(IC) Against the Giants PBP Group 2

[FitzTheRuke]

Donnell did have a bow, but it would be impossible to fire into the smoke-hole without standing on its stone rim, which would be precarious, have a limited range of sight, and be within full view of the watchtower. Donnell was relieved (and more than a little impressed) when Kaligan offered to jump down, unaided by the Colonel's winds.

The plan set, the group put it into action.

OOC: I will return with a map & round-roller post.

 

[Kobold Stew]

Three, two, one... Water- Fire - Wind- Lets Rock

 

[FitzTheRuke]

OOC: First, just for your visualization, and because you will not be on the map until you jump down, here is what the rooftop looks like. You are in sight of the watchtower (briefly) when climbing over the stone edge of the smoke-hole. Also, if you pass the peak (which is the dark line at row 57.) You are technically in sight of (much of) the courtyard, but no one is currently looking at the roof. As a reminder, with the way I do initiative, "surprise" means that all the bad guys will go LAST, and they may need to use their turns to grab weapons or get into position, or whatever, but they WILL get a turn. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Here's the roof. The grid-postions correspond to exactly above the same positions (forty feet up) on the map of the Great Hall (pending). I hope that all makes sense.

Spoiler: Map of Rooftop

 

[FitzTheRuke]

GM: Encounter: Steading of the Hill Giants Great Hall

Spoiler: Map

(General Features) Difficult Terrain: crates; Visibility: Bright (braziers; daylight through smoke-hole); Cover: pillars & crates; Spells: none

Spoiler: Allies

Name * AC * HP * Hit Dice * PasPrc * Spells (Etc) * (Notes)
(PCs)
Colonel AC19* HP 66/66 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP19* SSdc18 4/4 3/3 2/3 3/3 1/1 CD 2/2 WotS 5/5 MyS 1/1
Duvrael AC12(15) HP 56/56 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP15* SSdc17 4/4 2/3 3/3 3/3 1/1
Gimlak AC17 HP 68/68 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP12* SSdc17 4/4 3/3 3/3 2/3 1/1 SP 12/12
Kahru AC15 HP 83/83 HD 9/9 THP 13/13 PP16 SSdc14 4/4 2/3 3/3 WS 1/2 Rg 3/3 Stf 7/7
-Kahru-Bear AC12 HP 42/42
Kaligan AC18* HP 76/76 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP14 PD 8/8 DT 1/1 TK 1/1 AS 1/1 2W 1/1 ID 1/1
(NPCs)
Donnell AC19* HP29/29 THP 13/13 HD 4/4 AS 1/1 2W 1/1
Hiss AC13 HP 2/2 PP10* ts10'

Spoiler: Enemies

Name * AC * HP * PP * (Notes)
(BGs)
Stone Giants AC17 HP126ea PP14*
-SG1 126/126; SG2 126/126
Hill Giants AC13 HP105ea PP12
-HG1 105/105; HG2 105/105;
-HG3 105/105; HG4 105/105;
Hill Giant Schlub AC11 HP 59/59 PP8
Young Hill Giant AC12 HP 42/42 PP10
Bear AC13 HP65/65 PP13(17)*

GM: Begin Round One

OOC: Please self-audit your spell slots. I don't know if I kept track of all the spellcasting since the long rest. The Colonel flew at some point? I didn't number the giants. Count 'em left-to-right and down. I'll put #s on 'em next time.

 

[Steve Gorak]

OOC: Gimlak can also help with shape water since he knows that cantrip, thereby increasing the amount of water. He'll telepathically instruct the star spawn to remain invisible in front of the doors leading to this room, preventing reinforcements while remaining invisible. I agree that Donnell remains on the roof Gimlak is ready to go !

 

[FitzTheRuke]

OOC: Here's a picture I have either not posted before, or at least not lately. This is the view of the Steading (unfortunately cut-off so you can't see the courtyard or the outbuilding, which would be off on the right) but you can see the east gate, the watchtower, and the smoke-hole chimney. You can see why you wouldn't want to climb over the peak (you'd be seen from the watchtower for sure.) Essentially you all climb up and roll over the north side (the side we can see) of the stone chimney, into the smoke-hole. I call it a smoke-hole, rather than a chimney, because it doesn't go down inside the building. Just that bit on the roof to let the smoke out. A single STR (athletics) check will do to roll over the edge, fall, and try not to land in the firepit, which might be unpleasant even after the water snake dives on the fire, which I assume will mark "go time".

Spoiler: Picture

 

[Steve Gorak]

Gimlak steps on his dwarven ego and telepathically asks for help to go over the smoke hole since he is not the best climber. As they prepare themselves to go in, Gimlak is ready to telekinetically move any ally away from the fire as they fall

OOC: str check 11, 19 if help is allowed & received (advantage, second roll) Yes, the sequence is water in then we jump

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Doc has been listening to the plan, but as soon as the countdown reaches zero he jumps down in the hole. He reckons the Sheriff has waited long enough. As he falls lightly toward the bottom, he calls forth an older soul trapped within him who died in a circus to help guide him to safety.

As he hits the ground, he rolls and strides forward from the smoke, concentrating his ire and wrath upon the stunned expression of the tall rustler he first sees while firing a full volley.

OOC: Athletics: 1D20+1 = [10]+1 = 11 Past life: 1D6 = [5] = 5 16 for athletics check. Land at AK59. Bonus action- Hex Hill Giant Schlub. Shoot tiwce: 1D20+7 = [4]+7 = 11 1D20+7 = [9]+7 = 16 *supposed to be +9-, should be 13, 18 First shot, sneak (surprise), hex: 1D10+5 = [2]+5 = 7 2D6 = [3, 1] = 4 1D6 = [1] = 1 Piercer reroll: 1D10 = [4] = 4 First shot damage= 14 Second shot: 1D10+5 = [2]+5 = 7 1D6 = [5] = 5 Second shot damage= 12 Move to AN61. Posting this since I think it's missing? Doc AC14 HP 84/84 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP20 SSdc16 1/2 Wls 4/4 Crs 1/1 PL 3/4 Wsp 1/1

 

[Tonguez]

OOC: Athletics _: 1D20+6 = [8]+6 = 14 to AG56

with the twin water snakes splashing down into the fire, and the colonel granting his light touch, Kahru followed, riding the updrafts like he was still in eagle-form down into the great hall.
Waythe was urging him to strike down the giants, but the druid had seen the bear earlier and was compelled to protect it. So as he came to the ground Kahru snatched a morsel of food from his belt and tossed it to the bear, seeking to convince the beast that the newcomers meant it no harm, “I am Storm-Bear” he said in the druids cant “we are Friends, but now go from this place in peace”

OOC: cast Animal Friendship Wis14 (Duration 24hrs)

 

[Steve Gorak]

As Gimlak slowly falls down, his anger rises at the thought of his brethren being enslaved. He looks towards the table and warps reality affecting all the nearby minds.

He then asks the starspawn outside telepathically Do any ennemy outside know where you are and is any of them heading towards the room?

OOC: Move: none or move out of the firepit Action: psionically cast (no verbal or somatic components) synaptic static centered on AI 48 (should affect all giants around the table, but not Kahru's bear) using 5 spell points, Int save DC 17 or 32 psychic damage After a failed save, a target has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it rolls a d6 and subtracts the number rolled from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as well as its Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration. The target can make an Intelligence saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Bonus action: convert 5th spell slot into 5 spell points Concentrating on summon aberration AC17 HP 68/68 THP 13/13 HD 9/9 PP12* SSdc17 4/4 3/3 3/3 2/3 0/1 SP 9/12 Spoiler psionically cast summon aberration using spell points -4sp psionically cast psionic static using spell points -5sp convert 5th spell slot into spell points +5 sp