Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 9:36:09 PM
"I don't think it's a good idea for some of us to go climbing, but maybe a few for scouting?" Trayvin shakes his head at the thought of climbing trees in his armor. He helps break camp and waits for the Agents to get ready to move out.
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:05:27 PM
DMs and ADM Jonathan you have an email from Sheriff Zach. Please read and reply please.
No emergency, but this serves to get your attention more quickly. ;)
Once all three of you have seen this and replied to the thread, you may delete the post.
Thanks and enjoy your evening!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:41:33 PM
OOC: RSVPed CDM Jerry at al.
IC: "I agree that without Spider Climb most of us should stay on solid ground. But we really need to watch the giant village for a while. Besides, we could use some rest, we've been pushing it for a while and the heat is oppressive. Thanks for Trayvin and Pru for those spells to keep us comfortable. Anyway, since it won't be easy to get past those giants, and night time would be the best time, we might as well watch them and hopefully found out something important. If not, we bypass them at night with Silence spells and Darkness spells, if we have them. We the darkness around any giants on guard duty and since it is really dark at night anyway, they might not know the difference. Concealed light for those of use who don't see well at night and if things don't seem to work out as planned, maybe some ghost lights and sounds from the other side of the village will distract them away from us.
You never know."
While waiting for the scouting group to return, NIkolai collects plant samples for the Citadel Library.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=16 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+23=42 ; Tuesday February 12th, 2019 10:51:50 PM
Anna - Rodent whispers quietly to Michael as they make their way towards the giant encampment.
"Should I try to get closer? I mean this is a pretty good disguise right? They would think I'm just a natural forest critter and probably ignore me no?"
(Perception:16) (Stealth: 21) (Disguise: 42)
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+17=23 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 12:54:41 AM
to rodent Anna, Michael replies. I think it's a darned good disguise and I think you'd be able to get really close to the giants with it. I think we need to decide what the group is going to do first though. .
to the rest of the group he says Look, I'm going to attempt the climb, once I get up there rodent Anna can scurry up and we can pay for some good rope and climbing gear from her bag...and maybe a block and tackle to get Sigvar up as well. .
with that Michael takes off his pack and gets out some twine. He makes a loop larger enough to fit his feet through, yet tight enough to allow his feet to get a good purchase on the trunk of the tree. Not having to squeeze with his thighs will allow him to climb for much longer than if he was to do it without the loop. he makes sure the ROFF is on his finger, then he chalks his hands and begins to climb.
climb 23.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=27 ; Wednesday February 13th, 2019 6:16:31 AM
Pompous listens to Michael's plan. The ranger breaks out his climbing kit from his pack. " Hey Mickey. I have a ring of feather fall. I'll join the climbing group and my own climbing gear."
------------------- Climb 27
Camping (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 13th, 2019 1:37:50 PM
The Agents continue their discussion on how to proceed next. Trayvin suggests scouting. Nikolai thinks that bypassing the giants at night will be the best strategy. Rodent Anna talks to Michael about scouting out the giants and Michael starts to climb the massive trees. Pompous quickly joins in the climb.
OOC: Climbing the trees notes: If climbing in the clearing, 100 feet is the distance to the branches. Climb check is DC 20 because the trees are wet and slippery. A successful check means you can make progress equal to one-quarter your base movement speed. A climb check that fails by 4 or less means you make no progress, and a climb check that fails by 5 or more means you fall from whatever height you’ve reached. Because there is no current threat, you can take 10 on these checks. If you want to climb all the way, feel free to roll until you make it! Don’t forget armor penalties if you’re wearing armor when you climb.
If other Agents get to the top and tie off 120' of rope, others can climb with a +5 on their climbing attempts.
Prudence Gundle [AC22; HP 74/87] Wednesday February 13th, 2019 4:51:44 PM
Pru watches the climbers. "I can turn myself into an air elemental," she says, "so if we decide to go over the treetops, I won't need to climb."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 13th, 2019 7:25:38 PM
OOC I am not sure I have the worst climb check, I am strong after all. That siad I manage 5 feet of progress on a 20, and on a 15 or lower I fall. IC Sigvar looks at the trees. He touches the bark and shakes his hand to flick off the slimy water. " There is almost no way I can climb that with armor on, and I don't like my odds without armor either. Minotaur are not natural climbers." He gestures toward his hooves to provide clarity. " I do however have 50 feet of silk rope to add to the gear available."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:16:29 PM
Anna-rodent says, "If people have the coin I can recharge my bag and get us some climbing gear. I'll have to return to my normal form but I can turn beast shape 1 on and off at will for the duration of the day so it is no big deal to do so. Also I think there are some birds in the area as well but unfortunately I didn't find them when I did my mist form scouting. If I knew what the birds looked like I could pick something that would blend in otherwise I could turn into a hawk, eagle or owl and fly instead of climb or just straight up turn into something that could climb that isn't exactly native here. The rodent is a native so I'm good there"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday February 13th, 2019 10:52:10 PM "Well, the plan for us not doing any climbing is to hang around here and keep watch while you guys watch the giant camp and listen in to see or hear of anything amiss. Only a couple scouts need go. Just be extra careful as there could be critters up there that eat small things. Tree snakes are well known for that," Nikolai tells Anna-rodent, Michael, and Pompous. "Please plan on being back before nightfall though, because we want to be on the other side by morning."
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=36 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 2:38:26 AM
with a 17 climb, Michael takes 10 all the way to the top.
up in the treetops, there is plenty of room and the air is much cooler, either because of the reduced humidity or because there is an actual breeze, either way, it's nice to see the sky again. Michael notices all that as he looks around for things of interest up here in the trees.
Perception 36
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=21 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 6:09:44 AM
occ- Pompous Maximus takes 10 on the climb as well (13 based plus 2 for climbing kit)
Gingerly, Pompous uses the climbing kit and follows Anna and Michael up the tree. All along his sings quietly to himself.
" Anna and Mickey kissing up a tree. K-i-ss-i-n-g"
================= Perception 21
Camping (DM JeffO) Thursday February 14th, 2019 11:20:59 AM
Pru looks up and watches the climbers move. She mentions that she can turn into an air elemental to avoid falling. Sigvar shakes his head, touches the slimy tree and says, “There is almost no way I can climb that with armor on, and I don't like my odds without armor either. Minotaur are not natural climbers.” He’s apparently going to need help if the group is planning on heading into the high trees.
Anna squeaks up that she can get climbing gear to help. She also mentions that she could turn into a bird, but is worried about sticking out in the jungle. Nikoali says that those who aren’t climbing will keep watch in the clearing. He calls out warnings to watch out for snakes in the trees.
Michael and Pompous quickly and easily make their way up into the trees. Indeed, the air is a little cooler and Michael can even feel a little bit of a breeze as the air moves around more at these heights. The two of them look around at the ready. Michael can make out a few tiny tracks here and that appear to have been made by small lizards walking around the treetops. There are a couple places where he can see bird poop as well. There are long, strong branches that lead off in all directions and places where the branches head upwards a bit as well. It would be easy to get lost in here because as soon as one loses sight with the clearing, everything starts to look the same.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday February 14th, 2019 5:31:32 PM Whoa! this is suboptimal, we'll need to a way to keep track of where we are or this will turn pear-shaped really quick. .
With that though Michael begins to outline a plan to mark the trails they use so that they won't get lost. he gets imput from Pompous and Anna.
we've got a good vantage point here, but it's easy to get lost and I'll be goblins uncle if something doesn't use these paths.
Prudence Gundle Thursday February 14th, 2019 7:14:05 PM
On the ground, Pru watches as her companions disappear into the tree-tops. "I hope they'll be alright," she says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+17=30 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+13=27 ; Thursday February 14th, 2019 9:14:06 PM
Anna-Rodent easily ascends the trees with her friends. She has a 20 foot climb speed so there is no need for her to make climb checks.
Anna-Rodent keeps a look out for birds and if she can figure out some way to navigate the trees.
Know Nature: 30 ( knowledge of native bird species based on droppings/ other clues) Survival:22 (to keep from getting lost) Perception:27 (to find birds)
She shares any observations with Michael
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday February 15th, 2019 12:04:13 AM
Knowing that if things get 'hairy' up there, two could just jump and float down and Anna could turn into a bird and fly away, so Nikolai is not worried. Maybe he should be. He asks his friends, "Anyone have any ideas as to why we didn't see any giantesses there? It seems clearly a domestic type village, not a war camp."
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Friday February 15th, 2019 1:20:38 PM
Up in the trees, Michael looks around and works out a way to attempt to not get lost. Pompous looks on and wonders how effective his arrows are going to be in the mass of trees, branches, and limbs. Suddenly Anna-rodent appears in the tops of the trees with the others. Anna looks around and spots a bit more signs of life at this level: there are a number of small spiders crawling around and more than a few little webs. There are at least four different species of lizards that she can quickly identify that run around here, and likely many more. She spots a pair of large eyes from a small orange lizard staring at her from around the corner of a nearby tree trunk. She can hear the sounds of birds navigating through the trees here, and most of them appear to be very small birds, enabling them to fly around and through the thick jungle foliage here. There are indeed many trails along the branches that the lizards use, but she can’t be sure they actually lead anywhere. She also spots a tear along the tree trunk that looks to be from a large claw, perhaps from a bigger jungle cat. There is still quite a bit of trees and leaves above, but she can hear the faint sounds of other birds far above, suggesting that even higher up the trees finally end and birds fly free there.
Meanwhile, back on the ground Nikolai ponders the jungle giants. He wonders about the village, but then thinks more about it. Those giants responded quickly and with order. They had prepared barriers to fire from. They appeared coordinated and stayed back using their arrows. It also wasn’t that large of a village. He thinks that perhaps this may be more of a self-sustaining military outpost or guard station of some kind, rather than just a random domestic village. That would certainly explain the lack of females and children at the location as well.
Sigvar, feeling very heavy with his armor on, watches the group ascend into the trees. He looks around and thinks he spots some movement. He looks over towards the path from the clearing that leads away from the giants and spots a small deer of some kind. It freeze when it spots movement in the clearing. Pru spots the small deer as well.
OOC: So, for Anna, there are many options for birds and lizards here. The birds in this area are small so they can dart about in the thick foliage, but there are clearly larger, more common birds higher up as well. To keep track of where you go here, survival checks can be made, but you can take 10. DC 15 will keep you from getting lost.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 15th, 2019 1:31:20 PM " Deer." Sigvar whispers without moving He watches it to see what it will do. He has no reason to fear it, or to wish to harm it. He has his rations and they have gold and Anna's bag should they run out of food. He waits for the scouts to return, knowing it will be a long day.
Prudence Gundle Friday February 15th, 2019 4:11:16 PM
Since it's going to be a while, Pru sits down on the ground to wait. She does try to move slowly, but honestly she doesn't care if she startles the deer.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday February 15th, 2019 5:57:24 PM
Trayvin tries to keep a watchful eye for the group on the ground while waiting for the scouts to report back.
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=25 ; Friday February 15th, 2019 6:21:40 PM
Pompous leans up against a branch and waits for some directions from Mickey or Anna. Arrow's won't be that useful up here but he has other tools at his disposal, like that flaming short sword hanging at his hip.
------------------- Perception 25- General looking out for signs of trouble or things of interest.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+11=27 ; Saturday February 16th, 2019 2:38:04 AM
Michael try to tease out where the giants camp is from up here. Maybe a view from higher up will lend some insight into what their purpose is at that location. He is careful though not to get out of sight of Pompous or Anna as he does this. he uses one of his small knives to cut branches and notch trees to give himself landmarks so that when he does have to move outside their view he will not get lost.
Survival 27
Prudence Gundle Saturday February 16th, 2019 2:31:36 PM
Pru waves a hand in front of her face, wishing that Endure Elements also did something about bugs.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=22 ; Sunday February 17th, 2019 9:40:20 PM
Anna takes 10 on her survival checks to keep from getting lost, turning into one of the small birds and either flying or perching as needed. She helps Michael navigate and keeps her eye out for dangers.
(Perception: 22) (Survival 20)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday February 18th, 2019 1:08:58 AM
Some suggestion that this giant village could be just an outpost with minimal self-sustaining resources does make sense. That they know a good deal about military tactics was obvious. Their methods probably worked very well against all foes up until know. That they were familiar with magic was obvious too as they did not seem taken aback by the sudden appearance of ice walls in the middle of a tropical jungle.
"If this is just an outpost, that trail must lead to their main village. If these are so hostile they won't even talk, how will it be at their main village? Do we really want to keep going this way? Why not follow the trail the other way instead?" Nikolai ponders as he waits.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Monday February 18th, 2019 2:22:59 PM
Sigvar spots the deer and whispers, “Deer.” Pru looks over and sits down. The deer turns its head to look to the side. Trayvin watches it as the deer takes a few tentative steps into the clearing, staying along the far edge of the forest. The deer waits a moment, then seems satisfied. It shoves its head in the ground, digging a small hole. Then it appears to hear something and freezes once again, looking around the clearing. Nikolai ponders if there is another way around the giants. He wonders about going around the giants, but figures if they have guarded one way into the village, it is likely any other directions might lead to just as much resistance. He thinks about going the other way, but remembers they can in through a portal and are headed the only direction that seemed possible at the moment.
Meanwhile, up the in trees…
Anna turns into a bird and takes flight. She leads Michael along and Michael keeps track of where they have gone, leaving a trail to follow back. Pompous brings up the rear, keeping careful watch. Pompous spots a number of small lizards that pause to watch the strange group move along through the trees. They manage to head towards the clearing where they had fought with the giants, but have to take a few side treks to find their way there. Finally, they reach the edge of the clearing and find a space through the trees to look down. Anna, of course, can easily fly down into the clearing if she wants, or she can continue to flitter among the branches with the others.
Looking down into the clearing, you can see the giants have prepared for war. There is a long stream where the ice wall has melted. Beyond that line are a number of makeshift barriers. It looks as if the giants have torn down two or three of the huts to use in the construction of the barriers. They are set up in a way that is clearly meant to be defensive with angles and “w” shaped areas facing the entrance to the clearing. There are giants in different areas of the clearing behind the barriers with many arrows set up on the ground next to them. They are keeping a close watch on the entrance to the clearing. The barriers are also setup in a formation that would not allow a single ice wall to easily block them all, unless the wall was far from the small barriers. The giants are in the barriers and a couple are walking back and forth to the rear side of the barriers.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 18th, 2019 7:10:50 PM
Trayvin looks around. Did the deer hear the Agents or something else.....
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=22 ; d20+23=30 ; Monday February 18th, 2019 9:23:41 PM
Anna whispers to Michael, "Should I fly down into the clearing to get a better vantage point or do you think they are so jumpy they might take a pot shot at little ole me with one of their gigantic arrows?"
(Perception:22) (Disguise: 30)
If Michael thinks it is a good idea she tentatively casually flies to the outermost edges of the clearing, ready to flit back into the cover of the canopy should any giant make a sudden move.
Prudence Gundle Monday February 18th, 2019 11:09:17 PM
Still sitting, Pru waits for her companions to return.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=33 ; Tuesday February 19th, 2019 12:34:43 AM
When the deer seems content to stay in the clearing with them, Nikolai wonders if he should try to make friends with it but before he can muster the Ranger's instinct to befriend animals, the deer perks up again. Nikolai knows full well the variety of things that could mean. He uses Mailed Fist hand motions to signal everyone to slip into the jungle and lie low. He follows his own instructions and settles next to Pru. Whispering, he says, "Could be nothing, but be something. Be ready,"
Perception +19 = 33
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday February 19th, 2019 7:39:22 AM
Pompous whispers in Mickey's ear... { This looks like defensive maneuvers to me. We would have done the same if uninvited guests had come to our camp and started a brouhaha. Now, I don't like giants on principal... but we may want to let these go and be on our merry way. }
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 19th, 2019 12:45:17 PM
On the ground, Nikolai suggests that the deer might be on to something. He slowly slips back to the edge of the jungle and gestures for everyone else to do the same. Water rolls down the back of his neck as he backs into some leaves. It was almost refreshing except the water was actually pretty warm. And now anyplace that wasn’t sweaty is now wet. Trayvin can’t see anything that might have caught the attention of the deer. Pru’s nose starts to itch. The deer looks over in the direction of the Agents and stares for a moment. Then it starts walking again, in the direction of the path towards the giants.
Back far up in the treetops, Anna-bird asks about dropping down into the clearing with the giants. Pompous suggests that the movements look like simple defensive maneuvers. Anna flies down a little bit, but doesn’t really see anything new or additional from her new vantage point.
OOC: Please do let me know if you’re looking for something specific when flitting about in the treetops!
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday February 19th, 2019 7:15:34 PM
Michael ponders a bit. Yeah Anna, watch the birds and how they act and follow suit as much as possible if you can look around, try to find their supply of bowstrings. the easiest way to defeat these guys with the least amount of life lost would be to confiscate and cut all their bowstrings .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+13=33 ; d20+23=31 ; Tuesday February 19th, 2019 9:34:23 PM
Anna flits around trying to look like the other birds in her vacinity.
She looks for where they might keep their bows, arrows and supplies for making each.
(Perception: 33 nat 20) (Disguise: 31)
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 19th, 2019 9:48:30 PM
Trayvin shrugs as the deer moves off. "I guess it was nothing. I wonder if the giants will pepper it with arrows if it happens to wander into their clearing."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 19th, 2019 10:30:42 PM
"If it has any sense, it will run away if that happens," Pru says quietly. She remains sitting and waiting.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=35 ; Wednesday February 20th, 2019 12:22:43 AM
Nikolai tries to motion to those who can see him to stay back a while. Meanwhile, he moves back to the edge of the clearing. The deer may have caught wind of something stalking in the forest but then lost interest when whatever it was ceased doing whatever it was it did to catch the deer's attention.
'I'll be the bait if anything is really out there,' he whispers to Pru.
He waits, sitting just inside the clearing pretending to watch something in the trees.
Perception +19 = 35
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday February 20th, 2019 6:51:31 AM
{ Let's go back Mikey. There's no need to take them on. All we have to do is move in the opposite direction. If the group is hell bent for a fight. I'll stay here and fire from the rear. I can always withdraw and drop to the ground using my ring of feather fall. }
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 20th, 2019 11:57:25 AM
Michael suggests finding the source of the bowstrings for the giants. Anna flies around and looks. There are few birds down in the actual clearing, most stay up in the branches and trees and even higher up. From her vantage point at the top, she doesn’t see a lot of long-term supplies. There are certainly many arrows lined up, piled up, and sticking in the ground. The giants are talking to one another, but appear quite focused on the far side of the clearing, ready for battle. Pompous suggests heading back now that they’ve learned what they can from this height.
Meanwhile on the ground, Trayvin watches the deer wander off. He wonders how the deer will fare if it enters their clearing. Pru figures the deer will simply run away. Nikolai is nervous, wondering what the deer may have spotted. He waits inside the edge of the clearing, watching the deer while pretending not to watch the deer. The deer doesn’t seem to notice him at this point, and it walks slowly across the clearing, heading towards the trail to the giants.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday February 20th, 2019 6:40:02 PM
"Maybe we should observe what happens to the deer if it wanders into their clearing. It might be interesting, maybe even give us an idea on how to get through there."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 20th, 2019 7:47:55 PM
Sigvar took cover when ordered and continues o remain still as hey watch the deer.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 20th, 2019 9:23:24 PM
Anna reports back to Michael what she's found. "Should we head back?" She asks
Prudence Gundle Wednesday February 20th, 2019 10:06:18 PM
Pru stays where she is, waiting for the return of the scouts.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Wednesday February 20th, 2019 11:11:27 PM Well Anna, I guess we've done all we can up here, if we could get everyone up here we might be able to bypass this strong point and find out what is beyond it, but I don't know if that's what the rest of the crew wants to do.
Michael shrugs his shoulders but still watches out for threats, food, or other interesting things such as obviously used trails, nests or hidey holes.
Perception 33
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday February 21st, 2019 12:26:13 AM
Nikolai casually mentions to Pru, "Can you see if there is some magic involved here? See If that deer radiates magic. You never know."
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Thursday February 21st, 2019 6:15:40 AM
Pompous listens to Anna-banana and Mikey.... " All right, let's go... "
Pompous turns heels and heads back towards the rest of the party. At the proper place he makes his way down the tree, dropping down the last 15 feet or so, letting the ring of feather fall do it's work.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Thursday February 21st, 2019 12:21:08 PM
On the ground, Trayvin watches the deer wander towards the path to the giants. He remembers that the pathway from this clearing to the giants is quite a ways and a wandering deer might take an hour to a day to wander that far. However, the jungle is quite thick, and the deer might not end up having anyplace else to go. Sigvar watches the deer as well from his cover in the jungle as Pru and Nikolai talk quietly.
Up in the trees, Pompous, Michael, and Anna-bird decide to head back to the others. They carefully follow their trail back along the pathways through the branches. Michael spots a number of other interesting things as they travel and he gets more used to the area. The number of small lizards is actually quite surprising, they appear around every tree. He spots a couple small bird’s nests as well, and one is even full of tiny lizards! When they arrive back at the camp, Pompous lightly drifts down, enjoying his feather fall spell. The deer darts away down the path towards the giants.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=26 ; Thursday February 21st, 2019 4:27:27 PM
as Pompous starts down, Michael smile, he makes sure the Ring of feather falling is seated good then jumps.
for a half second the acceleration provides a little shot of adrenaline, but then the spell takes hold and he floats down at a foot per second. he takes the time during the fall to scan his surroundings, looks for hidden danger or paths that perhaps could not be seen from the canopy. Mainly though he just enjoys the ride.
perception 26.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday February 21st, 2019 7:19:35 PM
Sigvar looks up and sees the scouts return. He waits to hear what they have to say about the giant camp.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday February 21st, 2019 8:36:44 PM
"Well, how does it look? Can we get past them?"
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Thursday February 21st, 2019 11:55:16 PM
Anna says, "Are we sure the Giant's don't have the same capabilities I have? Were any of the animals you guys saw acting odd?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=18 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+5=9 ; Friday February 22nd, 2019 12:17:16 AM
Nikolai answers Anna, "Well, maybe. A deer wandered into the clearing and then headed on down the path towards the giant village. I'll go follow a ways and see if anything strange happens."
Nikolai carefully goes after the deer to see if it does anything unusual.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:09:32 AM
The Agents join back together in the clearing and discuss what the scouts saw from the treetops. Nikolai heads after the deer and can easily follow it along the winding trail through the jungle. When he looks around a corner, he sees the deer wandering along, sniffing the ground, and occasionally stopping to munch on some leaves. Nothing looks out of the ordinary with the deer as far as Nikolai can tell...
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday February 22nd, 2019 1:20:28 PM
ooc- Rats! Missed the Thursday post! Previously..
Pompous listens intently as the others describe what they have observed.
I would definitely suggest that we either go around the giants. They seem to taking defensive steps. I do not believe that we need to fight them.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:06:16 PM
Who feels like doing the town crier thing in the loot and booty?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:42:45 PM
Anna-bird says, "Well If its all the same to you guys I'll just flit around as a bird unless my larger combat forms are needed. Unless you have a better idea for my capabilities."
She posses this open ended question to her party.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday February 22nd, 2019 8:50:34 PM
"Allright, if we are trying to sneak by, then let's come up with a plan."
active effects: endure elements
used: spells: endure elements x2
Prudence Gundle Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:08:46 PM
Belatedly, Pru casts Detect Magic and looks to see whether the deer, or anything else in the vicinity, has a magical aura.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday February 22nd, 2019 10:43:45 PM " Sounds like they are more military minded than we might have thought. The thing is, the bigger you are here, the more difficult the jungle seems to be. You all described tiny lizards and small birds and such, yet these giants are huge. Clearly they know how to use the jungle and move through it. If we are going to fight them then we need to find allies that know how to get on here too. If we are going to ally with them, which we have had little success with, then we need to find a way to get them to talk to us."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Sunday February 24th, 2019 10:56:51 PM
Anna says, "Well we've met 2 factions so far and both seem to not like us. There are those weird outsiders and there are the giants. The outsiders seem to be taking advantage of the giants but the giants are distrustful of us. Unfortunately I don't have the ability to assume a giant form so I couldn't befriend them as a giant from another world."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday February 25th, 2019 12:22:20 AM "And my Hat of Disguise won't work on for as they are too big, but they might work on someone larger than I. Maybe Sigvar could try the hat and see if he can come close to looking like them. On the other hand, were any of you able to determine what language they spoke?"
It would be a wild plan to have Sigvar look like one of them and bluff the group's way into their confidence but might as well explore the idea.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Monday February 25th, 2019 12:47:32 PM
Anna-bird continues to fly around the clearing, keeping watch. She spots a small lizard that looks tasty watching her from a branch. Trayvin suggests the group needs a plan to get past the giants. Pru casts a spell and detects no magic from the deer or the surrounding jungle. Sigvar suggests that they may need to talk with the giants, though he remembers they really didn’t give the group a chance to talk last time they walked into the clearing. Anna points that out. Nikolai suggests that Sigvar might want to try the hat of disguise and walk right into the group of giants. The Agents continue their discussion and the water continues to drip in the jungle all around them. It is getting more humid and hot. The weather isn’t affecting the group, thanks to the spell, but it hasn’t stopped everyone (except Anna-bird) from sweating quite a bit.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday February 25th, 2019 8:48:56 PM
"Does anyone have a tongues spell? It wont do any good to disguise Sigvar if he can't communicate with them."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday February 25th, 2019 11:38:51 PM
Anna says, "Tongues isn't really my thing, is it 3rd level or less though because I may be able to pull a copy from my bag"
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday February 25th, 2019 11:50:52 PM Look guys, the easiest way to get around this strong point is up in the treeway. we can get everyone up safe. we get a block and tackle and we can hoist Sigvar up, thanks to Anna's bag. We can use the Rings of Feather Falling to keep everyone safe. I'll act as the courier to get the rings down to the people on the ground, or Anna in bird form would be good at that as well I guess. if anyone has a shrink person spell for Sig that would make things a lot easier. but a few more sheaves in the block and tackle would do if we don't have it.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 1:33:03 AM
There seems to be two options of getting around the giants. Trying doing it on the ground at night with Silence spells on the party and Darkness spells on the areas around the guards or trying doing in in the trees during the day.
"Both have risks, so you guys vote on which one you'd prefer and we'll go with the majority vote."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday February 26th, 2019 5:50:26 AM " To what end though? Why are we here? We were told that the portal would send us where we wanted to go. Collectively we all wanted to help the Fist pay it's bills and get out from under the cost of the war reoarations they are paying, which we thought would lead us to either a high paying job or to a treasure.So far that seems to be out." "Furthermore, if we get past these gate guards, which we seem ill equioed to handle, how will we handle the real soldiers of this race of giants? Why jump from the frying pan into the fire. We need information and no one will talk to us. Though I am not for lying to them I will try the Hat. If they choose to attack me I will be able to weather their attack and walk away, or just kill them." Sigvar holds out his hand for the Hat of Disguise. OOC Ok, down to brass tacks. They are Huge, I am only Large, so if I appear like then I am certainly going to be a runt. This leaves me with the other, less tasteful option. The Outsiders were Large, were they not? I can take their shape and take Prudence with me in here elemental body form, 100% different that what they have seen her as previously so she should be OK. I could take Anna as well in whatever form she can muster that looks suitably badass enough to hang out with a demon, maybe a Grillion like they summoned when we fought. Trayvin casts some tongues spells and Prudence Telepathically Bonds us so you all know what is happening and we go see what we can learn. Thoughts?
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 6:40:35 AM
Pompous listens but offers little...except....
" I could get back in the trees and take a rear guard position. If things go sideways.. may not be a bad thing to have an archer at their backs..."
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 1:35:41 PM
Sitting in relative comfort in the steamy jungle, the Agents continue to discuss their options with the giants. Trayvin wants to make sure they can communicate with the giants. Anna suggests that she might have a way to help with that. Michael wants to move everyone up into the trees using a block and tackle. Nikolai mentions sneaking past in the dark again and wants to vote to decide which way to go. Sigvar wonders what they are doing there and what it will get the Agents to get past the group of giants. He thinks that working with the disguise will be the best way to go. Pompous agrees to be the rear guard.
So The Agents have to decide which way they want to take. The group seems generally unified that they must get past the giants, but no one can be really sure what they will encounter next. The giants appear to be defending something, but what? Could it be the answer to all that the Agents desire? Or will it just be a giant village? The giants weren’t willing to talk before, but will they talk now that they are in a defensive position? Or will approaching them just give them extra attacks? And what happened to the giants that fled previously? Stay tuned next week: same bat channel, same bat time!
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 26th, 2019 4:41:38 PM
"I think we should approach them directly," Pru says. "Try to talk to them, of course, but if they choose to fight we can fight. If we sneak past them, we'll have them at our back, and who wants that?"
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 8:13:06 PM do any of you all remember what happened the last time we "tried to talk" does that spear arrow wound still hurt Pru? If we are going back to the strong point I want to find it's weak point and then take them in the flank, these guys have proven to be purely aggressive, and unopen to a dialog. we either need to avoid them or kill them I don't think "talk" is in the cards. That being said, if Pru can make me invisible I can go in and cut all their bow strings and maybe start a couple of fires, then you guys can rush in and kill them.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday February 26th, 2019 9:21:34 PM
"Pru brings up a good point. What if we get past them and run into something bad? Then we will have to retreat right through their village."
"I think we should give Sigvar his chance to negotiate, if they don't go for it, then I think we know what has to be done."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday February 26th, 2019 9:35:00 PM
Anna says, "I could always ride around on Sigvar's shoulder as a bird. They might assume I'm a pet or something and not really question it. If fighting broke out I could be the courier and bring the calvary if a tactical retreat for Sigvar is not a possibility. I don't doubt Sigvar's prowress but a village of entrenched giants is a pretty tough nut to crack."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday February 26th, 2019 10:19:38 PM
"Maybe Michael could go in invisible and do his sabotage while Sigvar is trying to negotiate," Pru says. "We can always apologize later if we have to."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 12:39:40 AM
Nikolai ponders the new suggestions. "I hadn't thought of trying to look like those demons. Sigvar is right in that appearing like one of them would not work. He's not large enough to be convincing, he doesn't speak their language, and they'd know who all the giants of their kind are and Sigvar wouldn't be one of them. But an Outsider, one we just met, could work. If those Outsiders have any dealings with the giants, it's quite likely they'll talk to one that 'looks' like an outsider. The least thing that could happen is we figure out what language they speak. The worse thing that could happen is that they attack on sight, with is what they did to us anyway.
Here's the hat Sigvar. Do your best to look like one of those Outsiders. Ana can ride on your shoulder, the rest of us will be just out of sight."
Nikolai hands over the Hat of Disguise.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+2=14 ; Wednesday February 27th, 2019 7:20:34 AM
Sigvar is not used to deception, being probably the straightest arrow in their Fist Quiver, but he puts on the hat and concentrates on what the outsider looked like as he chopped it to bits. He tries to act as arrogant as the outsider seemed. after a few minutes he turns to the others. "How was that? Am I at all convincing?" Bluff 14 (or disguise at 24 with the hat, whichever you think I should be using)
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 12:45:26 PM
After some continued discussion, it is decided that Sigvar will attempt to look like the strange outsider apes that the Agents beat previously and go to attempt to communicate with the giants. Michael doesn’t think talking to savage jungle giants is going to work, but Trayvin and Pru mention that if they are left alive, they would be at the Agent’s back. Anna decides to remain a bird and sit with Sigvar as he approaches the giants. Nikolai hands over the hat and Sigvar prepares himself to be a demon-ape…
The Agents head back down the winding trail towards the clearing with the jungle. There is no sign of the deer that had previously wandered this way. When the group reaches the last turn, they stop and Sigvar, with Anna-bird perched on his shoulder, heads around the last bend in the trail. As soon as he turns the corner, he can see the battlefield laid out before him, just as described from the scouts above: there are numerous defensive walls set up a good distance from the entrance to the clearing. A couple of the huts are completely gone, clearly having been torn down to make more defensive positions. The giants are behind the positions, far across the clearing. Sigvar is spotted the moment he steps out of the jungle and a giant yells out to him…
OOC: Making an assumption on the group following along, if that’s not the case, just let me know!
Do either Anna or Sigvar understand giant? That’s the language he’s using…
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+17=24 ; Wednesday February 27th, 2019 5:51:14 PM
" I'm still thinking I should be up in the trees and back where we were able to get behind the giants.. If there's no objections... "
ooc Pompous takes back to the trees (with a take 10 on climb like last time) and makes his way back to where they were. He'll find a place to hide and wait to see what happens.
Stealth check 24
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday February 27th, 2019 6:34:16 PM
Nope, Sigvar was waiting for a tongues spell so this didn't go badly from the start.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday February 27th, 2019 6:36:16 PM
Per the plan, Pru casts Invisibility on Michael well before Sigvar approaches the village.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Wednesday February 27th, 2019 8:30:35 PM
Anna-Bird just understands Common, Tauric and Sylvan but also possesses the ability to speak to and understand Plants, Animals, Fey, Magical Beasts and Humanoids. If the Giants are not considered Humanoids she cannot speak with them.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday February 27th, 2019 8:55:04 PM
Trayvin keeps his weapons and spells ready in case this goes badly....
OOC- did we get the tongues spell up? Trayvin won't have one unless we rest.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:42:00 AM
ooc: we would certainly have cast it on Sigvar before rounding the last corner. Was Ana going to pull it out of the bag or did someone else have it?
IC: Nikolai waits around the corner and just inside the jungle. He had a suspicion that there would be a reaction to the Outsider-Sigvar different than with them. Even if that's all they learn, it was more than what they learned last encounter.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday February 28th, 2019 2:01:51 AM
with invisibility cast on him, Michael goes to work. no fires as yet, but cutting three quarters of the way through their bowstrings, should bring the combat to a halt once these unitaskers pull their bow back the first time. I try to cut near the notch, and for unstrung bows setting on the ground, I cut the notch corners in such a way that the bow string will not seat properly.
OOC: how do you want me to roll this. my stealth is 24 +20 when I am moving, +40 when I am still. I should have 12 minutes of invisibility so I'm going to have her put the spell on me when we get closer to the giants camp. if its dark then that's so much better. lets say I have 9 minutes of useful work time before I have to bug out.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Thursday February 28th, 2019 4:27:19 AM
{Assuming no Tongues was cast and that the party is with me) Sigvar turns to Trayvin and points imperiously, bellowing in his best impression of an evil outsider. " Minion! Translate the base speech these Foul creatures are using, I have no time for their filthy language." Pointing to Prudence he continues. " Ice Mage! Cool my brow in this sweltering heat" under his breath he whispers Telepahic Bond us.
Into the Trees (DM JeffO) Thursday February 28th, 2019 12:39:57 PM
OOC:
Sorry, guess I jumped the gun a little on the entering the clearing. We can pause a moment for the tongues, if it is requested and there’s a way to get it (so if it’s desired to get from the bag and cast on Sigvar, that’s fine). Pompous can certainly head into the trees and take up a position in defense. Michael will be invisible per Pru’s spell.
But for movement, who is headed into the clearing? It sounds like Michael wants to go and be invisible. Will Michael head into the clearing before Sigvar enters with Anna-bird? Either way, yes, please roll a stealth check (Michael), just let me know when you’re going. With 12 minutes of invisibility, I think you can easily get across the edge of the clearing at normal movement, have about 8 minutes on the far side, and then can still get back before it wears off. If you’re going to cut bowstrings, you are going to be walking directly next to giants and your action may provoke a reaction. Realize that many of the giants have their bows in their hands at the moment and all of them will when they see anything.
Who else is headed into the clearing, and when? I was under the impression that it would be just Sigvar in the shape of the outsider ape with tiny Anna-bird on his shoulder. Is everyone else staying well-hidden just beyond the opening to the clearing? If not, who else is going in and in what form(s)?
Prudence Gundle Thursday February 28th, 2019 6:02:39 PM
If there is time, Pru will cast a Telepathic Bond to include herself, Sigvar, Anna, and Michael, before Sigvar approaches the village. She can include one more person, if somebody really wants to be included. But this should let the groups stay in communication.
Once the spell has been cast, Pru's preference is to remain hidden.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 d20+29=48 ; Thursday February 28th, 2019 9:51:08 PM
Assuming the gold is given Anna stops being a bird long enough to pour it into her bag and then pull out a Bardic Scroll of Tongues at CL 3. She casts it on Sigvar and it will last for 30 minutes. She then resumes being a small bird and hopes on Trayvin's shoulder.
(UMD: 48 = pass)
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday February 28th, 2019 10:39:22 PM
Trayvin will wait with the others out of sight.
He can be included on the telepathic bond if extra translating of giant is needed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 1st, 2019 12:13:26 AM
As they approach, final preparations are made. Nikolai hands Ana the gold necessary for the Tongue's spell and it is cast on Sigvar. Michael goes on ahead invisibly and is ordered to be careful and pay attention to their tactics. He orders everyone else, except for Pompous in the trees, to stay out of sight. This is a test of their reaction to the Outsiders and anyone else present would taint the test. Ana-bird is a bird, so that should not affect the test.
Now the test begins in earnest. It is Sigvar's show. Play on!
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+24=32 ; Friday March 1st, 2019 12:55:50 AM
Michael has a very sharp knife in his hands. if they are within my reach it should be easy to nick the bow strings. if they are above my reach, well I just can't get to them.
stealth roll 32 +20= 52 or 72 when I am still.
if they are all facing towards the entrance, I might just exit behind them, that way if things go sideways, i can take them in the rear.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday March 1st, 2019 5:39:59 AM
Well in that case..... Sigvar strdes across the open area towards the giants. When they adress him he will reply.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=17 ; Friday March 1st, 2019 6:20:11 AM
Pompous stays out of sight in the trees and keeps watch for signs of aggression from the giants.
-------------------- Perception 17
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Friday March 1st, 2019 2:18:27 PM
The Agents pause and prepare for the encounter with the giants. Pru casts a spell to ensure that everyone can stay in contact with one another. Anna takes the money from Nikolai, pulls a scroll out, and casts the spell on Sigvar. She turns into a bird and stays with Trayvin. Pompous heads up into the trees while Nikolai encourages Michael to do what he can. Then Sigvar heads into the clearing.
Up in the trees, Pompous has little trouble following their previous path. He heads along the branches and finds a place to sit. He can see the entrance to the clearing and he can see the giants, as prepared as before. He is a long ways up and he watches the wind to see how he might have to adjust if he needs to fire any arrows.
Michael heads out, sneaking along the edge of the clearing. It does not appears that any of the giants notice him and he makes it along to about the edge of the front line of the giants when he sees them all tense up and look to the entranceway: Sigvar has arrived.
Sigvar strides into the clearing, looking as much as he can like one of the demon apes they had encountered earlier. As soon as he steps into the clearing, he can see the giants behind their barricades start moving and pointing at him. He makes it only a few steps before one of them yells out, “You! Gorilla! Where do you go?”
Prudence Gundle Friday March 1st, 2019 4:49:34 PM
[Since Pompous plans to separate from the group as well, Pru includes him in the Telepathic Bond.]
In a whisper, Pru updates the waiting Agents on what is happening in the clearing.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday March 1st, 2019 8:22:02 PM
This was it, either the giants will talk, or it will be time to fight. Either way, maybe the Agents will finally get some information about why the portal sent them here.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Friday March 1st, 2019 9:12:42 PM
(OOC: Anna meant Sigvar's shoulder not Trayvin's)
If Anna is stuck with the rest of the group she will stay there otherwise she will ride on Sigvar's shoulder preparing for anything that could happen with the Giants.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+17=19 ; d20+15=22 ; Saturday March 2nd, 2019 7:36:44 PM
Pompous remembers that he hasn't cast his own protective spell yet, A little of this, a little of that, and his skin appears a little bit browner.. a little bit tougher,,, a little bit bark-ier....
While keeping under cover he keeps an eye out of for any signs of aggression from the giants.
------------------- Telephathic bond Barksin. Stealth 19 Perception 22
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday March 3rd, 2019 8:42:44 PM
Nikolai wonders why these giants are less hostile to these demons than to them. They did everything they could to keep from a fight and talk but got nowhere. Hm....
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=36 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+15=34 ; Sunday March 3rd, 2019 11:19:41 PM
Michael decides that after he is done nicking bow strings he'll find a place to lay low and hide in amongst the giants, that way when the fecal matter hits the rotary impeller, he will be close enough to add to the chaos. If he is in the telepathic bond he sends a note to Sigvar.
"tell them that you were sent by the Demons to tell them that some agents of theirs were coming through, a minotaur, a half elf, a wizard, a halfing and some others. when they show up, pass them through and don't mess with them, they are very dangerous and very important.
perception 36 Stealth 42 slight of hand 34 (to nick the bow strings. )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday March 4th, 2019 2:10:20 AM " I came to see WHY you attacked the minions I sent? It is getting to be difficult to find good help and here you go attacking the help I send. Once I iron this out I will send them back. See that you mind your manners this time." Sigvar huffs in an imperious, demonesque voice.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Monday March 4th, 2019 1:45:50 PM
Sigvar attempts to cow the giants by complaining about sending minions that were attacked. The giant speaking looks at the others and then replies, “We’re only attacking the ones who already attacked our kin earlier! They fought bravely and returned to us with stories of who attacked them. If these are your minions, they should not have attacked our kin. Now they die.”
The others wait patiently as Anna sends back what is transpiring. Pompous keeps guard and watch from high up in the trees. Michael gives suggestions while he sneaks up and cuts a bow string. He is careful and the string is just cut partway. He’s not sure if it will be enough, but it’s the best he can do at the moment. No one seems to notice him yet…
Prudence Gundle Monday March 4th, 2019 5:49:47 PM
Pru shakes her head. "It's not going well," she whispers to Nikolai and Trayvin [I think we three are the only ones left behind?]. "We need to be ready."
She casts Protection from Arrows on Nikolai.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Monday March 4th, 2019 7:48:50 PM
Mentally Sigvar asks OK, what now guys? I remember clearly asking to talk to them for a few rounds before killing them and they just kept attacking us. So they are lying. What else should I ask them?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Monday March 4th, 2019 10:21:22 PM
Anna transmits [i]so the giants kin have told them that we attacked them earlier...apparently they want us dead now. If this thing goes pair shape I guess I'll buff myself and dismiss this form so I can turn into something beefier when I get a chance[i]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday March 4th, 2019 11:22:53 PM "I don't remember attacking any giants here. And we didn't ever really attack the other giants. So either they are lying or there's another group out there," Nikolai whispers. "Tell Sigvar that he wants a detailed description of those others and where the attack too place," he passes on to Pru to pass on to Sigvar.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Monday March 4th, 2019 11:29:26 PM "Come to think of it, I do remember a couple of giants that went running off into the jungle when we first came through the portal. But we certainly didn't get into a fight with them, we found the ape-demons not long after that. There must have been another group, or they are just trying to cover up their own attack against us to not anger the ape-demons," he whispers to Pru.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20=16 ; Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:04:48 AM
A quiet Pompous holds true and waits..,
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Perception (16+15) 31 - signs of trouble
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Tuesday March 5th, 2019 12:28:22 PM
The group has a quick conversation over the magical link. Pru casts another protection from arrows spell on Nikolai, just in case. There is some discussion over giants that were spotted when the group entered the portal. Pompous keeps a close eye on things from above and can see two other giants nodding and apparently in agreement with the speaker, encouraging him to go on.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday March 5th, 2019 12:30:00 PM
Michael ponders the reply, The only "folk" we attacked were the demons, looks like these guys are up to their hairline in evil. Cool! that means we can kill them! .
the bow stiring's all nicked, Michael looks over the defensive arrangement, the judicious use of fire could help ease the strain of this upcoming battle. several ideas come to mind, time limits, reach, and shape are his concerns. 1. dribble a little oil into the quivers, a single fireball and arrows with no fletching fly poorly. 2. set the tents on fire, chaos always helps in battle when it disrupts the enemies orderly battle line. 3 set the barriers on fire, for the same reasons as above, plus...no barriers. would it be possible to cut the bindings on the barriers to make them fall apart? 4 Attempt to tie shoelaces together. do the Giants even have shoes? 5 open a vein, possibly the femoral artery/vein or one of the ones in the foot, on the one who looks like the leader 6. mine the area with Caltrops,
so may choices, but what does he have time to do? what is physically possible to do? He must wait upon the decision of the DM before making a move.
if time is too short for any he merely finds t place to hide, perhaps one of the tents.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 5th, 2019 6:28:56 PM " Tell me exactly WHO attacked your people. MY minions said they did not attack first. They said they offered overtures of Parley and were met with a wall of arrows and thus fought back." Hearing Michael's thoughts, Sigvar detects evil on nthe giants.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/11/25 HP 90/90 --: 28/16/23 CMD : 24 Tuesday March 5th, 2019 8:13:23 PM
Anna-Bird plays the role of communications relay. preening her feathers as she observes and transmits over the link just what is going on.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday March 5th, 2019 9:53:57 PM
"I think you're on to something Nikolai, maybe there is another group."
"Of course, the fact that the giants are talking to someone that looks like their demon, but responded to us with shot arrows doesn't bode well."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday March 5th, 2019 10:39:11 PM
Pru continues to update Nikolai and Trayvin on what is happening. She also casts Protection from Arrows on Trayvin.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 1:40:34 AM
Nikolai waits patiently for the next giant's ridiculous reply.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 12:27:21 PM
Michael moves around and carefully manages a bow string. The effort takes him more time than he would like and there are quite a number of giants here, even more bows, and they are all spread out. He is moving stealthily, so he needs to move slowly and carefully, lest he be found out. The giants also continue to move around and Michael has to move and dodge so they don’t accidentally run into him. He gets a second bow string trimmed and starts working his way to another group of giant archers while he ponders other options.
Ape-Sigvar, trying to maintain his angry stance, demands to know who attacked. While he speaks, he uses his power to detect evil on the giants and he does detect evil, especially from the one speaking and two of the giants standing behind him, talking to him. The speaker consults with those two a second then calls back, “My soldiers were standing guard when they were violently attacked. They only barely managed to escape with their lives, they were so outnumbered. Then that very same group came into our camp, prepared to attack again. We defended ourselves against them, and we will kill them if we see them again! We will have no parley with those who attack our soldiers from behind!”
Anna continues to communicate with the others while Pru casts another protection from arrows. Trayvin wonders if there is another group, but he does remember the two giants that ran away just after entering the portal again. Could those be the two that claim they were violently attacked? He has an idle thought that if those were scouts who failed, could they be making up excuses for their failure?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Wednesday March 6th, 2019 4:10:44 PM
Sigvar tenses and relays over the link, "several of them are evil, namely the two feeding the leader lies and the leader. Prepare yourselves, I doubt my next line will be taken well. If this comes to blows, please haste me as you can and prepare to free me from any grapples." He then replies to the giants. " My minions gain nothing from lying to me and I could sense their lies anyway, much as I sense those of the two stooges whispering in your ear. It seems you would rather not continue the agreement we have to work together. That is fine. I will just summon my allies and we will wipe your people from this place and then continue on ourselves." Reaching up to his shoulder, Sigvar takes Anna on his finger and tosses her aloft. " Gather my warband birdie, and return with them. The time has come to take what we want rather than bargain for it. Too bad, this had been working out sooo well."
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=23 ; Wednesday March 6th, 2019 6:27:43 PM
Pompous gets concerned at Siggy's actions and feels that he just opened up birdy Anna to having a volley of arrows unleashed at her.
He raises his bow in anticipation and will shoot his own volley of arrows at the first giant to draw a bow string back and aim at Anna.
No one hurts birdy Anna while he's around !
-------------- Barskin Delayed action- self explanatory. Perception for signs of attacks on Anna Banana - 23
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Wednesday March 6th, 2019 9:17:46 PM
Trayvin tenses and waits for the giants reaction. They may respond well to the show of strength but he isn't convinced this will be resolved without more fighting.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 32/16/27 -- CMD : 24 Wednesday March 6th, 2019 10:09:26 PM
Anna-bird activates her barkskin SLA and takes to the air.
Hey guys, get ready to come hard and heavy. As Sigvar said some of these guys are evil and they'd rather lie to cover their butts than admit their own failings and parley with us.
She lets out a piercing bird call and flies 30 feet back towards the others.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday March 6th, 2019 11:20:12 PM
Pru stands, motioning to Trayvin and Nikolai. "It's not going well," she says. "I think we're going to start soon."
Cautiously, she begins moving toward the clearing.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+18=37 ; d20+22=37 ; d4=1 ; 2d4+6=14 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+18=23 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=17 ; 6d6+18=34 ; 6d20+18=61 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=14 ; 2d4+6=9 ; 6d6=17 ; d4+3=5 ; d20+11=22 ; d4+3=7 ; 6d6=15 ; Wednesday March 6th, 2019 11:33:11 PM Wow, Michael thinks, as he works to weaken the next bow string, That performance was so good I almost believe it myself! .
once he gets the bow string done, Michael takes a few moments to down his cocktails.
Shield of faith +5 Cats grace bulls strength.
Then he steps up near the lying leader of these bigguns and waits for the proper moment to show him what his insides look like...well the inside of his calf and ankle, I'd need a ladder or something to reach his guts.
prepared action. when the guards start shooting at my guys and are engaged, I open up on the leader.
I will catch this guy unaware, thus he is flat-footed. I put both blades into the front of his calf and run them around the circumference like deboning a chicken. Severing all those juicy veins and tendons.
base to hit 18,
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 37 (Crit! 37 confirmed) for 14 and 19 points sneak attack damage.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 23 for 4 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack damage.
ITWF + 13
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 33 (Crit! 18 not confimed) for 5 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack
ITWF +11 Short Sword +1 To hit AC 22 for 7 points of damage and 15 points sneak attack.
for a grand total of 98 points of damage.
On top of that I open up the veins in his legs. The Peroneal artery, the Posterior Tibial vein/artery and the Anterior Tibial vein/artery. Which means he takes 6 points of damage each round starting on his round until he performs a successful heal check of DC 15 or dies...death is good too.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday March 7th, 2019 1:26:24 AM "Huh. Lying cowards. So they are evil. So be it. It is one thing to be evil but do nothing against us, and another to be evil and lie about us. Weak. Weak as water to lie about something so simple," Nikolai whispers as he prepares for battle. He keeps close to Pru and wishes he had learned how to bat a few arrows down.
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Thursday March 7th, 2019 6:37:18 PM
The Agents prepare for battle. Sigvar calls out to the leader. The leader pauses a moment. Anna-bird is released into the air and Pompous pulls back his bowstring...
Then the leader waves with his hands and calls out, "Fine, be gone with you. We have no need of you, either. If you want to join the list of enemies, you can join them." The other giants pause and look from their leader to Sigvar, but no one else says, or does, anything.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:16:14 PM
from his position of readiness, Michael contemplates things. hmmmmmm...I hope the guys get here before my invisibility runs out, gosh that would be awkward/. he grins and decides that if the guys don't show up before the spell ends, he'll start the show off by himself and distract the giants till his guys can cross no man's land.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Thursday March 7th, 2019 9:21:36 PM
"Well, maybe they will let us by after all. What do you say? Should we wait for a signal from Sigvar and then venture out?"
Prudence Gundle Thursday March 7th, 2019 10:28:03 PM
"I think it's go time."
Pru begins to jog toward the clearing. Sigvar, we're coming, she sends over the link.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 90/90 -- 32/16/27 -- CMD : 24 Friday March 8th, 2019 12:33:47 AM
Well seeing as no one went to shoot her when she was released towards the air she flies another 30 feet towards the rest of her group but lands at the end of the move.
She then spends her standard action dismissing the bird shape
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Friday March 8th, 2019 1:07:36 AM "You tell 'em Pru!" Nikolai says as he joins her, bow and Flaming arrow at the ready. "Tell the Fist to let 'er rip. They are evil and will always be a danger to us while we are here."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Friday March 8th, 2019 5:23:27 AM You really didn't want to give us permission mr giant, you just didn't Sigvar thinks Over the link he says. "Next round Michael. I'll hit the front, you hit the back. Leader first. If we fell him in one shot the rest may just be stunned enough to not know what to do for a moment." Sigvar starts walking forward, (assuming they stopped him before he was right up to them)As he moves he draws his sword. Hopefully, if the hat works like he thinks it does, it looks like hr is drawing forth a scroll to hand the giant instead. He also casts Divine Favor upon himself.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Friday March 8th, 2019 9:13:02 AM
Pompous holds true and waits...
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Friday March 8th, 2019 11:25:38 AM
OOC: Quick OOC DM questions here, I want to be sure it's clear for actions. I think I'll likely need a map for Monday, but here's the weekend to make sure.
It looks like the Agents are going to attack. Remember, the clearing is hundreds of feet across. The giants are all behind cover. Michael is behind the enemy lines and can easily sneak up on the leader. He can setup and make a full attack, if desired. Sigvar is disguised, but still a hundred feet away. He can approach, but a charge attack cannot work because there is debris between them. Everyone else is around the corner (except for Pompous). It will take 3 combat rounds for that group to get around the corner and across the space to the giants. Pompous can fire at any time. Anna is halfway between the group and Sigvar, having flown there.
So, feel free to plan over the weekend, if needed. If anyone is going to make an attack move, we need to move to rounds. The giants are, obviously, going to react. Please attempt to post a round or two of actions, if possible. The giants are most likely to respond with arrows, clearly, so you can base posts on expecting that, up to a point. You can email me DM questions over the weekend, if you like, too. Good luck, Agents!
Prudence Gundle Friday March 8th, 2019 5:02:36 PM
Pru hurries toward the clearing as fast as she can.
[If there's enough of a straightaway, she uses the Run action; otherwise, she double moves.]
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Friday March 8th, 2019 5:48:52 PM
Trayvin shakes his head. He preferred resolution which did not lead to bloodshed, but sometimes it is unavoidable.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 102/102 -- 32/12/30 -- CMD : 28 (+32 vs trip) Friday March 8th, 2019 9:37:26 PM
Anna now fully human takes the opportunity to activate her Beast Shape IV Morphamancy SLA to take the form of a manticore-chimera.
She then moves 30 feet back towards the giants looking for cover if possible.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Manticore-Chimera - 9 min [90 rounds] +6 size bonus to your Strength, -2 penalty on your Dexterity, +2 size bonus to your Constitution +6 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Atk, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft. low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +14 (2d6+6), bite +14 (1d8+6), gore +14 (1d8+6), 2 claws +14 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +10 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Saturday March 9th, 2019 2:05:28 PM
OK, so Sigvar got no closer than 100 feet while talking, so the two groups were shouting across the jungle clearing before. In that case, nevermind the spell, Sigvar runs (x3) towards the giants, draws his blade and dismisses the hat's power. This covers 60' and puts him 40' from their barricade. How high is it? How sturdy looking? Does it look like it will stand up to a charge attack with an adamantite blade that ignores hardness below 20?
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure elements Telepathic Bond
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Sunday March 10th, 2019 10:07:33 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Protection from Arrows
Seeing the ruse now dismissed, Nikolai charges forward. Double Move (x3) at 50' base move = 150' x2 = 300'
OOC: since I don't know where that puts me, I'll wait until I see a map to place me. Preferable right next to giant or behind a wall.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday March 10th, 2019 11:05:52 PM
Michael stands ready, once Sigvar clears the barrier Michael will unleash his prepared action.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+15=19 ; Monday March 11th, 2019 6:56:53 AM
Pompous keeps an eye out for Mickey. When the orc dung hits the fan, he'll likely be the most vulnerable. Pompous will cover Mickey the best he can with well placed flights of flaming arrows.
Trayvin AC 28/13 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Monday March 11th, 2019 9:06:40 PM
Trayvin tries to keep up with the other Agents as they spring into action.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday March 12th, 2019 12:47:16 AM
As she hurries along, Pru is glad of the Endure Elements spell that is keeping her from feeling the worst effects of the heat.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 66/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 1:06:05 AM
Nikolai yells "WEEEEE! WEEEEEEE! WEEEEEE!" all the way there.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 6:16:00 AM
{ Holding.... holding.... damn my nose it itchy.,.... holding.... squirrel!... holding.... }
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet Tuesday March 12th, 2019 6:23:29 AM
Sigvar rushes closer, waiting for the map to show him his options
Into the Battle Clearing (DM JeffO) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 11:17:08 AM
(Sorry for the delay, intermittent Internet issues and swapping DMs...)
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+15=21 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=27 ; 3d8+8=28 ; 3d6+8=22 ; 9d6+24=54 ; 9d6+24=54 ; 3d6+8=19 ; 3d6+8=18 ; 3d6+8=26 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 12:35:52 PM
Once the Agents realize that their attempts at subterfuge and diplomacy have failed them, then everything starts happening at once. Soldiers charge the encamped enemy and gigantic arrows buzz through the air as the giants unleash their readied weapons.
The two on the southern end (light and dark purple) gasp in surprise and anger as their bowstrings snap when drawn back! That still leaves another dozen to fire on the approaching party.
Sigvar is hit once as he lumbers forward. nat 20, no crit - 22 damage
It's a good thing that Nikolai has Pru's protection, because 3 oversized arrows connect with him, 1 critically so. crit 54-10 = 44, 19-10 = 9, 18-10 = 8. Total after prot = 61 damage
Another arrow critically finds its way to Anna-manticore, as does another that doesn't quite strike extra hard. crit - 54 damage, hit - 26 damage
The battle is joined, and Michael is still waiting in the wings, ready to perforate the leader once Sigvar gets close enough to distract the hits that are sure to come in afterwards.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+18=20 ; d8=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 7:29:55 PM
Sigvar looks over the situation and sees his friends get mortally wounded. He needed to become a distraction....now. So he reaches deep inside and starts to run. As he moves his hand comes up and wipes away the damage done by the arrow (LoH 27 healing, swift action). He steps into position across from Michael and heroically swings at the leader, putting all his might into it ( Hero point for an additional action, attack) Attack Hits AC 20 for 19 damage ( ignore the d8 also I doubt this hits)
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure elements Telepathic Bond LoH 2 of 8 used
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) Tuesday March 12th, 2019 9:12:43 PM
Trayvin casts a spell and then continues to close the gap with their foes.
[b]Actions: cast shield of faith and then move up 20ft
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 10/90 -- 35/20/31 CMD : 21 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 9:43:56 PM
Anna takes a 5 foot step to take cover behind the nearest tree. "Guys I need some sort of healing. I literally can't take another couple arrows like that."
She then uses a full round action to change form to that of a diminuitive bat to hopefully be much easier to miss.
Diminuitive Anna-Bat is taking cover behind one of the trees hopefully this confers some sort of miss chance.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Bat - 9 min [89 rounds] +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 14 (1d3+1)
Prudence Gundle 10d6=43 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 10:19:17 PM
Pru has been assuming that the giants have some kind of resistance to fire, but she hasn't actually tested the theory. There's no time like the present.
She casts a Fireball to hit the purple and green giants in the southeast corner of the map. They take 43 damage; DC 20 Reflex save for half.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP75/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday March 12th, 2019 10:27:05 PM
Michael lets loose his attack. seeing how his friends are getting the tar beat out of them.
redied action from before reposted here.
base to hit 18,
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 37 (Crit! 37 confirmed) for 14 and 19 points sneak attack damage.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 23 for 4 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack damage.
ITWF + 13
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 33 (Crit! 18 not confimed) for 5 points of damage and 17 points sneak attack
ITWF +11 Short Sword +1 To hit AC 22 for 7 points of damage and 15 points sneak attack.
for a grand total of 98 points of damage.
On top of that I open up the veins in his legs. The Peroneal artery, the Posterior Tibial vein/artery and the Anterior Tibial vein/artery. Which means he takes 6 points of damage each round starting on his round until he performs a successful heal check of DC 15 or dies...death is good too.
starting his next round, Michael yells loudly and goes into total defence. _+4 to ac. for a total of 33 to ac
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 30/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) d20+13=26 ; 2d8+4=11 ; Tuesday March 12th, 2019 11:18:17 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows OOC: i'm assuming that we all healed over night.
Nikolai spends a Ki point that grants him +4 AC for 1 round. He also uses his Combat Expertise for a +3 AC for 1 round. New AC = 31 He takes a Swipe at the Red Giant in front of him. and tries to Stun him. Att w/Vital Strike and Stunning Fist d20 +15 -3(C.E.) = 26
Dmg = 2d8+4 = 11 Stunning Fist DC 22, Stunned for 1 round, Fort Negates. See Stunned Condition.
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:17:18 AM
Following Prus' fireball, Pompous follows it up with a spell of his own.
Into the battle clearing (DM Warren) MAP d20+13=25 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=16 ; d3=2 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=25 ; d3=2 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=23 ; 2d6+8=20 ; 2d6+8=19 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 1:41:35 PM
Sigvar didn't think his strike would connect, but Michael's distraction gave him just the boost he needed. And now the group in front of him can't ignore a ton of armored bull in front of them is hard to ignore.
Trayvin runs forward and shields himself, knowing that he can't help out if he gets cut down by arrows as well.
Anna shifts herself down into a small, hopefully less noticeable form.
Pru tests her assumption about fire, and thankfully finds herself to be wrong. The giants don't resist the damage, but they are plenty agile, and avoid some of the damage. reflex 25, 23, 24
Now that Sigvar is creating a distraction, Michael steps in. He connects all 4 times, but can tell that some of them wouldn't have hit if they had been aware of his presence.
Nikolai connects solidly too, and his target tenses up and drops her bow.
Pompous throws his spell and brown and dark red are entangled. It doesn't seem to bother them much though, since it doesn't impact their bow work at all.
More than half of the giants are now completely focused on Sigvar and release another hail of arrows, but none of them find a lucky chink in his armor this time. Also, Sigvar can't find any hole in their defenses to attack back. not open to AoO for using ranged attacks in melee
The other 5 notice the small man who perforated their boss and focus on him. Two are especially mad, since they assume (correctly) that he's the one that tampered with their bows. He's prepared for it though, and artfully dodges out of the way of all of the arrows.
The two who lost their bows however slam giant fists into Michael. 20 + 19 - 39 total damage
Leader - 117 damage red - 11 damage, stunned brown - entangled dark red - entangled dark green - 21 damage light purple - 21 damage, broken bow dark purple - 21 damage, broken bow
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 132/132 Character Sheet d20+17=32 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+13=31 ; 2d6+17=23 ; 2d6+17=24 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 6:43:27 PM
"Prudence, Fireball centered on me and Michael. He will nimbly dodge it, and I am unharmed at this point. The giants will not fair so well, and hopefully, their barricade won't either. After that wall then off with Michael and I and tend the wounded. I think we can handle this. If you don't agree Michael, get clear." Sigvar says over the telepathic bond. Heroically he casts a spell, calling on Gargul to enhance his already formidable combat ability (Divine Favor) He then sets to the grim work of eliminating the threat to his Fist. Sigvar leaves the leader to Michael and or Prudence and begins killing the giant behind him (blue) Sword 1 Hits AC 32 for 23 damage Sword 2 Misses natural 1, (the 29 was a double click) Sword 3 Hits AC 25 for 24 damage Horns Hit AC 31 for 13 damage
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 10/10 rounds remaining LoH 2 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
Pompous AC 26(29) CMD 27/22/17, HP 107/107 d20+23=29 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d8+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d8+18=22 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=22 ; d8+11=19 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+11=13 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 8:26:11 PM
Pompous unleashes a volley of arrows towards the giants. Streams of arrows covered in electricity and flames speed towards the enemies Once the arrows are away, he will duck back behind the branches as best he can.
( ooc light purple, then dark purple if the first one dies)
Attack 1 Hits AC 29 Damage 15, shock 4, fire 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 29 Damage 16,shock 2, fire 1 Attack 2 Hits AC 37 (crit 22) Damage 19 Shock 1 fire 1 Attack 3 Hits AC 28 Damage 13 Shock 6 fire 5
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 79/106(BrianZ) d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 9:04:16 PM
Trayvin checks on Anna, and tries to patch up some of the wounds and keep her in the fight.
Actions: move to Anna, cast (I)cure critical wounds(/I) on her. Anna heals 34hp
Active Effects: shield of faith, endure elements
Used: Spells: endure elements x2, shield of faith, restoration
OOC- I was not able to move the character on the map
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 44/90 -- 35/20/31 CMD : 21 Wednesday March 13th, 2019 9:36:38 PM
Anna-Bat tries to figure out just what she can do at this point. "Thanks Trayvin. I'm still a little leery about shifting back"
She opts to take a double move action taking cover behind some other trees further towards the giants.
Beast Shape IV: Form of Bat - 9 min [88 rounds] +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 14 (1d3+1) Barkskin - +4 nat armor
Prudence Gundle 10d6=32 ; Wednesday March 13th, 2019 10:20:39 PM Oh, Sigvar. I hate doing this, Pru sends over the link.
But she does it, centering her Fireball directly south of Sigvar's position.
[If I'm reading the map right, those are 10-foot squares? So the Fireball should get both Grays, both Purples, Cobalt Blue, Lime Green, and Orangey Yellow. And Sigvar and Michael. Sorry, guys. Everybody takes 32 points of damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 20 HP 30/91 CMD 31(Grapple/Trip) Thursday March 14th, 2019 12:14:14 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, Prot vs Arrows Ki pts 6/7
Nikolai, seeing the giant (giantess?) tense up and drop her(?) bow, moves quickly. He grabs a rope from his backpack and ties it around the giant's legs.
Move: get rope from backpack Standard: Tie rope around legs. It doesn't need to be perfect, just hinder movement. He spends another Ki point to boost his AC: AC this round 28 He takes a 5' step to step on the dropped bow if possible.
Michael Wittman AC:29, T:24, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP50/89 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d4+6=11 ; d20+18=27 ; d4+3=5 ; d20+18=21 ; d4+3=6 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+22=33 ; d4+3=5 ; 6d6=15 ; d20+17=21 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+16=32 ; d4+3=4 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+18=25 Thursday March 14th, 2019 12:57:25 AM
The fists come in, but as they strike him he makes sure to put a blade point between their knuckles. (combat reflexes allows this and my attackers are attacking me unarmed.
1st giant light purple south of me AOO. base +18
Rapier +1 keen to hit AC 38 (Crit 33 confirmed!) for 11 points of damage.
2nd giant Dark purple south of me. AOO base +18. Short Sword +1 To hit AC 27 for 5 points of damage.
His Aoo duty done he concentrates on his flank with Sigvar on the gray one. confident he cannot be flanked because of his Improved uncanny dodge.
Base +18 primary attack. +4 Aotf Flanking bonus.
Rapier +1 Keen to hit AC 21 +4 for flank =25 for 6 points of damage and 22 flanking.
Short sword +1 To hit AC 33 for 5 points of damage and 15 flanking.
ITWF
extra attack +13 base +4 AotF flanking. =+17.
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 21 for 4 points of damage and 22 flanking.
Extra off hand attack. +12 +4 Aotf flanking =16 short sword +1 to hit AC 32 for 4 points of damage and 19 flanking.
don't know what his AC is or if this is the chief of not, but if it is he should be dead this round.
Reflex save = 25 evasion means I take no damage from the fireball,
Michael pokes some holes in the leader and then feels an overpressure coming his way, he ducks behind a giant-sized clay pot as the flames wash over his position.
BURN THEM, BURN THEM ALL! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! .
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 15, FF 34) CMD 31 HP 120/132 Character Sheet d20+8=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Thursday March 14th, 2019 5:40:24 AM
additional post reflex 10 Sigvar knew the flames were coming, but was surprised by the heat nonetheless. His armor scorches and his hide burns. Swiftly he touches himself and mitigates the damage. LOH 20 healing, swift action
Sigvar's dashboard Tongues Endure Elements Telepathic Bond Divine Favor 10/10 rounds remaining LoH 3 of 8 used Hero Points used 2
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