GM Fuzzfoot's AP: Giantslayer

Game Master PJP

The large plant creature shivers and shakes, and suddenly a bunch of brambles near the main part animates and comes at them. It does not resemble the other creature, though - this appears to simple be animated plant.

The original creature takes a hit from Tam's crossbow, but continues to move towards Mouser's position.

Round 1: (Bold may act)
Ingrahild
Balmir
Derrik

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Mouser (hiding)
Somer
Tamxander
Creature (6 dmg)

Derrik Holds up his Holy Symbol crying out "Grant me your blessing Milani to aid my campanions in battle against these vile plant beasts."

Prayer

"What!? More plants?" Balmir huffs in exasperation then pulls Agrimmosh free from the belt loop. He takes a perfunctory swing at the plant as it approaches him.

agrimmosh@plant,prayer: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 = 28
damage,prayer: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 + 1 = 17

Ingrahild likewise steps in, next to Balir, swinging her axes at the bramble beast.

Attack, primary: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12
Miss

Attack, primary: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 2 = 14
Miss

Attack, secondary: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Attack, primary: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Mouser (hiding)
Somer
Tamxander
Green: Plant Creature (6 dmg)
Orange/Animated Bramble (26 dmg)

Cursing under his breath Somer takes a small step back from the new plant as he calls on his arcane reserve to recall a spell he has already used that day and launches a pair of heat covered arrows.

Longbow 1 @ New Plant: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Longbow 2 @ New Plant: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Scorching Ray: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 4) = 10 w/ first hit

"We need to get over to Mouser. Even hiding he may be trapped!"

did you add the +1 to atk/dmg that Ingrahild got from Prayer?

Small crossbow attack, prayer, into melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 21
Small crossbow damage, prayer: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Tam reloads and fires again into the angry bush!

I'll continue to delay, hoping it doesn't see me and that the rest of the team pulls 'agro'. :)

Waiting on answer to Derrik's question to Somer, as I am not sure where the +2 comes from, but based on Somer's listed damage...

The bramble construct is taking serious damage, but you can see from the hardness of the material, that the damage is not as bad as it could be. In fact, Tam's bolt thuds into the wood but seems to have no effect.

@Mouser - Are you still on the mound? Inside it? In an open area? Please describe where you are...

The brambles attack Ingrahild, but she pushes the brambles aside with her axe.

Slam Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Ingrahild
Balmir
Derrik

Round 3: (Bold may act)
Mouser (hiding)
Somer
Tamxander
Green: Plant Creature (6 dmg)
Orange/Animated Bramble (42 dmg)

Small crossbow attack, prayer, into melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 16
Small crossbow damage, prayer: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Tam sends another bolt winging toward the plant-beast.

My ability to enchant my bow has moved from +1 to +2. I did not see the +1 for prayer.

Balmir plants his feet and winds up for a more powerful stroke. He slams the hammer down on the center of the plant.

agrimmosh@orange,prayer,power attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 21
damage,prayer,power attack: 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 19

Since I was almost to the chest when things went pear-shaped, I'll just hide directly behind it.

Round 2 finishing up... added Somer's extra point.

Balmir comes in and crushes what is left of the animated brambles.

The other creature, however makes straight for Mouser, despite his trying to hide. It attacks the poor halfling that is, for the moment, all alone.

Slam Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 4) + 7 = 16

Slam Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1) + 7 = 14

It is very thorny, as well, and it looks like attacking it close up, you are likely to prick yourself on it's many thorns.

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Ingrahild
Balmir
Derrik

Round 3: (Bold may act)
Mouser (took 30 dmg!)
Somer
Tamxander (can retake action since brambles died before could take your shot.)
Green: Plant Creature (6 dmg)

Mouser is to far away to heal, my Bark skin spell lasted 50 minutes, would it still be active?

Derrik rushes up to get to help Mouser. Run 3x speed, the mounds are rough terrain right?

Tam adjusts his crossbow to hit the brambles instead of the closer plant.

Already factored in the penalty for firing into melee, so let's see if the thorn-thing is AC 16 or lower!

Mouser looks surprised as the creature hones right in on him, then nearly punctures his lung with a brutal attack. Wincing, the halfling withdraws from the area, toward the safety of the group. Why did I know climbing up there alone was the worst idea?

Withdraw action, shouldn't trigger an AoO. But if it does, here's an acrobatics roll.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

@Derik - yes, I think barkskin would still be active. And correct on the rough terrain.

@Mouser - you do need the acrobatics check because withdraw only avoids the AoO from the first square, but this thing has 10' reach. But that was good enough to avoid an attack.

The creature double moves after Mouser, but sees Derrik as well.

@Somer - you still have an action before the thing moves, if you want to take it.

Round 3: (Bold may act)
Ingrahild
Balmir
Derrik

Round 4: (Bold may act)
Mouser (took 30 dmg!)
Somer
Tamxander
Green: Plant Creature (6 dmg)

Small crossbow attack, prayer, into melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 19
Small crossbow damage, prayer: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

TWANGGG THUNK

Looks like I have a clean shot.

"I hope this is our final challenge, I am burning a lot of resources."

Again Somer calls on his arcane reserve to once again cast scorching ray with his arrows.

Longbow 1: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Longbow 2: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13

Scorching Ray: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 2, 4) = 12

Longbow 2 CRIT CONFIRM: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 27
CRIT Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
CRIT Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Well... that went well.

Well I didn't realize I was going to be tanking haha
Derrik not being quite ready for the creature swings at it then quick steps back.

Morning Star: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Balmir spots Derrik engaging the plant creature. "Derrik, you need to step back. Let me in there and I'll smash that thing." He advances through the rough terrain as fast as he can. He holds the hammer in a tight grip while a tight scowl is on his face.

I did a double move but with rough terrain that is just 4 squares.

Mouser continues his wounded retreat. Once back to the safety of the group, he slings a stone at the creature.

"Whose decision was it to let me go off by myself?" he muses.

sling: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d3 ⇒ 2

At 6 hp...

You do a lot of damage that round, in particular Somer, who puts one arrow deap into the creature releasing a glow of burning light, and then another dead center into one of the things many eyes. Yet still, it keeps coming.

Moving forward, it attacks both Derrik and Balmir. Both take nasty, thorny hits.

Tentacle Attack vs Derrik: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15

Tentacle Attack vs Balmir: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18

Ingrahild moves to get around the creature. Double move.

Round 4: (Bold may act)
Ingrahild
Balmir
Derrik

Round 5: (Bold may act)
Mouser
Somer
Tamxander
Green: Plant Creature (68 dmg)

Somer shifts around the pile to get a little closer to the creature. I hope there is not much more to fight, I am burning thought spells.

He again wispers some arcane words and this time his arrows are wreathed in snow.

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 30 Wow, again.
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13

Snowball: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 5, 4) = 18

Crit Confitm: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 15 Too bad.
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

Snowball Crit: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 2, 3) = 13

Balmir shrugs off the injuries and steps forward to close the gap with the plant. Again, he swings the hammer. The muscles in his shoulders and forearms bulge with the effort as he brings it down.

agrimmosh@plant,power attack, prayer: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 21
damage,power attack, prayer: 2d6 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 22

Selective Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Derrik excludes the creature from his healing burst. Stepping back away from the creature again.

Mouser, reinvigorated by Derek's healing, springs forward to the attack.

"I'm gonna have a gigantic salad for lunch when we're done with you!" he screams as a battlecry.

MW Rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 181d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

If attacked and attack misses, spend 1 panache to activate underfoot assault + limb-climber.
3 Panache remaining
limb-climber (climb check vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Small crossbow attack: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 4 = 8

TWANGGG FWEEE

Hitting it multiple times in rapid succession, you put the creature down!

"Impressive work, younglings," says Egwinna.

Somer smiles at Egwinna. "Thank you elder. Please stay back, we do not know if that is the last of the dangers."

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Somer starts checking the mounds to make sure there are not further issues to spring out.

My AC is only 19 right now, that is when I use my Aura

"Yes thank you, now Let us check out that chest and then we can head to Red Lake Fort." Derrik says pulling out his wand and healing Mouser.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The mounds, while full of brambles, do appear to be nothing more than plant debris.

Movine closer to the mound with the chest Somer takes a position with his back to the wall and an arrow nocked.

"Mouser, do you want to do the honors?" he says referring to the chest.

Mouser again thanks Derek for healing him. "For a Double-ling, you're pretty handy to have around," he says.

"Sure, I'll check it out," he says. "That's what I was about to do when this enormous walking salad saw me..."

He walks back over the the chest and carefully examines it, then opens it.

Take 20 perception for a 32.

disable device, if necessary: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Due to the channel, I believe my current hp is actually 44.

Balmir scans the area with Somer then cautiously approaches the chest. "Ok Mouser. Let's see what's in this thing."

Derrik smiles at the joke that this group has about height. "I live to serve." Derrik says with a slight bow to Mouser. As his companion moves off to investigate the chest Derrik keeps a watch for eye for more "walking salads"

Taking 10: 10 + 8 = 18

The large wooden chest atop the eastern mound is locked (hardness 3, hp 12, break DC 21, Disable Device DC 30), and any attempts to move it fail, as it is actually built into the hillside.

Sorry - 19 doesn't cut it.

disable device: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

disable device: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Mouser makes a couple more attempts at the frustrating lock, then settles in for the lomg haul.

take 20, 35 total.

Derrik waits patiently as his friend does his work

Balmir watches Mouser try to open the chest. When he sees that it's going to take a while, he crosses his legs and sits down. "I hope this stuff is all worth it." He nods towards the chest.

You wait, and wait, and wait. And then finally, Mouser hears a satisfying click. You open the chest, and it is empty.

Mouser quickly realizes, however, that there is a false bottom in the chest! Beneath the false bottom, a warped wooden ladder descends inside the hill to a 10-foot-square chamber. It appears you have found your treasure.

"The prize, it seems, is within your grasp," Egwina says. "It is unfortunate, however, that you won't be leaving with it." Then she starts chanting a spell, covering the area in a thick cloud of mist.

Pink circle is the area of an obscurring mist spell. The vapor obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature 5 feet away has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker cannot use sight to locate the target).

Round 1: (Bold may act)
Mouser
Somer
Tamxander
Derrik
Ingrahild
Balmir
Ewigga

Somer steps closer to where he had last seen the ancient elf.

"Elder? Why, we have been honorable and are not thieves!"

Despite his question he does let one arrow fly, with no spell, at Ewigga.

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Concelement: 1d100 ⇒ 54

"Don't force us to hurt you further then you have been."

"Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

Tam chants a quick spell and casts it on Balmir. "This'll make you harder to hit!"

Casting blur on Balmir.

Derrik is shocked by the Betrayal, "How could you? Who are you?" Derrik asks.

Derrik Reaches out a hand, touching Ingrhild. "Milani grant this sturdy Woman your power to vanquish this vile traitor."

[spoiler=Weapon of Awe]
Weapon

Derrik and Ingrahild moved up, I moved her for you so as you don't have to play your own NPC vs NPC

"What?" Balmir utters the question slowly and turns towards her. The obscuring mist of fog arises and swirls around him before he can react and he finds that he can't clearly see anything more than a long reach away. He steps in the direction where he remembers Egwina being. The others seem to be trying to talk to her but Balmir has no room in his heart for betrayal. He swings the hammer with as much force as he can muster at her. His whole figure blurs in the motion as Tam's spell takes affect.

agrimmosh@egwina,power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 2 = 13
damage,power attack: 2d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 + 4 = 17
conceal,1 is miss: 1d5 ⇒ 3

Bonus points for Tam for the Firefly reference! And thanks, Derrik, for playing the crazy dwarf.

No one sees any signs that they have injured the woman.

Mouser?

"Are you KIDDING me!?" Mouser yells as their guide turns on them.

"You can't make this stuff up..." he grumbles.

Not seeing the elf, Mouser hides in the mist until he spots her.

stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

Using the cover of the fog, the elf seems to be more at home, clawing at Ingrahilde. "Should have finished the job the first time..."

The voice that spoke seems somehow different than the elf woman... sinister, and followed by a cackle in glee.

Ingrahilde suddenly realizes the situation, and shouts "It's the hag what cursed me!"

Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
20% Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 78

Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
20% Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 23

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Mouser
Somer
Tamxander
Derrik
Ingrahild (20 dmg)
Balmir (blur)
Ewigga

"It's her? Well, we'll take care of her now." Balmir steps towards the shadows in the mist and swings again.

agrimmosh@ewigga,power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 2 = 17
damage,power attack: 2d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 4 = 14