Eddrikk skirts the side of the pit as he moves around to attack the creature.
Galinndan skirts around the pit, opposite to Eddrick, drawing blades.
Cyrus takes aim at the hound as it barrels ever closer.
Galinndan and Cyrus combine to finish off the death dog but the enemies keep approaching and firing! The ettin rushes forward to close the distance while the derro move forward, bobbing, weaving, and cackling in no discernible pattern. Crossbow bolts fly while the derro in the back unleashes a blast of energy.
At this distance and with the ettin in the way, none of the derro manage to land a shot and the energy goes wide again. But the enemies are closing in fast! Soon they'll be in range.
Irdril moves up a bit and tries to restrain the ettin with a spell. Casting Hideous Laughter(DC 13) on it.
If it doesn't work she uses her bonus action to toss a magic rock at it.
The ettin is just barely smart enough to understand the joke hurled at her by Irdril. She falls in a heap, roaring with laughter.
Galenus moves up and takes out a flask of alhemists fire, preparing to throw it at the Ettin.
Galenus winds up to throw the flask of volatile liquid but just as he's about to release it, he hears Irdril's warning not to damage the Ettin. He tries to stop his throw but it's too late! It flies wide and lands with a sizzling splash in the pit. A bit of smoke comes up along with a really unpleasant burning odor...
Eddrikk moves forward avoiding the laughing giant.
Galinndan sidesteps the ettin and rushes towards smaller foes.
Cyrus moves over to the giant and attempts to liberate him of it's weapons, then tossing them into the pit before the giant regains its self control.
Cyrus manages to lift a morning star and a battleaxe, each bigger than himself, one after the other, and heave them into the pit. The laughing ettin tries feebly to keep a hold on them but pays little attention to what is happening.
Kanzen moves forward, throwing an arm out at the ettin. Soft pink flame surrounds everything around the creature.
The ettin begins glowing quite nicely. You've never seen an ettin that would be easier to stab. The Derro, however, decide to help out their massive ally and surge forward, scattering bolts all over the cavern. But this time, they manage to land almost all of their shots. As Eddrikk is the closest, three shafts hit him while one misses (13 damage) and two hit Cyrus (11). The leader in the back raises her bluish-grayish hand and Eddrikk feels something clawing at his mind. He pushes it away with a snort of derision, only to find he can't snort. He can't move. He can't blink.
It's just then that the ettin stops laughing. She begins to get up from her position, grasping around to try to feel for her weapons.
Eddrikk is under the effect of a hold person spell. He won't be able to move until his mind breaks free or the caster's concentration is broken by damage. In the mean time, he'll be extremely vulnerable to attacks.
Cyrus ducks away from the ettin and fires at the Derro caster.
Since the Ettin is done laughing, I'll toss an alchemical fire on him.
The ettin catches on fire!
Irdril fires an Eldritch Blast at the caster. She gives Bardic Inspiration to Eddrikk hoping that between the two he will make it out of the hold.
The spellcaster manages to maintain her concentration to hold Eddrikk but with Irdril's inspiration, he breaks free from the spell.
Galinndan turns around and charges at the ettin to ensure that it does not get to move again from its position.
Kanzen joins Galinndan in guaranteeing the ettin poses no further threat. He dives in, eyes and blades gleaming in the semi-darkness.
Cyrus' arrow draws a scream of pain from the derro spellcaster, causing her to loose her mental grip on Eddrikk.
The ettin growls in pain but doesn't look like she's about to keel over.
Irdril has the gnomes use there 1/day ability on the giant.
"Go for the legs!"
DC 16 Str save or fall prone.
With the caster's concentration broken Eddrikk springs forward to attack.
Eddrikk cuts hard into a derro, leaving it barely standing on its feet. It cries in pain and they prepare to attack him again as he is right up in their ranks! They pepper him with a volley of shots (21 damage) and the spellcaster in the back fires a blast of energy that misses him. You've been unsure as to the spellcaster identity up until now due to the crazy hair and maniacal laughter but now you're pretty certain it's a male derro.
The twins weave through the ettin's feet but the massive creature stands firm on her incredibly thick legs. She swings a fist each at Galinndan and Kanzen striking both of them (6 damage each) while she keeps burning.
Hey, Gallindrin! Heads up!
Casting Enlarge on Gallindrin.
Irdril fires a blast at the heavily injured Derro and then heals Eddrikk as her bonus action.
She directs Topsy/Turvy to use their 1/minute ability granting advantage vs the next attack on the giant.
Irdril finishes off the Derro who was tottering on the edge of life.
Galinndan reacts to Galenus just in time to make good use of his new size - by striking repeatedly at the fiery ettin.
Kanzen continues to slash and harry the ettin, outlined as it is in pink-purple flames.
Cyrus draws another arrow and fires at the Giant.
The ettin takes attacks from many angles, including the ranger as large as she is! She totters on her feet, near death. Desperately, her massive gnarly hands beat at the flames
but the flames continue!
The derro cackle and swarm as the leader attempts to grab Galinndan's mind!
The giant ranger freezes in place, unable to move!
The derro fire at Eddrikk, trying to bring him down.
Incredibly, the savage dwarf dodges three shafts. A fourth finds him but he grunts and continues fighting!
Galent moves forward and attacks the Ettin with his Axe.
But the fires prove too much and he's unable to get close.
Up yers ya half an ogre shite
Irdril moves a bit and attempts to bring the ettin down before granting inspiration to Galinndan's held form.
Eddrikk finishes off the ettin, who groans and slumps over into the pit with a splooshing noise. Irdril re-directs her blast of energy to a derro but can't get it to connect.
Galinndan's body may be frozen but his mind fights on!
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Kanzen and Cyrus strike quickly!
Cyrus redirects his attention towards the caster.
Kanzen charges the bearest enemy, swords flashing