C2 E44

We continue our fight against the forces of Luthor. Who knows what they want from Screech but he is kinda our problem to take care of.

## **Story**

### Long Story

The battle continues between our heroes of Rimeford and the sinister villains of Copperpot's Amazing Menagerie. Waylon, the alligator man has just bitten Beholder-doodle, which may or may not be turning the vigilante into a were-alligator (alliga-were?). Pamela, who likes plants and is occasionally referred to as "Poison Oak", creates a Wall of Flame, which traps Selene! Selene is, however, able to step out of the way, and blasts a *Firebolt* right back at her. Not to be outdone, Pamela uses her powers of plants (really just a spell), to create vines and thorns on the ground, which stops it from being all slippery.

Meanwhile, Beholder-doodle is still locked in combat with Waylon. He doesn't want to get bit again, so he uses his blade to **carve Waylon's teeth out**! Holy shit! This, understandably, knocks out the 'gator, whom Beholder-doodle vows he'll see later. He also pockets the teeth for safe-keeping. The dog-man then turns his sights on Boon (the masked strongman), and the teeth there-in. He creeps toward Boon, muttering "Teeth... Teeth... Teeth..." under his breath, which is very scary.

T'Chuck focuses his efforts on Pamela, sending some choice *Words of Radiance* her way. He also creates a *Spiritual Weapon* in the form of a glowing lance, which does many a-stab upon her. Selene creates a kind of spiritual weapon of her own: a large hand belonging to one Maximilian, which does many a-squeeze upon Boon. This makes it easier for Beholder-doodle to catch up to Boon. He's about to removed Boon's teeth as well... But snaps out of this momentary obsession. Instead, he just knocks him out.

Selene isn't satisfied with the amount of ethereal hands on the battlefield, so she casts *Chill Touch* to create another one, and sends it Pamela's way. This nearly kills her, but seeing her allies bested, now out-numbered, Pamela surrenders. She falls to the ground and begs to be spared. She offers them a deal. She says that if they don't kill her, she'll tell them where Luthor took R'Oarc!

### Short

The battle continues. Beholder-doodle knocks out Waylon and Boon (and takes Waylon's teeth). Pamela surrenders, telling them that Luthor has kidnapped R'Oarc.

## **Trivia**

* Day 13 of the campaign.
* "Boon" was previous referred to as "Edwardo" at one point.
* Beholder-doodle doesn't kill (that we've seen).
* Michael allows that Selene can use *Maximilian's Earthen Grasp* in a non-lethal capacity, despite that not being "legal" for spells.
	+ This is referred to as "non-lethal squeeze damage".

## **In This Episode...**

### **Cast and Player Characters**

* Michael DiMauro - *Dungeon Master*
* Tim Lanning - T'Chuck
* Jennifer Cheek - Selene von Esper
* Mike Bachmann - Beholder-doodle (Screech Echo)

### **Non-Player Characters**

* Waylon
* Edwardo
* Pamela

### **Locations**

* Drunkeros
	+ Whispering Peaks
		- Rimeford
			* Ridgewood Keep

### **Quest Log Updates**

* [On-Hold] - Stop The Cult of Ugnos
	+ [On-Hold] - Investigate Thistledown
* [On-Hold] - Protect the dragon
	+ [On-Hold] - Keep the dragon hidden from the Order
		- [On-Hold] - Eliminate the Hook Horrors from the tunnels beneath Rimeford
* [Success?] - ~~Stop Copperpot's Amazing Menagerie from kidnapping? killing? Screech~~
* [NEW][Active] - Save R'Oarc from Luthor!
* [R'Oarc] - Help Lucee move from the White Spire to the crypts in the graveyard

### **Quotes**

* **"I cut out the teeth that bit me."** ~ *Mike Bachmann*

* **"You know what I like about Boon? Squishing him with my *Earthen Hand*"** ~ *Jennifer Cheek, savage*

* **"Farts are like poppers for dogs."** ~ *Jennifer Cheek*

## **Rolls**

*Combat Continues vs the Menagerie*

* Initiative (from last episode)
	+ **T'Chuck**
	+ **Selene**
	+ **Beholder-doodle**
	+ Waylon
	+ **R'Oarc**
	+ Pamela
	+ Boon

*Round One (continued)*

* **Pamela**
	+ Casts *Wall of ~~Fire~~ Flame* on Selene, requiring a Dexterity Saving Throw - 11
		- Fail - 20 Fire damage

* **Boon**
	+ Exits the room, slips and crashes into the wall

*Round Two*

* **T'Chuck**
	+ Double movement to reach the rest of the party

* **Selene**
	+ Runs out of the Wall of Flame
	+ Casts *Fire Bolt* (Twinned) at Pamela and Boon
		- Pamela - 16
			* Hit - 14 Fire damage
		- Boon - 16
			* Hit - 14 Fire damage
	+ Uses a Bonus Action to *Telekinetic Shove* Pamela ~~and Boon~~, requiring DC 15 Strength Saving Throws (with Disadvantage)
		- Pamela - 10
			* Fail - Shoved 5 ft back, and takes 3 damage
		- ~~Boon - 13~~
			* ~~Fail - Shoved 5 ft back, and takes 3 damage~~ She can't actually *Twin* her *Shove*, so she just shoves Pamela

* **Beholder-doodle**
	+ Melee Attack vs Waylon - Nat 20
		- Hit - 19 damage - *Knocks him out*
	+ Ranged Attack vs Boon - 19
		- Hit - 7 damage

* **Pamela**
	+ Casts *A Spell* to create vines and thorns across the field, now rough terrain

* **Boon**
	+ Tries to move through the vines, but is slow

*Round Three*

* **T'Chuck**
	+ Casts *Word of Radiance* on Pamela, requiring a Constitution Saving Throw - 9
		- Fail - 4 Radiant damage
	+ Casts *Spiritual Weapon* to create a glowing lance
	+ Spiritual Weapon Attack vs Pamela - 23
		- Hit - 12 Force damage

* **Selene**
	+ Casts *Maximilian's Earthen Grasp* on Boon, requiring a DC 15 Strength Saving Throw - 13
		- Fail - 9 Bludgeoning damage, and grasps him
	+ Also, I think Pamela makes a Concentration Saving Throw or something? Anyway, she fails, and the Wall of Flame is gone

* **Beholder-doodle**
	+ Melee Attack vs Boon (with Advantage) - 22
		- Hit - 14 damage
	+ Uses Second Wind to heal himself for 12 HP

* **Pamela**
	+ Casts *Thunderwave* on T'Chuck, requiring a Constitution Saving Throw - 15
		- Success - 6 damage

* **Boon**
	+ Melee Attack vs Beholder-doodle {x2} - 15, 13
		- Hit, Miss - 15 Bludgeoning damage

*Round Four*

* **T'Chuck**
	+ Spiritual Weapon Attack vs Boon - 12
		- Miss
	+ Casts *Word of Radiance* on Pamela, requiring a Constitution Saving Throw - 13
		- Fail - 9 Radiant damage

* **Selene**
	+ Crushes Boon with *Maximilian's* hand, requiring a DC 15 Strength Saving Throw - 24
		- Success - 3 damage
	+ Casts *Chill Touch* (Quickened) on Pamela - 19
		- Hit - 8 Necrotic damage

* **Beholder-doodle**
	+ Melee Attack vs Boon (with Advantage) {x} - 23, 25
		- Hit, Hit - 15 + 8 damage - *Knocks him out*

* **Pamela**
	+ Surrenders

*Combat Ends*