Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Dwarf Fighter 10 | HP 94/94 | AC 30; Tch 15; FF 27 | F +9; R +6; W +4 | CMB+14; CMD 27 | Speed 30 ft | Init +3 | +2 Warhammer (adamantine): +19 (1d8+10/x3) | Perc +12
"Aye told 'i'm it's nae a good idea befriend beasties!" Clandelve grumbles.
With the disapproving druid down, the dwarf is able to strike without remorse.
Each time attack hits a target, gain a +1 bonus on attack rolls against that target, which stacks with each hit against that target and lasts until the end of turn.
+2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack):1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 = 301d8 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 +2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack):1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 171d8 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20 +2 Spiked Light Shield (power attack):1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 = 271d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 +2 Spiked Light Shield (power attack):1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 151d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Opponents hit with Shield Bash also hit with free bull rush attack, using attack roll +17. If bull rush succeeds, may make trip combat maneuver at end of bull rush. If hit, total of 43 for first bull rush attack.If hit, total of 32 for second bull rush attack. trip combat maneuver:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 2 = 38 trip combat maneuver:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 34
The one thing I will do is stop attacking if any of these blows down the dinosaur.
Hammerhand takes a moment from slaughtering giants to attack the raging triceratops. Unfortuantly, the best is well armored, so only two of his attacks hit, but one of them is the tripping shield bash which causes the beast to tip over. As the beast falls, Mr. P flies in and slams into it, dealing massive damage!
With the beast down, Sparky does his job and launches himself onto the beast and claws it over and over again, stopping when it stops moving as he was trained to. Going to call it here, I'll say the triceratops is currently bleeding out, as is Vermin so someone might wanna help the poor guy out!
PATHFINDERS WIN!
The giant on the statue calls out.
Thank you! Thank you so much! I'll be down in a moment!
He begins climbing down the statue, his levitation spell to get up there having expired in all the hubub. It'd look less dignified on someone smaller perhaps, but his sheer size makes even his fumbling climb down look like a force of nature at work. Larger than the other giants by far, the Cloud Giant is followed and perched on by dozens of cats.
In fact, the pathfinders notice that as the last of the giant attackers are slain, cats start appearing from everywhere, dozens of them appearing out of hiding in nooks and crannies.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
With Frostbite still running on Sparky some of the damage he did would be non-lethal so the triceratops maybe is not bleeding?
"Friends, I neglected to purchase a new stick of healing before embarking on this adventure. Hopefully, some of you have some of your own means of (Non-infernal) healing that we can use to restore our friend Vermin to full health."
He turns towards the wizard giant. "Are you hurt, milord? And who were those miscreants?"
Okay, we'll say it didn't kill him then. But you have to figure out how to get it outa here! :P
The giant reaches the bottom of the statue and let's out a sigh of relief.
No little one, I am lucky that they did not manage to harm me, or any of my friends...
He indicates the plethera of cats. Some of the more wild ones let bauble approach and allow him to pet him a exact number of times, specific to each cat, before walking away or nipping his hands. Some just want nothing to do with him at all. Cats.
Mostly, i believe, due to your interference. It might have gone much worse without it...
He walks over to vermin and pulls out what on a normal person would be a 5 gallon drum sized jug, but for him seems like a tiny vial. Delicately, he pours it down Vermin's throat a "Drop" at a time.
He will continue to apply potions of CMW to you until your at full health.
He stands back up and sighs.
As for who the blaggards where.... Other than the fact that they where from the local Jurd tribe, I haven't the foggiest idea. We've never bothered each other in the past, and they've never found quarrel with me or my companions.
She said as much. "Glory for Jurd" and "Jurd warriors will triumph!" and a few other choice insults. There aren't any other local tribes that I know of that would be able to pull something like this off anyways.
The cloud giant looks at the bodies and makes a rather... disgusted face.
I suppose I needed to dispose of them anyways... wolfy is a pet of some sort I assume? I am sure a single giant will feed a wolf for a while. I'll remove the others later.
Male LG Halfling 10 (Paladin 6/Fighter 2/Monk 2) | HP 83/83 | AC 23 T 14 FF 20 (if Charge -2, if Smite +6) | CMB +11, CMD 23 (28 vs grapple) | F: +21 23 R: +16 19 (evasion) W: +15 17 | Init: +5 (always act in surprise round) | Perc: +5, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft (Mounted Fly 40ft) | Active: | Constant: +6 Aura of Courage 30'
"We also left a frost giant tied up in your basement. He might know something. He seemed to be under the control of some foul devils that were trying to bring your castle down."
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Getting the triceratops out of "here" will be a lot easier if it can walk out. I doubt we could all carry it out and disassembly would be quite messy. :)
As Vermin recovers, first from Sir Mr. Proudefeets's wand and then from the healing potions he shifts back to his more normal self. Once standing he moves the the triceratops and checks it. Giving the others a look of gratitude he finally adds to the conversation.
Great Zoarth, we are please to have come to your aid, for we see aid from you as well. We are on a quest from our leaders and seek both your guidance and skill in a matter arcane. As to what happened here, I will add that were I an outside force with a desire to attack you I might well choose to blame the Jurd tribe to cause you to misaim any retribution. Such things bear investigation I think And as to the Frost Giant, since he was compelled we thought it better not to kill him in case he was allied to you. Perhaps he is a good place to start that investigation. Could the Jurds have summoned and controlled powerful devils?
Zoarth looks at vermin with curiosity for a bit than snaps his fingers in remembrance, causing a small thudding BOOM to echo in the chamber.
AH! You must be the Pathfinders I received a letter about! You have the... oh what was it... book of big? tome of giant? A magic book you wanted me to study due to it's unique giant focused properties. I was very much looking forward to that.
He frowns.
However, until this situation is resolved, I'm afraid that will have to wait. Such study will take me many days, and I am worried that another attack might come while I work.
He pets a cat on his shoulder, very carefully, stroking it with a single finger.
I have no allies here except my fuzzy companions. Certainly not a frost giant in my employment.
He thinks for a moment and then snaps his fingers again. It nearly bursts your eardrums as he smiles pleased at himself.
AH! The possessed one! I remember! It was many years ago... I considered trying to study him. Bran-Fur I think is name was? The boy was a living gateway to hell, and could summon devils to do his bidding from his own being... messed the poor guy up in the head though.
He wags his finger in a circle near his temple.
Decided it was to dangerous in the end, left him be. I mean, who would risk having a person who could continually bring devil from hell into our world in their own house?
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Yes, and unconscious. Its likely he was responsible for the attacks on your foundation. Vermin supplies. Shall we fetch him up here or go down to him?
Male Human Fighter 10 HP (83/84)AC 33 (FF 30, T 16), Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +9, CMD 31 (41 vs. grapple, awesome blow), Per +14
"He can summon devils? That doesn't sound good. I kind of think tied up isn't good enough. We better get back down there. " and he heads for the door and the stairs down.
Bates is the first to reach the bottom of the stairs... and notices that there is a conspicuous lack of frost giant around. Considering that the only place to go from here is either up one of the staircases or leaping off the edge into the air below, it's safe to say he's figured out some way to flee for the time being, probably with aid of his devilish assistants.
Dwarf Fighter 10 | HP 94/94 | AC 30; Tch 15; FF 27 | F +9; R +6; W +4 | CMB+14; CMD 27 | Speed 30 ft | Init +3 | +2 Warhammer (adamantine): +19 (1d8+10/x3) | Perc +12
The less Clandelve wants to do with the cats, the more interested they seem in him. He nudges them away with his foot, but some of them keep trying to rub against his leg.
"Cannae ye see I'm busy!" he shouts.
When they get back downstairs, it's all he can do to refrain from saying something about the missing giant.
Bauble sticks around with the cloud giant and the kitties.
"Bauble and friends will smack and smote devils and giants! No worries, cat friend, pathfinders very good at fixing problems if fixing means smacking and smoting."
Black Lord: There you go, taking all the credit and leaving me out. No appreciation!
"AND black Lord!"
He has no idea what you are... Oh, just forget it. I appreciate the thought.
Perhaps... but at least he's not here and trying to bring my castle down around our ears. That's the important thing.
He looks at the pathfinders and gives a nod of affirmation.
Well, such valiant efforts deserve a reward... follow me if you'd please.
As they go to leave, and Vermin begins his work of delicately attempting to remove the triceratops from the giant's keep I'm not gonna punish you for a cool roleplay quirk, so I'll handwave the handle animal checks to get the thing to run off down the ramp back down.. However, he does notice on the woman that the sword she carried has a engraving of some sort on it.
Giant:
Let’s see your cats save you from this.
It also seems to be magical. If anyone is willing to identify it, it's a...
Spellcraft 23:
Large +1 giant-bane greatsword
She also has a potion of Cure Serious Wounds on her.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
I take responsibility for the frost giant getting away Zoarth. I was not willing to put him down before I knew if he was aligned to you. Were we not rushed to come to your aid I would have tried to discern his loyalties right after we subdued him. Vermin explains.
He talks a look at the sword. There is writing here. And I cannot discern the exact enchantment on this blade.
" Let’s see your cats save you from this.". Well, whoever sent them certainly was after me personally. This is a giant's bane blade, and these enscription was clearly meant for me. Whoever made this sword spent a lot of gold and time to send a message to me directly.
Zoarth looks at bates.
Simply put, the rituals and study will require several days uninterrupted study. Without any way to make sure that I will remain interrupted and with someone out for my head, I can't give you that time. But first, your payment.
You enter into a large spacious lab, and the Giant opens up a large cabinet, filled with potions.
I've been studying potion-work as a hobby recently. Feel free to take... oh, let's say any 3.
The potions are well labeled. In the shelves are-
bear’s endurance, bull’s strength, cat’s grace, displacement, eagle’s
splendor, fly (2), fox’s cunning, gaseous form, invisibility (2),
owl’s wisdom, protection from energy (acid), protection from
energy (cold), protection from energy (fire, 3), see invisibility,
water breathing
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
And just for clarification, any three is a total, not each, correct?
And just for clarification, any three is a total, not each, correct?
Each actually, that was my bad, I misread it the first time. Though, you did just save his life, maybe you can convince him to part with more... *cough*Diplomacy*Cough* Dusty in here.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
only 19 total potions. If we each take 3 this is about it.
Vermin will take displacement, protection from energy (acid), and protection from energy (cold). [b]These are nice, but we don't know what we face. We could take more and return what we do not need.
|AC 24**, T 13*, FF 22*|HP: 71/77|F +10**, R +11***, W +11** (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despr/confus/insane/death)|Init +2*, Perc +1*|CMB +11** CMD 20|10/11 Summon VI, 1/2 Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian, #X
"A living gateway to Hell," Lucija marvels at the explanation for the frost giant. "Such power...or at least, it would be, were his will ruling Hell, rather than Hell ruling his will. Hmph."
"Just the same, it would seem we all have an interest in finding him."
Male LG Halfling 10 (Paladin 6/Fighter 2/Monk 2) | HP 83/83 | AC 23 T 14 FF 20 (if Charge -2, if Smite +6) | CMB +11, CMD 23 (28 vs grapple) | F: +21 23 R: +16 19 (evasion) W: +15 17 | Init: +5 (always act in surprise round) | Perc: +5, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft (Mounted Fly 40ft) | Active: | Constant: +6 Aura of Courage 30'
"Your hospitality is most gracious and we are appreciative. You can be sure that we will do what we can to help rid you of these enemies. Anyone who consorts with devils is surely up to no good!"
Diplomacy, 1 aid from Lucija:1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19Anyone else want to possibly aid?
Examining the remaining potions, Mr. P selects eagle's splendor, cat's grace, and water breathing.
He also picks up the potion of Cure Serious Wounds left by the slain giant.
He looks over the giant bane sword with interest, checking to see if it reeks of evil. "This could be quite useful if we face more of those evil giants, if only we had a way to use it effectively."I'm assuming that it is Large? Proudefeets being Small, I think cannot use it at all (correct?), but perhaps someone else can?
Bauble takes an owl’s wisdom, because his sword told him to, a displacement because it sounds cool, and a protection from energy (fire) because the other cool potions are gone.
Bauble tries to pick up the giant sword but nearly topples over and it clatters back to the ground. "Black Lord better anyway"
diplomacy:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Bauble is too busy with the kitties to help schmooze the giant.
Technically, since it's a greatsword, nobody can wield it without either shrinking it via spell/item such as Iron Lords Transforming Slivers or growing large to match.
The sword does not reek of evil, just merely magic.
Zoarth listens to Proudfoot and nods slowly.
Yes... if you are going to be fighting on my behalf, I really should do what I can... Tell you what, You will require a day or two of rest after such trials surely? Before you set off, I will brew you each another potion of your choosing. Simply tell me what spell you'd like.
You get a Zoarth personally brewed mega potion! Zoarth will brew any spell up in a potion you like following normal spell rules at his CL of 6, so choose wisely for your request! You'll have to compensate Zoarth if the spell has expensive material components, but otherwise have at! It'll take him about 1 day to brew up everyone's choices, so you'll get to sleep and rest up as well.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Bauble wrote:
[dice=spellcraft]1d20+20
Bauble takes an owl’s wisdom, because his sword told him to, a displacement because it sounds cool, and a protection from energy (fire) because the other cool potions are gone.
Only one displacement potion and Vermin has already grabbed it. You can try to trade him for it though if you think you need it. :)
Male LG Halfling 10 (Paladin 6/Fighter 2/Monk 2) | HP 83/83 | AC 23 T 14 FF 20 (if Charge -2, if Smite +6) | CMB +11, CMD 23 (28 vs grapple) | F: +21 23 R: +16 19 (evasion) W: +15 17 | Init: +5 (always act in surprise round) | Perc: +5, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft (Mounted Fly 40ft) | Active: | Constant: +6 Aura of Courage 30'
There's also a potion of +4 INT still available I think, which could be helpful for a Magus, depending on your build. Would boost the DC of any save or suck spells.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Do you know nothing of our potential enemy to help us choose more wisely of the boon you offer? Vermin asks Zoarth.
Potion thoughts. CL 6 is only l level above the required CL 5 for a regular level 3 potion, so not sure that is a driving consideration. Still its extra duration. And remember personal spells cannot be made potions. Ablative Barrier might be nice for a melee type. 6 hours or until used up. Likely 6 hits. Aura Sight is nice but 6 minutes. Ohhh, Draconic Reservoir - 60 minutes and would be fun if we knew the energy type we needed to ward against. Fearsome Duplicate would be fun for Vermin as it create a duplicate 2 sizes larger and Vermin is already huge. :) Hard to beat Heroism. Rage might be fun for some of us.
"Can you make me a potion that changes me into an angel since we are going to fight devils? With wings!"
I'm thinking of Angelic aspect.
I think that only Lesser Angelic Aspect can be paid into a potion, which won't give you wings. Unless I'm mistaken.
Drat. No wings? I'll go for a Resinous Skin potion then. Assuming he says he cannot do the flying angel bit. I don't know whats left then. Seems like everything was taken so he will just take protection from fire, owl's wisdom, and Resinous Skin. The stat boosting potions are kind of useless at our level. If you need it then you got the belt or headband.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Vermin will also choose Heroism. Rage was a close second. Still tempted to take a level of barbarian with this build.
Zoarth notes down everyone's request. After some chatting about what they want, he leads everyone to some guest bedrooms... sized for giants, a single bed is a vast expanse that a couple dozen people could easily sleep on. They are however, comfy and well prepared.
After everyone has had the chance to sleep for the night (and do overnight style activities) Zoarth waits in the main hall with a tray of potions as everyone requested.
Here you are little ones... I truly hope this will help you resolve this issue of mine post haste.
He leans forward and folds his hands thoughtfully.
The Jurd tribe makes their homes to the north... it's a fair ways for you small folk, about a weeks travel. My larder is plenty full, so feel free to provision yourself as needed. However, I must caution you... I have seen a dragon that hunts in those parts. I am unsure of what kind of dragon it is, as I have not ventured close enough to study it properly. Only that it is not of a metallic or chromatic sheen. While fascinating, I have no intention on drawing it's Ire, and I suggest you follow the same suggestion. There is not much further advice I can offer you, but feel free to ask before you go.
