The Shining Hosts - Way of the Wicked Gameplay (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Harry

Nate yawns, openly expressing his boredom at the holdup. "We going through this thing or what? It'd be interesting to see a tree begging for its life."

Into the Wilderness

The treant's branches bristle with aggravation, "I do not show mercy little fleshling.

One... Two..."

The guise of humanity melted as the treant counted. Sir Jack Balin rushed forward...

...but it was Grumblejack who brought down the axe.

For the new members of the party, Sir Jack is now a demon-blooded ogre, complete with horns, a tail, and vestigial wings.

"Five!" Jack snarled as his massive blade came round.

Charge, Power Attack, Greataxe: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 31
Damage, power attack, brutal strike: 2d8 + 11 + 6 + 10 ⇒ (7, 7) + 11 + 6 + 10 = 41

Activating Berserk as a free action. Also spending my Martial Focus for Brutal Strike.

Current AC 21

From where he was coiled around Alice's arm, Raaven looked as pained as it was possible for a snake to be.

Did you teach him to read but not to count?

With an exasperated hiss the snake vanished.

Invisibility SLA, 5' adjust, flying 5' above Alice's head.

Rolling mental eyes at Raaven Yeah, we've been working on counting, but it kinda all goes out the window when he gets worked up.

I assume Jack takes the surprise round and the rest of us are in initiative now? Hopefully he was close enough to get that attack in.

The dragon’s attempt to mollify the treant diverts the direlock momentarily before Sir Jack transforms into an avatar of carnage. Errisaigh follows suit, his raiment radiating hopelessness and horror as his fearsome flail shining with dark promise strikes toward the treant in two swift arcs.

Swift Action Activate Inimica: Weakened Resolve.

Full Round Action: Incunabula: Dread Assault.

Skwii!!!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 = 9 [+5 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, -2 PA]
Shfshhhpt!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 17 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]
If hit, Cornugon Smash to Intimidate: Demoralise, DC 10 + 1/2 treant’s HD + treant’s Wis mod: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

Fpptwi!!!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 = 19 [+5 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, -2 PA]
Kishfp!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 18 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]
If hit, Cornugon Smash to Intimidate: Demoralise, DC 10 + 1/2 treant’s HD + treant’s Wis mod: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22

Oh. I hadn’t thought of surprise/initiative. As for proximity, I understood us to be fairly close given the treants just stepped out of the trees to our left. I guess they could be any distance from us though...

I assume Jack takes the surprise round and the rest of us are in initiative now? Hopefully he was close enough to get that attack in.

No idea. I'll let Shadow sort that out. If Jack doesn't get initiative on the Treant, that post can be my round one action.

Oh, in case it matters for Errisaigh's abilities, if I get within 10 feet of the treant it takes a -4 to any fear related saves.

No surprise on this one, the Treant is on guard for such things.

Into the Wilderness - Battle!

Round 1 -
Errisaigh, Nathaniel, Grumblejack, Morana, Soren, Aurex
Jurak
Alice & Havelyn
Treant Guardians

Grumble charges forward to cut down the talking tree! His axe cuts a significant amount of bark but the tree is not felled.

Errisaigh seeks a flank on the foe but neither of his swings make contact!

"So be it", the tree rumbles.

Round 1 -
Nathaniel, Morana, Soren, Aurex - GO!
Jurak
Alice & Havelyn
Treant Guardians

Nate retrieves his bow slowly as Aurex leaps into action.

Nate takes a move action to draw his bow, uses a standard action to establish focus with Aurex so that he can act this turn.

Aurex roars as he crashes forward, throwing his full body weight into the sentient tree!

Bite (PA, Charge): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 27
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 6 = 14

Into the Wilderness - Battle!

Aurex lands on the mighty treant and sends bark flying, still, it does not fall.

The Treant Elder strikes back as his allies move forward clearly itent on coming to his aid.

Jurak slams his fists into Aurex's backside hitting him with powerful blows! Aurex take 37 Damage.

Round 1 -
Alice & Havelyn (Morana, Soren) - GO!
Treant Guardians

Round 2 -
Errisaigh, Nathaniel, Grumblejack, Aurex
Jurak
Alice & Havelyn (Morana, Soren)
Treant Guardians

Alice looks at the treant nearly breaking Aurex's back.

Oh crud...

Alice will cast Haste. She aims to catch as many allies in it if she can, prioritizing the melee/phisical combatants over the casters.

Seeing three of his companions making for the largest foe, Havelyn turns his attention to one of its fellows. He strikes one gauntlet against his shield, letting a dull, ominous clang ring out, iron on iron. "Let us see what mettle you have!" So crying, he launches forward, bringing the shield to bear and slamming it forward toward the treant.

Swift action to issue a guardian's challenge; the treant has a -3 to attacks against anyone other than Havelyn, but gains a +2 bonus to attacks that target only him. Then charging as a full action, using Power Attack and getting a +1 to attack and damage from his Sentinel ability.

Charge Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 31
Critical Confirmation?: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 24
Possible Critical Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20

Additionally, if the treant does attack Havelyn, he'll use his active defense to increase his AC by +3, making it 29; he can do this up to 4 times, since they cost attacks of opportunity to use. Any misses provoke free shield bashes but I can roll those after the fact, just let me know how many.

Into the Wilderness - Battle

Alice casts a spell that may well turn the tide of battle.

Havelyn meanwhile charges at one of the flanking Treants and strikes it, just missing a vital root, splitting a sizeable lower limb from its trunk.

The tree remains silent and swings back at the Fallen Knight, the first blow lands solid but the second misses, freeing up a counter strike opportunity!

Havelyn, take 14 damage and take that free shield bash.

Meanwhile, the second guardian stalks towards Grumble and rains a series of blows upon him, both hitting the mark. Finally, opponents worthy of the Ogres' rage!

Grumble, take 31 damage.

Round 2 -
Errisaigh, Nathaniel, Grumblejack, Aurex - GO!
Jurak
Alice & Havelyn
Treant Guardians

Aurex feels his limbs weaken from the monstrous blows. I was wise not to fight this alone before. His instincts scream at him to flee while his spine is still intact, but he clenches his teeth as the magic washes over him. They are not giving up on me, and I can't grab Nate in time. I'll have to trust they can keep me alive. He roars, tearing into the head treant!

If Errisaigh manages to set up a flank with Aurex, please increase all attack rolls by 2.

Bite (PA, Haste): 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 18
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 = 21

Haste Bite (PA, Haste): 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 29
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

Confirm Bite (PA, Haste): 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 21
Crit Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

Claw (PA, Haste): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 11
Damage (PA): 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12

Claw (PA, Haste): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage (PA): 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11

Nate raises his bow, firing a single arrow at the largest treant beating Aurex, frowning and shaking his head as if trying to clear it from ringing.

Longbow (PBS, Haste): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage (PBS, AS): 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9

Using draconic focus feat to establish focus with Aurex as a move action, allowing Aurex to act fully while spending a move action from Nate. Activate arcane strike as a swift action, fire a single attack as a standard action.

Errisaigh seems to grow wilder, darker and jagged in movement and mien. Trying to step into an advantageous position for the ogre or dragon, he wails on the giant moving tree-guardian.

Swift Action Switch inimica to Stricken

5’ step to flank

Full Round Action: Incunabula: Dread Assault.

Fkwaa!!!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 = 21 [+5 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, -2 PA] [-2 to treant’s AC vs this attack due to Stricken]
Krnchhh!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 15 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]

Shtiw!!!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 3 - 2 = 10 [+5 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, -2 PA] [-2 to treant’s AC vs this attack due to Stricken]
Zkrrpk!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 18 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]

If flanking with Grumblejack or Aurex, +2 for these attacks...

[Oops, forgot Haste (thanks Nate!)]

Fwishk!!!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Brrrnkch!!!: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

AC: 21/13/19, F: +7/R: +5/ W: + 3 due to haste

So attack rolls of 22, 11 and 25, possibly 24, 13 and 27 if flanking and the treant’s AC is reduced by 2 due to stricken...

Into the Wilderness - Battle

Aurex roars tearing into the Treant, its tough hide though is formidable! His bite manages to penetrate the steel like bark of the creature causing the creature to rustle in pain as the Dragon feels sap on his lips.

Nathaniel fires an arrow at the treant who brushes it aside as if a fallen stick from its own substantial girth.

Errisaigh's abilities force the treant to turn to the warrior whose flail puts sizeable dents into the trunk of the treant.

Despite the injuries, the treant elder stands stalwart, "Death before I let another living thing enter this unholy place, die foul creatures!" The treant slams both the Direlock and the Dragon with its massive fists.

Aurex, take 22 damage. Errisaigh take 16 damage.

Round 2 -
Grumble, Alice & Havelyn - GO!
Treant Guardians

Havelyn had let out a heavy grunt as the treant struck him, but its second attack found only scant purchase as his shield struck it aside. Using the opening to his advantage, he lets loose a flurry of strikes, slamming his shield forward again and again, magically hastened by Alice's spell. Rolling my free action from the smashing counter, and then a full attack against the treant. If the counterattack killed it, I'll instead issue a challenge against the other one and charge, using the first attack from the full attack sequence with a +2 bonus.

Smashing Counter: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 17

Full Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 23

Full Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20

Is there a map of this fight? If there is one, I'm not seeing it.

Berserk HP takes 8 of that damage. Grumble takes 23 real HP. Berserk HP pool refills at the beginning of his action.

Grumblejack shrugged off one of the blows from the trees, focusing all his rage and might on the largest one. He even threw his shoulder into it for a moment and sunk his fangs right into it's wooden face.

Targeting the big treant.

Power Attack, haste: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 4) + 17 = 22

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Damage: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (5, 6) + 17 = 28

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

AC is currently 21

I didnt see a map either

Alice chants for a moment, gesturing at the treant.

scorching ray vs touch ac: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 5) = 16

I don't remember maps from the prior Eberron game I was in (admittedly briefly) with our DM, so I admit assuming this was theater of the mind...

Into the Wilderness - Battle

Havelyn continues to strike at the tree hacking limbs and bark with one of his swings and denting the tree with his heavy shield. His second, magically aided swing slips off of the creatures' tough hide.

Grumble ignores the flanking tree and focuses on bringing down Jurak. His gamble pays off as the ancient guardian's main limb snaps. He falls through the forest and makes a sound. Sap rushes from the wound...

Alice redirects her fire at the Treant facing Havelyn and it screams as the fire begins to burn its branches, badly. Both blows land dealing slams that rattle the old Knights bones. Havelyn, take 30 damage.

The fiery tree attacks Havelyn while the other screams at the fall of the Elder Treant and continues to pummel Grumble! The first while solid, skims the ogre, he knows that one may have felled him had it landed more on target... Grumble takes 26 more damage.

Round 3 -
Errisaigh, Nathaniel, Grumblejack, Aurex, Alice & Havelyn - GO!
Treant Guardians (?)

Errisaigh doubles down on his furious assault on the elder treant.

Full Round Action: Incunabula: Dread Assault.

Skwiiwww!!!: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 12 [+4 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, +1 haste, +2 flank, -2 PA] [-2 to treant’s AC vs this attack due to Stricken]
Flikspt!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 18 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]

Fwaish!!!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 28 [+5 BAB, +1 enchantment, +3 Str, +1 haste, +2 flank, -2 PA] [-2 to treant’s AC vs this attack due to Stricken]
Tchkppok!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 20 [+1 enchantment, +4 THF Str, +6 PA]

Rereading Dread Assault: [Dread Assault (Su): The direlock can expend 1 point (only) from her dire pool to make an extra attack with her dire weapon using her level as her BAB. If more than one attack hits in the round, the direlock gains a +1 circumstance bonus to any critical threat confirmation rolls. This incunabula must be declared and used as part of a full round action and cannot grant more than one extra attack per round.] Does that mean it doesn’t stack an extra attack with haste?

To be on the safe side, I’m making two attacks. If SS rules I get another, will post more. Note that BAB is character level for second attack only,,,

AC: 21/13/19, F: +7/R: +5/ W: + 3 due to haste

I AM NOT DEAD YET, LIVING TREE!

Bite (PA, Haste, Flank): 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 18
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

Haste Bite (PA, Haste, Flank): 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 21
Damage (PA): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 = 21

Claw (PA, Haste, Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 18
Damage (PA): 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12

Claw (PA, Haste, Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 11
Damage (PA): 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 = 15

Nate stumbles, moving to a tree for cover.

Establishing focus as a standard action so that Aurex can act fully. Move action to find some cover.

Alice whill shoot another bolt of fire.

scorching ray vs touch ac: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 5) = 19

Berserk soaks 8 HP again. Took 18 real damage. Down to 12 before I dip into my Deathless (negative) HP. With how hard these trees hit I'm getting a little worried.

Using an Immediate action when the lead treant falls to activate Savage and regain my Martial Focus.

Grumble was battered but refused to flag. He rounded on the treant that had just struck him and threw himself at his foe with unbridled savagery.

Power Attack, Haste: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (2, 6) + 17 = 25

Power Attack, Haste: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 17 ⇒ (3, 3) + 17 = 23

Power Attack, Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

AC is currently 21

Raaven landed invisibly on the fallen treant and sunk his snaky fangs into the bark.

With a sound of serpentine pleasure, the cacodaemon sucked out Jurak's soul.

Activating Soul Lock

Into the Wilderness - Battle

Errisaigh presses the attack against the already severely damaged guardian treant. Like its Elder, it too falls.

The rest of the group then focus their efforts on the lone forest defender, claw, fire and ogre rage stagger the creature but do not lay it low.

It speaks, "Your own souls are forfeit entering this place!"

Havelyn brings his weapon to bear against the last defender.

Full Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 19

Full Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 15

Still, it manages to keep its "trunk" and swing attempt a last desperate stand!

It swings its mighty fists at Grumble who dealt it the most damage.

Both fists hammer blow Grumble and bring him low! Let's see if I dd the calculation correctly, Grumble takes 26-8=18 bringing him to -6 HP.

Round 4 -
Errisaigh, Nathaniel, Grumblejack, Aurex, Alice & Havelyn - GO!
Treant Guardians (?)

Yup. I'm not down though. I have Deathless (which functions like Diehard when I have Martial Focus). So I'm Disabled, but not down.

Grumblejack was too stupid and too stubborn to fall over. He was slower, and his breathing was ragged, but he kept swinging.

I lose 1 HP for taking a strenuous action. Down to -7[/dice]
Power Attack, haste: 1d20 + 14d2d8 + 17 ⇒ (14) + (4, 7, 6, 8, 6, 2, 1, 7, 3, 7, 5, 4, 3, 1, 7, 5, 6) + 17 = 113

Holy shite, 113 is awesome! I want to be an ogre too. Though I think that is an attack roll of 28, and damage of 28. Is it still alive?

I have absolutely no idea what numbers Grumble was trying to roll lol

Aurex stalks around the creature, shaking his head and growling at it.

Not establishing focus this round. Aurex takes a move action to start setting up a flank.

Nate moves forward, placing a hand on Grumble's back. "Come on, dance on the edge of death!" He cackles.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Into the Wilderness

Grumble gives back as good as he gets it and snaps the trunk of the, now formerly, living tree.

Combat Over!

I will give Grumble the full 9 HP back from that Cure Light as combat is done putting him at 2 HP.

The forest goes quiet with the death of the Guardians. Now, nothing stands in the way of the Ninth Knot from reaching their objective.

Soren and Morana shift back towards the combat having been on the lookout to make sure no more of these living trees come from the forest to over run the group.

Soren grimaces, "If this is what faces us, we will need someone skilled in the healing arts to assist with the assault. Perhaps Morana and I should head back and see if the other Knot can spare just such a useful tool?"

Oh goddamnit. Sorry about the roll botch there. It was supposed to be 1d20+14 (rolled a 14, result 28), and 2d8+17 damage (I think the result was 23. Don't remember now)

Grumble huffed in ragged anger and brought his axe down on his fallen enemy one last time just to vent. Then he gave Nate a nod that looked something like a bull that had just tossed an unwanted rider. As far as gestures of ogre appreciation went, it was a pretty good one.

"Stupid trees," he growled.

He wouldn't say so, but it was clear he was in no condition for another fight.

Actually if the fight was over Nate wouldn't have gone over to heal him, but Aurex will growl and force him to :)

Once Aurex pressures Nate into getting Grumble off the edge of death, the dragon huffs with a look at the infernal ogre. His strength surpasses even mine. I must be careful to not betray him without an advantage. Like Grumblejack, Aurex is exhausted and leans against the largest treant corpse. "We need healing before continuing." He growls over the group.

Nate only has 1 more 1st level bard spell left, and I would prefer to save that for feather fall if I need it.

Into the Wilderness

Soren nods, "rest here then and we shall return". Soren and Morana head back towards the city.

The entrance, obscured by natural vegetative impediments, must be close by...

Errisaigh nods as Soren takes her leave, then leans on his flail and breathes hard. Mopping sweat from his brow he assesses his companions.

They fight well, if a little unruly. Then again, I'm not the deftest of touches...

The direlock looks into the verdant underbrush, a creased brow betraying his distrust of the environment.

"Every tree could be one of these things." he mutters.

Is it possible for Alice to check out the treants? See if any of their parts can be harvested for magical creations?

At Last - The Horn of Abaddon!

Alice, assume that you are able to take what you wish, we can figure out the details later.

After an uneventful night though nerve wracking in that any tree could be another lurking foe, a man steps through the underbrush. In his hand he holds two wand cases. He nods to the collective party, "Greetings, I am Brian. I have been asked to assist you all in recapturing the Horn. I have with me two wands, one a traditional gift to cure wounds Cure Moderate (40) Charges and one gifted by the Dark Father Wand of Infernal Healing.

Lead on my new companions..."

The entranceway looms before the group. The area is silent as a tomb. Grumble pushes away some debris used to obscure the entrance, clearly placed there by these now fallen trees based on how heavy the rocks were. Unfortunately, the door is not right here as the entranceway leads to a set of stairs up the side of the mountain.

Ascend these stairs or look for a way in below?

Aurex will need 5 charges from the infernal healing wand.

I say we try the stairs first, I'd hate to go looking around for a secret entrance if the front door is unlocked.

Grumble needs 6 charges from the infernal wand. We're going to burn through this thing fast.

Grumble gave some serious thought to killing Brian on the spot. He didnt like random nobodies showing up out of nowhere and knowing their plans. Besides, they really only needed the wands. After a brief internal struggle the ogre snorted and said "Heal me then."

Once the wand had done it's work, Grumblejack started stomping his way up the stairs.