach a bit to stand next to Fume Drake C, remaining standind on the sand for somewhat better footing.

Seeing no nipples to twist and no real idea where the groin area of a drake can be found, Nac opts for a uppercut to the jaw and a punch to the throat as a follow up with the bonus attack.

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You step to the Drake, doing your best shoryuken at it's face. Your fists connects, but your knuckles glance off the shimmering scales and barely do damage. Your second strike towards the throat of the monster misses entirely.





You deal 4 damage to Fume Drake C.

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((BTW @Ben , are these things awfully large and/or heavy? I'm considering possibly doing some strength based shenanigans with at least one of them, but I'm not sure if they're too big for that.))

((They're small elementals, so around 3-4 feet long.))

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Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Healthy
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Healthy
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	11/11
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Healthy
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	12/12
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9	@A Pen Pineapple Apple Pen is up

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((Just to clarify on something I went over in my head here; It didn't provoke an attack of opportunity because it didn't leave your melee range. It just skirted around you, but didn't move in/out of attack range.))

((Yup. I picked up on that. Just made some RP things.))

((They're small elementals, so around 3-4 feet long.))

((Hehe.... Ehehehehe... Very gooood.))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

You deal 1 damage to Fume Drake C.

((Sorry if nitpicking, but shouldn't it be 4 damage with the +3? or did I miss something? ))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Sorry if nitpicking, but shouldn't it be 4 damage with the +3? or did I miss something? ))

((Bonus attacks don't get the modifier unless it's negative. Why my hammer didn't do much.))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((Sorry if nitpicking, but shouldn't it be 4 damage with the +3? or did I miss something? ))

((Nah, you're right! I totally spaced on adding the mod when I was putting all the images together...

I mean... What are you talking about? It's always said 4. ))

 

[Short Order]

This physical shit seems to be worthless. Hopefully you all can get out of the crossfire fine.

Short Order casts Ice Knife on Fume Drake C

MORTAL COMBAT!!

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

This physical shit seems to be worthless. Hopefully you all can get out of the crossfire fine.

Short Order casts Ice Knife on Fume Drake C

MORTAL COMBAT!!

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Spoiler

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[Short Order]

((I did that while getting my stuff together for the airport and am only reading it now. I'll take the hell out of a 9 on a damage roll plus another 4 on explosion... Hopefully I don't kill any of you all with this spell at some point))

Make sure you stay the hell away from these things next time I cast!

 

[Dungeon Master]

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Your mind floods with sub-zero thoughts. You point your finger like a stubby snowman's nose and a large icicle forms out of the air in mid-flight.



The icicle careens towards the Fume Drake and impales it directly behind the temple.

You deal 9 points of damage to Fume Drake C.



It writhes and hisses like a kettle coming to heat, but before it can attempt to dislodge the shard it explodes into a dozen large chunks. The frozen shrapnel smashes across the Fume Drake, with a large ice-cube ricocheting off directly towards Nac. The Fume Drake looks noticeably weaker and is having a hard time flying.

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You attempt to dodge the ice cube.


((Sorry for rolling for you, Nae, but I figure you're already aslumberin'))

You do not dodge the ice cube.



Fume Drake C takes 4 point of damage from the Ice Knife explosion.
Nac takes 4 point of damage from the Ice Knife explosion.

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Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15	@Jawneh is up next.
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Slightly Injured
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Badly Injured
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	5/11
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Slightly Injured
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	5/12
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

 

[Short Order]

((so did the fume drake dodge the shrapnel? The spell says "the target and each creature within 5 feet. So presumably it would have rolled to dodge or taken the damage?))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((so did the fume drake dodge the shrapnel? The spell says "the target and each creature within 5 feet. So presumably it would have rolled to dodge or taken the damage?))

((It took damage too. I meant to include that in the above post but forgot it. Updating now.))

 

[Short Order]

((well shit. 13 point of damage and still healthy AF))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((@Ben - couple things - The picture is indicating Nae and my damage, but your little table at the end still shows us full HP. Not a big deal but thought I'd point it out.

Also, I'm wondering if I can do all this on my next turn... I THINK I can. Can I move, sheath dagger, drop hammer and cast a spell?

As I understand our past discussions, I can sheath a single weapon as part of moving, but I cannot sheath both because I don't have dual wield. So if I can sheath one, drop the other and then cast a spell, I should then be able to draw my crossbow next turn, is my thought.))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((@Ben - couple things - The picture is indicating Nae and my damage, but your little table at the end still shows us full HP. Not a big deal but thought I'd point it out.

Also, I'm wondering if I can do all this on my next turn... I THINK I can. Can I move, sheath dagger, drop hammer and cast a spell?

As I understand our past discussions, I can sheath a single weapon as part of moving, but I cannot sheath both because I don't have dual wield. So if I can sheath one, drop the other and then cast a spell, I should then be able to draw my crossbow next turn, is my thought.))

((You're right, forgot I had the health in that table.

If you sheathe from one hand as part of movement, drop what's in the other as a free interaction, and cast with your main action, then yes next round you'd be able to draw your crossbow as part of that movement.))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims has had it. The stupid eels thought they were hot shots and everything, but no more. The half-orc is pissed.

Y'all think you're tough, eh? Y'all think you can do whatever you want, huh? WELL NO MORE!! YOU'RE DEALING WITH ME NOW! ARRRGHHHH!!

Aims goes into a fit of RAGE, visibly starting to look like he's on fire thanks to the radiant red aura around him.

AND YOU COME BACK HERE AND FINISH GETTING SLICED UP INTO SASHIMI!

Aims grabs his ax also enveloped in the same red tinge as he is. This time he bringing it deep over his shoulder, and with another heavy step brings it down overhead in an attempt to carve right through Drake A.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((I'm going to be really sad if that misses, but it would also be funny af))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((I'm going to be really sad if that misses, but it would also be funny af))

((It's... quite possible. I don't expect anything below 10 to fully land. :/ ))

 

[Moonsprout Beandirt]

Moonsprout is getting worried. A deep fear and paranoia is setting into him. Imagine how terrified he would be if he had a true conscious awareness of the ethereal beasts swirling around in the pool in front of him.

((You mention the magical pool can heal damage... Would that take up a turn, and does it happen instantly, or upon resting?))

 

[Dungeon Master]

Moonsprout is getting worried. A deep fear and paranoia is setting into him. Imagine how terrified he would be if he had a true conscious awareness of the ethereal beasts swirling around in the pool in front of him.

((You mention the magical pool can heal damage... Would that take up a turn, and does it happen instantly, or upon resting?))

((You have to bathe in it for at least 10 minutes to get the healing effect, it ain't dip your tip and you're healthy.))

 

[Short Order]

((we'll all take a bath together after this battle))

 

[Dungeon Master]

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Aims has had it. The stupid eels thought they were hot shots and everything, but no more. The half-orc is pissed.

Y'all think you're tough, eh? Y'all think you can do whatever you want, huh? WELL NO MORE!! YOU'RE DEALING WITH ME NOW! ARRRGHHHH!!

Aims goes into a fit of RAGE, visibly starting to look like he's on fire thanks to the radiant red aura around him.

AND YOU COME BACK HERE AND FINISH GETTING SLICED UP INTO SASHIMI!

Aims grabs his ax also enveloped in the same red tinge as he is. This time he bringing it deep over his shoulder, and with another heavy step brings it down overhead in an attempt to carve right through Drake A.

Fury at these worms fills your veins. You've stood shoulder to shoulder with the finest soldiers and have had to bury just as many, a measly elemental at but the start of your great adventure wouldn't stop you. Your might will wipe them from existence.



Your grip tightens on your axe and you swing down like a guillotine ready to decapitate your foe.



You miss.

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The form of the beast twists and becomes more imposing, and it lunges towards you, but it too scores no blood. It's claws miss your throat as you pull backwards.



Fume Drake B misses.

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((Neither one took any damage, so.. That's good. Though do let me know if you start to feel fights are dragging on.))



((Positions didn't change or anything.))

Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Slightly Injured
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8	@Smacktard you up dawg
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Badly Injured
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	5/11
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Slightly Injured
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	5/12
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((My "little" dude is so upset in the second image. What a cutie almost. ))

 

[Moonsprout Beandirt]

Moonsprout is laying on his back now, twirling his finger in the sky, watching sparks and light beams and wisps of smoke and glittering magical essence fly out of his fingertips and engage in some sort of cosmic dance with Fume Drake C.

Moonsprout uses Prestidigitation to cast a dazzling and distracting display of light towards Fume Dragon C

Wow, have you ever really like... looked at your hands before, man? he means to say as a display of sparks erupts from them, but he's still frothing at the mouth and delirious, so instead it comes out like "ZZZZzzzZESS ZESS zzzZzzzzZESSS! ZES!"

Somehow, Zesty takes Bardic inspiration from this zemi-zibilant zong.

Give Bardic Inspiration to Zesty

 

[Dungeon Master]

((My "little" dude is so upset in the second image. What a cutie almost. ))

((So good time for a vibe check, how are you guys feeling with my trying the more graphic driven narrative? It doesn't give me as much time to just write a chunk of story, but I've been trying to work on character consistency. It's mainly just funny to make images of Moonsprout trippin'. Oh yeah... Speaking of))

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Moonsprout starts another wave of hallucinations.





But a shower of sparks really does fly from his fingertips, showing but a glimpse of the transcendental visions the Bard himself was witnessing.



The two Fume Drakes nearest you are taken by surprise at this sudden shower of bright colors, mistaking them for the mushrooms they enjoy eating and taking an unconscious movement backwards. This provokes an attack of opportunity on Fume Drake B and Fume Drake C.

@Jawneh Roll a d20 attack hit on Fume Drake B.
@Jon Roll a d20 attack hit on Fume Drake B.
@Nae'blis If you do happen to see this, roll a d20 attack hit on Fume Drake C.

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((I will likely roll for Nae's hit if you two get back on this before I quit for the night.))

Order (Roll)	Name	AC	HP	Notes
1 (20)	Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	15	15/15	@Jawneh Roll 'em.
2 (20)	Fume Drake (B)	--	Slightly Injured
3 (16)	Moonsprout Beandirt	14	8/8
4 (12)	Fume Drake (C)	--	Badly Injured
5 (11)	Zesty Zapcrackle	14	5/11	@Jon You too bub.
6 (7)	Fume Drake (A)	--	Slightly Injured
7 (7)	Nac McWeeble	16	5/12	@Nae'blis And Nac.
8 (3)	Short Order	11	9/9

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((I assume I'm rolling my dagger attack? Also, i'm enjoying this with the illustrative narrative. It's fairly immersive!))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((@Ben - this is a good time to ask this too, but I plan to use a healing spell next turn. Which, I do not believe I can use Bardic Inspiration on. If I cannot, can I add that to this attack?))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((I assume I'm rolling my dagger attack? Also, i'm enjoying this with the illustrative narrative. It's fairly immersive!))

((I meant, an attack roll first, so a d20, then your damage. And yes with your dagger, ))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Shit, I just noticed it's a d20 attack hit, so I'll reroll that. Ignore my other roll))

((EDIT - Bad time for a whiff))