Darkness of Winter 5E

Game Master Trailjava

Ziago,Darfane,and Naida all travel the King's road to Suszail only met by a Purple Knight.

Nadia's not so sure that she trusts this Knight, but maybe he has useful information.

Greetings Adventures, at this time the King Azon V needs your help. About Tenday ago a giant dark sphere surronded the city. Those who where gone from the city where spared. Those trapped in the city are still stuck there. The King was away from the city on royal buinsess when the report came to him, that Suzail was overtaken by this horrible magic. We have sent for assistance from Waterdeep but it will take 15 days for help to arrive. On top that there have been reports of the Hill Giants making raids on the outlying hamlets. The Purple Dragons at this time are full engaged in this siege on Suzail. Would you please assit us? The Knight asks the group.

I've heard the stories, but this much magic? I have interests in Suzail. I will assist you. Ziago, Darfane, what say you?

Ziago a dark skin elven person looks over and saysWhat do you have to offer us if we help? My young Ward here has been ill treated by your King and Courts before. The Warlock says to the Knight. The Drow the drow then mumbles. I cast my fey presense to make it more terrible the knight needs to roll a dc vs wis

Knight Saving throw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
The Purple Knight starts to stammer as the fear of Ziago swirls around him. I do not know good Sir..I am sure my Captain can come to some arrangmenet...

A young looking Gnome dressed in a green chainmail armor with twigs and leaves rides up. He listens then says
Ziago stop and let this Knight be about his service. And let us let Lady Nadia decide

Enough! says Nadia. She's not sure what might be waiting in Suzail, but she can't just leave the people at the mercy of the Giants. Ziago is right not to trust this Knight. I'm not so sure I trust him myself. Nadia turns to Darafane, a dangerous smile playing on her lips Let's fetch his Captain. If this man has no answers, I'm sure we can persuade his Lord to provide what we seek.

The Knight stammers My lady will find then encampment down the road. You will be looking for Captain Baker, his regiment is 221B, the balasita regiment. I am sure he can answer any all questions that you mighty adventureres have. The young Knight then moves his mount on down the road. He looks back to make sure that Ziago is not doing anything.
Soon the party is left on the road by themselves.

So my lady Ziago says with all sarcasam. Do we really want to get involved or should we hunt giants? He asks with a dangerous smile on his face.

We should go to this Captain Baker and offer our services, there will be plenty of giants to kill from sounds of it. The Greenknight offers.

The road lays open before if continue down it you will find the encampement. There is however the countryside in which giants are running amok and killing. What did the King Azoun V do? Is not convient he was gone when this terror struck? Giants orgazinzed arent they all savage?
Pick a choice and we will go

I shouldn't go back. Ziago is right, Azoun & his court have ill treated me. They do not deserve my help; not one of them. But why did Azoun run? He must be involved in some way. But how? Well, M'lord she said with a deep bow & flourish, matching the tone in Ziago's voice. We do both. There's no reason we can't...assist... this Captain Baker & have our fun as well.

As the group rides down the road there, there is a terrible sound that comes from the side. A huge boulder comes flying the group. It lands short and we can see a huge hill giant reaching for another one. Time to roll!

Naida 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16---Your up
Ziago 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Darafane 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Hill Giant will act last

REALLY?! ugh... we DO NOT have time for this. Let's see if I can buy us some time, if not, then we'll have to deal with it. Nadia looks at the Hill Giant and casts Charm person, a spell she's found useful in the past.

Charm person on the Hill Giant did not see that comming....
DC Save
I have to beat your 15 which is 8+Cha Bonus +Prof
The Hill Giant will have advantage
dc save 1 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12
dc save 2 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

Nadia please roll 1d20 for me please for wild magic surege!

1d20 ⇒ 4

Nothing happens if you had rolled a 1 then you have to roll on the chart.
The Hill Giant stops what is doing and walks over. He is dressed in animal skin of some kind. He carries a huge club and hanging from his waist are heads of dwarves. Grush like pretty lady...She very pretty..Grush sorry for trying to hurt pretty lady. What can Grush do for pretty lady?

Nadia smiles her best, non-threatening smile, and glances at Ziago and Darafane hoping they can read her body language. She's tense, knowing her time is limited, but she must know... Please, let this work...she thinks; and makes her move. Hello, uhm... Grush. We must really be on our way, you see we have an important task to attend to. However, before we go, can you help us understand what's going on? Why are the Hill Giants out in such force?

Hill Giants liseten to King Cluga. He is mighty warrior and leader for us. He says it is time for Clan Greystorm to take the land. He says all giant kind is takining land. The frozen ones in the north are working with orcs. We by ourselves King Cluga says and that we are favored. Nice black elf like him. Grush points to Ziago. He comes and helps us, by giving us weapons and he talks with pretty lady. Not as pretty as you. She waves hands and darnkness falls. She carries a mean whip with snakes. We strike tonite at the camp soon. Can I help you anymore pretty lady? Grush gets up and stands about 15 feet in the air. Dara and Ziago wait for Nadia not wanting to interrupt her spell.

Sounds like the drow are behind this. Ziago thinks to himself. I wonder which house? Barnare? Del Amgo? Xorrioan? The Spider Queen moves. Ziago sighs to himself. While he waits for Naida.

Darafane wonders.. Weeks ago Lucious, Ziago, and me where in the cave. A anienct giant weapon returns and now this. A dark skin man like Ziago? Another Eladrian I wonder or is it Darahome? This other woman sounds like new Dara waits for Nadia as well. Preparing his spell to smite the giant.

I'm not sure why, but I have a feeling there's drow magic behind this. I'll have to ask Ziago about it, though considering he's been acting strange since he came back from that cave... I'm not so sure he'll tell me everything right away.Thinks Nadia. No. That's very helpful Grush, thank you. Now we really must go. Nadia looks at Ziago and Darafane to move out. They must move quickly, she knows they don't have much time before the spell looses it's effect.

Ziago hears the words from Nadia then smiles and speaks his words.
To Hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 dmg 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 A searing blast leaves from Ziago's hands. He then sneers at the Hill Giant and says Never will you harm another you filthy beast.

Hill Giant Hp: 90-12= 78

Dara leaps from his poney and swings at the giant. to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 dmg from weapon 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 dmg from Divine smite 2d8 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 The Rapier fills with radiant light and leaves a searing cut on the Giant who is caught off guard.

Grush HP:67

Combat
Naida 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Ziago 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Darafane 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Grush 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Ziago unleashes his terrible bolt again on the Giant. The spell misses the giant by marginal and blast the tree next the beast.
to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11dmg 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Te

Dara swings again at the beast hoping to keep his power in him.
to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 Dara mutters as his hit fails to connect. What strange magic is a afoot.

Nadia is up !

Ziago! ugh... Shut up Nadia, you promised him he'd get to kill giants. Let him have his fun. Nadia knows they have to kill the giant or he'll give them away, or worse, kill them. Sorry buddy, it's either you or us. Nadia looks at the giant and unleashes her magic missile on the beast. Oh... he's gonna be angry!

You must roll for damage like this.
Magic Missle 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 1 = 9 and then roll for your wild magic
1d20 ⇒ 7
The spell hits the giant. He grunts and then says Why does pretty lady hurt Grush He then swings his club at the young woman. to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 dmg 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 The club connects with Nadia grazing her and tearing into her arm.
Giant HP:58

Ziago seeing his young ward in trouble calls apon his pact magic.
Witch bolt to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 But his concern mangages to cloud his mind so his spell fizzles out.

Dara sees the spell fizzle and thinks The powers ill gotten will eventually fail you. He calms himself and uses his power to channel the goddess magic.
Nature's Wrath dc 15 vs Str of Grush 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 The ground opens up and puts vines around the giant but he is able to break them by using moving his body.

Nadia your up !

Argh! screamed Nadia as searing pain coursed through her. She didn't need to look at her arm to know it was a mess of mangled flesh & blood.

That's gonna leave a mark. she thought. Ow! that hurts. Ok. Now I'm in pain AND I'm angry.

She notices that Dara's spell isn't doing much to keep the giant at bay & Ziago seems distracted... MUST. FOCUS. KEEP. CALM. You can worry about everything else later. You will not go down like this.

She gets as close as she can, takes a deep breath, recites the familiar words and then the flames come.

To hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Fire Dmg 1d10 ⇒ 1

Giant HP:57

Ziago calls his magic and invocates his patron. He really wants to bring the Giant down.
To hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 dmg 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Ziago Eldritch Blast burns into the giant.
Giant Hp:42

Dara sees that Ziago has had sucess and swings that the giant again.

To hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Dmg from Weapon 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
DMG from Holy Smite 2d8 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Grush not liking being burned and poke will move back and toss a boudler at the group.

To hit 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Dmg 1d10 ⇒ 8
Everyone takes 8 points of damage

Nadia has had about enough of this giant. Knowing her energy may be drained soon, she tries desperately to gather herself. Wild magic is always lurking under the surface, she's been lucky so far, but the risk is necessary or they'll all be dead soon. She aims and releases 4 magic darts hoping they actually connect with the target.

Magic Missile 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1) + 1 = 10, roll for wild magic1d20 ⇒ 14

Giant:Hp 18
1.Nadia Hp: 6
2. Ziago:23
3. Darafane:31
Dice roll to see who gets attacked 1d3 ⇒ 3

Grush see the Paladin in fit of rage ruches forward to strike him with his club. The Paladin being small and nimble moves out the way as the giant swing his club.

To Hit : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Dmg 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Ziago will aim his wicked bolt at the Giant and strike. The bolt goes wide and fries a tree next Darafane.

to hit1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
dmg 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Darafane yells Watch out without that magic of yours dark one!
Darfane swings again calling apon his goddess. Dara jumps up and strikes the giant in the throat. He twists his blade bringing the creature down. The radiant fire flares as he slashes the beast.

to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
dmg roll 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
holy dmg 2d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Well done little one Ziago says with a wicked glee.
Now lets see what he has. Nadia you get first look

Try not to look so happy, will ya? Nadia tried to make her voice sound as stern as she could, but the satisfied smile on her face betrayed her. She knew it was necessary to eliminate the threat of the giant, but knowing its name... Grush. War has casualties, but not any with names, just faces. And he was so simple minded... Nadia shook her head as if to clear her thoughts; Alright boys, let's see if we can find something useful so this poor beast doesn't have to have died in vain. Then we'll see if we can find that encampment.

Wis roll 1d20 ⇒ 18

Nadia finds a bunch of skulls of dwarves and humans. She also finds a pouch that happens to have a map in it. The map leads north into the Stormhorms where the Giants are gathering. Apon closer inspection there are markings about patrols. The encampment is marked for a major attack within the day.
Ziago looks over and asks Any information that maybe profitable?
Daragfane waits for Naida to speak.

Define profitable Nadia lets out a long sigh and paces around the the giant's body. Think Nadia. THINK. How much do they need to know? How much are they keeping from me? We don't have much time... Nadia stops her pacing. With a determined look on her face she walks up to Dara, takes a deep breath and asks her question, What is he not telling me? she says nodding her head in Ziago's direction. I have this map, and I have to make a decision, but if I'm going to make one that won't get me killed, I need to know. What. Are. You. Keeping. From. Me? Does this have anything to do with my dreams?

She walked up to the tree that Ziago about burned to a crisp not that long before, found a secure branch and climbed on it. We don't have much time, tell me what I need to know, then we'll decide if the encampment is worth saving, or we nip this in the bud.

Ziago looks ats Nadia and says What do I know? You are the one with dreams about things not me. All I know is this, we came here a few weeks ago and thing where not like this. As far getting you killed you may want to drink this. Ziago hands you a bottle of red clear liquid. It is a healing potion. I have several more and so doe Darafane. I have known you all your life! Have ever once got into something we could not get out off?
Ziago looks hurts and moves off for mintue.