[5e] GM Infinity's SKT [Chapter 5 Completed!] (Inactive)

Game Master mishima

The Winking Beaver is a large, flat bottomed barge ship. It looks more like a piece of the docks holding crates and barrels somehow broke free and is wandering about the open river waters. Captain Artgul Bairre is known more for his clever transactions and logistical manipulations than his leadership or skill on the water. Still, he's lasted this long in a world of constant dangers because hes never been shy of bringing on a few stout travelling companions. Besides, he owes Urth a favor and businessmen perish if they don't square debt.

For a time the rowers have it easy as you ease out into the greater passage, but to get through the first heavy rushing currents it takes a team of livestock to drive the barge by rope...giving Molok a chance to stretch his legs on shore with the animals. By the end of the day all signs of civilization are gone and the foilage turns from grassy plains to more and more swamp-like...

"Been reports of trolls along this line, every day seems... Bairre mentions "...mind, they be wanting you not the cargo."

Was doing Christmas stuff
Jax looks over at Molok What's wrong with taking a ship? If that works best, it is what we do.

Sorry, crazy week, but here now!

Pindleton does indeed tell them what he knows about Vonindod and is eager to hear what Chipluck knows.

Heading out to the boat, Molok's unease is obvious, and Pindleton sympathizes.

"I also prefer the stable ground myself, Jax, but that's just familiarity. So I'm willing to tolerate a ship. But perhaps our stony friend's stomach is the one objecting?" Pindleton says with a wink and friendly pat on the back. "I will gladly sit and feel miserable with you as long as this ship riding business lasts."

Pindleton keeps Molok company if he desires, but otherwise passes the time trying to log as much of this information as he can, as well as dozens of questions, and an approximate map of their paths.

As Bairre discusses trolls, "Trolls?? Really? Ug. Nasty things. Thank you for the warning." He shakes his head and mutters largely to himself with a shiver, "Why trolls? Nasty, nasty things."

"My people are of the bones of the earth...and to be so far away from them...it makes me nervous. Stone does not float."

Molok gives a very brief smile at Pindleton, then looks grim at the talk of trolls.

"My discomfort will not stop me from protecting my friends, never fear."

"Troll holes been in the 'moors long as any can remember. The giants seem to have stirred em up though..." Bairre mentions.

One of the shipmates leans back from guiding the edge with a long pole and offers his unprompted opinion, opening a mouth full of rotten teeth, spattering "Better 'day stay in 'dose holes...'enuf of 'em out they flock like tufffted 'titmouse..."

Tufted titmouse are small songbirds. ;P

"Aye." another acknowledges.

Night comes and the crew drops an anchor. With no sign of rain, most dare sleeping under the stars on strung up hammocks. The captain lights a hanging brazier with incense that helps to keep the water bugs away, and they take turns at the watch (implicitly expecting the party to also help on that score).

Sohar mostly listens quietly, ready to move on to the next challenge. His longing for travel and adventure has landed him in an interesting time, and he is content with that.

He is also willing to help with keeping watch at night.

1d6 ⇒ 2

That night, during Sohar's watch, all are awakened by a great boom boom boom a sound like a side of beef falling on stone from a great height. It seems to be coming from the shore somewhere within the trees.

"Egads, what's that noise? Urth, is there a scout among your men?" the captain asks, clearly annoyed at losing rest.

Portent: 2d20 ⇒ (9, 18) = 27

"Maybe, you don't actually want to over there?" Urth asks incredulously.

He looks around at his companions for scout.

Sohar shrugs. "I can if you like."

Pindleton straps on his quiver and readies his bow. "I can go with him."

Molok looks like he too would like to leave the vessel and examine the noise, or simply get off the boat, but he says nothing for he knows in these situations you need stealth, not brute force. None the less he readies his armor and weapons in case he is needed.

The silent lead the brutes through the bog waters by canoe, until you reach the bank. You follow the noise up a rocky hill, the moonlight making the fog glow an eerie white. All the while *slap boom slap*...

The scouts crawl on their stomachs over granite, and at last find the source of the noise. A female fire giant seems to be repeatedly knocking a chained troll unconscious by picking it up with both legs and slapping it on the stone. It then waits for the troll to regenerate and wake up, before bashing it on the rock again. The giant must have been doing this for at least an hour. The troll seems to be driven half insane by this repetitive punishment, interchangeably laughing hysterically and gurgling blood.

Pindleton whispers, "Well now, this is certainly a moral conundrum. I'm not really one to risk my life to save a troll, but that's just mean. However, I am one to be very curious about an odd situation like this. Why doesn't she just finish the troll off for good?"

Pindleton, the troll is bound on the wrists and feet like a prisoner. The giant's obsidian greatsword lay just nearby on the rocks while she conducts this bizarre business. You can spot the mouth of a large cavern just beyond with the flicker of a flame inside.

Urth follows with Molok and the other brutes. He lets his fey raven fly over the scouts and looks down from above.

Urth, not much more to see from above. Are you flying it into the cavern?

How large is a giant's greatsword?

Weapon sizes are a bit different in 5e, and are based off of the wielder's size. The term I believe is "oversized". Since fire giants are huge, they get triple the normal damage for a greatsword (6d6 instead of 2d6). If you mean actual ft distance, its proportional to their height I would say, which is 18 ft toe to crown. So sword probably a good 15 ft long. Are you thinking of trying to wield it with some animal? If so awesome

Urth, not much more to see from above. Are you flying it into the cavern?

Thought about it, but I supposed that it was further than 100 feet (which is the limit of his seeing through the eyes ability) from Urth's non-stealth location. If within 100 feet, then yes into the cavern.

Urth, though you dare not send in your faithful raven too far, its clear the trolls and fire giants are engaged in some kind of excavation, with the trolls doing most of the work. The dig site spirals down into fire 100s of feet below.

Urth whispers to the non-stealthy scouts, "the fire giant is forcing the trolls to excavate. I wonder what they are looking for. Do you think we could capture that fire giant? Or should we just kill her and try to figure it out ourselves?"

Hmm, everyone still here? Thinking some may have left for holiday...

Still here...just not stealthy..lol

That said...Merry Holidays to all!!!

Sohar whispers back, "It seems like the troll might be more forthcoming if rescued."

If you stealthy cats want to advance further, roll stealth or you could jump them both. You are about 50 ft away.

Molok nods in agreement with Sohar.

"Shall I go ahead and distract the creature while the rest of you attack from concealment?", he whispers back.

How far is the non-stealthy group from the fire giant?

"We can let the scouts attack from concealment. I'll go with you." Urth replies to Molok and nods to Sohar.

Lets say you were 30 ft back from them. In my minds eye I was imagining the stealthy on top of a large rock, let me get a map together

edit: All set. Natural bog fog in south offering heavy concealment.

Round 1:
All PCs <--UP
Enemy

The party coordinates a quick strike, with the concealed attacking with advantage.

With a nod, Urth stands up and advances to get within his spell's range. "Illusio vim!" The fire giant sees the rocks animate around her and entrap her feet and hands holding her fast.
Phantasmal Force Int DC 15 - Portent 9 - concentration 1 minute

Suddenly the fire giant seems to be struggling in place shouting "What is this...rocks cannot bind me!" yet...they do.

Round 1:
Urth, All PCs <--UP
Enemy

Jax will move up and then cast slow on the two enemies wis save of 14 or be slowed

Fire Giant Wis Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Troll Wis Save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

It seems to take a good 45 seconds for them to turn their heads and say "Heeeeeeyyyyy..." simultaneously very slowly, but it could just be time is a perception.

Round 1:
Urth, Jax, All PCs <--UP
Enemy

Pindleton fires his bow from concealment at the giant. With advantage, right?

Shortbow attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Shortbow Adv?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Damage: 1d6 + 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + (1, 2, 1) + 4 = 9

Ug, not exactly amazing rolls. :)

Yes those concealed have advantage, think I forgot to have you roll but its ok.

The arrow skitters off the giant's plate pauldron with a resonant *ding*.

Round 1:
Urth, Jax, Pindleton, Sohar, Jysson, Molok <--UP
Enemy

Sohar's scimitar flashes in the moonlight.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage(S): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

As the giant is buffeted by his comrades, Molok walks around the corner and swinging his maul he moves up to the giant and with a mighty swing, slams the weapon into the creature's knees.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 = 12 (re-roll 1 1d6 ⇒ 5) = 16

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12 (re-roll 2 1d6 ⇒ 5) = 15

Action Surge
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Damage + Crit: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 3) + 6 = 19 (re-roll 1 1d6 ⇒ 5) = 23

Sohar's attacks scrape at the firey plate, but don't find a way inside. Molok smashes the giant's knee again and again...that last swing popped its posterior cruciate ligament for sure, he thinks.

fire giant 108/162 hp, 18 AC

Jysson pops up and lets loose...

Arrow 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Arrow 1 Adv: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Seeing the first arrow land Jysson's mind vacates itself of all thought save the sound of wind through lush foilage. For a split second his mind connects with the spirit of nature who shares his vengeance against this creature...hunter's shark

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (4) = 13

fire giant 86/162 hp, 18 AC

Towering from above Molok, the fire giant's blade comes crashing down...

Atk: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Dmg: 6d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 5, 2, 6) + 7 = 35 slashing

...the staggering blow raising a cloud of dust on the trail momentarily. "You...tear them apart or double punishment." she barks to the troll.

"Ahahaha! Fresh meat!" The insane troll babbles before biting into Sohar's soft, baby-like, skin...

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

...the teeth puncturing small holes in his leather.

Round 2:
Urth, Jax, Pindleton, Sohar, Jysson, Molok <--UP
Enemy

So, I forgot about the phantasmal force holding the giant. Ignore that attack, Molok. Troll attack still happens as above. For Giant though, this happens:

Int Investigation: 1d20 ⇒ 20

The giant struggles in her constraints until breaking free surprisingly easily "What...what is this, you dare use the Shadowfell against us..."

That eats her action and its back to PC turns

Swings his maul with a workman's concentration, Molok smashes the giant's other knee.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 = 12

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16

Urth wonders whether to incinerate the troll but then remembers that the group wanted to interrogate him. So, instead he calls down thunder to affect them both with a word.

Shatter, save for half thunder damage on both troll and giant
Con DC 15: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) = 13

Molok, satisfied with the devastation of the first knee turns now to give the second the same treatment, getting a good knock on it anyways. Suddenly a high pitched *screeeee* comes forth from the trail, many small rocks explode instantly and the troll and giant furrow their brows in discomfort...

Giant Con: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Troll Con: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

...before visibly bleeding from the ears, eyes, and nostrils.

giant 73/162 hp, 18 AC
troll 71/84 hp, 15 AC

Round 2:
Urth, Molok, Jax, Pindleton, Sohar <--UP
Enemy

"Well, so much for rescuing the troll from torture. Guess a troll's a troll!" Pindleton tries to see if he has better luck attacking the troll.

Shortbow attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage w/ sneak attack: 1d6 + 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + (6, 2, 6) + 4 = 20

Ah, that's a little better!

Pindleton's arrow bites deeply just under its right rib, and twists on its way in leaving a nasty gash. Those nearby can hear a *slorsh pop slorsh* and see movement in the wound, as if it is closing back on itself...(technically happens at beginning of its turn, just reminding trolls have regen)

troll 51/84 hp, 15 AC

Round 2:
Urth, Molok, Pindleton, Jax, Sohar <--UP
Enemy

Is that AC with slow affect added? Cause currently it would be 13 and 16 with it added unless they have 20 and 17 naturally and my slow brought it down to 15 and 18?

Here goes massive dmg as he will scorching ray the troll, as jets of fire come out of his right hand about a foot long and 4 inches wide, heating them up as hot as he can, dark orange.
hit: 6 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 + (4) = 10
hit: 6 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 + (17) = 23
hit: 6 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 + (9) = 15
fire dmg: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2, 5, 2, 4) = 22 2d6 for each one that hits

Nope, didn't have the slow added there, thank you. I was aware of it earlier when determining hit and such however.

A pyramid of plasma is ejected from Jax's fingertips, with 2 of the sides flaring brightly as it combusts troll fat.

2nd 2 hit, will use first 4 d6 rolls for 16

The slorping and popping from its regenerating wound also seems to halt...

giant 73/162 hp, 16 AC
troll 35/84, 13 AC

Round 2:
Urth, Molok, Pindleton, Jax, Sohar <--UP
Enemy

Sohar pushes the troll off to attack the giant.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Damage(S): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

HP: 34/39

The troll growls in Jax' direction but ultimately doesn't leave his masters side, continuing to slash at Sohar's limbs...

Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12 slashing to Sohar

The fire giant, now free from its mental constraints, brings down a massive load of steel upon Molok, shaking the hills and causing a small avalanche in the distance.

Gsword: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Dmg: 6d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 5, 2, 6) + 7 = 36 slashing to Molok

Round 3:
Urth, Molok, Pindleton, Jax, Sohar <--UP
Enemy

HP Total: 28

Molok seems a bit stunned after the savage attack the giantess inflicted upon him, but he quickly seems to shrug off the worst of the attack and goes back on the offensive.

Molok will use Stone's Endurance to regain 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 hp

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Damage + Crit: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 2) + 6 = 18 (re-roll 2 twos 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10) = 24

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 = 15

Urth decides it's time to end the troll. He points his sword and crimson bead of light surges forward to the center of an explosion that only engulfs the troll avoiding the giant. "Fuego!"

DC 15 Dex Fireball: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 3, 1, 4, 5, 5) = 29