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

Game Master Chris Marsh

Hamilton swings hard and drives the blade home yet again! Still, the orc doesn't fall. Little more than a few pumps of blood and the drum itself keep him up.

Round 1
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: ATK
Ushyle: Miss
Raen: Go
Vael: Daze
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Hit

Raen waits patiently for a gap in the melee to open and seizes her chance to fire a clean shot. Unfortunately, she pulls the trigger too quickly and the premature shot sails well high. She quickly slams the next bolt in place for another shot.

Bolt @ White: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Jeff

Raen's bolt slams into the door, sticking, but harming no one.

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

Doxon lays into the orc next to him (Red)

Pick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Pick, offhand: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Crit Damage: 3d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 9 = 16

Doxon's picks make short work of the orc, dropping him without so much as a grunt from the enemy.

One orc manages to shake of Vael's spell while the other lays into Hamilton with his falchion ATK: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6, but the swing is foiled when his dead teammate's body trips him up a bit.

Round 2
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: TBD
Ushyle: Go
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go

WP cheers as the orc drops. Well, two can play at this game. Whistle fishes out a bullet and places it in the cup of the sling. With a fluid figure-8 motion, the bullet flies toward the orc by the ladder.

CRACK!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Desna laughs at Whistle Pig, as his stone cracks the door next to Raen's bolt.

Round 2
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: TBD
Ushyle: Go
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss
Hamilton: Go

Ushyle readies an action, a grim look on his face. Got to keep them off Raen, he thinks, as he tries to ignore his wounds.

Vael wades in, warhammer in hand and swings it at an orc.
Attack w/Warhammer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Confirm?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Vael gets in on the melee action, hitting the orc with enough force to staright up stop him dead.

Round 2
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: TBD
Ushyle: Readied
Raen: Go
Vael: Kill
Whistle Pig: Miss
Hamilton: Go

IF Raen shoots the remaining orc [white] and it dies, Hamilton scrambles up the ladder.

If Raen doesn't drop the last orc, Ham steps forward and swings his longsword.

Longsword:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage on Hit:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Being this close to the fight is not doing Raen's nerves any favors. She's much more used to being on the wall, shooting down. In her haste to put a bolt in the last orc, she neglects her aim.

Bolt @ White: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Raen misses, but Hamilton most assuredly does NOT, dropping the orc.

Still the drums continue.

Still in initiative, because they know you're here...

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Raen lets out a low whistle of relief. Yes, yes, up we go... she thinks, watching Ham hurry up the ladder. "Wait a minute, Ushyle," she says to the half-orc about to follow. She pulls the last vial from her waist and glances at his wound. "Drink this first."

Last potion to Ushyle as a move action, reload as a standard. @Vael/Doxon don't both of you go unconscious at once now...

The half-orc glances at the bottle and is about to refuse, but something about the Varisian's tone makes him think twice about it. He hesitates just a heartbeat, then gives a grin. Let's check these losers first, before you go giving your last one away. Besides, I have one of my own, and you might need it. Hopefully not, but your help was invaluable last time around. Heh, and at least I kept my feet this time!

Anything on these orcs?

Still in initiative. Doxon is up.

It's 15' of climbing to get to the next floor. I realize this is tedious, but picture the made dash up the tower to get to the orc skald, every second matters...

Round 3
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD
Ushyle: Will perform a quick search (you can roll now)
Raen: Will give potion
Vael: TBD
Whistle Pig: TBD
Hamilton: TBD

Doxon takes a moment to heal Ushyle with his fervor 1d6 ⇒ 4. Meanwhile the orcs within the tower make little noise beyond the pounding of the drum. The dwarf then moves towards the ladder.

Ushyle takes a moment to search the orcs, finding little of value in these three. Raen stops him for a moment and gives him a potion.... CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Round 3
Doxon: Fervor and move
Orcs!: TBD
Ushyle: Quick search
Raen: Force feed potion
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go

Vael moves in and readies to chant out some spiritual magic should he see a foe.
Ready to case Daze (DC 13 Will) should he see a foe. He's not going to be the first one up, but if someone appears when the trapdoor or whatever is opened, he's ready with magic.

GM FIAT: I'm moving the whole party to the second floor and calling it 2 rounds, putting us at the top of round 5 with Ushyle in the lead (no order shift, just time for convenience:

Round 5

Ushyle: Go
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

BUT STILL THE DRUMS POUND!

"Now might be the time to use that trick you do, Vael," Raen says, eyeing the next ladder up.

She steps up next to the ladder and readies to blind any orc she can see above (or right now if she can see one).

Edit: if I can see the two at the top, I'll call it out to Vael so he can 'port someone accurately.

Round 5

Ushyle: Go
Raen: REadied
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Ushyle looks at Raen, the idea sounding like a grand one. He nods, then turns to Ham and Vael. Should we send Hamilton up first? I will go first if not, as Doxon and Raen have patched me up nicely.

If Ham wants to go first, Ushyle readies an action to strike the first foe to whom he's adjacent. If not, Ushyle goes total defense in anticipation of the rainbow bridge.

Readied to do the following after Hamilton goes all Total Defense

Vael harnesses spiritual energy, focusing his gaze on Hamilton. His brow breaks out in sweat, and motes of starlight fill the militiaman.

Hamilton disappears from where he stands, reappearing up above with the orcs!

Just waiting on the go ahead from Hamilton.

Um... Yes please? I'm up top?

Where are we in iniit? Can I attack?

Correct me if I do this incorrectly.

Knowing full well that it's an ambush, the party, now veterans to battle prepares action of their own.

Hamilton gets himself ready, shield up and blade defensive. He steps through the folding of space brought forth by Vael. The orcs weren't expecting that, and they miss their chance. Their readied actions don't include a trigger of a bampfing hero.

Doxon heads to the base of the ladder, when both orcs hurl javelins down at him. This in turn causes Raen to have the moment she needs. Raen shoots a ray of blinding light into the orc's eyes.

Green Blind: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 but Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 78 still hits Doxon DMG: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Grey: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 MISS

The dwarf weathers the attacks, and takes to the ladder Doxon ends his turn in his current square, no AoOs due to lack of weapons on the orcs' part.

Round 5

Ushyle: Go
Raen: Readied
Vael: Shaman Power!
Whistle Pig:
Hamilton: Defend
Doxon: climb
Orcs!: grunts went, Skald remains

Do I get an AoO? They fired a missile weapon while I was 5' Away.

Ushyle will cast bless on his allies before the readied actions go.
+1 morale bonus to attack rols ans saves vs. fear

Your call Hamilton. The Slack plan called for you to go total defense, which means you can't make AoOs. You can opt to NOT go defensively. Your call.

Ushyle brings forth a blessing for the battle to come.

Round 5

Ushyle: Bless
Raen: Readied
Vael: Shaman Power!
Whistle Pig:
Hamilton: Clarifying
Doxon: climb
Orcs!: grunts went, Skald remains

Stick with the plan then.

Roaring, the skald takes matters into his own hands! He tilts his head back to give a mighty roar! No sound, however, issues forth (though there is spittle aplenty.)

...but Hamilton hears the scream. It stabs his ears and assaults his mind! Take DAMAGE: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 and be dazed for the next round. Make a FORT save DC 12 to take half damage and negate the dazing effect.

Round 6

Ushyle: Go
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Giving a nod to Vael, Ushyle (again} readies an action to strike the first foe to whom he's adjacent.

Vael nods back to Ushyle, then channels his own spiritual energy to draw Ushyle upwards. With motes of starlight filling the half-orc, he disappears from the second floor and reappears up top!

Heaven's Leap on Ushyle. @Thunderspirit - Sorry about placing you in a flanked position. Only spot I could reasonably see that's free.

No worries. :-)

Ushyle's readies action triggers!
attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
dmg: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ushyle will then five-foot-step adjacent to whichever one DM S determines that he attacked.

Vael sends Ushyle up to a tower platform of surprised orcs. All around you can now see the city under attack. It's far worse than you realized...

Nevertheless Ushyle's blade strikes true, cleanly cutting off the orc's arm. It's no surprise now, that it'll take some time for the orc to know it's dead.

Round 6

Ushyle: Hit
Raen: Go
Vael: Shaman-fu
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Ham glares at the orc and stands his ground, taking the full force of the scream. A single drop of blood runs into his mustache from his nose. He calmly wipes it with his gauntlet, not even registering that it's blood.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

My turn.

Ham shifts away from the orc guards, trusting Doxon to finish them off. He steps into a swing that starts low and cuts high across the Orc Skald.

Longsword:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Ick. But...

Damage on Hit:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Seeing the orc(green) barely holding on, Doxon swings his pick into it, hoping to drop it.

Pick: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If green is still standing, Doxon will continue with the second pick. Otherwise, he'll take a step further into the room and swing at Grey.

Pick, offhand: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Or not

The orc takes Hamilton's swing on the armor, laughing at how ineffectual it is. Indeed, this isn't the rough and cobbled armor of the other orcs. This skald wears chainmail of masterwork quality!

Doxon steps forward and finishes what Hamilton started, dropping the orc. His second pick, however, goes way wide.

Round 6

Ushyle: Hit
Raen: Go
Vael: Shaman-fu
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: TBD

Raen tries to blind the remaining orc, but can't get the right angle for it.

Blinding Ray (touch) @ Grey: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Round 6

Ushyle: Hit
Raen: Miss
Vael: Shaman-fu
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Miss
Doxon: Kill
Orcs!: TBD

Whistle Pig takes to the ladder, hustling to get into the thick of it.

Meanwhile the orcs take action. The remaining grunt steps forward and swings hard at Hamilton:

Falchion across the back: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15, but the ranger's armor does its job.

The skald, unwilling to stop his song tries to cast a spell without opening himself up Concentration: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 and he does! He targets Hamilton again, looking do induce a macabre mirth of hideous laughter! WILL DC 13.

Round 7

Ushyle: HGo
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Go
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Determined to give Ham some time to concentrate on the Little Drummer Boy, Ushyle tries to tumble about and flank the other orc!
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Ouch.

Doing his best to ignore the savage attack caused by his awkwardness, Ushyle moves in for the flank. As he swings, he sees an opening in the orc's defenses and exploits it!

greataxe, bless, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 23
dmg: 1d12 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 4 + (2) = 15

Will Save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ugh.

Hamilton collapses and clutches at his sides, unable to do anything but laugh... Which I assume sounds Hideous.

The orc tries to make a stop cut on Ushyle: AoO: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 = 25 Confirm: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 and it nearly takes his neck, hitting just close by on the shoulder DMG: 2d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 + 1 = 11.

It's the last thing the orc does, because Ushyle DOES take the neck!

Hamilton drops to the ground, his stomach cramping with the horrible its of laughter.

Round 7

Ushyle: Kill
Raen: Go
Vael: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Hamilton: Laughing
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Seeing Whistle Pig climbing, Vael opts to take his own route.

Although sweat is pouring down his face, he channels his own spiritual energy, surrounding himself for the first time. The motes of starlight surround him, then pull...

...his vision flashes, the world changing from the tower in Trunau to the infinite void of space. The stars beyond provide a speckled backdrop, and a distant sun beams a benevolent warmth. Vael looks at his hands, seeing only a bizzare black translucence. He feels weightless, joined with the heavens in a way he's never experienced before. And just as quickly, the vision ends...

With a popping noise Vael appears on the roof. Warhammer in hand, the dwarf moves up beside the drummer.

WP flies up the ladder and moves around Doxon. He tries to hit the drumming orc.

bullet: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
damage?: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Vael settles into his own power and ability, appearing on the tower top.

Whistle Pig's built sails towards the skald, only to miss by the thinnest of hairs! The stone instead hits the drum, and since the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, it comes back and hits the skald in the nose! Go halfling!

Don't forget to read the spoiler above when you get to the top. Also, think of the visual from the orcs' perspective; the enemy keeps popping into existence and coming at you as even more come up the stairs.

Round 7

Ushyle: Kill
Raen: Go
Vael: Leap
Whistle Pig: Hit
Hamilton: Laughing
Doxon: Go
Orcs!: TBD

Will Save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Guys... I may be out for the rest of this fight. My Will Save ain't so good.