PbP Outpost VI - Heroes for Highdelve - GM NOWRUZ (Inactive)

Game Master noral

Tuke will be in the back.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
I hear some banging noises and some grunting deeper into the cave. I bet our Ettin is up ahead. Let's try and be stealthy. Sneak up on it- if it's making enough noise to mimic a shrieker.

Torgen advances. Knowing he's the man in the front. He uses his dark vision and tries to keep a little ahead of the rest of the group . His intention- whatever bad happens - will happen to him first.

After a minute of moving through the caverns and exploring, you hear the loud *snap* of a chain breaking, followed by a bellow of triumph and loud, thudding footsteps.

Suddenly, a large, two-headed beast comes into view, wielding a nasty-looking flail in one hand and holding the dead, crushed body of an aged woman in the other hand.

The two-headed giant is wearing a large pendant that you clearly recognize as the pendant that was granted by the dragon to the town of Highdelve.

But you also see that strange cords are attached to the amulet and it is blood-covered.

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All over the Ettin’s body strange bloody runes are carved into its skin.

Ini: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Please roll ini and if you roll above 17 (Dex +1) please take your action.

Pick a knowledge, any knowledge, they’re all the same: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19

A scream comes from Alyyra’s mouth as she beholds the enormous creature. She remembers her training, however, and starts playing a rousing, frenetic battle song.

Inspire courage round 7/7 Make it count, folks

Alyyra can inspire you all to take better actions but she has no clue what this is.

init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Worried, Kyomi attempts to see what that awful smell is.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Alas, she cannot place the smell.

Torgen looks, and knew what to expect.
initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 didn't beat a 17.

Still, the back of his mind must have thought the beast would be chained. Or, he thought there'd be a evil overlord conversation where the cult priestess would talk for 2 minutes about her plans and how we'd never stop her.
This situation broke the mold, so it broke Torgen's rythmn.

Yes, Alyyra! I feel the rythmn of your music. I'm getting the groove.
WHHOOOOOAAAA that sucker is big and fast!

@gm- I think I get a +4 dodge bonus to AC as a Dwarf against Giants. if so, AC: 22, HP: 13/13

The large The Ettin charges forward and attacks Torgen but only hits the floor with a loud sound!!

flail, 2H, charge : 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 161d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

You are all up!

Yeah You ugly brute. You helped with half our mission. You waxed the old cult leader. Now how'z about you surrender so we can complete the second half of our mission and be victorious pathfinders? So we can write your submission down properly -which head is Ned and which head is Puckett?

Torgen looks to keep the attention of the Ettin, as he's got the strongest constitution of the bunch.

attack Battleaxe: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1 damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 Inspired

attack warhammer: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 = 2 damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

seriously dicebot? a fumble and a 2 on my attack rolls? please at least give better rolls to the others!

Torgen just can't get inside the long reach of the creature. He takes half hearted swipes as be bides his time for a more effective strike.

Not able to sustain her music any longer, Alyyra draws her sword once again and moves into melee with the creature. Not what I had in mind when I signed up...

The map's not been updated and is unclear; am I able to move into flank with Torgen without provoking? If so, I'd like to do that; otherwise, move + draw is all I've got, given my +0 BAB. Additionally, haven't seen a post from Tuke or Kyomi, and we really need their help right now! I was worried this would happen; Torgen and I cannot take this thing down by ourselves!

Kyomi declares a challenge on the enemy, stating ”You are my foe….!”, before attempting a full round Iaijutsu Strike!

Iaijutsu Strike Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Iaijutusu Strike Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + (3) + 2 = 7

Kyomi slashes hard at her opponent, but suffers -4 to AC.

Torgen misses with both his attacks but Kyomi strikes true and blood splatters on the ground.

move so the enemy is out of cover and fire it is still in melee and I don't have precise shot, hence the -4
hit: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 = 7 vs touch dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 7

The large GIANT attacks Kyomi after she was able to wound him but she hits the wall!

flail, 2H, charge : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

You are all up!

Annoyed, Kyomi goes for another attack!

Katana Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Sadly, Kyomi’s attack does nothing to the giant beyond anger it more….

Alyyra takes a five foot step up and swings at the creature. No diplomacy will win this, sadly... Shortsword: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Seeing that this is a free for all melee, Torgen looks to up the ante and help give someone a flanking position.

Flank it, Flank it!

attack1: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
attack2: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

I seriously had to check that diceroller is using D20's, as my last 4 rolls have been 1,2,3,2. Am I rolling a D4 or a D6, or is Dicebot really looking to put a dwarf into a cemetery plot?

Botting Tuke:

hit: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 4 = 17 vs touch dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Alyyre and Tuke both can hurt the enraged creature.

”Atghhhhh!!!!“ it stouts.

The large GIANT attacks Kyomi and sends her body against the wall!

11 damage.

flail, 2H, charge : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

You are all up!

Kyomi limps upwards, before collapsing.

Stabilize check DC 10: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2

Kyomi begins dying, at -7/10 HP, and will die is not stabilized in 3 turns.

Move closer while attacking with a greatsword hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15

Alyyra knows she's outmatched against the creature and tries to give Torgen an opening. He's a much better fighter than she is and will be more effective should he hit. "Come on guys, we can do this!" Though she says it, she's beginning to not really believe it...

Aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10 Hey, minimum required for success!

That's some good aid Alyyra! Oh dang Kyomi be safe!

Torgen works his offensive charms.
Battleaxe: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) - 1 + 2 = 10 Aid
War Hammer: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) - 1 + 2 = 6 Aid

This is looking tough my friends, let's do our best to flank it.

None of the attacks can hit the two headed giant.

”We eat!! Head all eat!!!!“ it shouts in broken common.

The large Ettin attacks Torgen but misses due to the dwarf's training against such giants!

flail, 2H: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

You are all up!

swing again with greatsword hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11 slashing.

Another big wound opens up on the giant's belly but it is still standing!

Good job Tuke! Now move forward to get behind it!

He then looks at the two headed creature.
You- NO EAT! You sleepy - Sleepy!

Battleaxe: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
battleaxe: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

With aid or flank, that second one might hit!

That would provoke, but I can 5 foot step as my move which I will do to be one step closer to be on the other side of it

Torgen’s second strike lands solidly on a knee!

Unable to resist a good pun, Torgen mumbles the following words from between his cigar clenched teeth. You just learned that's a "knee - D" part of the body!

Alyyra is up.

Again, Alyyra attempts to give Torgen an opening by paying careful attention to the giant's movements.

Aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

”You all dieee!!!“ it shouts in broken common.

The large Ettin is angered and severely wounded and attacks Tuke but hits the ground!

flail, 2H: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

You are all up!

”You all dieee!!!“ it shouts in broken common.

To which Torgen replies.

With that Torgen tries to hit the thing with hammer or axe... or both!

attack WH: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

attack axe: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Note, I might get a +2 with aid or flank.

Alyyra tries to recall a song about smaller humanoids taking down giants. It's nothing magical, but she hopes it helps guide people's blows.

Aid Torgen: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

Swing again with greatsword hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

No flank currently and aid did not work.

None of the attacks connect and you see the giant step back 5 ft.

”You all eat I!!!“ it shouts in broken common.

The large Ettin is angered and severely wounded and attacks Tuke again and this time smashes him on the head!!

flail, 2H: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 151d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

13 damage Tuke. One more hit and the Ettin is done! You are all up!

Stabilize check DC10: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Kyomi stops bleeding, but is unconscious.

-7 HP

"No, we don't want to eat you! We don't even want to hurt you. Put down your weapon or things will get worse for you!"

Going for Demoralize Opponent

Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 oh FFS!

stabilize: 1d20 ⇒ 5

We don't want to eat you. I mean seriously, when has a Dwarf and half elf and Kitsune and human said -- 'Let's go to the local Ettin restaurant and get a double-double?' We don't want you dead or as dinner. Quit this fight.

Torgen continues to pummel the creature as he doesn't think the creature will stop based on Alyyra's pleadings.

WH: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Battle Axe: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Possible critical!
Battle Axe: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

If the GM was right and only one more hit will do it- we ended on a crescendo!

With a double hit your dwarven ally smashes the knee of the Ettin which makes it fall and on the way down he cuts off the left head.

You only hear a ...

"Erghhhh .... ahrghhrrhhrhh ..." from the remaining head and the large giant drops to the ground like a stone.

~
Clinging to the foul skin of the Ettin you find a beautiful, glittering golden pendant in the shape of a dragon's head which was smeared with blood. You can easily search the rest of the cavern, finding nothing but filth.

Additionally, a ring and several Thassilonian relics are bound to the Ettin's right hand.

The woman that the Ettin dropped is probably Gilda Korgren, the mother of the Tiefling. She also has runes carved all over her body.

Ok! Status check. Who is about to fall over from exhaustion? Let's get you looked at and bind your wounds.

Torgen looks to get help to Kyomi first and them Tuke.

After seeing that people are okay, he looks at the stuff.

It seems as if we prevented the Ettin from doing some town smashing and some people killing! That evil mom of a Tielfling had some nasty stuff she wanted to do.

Torgen looks for weapons that might have originated from his family's armory. There was a crate stolen and weapons taken.

You have to either use healing magic or a dc 15 heal check to stabilize.

Whoohoo, finally! Do I get to roll on all three knowledges because bard? If so...

Arcana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Religion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Heal for Gilda: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Alyyra sighs so heavily in relief that it echoes in the quiet of the cave. She rushes over to Kyomi to try to at least stabilize her companion.

"Damn it, don't you die on me! I said earlier that you're not allowed to die on me!"

Heal for Kyomi: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 :( "It's not working... can someone help me, please? Or does someone have a healing potion? Or some skill with healing wounds? I need all the help I can get!" There's real panic to Alyyra's voice, something that she hasn't shown yet.

Tuke needs healed stabilize: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18 or at least medicine to stabilize
Nevermind, he stabilized at 0

Tuke is staggered so needs no stabilization at all. ;-) But you guys have only two rounds remaining to stabilize Kyomi.