The party moves silently through the vegetation by the roadside. As you approach the fort, the sounds of fighting get louder. You see the walls of the fort about a mile away, and a watchtower a few hundred feet from you, covering the road. Sounds of battle come from both locations.
"Maybe call out the giant." Nasaar says with a shrug. "Seems like, if we make it seem like a coward, and less than that, it will have to fight us, or lose any fear it holds over the ogres." He glances to the others. "Not a good plan, but I don't think I have any others."
The fight near the walls is still some distance away, but you are pretty sure there is no giant there. Ogres seem to be fighting with hobgolins near the wall, but you cannot see in more detail without getting even closer and in the open.
The fight at the watchtower is closer and you do see a giant there. The giant is trying to scale the watchtower and trying to reach with his hand to pull defenders from the parapets. Near the foot of the tower is smashed cart embedded into the a giant footprint on ground , some scattered broken weapons, and a heavily injured direwolf. The giant is wearing crude protective gear similar (though of course bigger) than that of the ogres.
((Depending on how close the watchtower is, the firebolg will cast a spell on the giant. I've got options at different ranges, as long as he's within 120ft at least. When he does, I presume that will mean initiative will be needed, so ... 14))
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Nasaar opens fire on the giant, but the bolt bounces off the thick skull.
The giant is was oblivious party, so he continues reaching for the tower 20. He pulls out a humanoid from the tower and stuffs him into a large pouch on his belt.
Gruntor is next. He is not spotted, but is outside melee attack range.
((Depending on how close the watchtower is, the firebolg will cast a spell on the giant. I've got options at different ranges, as long as he's within 120ft at least.))
((How close was he able to get? Has options at 120, but other options at 60... You said the giant is wearing metal armor similar to how the ogres were?))
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The firebolg moves to the edge of the forest, his hand blazing as he sweeps it forward and barks out something in druidic, three crackling spears of fire lancing towards the giant.
"Can try..." Nasaar agrees, attempting to move quietly. Stealth: 11 Guidance: 4
The party moves silently through the vegetation by the roadside. As you approach the fort, the sounds of fighting get louder. You see the walls of the fort about a mile away, and a watchtower a few hundred feet from you, covering the road. Sounds of battle come from both locations.
The firebolg scratches his head.
"Ideas on how to let them know to stop fighting so we can go kill a giant? Rather not sweet talk a bunch of ogres that are angry..."
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
"Maybe call out the giant." Nasaar says with a shrug. "Seems like, if we make it seem like a coward, and less than that, it will have to fight us, or lose any fear it holds over the ogres." He glances to the others. "Not a good plan, but I don't think I have any others."
((Is there a place we can get a view of the battle field, see if Big Maw is present?))
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
You can move closer with the stealth you rolled.
The fight near the walls is still some distance away, but you are pretty sure there is no giant there. Ogres seem to be fighting with hobgolins near the wall, but you cannot see in more detail without getting even closer and in the open.
The fight at the watchtower is closer and you do see a giant there. The giant is trying to scale the watchtower and trying to reach with his hand to pull defenders from the parapets. Near the foot of the tower is smashed cart embedded into the a giant footprint on ground , some scattered broken weapons, and a heavily injured direwolf. The giant is wearing crude protective gear similar (though of course bigger) than that of the ogres.
((No ogres fighting with the giant?))
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
The giant by the watchtower is alone. The nearest ogre is at least 500 feet away.
((Depending on how close the watchtower is, the firebolg will cast a spell on the giant. I've got options at different ranges, as long as he's within 120ft at least. When he does, I presume that will mean initiative will be needed, so ... 14))
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
Nasaar initiative: 21
As soon as he is within range he sends a heavy crossbow bolt into the giant... Will roll it out once we are ready for it.
Giant's initiative: 16
Watchtower garrison: 6
Nasaar's crossbow attack...
Attack: 9 Damage: 8
Gruntor Initiative 15
IF possible, Gruntor will have attempted to sneak up on Big Maw.
stealth 11
Firebolg what's your spell?
Nasaar opens fire on the giant, but the bolt bounces off the thick skull.
The giant is was oblivious party, so he continues reaching for the tower 20. He pulls out a humanoid from the tower and stuffs him into a large pouch on his belt.
Gruntor is next. He is not spotted, but is outside melee attack range.
Firebolg is next. Spell?
((How close was he able to get? Has options at 120, but other options at 60... You said the giant is wearing metal armor similar to how the ogres were?))
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
The edge of the woodline is 100 feet from the tower. The giant is wearing a crude armor that is partially metal.
The firebolg moves to the edge of the forest, his hand blazing as he sweeps it forward and barks out something in druidic, three crackling spears of fire lancing towards the giant.
Attack: 15 Damage: 6
Attack: 17 Damage: 9
Attack: 22 Damage: 8
He'll move 10 feet from the edge of the forest.
"Big Maw is weak and scrawny! Not a real leader!", he bellows in Giant.
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
The giant gets hit by 2 of the spears, but the third one misfires and singes the firebolgs own hand for 1 damage.
The giant llistens to the insult, looks at the Firebolg then turns his head leaft and right, looking around, then says a most thoughtful "Huuuuh-uh?"
Crossbows from tower:
Attack: 22 Damage: 5
Attack: 19 Damage: 10 The bolt scratches the giant's arm.
If Gruntor does not want to do anything else, we will move to next round.
Gruntor will dash 60 feet towards the Giant, A scimitar in one hand and an hand axe in the other.
Gruntor is 40 feet away.
New Round, Nasaar is up.