This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until oth attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
NG female hookclaw kobold (spellscale) alchemist (sorcerer) 2 | HP 22/22 | AC 18 | F +6 R +9 W +4 | Perc +4 | Stealth +7 | Speed:25 ft | Active Conditions: ---
Makkioz runs up and tosses an acid flask at the closest skeleton. Then she tries to remember information about the big one.
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra knows that he cannot get close enough to attack, so he moves forward. Not knowing if the big skeleton was intelligent or not, he gives it the old "drill sergeant stare", though the cockiness of Lord Haan seems to have thrown him a little off his game.
Intimidation(E) to demoralize:1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 14 Intimidating Stare
What the heck... HP reroll Intimidation(E) to demoralize:1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 18
The weak skeleton moves in and flails ineffectively at Haggra.
The large skeleton charges in and tries to gore the hobgoblin with its horns, but misses by a hair's breadth!
It then swings the glaive at the hobgoblin — Haggra feels the wind as the blade sweeps just past the top of his head!
Frightened falls off.
≜≜≜
Battle for the lantern!
Timtenzekil
> Leopard
Kralgang
--
Kooz, Guidance
Haggra the Hobgoblin
Makkioz
--
Weak Skeleton 2
Big Skleton
--
Capricio Duray
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Recall Knowledge Religion DC 18 on large giant:
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
CG Human Varisian Wanderer and Cleric of Desna | HP 16/16 | AC 16 | Class DC 17 | F: +4, R: +4, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Speed 25ft | Ranged: Crossbow +4 1d6 Melee: Star Knife +4 1d4+0 Active conditions: None
Capricio moves closer to the action, and throws a divine lance at the giant skeleton.
◆Dueling parry (AC 21), ◆Step, ◆Acrobatics to Tumble Through. If that was successful, he winds up on the far side in a flanking position. EDIT: Success via Doug in Slack.
NG female hookclaw kobold (spellscale) alchemist (sorcerer) 2 | HP 22/22 | AC 18 | F +6 R +9 W +4 | Perc +4 | Stealth +7 | Speed:25 ft | Active Conditions: ---
Makkioz moves over for a better angle, then lobs an acid flask at the smaller skeleton. As long as Haggra is okay with a point of splash!
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra looks at the large skeleton, and devises a strategem against it.
1d20 ⇒ 14 Free recall knowledge with that
He nods, and takes advantage of this plan, attacking the skeleton.
+1 striking katana, strategem, vs FFAC:14 + 6 = 20slashing, 2H:2d10 + 1 ⇒ (6, 7) + 1 = 14
if it happens to be frightened, it cannot reduce its frightened below one until the beginning of my next turn
The weak skeleton guard slashes at Haggra three times, but also hits dirt twice! AC 25 for 7 slashing.
The eerie skeleton stands up, and makes a broad swipe with the rusty old glaive at the two hobgoblins! The attacks are oddly accurate — it seems to be a special attack. AC 20 for 10 against Harrea and AC 19 for 15 against Kralgang.
≜≜≜
Battle for the lantern!
Timtenzekil
> Leopard
Kralgang, 13/28 hp
Kooz, parry
Haggra, 8/26 hp
Makkioz, elixir drawn[/b]
--
Weak Skeleton 2
Big Skeleton, -10 HP
--
Capricio Duray
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Recall Knowledge Religion DC 18 on large giant:
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
Timtenzekil
> Leopard
Kralgang, 13/28 hp
Kooz, parry
Haggra, 8/26 hp
Makkioz, elixir drawn
--
Weak Skeleton 2
Big Skeleton, -10 HP
--
Capricio Duray
≜≜≜
Recall Knowledge Religion DC 18 on large giant:
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
"Ow." says the hobgoblin, quite bluntly.
He devises a stratagem again against the big boi.
1d20 ⇒ 3
"Nope. That won't work."
Instead, he slashes at the little one that hurt him.
+1 katana:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23slashing:2d10 + 1 ⇒ (7, 6) + 1 = 14
Assuming it goes down with this, otherwise the follow up goes its way
He then turns back and slashes at the big one.
+1 katana:1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 5 = 7slashing:2d10 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 1 = 11 "Yep. That dirt's gettin' what it deserves."
1 action delay until everyone else has taken advantage of flank, then casting before the big guy goes. Understanding delay actions now, stepping forward with the third action.
CG Human Varisian Wanderer and Cleric of Desna | HP 16/16 | AC 16 | Class DC 17 | F: +4, R: +4, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Speed 25ft | Ranged: Crossbow +4 1d6 Melee: Star Knife +4 1d4+0 Active conditions: None
Capricio calls to Desna for aid and sends out a bust of healing.
Haggra slashes at the skeleton — while it resists damage, he takes a large gouge out of the collar bone. He then teaches the dirt a lesson. Again.
Timtenzekil waits till everyone acts, then sends a torrent of water at the creature, pushing it back 10 feet! -9 HP
Kllgang strikes successfully with his kukri, but finds that bond resist piercing slashing damage. Net 5
Caprico channels to heal everyone — the big skeleton exists the worst of it, but the small one withers under the positive energy; it turns to ash, burned away by Desna’s light! Save to big crit fail for small and a trip to the boneyard
≜≜≜
Battle for the lantern!
Timtenzekil
> Leopard
Kralgang, 15/28 hp
Kooz, parry
Haggra, 10/26 hp
Makkioz, elixir drawn
--
Big Skeleton, -27 HP, will be 5’ back at end of rnd
--
Capricio Duray
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Recall Knowledge Religion DC 18 on large giant:
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
NG female hookclaw kobold (spellscale) alchemist (sorcerer) 2 | HP 22/22 | AC 18 | F +6 R +9 W +4 | Perc +4 | Stealth +7 | Speed:25 ft | Active Conditions: ---
Makkioz moves for a better shot on the big skeleton.
If Haggra, Kralgang, and Kooz are okay with a point of splash damage:
Makkioz tells Timtenzekil to go first, and the druid knocks back the giant. She then throws an acid flask at it! Pits open in the bone as it sizzles.
≜≜≜
The giant reels back from the attacks then swings its glaive at Kooz. It comes away with some red kobold blood.
It then takes another broad swipe at both the hobgoblins, taking down Haggra; Kralgang barely remains standing — if not for Caprico’s healing he would have fallen, too. That weapon is horrible!
The acid burns the skeleton and then sizzles. took 3, failed the flat.
≜≜≜
On the Glaive-y Train
Timtenzekil
> > Leopard
Kralgang, 2/28 hp
Kooz, 12/26 hp
Makkioz, elixir drawn
Haggra, Dying 1
--
Big Skeleton, -33 HP, 1d6 P. Acid
--
Capricio Duray
≜≜≜
Recall Knowledge Religion DC 18 on large giant:
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
NG male kobold hookclaw digger swashbuckler (fencer) 2 | hp 26/26 | AC 19 (21 w/ dueling parry), Fort +4, Ref +10, Will +6 | Perc. +6E (Darkvision) | Speed 25ft | Panache: no | Polytool Configuration: Bludgeoning | Current Conditions: | ◆◇↺
Kooz darts toward the skeleton's left foot, then back toward the right, swings his weapon, then darts back in the opposite direction of the hobgoblins, hoping to prevent the creature from making use of its wide swing.
NG female hookclaw kobold (spellscale) alchemist (sorcerer) 2 | HP 22/22 | AC 18 | F +6 R +9 W +4 | Perc +4 | Stealth +7 | Speed:25 ft | Active Conditions: ---
With the acid still sizzling on the skeleton, Makkioz gets to work on Haggra. She first feeds him the elixir she holds.
Elixir:1d6 ⇒ 2
Once he's conscious, she uses her healer's tools to patch him up. Haggra notices that she takes a very clinical approach.
CG Human Varisian Wanderer and Cleric of Desna | HP 16/16 | AC 16 | Class DC 17 | F: +4, R: +4, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Speed 25ft | Ranged: Crossbow +4 1d6 Melee: Star Knife +4 1d4+0 Active conditions: None
"Hang in there friends!"
Capricio again calls to Desna, and sends out another burst of healing.
Timtenzekil burns the skeleton! It tends there in the flames., but only crisps a little bit. Fail save but resists fire for 1 net damage.
Kooz trips as he feints, making himself flat-footed against the skeletons attacks. Crit fail vs DC 18 However, the off-balance kobold lands a solid hit with the polytool!
Fate doesn’t provide Kralgang with a flank, so he fails to crit the creature. He dos crack come bon, though… Resist 5 slashing. Net 7.
Makkioz administers to Haggra, getting him back in fighting shape!
Caprico channels to heal; he sees some of the large skeleton’s ligaments fall to dust as his friends wounds heal! +4 to all; 4 to skelly
≜≜≜
Haggra is up. So is the skeleton… still… barely. He makes note that the skeleton only double-swiped at adjacent allies within reach of the glaive (15').
This is an Eerie skeletal giant. They can charge you from far away, and if they hit they do extra damage and can demoralize you.
DC 28 or another success:
Spoiler:
They are not mindless and have standard skeleton resistances (cold, electricity, fire, piercing, slashing)
Another success (special attack):
Spoiler:
The giant can make two Strikes with its glaive against two adjacent foes, both of whom are within its reach. The multiple attack penalty does not increase until both attacks are resolved.
Another Success (immunities):
Spoiler:
death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra looks at the situation, deciding if he has an opening to attack.
1d20 ⇒ 15
He decides that he does, and does a remarkable thing! He pulls out his sap, crawls to be next to the skeleton, and attacks it with precision!
Haggra ignores Kralgang's exhortations; he sees a weak spot at the creature's shin. Ignoring Lord Haan's outrage, he crawls in the mud like some peasant and strikes from underfoot! The giant looks down at him, raising the glaive for a killing blow… and collapses to the ground.
Out of combat!
≜≜≜
When the giant falls, the lantern (still hanging in the tree) begins glowing with a green light as bright as the harvest moon.
The light intensifies, blinding you for a brief moment. When you can see again, there's a small humanoid figure standing under the tree; they have moss-like skin and wear a conical hat. Art on slide 1
A feeling of gratitude washes over you — you don’t hear words, but you feel they are overjoyed to be home and grateful to you, Lin Po, and Ti Lan. They want you to take the paper lantern — their former prison — away from here.
They stare sharply at Haggra and Kooz. With a gesture, they banish the ghosts of Lord Haan and Quick Kata. Well, their memories remain… so perhaps a part of them will always be there.
The kami bows, then walks behind the tree and out of sight.
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra sighs after the kami leaves. "Well, Kralgang, I guess it worked out well."
To the whole party, he says, "My apologies if Lord Haan affected my demeanor more than expected. He seems to have been an impatient man, one that felt entitled to, well, everything.
"It was an interesting experience. I have learned much, and will remember him whenever I get impatient with others."
"So, I guess we can continue to bring the lantern where Lin Po and Ti Lan were taking it?"
NG male kobold hookclaw digger swashbuckler (fencer) 2 | hp 26/26 | AC 19 (21 w/ dueling parry), Fort +4, Ref +10, Will +6 | Perc. +6E (Darkvision) | Speed 25ft | Panache: no | Polytool Configuration: Bludgeoning | Current Conditions: | ◆◇↺
Kooz looks around carefully for more rampaging skeletons, then folds away the axe handle into the body of his polytool and hangs the device from his belt. "Yes, time to go back."
NG female hookclaw kobold (spellscale) alchemist (sorcerer) 2 | HP 22/22 | AC 18 | F +6 R +9 W +4 | Perc +4 | Stealth +7 | Speed:25 ft | Active Conditions: ---
Makkioz gasps in delight at the sight of the kami and desperately writes down as many observations as she can.
"Yes, I'm sure they'll be happy to hear that the spirit is at home now."
Male Hobgoblin Duskwalker Investigator 4 | hp 48/48, hero 3/3 | AC 21, F+8 R+11 W+7 | Speed 25ft | Perception +7, Arcana +10, Crafting +12, Occultism +11, Society +12, Stealth +9 | Current Conditions:
"Indeed, those who escape the Boneyard through foul magic are an abomination worth facing at any cost. I am pleased it was not yet time for any of you to face the Lady of Bones yourselves."
Narrator: That was the warmest hug Kralgang was capable of giving to his new companions.
On the road back you meet the knight-Kitsune again; he travels with you along the road for a time. He congratulates you on the job well done. A knight should know when to abdicate responsibility! I knew you could do it!
You wonder where this person is getting all these weird ideas about knights… while he seems good-intentioned, he also steals and passes along responsibility. Every evening he voraciously reads trashy genre fiction novels about lords and ladies in a far distant continent called Old Avistan. That explains some of it!
≜≜≜
You lead the caravan safely along the Spirit Road back to Sakakabe, where you reunite with Amara Li and present her with the paper lantern. She is relieved to see everyone returning safely, including Lin Po and Ti Lan (whom she thought must be dead).
Fascinated that the relic housed a trapped kami, she listens keenly to your report as you walk along the Way of the Songbird. You should take a well-earned break. She opens the door to the Kiniro Kyomai teahouse. But first: tea!
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
"For Abadar's sake, he's reading Taldan fantasy novels. Next thing we'd hear is he is going to want to start jousting, saving maidens in distress, and chasing down dragons.
"On the other hand, he sort of sounds like a potential Pathfinder."
Haggra takes our kitsune-friend aside, and explains what life is like as a Pathfinder. He plays up the adventure, and do-goodery, as he feels this is the sort of thing that would interest this knight. "If you want to read about real adventure, you should check out the Pathfinder Chronicles. I could introduce you to Venture-Captain Amara Li of the Lantern Lodge, if you are interested?"
'Seems the best way to keep him out of trouble, or at least keep his trouble contained.' Haggra thinks.
