Vael, for his part, takes a step forward and begins a complex chant to summon some help.
Raen blocks the exit in a flash. The orcs look up, and then immediately go back to heads down, unmoving.
Vael starts a complex spell as Tulia scrapes one of the giants
Round 1:
Raen: Wall
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Cast & Hit
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Yellow: 10
Ushyle can see the ennui in the orcs, and feels a kinship with them that goes beyond the blood he used to have — he has felt their hopelessness and despair before.
He moves forward, hoping they are not enraged by his half-elven form, and takes the measure of each giant with a glance.
Ham rides Sam forward towards the ledge, dismounts and readies his bow. He stands near Raen and uses a subservient body posture, trying to sell the illusion that he is sworn to the Orc Wizard. Under his breath, he speaks to Raen, Should've tried to bully the orcs. Hope and inspiration aren't things they're used to.
Ushyle's expert training lets him key into all three foes. Meanwhile Ham preps for a long distance fight.
The orcs don't react at all, keeping their heads down.
The giants, roar and immediately move to engage. Two throw heated boulders at Whistle Pig, while the third takes aim at Hamilton:
MISS
for and
MISS
Round 1:
Raen: Wall
Ushyle: Study
Vael: Cast & Hit
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Yellow: 10
The boulder slams into Whistle Pig Orc-Raen, but appears to do no real damage . The orcish wizard laughs at the puny insult, the booming noise echoing around the cavern.
Doxon rushes forward.
What's going on?
Orc-Raen points at the giants. "These fools have enslaved my brethren! They shall pay with life and blood! SLAY THEM"
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Ham, in Orc, responds to Raen in a snivvelling, subservient tone. The translation is rough but it amounts to YES MASTER WAR CHIEF, SPARE MY LIFE AND I WILL SLAY YOUR FOES. In Orc, that's like... 3 syllables, max.
BOT
Standing invisibly at the edge of the cliff, the halfling takes a moment to admire Raen's incredible beauty, ingenuity, and verve. Then he dutifully and cheerfully does as she asks, raining stones down into the heads of the giants.
Hamilton's words seem to fall on deaf ears, as if there's no fight left in these orcs. Meanwhile Doxon rushes up under the cover of Whistle Pig's stones.
Unfortunately one one stone connects for any worth.
Round 2:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 10
Black: 23
Ushyle smiles slightly at Hamilton's words. Not quite, but reasonably close.
The half-elf uses a word to engage the grace of Milani and charges forward, a deep red hue washing over his feet as he leaps off the edge and lands perfectly in mid-charge. The speed is such that the fire giant's blade cannot even raise against him, but he can swing his at her!
spell slots 0/6 1st, 0/5 2nd, 1/4 3rd, 0/1 4th used
Ushyle flies off the ledge, the soft fungi buffet his landing as he takes the fight to the giant. The giant never even senses the opportunity to counter.
Milani's Thorn cuts deep!
Round 2:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Hit
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 38
Black: 23
Orc-Raen continues her booming laugh and splits into half a dozen copies. "Your puny boulders trouble me not! Your doom has come!"
Raen's taunt doesn't seem to discourage them, though he spell makes it look like they're changing tactics...
Meanwhile the orcs continue to simply take up space, neither joining nor resisting.
Round 2:
Raen: MI
Ushyle: Hit
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 38
Black: 23
Completing his summoning, a very large air elemental coalesces from this air! "Tell it to pick up one of the fire giants," he instructs Tulia, gesturing. She perfectly translates what Vael said, and the elemental rushes off, transforming itself into a whirlwind!
Some creatures can transform themselves into whirlwinds and remain in that form for up to 1 round for every 2 HD they have. If the creature has a fly speed, it can continue to fly at that same speed while in whirlwind form; otherwise it gains a fly speed equal to its base land speed (average maneuverability) while in whirlwind form.
The whirlwind is always 5 feet wide at its base, but its height and width at the top vary from creature to creature (minimum 10 feet high). A whirlwind’s width at its peak is always equal to half of its height. The creature controls the exact height, but it must be at least 10 feet high.
The whirlwind form does not provoke attacks of opportunity, even if the creature enters the space another creature occupies. Another creature might be caught in the whirlwind if it touches or enters the whirlwind, or if the whirlwind moves into or through the creature’s space. A creature in whirlwind form cannot make its normal attacks and does not threaten the area around it.
Creatures one or more size categories smaller than the whirlwind might take damage when caught in the whirlwind (generally damage equal to the monster’s slam attack for a creature of its size) and may be lifted into the air. An affected creature must succeed on a Reflex save (DC 10 + half monster’s HD + the monster’s Strength modifier) when it comes into contact with the whirlwind or take damage as if it were hit by the whirlwind creature’s slam attack. It must also succeed on a second Reflex save or be picked up bodily and held suspended in the powerful winds, automatically taking the indicated damage each round. A creature that can fly is allowed a Reflex save each round to escape the whirlwind. The creature still takes damage but can leave if the save is successful.
Creatures trapped in the whirlwind cannot move except to go where the whirlwind carries them or to escape the whirlwind. Trapped creatures can otherwise act normally, but must succeed on a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) to cast a spell. Creatures caught in the whirlwind take a –4 penalty to Dexterity and a –2 penalty on attack rolls. The whirlwind can have only as many creatures trapped inside at one time as will fit inside the whirlwind’s volume. The whirlwind can eject any carried creatures whenever it wishes as a free action, depositing them in its space.
If the whirlwind’s base touches the ground, it creates a swirling cloud of debris. This cloud is centered on the creature and has a diameter equal to half the whirlwind’s height. The cloud obscures all vision, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. Creatures 5 feet away have concealment, while those farther away have total concealment. Those caught in the cloud of debris must succeed on a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) to cast a spell.
The whirlwind of elemental lands atop, the air battering one of the fire giants as it attempts to pick it up!
When it lands, it stirs up all kinds of dust as well!
Vael then flies forward, keeping 5ft off the ground
Tulia loads and fires another tiny crossbow bolt at the nearest fire giant!
Tulia gives the orders as she scores another hit. The elemental scoops the giant up!
Round 2:
Raen: MI
Ushyle: Hit
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 50
Black: 23
White: 13 (Whirlwind 25')
Yellow is in archery range. I'll shoot yellow.
Shortbow +2:, Damage on Hit:
Shortbow +2:, Damage on Hit:
Shortbow +2:, Damage on Hit:
Twice Hamilton strikes true with arrows!
The giants try to fight back. While they too shout at the orcs, the slaves continue to be a non-factor.
To the south, the fire giant closes quickly with Whistle Pig.
The giant caught in the whirlwind tries to free itself by means of killing the elemental!
for
MISS
MISS
The giant facing off with a quite invisible Ushyle swings wildly:
THREAT
for
MISS
Round 2:
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Round 3:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 65
Black: 23
White: 13 (Whirlwind 25')
"A valiant struggle, slavers! But my people shall be FREE, and you shall be DEAD!!!"
Raen points a green finger and blackened nail at the giant closing in on Whistle Pig. A burst of gold erupts in the giant's face.
In Dwarven, Orc-Raen calls out to her colleagues. "Focus your fire! The one nearest the ice-wall! Vael, please relocate the halfling."
I'm comin', Little Beaver!
Doxon calls on Torag to grant him the celerity to aid his companion.
Doxon then rushes to WP's side.
Fight me, ya overblown coal dump. Ya look like something a red dragon with dysentery shat out after eating some undead horses!
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As the giant rushes toward him, WP starts to switch his stance to use his slingstaff like a club when he hears Doxon's booming dwarven baritone voice from behind. As Dox rushes forward, Pig takes a step back and lets stones fly at Ushyle's target knowing the dwarf has things in hand.
"Hold tight, Dox! Ush has his hands full. I don't want to see him come back as a goblin next time!"
1st attack
2nd attack
3rd attack
4th attack
Whistle Pig's attacks are uncharacteristically and severely off target.
Doxon hustles over to try and shore up the Hero line.
Raen's spell catches the giant before it can do anything about it as the dust settles into it's eyes!
Round 3:
Raen: Glitterdust
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 65
Black: 23 (Glitterdusted)
White: 13 (Whirlwind 25')
Air Elemental HP: 77/95
The trapped giant continues to be buffeted by the whirlwind.
"Bring it back, but tell it to drop the giant on the other from on high. And then pick up the other one."
When Tulia complies, the elemental rises up with its cargo. It floats up as high as it can then swerves toward the black cloaked giant and drops its load...
It then descends, the tail of the whirlwind landing in the black-cloaked giant's space. It immediately has to battle to avoid being picked up!
Vael feels his life force ebb, feeding Ushyle (+5 hp to him, -5 to Vael)
He then moves closer to the halfling, bringing about starlight that transposes to slinger to a better position.
Tulia grins. "That elemental is brilliant. I'll get their name for next time!"
She then finishes loading her crossbow to fire another bolt to the north.
Vael's elemental wreaks havoc over the field. By now the orcs are cowering under a rain of fungus! The giants continue to be battered by the whirlwind.
The elemental exchanges one giant for another! In the kerfuffle, Tulia's shot goes wide.
Round 3:
Raen: Glitterdust
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Shenanigans
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 65
Black: 39 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 39
If Ush delays, I can provide him a flank.
Ham whistles and sends Sam over to flank the giant with Ushyle. He then nocks arrows and lets fly!
Sam, Bite:, nope.
Ham:, Damage on hit:
, nope
Same tries to wheel around, but leaves himself open for an attack
Hamilton scores but one counter hit. The giant's wounds begin to add up. The blood sizzling in the fire giant's beard and armor.
Round 3:
Raen: Glitterdust
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Shenanigans
Hamilton: Hit
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Yellow: 77
Black: 39 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 39
Ushyle's invisible blade swings hard and fast... but something is wrong. Milani's Thorn leaves behind not the sweet rose petals it sometimes does, but wilted petals with a sickness in the sweetness.... Nevertheless, the giant falls!
The remaining giants focus their attacks on the elemental. The blinded one in the whirlwind attacks wildly:
for
MISS
The other giant charges forth underneath the elemental and goes after Doxon with a powerful sideways slash:
for
Round 3:
Raen: Glitterdust
Ushyle: Crit kill
Vael: Shenanigans
Hamilton: Hit
Giants: ATK
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Black: 39 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 39
Hovering overhead, Raen notices the wilted petals and frowns.
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WP curses at himself as he misses so badly he almost hits an orc 30 feet from his the giant. Just as he starts thinking what to do next, the familiar starlight of Vael's magic envelops him. Vael's magic always feels warm, comforting. A striking comparison to how Raen's odd ring feels on his finger: cold, heavy and lifeless. As the warm blanket of stars fades, he sees he's right next to Vael and the halfling has a clear shot at the giants. Pig gives the dwarf a half smile and a nod of thanks,"Right, time to get to it."
1st attack
2nd attack
3rd attack
4th attack
Whistle Pig continues to struggle, scoring but one hit in the flurry.
Round 3:
Raen: Glitterdust
Ushyle: Crit kill
Vael: Shenanigans
Hamilton: Hit
Giants: ATK
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Hit
Black: 39 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 51
Doxon grunts from the giant's blow. Seeing the others have the situation in hand, Doxon withdraws from the giant's reach.
Doxon withdraws, though the advantage is still firmly with the Heroes of Trunau.
Round 4:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Black: 39 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 51
Vael winces slightly has wounds open, simultaneously healing Doxon and Ushyle.
"Have our friend drop one between Doxon and Ham," Vael instructs Tulia, pointing to the space in question. The familiar complies, taking off into the air as it continues to batter the fire giant
It reaches to roof of the cavern, then drops the giant from 25ft above the ground.
Finally it heads back to the other giant, not quite reaching it yet.
With a giant nearby, Vael takes a step and stabs at the prone giant with his spear!
Tulia reloads her crossbow, eyes the prone giant near her, and fires off a bolt!
"AH HA HA HA HA!!!" Orc-Raen continues her wracking guffaw and hurls missiles at the blinded fire-giant.
Raen keeps it simple, slamming a quintet of missiles into the giant. After it's dropped, Vael sticks it once with his spear on a lucky shot.
Round 4:
Raen: MM
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Stuff
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Black: 90 (Glitterdusted) (Whirlwind)
White: 51
The giant suddenly appears and Ham drops his bow for Heartspit. He shifts, giving himself and Doxon better position.
Heartspit:, Damage on Hit:
Heartspit:, Threaten, to confirm. Critical Hit Damage:
Heartspit:
EDIT: Forgot Flank
Hamilton wastes no time going for the heart. The blinded giant never has a chance. On the second spear, the tip does, in fact, run through the giant's heart!
Round 4:
Raen: MM
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Stuff
Hamilton: Crit Kill
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
White: 51
BOT
Under the cover of Raen's glamer, Ushyle invisibly moves southwest towards the remaining giant.
Wherever Ushyle is, the party knows that he's about to wreak havoc.
Lacking an egress, the final giant does its best to bring down someone with it. the giant rushes over to Whistle Pig without spending the time to pick up his blade. He simply tries to hammerfist the halfling: for
Round 4:
Raen: MM
Ushyle: Move
Vael: Stuff
Hamilton: Crit Kill
Giants: ATK
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
White: 51
Seeing Whistle Pig imperiled, Doxon rushes forward to engage the last fire giant.
Leave our Little Beaver alone!
Doxon misses on the swing, but Whistle Pig takes a shot. Unfortunately, he takes it too close to the giant. for . The great sword catches the plucky halfling.
Nevertheless, thrice do the halfling's stones connect!
Round 5:
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Giants: TBD
Doxon: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
White: 122