What the,...Halafrin!!
Attack!
-32/55 hp
Turn to see what is coming...
Dwol misses.
The slug evades the flaming sphere and the acid does not seem to have any effect.
Chack slashes the snail which finally succumbs to its injuries.
Garric turns around to see what appears to be a stooped old half-orc with a peg leg. He holds his empty hands up and apart, though he does have a rusted cleaver hanging from a rope belt.
What the,...Halafrin!!
Attack!
[dice=Scimitar]1d20 + 14
[dice=damage]1d6 + 13-32/55 hp
Don't forget your DC16 FORT save to avoid being staggered.
-58/65HP
Great, a one-legged orc. Guess it's not as bad as an acid spitting slug.
Dwol burns a just in case the half-orc is not as 'friendly' as it appears.
-36/65HP
Hello there friend. You are welcome to the beast's flesh if that is your desire. We offer no quarrel if you bring none in return.
We are going to need to rest soon. I'm low on spells.
The half-orc struggles to talk like someone who hasn't done so in a long time.
"Slug good eating ...not why I here. Me help you... you kill troll. Show you secret way.....sneak past gate."
Well I'm definitely in favor of THAT! What do you want in return?
-detect evil-
Has the dwarf lost his mind?! Oh sure, let's trust some filthy half-orc that is just wandering around in the tunnels carrying a meat cleaver...
No evil detected.
"Troll own me...troll dead...me free...me leave here."
You will find no bigger fan of freedom than me, my friend, congratulations and may the Lucky Drunk guide your steps to happier days. Show us this secret way and we will do our best to repay your service.
This guy can't be trusted for sure
I don't believe him
I don't care, as long as it gets us at those trolls!!
The half-orc leads you back up the passage a ways. He approaches a section of the cavern wall that is particularly dense with the red lichen and passes right through the lichen into a small concealed tunnel. The tunnel is cramped only about 5’ tall and it climbs for a while before descending and ending in another thick curtain of lichen.
He gestures.
“Through here…past gate.”
Thank you friend. Is there anything we can do to reward you for your kindness?
“Kill trolls.”
You could rest in the narrow passage where you are now. Definitely not super comfortable. It is too small for trolls to enter and rather hidden so it’s probably as safe as anyplace else you have seen since commencing your adventure.
Troll darts indeed!
To the half-orc Be blessed; I hope you find happiness.
To the group Time for a rest my friends. I don't think we want to take on whatever is next with less than a full mug. Those troll darts sting!
-keep watch- on Dwol & Hal
Nap when you can, that's my motto
A nap sounds good
“I go back now…troll be suspicious …if I gone long time.”
The half-orc leaves returning to the troll compound.
The night passes and the party feels somewhat refreshed.
Waking from the close quarters rest-No offense Garric, but you need a bath. I'm not sure if cleanliness is next to godliness, but for someone that hates trolls so much you sure do smell like one.
Dwol peers through the protective curtain.
-detect evil-
Dwol can see that the group is about 30' from the gate but now on the troll side. Two trolls are now stationed by the gate instead of just one. They both are awake. One is watching the approach to the gate that you originally took, the other is working on one of the giant crossbows.
The cavern on this side of the gate opens up a bit, being about 50' across but narrows into a 15-20' passage on the far side. Near the passage on the far side is a crude wooden hut with some sort of tarp or skin that serves as a door. You don't see any sign that it is currently occupied.
It might be possible to sneak down the far passage without the two trolls at the gate being aware but you wouldn't bet on it.
Dwol describes the scene to the rest of the party-What do you want to do? I'm garbage for sneaking, but would prefer not to get swarmed by trolls on both sides. With the hut, my guess is that we will have to face at least three of them here before any more get out of the far side passage. Hal could grease the two on guard and then web off the passage entry to slow down any reinforcements. Chack and I move up to engage the greased ones with Garric on his bow and Hal keeping an eye on the hut.
Prior to all that we should cast whatever magics we need to give us a boost.
I'm not sure it's the best plan, but it doesn't sound horrible. Anyone with alternative thoughts?
50/50 chance to get both trolls in grease spell
gravity bow and Aspect of the Falcon directly before engaging the 2 trolls
I'd say save grease if more trolls start to approach, along with web, both good deterrants.
50/50 chance to get both trolls in grease spell
Halafrin casts -mage armor- on himself before the battle kicks off and as soon as the 2 trolls notice the impending attack will move out towards the pair to get in range and cast grease on them.
DC16 REF https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/g/grease/
Dwol will activate
Chack will move forward with Dwol
When everyone is in place, or upon discovery,
Attack!
Hal casts grease in the area where both trolls stand as Dwol and Chack move forward and Garric shoots his bow. Dwol hacks into one troll while Garric strikes the other with a brutal shot to the chest. Both trolls avoid the grease.
The trolls try their luck against Chack and Dwol.
Chack
Dwol
Of course we get to fight the dancing gypsy trolls!
Dwol will try his luck on the badly wounded troll if it doesn't open him up to an AOO.
Halafrin lets out a quiet chuckle at Dwol's carping and keeps an eye on the hut and tunnel, ready to launch an appropriate spell if the need calls for it.
Attack!
-13/55 hp
Attack!
Dwol cuts his troll a second time.
Hal watches the area.
Chack fumbles her blade getting cut in the process.
Garric just misses.
Chack
Dwol
Angelic bond 3/10
Dwol breaks into a workman's song-Less good than they say for the sons of trolls, is the drinking oft of ale. For the more they drink, the less can they think and keep a watch o'er their wits.
Halafrin keeps an eye out on the hut and tunnel but chances an acid lob at Chack's troll
I'll attempt to use Opportune Parry and Riposte on next strike,
For now, Attack!
-45/55 hp
Attack!
Dwol misses while the other 3 members of the group cut down the other troll with a series of shattering attacks.
Dwol
Angelic bond 4/10
Dwol keeps up his workman's chant-With lack of wits trolls tend to flounder, oft of fates unkind. They gnash flesh with tooth and claw, but eventually get repaid in kind.
Halafrin keeps watching the hut and tunnel, confident the party will finish off the remaining troll.
Attack!
Attack!
Despite Hal’s confidence the troll is only struck once by an arrow and fights on.
Dwol: