Kragg though stood tall. Shaking off the effects of the poison he formed a spear, which was sent at the beast. When the spear landed it exploded into dirt, rock and mud.
ROUND 2
Bitten but not broken, the mynrughdaer swings to drive his axe into the creature's long neck.
Durnim vomits a bit into his mouth as the taste of creature's noxious breath starts to affect him.
Repositioning his now huge frame, he brings down his GIANT sticker with hopefully a killing stroke.
Vargas gags and falls into a crouch, only a hand supporting him partially upright as the poison continues to rack his body. Any thought of the spell completely lost in the haze of pain.
Giving the enlarged Dwarf some extra whomp to finish the enemy quickly, Ungebrochen adds another point of his pool to the next spell and casts bears strength.
Round 3
Durnim in his enlarged form cracks the beast, wounding it!
Rubius misses with his first arrows, but hits with his second.
Tawny hits with a bite and one claw.
the lantern archon criticals.
Vargas succumbs to the poison and loses his spell.
Thurgrom swings, but misses, and Kragg's shot barely bounces off the creature's plate.
Ungebrochen enhances Durnim further, and the beast seeing the oversized dwarf as the largest threat moves in to attack him!
Turn Order:
1. Durnim
2. Rubius
3. Vargas
4. Thurgrom
5. Kragg
6. Ungebrochen
7. Monster
Damage done to monster- 97
Durnim- 3 CON damage; 40/61 (reduced max) requires 2 consecutive saves to end poison
Rubius- 4 CON damage; requires 2 consecutive saves to end poison effect
Vargas- 7 CON damage; requires 2 consecutive saves to end poison effect
Kragg- poison ended
Khazuk- 3 CON damage; requires two consecutive saves to end poison
Ungebrochen- 4 CON damage; requires two consecutive saves to end poison effect
Thurgrom- 48/61
Tawny- 21/29
Khazuk landed, out of breath. The bird was near death from the poisonous fumes.
Annoyed with himself for his lack of accuracy, Kragg stood tall and unleashed yet another stone weapon. This time a hammer went spinnng towards the foe. It impacted with an explosion of rock.
Rubius keeps firing despite his poor angle.
Tawny, however, lashes out with snarls of fury at being wounded.
The lantern archon keeps firing but doesn't have much effect.
Finally, Rubius manages to shake off some of the poison.
Rubius finally manages to shake the poison a little.
Vargas regains his senses enough to see the creature attacking the mighty form of Durnim. Wiping his arm across his mouth he says "Ah, at least you can get some revenge for me..." and he then proceeds to chant a quick spell and lay a hand upon him.
Round 4
Durnim's spirits attack:
Then he steps back and attacks:
Rubuis takes aim, and the first arrows finds its mark. The beast roars once more as it collapses to the ground, dead.
Durnim- 3 CON damage; 40/61 (reduced max)
Rubius- 4 CON damage;
Vargas- 8 CON damage;
Kragg- poison ended
Khazuk- 4 CON damage;
Ungebrochen- 4 CON damage;
Thurgrom- 48/61
Tawny- 21/29
Vargas leans over to the side of the swamp and empties his stomach as the poison racks him. He pauses to gather his breath and composure while leaned over before standing and rejoining the group. The thin dwarf begins to chant a spell that goes for nearly twenty seconds before he brings a hand to his green-cast skin. With a deep sigh he moves over and repeats the same long chant for Ungebrochen. "That is the last I can do for this until the morrow. But for now I have the wand for the strikes, I would suggest some cleaning of the wounds in case of infection although."
Standing behind the stone dwarf emptying his stomach, an appreciative Thurgrom holds back the oracle's hair.
"Thank you, Vargas."
"This is becoming a dangerous trip. What now, lads? Shall we find a safe place to rest until Vargas can get everyone on their feet, or shall we press On?"
Rubius is feeling pretty taxed by the poison as well and heaves a shrug. "I don't know. Seems the wagon could get away. Hard call."
Ungeborchen bows to Vargas."You have my thanks, brother. Alas, I fear the wagons will move on and on. We should rest... but alas can we?"
So the poison lasted 4 total rounds-
Durnim made save 1, failed 2 and 3 for 4 CON damage and I didn't see a save versus the final 2
Kragg ended it with 2 consecutive saves
Vargas failed all 4 saves, +4 from lesser restoration leaves him with 5 CON damage.
Rubius-failed save 1 & 2, made save 3 and failed save 4 for 9 total CON damage
Ungebrochen failed save 1 for 4, cancelled by the lesser resto but is pending saves against 3, 1, and 2 CON damage
Khazuk- made save 1; failed save 2 & 3, didn't see save 4 (4 CON damage pending save verse 2 more)
Hit Points-
Thurgrom- 60/61
Tawny- 21/29
”Can’t think of a place to rest here. And the cart will attract more dangers than us, and will move slower in this terrain. Let’s press on!”
Vargas nods in agreement. "I agree, we should follow for here there is no choice. But if we reach a safe campsite it is something we should reconsider then. We don't have a way to scout ahead and charging blindly in is perhaps more than we should do weakened." he suggests.
Durnim comes out of his battle fury looking around for other targets. His deep panting recovers when he starts to shrink down to normal size.
"Ungeborchen, that magic was a amazing! I was big as a hill giant!" He greatly appreciates the magic.
"Brothers, this creature hurt us deeply with his breath. We follow trolls and must be prepared with fire and full strength. Let's forge ahead, but rest at the next defensible campsite." He suggests.
Rubius looks at Vargas. "Hey now! Whaddaya mean no way to scout ahead?! I may not be subtle in court but I can move through some brush!" To prove his point, the dwarf takes the lead, staying 30 ft ahead of his comrades.
Vargas chuckles and nods to Rubius in acknowledgment of the point with apology. "Aye, I meant a far-ranging scout, but indeed a little warning could make all the difference."
”Fine. But if I die I blame you!” The bird tweeted as if took off. It trusted in looking like a mundane bird to be all the Stealth If needed.
Rubius begins scouting slightly ahead, and Khazuk flies up into the air to scan further still.
As you go, you notice some changes in the tracks- the troll tracks are nowehre to be seen now, nor, in fact, are the horse tracks that were pulling the carts. . . the carts seem to have been moving without ANYTHING pulling them.
In fact, eventually it becomes clear that there are now only the cart tracks, and the footprints of a single humanoid- likely elf or human, and definitely female.
Khazuk sees much of the same terrain- bog, and swamp, but eventually ahead he spots a clearing-
Near the front of the central hut, a solitary woman stands stirring a large cauldron.
This is probably a 3 hour trek further, and you've travelled several hours so you'd reach the clearing at about 2 PM.
Durnim surveys the clearing for any signs of the carts.
He steps forward from the crew to address the solitary woman. "Well met, madam. We are searching for a caravan that was carrying provisions. The dwarves were attacked, and tracks of the carts have led here. Would you happen to know where the carts and provisions are? If we can recover them, we would be on our way."
As you approach, the woman is still at work in the cauldron, clearly brewing. . . something. She looks up to acknowledge Durnim's words, her beautiful lips cracking to reveal a set of perfect teeth beneath, her dirty blonde hair held up with a series of vines and twigs.
"What? Oh? These wagons?" she motions to the circle of wagons surrounding her, "No, I bargained for these. The master promised them to me for my work."
She isn't lying, per se, but you don't feel she's being entirely truthful.
”Far be it for us to rob someone of what was fairly bargained for. And yet, we were sent to bring back the wagons and their contents. Perhaps we could enter into an accord. Is there a service that needs to be done that we could perform? I, for one, am quite proficient in moving and shaping earth and stone. Perhaps a nice wall for you’re property?”
To show this he raised the ground up beneath himself, giving himself a platform to speak on and raising himself to her eye level.
"Well, we could consider it I suppose. Yes, yes. Why don't you all come closer, have a seat by my fire here, and let's discuss this, no?"
”Careful lads. She’s trying to lure us in closer. This is probably going to get ugly.”
Much louder, Kragg said ”Nay, ‘tis Not our place of custom. Tell me, what came of our kinsmen who were bringing these much needed supplies?”
Failing to understand the maiden's meaning, Thurgrom does pick up on the kineticist's meaning to stay back, and quietly unhooks his waraxe from his belt. Should any other members of the party try to approach the woman by the fire, the mynrughdaer will grab them on the shoulder to stop them.
Rubius eyes the woman warily and nods at Kragg. "That's right. Where are they? What's going on?"
"Very well then," she sighs, "They aren't here. I didn't get the meat in the bargain, just the grain and goods. Nevermind though, I see good meat here for me to eat!"
With that, she tips the pot over, and the liquid inside goes pouring out, as it does, a foul creature rises from the sticky goo! Her face has changed now, and you can see she is, in fact, hideous!
Round 1
Turn order:
1. Rubius 22
2. Vargas 12
3. Kragg 11
4. Ungebrochen 6
5. Durnim 6
6. Thurgrom 5
7 & 8. Monsters
Elevated as he was on his impromptu personal hill, Kragg formed an axe and sent it flying towards the hag.
”Watch out! That kind of zombie is fast! It’ll be on you all in no time.”
Khazuk bravely took to the air and was soon far away from said zombie.
Vargas grumbles as he moves up towards one of the huts, pulling out his crossbow on the way, but instead of loading it he gets a twinkle in his eyes. Chanting a spell quickly he points at the woman-like creature before them, a small dark grin on his lips as he hopes this may help.
Rubius rushes forward while drawing his bow and calling out to his goddess. "Send me the strength of a beast!"
A crocodile appears out of thin air and bites at the horrible, disgusting woman.
Rubius motions for Tawny to rush forward and prepare to fight.
Tawny rushes up and prepares to bite the zombie should it approach.
Thurgrom draws his waraxe and dashes toward the now-ugly giant.
Round 1
Rubius summons the croc, which bites the hag.
Vargas casts Murderous Command, bypassing her SR.
But her will is too strong!
Kragg lets loose, hitting her, and the bludgeoning damage of his rock attack is effective.
A miss.
Thurgrom moves, then the hag and zombie unleash.
She shreds the crocodile then five foot steps forward.
The zombie charges tawny, taking the brunt of his bite, but then slamming the cat!
A hit, but not a critical!
Turn order:
1. Rubius 22
2. Vargas 12
3. Kragg 11
4. Ungebrochen 6
5. Durnim 6
6. Thurgrom 5
7 & 8. Monsters
Damage dealt- Hag- 30
Fast zombie-6
Status: Tawny 19/29
Kragg stalked forward, forming a hammer in his hands. He eyed the hag with disdain. Had it murdered the dwarves of the caravan? He threw the hammer at her head. Whatever the case, it had to die.
Seeing the undead leap upon Tawny causes a growl from Vargas, he pauses to chant channeling divine energies. Moving around behind the great cat as it attacked he gave a quick pat upon the back. "Good kitty, rend and rake the abomination."
Tawny lashes out in retaliation at the zombie.
Hitting only once with a claw, the big cat snarls in frustration.
Rubius fires twice at the hag, making his weapon magical to attack her.
While Durnim attacks the witch, Thurgrom positions himself around the fight to attack the flank.
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Round 2
Tawny's attack is exactly what the zombie ordered, and he rends the unliving flesh till it stops un-living and returns to just plain dead.
Rubius' second shot hits, but does slightly less damage than expected.
Kragg's attack, however, is fully effective and the Hag screeches as she falls down, destroyed.
Status: Tawny 19/29
The hag dealt with you reconnoiter the area. The wagons all appear to be here, but there is no sign of either horses or dwarves. Most of the goods and grain even appear to still be intact.
When you go to check the hag's seemingly oversized hut, there is a creature inside! A giant in fact!
You've only heard tell of these creatures in legends from the east, but there's no doubt, this is an eclipse giant.
Taking up the whole of the hut, the massive giant's dark grey skin is covered in arcane and occult symbols. You think you see patterns of the stars of the sky mixed into the other iconography, but you cannot be certain. One symbol which does stand out is the spear and angel wings of the God of Prophecy Pacifa.
You clutch at your weapons, worried for your lives, as the giant looks at you, it's eyes glowing like the largest silver moon.
It casually flexes it's muscles, and the bindings which the hag had apparently restrained it snap like twigs. Then it stands, exiting the hut and backing you all back into the clearing.
It looks to the sky for a moment, holding up its arms and making a few gestures, then looks down on you and speaks.
"Three times shall you touch the magic of the pacts.
First, a pact you shall break.
Second, a pact you shall make.
Finally, a pact you shall fulfill."
”B-be very careful. This giant could kill us all in seconds.” The terror in the Thrush’s voice was evident.