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

Game Master Chris Marsh

With a whistle, Vael calls the elephant back. he points at the dragon by Ushyle, and it charges!
Gore: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 2 = 30
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 1) + 10 = 19

Vael draws upon the elemental spirits, focusing the coolest depths of spirit magic. With a final gesture he blasts the dragon with a powerful cone of cold!
Cone of Cold (DC 23 Reflex): 13d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6, 3, 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 5, 1, 4) = 48

Tulia flies north, positioning herself to fire upon the lone giant. Her crossbow hums angrily as the bolt flies!
Giant-Bane Crossbow: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (4, 4) = 15

WILL: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 "An illusion! This one is false!"

Raen's pale green ray strikes FORT: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 the dragon, disintegrating large parts of its body. Somehow it continues to live!

Vael's elephant crashes into the dragon. Vael follows it up with a cone of cold! REF: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24. The dragon dodges the worst of it, but still, the cold cracks and chips at its scales.

ound 3
Hamilton: Giant kill
Whistle Pig: Move
Doxon: Hits
Enemy: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Raen: Powerful magics!
Vael: Moar magic!

Ushyle focuses on finishing the job on White, taking a moment to study the White, Red, and Black winged beasts.

Milani's Thorn, Power Attack/Furious Focus, bane, studied target, heroism, haste.

primary: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 39
primary dmg: 2d6 + 19 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 19 + (1, 6, 1, 1) = 31

secondary: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 27
secondary dmg: 2d6 + 19 + 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 19 + (5, 4, 2, 1) = 35

haste attack: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 40
haste attack dmg: 2d6 + 19 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 19 + (5, 2, 5, 5) = 43

DC 15 Fly check to hover: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 4 = 14 fail, forced to land.

It takes Ushyle multiple swings, but the young dragon falls a moment before he does!

Round 4
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Enemy: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Raen: TBD
Vael: TBD

Pig finally has room to work and takes aim at the dragon attacking 'Raen'...black then put damage on the other dragon if needed

attack on black: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

attack on black: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

attack on black: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

attack on black: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

attack on black: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Whistle Pig targets the already grievously injured dragon. His first stone is more than enough, and another falls, leaving but one afield. With a few more hits he aims over Doxon's head dropping the final one!

Round 4
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Double Dragon kill
Doxon: Go
Enemy: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Raen: TBD
Vael: TBD

Fly Check:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24... Hover OK.

Hamilton and Sammi meet the new giant with fury of lance and claw!

Hamilton Power Attack:1d20 + 27 ⇒ (7) + 27 = 34, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 24 + (1, 4) = 34
Hamilton Power Attack:1d20 + 27 ⇒ (1) + 27 = 28, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 24 + (6, 3) = 35 MISS
Hamilton Power Attack:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 24 + (4, 3) = 33, Threatens...Hamilton Power Attack:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36, Crit Damage on Confirmation:2d8 + 48 ⇒ (2, 8) + 48 = 58 plus Free Grapple Check... 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 +8 if Favored Enemy applies to grapple... If grapple occurs, end grapple as free action for additional 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 4, 6, 5) = 25 Damage.

Hamilton Power Attack:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 24 + (4, 5) = 34

Sammi Bite:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25, Damage on Hit:1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Sammi Claw:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30, Damage on Hit:1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Sammi Claw:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24, Damage on Hit:1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Oops! Heartspit breaking the grapple damage as Ham rips it from his foe should only be 4d6. Take the first four dice or... 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 2) = 13 Your choice, Sir.

Hamilton and Sammi work together to make quick and fatal work out of the remaining giant!

For a resounding victory over the forces of evil, each hero of Trunau earns 12,800 XP!

Unfortunately, this room doesn't seem have much in the way of treasure. If these dragons are permitted their lairs, they aren't here.

WP looks over the two dragons and wonders how old they are.
Know:Arcane (take 10): 10 + 9 + 2 = 21

As he works he takes the fangs from the two dragons he killed and a few select scales, those without damage, and stows them in his backpack.

Moving north, he scouts ahead, flying and invisible.

Whistle Pig scouts north, and finds the caldera of the volcano itself. Beyond the edge of this cavern, the smoke and fumes become too much for the intrepid halfling.

WP flies back to the group. "the crater of the volcano is that way. Really neat. Thought I'd never see something like that," WP coughs for a moment."I would have stayed longer but it's really hard to breath in there."

If there are no objections, he heads down the small path to the east and then takes the southern route if needed.

Before leaving the dragons' chamber, Raen is sure to examine the dead giants carefully. She looks not only for magical items, but also for any paper, writings, signet rings, or similar paraphernalia.

Perception: 10 + 13 = 23 plus Detect Magic

Whistle Pig scouts east, finding a rookery for the dragons who came in a little later, but there seems to be nothing of note in the area. There is yet another passage though. It doglegs back a bit, leading to the same general location as the other passage.

WP moves back to the group. "dragon roost ahead. I think we should check it out."

Funny... Dragon roost. Bats roost, so do birds. Dragons are somewhere in the middle, I guess. Yeah, let's check it out.

The air shimmers over a wide pool of magma that fills the southern half of this immense oblong cavern.

Swimming in the magma are a pair of creatures. Glowing-hot plates of iron cover the head of thes immense, primordial lungfish, and lava spills from between their jagged teeth.

Multiple maps updated.

Raen considers whether she has read of such creatures. Link is dead, FYI.

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

I was wrong. It's a magical beast, so Arcana, which means Raen recognizes the pyropiscis and knows four random facts.

Defenses, special attacks, special abilities, and a bit of lore please.

"Doxon, do you have a spell prepared to ward us against fire? I have already expended mine. Take note that adamantine weapons will be most effective, and be warned that these pyropisces can spit lava at range."

Before conversation continues, where are you on the map?

Aye, Raen, I do. Happy to be of use and provide a bit of protection to everyone.

Have Resist Energy, Communal prepared. Can cast it on everyone for Resist Fire 30, 10 minutes

Raen nods gratefully. "My thanks to Torag," she replies.

Before you cast it... It occurs to me that maybe we do not need to engage these, as they may be simply native to the mountain and this appears to be a dead end. Does Raen see any evidence that these creatures have been harnessed for the giants' designs? Bits/bridles/saddles? Feed nearby? Armor? Etc.?

YOU CAN THANK HIM IN PERSON YOU APE!"

The booming voice presages a massive eruption from the pool. A dragon of terrifying countenance emerges, or rather 8 of them dancing and weaving within themselves. Between this dragon’s jet-black scales run glowing rivulets of lava, and veins aglow with heat shine in the membranes of its wings. It gives a battle cry before preparing to fight to the death. Terrifying indeed. Make a Will DC 23 v. fear or be shaken.

"You shall fall to Tesharat!"

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

Enemy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Raen: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Ushyle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Vael: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Whistle Pig: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Doxon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Hamilton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 (Extra +4 Mountains/Hills, +2 Subterranean )
Images: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 SUCCESS

"I decline to concur with your prophecy," Raen demurs. She considers the creature for a moment before snapping into action...

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (10) + 31 = 41

In order of preference, depending on how many I get: defenses, special attacks, weaknesses, and a bit of lore please.

DC 23 Will: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 2 = 23 Holy carp, needed every bit of that. If heroism has expired, Ushyle is shaken.

Ushyle has far less of Raen's confidence. Look at the size of that thing...

Will Save Vs. Dragonfear!:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

There was no Heroism active on us, right? I lose track of buffs.

Sammi Will Save Vs. Dragonfear:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Hippogriff and Rider are SHAKEN, not stirred.

Raen glances down at Hamilton, raring to charge. "Hold, Hamilton, until Doxon lends his aid." She floats down to 10 feet. "Magma means fire, but also fearful of the cold."

She readies her magic, waiting for just the right moment.

Readied action to cast Wall of Ice the instant the dragon spews fire, intending to block the cone. The Wall will almost certainly be destroyed in the process, but here are the stats: 39 hp, hardness 0, break DC 28.

Sweat drips down Hamilton's face, and it has nothing to do with the heat. Sammi squaks uncertainly. The hippogriff is visibly uncomfortable and Ham, who has stood before undead horrors from beyond, is visibly trembling. He swallows down the fear and eyes Raen with a bit of disbelief--there was no way he was going to charge this... Thing. With quaking hands, Ham reaches to his belt and removes the Drinking Horn of Bottomless Valor.

To Worthy Foes, Glorious Battle, and Friends at my side!

He raises the horn to his foe, and to the heavens and back towards his companions and drinks DEEP.

Two Full Round Action to drain the horn of three charges. A move to pull the horn if you're being that picky. Lemme know when I can act.

Free Action to dismount, Ride Check:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Sammi will take off and fly up as high as she can.

Make that 20 Feet up. Hover:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Raen prepares for the inevitable.... as Hamilton and Sammi split for the fight.

The dragon rushes foward and breathes its death upon the party! Raen's spell goes up! Breath: 16d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 6, 4, 6, 1, 3, 4) = 49 Raen's spell is instantly melted as steamy fog blankets the area.

Round 1:
Raen: Ready
Hamilton: Move!
Tesharat: Breath
Whistle Pig: Go
Vael: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go

will save(+2 fearless): 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11

The loud roar makes WP think he would rather be somewhere else right now, but the moment passes.
"looks like a few scales are going to be added to my collection." He says with a crooked smile. Instantly, bullets exit his sling straight towards the dragon.

attack!: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
damage?: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

attack!: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
damage?: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

attack!: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
damage?: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
damage?: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Whistle Pig hurls a full round of bullets through the steam: miss, image destroyed, Miss, Miss

Round 1:
Raen: Ready
Hamilton: Move!
Tesharat: Breath
Whistle Pig: Image destroyed
Vael: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go

Will Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Hah! I poop bigger 'en you! I ain't afraid of you! And neither will my friends!

Cast Resist Energy(fire), Communal. Can hit everyone for Resist Fire 30 for 10 minutes

"No truer words, Doxon," Vael grins, then with a glance to Ushyle says, "Alley oop!"

Seconds later, Ushyle appears behind the dragon.
Heaven's Leap with Augment Hex, consuming a 1st level spell

He then flies up, hoping to get a better vantage point.

Doxon prepares for the fire and flame, while Vael and Ushyle arrive just behind her!

Round 1:
Raen: Ready
Hamilton: Move!
Tesharat: Breath
Whistle Pig: Image destroyed
Vael: Poof
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Buff

Ushyle isn't at all sure he wants to be that close to Tesharat, but the rainbow warmth washes over him...

...and instantly, he feels a wave of panicked regret wash over him. It's even bigger up close!

Swallowing hard, he activates bane versus dragons and hopes Milani, upset with him or no, will nevertheless guide his blade.

Milani's Thorn, Power Attack/Furious Focus, bane, heroism.

primary: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 2 + 2 = 22
primary dmg: 2d6 + 19 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 19 + (6, 2, 1, 1) = 32

secondary: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 20
secondary dmg: 2d6 + 19 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 19 + (2, 3, 1, 5) = 35

Ushyle's doubts get the better of him.

Will save: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20 I am indeed shaken by this

Will save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Ushyle, daunted by the foe before him, struggles to connect, even with Milani's Thorn.

Round 2:
Raen: Go
Hamilton: Go
Tesharat: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Vael: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Doxon: TBD

Ham is still drinking. Using the full effects of the horn takes two full rounds. I can almost see Ham, drinking away, and holding up a finger in a sort of wait a minute gesture.

Sammi will hover just above and in front of Hamilton, protecting him while he finishes the draught.

Raen rises further into the air before beginning a tedious spell. This foe will take time to end.

Begin SMVI.

Hamilton drinks DEEPLY from the horn as Raen casts a powerful spell.

The dragon turns on Ushyle, with all her might. The attacks are savage:
Bite: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (20) + 27 = 47 THREAT
Bite Confirm: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (15) + 27 = 42 for DMG: 4d8 + 30 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 4) + 30 = 45 and 16 Fire
Left Claw: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (18) + 27 = 45 for DMG: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15
Right Claw: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (9) + 27 = 36 for DMG: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 3) + 10 = 15
Tail Slap: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41 for DMG: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (6, 5) + 15 = 26
Left Wing: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 for DMG: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Right Wing: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39 for DMG: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Round 2:
Raen: SMVI
Hamilton: Drinking Deep
Tesharat: It's bad....
Whistle Pig: Go
Vael: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go

Vael's connection to the spirits of life eke out a bit of healing to Ushyle. +5hp to Ushyle, -5hp to Vael

"Protect yourself, Ushyle!" Vael shouts, then gets begins harnessing magic to combat the dragon. "And wait for me, Whistle Pig! I have something that can help!"

He them calls upon the spirits, beseeching them to provide the energy behind the null-space of magic, the darkness, the in-betweens. with a gesture, he unleashes a cancelling magic at the dragon!
Greater Dispel Magic on the Dragon
Targeted Dispel: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
F##+ me. Well, that will dispel everything on the dragon that is CL6 and lower, dispelling up to 3 spells.