It's a fantasy role-playing game.

DM: You are Mollymauk Tealeaf, a tiefling blood hunter . You are the member of the famous group of adventurers. Previously, On the second night, a group of bandits sneaks past youmauk's watch and triggers Caleb's Alarm spell, prompting Caleb to wake up the camp. The bandits are led by a man named Trevor, whom Caleb charms using Friends.
DM: Correct. You went to intercede. I'll allow you to take the hit on that one then. The damage goes through to you automatically.
Player: Can I Blood Maledict one of them, or no?
DM: I'll allow you to do one of them.
Player: Okay.
DM: Well, technically I already made the attack rolls, and you didn't say that.
Player: Oh, okay. Never mind.
DM: That's okay. That would have been seven points of piercing damage.
