Durin wakes to Kresh’s shouts, still half asleep he grabs his warhammer and shield. As his eyes adjust to the light of the fire the foul smell hit his nostrils and almost makes him gag. Something foul is upon them although the smell is at this point the only thing that points in that direction. He moves closer to group to make sure he can either cast spells or help defend the group with his hammer

Hide (PHB pg. 192) When you take the Hide action, you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide, following the rules in chapter 7 for hiding. If you succeed, you gain certain benefits, as described in the “Unseen Attackers and Targets” section in the Player’s Handbook. Source: PHB, page 192. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Chapter 7 for Hiding (PHB pg. 177) Hiding The DM decides when circumstances are appropriate for hiding. When you try to hide, make a Dexterity (Stealth) check. Until you are discovered or you stop hiding, that check’s total is contested by the Wisdom (Perception) check of any creature that actively searches for signs of your presence. You can’t hide from a creature that can see you clearly, and you give away your position if you make noise, such as shouting a warning or knocking over a vase. An invisible creature can always try to hide. Signs of its passage might still be noticed, and it does have to stay quiet. In combat, most creatures stay alert for signs of danger all around, so if you come out of hiding and approach a creature, it usually sees you. However, under certain circumstances, the DM might allow you to stay hidden as you approach a creature that is distracted, allowing you to gain advantage on an attack roll before you are seen. Passive Perception. When you hide, there’s a chance someone will notice you even if they aren’t searching. To determine whether such a creature notices you, the DM compares your Dexterity (Stealth) check with that creature’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score, which equals 10 + the creature’s Wisdom modifier, as well as any other bonuses or penalties. If the creature has advantage, add 5. For disadvantage, subtract 5. For example, if a 1st-level character (with a proficiency bonus of +2) has a Wisdom of 15 (a +2 modifier) and a proficiency in Perception, he or she has a passive Wisdom (Perception) of 14. What Can you See? One of the main factors in determining whether you can find a hidden creature or object is how well you can see in an area, which might be lightly or heavily obscured, as explained in chapter 8. Unseen Attackers and Targets (PHB pg. 194) Combatants often try to escape their foes’ notice by hiding, casting the invisibility spell, or lurking in darkness. When you attack a target that you can’t see, you have disadvantage on the attack roll. This is true whether you’re guessing the target’s location or you’re targeting a creature you can hear but not see. If the target isn’t in the location you targeted, you automatically miss, but the DM typically just says that the attack missed, not whether you guessed the target’s location correctly. When a creature can’t see you, you have advantage on attack rolls against it. If you are hidden—both unseen and unheard—when you make an attack, you give away your location when the attack hits or misses. Chapter 8 Vision and Light (PHB pg. 183) The most fundamental tasks of adventuring—noticing danger, finding hidden objects, hitting an enemy in combat, and targeting a spell, to name just a few—rely heavily on a character’s ability to see. Darkness and other effects that obscure vision can prove a significant hindrance. A given area might be lightly or heavily obscured. In a lightly obscured area, such as dim light, patchy fog, or moderate foliage, creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. A heavily obscured area—such as darkness, opaque fog, or dense foliage—blocks vision entirely. A creature effectively suffers from the blinded condition when trying to see something in that area. The presence or absence of light in an environment creates three categories of illumination: bright light, dim light, and darkness. Bright light lets most creatures see normally. Even gloomy days provide bright light, as do torches, lanterns, fires, and other sources of illumination within a specific radius. Dim light, also called shadows, creates a lightly obscured area. An area of dim light is usually a boundary between a source of bright light, such as a torch, and surrounding darkness. The soft light of twilight and dawn also counts as dim light. A particularly brilliant full moon might bathe the land in dim light. Darkness creates a heavily obscured area. Characters face darkness outdoors at night (even most moonlit nights), within the confines of an unlit dungeon or a subterranean vault, or in an area of magical darkness. Blindsight (PHB pg. 183) A creature with blindsight can perceive its surroundings without relying on sight, within a specific radius. Creatures without eyes, such as oozes, and creatures with echolocation or heightened senses, such as bats and true dragons, have this sense. Darkvision (PHB pg. 183) Many creatures in fantasy gaming worlds, especially those that dwell underground, have darkvision. Within a specified range, a creature with darkvision can see in dim light as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light, so areas of darkness are only lightly obscured as far as that creature is concerned. However, the creature can’t discern color in that darkness, only shades of gray. Truesight (PHB pg. 185) A creature with truesight can, out to a specific range, see in normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws against them, and perceives the original form of a shapechanger or a creature that is transformed by magic. Furthermore, the creature can see into the Ethereal Plane.

Hello all. 🙂 My apologies for asking a simple question, but I'm still learning. I'm not 100% sure how to calculate the final value of rolling for the 'hide' action. Can anyone assist? Thanks.

Darkness consumes the forest clearing. The recently formed party of seven might just as well have been stationed in deep space, with Kresh's fire representing a lone star. And it wasn't only the lack of light. There was also a disturbing absence of sound. Almost hypnotized by the flames, Ultonius Zoelante wonders if the non-existent noise is related to the missing crystal. Kresh had recently checked the clearing's perimeter and now sits next to the human rogue. "Ultonius, you had arrived earlier than me, tell me, what made you want to go on this mission?" The forest is so quiet that Kresh's inquiry sounds deafening to Ultonius. Twigs snap and a foul odor becomes noticeable before the rogue can answer. Standing up, Kresh draws his sword and prepares his shield. "Wake up! Get up and arm yourselves, something approaches our camp!" he shouts. Ultonius is on his feet in an instant. He darts toward the surrounding trees adjacent to the disturbance, whatever it may be. At the same time, he yells. "You heard him! Wake up and ready your weapons! Get up now!" Focused upon reaching the nearest tree, Ultonius can see Kresh approaching the uninvited company. “Salkin ssussun!” Trisae incants, providing some much needed luminosity for the situation. - OOC: Movement: running to the surrounding trees near the disturbance (Speed- 30 feet) Action: hiding among trees Bonus Action: equip shortbow

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Aelysûne Teuvel - “My words,” Aelysûne said. | ‘My thoughts,’ Aelysûne thought. | My actions . . . Strength: 8 (-1) Dexterity: 11 (+0) Constitution: 17 (+3) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 14 (+2) AC: 13 HP: 11/11 PPPassive Perception: 14 Aelysûne was awake in a split second. She arms herself and creeps out of her tent cautiously. She can hear the snapping of twigs getting closer, and she covers her nose to try and block a strange and sickening odor. "Ugh! What is that!?" She whispers loudly to avoid being heard by whatever approaches. OOC I rollled higher on perception than Ultonius and Kresh, so I'm assuming Aelysûne catches on as well Spells Spellcasting Hit Dice: 1d8 per cleric level Hit Points at 1st Level: (8) + (CMConstitution Modifier 3) = 11 Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st Spell Save DC = 8 + PBProficiency Bonus: 2 + WMWisdom Modifier: 2 = 12 Spell attack modifier = PBProficiency Bonus: 2 + WMWisdom Modifier: 2 = 4 Cantrips [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 248 You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.] Guidance [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch/20ft. Components: V, M(a firefly or phosphorescent moss) Duration: 1 hour Attack/Save: DEX 12 Source: PHB, pg. 255 You touch one object that is no larger than 10 feet in any dimension. Until the spell ends, the object sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. The light can be colored as you like. Completely covering the object with something opaque blocks the light. The spell ends if you cast it again or dismiss it as an action. If you target an object held or worn by a hostile creature, that creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spell.] Light [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 30ft. Components: V Duration: 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 282 You manifest a minor wonder, a sign of supernatural power, within range. You create one of the following magical effects within range: Your voice booms up to three times as loud as normal for 1 minute. You cause flames to flicker, brighten, dim, or change color for 1 minute. You cause harmless tremors in the ground for 1 minute. You create an instantaneous sound that originates from a point of your choice within range, such as a rumble of thunder, the cry of a raven, or ominous whispers. You instantaneously cause an unlocked door or window to fly open or slam shut. You alter the appearance of your eyes for 1 minute. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its 1-minute effects active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action.] Thaumaturgy 1st LevelThe Cleric table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your cleric spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. You prepare the list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list. When you do so, choose a number of cleric spells equal to your Wisdom modifier (+2) + your cleric level (+1)(minimum of one spell). = 3 The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. [][] Slots [XCAST: Spell Slot Regain 1d8+5 Hit Points Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous Source: PHB, pg. 230 A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.] Cure Wounds [XCast: Spell Slot Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 30ft. Components: V, S, M(a sprinkling of holy water) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 219 You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. 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. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.] Bless [XCAST: Spell Slot 4d6 Radiant Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 120ft. Components: V, S Duration: 1 round Source: PHB, pg. 248 A flash of light streaks toward a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d6 radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against this target before the end of your next turn has advantage, thanks to the mystical dim light glittering on the target until then. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.] Guiding Bolt Stat Block Aelysûne Teuvel Cleric of Selûne - Life Domain Deity: Selûne, Goddess of the Moon Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good AC 13 / HP 11 / Speed 30 ft / Initiative +0/ Proficiency Bonus +2 Str 8 (-1) Dex 11 (+0) Con 17 (+3) Wis 14 (+2) Int 12 (+1) Cha 14 (+2) SensesPassive Perception: 14 Passive Investigation: 11 Passive Insight: 12 Darkvision: 60ft. Saving ThrowsStr -1 Dex +0 Con +3 Int +1 Wis +4 Cha +4 Advantage against being charmed, Immune to Magical Sleep Skill ProficienciesAnimal Handling +2 Arcana +3 Athletics +1 Deception +2 History +1 Insight +2 Intimidation +2 Investigation +1 Medicine +4 Nature +3 Perception +4 Performance +2 Persuasion +2 Religion +3 Survival +2 Tool ProficienciesNavigator's Tools, Vehicles (Water) Attacks Crossbow, light: 80(320), HIT/DC +2 Damage 1d8 piercing Guiding Bolt: 120ft., HIT/DC +4, 4d6 Radiant, Duration 1Rnd Mace 5ft. reach, HIT/DC +1, 1d6-1 Bludgeoning ActionsAttack, Cast a Spell, Dash, Disengage, Dodge, Grapple, Help, Hide, Improvise, Ready, Search, Shove, Use an Object, Unarmed Strike Bonus Action: Two-Weapon Fighting Racial TraitsDarkvision: Sight in dim light within 60ft. Fey Ancestry: Advantage vs. charmed, immune to Magic Sleep Skill Versatility: Arcana, Nature Ability Score Increase: Cha +2, Int +1, Dex +1 Languages: Common, Dwarvish, Elvish Cleric TraitsArmor: Heavy Armor, Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields Weapons: Simple weapons Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Spellcasting Divine Domain: Life Bonus Proficiency: Heavy Armor Disciple of Life: Whenever you use a spell of 1st level or higher to restore hit points to a creature, the creature regains additional hit points equal to 2 + the spell’s level. BackgroundSailor Tools: Navigator's Tools, Vehicles (Water) (Sailor) Feature: Ship’s Passage When you need to, you can secure free passage on a sailing ship for yourself and your adventuring companions. You might sail on the ship you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew during the voyage. Inventory Gp: 3 Sp: - Cp: - Equipped Clothes, Common Crossbow Bolts (x20) Crossbow, light Holy Symbol of Selûne Leather, Light Armor (AC 11) Mace Rope, Silk (50 ft) Shield (+2 AC) Backpack Blanket (3 lb.) Block of Incense (x2) Candle (x10) Censer (x1) Rations (1 day) (4 lb.) (5x) Tinderbox (1 lb.) Vestments (x1) Waterskin (5 lb.) Two-person tent (20 lb.) Alms Box Pouch (3x) Bag of Caltrops (qty. 20)

Victor - “My words,” Victor said. | ‘My thoughts,’ Victor thought. | My actions . . . Strength: 7 (-2) Dexterity: 12 (+1) Constitution: 18 (+4) Intelligence: 8 (-1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 19 (+4) AC: 11 HP: 10/10 PP: 12 Victor roused at the cry of alarm rolled up to a crouch at his bedroll. He watched as Kesh approach the edge of camp supported by Trisae's burst of light. Feeling confident that nothing is easily getting through the massive dragonborn, Victor scans the opposite side of the camp looking for signs of a rear or flanking attack. [ooc: ignore this next part if we don't get an action here] The Other, that spark of his power deep within his mind awakens drawing power from within Victor's mind. A few quick gestures and the light around Victor starts to bend, shadows begin to reshape forming the image of a large tree stump covering the kneeling human. OOC Movement: — Action: Minor Illusion - tree stump on top of where Victor now crouches. Bonus Action: — Reaction: — Interact-with-Object: —

Chipluck halfling rogue 1 11.18.12.13.16.16 | init +4 | AC 15 | HP 9/9 | HD 1 Acrobatics +6, Deception +5, Investigation +3, Perception +5, Sleight of Hand +8*, Stealth +6, thieves tools +8* The tight, recently-snoozing bundle of halfling flesh spilled off the side of the comfy bedroll. Chip got a cheek full of dirt, spitting himself awake as he struggled to distinguish the dancing lights from a dream. Instinctively, the thief recoiled into a dark corner of the camp, letting the strap of leather at his wrist spill into palm. ooc: Awake, hide, equip sling.

Level 1 Drow Entertainer Sorcerer AC: 15 (Dex 2 + Draconic Resilience 13); HP: 9/9 (1/1d6 + 2 + 1) 100%; Speed: 30 ft. Proficiency Bonus: +2 STR: 8 (−1)save: (−1) athletics (−1) Carry: 120 lbs. Lift/Push/Drag: 240 lbs.; DEX: 14 (+2)save (+2) acrobatics (+4) (from background) sleight-of-hand (+2) stealth (+2) initiative (+2); CON: 14 (+2)save (+4) (from class); INT: 12 (+1)save (+1) arcana (+3) (from class) history (+1) investigation (+1) nature (+1) religion (+1); WIS: 10 (+0)save (+0) animal-handling (+0) insight (+0) medicine (+0) perception (+2) (from lineage) survival (+0); CHA: 17 (+3)save (+5) (from class) deception (+3) intimidation (+3) performance (+5) (from background) persuasion (+5) (from class) Sorcery Points: — Spell Save DC: 13; Spell Attack: Cantrips Known (4 + 1)Chill Touch Necromancy cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: 1 round You create a ghostly, skeletal hand in the space of a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the creature to assail it with the chill of the grave. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start of your next turn. Until then, the hand clings to the target. If you hit an undead target, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn. This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8). Source: PHB, page 221. Available in the SRD. Dancing Lights Evocation cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a bit of phosphorus or wychwood, or a glowworm) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You create up to four torch-sized lights within range, making them appear as torches, lanterns, or glowing orbs that hover in the air for the duration. You can also combine the four lights into one glowing vaguely humanoid form of Medium size. Whichever form you choose, each light sheds dim light in a 10-foot radius. As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the lights up to 60 feet to a new spot within range. A light must be within 20 feet of another light created by this spell, and a light winks out if it exceeds the spell’s range. Source: PHB, page 230. Also found in RMR, page 52. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Mage Hand Conjuration cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: 1 minute A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration or until you dismiss it as an action. The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again. You can use your action to control the hand. You can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial. You can move the hand up to 30 feet each time you use it. The hand can’t attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds. Source: PHB, page 256. Also found in RMR, page 56. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Prestidigitation Transmutation cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 10 feet Components: V, S Duration: Up to 1 hour This spell is a minor magical trick that novice spellcasters use for practice. You create one of the following magical effects within range: · You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor. · You instantaneously light or snuff out a candle, a torch, or a small campfire. · You instantaneously clean or soil an object no larger than 1 cubic foot. · You chill, warm, or flavor up to 1 cubic foot of nonliving material for 1 hour. · You make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour. · You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand and that lasts until the end of your next turn. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its non-instantaneous effects active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action. Source: PHB, page 267. Also found in RMR, page 57. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Ray of Frost Evocation cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. The spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8). Source: PHB, page 271. Also found in RMR, page 58. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules.; Spells Known (2)Magic Missile 1st-level evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4 + 1 force damage to its target. The darts all strike simultaneously, and you can direct them to hit one creature or several. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell creates one more dart for each slot level above 1st. Source: PHB, page 257. Also found in RMR, page 57. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Shield 1st-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you are hit by an attack or targeted by the magic missile spell Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: 1 round An invisible barrier of magical force appears and protects you. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and you take no damage from magic missile. Source: PHB, page 275. Also found in RMR, page 59. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Spell Slots: 1st2/2 Senses: darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12, passive Insight 10, passive Investigation 11; Tools: disguise kit, flute; Armor: none; Weapons: daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows, rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows; Languages: Common, Elven; Size: Medium; Age: 21; Height: 5′–3″ (160 cm); Weight: 85 lb. (38.6 kg); Hair: Silver; Eyes: Magenta; Skin: Anthracite-Coal Black Inventory Money PP 0 GP 2 SP 2 EP 0 CP 1 10 gp Gems 0 50 gp Gems 0 100 gp Gems 0 500 gp Gems 0 1,000 gp Gems 0 5,000 gp Gems 0 25 gp Art Objects 0 250 gp Art Objects 0 750 gp Art Objects 0 2,500 gp Art Objects 0 7,500 gp Art Objects 0 Starting Gold: 15 from background. Bought: a pound of Flour (2 cp), a Whetstone (1 cp), a Two-Person Tent (2 gp), Traveler’s Clothes (2 gp), a Bell (1 gp), a Blanket (5 sp), a Grappling Hook (2 gp), a Mess Kit (2 sp), a Signal Whistle (5 cp), a Steel Mirror (5 gp), and a piece of chalk (1 cp), for a total of 12.79 gp. Inventory 1 :: belt pouch containing 15 gp; Adventuring gear; 5 sp, 1 lb.; A cloth or leather pouch can hold up to 20 sling bullets or 50 blowgun needles, among other things. A compartmentalized pouch for holding spell components is called a component pouch. A pouch can hold up to ⅕ cubic foot or 6 pounds of gear.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 20/20 :: bolts; Ammunition; 5 cp, 1.2 oz. (each); Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: component pouch; Adventuring gear; 25 gp, 2 lb.; A component pouch is a small, watertight leather belt pouch that has compartments to hold all the material components and other special items you need to cast your spells, except for those components that have a specific cost (as indicated in a spell’s description).; Source: PHB, page 151. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: costume clothes; Adventuring gear; 5 gp, 4 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 2/2 :: daggers; Weapon; Simple weapon, melee weapon; 2 gp, 1 lb.; 1d4 piercing - finesse, light, thrown (20/60 ft.); Source: PHB, page 149. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.; Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons. Thrown. If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon. For example, if you throw a handaxe, you use your Strength, but if you throw a dagger, you can use either your Strength or your Dexterity, since the dagger has the finesse property. 1 :: dungeoneer’s pack; Adventuring gear; 12 gp, 61½ lb.; Source: PHB, page 151. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules.; Includes: 1 :: backpack; Adventuring gear; 2 gp, 5 lb.; A backpack can hold one cubic foot or 30 pounds of gear. You can also strap items, such as a bedroll or a coil of rope, to the outside of a backpack.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: crowbar; Adventuring gear; 2 gp, 5 lb.; Using a crowbar grants advantage to Strength checks where the crowbar’s leverage can be applied.; Source: PHB, page 151. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: hammer; Adventuring gear; 1 gp, 3 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 10/10 :: pitons; Adventuring gear; 5 cp, ¼ lb. (each); Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 10/10 :: torches; Adventuring gear; 1 cp, 1 lb.; A torch burns for 1 hour, providing bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. If you make a melee attack with a burning torch and hit, it deals 1 fire damage.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: tinderbox; Adventuring gear; 5 sp, 1 lb.; This small container holds flint, fire steel, and tinder (usually dry cloth soaked in light oil) used to kindle a fire. Using it to light a torch—or anything else with abundant, exposed fuel—takes an action. Lighting any other fire takes 1 minute.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 9/10 :: days of rations; Adventuring gear; 5 sp, 2 lb. (each); Rations consist of dry foods suitable for extended travel, including jerky, dried fruit, hardtack, and nuts.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: waterskin; Adventuring gear; 2 sp, 5 lb. (full); A waterskin can hold up to 4 pints of liquid.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: 50 feet of hempen rope; Adventuring gear; 1 gp, 10 lb.; Rope, whether made of hemp or silk, has 2 hit points and can be burst with a DC 17 Strength check.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: light crossbow; Weapon; Simple weapon, ranged weapon; 25 gp, 5 lb.; 1d8 piercing - ammunition (80/320 ft.), loading, two-handed; Source: PHB, page 149. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules.; Range. A weapon that can be used to make a ranged attack has a range shown in parentheses after the ammunition or thrown property. The range lists two numbers. The first is the weapon’s normal range in feet, and the second indicates the weapon’s maximum range. When attacking a target beyond normal range, you have disadvantage on the attack roll. You can’t attack a target beyond the weapon’s long range. Ammunition. You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack only if you have ammunition to fire from the weapon. Each time you attack with the weapon, you expend one piece of ammunition. Drawing the ammunition from a quiver, case, or other container is part of the attack. Loading a one-handed weapon requires a free hand. At the end of the battle, you can recover half your expended ammunition by taking a minute to search the battlefield. If you use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a melee attack, you treat the weapon as an improvised weapon. A sling must be loaded to deal any damage when used in this way. Loading. Because of the time required to load this weapon, you can fire only one piece of ammunition from it when you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to fire it, regardless of the number of attacks you can normally make. Two-Handed. This weapon requires two hands to use. This property is relevant only when you attack with the weapon, not when you simply hold it. 1 :: musical instrument (one of your choice: flute); Instrument; 2 gp, 1 lb.; If you have proficiency with a given musical instrument, you can add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to play music with the instrument. A bard can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus. Each type of musical instrument requires a separate proficiency.; Source: PHB, page 154. Additional information from XGE, page 83. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules.; Proficiency with a musical instrument indicates you are familiar with the techniques used to play it. You also have knowledge of some songs commonly performed with that instrument.; History. Your expertise aids you in recalling lore related to your instrument. Performance. Your ability to put on a good show is improved when you incorporate an instrument into your act. Compose a Tune. As part of a long rest, you can compose a new tune and lyrics for your instrument. You might use this ability to impress a noble or spread scandalous rumors with a catchy tune. Musical Instrument Activity (DC) Identify a tune (DC 10) Improvise a tune (DC 20) 1 :: the favor of an admirer (Rolled 2: a piece of crystal that faintly glows in the moonlight) 1 :: Trinket: (rolled 44) a mechanical canary inside a gnomish lamp 1 :: Flour; Trade good; 2 cp, 1 lb.; Most wealth is not in coins. It is measured in livestock, grain, land, rights to collect taxes, or rights to resources (such as a mine or a forest).; Guilds, nobles, and royalty regulate trade. Chartered companies are granted rights to conduct trade along certain routes, to send merchant ships to various ports, or to buy or sell specific goods. Guilds set prices for the goods or services that they control, and determine who may or may not offer those goods and services. Merchants commonly exchange trade goods without using currency.; Source: PHB, page 157. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Whetstone; Adventuring gear; 1 cp, 1 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Two-Person Tent; Adventuring gear; 2 gp, 20 lb.; A simple and portable canvas shelter, a tent sleeps two.; Source: PHB, page 153. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Traveler’s Clothes; Adventuring gear; 2 gp, 4 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Bell; Adventuring gear; 1 gp; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Blanket; Adventuring gear; 5 sp, 3 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Grappling Hook; Adventuring gear; 2 gp, 4 lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Mess Kit; Adventuring gear; 2 sp, 1 lb.; This tin box contains a cup and simple cutlery. The box clamps together, and one side can be used as a cooking pan and the other as a plate or shallow bowl.; Source: PHB, page 152. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Signal Whistle; Adventuring gear; 5 cp; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Steel Mirror; Adventuring gear; 5 gp, ½ lb.; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. 1 :: Chalk (1 piece); Adventuring gear; 1 cp; Source: PHB, page 150. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules. IC (‘My thoughts . . .’; “My words . . .”; My actions . . .) Trisae was up and looking around in a second! “Salkin ssussun!” she incanted, holding up a piece of wychwood and tracing the outline of the four glowing lights that appeared within each outline, but 60 feet away, in the direction that Kresh indicated. The four lights spread apart and formed an 80-foot long curved line where each light was 20 feet apart from the another, and sheds dim light out to 10 feet. OOC Movement: — Action: casting the dancing lights spell Bonus Action: — Reaction: — Interact-with-Object: — (To Whom It May Concern . . .) —

Hearing the twigs snap and the stench of something foul makes Kresh stand up from his post. He draws his long sword and readies his shield. "Wake up! Get up and arm yourselves, something approaches our camp!" Kresh shouts as loud as he can, as he moves towards the edge of the fires light to meet whatever is coming towards them.

As the dusk turns into a night the forest becomes pitch black, except for where the light of the fire built by Kresh manages to penetrate the night. Looking around all you can see is trees with your own dancing shadow projected unto those trees. The forest is so quiet you almost become convinced there is no living creature in the forest, at least not at night. It's like the creatures normally roaming the forest at night looking for food are afraid to come out. You wonder if something is wrong and if it has something to do with the disappearance of the crystal. Staring into the flames your mind starts to wander, the flames almost have an hypnotic effect on you. Both Kresh and Ultonius can hear some twigs breaking and a faint foul smell prickling their noses.

Thanks for the speedy reply. 🙂 I'm really trying to get the hang of this. The help and kindness offered by other members has truly made it a pleasure!

Yes, you did all that correctly.

Roll (1d20 + 0 = 1) OOC: Ha! Figures my first roll is a one. Anyway, can someone tell me if I did this correctly? I added my wisdom modifier to the roll, and I don't believe my class features an applicable bonus. Thanks.

Aelysûne Teuvel - “My words,” Aelysûne said. | ‘My thoughts,’ Aelysûne thought. | My actions . . . Strength: 8 (-1) Dexterity: 11 (+0) Constitution: 17 (+3) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 14 (+2) AC: 13 HP: 11/11 PPPassive Perception: 14 OOC Finals T_T If anything I can at least roll for perception Spells Spellcasting Hit Dice: 1d8 per cleric level Hit Points at 1st Level: (8) + (CMConstitution Modifier 3) = 11 Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st Spell Save DC = 8 + PBProficiency Bonus: 2 + WMWisdom Modifier: 2 = 12 Spell attack modifier = PBProficiency Bonus: 2 + WMWisdom Modifier: 2 = 4 Cantrips [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 248 You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.] Guidance [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch/20ft. Components: V, M(a firefly or phosphorescent moss) Duration: 1 hour Attack/Save: DEX 12 Source: PHB, pg. 255 You touch one object that is no larger than 10 feet in any dimension. Until the spell ends, the object sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. The light can be colored as you like. Completely covering the object with something opaque blocks the light. The spell ends if you cast it again or dismiss it as an action. If you target an object held or worn by a hostile creature, that creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spell.] Light [XCAST: At Will Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 30ft. Components: V Duration: 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 282 You manifest a minor wonder, a sign of supernatural power, within range. You create one of the following magical effects within range: Your voice booms up to three times as loud as normal for 1 minute. You cause flames to flicker, brighten, dim, or change color for 1 minute. You cause harmless tremors in the ground for 1 minute. You create an instantaneous sound that originates from a point of your choice within range, such as a rumble of thunder, the cry of a raven, or ominous whispers. You instantaneously cause an unlocked door or window to fly open or slam shut. You alter the appearance of your eyes for 1 minute. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its 1-minute effects active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action.] Thaumaturgy 1st LevelThe Cleric table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your cleric spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. You prepare the list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list. When you do so, choose a number of cleric spells equal to your Wisdom modifier (+2) + your cleric level (+1)(minimum of one spell). = 3 The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. [][] Slots [XCAST: Spell Slot Regain 1d8+5 Hit Points Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous Source: PHB, pg. 230 A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.] Cure Wounds [XCast: Spell Slot Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 30ft. Components: V, S, M(a sprinkling of holy water) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Source: PHB, pg. 219 You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. 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. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.] Bless [XCAST: Spell Slot 4d6 Radiant Casting Time: 1 action Range/Area: 120ft. Components: V, S Duration: 1 round Source: PHB, pg. 248 A flash of light streaks toward a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d6 radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against this target before the end of your next turn has advantage, thanks to the mystical dim light glittering on the target until then. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.] Guiding Bolt Stat Block Aelysûne Teuvel Cleric of Selûne - Life Domain Deity: Selûne, Goddess of the Moon Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good AC 13 / HP 11 / Speed 30 ft / Initiative +0/ Proficiency Bonus +2 Str 8 (-1) Dex 11 (+0) Con 17 (+3) Wis 14 (+2) Int 12 (+1) Cha 14 (+2) SensesPassive Perception: 14 Passive Investigation: 11 Passive Insight: 12 Darkvision: 60ft. Saving ThrowsStr -1 Dex +0 Con +3 Int +1 Wis +4 Cha +4 Advantage against being charmed, Immune to Magical Sleep Skill ProficienciesAnimal Handling +2 Arcana +3 Athletics +1 Deception +2 History +1 Insight +2 Intimidation +2 Investigation +1 Medicine +4 Nature +3 Perception +4 Performance +2 Persuasion +2 Religion +3 Survival +2 Tool ProficienciesNavigator's Tools, Vehicles (Water) Attacks Crossbow, light: 80(320), HIT/DC +2 Damage 1d8 piercing Guiding Bolt: 120ft., HIT/DC +4, 4d6 Radiant, Duration 1Rnd Mace 5ft. reach, HIT/DC +1, 1d6-1 Bludgeoning ActionsAttack, Cast a Spell, Dash, Disengage, Dodge, Grapple, Help, Hide, Improvise, Ready, Search, Shove, Use an Object, Unarmed Strike Bonus Action: Two-Weapon Fighting Racial TraitsDarkvision: Sight in dim light within 60ft. Fey Ancestry: Advantage vs. charmed, immune to Magic Sleep Skill Versatility: Arcana, Nature Ability Score Increase: Cha +2, Int +1, Dex +1 Languages: Common, Dwarvish, Elvish Cleric TraitsArmor: Heavy Armor, Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields Weapons: Simple weapons Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Spellcasting Divine Domain: Life Bonus Proficiency: Heavy Armor Disciple of Life: Whenever you use a spell of 1st level or higher to restore hit points to a creature, the creature regains additional hit points equal to 2 + the spell’s level. BackgroundSailor Tools: Navigator's Tools, Vehicles (Water) (Sailor) Feature: Ship’s Passage When you need to, you can secure free passage on a sailing ship for yourself and your adventuring companions. You might sail on the ship you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew during the voyage. Inventory Gp: 3 Sp: - Cp: - Equipped Clothes, Common Crossbow Bolts (x20) Crossbow, light Holy Symbol of Selûne Leather, Light Armor (AC 11) Mace Rope, Silk (50 ft) Shield (+2 AC) Backpack Blanket (3 lb.) Block of Incense (x2) Candle (x10) Censer (x1) Rations (1 day) (4 lb.) (5x) Tinderbox (1 lb.) Vestments (x1) Waterskin (5 lb.) Two-person tent (20 lb.) Alms Box Pouch (3x) Bag of Caltrops (qty. 20)

Kresh takes his post for the watch and lets his keen senses go to work, he listens to the sounds around the camp, checks the trees and bushes near the group before he sits down by his watch partner. "Ultonius, you had arrived earlier than me, tell me, what made you want to go on this mission?" He asked. Roll

We will certainly see! XD I've been a teeny bit absent, but I got finals, I'll try to dish out an entry this evening after my assignments are done

I hope Durin can make up for Trisae's deficiencies. Got a 5 for third watch without disadvantage. :'(

I'll go ahead and take second watch then

Cool! Thanks! I'll add her third and 4th watch perception checks.

I just read back through the in game banter and it looks like watches break down like this, according to what characters in game said: 1 Victor/Kresh (both volunteered in game) 2 Ultonius/Aelysune (no preference) 3 Trisae/Durin (Durin sounded like he didn't want 1st watch lol) 4 Trisae/Chip (both volunteered) Really it doesn't matter so much, not something to get hung up on.

Good advice!

Yes, the passives are something that more DMs should use more often. Personally, I think that if someone is actively keeping watch, a perception check is preferable IMO, but others who aren't actively keeping watch get nothing but their passives.

I can totally empathize with that statement. I appreciate you having that in mind, as a player. I love rolling d20s. :D I mean its for sure your judgement call at the end of the day. I don't like rolling saves for players, for instance, even though it would obviously speed things up. Trapfinding procedures and dealing with locks is another thing you will probably need to consider. I also personally don't like revealing AC and hp for enemies until there's been at least one hit and one kill, respectively. It's just a personal stylistic choice, imo...not a right and wrong. Then passives. 5e has tried to make some standard things like this easier. A lot of times you can just use those if no one is specifically searching or such (like outside watch conditions). You can impose -5 for disadvantage to a passive, and +5 for advantage by RAW. Surprise is actually determined most of the time vs passives, instead of a contested roll.

Sounds good! Yeah, PbP and Tabletop are two different beasts, so there's a lot of give-and-take in terms of "agency" for the sake of keeping the game running smoothly. Ironically, whereas you would probably doing a lot of out-of-combat rolling for us and the like, DURING combat, a good way to smooth along play is to let the players do much of the rolling and book-keeping that is traditionally the purview of the DM in Tabletop. In my games, for example, I provide the stats, abilities and Current HP for my monsters so that the players can roll their saves for them and keep track of their HP for me. All I have to do in my DM post is describe the outcomes, and then their attacks. Anyway, who's on first and second watch?