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.
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.
"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."
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!
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.
