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<blockquote data-quote="jydog1" data-source="post: 5758082" data-attributes="member: 48156"><p><strong>Session #49 - December 12th, 2011 - Datsa right! It's irrelephant!</strong></p><p></p><p>Notes: a little late with this writeup - sorry. This past week we gave Duane the Gm a break and I ran We Be Goblins instead, which was fun if a bit flawed and had the final fight end with 2 PCs down and other beat up, just the way it should be. This session introduced our new PC/player Linc/Chris. Both seemed to fit in well! We continued our quest to get ourselves killed being Big Damn Heroes. Grezz can't help himself. I managed to pick up yet another metamagic rod - Intensify - which means I know have 5 along with Silent casting as a feat. it's like Grezz is a pure caster or something. </p><p></p><p>From the journal of Baron Grezzalik M'Rethen:</p><p></p><p>After the celebrations in Sandpoint, muted as they were, we headed into Magindaar for a bit to do some shopping. I visited with the Lord Mayor and requested he put out a grab order on the Laughing Bones, which I'm sure he'll do if it fits his agenda. I did manage to refrain from letting him know I was looking to move a few giant elders in as new citizens. If I survive, of course.</p><p></p><p>While we were in town I spent some time wandering around with Eurayle, trying to get to know my . . . daughter a bit. I finally remembered to give her a large chunk of spending money, which she seemed excited about. I gave her my protection ring as well, and that choked her up a bit. i didn't mention I was doing so because I was switching to a ring of cold resistance given where we were heading.</p><p></p><p>Getting back to Turtleback Ferry, there were the usual passel of problems waiting for me but all in all, not too bad. My staff was doing a good job. After Londis and I debriefed the military - you're doing great, see you in a little while - Jacardos pulled us aside.</p><p></p><p>"I know you won't take me with you because you need me to run things here," he said wistfully, "but I know someone else you should maybe consider. One of the Black Arrows who was on personal leave when we were overrun. Goes my the name of Linc, and he's a demon with a bow."</p><p></p><p>I looked over at Londis, who shrugged. We'd done well with the addition of an archer - Calphelas in the Fellnight - and it couldn't hurt. When we gathered to head up to the valley that was Mokmorian's stronghold, he was there with us. For once we went in armed with a great deal of knowledge - various giant tribes, Mokmorian's general abilities and powers, the features of the valley. It was going to be an extremely nasty bit of business, as we were walking into a bad situation. But that's what we did.</p><p></p><p>Eurayle was going to serve as our means of transport via her Teleport spell, but as she could only cast it once per day there wasn't going to be a quick escape available. Trix, Linc and myself were reduced so we could fit in the Bag of Holding and thus allow Eurayle to move all of us at once. Thus I was helpless when I heard her muffled, concerned voice exclaiming that there was some kind of protection over the valley and . . .</p><p></p><p>She punched us through. She's probably be able to get us out again, but as for moving us laterally on the plain - not a chance. Off in the distance we saw the massive fires surrounding Jorgenfest, studded with towers. But that wasn't our destination yet, as Longtooth's lair desperately needed to be found and looted. So off we set in the cold and snow, in a valley that fairly tingled with ancient magicks. What could possibly go wrong?</p><p></p><p>Well, running into a frost giant patrol was a starter. Through the storm I saw a giant nearly 15 feet tall lumber toward us, and a winter wolf came out of nowhere as well. It covered me with a blast of frozen breath and I was ever so thankful for my choice in rings. I countered by Hasting everyone, and Trixie pointed her rod of Wonder at the barely visible giant and lit it up like a Desnan Candle. [OOC]Giant had concealment from the storm and Trixie rolled Fairie Fire with her RoW. Can't make this <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> up[/OOC] I heard Linc's bowstring thrum three times and the giant grunt in reply.</p><p></p><p>The wolf lashed out and bit me, and I stepped back and blasted it was a couple of shocking rays. It did not care for that a bit. Tofa and Trixie squawked as they were hit by thrown rocks, and then I noticed that the ground seemed to be shaking. Before I could figure out what was happening a giant riding a mammoth - a MAMMOTH - came charging through. Somehow I dove to the side to avoid being trampled - others weren't as lucky. [OOC]Grezz dove aside because I rolled a nat 20 - yes, i changed out d20s again - and JUST made the reflex save. Also, Tofa's player was deliberating whether to hack something or heal, which prompted the following question - 'Aren't you a barbarian?' heh. She hacked.[/OOC]</p><p></p><p>Rolling through the snow, I stood up and threw my most powerful spell at the beast, which stopped in its tracks [OOC]Hold Monster, natch. DC20 save with a will of +5 and finally the rolls went our way[/OOC]. Other giants had appeared but between Tofa and Londis carving them up and Linc peppering them with arrows they were going down fast. [OOC]Linc hit on 14 of 15 shots. Not too shabby[/OOC] The one on top of the mastodon jumped off and ate shocking rays for his trouble. Things were under control.</p><p></p><p>Then I noticed it was getting colder. Looking around, I saw Tofa with that crazy-ass sword over her head and her teeth bared as the storm intensified. Blue light played along the blade and she howled with bloodrage. Yikes.</p><p></p><p>We did some skinning of the quickly slain mammoth to construct tents out of its skin and the broken longspears of the giants. We huddled under our makeshift shelters until the storm abated, then moved off as quickly as possible. Shotsie was clad in warm barding but clearly not pleased at the cold. </p><p></p><p>Soon we reached the base of the mountain and started climbing. I turned myself into an air elemental - it's getting more and more difficult to find the will to turn back, because dammit it feels so natural - and scouted ahead, finding the entrance to the lair at the top of a sheer cliff. No doubt great things await inside - we just have to get all of us up there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jydog1, post: 5758082, member: 48156"] [b]Session #49 - December 12th, 2011 - Datsa right! It's irrelephant![/b] Notes: a little late with this writeup - sorry. This past week we gave Duane the Gm a break and I ran We Be Goblins instead, which was fun if a bit flawed and had the final fight end with 2 PCs down and other beat up, just the way it should be. This session introduced our new PC/player Linc/Chris. Both seemed to fit in well! We continued our quest to get ourselves killed being Big Damn Heroes. Grezz can't help himself. I managed to pick up yet another metamagic rod - Intensify - which means I know have 5 along with Silent casting as a feat. it's like Grezz is a pure caster or something. From the journal of Baron Grezzalik M'Rethen: After the celebrations in Sandpoint, muted as they were, we headed into Magindaar for a bit to do some shopping. I visited with the Lord Mayor and requested he put out a grab order on the Laughing Bones, which I'm sure he'll do if it fits his agenda. I did manage to refrain from letting him know I was looking to move a few giant elders in as new citizens. If I survive, of course. While we were in town I spent some time wandering around with Eurayle, trying to get to know my . . . daughter a bit. I finally remembered to give her a large chunk of spending money, which she seemed excited about. I gave her my protection ring as well, and that choked her up a bit. i didn't mention I was doing so because I was switching to a ring of cold resistance given where we were heading. Getting back to Turtleback Ferry, there were the usual passel of problems waiting for me but all in all, not too bad. My staff was doing a good job. After Londis and I debriefed the military - you're doing great, see you in a little while - Jacardos pulled us aside. "I know you won't take me with you because you need me to run things here," he said wistfully, "but I know someone else you should maybe consider. One of the Black Arrows who was on personal leave when we were overrun. Goes my the name of Linc, and he's a demon with a bow." I looked over at Londis, who shrugged. We'd done well with the addition of an archer - Calphelas in the Fellnight - and it couldn't hurt. When we gathered to head up to the valley that was Mokmorian's stronghold, he was there with us. For once we went in armed with a great deal of knowledge - various giant tribes, Mokmorian's general abilities and powers, the features of the valley. It was going to be an extremely nasty bit of business, as we were walking into a bad situation. But that's what we did. Eurayle was going to serve as our means of transport via her Teleport spell, but as she could only cast it once per day there wasn't going to be a quick escape available. Trix, Linc and myself were reduced so we could fit in the Bag of Holding and thus allow Eurayle to move all of us at once. Thus I was helpless when I heard her muffled, concerned voice exclaiming that there was some kind of protection over the valley and . . . She punched us through. She's probably be able to get us out again, but as for moving us laterally on the plain - not a chance. Off in the distance we saw the massive fires surrounding Jorgenfest, studded with towers. But that wasn't our destination yet, as Longtooth's lair desperately needed to be found and looted. So off we set in the cold and snow, in a valley that fairly tingled with ancient magicks. What could possibly go wrong? Well, running into a frost giant patrol was a starter. Through the storm I saw a giant nearly 15 feet tall lumber toward us, and a winter wolf came out of nowhere as well. It covered me with a blast of frozen breath and I was ever so thankful for my choice in rings. I countered by Hasting everyone, and Trixie pointed her rod of Wonder at the barely visible giant and lit it up like a Desnan Candle. [OOC]Giant had concealment from the storm and Trixie rolled Fairie Fire with her RoW. Can't make this :):):):) up[/OOC] I heard Linc's bowstring thrum three times and the giant grunt in reply. The wolf lashed out and bit me, and I stepped back and blasted it was a couple of shocking rays. It did not care for that a bit. Tofa and Trixie squawked as they were hit by thrown rocks, and then I noticed that the ground seemed to be shaking. Before I could figure out what was happening a giant riding a mammoth - a MAMMOTH - came charging through. Somehow I dove to the side to avoid being trampled - others weren't as lucky. [OOC]Grezz dove aside because I rolled a nat 20 - yes, i changed out d20s again - and JUST made the reflex save. Also, Tofa's player was deliberating whether to hack something or heal, which prompted the following question - 'Aren't you a barbarian?' heh. She hacked.[/OOC] Rolling through the snow, I stood up and threw my most powerful spell at the beast, which stopped in its tracks [OOC]Hold Monster, natch. DC20 save with a will of +5 and finally the rolls went our way[/OOC]. Other giants had appeared but between Tofa and Londis carving them up and Linc peppering them with arrows they were going down fast. [OOC]Linc hit on 14 of 15 shots. Not too shabby[/OOC] The one on top of the mastodon jumped off and ate shocking rays for his trouble. Things were under control. Then I noticed it was getting colder. Looking around, I saw Tofa with that crazy-ass sword over her head and her teeth bared as the storm intensified. Blue light played along the blade and she howled with bloodrage. Yikes. We did some skinning of the quickly slain mammoth to construct tents out of its skin and the broken longspears of the giants. We huddled under our makeshift shelters until the storm abated, then moved off as quickly as possible. Shotsie was clad in warm barding but clearly not pleased at the cold. Soon we reached the base of the mountain and started climbing. I turned myself into an air elemental - it's getting more and more difficult to find the will to turn back, because dammit it feels so natural - and scouted ahead, finding the entrance to the lair at the top of a sheer cliff. No doubt great things await inside - we just have to get all of us up there. [/QUOTE]
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