Level 1: Dungeon Level

Gallifrey · June 29, 2022

Admaer "Blue" Azuregift - High Elf Wizard

AC: 12 | HP: 32/32 | Initiative: +2 | Passive Perception: 14

"Very kind of you to let us know, Priestess Uday," Blue said, seamlessly turning to address the priestess in the moments it took Xaya to repair Varta's seat, "I'm certain your prices are more than fair, though as we haven't had much of an opportunity to feel out the market I hope you don't mind if we don't make any commitments just yet. I'm sure you'll see us when we're out, of course, and we can certainly talk further then."

He did not add that spellbooks were perhaps the most valuable things one could acquire from an ancient wizard's stronghold, and unless there was quite the strong objection from his traveling companions, new and old, he would be taking time to peruse any they did find first. Sale, in his opinion, would depend on both the danger of the contents and whether or not it was worth keeping for himself instead.

"Even smoother than I remember, Xaya," the wizard said, turning back to his eladrin friend with a critical eye on the chair and a compliment on his lips, "As for what I've been doing, well, it's been mostly the same as usual. Adventuring work, research, and recipe gathering in about that order. I've put together a few new spells since last we met, which I'd be happy to discuss in as much detail as you feel like hearing."

Flashing Xaya another grin, Blue turned to Moss. "As for when we descend, well, if you're tired then the answer is definitely 'not until you've rested'. I would think entering Undermountain at anything less than your best would be, well, honestly pretty foolish."

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

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Nisgaviel - Celestial Spirit and Bat Familiar

AC: 12 | HP: 1/1 | Initiative: +2 | Passive Perception: 11 (Blindsight 60ft) | Speed 5ft, fly 30ft

Action: Your action goes here.
Bonus Action: Your bonus action goes here.
Move: Your movement goes here.
Manipulate: Your one free object interaction goes here.

Echolocation: The bat can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Keen Hearing: The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

bwatford · June 29, 2022

Obaya Uday - (human priest of Waukeen (God of trade))

"Anyway, how have you been?" Blue continued as his eyes returned to the present and he gestured to the goliath woman sitting on the floor, "And do you perhaps have a moment to do something about our new friend's chair? It seems to have been a bit defective and I seem to remember you had quite the gift for putting things back together."

Obaya returned the nice gestures from Blue, truth of the matter was she barely remembered him, her travels took her so many places, and along with that came so many different faces. But before she could respond about the chair Threestrings was already bringing over a much better, heavy built chair for the goliath as his set came to an end.

Seeing that Xaya had fixed the old one the bard let her decide which one she wished to use.

bwatford · June 29, 2022

Volothamp Geddarm - (human wizard)The bombastic world traveler Volothamp Geddarm is enjoying some downtime in Waterdeep following a successful book tour promoting his latest work, Volo's Guide to Monsters. He spends most of his free time in the taproom of the Yawning Portal, reuniting with old friends and mulling over his next book project.

Moss blinks his eyes slowly, almost falling asleep. Before he can do that, he forces himself to his feet. "Are we starting our descent now? If not, I think I'd like to get a room for the evening. It's been a long time since I've slept in a real bed..."

Volo patted the tortle on his shell with a laugh.... "No time for sleeping now, you will be going down the well momentarily my good friend. That is why we are all gathered here after all."

bwatford · June 29, 2022

Mattrim "Threestrings" Mereg - (Illuskan human bard)

The bard that had brought over the chair, an Illuskan man known as 'Threestrings' because of the fact he plays a three stringed loot begins to move in the wells direction while playing a song for our soon to be heroes.

(tune should be obvious, 'oh Lord, won't you buy me..')

Oh, Torm, won't you give me a chainmail plus one
a battle is coming, my armor is gone
without some protection, your servant is done,
Oh, Torm, won't you give me a chainmail plus one!

Oh, Torm, won't you give me a magical sword,
I just got a dagger, that's all I could afford,
but grant me a weapon, I'll call you my lord,
Oh, Torm, won't you give me a magical sword!

Oh, Torm, won't you give me a powerful ring,
or bracelet or necklace, or similar thing,
i'll do in all monsters, and _then_ I shall sing:
Oh, Torm, won't you give me a powerful ring,

Oh Torm, won't you give me the Crown of Command,
or even that infamous Veccna'ses hand,
a Holy Avenger, a staff if you can,
Oh Torm, won't you give me the Crown of Command,

Oh, Torm, won't you give me a chainmail plus one
a battle is coming, my armor is gone
without some protection, your servant is done,
Oh, Torm, won't you give me a chainmail plus one!

When the bard is finished, he bows in front of Rockgrinder, "At your service mam', all my friends call me 'Threestrings"

Pulling a pouch of gems from his waist, he offers it to the woman "Could you please deliver this to a female half-drow named Cal'al Claddani, who runs a tavern called the Flagon and the Dragon in Skullport, on the third level? Well, if you get that far I mean. If not you can just return them to me."

"I am sure if you're going down the well you will run across the underground city, and you see Cal'al provided shelter and healing to a wounded friend of mine and I kind of owe her for it."

Looking in the pouch, Rockgrinder can see that it contains three moonstones worth 50 gp each.

"Once you deliver the pouch, your group will be able to take refuge in a in a place called Dalagor's Fortress, located on the uppermost level of Skullport. A dragonborn mage named Felrax guards the place. You certainly are going to need friends and places to rest safely down there, and I can think of no better place than Dalagor's Fortress." he continues.

Then rubbing a small pin on his lapel, a golden pin in the shape of a harp "My friends would also be thankful for your service."

"Whatda you say? Deal?"

bzipser · June 30, 2022

Narissa Delavaunt - Aasimar Divine Soul Sorcerer

AC: 11 | HP: 27/27 | Initiative: +1 | Passive Perception: 11

Narissa blinks at the people eager to make use of their adventure below. She inclines her head to the priestess.

"If there are items we can't make use of, a ready market would be most welcome."

I had hoped Gorbaz would join us. He is not the most trustworthy and heroic of companions, but he is at least familiar.

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

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codexgigas · June 30, 2022

Moss - Tortle Druid

AC: 19 | HP: 38/38 | Initiative: +0 | Passive Perception: 17

"I don't have any objection to making a delivery," Moss rumbles. "It should be fine, so long as no one else objects... and so long as we don't make a habit of it. It's one thing to be neighborly. It's quite another to become the Sword Coast Express."

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

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Ignis' Statblock

WILDFIRE SPIRIT

Small elemental

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 5 + five times your druid level

Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)

STR 10(+0) DEX 14(+2) CON 14(+2) INT 13(+1) WIS 15(+2) CHA 11(+0)

Damage Immunities fire

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, grappled, prone, restrained

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages understands the languages you speak

Challenge — Proficiency Bonus (PB) equals your bonus

Actions

Flame Seed. Ranged Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, range 60 ft., one target you can see. Hit: 1d6 + PB fire damage.

Fiery Teleportation. The spirit and each willing creature of your choice within 5 feet of it teleport up to 15 feet to unoccupied spaces you can see. Then each creature within 5 feet of the space that the spirit left must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or take 1d6 + PB fire damage.

Edited June 30, 2022 by codexgigas (see edit history)

Gallifrey · June 30, 2022

Admaer "Blue" Azuregift - High Elf Wizard

"No objections here," the elven wizard said, slowly stretching and twisting his fingers like a harpsichordist warming up for a performance, "Securing a safe place to stay alongside a chance to meet new and interesting people? Sounds like a win-win scenario to me."

Blue reached down to his belt and nimbly opened a pouch. Two silvers floated out and drifted over to Threestrings the bard.

"I should also say that was quite an enjoyable song, Threestrings," Blue said, now working a piece of parchment over the cover of his Grimoire, "I hope I'll be able to hear another when we next come back up. My friends, among others, call me Blue, and I'd be glad to have you do the same."

The purpose of the parchment soon became clear as the elf proceeded to start writing, taking notes in a minute shorthand that he managed to produce with the same speed that most people associated with speech. If he was going to make sure to give Volothamp Geddarm a detailed accounting of their venture as repayment, Blue decided he might as well start as he meant to go on. With copious amounts of detailed notes.

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

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Nisgaviel - Celestial Spirit and Bat Familiar

AC: 12 | HP: 1/1 | Initiative: +2 | Passive Perception: 11 (Blindsight 60ft) | Speed 5ft, fly 30ft

Action: Your action goes here.
Bonus Action: Your bonus action goes here.
Move: Your movement goes here.
Manipulate: Your one free object interaction goes here.

Echolocation: The bat can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Keen Hearing: The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Prepared Spells

Prepared Spells (10)

Absorb Elements, Shield, Magic Missile, Tasha's Hideous Laughter, Feather Fall, Mage Armor

Web, Misty Step

Hypnotic Pattern

Edited July 1, 2022 by Gallifrey (see edit history)

BobtheWizard · July 1, 2022

Xaya Nev - Eladrin Artificer 5

Xaya looks a little apprehensive when Threestrings mentions a half-dow. She had been brought up to avoid drow if at all possible. But the others don't seem as concerned, and if this woman offers shelter and healing, maybe she isn't so bad. As Threestrings offers the pouch to Varta, Xaya overcomes her apprehension and responds.

"We would be happy to help. Is everyone ready to go? I am ready."

She resumes petting her ice-dragon as she waits for the others to decide whether to go now or delay our entry.

Mechanics

HP: 43 /43 | Defender HP: 31 / 31

1st Level: 4 / 4

2nd Level: 2 / 2

Hit Dice: 5 / 5d8

Fey Step: 3 / 3 LR

Defender Repair: 3 / 3 LR

Any Cantrip: 1 / 1 LR

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Main Hand: Greatsword
Off Hand: Empty

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Action: Greatsword x2 or Ray of Frost
Bonus Action: Command defender.

Reaction: Shield if it would help.
Move: movement goes here.
Manipulate: one free object interaction goes here.

Defender Action: Dodge

Defender Move:

Defender Reaction: Deflect Attack

Character Sheet

Xaya Nev - Winter Eladrin Battlesmith Artificer 5

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STATS

Str 8 (-1) Dex 14 (+2) Con 16 (+3) Int 18 (+4) Wis 10 (+0) Cha 8 (-1)
Speed 30 ft.HP 43 HD 5d8 AC 17 (scale +1)

Passive Perception 13 Initiative +2
Vision: 60' darkvision
DM Inspiration Yes
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
Background Far Traveler Feature All Eyes On You

Your accent, mannerisms, figures of speech, and perhaps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and others intrigued by far-off lands, to say nothing of everyday folk who are eager to hear stories of your homeland.

You can parley this attention into access to people and places you might not otherwise have, for you and your traveling companions. Noble lords, scholars, and merchant princes, to name a few, might be interested in hearing about your distant homeland and people.

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WEAPONS

Greatsword +8 attack, 2d6+5 slashing damage
Ray of Frost (range 60) +8 attack, 2d8 cold damage

Defender +8 Attack 1d8+PB force damage

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PROFICIENCIES

Proficiency +3 Saving Throws Constitution +6, Intelligence +7
Skills Acrobatics +5, Arcana +7, Investigation +7, Insight +3, Perception +3
Weapons All weapons
Armor Light, medium, shields

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FEATS

Elven Accuracy +1 INT, role 3 dice if advantage

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RACIAL FEATURES

Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

Trance. Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep.

Fey Step. As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Winter. When you use your Fey Step, one creature of your choice that you can see within 5 feet of you before you teleport must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of you until the end of your next turn.

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CLASS FEATURES

Magical Tinkering. You then touch a Tiny nonmagical object as an action and give it one of the following magical properties of your choice:

The object sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.

Whenever tapped by a creature, the object emits a recorded message no more than 6 seconds long.

Continuously emits an odor or a nonverbal sound (wind, waves, chirping, or the like).

Visual effect can be a picture, up to 25 words of text, lines and shapes, or a mixture.

The maximum number of objects is equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of one object).

Infusions.

*Enhanced Defense +1 armor or shield

*Enhanced Weapon +1

Mind Sharpener

Replicate Item: Alchemists Jug

BATTLESMITH FEATURES

Battle Ready. Martial Weapons. Use INT for magical weapons.

Ice Defender. Make defender at end of LR. Takes its turn right after mine.

Heal it by 2d6 with mending spell.

Revive with spell slot if died in 1 hour.

Equipment

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General Inventory

Scale +1 (infuse) 45#
Greatsword +1 (infuse) 6#

All-Purpose Tool +1 (free) 1#

Travelers clothes 4#
Backpack 5#
Bedroll 7#
Mess Kit 1#
Rations x10 20#
Waterskin 5#
Crowbar 5#
Pitons 2#
50' silk rope 5#

Scrolls

Cure Wounds x2

Coin Purse
Platinum: 0
Gold: 17
Electrum: 0
Silver: 0
Copper: 0

100 gp diamond

50gp ruby dust

50gp platinum bands x2

Encumbrance

Max Load: 120 lbs. (15 x STR)

Current Weight: 106 (unencumbered)

Spells

Spell Save DC: 16
Spell Attack Mod: +8
Cantrips: Mending, Ray of Frost
1st: Shield, Heroism, Absorb Elements, Cure Wounds, Grease, Faerie Fire
2nd: Branding Smite, Warding Bond, Levitate, Web

Notes

Threestrings, Bard in Waterdeep "Could you please deliver this to a female half-drow named Cal'al Claddani, who runs a tavern called the Flagon and the Dragon in Skullport, on the third level? Cal'al provided shelter and healing to a wounded friend of mine and I kind of owe her for it. Once you deliver the pouch, your group will be able to take refuge in a in a place called Dalagor's Fortress, located on the uppermost level of Skullport. A dragonborn mage named Felrax guards the place."

Defender Stats

Steel Defender

Medium construct

Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 2 + your Intelligence modifier + 5 times your artificer level (the defender has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your artificer level)

Speed: 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

14 (+2) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 4 (−3) 10 (+0) 6 (−2)

Saving Throws: Dex +1 plus PB, Con +2 plus PB

Skills: Athletics +2 plus PB, Perception +0 plus PB x 2

Damage Immunities: poison

Condition Immunities: charmed, exhaustion, poisoned

Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 + (PB x 2)

Languages: understands the languages you speak

Challenge: —

Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your bonus

Vigilant. The defender can't be surprised.

Actions

Force-Empowered Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit, reach 5 ft., one target you can see. Hit: 1d8 + PB force damage.

Repair (3/Day). The magical mechanisms inside the defender restore 2d8 + PB hit points to itself or to one construct or object within 5 feet of it.

Reactions

Deflect Attack. The defender imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature other than the defender.

bwatford · July 1, 2022

Esvele Rosznar - (human noble)

Before anyone can begin their descent a young noblewoman sitting at a nearby table sipping zzar and listening to what was going on called out "WAIT!" as she stood up, all eyes in the tavern were on her, a slim bladed sword hung from her hip and she placed a hand on the hilt as she continued to speak, "I am Esvele Rosznar, some of you may know that my noble family has somewhat of a tarnished reputation here in this fair city. You may also know that we are doing our best now to fix that and regain our integrity and standing."

She then walks over and looks down the well before turning and continuing "Several bad apples threaten to impede that progress, one of which just so happens to be my brother Kressando. He has gone down to Skullport to conduct secret meetings with the thief's guild there, for nefarious purposes I would assume."

"This cannot be allowed to happen. Our family name cannot be tarnished further." she says.

"I ask, a simple task, keep an eye out for Kressando, he is twenty-two years old and has fair skin, like mine, and real curly hair. Be wary though, he is highly trained in the art of stealth and thievery. He also wears a platinum signet ring bearing our family crest, a diving white falcon on a field of blue. The ring also bears an inscription 'Fly high and swoop swift'." she continues.

"I would ask that if you were able to facilitate Kressando's safe return to me, or deliver proof of his whereabouts, well let's just say that I would owe you a favor, and you can trust in House Rosznar to fulfil that debt." she adds.

"And if you didn't already know, Skullport is connected to level 3 of Undermountain by the underground River Sargauth and by five meandering subterranean passageways: Beggar's Rest Pass, Shadow Pass, Steamfall Pass, Taglath's Gap, and Whisperhaunt Pass." she explains.

"I suggest you write that down. It could just save your life down there. Or end it." she says flatly before taking her seat again.

What do you know of this young noble woman and her family?
(If your don't make them then please don't read them.)

Show DC 15 History

Her family has a tarnished reputation, having once been banished from Waterdeep for slavery and other illegal acts.

Show DC 20 History

Esvele's brother, Kressando, is rumored to have went to Skullport to conduct secret meetings with the Xanathar Guild and gauge interest in setting up a slave trade in Skullport, far from the eyes ofWaterdavian authorities.

bzipser · July 1, 2022

Narissa Delavaunt - Aasimar Divine Soul Sorcerer

AC: 11 | HP: 27/27 | Initiative: +1 | Passive Perception: 11

Narissa is a bit taken aback by this new intrusion, but nods politely.

"Thank you for the information. We will note it down and hope to see your brother."

Mechanics

Main Hand: Empty
Off Hand: Empty

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BobtheWizard · July 2, 2022

Xaya Nev - Eladrin Artificer 5

Xaya stands up, greets the the noblewoman appropriately, but a little awkwardly. As she listens to the woman, she does not write anything down, but instead repeats the details to the woman, making it clear she will remember them.

"Kressando is mixed up with thieves. Skullport is connected to level 3 of Undermountain by the underground River Sargauth and by five meandering subterranean passageways: Beggar's Rest Pass, Shadow Pass, Steamfall Pass, Taglath's Gap, and Whisperhaunt Pass. Got it."

"We will see what we can do. Has anyone made a map of Skullport and the approaching passageways? I would love to see one before we go. The names mean little without knowing the route each takes. "

Her ice-dragon continues to curl around her feet. Xaya looks around the bar and speaks loudly for everyone to hear.

"Does anyone else here have requests of us? We are departing soon so speak up if you do."