13th Giant Slayer (Inactive)

Game Master Pirate Rob

I think you get hit more frequently than I do, so help yourself. :)

DM, is that armor light or heavy?

Purposefully left ambiguous so as not to restrict who can wear it.

So, Hrarsk... any other items appeal to you? If not, take the armor and I'll find something else. :)

I actually could also use the cloak. Since I have (heavy) armor anyway, it would probably be better for me to take the cloak, assuming it's free.

Great, thanks!

Surprise last minute client, my update may have to wait until tomorrow.

Tax season's all done, time to press forward to the end!

Having defeated the Tesharat the old red dragon and stuffed your pockets full of unimaginable wealth you head deeper into the mountain to confront the masters of the Anvil of Fire.

Khel's heal: 7d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 1, 8, 7, 5, 7, 8) + 3 = 44

Doug Recovery: 7d10 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 2, 8, 5, 3) + 2 = 31

Doug Recovery: 7d10 + 2 ⇒ (7, 1, 7, 3, 2, 9, 10) + 2 = 41

Doug Recovery: 7d10 + 2 ⇒ (2, 7, 10, 8, 3, 1, 2) + 2 = 35

That's a recovery from Khel and 3 from Doug due to my bad rolling to get people into fighting shape.

Pushing forward through dozens of giants of the united hill, stone, fire and frost clans is tiring and bloody work, but work you are well equipped for.

As you kick down what turns out to be the final door you see the King and Queen seated across the room.

King Tyarian looks old, but though as he cracks a smile and says "I've been expecting you... Get them!"

As a small horde of orcs pours from a nearby door, engulfing you all in melee.

Everything in this room is nearby

Fortuna: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Bethany: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Doug1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Doug2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Khellirin: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Hrarsk: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Orc Ragers: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
King Tytarian: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Queen Quvxia: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Hrarsk: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Hrarsk: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Bethany: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Bethany: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Doug: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Doug: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Khel: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Khel: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Hrarsk immediatly takes a pair of deadly blows and is lucky to be left standing.
64 total damage from a pair of crits. Just like before the orc ragers gets +3 to their crit range until half of them are defeated

Bethany is luckier and only takes a single wound to her shoulder.
16 damage

Unsurprizingly Doug and Khel are skilled enough in melee to parry the orcish blows.

ESCALATION 0
Initiative

Orc Ragers (216/216) M: 27 54 81 108 135 162 189)
Hrarsk (56/120)
Bethany (62/96)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (710/710)
Doug (112/128)
???
Khellirin (88/120)

Hrarsk and Bethany are up!

After praying for strength (+2d10 melee damage to me, Khellirin, and Doug), Hrarsk lashes out at the orcs and regains some of his strength, along with Bethany, Doug, and Khellirin. 25 temporary hit points to me for hitting while staggered, 30 temporary hit points to everyone else from Divine Endurance spell. Three orcs fall immediately from the sword's cutting, but the fourth manages to dodge the worst of it.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Damage+feat: 7d10 + 10 + 5d8 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 10, 8, 4, 8, 4, 3) + 10 + (2, 8, 8, 5, 4) + (4, 3) = 84
Recharge: 1d20 ⇒ 7 no

+1 to hit orcs

Disengage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Reroll!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Bethany dances around a bit, but isn't able to evade the orcs in front of her. With a frown of disapproval, she swings her scimitar at the silly orcs!

Slish: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22
Damage: 7d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 7, 2, 6, 1, 6, 1) + 7 = 34

Hrarsk, Pull It Together! (Heal using a recovery.)

Hrarsk and Bethany take out the 4 orcs on them, reducing the dangerousness of the horde, but suffering a pair of attacks each due to orcish ferocity.

Hrarsk: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Hrarsk: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Beth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Beth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Hrarsk dodges the first orc while the second one hits him where it hurts again. Bethany pants now have a bloody rip that might be considered quite stylish in the punk scene.
With Hrarsk's attacks first he gets 32 damage from a crit. Bethany takes 16 from a hit

Queen Quvxia wastes no time as she hops onto the long stone dining table and throws forked lightning at the party.
targets: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Hrarsk PD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Hrarsk is too tough though and shrugs off the Queen's lightning!

King Tyarian looks to the Queen and says "I'll handle that one." as he charges at Hrarsk with full force.
massive charge: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Hrarsk buckles from the force of the attack.
Hrarsk recovery from Beth: 7d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1, 8, 4, 4, 4, 2) + 6 = 30
90 damage! After the tempHP and Orcs Hrarsk was at 49, after Beth's heal for 30 79, so by my math the Firegiant drops him to -11 baring any shenanigans.

Additionally, if that weren't bad enough Hrarsk is now also on fire.
10 ongoing fire damage, while engaged with the King you get -5 on that save. (At least you can't be engaged while unconscious)

The king does at least look slightly winded from his sudden charges across the room, he likely won't be able to do that again for a bit.

ESCALATION 0
Orc Ragers (98/216) M: 27 54 81) Staggered
Hrarsk (-11/120)
Bethany (62/96 T14)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (710/710)
Doug (112/128 T30)
???
Khellirin (88/120 T30)

Doug is up!

Whoops, forgot to update my header from the new armor — 21 no longer hits me. :)

Doug hesitates for a moment before he reaches down and gives a very quick tap from his hand to the unconscious flaming cleric.

Lay on hands, free recovery with a +8

He then focuses on the fire giant. "You charged the wrong guy. That'll cost you." Doug says as he axe charges with holy power and he swings in into the Giant's knee.

Smite: 1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 4 = 27
Damage: 7d8 + 12 + 2d12 ⇒ (3, 7, 8, 1, 2, 8, 7) + 12 + (6, 12) = 66

Doug moves away from the pair of Orcs attacking him.

btw Doug I still believe your AC header is wrong and includes shield of faith. It should instead be 27 by my math.

AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Doug is unharmed by the silly orcs and gets a nice smite off on the King.

The Queen whispers aloud "Close the trap!" and a pair of spectral figures that seem to absorb all the light around them rise up behind Bethany and Khel.

Ice-cold ghost blade vs Beth PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Khel PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Beth and Khel both feel the icy blade of death cut past their armor and into their flesh.
14 negative energy damage to each of you and Khel is weakened (Save Ends)

Doug's extra damage from Hrarsk: 2d10 ⇒ (6, 8) = 14

ESCALATION 0
Orc Ragers (98/216) M: 27 54 81) Staggered
Hrarsk (-11/120) 10 Ongoing Fire SE {Free Recovery +8}
Bethany (62/96)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (630/710)
Doug (112/128 T30)
Wraiths (B 88/88) (W 88/88)
Khellirin (88/120 T16) Weakened SE

Khel is up!

Save to end Weakened condition: 1d20 ⇒ 9

"Ooooh, I don't feel so good," Khel says as the wraith's icy blade chills his soul. He summons enough strength to swing his hammers at the ghostly horror, though his attacks are not as effective as he'd hoped.

Full attack the closest wraith.

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack, Weakened: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 4 = 20 On even roll, when I have more HP than target, target is stunned 1 rd
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 2, 1, 5, 1) + 11 + (9, 3) = 46

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 4 = 19
Damage: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (1, 5, 6, 1, 3, 5, 2) + 10 + (1, 2) = 36 Miss does 14 damage (which is probably halved) due to resistance.

Both of Khel's blows hit, leaving the wraith staggered and stunned.
stunned reduces its defenses by 4. So both are hits, but both get halved from its resistance

ESCALATION INCREASES TO 1

The Orc ragers continue their assault, the ones that Doug vacated move in to attack Bethany
gave Beth her missing thp back

BethAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
BethAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

While the others on Khel continue their assault.

KhelAC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Khel: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Khel and Bethany both take a blow from the ferocious orcs, fortunately not as dangerous as they once were.
16 damage each

ESCALATION 1
Orc Ragers (98/216) M: 27 54 81) Staggered
Hrarsk (-11/120) 10 Ongoing Fire SE {Free Recovery +8}
Bethany (62/96)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (630/710)
Doug (112/128 T30)
Wraiths (B 88/88) | (W 37/88) Staggered Stunned
Khellirin (88/120) Weakened SE

Hrarsk and Bethany are up!

Recovery (Doug): 7d8 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 2, 8, 1, 3, 1, 5) + 6 + 8 = 35

Sphere of Radiance: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 34
Recovery (Spell): 7d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 4, 5, 1, 7) + 6 = 37
Damage: 8d12 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 10, 1, 12) + 2 = 36
Bless: 2d10 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Hrarsk is now at 69 HP + 9 temporary, or 68 after ongoing fire damage.

Brought from his comatose state by Doug's healing, Hrarsk calls for divine help along with a bright sphere to hurt his enemies while healing him. One orc rager drops dead while a second one is scathed; at the same time, the weaker wraith is almost brought to its death. +1 to hit and 2d10 hit points for me, Bethany, and Khellirin.

+1 to hit orcs

Disengage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Bethany once again attempts to dodge away from all the enemies, but is quite thoroughly surrounded and unable to reposition herself. Taking a deep breath, she begins to sing as she swings her scimitar wildly about her! "Ahem."

"Sha la la la la la la la" (Slish!)

Slish vs Wraith: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 15

"Sha la la la la la la la" (Slash!)

Reroll vs Wraith: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 30

"Sha la la la la la la la" (Slish slash!)

Damage: 7d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 6, 7, 5, 8) + 6 = 40
Hrarsk, Take Heart! Roll a free save against your fire damage (if you fail the one you forgot to roll). Otherwise, Khel can have it.

"When the day is dawnin'"
"On an Ashpeak Moonday mornin'"
"How I long to be there,"
"With my ale that's waitin' for me there,"

"Ev'ry lonely giant,"
"That I slice open,"
"Ugly and defiant,"
"'Minds me of everywhere I've been..."

"Is this the way back home to Trunau?"
"All these dead you'd think we'd be through now,"
"Dreamin' dreams of home in Trunau,"
"And my strong ale that waits for me."
"Show me the way back home to Trunau,"
"Throat's feelin' dry and I've no brew now,"
"Not a drop from back in Trunau,"
"Nor my strong ale that waits for me."

Song of Aid! Khel can have 7d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 1, 5, 6, 3) = 19 temporary hit points (or 2d10 if Hrarsk's offer is greater).

Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

I forgot about the save. Do I take the 10 fire damage from last turn or does this save me from it? Anyway, Bethany's save should go to Khellirin.

If you are subjected to an ongoing effect that requires a save, roll that save at the end of your turn, after the ongoing effect.

update will wait till Friday afternoon.

Hrarsk, I'm really confused about your dice rolls. I see sphere of radiance, which should be 2 attacks rolls because of 2 targets, with a single damage roll. Instead I see 1 attack roll, and 2 different damage rolls.

I forgot to roll the attack twice, but there's only one damage roll. The other one is a recovery.

Forgotten roll (wraith): 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 27

Sorry about that ended up a much busier weekend than expected.

With Doug and his own magic Hrarsk looks in much better shape.
35+37+9-10= 71 hp for Hrarsk I think.

Additionally he brings the light, further weakening a wraith and giving Khel the parting gift of an orcish blade.

ragervs Khel: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Who lands a nasty crit on the elf.
32 damage

Bethany sings a song of aid and goes slish slash against her wraith wraith.

Gave Khel the temps from bless before thwacking him, then the temps from Beth.

Queen Quvxia looks for any staggered target to finish off, finding none she fires more lightning into the party.
targets: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Going after Hrarsk and Doug.
Hrarsk PD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Doug PD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
25 lightning damage to each of you.

Meanwhile the King hacks at Hrarsk
flaming greataxe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
and slashes at Doug
flaming greataxe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

80 damage to Doug from a crit and ongoing 10 fire damage. & Unquenchable fires: Enemies engaged with the fire giant warlord take a –5 penalty to saves against ongoing fire damage.

ESCALATION 1
Orc Ragers (61/216) M: 27 54 ) Staggered
Hrarsk (37/120) Staggered
Bethany (62/96 T9)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (630/710)
Doug (37/128) Staggered 10 Ongoing Fire SE
Wraiths (B 48/88) | (W 19/88) Staggered Stunned
Khellirin (65/120 T19) Weakened SE

Doug is up!

"Well.....it appears that I am on fire again.......AHHHHHHHHH!!!!" Doug shouts as pain suddenly hits him. He charges up his axe again and swings into at the giant king in another attempt to smite his foe.

Melee: 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 + 1 = 38
Damage: 7d8 + 12 + 2d12 + 2d10 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 1) + 12 + (2, 9) + (5, 9) = 64

Save: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 5 = -3

Doug smites the Fire Giant King again but continues to burn.

One of the wraiths floats there helplessly while the other tries to touch Beth again.

Beth PD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

It's icy blade touches Beth but she's too strong and doesn't surcumb to the feeling of death.

ESCALATION 1
Orc Ragers (61/216) M: 27 54 ) Staggered
Hrarsk (37/120) Staggered
Bethany (62/96 T9)
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (566/710)
Doug (27/128) Staggered 10 Ongoing Fire SE
Wraiths (B 48/88) | (W 19/88) Staggered
Khellirin (65/120 T19) Weakened SE

Khell is up!

Save vs Weakened: 1d20 ⇒ 15 Yay!

Khel continues to swing his hammers at the nearest wraith, hoping to take out at least one of their many foes!

Full attack vs white wraith, if it goes down will smash orc mooks!

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

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 1, 6, 3, 2) + 11 + (10, 4) = 46

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 3, 5, 2, 5) + 11 + (6, 10) = 57

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 5, 1, 4, 1) + 10 + (4, 5) = 44

Khel having snapped out of it disipates the wraith and finishes off allthe orcs.

Khel gets a slash from a falling Orc.

orc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

and 2 of them get their slashes in on Beth before they go down.

BethAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
BethAC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
16 damage each, for a total of 32

The Queen grins and eyes the party's wounds as she prepares something fierce.

ESCALATION INCREASES to 2!

ESCALATION 2
Hrarsk (37/120) Staggered
Bethany (39/96) Staggered
Queen Quvxia (280/280)
King Tytarian (566/710)
Doug (27/128) Staggered 10 Ongoing Fire SE
Wraiths (B 48/88) | (W 19/88) Staggered
Khellirin (65/120 T19)

Hrarsk and Bethany are up

Maintain Song DC 9: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Hey DM, I'm kinda confused about the wraiths' HP. First Khel hit white for a bunch of damage. Then I did 40 damage to black, and I think Hrarsk did 36*2(holy)=72 to one and 36/2(resist)=18 to the other... right? Or am I mathing incorrectly and/or missing something?

Thanks for asking, it's super easy for me to get things horribly wrong. Short answer is white got removed from the map, but not initiative, and blacks HPs reads correct to me. Please advise if I've missed something.

No worries at all, thanks for going back and checking.

Disengage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Bethany frowns and hesitates in her song at the giant queen's expression. Switching tunes between verses, she chooses something a little more appropriate to the dire straits of the moment, and belts it out loudly at the wraith in front of her! Blarrrrgh!

"It's been a long road,"
"Gettin' from there to here,"
"It's been a long time,"
"But your time is finally near..."

"I can feel the change in the wind right now,"
"Maybe you passed gas,"
"But you ain't gonna hold us down no more!"
"No you ain't gonna hold us down!"

"'Cause we've got blades on our swords,"
"We're gonna use our swords to kill you,"
"We've got blades to relieve,"
"You of arms, legs, and things!"
"We've got songs of all sorts,"
"And no one's gonna end or waste us,"
"We have killed all your hordes,"
"We've got blades,"
"We've got blades..."
"Blades on our swords!"

Hrarsk can have 7d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 5, 2, 1, 5) = 26 temporary hit points.

Blarrrrgh Targets: 1d6 ⇒ 3
vs Queen PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 28
vs King PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 18
vs Wraith PD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 + 2 = 26

7 damage to the king, 10d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 10, 8, 10, 7, 3, 5, 6, 1) + 5 + 1 = 60 damage to the others... I'm not sure what type of damage it is; it doesn't say in the spell listing.

Queen Effect: 1d4 ⇒ 2 The queen is weakened (save ends).
Wraith Effect (if still alive): 1d4 ⇒ 3 The wraith (if still alive) is hampered until the end of my next turn.

Hrarsk prays for desperately needed help for everyone (critical hits will deal x3 damage this battle). He then goes to the remaining wraith, and just barely manages to hit it, killing it in the process.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 20
Damage: 7d10 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (8, 7, 6, 2, 4, 9, 4) + 10 + (8, 2) = 60

Combat Boon: Doug gets a free save.
And I just realized that everyone else should have 10 more temporary hit points, since the spell I cast gives 40, not 30, as a level 7 spell.

Bethany sings an inspiring song for Hrarsk as she opens herself up to a strike from the wraith.

BethPD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

but dodges it as she blasts, weakening the Queen and wounding the wraith.

Wraith takes half. Blarrrrrgh is untyped. Also did the 7 miss to the king

Hrarsk gives Doug a combat boon as he finally finishes off the troublesome wraith.

Hrarsk: I'll just give people those thps now

The Queen grimaces as she's hit and responds "Do you think you're the only masters of fate? I'll show you true power."

Reversal of fate: Once per day as a quick action, steal the escalation die; until the end of the battle gain an attack bonus equal to the die’s value when it was stolen. Reset the escalation die to 0 for the players and increase it normally with each new round.

ESCALATION NOW 0

Queen Targets: 1d3 ⇒ 3

The Queen causes the whole cavern to shake as she fires lightning bolts into the ceiling, causing quite large rocks to fall.

Hrarsk PD: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 - 4 = 17
Beth PD: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 - 4 = 19
Doug PD: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 - 4 = 26

The rocks are mostly for flavor, her lightning does double damage against staggered targets

Hrarsk and Beth dodge the rocks Doug get squished
50 damage
Weakened Save: 1d20 ⇒ 12

and she shakes off Beth's nasty effects.

With Doug down the king tries to reposition.
disengage: 1d20 ⇒ 4

but is stuck with Hrarsk.
flaming greataxe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
whom he hits. 40 damage

The Queen yells "Finish that stupid tin can!"
and winks at the King.

He takes his other swing against the unconscious Doug
"And Stay down!"
flaming greataxe: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 = 20
Even though he gets the Queen's escalation die when attacking burning targets, and Doug's -4 defenses for being unconcious, he misses

With a mightly clang Doug seems no worse for wear as his armor continues to protect him.

ESCALATION 0
Hrarsk (23/120) Staggered
Bethany (39/96 T10) Staggered
Queen Quvxia (220/280) FATE+2
King Tytarian (559/710)
Doug (-13/128) Unconscious-DS 1 10 Ongoing Fire SE + Bonus Save
Khellirin (65/120 T19)

Doug and Khel's turns!

Khel looks in concern at Doug's body on the floor, bleeding and burning merrily away. "Can someone help Doug? I'll see what I can do about this giant," he says, his voice a mix of hope and fear as he steps up to the giant king and lands a devastating blow, followed by a second powerful strike!

Full attack the king!

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 That's a crit due to Favored Enemy!
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 3, 1, 4, 5) + 11 + (2, 3) = 42

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Damage: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 6, 5, 6, 5, 3, 2) + 10 + (5, 9) = 54

Yikes. Roll well, Doug!

Doug Free Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Death Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

The fires on Doug go out, but he begins bleeding out.

Meanwhile Khel hops up to the Giant King and goes to work with a crit (x3 for 126!) + 54 from the other hit

ESCALATION INCREASES to 1

Things look rather dire for our heroes with the Queen free to rain down lightning, The King reveling in Melee and Doug bleeding out on the floor.

ESCALATION 1
Hrarsk (23/120) Staggered
Bethany (39/96 T10) Staggered
Queen Quvxia (220/280) FATE+2
King Tytarian (379/710)
Doug (-13/128) Unconscious-DS 2
Khellirin (65/120 T19)

Man, tough crowd...

Maintain Song: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Bethany takes a swig of ale and transitions songs again, this time choosing a rousing tune to encourage her remaining comrades to stand strong! Simultaneously she points a finger at the giantess and directs a mocking verse her way!

"Slish Slash I was fightin' some foes,"
"'long about a Toilday night,"
"Hocus poke, just castin' spells at that bloke,"
"Wishin' everything was alright,"
"Well, I walked to this mountain, killed some giant folk there,"
"I fought all through to this room and I"
"Just stood and stared, 'cause then I"
"Slish Slash—I had to fight again."
"Well how I was I to know there was such ugly in the world,"

"There was a slishin' and a slashin'"
"Reelin' with the healin', boastin' and a-toastin'"
"Killin' all your ill kin, yeah."

Vicious Mockery and Hrarsk can have 7d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 2, 4, 6, 3) = 22 more temporary hit points!

vs Queen MD: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 16
Sigh... c'mon, dice, that's not very nice.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 20
Reroll: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage: 7d12 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (9, 6, 5, 2, 7, 11, 5) + 10 + (8, 4) = 67

Hrarsk asks for Doug to be healed (heal with recovery +1d10). Empowering his sword with extra strength (Hammer of Faith), he swings back at the king and wounds him.

+1 to hit the king

Thinking quickly, Bethany moves past the king-giant and up to the queen, waving her scimitar threateningly at the large enemy's knee! Move to engage her. Probably a horrible idea, but...

Bethany tries to mock the queen, but at least manages to inspire Hrarsk.

Hrarsk heals Doug, empowers his weapon and hits the King with his sword, finally staggering the King, but also giving him a second wind.

The Queen finally draws her greatsword, which immediately bursts into flame as she hacks at Bethany twice.

Hack vs AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Slash vs AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Missing Bethany both time!

The King then makes a massive strike against Hrarsk.

Massive Strike vs Hrarsk AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Causing the cleric to crumble under the massive blow.
90 damage and 10 ongoing fire, SE

ESCALATION 1
Hrarsk (-45/120) DS-1 Ongoing 10 Fire SE
Bethany (39/96 T10) Staggered
Queen Quvxia (220/280) FATE+2
King Tytarian (312/710) Staggered (+1 to hit this)
Doug (-13/128) Unconscious-DS 2 (heal with recovery +1d10).
Khellirin (65/120 T19)

Doug and Khellirin are up!

This is definitely not looking good, gang.

Khellirin swings his hammers at the king again, but he appears spent from his mighty attacks of a moment ago.

Elven Grace Check: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Stunning Hammer, Double Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Damage: 7d6 + 11 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) + 11 + (2, 1) = 36

Argrimmosh, Double Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Damage: 7d6 + 10 + 2d10 ⇒ (3, 2, 6, 5, 6, 4, 4) + 10 + (5, 1) = 46

And that didn't help. 28 damage from two misses.

Did you remember your +2d8 damage when you engaged him from your boots? It's not much, but it's something.

I totally did not remember that! Thanks for the reminder. And it would have been on the crit, if it's damage that gets multiplied on a crit.

Extra damage from Boots!: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

All damage is multiplies on a crit, also i think Hrarsk's 2d10 is on any attack, not just hits. Still a long way to go though.

Every little bit helps!

Hrarsk, if I can get you back up can you dish out some more healing?

I've run out of all my healing spells, and have almost no resources other than ordinary melee attacks.

Actually, I just noticed that Doug recharged his belt of resurgence after the last fight, so he should've automatically used a recovery when he was knocked unconscious last turn.

That might also have changed Hrarsk's healing choice...

DM, any chance we could get a minor retcon?

If Hrarsk wants to heal somebody else with Doug picking himself up that's fine.

Can Doug also get in an attack for last round? *smiles sweetly, offering the DM a beer on the house*

Since a recovery probably wouldn't have saved me from dying anyway, I'll use the healing on Bethany, who can hopefully do the most for support.

Thanks, Hrarsk!

Recovery 3/4: 7d8 + 1 + 1d10 ⇒ (7, 6, 4, 4, 7, 3, 8) + 1 + (6) = 46
HP: 85/96