GM Frost's S05-08 Protecting the Firelight [PbP Gameday XIII]

Game Master Frozen Frost

"That's going to leave a mark" Grommfell grumbles as the woody fist makes contact. "But I can give as well as take."

Melee +1 striking ghost touch greatpick (fatal d12, magical) v white: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Damage (P) w/rage: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 7) + 6 + 2 = 17
Melee +1 striking ghost touch greatpick (fatal d12, magical) v white: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 5 = 27
Damage (P) w/rage: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 2 = 12
Grommfell had flank for the above; then Step

Will vs Pact: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

Sorry, totally missed that, reading is hard

"That's going to leave a mark" Grommfell grumbles as the woody fist makes contact. "But I can give as well as take."

Forgot to roll concealment

Teja moves over to join the battle against the white giant. As she advances, she considers what else she might know about the giant.

RK(giant): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38

After taking a moment to note its distraction, she plunges her rapier into its back.

strike, flank: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 2 = 31
damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 1 = 10
sneak damage, analyze weakness: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) + (6, 6) = 20

* stride
* analyze weakness
* strike

Zhamie aims for White Giant after closing the gap with her target. 18 damage

Off-guard to Grommfell, he takes advantage of this a gives White Giant a combination of a critical hack and a normal hack! 17*2 + 12 P damage He then steps away.

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 10 vs Concealed White
Teja easily cuts White Giant in half. White out

Prof Whitegourd is unaffected by Wanikkawi's words, to the enemy's dismay.

Wanikawwi goes for Erevan but the light from the fire makes him weak (Enfeebled 2 while in bright light of Fire) Nevertheless, he tries to bite Erevan with big ol' mouth!
Jaws Attack, Enfeebled 2: 1d20 + 21 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 - 2 = 29 vs Erevan AC 23
Damage: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 8 = 14 piercing damage

And keeps his grip around Erevan's waist with his mouth!
Athletics to Grab, Enfeebled 2: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 - 2 = 36 vs Erevan's Fort DC 21 Crit, Restrained

⬤ Final Reckoning! Round 1 ⬤
Terrain Feature(s): The area is mostly difficult terrain due to 5-foot-tall grasses and shrubs (green squares on the map), providing concealment. The fire provides bright light within 10 feet and dim light to the clearing’s edge. Six well-preserved earth lodges can block line of sight, accessible via doorways facing the fire. The lodges are empty, with 10-foot clay walls (Climb DC 20, Hardness 10, 40 HP, BT 20).
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Wood Giant (Red) (HP -) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses |
Teja Khellekdottir (AC 26) (HP 88/88) | 3☘️ |
Grommfell the Precipitous (AC 25) (HP 72/122) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses | 2☘️ | w darkvision
Zhamie Zhapp (AC 21) (HP 63/63) | 3☘️ |
Wanikawwi (Black) (HP -) | Enfeebled 2 |
Wood Giant (White) (HP -124) |
➤ Boltblade the Desert Storm (AC 25) (HP 71/71) | Quickened | 3☘️ | w darkvision
➤ Professor Whitegourd (AC 25) (HP 92/92) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact
➤ Erevan Dalanthan (AC 23) (HP 42/56) | Restrained by Wanikawwi | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Feeling extra speedy, Boltblade strides into a centralized location hoping to draw the remaining wood giant to also come up closer into the light and be an easier target. Then he tries to glare at the Red Giant this time around.

Concealment at Red: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Demoralize at Red: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 1 = 26

And then he tries to use his one small bit of magic to call down a small amount of lightning at both Wanikawwi and Red Giant.
Concealment at Red to target: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Electric Arc damage at both targets: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 1) = 11 DC 21 basic ref

Hasted Stride, Demoralize, Cast Electric Arc.

The draconic-like presence of Boltblade scares Red. Frightened 1 He then electrifies the remaining enemies.
Wanikkawi: DC 21 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 vs EA (Crit Fail, 22 E damage, Stunned 1)
Red Giant: DC 21 basic Reflex save, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 16 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 1 = 20 vs EA (Fail, 11 E damage)

Wanikawwi gets seizures from that spell while Red is electrocuted as well.

⬤ Final Reckoning! Round 2 ⬤
Terrain Feature(s): The area is mostly difficult terrain due to 5-foot-tall grasses and shrubs (green squares on the map), providing concealment. The fire provides bright light within 10 feet and dim light to the clearing’s edge. Six well-preserved earth lodges can block line of sight, accessible via doorways facing the fire. The lodges are empty, with 10-foot clay walls (Climb DC 20, Hardness 10, 40 HP, BT 20).
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Wood Giant (Red) (HP -11) | Frightened 1; Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses |
Teja Khellekdottir (AC 26) (HP 88/88) | 3☘️ |
Grommfell the Precipitous (AC 25) (HP 72/122) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses | 2☘️ | w darkvision
Zhamie Zhapp (AC 21) (HP 63/63) | 3☘️ |
Wanikawwi (Black) (HP -22) | Enfeebled 2; Stunned 1 |
Wood Giant (White) (HP -124) |
Boltblade the Desert Storm (AC 25) (HP 71/71) | Quickened | 3☘️ | w darkvision
➤ Professor Whitegourd (AC 25) (HP 92/92) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact
➤ Erevan Dalanthan (AC 23) (HP 42/56) | Restrained (OG, Immobile) by Wanikawwi | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Professor Whitegourd= grants Guidance on Erevan to help themout of a tough spot, before calling down the lightning.

Electric Damage: 4d12 ⇒ (12, 4, 6, 4) = 26
Basic Ref DC 25 for Wannkawi. On a failure, the target also is clumsy 2 for 1 round.

Escape Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 = 28

DC 25 basic Ref save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 vs EA Success, 13 E damage

Prof Whitegourd electrocutes Wanikawwi with some damage after providing guidance for Erevan to escape.

Erevan successfully escapes but as he does so, Wanikawwi, bites at him! "You are not going anywhere!"
Jaw Attack, Enfeebled 2: 1d20 + 21 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 21 - 2 = 24 vs Erevan AC 23
Damage: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 7, 1) + 8 = 19 P damage

"Come back here!" the giant calls out.

Red giant continues to smack Grommfell in the face within reach of them.
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 9 vs Concealed Grommfell
Fist Attack, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 19 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 19 - 1 = 27 vs Grommfell AC 25
Damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 B damage

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 15 vs Concealed Grommfell
Fist Attack, Agile, MAP, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 19 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 19 - 4 - 1 = 33 vs Grommfell AC 25
Damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 B damage

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 16 vs Concealed Grommfell
Fist Attack, Agile, MAP, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 19 - 8 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 19 - 8 - 1 = 19 vs Grommfell AC 25

That would have hurt much!

⬤ Final Reckoning! Round 2 ⬤
Terrain Feature(s): The area is mostly difficult terrain due to 5-foot-tall grasses and shrubs (green squares on the map), providing concealment. The fire provides bright light within 10 feet and dim light to the clearing’s edge. Six well-preserved earth lodges can block line of sight, accessible via doorways facing the fire. The lodges are empty, with 10-foot clay walls (Climb DC 20, Hardness 10, 40 HP, BT 20).
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Wood Giant (Red) (HP -11) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses |
➤ Teja Khellekdottir (AC 26) (HP 88/88) | 3☘️ |
➤ Grommfell the Precipitous (AC 25) (HP 37/122) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses | 2☘️ | w darkvision
➤ Zhamie Zhapp (AC 21) (HP 63/63) | 3☘️ |
Wanikawwi (Black) (HP -35) | Enfeebled 2; Stunned 1 |
Wood Giant (White) (HP -124) |
Boltblade the Desert Storm (AC 25) (HP 71/71) | Quickened | 3☘️ | w darkvision
Professor Whitegourd (AC 25) (HP 92/92) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact
Erevan Dalanthan (AC 23) (HP 23/56) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Grommfell goes for the remaining giant.
Stride
Melee +1 striking ghost touch greatpick (fatal d12, magical) v red: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Damage (P) w/rage: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8, 5) + 6 + 2 = 21
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Melee +1 striking ghost touch greatpick (fatal d12, magical) v red: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 5 = 23
Damage (P) w/rage: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 + 2 = 14
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Seeing Grommfell trying to finish off a giant, Teja offers a sigh and moves into a flanking position with him.

She spends a moment trying to assess the giants weakessnes before plunging her rapier into its back.

recall knowledge(society): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23 Analyse weakness opener
strike vs FF: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 2 = 35
damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6
sneak damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
bonus damage from analyse weakness: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

* stride
* recall knowledge
* strike

"Sacre Bleu!" Zhamie exclaims, "Vous are big!"

Zhamie tries to get an angle on Wanikawwi... she also tries to find out if he has any weakness (Known Weakness)

Devise: 1d20 ⇒ 12 Hits AC 27

She reloads her jezail and shoots him anyway before reloading.

Concussive Damage: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 1 = 7 with Strategic Strike: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Critical Hit: Double Damage, 1d6 Persistent Bleed

◇ Devise
◇ Known Weakness
◆ Reload
◆ BANG!
◆ Reload

Grommfell makes disappointing attacks with his greatpick to the giant's amusement.

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 20 vs Red Giant's concealment
Teja takes advantage of what she knows about her target, positions into flanking and slashes the giant with her rapier [ooc]Crit, 32 total damage

Zhamies recalls nothing important about Wanikawwi, unfortunately. She reloads, misses to shoot, and reloads again.

Wanikawwi talks to Zhamie after being , "How about you, beautiful woman with an accent, go away from the fire! It will burn you, I will take care of it, so no one will get burned!" DC 28 Will save vs Pact

He also speaks to Boltblade. "And you, you will go away from this fire as well. I will take care of it. You will survive if you are not near this fire!" DC 28 Will save vs Pact

⬤ Final Reckoning! Round 2 ⬤
Terrain Feature(s): The area is mostly difficult terrain due to 5-foot-tall grasses and shrubs (green squares on the map), providing concealment. The fire provides bright light within 10 feet and dim light to the clearing’s edge. Six well-preserved earth lodges can block line of sight, accessible via doorways facing the fire. The lodges are empty, with 10-foot clay walls (Climb DC 20, Hardness 10, 40 HP, BT 20).
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Zhamie Zhapp: DC 28 Will save vs Pact ❗
❗ Boltblade the Desert Storm: DC 28 Will save vs Pact ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Wood Giant (Red) (HP -43) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses |
Teja Khellekdottir (AC 26) (HP 88/88) | 3☘️ |
Grommfell the Precipitous (AC 25) (HP 37/122) | Concealed (DC 5) w tall grasses | 2☘️ | w darkvision
Zhamie Zhapp (AC 21) (HP 63/63) | 3☘️ |
Wanikawwi (Black) (HP -35) | Enfeebled 2 |
Wood Giant (White) (HP -124) |
➤ Boltblade the Desert Storm (AC 25) (HP 71/71) | Quickened | 3☘️ | w darkvision
➤ Professor Whitegourd (AC 25) (HP 92/92) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact
➤ Erevan Dalanthan (AC 23) (HP 23/56) | 3☘️ | w low-light vision; Immune to Pact

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Although not necessarily the most efficient use of magic Professor Whitegourd unloads a fireball on Wanikawwi.

Fire damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 2, 3, 1) = 17
Basic Reflex save DC 25

Professor Whitegourd follows up with a shield spell in case that's drawn Wanikawwi's attention.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Will, Hero Point: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Goodie. Still a crit failure. Well see ya later, friends.

Boltblade realizes Wanikawwi is right and that fire is extremely scary to be around and panickingly spends all 4 of his stride actions to run as far away from the deadly fire as he can.

missing damage because Whitegourd only has fireball memorized at lvl 4: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Will vs DC 28: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

"Non! Vous vill not influence moi!" Whew!

Zhamie can only stare as Boltblade, well, bolts... "Boltblade!" she calls, "Vere are vous going?!"

Erevan moves forward and administers the elixir on Grommfell and brings out another elixir of life.

Lesser Elixir of Life: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 6 = 15 +1 item bonus to saving throws vs disease and poison. Also, Grommfell gets 4 temporary HP from Erevan's Field Discovery.

◈Stride, ◈Interact, ◈Interact