S04E25 - Divine Contention | Stormbreakers | Saviors of the Sword Coast | High Level D&D Actual Play Report

General Summary

The Stormbreakers were once again embroiled in a tense and chaotic situation. This time, they were deep in the throes of battle, their foes ranging from zombies to the powerful Bone Devil. At the outset, the situation was dire—Canas had fallen to zero hit points and lay bleeding on the ground after being attacked by a bone devil. While Canas’s companions, including Cassius, Zamara, and Ezra, fought valiantly, they faced a Greater Zombie poised to strike, threatening Canas with automatic critical hits if the situation didn’t change quickly.
The fight was far from straightforward. A mix of spells and combat tactics flew around the battlefield. Cassius, in a clever move, used invisibility to hide Canas from the enemies, giving the group a chance to regroup. The zombies, however, proved to be relentless, their multi-attacks threatening the heroes at every turn. Ezra concentrated on keeping his allies alive with healing spells, while Zamara used her rakish audacity and sneak attacks to deliver significant damage.
Amidst all this chaos, Canas's plight worsened. At one point, he was on the brink of death, and the greater zombie’s attacks landed him two death saves. The team worked together, using strategic abilities like Warding Flare to try to mitigate the incoming damage, but the Bone Devil remained a looming threat. Grasping Hand, summoned by Zith, restrained the Bone Devil, temporarily reducing its threat level. Even though the enemy was grappled, it still managed to attack Canas, leaving him critically wounded.
Just as the adventurers thought they might gain some ground, the Bagman made an appearance. Emerging from Canas's Bag of Holding, this nightmarish entity growled, “Don’t touch me,” before retreating back into the depths of the bag. The brief encounter left the party unnerved, a reminder that danger lurked even in their own gear.
Despite the heavy blows and near-fatal moments, the Stormbreakers managed to gain the upper hand. The Bone Devil, weakened and restrained, fell under the might of their combined efforts. The remaining zombies and cult fanatics were eventually subdued, though not without inflicting further damage on the group. Canas, who had been near death for much of the battle, was healed just in time to continue fighting, and the adventurers secured a hard-won victory.
Exhausted but alive, the party collected themselves and began to search the battlefield for clues and treasure. They found gold, Platinum, and magical items among the bodies of their defeated foes, including a pair of magical glasses and scrolls of powerful spells. The battle had been fierce, but with their spoils and the knowledge that they had survived another day, the Stormbreakers pressed on, ever closer to their ultimate goal.

Campaign

Saviors of the Sword Coast

Protagonists

Xaemarra Calaumystar

Ezra Battlestorm

Kanenas

Neutral Good Variant Human (Urban Bounty Hunter)
Fighter 4
Warlock 3

74 / 74 HP

STR
19

DEX
12

CON
16

INT
14

WIS
10

CHA
13

Ozus

Neutral Fierna Tiefling (Acolyte)
Cleric 12

88 / 88 HP

STR
15

DEX
17

CON
15

INT
8

WIS
19

CHA
12

Zith Zinyra

Lawful Neutral Moon Elf (Criminal/Spy)
Assassin 4
Diviner 6

54 / 54 HP

STR
10

DEX
18

CON
12

INT
18

WIS
11

CHA
8

Player Journals

The Good, the bad, The Hans, and The Franz. by Kanenas

Report Date

15 Oct 2024

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• Cassius Crux
• Ezra Battlestorm
• Kanenas
• Ozus
• Xaemarra Calaumystar
• Zith Zinyra