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Beedo's shot appears to be heading well off target when a sudden gust of wind from the opposite direction blows it right back into Drizella's face.
Bewdiful boy lunges forward and despite the large lump of ex wall he is dragging manages to reach the combatants (D.O.R.K., Lukian, Toruun and Vark) he then (6) and (1 = D.O.R.K, 2 = Lukian, 3 = Toruun, 4 = Vark) attempts to hammer 3 Toruun into the ground {Attack: 25 Damage: 16 | Attack: 20 Damage: 15 | Attack: 24 Damage: 25}
Lukian you're up next followed by D.O.R.K., Vark and Ebonitus in that order.
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Lukian moves himself and his spiritual weapon to engage the next sister, swinging both the real Dawnbringer and the slightly larger and ethereal Dawnbringer at the female giant.
The spell says "an affected creature's speed is halved in the area, and when the creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw." As Lukian has now moved to combat different Hill giants it is my understanding - but happy to be proven wrong - that the spell does not take effect until Drizella and Bewdiful Boy's turns - yes?
(@Grant: Correct. Outside of the turn in which they start or move willingly into the space, the only way it deals damage is if they are 'moved' into it.)
(Also just realized that DDP apparently posted his turn... lol.)
D.O.R.K's Turn:
"Vark!"As soon as D.O.R.K. had the ecstatic goblin's attention, she gestures to the sole remaining female giant. She only just catches the salute to follow, for her attention immediately returns to the emaciated giant that dared to strike at her brother! She sprang as much for height as it was to put gravity to work to make her first stroke clean down the back of the calf, before then hitting the ground only to cross the edge of the wound with a follow-up stroke.
Action: Attack with Helmsplitter! (Lethal)Slash #1 - Attack: 27 Damage: 12 magical slashing and radiant to Bewdifulboy.
Bonus Action: War Priest's Strike. (2 of 3 remaining) (Lethal)Slash #1 - Attack: 21 Damage: 8 magical slashing and radiant to Bewdifulboy.
Vark's Turn:
In following the new orders, Vark scurred away in the shadow of the giant to lay into the final female giant. The first stroke to make her dance after nearly severing a toe. The second stroke he had to climb up a bit and precariously balance for a moment, but for a moment got into a position to bring the axe down hard in-between where leg met foot.
Ebonitus once again calls upon the Earthmother to heal a comrade., this time directing the healing toward Toruun. And bring his Spiritual Hammer down upon Drizella's head.
Drizella is still being surrounded by Lukian's mini suns (DC 13 - 9) and is unable to swat many of them away so she takes 14 of radiant damage as the pepper her flesh and with a groan collapses to the ground.
The party then moves to explore the remnants of the tower. As Toruun is examining the damage that the blasting powder did muttering to himself "could've placed the charges a bit better but not a bad result overall" he spots a wooden chest that had at some time long ago been secreted inside the wall. He pulls the chest free and as it hits the floor it pops open and a pile of coins - all shards (300 SP) - spill out. At the same time two potion bottles also spill out.
Meanwhile as Devin is examining the tower he kicks a bag and much to his alarm the head and upper torso of a tiefling spill out. The face of the Tiefling looks familiar and Devin tries to place where he has seen it before. Then it comes to him - this is the remnants of Sleepy, one of the bandits they had fought beside in defending the village of Nightstone against the rampaging Orc horde - steeling himself Devin takes a closer look. It is then that he notices that there appears to be some sort of parchment tucked into a pocket on his vest.
Ebonitus kneels down in the mud and gives thanks to the Earthmother for her assistance in quickly dispatching the hill giants. He feels a small pang of regret that it came to this, but understands that it was necessary for the balance of nature. He then sets about finding some scraps of wood to build a funeral pyre and suggests to all that we collect all the bodies and body parts of the Giants, Ogres and bugbears and burn them to ash - though this may be difficult with the current weather conditions. Some magical fire may be of assistance.
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Beedo of his own volition to scavange the hill giant bodies, and Vark simply because he wished to kick the nearest giant a few times more for the close shave, remained behind as D.O.R.K continued inside to search the building along with any others. "That's quite the nice find. We should pack those away in the bag to divide later." She then looks up to the rest of the tower. "Especially as it might not be so advisible to remain in this building while structurally compromised, Brother. Inquiry: Unless you have an idea on how to at least temporarily fix it for at least one night?" She asked.
Meanwhile, a satisfied Vark eventually finds himself watching Ebonitus for while, confused on his intentions. Then, remembering one of D.O.R.K's lesson, joins in on gathering up the body parts as much as possible. At least those that were actually possible. The giants, on the other hand, he just adjusted what little could be moved of them so that they were at least slightly more neatly packed together with the other corpses moved into position.
As for Beedo, once he's done with his search, and quite tired of the rain, he made his way back to Golemogote to bring him up the hill at least, After that, however, he nestles in whatever dry place is possible in the howdah for a long deserved nap.
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Lukian's spiritual guardians dissipate as the last giant falls. His shoulders slump as he looks around at the carnage. "Forgive us," he says to no one in particular. The elf shows no interest in searching the bodies or the tower.
Devin unrolls the parchment and reads the following
Ardragon Malark
I write to inform you that in 15 days time I will be meeting with a representative of Duke Zalto to discuss matters of mutual benefit. We will meet in the town of Nesme.
Fylo Nelgorn
Day 1, First ten-day, Month of ‘The Fading’
Devin fishes around in his backpack and pulls out an almanac. He then realises that today is currently Day 8, First ten-day, Month of the Fading
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Devin reads the letter and then shares the information with the others. "What did that group in Nightstone have to do with these giants I wonder? And who is Duke Zalto? Is this Ardrgon or is it Fylo, or neither and just a messenger? And where is Nesme?" he ponders out loud.
He wonders if he know here Nesme may be History 18
Beedo's shot appears to be heading well off target when a sudden gust of wind from the opposite direction blows it right back into Drizella's face.
Bewdiful boy lunges forward and despite the large lump of ex wall he is dragging manages to reach the combatants (D.O.R.K., Lukian, Toruun and Vark) he then (6) and (1 = D.O.R.K, 2 = Lukian, 3 = Toruun, 4 = Vark) attempts to hammer 3 Toruun into the ground {Attack: 25 Damage: 16 | Attack: 20 Damage: 15 | Attack: 24 Damage: 25}
Lukian you're up next followed by D.O.R.K., Vark and Ebonitus in that order.
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Lukian moves himself and his spiritual weapon to engage the next sister, swinging both the real Dawnbringer and the slightly larger and ethereal Dawnbringer at the female giant.
One-handed attack: 29 damage: 11 radiant damage
Spiritual weapon attack: 18 damage: 9 force damage
And his spirit guardians continue.
The spell says "an affected creature's speed is halved in the area, and when the creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw." As Lukian has now moved to combat different Hill giants it is my understanding - but happy to be proven wrong - that the spell does not take effect until Drizella and Bewdiful Boy's turns - yes?
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(@Grant: Correct. Outside of the turn in which they start or move willingly into the space, the only way it deals damage is if they are 'moved' into it.)
(Also just realized that DDP apparently posted his turn... lol.)
D.O.R.K's Turn:
"Vark!" As soon as D.O.R.K. had the ecstatic goblin's attention, she gestures to the sole remaining female giant. She only just catches the salute to follow, for her attention immediately returns to the emaciated giant that dared to strike at her brother! She sprang as much for height as it was to put gravity to work to make her first stroke clean down the back of the calf, before then hitting the ground only to cross the edge of the wound with a follow-up stroke.
Action: Attack with Helmsplitter!
(Lethal)Slash #1 - Attack: 27 Damage: 12 magical slashing and radiant to Bewdifulboy.
Bonus Action: War Priest's Strike. (2 of 3 remaining)
(Lethal)Slash #1 - Attack: 21 Damage: 8 magical slashing and radiant to Bewdifulboy.
Vark's Turn:
In following the new orders, Vark scurred away in the shadow of the giant to lay into the final female giant. The first stroke to make her dance after nearly severing a toe. The second stroke he had to climb up a bit and precariously balance for a moment, but for a moment got into a position to bring the axe down hard in-between where leg met foot.
Bonus Action: Nimble Escape.
Action: Extra Attack with Heartbreaker!
(Lethal, One-Handed)Slash #1 - Attack: 16 Damage: 8 non-magical slashing to Drizzela.
(Lethal, One-Handed) Slash #2 - Attack: 21 Damage: 6 non-magical slashing to Drizzela.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Ebonitus once again calls upon the Earthmother to heal a comrade., this time directing the healing toward Toruun. And bring his Spiritual Hammer down upon Drizella's head.
Action: Healing Word healing for: 11
Bonus Attack with Spiritual Weapon for: Attack: 15 Damage: 9
Tirohia te Moana - Level 2 Cleric - What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor?
Ebonitus de Viribus - Level 4 Cleric - The Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond.
Drizella is still being surrounded by Lukian's mini suns (DC 13 - 9) and is unable to swat many of them away so she takes 14 of radiant damage as the pepper her flesh and with a groan collapses to the ground.
Toruun you're up next followed by Devin and Beedo
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Torunn continues the smiting blows on the closest hill giant.
Attack: 12 Damage: 15 + 1 fire damage
Toruun swings wildly. Devin you’re next.
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Devin continues to slam the spectral blue star Spiritual Weapon into Bewdiful Boy.
Attack: 25 Damage: 8 force damage
Again following up with Toll the Dead and the sound of a dolorous bell fills the air around Bewdiful Boy for a moment. DC 16 WIS save or 14 necrotic
"Ding dong, the witch is dead." he says as Drizella falls.
Bewdiful boys save =15
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And that's the end of the Hill Giants.
The party then moves to explore the remnants of the tower. As Toruun is examining the damage that the blasting powder did muttering to himself "could've placed the charges a bit better but not a bad result overall" he spots a wooden chest that had at some time long ago been secreted inside the wall. He pulls the chest free and as it hits the floor it pops open and a pile of coins - all shards (300 SP) - spill out. At the same time two potion bottles also spill out.
Meanwhile as Devin is examining the tower he kicks a bag and much to his alarm the head and upper torso of a tiefling spill out. The face of the Tiefling looks familiar and Devin tries to place where he has seen it before. Then it comes to him - this is the remnants of Sleepy, one of the bandits they had fought beside in defending the village of Nightstone against the rampaging Orc horde - steeling himself Devin takes a closer look. It is then that he notices that there appears to be some sort of parchment tucked into a pocket on his vest.
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
Ebonitus kneels down in the mud and gives thanks to the Earthmother for her assistance in quickly dispatching the hill giants. He feels a small pang of regret that it came to this, but understands that it was necessary for the balance of nature. He then sets about finding some scraps of wood to build a funeral pyre and suggests to all that we collect all the bodies and body parts of the Giants, Ogres and bugbears and burn them to ash - though this may be difficult with the current weather conditions. Some magical fire may be of assistance.
Tirohia te Moana - Level 2 Cleric - What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor?
Ebonitus de Viribus - Level 4 Cleric - The Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond.
"Well what do we have here?" Devin quietly says to himself as he inspects the body of the Tiefling "Why would this guy be here I wonder."
Devin reaches in and removes the parchment from his pocket and looks it over.
Beedo of his own volition to scavange the hill giant bodies, and Vark simply because he wished to kick the nearest giant a few times more for the close shave, remained behind as D.O.R.K continued inside to search the building along with any others. "That's quite the nice find. We should pack those away in the bag to divide later." She then looks up to the rest of the tower. "Especially as it might not be so advisible to remain in this building while structurally compromised, Brother. Inquiry: Unless you have an idea on how to at least temporarily fix it for at least one night?" She asked.
Meanwhile, a satisfied Vark eventually finds himself watching Ebonitus for while, confused on his intentions. Then, remembering one of D.O.R.K's lesson, joins in on gathering up the body parts as much as possible. At least those that were actually possible. The giants, on the other hand, he just adjusted what little could be moved of them so that they were at least slightly more neatly packed together with the other corpses moved into position.
As for Beedo, once he's done with his search, and quite tired of the rain, he made his way back to Golemogote to bring him up the hill at least, After that, however, he nestles in whatever dry place is possible in the howdah for a long deserved nap.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Lukian's spiritual guardians dissipate as the last giant falls. His shoulders slump as he looks around at the carnage. "Forgive us," he says to no one in particular. The elf shows no interest in searching the bodies or the tower.
Devin unrolls the parchment and reads the following
Ardragon Malark
I write to inform you that in 15 days time I will be meeting with a representative of Duke Zalto to discuss matters of mutual benefit. We will meet in the town of Nesme.
Fylo Nelgorn
Day 1, First ten-day, Month of ‘The Fading’
Devin fishes around in his backpack and pulls out an almanac. He then realises that today is currently Day 8, First ten-day, Month of the Fading
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OOC: DM can Torunn use mending enough to make the structure safe for a night?
That would be a NO
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Devin reads the letter and then shares the information with the others. "What did that group in Nightstone have to do with these giants I wonder? And who is Duke Zalto? Is this Ardrgon or is it Fylo, or neither and just a messenger? And where is Nesme?" he ponders out loud.
He wonders if he know here Nesme may be History 18
Devin wagged the class where they discussed the geography and history of the north.
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