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Jaliera

Good job she had been looking at the sides. But that is so fast!

Jaliera Dex save Jaliera/Horse
Gypsy rolled 1d20+5,1d20 and got 11, 15

[OOC: Taking that extra dex point last time was fortuitous ]

Bern Dex save, horse save
MikeD rolled d20+6,d20 and got 16, 10

Bern nature
MikeD rolled d20+3 and got 9

<sigh>

16 for Sindar, 13 for Horse.
Sindar Dex Save, Horse Save
Pandemonium rolled 1d20+6,1d20 and got 16, 13



[OOC: Not sure what Sindar could do to avoid it, jump clear I guess, but that involves a Dex roll anyway, which is probably the save.]

[OOC Sindar is +1 to Animal Handling, not that it matters.

Sindar has no spells that can influence a mudslide, unless it is magically created, which would be counter charm, but there is no indication he would know that.

The only other thing he can do is off a Bardic Inspiration to someone. For Meta's sake, lets pick someone who needs to use it, and a d8 might make a difference.]

Sindar

"You can do it," he offers and tries to influence them with magic.

There are two PCs that are proficient in Survival Bern at +5 and Zindra at +5. Here's Zindra's roll:

Zindra Survival
Neptune rolled 1d10+5 and got 9

Well, it looks like it's up to Bern!

Bern survival: MikeD rolled d20+5 and got 19

<Bern>

"That wasn't a natural event", he said as they were recovering from what had to be some sort of attack.

Bern nature & horse
MikeD rolled d20+3,d20 and got 5, 11

Well, hopefully the horse is OK :-/

DM

The rocky and slippery ground claims some victims. Zindra and Pavel, who dismounted and tried to steady their horses are knocked off their feet and loses hold of the reins to their mounts. They look up the hillside and sees a wave of mud and stone coming at them. Kriv, who decided to stay mounted, and his horse both fall prone into the oncoming rush of debris and mud coming at them. While Aubric is able to stay on his feet, his horse is not. As for the wagon, even with Arus and Sindar doing their best, Boris falls to the ground threatening to topple the wagon and both riders into the mud.

Code

Initiative order with Dex save for PC/Horse

22 Sindar - 	S/S	
20 The mudslide 
19 Aubric	S/F  Horse prone <=== We are here 
16 Zindra	F/S  Zindra prone
14 Kriv		F/F  Kriv and Horse prone
13 Bern		S/S
13 Pavel	F/S  Pavel prone
11 Zhu		S/S
10 Jaliera	S/S
10 The mudslide hits for real!
4 Davroar	S/S
1 Arus		S
Boris (Horse) 	F    Boris prone

OOC: Some mechanics. Those who are prone are at risk of suffocation when the mud comes. It'll be over their heads. That includes any prone horse. Those prone can use half their slowed move to stand. As most of you have move of 30. Slowed is 15. Half that leaves you a move of 5 after you stand. Fortunately movement is not as critical as preparing for what's coming. Once that mud slide hits (on initiative 10) you'll all (including the horses) need to make strength saves to keep from being swept into the rapids. Those who are prone will make that save at disadvantage. If you don't stand up you will also begin holding your breath as the wave of mud covers you completely. You will also take damage at that point as the debris hits.

If you had initiative between 10-20 you have your action now (all aside from Sindar, who went, Arus and Davroar). You've heard a warning from Bern that there's something "else" going on. You can prepare for that. You can try to mitigate the effects of the mudslide somehow. The wagon, while not toppled over, is in severe risk of toppling. Unless something is done, Boris will topple the wagon and everything on it - including the items to be delivered and much of your food.

There aren't any enemy targets right now - just the mudslide, which seems dangerous enough. But you know your DM

All who fell (Zindra, Pavel, Boris, Kriv, Kriv's horse and Aubric's horse) take 6 points of damage:

All Falling damage
Neptune rolled 1d6 and got 6

Note: I haven't figured out yet why the PDFs won't update.
Note: Today is another driving day. I may be able to post again tonight ... or not.

Zindra

Seeing the mud coming right for her, the scout stands up and looks for something to grab to not get swept away. She finds the reins to her horse and grabs those, hoping that the horse is strong enough to avoid being swept away too.

Aubric

Aubric is inspired by Sindar's motivational speech, however brief, but holds onto that inspiring thought to use for later, as he manages to turn in just the right direction to effectively avoid being knocked over as the initial wave of the mudslide hits.

The thunderous rumble of earth and debris triggers a vivid flashback to his survival of a shipwreck a few years earlier... the splintering of wood, the crashing of waves, and the panicked cries of his fellow sailors echo in his memory. Amidst the chaos of the sinking ship, Aubric had made a split-second decision that saved his life. He'd spotted the sturdy frame of the captain's quarters, still partially intact and bobbing in the tumultuous sea. He'd swum towards it, clambering onto the makeshift raft just as a massive wave threatened to drag him under. As a bonus, the cabin contained several bottles of the ship's liquor stores, which were useful as a disinfectant -- and pain reliever -- when he finally made it to shore.

Now, as the mud churns around him, Aubric's survival instincts kick in once more. His horse goes down, but he manages to keep his footing, his eyes darting frantically for a safe haven. The cart, with Arus and Sindar at the reins, seems like a floating sanctuary amidst the chaotic sea of mud.

But Boris has been felled by the wave, and the cart no longer seems like a safe haven -- at least one that he'd climb on top of. Aubric does move a bit to be on the "mud-ward" side of the cart so that any force would push him into the cart and not past it, and reaches to grab hold of it both to keep himself steady as the mud continues to come down the hill, and perhaps provide just a bit more weight on the side most likely to lift up, hoping to prevent it tipping over. He'll let go rather than let it drag him into danger, though.

To improve Boris and the cart passengers' chances, Aubric does call on some of his magic to help improve their odds.

Bless 1st Level
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range [Arus, Sindar, Boris]. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or saving throw.

Amidst all this chaos, Aubric looks up the hill, prompted by Bern's observation that this isn't a natural event. He tries to make out any threats who may have triggered the mudslide, initially suspecting either creatures or evidence of unnatural alterations to the terrain.

He drops the reins to his horse, leaving it to fend for itself. [His horse uses its movement to stand from prone.]

Jaliera

Seeing the mudslide, Jaliera quickly realises that she is much better reversing direction rather than moving into the centre of it. She grabs Meadow's rein and heads back as fast as she can, urging her horse to move fast, and hoping to avoid the mud entirely.

She hopes everyone will be OK, wondering what animal does well in mud that Davroar could become, or maybe a bird to fly above it?

Zhu

Seeing the danger to the wagon and those around it she casts a spell. Thick strands of tough webbing form, covering the wagon, Boris, Arus, Sindar, and Aubric. "Grab the webs!" She shouts, so they know it is not an enemy attack. She is hopeful the webs will provide an anchor to help stop anyone from being swept away, and she can dispel them once the danger is past. She then moves a few feet to her left and up, putting herself directly behind a large tree in order to gain some level of protection from any more flowing mud and debris, hopeful it will part around the tree in front of her and sweep past to both sides.

(OOC - I moved Zhu on the map and placed the Web spell. Also note, if she has any move left she will use it to climb the tree to get off the ground. I believe she moved 10 feet, which is 20 for difficult terrain, so she may be able to climb 5 feet up?)

Kriv

He swiftly rose to his feet, very much aware of the torrent of mud and debris incoming. He strode forward, drawing on his inner reserves to push himself far enough to avoid catching comrades on the blast, moving obliquely to cover the head of the column. He roared into the looming mudslide, trying to blast a break into the oncoming surge through magical, draconic force, looking to steer it beyond where it would threaten to engulf them.


Action Surge, additional move. Thunderwave, template placed.

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