Rappan Athuk set in Nirmathas, Golarion

Game Master baldwin the merciful

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21Kalim is uncharacteristically attentive.

You all realize something large has been living in this room. The hides and furs look like bedding and they are indented. There is smell of sulfur and burnt meat. There are animal bones scattered about but mostly near the bedding area.

You do see a large metal shield leaning against a wall along with a couple large spears.

Other than lowlight and darkvision does anyone have any special ability to see?

Desmond has darkvision due to his goggles of night. Other than that, no nothing special.

Just darkvision 60'

Detect Magic?

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Grung sets his sling, and starts is spinning.

Detect Magic?

Is it a permanent detect magic, or just a spell you've cast recently?

A spell I COULD cast, which sounds not immediate enough.

Kalim Gudlavaletti wrote:

Detect Magic?

Is it a permanent detect magic, or just a spell you've cast recently?

Both Kalim and Nym recently used it. Has it been more than 13 mins?

Duncan's Detect Chaotic evil runs 150mins but he needs to concentrate. Given Desmond's slow ness and the fact he cast it earlier, he would focus on it intermittently while scouting

Nym and Kalim each have the very tail end if their detect magic still active.

I'll post any update tomorrow. I've a busy morning so it may not be till later in the day.

Update Cavern Map

Here is the current map of what you can see. there are lava fissures so there is plenty of light for you.

The party enters the massive cavern that looks as if something has lived there recently. The makeshift firepit near the middle of the cave is still smoldering and there's the popping sound of grizzle on the coals. You can see several side tunnels that line the perimeter.

Everyone can roll a perception check for me.

Felicitas perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

1d20 + 27 ⇒ (3) + 27 = 30 perception (+2 vs unusual stonework)

Perception: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 = 26

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30 +7 vs traps

Grung looks about 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 dex to keep his eye from falling out

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

about time. Been trying all day to get it to submit

"Oh, lookz one ofz Groo'ngzdi'z eyez"

I'll post in the morning.

Other than having a heightened feeling that something large, very large, resides in this cavern you don't see anything that hasn't already been described. Your detect magic and detect evil hasn't pinged anything.

What are your intentions?

I forgot to describe that there are several barrels and casts across the cave and there are several carcasses hanging on iron pitons/hooks.

Look for more dangerous loot, of course.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23 +7 vs traps

"This is no mindless beast here. See the utensils and cooking materials? Something with a mind lives here, something large. Keep your weapons to hand, folks, and watch your backs."

The group feels an uneasiness in the cavern and then it happens...Out of thin are a rock the size of King Grung's head appears.

random person: 1d3 ⇒ 1
1- grung, 2 - Duncan, 3 -Karnog

He has a racial hatred for dwarves.

rock: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25;damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19,plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5
*although everyone is on edge I still think you are technically flat-footed to begin the round. Nobody detected him.

As soon as the rock is thrown at the dwarf, a fiery giant appears across the way. It has long flame wicked hair tied in knot, and it is clad in a mitral scale mail. Most impressively are the glaive it is holding in one hand and second one that is strapped to his back.

Initiative is coming.

Initiative

Desmond
Felic
Grung
Nym
Duncan
Kalim
Karnog
Polearm Fire Giant

This battle may be short lived since the giant goes last.

RD 1 Fire Giant Map

RD 1 Felic DMPC

The bard spend her move action unraveling her banner as she begins her inspiring war chant for her comrades benefit.

+4 morale bonus.

Grung, Duncan, and Karnog you three won't be effected by the pretty rock so you don't have to wait for me and the others to roleplay what happens there. In other words, feel free to act just don't anticipate any assistance from the others this round.

Dwarven fortitude and mental strength ftw.

Grung moves 40 feet closer!

Yet gonna need some bigger rocks!

Dwarves: make a blacksmithing or appraise check if you have it as you approach the giant.

Desmond holds up the gem for all to see. "Behold it's glory, for it will see us through this fight!" He carefully stashes it away so it doesn't get damaged.

Move action to show it off, move or standard to stow it away carefully. I'll act next round :)

Desmond as you hold the gem up high your hand tingles with excitement.

"Waitz! We zhouldz lookz at the gemz before we battlez"

Nym holds on Desmond to produce the gem for guidance

Nym:

A dull radiance fills you with joy.

Ah, guess I'll keep it out. In that case Desmond will close the gap with a second move action instead of stowing it.

"SHOW ME YOUR POWER, STONE! HOW SHALL I SLAUGHTER THE GIANT?"

Ah, guess I'll keep it out. In that case Desmond will close the gap with a second move action instead of stowing it.

Oh Nooooo, you move at half your normal rate.

Kalim:

A darkness fills your eyes.

I just want to make sure everyone has a good visual of what's happening here. Desmond is holding the stone, Nym and Kalim each have a hand on the stone as if you are touching the lucky rock before the big game. But you don't want to let the lucky rock go.

Karnog shakes his head at the foolishness of humans, before looking with malice and hatred at the giant to the south.

In giant, he calls out, "Foolish giant. Your doom approaches, and you know it not. Drop your weapons and prostrate yourself before your betters, and we will consider sparing your life. Cost us any further time and inconvenience, and your shredded corpse will decorate the walls and floor behind you."

Karnog moves forward, spinning his hammer in a circle and chanting softly in dwarven. As the weapon's circles complete, blue-white tunes surround the head before enlarging and spring forth to wrap around the giant. In an instant, a glittering, clanging wall of blades springs up, cutting across the giant and blocking the passage behind him.

1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28 vs SR
15d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 3, 5, 5, 1, 6) = 49 damage, DC 22 Reflex to dodge away (giant chooses which side he ends up on)

"The giant is an allusion, brothers! The true foe hides in the shadows!"

Goddess! Guide me arm!
Swift action to activate his HOLY weapon special ability
Still with Many hours of his OVERLAND Flight Spell Active, Duncan, DROPS his Shield and Two Handed CHARGES in a Direct line at the giant's head, keeping high enough to avoid the wall of blades and Bring his sword down in a Mighty arc at the things head.

Ioemede's Inspiring word works at the end of a charge. If Duncan's attack hits, Everyone gets +2 Sacred bonus to Attack,Saves and Skills for 1 minute. Any Longsword Duncan wields is considered Good aligned because of his sacred weapon class ability. Scabbard casts Bless on his longsword as it is drawn

Inspired, Blessed, Charge Attack,PA, Higher ground: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 33
2 hand Holy, Inspired, PA Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 9 + (5, 2) + 4 = 37
Crit vs evil auto confirms

If the attack hits, Auto intimidate check
Intimidate: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32
Success means target is Demoralised to all, plus Duncan treats as Sickened and Flat footed, at least 1 round, +1 Rd for every 5 points Duncan beats the check. Target DC is 10+Monster HD +Wis mod. 23 if this is a standard fire giant.
Duncan dropped his shield but with his ring of Focused Foe and +4racial vs Giant his AC is Still 38, but 36 for the Charge penalty

"Kal'im we should hold the gem with Dez'mond"

Nym rwaches for the fwm

"Kal'im we should hold the gem with Dez'mond"

Nym rwaches for the fwm

wow my typing was off. That should read: Nym reaches for the gem

Nym says to Kalim and Desmond "We zhould attackz while blurred

Duncan what is your movement rate?

Overland flight is 40' fly.

"The giant is an allusion, brothers! The true foe hides in the shadows!"

"Wherez iz thé trooo evil? Pointz it outz."