(IC) Against the Giants PBP Group 1

[Shadowedeyes]

Valda drops to floor of the chimney when space becomes available, moving swiftly due to Eoghen's inspiration. She continues to hoof it towards the southern doors to cut off any attempt to retreat through them. When she finally stands between the enemy and the doors, she calls upon the rune magic to grow in stature to better hold the line.

OOC: Using the reaction to move towards the south, then follow up with a dash to get around the hill giant and get in the way of the door. Then using bonus action to activate Giant's Might. Valda AC19* HP 83/83 THP 8 HD 8/9 PP15 AS 1/1 2W 1/1 RNdc15[FR 1/1 CR 1/1 HR 1/1] GM 2/4 RS 3/4 Ind 1/1

 

[FitzTheRuke]

The group burst forth from the fireplace. Jack crossed the kitchen at a sprint. As he passed the giantess who held a rake, she startled as if she were a human grandmother and he was a mouse. Eoghan stepped forth and caused vines to burst out of the dirt kitchen floor, they writhed about and blocked the south door, as Valda grew large and made her way there to be sure that no one would make their way through.

OOC: Just @Hriston Bible and @TerraDave Tenibor to go. And @VLAD the Destroyer Quinn (if you're about, otherwise I'll use him to keep an eye on the courtyard guards).

 

[TerraDave]

Tenibor uses his bardic reaction and then as needed his normal movement to follow Jack.

 

[VLAD the Destroyer]

OOC: Hey I'm back but work has been crazy and I wasn't really needed much so haven't replied. For now I will continue to watch the courtyard. I'm needed I can fly down the chimney.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Tenibor followed Jack past the startled giantess, who waved her rake in the air overhead. Two of the four orcs had been there for the previous battle. They had no desire to be slaughtered like their kitchen mates had been, and they immediately scattered. But the doors to the south were covered by writhing vines and a giant swordswoman, and the doors to the east by an elf wizard and a crossbowman. They looked about helplessly for a way out.

Bible had stumbled on her way out of the hearth, and so was last to do her bit. The only door that was left without sentry was the north door, to a mess hall, she remembered. She did her bit, running across the kitchen, and she vaulted a barrel, rolled and came up by that door. She listened at it while keeping an eye on the nearby giantess. At the moment, no sounds came from the north chamber.

Quinn circled overhead and confirmed that for the time being, the armed courtyard guards were none the wiser.

OOC: I figured I'd just run Bible to the north door. @Hriston I hope that's okay.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

GM: Encounter: Steading Kitchen (Second Time Around)

Spoiler: Map

(General Features) Difficult Terrain: Tables & Barrels; Visibility: Dim (Braziers); Cover: Walls & Barrels

Spoiler: Allies

Name * AC * HP * Hit Dice * PasPrc * Spells (Etc) * (Notes)
(PCs)
Bible AC19* HP 84/85 THP 0/8 HD 3/9 PP16 AS 1/1 2W 1/1 Ind 1/1
Eoghan AC15 HP 74/75 THP 0/8 HD 3/9 PP19 SSdc17 0/4 0/3 1/3 2/3 1/1 BI 4/5
Jack AC17 HP 66/66 THP 8/8 HD 9/9 PP20 LK 2/3
Quinn AC17* HP 60/62 THP 0/8 HD 9/9 PP19 SSdc18 3/4 1/3 1/3 2/3 0/1 WS 1/2 GB 0/4 CO 2/4 ET 1/1 DS 1/1 H 1/1 MS 0/1 Ba 1/1
Tenibor AC13(16) HP 56/56 THP 0/8 HD 7/9 PP16* SSdc16 2/4 0/3 1/3 2/3 1/1 WoMM 4/7 LK 2/3
Valda AC19* HP 83/83 THP 0/8 HD 8/9 PP15 AS 1/1 2W 1/1 RNdc15 3/3 GM 2/4 RS 3/4 Ind 1/1
(NPCs)

Spoiler: Enemies

Name * AC * HP * PP * (Notes)
(BGs)
Hill Giant Schlubs AC13 HP59ea PP8
-HGS1 59/59; HGS2 59/59;
Orcs AC11 HP15ea PP10*
-O1 15/15; O2 15/15; O3 15/15; O4 15/15;

GM: End Round One; Begin Round Two

 

[Blue]

The tall firbolg looked around at everyone sprinting to make sure none could escape, but then his eyes came back to the closest giants and orc and the lack of anyone between them.

<Oh bother.>, he cursed under his breath in Sylvan.

He strolled south and called to the giant near Valda, imbuing the ridicule with mental barbs, ::Hey, is that your face or did the wolves vomit again?::

OOC: Move south in a straight line to K41. Vicious Mockery vs. the giant schlub near Valda. DC 17 WIS save or 6 psychic and disadvantage on next attack. Vicious Mockery: 2D4 = [3, 3] = 6

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Eoghan marched southward and insulted the giant, who foolishly picked up an oversized meat-cleaver and went at him in retaliation. The firbolg side-stepped easily as the knife came in and the giant answered feebly with, ::No, YOO are da puke-face!::

OOC: HGS2 missed Eoghan who mocked him for 6. Anyone else gonna chime in?

Spoiler: Rolls

HGS2
dc17 Wis Save: 1d20-2 = [12]-2 = 10
Cleaver vs Eoghan: 2D20.LOW(1)+6 = [1, 8]+6 = 7

 

[Lidgar]

~We got 'em surrounded,~ whispered Jack through the mind link. ~Now let's get this done.~

Suiting his words, Jack lunged toward the nearest orc and plunged The Knife deeply in its foul hide, letting the virulent poison do its work. Just as swiftly he then retreated back to Tenibor to block the eastern exit.

::Drop yer weapons and get on the ground unless you want to end up like yer friend here,:: Jack shouted in orcish to the other orcs.

OOC: Jack moves to X37 and attacks the nearest orc with the dagger of venom. He then uses cunning action to disengage and move to Z36. Attack with dagger of venom: 1D20+10 = [19]+10 = 29 1D4+6 = [4]+6 = 10 Poison damage, DC 15 Con to resist or damage plus poisoned condition for 1 minute: 2D10 = [8, 5] = 13 Intimidate: 1D20+5 = [16]+5 = 21

 

[Hriston]

Having secured the northern door, Bible steps forward and hurls the handaxe she's holding at the nearest hill giant.

OOC: Bible moves forward to V-31. Handaxe attack: 1D20+9 = [17]+9 = 26 Damage: 1D6+7 = [6]+7 = 13

She then pulls another axe from her belt and throws it at the same giant.

OOC: Handaxe attack: 1D20+9 = [16]+9 = 25 Damage: 1D6+7 = [6]+7 = 13