DM RichD's Giantslayer Campaign

Game Master Briccone

Since Greta channeled can Kurag refrain from using 3 of the charges on the wand? 1 for each dwarf? Please let me know.

Kurag receives the news of the giant with grim determination. No one gets to the Hopespring. Till my dying breath if needs be. Come on then lets take out this giant.

Kurag checks his arrow supply quickly before heading off towards the Hopespring. On the way he wracks his brain to try and remember where the best place to arrive from to get the best firing lanes.

know local 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"A giant? Aye, we shall go fight a giant this day. May our prowess and determination impress even Gorum!" Bormann shouts as he heads off to confront the giant attacking Trunau, a dwarven war chant on his lips.

Bormann is so excited of the prospect of the giant fight that he doesn't even think to loot the grenadier bodies.

BB pulls out an alchemical lab hidden under the siege engine. "Huh, who left this here?" He pulls out a hidden cache of equipment.

As you are trying to find out how the seige engine works you find an alchemist’s lab leaning against the catapult, along with three bags of flash powder, six fuse grenades, two pellet grenades (one cold iron, one adamantine), and a tangleburn bag

"Lets go take down that giant. Heh, I've never seen one live before! Besides my sister, when she gets mad, haha."

On the map of Trunau on the campaign tab you are at 'N', the Hopespring Beacon is 'M' and the Hopespring itself is 'O'.

You follow Kurag and Greta as they lead you to the Hopespring. As you come in sight of the Hopespring the stench of blood and smoke hangs thick in the air. In the darkness, the crackling of fires mingles with the war cries of orc raiders and the screams of townsfolk. The Hopespring beacon burns brightly, illuminating the pool at the bottom of the Hopespring’s waterfall as well as a rough hole gouged into the side of Bloodmarch Hill. Next to the hole, you see a curious sight. A large cave giant with each of his limbs chained and held by an orc. The orcs are busy shaking the chains, laughing and from their tone, taunting the giant.

They are so busy with their Giant-playing, they don't seem to notice you.

Everyone give me a surprise round action if you want. Let me know if you will not be taking it.

Tactical Map is Updated.

The threat to the Hopespring was immediately apparent. The giant could tear down the spring denying the city fresh water. If a siege ever occurred then Trunau would be lost without fresh water. Not waiting for any semblance of a plan Kurag rushes forward 20 ft to set up a better round of attacks from across the water.

Sergei hustles forward.

BB's a quick study. Something about those orcs and their grunts sound familiar. He recognizes their speech and frowns.

"They're gonna set old Crusher upon the city. We gotta get close so he doesn't hurl rocks!"

BB grabs one of the grenades as he double moves forward.

Greta moves after the others!

SURPRISE ROUND

You all move forward to the water's edge.

Round 1

Crusher 19(76/76)
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(6/6)(12/12)
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(17/17)
BB Beetle 14(15/15)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(26/26)
Kurag Urlot III 4(18/18)
Bormann Grimm 2(30/30)

Crusher looks accross the water and picking up a large rock, shouts in orc

Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Everyone give me your Round 1 action.

Tactical Map Updated.

Greta touches Kurgag and uses one of her 2nd level slots to cast Cure Moderate Wounds on him! Healing!: 2d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7, 5) + 3 + 1 = 16

"Kurag!" BB watches the rock crush the poor dwarf. "These guys mean business!" BB double moves to L33.

Greta I don't think we have new spells yet as RichD said nothing that required sleep to regain.

Kurag took a massive bolder onto the chest that almost caved himself in. Another shot like that would knock him out if not kill him. Clearly the giant was the biggest threat and Kurag's first target.

Rapid fire at giant 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 2 = 9 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
2nd shot 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 = 15 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Sergei starts hustling.

Double move around the lake. Dwarves don't swim!

Round 1

BB and Sergei start making their way around the lake hoping to cross at the stream. Kurag fires two arrows and both miss.

@Greta: Yep. No new spells until rest, so you can take another Round 1 action.

Next Up: Bormann

Tactical Map updated.

Ah, gotcha.

Greta looks at poor Kurag and groans. She raises her crossbow and fires at the giant!
Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 damage!

Round 1 Cont'

Greta fires off a bolt at the giant but misses. Bormann[BOT] rushes to catch up to the others.

Round 2

Crusher 19(76/76)
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(6/6)(12/12)
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(45/45)

Crusher stamps his feet and yells excitedly,

His handler allow him to pick up another rock which he hurls accross the water.

This rock misses its mark and lands next to Kurag with a thud.

Everyone give me your Round 2 action and which square you want to end up in.

Tactical Map updated.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 2 = 14

Sergei keeps hustling.

Double move.

"That big guy thinks this a game." BB shakes his head. "Let's close in!"

BB will stop on S36

I thought I had posted last night. I wonder if I previewed and didn't submit. It was the same basic action, though, so no harm done to my plans.

Bormann dashes along the edge of the pool in an effort to get ahead and draw the giant's attention.

Double move to V37

Hoping to keep the giant busy and distracted Kurag fires another set of arrows at the giant. Soon his dwarven allies will begin to wade across the water and the last thing they need is to have the giant attack them then.

Calling out to Greta as he draws 2 arrows, Great the wand is in my pouch on the right hip. If I should get hit again I may need you to heal me with it.

rapid shot at giant 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 2 = 9 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
second shot 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 2 = 5 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The boulder must have broke a few ribs as Kurag hurt to draw in a breath. The pain causing him to miss with both arrows.

Greta nods to Kurag and murmurs a prayer to Bolka, casting guidance on Kurag!

Round 2 Cont'

Greta casts guidance on Kurag, but even with the help from Bolka, he misses. BB, Sergei & Bormann continue to circle the lake.

Round 3

Crusher 19(76/76)
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(6/6)(12/12)
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(45/45)

In spite of the warnings from his handlers, Crusher decides to throw anothet rock at Kurag.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

He whoops and hollers as the rock comes crashing down on Kurag.

Everyone give me your Round 3 actions.

Tactical map has been updated.

Sergei continues to hustle.

Double move.

BB shakes his head grimly as poor Kurag comes under more assault. "Damn these legs! One of human friends can run faster than the wind- I wish he were here!"

Crossing the stream (I assume it's difficult terrain.) Moving to W32

RichD, I believe that is a miss thanks to dwarven defensive training giving a +4 dodge bonus to AC.

The boulder just narrowly missed Kurag and it if wasn't for his training it would have struck him solidly. Hoping the others hurry up and get across the water Kurag fires 2 arrows again at the giant.

rapid shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
second 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 fir 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Not sure how fordable the pond is by us, but if it does count as difficult terrain, I think I can make it to W31 with my 30' movement.

If the water is fordable, Bormann crosses it and makes ready to engage the enemy.

Greta once again casts Bolka's guidance on Kurag!

Round 3 Cont'

Greta casts guidance on Kurag. BB, Bormann and Sergei ford the stream in a part that looks shallow. Kurag fires off two arrows, the first one finds its mark the second misses Crusher by a hair even with Greta's guidance.

Round 4

Crusher 19(71/76)WOUNDED
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(6/6)(12/12)
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(45/45)

Crusher's whoops and hollering are short lived when Kurag looks exactly the same as he did before! Angry he tosses another rock Kurag's way as his handlers start moving him to face the newer threat of the dwarves who crossed the stream.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 2 = 6

Being tugged by his handlers and rage in his eye, the rock falls short and land in the lake with a large splash.

Everyone give me your Round 4 action.

Tactical map updated.

BB double moves to V26, drawing his spear along the way.

Sergei charges forward, and takes a swing at one of the orcs.

MW Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 16, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.

Finally having drawn the blood of the giant Kurag continues to pour on the fire power from afar hoping to help his front line brethren. Thankful of Greta aid Kurag shouts back to her but keeps his head and eyes on his target. Thank you Greta. You are an guiding hand in moments like this.

rapid fire with precise shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
rapid fire with precise shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

8 arrows used this combat

Sergei can reach a number of squares around the orc in T25. Bormann is going for the same one in an effort to concentrate our efforts.

Bormann follows the paladin forward with his own charge culminating in a savage blow directed at the orc. including power attack

charging greataxe with power attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Greta guidances Kurag once more!

Round 4 Cont'

Greta casts guidance on Kurag. BB moves forward pulling out his spear.

AOO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

As BB steps into range, Crusher flails a chain at him 20ft reach, but luckily BB's lifelong training against giants means he easily avoids the chain.

Sergei charges one of the orc handlers almost killing it. Kurag's first arrow misses its mark, but the second arrow buries itself into the giant. Bormann charges forward finishing the orc.

Round 5 Cont'

Crusher 19(65/76)WOUNDED
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(0/6)(-3/12) DEAD
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(45/45)

Crusher wails in anger and shouts,

Attack on Bormann: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Attack on Sergei: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage on Bormann: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The chain connects on Bormann, but the other chain misses Sergei.

Crusher Will Save DC14: 1d20 + 3 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 9 = 32

Crushers anger seems to overtake him for a moment, but his handlers keep him in check.

Everyone give me your Round 5 action

Tactical Map Updated

Sergei steps up, and starts chopping away at the giant.

MW Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.

Rinse and repeat just as you have done countless times,Kurag intones to himself as he continues to draw and arrow notch it, and let it fly only to do the same seconds later.

precise rapid shot at giant 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
second shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

10 arrows used

The pain of the chain's blow fuels Bormann's seething rage and he cuts loose. Stepping over the slain orc, he strikes at the giant.

raging greataxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

BB shuffles to T24 and begins jabbing away with his spear.
Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"I'll try to flank this guy, but he's a threat!"

Round 5 Cont'

BB jabs his spear at Crusher and misses, but his second jab finds its mark and Crusher roars more in annoyance then pain. Sergei steps up, but his axe misses the giant. Kurag misses the giant with his first arrow, but the second arrow finds its mark. Bormann just misses slicing Crusher with his axe.

Greta's Round 5 action here.

Round 6

Crusher 19(53/76)WOUNDED
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(0/6)(-3/12) DEAD
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(39/45)

Crusher Will Save DC14: 1d20 + 3 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 9 = 28

Crusher flails his chains again-once at Bormann and the other at BB.

Attack on Bormann: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Attack on BB: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage on Bormann: 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 = 6

One of the beast tamers holding the chain to Crusher's legs tries to attack Sergei.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

And misses.

Everyone give me your Round 6 action.

Tactical Map Updated.

Grunting in annoyance, Sergei takes a swing at the orc that just attacked him.

MW Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage.

How much damage did BB take?

"Ughf." BB feels the lash of the chains across his arm. "Sorry- we can't let you crush the town!"

BB shuffles to T23 and kicks the giant twice more.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Sooner or later this giant would fall even if Kurag had to fill him like a pincushion with all of his remaining arrows. The spring water would not be ruined by this giant or his orc allies.

precise rapid shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
second shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

@BB: No damage once your +4 dodge bonus is figured in.

Sadly, that giant keeps rolling high enough to hit me even with my dodge bonus...

Expending the last of his energy reserves, Bormann directs a final raging blow at the giant foe.

raging greataxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21
damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Greta casts Guidance on Kurag! This is my default action if I get behind.

Round 6 Cont'

Greta casts guidance on Kurag. BB kicks Crusher hard in the back of the knee. Sergei's axe just misses the giant. Kurag's arrows find their mark. Bormann, fatigue setting in, strikes the giant once more.

Round 7

Crusher 19(12/76)WOUNDED
Beast Tamer 1 19(17/17)(12/12)
Beast Tamer 2 19(17/17)(12/12)
Orc 1(6/6)(12/12)
Orc 2(0/6)(-3/12) DEAD
Greta Bolkasdottir 18(27/27)
BB Beetle 14(21/21)
Sergei von Janderhoff 14(39/39)
Kurag Urlot III 4(14/28) WOUNDED
Bormann Grimm 2(33/45)

Round 7

Crusher Will Save DC14[/Dice: 1d20 + 3 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 9 = 26

Crusher looks at his multiple bleeding wounds with disbelief. He does the only thing he knows how and keeps flailing his chains.

Attack on Bormann: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Attack on BB: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage on BB: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

This time the chain misses Bormann but BB is not as lucky and the chain slaps against him hard.

The orc next to BB lashes out with his falchion.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

The beast-tamer tries to hit Sergei, but misses.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Everyone give me your Round 7 action.

Tactical Map updated.

@DM RichD: Last round, I targeted the Orc that attacked me, *not* the giant; I will continue attacking the Orc this round, as well.

With a grunt of annoyance, Sergei keeps swinging at the Orc.

MW Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.

20 Damage, oof!

BB reels as the chains and falchion pummel him. "Damn, hope I didn't take off more than I can chew!"

With not much left, BB kicks twice more at the giant.
Fighting Defensively to put my AC at 19

Flurry 1, Defensive: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Flurry 2, Defensive: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

He then steps to T24. "I hope we finish this soon!"

2 more shots fire into the giant from Kurag

precise rapid shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
second rapid shot 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Bormann's breaths come heavy now that the rage has left his body and he grapples with the fatigue aftermath. Still, he's not one to back down from a fight and he swings on.

fatigued greataxe: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 1 = 10 (well, the initial roll wasn't too good so I can't blame being fatigued)

Status: Fatigued 4 rounds, 3 to go, current AC 15