Dungeon Master S's "Giantslayer" AP (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

Dont' wanna derail the progress, but I also wanna post a *little*.

Ham stands up and hugs Whistle Pig. Lauging, he says, "This is so strange. I feel a little out of it, but otherwise just... Like I just kinda fell into a bed with a skeevy pretty boy Elf, then y'all took me home. I feel like nothing happened and the rest of you are acting like I... Well, OK, like I died!

He puts down WP and pats him on the head, which I assume annoys the s**t out of WP.

See? I told ya I was way too good looking.

Ham still needs a restoration if we have one.

Just so y'all know... I don't intend to shuffle off this exquisite mortal coil until our work is done. Last time we had a pile of money I bought this.

Ham pulls out a small draw string bag with and reaches into it--it's a diamond.

For me or for you, if we're ever in need. Though my dad was a pagan. If it's gotta be an Ushyle-style redraw, I'll do that too. I am half-surprised I don't have breasts now.

He looks down at his own chest, seems to consider it, then shrugs.

Raen places a hand lightly on Hamilton's shoulder and gives it a gentle squeeze. It occurs to the militiaman that this is perhaps the first physical contact Raen has ever initiated, save in the heat of battle or the utility of transport. "Overjoyed to see you back among the living, friend."

I didn't wanna skim over this. It feels important.

Ham looks down at Raen's hand. He gently--and quickly--places his hand over hers and squeezes a tiny bit, then let's it all drop, with a nod.

By all means. I don't want to gloss over anything.

Cannot fail the Craft check.

"Strange that there are no chimney stacks. A forge ought to require heat."

Which way do the doors open? In or out?

Given that this is called the "Cold Forge," maybe we should employ some Resist Energy protection?

The doors are made of strong wood, and they open into the building.

Pig Approaches the door:
checking the door for traps: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
If not trapped he checks the door for sounds:
checking for sound: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31
WP tries to pick the lock:
DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25
DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35
DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25
DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
DD: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32

Raen covers the company in her familiar glamer (Invisibility Sphere). Once the halfling is done fiddling with the door, she summons an illusion of the door in place of the actual door (Silent Image), allowing the real one to pushed open to the inside without any watchful eyes outside noticing. "Quickly now!" she hisses in Dwarven.

Vael will request some diamond dust from Raen, and will perform the Restoration on Hamilton before the group left their sheltered cave.

Whistle Pig hears the sounds of a pair of giants speaking. Its a conversation of no import. He cracks the door to see a pair of giants in a rather sparsely furnished building.

2d20 ⇒ (20, 15) = 35

While they don't know exactly what's going on, they know that they shouldn't hear the door unlocking!

Enemy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
Raen: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Ushyle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Vael: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Whistle Pig: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Doxon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Hamilton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Can we see each other in the sphere?

Ham cracks his neck and tightens his grip. His first move is obvious to anyone that can see.

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Hamilton: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

Yes, we can see each other within the sphere. Once you move outside the sphere, you can no longer see those still inside it.

"Inside! Hurry!" Raen whispers a shout in Dwarven. She casts Haste to speed the giantslayers' entry.

Illusion of the door remains for another 5 rounds.

Ham moves in towards the giantess, rounding the side of the table and thrusting the lance at the arm-joint in her armor.

Heartspit:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
Damage on Hit:1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (1, 2) = 14

Hamilton exits the magic veil provided by Raen and gives the giantess something to worry about!

Round 1:
Raen: Haste
Hamilton: Hit
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

WP moves into the room and let's a bullet fly the the nearest giant.

attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
damage: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

Rolling the False Life spells that happen at the start of the day
False Life: Bolster Tulia with temporary hit points. Lasts 10 hours. 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
False Life, Greater: Bolster Vael with temporary hit points. Lasts 10 hours. 2d10 + 10 ⇒ (5, 5) + 10 = 20

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Vael moves in just past the doorway, sees the giant threat, and calls upon the usual swirling starlight to move Doxon spatially. The Warpriest of Torag reappears behind the giantess.

Heaven's Leap w/Amplify Hex, consuming a 1st level spell slot.

Vael sets Doxon up via his shamanistic power. Whistle Pig moves himself, but mosses with the sling in the process.

Round 1:
Raen: Haste
Hamilton: Hit
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Shazam!
Whistle Pig: Miss
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

Grateful and amazed at Vael's continued aid, Doxon wastes no time in putting his new tactical advantage to good use.

He quickly calls on the fires of Torag's Forge to bolster him. Then, hammer and pick rain down on the giantess.

Fervor to Swift Cast Divine Favor

Agrimmosh, TWF: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 31
Damage: 3d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 7, 7) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 33

Agrimmosh, Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 28
Damage: 3d8 + 8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) + 8 + 4 + 2 = 20

Agrimmosh, TWF: 1d20 + 7 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 10 = 26
Damage: 3d8 + 14 ⇒ (7, 6, 6) + 14 = 33

Pick, TWF: 1d20 + 11 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Pick, TWF: 1d20 + 6 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 10 = 31
Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Doxon lands blow after blow, nearly dropping the giant. She's barely up when the dwarf is done. The male giant gives a tremendous bellow as he stares down Doxon.

Round 1:
Raen: Haste
Hamilton: Hit
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Shazam!
Whistle Pig: Miss
Doxon: Lotsahits
Giants: TBD

Ushyle takes advantage of the magical speed, looping around the table as he approaches the giantess. He studies the two giants (swift action), and looks to finish the job the group started.

Milani's Thorn w/Power Attack, Studied Target, Haste, Hunter's Blessing: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37
Damage: 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (2, 2) + 19 = 23

Ushyle's blade finishes what Doxon started. The giantess collapses in a heap.

The male's cry is furious horror. He looks square at Doxon. He grips his greataxe...

And runs.

STR: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 He smashes through the door and moves to the outside of the building. At the moment, his mad plan is not totally obvious. He jumps off the dock and lands as hard as he can on the ice.

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Hamilton: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

Perception:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Hearing the sound outside, Vael curses. "I've a bad feeling. Get ready for me, Hamilton!"

He steps back out, seeing the giant on the ice. Suspecting the giant is up to no good, he again amplifies his powers to leap a companion (this time Hamilton) into the fray.

Starlight swirls around the roughrider, and moments later his weapon is within reach of the giant...
Heaven's Leap with Amplify Hex, consuming a 2nd level spell slot now

Vael continues to play chess with the field of battle, moving pieces on the board....

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Hamilton: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: More Shazam
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

Ham delays, trusting in Vael. It physically hurts him to hold back, but he prepares for the twister of stars that precedes the shaman's magic.

Delays until after Vael, then full attack.

Emerging from the field of stars, Ham thrusts out Heartspit as he lands.

Heartspit:1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26
Damage on Hit:1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 15 + (1, 1) = 25

Heartspit:1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44
Confirm:1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39
Damage:3d8 + 45 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 7) + 45 + (2, 2) = 63

Heartspit:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
Damage on Hit:1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (5, 6) = 30

As he lands, he thrusts Heartspit down and punches into the ribs. Landing, he pulls the lance down. Heartspit grabs onto the giant... Grapple:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23+6 if Favored enemy counts on grapple. He then twists the lance, and either pulls it out or holds a grappled giant, roll depending.

Hamilton, arisen from his soul-sleep, appears before the giant. The twist in his grin is a telling insight into his intent. The first thrust opens the giant's belly. The second punctures a lung. The third embeds itself with potent magics.

The giant drops to a knee as a downpour of blood lands on the ice.

The ground rumbles a bit.

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: More Shazam
Hamilton: ARGH!
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

If Ham can end the grapple as a free action, he rips it free and does 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 1) = 12 more damage.

He shakes and widens his stance at the rumble.

Uh... What was that?

Hamilton rips Heartspit free. The giant's life is snuffed out.

It's a marked contrast from the last fight..... The ice below Hamilton's feet begins to crack. He looks down and sees that the ice is slushy by his feet, despite the freezing temperatures.

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: More Shazam
Hamilton: ARGH!
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

WP moves outside to see what the noises is. noticing a giant that is breathing, he takes a pot shot at it:

attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

and strikes the dead giant before it hits the ground:

looking for what's making that noise: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (8) + 25 = 33

"What IS THAT??"

Perception:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

What?!? What is What???

Whistle Pig catches something.... horrifying.

Round 1:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: More Shazam
Hamilton: ARGH!
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

"It's the WORMS!!! WP waves his arms. " GET OFF THE ICE!!!! NOW!"

WP motions to the door and prepares to defend his friends as he covers their escape.

triggered action: attack anything that breaks through the ice

Cleo hops and flaps excitedly. Pig nods and the bird takes off to circle high above the scene.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

"Get the halfling," an invisible Raen mutters to Vael from above. Hamilton suddenly feels a gruff grasp on his shoulder, then feels himself shunted (along with the dying giant) back inside the Forge.

Grabbing Ham and the dying giant off the ice and Dim-dooring inside.

"You just get your thinning bearded self over here! Don't worry about me." WP looks irritated...

Raen immediately clears the scene!

Whistle Pig stands at the ready, sling twirling overhead!

Round 1:
Raen: DD
Ushyle: Go
Vael: More Shazam
Hamilton: ARGH!
Whistle Pig: Readied
Doxon: Go
Giants: TBD

Ushyle moves to the door and readies to close it once everyone is inside...

Doxon rushes forward to aid his friends. He calls on Torag to protect him and his friends against these terrible foes. When he does, a gentle warmth emanates from him, enveloping him and his allies in a comforting blanket.

Blessing, Aura of Protection: 30' aura of protection providing all within with resistance 10 against acid, cold, electricity, fire, and sonic.

Doxon prepares for the worst as Ushyle moves to the door!

Not one, but two circles of ice begin to rapidly melt! From each an immense centipede-like beast erupts from, rows of chitinous plates on its back glowing red-hot. Knowledge (Arcana) DC 19 to identify.

Not waiting a second, Whistle Pig lets fly!

Round 2:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go + Readied
WTF: TBD

know arcane: what the hell is this?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

WP has no idea what these are or what he can do against them, but he'd much rather be in it's gut than letting anyone else in the party take his place.

readied: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
damage?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

"FLOAT FASTER, Vael!!

delay until Vael get's into the door.

Know (Arcana): 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (7) + 26 = 33

Raen recalls reading about these creatures and their...

Special Attacks
Defenses
Lore

Unless something I learn suggests otherwise, Raen floats over to Ushyle and casts a glamer over him. Greater Invisibility.

Whistle Pig drills one with a stone, and the hit seems to do a fair bit of damage. Assuming White

Raen is a bit releaves as these creatures, Remohazs, are far less powerful, but still deadly. She knows that it can swallow a man whole, and it's body is hot enough to burn flesh. Although the remorhaz has much in common superficially with lesser vermin, the beast is surprisingly intelligent. While not capable of speech, the typical remorhaz has a good grasp of the Giant tongue, and tribes of giants often use this to their advantage to secure allegiances with the great beasts. Frost giants are particularly obsessed with them, for those giants who brave the cruel and deadly burns a remorhaz can inflict to become “worm friends” gain a potent weapon to use against their enemies—an assassin capable of burrowing up through the floor of a glacial keep to strike directly against a frost giant’s greatest weakness: fire. Other giants use the beasts as living forges, for their backs are hot enough to melt metal.

Round 2:
Raen: Greater Invisibility
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
WTF: TBD

Ham goes to the door and leans Heartspit against the wall, but pulls his bow. He knocks an arrow and fires.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Damage on hit:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Vs. White

Hamilton takes a pot shot, and while the arrow hits, it's a bit too shallow of an angle to pierce AC not reached, not a DR thing.

Round 2:
Raen: Greater Invisibility
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
WTF: TBD

Unwilling to leave Whistle Pig exposed, Vael takes a step forward and readies his spear. "Alright ye filthy worms. If ye want the snack, ye'll have to go through me first."

He chants a quick spell to help him resist the fire inside these things.

Vael's magic continues to work overtime...

Round 2:
Raen: Greater Invisibility
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
WTF: TBD

Time to save the halfling... Ushyle says aloud as his invisible form rushes past.

Ushyle races outside, Milani's Thorn springs to his hand, activates bane versus magical beasts, then takes a swing at White.

Milani's Thorn, Power Attack/Furious Focus, bane, attacking from invisible, haste.

Milani's Thorn: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 29
dmg (slashing, sneak, bane): 2d6 + 15 + 4d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 15 + (6, 4, 4, 6) + (5, 3) = 49

Pig sees the damage one stone does. He tries a whole lot of stones:
(rapid shot, all the things on white)
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
damage? : 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
damage?: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
damage?: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
damage?: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

WP makes eye contact with Cleo and makes a quick circle gesture and points at Vael. Cleo is now defending Vael

Ushyle rushes out. The huge creature makes a lunge at the invisible foe! Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 59 AoO: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 for DMG: 3d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) + 9 = 19. Grab: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35 He snatches Ushyle up! Standard remaining since you can't swing Milani's Thorn.

Meanwhile Whistle Pig scores a pair of solid hits!

Round 2:
Raen: Greater Invisibility
Ushyle: Standard
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Hits
WTF: TBD

Per Slack, activate Liberation domain as free action, then same standard action if possible.

The party sees the remorhaz's mouth clamp down fully shut. For a split second it seems like it swallowed Ushyle whole, but the spray of blood that comes immediately after says otherwise. The creature spasms as its entrails fall upon the snow and it dies a bloody death!

Round 2:
Raen: Greater Invisibility
Ushyle: Kill shot FORT for Milani's Thorn
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Hits
WTF: TBD