
GM MattMorris |

The dragon roars and unleashes the full suite of attacks on Hekk.
bite: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30 for b/p/s: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 7) + 10 = 25
claws: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40 for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14
claws: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24 for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 4) + 7 = 16
tail slap: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37 for b: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 6) + 10 = 20
wings: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
wings: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Mirror Image Bite (1 hits): 1d3 ⇒ 3 Pop an image
Mirror Image Claw 1 (1 hits): 1d2 ⇒ 2 Pop last image
Looks like tail slap and one wing hit. That could have been a lot worse!
~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-28)
Dragon (-23)
Leo
Branson (-3)
Aryas
LeGuin (-37)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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Much worse, like in 39 more points of damage. 28 damage is not too bad! Can Aryas fly? If not get him up here because he can take it with his AC when he does his whole style thing.

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“I unfortunately cannot fly!!!“ he says to Hekk.
+5 to hit, +4 to damage, +5 deflection to ac (net +4), ignores DR
AC 39 vs the dragon with smite and Crane Style.
Aryas reloads his crossbow and shoots at the dragon.
dex +6, bab +8, smite +5 : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25
damage, smite +4 : 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

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Branson continues to channel, excluding the dragon.
Channel Energy: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 2, 4) + 1 = 191d6 ⇒ 4 30' radius, exclude 4, cure shaken fatigued, diseased. The extra 1d6 healing applies to anyone that doesn't need the mercies
23HP healed
"Don’t make me come up there!," Branson threatens.

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Within the reach of the dragon, Leguin tries to make the most of his position.
Attack 1: Power Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
dmg 1: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Attack 2: Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
dmg 1: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Note, if attacked, he’ll use his mind barrier ability, which will cost 2 focus and absorb 18 damage

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RETCON: 40 ft move and attack with scimitar.
“Thanks so much Branson!!!“
+5 to hit, +4 to damage, +5 deflection to ac (net +4), ignores DR
AC 39 vs the dragon with smite and Crane Style.
AC while fighting defensively vs. melee attacks: AC 39, Touch 31, FF 24
Mage armor +4, Deflection +5 smite, Cha +5 Scaled Fist Monk, Dex +6, Dodge feat +1, Fighting Defensively +8 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks) [only -2 on attack rolls due to Crane Style while fighting defensively’]
Aryas moves up to the dragon!
+1 Adamantine Ghost Touch Scimitar, To hit +19: BAB +8, Dervish Dance Dex +6, +1 enhancement bonus, Weapon focus Scimitar +1, Smite +5, fighting defensively with crane style -2 : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
Damage: +6 via Dervish Dance feat and +1 enhancement bonus, smite +4 : 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

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Leo moves up, puts the stink eye on the dragon...
(-3 Will saves
-3 attack rolls
+5 damage to next hit against him)
...and casts ill omen again.
SR check: 1d20 + 10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 5 + 2 = 31

GM MattMorris |

The dragon snaps ineffectively at Aryas as he trots up through the air.
bite: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26 for b/p/s: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19
None of your attacks affect the dragon, but Leo's mojo seems to take hold this time!
~+~Combat Round 4~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-28)
Dragon (-23, stare, ill omen 3/3)
Leo
Branson (-3)
Aryas
LeGuin (-37)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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Hekk floats to the left as he is not so good at hovering, and tries to hammer the shadowy creature with his Bardiche.

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"Aryas, I knew you were light on your feet, but this takes it to a whole new level!" Tathane exclaims with a laugh. Then he pulls back another arrow and fires at the dragon.
shortbow@dragon,PBS,Precise: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 1 = 32
dmg,PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
shortbow@dragon,PBS,Precise: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 = 25
dmg,PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

GM MattMorris |

Sorry for the dely. School + Gen Con + freelancing crisis.
Breath Weapon Recharge (I forgot about it.): 1d4 ⇒ 4
You lucky ducks.
Hekk and Tathane both score hits on the creature, and it roars in pain:
"Aid me, my minions!"
You hear stirring from the area to the east. (Where the giants were.)
The dragon unleashes more attacks on Hekk, though it's hampered by Leo's misfortune.
bite: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 20 - 3 = 22 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 20 - 3 = 28
for b/p/s: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 8) + 10 = 25
claw: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 3 = 27 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 20 - 3 = 30
for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 = 15
claw: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 3 = 31 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 3 = 18
for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13
tail slap: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 18 - 3 = 18 for b: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 = 17
wings: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 18 - 3 = 23 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
wings: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 18 - 3 = 26 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Leo's hairy eyeball saves Hekk's bacon!
~+~Combat Round 4~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-54)
Dragon (-62, stare)
Leo
Branson (-3)
Aryas
LeGuin (-37)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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“Stop hurting my friends!!!“
+5 to hit, +4 to damage, +5 deflection to ac (net +4), ignores DR
AC 39 vs the dragon with smite and Crane Style.
Aryas activates his boots of speed and attacks.
Primary +1 Adamantine Ghost Touch Scimitar, To hit BAB +8, Dervish Dance Dex +6, +1 enhancement bonus, Weapon focus Scimitar +1, Smite +5, fighting defensively with crane style -2, haste +1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Damage: +6 via Dervish Dance feat and +1 enhancement bonus, smite +4 : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Haste attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Flurry attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
secondary attack : 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 20 - 5 = 33
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Crit? secondary attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

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Branson goes back to healing everyone but the dragon.
Channel Energy: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 6, 4) + 1 = 221d6 ⇒ 1 30' radius, exclude 4, cure shaken fatigued, diseased. The extra 1d6 healing applies to anyone that doesn't need the mercies
23 HP

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Attack 1: Power Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
dmg 1: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Attack 2: Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
dmg 2: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Note, if attacked, he’ll use his mind barrier ability, which will cost 2 focus and absorb 18 damage

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Leo renews Ill Omen on the dragon.
SR check: 1d20 + 10 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 5 + 2 = 27

GM MattMorris |

Aryas scores one mighty blow against the dragon, the wave of Branson's healing washes over the group, and Leo curses the dragon!
~+~Combat Round 4~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-31)
Dragon (-93, stare, ill omen 3/3)
Leo
Branson
Aryas
LeGuin (-14)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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Hekk does a little more floating and lays into the monster again, feeling like they are in a race against time with the giants approaching, getting in an extra bite as he floats in next to it.

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"Good shot Aryas and Hekk! There is not much else that I can do so I'll keep poking at it with these arrows."
shortbow@dragon,PBS,Precise: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 = 28
dmg,PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
shortbow@dragon,PBS,Precise: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15

GM MattMorris |

Hekk and Tathane take aim at the dragon, their attacks barely missing its weaving form!
The dragon attacks the flying paladin!
(Hey, it's traditional. And he doesn't know what your AC is.)
Meanwhile, a squad of giants rounds the southeastern corner.
Dragon
bite: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 20 - 3 = 28 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 20 - 3 = 34 for b/p/s: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 2) + 10 = 19
claw: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 3 = 31 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 20 - 3 = 21
for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12
claw: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 20 - 3 = 35 or IO: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 3 = 18
for s/p: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18
tail slap: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 3 = 33 for b: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16
wings: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 18 - 3 = 22 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
wings: 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 18 - 3 = 27 for b: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
None of the dragon's attacks connect. He eyes Aryas with suspicion--he probably won't be trying that again!
~+~Combat Round 5~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-31)
Dragon (-93, stare, ill omen 3/3)
Leo
Branson
Aryas
LeGuin (-14)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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Not the most effective technique now but I ALWAYS wanted to pin a dragon!! ;-)
“Stop moving Mr Dragon!!!“
AC 39 vs the dragon with smite and Crane Style.
CMD 41 or 43 vs grapple while fighting defensively: Fighting Defensively +8 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks), BAB +8, Str -2, Dex +6, Dodge feat +1, Cha +5 Scaled Fist Monk, smite deflection +5 and + 2 to CMD vs. Grapple from ‘Improved Grapple Feat’
Aryas tries to grapple the dragon now and moves on to entangle the dragon’s body with his martial arts training!!
cmb grapple +21, BAB +8, +6 Dex via ‘Adopted: Intrepid Volunteer’ Halfling racial trait instead of Str, +2 Improved Grapple, smite +5, fighting defensively : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38

GM MattMorris |

At the moment, yes. But you all have scouted the area and know that there are 6 giants.
Aryas grabs the dragon, hanging on right at the junction of one of its wings.

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In looking at the map, I believe we are all within 30' of one another, although Tathane might be out of it, relative to our two flyers right now.
Accordingly Branson moves to the center of the group himself, and being sure to include the two flyers, if anyone is excluded it will be Tathane, the GM can let us know if Tathane is close enough.
Branson casts Blessing of Fervor.
I can get all of the party (except Tathane), and grant them the ability to choose between:
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Take one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Each round you can select one to be active that round.

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Leo will keep the stink eye on the dragon and give LeGuin a single mirror image (unless you have that already; I can't recall)

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Thanks, Leo!
Attak 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Attak 1 dmg: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Attak 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Attak 1 dmg: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Note, if attacked, he’ll use the mirror image from leo.

GM MattMorris |

Branson empowers the group while Leo keeps his will bent against the dragon. LeGuin's attacks come up short.
Aryas hangs on to the dragon's wing, hampering the creature's movement.
Group Buffs: Blessing of Fervor
~+~Combat Round 6~+~
Tathane
Hekk (-31)
Dragon (-93, stare, ill omen 3/3, grappled)
Leo
Branson
Aryas (grappler)
LeGuin (-14)
The dragon is 15 feet off the ground.

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Hekk goes for the extra attack from the BoF, hoping to drop the dragon before it drops him.
5' float backwards.

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Tathane sees and hears the giants coming from the other area. This would be a good time for that invisibility! He tries to activate the wand but it doesn't work. He runs to put one of the pillars between himself and the giants and hides.
UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Stealth to hide behind the pillar: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

GM MattMorris |

Hekk's attacks come up short, and the dragon is pulled down to the ground by Aryas's weight.
In a fury, the creature whips his head around and breaths a blast of negative energy on the paladin, also catching Hekk and Branson in the area.
Breath Weapon (negative): 10d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 1, 3, 2, 4, 1, 1, 4, 3) = 27Reflex DC 23 for half.
Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 4
The giants advance into the room in an attempt to aid their master.
Group Buffs: Blessing of Fervor
~+~Combat Round 6~+~
Tathane
Hekk (Reflex, -31)
Dragon (-93, stare, ill omen 3/3, grappled)
Giants (Pink, Green, Orange, Red, Blue Black)
Leo
Branson (Reflex)
Aryas (Reflex, grappler)
LeGuin (-14)
The dragon is on the ground.

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reflex, evasion : 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 21 + 2 = 34
In the last second Aryas moves next to the dragon’s head so that the breath does not hit him!
“Hey! Stop that!! Let me wrap you into your own wings Mr Dragon!!“
CMD 41 or 43 vs grapple while fighting defensively: Fighting Defensively +8 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks), BAB +8, Str -2, Dex +6, Dodge feat +1, Cha +5 Scaled Fist Monk, smite deflection +5 and + 2 to CMD vs. Grapple from ‘Improved Grapple Feat’
Aryas starts his battle dance while grabbing the dragon!
Move action to get +2 competence bonus to hit and damage.
He then tries to pin the dragon now!!
cmb grapple, Branson +2, battle dance +2, controlling +5, BAB +8, +6 Dex via ‘Adopted: Intrepid Volunteer’ Halfling racial trait instead of Str, +2 Improved Grapple, smite +5, fighting defensively -2 : 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 19 + 2 + 5 + 2 = 33

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Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Fail
Everyone remember to choose between:
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Take one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Branson will go with the Save and AC bonus this round.
Branson will cast flame strike hitting green, orange, and red.
Flame Strike: 10d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 4, 5, 2, 5, 4, 4, 4) = 40 DC 19 Reflex save for half
"Kill that thing and come to me Hekk, so I can heal you!"

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Given that he can’t seem to hit the broad side of a dragon, Leguin takes a moment to beseech Kurgess for strength, and uses the divine energy in his axe to imbue it with dragon bane.
Preacher: Determination 4 times a day: () () () ()
Abjuration: 4/4 Deific Focus
Divination: 4/4 Deific Focus
Transmutation: 4/6 Deific Focus
Spells: 3rd: 3/4 2nd: 4/5 1st: 5/6
Boots: 10/10
Folio Reroll ()
Haramil’s Gratitude Reroll ()

GM MattMorris |

Leo, feel free to post whenever you have the chance!
Aryas attempts to bring the mighty dragon to the ground, but he slightly misses the pressure point that would disable the gigantic creature. The dragon breaks free!
(Great try though! And he's on the ground now.)
Branson turns and blasts the three leading giants.
Reflex (green): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Reflex (orange): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Reflex (red): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Due to some extremely good luck, the first two giants avoid some of the damage, but the third takes the fill brunt of the attack.
Hekk: Still owe me a Reflex save from the dragon breath, when you do your post.
Group Buffs: Blessing of Fervor
~+~Combat Round 6~+~
Tathane
Hekk (Reflex, -31)
Dragon (-93, stare, ill omen 3/3)
Giants (Pink, Green (-20), Orange (-20), Red (-40), Blue Black)
Leo
Branson (-27)
Aryas
LeGuin (-14)
The dragon is on the ground.

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reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Whoa. Did the big guy actually make a reflex save? How far is it from the top of the dragon to Hekk? Need to know if this is a 5' swoop or not. Is one's movement doubled when plunging?

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Hekk was up 20' when Aryas dropped the dragon (and still is). Not sure if that gives a AoO or not. I have to figure that the dragon is at least 15' in height, so I'm guessing it is within full attack range. If not, then he is travelling to the other side of the dragon before attacking.

GM MattMorris |

His breath weapon is 50 ft., so I think he'd get you. I don't think you get AoOs on forced movement unless the ability that caused the movement says that you do, but I'm not 100% on that. He is 15 ft. tall, so you can reach him from where you are.

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It's the other way, forced movement causes an AOO, unless the ability says it doesn't. Was this a Reposition combat maneuver? That one specifically says it doesn't.

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In any case, Hekk will float and attack
He can't seem to hit this guy. Well, unless he is considered prone.

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“This has to end!!“
+5 to hit, +4 to damage, +5 deflection to ac (net +4), ignores DR
AC 39 vs the dragon with smite and Crane Style.
Aryas activates his boots of speed and attacks.
Primary +1 Adamantine Ghost Touch Scimitar, To hit BAB +8, Dervish Dance Dex +6, +1 enhancement bonus, Weapon focus Scimitar +1, Smite +5, fighting defensively with crane style -2, haste +1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Damage: +6 via Dervish Dance feat and +1 enhancement bonus, smite +4 : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
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Haste attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Crit?? Haste attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
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Flurry attack : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
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secondary attack : 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 20 - 5 = 21
Damage : 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

GM MattMorris |

The dragon is going to get to go before you, Aryas, but he's not going anywhere so I'll keep those rolls.

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Tathane sees more of the giants pour from the cave around the corner. "This isn't going to be good," he comments to himself. He shakes the wand of invisibility vigorously and tries to make the magic work again but it still doesn't work. He hugs close to the column of stone and tries to keep it between himself and the lumbering creatures. Maybe, just maybe, they'll all pass by on the other side of the pillar and he'll remain hidden.
UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
I'm trying to position myself keeping the pillar between me and the giants as they walk by but that roll probably isn't going to do it.