Giantslayer: With GM Placeholder of Doom

Game Master Foxy Quickpaw

0-50 do nothing: 1d100 ⇒ 12

Bupkis can't decide if he should attack the animated bramble, or heal Ivan — he ends up doing neither.

Amira steps up to Ivan. While continuing her song, she touches the dwarf.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Noting the difficulty of attacking this damnable weed Daseem took a smart step back and whispered the command word that activated Uskroth's Armor. As before he was suffused with a great heady rush of power and with it his perspective changed as he towered over this strange garden battlefield.

5' step west
Standard action: He's using Uskroth's Armor to invoke Righteous Might for 5 rounds. This gives him DR5/Good, makes him large: tall (iirc he still occupies a 5' square but has 5' extra reach. He has +4 size bonus to Strength and Constitution -2 dex but +2 natural armor which has the net effect of +1 ac, Current AC = 22

Ivan steps slightly to the side to try and get from inbetween the two vine piles and brings his hammer down on the vine before slamming his shield straight down in front of him.

attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28

damage: 3d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) + 7 + 1 = 19

5ft step, standard attack, move action to provide total cover along my front facing the brambleblight. 20/45

Menrozzar deals another blow to the plant, and just as Daseem rises to a mighty height, the brambleblight shrinks to a pile of dying weed under Ivan's additional blow.

Brambleblight(dying)
Bramble(15)
Ivan, Bupkis, Daseem, Menrozzar
Scrabbler <--

Scrabbler jumps out of hiding and punches the bramble. Singlehandedly beating the plant near death.
Flurry Punch: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 = 231d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6, 2) = 16
Flurry Punch: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 2 = 161d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6, 5) = 19

But stupid as vegetables are, the plant strikes back, instead of running. But scrabbler does his usual flying away routine, leaving the plant none the wiser.

Slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 201d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Grab: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Brambleblight(dying), Bramble(15)
Ivan, Bupkis, Daseem, Menrozzar, Scrabbler <--

0-50 do nothing: 1d100 ⇒ 38

Bupkis looks around at the other plant life.

Towering over the battlefield Daseem brought his now outrageously big sword up high before letting it fall like an ax upon the bramble! It glinted as it sunk deep into the soil throwing up clods of dirt.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12Damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) + 7 = 21
Greatsword (reroll): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Targeting the one to the east assuming its still alive otherwise he'll take a swing at the one Menrozzar is fighting. Daseem currently has 10' reach AC 22 and DR5/Good.

There is nothing left that fights back, after Daseem's sword of destruction comes down on the plant. As the dust settles all is quiet again.

The large wooden chest, half buried under the brambleblight atop the eastern mound is locked (DC30).

After looking for flowers, Bupkis remembers that Ivan is hurt, and heals him.

Kinetic Healer (Ivan): 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10

Would prefer if Ivan could take the 4 non-lethal burn damage for this.

can do. Brings me up to 30hp again. 4NL Ivan nods to bupkis.

thank ye, now, are ye and tha other one, er, scrabbly, any good with locks? Ivan asks as he hefts the chest up out of the tangle of dead vines.

As Ivan still looks bad, Amira hits him with the wand.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Then she looks curiously at the chest, impatiently waiting for it's secrets to be revealed.

"Lock? Yes, yes — Bupkis opens!", Bupkis says enthusiastically. He looks at the lock, checking for traps, then stands back and tries to open it from a safe distance.

Using Telekinetic Finesse to open the lock from within close range.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Disable Device: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

If nothing else is going on, Bupkis can take 20 and pick the lock.

After many tries Bupkis manages to finally get the chest open, only to find that it is empty.

Menrozzar shrinks back down while Bupkis works on the chest. Once it opens, he looks into the chest, perplexed, then says, ”Are they invisible?”

Daseem peered down at the empty chest and started laughing and laughing and laughing, tears rolling from his eyes, "A merry-j-jest!"

It took a minute or two but once his chuckles had subsided he whispered strange words and stared around to see if there was any majik hoodoo about.
Casting detect magic.

"Oooh! M-MAGIC!" declares Daseem pointing at the chest! Not that he knew anything about magic. Yes he received spells from our lord in iron but how they worked he had not even the faintest inkling. It was magic after all!

At some point I'm going to have to get Daseem a +int/wis circlet so he does have a clue.

well alright, what kind O' magic is it? An' thank ye lassie. Ivan nods to their merry tag-along as he asks the question.

Bupkis searches for a false bottom in the chest. Something magical must be hidden somewhere!
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

That or we have to get me a way to use detect magic reliably.

Menrozzar assists Bupkis in searching the chest.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Menrozzar doesn't get much in the way while Bupkis searches, and indeed, the goblin finds a false bottom. Clawing it out the real treassure comes to light.

The chest contains a +1 ironwood breastplate, Gorum’s thorn (1+ keen greatsword), a +1 flaming scimitar, 10 +1 orc bane arrows, a single orc slaying arrow, a scroll of barkskin, a scroll of call lightning, a scroll of summon nature’s ally IV, a wand of flaming sphere (9 charges), a wand of greater magic fang (12 charges), an ironwood crown with a stylized thorn motif (worth 250 gp), a ceremonial gem-encrusted cudgel (worth 150 gp), 6 pp and 238 gp.
Of course you know nothing but "ooooh magic" and "ooooh shiny" before someone makes the appropriete rolls.

While all stare into the chest to see if the detour was worth it, the elf druid comes in. "You have found it? What's in it?" she asks.

Ivan looks through the weapons found, wishing again he knew a bit more about magic. He tries to make his best guess about what the best peice in the lot is.

appraise: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 try to find most valuable item

When the woman enters, Ivans face scrunches up slightly.
Ivan turns around to glance at the woman. shouldn't ye already know? Since it was half O' what ye were guarding? But just weapons, mostly. he looks her up and down with one eye. Still not fully trusting her, or that willowisp from earlier.

sense motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Ivan is right about not trusting her. But she is fast. with a wave of her hand and a word in an unknown language the throny scrubs on the ground start moving again and grab for all, that stand around the chest.

DC15 Reflex vs entangle.
Ewigga
Scrabbler, Bupkis, Ivan, Daseem, Menrozzar <--

"Shinies!," Bupkis replies to Ewigga

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
0-50 do nothing: 1d100 ⇒ 56

Bupkis cries, "Bad plants!", as the vegetation tries to grab him, and moves out of the area.

I don't see Ewigga on the map. How close is she?
Bupkis is moving to try to get out of the area of the Entangle spell. He may or may not have another action, depending on how far he has to move.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

"Oi Oi!" cried Daseem in alarm as the undergrowth thickened around his ankles. Jumping aside from the encroaching tendrils he grunted, "STEEL!" And with that he charged towards her as he swing his sword!

Swift action: Using Fervor (2/5 used) he casts Protection from Evil.

Can't see her on the map, so a charge may not be possible. Wouldn't be surprised if there was difficult terrain etc... He'll charge if he can, single move & attack if he can't or double move if that's not possible.
Maybe charging Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Maybe charging Greatsword (reroll): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 Extra +2 to hit if charging and -2 ac possibly negated by the +2 from protection from evil.

ref: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 Ivan nods, once again his gut lead him true, and he was more than ready for the betrayal.

I knew ye were naugh't but a durned witch. What does a woodlan' sprite like ye thinkin' ye can do against a dwarf! Ye ugly Old hag!

Ivan moves next to her, unsure of the distance, but will double move or sprint next to her if need be. If not, will attack, as is the course of all martials.

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3, 4) + 7 = 20

According to the map I'm not near the chest, which is fine. I'm fine being rear guard.

I don't see the elf druid on the map though. I'd really like to stab her.

"Why everything here bad!" Scrabbler yelled. He hurled himself at the elfshank plantwizard, happy for someone to stab that would actually bleed like stabbed things should.

Intended action is to charge the druid. I'll wait to make the rolls until I find out if that's possible.

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

We should have told her the chest was empty, Menrozzar thought darkly as the plants around him suddenly animated. Nimbly avoiding them, he moved towards her to attack. "Amira, sing us a song of battle!"

I'm guessing this is an entangle spell of some variety, so the area counts as difficult terrain. I rolled an attack in case I can hit her this round. If I can't, that's fine.

Attack, bloodrage, PA: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 25
Damage, bloodrage, PA: 1d12 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Amira is caught in the tangles of the shrub. But her voice can't be silenced that easy!

"How stands the glass around?
For shame you take no care, my boys
How stands the glass around?
Let wine and mirth abound

But should we remain
A bottle and kind landlady
Cures all again"

Map corrected. No charge in an entangle area. You may place yourself as per your written actions a Ewigga is now present. Then state your nex tround actions. Or reuse your previous rools on the next round.

Ewigga drops her magical disguise and shows herself as the hag she is.
Cast Def. Concentration: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
She casts a spell and Ivan and Menrozzar notice, that all the metal equipment they wear becomes unpleasently warm.
Heat Metal, DC16 Will Save

Ivan would double move, then have to move again to be close to the druid

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Ivan's face scrunches Ye think a little heat gonna stop a dwarf!? If'n ye harm me dads armor, I'll bury ye in stone!

Ivan tries to ignore the heating armor and moves around behind the woman.

provoking once, will be behind her, to keep her from running and provide flanking.

So everything within the circle is difficult terrain (i.e takes 2x the usual movement).

Daseem slogs through the entangled area hoping to close the distance to the hag! Double move. He will double move again to close to melee range next found if possible.

If you don't make it out, you have to save again. But the spell tells nothing about difficult terrain. I say just no charge. If you get caught, you take 1 point of damage from the thorns.

GM the entangle spell description says this: The entire area of effect is considered difficult terrain while the effect lasts.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
Oh dear.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Bupkis struggles to move through the grasping plants, but manages to evade their grasp.

Double Move

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Menrozzar couldn't get clear of the entangling vines the first time, but he shrugged them off as he continued moving towards her. His armor began to grow hot, but he ignored it as he roared in rage, his hands warping into red-scaled claws around his lucerne hammer. Breaking free, he moved to within reach of her and attacked.

Using my rolls from last round, reposted below. I have 5 fire resistance, cause red dragon bloodline. Taking a move action, which carries me clear of the entangle, and then takes me into melee range of the hag.

Attack, bloodrage, PA: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 25
Damage, bloodrage, PA: 1d12 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Scrabbler struggled against the grasping plants but found himself thoroughly trapped. "ME HATE STUPID PLANTS!" he screeched.

Pulling out a vial of alchemist's fire, he threw it at the awful longshanks lady.

Ranged Touch, inspired, 5th increment: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 - 8 = 13
Fire damage, inspired: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 1 = 6

Alchemist fire is considered a persistent damage source and forces concentration checks on the rounds it deals damage

Menrozzar cuts into the hag, and Scrabbler sets her aflame. The others work on surrounding the ugly monster. If they are not stuck in the undergrowth.

As Ivan offers himself with his reckless movement, the hag claws at him. And as he cuts off her retreat options she continues the attacks.
Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 381d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 271d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 371d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 211d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Hag(19)
Party <--

Grunting with effort, Daseem rips himself away from the vines that snagged his feet. Suddenly hit foot came free and he was loose and he surged forwards to stand shoulder to shoulder with Menrozzar as he faced the now burning Hag!

Move action get loose. Standard action move closer, his AC is currently 21.
Strength check to remove entangling plants: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

0-50 do nothing: 1d100 ⇒ 91

Bupkis struggles to get away from the grasping vines, crying, "Why you attack us? We thought you friend!"

He moves past Daseem, taking out a small crossbow bolt, and launching it at Ewwiga.

Telekinetic Blast, into melee: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 4 = 9
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15

Alch Fire, round 2: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Scrabbler managed to slip free of the grasping vines. He pushed through toward the hag.

Standard action, escape. Move action at 1/2 speed means I only move 10 feet. This might take a while.

Menrozzar shifts to flank and continues attempting to wallop the hag. "Die, betrayer!"

I am now flanking with Ivan.

Attack, bloodrage, inspire courage, flanking, PA: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 19
Damage, bloodrage, inspire, PA: 1d12 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 20

Besides some small burning the hag isn't hurt. Either the heroes are busy fighting off the shrub or don't manage to get a blow in.

The hag shakes off the fire. But without success.
Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Meanwhile the metal on Ivan and Menrozzar gets red glowing hot.
Heat Metal Rnd 2: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Heat Metal Rnd 3: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Hag(24)
Ivan, Ivan, Bupkis, Daseem, Scrabbler, Menrozzar <--

Frustrated by the entangling plants, when he finally reaches her Daseem bellows "GOOORRRUUM!"

Circling her with Ivan, he suddenly swings his oversized sword in a vicious arc!
Using fervor to cast Divine Favor as a swift action. 3/5 Fervor used.
He then moves into flank. He moved 1 square SW to get there but the green bit might be difficult terrain in which case she gets an AOO. His AC is currently 21.
Greatsword with flank and divine favor: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 23Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 + 2 = 16
Greatsword reroll: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

0-50 do nothing: 1d100 ⇒ 22

Now that he's away from the grasping plants, Bupkis stops for a rest.

ivan is at -24. -15 after potion. 5ft step back from hag (still threatening) drink last potion.

Ivan ignores the burning armor, trusting in his families work and runes to keep it from completely melting around him.

He takes a step back and swigs one of the remaining potions he had with him and it helps soothe some of burning.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Scrabbler managed to keep free of the grasping plants and struggled out of their reach.

Double move, 20'

Menrozzar barely felt the burn of his armor, instead consumed by rage as he tried to finish the hag off. Moving to an uobstructed attack, he struck at the hag again.

Attack, bloodrage, inspire courage, PA: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage, bloodrage, inspire, PA: 1d12 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 20

"Hehehe." the hag cackles, as all either do nothing, retreat or miss. Only Daseem manages to get another blow in.

The hag turns to Daseem and touches him.
Weakness: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 302d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
DC17 Fort Save or take the Str damage.

Hag(40)
Ivan, Bupkis, Daseem, Scrabbler, Menrozzar <--