DM Bob and Carla - ”Feldor the Cursed…Combat Round #1” d20+10=27 ; d20+30=40 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2024 10:51:28 PM
From the shelter of his ‘cage’ Onesimos studies the redheaded fellow harnessed to the sled contraption. From his size alone, the cleric can extrapolate that he’s a giant of some sort - but what kind? Knowledge Nature or Local vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { to identify him as a Taiga Giant.}
Beatrix accepts a potion from Snark and assumes the appearance of shrubbery near the cave opening.
Abandoning his original plan to become one with the shrubbery, Snark instead turns invisible, and has his conjured image of Drayma deliver a prepared script.
Isaac hides behind a tree, preparing himself for combat.
Urist places a few personal spells on herself, then casts haste on her nearest teammates. She is able to target Isaac and Benni from her position. (OOC: placed Urist where she might target the most Luck Makers.)
Makis and Ellashee remain hidden in their respective trees, calmly awaiting the approach of the new arrivals.
The muzzled giant in harness lumbers forward, dragging the heavy sled further into the encampment. Feldor follows. The frost giant is wearing a flowing fur cloak over a chain shirt, and has a whip in one hand. His other arm is scarred and misshapen - yet he manages to hold a large spear in it - if somewhat awkwardly. At his side is a singularly large wolf - larger than any the heroes have previously encountered. Two trolls and a second wolf round out the group.
Feldor frowns at the image created by the greenmage (Will check 27 to disbelieve). Scanning the camp (Perception = 40) he looks for the ‘damage’ described by the false image, and spots Isaac trying to hide behind a tree, and Urist near the pen. He shakes his head, yelling in giant: ”you’ve let the slaves escape! Aaargh! I don’t know who or what you are, but you’re not real!” Summoning the giant wolf, he points his spear towards the encampment and directs his companion in giant ”Ulfar, attack!”
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+14=25 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+14=21 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 1:45:53 AM "Well, that didn't go as planned."
He looks at the creatures here, especially the muzzled giant, trying to figure out what all the giants, trolls, and the monster wolf might be. He especially thinks about what he knows about their strengths and vulnerabilities. (Knowledge Nature 25, 33, 28, 22, 21 - DC to ID monster's strengths and weaknesses is 10+CR)
An invisible Snark begins summoning a creature. Full round action to cast Summon Monster V.
Spells, * = cast/used: 0 (DC16): Message, Detect Magic, Mending, Prestidigitation 1 (DC17): Grease (C), Expeditious Retreat, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Shield, Unseen Servant 2 (DC18): Glitterdust (C), Glitterdust, Glitterdust, Minor Image, Flaming Sphere, Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray 3 (DC19): Summon Monster III (C), Haste, Fly*, Fireball, Major Image 4 (DC20): Dimension Door (C), Resiliant Sphere, Fireball, [open slot] 5 (DC21): Summon Monster V*(C),Persistent Image*, Dominate Person
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 8 - 0 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals. 2 Pearls of Power - 1st level Staff - 0/10 charges used Extend Metamagic Rod - 1/3 used
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 52/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday December 11th, 2024 7:57:01 AM
Benni is philosophical: at least Feldor didn't withdraw! A running battle would be the worst for the Luck Makers, at least now they have a chance at attaining their goal!
The cleric uses the relative safety of the cage to begin casting a complicated Summon Monster IV spell. He just hopes he can complete it without interruption!
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 50/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 Wednesday December 11th, 2024 8:15:34 AM
Beatrix drops the tree form and takes to the air (action cast fly, movement to fly up to 60 feet)
Makis the Lucky (AC 22/13/19, CMD 16. HP 69/78+10 temps) (Harry) Wednesday December 11th, 2024 6:40:04 PM
The giants and their minions are suddenly much closer than Makis likes and he decides to act. He needs space and so he calls his familiar to him as he drops his shape change and cast Flying broom before flying to a nearby tree.
___________________________ Spells Cast: Level 1: 1 of 6+1 Level 2: 1 of 6+1 Level 3: 0 of 5+1 Level 4: 2 of 3+1 Level 5: 0 of 2+1
Spells on with durations: Rose's Temperature Control on Ellashee - 24 hours Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor - 90 minutes on Makis, but delayed Mage Armor from Snark - 18 hours Flying Broom - 9 hours Threefold Aspect - 24 hours. Currently using Youth
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP88/91 AC22/ T12 / FF19 Wednesday December 11th, 2024 6:40:53 PM
Isaac see's the wolf coming at him and moves over to Beatrix (AB,24) and focuses the wrath of his gods on the wolf (smite on Ulfar) "A wolf that big can't be natural."
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) 2d6+9=13 ; 2d6+9=14 ; 2d6+9=21 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 11:30:18 PM
Urist casts a Wall of Fire, as shown on the map. It catches three enemies in its path. Those three take 2d6+9 damage each, or as Urist rolls it ... 13, 14, and 21 damage. There is no save. The heat of the wall flows towards Urist, towards the "north."
Then Urist flies up 40 ft, still in AC20. She is frustrated with herself that she forgot to get cured after the last fight.
[OOC: Sorry, please ignore d4 misclick.]
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 59/83HP Wednesday December 11th, 2024 11:33:03 PM
Hearing the sounds of battle outside, Eadric draws his rapier and charges out. (Moves to AB27.)
DM Bob and Carla - ”Feldor the Cursed…Combat Round #2” G2 attack d20+26=38 ; dmg 2d6+18=27 ; Ulf cone dmg 6d8=32 ; rounds to recharge d4=3 ; G1 strength d20+10=14 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 12:17:33 AM
Things may not have gone the way the Luck Makers planned, but they do have the advantage of surprise. Having previous experience with trolls and winter wolves, the heroes have a pretty good idea what Feldor’s minions are about! The ice troll wardens are robust (AC 24) and able to regenerate from wounds caused by most natural weapons - however they are vulnerable to fire. The winter wolf (AC 17) is also vulnerable to fire. Feldor’s wolf Ulfra is a larger version of the ones previously encountered by the party, so it can be assumed that she will be harder to hit, but vulnerable to the same sorts of things.
The greenmage knows all these things, however the two giants are new additions to the equation. Feldor is surely a frost giant, though small for the type, and according to the troll-turned-informant, what he lacks in physical presence, he makes up for in meanness. Regardless, he is very strong, fearless, and can be stealthy (though not in this case!) Immune to cold, frost giants are vulnerable to fire. The redheaded giant is taller than the frost giant, of lanky build like a youth, and doesn’t appear to be adept at handling the cold. He actually doesn’t appear to be native to the area, maybe a Taiga giant? But they are tribal nomads that hunt big game inland or large sea mammals on the coast. They tend to be spiritual, and hate slavers. What is he doing with this group?
Snark begins summoning a monster. Onesimos begins summoning a monster Beatrix takes flight Makis is spooked by the new arrivals. He collects Ellashee and changes trees Isaac moves to a position closer to the centaur 60ft overhead, and prepares to smite Urist creates a wall of fire that catches three of the enemy, then flies away Eadric makes an appearance after charging out from inside the cave
Vulnerable to the flames and heat from the troubadour’s fiery wall, the trolls and Feldor take a deal of damage before scrambling with all speed to escape the licking flames.
With hate filled eyes, Feldor targets the human exiting the cave and launches his javelin at Eadric (Hit AC 38, for 27 dmg).
Feldor’s pet (Ulfar) advances towards Isaac and blasts him with a cone of cold (for 32 pts cold dmg., Ref save vs 19 for half dmg.)
The smaller wolf lopes towards Urist frustrated at its inability to reach the dwarf as she flies beyond its reach.
G1 grunts as he strains against the traces binding him to the heavy sled contraption, but is unable to break free.
(OOC: per earlier posts and e-mail sent Sunday, everyone experienced a long rest so should be at full HP going into combat - with the exception of any cold dmg if morning Fort save was failed, or any dmg taken this round. Please update header accordingly! - DM Carla)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+22=39 ; 3d6+12=24 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 2:15:09 AM
Completing his spell, the gnome summons a celestial Ankylosaurus (AC 22, HP 95.) The huge dinosaur activates Smite Evil as it attacks Ulfgar with its massive tail, hitting AC 39 for 36 damage. In addition, Ulfgar must make a DC 23 Fort save or be dazed for one round.
Snark looks across the battlefield and sees his chance. He cast Glitterdust. The 10' radius spread catches T1, T2 and G2. In addition to looking like disco balls, they must each make a DC 19 Will save or be blinded.
Then Snark climbs onto Herb.
(Snark has a +4 dodge bonus to AC against giants.) --------------------------------- Spells/Effects Running: Extended Mage Armor, Glitterdust (9 rounds), Summoned Ankylosaurus (13 rounds), Fly (Herb)
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 76/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20+16=31 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 9:23:07 AM
Now in the air Beatrix begins her aerial assault. 31 to hit on Ulfar, 42 damage. This does draw an AoO from him as she moves through the threat range over his head (pretty sure I've mentioned that before but her targets kept dying)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP75/91 AC22/ T12 / FF19 d20+11=28 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=26 ; d8+9=14 ; d6=4 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 5:30:00 PM
Isaac Is able to evade the worst of the cold from the beasts' breath. Reflex(28) Isaac moves closer to Ulfar (AA,23) and slashes at the overgrown wolf with his sword cutting deep into the wolfs shoulder. Attack:40! Confirmation attack:26 Damage14+4 fire=18 total 32 if crit
Ongoing effects Bull's strength: new str 20 Divine bond +2 and flaming: Sword is now a +4 flaming longsword Flanking wolf :+2 attack
Makis the Lucky (AC 22/13/19, CMD 16. HP 69/78+10 temps) (Harry) Thursday December 12th, 2024 6:01:13 PM
Makis casts his spectral hand (standard action), activates his dormant barkskin (free a action for +4 to his Natural Armor), and then spends a hero point to cast a Barkskin on Isaac using that spectral hand. He then flies to a safer tree.
ooc: +4 Natural Armor for Isaac for 90 minutes.
___________________________ Spells Cast: Level 1: 2 of 6+1 Level 2: 2 of 6+1 Level 3: 0 of 5+1 Level 4: 2 of 3+1 Level 5: 0 of 2+1
Spells on with durations: Spectral Hand - 9 minutes Rose's Temperature Control on Ellashee - 24 hours Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor - 90 minutes on Makis, but delayed Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Isaac for 90 minutes Mage Armor from Snark - 18 hours Flying Broom - 9 hours Threefold Aspect - 24 hours. Currently using Youth
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) Thursday December 12th, 2024 6:03:02 PM
ooc: Updated hit points and AC in header
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 56/83HP d20+19=28 ; 2d6+11=18 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 9:50:24 PM
(Eadric moved more than 5 feet last round, so he had 20% concealment from that ranged attack. My bad. Updated health on header as well.)
Taking the hit from the javelin, he continues to rush at Feldor, taking a vital strike. (28 to hit, 18 damage.)
(Since he moved more than 5 feet, he has 20% concealment from ranged attacks.)
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) 2d6+9=18 ; 2d6+9=17 ; 2d6+9=19 ; 2d6+9=13 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 11:24:16 PM
Urtist shouts, "Fire in the hole!" and casts a second Wall of Fire. Looks to her like she can catch four enemies in the wall. This time she directs the heat away from the party, towards the southwest, so as not to burn her friends.
Damage to T1, T2, G1, and G2: 18, 17, 19, and 13.
She laughs and says, "If you can't take heat, stay out of the adventure!"
DM Bob and Carla - ”Feldor the Cursed…Combat Round #3” Troll save d20+3=19 troll save d20+3=21 Feldor save d20+10=17, fail G1 strength d20+10=14 Feldor’s attacks d20+23=24 d20+18=24 d20+13=16 T1 attack d20+12=29 d8+6=14 T2 attack d20+14=16 Wolf 6d6(5+3+5+6+4+2)=25 recharge d4=4 Thursday December 12th, 2024 11:46:08 PM
A large armoured dinosaur makes it’s appearance at Snark’s behest and swipes Ulfra mightily with it’s tail while the blue haired gnome causes a well placed glitter bomb to explode amidst the enemy. The two trolls are able to clear the glitter from their eyes, however Feldor is blinded!
Beatrix makes a successful assault on Feldor’s creature and gets lucky, when Isaac delivers the critical blow that terminates the magical creature’s existence. Ulfra is dead!
Makis summons a magical delivery service, and while his spectral hand makes it’s first delivery to the paladin - the Bloodwitch moves to another tree.
Engaging with the blinded frost giant, Eadric is able to penetrate Feldor’s defences, and draws the giant’s blood! Had it not been blinded, it would not have been so easy to hit!
Urist creates another line of fire. This time she catches the two trolls, Feldor, and the muzzled giant bound and harnessed to the sled contraption. (OOC: can’t find wall of fire listed on Urist’s lists of spells. Am I missing something?-DM Carla)
Those affected by the wall of flame make every attempt to escape its confines. As the muzzled giant strains against the now burning harness, he breaks free - leaving the sled with the cage-like contraption behind. Once beyond the wall of flames, he shakes his great head from side to side and claws at the muzzle bound ‘round his head.
Blinded, Feldor attempts to move forward, only to bump into the fighter in his path. With the flames licking at his hide he roars in frustration and lashes out wildly, missing Eadric all three times.
T1 swings at the red ‘F’ (hits AC 29 for 14 dmg) (OOC: not sure what this is? Benni’s summoned monster? Did a post not ‘take’?- DM Carla)
T2 swings at Eadric and misses
W1 moves forward towards the Ankylosaurus and breathes a cone of cold in it’s direction (25 pts dmg, Fort vs DC 17 for half dmg)
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 52/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) d20+7=17 ; d6=2 ; 9d6=30 ; d20+7=27 ; d6=1 ; d20+7=12 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 7:12:13 AM
(ooc: what happened to my post?? Well, since the rolls are still sitting here, I must not have hit 'Submit'. Argh!) ..............
(Last Round): Benni summons a Fire Elemental that misses its attack (AC17) and in turn is struck by an Ice Troll. The cleric scampers out of the cage to get closer to the action.
(This Round): The fire elemental is able to strike the Ice Troll, but not critically. Benni stands his ground and casts a Flame Strike to engulf Ulfar and Troll 1! "Subdue Feldor, don't kill him! We need answers!", the elf shouts to his friends.
.............. Medium Fire Elemental AC 17; HP 16/30; Saves 7/6/1; Attack +7 Dam 1d6+1 +Burn Fort DC14 or 1d6/round
Flame Strike at Point X,Y/19,20 hits Troll 1 and Ulfar. 15 fire and 15 holy damage, Reflex Dc 19 for 7 fire and 15 holy
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 76/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20+16=30 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 8:04:18 AM
Beratrix will dive bomb G2 this time. One of these days some monster will grab her out of the air and slam her into the ground and it will end very badly, but it hasn't happened yet! Tally ho!
30 to hit, 29 damage.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Friday December 13th, 2024 11:53:58 AM
Snark sees Beatrix starting her charge against G2 and yells, "NO BEA! That giant is a slave too. See that muzzle? See how he was forced to pull that cage? He's not attacking - let's keep it that way!"
(OOC: G2 is Feldor, the ice giant. Bea’s okay!! - DM Carla)
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) Friday December 13th, 2024 11:59:12 AM
Makis sees the second wall of fire go up and burn the giant feathered to the sled. He calls out Try not to hurt that giant tied to the sled. He is a prisoner and could be an ally. I bet he would even herp us fight if we could free him.
He then moves a little closer and casts Deep Slumber on W1. ooc: DC 20 Will save or sleep.
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) Friday December 13th, 2024 4:01:48 PM
Urist casts Glitterdust to blind T1 and W1. Will save DC16 to resist.
DM Sanity:
Underlined = cast. Bold = still in effect
Urist's Spell List (underlined = cast, bold = active) 0: Mending, Message, Arcane Mark, Prestidig 1: Feather Fall, Shield, Grease, Uns Serv, Rose Temp Cont., Rose Temp Cont. 2: Resist Energy x2, Glitterdust, See Invis, Invis. 3: Fly, Fly, Shrink Item, Stink Cloud, Haste. 4: Wall of Fire x2, G Invis, G Invis 5: Q Shield, Q Shield
Short duration spells now active: Fly, Shield (2 rounds), Glitterdust
NOTE: Used my wizard spell pick on the Fabricate.
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 56/83HP d20+19=21 ; d3=3 ; d20+19=22 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=15 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 10:47:08 PM
Eadric full attacks Feldor, taking two stabs at the icy giant! He's attempting to avoid vital areas, to not outright kill the giant so he can be questioned about his involvement with the camps. (21 & 22 to hit for 15 & 15 damage.)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP85/91 AC22/ T12 / FF19 3d6=10 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 11:18:00 PM
Isaac moves as far as he can to engage in battle with the troll and focuses his smite on the creature. He heals some of freezer burns from the wolfs breath. Move AA 26 Action smite mark the troll Swift lay on hands isaac 10hp Ongoing effects Bull's strength: new str 20 Divine bond +2 and flaming: Sword is now a +4 flaming longsword Bark skin armor is now AC26/ T12 / FF23
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+7=10 ; d20+16=32 ; 3d6+14=25 ; 3d6=12 ; Sunday December 15th, 2024 3:20:53 AM
The Ankylosaurus fails his reflex save against the Winter Wolf and takes 25 points of damage. Then he attack the wolf, hitting AC 32 for 25 points of damage. In addition, the wolf must make a DC 23 Fort save or be dazed for one round.
Snark has Herb make a double move across the battlefield. He cast Flaming Sphere on T1. This does 12 points of fire damage to T1, DC 18 Reflex save negates.
Then he says in giantish, "Hey Mr. Taiga giant. What's your name? We got no quarrel with you. We're just trying to stop these slavers, and it looks like you're enslaved too. Would you like us to get that muzzle off you and let you go?"
DM Bob & Carla - ”Fee-fi-fo-fum…” T1 ref d20+10=13 ; T1 will d20+3=21 ; W1 will d20+3=10 ; W1 Fort d20+9=21 ; T1 ref d20+10=16 ; Feldor Will d20+10=21 ; Feldhor Atk d20+24=44 ; d20+24=44 ; Feldhor dmg d8+12=14 ; d8+12=20 ; Taiga Atk d20+19=20 ; d20+15=30 ; d8=5 ; taiga dmg d8+12=17 ; T1 atk d20+14=31 d20+14=15 d20+14=18 T1 bite d8+6=10 w1 vs slumber d20+3=8 Feldor AoO d20+24=25 %Miss d100=8 Dmg d8+12=19 Sunday December 15th, 2024 9:29:49 PM
The battle continues as fire walls force combatants closer together. Benni’s fire elemental misses it’s attack on T1 but the cleric calls a flame strike from the heavens and engulfs W1 and T1. They are is swallowed by the flames and light and cannot evade the effects. (OOC: assuming Benni attacked W1 since Ulfar, Feldor’s wolf, was killed last round - DM)
Beatrix swoops down once again, striking Feldor for 29 hp. The blinded giant flails out in defence hitting the centaur with an AoO (Hit AC 25 for 19 hp passed 50% miss chance)
Urist casts Glitterdust on W1 and T1 enveloping them both. Only T1 manages to fight off the effect. The winter wolf howls in dismay at its sudden blindness, and then slumps to the ground in a deep sleep after Makis’ spell takes effect.
Eadric swings twice at the blinded giant, Feldhor, missing both times, while Isaac readies to smite T2.
Snark’s dinosaur is barely slowed by the icy blast it received and hits a crushing blow on W1 with its tail. The blinded and sleeping wolf is stunned by the impact. Simultaneously the blue-haired gnome sends a flaming sphere rolling over T1. The beleaguered troll is unable to evade it.
Feldhor squirms in pain as the flame wall burns him again. He tries to focus his eyes and his vision returns. He moves forward, sidestepping Eadric and takes a swing at the swordsman slamming him with a huge fist (Slam hits AC 44 Crit confirmed for 34 hp)
G1, the taiga giant, now free from the sled, roars from beneath the muzzle and attacks T2 with a rage built up over weeks of enslavement. It’s first slam misses but the second swing connects firmly on T2 for 17 hp.
T1 steps out of the ball of flame and attacks the fire elemental , hitting it for 10hp
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+22=34 ; 3d6+14=27 ; 3d6=5 ; d20+8=26 ; d6+4=10 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 12:32:14 AM
Snark points at Feldhor, directing the Ankylosaurus to whomp on the Giant, which it does. It hits AC 36 for 27 points of damage, and Feldhor must make a DC 23 Fort save or be dazed for one round.
He directs (move action) his Burning Sphere to land on T1, inflicting 5 points of fire damage to T1, DC 18 Reflex save negates.
He has the flying plant move. Nearer the Taiga Giant, the little greenmage flashes two thumb-up at the muzzled giant as he says in giantish, "Go get 'em Taiger!" Then he lobs a blob of acid at T2, hitting touch AC 26 for 10 points of acid damage, and hopefully stopping the troll's regeneration for a round.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 55/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20+16=22 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 8:32:13 AM
Ow. That hurt, and the enslaved giant looks like he could use a hand so Beatrix goes for T2. 22 to hit, 39 damage.
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 52/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 12:07:54 PM
Benni closes closer, and channels healing energy to his allies within 30’, including the Taiga Giant!
…. Move to. AD,26 Channel Selective Energy. 26 healing
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) Monday December 16th, 2024 3:18:45 PM
Makis sends Ellashee on a secret mission. The tiny dragon flies down and around the cage, taking some cover behind it as she begins to communicate telepathically with the taiga giant. I am Ellashee and I am a friend. I can bring healing if you are wounded. You can talk with me through your thoughts and I can let the rest of my friends know what you tel me.
Meanwhile Makis casts Barkskin and uses his Spectral hand to deliver it to Beatrix. ooc: +4 to Natural Armor for 90 minutes.
___________________________ Spells Cast: Level 1: 2 of 6+1 Level 2: 3 of 6+1 Level 3: 1 of 5+1 Level 4: 2 of 3+1 Level 5: 0 of 2+1
Spells on with durations: Spectral Hand - 9 minutes Rose's Temperature Control on Ellashee - 24 hours Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor - 90 minutes on Makis, but delayed Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Isaac for 90 minutes Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Beatrix for 90 minutes Mage Armor from Snark - 18 hours Flying Broom - 9 hours Threefold Aspect - 24 hours. Currently using Youth Deep Slumber on W1, but I suspect it woke up when slammed by the dino.
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) 4d4+4=10 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 8:57:58 PM
Urist takes out a handmade scroll of CL7 magic missile and reads it. T2 takes 10 damage.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP85/91 AC26/ T12 / FF23 d20+22=30 ; d8+18=26 ; d6=2 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 8:58:14 PM
Isaac moves up next to Troll 2 (AA,27) now engaged in battle with the giant, Isaac attacks the distracted troll with a slash to it's side Attack:30 Damage:26+2 fire damage=28 damage total Ongoing effects: Smite on troll2 +4 attack +9 damage Bull's strength: new STR 20 Divine bond +2 and flaming: Sword is now a +4 flaming long sword Bark skin armor is now AC26/ T12 / FF23
DM Bob & Carla - ”Fee-fi-fo-fum…” W1 save vs slumber d20+3=17 ; T1 ref vs sphere d20+10=14 ; Feldor Fort vs stunned d20+19=29 ; Feldor AoO on Beatrix d20+24=39 d8+12=20 Feldor Atk on Isaac d20+24=42 d20+19=27 d20+14=15 d8+12=18 d8+12=14 Thuri Atk on Feldor d20+19=34 d20+14=26 d20+9=12 2d6(6+5)+15=26 Monday December 16th, 2024 10:34:41 PM
The encampment so recently tidied up is once again a mess of burning fires, carcasses and blood. Combatants attack and defend in a deadly dance to the death.
Snark rides aloft on Herb Alpert, commanding his assets on the field. The gnome directs the Anklyosorous to attack Feldor, and it delivers a crushing blow with its tail. The sphere pursues T1, burning the troll and with some encouragement to the taiga giant, the wizard lobs acid down on T2 causing its skin to blister and peel.
Beatrix also turns her attention to T2 and drives her lance into the enraged creature (I am assuming she flanked with the taiga Giant otherwise a miss)
Urist and Isaac team up with their companions in an attempt to overrun T2. Isaac slashes the troll with his flaming sword while the dwarf sends a volley of magic missiles at T2 for good measure.
Benni sends a wave of healing energy to his companions, including the taiga giant and Makis sends his pseudodragon to liaise with the their new co-combatant and then directs his own attention to casting Barkskin on the centaur.
W1 continues to lay asleep and badly wounded,. T1 is unable to avoid the sphere and staggers away, bleeding, bruised and burnt almost beyond recognition. T2 drops dead at the feet of his many attackers, unable to regenerate his body continues to burn after being set alight by Isaac’s sword.
The battle is not over, for Feldor still stands, roaring instructions in Giant. He manages to keep his feet and his wits after the dinosaur’s attack and swipes at Beatrix with a massive fist as she flys by to attack T2, striking the centaur for 20 hp. He then turns his attention on the Paladin hitting AC 42 and 27 for 18 and 14 hp.
Eadric swings twice at Feldor, narrowly missing with both strikes. (OOC: posted simultaneously with DM. Eadric’s actions per post below taken into account. -DM Bob)
The taiga giant takes a moment to respond to the telepathic voice in his head, ”I am Thuri. They have my sister. I must free her after killing this one!” He then picks up two large boulders and attacks Feldhor in a primal rage unseen by any in the party before. He strikes the frost giant with one rock, shattering it in the process, but the other attack is not powerful enough to penetrate Feldhor armoured body. (Thuri hits AC 34 for 26hp).
T1 AC = 24, 10 hp left W1 AC = 17, 2 hp left Feldor AC = 30
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 82/83HP d20+19=28 ; d20+15=22 ; d6+11=17 ; d6+11=17 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 10:52:33 PM
Reinvigorated by the heal from Benni, Eadric lets out a shout and continues trying to incapacitate Feldor. (28, 22 to hit for 17, 17 damage.)
(OOC: posted simultaneously with DM. Actions taken into consideration in DM post above. - DM Carla)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+18=29 ; 3d6=10 ; d4+1=3 ; 4d4+4=14 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 1:19:26 AM
The Ankylosaurus continues to attack Feldhor. Flanking with Isaac, the beast hits AC 29, barely missing the giant.
Snark moves the Burning Sphere into the troll's space. 10 points of fire damage to T1, DC 18 Reflex save negates.
Herb moves. Snark can see the wolf is badly injured. He casts Magic Missile, directing one missile to the prone wolf, and the other to the troll. The wolf takes 3 points of force damage and the troll takes 14.
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) d6=2 ; d20=10 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 7:46:31 AM
Benni delays to assess all the information and actions that are taking place around the battlefield. Assuming Makis relays what he found out about the Taiga Giant, the cleric shouts for his friends to hear.
"New Plan! Send Feldor to meet Gargul who will judge his actions from life. Thuri the Taiga Giant can provide us the necessary information!"
With the new plan, the elf thinks, the key is keeping Thuri alive until they find the prisoners. He stays where he is, Readying a Channel Energy of healing in case the taiga giant is hurt. .............. Delay, then Readied Action. Channel Energy only if Thuri is hurt again. (25 healing to all allies within 30')
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 35/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20=6 ; d20=3 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 8:42:25 AM
(I don't think she can flank doing her dives? She's opposite, but also doesn't land so 'direct opposite' would be 5 feet under ground. If ignoring that then yeah, she gets flanking. She specifically doesn't land to keep from drawing AoOs from all the bad guys in the general area , attacking diagonally and going up at a sharp angle to be 5 feet only at the point of interception)
Beatrix will look around. Everything seems to be down but Feldor, and she's low enough she can't risk more AoOs from him. She'll fly down to land for the moment. (Been forgetting my fly checks... 21 and 18 for maneuvers last round and this round)
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) d20+9=14 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 12:15:56 PM
Ellashee communicates her conversation to all the party within here 60' range and reassures Thuri that the party wants to help recover his sister. These giants hold other slaves as well. We would work with you to free all their slaves.
Makis uses his Spectral hand to attempt to deliver Bestow Curse onto Feldhor, using his Focused Curse ability to increase the saving throw my 1. ooc: Touch Attack of 14. If that hits DC 22 will save or each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action. If the touch misses Makis will hold the charge of the spell.
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) Tuesday December 17th, 2024 12:19:20 PM
After casting of his spell. Makis flies 60' to be closer to his familiar. Ellashee then joins him.
___________________________ Spells Cast: Level 1: 2 of 6+1 Level 2: 3 of 6+1 Level 3: 2 of 5+1 Level 4: 2 of 3+1 Level 5: 0 of 2+1
Spells on with durations: Spectral Hand - 9 minutes Rose's Temperature Control on Ellashee - 24 hours Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor - 90 minutes on Makis, but delayed Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Isaac for 90 minutes Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Beatrix for 90 minutes Mage Armor from Snark - 18 hours Flying Broom - 9 hours Threefold Aspect - 24 hours. Currently using Youth Deep Slumber on W1 Bestow Curse on Feldhor, if the touch missed it is still a held spell
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 82/83HP d20+19=27 ; d20+19=36 ; d6+11=16 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 10:44:46 PM
Eadric continues striking at Feldor. (27 & 36 to hit for 17 damage)
DM Bob & Carla - ”Feldor the Twice Cursed…Combat Round #6” T1 ref save vs sphere d20+10=23 ; Feldor save vs curse d20+10=19 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=13 ; Feldor % roll d100=92 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 11:38:03 PM
Assured that the Taiga Giant is on their side, the heroes are less worried about subduing Feldor and now are happy to see him off to Gargul.
Snark directs the sphere back towards T1 but the troll dodges aside. He then fires a volley of magic missiles at W1 and T1, killing the prone winter wolf and dropping the troll unconscious to the ground. From his vantage atop Herb Alpert, the gnome can see his summoned dinosaur miss its attack on Feldor.
Benni readies to channel energy to his companions, new and old, should they be in need. The cleric reiterates that Thuri is a friend and knows where the slaves are, making Feldor expendable.
Worried about the state of her injuries, Beatrix refrains from further attacks against Feldor and lands in a safe spot.
Makis uses his spectral hand to deliver a curse on Feldor. The hand reaches out, touching the Frost Giant and a small mote of sickly green light is transferred in the process.
Eadric continues to press his attack on the frost giant, opening up another wound on the behemoth.
Thuri continues his feral attack on Feldor swinging at his enemy with wild haymakers. The frost giant manages to deflect the incoming blows, but Makis’ curse prevents him from taking any further action.
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) 4d4+4=13 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 12:32:25 AM
Reading another scroll spell, Urist aims at Feldor or whoever enemy is still standing. 13 damage.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 d20+18=25 ; 3d6=13 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 2:46:41 AM
The Ankylosaurus continues to attack Feldhor. Even though it is flanking with Isaac, it still misses (hit AC 25.)
Snark moves the Burning Sphere into the troll's space to ensure its demise. 13 points of fire damage to unconscious troll.
Snark has Herb land on the ground. He's confident that his companions will be able to put an end to the one armed slaver soon. "Get him Thuri!"
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Wednesday December 18th, 2024 8:14:50 AM
Benni hopes the action is coming down to the endgame. There are so many around Feldor he can't possibly withstand everything for long! And after giving so many spells to the former prisoner caravan, the cleric is content to be ready to assist if needed. .........................
Readied Action. Channel Energy only if Thuri is hurt again. (25 healing to all allies within 30')
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 35/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20+16=27 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 8:29:55 AM
Beatrix will charge on the ground ending next to Feldor but doesn't get past his defenses (27 to hit, 29 if she is considered flanking, neither high enough)
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) 3d8+9=20 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 3:03:58 PM
Makis uses his spectral hand to deliver healing to Beatrix.
ooc: Cure Serious - 20 points
___________________________ Spells Cast: Level 1: 2 of 6+1 Level 2: 3 of 6+1 Level 3: 3 of 5+1 Level 4: 2 of 3+1 Level 5: 0 of 2+1
Spells on with durations: Spectral Hand - 9 minutes Rose's Temperature Control on Ellashee - 24 hours Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor - 90 minutes on Makis, but delayed Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Isaac for 90 minutes Barkskin AC +4 Natural Armor on Beatrix for 90 minutes Mage Armor from Snark - 18 hours Flying Broom - 9 hours Threefold Aspect - 24 hours. Currently using Youth Bestow Curse on Feldhor, if the touch missed it is still a held spell
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP53/91 AC26/ T12 / FF23 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+9=19 ; d6=1 ; d20+9=23 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=13 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 8:58:12 PM
With the Troll out of the fight Isaac turns his attention to the giant behind him.Isaac shifts the blade in his hands so that it will deal nonlethal damage to the giant as they still need to interrogate him. Attack 1:nonlethal 38 crit threat crit confirm 38 damage:12 x2= 24 nonlethal +1 fire damage lethal Attack 2:23 Damage:13 nonlethal + 1 fire lethal
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 82/83HP d20+19=35 ; d20+19=37 ; d6+11=15 ; d6+11=16 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 9:32:36 PM
Eadric continues stabbing the giant. He may not be hitting very often, but with everyone surrounding the creature he's just trying to do as much as possible. (35, 37 to hit for 15, 18 damage.)
DM Bob & Carla - ”Feldor the Twice Cursed…Combat Round #7” d20+21=31 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+11=28 ; 2d6+5=14 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 10:42:07 PM
The battle enters its waning moments as the heroes surround the lone frost giant.
Urist sends a volley of magic missiles at Feldor, the bolts of energy rock the giant on his heels. Beatrix and the Ankylosaurus both miss with their attacks, but Isaac and Eadric both strike true. Feldor staggers under the blows.
Snark, Makis and Benni are confident that their companions can finish off the giant and turn their attention to healing and dealing with the last troll which now lies beyond help, burning in the snow.
Thuri’s rage consumes him and he steps forward to flank the injured frost giant. He swings his mighty fists and Feldor drops face first into the snow. For a brief moment Thuri looks down at his foe, his chest heaving, the many scars on his back engorged with blood, and then, with the words ”for Thumi!”, he brings his foot down on Feldor’s neck. The crunch of breaking bone is heard. Feldor will enslave no others.
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Thursday December 19th, 2024 6:45:33 AM
Benni pauses, for he speaks no Giant, and waits for his more educated companions to get Thuri settled down and start the planning to rescue not only his sister, but all those imprisoned in the Bitterroot Mountains.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 35/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 d20=11 ; Thursday December 19th, 2024 8:53:51 AM
Beatrix speaks giant. After the giant has a chance to vent his rage she will lay down her arms and approach with her hands up, seeking to ensure things stay peaceful (not sure exactly what she'd say so just going to roll diplomacy and get a 12)
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) Thursday December 19th, 2024 1:06:15 PM
Urist keeps watch from above to make sure there are no more threats. She listens carefully as the parley begins with the former slave.
Makis the Lucky (AC 26/13/23, CMD 16. HP 78/78) (Harry) d20+21=34 ; Thursday December 19th, 2024 4:12:53 PM
Makis flies to the top of the cage to survey the battlefield and make sure there are no more threats. ooc: Perception of 34
Ellashee speaks into Thuri’s mind. Well and rightfully struck my new friend. Let us secure this field to make sure no enemy here is still a threat and then parley to form our plan to rescue your sister and the other slaves.
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 82/83HP Thursday December 19th, 2024 7:59:59 PM
Eadric nods, impressed at the Giant's final blow. He sheathes his rapier, happy the giant seems to be on their side. Smiling, he gives a thumbs up to the giant, not knowing if hand gestures transcend verbal bounds.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP53/91 AC26/ T12 / FF23 Thursday December 19th, 2024 8:37:41 PM
Isaac looks at the crushed Ice giant before shouting, "Crap! We needed to interrogate him!" He sheathes his sword and looks over at Bennie "Did you prepare Speak with Dead today or the Tongues spell. We need to understand the giant or talk with this slaver's corpse."
DM Bob and Carla - ”the Winter Solstice” Friday December 20th, 2024 12:08:12 AM
Smouldering troll carcasses, dead winter wolves, and the giant form of Feldor, the Cursed - now gone to his audience with the god of life and death - are spread across the field of battle in a grisly display. Besides the Luck Makers only the taiga giant remains alive and relatively unscathed.
Thuri tears off the remnants of the muzzle contraption. He looks at Benni - the one who warmed him with spiritual healing, then at Beatrix who has addressed him in Giant, Urist flying overhead, and out of reach, the small flying pseudodragon whose offer of assurance penetrated his own mind, with the dark Makis watching ever so carefully. His gaze swings round to warily take in Eadric’s friendly face and affirmative gesture, and the agitated Isaac, and finally Snark riding on Herb Alpert - before speaking. ”I speak your tongue” he says in Common. ”Most of my people do.” Turning to the paladin, he continues: ”I will tell you everything I know.”
The corpses could be left to the indignities of natural decay, however it is deemed best to tidy things up so that wild creatures aren’t drawn to the site in search of carrion. Thuri seems happy enough to use his great strength to assist the party of heroes in disposing of the bodies and watches silently as the flames mount, sending sparks high into the sky. He does not abandon the pyre until the sky darkens, and the flames die down, leaving a large pile of glowing embers.
Turning from the pyre and approaching the group gathered round a smaller camp fire he speaks again: ”Tomorrow we go to the Bitterhorn Mountains and Frostfell to free Thumi and your people. Tonight we rest, and pray to the ancestral spirits. The young giant traces some runes in the air, then seats himself cross legged in front of the fire. Closing his eyes he rocks back and forth chanting in a low rumble:
Spirits of the Wold, I thank thee for your wisdom, your light, and your mystery As the wheel turns and the sun returns, I honour your magic as the Yule fire burns.
As the Luck Makers watch, the flames of the campfire flare up, then part, much as a curtain would, to reveal a scene of merriment and celebration! It looks to be the inside of a restaurant or tavern. All the races of the Wold seem represented. Does a part of you want to go through?
(OOC: Have a peaceful solstice and a joyful holiday season. This is the last ‘official’ DM post of the year, and the start of the Woldian Yuletide Slowdown. You may post role play type activities, or take a vacation from the board, or bring your character to the Giggling Ghost. We will check this board, and post responses as appropriate if you do. Regular play/posting resumes January 6 - DM Bob and Carla)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Friday December 20th, 2024 2:10:50 AM
Snark is content to rest with the Luck Maker's new best friend.
Beatrix and Tinkerbell (Mitch) HP 35/76 AC 20/16/18 CMD 22 Tinkerbell HP 32/32 AC 23/15/21 Friday December 20th, 2024 7:44:20 AM
Beatrix is ready to go kick giant but. Somehow she feels if she steps through to the tavern weeks will pass without really passing, like in those stories of people kidnapped by fairies.
“Benni” AC 25/11/24 CMD 24. HP 63/ 63 Onesimos (SteveK) Friday December 20th, 2024 8:35:29 AM
Benni gives a correct bow to Thuri and addresses the giant directly. ”Thank you for your help, both in this fight and in leading us to rescue all the prisoners of Frostfell. We would fail if not for your knowledge.”
The cleric is content to stay near the Yule fire, and adds his own prayers.
Seven Aspects of Flower, I thank thee; for the Philia of friendship, Pragma of common purpose, and Agape of universal love; As the Wold’s disc turns and Thermo returns, I honour your Love as the Yule fire burns.
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) Friday December 20th, 2024 11:55:36 AM
Urist looks around at the mess. She worries that the former prisoners in the cave are worried. So she fleis right over and gives a report, telling everybody not to worry, we have won the day. And the night. Safe all around, 24/7.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP53/91 AC26/ T12 / FF23 Friday December 20th, 2024 5:52:59 PM
Isaac is calmed by the fact that the giant speaks common " Thank-you for your cooperation. Was worried we had lost our lead to the slavers compound but if you can lead us there I give my word we will help your people to the best our abilities."Around the campfire Isaac asks the giant " Can you tell us your history, how were your people enslaved and what are we going up against?"
Eadric Wolfe (Ben V) AC27 T19 FF27 CMD 27 82/83HP Friday December 20th, 2024 7:52:14 PM
Eadric pays his respects as well, settling in for the night before stepping through to the tavern in wonder.
(Happy Holidays everyone!)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC18(22 agianst giants) T14 F16, CMD 15, HP 78/78 Friday December 20th, 2024 8:18:06 PM
Snark chimes in, "It'd especially help to know if we got traps to deal with, and what opponents we're likely to face."
Urist (AC25/29 vs giants, HP44of82) (Cayzle) Friday December 20th, 2024 11:43:25 PM
After warning the people that there is one more giant around, but he is a nice one, Urist heads outside to chat with Thuri.
Sticking out a hand to shake, she tells him, "Hi! I'm Urist. I'm sorry you were a prisoner, but I'm glad that's over. Welcome to freedom!"
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