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"Now we're talking!" Mouser exclaims, glad to have a chance to find some gear that fits him.

"Let's just say, Doublings are one thing, but we've been fighting Centarianlings--or something. So--we should probably follow those tasks in order. How to we follow in the footsteps of Mymrith the Maker?"

Mouser seems relieved that the giantess isn't in league with the others, and seems to trust her.

"So you're saying to turn the forge back on, we would need to do the things the other heroes did to ignite it in the first place? I mean, it sounds like we could make some really cool things taht could help us a lot. It is probably worth doing."

Mouser watches the conversation unfold, still unsure if this might be a trap.

All,

I'm going on vacation with limited time/connectivity for the next week. Please bot me as I doubt I'll be able to post.

Have fun!

Mouser grips his rapier, still unsure.

"You better not double-cross us," he tells her. "If this works out well for all of us, so much the better. But I'm watching you. Take us to your mentor--preferably without crossing a lot of other giants."

Mouser raises a skeptical eyebrow.

"You--want to help us?" he asks. "What, exactly, is in it for you?"

Mouser nods to Balmir and points quietly at the door where he heard sounds.

"Let's try this one," he whispers as the group gathers around the entry.

Mouser cringes a bit at the sound the giant makes as it falls, but when nothing is forthcoming, he relaxes a bit.

He sniffs at the stew. "Anyone hungry?"

As the others gather their energy for what comes next, he listens at each of the three doors, starting at the northwest corner and rotating clockwise.

perception nw door: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
perception ne door: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
perception se door: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

"Stabity stab," Mouser exclaims, doing just that to the giant.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 = 301d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 2) = 8
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 171d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 94d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 1) = 15
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

Mouser uses the distraction provided by Balmir to attack the last giant repeatedly from behind.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 = 231d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 104d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 4) = 21
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 = 311d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6) = 20
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

CRIT?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 171d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 6) = 19

If attacked and attack misses, spend 1 panache to activate underfoot assault + limb-climber.
3 Panache remaining
limb-climber (climb check vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
exploitative maneuver (CMB vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 If successful, creature takes -4 on its attack against Mouser, and Mouser receives +4 to his AC.

Mouser continues his acupuncture techniques on the giant's foot, stabbing it this way and that.

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 341d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 191d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

CRIT?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 221d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

If attacked and attack misses, spend 1 panache to activate underfoot assault + limb-climber.
3 Panache remaining
limb-climber (climb check vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
exploitative maneuver (CMB vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 If successful, creature takes -4 on its attack against Mouser, and Mouser receives +4 to his AC.

Mouser rushes the yellow giant and stabs at its boot with his rapier.

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 331d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

If attacked and attack misses, spend 1 panache to activate underfoot assault + limb-climber.
3 Panache remaining
limb-climber (climb check vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
exploitative maneuver (CMB vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 If successful, creature takes -4 on its attack against Mouser, and Mouser receives +4 to his AC.

Sorry for the late notice, but I'm going on a camping trip and won't be able to post until Monday.

Please bot me as necessary!

Toboyn, Tam, and Balmir?

I think so

Mouser attacks the giant direction above him, but his attacks are uncharacteristically errant.

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 151d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 151d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

With one of the giants passing by, Mouser sinks his rapier into its leg.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 221d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 2) = 11
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 231d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4) = 10
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

ya

"Some kind of fight," Mouser responds. "I'm guessing we can surprise them pretty easily.

[b]"I'll sneak in, then you throw the door open and attack."

Mouser moves forward, getting in position in the hall before his allies attack.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31

Mouser shrugs as they can't figure out how to activate the forge. At least, not yet.

"Let me see what's out here," he says, moving to the other set of double doors and silently scouting ahead.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

When the campaign is over multiple years, sometimes it's hard to remember all the details. Can we roll wisdom checks to recall anything we've seen previously?

Wis: 1d20 ⇒ 12

"Alright, folks. Let's go," Mouser says, leading the way quietly.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37
perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23I'll be 30' ahead

Mouser nods. "I'm inclined to try to activate it. Just because it's been used for evil doesn't mean we can't use it for good. If it makes the hammer stronger, fantastic. Maybe we can make some other stuff, too. Let's figure out how to turn it on."

He looks around and then settles on the secret door.

"Should we try there next?" he suggests.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

"Hey, Balmir--what did you find?" Mouser asks a little more loudly.

Welcome back Fuzzfoot--sorry for the difficulties you've had.

All,

I'm off to Mexico for the next week. I may post occasionally, but please bot as necessary. Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Mouser cringes at the sounds, watching the secret door.

"What did you do?!" he whispers harshly after a few moments.

Mouser follows along behind quietly. Something catches his eye at the statue's base.

"Hey, big secret door there--careful," he says to Balmir.

perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Mouser agrees they should check out the anvil, and searches the dead first, then keeps watch while Balmir advances.

"Go for it, my dwarven friend. See if you can find some valuables while you're up there."

perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Still flanking with Balmir, Mouser continues striking the troll in an incredibly disorienting manner.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 = 261d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2) = 9
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 271d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 94d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 4) = 12
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

Mouser leaps into a flanking position, stabbing at the ogre when he's not looking.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 351d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 3) = 10
CRIT?: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 221d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

Mouser takes a swipe at the lead giant as it passes by, striking at its calf with his rapier.

Then flanking with Balmir, he quietly takes another couple of attacks.

AoO +1 Rapier (sneak attack, flank): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 251d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 6) = 16

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 2 = 181d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 4) = 20
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 281d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 84d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 6) = 21
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

If attacked and attack misses, spend 1 panache to activate underfoot assault + limb-climber.
3 Panache remaining
limb-climber (climb check vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
exploitative maneuver (CMB vs. creature's CMD): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 If successful, creature takes -4 on its attack against Mouser, and Mouser receives +4 to his AC.

FYI, I'll be traveling for Thanksgiving and likely unable to post (or not post much) from now until Monday.

Have a great holiday, all! Feel free to bot me.

Mouser darts into the room before they can act.

"So, whatever you just became will be a short-lived title. 'Cuz we're here to kill you," he taunts in giant.

Running behind a bench, he breaks line of sight with the trio.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29

Mouser raises an eyebrow in surprise.

"I wasn't expecting that," he muses. "But--go for it. Maybe something good will come of it."

"Put your back into it!" Mouser whispers harshly.

str: 1d20 ⇒ 4

With little to see in the two butcher buildings, Mouser pads back to the others to report.

"I think we can safely go in--I don't think we're going to get trouble from those buildings. Just a bunch of butcher stuff."

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Assuming we're all good to go forward, I'll scout ahead through the double doors.

Mouser giggles at his dung-covered friends as he jumps free of the dung wagon.

With the group gathered to the side, he says "I'm going to check out those two tents before we decide how to go forward. Be right back."

I'll just go peak under Z2, then Z1 to see what they are. If empty, I'll search them before coming back.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Mouser waits for just the right moment--then makes a run for it when the giants are turned the other way.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Preferably, I'd just hide under the dung cart or cling to its bottom or something when it passes through the door. That would hopefully give me plenty of cover.

I do think I'm too good for the poo! Ha! Yeah, seems awfully quiet from the rest.

I'm not in the poo, but stealthing nearby. I don't need to make the checks, correct?

"Nice--I'll never let you all live this down. Now, you do the invisibility thing, get in the dung, and I'll scout ahead."

Mouser watches for an opportune time for them to move.

stealth: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25
perception (Trap Spotter 20'): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
disguise (Fit In): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

All,

I'll be on a trip through next Monday. Please bot me, as necessary.

Mouser points out the problem with the distance.

"Come on, guys--just get in the dung. I don't want to wait a week to get there."

"Let's do it," Mouser says, watching for a good time to move the group toward the carts.

Mouser frowns in disappointment. "Aw, fine! Suit yourselves. Invisibility it is. But we should probably go in with the carts, since they seem to be letting them through."

As the group silently observes what is happening, Mouser has a cruel realization.

"Unfortunately, those dung wagons look like the best way up," he says. "I don't want to hide in giant crap, but that may be our ticket in. Or, we just wait for nighttime, I start a big fire somewhere to distract, and we try to sneak in another way. "

He looks back up at the fortress. "Of course, when I say the dung wagons may be the best way for us to get in, I mean the best way for you to get in. I've got much better ways for me."

"Who knows--maybe they have fights among the giants and some die--let's just get out of here and find somewhere we can observe until nightfall."

Did I spot any good places to hide yet?

Mouser looks around for anywhere they might hole up and make a plan.

"We need to get out of sight while we figure out how we want to get to the fortress," he says.

perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

With the giant struggling to see, Mouser is able to take advantage. He strikes at it multiple times.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 251d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 6) = 18
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 261d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 94d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 2) = 12
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

I'm guessing we can all get in position before we attack?

Mouser begins striking the hill giant where it hurts.

+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 361d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 114d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 6) = 16
+1 Rapier (flank, sneak attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 171d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 94d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 1) = 4
If hits, target is disoriented for 1 round (target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, or -4 penalty vs. Mouser).

CRIT?: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 251d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 104d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 5, 1) = 9