Keller's forgotten about the horses for the moment and he looks for a sniper perch toward where the giants seem to be based, and he sends out over the link to his scouts and the squad leadership "may as well clear this town of giants, we're almost done..."
Bolt looks at the dust cloud in the distance caused by the spooked horses.
Then she remembers that she is still mostly naked and finally puts on some clothes that cover her if not fit her.
She shrugs her shoulders and returns to her squad, waiting for orders. She quietly but openly takes out a flask and let's the golden liquid run into her open mouth. Her eyes close as she enjoys this moment of quiet before more fighting.
"Someone round up the rest of the horses." Storm orders with a frown after the fleeing beasts. He then glances to his squad leaders. "Get me some intel on where these other giants are. I want to hit them first, rather than have them come after us next time."
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Keller silently "aye-aye"s Storm, and then, calling on available scouts via telepathic link to gather intelligence on where the giants are. Usual scouting formation, Keller down the center, the others flanking, slow and steady and silent, no hero nonsense.
Stealth: 22 Perception: 10
Using a Psi-bolstered Knack to add to any rolls that might fail, possibly stealth? 4
Psi-Bolstered Knack.When your nonpsionic training fails you, your psionic power can help: if you fail an ability check using a skill or tool with which you have proficiency, you can roll one Psionic Energy die and add the number rolled to the check, potentially turning failure into success. You expend the die only if the roll succeeds.
Keller spots a contained river or water feature that runs through the city that seems to have some giants hanging about. Doubtful it's being used for frequent washing, based on the odor of the six you've put in the dirt so far, but one of them seems to be lounging in it, perhaps to beat the heat, and another is dunking something in it.
BB finds a lot of sweaty, smelly giant flesh under uncured hides that are starting to rot a bit.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
((Not that Keller sees from here, but on the far side of the canal there is a rise with a building atop it. Perhaps the city hall the survivor mentioned the leader's set up in?))
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BB gives the giants all a solid kick before heading to wait for the signal to do whatever it is they are going to do.
He isn't above some general looting, should an opportunity present itself. You don't get rich on a soldier's pay, got to keep your eyes open and keep room in your pack.
"Shall we deal with the river giants then." Storm more states than asks, nodding in that general direction. "Let's hit them hard and fast, then we can move on to that central building the leaders set up in."
Before hopping on Black and moving forward to the direction indicated with the rest.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Keller tries to find a good perch for himself and also a decent ambush spot for the others. He peers at the second giant, trying to figure out what he's dunking in the water.
"Upwards and onwards, let's slay the rest of them!" Bolt chants. Then a bit more quiet in direct discussion with their leader: "Storm, I could advance first and try to talk to them. At least find out why they are in this area. Then, I am still up for killing them. Maybe a code-word situation?"
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Verne finishes rounding up as many horses as will listen to him and lashes their leads to some rubble, making sure to keep them away from the giant corpses. He tells them to stay here and promises to return shortly.
Once done, he scarpers back up and over the fallen buildings to stand near the main group. "Before we set off, any who were injured head this way please" he speaks in an unusually commanding voice. It is his job to tend to the wounded afterall, and he takes it very seriously. "Come and pat the dog!" He casts Healing Spirit near his position. An opaque puppy appears from nowhere and sits patiently waiting for people to pat him.
Surge 17
((It can heal for 3 X 2d6. Roll your own if you take up the healing))
((Keller, it's hard to tell from this distance, maybe a hide or something?))
((Working on getting map ready, then I'll move you all on to that next area, but if there's anything you want to do before then, now's the time! Also, general approaches, if you wish to roll for stealth, hang back, etc.))
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Keller's forgotten about the horses for the moment and he looks for a sniper perch toward where the giants seem to be based, and he sends out over the link to his scouts and the squad leadership "may as well clear this town of giants, we're almost done..."
Bolt looks at the dust cloud in the distance caused by the spooked horses.
Then she remembers that she is still mostly naked and finally puts on some clothes that cover her if not fit her.
She shrugs her shoulders and returns to her squad, waiting for orders. She quietly but openly takes out a flask and let's the golden liquid run into her open mouth. Her eyes close as she enjoys this moment of quiet before more fighting.
"Someone round up the rest of the horses." Storm orders with a frown after the fleeing beasts. He then glances to his squad leaders. "Get me some intel on where these other giants are. I want to hit them first, rather than have them come after us next time."
Bryn comes out of hiding holding his ribs. “Yeah, maybe getting surprised by brutes twice our size is something we should avoid.”
Keller silently "aye-aye"s Storm, and then, calling on available scouts via telepathic link to gather intelligence on where the giants are. Usual scouting formation, Keller down the center, the others flanking, slow and steady and silent, no hero nonsense.
Stealth: 22
Perception: 10
Using a Psi-bolstered Knack to add to any rolls that might fail, possibly stealth? 4
Psi-Bolstered Knack. When your nonpsionic training fails you, your psionic power can help: if you fail an ability check using a skill or tool with which you have proficiency, you can roll one Psionic Energy die and add the number rolled to the check, potentially turning failure into success. You expend the die only if the roll succeeds.
BB looks over to Bryn with a raised eyebrow and a snort of laughter,
"Surprised? Who was surprised by them? They were as sneaky as a dragon that's just found it's hoard's been looted."
BB, not being the sneaky type, will go inspect the bodies for contraband (loot).
Investigation:14
Keller spots a contained river or water feature that runs through the city that seems to have some giants hanging about. Doubtful it's being used for frequent washing, based on the odor of the six you've put in the dirt so far, but one of them seems to be lounging in it, perhaps to beat the heat, and another is dunking something in it.
BB finds a lot of sweaty, smelly giant flesh under uncured hides that are starting to rot a bit.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
(So two giants bathing - anything else?)
((Not that Keller sees from here, but on the far side of the canal there is a rise with a building atop it. Perhaps the city hall the survivor mentioned the leader's set up in?))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"Shoulda figured."
BB gives the giants all a solid kick before heading to wait for the signal to do whatever it is they are going to do.
He isn't above some general looting, should an opportunity present itself. You don't get rich on a soldier's pay, got to keep your eyes open and keep room in your pack.
"Shall we deal with the river giants then." Storm more states than asks, nodding in that general direction. "Let's hit them hard and fast, then we can move on to that central building the leaders set up in."
Hearing the words of their leader grandpa smiles,
Finally, we are really going for it
Before hopping on Black and moving forward to the direction indicated with the rest.
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Keller tries to find a good perch for himself and also a decent ambush spot for the others. He peers at the second giant, trying to figure out what he's dunking in the water.
"Upwards and onwards, let's slay the rest of them!" Bolt chants. Then a bit more quiet in direct discussion with their leader: "Storm, I could advance first and try to talk to them. At least find out why they are in this area. Then, I am still up for killing them. Maybe a code-word situation?"
Verne finishes rounding up as many horses as will listen to him and lashes their leads to some rubble, making sure to keep them away from the giant corpses. He tells them to stay here and promises to return shortly.
Once done, he scarpers back up and over the fallen buildings to stand near the main group. "Before we set off, any who were injured head this way please" he speaks in an unusually commanding voice. It is his job to tend to the wounded afterall, and he takes it very seriously. "Come and pat the dog!" He casts Healing Spirit near his position. An opaque puppy appears from nowhere and sits patiently waiting for people to pat him.
Surge 17
((It can heal for 3 X 2d6. Roll your own if you take up the healing))
Bryn immediately limps over and pats the dog enthusiastically.
Healing: 12
The puppy enthusiastically licks Bryn's fingers for 18 seconds, then vanishes.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
BB heads eagerly in the direction indicated, humming a bawdy tune as they move.
A glow fills Storm's hand and his wounds vanish. (Lay On Hands to come to full health.)
Once everyone is healed, and ready to move out, he would lead the way towards the giants in the river.
((Keller, it's hard to tell from this distance, maybe a hide or something?))
((Working on getting map ready, then I'll move you all on to that next area, but if there's anything you want to do before then, now's the time! Also, general approaches, if you wish to roll for stealth, hang back, etc.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock