Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Atol will direct the hand to the giant. He doesn't see the hound as as big a threat.

Dyrant snorts with derisive condescension at them (cackle). The fire giant still has -4 for attacks this round...and next.

You can extend the effects even though he saved? There's some cheese. Oh wait, while checking on it, I noticed cackle has a 30' radius. Is this some special cackle?

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong map, I think I'm within 30. However, it is on the iPhone so I'm not perfect. And also can take a 5' flap if necessary.

Dyrant snorks his nose, sending once descending boogery to ascending, and grips his AngelRelic tight for want of a cudgeling.

You're 30' up, so too far, but you could have 5' flapped closer instead of away. It does put you close enough. Sigh. And, since you didn't have to choose and can do both actions, the evil eye to the giant's AC drops it's CMD below 40 and it is grasped.

Atol, what's the CMD of the hand?

Atol, what's the CMD of the hand?

Just the +10 I think. According to the spell: "its Dexterity is 10, granting no bonus on the Combat Maneuver Defense".

CMD would be (10 + Caster Level + 10 Str +1 size). So, what, 34?

Toffitt fails to stab the giant, but Atol does get ahold of him with his spell thanks to Dyrant's hex.

The giant breaks free and stares menacingly at Atol, but is unable to do anything about it this round.

CMB: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (16) + 34 = 50

Khetru takes a 5' step and bites at Glimmil while breathing on Glimmil, Cog, Atol and Toffitt.

bite: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 1 = 33
bite damage: 2d6 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 12 - 1 = 20
bite fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
fire breath: 10d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 4, 6, 6, 3, 1, 4, 4) = 37 DC 21 REF for half

Round 3
Glimmil = 12
Round 4
Dyrant = 24+
Finneas = 24
Toffitt = 22
Atol = 17
Others = 14
Aszithef (-4 to attacks)(23, 27, = 50)
Khetru (84, 39 = 123)
Ti'rok (25, 23, 19, 22=89)
Glimmil = 12

Round 4/5 Map

Round 4, Init 22

Reflex: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 22

Toffitt rather inelegantly dodges the flames as he swings at the giant. He then steps back in front of Atol.

Dueling sword #1: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 26
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 22

Dueling sword #2: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 25
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 22

Dueling sword BoF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 31
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 25

Round 4, Initiative 17, Location:L12

Atol tries to duck out of the way of the fiery breath of the less-than-cute puppy.
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 24 (blessings, prayer) vs DC 21 or 37hp fire damage

He continues to try and grapple the giant with the hand
Grapple: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 35 (blessings of fervor, prayer, heroe’s feast)

Looking around at the scene, and the various state of health of the party, he defensively casts Cure Critical Wounds for 4d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 5) + 13 = 33 on Glimmil (converting a Dimensional Anchor).
Defensive Cast: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31 vs DC 23

Atol uses Blessings of Fervor for +2attacks/AC/reflex saves this round.
Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 11 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

If anyone is delaying to see if Atol can grasp the giant again, this time he fails.

Round 4, Init 24

Dyrant will continue his dominance over the fire giant, keeping up the crippling doubt in the giant's mind by cackling again. Another round of -4 to attacks.

After his derisive snorting, Dyrant will cast Snowball and throw it at the hellpuppy.

1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 24 touch to hit; (BoF, -combat)
5d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 1, 1) = 13 cold damage.

Round 4

Finneas continues his assault on the dog.

Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 31
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) + 17 = 28
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 5, 5) + 17 = 32
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 3, 5) + 17 = 28
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

With his first strike Finneas takes down the hell hound, he can 5' step closer to the giant if he'd like.

Sounds good boss.

And I'll assume Glimmil delayed so he can move without provoking from the hell hound before it dies.

Round 3, Init 12

Just got back home. Thanks for the lenience on delaying! Glimmil moves to N,12 which will provoke from Mr. Giant.

Glimmil and Cog watch with mixed satisfaction as the hell-puppy meets its end by Finneas' blade and immediately pivot to rush towards yet another giant-sized do-badder.

Finneas finishes off the hell hound. Toffitt continues to prick at the giant, penetrating his thick hide once. Dyrant throws the snowball in the giant's face since the hell hound is dead. Cog gets a bite in and Glimmil pays the price as the giant connects on his AoO. Glimmil fails to connect. The giants follows up with two hits on Glimmil after that. He then looks up at Dyrant.

"I'll get to you in a moment you fat snow fairy!"

-4 hex, -1 prayer
AoO
greatsword: 1d20 + 32 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 32 - 5 = 32
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) + 20 = 34
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
-
Regular attacks
greatsword: 1d20 + 32 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 32 - 5 = 39
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) + 20 = 32
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
-
greatsword: 1d20 + 27 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 27 - 5 = 32
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 1, 5) + 20 = 31
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
-
greatsword: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 22 - 5 = 35
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 6, 6) + 20 = 35
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
-
greatsword: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 5 = 19
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) + 20 = 32
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Round 5
Atol = 25 (moved to top because I expect everyone will be waiting to see if he can grasp the giant)
Dyrant = 24+
Finneas = 24
Glimmil = 23 (new init after delay)
Toffitt = 22
Others = 14
Ti'rok (25, 23, 19, 22, 9, 25, 19=142)

Round 5 Map

Round 5, Initiative 17, Location:L12->M13

Atol does indeed try to grapple the giant one more time.
Grapple: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30 (blessings of fervor, prayer, heroe’s feast)

Fearing the overwhelming damage Glimmil is taking, Atol converts another spell (Dispel Magic) to heal him, stepping up 5’ after casting to deliver the spell (and get out of the way of a possibly charging Finneas).
Cure Serious Wounds for 3d8 + 13 ⇒ (3, 5, 2) + 13 = 23

Atol uses Blessings of Fervor for +2attacks/AC/reflex saves this round.
Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 11 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

Round 5, Init 22

Toffitt continues his assault, wishing he were on the other side of the giant. "You know, sticks and stones might break Dyrant's bones, but what would really hurt him is you devoting yourself to Zagyg. While you're at it, have a laugh at yourself. Because, friend, your efforts here are most ludicrous."

Dueling blade: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 31
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 21 +7d6, if only...

Dueling blade: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 19
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 25 +7d6, if only...

Dueling blade: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 30
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 22 +7d6, if only...

Round 5

With Atol out of the way Finneas will charge the giant.

No - to AC.

Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF Charge: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 2, 5) + 17 = 25
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Glimmil's AC31, so I see more he AoO connects and 3 regular hits versus 2 regular hits. This would drop Glimmil. If allowed, Glimmil would've likely used Lay Hands after the big AoO walloped him.

"ChaaAaa-- oh... no, Garl, quickly I need you--- gurrmmllpp**..."

Lay Hands: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 6, 6, 1, 4) = 28

With that and Atol's healing for 33HP, Glimmil would've been at 121HP. The hits for 32, 32, 31 and 35 would've combined for 130 damage and left Glimmil at -9HP, slumped over in Cog's saddle. Atol's latest cure would put Glimmil back at +14.

Glimmil reawakens in the saddle and frowns upon seeing Claw-Whomper lodged in the dirt at Cog's feet. Seeing the doctor handling his own, Glimmil guides Cog away, making a hasty withdrawal.

Full round action to withdraw to K,9

Round 4, Init 24

Dyrant cringes as Glim gets the whatfor from the giant. My, wow...ouch...that hurt to watch.

Dyrant floats down the be-cringed gnome and casts Heal on Glim. +140 hp there, CogMaster. (In K9 at 5' up.)

"Stand fast, Gnome. We move to aid Dr. Toffitt in his next attacks. I shall take you."

BoF to AC/Reflex.

Atol fails to grapple the giant, but does help out Glimmil who takes the opportunity to withdraw.

Toffitt pierces the giant's hide two out of three times, but Finneas can't quite find his mark.

Dyrant goes over and finishes the healing job that Atol began.

The giant eyes Dyrant, but realizes he can't yet get to him. He settles for Toffitt and puts two larges gashes in the smaller beast.

-4 hex, -1 prayer
Regular attacks
greatsword: 1d20 + 32 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 32 - 5 = 41
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 6, 5) + 20 = 36
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
-
greatsword: 1d20 + 27 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 27 - 5 = 42
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) + 20 = 28
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
-
greatsword: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 22 - 5 = 27
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (4, 4, 6) + 20 = 34
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
-
Confirm crit?
greatsword: 1d20 + 27 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 27 - 5 = 26
damage: 3d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 6, 5) + 20 = 33
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Round 5
Atol = 25
Dyrant = 24+
Finneas = 24
Glimmil = 23
Toffitt = 22
Others = 14
Ti'rok (25, 23, 19, 22, 9, 25, 19, 21, 22=185)

Round 6 Map

Round 6, Initiative 17, Location:L12->M13

Atol keeps pressing the giant with his equally giant hand.
Grapple: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 40 (blessings of fervor, prayer, heroe’s feast)

Fearing the overwhelming damage Dr. Toffitt is taking, Atol converts another spell (Invisibility Purge) to heal him, casting defensively just in case the giant can reach him through his allies (and I think he can)
Defensive Cast: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38 vs DC 21
Cure Serious Wounds for 3d8 + 13 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 13 = 19

Atol uses Blessings of Fervor for +2attacks/AC/reflex saves this round.
Remember, anyone who had breakfast with Atol has 11 temporary hit points, +1 (morale) attack rolls/Will saves, and +4 (morale) on poison/fear saves from the heroes' feast for 12 hours.

Atol's giant hand grasps the giant again.

Round 6

Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 17 = 22
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 29
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) + 17 = 26
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) + 17 = 29
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Round 6, Init 23

Now fully restored and ready to return to battle, Glimmil nods his thanks to Dyrant and attempts to summon Claw-Whomper from his glove, only to discover that Claw-Whomper is in fact sitting in the mud at the giant's feet.

"Ugh."

Reaching behind he grasps for his lance to find that he has flung that somewhere as well.

Searching the room he realizes that Cog and he are standing directly on top of his lance, and Glimmil leans down to scoop it up (move action) before closing to engage the giant again (move action again to M,10)

"Don't worry doctor, we're coming back!"

Round 5, Init 24

Dyrant draws the wand of displacement from his haversack, commanding the magic to touch upon Finneas.

Finneas, displacement for 5 rounds. Round 1 or 5.

BoF to AC/Reflex.

Round 6, Init 22

Toffitt grimaces stoically and breathlessly, as is the way of mummy-people. Not that there are any other mummy-people that he knows of. He knits together a bit and nods thanks to Atol before slicing into the giant.

Dueling Blade #1: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 32
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 24

Dueling Blade #2: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 30
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 20

Dueling Blade #BoF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 26
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 27

Busy day at work ahead. No new map. Giant is still standing.

The giant attempts to bust free again, but this time fails. He turns his stare to the non-floating plump cleric.

CMB: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (1) + 34 = 35

Round 6
Atol = 25
Dyrant = 24+
Finneas = 24
Glimmil = 23
Toffitt = 22
Others = 14
Ti'rok (25, 23, 19, 22, 9, 25, 19, 21, 22=185)

Round 7, Init 22

Feeling his rage slipping away, Toffitt takes one last set of swings at the giant while stitching back together a bit more.

Dueling Blade #1: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 33
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 24

Dueling Blade #2: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 26
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 27

Dueling Blade BoF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 39
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 23

Confirm Dueling Blade BoF: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 37
1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 9 = 23

62 of 97 hp

He steps around the corner (N10)as fatigue finds him.

Round 7, Init 24

Dyrant soars to K13 at 25' feet up.

"Giant, surrender now and you might leave here alive. We need answers more than we need your death," Dyrant says, delivering an icy stare of failure to the giant.

(10 rounds/1round on Will save DC 24) Inflict penalties (-4 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -4 on all its attacks.

Finneas, displacement for 5 rounds. Round 2 of 5.

BoF to AC/Reflex.

I forgot to post status, which includes AC updates for fatigue.

Round 7

Finneas continues.

"Join your dogs."

Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 34
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) + 17 = 27
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 6, 2) + 17 = 30
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Greatsword Power Attack Enlarged Divine Favor BoF HF: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) + 17 = 30
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Round 7, Init 23

Glimmil returns to the action, thrusting his lance at the giant and attempting to repay some of the injuries he sustained earlier.

I hear the voice of Howard Cosell arguing about who stole the kill! Stay tuned, true believers!

With Atol's giant floating hand blocking the view it's hard to tell at what point the giant's eyes roll back into his head and his body goes limp, but indeed it does.

Dyrant flies down to cudgel the fire giant into death, his cudgel rising and falling with the beat of his anger, joining cause with Finn's rage.

"Why are you here? *thonk* How do we reach the Cartwrights? *thwak* Where is Finn's mom? *cudgel*"

Dyrant whacks until he is spent, the fighting of the day taking a toll on the would be priest.

Atol blinks in the aftermath of the fight. This is his worst time, as the adrenaline sours in his system he grows uneasy and uncomfortable. He watches Dyrant take his discomfort out on the dead giant and wonders if that's the way out of his own.

Instead he does as he always does - he takes out the wands of cure light wounds and spreads the healing around. He starts with himself and then works on Glimmil and the good Doctor. He shakes slightly as he administers the healing.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

As usual, please use what you need and I'll track the charges. We're nearly burned through a wand, but we have one spare left.

The Doctor accepts Euan's healing with thanks. "I am truly fortunate to travel with such devout men. Perhaps I might emulate your angel's blessings some day soon."

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

9 charges

Toffitt smiles thinly and begins picking over the devils' bodies. "Perhaps we should keep one or the other body to question tomorrow. I fear it is true that we shall need to wait."

Glimmil vaults from Cog and lands on the ground with a thump next to Claw-Whomper, digging the tip of his plated boot under the handle and flipping it up semi-casually to his hand.

"Sheesh. What's with all the giant do-badders? Aren't there any good giants?"

Shaking his head, he wiggles his fingers until his hook-hammer *pops* back into his magical glove and adjusts a couple loose straps on Cog's saddle.

Dyrant sets down his AngelRelic, slumping against the wall.

"This has not gone as I hoped. I had thought the Beholder to be behind most of the evil deeds around here, but I was wrong. He was merely another step in the ladder," Dyrant murmurs tiredly. "Let us loot this place for useful magics and knowledge and return to our plan: back to Vhalantru's office where we can research and rest."

Dyrant sits quietly for a few moments, wishing he had gristle stew and a warm bed. After a while, he realizes that none of that will be coming directly to him and gets up to search the dead for magic and clues.

Toffitt shakes his head. "I feel we ought set about bringing the statuary and notes out of here, and seek those who can speed our chase. The whole city's fate hangs in the balance. Nay, all of Orth. Let us seek help and speed."

Atol frowns, unsure what to do. "You're right Doctor, it is important, but these statues are heavy. Why don't we just cast the spells to free them here rather than dragging the statues somewhere else? It'll take a couple days, at least, to free everyone. I would like to get the nice lady out of the painting today though if we can. That is if we think a Break Enchantment will do the trick. I have one yet ready."

"After that, we should spend the evening searching this house just in case we missed something. I can whip up a very nice supper for us tonight, thanks be to St. Cuthbert, and we can rest."

"I still don't know what to do tomorrow. I mean, really, do we have any solid leads on where to go next? I think we need to read through the papers and look for clues here yet - at least for the rest of today. Maybe ask god for help tomorrow on where to go next. There are spells I can prepare..." Atol drifts off thinking.

Atol starts by trying to think of good questions to ask for a Divination or a Commune though he struggles to come up with useful ones.

Atol struggles with the need for speed, and the slowness of his own brain. In the end, he merely confuses himself and stands, muddled and upset, next to the dead giant looking helpless.

Dyrant nods along with Atol's summations.

"Yep, that about covers it, Dr. Toffitt. You seem to have your mind set about finding help elsewhere...we hashed it out before. You were dead set on leaving and I don't expect you to change your mind now. We will see what we can find here. There isn't any need to move those statues nor risk bringing harm to the citizens above by showing ourselves to those who would attack us."

Glimmil's head bobs back and forth as the tall-folks discuss the Cauldron Five's next plans.

"Wait, Cog, did you hear that?"

Glimmil and Cog share a knowing look.

"Slumber party!"

The two begin to trot back into the house to stake out a good place to keep watch on the others.

Toffitt shrugs. Once the level has been carefully looted, he says, "I'll see you back here shortly, then."

Lacking any more means to fly, Toffitt makes use of his rarely used slippers to ascend out of Vhalantru's subterranean lair. He brings with him what items the party may wish to sell, and makes a bee line for Skie's.

Shopping list, anyone, once we account for recent treasure and the loot from this level? Is this a good time to go back and account for treasure?

Finneas briefly considers going with the good Doctor before remembering his ability at stealth is far less than the sneaky surgeon.

"We'll stand watch while the others play. Yes, that's what I said."

Male: We're not going to find her.
Fifth: We will, these others will find something in the notes, a lead to follow.
And kill.

Atol shakes his head sadly as the Doctor trundles off to Skie's, heavily laden with the parties newly found loot. We should not split up like this if it's as dangerous as Toffitt says. And if it's not, we should sleep in our own cozy cells tonight and scribe scrolls on the morrow.

Once Doctor Toffitt has left however, he remembers what he can do for the research effort and he tries it.

He casts Break Enchantment on the painting trying to free the poor woman he believes is trapped within.
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

He stands ready to catch her if she falls out of the painting, striking rather a dramatic pose without really meaning to.