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

Game Master Chris Marsh

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 bleh

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31 How does it turn things into wights? Other special attacks? What do spire drakes hate most?

Coughing, Raen sputters out a spell to hasten her two nearest companions, then hurries herself to spread out.

Haste for Vael and Doxon.

Victim's killed while suffering the effects of it's breath become wights. It can also dash forward with shocking speed, but only a few times per day. It hates EVERYTHING.

Raen casts haste on some of her shieldmates.

Round 1:
Drake: Breath
Vael: Poof
Raen: Haste
Ushyle: Miss
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go

WP feels the rush of speed as he loads his sling. [/b]"gotta stay of of his reach. That breath weapon is bad news!"[/b]

He launches a mini barrage of bullets at the drake.
1st attack
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

2nd attack
attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

haste attack
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

first crit?
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

second Crit?
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Whistle Pig's assault is one for the record books as he fights a drake with 4 oz stones 0.1 Kg! The drake is clearly wounded, but currently angry, not scared.

Round 1:
Drake: Breath
Vael: Poof
Raen: Haste
Ushyle: Miss
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Hit

Feeling the rush of empowerment from Raen's spell, Doxon calls on further vigor from Torag and rushes in to aid Ushyle.

Fervor to swift cast Divine Favor. Move. Attack!

Agrimmosh: 1d20 + 12 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 36
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 8 + 3 = 17

The drake tries to clamp down on Doxon as he closes: AoO: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 for DMG: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15 and 1d6 ⇒ 2 negative energy damage. It's not enough to stop the attack, and Agrimmosh breaks bones on contact!

Round 1:
Drake: Breath
Vael: Poof
Raen: Haste
Ushyle: Miss
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Hit
Whistle Pig: Hit

Seeing the severity of the threat, Hamilton wastes no time in activating his armor to become Mighty! He then closes to support Doxon and Ushyle.

Hamilton girds himself as the drake lashes out at Doxon and Hamilton.

Biting Hamilton: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 for DMG: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16 and Negative Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6

And the tail whips around to smack Doxon: ATK: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 for DMG: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Round 2:
Drake: ATK
Vael: Go
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Go
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go

Ushyle is grateful for the flank, and attacks the drake again!

Milani's Thorn, bane (round 2), flank, studied target, Power Attack/Furious Focus

attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 34 crit threat
confirm?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 23 nope.
dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 2 + 2d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 11 + 2 + (1, 4) + (3, 2, 4) = 37

Ushyle's swing is mighty indeed! The drakes blood spatters as it's wings buffet. It's long neck snaps like a whip as it brings it's toothy maw to bear on Ushyle.

Round 2:
Drake: ATK
Vael: Go
Raen: Go
Ushyle: Hit
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Go

Raen SOUNDS THE HORN!!!

WP sees his friends trade blows with the wurm and tries to help with a few well placed shots.

1st attack
attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

2nd attack
attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Life force continues to flow to Raen and Doxon...
5hp back to both

Vael moves forward, his breath coming in sharp gasps. He calls upon the Spirits of Life to rejuvenate him, his eyes turning pitch black as he places a hand on his chest.
Cure Critical Wounds: 4d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 6) + 7 = 20

Raen blows the Drakesbane Horn! Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Immediately the dragon becomes instantly keyed into the note. It turns its focus to approaching the horn, not violently, but ...happily?

It avoids Whistle Pig's attacks, but doesn't turn on the halfling. Its only desire is to get closer to the horn.

Round 2:
Drake: ATK
Vael: Go
Raen: The Horn!
Ushyle: Hit
Hamilton Go
Doxon: Go
Whistle Pig: Miss

Doxon wastes no time bringing the fury of hammer, pick, and Torag to the beast.

Agrimmosh, TWF: 1d20 + 10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4) + 8 = 17

Agrimmosh, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 2) + 8 = 13

Pick, TWF: 1d20 + 9 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Pick, TWF: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Doxon goes to town on the distracted drake, which is still utterly enchanted by the horn! A trio of hits pin the drake down and quickly bring its death!

For defeating the advance spire drake, each hero earns 800 XP .

Life energy flows to Doxon and Raen one more time...
5hp healing to both

Vael then places a hand on his symbol to Desna and calls out to the Spirits of Life. A burst of positive energy flows from him and over his allies.
Channel Positive Energy: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 5) = 19

Except Vael, everyone should be at full health now.

"Tha sun be low on tha horizon. I say we use this space ta camp for tha noche, sheltered as it be." Vael looks to Whistle Pig and adds, "Do ye want ta give tha place a final look ta ensure it's safe? I ken use a trick or two ta git us all fed."

While the party looks about, they find weal in every corner of this nest!

Between the bric-a-brac on the carved shelf sit numerous stone tablets, each chiseled with archaic Giant runes. They appear to be the collected thoughts of someone named Jogrothir various events that took place during his life. Of particular note is one section that describes in great detail how Jogrothir first lit the fires of Minderhal’s Forge with dragon’s breath. While Jogrothir forced a dragon to breathe upon the forge, he later speculates that if the forge ever went cold, it might be possible rekindle the forge by igniting "fire geodes" with flame from a torch lit by a dragon’s breath, or even using the blood or glands of a fire-breathing dragon.

The party sleeps and rests in comfort. The next day is spent back tracking, and a half a day beyond that. Eventually they return to the lark branching point in the river. There's a wide valley south, or all the way back.... It's midday on the 28th of Calistril.

False Life: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"South, I say. We'll find them yet."

The party opts South, where the river has run dry, but the ground contains oft use trails for both beast and giant. They finish the day in a wide clearing of scrub, but with enough roll that cover is easy for the night.

From here there are two major branches to choose from. Map updated.

Raen is sure to scribe the writings of Jogrothir into her own journal for safekeeping.

* * *

The Varisian considers the fork before group. "Left again?" she ventures, uncertain of the geographic merits of their heretofore strategy but willing to be consistent at the very least.

WP takes a moment to collect this thoughts after the battle and slows his breathing a bit with a quick mental exercise. As folks prep the camp. Pig goes to work removing a large tooth; taking his time to get it right, a few scales and a large spike from the spine of the Drake. Pulling out his pack, he inspects his larger trophies. He smiles and ponders to himself,"I wonder if any of the craftsmen back home can use these" He looks at the pick in the horde. "It looks like someone else had the same idea."

He spends the rest of the evening creating a another trophy for his slingstaff. "Who would have thought we would have had to go through all this when we started out?" Pig makes a comment to no one in particular."Each victory has make us stronger."He pauses for a moment and adds,"I wonder if we will be strong enough for the challenges yet to come..."

----

"Yep, left looks good to me."

WP would be interested in the dragonfoe Amulet but simply as a trinket. but the gold will be much better.

The party takes some time to reflect on the events of the past day, A massive and frightening totem warning giants away proved to be an omen as a quartet of marsh giant wights attacked the party. After the harrowing fight, the party pushed on to the enormous tomb of a long dead giant. Within they did battle with a spire drake! The treasure was well worth the fight!

After some back tracking, the party made a quick decision to take a thorough exploration. Ahead is a massive canyon in the way, though a stone bridge across looks solid and plenty large for even Applejack.

Hamilton and Applejack take the lead and begin to cross the bridge. Ham keeps his eyes peeled for ambush.

Raen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Ushyle: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 (Darkvision 60')
Vael: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 (Darkvision 60')
--->Tulia: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 (LLV)
Whistle Pig: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Doxon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 (Darkvision 60')
Hamilton: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

Enemy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Raen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Ushyle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Vael: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Whistle Pig: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Doxon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Hamilton: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 = 11

Hamilton steps onto the bridge, weary for danger. There is but the slightest of movement, but at this distance, no one catches it.

It is nearly too late when the party does. A pair of boulders comes falling out of the sky, launched by a pair of figures which blend into the mountainside!

Boulder V. Applejack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 = 20 for DMG: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Boulder v. Hamilton: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 2 = 21 for DMG: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Round 1:
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Raen: Go
Hamilton: Go + Ride check
Vael: Go
Giants: TBD

Raen recognizes the long distance to the foe, and opts for speed. She weaves a spell to hasten everyone's gait. Even the halfling.

Haste for all. Identify check: Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

ID starts at 22. Raen bolsters the party's speed.... it's a long way to travel.

Round 1:
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Raen: Haste
Hamilton: Go + Ride check
Vael: Go
Giants: TBD

Knowledge Local (Tulia): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Vael uses the extra speed to move forward. Seeing the boulder-throwing creatures he begins a familiar chant, calling upon the Spirits of Heaven to help him harness lightning from thin air!
Cast Ball Lightning. Orbs placed as close as I can get them.

Vael pushes his magic as far as he can reach it, hoping to get the lightning to the giants before more boulders crash.

Round 1: Party is Hasted
Raen: Haste
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Hamilton: Go + Ride check
Vael: Balls of Lightning
Giants: TBD

Hamilton guides Applejack and deftly avoids both boulders. He leads his horse out onto the bridge and closes distance with Raen's magical aid.

Double Move

Hamilton spurs the horse forward. He and Applejack bringing it directly towards the giants. It looks like the gambit might pay off as they begin reaching for greatclubs instead of more boulders.

Round 1: Party is Hasted
Raen: Haste
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Hamilton: FORWARD! Ride check?
Vael: Balls of Lightning
Giants: TBD

know local take 10: 10 + 15 = 25
WP knows exactly what these things are. "Stone Giants!" he yells to the group. "we must focus our strength and take one down at a time! They are not to be trifled with."

WP takes off running down the bride. He is amazed how quick Raen's magic has made him.

Whistle Pig rushes down the aisle to his nuptials fate

Round 1: Party is Hasted
Raen: Haste
Whistle Pig: Move
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Hamilton: FORWARD! Ride check?
Vael: Balls of Lightning
Giants: TBD

Doxon hustle his way to the giants

Doxon double moves

Doxon hustles as fast as his hastened dwarf legs will take him.

Round 1: Party is Hasted
Raen: Haste
Whistle Pig: Move
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Move
Hamilton: FORWARD! Ride check?
Vael: Balls of Lightning
Giants: TBD

What's the ride check for? Boulder missed AJ.

My bad then!

Ushyle double moves, using the speed Raen has provided to get along somewhat faster.

The giants continue to use the distance to their advantage. One steps up, greatclub in hand, standing like an Andoran ballplayer, eager for Hamilton. the other stays behind tossing another boulder at the rider:

Boulder at Hamilton: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12, but the boulder is way off target.

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

Vael mentally commands the balls of lightning forward, then does his own hustle to get closer.

Ushyle tries to close the gap...
Double move

The shaman closes distance, still a fair amount behind the lead (likely for the best.) The lead giant drops his knees a bit, ready for the clash.

Round 2: Hasted
Raen: Go
Whistle Pig: Go
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Hamilton: Go
Vael: Close
Giants: TBD

WP knows he should get closer to insure a strike at those giants. He takes step closer and pauses. "No, you silly halfling, Let Ham have a clear path to his target." he says to himself. He plants his feet and let's a barrage of bullet fly at the closest giant.
1st attack
attack on: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
2nd attack
attack on : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Hasted attack
attack on: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Confirmed?
attack on: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29
damage: 2d6 + 26 ⇒ (6, 4) + 26 = 36

With the giant eyeing Ham, his attention is NOT on Whistle Pig. the halfling strikes twice, the second one putting out the giant's left eye!

Round 2: Hasted
Raen: Go
Whistle Pig: Crit!
Ushyle: Go
Doxon: Go
Hamilton: Go
Vael: Close
Giants: TBD

Double move

Doxon aand Ushyle continue to close!

Round 2: Hasted
Raen: Go
Whistle Pig: Crit!
Ushyle: Glose
Doxon: Close
Hamilton: Go
Vael: Close
Giants: TBD