13th Giant Slayer (Inactive)

Game Master Pirate Rob

Are the giants/mommy nearby?

The giants are nearby, the mommy is far away.

Bethany clears her throat and begins to sing in a low, deep voice. "Ahem."

"Hush little orclings,
Don't say a word.
Barkeep's gonna sing now an' thin your herd."

"An' if that singin' voice don't do,
Barkeep's gonna send her friends for you."

"An' if those friends don't kill you dead,
Barkeep's gonna throw ale at your head."

"An' if that drink ain't strong enough,
You'll be feeling oh so tough."

"But when you find what yer limits are,
Barkeep's gonna hack with her scimitar."

Song of thunder.

Targets: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

On my phone, and can't quite tell if the baby dragon's nearby or far away, or if there's a way I can move to get the fire giant and remaining baby dragon in range. Top choice of targets would be fire giant, baby dragon, and two mooks, so I'm just gonna roll that and we can adjust the targets if those don't work.

vs Fire Giant PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30

vs Baby Dragon PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25

vs Mook PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 1 = 29

vs Mook PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 = 21

Damage: 7d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 6, 4, 6, 6) + 5 + 1 = 40

Going to set Fortuna aside until we get Treppapants back.

Khelerin plays blender with the baby dragon. The large red dragon indeed glares down at him.

Fortuna steps away from the creatures attacking her, points her shadowy wand at the stone giant and shouts "Be gone with you!"

The shadows extend from her wand enveloping the stone giant but then pulling both of them into the shadowy abyss.

Meanwhile Bethany sings a song of thunder Everything except the Big dragon is currently nearby

which finishes off the Fire Giant.

The two raging orcs on Bethany try and cover their ears, but it's too late.

Their ferocity does allow them final swings though.

bethanyAxe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
bethanyAxe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

One of them connects with Bethany while the other falls.

ESCALATION INCREASES TO 1

ESCALATION 1
Doug 98/128 Ongoing Fire 10 SE | Dazed SE
Hrarsk
Baby Red Dragon (50/90)
Mommy Dragon: (400/400)
Orc Ragers (109/189) {Mook27, 54, 81, 108}
Khellirin
Bethany (80/96)

Doug is up! (don't forget your saves at the end of your turn)

"AH HA! THE DIVINE LIGHT GROWS FROM WITHIN ME!" Doug shouts with his outside voice as the flames engulf him. "WAIT NO I'M ON FIRE! AHHHHH IT BURNS" He adds as he swings his axe in the direction of one of the orcs.

Melee: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30
Damage: 7d6 + 6 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 5, 2, 6, 2) + 6 + (2, 4) = 41

Doug's axe takes the head clean off his foe. Sending the flying orc head into the remaining orc engaged with Hrarsk.

Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Doug's other save, vs dazed: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Doug remains both dazed and on fire but he does take out both the Orc on him and on Hrarsk with a mighty blow.

The Orcs on Doug and Hrarsk take their ferocious final attacks.
DougAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Hrarsk AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

But neither of them connects.

Opps, not sure why I didn't also bold Hrarsk.

Hrarsk is up!

Hrarsk charges far away towards the mother dragon and critically gashes her with his sword.

Combat Boon: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Damage: 7d10 + 10 + 2d8 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 8, 10, 10, 5, 2, 2) + 10 + (3, 3) + (10, 5) = 73 x2 = 146
Free save for someone, +1 to hit the dragon

Nice! You get crits at the most opportune times.

Doug should probably take the free save.

The mother dragon is far away, meaning it'd be 1 move to get her nearby and then a second move to get into melee with her.

I forgot swift actions can't be exchanged for move actions. Change it to the orc. And so my critical was no longer at an opportune moment.

Hrarsk moves in and slaughters the remaining orcs.

Despite Hrarsk's impressive onslaught the remaining orcs still get their final swings before going down.

Beth AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Khel AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Khel AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

They are each hit once by vicious axe blows.
16 damage each

The mommy dragon roars allowing the baby red to pop free as it swoops around and breathes fire before it retreats behind its mother.

targets: 2d3 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Beth PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Khel PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Doug PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Hrarsk PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Everybody but Hrarsk manages to duck except Hrarsk who takes it in the face
10 fire damage.

Then the mommy dives in at Khel with Fangs, claws and tail.
KhelAC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

and rips up the elf a bit.
35 damage

Khel begins to feel overwhelmed by the gigantic red dragon looming over him with great ferocity. Please see the Dragon's fear ability in the monster spoilers.

ESCALATION 1
Doug 98/128 Ongoing Fire 10 SE | Dazed SE
Hrarsk (110/120)
Baby Red Dragon (50/90)
Mommy Dragon: (400/400)
Khellirin (69/120)
Bethany (64/96)

Khel and Beth are up!

"Err..." falters the orc as Fortuna disappears into the void, "That's not good..."

After a moment, however, she recovers long enough to put together another verse, marching quickly forward toward the big mother dragon.

Maintain DC11: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Hurray!

"Hush, Mama Dragon, don't you whine,"
"But your baby's gettin' squished like a muscadine."

"An' if you try to intervene,"
"You'll find our weapons in yer spleen."

"An' if it turns out you've got three,"
"You'll take an arrow to the knee."

"An' when yer done adventuring,"
"We'll find yer hoard and loot yer bling."

Targets: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Am I allowed to target the same creature twice? If so, go with the baby dragon.

vs Momma PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 22

vs Baby PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 32
Damage: 7d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6) + 5 + 1 = 34

Khel attempts to lay waste to the mama dragon, but is too shaken by her fearsome presence to even hit her!

Full attack on mama.

Elven Grace Check: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack, Dazed: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 4 = 16
Damage: 7d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 2, 2, 4, 4) + 11 = 36

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 4 = 10
Damage: 7d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 6, 3, 2, 1) + 10 = 36

That's 28 damage from the two misses.

No on the same target twice.

Khel beings to whittle away at the giant dragon, dazed by her awesome power.

Bethany's nursery rhyme causes the baby dragon to cover her ears in pain, while mommy does not seem amused.

ESCALATION 2
Doug 88/128 Ongoing Fire 10 SE | Dazed SE
Hrarsk (110/120)
Baby Red Dragon (16/90)
Mommy Dragon: (372/400)
Khellirin (69/120)
Bethany (64/96)

Doug and Hrarsk are up!

Hrarsk prays for Khellirin (heal with recovery) as he turns to the baby dragon. Although he only barely manages to hit it, he gets close enough for the baby to die.

Combat Boon: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Miss damage: 7 + 2d8 + 2d10 ⇒ 7 + (8, 1) + (5, 1) = 22

No save from a miss, but I forgot to mention that the earlier one comes at +1.

Still fully engulfed in flame, Doug charges the Red dragon. "AHHHHHHHHHHH!" He is all he manages to shout as he brings divine power into his axe and swings it recklessly at the Mother dragon.

Smite + Vicious: 1d20 + 12 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 4 - 4 = 15
Miss 1/2 damage: 7d6 + 6 + 2d12 + 4d10 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 5, 6, 4, 1) + 6 + (9, 4) + (8, 8, 8, 8) = 77

Doug takes 16 damage from his axe.

He then uses his divine power to quickly heal himself.

LoH: 7d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10, 1, 1, 5, 8, 6, 5) + 8 + 2 = 46

This no longer uses one of my recoveries. Going to take the Auto save on the daze.

Save vs fire: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Vicious is only on a hit, so you don't get to add the damage to either side. That leaves by my math 61/2 = 30 damage to the Dragon.

Doug recoveres from his problems and heals himself before the final embers of his fire burn out.

Hrarsk fails to land a solid blow on the dragon.

The baby dragon, only about 6 feet long circles over head and dives into combat with Bethany.

The mother dragon takes in a deep breath.
targets: 2d3 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

An exhales hot blue flame.
BethPD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
KhelPD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
HrarskPD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
DougPD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Beth manages to dodge the worst of the blast, while everybody else gets roasted.
20 fire damage to Beth, 40 fire damage to everybody else.

Khell and Beth are up!

ESCALATION 2
Doug 78/128
Hrarsk (70/120)
Baby Red Dragon (16/90)
Mommy Dragon: (322/400)
Khellirin (29/120) Staggered
Bethany (44/96) Staggered

Khell and Bethany are up!

Khellirin reels in pain from the fiery blast, though Hrarsk's healing keeps him on his feet. He's not sure if he's going to make it through this fight, but he knows the mama dragon needs to die, so he swings his hammers fast!

Heal with Hrarsk's spell, attack!

Heal: 7d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 5, 8, 5, 3, 3, 3) + 3 = 31

Elven Grace Check: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Extra standard action!

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2) + 11 + (7, 10) = 50

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Damage: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 2, 4, 4, 2) + 10 + (4, 4) = 40

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 6, 2, 2, 6) + 11 + (1, 2) = 41

Would the dragon not have died from my miss damage?

Opps, thought you were attacking the big one. Small baby go poof.

Bethany continues to hum, but allows her song to trail off as the last of the baby dragons falls. With a whirl of her arm, she sends her magical mug traveling at near-light-speed in the mother dragon's direction. Final verse of the song, and battle chant.

vs Mama Dragon PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 27
Damage: 7d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 1, 6, 4, 6) + 5 + 1 = 36

vs Mama Dragon MD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 30
Damage: 4d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 4) + 5 + 1 = 19

Khel, Hang Tough! You can have 24 temporary hit points.

Khel spins a bit and gets several glancing blows on the Dragon and one solid blow.
12 for each miss? + 4 = 64?

Khel also heals a bit and is inspired by Bethany's battle chant.

Not enough to calm Khel's nerves as the dragon looms over him though.

innocent dice rolling: 1d4 ⇒ 1

ESCALATION 3
Doug 78/128
Hrarsk (70/120)
Mommy Dragon: (203/400)
Khellirin (60/120) T24 Staggered
Bethany (44/96) Staggered

Doug and Hrarsk are up!

"Lets try this again now that I am no longer on fire." Doug says as he carges up his axe with divine power before hacking away at the large dragon.

Smite+Viscious: 1d20 + 12 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 3 + 4 = 29
Damage: 7d6 + 6 + 2d12 + 4d10 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 1, 2, 4, 3) + 6 + (4, 3) + (5, 9, 5, 10) = 63

Rob - I only got three attacks, so total damage from misses should be 39.

meant + 40 for the hit. typing is hard. I have your total damage at 64. What should it be?

While praying for Bethany's health heal with recovery, Hrarsk moves to engage the dragon.

Recovery: 7d8 + 1 ⇒ (6, 8, 2, 7, 5, 7, 5) + 1 = 41

HP: 96/96 — thanks, Hrarsk!

meant + 40 for the hit. typing is hard. I have your total damage at 64. What should it be?

I think the hit was actually a miss, since I didn't include the -4 from scary dragon momma. So total damage is 36 from the miss, assuming the +2d10 from Hrarsk's spell only applies to hits.

Hrarsk heals up Bethany while Doug lands a vicious smite on the dragon, staggering her.
In resposne she lets out a roar as gouts of fire escape her mouth.
targets: 2d3 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

I have been forgetting to add the escalation die to this dragon. Dragons are scary.
Doug PD: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 3 = 31
Khel PD: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 22
Hrarsk PD: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 20
Beth PD: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 35

Hrarsk manages to avoid the gouts of flame, but not so lucky is the rest of the party. [ooc]40 fire damage to everybody who isn't Hrarsk.

Still furious, the Dragon starts its assault on Doug.
Claws: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 3 = 34
Tearing into the paladin's armor and dropping him.
35 damage

Before turning its fury onto Hrarsk.
Bite: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 3 = 21
TailSlap: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 3 = 37
35 damage to Hrarsk

Hrarsk gets a moment of relief as the bite from the flailing dragon misses before he gets smacked in the head by the whipping tail.

Doug does your header still have shield of faith from before added to it or something? By my math your AC should be 27 = 17 (heavy armor and shield) + 7 for level + 2 Ability Mod + 1 Talent

ESCALATION 3
Doug (-4/128) Unconcious DS
Hrarsk (35/120) Staggered
Mommy Dragon: (168/400)
Khellirin (44/120)
Bethany (56/96) Staggered

Please remember the fear effect.

Khel once again cringes in pain as the flames wash over him, then swings his hammers at the mother dragon!

Elven Grace Check: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack, Fear: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 4 = 16
Damage, Hrarsk spell: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 5, 6, 4, 2) + 11 + (10, 6) = 61

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 4 = 27
Damage, Hrarsk spell: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 3) + 10 + (4, 8) = 43

That's 57 including damage from the miss.

As Doug starts to crumple from the dragon's attacks there is a flash from his belt and the paladin instantly recovers from some of his wounds.

Recovery: 7d10 + 2 ⇒ (5, 9, 3, 3, 10, 1, 7) + 2 = 40

Recharge belt of resurgence: 1d20 ⇒ 18

"Not dead yet!"

DM, it looks like you might have missed 36 damage on the dragon from the final verse of Bethany's song here.

What happens if someone gets confused but doesn't have any allies around to attack?

Looks like I got both of Beth's damage there. Had to give the dragon back some hp later to fix Khel's miss from fear. As for confusion, last time there wasn't any allies I had the giant busy destroying the wall behind them. Will likely treat it as no attack,
but could change my mind if a different answer is more thematic.

Bah, so it's not below 96hp? :(

Bethany catches her mug handily as it returns to her, taking a sip before launching it at the dragon's snout once again. Battle Chant!

vs Mommy Dragon MD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 + 3 = 33
Damage: 4d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 1) + 5 + 1 = 12

Hang Tough, Hrarsk — have 24 temporary hit points.

Doug's belt not only keeps his pants up, allowing him to remain standing despite the ferocious dragon's assault.

Meanwhile Khel continues to whittle away with Bethany annoys it with a mug, giving Hrarsk some much needed bumper.

ESCALATION INCREASES TO 4 although that may be better for me than you at the moment.

ESCALATION 4
Doug (40/128) Staggered
Hrarsk (35/120 T24) Staggered
Mommy Dragon: (99/400) Staggered
Khellirin (44/120) Staggered
Bethany (56/96) Staggered

Doug and Hrarsk are up!

Please remember the fear effect.

"I FEAR NOTHING!" Doug shouts with his outside voice before taking a vicious swing with his axe.

Melee + Vicious: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 4 = 34
Damage: 7d6 + 6 + 4d10 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 6, 3, 5, 1) + 6 + (3, 9, 4, 5) = 47

Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 4 = 11
Reroll: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 4 = 12
Miss Damage: 2d8 + 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (1, 7) + (5, 9) + 7 = 29

Hrarsk prays for his allies' healing before moving closer to engage the dragon. Mighty healing: Heal with a recovery for Doug, Khellirin, and Bethany.

Hrarsk swings at the dragon twice, but nearly misses, managing to graze it only slightly.

+1 to hit dragon

Heal: 7d10 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 7, 1, 10, 3, 2) + 2 = 35

Bethany glances down at her mug in surprise as she feels health flowing through her.

Recovery 2/4: 7d8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 3, 5, 1, 1) + 1 = 22

HP: 78/96

Thanks, Hrarsk!

Hrarsk continues to whittle down the big Dragon while Doug lands a massive smite.

With the dragon on it's last legs it lashes out with vicious fury, with claws, fangs and tail.

Doug: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 4 = 29
Doug: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 4 = 23
Doug: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 4 = 35

Dropping Doug like a sack of potatoes.
70 damage from 2 hits

With the Paladin down it tries to take flight
escape: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2
but is unable to extract itself.

Khellirin seizes the moment as the dragon is distracted is finishes it off.
Khel isn't here and even his miss damage will finish the fight.

With the dragon dead an eerie silence pervades the chamber.

Looking around reveals the dragon's den with a massive pile of gold. You are easily able to fill your pockets and bags and packs without making a noticeable dent in treasure.

Several items stand out from among the pile as well.

Champion's Defense Ring (No default bonus) - (Recharge 6+)
When you take damage from an attack, prevent 20 of that damage.
Quirk: Stubborn.

Champion's Symbol of Dodging Doom (+2 atk/dmg with divine spells) - (Recharge 6+)
When you cast a divine spell on an ally, that ally can roll a save against one ongoing save ends effect as a free action.
Quirk: Wildly optimistic.

Champion's Stalwart Cloak (+2 PD) - (Recharge 16+)
When an attack against your Physical Defense hits, make the attacker reroll the attack and use a PD of 20 instead.
Quirk: Always the last to retreat or avoid danger.

Champion's Armor of Warding(+2 AC) You gain resistance 12+ against attacks targeting Physical Defense or Mental Defense.
Quirk: Stretches and meditates whenever inactive.
[ooc]

Champion's Helm of Fortunate Dodging (+2 MD) - (Recharge 11+)
When an enemy misses you with an attack against your AC or PD, change that miss into a fumble (no damage or possibly a negative outcome).
Quirk: Easily moved to dancing by rhythmic music, and taps foot when there is no music.

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While Fortuna does not immediately reappear, things do seem ever so slightly smokey, like her, or at least her familiar is somehow nearby.

I think Doug had 75 as of last count, no?

I'd love that ring... but the armor would be nice as an alternative if someone else /really/ wants the ring.

Bethany moves to Doug's side, offering him her everful mug even as she brushes a bit of dragon off the outside. "Here... you alright?" she asks, helping him up.

Errr math Doug awake at 5.

Hrarsk sits down for an extended rest, standing up after fully recovering.

Recovery: 7d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7, 6, 7, 8, 6, 3) + 6 = 50
Recovery: 7d8 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 3, 8, 7, 8) + 6 = 42

Is it possible to have two symbols?

You can only have one of each type of magic item (or one pair for 1 handed weapons. Rings are one for each hand. My notes incorrectly listed your existing symbol as adventurer rather than champion. I'll toss something else interesting into the pool instead when I get home from work tonight.

Lets go with a...

Champion's Bearclaw necklace (+1 to saves when you have 25hp or fewer)
(Recharge 11+)
When you hit with a melee attack while you’re staggered, gain 25 temporary hit points
Quirk: Swaggers even when overmatched.

I'm not sure if that was meant for me, but I already have it. In any case I could trade in for the armor, if no one else wants it; I had only been wondering about the holy symbol since I was the only one who could use it.

Recently I've been picking whichever items I've been amused by, and that I think somebody might find useful.

Monday or Tuesday night (depending on tax work) I plan to thrust ahead into our next exciting encounter, so get yourselves all settled by then.

I'm pretty tempted by that ring as well, since I feel like I'm almost dying with some frequency. But Bethany may have the same feeling...

Also, I'll be flying home tomorrow (family crisis has eased up), so posting will be limited at best.