Molok Granite Fist's page

A few weeks after the harrowing events of the adventure to White Plume Mountain, Molok finds himself in a small town. Travelling by night, his extreme fear of the outdoors is somewhat lessened, but he still feels the pressure of all that space weighing down on him.
Whelm had originally wanted him to travel with all haste to the nearest dwarven compound and turn him over to a "proper" warrior but after a run-in with some orges, their hill giant master and a caravan of dwarven prisoners, Whelm decided that perhaps, for the time anyway, Molok would make a 'suitable' host.
Much has the goliath learned from Whelm and has even started growing a beard, though it's mossy colour and texture is a constant point of argument between the two.
Resting in the tiny tavern the goliath gets many looks from the locals, but none are brave enough to approach. As he is enjoying a quiet ale the door suddenly bursts open and a skinny local boy runs in, sweating and out of breath.

"Angus! Close the door boy. What's all this hoo-haw about?", the bartender calls to the winded teen.

"Giants! Hundreds of them. They came down from the mountains and attacked several of the farms and they are heading here!"

Sighing, Molok stands and grabs his travel-worn pack. He mutters to Whelm and gives the slightest of smiles.

"Watch my ale...we'll be right back!"

WOW..this was great!! Thanks Infinity for running this module...it was a blast! Now if only we can talk you into running Against the Giants!!

Molok moves towards where Lyraath is busily scooping up treasure and assists in gathering all the rest of the bags.

"Come we need to go now. Hot water will kill you all!"

He practically picks the Gith up and hauls him back toward the door.

Still a distance from the creature, Molok readies to throw the hammer once again, when the crab suddenly changes into some sort of little furry creature. He checks his throw in slight confusion and watches as Godric slashes the new creature with his sword, and it suddenly explodes back into the giant crab. Shaking his head in confusion, he releases the hammer for a single strike.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 6) + 8 = 22

Whoops..sorry could not get the map up at work!! I will use my surge to withdraw and still throw the hammer. I think that would be the easiest to retcon.

Seeing the giant crustation having grabbed Godric, and his subsequence escape, Molok winds up and hurls Whelm at the creature.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5) + 8 = 19

As the hammer flies back to his hand, Molok lets it cock his arm back and lets loose with another toss.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6) + 8 = 16

Molok moves slowly into the space with the others, looking wide-eyed at the strange membrane that holds the water back.

"Whelm-hammer have you ever experienced anything like this before? Is this why the doors were so odd?"

He stops when he hears that there might be some creature ahead of them under the sand.

Whelm hammer, what do you think of these doors? Their construction is odd, to say the least!"

The Goliath speaks to his hammer in a very respectful manner, still slightly in awe of its powers.

Sorry, I thought I had rolled my Will save

Molok again hurls his hammer at the aquatic monster.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1d4 ⇒ (12) + 11 + (4) = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 7) + 8 = 23

Oops...thank you for the reminder!!!

1d4 ⇒ 1

total to hit: 21

WIS Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

As soon as the hammer returns to his hand, Molok throws it again at the horse-headed creatures.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 7) + 8 = 19

Seeing the creatures heads breech the water, the Goliath throws his hammer at the closest.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4) + 8 = 15

Sounds good to me!! :-)

Attack(Disadv): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Not knowing what is happening, Molok hurles the hammer at where he thinks the enemy is, then holds out his hand to retrieve the flying weapon.

"Strike true Whelm!"

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 3) + 8 = 19

Oops, ok I will do the perception then

Molok holds Whelm defensively trying to locate whatever made the wind and harmed Narnel.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Is taking a dodge action if available

looking at the pool of deep water, Molok seems concerned.

"He has been down there for some time...I should have lent him my necklace...or maybe I should go down and see if he is ok??"

The goliath begins to mover towards the deep shaft, looking down to see if he can see anything.

Molok trudges along with the others. He quietly speaks to Whelm, asking the hammer about it's past and what support he can give to the Goliath in battle.

The Goliath moves forward to scoop up the key but then takes a step back from the ring after hearing what Whelm had to say.

"I do not think I would want to claim such an item."

Molok gives the key to Urth to try the door.

Molok looks at the ring and frowns.

"What say you Whelm-hammer? Can you speak to this ring or feel a connection with it?? You both speak, sooo...."

The Goliath trails off, hoping he has not, yet again, insulted the weapon.

Placing the gems away for safe keeping, Molok next approaches the number 8 orb.

"So this one next maybe?"

Molok is going to take whelm and smash Globe 9

"Well we need to start somewhere...", the Goliath says as he swings the hammer and connects with globe 9.

Feeling that perhaps he and Whelm might be starting to see eye to eye, as it were, Molok turns his attention to the strange globes hanging from the roof.

"Should we stay with lucky number 9 and see if that one can help us? It worked for the golem."

Grimly Molok addresses the hammer.

"I will vow my life to getting you out of this prison and returning you to your people."

He then holds the hammer out, as if letting it look at him.

"As for fighting giants, this talisman here was taken from a wicked hill giantess who was gathering all manners of evil about herself to terrorize the countryside. This tokin here was removed from the armour of a defeated fire giant who had enslaved a number of dwarves to force them to unearth a wicked statue of a long dead god. I have indeed fought giants...and goblinoids by the dozens. Does this make me worthy to wield you to freedom?"

Molok again looks at the hammer and nods his agreement.

"Indeed. This seems to be a powerful weapon and should be returned to its makers. You hear that hammer...once we are done I will take you home. Is that agreeable to you?"

If no one else was interested then I will. I do not want to just "take" it if others were interested.

Molok holds out the hammer and waves it about.

"Well it is no maul, but could be a serviceable weapon. Is anyone else interested in wielding this hammer....if not, then I will hold on to him for the time being."

"I am NO giant, hammer. I am a Goliath."

If no one else reaches for it, Molok will hold out his hand to take the hammer

Taking the hammer, the Goliath looks at it wonderingly.

"Hello? Umm...hammer..Whelm is it? I am Molok of the Granite Fist clan. Can you hear me??"

Molok hands over the hammer to Lyraath and then goes to stand guard as the others rest.

"Well....it called me a snake-faced wussy footed gutless kidneywipe...whatever that is. I think it is a dwarf, by the grumpy sound of its voice!"

Molok jerks his head back and at the same time holds the hammer out at arm's length from him.

"Did...did any of you hear that? The hammer spoke to me!?"

Molok holds up the weapon and examines it.

"Such a dire guardian for such a mundane looking weapon. I wonder what is special about it?"

He continues to look over the weapon but will hand it to anyone else who wants to take a look.

Molok was getting ready to become the first Goliath vampire!! lol
He was also thinking he could throw the hammer at the misty form and it might just kill her...thankfully others were able to take her down before she could escape. Great job party!! And DM for making it a very harrowing battle!!

Drained not only physically, but mentally, the Goliath staggers forward and lays hands on the hammer. He quickly slumps to the ground but looks like he was going to throw it after the misty vampire.

"Thank the gods you were able to destroy her! I was worried I might soon join her undead family."

I think I will just attack her....and hope we can do enough damage to take her out

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + (2) = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 = 17

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + (4) = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 = 15

Action Surge

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (10) + 9 + (4) = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 6 = 17

Save vs. Charm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Is it possible to throw her to the ground and attack, or simply let go and attack?

Yes I want to bring her out of the room so everyone can have a shot at her!

Opps...sorry I thought I did 2 rolls...not sure what happened...will do so now!!

Grapple: 1d20 + 8 + 1d4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + (4) = 20

Grappled by the creature once again, Molok attempts to turn the tables on the creature and drag it out into the corridor and the light.

OK, so I need to grapple and then I can move, with the vampire outside the room...is that correct?

Grapple: 1d20 + 8 + 1d4 ⇒ (16) + 8 + (3) = 27

Molok turns back to the undead horror and strikes at the creature with all his heart.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14[re-roll 2 1d6 ⇒ 4) = 16

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 = 13

Sorry for the delay. The computer I took to the conference this weekend stopped working! Resorting to phone

Escape: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Adv.: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Feeling his life force slowly being drained from him, Molok once again attempts to drag the vampire into the light of the corridor. He also shrugs off some of the vampires damage and centres himself to bring back some vitality to his life force.

Stone's Endurance: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Second Wind: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Shove: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Molok flails in the darkness, not wanting to go down without even striking back. He tries to follow the directions that Lyraath has called out.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + (4) = 17
Disadv: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + (1) = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12 re-roll 2 1d6 ⇒ 3 = 13

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (12) + 9 + (2) = 23
Disadv: 1d20 + 9 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + (3) = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9 re-roll 1&2 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 = 13

Ok, I think he will attempt the last option - shove break grapple, move, grapple and then move again.

Shove: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Molok is going to try and pull the creature out into the corridor for all to see...do I need a to-hit roll or would it just be a contest of strength??

YIKES!!! Teach me to wait to act!! Can Molok try to break the thing's grip on him or is that an attack??

Molok waits until given the all clear, then bursts into the room, Maul at the ready!

Slightly shaken by the trip up to the tunnel, Molok thanks Urth and hastily moves to the front of the party.

Oops sorry....

Dex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

With the bugbears dead or runoff, the goliath follows Urth as he flys back to the turnstile.

still here!!!