Into the Woods

[JustinCase]

Bimpnott sees his friend Albrecht prepare his magical weapon, and the firbolg peers into the distance. One hand goes to his shortsword but does not take it out of its scabbard yet.

With his other hand, Bimpnott touches the nearest tree. Whispering to the tree, the giantkin asks that the forest protect him and his companions.

OOC: Speech of Beast and Leaf racial feature: Can communicate in a limited manner to animals and plants, although it does not grant the ability to understand them in return.

 

[mips42]

As Bimpnott places his hand upon the tree to cast, the tree busts into motion, it's limbs creaking and howling as if in a windstorm. Sharp ended branches flail at you as it emits a high-pitched keening noise.
As the branches flail at you, you can feel the power behind the blows but your armor protects you easily.

OOC: No casting occurred as the attack was nearly instant. _: 1D20+6 = [2]+6 = 8 Well, you've managed to find out if the woods are, in fact, haunted... INITIATIVE!

 

[Kobold Stew]

OOC: Albrecht, initiative 1d20+2 (with advantage) = 20.

 

[jmucchiello]

"That's not right. Right?" Terry says. "Trees don't usually get angry like that. Though I suppose you should have asked before leaning like that. Must be a temperamental tree. I hope that apprentice didn't lean against the wrong tree, too. We might find him hurt or something."

Terry's Initiative: 1D20+4 = [4]+4 = 8

 

[JustinCase]

Bimpnott lets out a startled yell when the tree he tried to ask aid from, instead moves to attack him!

Immediately the firbolg raises his arms defensively.

OOC: Initiative: 1D20+2 = [18]+2 = 20 FYI: Speech of Beast and Leaf is not a spell but a feature I can use any time, but thanks! [emoji2]

 

[Skarsgard]

Angelique starts as the tree comes to life. "I think it plays better than you...."

OOC:

OOC: Initiative : 1D20 = [11] = 11

 

[mips42]

OOC: As TGLASSY (Andar) seems to be away for the moment, I will assign him Initiative 1 and move on. Also, Bimpnott and Albrecht got the same init (20). I am giving Albrecht first turn as it feels right for Bimp to be slightly delayed as part of "surprise". So, order will be: Albrecht, Bimpnott, Angelique, Tree-Monster, Terry, Andar. @Kobold Stew , Albrecht is up!

 

[Kobold Stew]

Albrecht advances and swings his axer at the moving tree, but it passes through leaves and doesn't seem to connect at all.

OOC: 1d20+6=10. If a hit damage = 1d10+4=7 magical slashing.

 

[JustinCase]

Whether it is years of training as a guard or simply panic, Bimpnott quickly lashes out with his shortsword and kicks the tree with his foot for good measure.

OOC: Action: Attack with shortsword. Bonus Action: Martial Arts feature that allows an additional unarmed strike. Martial Arts: Shortsword: 1D20+7 = [17]+7 = 24 1D6+5 = [5]+5 = 10 Unarmed: 1D20+7 = [11]+7 = 18 1D4+5 = [3]+5 = 8

 

[mips42]

The sword bites into the trees' bark, sending bits flying. The tree emits another high keening noise as Bimpnott kicks the tree.

OOC: @Skarsgard Angelique is up.