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

Game Master Chris Marsh

WP quickly hurls bullets into the jellies
closest target
1st attack:
attack: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
2nd attack
attack: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
1d6 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
3rd attack
attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
4d attack
attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
1d6 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

With Hamilton and Sammi fast asleep, the free ooze tries to absorb Doxon:

Pseudopod: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24 but the hero is too much.

Round 1:
Whistle Pig: Hits
Raen: Good Hope
Ushyle: Kill
Hamilton: Zzzzzz
Oozes: Miss
Vael: Go
Doxon: Go

Vael invokes his spirit magic, quickly transforming into a gorilla! He lumbers forward to engage with the ooze.

Lykophos makes a few mock swings and feints at the ooze, hoping to help Doxon should he strike at it.
Aid Other for Doxon (vs Aqua ooze): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38
+2 o next attack from Doxon on the aqua ooze

Bolstered by his allies, Doxon brings both hammers to bear against the slime and hopefully freeing Ham.

Agrimmosh, TWF: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 17 + 2 + 2 = 41
Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (2, 1) + 9 = 12

Agrimmosh, Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 34
Damage: 4d8 + 18 ⇒ (5, 7, 3, 7) + 18 = 40
the target creature must succeed at a DC 23 Fortitude save or shrink by one size category, as by heightened reduce person

Agrimmosh, TWF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 = 19
Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (1, 1) + 9 = 11

Thunderbolt, TWF: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 + 2 = 40
Damage: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (2, 3) + 12 = 17

Thunderbolt, TWF: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 2 = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (2, 2) + 12 = 16

Rend: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Doxon's work is quick and effective. By the time the gorilla arrives, the fight is over. With nothing to save the imprisoned ooze, it's a simple matter of waiting.

For your victory, each hero earns 6,400 XP .

Vael shifts back to his own shape. "Glad that was over quick. Any wounds?"

"I believe Doxon and Hamilton have each suffered blows," Raen volunteers for the warriors, as they do their best to scrape away residual muck from their gear.

"Whistle Pig, would you care to ascertain the location of any further hazards in this corridor?"

"I believe Doxon and Hamilton have each suffered blows," Raen volunteers for the warriors, as they do their best to scrape away residual muck from their gear.

Ushyle does not speak up about his own minor wound, noting the far more significant distress both Doxon and Hamilton are in. Instead, he inspects his armor to ensure the acid has left no lasting ill effects.

"Whistle Pig, would you care to ascertain the location of any further hazards in this corridor?"

WP nods as we winks out of sigh. he slinks around the corner and scouts ahead:

perception(+6 for trap spotting) : 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (19) + 26 = 45

perception(+6 for trap spotting) : 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (16) + 26 = 42

Whistle Pig confirms that this area is safe now. He hears nothing on the western door either. Sadly, he doesn't spy any treasure here either.

once everyone is healed...

Pig Approaches the door:
checking the door for traps: 1d20 + 25 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 25 + 5 = 38
If not trapped he checks the door for sounds:
checking for sound: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39
WP tries to pick the lock:
DD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (10) + 26 = 36
DD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (15) + 26 = 41
DD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (19) + 26 = 45
DD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (10) + 26 = 36
DD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (14) + 26 = 40

Healing...
Round 1
- Ham heals 5hp
- Doxon heals 5hp
- Ushyle heals 5hp
- Vael takes 15 damage
Vael draws upon the spirits of Life, letting forth a burst of positive healing that washes over the group.
Channel Positive Energy: 7d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 3, 2, 3, 1) = 16

Ham: 80/129
Doxon: 84/120
Ushyle: 130/130
Vael: 134/139

Round 2
- Ham heals 5hp
- Doxon heals 5hp
- Ushyle heals 5hp
- Vael takes 15 damage
Vael draws again upon the spirits of Life, letting forth a burst of positive healing that washes over the group.
Channel Positive Energy: 7d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 6, 5, 6, 6) = 31

He then releases his connection to the life force of Ham, drawing a wand to finish the healing

Ham: 116/129
Doxon: 119/120
Ushyle: 130/130
Vael: 139/139

Round 3
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Ham: 118/129
Doxon: 119/120
Ushyle: 130/130
Vael: 139/139

Round 4
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Ham: 127/129
Doxon: 119/120
Ushyle: 130/130
Vael: 139/139

Whistle Pig quickly determines the door is safe, and finds that it opens into the expected hallway. He then checks the next door in the hallway. It's locked, but the halfling has no problem climbing up to disable the lock. Inside is a storage room full of textiles and raw components for leatherworking. There doesn't seem to be anything of value here. Map updated.

Raen casts a discerning eye about the room for anything magical or hidden. T10 Perception for 24, plus Detect Magic. If nothing:

Raen nods to Whistle Pig to inspect the next door down the hall.

Whistle Pig unlocks this door with an equal ease. This room also seems like it's full of simple sundries.... but the wall in the back has a loose stone that seems.... wrong

Vael moves through the room and towards the wall, ignoring the protests from Whistle Pig as he goes. "Just let me..."

He places a hand to the stone, feeling it for its texture. "Illusion? Different material? I wonder..."

Updating due to live Zoom information.

Raen checks for auras, but the walls here are too thick for her magical powers. The stone here seems like it's been moved recently! It's clearly not part of the wall.

It takes the combined effort of a few party members to pull the stone out. Behind the the loose stone is a hidden casket!

The stone weighs over 5,000 pounds! The casket contains what looks like loot gained from a raid in the lands of smaller humanoids, consisting of the following a suit of +3 shadow studded leather, a dozen +3 flaming arrows, a feather token (tree), a rod of wonder, a wand of obsidian flow (41 charges), assorted gems (worth a total of 7,650 gp), 35,725 sp, and 12,430 gp.

Pig seeing a hall opening to the left, take quick detour and see what's down there...

perception(+6 for trap spotting) : 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (15) + 26 = 41
stealth (with invis): 1d20 + 26 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 26 + 20 = 65

Updating due to live Zoom information.

Raen checks for auras, but the walls here are too thick for her magical powers. The stone here seems like it's been moved recently! It's clearly not part of the wall.

It takes the combined effort of a few party members to pull the stone out. Behind the the loose stone is a hidden casket!

The stone weighs over 5,000 pounds! The casket contains what looks like loot gained from a raid in the lands of smaller humanoids, consisting of the following a suit of +3 shadow studded leather, a dozen +3 flaming arrows, a feather token (tree), a rod of wonder, a wand of obsidian flow (41 charges), assorted gems (worth a total of 7,650 gp), 35,725 sp, and 12,430 gp.

Raen looks on the hoard with an expression of sadness. At length, she gives voice to her thoughts. "I expect we may find suitable use for these resources, to rebuild what Volstus and his ilk have sought to subdue. The task at hand, though, is to end the tyrant's dreams, and in that endeavor the trinkets here may be gainfully employed." She holds out the quiver of arrows to Hamilton, and stores the remainder about her own person.

Raen listens to the halfling's report. "Fire and acid," she reminds the others. She begins an intensive spell, flecks of flame flickering about her hands. After a long moment, a massive form of living flame erupts into existence in the hallway ahead (summon monster VI). Raen utters a simple command, then follows after her summoned servant.

Huge Fire Elemental stats: AC 21, HP 105/105, DR 5/--, burn 2d6 (dc 20 Reflex or catch fire).

The roar of flames prevents a surprise attack as the hall lights up, but Raen seems completely unworried.

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

Enemy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Raen: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Ushyle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Vael: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Whistle Pig: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Doxon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Hamilton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 (Extra +4 Mountains/Hills, +2 Subterranean )

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (6) + 30 = 36 Defenses (specifically regeneration), special attacks, special qualities.

Raen whips around the corner, a new rod of power in hand. She points the red-and-white curly-cued device at the troll and lets fly.

ROD OF WONDER: 1d100 ⇒ 88

5d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 3, 4) = 14 sapphires, rubies, emeralds, garnets, and amethysts stream out of the device to smack into the troll. Each gem deals 1 damage.

Meanwhile, obeying its command, the elemental rushes in to engage the troll. Using Spring Attack, just in case it has Combat Reflexes.

Fiery Slam @ Troll: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14 plus Fire: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 plus DC 20 Reflex to avoid catching fire

Hamilton rides around the corner and activates the flaming quality of his warhammer.

Raen rushes in using olde magick. When she sees the troll, she knows what to expect. she knows that despite their size, the tried and true acid/fire combination is still the way to go. They can also tear bodies apart limb from limb rend and have a few magic spells pertaining to the earth Earthquake, summon monster VII (earth elemental only), flesh to stone Finally, they're quite vulnerable to sonic attacks.

The gems bopunce off, doing little damage, and the elemental misses! Meanwhile Hamilton turns the corner and prepares for a fiery engagement.

Round 1:
Raen: Magic
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Close
Mountain Troll: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Vael: TBD
Doxon: TBD

WP moves into the room and fires a sling at the disgusting creature in front of him. "Things this ugly shouldn't be alive anyway..."

attack: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41
damage?: 1d6 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29

Whistle Pig gets into the room and immediately plugs the troll's face with a sling stone.

The troll, full of rage, attacks the fire elemental despite the danger it presents:

Bite: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40 for DMG: 2d10 + 13 ⇒ (3, 4) + 13 = 20
Left claw: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38 for DMG: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 13 = 21
Right claw: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28 for DMG: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 2) + 13 = 20
Rend: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6) + 13 = 25

Net 46 damage? Not sure how rend works on DR

Round 1:
Raen: Magic
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Close
Mountain Troll: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Doxon: Go

Some quick searching suggests that Rend would be applied on top, and not reduced by DR, so: elemental HP 34/105.

Strands of fire are torn away from the elemental. Yet the fire lingers on the troll's tongue and fingers...

Burn @ Bite: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 plus DC 20 Reflex or catch fire
Burn @ Left Claw: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7 plus DC 20 Reflex or catch fire
Burn @ Right Claw: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 plus DC 20 Reflex or catch fire

Some searching also suggests that Burn applies to each individual attack, though a minority disagrees and argues once per multi-attack. Your call.

REF 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
REF 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
REF 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The troll catches fire after it attacks the elemental, but it doesn't seem to be slowing down or afraid.

Round 1:
Raen: Magic
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Close
Mountain Troll: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Doxon: Go

Doxon urges the phantom steed forward around the corner and straight at the troll. As they thunder forward, the Hammer of Thunderbolts and the Hammer of Unmaking burst into golden flames. The phantom steed rears up as it reaches the troll. When it lands, Doxon swings the Hammer of Thunderbolts into its side.

Phantom steed move 100', swift Sacred Weapon(Holy, Flaming), attack

Thunderbolt: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40
Damage: 2d8 + 12 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 12 + (3, 5) + (4) = 32

Doxon's charge is mighty. The troll swings with a claw: AoO: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (17) + 24 = 41 and tears into him a bit DMG: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 1) + 13 = 20, but the dwarf gives a much bigger wound than he takes.

Round 1:
Raen: Magic
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Close
Mountain Troll: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Go
Doxon: Hit

Vael flies forward to get a better view of troll. He then invokes the spirits of Fortune, granting the elemental a better chance to strike the beast.
Fortune on the fire elemental

Lykophos flies forward, uncertain how best she can help. For now, she waits for an opening to provide help.

Tulia zips in on her own fluttering wings, her crossbow loaded as usual. Seeing the troll she lets fly a tiny, giant-hating bolt!
Giant-bane Crossbow vs Troll: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29
Damage (P): 1d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (4, 2) = 15

Vael and his posse both bolster allies and score a hit. The troll looks somewhat wounded.

Round 1:
Raen: Magic
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Close
Mountain Troll: ATK
Ushyle: Go
Vael: Wonder Twin Powers
Doxon: Hit

Ushyle spurs Rosewind forward, but it takes all the speed it has and then some to come within range of the troll. The half-elf does take time to study his foe.

Double move. Swift action to study target.

Edit, per Slack:

Just reaching the troll, he swings Milani's Thorn at the creature!

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

hack: 1d20 + 19 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 3 + 2 = 37
dmg: 2d6 + 21 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 21 + 3 = 32

Ushyle scores a solid blow. The burning troll's wounds stay open!

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

ROD OF WONDER: 1d100 ⇒ 35 Raen again points the rod at the troll, and a 1d100 ⇒ 22 rhino pops out of the end of it! The big animal begins snuffling around for some grass to eat, and wanders down the hall.

Meanwhile, the fire elemental smashes at the troll with flaming fists.

Fiery Slam @ Troll: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14 plus Burn: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 plus DC 20 Reflex to avoid catching fire (but the troll is already on fire anyway)

Fiery Slam @ Troll: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16 plus Burn: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6 plus DC 20 Reflex to avoid catching fire (but the troll is already on fire anyway)

Huge Fire Elemental stats: AC 21, HP 34/105, DR 5/--, burn 2d6 (dc 20 Reflex or catch fire).

Disappointed that the rhino wasn't combat ready, Raen focuses her attention on the elemental she's summoned.

Twice the elemental attacks, but only once connects, ensuring the troll will continue to suffer. Already on fire.

Round 2:
Raen: Fire
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Mountain Troll: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Vael: TBD
Doxon: TBD

With everyone dog-piling on the troll, Ham pulls his bow and fires a +3 Flaming Arrow.

+3 Flaming Arrow:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32, Damage on HIt:1d6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (1) = 10

Ham's arrow strikes true. The flames do not let up as the troll continues to burn.

Round 2:
Raen: Fire
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Hit
Mountain Troll: TBD
Ushyle: TBD
Vael: TBD
Doxon: TBD

WP takes a small step towards the ugly troll and opens fire...

1st attack:
attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42
1d6 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31
2nd attack
attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40
1d6 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31
3rd attack
attack: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26
1d6 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26
4d attack
attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
1d6 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28

Whistle Pig hones in and delivers a practiced barrage!

It's more than the burning mountain troll can handle. It drops to the castle floor as the flames quickly incinerate what's left!

For felling the mountain troll with ease, the party members earn 6,400 XP!

Vael lets the wounds from Doxon transfer to himself, then withdraws a wand from his belt and expends magic to heal himself.
CLW on Vael: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW on Vael: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW on Vael: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Raen dismisses the elemental after thanking it for its services, then takes to searching the troll and the room.

T10 Perception for 24, plus Detect Magic. Would accept help.

Do the stairs to the southwest go up, down, or both?

Raen and the others check the room, though they find nothing of interest in the room or on the ashes. The stairs here go up.

"These stairs likely allow access to the southwestern towers. Let us rather proceed north to eliminate the threats occupying this level."

Moved the pog on the main map to the next room; I assume WP does his thing on the door.

Whistle Pig declares the door safe, and indeed it leads to a simple storage room. The party takes a look around and finds nothing of concern or value.