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I know I only came for the end, but it was great fun! I am currently running two groups - one starting book 3 and another finishing book 2. Anyway, thanks GM!

Farin tried to live a quiet life, but he just couldn't do it. The rumors that followed his name were largely exaggerated, and often simply untrue... some of which he starting in a tale of two of his own making. One story that was true, however, was that the greater legend, Akazerath, was hunting Farin. In disguise as a human, the dragon got very close once... only by sheer luck did Farin happen to escape the trap that was waiting. After that, he became far more wary, and even found ways to disguise himself.

In the end, though, Farin grew old and tired of running. It a great show, he appeared in front of a crowd one day, and sang a ballad of his adventures, challenging to dragon to a final confrontation. And in that village, he waited for months until one day, Akazerath appeared. While an entire village watched, Farin bravely stood in front of the dragon and apologized for his actions in using the orb. And then he waited to be eaten...

"Trunau? Never been there. Might be best for me to lie low for a long time. Farin the Dragon-Hunted Giant Killer. Hmm. Sometimes its best to let the legend live on by changing a name, maybe a disguise. Of course, dragons are tricky too."

Farin considers Wren's words. "But..." he starts.

The dragons are evil? Why should I let them go? But then, would my using evil creatures to do good truly be good? I could destroy them all now, but is that really how I want to be remembered? Although, those burnt people below aren't winning me any honors either...

"Right. Of course you are correct."

Turning inward again, he does exactly as Wren dictated.

"OK, it is done."

Farin quickly (ok, not so quickly - sorry!) realizes his mistake. "Dragons! Return to the castle and destroy the giants there. Do not harm any people, especially halflings and dwarves, but also elves and humans. "

Well, I am neck deep in it now...

How many dragons am I controlling? I like the idea of leading a bunch of red dragons down to destroy marauding giants. That would definitely be a Farin thing to do. But I think we need to clear out this first, since the people below can try to defend on the ground, but are helpless against this fortress.

"Come, mighty dragons. Let's find and destroy the giants that rain fire and stone on the lands below!"

Farin directs the dragons to fly around the castle, looking for openings with giants trying to drop projectiles, and directs them to cast fire on these giants.

Yep. Damn halflings always getting us in trouble...

"Well, let's start with the most immediate threat. What do we think is left to do here?"

"Yah, good point. It wasn't my intention to control them, but don't we still have another angry dragon lurking about here somewhere?"

Farin does slide down off of the dragon and onto safe...er... safer ground. "Maybe we should let them battle it out while we watch?"

"Yah, I can see how that might suck. Let's land over there and see what we can do to help you out."

Once Farin lands with the others, he slides off the dragon's back. "What do you all think? Should we free these dragons? "

Farin directs the red dragon to return to the citadel in the sky, and let's the invisibility expire since the dragons see through it anyway. As he returns, he grins to the others.

"Think these things can safely bring down the castle?"

Then to Naximarra he asks, "Why were you and your dragons coming here? Was it to aid this giant? The storm giant is now dead.""

Sounds like this Naximara can actually destroy the orb.... not that Farin would have any idea. Sound like the dragons have reason to attack the giants, but I fear I may be drawing them to me instead...

Farin realizes too late that he earned the ire of the large dragon when he was only hoping to help it by ensuring it's release. Shrugging, he changes tactics and decides to now use the orb. Calling out to the nearest dragon, he tries to compel it to fly over and catch the halfling.

Farin is going for the orb. He is going to try to get below it, transform back to himself, catch it with his amazing reflexes, then break his snapleaf, and hope this all happens before he hits the ground.

"Remember me..." - of course, as he is a gaseous cloud, no one hears it...

No, I thought it was rolling on the roof...

"I'll buy you a drink, that's for sure!"

Farin drinks a potion of gaseous form, and then flies toward the orb.

Sorry - huge deadline this week. Didn't go well...

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31

The halfling rolls left, then quick reverses to the right, ducking behind a section of wall just in the nick of time. Wow - thank you evasion!

Still figuring those pesky mirror images are too much protection, he again fires off arrows to try and eliminate them.

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 36
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 30
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 43
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 11

Cursing at his bad aim, Farin again tries to shoot the many images.

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 37
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 9

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 34
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 38
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 6

Dc 24 Will save vs Frightful Presence: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Reflex vs Lightning, evasion, shaken: 1d20 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 22 - 2 = 25
A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

"Whassapwidit!" Farin is apparently too shaken from the frightening sight that he can't formulate a decent word. Despite that, however, he is able to dodge out of the way of the chain lightning.

Seeing the multiple images for what they are, Farin sets about simply trying to destroy them so the others have a clearer target.

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 31
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 26
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 9

Ranged arrow attack, shaken, haste, inspired, vs giant, pbr: 1d20 + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 21 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage, pbr, inspired, vs giant: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10

"Make them come back to us, I think. "

DC 15 Fort save or stunned for 1 round: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Are those windows open? I decided not to use one, but was curious for later. I think I have moved to a spot that keeps Farin hidden from Red, but just within 30' of dragon.

Farin runs down the hall invisibly and gets his bow ready. Once he gets into place, he shoots a giant-bane arrow at the giant.

Ranged attack, from invisibility, PBR, haste, inspired, vs giant, giant-bane: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 45
Damage, pbr, inspired, sneak, vs giant, bane: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + (4, 2) + 2 + 2 + (2, 1) = 18

I am getting a little lost on the map, but I assume the icon next to me is friendly. If not, I'll take a completely different action.

Farin uses his position to lean out and snipe attack the staggered giant (Yellow, who I assume is Nalbur), hoping to maybe finish him off.

Ranged Attack, +1 returning dagger, Haste, Heroism, Inspired, vs giant, invisible (ignore dex): 1d20 + 22 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 22 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 49
Damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 6d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 1) = 23

In addition, if hit, +2 Str Dmg + DI: Hampered: All of the target's speeds are reduced by half (to a minimum of 5 feet). In addition, the target cannot take a 5-foot step.

Returning to the shadows, Farin tries to disappear.

Stealth, sniping: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44

Sorry - between work and taxes, this week is kicking my butt.

DC 23 Fort Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Covering his ears in just the nick of time, Farin holds still, staying invisible.

Stealth: 1d20 + 32 + 40 ⇒ (13) + 32 + 40 = 85

Added HP: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Before approaching the battle, Farin uses Heightened Awareness and castes Haste from his scroll.

He also takes a sip from his vest to become invisible.

Farin draws both blades and moves to the closest window well, waiting for the twins to pass.

Farin gets ready with checking his weapons and potions, and refills his vest with a potion of invisibility.

"I don't know how well it will work, but if we can identify the orb, I will try to sneak around the giant and steal it. But I don't want to just walk in there and get toasted, either."

I am afraid this week just got away from me with so much to do as I will be travelling until March 25. I don't plan to have much time or access during, so please feel free to bot Farin as you see fit. Once I am back, life should balance much more than it has been.

"That disembodied voice is really starting to get creepy..."

"These big doors?"

Farin checks out the double doors leading east, and if all is quiet and safe, opens them to peer inside.

Perception: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (6) + 33 = 39

The halfling apporaches the stairs and checks for any alarms or traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (6) + 33 = 39 Do I?

Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (1) + 28 = 29
Ha!

Seeing no immediate danger, Farin sneaks back down to report. "Looks safe enough for us all to climb up. Ah, but I see I took too long..."

Given Kraygan's stance, Farin rushes up to the door to listen and check for traps, hoping he can do it fast enough to beat Kraygan's impatience.

Perception: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (19) + 33 = 52

Pocketing the potions, Farin also considers the cap, but assumes it would interfere with his headband. But if no one wants to wear it, he'll stick it in a pocket.

Then he uses a few charges of his want to heal up.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Anyone else?"

Then he will cast Heightened Awareness from his other wand, and then proceed to check the ladder for traps.

Perception, traps: 1d20 + 33 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 33 + 2 = 38

If he doesn't find any, he will sip from his vest to turn invisible, and then climb up to scout the top of the ladder before returning and reporting on the situation.

Stealth: 1d20 + 34 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 34 + 20 = 68
Perception: 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 28 + 2 = 46

Farin steps a bit to his right, and then let's his blades sing. He uses his first attack to try to fake out the giant, giving him the opportunity to make the rest of his attacks truly count.

Bluff/Feint: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 22 + 2 = 42 vs vs 10+BAB+Wis or 10+Sense Motive. If not successful, remove all sneak attacks, but otherwise target is denied Dex for these!

Primary 2, hatred, hasted: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d4 + 6 + 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (1, 1, 2, 4, 4, 3) + 2 = 24
+2 Str Dmg + DI

Primary 3, hatred, hasted: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 32
Damage: 1d4 + 6 + 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (5, 3, 1, 6, 5, 4) + 2 = 36
+2 Str Dmg + DI

Secondary 1, hatred, hasted: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 24 + 2 + 1 = 38
Damage: 1d4 + 9 + 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (1, 1, 4, 6, 2, 2) + 2 = 29
+2 Str Dmg + DI

Secondary 2, hatred, hasted: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 19 + 2 + 1 = 37
Damage: 1d4 + 9 + 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + (6, 2, 1, 3, 6, 1) + 2 = 34
+2 Str Dmg + DI

Haste Extra, hatred, hasted: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 19 + 2 + 1 = 36
Damage: 1d4 + 6 + 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (1, 6, 6, 1, 4, 6) + 2 = 36
+2 Str Dmg + DI

Wow, other than the bluff, those rolls were awful! If any DI, let's make it Bewildered: The target becomes bewildered, taking a –2 penalty to AC. The target takes an additional –2 penalty to AC against all attacks made by the rogue. At 10th level and 16th level, the penalty to AC against attacks made by the rogue increases by –2 (to a total maximum of –8).

Taking a sip from his vest to turn invisible, Farin hangs on to the yak until Haggis closes in on a giant. "They all have their backs to the wall... going to make it tougher to hit em hard."

Know(nature) Aid: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"And what would something like that be doing among giants?"

"Hold! The room to the north- I recall it. I sensed four cloud giants in there. Now, I know this is a silly question, but should we try to draw them out rather than storming right in?"

Even as he says it, though, he holds on tighter to his ride, expecting the mount to be charging right through the door.

"Nice thinkin', Wiz. So, Kraygan - through those doors?" Farin asks as he holds on, pointing straight ahead.

Harin hikes across the room and listens at the huge doors to try to determine what they may be walking into next.

Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (18) + 28 = 46

The halfling shrugs at Wren's question, but examines the chests just to see if there are any hidden compartments. "Maybe the chests are worth something? Giant's aren't all brains and no brawn, you know..."

Perception: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (17) + 27 = 44

Farin slides to the back of the group, not all that interested in dealing with an animated dead giant. Getting his bow out, he mutters, "OK, open it."

"Thank you, Miss Aly. I feel much better now."

After what just happened to him, Farin is only too happy to comply. "I am not sure what just happened, but I am in no hurry to repeat it." With that, Farin steps outside.

Farin takes blow after blow, too stunned to react.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Farin, still stunned and now displaced, simply lets his body try to withstand the strength attack.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

That was a poor roll, but Farin is small and stunned, so it should be enough!

"To slayin' giants!" Farin shouts from his spot looking around the boxes.

Will Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Fort Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Suddenly he drops his jaw, dumbfounded and stunned. "Uhhh...gah..."
Stunned for: 1d6 ⇒ 2 rounds.

"Let me take a look. Maybe I can recognize them if you wizardly folks can't?"

Farin examines the runes to see if they are traps.
Perception: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (2) + 33 = 35

"Giants bathe?"

Farin follows the dwarf.

Sorry gang - I have been putting in 14-18 hour days for work the last 10, and its been kicking my backside!

Farin looks over the loot, whistling softly to himself.

"This shadow leather is quite nice, if any of you are interested in getting a little more stealthy." Then he looks at Kraygan, and then to the glowing Wren, rolls his eyes and mumbles "Nevermind..."

"I will take those arrows, though... might be able to put them to use."

Seeing the purple, orange and green ioun stones claimed for use, he grabs the blue one and sets it into motion around his head. "This is interesting... you would think it is distracting, but I actually feel more alert!"
Adds +2 Sense Motive and +4 perception for Farin, which is already ridiculously high, so if anyone else wants it, chime in!

After making sure all of the valuables are collected for transport, he follows Kraygan out the door.

"Diamond dust? Why heck yah! Beats carrying that ugly old stone around."

Farin is poised to collect what he can, including the crystals. "Nice."

"Wren, what do these other stones do?"

"Some neat stuff! That cloak and that belt could come in handy, but I am not ready to give up my fine clothes just yet."

So many foes, and none of them giants...

Farin slides in behind the chains, hoping to help Aly subdue them.

Attack, flanking: 1d20 + 24 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 24 + 2 = 46
Damage: 1d4 + 10 + 6d6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + (6, 1, 5, 1, 2, 3) = 30

I doubt the sneak attack is viable, but rolled it just in case.

Sipping again, to stay invisible, Farin moves around behind the earth elemental.

Stealth: 1d20 + 31 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 31 + 20 - 5 = 51