MLP - Age of Exploration (D&D 5e Custom System)

[Dreamweaver]

Avedon D. Rex
Since Valentine already found the hidden door, now it was time to find the trigger! The door was no wider than two average ponies standing shoulder to shoulder, so the switch must be around here somewhere! While this was happening, Trixie was keeping a close eye on the two from across the room. She was interested to see what Rico would do when Valentine tried to make a deal with a dying elderly mare. Would he stick to his path and intervene... or let the devil make her deal?

Please make Intelligence Checks, to find the door.

Cyan Hide GeneralTyrus
As Wind flew away, Galvanax moved to follow her... only for a hoof to lash out at him! Applebloom hit the mark dead on, but the creature just molded around her hoof and reformed beside her. The second attack missed entirely, and the Air Elemental began to chuckle to itself, which sounded like little thunderclaps echoing from its mouth.

It stopped laughing at the next hit. Applebloom's hoof caught the elemental right on the forehead and some of the clouds there burst apart. It didn't really hurt the creature in the physical sense of the word... elementals couldn't feel true pain... but it did make the elemental worry. He wasn't really looking to dissipate today.

The Air Elemental began to twirl its flail again, and then lashed out at Applebloom! The first attack struck her hard on the shoulder, despite her best attempts to dodge it. It was an incredibly accurate hit, and clearly this opponent was no novice. As the flail bounced off her shoulder the elemental flashed around to her side and struck her hard in the ribs! But its third attack went wide and missed.

APPLEBLOOM: First attack hit with a 24 (26) for 7 bludgeoning damage. Second attack hit with a 17 (24) for 10 bludgeoning damage. Third attack missed!

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Galvanax Stats
HP: ??/??
AC: 18

Lightning Strike: On Recharge

 

[D. Rex]

Brain check.

Int: 15

 

[Cyan Hide]

Dreamweaver GeneralTyrus


Now that the enemy's attention was on Applebloom, Wind could attack it from this safe distance. Still, it was attacking her friend ferociously. Wind whistled sharply. The note was painful and distracting to the Galvanax yet served as a signal or warning to Applebloom, and helped her to focus. Wind then notched another arrow in her bow and fired at the creature.


Reaction: Get Down! (Damage from last attack on Applebloom reduced by 7)

Bonus Action: Demoralizing Shout on Galvana. DC 18 Charisma save or disadvantage on next round of attacks

Action: Shortbow attack to Galvanax.
To Hit = 19 (13+6)
Damage: 10 (7+3)


HP: 24
AC: 15
Spell Points: 5
Bardic Inspiration: 2

 

[Avedon]

Dreamweaver
Well finding the door was the hard part, now she just had to figure out where this trigger was. She scoped it out...and got herself some snacks from the waiters as she looked it over.

Int: 13 (8 + 5)

 

[Dumbledoof]

Dreamweaver
Even despite not really being judged for it, Rainbow didn't exactly like crying in front of others. It was very much not a thing that she does... or that anybody actually knows her to do. As far as other ponies are concerned, they see only the exterior shell. The brash, bold, daring mare. Too tough to ever be broken by something or someone. She preferred to keep it that way. It made her feel safer, more secure, and just... she didn't feel all that open except in private with Spitfire.

Now they were off in emergency care with doctors and nurses, again, and she was out here alone. Again. This was happening far too often for Rainbow to ever be comfortable with. Spitfire kept getting hurt too much, she honestly felt like she needs to give them a suit of bubble wrap. Maybe then they won't be constantly being mutilated or nearly dying. She shuffled uncomfortably, lifting her foreleg and staring at the scars on her leg. This was happening again too soon, way too soon...

The reports they kept giving her didn't help her mood, but at least Spitfire wasn't dying. The doctor coming out to speak with her personally made Rainbow look up totally, her eyes red. "... Thank you for trying, at least. But... I can't just... accept Spitfire losing her sight. Can't let her dreams die." She stood up. If they can't give Spitfire her sight back, she knows a few ponies that most likely could. "Can I go see Spitfire?"

 

[Dreamweaver]

Avedon D. Rex
Funnily enough, it was actually Rico that found the trigger! While he was searching along the wall, he would notice that a torch wasn't... quite looking right. But there's no way they would use a trigger that cliche, would they?
...
...
Yes, they totally would. With a little tug on the torch, the hidden door slid to the side and an illusion masked the area! The illusion worked like a snapshot in time, so anypony looking over would just see Rico and Valentine standing beside a completely normal staircase. There was only one way to go now.

 

[Avedon]

Dreamweaver D. Rex
Valentine gave the paladin a pat on the head and a single shrimp as she held a cup full of them in her other hoof
"Awesome! Lady Goldstream awaits!"
Valentine said as she went right up the stair-case to find their reclusive hostess.

 

[GeneralTyrus]

Dreamweaver Cyan Hide

Applebloom was a little surprised when she'd actually hurt it, but that made her grin, then she immediately let out a pained gasp as she felt the thing hit her. She'd stagger back, before growling, rushing forward when he missed, swinging quickly.

Action Used: Attack!
To hit: 22! (14 +22)
Damage: 18! (8 + 8 + 2)

Applebloom grinned, and would quickly follow it up, swinging with an uppercut.

Second Action Used: Attack!
To Hit: Miss!

She'd swing towide, and shifted a bit, bringing her hoof back down, trying to get in a quick hit off the miss!

Bonus Action used: Attack!
To hit: 18
Damage: 16! (6 + 8 + 2)

Applebloom was thankful she got that hit in at least, and tried to shuffle away, hoping to avoid whatever attack she got int return!

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Applebloom
HP: 33
AC: 16

 

[Dreamweaver]

Cyan Hide GeneralTyrus
Bye the Air Lord, what was that horrible whistling sound?! It bothered even the air elemental, who suddenly found himself getting a little jumpy. It was fair to say that Wind's demoralization worked!

Wow, they sure were kicking the crap out of this guy! And he realized that. It was time to start fighting intelligently, he could not continue to underestimate his pony foes. While Applebloom began to step away, Galvanax did something probably completely unexpected! He stepped away too. And then he flew into the air, while keeping a guard up of course. The earth pony didn't look like she had ranged attacks, so he should deal with the weaker pegasus first of all.

Disengage action taken. Galvanax gives up one attack to make sure Applebloom can't hit him while fleeing.

Now that the air elemental was hovering in front of Wind, it was time for the fun to begin! His sparkling flail began to spin again and he lashed out at her! But in the back of his mind, that damn whistling was still echoing in his thoughts! Both of his attacks missed!

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Galvanax Stats
HP: ??/??
AC: 18

Lightning Strike: On Recharge

Dumbledoof
The doctor just smiled at Rainbow and nodded. He knew that there was magic out there capable of healing terrible wounds... but he had never personally seen it. Legends told of mythical spells capable of altering reality on a dime and resurrecting the dead, but he kind of always assumed it was a lie. Then all these crazy ponies started popping up who could apparently throw meteors around and lay waste to armies. Huh.

If anypony had the right connections to find Spitfire a mythical healer, it was Rainbow Dash. And he believed that she would be able to find a pony to fix her eyes! Just probably not anytime soon. "Yes, you can see her." the doctor commented with a smile. "She's a little freaked out, but all the pain is dealt with. She's just trying to come to grips with being blind. I've heard of some pegasi being able to feel their way around through movements in the air, but... that's a lot to expect."

He led Rainbow over to the door, and opened it. Spitfire was sitting up in the hospital bed, playing with a bouncy ball! Or at least trying. She kept missing the catch and it kept hitting her in the muzzle. Repeatedly.

 

[Dumbledoof]

Dreamweaver
The magic was out there. Rainbow knew ponies that could do that, hell, one of them was even a Princess. Twilight might even be capable of that kind of magic, she's never seen them do anything of the sort, but they were an alicorn. An alicorn that had close connections with pretty much all of the others in some form or another. There wasn't much reason where she couldn't at least get one of them to be helpful, or if that they can't, refer her to somebody else. It would at least be a good place to start.

"Thanks, doc. I'm just glad she's alive." She'll figure out how to get Spitfire's sight back. It would destroy them if they didn't; Spitfire wanted to fly just as much as any other pegasus, and also they had a whole team planned out. Doing air shows together for everybody to see, and for once, both of them would be on their own terms!

She entered the room that Spitfire was staying in, creeping through the room silently... and catching the bouncy ball before it could hit Spitfire's muzzle again! "Hey." She greeted softly, coming to squeeze their hoof gently. "Hell of a day, huh?"

 

[Cyan Hide]

Dreamweaver GeneralTyrus


Wind barely managed to avoid the flail attacks. She knew that it was only her magic that had saved her from taking that hit. But now the enemy was too close, and moving too fast. An arrow would be unlikely to hit it, but a spell...

Wind quickly notched another arrow, took aim, and fired. Though the arrow came close, it was clearly on a path to miss, but Wind was still smiling. When the arrow passed the Galvanax, it suddenly caught fire and singed the air elemental as it went passed. It now had a clearly visble burn mark on it's right side, which would give Applebloom a nice target to aim for when she caught up to it.


Action: Shortbow attack to Galvanax.
To Hit = 16 (10+6)

Bonus Action: Scorch
To Hit = 20 (16+4)
Damage = 7 (2D4)

Reaction: Weak Point (Applebloom has advantage on all attacks against Galvanax this round)


HP: 24
AC: 15
Spell Points: 4
Bardic Inspiration: 2

 

[GeneralTyrus]

Dreamweaver Cyan Hide

Applebloom would growl as she saw the creature leap away and rush for Windy! She was hot on his trail though, and grinned as he missed both of his attacks! She'd grin, rushing up to attack him as quick as she could! She'd leap into the air, spinning into a kick! Her hoof caught ablaze as she flew through the air!

Action Used: Attack + BA Raising Sun Kick!
To Hit: CRIT!
Damage: 28!(21 Blunt, + 7 Fire Damage) (Enemy Knocked Prone) (Blunt)

Applebloom was actually a littler shocked by how hard she'd hit him, and would look up, wondering if the crowd was getting annoyed again. She'd go about finishing up what she'd started though, because she wasn't about to let this creature hurt Windy!

Action Used: Attack!
To Hit: 24! (16 + 8)
Damage: 9! (1 + 8(

Applebloom wasn't really sure about this, and was starting to worry that if this fight ended to quickly, a literal riot would be on everyone's hooves. She'd look down at him, worried, but she wasn't entirely sure about what to do now, other than just be ready for anything.

Reaction Used: Quick Hooves (Galvanax)
You are an expert at staying light on your hooves. Once per turn, you may choose a target to try and avoid. When you are avoiding them in such a manner, they gain a -2 to hit against you.

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Applebloom
HP: 33/43
AC: 16

 

[D. Rex]

Avedon Dreamweaver


Of course it was the torch. Good thing he got it right the first time, as he had next planned to randomly push piano keys and start yanking on books.

Rico took the shrimp, and ate it. Tail and all. What was he supposed to do? Not eat food when it was given to him? He's a dragon. He'll he anything. Though it did make him wonder. Why would a pony party have shrimp? Curious. Especially since the only sincere thing he could say nicely about ponies was that they were vegans that didnt remind him that they were vegans every other minute.

Hurrico followed Valentine inside. The Lady awaited them. And he had a job to do. One that was above finding a simple dragon.

 

[Dreamweaver]

Avedon D. Rex
As Rico bit into the shrimp, he would find that it was indeed not real shrimp. It was an illusion put over a baby carrot. Because when you're at a fancy party, you gotta look fancy even if your species doesn't eat seafood! Or perhaps these ponies were just a bunch of idiots. That was actually more likely; they were nobles after all!

As Hurrico and Valentine stepped into the tunnel, it closed behind them. The tunnel was illuminated very faintly with a few torches, but it was obvious that the torches were magically dimmed to not let much light out. There was enough light to see right in front of you, but not nearly enough to actually fight effectively in this kind of environment.

The tunnel only had one other exit, and that was straight into Lady Goldstream's chambers. However, right in front of the chamber entrance was a guard! The guard immediately knew they weren't part of the staff, and pulled his sword! "Stop right there criminal scum! Nobody enters Lady Goldstream's quarters on my watch! Lay down your weapons and back away, or it's off to jail with the both of you!"

Cyan Hide GeneralTyrus Shadeofshade
Galvanax had no real answer for Applebloom's absolute assault. Her flaming hoof struck the elemental right on the head and he fell backwards, not moving. Luckily he was an elemental, so there was no such thing as death. Instead a bolt of lightning came down from the sky and struck his body, incinerating it and his equipment. He would be reborn in the Plane of Air and have a very embarrassing story to tell.

And they might have made an enemy. Elementals were notoriously not well humoured at all. In fact, he would probably take great shame in being defeated by a mere mortal.

The crowd... was kinda clapping! It wasn't too loud, but there were at least no booing. Most ponies here had never even seen an elemental, so that alone was something they liked. And while it wasn't the best of fights, it was a lot better than the last. Seeing the ponies actually work together to take our the myrmidon elemental was quite a spectacle!
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Everyone has all their short rest abilities back. You're gonna need it.

After Applebloom and and Wind had rested up, they were back out in the arena for the final battle of the day! The announcer once again spoke up in a deep rumbling voice. "Mmmmmmares and gentlecolts, prepare for the final battle of the day! In this corner..." He pointed at Applebloom and Wind, "We've got the Destructive Duo! The earth pony and pegasus who have almost effortlessly bested every fight thrown at them!" The crowd actually cheered! Wow!

"Aaaaaand in the other corner, we've got new challengers! I haven't thought up a name for them yet!"

Out stepped a very small earth pony mare, and a stallion bat pony. The mare had a greataxe hoisted across her back and looked over at her partner with a little smile. She was just in this for the money but she would do her best not to let him down!

.... Everyone roll initiative.

Eira Initiative: ... 8

Dumbledoof
"Quite a day..." Spitfire said quietly, just letting out a tired little sigh. Truth be told, she wasn't even really that bothered right now. She had absolutely no pain in her eyes and sitting in bed blind was no different than sitting in bed on a pitch black night. She could manage. Everything would change when she got up and tried to actually move around...

Of course they had things to discuss besides just Spitfire feeling sorry for herself. She was a mare of action and this was no different. "Okay so. We go find Twilight Sparkle and get her to fix this. If she can't, she finds Empress Celestia and asks her. How does that sound?"

 

[Cyan Hide]

Dreamweaver GeneralTyrus


Wind Whistler couldn't help but smile as she heard the sound of clapping. They'd finally managed to win the crowd over a little. That made her feel a little better about the final round. She would be going all out next time. She couldn't count on Applebloom to keep saving her. Now she didn't have to save her magic and mental fortitude for the later fights, she could use every trick she had up her sleeve. Applebloom would likely have her own hooves full if their opponents were individually stronger than the Galvanax.

After a rest, another change of armor and a potion, Wind Whistler was ready to head out again. She was surprised to hear that their opponents were new challengers, but she was nevertheless on guard. They must be the final fight for a good reason. She stepped closer to Applebloom. "The smaller one with the axe looks strong and is probably adept at using that weapon so close-quarters are highly illogical, and the bat-pony can fly and thus will be swift and able to clear large distances with ease. I propose that we split our efforts and play to our strengths whilst avoiding playing to our enemy's. I shall fight the greataxe wielder. You shall fight the bat-pony. What do you think?"


Wind Whistler Initiative: 22 (19+3)


HP: 42
AC: 15
Spell Points: 5
Bardic Inspiration: 2

 

[Avedon]

Dreamweaver
Valentine rolled her eyes! She had neither time nor interest in fighting this guard. Afterall, any altercation would just bring more here. Certainly Valentine's dead-set confidence in everything she did made her come off as having belonged there...because in her mind she did. She rarely even had to act.
"Oh please, if we were intruders do you think we'd be going through such a masterfully hidden secret-passage? Who does that outside of wandering ragged adventurers, and you should be able to tell I'm neither wandering nor ragged! I'm certainly not armed either! Other than with my killer-looks!"
She said doing a little twirl to show off her elaborate dress she magicked onto herself half an hour ago. She even waggled her empty hooves, not having a single weapon on her.
"Now please, if you're soooo adamant about no one going in without permission, why don't you open the door and ask her to relieve of you of said watch. I'll wait."
If they had come this far, she doubted Lady Goldstream would simply blow them off. Mortals facing the end of their life had little to lose and were prone to reminisce over missed opportunities as regrets.

Charisma Check: 17 (15 + 2)


Twisted Fate: 20
Sin: Pride

 

[Shadeofshade]

Upon entering the arena and seeing his opponents, an idea came to mind. Walking over to his partner in this battle, while still looking at their opponents, he whispered ‘Looks to me we have an aerial ace and a ground brawler. If I fight the Earth Pony or you fight the Pegasus Pony, we’ll be grass. Keep the Earth Pony off of me and I’ll do the same for the Pegasus Pony for you.’ at which he looked at his partner and, still whispering, said ‘Also if you need some help during the fight call for me and I will aid however I can.’ whereupon he winked at his partner.

Midnight Sonata Initiative: 5 (2+3)

 

[GeneralTyrus]

Dreamweaver Cyan Hide

Applebloom was happy to have the praise of the crowd, and it was nice that the crowd had finally calmed down after seeing a better fight than the first one. She'd smile weakly at Windy, before going to rest.

Now that they were rested, she'd step back out into the Arena with Windy, hearing the announcer talking about them. She'd blush a bit, looking at the crowd as they cheered for them. She'd look to the opponents they'd be fighting. The Small Mare with the greataxe looked like she'd be dangerous for sure. The Bat Pony was another problem. If he could fall around the entire time, it wouldn't be the best thing in the world for them. Listening to Windy, nodding slowly, "That might be for the best." She'd say softly, watching the ponies across from them.

Initiative Roll: 14 (10 + 4)

 

[Cyan Hide]

Dreamweaver Shadeofshade GeneralTyrus


This was it. Time to pull out all the stops and go all out! Wind Whistler bowed her head and, out loud, called upon the might of Luna to imbue her with the strength and stamina to win this fight. She could immediately feel the power of the Night fill her. Grinning, she readied her bow, and looked Eira dead in the eye. She'd picked her target, and it didn't fit into Midnight Sonata's plan at all. This was going to get complicated.


Action: Avatar of War

Bonus Action: Demoralizing Shout on Eira (DC 18 Charisma save or disadvantage on next round of attacks)


HP: 42 (20 temp)
AC: 15 (17 for 3 more rounds)
Spell Points: 3
Bardic Inspiration: 2

 

[GeneralTyrus]

Dreamweaver Cyan Hide Shadeofshade

Applebloom watched as Windy suddenly let out a shout, and took that as the signal. She barreled forward, clearing the gap between her and the bat pony, her eyes gleaming with righteous fury as she moved into attacking range, coming out swinging!

Action Used: Attack (Midnight)
To Hit: Miss!

She'd stare, bugeyed for a moment as he swing went wide, before bringing it back around quickly, letting out a startling roar. The hoof missed, and she spun around, swinging out with a roundhouse! Her hoof burst into flame mid swing!

Actions used: Attack( Midnight), Bonus Action used: Raising Sun Kick (Two Round Cool down)
To Hit: 19!
Damage: 12 Blunt, 3 Fire

Reaction Used: Flow of Battle (Midnight has disadvantage on the first attack made against AB in his turn)

Applebloom's hoof connected solidly with her target, and she'd step back, grinning at him, "You know, I think you're a bit smaller than me!" She'd say, grinning at the bat pony.

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Applebloom
AC: 16
HP: 43/43

 

[Dreamweaver]

Avedon D. Rex
Valentine was actually being... useful for once! It was incredible! She was clearly having a sway on the guard, who observed her rather hungrily and that twirl didn't help. Still, he had a job to do! Although... she made some really good points. She was clearly not an adventurer, considering how elegantly she was dressed. He peeked inside the room for a moment, and observed Lady Goldstream laying there. It was so... sad. She could barely do much of anything herself, when she had once been a wealthy and powerful noble.

He looked back at Valentine with tight lips, and nodded. "You may enter. He may not." He said while pointing at Rico, who was literally covered in full plate armour. He looked like an adventurer. "Unless the two of you can come up with a reason as to why I should allow the massive, armoured dragon in?"

Cyan Hide GeneralTyrus Shadeofshade
"Ye take earthy!" Eira barked at Midnight in broken Equestrian, as she saw their plan being quickly unfoiled by the enemies target priority. No matter... she wanted to fight the spell caster anyway. Wind's cry seeped into Eira's mindset, staggering her for a moment... before a deep rage filled her. She couldn't be scared of this small little Pegasus!

Failed the Charisma save. Eira is using Reckless Attack to cancel the disadvantage, which means Wind has advantage on all attacks against her. Also activated Rage with bonus action.

Eira was frothing at the mouth as she rushed at Wind, and her gleaming axe was raised high. She brought it down on Wind... only to miss, and miss again on her second swing.

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Eira Stats
HP: 66/66
AC: 17 (+1 Half-Plate)

Rage (2/3): 10 rounds

Mortal Strike: Available
Bloodlust: Available

 

[Avedon]

Dreamweaver
Valentine looked between Rico and the guard once or twice.
"...Affirmative action?"
She shrugged. It wasn't really her problem. Only one of them had to make it to Lady Goldstream to get her information on the dragon! She wasted no time in moving into the room and geeently closing it behind her with her hind-leg. She cleared her throat elegantly and unfolded a single wing in Lady Goldstream's direction. She knew to expect a decrepit mare, but Lady Goldstream's life had ebbed further than even she had imagined. No wonder she had been pushed to be as desperate as she was. It was unlikely she'd survive the year looking like this. She let the glamours of her pony-facade begin to slip. Not so much to give it up entirely but enough to mark her unnatural at even the shortest glance as her Devilish features became more prominent.

"See to your visitor Lady Goldstream!~"
She gave a bow in the elderly mares direction, flashing a confident little smirk!
"You are right to stare and wonder! Your guests bellow are missing you at your own party, but you hardly seem ready for the dance...I've brought you a gift nonetheless. I must admit, I was not on your guest list but you invited me all the same..."

 

[Shadeofshade]

Dreamweaver GeneralTyrus Cyan Hide

After rubbing the blow he got from the little Earth Pony, Midnight responded with "Oh? So if I'm smaller than you, then why is it that I can see you trembling?"

Midnight cast Cause Fear on Applebloom.

GeneralTyrus make a Charisma save of DC15

Midnight Sonata

HP - 16/31
AC - 15

 

[Cyan Hide]

Dreamweaver Shadeofshade GeneralTyrus


Though Eira's wild rush was barely evaded by the pegasus, it was pressing her, and she was having trouble finding a window to attack. She needed to stop this raging warrior in her tracks while her luck was holding. Luckily, she had a spell for that. She began to whistle sharply and loudly, seriously missing the use of her Cittern. Her turnes were laced with magic. For Eira, they contained a magic designed to freeze her in place and make her easier to manage. For Applebloom, the magic was of a different nature, inspiring her and filling her with drive. Midnight would just hear whistling.


Action: Hold Pony on Eira (DC 15 Intelligence save)

Bonus Action: Vengeance! on Applebloom (Advantage and +2 damage this round of attacks)


HP: 42 (20 temp)
AC: 15 (17 for 2 more rounds)
Novice Spell Points: 6
Bardic Inspiration: 2

 

[Dreamweaver]

Avedon
Lady Goldstream was... barely even there. She hadn't noticed Valentine enter the room in the slightest. Whatever was left of the old mares mind was obviously fast fading, likely only having a few months left at best. She did wake up when Valentine began to speak, and looked over at the deviless. Of course, Lady Goldstream didn't see her as a devil at all. Because... Lady Goldstream couldn't see. She was blind. A hazy white mist clouded her eyes.

Out of everything that Valentine said, Lady Goldstream seemed to barely understand. It was obvious that if Valentine really wanted to make an progress, she would be here for a while. Rather than respond to Valentine's comments, Lady Goldstream simply said, "Sky? My granddaughter, is that you?"