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

Game Master Chris Marsh

Whistle Pig is uncharacteristically off, as all of his stones either miss or find themselves easily swatted away.

Round 2:
Undead: ATK
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Freeeeedom!
Vael: Wall-o-stone
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Doxon: Stabilized

Hamilton's frozen body is outlined with light and he starts to glow. A rhythm starts in Ham's heart as he is liberated from the tyranny of the Mohrg's foul powers! Why is he thinking like that? Could it be the power of FREEDOM? Is that FREEDOM ringing in his ears!

IN THE NAME OF THE PROPHET GEORGE MICHAEL OF PANAYIOTOU I AM FREE! AND WITH THAT FREEDOM I BRING THE WHAM!

Truly, Ham doesn't know where any of this is coming from! But Full WHAM! Comes!

WHAM!1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (6) = 13
WHAM!!1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (4) = 14
WHAM!!!1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (6) = 19

Raen hurries to wall off any reinforcement for the forward mohrg, careful not to interfere with Vael's sapping efforts beneath her conjured battlement. The defensive structure will not last, but it will buy crucial time.

Wall of Stone, as placed on the map, 15' high and 2 inches thick. Hardness 8, 30 hp, and Break DC 24.

Meanwhile, the Varisian floats higher towards the ceiling. Move up 20' to 35'. She should be visible to the mohrgs on the other side, if not reachable.

Despite Hamilton's joie de vivre he fails to connect with the undead.

Raen tries to manage the field with a second wall of stone. The morhg's bring ruin to the field, smashing walls, trying to get at the Heroes of Trunau.

Red v. Tunnel of Stone: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (8) + 27 = 35 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (7, 7, 2, 7) + 13 = 36
Red v. Tunnel of Stone: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 1) + 13 = 28
Nearly 10' of the stone tunnel is smashed in an instant.

Blue v. Tunnel of Stone: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 5, 3, 4) + 13 = 31
With Tulia exposed, the morhg goes after her with fist, then tongue
Blue v. Tulia: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (17) + 27 = 44 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (7, 5, 4, 5) + 13 = 34
Touch v. Tulia: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23 FORT DC 26 or become paralyzed.

On the north side of Raen's wall the morhg fights over Hamilton to get to Ushyle:
Grey v. Ushyle: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 3) + 13 = 21
Grey v. Ushyle: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (13) + 27 = 40 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 8) + 13 = 34
Touch v. Ushyle: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32 FORT DC 26 or become paralyzed.

Lykophos gives a high-pitched growl and tempts fate, flying to the far side of the Morhg: AoO: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (17) + 27 = 44 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (7, 5, 5, 4) + 13 = 34. Once there, she slashes with her starknife:
ATK v. Grey: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 19 + 2 = 26, but bounces off the armor.

Round 3:
Undead: ATK
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go

"Vael, get me to Tulia!" Raen calls back with urgency.

If Vael can leap me to Tulia, I can get her and Doxon out. My wall should hold for a turn to give the others time to deal with Grey.

Hamilton continues his assault, for he has... Faith.

Wake:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29, Me:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (4) = 18
Up: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20, Before:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (2) = 11
You: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30, Go Go:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (4) = 18

Full Attack

Hamilton, his head ringing, spouts words from a Galtan bard as he attacks, only once does his spear land, but it is a solid blow. It'll take a few more to drop the morhg though.

Round 3:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Hit
Whistle Pig: Go
Doxon: Go
Raen: Go

Vael winces as Tulia is struck, feeling the shielding magic open wounds on his body. Shield Other is up on Tulia. 17 damage to each

He flies towards Raen, getting a view on the other side of the second stone wall. When he hears the wizards demand, he doesn't hesitate. Within seconds swirling starlight moves her from the air to the ground where Tulia is.
Heaven's Leap with Amplify Hex (consuming a 2nd level spell)

"Raen, please be quick!"

"I will," Raen offers in truncated reply. Her stomach drops from the unfamiliar feeling of teleportation not of her own doing, but she quickly reorients herself. She only has one chance.

Concentration to Cast Defensively, DC 23: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (6) + 27 = 33

Wasting not an instant, she grabs hold of Tulia and Doxon and whisk them to safety before the morhgs can even react. Dimension Door.

Tulia squeaks in terror as the stone tunnel breaks around her.

She is first struck by the morhg, then tongue-lashed. Vael's magic softens the blow significantly, and the paralysis washes over her with no effect.
False Life and Shield Other soak most of the damage. In the end Tulia takes 8 damage and Vael takes 8 damage. She is under a constant Freedom of Movement, so the paralysis doesn't happen.

Freezing in place when she becomes exposed, Tulia takes a defensive posture over Doxon's body. Then Raen appears and, just as quickly, whisks them away.
Total Defense until Raen bamfs them away. Will do more next round for Doxon

Vael and Raen work together to get Doxon and Tulia to safety!

Round 3:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: HL
Hamilton: Hit
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: DD
Doxon: Go

DC 26 Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Ugh.

Ushyle can feel the paralysis set in, though by the grace of Milani it is suppressed for now. As much for himself as for Hamilton, he continues the aura, activating bane against undead as he steps in, Milani's Thorn at the ready, and tries to get this monkey off his back.

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

primary: 1d20 + 19 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 19 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 27
dmg: 2d6 + 21 + 3 + 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 21 + 3 + (4, 6, 4, 2) = 46

Foiled by his first swing, Ushyle decides to give it...maybe just one more try.

secondary: 1d20 + 12 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 29
dmg: 2d6 + 21 + 3 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 21 + 3 + (1, 4, 6, 5) = 46

By grace and faith, Ushyle stays in it. Unforuntately neither swing gets through the armored defenses of the morhg.

Round 3:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Miss
Vael: HL
Hamilton: Hit
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: DD
Doxon: Stable

Per Slack discussion:

sneak attack: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 3, 6, 6, 5) = 29

Ushyle's position with Lykophos is perfect. He cuts a final swath across the morhg!

Round 3:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Miss
Vael: HL
Hamilton: Hit
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: DD
Doxon: Stable

WP takes a look at the two dead things and one looks just as ugly as the other. He chooses the one closest to Vael's Larger lady friend. 'Tulia must not be the jealous type.' he thinks to himself with a shrug.

attack on blue: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

attack on blue: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

attack on blue: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

attack on blue: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

Whistle Pig struggles to connect. In death their bodies and movements just aren't the same. He scores one hit, but it's light.

Both undead slam and smash at Raen's wall.
ATK: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (8, 5, 1, 6) + 13 = 33
ATK: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (4) + 27 = 31 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 6) + 13 = 34
ATK: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (18) + 27 = 45 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (7, 4, 3, 1) + 13 = 28
ATK: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (10) + 27 = 37 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (1, 4, 7, 1) + 13 = 26

A pair of holes open up for them to get through, but it buys the party precious time.

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: DD
Doxon: Go

Breathing hard, Ushyle keeps the aura up as he reaches over and taps Ham on the shoulder. Cast remove paralysis on Hamilton.

The soldier in him takes over then, as he moves to the far side of the corridor, but far enough away that the beast can't reach him with a single step, and motions to Ham, who immediately understands the plan: catch the first in a pincer, then decapitate.

To Vael's planar ally, he says cordially, No need for you to be hurt again, m'lady. I would ask that you step to the back behind us. One at a time, I believe we can handle these.

Ushyle completely removes the curse currently only suppressed in Hamilton. He then moves over for a bloody fight.

Lykophos responds, "If it'll help you sleep at night!"

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: DD
Doxon: Go

Pig doubles down and refocuses his attention on the undead giants...

attack on blue: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
damage?[/dice: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

attack on blue: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
damage?[/dice: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

attack on blue: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
damage?[/dice: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

attack on blue: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage?[/dice: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Whistle Pig can't wrap his head around the situation and his aim suffers.

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Raen: DD
Doxon: Go

"Let them come to us!" Vael calls out, hoping Lykophos will make her way back.

"Tulia, grab my want and help Doxon," he adds, flying over to the two. "The Spirits of Life will also need to help here."

He mutters a chant, then places a glowing white hand on Doxon. The positive energy flows from him to his friend, immediately closing wounds.
Cure Critical Wounds on Doxon: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 8, 7, 8) + 14 = 43

Tulia drops her crossbow and reaches for the wand at Vael's belt, pulling it free with a firm tug. She activates the item by whispering the command word, then places her own healing hand on Doxon.
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Vael and Tulia combine to bring Doxon back into the fight! Now awfully close to the morhg, and with no wall between them, Lykophos gives a shout and steps into bring her starknife to bear:

ATK 1: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37 for DMG: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
ATK 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 MISS
ATK 3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 MISS

"Uh oh.... Someone help!"

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Set up and magic
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Raen: DD
Doxon: Go

Lykophos retcon, per Slack

Aware that she's in a tight spot, Lykophos calls upon her innate magic to get out of the sticky situation.
Greater Teleport, Cast Defensively DC 25: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

"Ok, now what?"

Leaving Doxon to Vael ministrations, Raen flits towards the western wall, nearing Ushyle. A ray of green energy lances towards the exposed mohrg, zipping past the half-elf.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Disintegrate: 28d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 5, 4, 2, 2, 5, 1, 4, 6, 2, 5, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 3, 6, 6, 4, 3, 1, 1) = 100 DC 25 Fortitude; on a success instead take 5d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 1, 3) = 17

FORT: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 Raen's spell completely disintegrates some of the intestine and bones. The morhg instantly looks close to a real death.

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Set up and magic
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Raen: Disintegrate
Doxon: Go

Knowing the battle to be a harrowing one, Doxon calls on Torag to heal him and his allies.

Channel Energy: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5, 2, 4) = 16

Doxon provides some succor for the party. There's one foe left, badly injured. The roughrider turns and....

Round 4:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Set up and magic
Vael: Magic
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Raen: Disintegrate
Doxon: Channel

Per Slack, Hamilton repositions Hamilton moves to the wall, looking for a bead.

The lone mohrg skips the wall, and moves to the opening by Hamilton. He tries once to smash the roughrider:

1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41 for DMG: 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 8, 4, 5) + 13 = 36. Free Grab: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (17) + 35 = 52 and begins to squeeeeeze him.

Round 5:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Raen: Go
Doxon: Go

Point of order: the Freedom's Call aura remains up (as otherwise Ushyle would be paralyzed), so any ally within it is not affected by the grappled condition.

Pig takes a breath and steadies himself on the broom. He slowly brings his sling up to speed and lets several bullets fly towards the undead.

attack!: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

attack!: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

attack!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

attack!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
damage?: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Whistle Pig opens up, and only scores a single hit!

Round 5:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Go
Whistle Pig: Hit
Raen: Go
Doxon: Go

Ham sees the creature approaching the wall, steps out in front if it and attacks!

One:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (1) = 15
More:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (2) = 10
Try:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32, Damage on Hit:1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (3) = 12, Confirm:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17, Additional Crit Damage:2d8 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 12 + (4) = 28

Hamilton struggles i nthe busy room, but manages to get a single thrust into the undead's writing innards.

Round 5:
Undead: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Hamilton: Hit
Whistle Pig: Hit
Raen: Go
Doxon: Go

Frowning at this last obstinate obstacle, Raen fires off a battery of force missiles.

Magic Missile @ Red: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 3, 2) + 5 = 16

Knowing it's on the warriors to end this fight, Vael once more works to heal Doxon. He places a hand and murmurs a chant that closes more of the warpriest's wounds.
Healing Hex (CMW): 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 3) + 10 = 18

"More of the same, Tulia. The others need Doxon's help."

Ushyle delays until after Hamilton, then moves forward, following the roughrider (moving through squares adjacent to Ham does not provoke, per Escape Route teamwork feat/Solo Tactics),

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

hack: 1d20 + 19 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 19 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 36
slash: 2d6 + 21 + 3 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 21 + 3 + (5, 4, 1, 6) = 44

Tulia uses another charge from the wand and heals Doxon. She then picks up her crossbow.
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Ushyle's clever approach protects him, on arrival he cuts deep through bone and gut. Vael and Tulia both bring healing. Before Lykophos can react, Raen's missiles drop the undead monster!

Finally, after what feels like forever, the cloud giant mohrgs are no more!

For defeating the quartet of mohrgs each hero of Trunau earns 25,600 XP!

Raen settles down with the dust and takes a moment to recover two spells. Recovering Haste and Magic Missile with my remaining pearls.

While the faithful attend to their many wounds, Raen takes stock of the room and its contents. Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

Ushyle drops his aura, and freezes in place for several minutes.

Ushyle stands frozen for a couple minutes as Raen moves about. She finds a golden lyre bedecked with gems. It's the only thing of note here.

Tulia flits over to the frozen Ushyle. "Will be be okay? He's still breathing, at least. But this can't be comfortable."

Vael also moves to the half-elf, inspecting his situation. "Aye, he'll be fine methinks. Just give him a few minutes, as the morhg's effects run their course. Probably just going to feel a few stiff muscles for a minute or two afterwards."

He then looks over to the others, in particular Doxon. "How are ye all doing? I've a few wands with magic enough to heal you. Unless Torag is going to bless you all? Just let me know, and don't act all brave about this. We've dangers ahead still, and this is no time to ignore cuts and bruises that could slow you down."

Current hit points, based on what I can see:
Ham: 98/129
Doxon: 87/120
Ushyle: 58/130
Little Beaver: 105/105
Raen: 118/122
Vael: 122/139
Tulia: 64+1/64
Lykophos: 128/162

Vael retrieves another wand, and he and Tulia begin using the magic within to heal the party. Switching to CLW when target is below 15hp of max health
CSW on Ham: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 5 = 13
CSW on Ham: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4, 6) + 5 = 18
HP is 129/129

CSW on Doxon: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 4, 2) + 5 = 18
CSW on Doxon: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 8, 7) + 5 = 23
HP is 120/120

CSW on Ushyle: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 8, 5) + 5 = 22
CSW on Ushyle: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 3, 6) + 5 = 19
CSW on Ushyle: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3, 8) + 5 = 20
CLW on Ushyle: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
HP is 128/129

CLW on Raen: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
HP is 122/122

Healing Hex on Vael: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 5) + 10 = 19
HP is 139/139

Healing Hex on Lykophos: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19
CSW on Lykophos: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2, 7) + 5 = 16
HP is 162/162

8 charges from CSW wand, 2 charges from CLW wand.

Raen gives her thanks to Vael. "I suggest we proceed west as a first priority." She looks to Whistle Pig to see if the halfling wishes to scout ahead.

"One way is as good as another, i'd say." With a smile, he hops on his broom, winks out of sight and takes off to the west.

stealth while invisible: 1d20 + 24 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 24 + 20 = 47
perception (trap spotting +6): 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (10) + 26 = 36

stealth while invisible: 1d20 + 24 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 24 + 20 = 46
perception (trap spotting +6): 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (6) + 26 = 32

stealth while invisible: 1d20 + 24 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 24 + 20 = 57
perception (trap spotting +6): 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (6) + 26 = 32

Whistle Pig opts for the northern of the two western options, hoping it's a shorter trip. Nothing and no one makes any noise, so it appears safe.

This square room contains steel shelves laden with enormous boulders. A round stone table holding oversized stonemasonry tools sits in the corner across the entrance. A large metal tray like a palanquin lies on the floor in the opposite corner.

The northern passage also seems empty. Indeed, it leads to a ballista station, but the weapon appears to be missing.

Map updated

I can't believe those things were pets. Or sentries. Is The Storm Tyrant a necromancer?