Trunau is truly a town on the frontier. The frontier between the world of Humans, Elves, Dwarfs and the like and the world of Orcs and Giants. It will take a brave and hardy group of adventurers to defend Trunau and the region from what is about to come.
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
Spellcraft Spike:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 Spellcraft vile:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Spellcraft MP Armor:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Shall we go and skin the Dragon then rest before heading to the cave.
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
Kaos identifies the spike as an Iron Spike of Safe Passage. He does not recognize the contents of the vial. I will give him the armor. It is simply a +1 suit of Mountain Pattern Armor.
The party takes the time to skin the dragon. It is a good thing that there was a freshly prepared steer in the butcher's tent for Dragon taste horrid.
How does the party preserve the hide?
@Anga - Is it OK for Ragnir to take the broom, or would you rather teleport the Warpriest and the Villagers?
"We can move on. I am ready for it. To investigate that passage" explains Leira. Although she will not discuss if other members prefer to rest right away.
"I have heard salt is good to preserve. Maybe we can place the hide into barrels of salt" the young girl recounts the materials already possessed: the goedes and the clay. "We can also use the cones. Erik uses them to light the foyer. They may be of use for the forge to take fire"
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
As for unclaimed treasure Ulfgard you or maybe Leira would probably benefit from
This rod appears to be the limbless trunk and branching roots of a miniature tree. It grants its wielder a +5 competence bonus on Survival checks to get along in the wild and to keep from getting lost. Additionally the wielder and any allies within a 20-foot radius of the wielder gain the benefits of the ranger’s woodland stride class feature.
If thrust into any natural ground or earth and allowed to stand for 1 hour, the rod grows and blooms into a large tree bearing edible fruit. A sapling rod produces 2d4 pieces of fruit. A creature that consumes an entire piece of fruit gains the benefits of either a cure moderate wounds or lesser restoration spell (recipient’s choice). Consuming a piece of fruit from a sapling rod is a full-round action that provokes attacks of opportunity, and no single creature can benefit from more than two piece of fruit from a single blooming. A sapling rod can bloom once per week and after doing so reverts to its original state after all the fruit is picked, or after 24 hours, whichever comes first. Fruit harvested from the tree lasts for 24 hours before shriveling into useless husks.
Other then the wand of crushing despair and some potion I believe it's all been handed out. But we need to say who has what or we will be lost when the time comes we need it. @GM no I do not remember what we have found and what we already know the location of. Also I'm guessing we get a rest and head to the cave if we have searched everything and checked it all for magic.
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
The ninety-fifth day was filled with a dragon and giants. It turned out to be a big day. After cleaning up the place, and skinning and salting the dragon hide, the party rest with the Villagers anxious to return home. The party sets up watches. But the night goes without incident.
Day Ninety-Six
Anga wakes up and prepares Teleport spells. But she along with other party members seems to be covered in fleas.
Everyone needs to make a DC15 Fort Save. If you fail you take a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks; an infested creature can spend a move action scratching furiously at the bites to remove these penalties until the start of its next turn. So, you would need to scratch and attack, the next round scratch and attack, then again scratch and attack, that doesn't sound like fun.
In addition, a bit of commotion starts happening around the Cathedral's Sacred Forge. Etena has emerged from beneath the Forge Heart. She, along with Ferin, and four Stone Giants are preparing the forge. When the party looks to see what is going on, Etena turns to the party, "Go quicky! It is time to relight the forge."
What does the party do? Do you let Anga, Ragnir, and the Villagers Teleport to Shimmerman's Fortune covered in fleas? Do you have any interaction with Etena, Ferin, or the Stone Giants? I will allow Anga to carry four including herself with the Teleport. Normally, she would only be able to carry three others. I am making an exception because the three villagers do not have gear.
DC20 Knowledge Nature:
You will notice that the fleas are a variety known as Ettin Fleas. They are slightly larger than the common flea and typically infest giants, hence the name. The welts caused by these fleas tend to be larger and more bothersome than the more common variety.
Seeing some of the villagers apparently bothered by the fleas, Droja will comment, "Fleas love Orcs. You get used to them."
What Droja doesn't know is that these fleas are worse than the common fleas that infest Orcs. Today, she is not feeling the affects, tomorrow may be different.
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
fort save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Loooks like they don't like my thick skin. How do we get rid of them?
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
Swearing, Anga applies vermin repellant to herself.
The Villagers have been infested with these fleas. "Yes, these fleas leave large welts. Back home we use Sage Oil to repel the fleas," Tarram Shimmeran scratches as much as a need to scratch as just thinking about it.
Fort DC 12:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 222nd save (1st save, Filth fever)
Fort:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Leira seems fully recovered from her passage through the latrine hole, but she is now surrounded by flies and scratching herself everywhere.
"Damn it! What is this?" the girl scratches once more "Where can we find that Sage Oil!? We needed! You cannot leave to the city like that"
The girl is curious to know what is happening about the Forge and will go check it, but she is much more concerned right now about the fleas and will focus her attention on solving that first.
K. nature (where to get the sage oil?):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Leira will accept the sappling rod if required, although she would expect that Ulfgard takes it, as the main guide in the group.
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
@ VillagerCan you tell how we can get some of that?
"What? Sage oil, from processed sage of course. We would need a large supply of sage. Mountain Sage grows wild and abundantly nears Shimmerman's Fortune along the southeast ridge. It is a dry region along the plateau. Sage seems to like it there. The mountains around here maybe too high and too cold to grow Sage. But I will say that these fleas are far worse than the variety we deal with back home. I would not want to infest the village with these vermin. But then again, I really would like to get home. These fleas are better than giants," Tarram Shimmerman says with a bit of a country lilt.
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
"Oh! This is inconvenient. That place seems a long journey from here now..." Leira sighs "Perhaps we should relight the Forge and explore the tunnel before we go an snatch that sage oil. What do you think guys?"
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
I believe the caves are supposed to help us relight the forge.
Let's see, Kaos and Droja saved. Ragnir is scratching. So is Anga, Leira and Haskyll. Ulfgard needs to roll his Fort Save. The Villagers have been scratching. Those scratching must take a -2 unless they use a move action to scratch.
Tarram Shimmerman pleas with the party to let them go, "I know the way. This broom is large enough for us. I will save it for you back at Shimmerman's Fortune."
"Aye! And I will accompany them for protection," Ragnir will speak up.
Let's move on with this. This is the quick and easy for this dilemma. The broom will be added treasure for the party when they complete this AP. What do you say?
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
There is a generic repellent made by alchemists. It is in the Ultimate equipment book
@Haskyll-Well, there was the fleas. I was waiting to see if you addressed that before teleporting. Plus, the problem with a teleport is the miss chance. But, I will move on with Anga's Teleport.
Anga teleports Ragnir and the villagers to Shimmerman's Fortune.
Teleport Miss Chance:1d100 ⇒ 73
Anga drinks a glass of the local wine then returns to the Cathedral of Minderhal. The villagers are extremely grateful. Ragnir begins to work on addressing the flea infestation.
Teleport Miss Chance:1d100 ⇒ 28
Anga returns to the party.
That is taken care of. Does the party do anything about the fleas, or do you move on?
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
GM Mazra wrote:
Anga Runedaughter wrote:
There is a generic repellent made by alchemists. It is in the Ultimate equipment book
Was Anga carrying the repellent?
I think so. Let me check
edit No. Forget it. I was likely thinking of another character. But if I can, at the place I teleport the villagers to, can I get some there? Enough for the party, if I can
@Ulfgard-You are not affected by the fleas, at least today. You previously rolled the Knowledge check, but not the Fort Save.
@Anga-Good idea!
The grateful villagers will provide to Anga their current supply of Sage Oil. It is enough to provide 24 applications. Anga will learn that they cover their skin with the oil before putting on any clothing.
Treat the Sage Oil as a less stinky variety of the Alchemist Vermin Repellent: This vile-smelling white paste keeps vermin at bay if spread on the skin. Normal-sized (Fine) vermin avoid you. Swarms of vermin must make a DC 15 Fortitude saving throw in order to enter your square. Once applied, vermin repellent remains effective for 4 hours or until you spend 1 round washing it off. In addition to the Sage Oil having a pleasant aroma, it is an oil and not a paste. The wearer will be free from scratching for 4 hours. Also, I will not roll the DC 15 Fort Save for the Fleas. The wearer will get 4 hours being flea free. After the 4 hours, you will need to roll the DC 15 Fort Save again if you failed previously. If you previously saved, then you are good for this whole day.
(Channel 3/3 DC 15 / 5d6), (Acid Darts 8/8, d6+5), (Protection Ability 8/8, +2 saves)(Aura of Protection +3 Def AC, Resist All +10, 10/10 Rounds)
Dwarf Cleric 10
Basic Info:
(HP 72/72, (AC 22/21, T14, FF18/17 (With/Without Shield))+4 vs Giant Subtype, CMB 11, CMD 25, (Save F11, R6, W15, +4 vs Spell/SLA, +2 vs Poison), Init 0, (Perc 14, +2 vs stone)(Acid Resist 10)
Hey, how about we go back to the room with the human corpses, and recheck for some items.
If I recall, we were rushed, and did not take the time to bury them properly, and I wish to do that now.
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
That sounds like a good idea. I think we have time. Then I think we should check out the cave. So if we made our save and we use the oil we are good for the day?
If you made your save, you are good for the day. The Ettin Fleas are elsewhere. If you failed your save, you can get relief for 4 hours by applying the Sage Oil. After which you would need to make a DC 15 Fort save again. If you saved again, you would be good for the rest of the day. Again if you fail, you are a move action scratch or a -2.
As Anga is away, Haskyll and the rest of the party take the time to bury the dead villagers and do a bit more clean up.
When Anga returns, Leira and Haskyll gets relief by applying the Sage Oil. Anga took care of her situation back at Shimmerman's Fortune.
22 applications remain.
About mid-morning the party takes off toward the cave. About a two hour hike form the Cathedral the party comes across a giant encampment not far from the cave's entrance.
The giants do not notice you....yet.
A new Map called Giant Tents is up. Droja has her Zombie Giant, Mr. Stinky, with her.
Surprise Round
The party has up to and through the Surprise Round. By the way, it looks like there are three Ogres collecting Giant dung into a wagon. Shades of Back to the Future 3.
At least Anga, Haskyll, and Leira are not scratching and attacking. ;)
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
Anga drops a fireball on them before the fighters close. If it collects drojas zombie giant, that is acceptable collateral damage.
fireball:9d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 1, 3) + 4 = 37 dc 20 reflex for half
"This is a blessing Anga! Thank you so much!" Leira takes the Sage Oil to some intimate room in the Cathedral and applies the priceless liquid "Aaaah! So much relief!"
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
Thanks Leira.
Kaos casts Shield and moves up. Mage armor would already be up.
Droja puts up a Shield of Faith, then commands Mr. Stinky to attack. She then begins to weave a spell to summon in some help.
@Kaos - You go before the Hill Giant and Ogres can take their first actions in Round One. Need Haskyll and Ulfgard's up to Surprise Round actions before proceeding to Round One.
Important piece of information is that each square is ten feet. So again the scale is massive, almost giant-sized. ;)
HP 112 Base AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 18, Base Atk +7; CMB +12 (+13 sunder); CMD 27 (29 vs. awesome blow, 28 vs. sunder) Human 5 resistance fire Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5, +8 init, +7 Perception
Kaos will keep moving up and cast brow gasher on GT.
Maybe if we look really mean they will run away.
So he will morph into his half dragon form.
Current AC 25= 10+4ma+4shield+2dex+1dodge+4natural 50% miss chance w/ displacement
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
Round one
Anga pulls out a shield scroll and casts it
About mid-morning the party leaves the Cathedral of Minderhal. Around noon the party notices a Giant encampment between them and their destination, the caves that run under the mountains of Minderhal's Valley.
(Location "Q" on the Minderhal Valley Map.)
Up to and through the Surprise Round...Mostly
With his Mage Armor already up, Kaos will also put up a Shield and move toward the Ogres.
Haskyll will do something beneficial to the party.
Leira cast Displacement on Kaos.
Ulfgard adds a little Cat's Grace to his abilities.
@Ulfgard - Please confirm your AC versus Giants with Cat's Grace.
Droja puts up a Shield of Faith. She commands Mr. Stinky to attack. Then begins to weave another spell.
Anga simply drops a Fireball on the group of Ogres collecting dung. The two Ogres nearest the wagon cry out then fall to the ground. The dung wagon erupts in flames. The third one screams out from both pain and rage.
(I placed the Fireball where she could collect the most foes. It does not collect Mr. Stinky. Maybe next time.)
Kaos turns into dragon-form while putting a Brow Gasher on Gorum's Thorn.
The last standing Ogre, a very unattractive female, unaffected by Kaos' transformation, moves toward the Dragon Disciple and hurls a rock. The rocks sails past Kaos.
Displacement Miss Chance 50<:1d100 ⇒ 14
Then a group of three Hill Giants, seeing puny creatures approaching, move and throw rocks at puny creatures. A fourth moves toward the burning wagon.
The first Giant's rock lands near Kaos.
Giant 1 Displacement Miss Chance 50<:1d100 ⇒ 23
The second Giant's rock glances off the Dragon Disciple's magic Shield.
Haskyll up to and through Round One. And everyone else go ahead with Round One actions and what you might want to do in Round Two. @Anga-Go ahead with your Round Two actions.
Wizard 10 (evoker) HP 67 // AC 18 T 14 FF 18 (+4 vs giants) // init +2 // Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +8 (+2 vs spells, spell like effects) // perception +11 spellcraft +19
current active :
mage armour +4, shield
Force missiles per day 9/9
Anga moves forward a bit and casts a scorching ray spell at (grey 1)
