Ok, here are the different spots, I will start from the initial entrance to the cavern complex.

At the main entrance, the fork, have not explored the right fork yet.

First ledge (left fork or east side), still southern section not explored - team is closest to this spot.

Second ledge - where you chased the giant and caught up to it.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 1):

Trysk suggests, *Southern section of first ledge sound good as our next stop?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 2):

*Aye...*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 3):

Trysk casts Invisibility of himself and heads out.

Shorty looks at Ez’ard and shakes his head.  His friends obsession with little pieces of metal concerns him.  There were no marbles after all.  Shorty trys to figure out how bulky the bags are.  The weight is not the problem.  *Gib magic bag back ta Baby.  It bees him pillow.  No sure how muches fit in backpack.*  Shorty takes a bag and puts it in his backpack.  He will load in what fits.

Ez’ard just quietly chuckles and takes his place as rear watch.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 5):

The bags are fairly large (giant size) and bulky, not something to easily carry.  The jewelry is easily stored in a pouch.

Will assume you leave most of the gold.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 4):

The ledge continues SW for about 80' and then turns full south for another 80'.  When it turns full south is also when the crevasse widens to about 100' wide.  You can still make out some kind of ledge on the other side of the crevasse.

At the end of the ledge you are on you can see the north section of the other ledge where you caught the giant, which is about 40' away over the crevasse.

You also see an opening to the east (left).

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 8):

Trysk tells the others, *Investigating the opening to the east.*

He moves stealthily towards the opening.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 9):

The opening opens up almost immediately into a 'room', it is roughly circular about 40' in diameter with and arm like extension to the NE.  There is an opening to the south, looks to go into another open area.

Looks to be a small opening in the arm to the NE.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 10):

Trysk tells the others, *East leads to an empty room with another room to the south.*

Trysk continues his stealthy approach southward.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 11):

The 'room' to the south seems to be a warning to unwelcome guests.  It is a somewhat grisly scene as there are 8 mutilated corpses frozen in blocks of ice.  There are 2 dwarves, 4 humans an elf and a half-elf.  One dwarf still has a battle axe and one human is still wearing armor.  The elf was probably a mage as there is a wand case at its feet and a human holds a scroll tube.  Another human wears a jeweled belt - looks very valuable.  They all appear to have some sort of valuables left on them.

The main part of the 'room' is about 40' in diameter.  There is an arm similar to the other 'room' and is empty.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 11):

Warwick enters the east room since Trysk has given the all clear.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 13):

Shorty follows Warwick into the room.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 12):

Trysk scans for evil and magic using his rod. He then starts looking for secret doors.

He tells the others, *Corpses in the south room. Seems clear, though.*

OOC - Ron, no obvious exits except where we came in from, right?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 15):

Warwick peaks into the "arm" of the room in the northeast corner.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 15):

That is correct, no other exits in the south, no secret doors.

No evil; as far as magic, battle axe with the dwarf is magical, scroll the human holds, a ring on one of the other humans, and the armor on the human warrior are magical.

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 16):

Shorty leans over Warwick’s head to see what his short friend is looking at.  “Youse no bery good sneaking.  Ken throw rock in hole.  Maybe wakes sumtin up.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 18):

*True, Shorty.  I wasn't trying to sneak, just see if the way to the northeast was an exit to this room.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 16):

The opening in the NW arm of the first 'room' is to a tunnel.  Some light yips and yaps can heard somewhere within, not in line of sight.  The tunnel does curve off and cannot see beyond the curve.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 20):

*It would appear that I found an exit, although I don't think we can sneak past dogs.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 21):

Trysk snorts, *I doubt that they are normal dogs, but I suggest you or Shorty take the lead with the coin of Silence and carve your way through them.*

OOC - Ron, what is the height of the ceiling in the arm?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 22):

Most of the ceilings to the tunnels are about 20+ feet high, the 'rooms' so far about 30-40 feet high.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 22):

*Are we set on this direction, then?* asks Warwick.  *Depending on how long the kennels go, we might need more than one silence spell to avoid raising a ruckus that brings giants.  Morteft, are ye ready to toss a fireball or two if the situation warrants it?  We also might be wanting to end our incursion for the day should the next room prove too much.  In which case, we use our amulets to return to our rooms at the dwarven palace.  Agreed?*


While waiting for agreement, Warwick also broadcasts further to include Trinny.  *Lady Katrina, will ye be joining us soon or will ye be returning to the Palace?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 24):

No response from Trinny (only going about 10 seconds into the future as waiting for others to respond to questions)

--DM2

Ez’ard sends, *Return to our rooms, not the throne room. Got it!* he add a chuckle at the end.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 26):

*Yes, fireballs ready.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 27):

Trysk responds, *I would think we would continue, as I've barely used any of my spells and we're in pretty good health still. Plus, we haven't found Set's minions, yet.*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 26):

Shorty moves around Warwick and gets closer to the opening.  He listens carefully to the yapping of the dogs.  He wonders if he can understand them like he does the ones from his new hope.

OOC:  Sorry left early today on an all day date with my wife.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 29):

*Morteft, can ye cast another wizard's eye and scout ahead into the room with the dogs?*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 29):

It sounds like juvenile talk to Shorty. Nothing specific yet.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 31):

Shorty moves closer to the opening.  He continues to listen.  His hand slips into the side picket of his backpack and comes out with ane of his sausage roles.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 32):

Morteft replies, *I can cast one more. One minute.*

He casts wizard eye and sends it forward.

OOC: He relays everything he sees to the group via telepathy

In reply to Morteft (msg # 33):

The eyes go down the tunnel, not long after the first curve does it open into a small 'room'.  Inside is a family of winter wolves, 2 adults 3 pups.

This is a dead end.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 34):

Trysk asks, *Warwick, do we leave them or dispatch them before moving on?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 35):

Morteft studies the winter wolves for a moment. He then casts wall of stone over the entrance of the tunnel.

*Let's move on. We can deal with them later.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 36):

Trysk nods, *What about the frozen corpses?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 37):

*Probably frozen by the adults, lad.  We're not here to recover treasure at the moment.  We can do that later.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 38):

Just for clarification, the bodies were clearly mutilated by edged weapons, not tooth and claw.


Nothing special about the winter wolves.  The adults watch as the pups play.

Morteft puts up the wall of stone.

Next?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 39):

Trysk says, *Headed back to main entrance and taking the right fork.*

Trysk heads out.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 40):

OOC: I am going to do a small retro, it will not affect Trysks last move just add some to the side story, as I believe Shorty would do the following

It will happen prior to Morteft casting the Wall of Stone.

When Shorty hears Mortefts report from the eyes he moves boldly but still cautiously and holding out the sausages.

Shorty then hears some low growling like noises but not an actually growl.  He understands it though "Kids, stay near your mother." the voice is stern and you can hear some claws on the ice.  Shorty then hesitates briefly and says in perfect winter wolf.  "I am friend, I will not harm you."  he gets a reply "I do not know your smell, who are you?"

The rest of you hear some low growls.

OOC: Larry can take over from here.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 41):

Shorty moves a little closer.  “Me bees Shorty.  Bees green knight.  Me protect all few Lady of Forest.  Bestus Goddess.  He smile all animal.  Maybe so gibe food fer pups.  No hurts.  Likes to looks please.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 42):

"Do not know Lady of the forest." says the male wolf, he sniffs "You smell of friend. Let me smell the meat.  Then go see."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 43):

Morteft sighs. *Let me know when this is over. I am going to go on a walk.*

OOC: Ron, I assume Morteft is still invisible. If not, let me know.

Ez’ard settles down and pulls the jewelry back out for a closer examination…

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 43):

Shorty takes a knee where the wolves can clearly see his hands.  He pulls up the first meat roll and opens it.  He eats a small bite of the meat.  “It no bad.  Me eats.”  Shorty tosses tge rikk wutg tge sausage and bacon exposed to where the male can smell it.  “Has muches more.”

Shorty gives the male time to sniff the meat.  “Lady know all aminals dat run free.  Ask me ta keeps safe.  Youse wants be dis place or wants be free to run an hunt?”

Shorty does his best to fill his friends in mentally, but is more focused on the wolves.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 46):

The wolf sniffs the meat and seems agreeable, "This way." he growls "he then growls again "all ok" apparently to his family.  "This is our home, good hunting, the big blues leave us alone so all good."

He lets you food his pups.  Both parents watch as you do.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 47):

Shorty breaks up several more sausage rolls for the pups.  He does not try to touch them.  The he looks at the male.  “Many dead peoples in ice out dere.  Youse family safe?  No know what kills so manys.”

Shorty begins to slide back towards the tunnels.  “Me needs find big blues ta talks dem.  Manys good hunt fer wolf family.  Lady protect youse.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 48):

Male wolf responds "Big blues put them there .. " he thinks and scratches 3 times "moons ago.  More big blues this side, than other side.  Big snow monkeys wander other side.  Big blues not friendly to you kind, they try make like those others.  You go, me watch from back for a time, will call if I see big blue coming."

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 40):

OOC: just after Shorty finishes with the wolves.

Going back to the right fork at the entrance leads to a large ledge on the west side of the crevasse.  This area is slightly higher in elevation than the other side and you can fully see the ledge you just came from, you can even make out part of the other ledge too.

This ledge is a bit wider than the other, about 60' in places.  Goes SW for about 50' and then curves to the west, at the beginning of the curve is a large cave opening, about 20' wide.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 50):

Trysk cautiously checks out the cave.

Ez’ard puts the jewelry back in the pocket it came from and heads out with the rest. He notices the wolf following, gives it a respective nod and plenty of space.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 49):

Shorty pauses.  “Muches tanks brother Wolf.  If needs help, asks.  Me helps ifn ken.”  Shorty backs from the tunned trying to figure out what a snow monkey is.  *Giants bees dis side.  Not know what bees udder side.  Wolf calls it snow monkeys.  Wolf say Giant no likes us bery muches.*

Ez’ard sends to all, *A snow monkey… a Yeti maybe? Those are nasty…*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 54):

*Aye, Yetis.  They are easier than frost giants, though.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 51):

Trysk makes his way into the cave.  There is an open area about 20' wide that splits into two tunnels, a north and a NW tunnel.  They look to go in the same general direction.  You can see some shadow movement up the NW tunnel, looks to open into a large 'room'.  You can also here mutterings and grunts.  Sounds like conversation but it is not Frost giant language.

Trinny finally responds *Sorry, I was in the middle of an interrogation.  I will be heading back to HQ in about 30 minutes.*

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 56):

Trysk sends to the others, *Heads up. Someone other than frost giants. Morteft, still got your Wizard Eye up?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 57):

Morteft will send his wizard eye swiftly forward beyond where Trysk has gone.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 58):

Morteft's Wizard Eye will go up the NW tunnel.  It indeed opens up into a large irregular 'room'.  Somewhat oval in shape over 100' long and about 50' wide.  There are 13 yeti in the room, mostly adult, and 3 smaller ones presumably juveniles.

The north passage also leads to this room and there is an opening and smaller 'room' to the east, about 30' in diameter, and there is 1 large yeti in here.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard sends, *We could send fireballs in from two directions and then the fun loving guys can finish them off. And I think we would need to head back after that, probably make a bit of noise…*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 60):

Mofteft says, *We aren't here for Yetis. Let's leave them be for now. We need to find the two targets.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 61):

OOC: Does it look like there is traffic through the tunnel? If so, then Morteft will send his wizard eye down it. If not, he will send it back down a tunnel or cave we haven't explored.

Anyone doing a map? :)

In reply to Morteft (msg # 62):

OOC:  Not it!

In reply to Morteft (msg # 62):

There are no other exists out of those rooms.  This must be their den.  There is apparent traffic back and forth thru the NW tunnel mostly.

The only other place to check is keep going along the ledge further south and west.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 64):

Morteft will move toward the ledge and send his eye along the ledge south and west in order to cover as much ground as possible.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 65):

Shorty turns away from the yeti rooms.  *No hurts wolf.  Not wants ta hurts monkey.  Dem not problem.  Fight giants.*

OOC - Unfortunately, it's opposite day, so you're it! ;)

In reply to Trysk (msg # 67):

OOC: Unfortunately these areas are not easily mapped.  The ledge you are on is directly opposite the first ledge on the other side, about 40' distant.

--DM2

Sorry, that was on January 25th.  :-P

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 68):

OOC: I think I follow that.

Morteft will send the eye over there and in the direction the party has not been. He will cast fly on himself and follow along.

*I am going to scout until my wizard eye spell runs out. I will return shortly.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 70):

Bypassing the Yeti, for now, Morteft sends his Wizard Eye further down along the ledge.  This ledge basically parallels the ledge across from it and after some 50' past the yeti cave entrance the ledge sort of bulges out to about 80' wide and maintains the parallel and it also takes a more westerly turn; which after 30 more feet stops paralleling the other ledge (the is where the crevasse begins to significantly widen).  After another 80' the ledge gets thin again and stays due west.

OOC:I will try to provide some kind of map to help with visual.

At the bulged section of the ledge there are 2 tunnels that go in a NW direction.  The 2 tunnels are about 40' apart.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 71):

Morteft heads down the right one.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 72):

That area is kind of misty, difficult to see.  A little warmer in here too.  You can feel the floor is very slippery.

Continue?

BTW, are you using your Wizard Eyes or physically searching?

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 73):

Using wizard eye...ahead of Morteft who is flying invisible behind it.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 74):

The Wizard Eyes reveal that the foggy room is empty and no exists.

Assuming you go to the next opening, the tunnel here is about 40' long and opens into a 'room' maybe 30' in diameter.  The Wizard Eyes reveal a pair of snow leopards lying on a low ledge in the 'room'.  A few bones lie around, no exists.

Actions?

The main ledge continues west and up ahead you can see it turns south again ~100'.

OOC: I am going to have to free hand draw the map and then scan it in.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 75):


OOC: Ok all, I have uploaded a rough map.  It is map 6 on the map menu.

The X is where the the fleeing giant was killed and the 'M' is where Morteft is searching now.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 76):

OOC: Thanks, the map helps a lot.

Morteft keeps flying beyond area 9.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 77):

OOC: Also the diagonal lines I throw in, many under the M, indicates the crevasse

Just beyond where the map stops far left (I should have drawn more) the ledge goes south, widens and goes for another 80' or so before ending.  There is also another tunnel (W) just after the turn south (again I should have drawn more), the entrance is about 15' wide.

From here, check out the tunnel or go south further down the ledge?

What is everyone else doing?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 78):

OOC:  We're cooling our heels waiting for Morteft to check in over the telepathic link.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 78):

OOC: I will assume that Morteft sends the eyes down the next tunnel, since that is what has been done before

The next tunnel goes to a large complex of 'rooms'.  The tunnel itself splits into 2 soon after entering, one going N and the other SW.  Each 'room' is connected to the other by another tunnel or indeed you may call it 1 'room' with many sections.  There are at least 5 sections overall and each is at least 30' in diameter.  In each, except for one, seem to be 'bedding', some tables, stools and weapons - all giant sized.  This area is mostly devoid of occupants, this area could easily hold 100 giants, however there are only 2 at the moment and do not look in good shape.

In the last area there are stocks of food, frozen meats etc.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 80):

OOC: Morteft is relaying everything he sees as he sees it, so the party knows what he knows. That is why Ron is posting to everyone. FYI.

Morteft moves on and goes further South.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 81):

*Morteft, how close do ye want us tracking ye, lad?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 82):

*Follow me and avoid these creatures. They aren't significant.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 83):

Trysk uses his Rod of Alertness to Detect Invisibility and catch up to Morteft.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 84):

Nothing invisible.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 85):

Trysk sighs and follows the path laid out my Morteft.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 86):

*Ye heard Morteft, folks.  Mind the harmless creatures.*  Warwick floats above the ice to avoid being a snack.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 87):

Shorty fikkiwws his dwarven friend.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 87):

Morteft sends his Wizard Eyes further down  (S) to where this ledge ends.  Most of this southerly ledge is about 70' wide and then begins to narrow at the end and at the end of the ledge is another tunnel West.  The tunnel dives SW and after about 20' splits into 2 tunnels, a South and a West tunnel.  The W tunnel is narrower about 10' wide where the south is at least 15' wide.

Morteft sends the eyes down each tunnel, first down the W.  The tunnel goes about 50' W with a South side 'alcove' (empty) about 20' in and is 20' deep. At the end of 50' the tunnel opens a little into a 'room', 20' diam, and a S tunnel.  At the entrance to this tunnel are Runes carved into the ice floor.  You cannot read the message.

OOC: I will stop here and recall the eyes to go the the initial S tunnel

The S tunnel goes at least 90' and will go slightly SW about 1/2 way down.  The tunnel ends at a 'room', about 30' diam, and a NE tunnel.

Inside the room are 2 frost giants, one is asleep on some hides.  They both have battle axes and throwing boulders handy.

There is little chance getting by them without being seen.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 88):

Ez’ard filliwws, oops I mean follows alongs as well keeping an eye out for anything that may be creeping up behind them.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 89):

Morteft will wait for the others to approach. While he waits, he will use detect magic from max range on the runes to see if it is a magical ward or alarm.

OOC: Are the walls snow and ice or stone?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 91):

Walls are mostly ice.  Runes are non-magical.

Also, the Wizard Eye spell will be ending soon.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 92):

OOC: Morteft still has invisibility going? If not, he will cast it on himself and then fly on past the runes.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 93):

Morteft messages everyone, *The two giants will need to be dealt with since they will see you. I am going to go a bit further until the wizard eye gives out so we have as much information as possible. Once it runs out, I will head back to rejoin you.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 93):

The invis magic remains until dispelled (attack, will, other magic ...)

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 94):

Morteft sends the eyes up the NW tunnel, after 50 feet the tunnel exits onto another ledge that goes South.  You can also see another ledge across the crevasse, about 100'.  Following the current ledge for 40' at which point it turns SE and there is another tunnel going SW.

OOC assuming you check out the tunnel first.

The SW tunnel goes about 90' before turning directly south.  It goes S for about 50 and forks into two, continue S or a SE tunnel.

At this point the spell ends.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 96):

OOC: Oh dang, just checked my character sheet and I have 3 scrolls with wizard eye. If the wizard eye advance searching is annoying, though, I can forget them...otherwise, he would probably read one and continue.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 97):

It is not annoying to me.

Depends on the group I guess.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 98):

OOC: In that case...

Morteft presses on.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 99):

After casting another wizard eye from a scroll...

In reply to Morteft (msg # 100):

*Trysk, Shorty, how do ye want to take out the giants?* asks Warwick.  *I can provide another coin with a silence spell, but I don't think we can get down there without the awake one noticing.  Unless, Trysk, ye think ye can kill it, silently with the coin while we come running to take out the sleeping one.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 101):

Trysk shakes his head, *I have a better chance taking out the sleeping one. Suggest I sneak in there and then you make a little bit of noise to lure the awake one out while I kill the sleeping one.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 102):

Shorty shrugs/  *Only bees two.  Me ken talks like puppy when youse ready*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 103):

Trysk nods, "Ok, heading in.*

Trysk stealthily enters the cave and looks around the cave.

Adding everything looks fine, Trysk gets into position by the sleeping giant and then tells Shorty, *I'm ready.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 104):

Morteft casts his Wizard Eye spell.

Trysk is able to sneak in without alerting the sentry.  The situation is this:
The opening to the 'room' is where the tunnel turns from the S to the NE.  The 'room' itself is roughly 30' in diameter.

 The awake sentry leans with his back against the ice wall and is able to see both tunnel directions.  The sleeping one is out of sight from the tunnels.

Trysk is in position, near the sleeping giant.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 105):

*I'm going to hang back and out of sight with the silence coin.  When Shorty convinces the giant to come to him, I'll arrive with the coin to make sure the battle sounds don't travel.*


Warwick moves to a place where he can see Shorty, but not be easily seen by anything that comes to meet Shorty and casts silence on another silver coin.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 105):

Shorty stands just around the corner of the tunnel where he can not see or bee seen.  He  begins to speak in the same language that he used with the wolves.  He will argue with himself about who gets the best piece of the meat just like the puppies would have.  He does not attempt to keep the volume down.  Shorty will wait with his swords drawn.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 107):

The awake giant seems curious, but makes no move to go up the tunnel.  He listens for a moment, moves his axe to his left hand and bends down feeling for a boulder at his feet, he keeps his eyes toward the tunnel.  He turns his head quickly toward his sleeping comrade and says in a low rumble "Grungar, fleck rouse"  The sleeping one does not move.  The sentry takes another quick look up the tunnel, sees nothing, turns back to the other and rolls the boulder at the sleeping one.  The boulder hits the other giant in the side and it stirs him awake.  "Grungar, angt fels larm" says the sentry as he points toward the tunnel.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 108):

Shorty begins to make puppy whimpering noises.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 108):

Trysk sighs inaudibly, *Looks like the jig is up. They're both awake now. You might as well just attack with the silence coin now. I'll make an attack once they see you enter the cave.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 110):

Warwick flies up to Shorty with the coin.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 111):


Shorty waves Warwick away. *“No comes.  Maybe so gets one at time dis way. *

In reply to Shorty (msg # 112):

Warwick loops back to his original hiding spot.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 113):

The giant who was sleeping gets up, grabs his battle axe and goes over to the other one.  He looks down both tunnels, probably hears the noise that is Shorty and shrugs.  He looks at the other giant and they start a conversation; which gets a little animated in spots.  The one who was woken up seems a little annoyed, he then snorts and goes back over to the hides.  He sits down and puts the axe next to him and mumbles something.

The other one continues to watch the passages.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 114):

Shorty shales his had.  *Dem no bees bery smart.*  Shorty takes his rubber ball and gently rolls it into the tunnel 3ntrance.  Then he used wolf speah one last time to say.  “Ball, Get the Ball.”wotj as much excitement as he can.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 115):

The sentry giant seeing the ball waves his buddy over again .. who rolls his eyes grabs his battle axe and comes over again.  Quick conversation and they both pick up boulders and not so gently throw them down the S (for them N) passage in succession.  The boulders karom off the walls, almost hitting Shorty and spraying ice shards all over when the boulders hit the wall.  With Warwick flying, the boulders go under him but Morteft will have to dance a little to get out of the way of the heavy rolling objects.

The 2 giants yell .. something .. towards the passage and pick up a boulder each again and wait.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 116):

Trysk tells the others, "They're still here with boulders waiting for something to come through the tunnels.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 116):

Shorty waves Warwick back forward.  He Sheathes his swords and takes a deep breath.  Then shorty darts out and picks up his ball.  He waves to the grians with a really big smile on his face and darts back to his original position out of their sight.  Shorty tucks his ball away

In reply to Shorty (msg # 118):

Warwick comes flying back up to Shorty.  *You realize we won't be able to hear them coming.  Trysk, you'll have to alert us if they decide to come to get us.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 119):

Shorty just grins at Warwick.  *Me trust Trysk.  An only bees two.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 120):

Trysk will alert the others if the giants head towards them. In which case, he will follow and attempt a backstab when they get close to the others.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 121):

*You guys are stalled. Head in there and kill them. What is the purpose of this deception at this point?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 122):

Trysk adds, *Agreed. Just charge in.*

Trysk will backstab the closer giant once he sees the others approaching.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 123):

OOC:  I am letting Ron respond to the last posts before adding a new twist.  If nothing else, Shorty is do to eat a couple of boulders......

In reply to Shorty (msg # 124):

OOC: Very insightful Larry, that is exactly (almost) what is about to happen

Shorty shows up in the hall to retrieve his ball, the giants hesitate to take in this development.  As Shorty 'darts' back, he slips on the ice (Shorty may be strong as several oxen, he is a little Short in the agility dept.  pun intended) and falls prone.

Shorty lay prone for a moment on the ice and the giants toss their boulders.  One hits near his hip for 17 points, the other just misses his head and goes bouncing/sliding down the tunnel.  The sentry giant then moves at a leisurely pace to secure the intruder.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 125):

*Shorty, continue to lie on the ice like ye're dazed and let me get in the first hit.  And then ye hit him.  Trysk, ye take care of the straggler and I'll be there a in a moment.*

*Shorty, tell me when to attack and I'll hit him in the head as he bends over to grab ye.*  Warwick rolls the coin to lay by Shorty and hovers out of sight with both his weapons drawn.

As soon as he gets the go, he flies at top speed and will use the force of his momentum to aid in the swing of his attacks.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 126):

Trysk sighs and sets himself up to backstab the giant with long sword and short sword.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 125):

OOC:  Umm…. Actually, Shorty has an 18 dexderity these days.  Might no help with his writing skills, but he can dance with the best of them…..

In reply to Warwick (msg # 126):

Shorty will tuck his ball into its pouch as he waits for Warwick to strike.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 128):

OOC: Looks like I did not update your character sheet here.  I will upload it later.

--DM2

Ez’ard continues to watch their rear but also readies his magic missile spell for if an opportunity arises to hit either of the two giants as an added distraction.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 130):

OOC:  I thought I sent you the updated file by email.  Let me know if you need it again.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 132):

OOC: You did, I just did not upload it.

--DM2

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 131):

The giant does come in to grab Shorty and haul him up, when Warwick zips into view like a dwarf out of a pantaloon shop.  The giant looks up to see Warwicks weapons coming at his head.  Warwick is able to hit the giant with both weapons and the giant is knocked to his seat by the blows and is momentarily stunned.

The impact does carry Warwick past the giant and a little out of control as he spins in the air toward the other giant who gets over his shock and tries to swat the flying dwarf.  His attempt however is aborted as Trysk drives his sword into the giants calf, effectively hamstringing the giant and bringing him to 1 knee.

Warwick regains control by hitting the ice wall with a thud (1 pt of damage).

Ez'ard adds to the action with a Magic Missile spell at the stunned giant, 6 little balls of energy slam into the giant, although it does not seem to notice.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 134):

Shorty gets up with a grin.  As ge pulls his swords from over his shoulder, he attempts to bring them down on the stunned giant.  “Bees bery muches fun/” Shorty begins to whistle a merry tune.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 135):

Warwick flies back into the fight and helps Trysk with his giant.  He'll land to engage the giant, though.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 136):

Trysk continues to attack the giant from behind.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 136):

The crippled giant has a difficult time spinning to meet the foes behind him, he uses one arm to steady himself while he swings his axe hoping to swat something.

Warwick moves in and is able to fully attack.  He lands 3 solid hits, combined with Trysks previous damage, fells the giant.

Shorty brings both his swords down on the prone giant (a bit unsportingly) and dooms the giant.  All is quiet and not just because of the coin of silence.

They had nothing of value and their 'room' is a dead end.

There is the NE tunnel.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 138):

Trysk asks, *Morteft, is your Wizard Eye still active?*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 138):

Warwick picks up the coin.  *That was a lot of fun  So, where do we want to go this time?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 139):

The Wizard Eye is still active.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 141):

If Morteft doesn't respond, Trysk will scout out the NE tunnel.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 142):

OOC: That is ok, I will start that way.

Morteft sends the Wizard Eye up the NE tunnel, after about 30' it opens out onto another ledge.  It looks to be directly opposite the ledge where you caught the giant.  This ledge is 30' wide and goes due South.  It goes 40' before turning SE and also at this point is another tunnel running SW.  The ledge goes another 30', protrudes a little further into the crevasse and takes a sharp turn S again.

Mortefts sends the eye around the protrusion to get an idea of what is beyond.  The ledge continues S for quite a while.  And two dark areas in the side of the cavern wall suggest a couple of more tunnels, about 50' apart.  The ledge continues past the last 'tunnel' but not sure how far.

Morteft sends the eyes down the first tunnel about 40' and it looks like it continues for quite a ways.

Which tunnel first, continue or one of the other 2 further down?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 143):

OOC: First, Morteft didn't pause while you guys wasted time with the giants...second, he will check out the other tunnels.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 144):

Sure sure, which tunnel first?  The closest one seems to go on a while.  Fully check it out or try one of the other tunnels?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 145):

He will check 100 feet into each tunnel to start.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 146):

After 100' the first tunnel turns due S and continues.

The next tunnel further down the ledge goes SW for 50' and opens into a 'room'.  Inside are 5 hill giants.

The next tunnel goes W 20' then S for 40', opening into a 'room'.  Inside are 5 stone giants.

Neither of the 2 rooms has more than 1 exit/entrance.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 147):

Trysk says, "Might be tough to catch either group of giants in the Silence spell. A Confusion spell might be good, though. Or should we just cast a couple of Fireballs into the caves, Morteft?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 148):

*Maybe. However, we are here for the two targets. I think we can bypass them since they are fairly far in.*

OOC: So the only other way is the much longer tunnel? If so, Morteft heads down that with the eye in advance.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

Trysk nods, "Lead on then.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

Again after the 90' or so the tunnel turns South and then after another 50' the tunnel breaks into 2, South continues and a SE tunnel.  Morteft first checks the SE.  It goes roughly 80', turning E in the process and opening to 'room'.  There is also a secondary exit to this room, looks like it leads to a ledge.  In the 'room' are 3 Fire Giants.

Morteft checks further down the S tunnel and after 40' more it opens to a 'room' that has another tunnel exiting to the E.  The 'room' has 4 frost giants, 2 sentries watching each tunnel and 2 that are sleeping on hides, similar to the last Frost giant set up.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 151):

Trysk moves to a secure location and casts Invisibility on himself.

He asks, *Engage or move on?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 152):

Shorty taps the hilt of his sword.  *Bees here tä kills giants.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 153):

*I think we are here to find the agents of set. I suppose those could be giants, but I expect it to be humans or demi-human.*

OOC: Ron, are any wearing symbols of Set? If not, he will go down any areas we haven't already been.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 154):

Trysk says, *If I remember correctly, there should be the Jarl, about 30 frosties and 2 agents of Set here: human fighter and half elf mage.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 152):

*You realize, folks, that we're seeing more than just frost giants.* remarks Warwick.  *I think this is significant and worrisome.*


Warwick reaches out to Trinny, but keeps everyone else in the conversation.  *Lady Katrina, we're encountering other giants than just frost giants.  Did you find the same in the tunnel?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 154):

None are wearing symbols of Set and there is no other ways to go at this point .. unless you go all the way back to the other side of the crevasse.

You are going to have to engage at least one group of giants to go any further.

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 156):

*Good timing.* back comes Trinny *I found a stone and frost giant in the tunnel.  After interrogating them I found that the stone giants are basically contractors - tunneling engineers.  They are also expecting to expand the Jarl's cave complex, although given the outcome of this battle, I suspect that expansion would be completely unnecessary.

From the frost giant and a troll I learned that the minions are trying to recruit the other less friendly giant races as well, so Fire and Hill giants have been invited, thru the Jarl, to see if they would participate in making problems for the cities of Delith.  There should be a small entourage of those giants there now.  They have not committed so not sure if they will help defend.

Perhaps you can persuade them not to join.*

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 157):

Trysk asks, *I think we should take out one of these groups of giants and explore further.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 159):

Shorty thinks about Trinny’s words.  *Ifn Fire Giant dies dis place, no can join.  No gonna wants send mo giant dis place ifn Ice Giant no ken protects.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 160):

As you mull over your next move, you hear in the distance a howl, like that of a wolf.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 161):

Larry is out of touch for next 24 hours or so… so I get to play Shorty, hopefully I can be that… dumb is too strong a word… but anyway.

Shorty listens to the wolf howl, remembering they were going to warn if frost giants were on the move.

Ez’ard perks up and starts to be more vigilant with watching the groups rear. He sends to Shorty and all, *What’s up Shorty, company coming?*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 162):

*I think maybe we should kill the fire giants. They are the largest threat. Then we can move on and see if we can find the children of set.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 163):

*Shorty, what did the wolf say?* asks Warwick.  *And, I agree, we kill all the giants and disrupt any plans to have them make alliances.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 164):

OOC: I have an updated map, see group A's map.

Morteft, at least, is in the passage going to rooms 18 & 19.  Room 18 is Fire giants, 19 is Frost.

The small M, are the runes that were found in the ice.

You could see the end of the crevasse from the end of the ledge near rm 17.

Let me know if there are any questions about the map.

If Shorty understood the howl, the message was: 'Dead frost giants found, 1 giant sent to tell head giant, rest of giants scouting.'

--DM2

Shorty sends, *uh oh, wolfs say dead giant found by uder giants. One go tell boss giant, more giants looking for who dun it. Maybe we have more fun?*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 166):

Trysk swears, *We should take a few of them out before the others get here. While the fire giants may be a bigger threat, they may not attack if they see that the frost giants can't even handle us. I'd hate to find out that we killed the son of a fire giant chieftain.*
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 166):

*Morteft, can ye direct that wizard's eye back to see where they're searching for us?  Maybe we should take out the ones searching for us.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 168):

Morteft replies. *Yes. I am heading back that way at top speed.*

OOC:
He will recall the eye and send it head again and follow it as fast as the spells allow.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 169):

The eye moves basically at walking pace.

Mofteft follows behind the eye as he makes his way back toward the initial fork at the entrance to the complex.  He does not make it that far as he sees a pair of frost giants waiting outside the tunnel that leads to the yeti.

A few moments later a frost giant emerges followed by 8 yeti.  Then they split up, 2 frost giant and 6 yeti start coming toward Morteft direction, the yeti in the lead.  One frost giant and 2 yeti go back the other way.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 170):

OOC:  Is room 15 empty?

In reply to Warwick (msg # 171):

Room 15 is where you met the last pair of giants, where they played dodge boulder with Shorty.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 172):

*I suggest we lead the yetis and frost giants into the room where the most recent giants were stationed and wipe them out.  Shorty can stand at the back of the room.  I can lay along the ceiling just inside of the room and the rest of you stay outside of the room.  We lay down coins of silence inside of the room and one of you can carry one to toss near whatever doesn't come in the room.  We wipe out this group and then we go hunting the next one.*

*Or, if we can come up with a better plan, I'm open to it.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 173):

Shorty turns towards the room with the two dead giants;  %Needs place ken no gets dem all rounds us.  Room bees good place fer surprise.  Matbeso ken puts giants ta bed so all tinks dey sleepin.*

Shrty ducks into the room and moves one giant onto the cot.  If there isn’t a second cot, he will place the other giant on the cot with the first one so they can sleep together.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 174):

Trysk goes outside and will follow the giants and yetis inside the tunnel.
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 175):

Ez’ard sends, *which tunnel will they enter through, the North or East (viewed from the map, up being north)? Need to know where to position myself*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 176):

OOC: Yes, up is North.

--DM2

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 176):

Trysk tells Ez'ard, *I suggest that you be the one to keep an eye out for the 2 minions of Set. Don't engage sure the giants unless things go badly for us.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 175):

Trysk finds that he has a hard time following the giants and yetis.  As he makes his way back to where Morteft reported them he sees the tail end of Morteft's encounter with them.  Trysk will be on the ledge around room 8, Morteft will be about 30' in the air and about 30' ahead.

Trysk witnesses a Fireball explode over a giant and a group of yeti.  The resulting 'flood' of water sends the giant and yeti to cascade of the edge into the crevasse, although this does not appear to kill them.

The whoosh from the Fireball does echo around the cavern as well as the frost giant beginning to yell at the bottom of the crevasse.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 179):

Trysk looks for the source of the fireball and asks, *Was that your fireball, Morteft?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 178):

Ez’ard responds, *Can do.* Sensing a disturbance he adds, *what’s going on? Are the giants and yetis still headed this way?*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 181):

Morteft sends a message. *Engaged with two giants and a bunch of yetis. I might have made too much noise for stealth going forward.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 182):

Trysk responds, *Understood. I'll check on the 2 other rooms with giants.*

Trysk checks to see if those 2 sets of giants have noticed the commotion.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 183):

Those two giants look in bad shape, maybe from a previous battle, probably will not be doing much of anything.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 184):

OOC - Just to clarify, I'm talking about the giants in Rooms 18 and 19.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 185):

OOC: Ah, thanks for that.

Getting back to that part will take a little time since Trysk was up near Morteft, room 8.  But the others can report, no flurry of activity, yet.  Actually the noise at that area  (18/19) would sound more like wind than anything else.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 186):

OOC - Trysk will stay put then.

BIC - Trysk asks, *What do you want to do, Morteft? Finish then off or head back inside?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 187):

OOC:  I'm very, very confused...

In reply to Warwick (msg # 188):

OOC - Basically, Morteft cast a fireball that melted some ice and swept the incoming 2 giants and 8 yetis into the crevasse, but didn't kill them.

Not much of the battle sounds have made their way to you in the caves, though

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 179):

Shorty hears the boom of the fireball and the yelling.  He looks down at the two fgiants he just wrestled onto their cots.  Then he shrugs and draws his swords.  “No gonna bees prised.” Shorty loks to see where his frinds headed so he can join the fun.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 190):

Ez'ard, Warwick and Shorty are relatively near each other, where Trysk and Morteft are further North, near the big M on the map.

Trysk and Morteft will see 2 frost giants emerge from a tunnel onto the ledge where Warwick caught up to the first giant.  They do a quick scan around the crevasse and then duck into another tunnel.  The did not seem to see Morteft and Trysk.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 191):

Shorty waves for Warwick and Ez’ard to join him as he heads for where the Fire Giants are waiting.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 192):

Warwick follows

In reply to Warwick (msg # 193):

*Both of my giants are dead. Yetis are likely gravely injured due to the fireball. I am going to pick them off.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 194):

Trysk responds, *Ok, I'll head in to help the others with those giants. Let us know if you see any more giants coming.*

Trysk flies in to catch up to the others.

Ez’ard continues to keep an eye out as he travels with Shorty and the others…

In reply to Trysk (msg # 195):

OOC: Based on the given moves I am interpreting that Shorty and Warwick are going in, with Ez'ard well in the rear, to meet the Fire Giants by themselves.  Trysk may arrive later with Morteft sometime after Trysk.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 197):

Correct

In reply to Shorty (msg # 198):

Warwick and Shorty go down the tunnel toward the fire giant room.  Upon entering the room you see the three giants up and about as if they sense something is a miss.  The room is fairly irregular, we will say roughly 50' in diameter.  This room is fairly warm and there is actually a rock floor.  There is a brazier burning in one section of the room.  The giants are somewhat spread out, no closer than 10' from each other.

The fires giant has blackened skin, more compact and bulkier than frost giants.  They each carry a sword that is larger than either of Shorty's and they each wear chain mail.  Two are closer to the entrance and one is in the back of the room where there seems to be an exit.

They each regard you as you walk in, although they might not see Warwick at first.  One of the front ones says something to the other as he points at Shorty "Mock, striger von glung."  The other one shrugs.   The one in the back says something and the 2 in front take ready stances.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 199):

Shorty looks across at the Girants without making a hostile move.  Üs comes talk   Dwarf and Elf killing many blue giant.  Dem been bad.  De  helps troll so many bees dead.  Many trolls bees dead.  No has bees war with youse too.  Talks wid friend dwarf.  Den ken goes home.”

Shorty steps aside so they can clearly see Warwick.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 200):

Warwick steps forward and gives the giants a short bow.  "Do any of ye happen to speak Common?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 201):

Morteft *You guys opposed to killing fire giants now?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 201):

The fire giant in the back looks at Shorty as he talks and then stairs as Shorty steps aside to reveal Warwick.  He relaxes slightly after Warwick's query and responds. "I, little bit.  What you want?"

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 202):

Trysk says, *Best of we can avoid fights where we can. We still have more frosties and the minions of Set to deal with.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 203):

"We want you to leave this lair and not form an alliance with the frost giants," replies Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 205):

The fire giant regards Warwick a moment.  "Not mine to say, bassador meet with Jarl, him need decide."

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 202):

Shorty replies to all.  *Fuzzface hab many enemy now.  Blue Giant, Troll, Bad Cloud peoples.  Maybeso be good no hab nudder enemy.  Mama say ken find nudder way ifn try.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 207):

Shorty looks to the giant.  “Me tinks you bees more den just guard.  So me tells dis.  People of bad cloud, one called Set, dem no tells truth.  Dem likes fer udder peoples to fights fer dem.  Den many giant die.  Many Dwarf die.  Only bad cloud win.  Ken find nudder way if tries ta do.  Blue giant already makes mistake.  Listens to bad cloud.  Many dead one already.  Youse ken protects youse people.  Finds nudder way.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 208):

The giant looks at Shorty, staring for a few seconds.  "Why be ogre helping dwarf?" he then shakes his head  "Them guard I am 2nd. Know of cold ones war with dwarf." he looks at Warwick "Sposed to be easy .. maybe not."  back to Shorty "Me not know cloud, not Set.  Maybe bassador know.  Him see Jarl.  You find bassador, if he say fight we fight, if he say walk we walk.  If you hurt him we fight.  You find, tell him 'Achtung, Achtung' him know, then bring back here." he makes some swishing sounds and the 2 guard giants step back 2 paces.

"Go before cold ones find you here."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 209):


Shorty bows to the giant.  Ï bees Shorty.  Bees Green Knight of the Forest Lady.  Bees Defender of Atcturas.  Me help dwarf cause he bees good friend.  Him helps save me home from da bad cloud peoples.  Him always keeps promise.  Neber tells lie.  Ken trust dis one bery muches.”

Shorty turns for the door but pauses.  “Me looks fer udder giant like syouse.  Promise no hurt ifn he no tries to hurt me friends.  Me protect friends.   Maybeso us ken bees friend too.  Den protect youse too.  But blue gieant an troll bees bad.  All troll an giant in tunnel to dwarf bees dead.  Many blue here bees dead.  Many more dead too ifn blues no stop war.  No gonna bees easy ta fights dwarf.  Dem already knows wjat trolls bees hiden.”

Shorty stands ready until Warwick departs.  Then he follows his friend.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 210):

Warwick gives a short bow and walks out.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 211):

The giant listens to Shorty, looking at Warwick when dwarf is mentioned, he then puts his hand to his chin and narrows his eyes when dead giant is mentioned and then nods when Shorty finishes.  He then says "Go, remember code".

Warwick and then Shorty turn and go back up the tunnel at which point Ez'ard, who is at the intersection of tunnels for rooms 18&19 notices activity (sounds) from room 19 and then sees two frost giants coming his way from room 19, about 30' away, they have not noticed him yet but will be at his spot in a couple of seconds.

Trysk is making his way down the tunnel to the intersection of 18&19, he is within a few seconds.  Morteft is further back, probably 30+ seconds away.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard quickly backs into the corridor leading to the fire giants hoping to meet up with Shorty any Warwick. He sends to all, *We’ve got 2 Frosties heading our way and fast. They are just around the corner from the fire giants room coming from further in the tunnels. They’ll be on us in less than a minute.*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 213):
Shorty turns towards the tunnel with the Frost Giants.  He looks and listens before approaching.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 214):

Trysk says, *I'm almost at the fork. Warwick, better get another Silence coin ready.*

As Trysk gets to the intersection, he uses Detect Invisibility from his Rod of Alertness to locate Ez'ard.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 215):

Trysk sees the Frost giants about to get to the intersection, Ez'ard is tucked in at the wall of the tunnel to the Fire giants and Shorty and Warwick are just about to emerge from the Fire giant tunnel.

The tunnel width only allows the frost giants to go single file.

Shorty and the first giant will meet at the intersection at which point the giant will take offense to Shorty's presence and attack.  The second giant appears to wait for his partner to brush aside a nuisance aka Shorty.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 216):

Warwick casts silence on yet another coin and tosses it in front of Shorty.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 217):

Trysk hangs back, *Unless you guys can't handle them one at a time, I'll stay out of this fight and save my Invisibility spell.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 218):

*Wait in the wings, just in case, lad.  I bet Shorty can take them both.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 219):

Shorty used both swords to take his frustration at once again not being able to whistle out on the giant.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 220):

Shorty engages the first giant and can chop him down in 3 hits, the frost giant hits once for 22 but this seems to heal on Shorty's second and 3rd strike.

That clears the way for the other frost giant who gets initiative over Shorty due to the giants length.  This time the giant hits twice, this time doing 38 points.  Shorty again hits 3 times to down the giant and again is healed as he strikes.

Both giants are down.  You do know there were 4 giants in the room beyond (19), so there are probably at least 2 there.  Nothing emerges, yet.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 221):

*Ye ready to find the other two, Shorty?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 222):

Trysk will search the 2 dead giants while Warwick and Shorty kill the last 2 frosties.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 222):

Shorty nods to Warwick.  *Finds giant ta gives “sectret word.  Den kills blue giant wid him.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 224):

Shorty and Warwick move South to the next 'room' while Trysk and Ez'ard check the bodies.  The giants are free of any valuables.  Morteft will be making his way down the tunnel toward Trysk and Ez'ard.

Meanwhile to the South, Shorty and Warwick enter the next 'room'. Similar to the others, there are several piles of hides around the 'room'.  The 'room' itself is somewhat flask shape, with Shorty and Warwick coming down the neck.  At its widest the room is 40' with an exit going East.  There are 4 frost giants, all 'alert' but chatting amongst themselves.   One of them notices Shorty enter the area and they all turn to face him.  They keep themselves between Shorty and the exit to the E.

They prepare to attack.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 225):

*Trysk, I think we're going to need yer help here.  We got four at once.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 226):

OOC: Where is Morteft at this point?

In reply to Warwick (msg # 226):

Trysk replies, *On my way!*

Trysk heads over as fast as possible.

OOC - Ron, please let me know if Trysk has time to take an action.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 227):

Morteft can get to the room by the end of the round.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 228):

Trysk is about 50' away so you should be able to do something although a backstab will be difficult at this point.

--DM2

Ez’ard heads to help but keeps back out of the way. He will send magic missiles at a single giant if it will help distract one and Shorty or Warwick can get a clean hit in.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 230):

If Trysk doesn't see an opportunity to backstab, he will cast Slow on the giants.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 225):

OOC:  Are they grabbing weapons or boulders?  If weapons, Shorty will wait for them in the narrower section.  If Boulders, Shorty will charge.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 233):

They have both, so I guess Shorty will charge.

How about Warwick?

The giants ar sort of arranged in a bowl shape, the 2 in the middle are farther away.

Most likely Shorty and Warwick will be engaged with the giants before Trysk can cast his spell so they would be in the area of effect.  Does Trysk have another move?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 234):

Warwick charges the two that Shorty doesn't go for.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 235):

OOC: Here we go, Shorty on the left, Warwick on the right.  You will each have 2 giants .. initially.

Shorty and Warwick come charging in, Warwick emerging from behind Shorty and stopping a 3rd one from attacking Shorty.

Shorty engages the inside one first, Shorty is able to take the one giant down in 3 hits, while sustaining 1 hit from the giant (for 21 points) again healed as Shorty strikes. The other giant on Shorty, however, seemed to have timed his strikes perfectly, the first hit takes Shorty square in the chest (at the killing blow on the first), for 57 points and the second strike for 25 (24 of which got healed from vamp regen - net of 58 damage taken).  Shorty doubles over with the first strike and the second takes him in the back

Warwick fairs much better as his size makes it difficult for the giants, only 1 of the giants hits him for 19 points, Warwick attacks the outside of his two successfully, 3 strikes with the first one in the center of the giants chest, 64 points, followed by his mace for 14 and finally the battle axe which takes the giant down.  His partner looks on in disbelief.

Ez'ard will fire a Magic Missile at the last giant on Shorty, 20 points.

OOC: Trysk still has a move and Morteft will see the end of the round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 236):

Shorty stands back up.  He seems to be rather angry with his remaining giant.  He strokes out with his swords while muttering loudly.  “No bery nice.”

OOC:What weapons are they using to beat Shorty up?
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 237):

Warwick attacks the other giant with a huge grin on his face.  As the coin of silence is with him, he mouths giant cleaver.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 236):

Trysk will unload as many Magic Missile spells as possible, starting with the giant on Shorty.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 237):

They each have battle axes, giant size.

OOC: The large damage was because of a critical hit.  Warwicks big hit was also a critical hit.

I might as well take this opp to explain how I do critical hits and misses.

A roll of a natural 20 indicates a critical hit, a 1 is a critical miss.  Then reroll, for a critical hit if the next roll is 1-10 then it is just max weapon damage plus bonuses for that hit; a 11-15 is double damage (roll out damage as normal and double it - could actually be less than max; 16-18 is triple rolled damage; a 19 I roll percentiles on a critical hit table; on a 20 I roll percentiles on another critical hit table .. tends to be nastier.

For critical miss, if the reroll is 3-20 then any remaining attacks in the round are forfeit; a 2 I roll percentiles on a critical miss table; a 1 percentiles on another critical miss table which again tends to be worse for the misser.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 239):

Trysk unloads a volley of MMs into the giant on Shorty, striking for 23 points.  The giant grunts strike - the combo of Trysk and Ez'ard missiles have take a toll.

Morteft arrives at the scene.

Next round

Warwick mouths 'giant cleaver'; if the giant could read lips thru Warwicks beard and knew common then the giant may have reacted .. nothing.

Warwick attacks the giant, this time Warwick will get 5 strikes in (4 actually - the 3rd strike from Giant Clever was another critical hit) and the giant goes down hard.  Although the giant did get 1 hit in before going down for 20 points.

Shorty regroups and the giant presses his attack.  The giant is able to get a hit before Shorty, with only 1 hit, takes the giant down.  Shorty got back 19 points which is the damage Shorty received so Shorty is still down 58.

All is quiet, mainly because of the coin of Silence.

There is an exit to the East.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 241):

Morteft sends his eye through the exit to the East. *I am hoping that is the way forward.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 242):

Trysk sighs, *Warwick, I think you underestimate Shorty and your ability to handle 4 giants. I guess we'll follow the exit east.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 243):

*No, lad.  I think Shorty and I got a bit lucky and we're both wounded which is something we've mostly been able to avoid in the previous battles.  I need to expend some of my healing spells on the both of us.*

Warwick flies over to Trysk and hands him the silence coin and then flies back to Shorty and casts a cure critical wounds spell on him and then evaluates his wounds to decide what to cast on him.  He casts a cure serious wounds upon himself.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 244):

Trysk takes the coin and starts heading down the east exit.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 244):

Cure Crit on Shorty gives him back 20 pts. Still down 38.

Cure Serious on Warwick heals 11.

Morteft sends the eyes down the E tunnel, the tunnel twist and turns a little bit but tends to the E. It goes almost 200' before coming to a 3 way 'T' intersection.  The top of the 'T' forms an east west tunnel with the other tunnel going S and looks like it begins to descend.  There are also 4 frost giants here, although the area is a little narrow where the giants can only go single file.  There is a giant in each tunnel and 1 directly in the intersection.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 246):

Warwick casts another cure critical wounds on Shorty and then another cure serious wounds on him if need be.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 247):

Morteft sends the eye down the tunnel that has the biggest giant in front of it (or if they are the same, then the one with the best armor and/or arms)...assuming that they would have their best protection the most important route.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 247):

After the second cure, Shorty tosses his white marble up over his head.  “Muches Tanks. Dat one hits hard.”

OOC:Thanks for the explanation.  I had assumed it wa a good crit.  I asked about the weapon because I was hopeing for a blunt weapon that my armor could magically absorb some of the damage from.  Axe does not qualify last time I checked.  LoL.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 247):

The second cure critical gives back 24, now down 14 and the cure serious gives 12 so Shorty is down 2.

Each giant is pretty much the same.  You would suspect that further East is part of the section that you guys did not get to yet since you turned around where the 'X' is on the map, below room 5.

Trinny did say the head giant is on the second level - did not say if that level was up or down and the S tunnel definitely descends.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 250):

Morteft descends in that case. *Take care of the giants at this intersection. I am going to scout further.*

He will keep relaying what he sees.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 250):

Trysk says, *Warwick and Shorty, let me know when you're ready to engage the next 4 frosties and I'll cast Slow on them right before you attack them.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 251):

Morteft goes S following far behind the eye.

The S tunnel goes on for 200' descending all the way. It emerges into a large open area in an oval shape, it is at least 30' wide and extends farther than you can see.

Sending the eye further in you can see the room is at least 110' long, with 3 obvious tunnel exits.  Two toward the south and one that goes ENE near the entrance.

This room is different as it is lit by torches on wall sconces.  Also on the walls are carvings of giants hunting beasts, slaying enemies, fighting dragons etc.

You also notice 5 giants positioned in the S end of the room, each carries a boulder ready to throw as well as holding battle axes.

With the eye you also notice something interesting at the E wall midway into the room. At which point the Wizard Eye runs out.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 253):

*I'm ready whenever ye are, Shorty,* offers Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 254):

Trysk sets the Silence coin in front of him and backs up so that he can cast Invisibility on himself. He then picks up the coin and waits for Shorty to be ready.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 255):


Shorty pulls the ioun stone from over his head and tucks it carefully away.  Then he mtions his friends forward.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 256):

Warwick holds out his hand to Trysk to accept the coin.  *I'll take it with me and drop it in the intersection.  Is everyone ready to take them on?  Shorty, ye take on the first one and I'll attempt to take down any from above that try to run away.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 257):

Trysk hands the coin to Warwick and then moves ahead stealthily and invisibly to cast Slow on the frosties.

Trysk will immediately send, *Attack now!* after he finishes casting his spell.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 258):

Trysk casts his spell and gives the message to attack.  Shorty and Warwick come forward to engage the frost giants who seem a little sluggish even though 2 were looking right at you as you came down the tunnel.

Shorty and the first giant meet and engage, given the narrow path the other giants must watch but they prepare.

OOC: Before continuing, will Warwick stay behind Shorty or fly over (enough room to do so) and try to engage a giant or just wait to see if one goes down a tunnel?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 259):

Trysk follows up with a Magic Missile spell on the front giant if time allows.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 260):

Shorty does his best to finish the first giant off quickly before any of them get the idea of going for help.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 261):

Warwick floats behind Shorty, waiting to see if any giant runs away.  If so, he will chase it down.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 261):

Trysk fires off a MM at the lead giant doing a total of 24, followed up by Shorty landing 2 hits before the giant can get a swing in and felling the giant .. he is fully healed now.  The one in the intersection steps slowly into engage and successfully hits for 25.  Shorty gets in 1 more swing (before end of round) and hits hard, getting back 21 of his lost HP.

3 giants remain, none are running.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard keeps an eye to the rear to avoid any surprises but if he can get a clear shot at any frost giants in the room ahead he will single one giant for all magic missiles.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 264):

Given the frost giants are so much bigger you can get almost any of them, cannot see the one in the S passage.

Ez'ard blasts the one on Shorty, MM hit for 16.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 265):

Warwick moves to engage one of the other giants by flying over them and blocking off their retreat.  This also means that they can't double up on him unless one comes up from the passage it was guarding.  He chooses the west side.  He lands and attacks.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 266):

Trysk unloads another Magic Missile spell.

OOC: I think I used up my MM spells, I cannot remember what I sent as a combat version of my spell list.

Ez’ard pulls out his wand of lightning and send a bolt at each giant when the opportunity arises.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 266):

Shorty feels like a duck in a shooting gallery.  He thinks hard aw Warwick.  *Goes ahid last Giant.  Keeps trap here.*  Shorty will swing if there is a giant available to swing at.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 269):

Ez'ard has to hold off on the Lightning Bolt as Shorty and even Warwick will get zapped.  Warwick flies over Shorty and his giant the to the south looks next in line to take Shorty and Warwick continues over the one to the E side, that giant sees him and turns to watch Warwick land.  Warwick attacks when he lands striking all 3 times, for a total of 82.  The giant does land a hit for 17 .. the giant still stands, not well but still able to attack.

Trysk's missiles hit the giant on Shorty again, for 27 points.  Shorty then only needs one hit to take down this giant, with the one to the S stepping in to attack and hits, for 27 points.  Shorty does get 1 attack, needing to step over giants to get to the next one, and hits for 41 and is healed for 21 (now down 10 points).

Still 2 giants in the immediate vicinity.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 270):

Warwick continues to attack his giant.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 271):

Shorty will try to get his attacks in before another magic mnissile steals his fun.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 272):

Both Shorty and Warwick assert to remove their respective adversaries.  Shorty is eager to strike before the MM twins take away his 'fun' and also his healing potential.

Shorty strikes twice before the giant can get an attack in and the giant drops, leaving a small hill of giants at the intersection.

Warwick is actually a little faster and strikes the giant with multiple, even though only 1 was necessary.  The giant falls to its knees first and then forward causing Warwick the need to jump back or be smothered by a dead giant; which he is able to do successfully.  Warwick does not have time for celebration as he feels a wave of air pressure from behind him (no sound due to the coin) and gets the sinking feeling there is something just behind him.

Shorty is in the middle of making some comment to his fallen adversary (lets just say the DM is expecting some sort of verbal outburst from the big 'man';)) and misses the initial event.

Warwick turns around about the same time as Shorty looks up.  In front of Warwick is a frost giant, about 5 feet away.  Warwick raises his weapons in attack mode and notices the giant has no weapons and is just standing there motionless.

Trysk and Ez'ard would most likely see the giant appear, seemingly, from out of nowhere.

OOC: I will let that linger while I do so other stuff.

Actions?

--DM2
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Ez’ard views the scene to see if there is anything ‘magical’ occurring which would account for a new frost giant to suddenly appear and be motionless. He remains mindful of the rear passageway.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 273):

*Morteft, do ye have anything to do with this motionless frost giant I see before me?* asks Warwick as he attacks it.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 273):

Shorty looks up to see a new giant where there is not supposed to be one.  He quickly squints through one eye to make sure the giant is really there.  Shorty’s lips do indeed seem to move but there is no sound.  If anyone could see his lips, the words Uh Oh”” might be easy to read on them.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 275):

Trysk regards the giant and pulls out his Rod of Alertness to use Detect Magic, Detect Invisibility and Detect Illusion.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 277):

*Not me.* Morteft replies. *I am further on waiting for you all.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 278):

Trysk warns, *Better keep an eye on him. It doesn't make sense that there's some sort of spell that impacts teleport spells here, but you never know.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 279):

Shorty turns his gaze from the Giant to Warwick.  *time fer quiet bees done.  Dis bees time ta talks.  He gots no weapon.  Please*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 279):

You all get a mental message from Trinny  *Relax boys, big blue is with me, I am on the other side of him.*

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 281):

Warwick aborts his attacks and about faces and fights another giant.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 282):

All the giants in the immediate vicinity, except for the one with Trinny, are dead.

Trinny relays *You stirred a hornets nest fellas, you have 6 or 7 giants coming down this tunnel.  You could probably take them but it would take time, time they could get you outflanked and be in trouble.  Go South, take big blue with you.  He will respond to the word 'repugnant' then ask him a question or give a command - he will not fight his own kind.  I will hold them off here.*

Now that you know she is there you can just make her out on the other side, she is in her drow form.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 283):

Trysk asks, *Can big blue lead us to the Jarl or Minions of Set?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 284):

*Partially.* Trinny replies, *at least the general direction.*

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 285):

*Come to me. There are five giants here, but there is the boulder that we need to go through.*

Ez’ard will follow the others heading South but keep a keen eye and ear to the rear even though Trinny says she’ll handle the 6 or 7 that were head our way.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 286):

Trysk replies, *I thought we weren't attacking the fire giants.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 288):

*Who said anything about fire giants, lad?* asks Warwick, being confused.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 289):

*Do not forget big blue.* Trinny sends as she waves to you and then the tunnel is sealed by a Wall of Stone separating you all from her and the on-coming giants.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 290):

OOC:  How many enemy frost giants do are left to battle at this intersection?  I thought there were 4 or 5 and my count we took down 3.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 291):

OOC: Hmm, maybe I miscounted.  There were 4 total,  3 taken down by Shorty and the MM twins and 1 by Warwick.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 290):

SShorty waves for the blue giant to follow them.  Then he responds to Trysk so all can hear.  *Us say magic word ta black giant.  No fights him ifn he no attack.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 293):

Warwick takes his coin of silence with him and heads towards Morteft, leaving the charmed frost giant with the rest of you so that you can order him about.

*All yours, lads.  Remember, he won't fight other frost giants.  And we decided not to fight the fire giants.  So, I suppose he'll be good for any monsters we find.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 294):

You start to head down the S tunnel with the Frost giant in tow.  The tunnel goes on for a while and continually descends.  After 150' you meet up with Morteft and there is 50' more to go before the next 'room'.

OOC: The next room has been described in msg #253 (pg 11).  There is a sketch of what Morteft saw if you check out map 'J'.  The 'M' is where Morteft was at the time and the X's are frost giant positions.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 295):

Trysk says, *If there's no objections, I'll cast Confusion on the giants and then you guys can mop them up.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 296):

As nobody voices an opinion, everyone must think it is the best plan ever ;).

After about 1 minute a couple of the giants do something .. interesting.  The giant at the eastern most tunnel turns and stares at the wall, then the top left (W) giant runs forward about 50' and starts attacking the wall.

The other thing you notice is Trysk appear at the Northern E tunnel (spell range is 120' so I figure you do not want to be too close.

The giants do not notice Trysk as they start chatting and pointing at the one attacking the wall.

Trysk lets you know the spell is cast.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 296):

*Be warned that the giants are wary and are holding boulders. I don't think they know about us but they do seem on high alert.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 298):

*Perhaps we should look in some fireballs first?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 299):

*Look in some fireballs, lad?* repeats a confused Warwick.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 2OOC:  97):

OOC:  Shorty lives in confusion....  As for the magic spell of the same name... he is clueless.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 300):

*I meant lob...*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 302):

Morteft says, *We can do that if you like. However, remember that fireballs are loud and they are in front of some tunnels and we have no idea what is beyond. Let me get the silence coin and I will fly above and behind them so that the sound doesn't carry. It is best to take them out with weapons.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 303):

Trysk sighs, draws his swords and waits for Morteft to get into position.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 304):

Morteft gets the coin and flies above the giants ... Is there 15+ feet of clearance?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 305):

Plenty of room, 60' ceiling for the most part in this area.

Morteft flies over to the pack of giants.

The giants start getting agitated and appear to start yelling but nothing is heard except for the one giant who continues to attack the wall the sounds of his axe hitting the wall echoing around the room.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 306):

Shorty waits fr the fireball spells to go off before he charges into the room.  *Maybeso time fer sneakin bees done.  Trinny say no so many giant lib dis place.  Many dem dead.  Many ahid us.  Bees dead when dem makes Trinny mad.  Maybeso no many wid dem Chief?*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 307):

Trysk says, *I suggest we attack now.*

Trysk heads in to backstab one of the confused giants.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 308):

Warwick flies in and attacks one of the available giants.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 308):

There are really only 2 clearly spell Confused giants, the one attacking the wall and the other just staring at the wall.  Since Trysk is currently visible those would be the only two options to backstab in any case.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 310):

Trysk will backstab the one staring at the wall.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 309):

Shorty will follow Warwick in to make sure his friend does not get surrounded.  Shorty’s swords are out and ready.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 312):

Warwick and Trysk move forward first, Shorty was expecting a Fireball but as Warwick zips past he figures he might as well run forward.

The 3 giants who were pointing at their comrade now notice a small streak coming toward them and they ready their boulders.  As Warwick gets into range 1 of them throws a boulder but wildly misses Warwick.  The other two notice the lumbering hulk of Shorty and hold off their throw.

Warwick needs to slow down before engaging or he will overshoot and face plant into a wall.  As Warwick slows for attack the one who threw the boulder steps forward to engage.

The other 2 toss their boulders at Shorty, one missing wide right the other striking Shorty, it is a solid hit; however Shorty only takes 7 points.  The boulder should have also knocked him over but it almost bounced off of him.

Warwick is first, hitting the giant 3 times for 79 points, the giant attacks once and hits once for 22.  The giant remains standing but is heavily wounded.

Shorty comes in at a run to make up the ground to help Warwick (it is over 100' to get to the giants).  He engages 1 of the giants, he hits twice for 75 points (only two attacks given the distance he had to traverse.   The giants each attack once and hit with their axes for 45 points total (7 net damage).

Trysk attacks the one who contemplates the wall, doing a total of 42 points (bad rolls).  The giant slowly turns to face Trysk, no attack this round.

Recap: Still 2 giants on Shorty, 1 on Warwick, 1 on Trysk, 1 giant still at odds with a wall.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 313):

Warwick attempts to finish off his giant and then he'll help Shorty with a giant.

Ez’ard keeps watch, powerless to help in fear of hitting his own comrades.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 315):

Trysk wonders,*Do I have any Stoneskins left?*

He sighs and casts Teleport so that he's back to where he cast Confusion. If time permits, he'll cast Magic Missile at the giant he backstabbed.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 313):

Shorty focuses first on the damaged giant to eliminate a foe and then on the undamaged on.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 317):

Warwick and Shorty endeavor to clean up their respective foes, Trysk feels the need for distance and Teleports back near the entrance to the room.

Warwick takes his opponent down on the first strike and then he moves to help Shorty. Not to be outdone, Shorty takes his opponent down in 1 strike without getting hit.

However the other giant on Shorty does hit for 22 points.  Warwick and Shorty are able to combine attacks on that giant.  Warwick strikes twice for 50 leaving Shorty mop up duty and one strike removes that giant leaving Shorty with a net 4 damage.

The giant that was facing Trysk now sees only Warwick and Shorty, Warwick was spotted first and since the giant was in attack mode .. he does so on Warwick; but misses due to Warwick's stature.

The other giant, who was attacking the wall, stops and starts walking toward the north tunnel.  He does not seem intent on attacking Trysk as he heads toward the tunnel, although it might make Ez'ard nervous since he is at the tunnel entrance.

Trysk did not have time to cast MM this round.

Actions?

--DM2
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Well since it is coming towards me is it safe enough to do a lightening blast? Either way, Ez’ard will cast hold on the giant.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 319):

Actually yes it would be safe enough to cast Lightning Bolt .. unless Trysk decides to backstab it.

Now a Hold Person is not sufficient (3rd level) a Hold Monster is needed (5th level).

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 318):

Trysk follows up with a Magic Missile spell on the giant he previously backstabbed.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 318):

Warwick attacks the giant that took a swipe at him.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 322):

Shorty will try toi get in one healing stike on the giant before Warwick kills it.  Assynube Warwucj us at ground level, Shorty will strike high.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 320):

Then lightening bolt it is… and backing away so even when it gets zapped it cannot swipe at me.
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 324):

Ez'ard points his wand at the on-coming giant and blast it with a Lightning Bolt, the bolt sparks thru the air singing the giant (22), the bolt continues on and then dissipates.  The giant then gets a nasty look on his face and goes after Ez'ard.

Warwick attacks the giant that hit him and strikes for 27, and then little bolts from Trysk strike the giant for 25.  Shorty swings high at the giant and misses because the giant has fallen to onside and leans against the wall, dead, from the combined Warwick/Trysk attack.

The remaining giant is stalking Ez'ard, who is in trouble and over 100' from most of the team, Warwick, Shorty and Morteft are on the complete opposite side of the room.  The nearest is Trysk, some 30' away.

Ez'ard takes 1 hit from the giant for 16 points.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard tries to skirt around the giant to head towards the rest of the group. He will swap out wands if he can around the giant. If he is unable to skirt around he will use the lightening wand again. If he gets around he will use the fire ball wand.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 325):

Trysk reminds Ez'ard, *Teleport to us! I think Shorty is looking for a little action.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 327):

Warwick flies up, waiting for the giant to return.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 328):

Morteft dimension doors to the other side of the room and hits the giant with a lightning bolt to the head.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 327):

Ez’ard sends, *As Shorty would say, “oops”.* If he cannot skirt around the giant he will use the amulet to teleport to about 10 feet in front of the group facing the giant and still try to launch a wand attack.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 325):

up Shorty turns and runs to help his friend.  He makes sure to be very noisy as he comes up behind the giant.
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 330):

A few things happen here in short order.  First Ez'ard, understanding he cannot get around the giant easily will Teleport to where most of the group is located at the S end of the room.  A split second after this a coin drops about 10' in front of Shorty/Warwick and the now appeared Ez'ard .. who almost gets run over by Shorty who began making a dash for the other side, Shorty is able to step to one side before running into Ez'ard.

Trysk comes out from the shadow to check on the giant and he hears an audible whoosh from nearby, maybe 10' to his left (W).  He then hears spell preparation going on.

The giant, seeing his adversary gone, sees another figure in front of him, and attacks it .. the big blue giant you brought with you; which tries to defend itself (it has no weapon remember).

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 332):

Warwick flies down from above and attacks.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 333):

Trysk grunts, *Damn! Forgot about big blue.*

Trysk creeps along the shadows to backstab the giant.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 334):

Shorty continues on to help the friendly giant.  He thinks hard at Ez’ard.  *Gots bees mo careful.*

Ez’ard replies, *hey don’t blame me, I thought Warwick was controlling ‘repugnant’.*

OOC: not sure in the timing of thing now, but if not happened yet Ez’ard does not use a wand as team members are now in the line of fire.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 336):

Warwick and Shortly start heading back toward the north.

Trysk being the closest gets his attack and he gets in a backstab, doing a total of 56.  The giant is still alive.

The giant turns and almost steps on Trysk in the process.  The giant does not see a small flying dwarf headed toward him.  The giant raises his axe to strike Trysk and Warwick buries his axe in the giants chest and both fall backward in a crash.  The giant is dead, the only frost giant left standing is big blue.

Shorty slows down when he sees the giant go down.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 337):

Warwick stands on top of the dead giant and pulls his axe free.  *Well, that was interesting.  Is anyone in healing before we find out next victims?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 338):

Trysk quickly examines the giants for treasure, while asking Morteft, *Have you located the Jarl or Minions of Set, yet?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 338):

Ez’ard sends, *only minor (16 pts) but if your offering*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 337):

Shorty looks at the friendly blue giant.  “Bees bery sorry youse get hurt.  Us try dos better next fight ta protects youse."
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 341):

The giant just looks at Shorty and stays silent.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 342):

Shorty smiles at the giant.  “Bees okay ta no talks.  Me ken talks fer both us.  We ken bees good friend.” Shorty reaches into his bag and pulls out two large pieces of jerky.  He hands one to the giant and begins to munch on the other as he waits for someone to figure out where they are going next.

Ez’ard just shakes his head.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 344):

Once everyone is healed and ready to move on, Trysk will look at big blue and say, "Repugnant, lead us to the Jarl."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 345):

*We have to go through this giant boulder along the West wall here to get to them.*

OOC: How thick is the boulder, Ron?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 346):

*Shorty and I should be able to move it together.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 346):

Trysk shrugs, *I'm sure that big blue, Shorty and Warwick can move it.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 346):

The boulders are very big but a frost giant can move one.  I believe Morteft refers to the East wall (the oval in the east extended area on map 'J').  However, once Trysk asks big blue, he points to the west wall, almost directly across from the boulder on the E wall.

Actions?

OOC: Does Warwick do any healing?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 349):

OOC:  What's the extent of people's injuries?  I've lost track.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 350):

OOC: Ez’ard took 16 pts

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 349):

Trysk heads over to inspect for a secret door.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 351):

Warwick casts cure serious wounds on Ezard.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 353):

Ez'ard gets back 16 points.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 352):

Trysk heads over to the area indicated by big blue.  He inspects the area and after a few minutes he can tell there is indeed a boulder blocking an exit.  The boulder fits so well that it looks like part of the wall, only close inspection would reveal otherwise.

Actions?

OOC: Again on map 'J' on the W side directly opposite the boulder is the other boulder, the area where the line is not so solid and sort of looks like 2 lines.  Perhaps why Matt said West side previously.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 355):

Trysk says, "Repugnant, move boulder."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 356):

Shorty looks at the rock his friends are examining.  “Ken moves.  Ken makes many little rock ifn wants.  Shorty reaches down to the long hanner strapped tp his belt.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 357):

Morteft says, *I can cast passwall on it although there may be creatures waiting on the other side.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 356):

Trysk gives big blue some instruction.  Big blue moves over to the boulder, stretches his arms and grabs the boulder and 10 & 4 o'clock positions and slides the boulder back and the the left (south), revealing a short tunnel into a room.

You can see inside part of the room, seems oval, and you can make out 2 large frost giants standing in the middle about 40' away.  They are very aware of the moving boulder and are looking in your direction.  There is probably an exit on the other side of the room but the giants block most of the view.

One turns and runs to the back of the room, the other one stands his ground and prepares a boulder, he also has a battle axe as well as his partner.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 359):

*I can take down the one running away.  I've got the silence coin again,* says Warwick.  *Just keep the first giant distracted, okay?*

Warwick runs into the tunnel.  As he sees the giant throw the boulder, he flies to avoid it and the giant.  He will fly at top speed to track down the fleeing frostie from behind.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 360):

Trysk says, *Shorty, he's all yours.*

Trysk unloads a Magic Missile spell into the fleeing giant.