D&D Adventure Begins - The Kraken

Just off to the left, slightly off their path, behind a newly formed wall rocks and ruins was something that smelled delicious. It smelled like a Full English breakfast, or at least part of it, as it smelled of black pudding cooking. Instead of hearing the sound of frying though, all that was heard was splish and a splash.
Before the group of five was a puddle of black oily bubbling liquid with a circumference of about 3 metres. Sticking out from the puddle’s centre was a human arm, the hand seemed to be fully intact but from the rest down was only ulna. Though it smelled like it should be food, if they touch it, it’ll dissolve bones!

This Black Pudding gloop is resistant to weapons. So -5 to all rolls for weapon attacks.


Okay, so you attack one at a time, whoever wants to go first or whoever is online. The creature attacks after each attack. How do you attack? Look at your character sheet and choose one of your three weapons or your skill (if not used). I will roll a d20 to see if you’re effective and you know what you need to roll by the roll number next to it.


Kiya Astorio, the Trickster

@ethereal
Race: Human
Class: Sorcerer
Stamina: 9
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Dungeon maps
Large pile of rope
Vials of acid
Torch and flint

The Trickster:
Clever, Playful, Impatient

Skill: Invisible Hand
A little magic here and there goes a long way. Now it’s time to lay down the law. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may choose one of your attacks to play twice before the monster retaliates.

Weapons:
Burning Hands (Attack Spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Magic Missiles (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Illusionist
Describe how you use magic to confuse the monster.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


Lucan Silverfrond, the Scholar

@Skyler2
Race: Elf
Class: Bard
Stamina: 10
Gold coins: 0

Backpack:

Piles of maps
Ink pen
Book about fire monsters
Magnifying Glass

The Scholar:
Honest, Cautious, Smart

Skill: Timeless Knowledge
Elves are long lived and have profound wisdom. They know when it’s best to rely on a friend. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter) you may choose to roll with a friend, choose the highest roll for this attack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-17 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 18+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 3 & you get one gold

Weapons:
Cloud of Daggers (Attack spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Small Short Sword (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Natural Disaster
Describe how you use nature to attack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


Patrin Nemmonis, the Outlaw

@Acorn06
Race: Red Dragonborn
Class: Rogue
Stamina: 9
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Crowbar
Large ball of yarn
Grappling Hook
Lock and Chains

The Outlaw:
Defiant, Aggressive, Loyal

Skill: Sneak Attack
When the monster’s back is turned, you strike again! Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter) you may choose one of your attacks to play twice before the monster retaliates.

Weapons:
Small Blow Darts (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Small Throwing Daggers (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Sleight of Hand
Describe how you use trickery and the items in your backpack to attack the monster.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


Salazar Tarmikos, the Healer

@Duckling
Race: Human
Class: Sorcerer
Stamina: 10
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Bar of soap
Box of bandages
Bonesaw
Waterproof cape

The Healer:
Merciful, Selfless, High-strung

Skill: Soothing Words
When you see someone in need, your first instinct is always to help. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may roll to see how much health you can distribute. Meaning you can up your stamina.

Roll 1-10 = +1 stamina to any two players
Roll 11+ = +2 stamina to any two players

When this ability is used, the monster doesn’t attack you.

Weapons:
Earth Tremor (Attack Spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Whirlwind (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

It’s ALIVE
Describe how you bring an object in your backpack to life to attack the monster.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


Thia Silverfrond, the Peacekeeper

@elixr
Race: Elf
Class: Bard
Stamina: 9
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Jester costume
Disguise kit
Antique bagpipes
Five daggers for juggling

The Peacekeeper:
Calm, Easy-going, Insightful

Skill: Song of Rest
Even in the heat of battle, you can bring healing to your friends. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may roll to see how much health you can distribute. Meaning you can up your stamina.

Roll 1-10 = +1 stamina to any two players
Roll 11+ = +2 stamina to any two players

When this ability is used, the monster doesn’t attack you.

Weapons:
Small Shortbow (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Hideous Laughter (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Theatrical Distraction
Describe how you get the monster’s attention using musical instruments or items in your backpack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


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Hideous Laughter (Roll 12+)

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I’d like to use Nature Attack.
Lucan’s eyes roll over to the back of his head, leaving nothing but a glowing white in its place. The air around him billows, forcing the rocks to be lifted off the ground, heading straight for the strange oily creature.

I dont know if I was supposed to describe it, but it did say describe how you use nature. Sorry if I messed up or something!

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Can I use this so everyone will get more stamina? :eyes::green_heart:

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Yes, I will roll for it and you’ll either get 1 or 2 stamina points depending on the roll, but who do you choose to get it?

That’s totally cool. Thank you so much for this. (wink)

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Immediately understanding that a physical weapon would probably not work very well on a sticky puddle of tar, Thia realised their magical voice would work best. Not just their voice but their laugh. Thia let out such a boisterous and horrendous laugh that… did nothing at all. Of course, it hadn’t any ears, what could really be expected?! Though the puddle was still irritated, it seemed. As an impossible wave erupted outward, toward Thia, and covered Thia in a corrosive blob. (-1 damage to Thia)

Rolls… Thia: 5 and Creature: 6

Thia Silverfrond, the Peacekeeper

@elixr
Race: Elf
Class: Bard
Stamina: 8
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Jester costume
Disguise kit
Antique bagpipes
Five daggers for juggling

The Peacekeeper:
Calm, Easy-going, Insightful

Skill: Song of Rest
Even in the heat of battle, you can bring healing to your friends. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may roll to see how much health you can distribute. Meaning you can up your stamina.

Roll 1-10 = +1 stamina to any two players
Roll 11+ = +2 stamina to any two players

When this ability is used, the monster doesn’t attack you.

Weapons:
Small Shortbow (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Hideous Laughter (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Theatrical Distraction
Describe how you get the monster’s attention using musical instruments or items in your backpack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate



As its attention was on Thia, Lucan’s eyes rolled over to the back of his head, leaving nothing but glowing white in its place. The air around him billowed, forcing the rocks around them to be lifted off the ground, above their heads, and fly straight for the strange oily puddle. Over a dozen rocks bombed the tarred pool in a beautiful synchronised dive. (-3 damage to the Black Pudding) The only downside that in hindsight Lucan should have considered the splash-back in the form of a corrosive blob. (-1 damage to Lucan)

Rolls… Lucan: 20 and Creature: 6

Lucan Silverfrond, the Scholar

@Skyler2
Race: Elf
Class: Bard
Stamina: 8
Gold coins: 0

Backpack:

Piles of maps
Ink pen
Book about fire monsters
Magnifying Glass

The Scholar:
Honest, Cautious, Smart

Skill: Timeless Knowledge
Elves are long lived and have profound wisdom. They know when it’s best to rely on a friend. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter) you may choose to roll with a friend, choose the highest roll for this attack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-17 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 18+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 3 & you get one gold

Weapons:
Cloud of Daggers (Attack spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Small Short Sword (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Natural Disaster
Describe how you use nature to attack.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate



@Acorn06 or @ethereal, whoever wants to go first. And also @Duckling, who out of the five heroes would give the stamina to?

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Question - do we just make up these things? Or is there something somewhere that’s like: here’s a list of things you can do

In context I’ve never played D&D before, so I have a vague idea of the rules, but that’s about it :sweat_smile: I’m hoping it won’t be an issue ig lol

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oh…

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If you click on your character it will give you theirs attacks.

I just realised that Thia and Lucan are siblings…

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Hehe, yes

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Whoever has the least stamina rn as they need it the most :eyes::green_heart:

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No worries, questions are great. I love questions. So for your baby, you click on them and hidden info will be seen, as Skyler said. You can use Blow Darts, Throwing Daggers, Sleight of Hand, or the one time use per area Sneak Attack.

This is up to you, as in the first story post I suggested they were family but not what. They could either be siblings, partners/married, parent/child, aunt/uncle and child, cousins, etc. Up to you two.

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Having two of the group covered in thick black gunk now, Salazar decided it best to help the group out since they were probably feeling quite drained. When they see someone in need or even just getting tired, their first instinct is always to help. Muttering a few soothing words, Salazar focused on the two who were covered in gunk.

Rolls… Salazar: 11 and Thia/@elixr goes up by 2 stamina and Lucan/@Skyler2 goes up by 2 stamina.

Salazar Tarmikos, the Healer

@Duckling
Race: Human
Class: Sorcerer
Stamina: 10
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Bar of soap
Box of bandages
Bonesaw
Waterproof cape

The Healer:
Merciful, Selfless, High-strung

Skill: Soothing Words (USED in this area)
When you see someone in need, your first instinct is always to help. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may roll to see how much health you can distribute. Meaning you can up your stamina.

Roll 1-10 = +1 stamina to any two players
Roll 11+ = +2 stamina to any two players

When this ability is used, the monster doesn’t attack you.

Weapons:
Earth Tremor (Attack Spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Whirlwind (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

It’s ALIVE
Describe how you bring an object in your backpack to life to attack the monster.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate


@Acorn06 or @ethereal, you’re both still to have a turn.

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OOOO ok
idk if this is a very good idea :clown_face:
but could Kiya maybe use their magic to trick the monster into thinking it is seeing a duplicate of itself?

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Seeing the black tar stuff covering Thia and Lucan, and unsure what on Earth Salazar was doing, Kiya decided that it might best to trick the puddle in the hope it’d confuse it. Kiya sprayed their hands out in front of them. Focusing on the puddle, they managed to draw attention to them. The puddle looked as if it were doing nothing but the hand at its centre shot straight out, the bony arm still attached, straight their neck. It started to suffocate Kiya. (-2 damage to Kiya)

Rolls… Kiya: 6 and Creature: 9

Kiya Astorio, the Trickster

@ethereal
Race: Human
Class: Sorcerer
Stamina: 7
Gold coins: 2

Backpack:

Dungeon maps
Large pile of rope
Vials of acid
Torch and flint

The Trickster:
Clever, Playful, Impatient

Skill: Invisible Hand
A little magic here and there goes a long way. Now it’s time to lay down the law. Once per dungeon (1 of the 4 areas of Neverwinter), you may choose one of your attacks to play twice before the monster retaliates.

Weapons:
Burning Hands (Attack Spell) (roll 5+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 1
Magic Missiles (Attack Spell) (roll 12+) = Attacks the monster with damage of 2

Illusionist
Describe how you use magic to confuse the monster.

Roll 1-10 = Nothing happens
Roll 11-16 = Attacks the monster with damage of 2
Roll 17+ = Attacks the monster with damage of 1 & you stun the monster, so he won’t retaliate



@Acorn06, it’s your turn.

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XDDDDDDDDDDDDDD RIP SALAD-

:frowning: aww
it was a good effort, Kiya!! Sorry for getting you hurtttt

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Lowkey like the idea of them being married, ngl

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I don’t know what to do XD
so weapons don’t work so we kinda have to try the sleight of hand thingemybob
Ok so they use the grappling hook on the walls, meaning they can like swing around like some kinda lunatic, and wrap the goop in chains while they’re doing that

Ok

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Woah… :eyes:

Noice

YES
WE LOVE ROMANCE

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