Fredrich swings his might weapon as the beast closes.
Lucern Hammer / Power Attack
LH Damage
"Finally, some action!" Kegmar bellows, unstrapping his dorn dergar and preparing for battle.
William initiative
Initiative Order
Troll 20
Fredrich 15
Aude 14
Kegmar 13
Eltariel 11
Layjiani 6
William 5
As the troll closes in Fredrich delivers a telling blow opening a great rent in the creatures side.
Aude comments dryly on the fighters call to arms as Kegmar moves around the troll keeping out off its reach whilst drawing his weapon.
Seeing that parley is not going to be an option here Eltariel begins to cast this however gives the troll an opening to swipe at her with a claw..
Troll AoO
Critical Confirm
Damage
The elven maid's armour holds and the blow is not as dangerous as it might have been she grits her teeth and completes the spell and a fire erupts from her hands scorching the trolls hide and cauterising the wound from the hammer preventing its regeneration
Eltariel concentration check DC 23
Damage
Layjianis arrow misses sailing over the brutes shoulder to impact on the ground outside the Smithy with a burst of flame
William to act
William, seeing his new found companions in danger focuses his chi, charging at the creature with his fist set ablaze.
Charge:
Damage: Fire DMG:
William rushes in and delivers a cunning blow..
Round 1
Troll 20
Fredrich 15
Aude 14
Kegmar 13
Eltariel 11
Layjiani 6
William 5
The troll confused by the number of attackers on it lashes out at Frederich with all its natural weapons
Claw Damage
Claw Damage
Bite Damage
Rend(auto on two claw hits) Damage
Total damage on Frederich 41
The fighters armour might as well be parchment against the blows and in addition the troll rends Frederich as it readies itself to attack again
Fredrich surprised at the ferocity of the beast knows he needs to end this soon.
LH Attack (Power attack)*
LH Attack (Power attack)*
(*) +2 more is flanking was achieved
then steps back five feet, the pain beginning to announce it's presence.
Eltariel backs up five feet and unleashes a firebolt at the troll.
Ranged Touch:
Damage:
William will 5ft step and attempt to flank with someoene.
"Let us fell this beast!"
Elemental Fist
Damage: fire:
Per the rules I can use elemental fist only level per day so:
4/6 after this use. Get's used even if I miss as I declared it.
Fredrich's first blow opens another grievous wound in the trolls hide
Aude, Kegmar and Layjiani still to post
Seing the damage done to Friedrich , Aude steps behind him to heal him
* 1,5 (empowered) = 30
Angered by her miss and determined to end this abomination before it can do further injury to any of her allies the archer takes a deep breath, holds it, and let's fly another alchemists arrow.
Attack: (Using Deadly Aim; +2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid)
Damage: (+2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid, plus damage from alchemists fire)
Seing the damage done to Friedrich , Aude steps behind him to heal him
3d8+6 * 1,5 (empowered) = 30
Without taking his eyes from his dangerous foe, Fredrich grunts out a breathless "Thanks".
Trolls are Giants in PF
No problem with Fred using IC..which hates me as much as the forum roller hates you...lol
Posting for Kegmar as he hasn't responded..
Kegmar charges in from behind the beast his Dorn Dergar swinging low at its knees and bringig it crashing to the floor.
Dorn Dergar charging, flanking
Damage
Eltariels fire bolt finishes it off.
Eltariel fishes out the wand of lesser vigor and uses a charge for herself and Fredrich.
Kegmar grins at Fredrich as the troll begins to stumble about, and begins to suggest aloud, "Now all 'e need is a bit o'fi---" when Eltariel's fiery bolt impales the brute, dropping it dead.
"Aye, that'll work jes feyn" he nods, as he prods the monstrosity with the end of his dwarven weapon.
"I dun' think a troll weld act alone, so we should dew 'er best to be wary..."
Round 3 action
William will take another 5ft step if needed to flank with someone.
Elemental Fist:
Damage: Fire DMG:
3/6 now, hopefully I hit harder than my first two posts.
Round 3 action
William will take another 5ft step if needed to flank with someone.
Elemental Fist: 1d20+8
Damage: 1d8+3 Fire DMG: 2d6
** spoiler omitted **
"Nothing like making sure," Eltariel comments. "Especially with trolls. Let's keep together while we search, we don't want another run-in like that. Some trolls keep company, but if this one had any I'd imagine it would be with us by now."
The troll wears rusted halfplate armor. He carries a skinning knife, a wineskin full of goblin blood, and a rawhide shoulder bag containing two vials of alchemist’s fire, six skunk pelts, and a silver chalice inlaid with sapphires worth 450 gp
Layjini, bow still in hand and arrow knocked, spends some time carefully tracking back the path of teh troll, to see where it came from and to make sure there are no more of them. She of course takes all caution, walking as silently as possible.
Eltariel takes the Alchemist's fire for any who feel the need to carry some, and the chalice to put in the party's omnipresent loot stash.
Layjiani finds no indication that the troll was accompanied.It's tracks go in the opposite direction from the Treant's
Seeing no further sign of Trolls the scout continues on to search the rest of the village buildings
The troll wears rusted halfplate armor. He carries a skinning knife, a wineskin full of goblin blood, and a rawhide shoulder bag containing two vials of alchemist’s fire, six skunk pelts, and a silver chalice inlaid with sapphires worth 450 gp
William looks at the items and turns to the group.
"I have no interest in any of this. Perhaps the item could be held by someone until we can sell it at a later date?" William suggests.
The Smith and Bugbear have nothing of any worth on them
"Well...is there any other building we should enter? I doupt there are any survivors apart from the trees." William looks around curiously at other buildings.
"Let's leave no stone unturned here, then go after those bugbears - I think they will have further information on our treant," Eltariel speaks as if from experience.
"Well...is there any other building we should enter? I doupt there are any survivors apart from the trees." William looks around curiously at other buildings.
"I would expect that mangy mutt is glad we didn't take that outlook an hour ago". "Eltariel is right". "Let's finish up here before moving on", the ever stoic Fredrich states.
The last building is a larger farmhouse ..it has been damaged by fire and theres a large hole in one wall.
"It looks like there may have been some kind of a fight here," Eltariel observes. "What say you Layjiani?"
Taking all due caution, as per the norm, Layjiani investigates the building
As you make your way to the huge white farmhouse, you can’t miss the enormous hole burnt into the western wall. You can see directly into what was once a full living space and is now only a charred shell. The house’s once well-maintained exterior is now overgrown and trampled down.
There is a large horse pen and stable in the rear of the house, but you see no animals. Part of the fence has been knocked down.
You find five trees in various rooms within..they are scorched but still living.
In one of the bedrooms you find a journal of a young woman the last three entries of which are reproduced below
Friday
When I awoke this morning I meant to dress and take my walk past the stables to see (and be seen by!) dear Yonneth. How I hope that one day he will take notice of a plain farm girl like myself. Aye, me. I have changed my plans – I do not feel quite myself and I fear to be seen less than perfect.Indeed, I feel thick as a pot of soup. Best I stay home today anyhow – father complains of pains in his back and I must help him feed the horses. My destiny must be ruled by the darkest of stars forsuch a fate to be mine.
Saturday
I fear this might be my last entry, dearest friend journal, as I plan to hide myself away to the highest cliff I can find and throw myself off. I would rather die than live with whatever curse has been inflicted upon me. This morning I awoke to find my hair had turned to leaves. I look like some mad oak tree! Oh, to find whatever witch hexed me thus! I am certain it is Quella, the barmaid – she is jealous of the bond that she sees growing between Yonneth and myself. Aye me, what shall I do?
Sunday
Oh Yonneth – what has become of all of us? I see that now my fate is the fate of everyone in the Fork – we are a victim of the same terrible curse. I can take no food or drink, and not even water comforts me – the water from the well tastes strange. Will I die? Will I dream? Oh Yonneth –
Growing more and more angry and disturbed by the series of events and tragadies to afflict this poor town, Layjiani is unusually affected by the journal of the young woman. Fighting down her anger and her sorrow, nevertheless her eyes still glisten as she says with passion "This one do swear now to punish those repsponsible for this! And as well to do all in this one's power to help restore these unfortunate souls."
Taking a breath to calm herself she continues "Another thought do occur as well-As it do seem clear from this journal, the affliction did take place over several days, and it do no seem to this one that a mad Treant would be here to poison the well without the townsfolk no take of notice. Thus it do seem that the Treat do have help in this posioning of the town, likely human help."
And as this last is said fierce anger flashes in her eyes again at the thought that someone could do such a terrible thing to their fellow townspeople.
Layjiani's search turns up a secret compartment in the hearth, hiding 55 platinum pieces, six pieces of heirloom gold and ruby jewelry (worth a total of 600 gp), and two potion bottles.
Meanwhile Kegmars alchemical expertise identifies the poison as Blackmoss..a particularly insidious substance which requires careful manufacture..this poisoning was deliberate.
" I have to conduct a funeral for the troll. It should not take to much time.
Also did you notice there are almost no animals in there . I would think the bugbears did take them with them . Layjiani , could you confirm this for me ?
Finally , all those who are still hurt , can you speak up and come near me so I'll be able to heal you"
Layjiani passes the items to Eltariel saying "Please do keep these safe to be returned to the owners once we restore them."
Then, her emotional state still on high, when Aude mentions her intentions to conduct a funeral for the Troll the Ranger's prejudices come flashing out "What! You do think to conduct a funeral for that abomination yet plan to leave the human smith to rot! This one shall attend to his rites herself if necessary, but never shall this one waste valuable time which could be spent seeking help for these other poor souls while you do say your silly prayers over evil scum like that Troll!"
"Layjiani, it's her way. If it stops spontaneous undead, I will not complain. I am sure she will deal with all of the fallen the same way."
Thanks you , Eltariel
I must admit trolls are not usually reputed to become undead but it has been known to happen so better safe than sorry .
And you are right , I will have to do the same for the smith but I would prefer to just explain to him that I will try to see if we can rescue his family if he had one. It would be better for his burial to be done in presence of his family if possible.
There are definite signs of animals having been driven away
Aude conducts the necessary rites and you have done all you can here..
"Then let us get after those bugbears. Be alert, my friends, the forest could conceal anything."
Once the command is given to begin seeking the buhgbears Layjiani eagerly takes off after her prey. She quoickly takes point, distancing herself enough from the others that the noise of their progress does not disturb her silent movement through the forest.
On gurad with bow drawn and arrow ready the hunter silently and skillfully seeks her prey
Stealth:
Perception:
Track:
(+2 on all for favored enemy)
Fredrich starting to understand the tactics of his new squad, follows about 60' behind the scout.
Kegmar grins up at Fredrich at the idea of hunting bugbears, following closely to the warrior.
"Ach, once I had a greet stand-off with'a band o'de bear-bugs. Stole me clan's treasure ey' did. Ferocious beasties they be, but no match fer us."
The dog leads you unerringly though the woods surrounding the hamlet for about 5 miles until You come to a clearing and a small hill. A lone tree dominates the landscape, huge and half-barren of leaves. The base of the tree is hollowed, with a lattice of roots loosely covering the outside. The dog stops here and barks
Handle Animal:
Attempting to silence the dog, Layjiani quickly checks for any signs of traps and takes care of any locks there may be on the gate.
Perception:
Disable Device:
William will take this oppitunity to take to the shadows in a attempt to move with the group and be unseen.
Stealth
As there was no threat William can take 10 for the moment..I will however require active stealth when trying to avoid an active perception.
The door is merely a curtain of roots..untrapped and certainly unlocked
Layjiani waits for the others to catch up and shows them the hole. If the decision is made to enter the scout will take out a linen handkerchef she has and ask Eltariel to cast a simple light spell on it.
Then taking the small soft piece of cloth and balling it up in the hand which holds the bow the stealthy ranger can control exactly how much light escapes from it.
Allowing only a small sliver enough for her to see by Layjiani then proceds with her normal quiet caution into the hole.
Having noticed and been impressed by the stealth of the newest member of the team she silently indicates to William that he may accompany her if he wishes.