IC II Noncivilized World: Warning in Blood

[CWater]

Sun is setting on the horizon once again, filling the sky with sharp colours and giving the land new shades where the last rays reach. But on the slopes of Fiery Maw, the western peak of the Suojella mountains, a fierce battle rages on and paints the ground red with more than just light.

”DIE!”, the giant bellows and stabs at Aidan again.

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Attack1: (1d20+16)[23]
Damage: (3d6+12)[21]

If the first attack drops Aidan, the second is aimed at Dw2.
Attack2: (1d20+11)[13]
Damage: (3d6+12)[25]

The first attack is merciless, puncturing a lung and leaving the ranger with a new deep hole in his chest. But miraculously he is still standing and also manages to dodge the next blow that would surely have ended his life.

The man in the weirdest armour runs to Asha and swings his club.

Spoiler: H1 attacks Asha

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Club: (1d20+4)[7]
Damage: (1d6+2)[7]

But the binder has faster reflexes and jumps out of the way.

[CWater]

The woman spins around and claws at the remaining dwarf.

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Claw1: (1d20+4)[24]
Damage: (1d4+4)[8]

Claw2: (1d20+4)[5]
Damage: (1d4+4)[7]

She lands a hit, but the dwarf remains standing.

The last man runs towards the wounded giant, taking out a wand from his pocket and attempts to activate it, but it doesn't seem to work.

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UMD: (1d20+5)[8] VS DC 20
if successful:
(2d8+3)[7]

With Kashen stabilised, Taesha stands up again, just in time to see Aidan being almost struck down. ”What is wrong with you all?!” She charges at the giant calling out her claws.

Spoiler: Attack and giant’s AoO

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AoO: (1d20+16)[21]
Damage: (3d6+12)[22]

Taesha’s attack: (1d20+8)[18]
Damage: (2d6+5)[11]

The giant spear leaves a deep cut in Taesha's back as she runs towards her, though the warrior also slashes a new cut to the huge fighter, who is starting to look worn out after taking so many hits. The human woman glances at Taesha as she runs past, and is about to strike too, but hesitates just enough to lose her change, her eyes widening in recognition. "Taesha?"

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Few enough allies left, that I think I’ll combine the blocks. Whole party’s turn.

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Dark grey mass is the mountain, and red (unsurprisingly) the lava. Lighter grey is the tunnel (where the party currently is), and the random darker grey squares represent larger stones. They grant cover if you crouch, but not otherwise.
This site is also a hill, which means that every row of squares is on lower elevation than those north of them. You can charge downhill, or sideways (or in any angle between them) with a Balance DC 11. Failed check means you move just your normal speed. If failed by 5 or more, you also trip.

D1 is the young dwarf, Dc is a dwarven caster and Dw2 is the remaining dwarf fighter. There are also several bodies on the ground, dead and/or dying (not drawn), let me know if you are curious about them.
H1-H4 are humans, G is the giant, Remember that Huge creatures have 15 ft. reach!
H2 is the one Taesha called Kashen, and who is unconscious.

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[aReallyGreatAxe]

Lily bared her teeth as the giant began to show weakness, firing again.

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Attack the giant! (Point-blank shot in use)
Attack: (1d20+9)[20] (-4 from firing into melee)
Crit: (1d20+9)[27]
Damage: (1d8+3)[8]

[Etherion]

On his last legs, Aidan launches a final, furious assault on the giant.

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Chop chop
(1d20+9)[17]
(1d8+4)[8]

(1d20+7)[9]
(1d6+2)[6]

[CWater]

Lily's arrow strikes true and causes the giant to stagger. Aidan is bleeding badly, but he sees an opening and slashes fiercely with the axes, this time cutting deep enough to hit an artery in the giants upper leg. The blood loss finally to great, the giants stumbles and collapses to the ground.

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Giant on the negatives!

[Athedia]

Asha dropped her sling, switching to her spear. Staring at the man in front of her she angrily growled. "I wanted to kill it. Now Fear is hungry." As she spoke she thrust the spear forward, the command and her will causing it to grow as she stabbed.

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Attacking H1. Command word "Fear" (swift action) and changing it from Shortspear to Spear

Attack: (1d20+8)[15]
Crit: (1d20+8)[24]
Damage: (1d8+3)[5]

[Rathgar]

Tuntematon
AC 18, Touch 13, Flat-Footed 15
HP 34/34, Blurred (3 Rounds Remaining)
Initial Position AB7, Ending Position Y9

The centaur saw that Aiden was truly struggling. "Hold on, Aiden, I've got more help for you!" Tuntematon then trotted over to his side, drew his magic reindeer antler, and quickly waved it at his wounds.

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Actions:
Move Action: Move to Y9 while drawing Wand of Cure Light Wounds
Standard Action: Activate Wand of Cure Light Wounds, targeting Aiden

Rolls:
Wand of Cure Light Wounds: (1d8+5)[8]

[CWater]

Asha dropped her sling, switching to her spear. Staring at the man in front of her she angrily growled. "I wanted to kill it. Now Fear is hungry." As she spoke she thrust the spear forward, the command and her will causing it to grow as she stabbed.

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Attacking H1. Command word "Fear" (swift action) and changing it from Shortspear to Spear

Attack: (1d20+10)[12]
Crit: (2d6+5)[16]
Damage: (1d20+6)[23]

The attack is not bad, but it is blocked by the sturdy armour.

Kanok drops his bow and runs into melee, activating his force shield and using the enchanted club to strike the man Asha is fighting.

Spoiler: Attacking H1

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Attack: (1d20+10)[12]
Damage: (2d6+5)[16]

But his attack likewise bounces harmlessly off his armour.

Stiira takes a step forward and throws a second orb of cold at the man behind the fallen giant.

Spoiler: Attacking H4

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Ranged touch: (1d20+6)[23]
Damage: (2d8)[12]

That's for piercing my arm, the witch thinks when the sphere hits the man in the chest and he yelps in pain.

Unwilling to approach the battle too much, the priestess reaches for Stiira and cures the witch’s arm.

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(1d8+5)[8]

The dwarven cleric draws a small hammer from her belt, but doesn’t engage in battle at present. The remaining warrior however, continues to fight despite his heavy wounds and aims his axe at the woman that clawed him.

Spoiler: Dw2 attacks H3

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Attack: (1d20+6)[7] flanking with Aidan
Damage: (1d8+2)[5]

But there's no strength left in his arms.

[CWater]

”You will not stop us!”, shouts the man fighting Asha and Kanok, and lunges at the former, the jaws of his armour snapping again.

Spoiler: H1 attacks Asha

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Club: (1d20+4)[23]
Damage: (1d6+2)[3]

Bite: (1d20-2)[12]
Damage: (1d8+3)[6] + (2d4)[4] acid

She manages to dodge the appendages, but his club scrapes at her shoulder.

The woman continues to claw at the dwarf.

Spoiler: H3 attacks Dw2

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Claw1: (1d20+4)[13]
Damage: (1d4+4)[5]

If the first attack drops the dwarf, the second is aimed at Aidan.
Claw2: (1d20+4)[17]
Damage: (1d4+4)[8]

Her second strike has blood spurting from his neck and the dwarf falls to the ground.

The man in the back makes another attempt at using the wand on the giant. ”Get up!”

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UMD: (1d20+5)[11] VS DC 20
if successful:
(2d8+3)[11]

He is less than successful once again.

”Your giant is down! Stop, I don’t want to fight you!”, Taesha screams.

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Party’s turn.

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Dark grey mass is the mountain, and red (unsurprisingly) the lava. Lighter grey is the tunnel (where the party currently is), and the random darker grey squares represent larger stones. They grant cover if you crouch, but not otherwise.
This site is also a hill, which means that every row of squares is on lower elevation than those north of them. You can charge downhill, or sideways (or in any angle between them) with a Balance DC 11. Failed check means you move just your normal speed. If failed by 5 or more, you also trip.

D1 is the young dwarf and Dc is the dwarven caster. There are also several bodies on the ground, dead and/or dying (not drawn), let me know if you are curious about them.
H1-H4 are humans, G is the unconscious giant, you can move over the squares it occupies normally, except for the one in the centre X12, which has double movement cost.
H2 is the one called Kashen, and who is also unconscious.

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[Etherion]

Aidan nods his thanks towards Tuntematon, and then turns his attention towards the enemy next to him.

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hitting h3
(1d20+9)[17]
(1d8+6)[7]

(1d20+7)[24]
(1d6+2)[7]

[Rathgar]

Tuntematon
AC 18, Touch 13, Flat-Footed 15
HP 34/34, Blurred (2 Rounds Remaining)
Starting Position Y9, Ending Position Y16

Seeing the man in the back trying to revive or otherwise raise the giant, Tuntematon desperately tried to stop him. The prophet galloped around the large rock to behind the man, where he launched the last of his three stone discs at the man.

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Actions:
Move Action: Move from Y9 to Y16, total movement 65 ft.
Standard Action: Attack with sling

Rolls:
Attack With Sling (1d20+9)[26]
Critical Confirmation (If Needed): (1d20+9)[22]
Damage With Sling: (1d6+1)[2]
Extra Critical Damage (If Needed): (1d6+1)[6]

[aReallyGreatAxe]

When the giant went down, Lily simply turned to the next nearest target and continued shooting.

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Attack H3: (1d20+9)[23] (-4 from firing into melee)

Crit: (1d20+9)[29]

Damage: [roll]1d8+3

[Athedia]

Kanok swung the club down at the man again.

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Attacking H1
Attack: (1d20+9)[23]
Crit: (1d20+9)[15]

Stiira cast a final orb at the man behind the now fallen giant.

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Attacking H4
Attack (Touch): (1d20+6)[20]
Damage: (2d8)[3]

Asha grew her spear once again and carefully stepped forward, pointing it at the giant. "You heal her and she goes down again. I promise."

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Swift action to grew spear to longspear
5-foot step to W9
ready action to attack giant if it is healed

[Athedia]

Kanok realized clubs could cause a lot of damage.

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Damage: (1d6+4)[7]

[CWater]

All the party’s attacks are accurate, weakening their enemies. Kanok hits the man with force knocking him down.

Asha grew her spear once again and carefully stepped forward, pointing it at the giant. "You heal her and she goes down again. I promise."

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Swift action to grew spear to longspear
5-foot step to W9
ready action to attack giant if it is healed

The man in the back looks back at Asha, glances quickly around and makes the decision to run. He has to circle around Tuntematon and the hill is steep, which also slows him.

The woman fighting Aidan grimaces as the axes cut her deep, and seeing her ally fall and the other flee chooses to run as well.

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Double move and Withdrawal for these two.

The dwarven cleric hurries to the warriors who recently fell, to see if either are alive. One of them still breathes, if very weakly, and she starts to hastily bind his wounds, though her hands are shaking.

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Heal: (1d20+9)[13]

Other stuff:
(1d10)[7]
(1d10)[4]
(1d10)[5]
(1d10)[4]

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Party’s turn.

Spoiler: Area info

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Dark grey mass is the mountain, and red (unsurprisingly) the lava. Lighter grey is the tunnel (where the party currently is), and the random darker grey squares represent larger stones. They grant cover if you crouch, but not otherwise.
This site is also a hill, which means that every row of squares is on lower elevation than those north of them. You can charge downhill, or sideways (or in any angle between them) with a Balance DC 11. Failed check means you move just your normal speed. If failed by 5 or more, you also trip.

D1 is the young dwarf, Dc is the dwarven caster and Dw2 is an unconscious warrior. There are also several bodies on the ground, dead and/or dying (not drawn), let me know if you are curious about them.
H3 and H4 are running, G is the fallen giant.
H2 is the one Taesha called Kashen, and who is unconscious, as is H1, though he’s also dying.

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[aReallyGreatAxe]

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The man in the back looks back at Asha, glances quickly around and makes the decision to run. He has to circle around Tuntematon and the hill is steep, which also slows him.

The woman fighting Aidan grimaces as the axes cut her deep, and seeing her ally fall and the other flee chooses to run as well.

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Double move and Withdrawal for these two.

Lily doesn't think, just acts as she runs after the fleeing human and fires an arrow at their back.

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Move action: Move to AC 15

Attack H3: (1d20+12)[26]
Crit: (1d20+12)[15]
Damage: (1d8+3)[6]

[CWater]

Lily doesn't think, just acts as she runs after the fleeing human and fires an arrow at their back.

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Move action: Move to AC 15

Attack H3: [roll0]
Crit: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]

The arrow hits the fleeing human in the back and she falls down to the ground.

[Rathgar]

Tuntematon
AC 18, Touch 13, Flat-Footed 15
HP 34/34, Blurred (1 Round Remaining)
Starting Position Y16, Ending Position AA9

Having seen that the enemy is effectively routed, Tuntematon rushed back to tend to the wounded.

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Actions:
Move Action: Move 55 ft. to AA9
Standard Action: Cast Lesser Vigor on Dw2, healing him 1 HP a round for 14 rounds
Immediate Action: Cast Close wounds on H1

Rolls:
Close Wounds: (2d4)[8]
Balance (If Needed): (1d20+2)[4]

[CWater]

Tuntematon
AC 18, Touch 13, Flat-Footed 15
HP 34/34, Blurred (1 Round Remaining)
Starting Position Y16, Ending Position AA9

Having seen that the enemy is effectively routed, Tuntematon rushed back to tend to the wounded.

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Actions:
Move Action: Move 55 ft. to AA9
Standard Action: Cast Lesser Vigor on Dw2, healing him 1 HP a round for 14 rounds
Immediate Action: Cast Close wounds on H1

Rolls:
Close Wounds: [roll0]
Balance (If Needed): [roll1]

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It's a normal move action, so there is no penalty to movement. :)

The dwarven cleric breaths a sigh of relief when the magic stops the warrior's wounds from bleeding.

The man Kanok knocked down opens his eyes and looks around hastily.

[Athedia]

Asha looked at the fleeing man. She didn't have much time before Andras pulled her away from fighting. "Don't flee! You will die out there alone." Shrugging she shrunk Fear and walked over to examine the giant. Poking it with her foot she asked the dwarves. "Should I kill it? I mean she will probably just start killing again when she wakes up. I don't think rope is strong enough for giants."

[CWater]

Asha looked at the fleeing man. She didn't have much time before Andras pulled her away from fighting. "Don't flee! You will die out there alone." Shrugging she shrunk Fear and walked over to examine the giant. Poking it with her foot she asked the dwarves. "Should I kill it? I mean she will probably just start killing again when she wakes up. I don't think rope is strong enough for giants."

If the man hears Asha, he pays no attention to her words. The dwarven cleric eyes the giant darkly. "Yes, best finish it. We have no way to hold a monster like that."

Taesha approaches the other man who just woke up and clearly considers continuing the fight. "Kharan! Stop it already, and tell me what are you doing here?!", she shouts.
"I could ask you the same, Taesha. Though I guess it's no surprise that you would turn against the clan." The man glares at Taesha, but doesn't rise or reach for his club at this time.

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An Intimidate or Diplomacy check might be good to back Taesha up here. Or you can knock the guy out again, or whatever else you choose.

Those with bows, I'd like to know if you're going to try to stop the last man or let him run? Otherwise, I think this combat is ready to wrap up.

[Athedia]

If the man hears Asha, he pays no attention to her words. The dwarven cleric eyes the giant darkly. "Yes, best finish it. We have no way to hold a monster like that."

Taesha approaches the other man who just woke up and clearly considers continuing the fight. "Kharan! Stop it already, and tell me what are you doing here?!", she shouts.
"I could ask you the same, Taesha. Though I guess it's no surprise that you would turn against the clan." The man glares at Taesha, but doesn't rise or reach for his club at this time.

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An Intimidate or Diplomacy check might be good to back Taesha up here. Or you can knock the guy out again, or whatever else you choose.

Those with bows, I'd like to know if you're going to try to stop the last man or let him run? Otherwise, I think this combat is ready to wrap up.

Asha nodded and pointed her spear at the back of the giant's neck. "<Giant> Go now into the beyond. May your ancestors guide your spirit.</Giant>" She thrust the spear down quickly killing the giant.

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Auto attack and crit x3
Damage: (3d8+9)[28]

If the giant survives that then there is a fort save of DC 10+damage dealt or die

[Athedia]

Shaking her spear free of the giant's neck she turned toward Kharan. Blood ran down the shaft of the spear as she stalked toward the man. "Taesha didn't betray anyone. She has been sent a message by the Ancestors to protect the world. I would suggest you do not threaten her."

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Intimidate: (1d20+12)[24]

[aReallyGreatAxe]

Lily trotted after the final fleeing man as fast as her short legs would allow, firing off three shots before she suddenly realized how very difficult her bow was to draw. She sat down on the ground for a moment with her eyes closed, willing her stomach not to rebel.

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Repeated each round: Move 30' closer, and attack
Range penalties, aside from that incurred from not being within 30', have not been applied.
1.)
Attack: (1d20+10)[29]
Crit: (1d20+10)[28]
Damage: (1d8+3)[6]

2.)
Attack: (1d20+10)[19]
Crit: (1d20+10)[29]
Damage: (1d8+3)[11]

3.)
Attack: (1d20+10)[19]
Crit: (1d20+10)[11]
Damage: (1d8+3)[11]

4.) Exit rage. Lily is sickened.

[CWater]

Shaking her spear free of the giant's neck she turned toward Kharan. Blood ran down the shaft of the spear as she stalked toward the man. "Taesha didn't betray anyone. She has been sent a message by the Ancestors to protect the world. I would suggest you do not threaten her."

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Intimidate: [roll0]

Kharan glares at Asha in turn but doesn't reach for the club. Instead, Taesha picks it up and Kanok points his spear at the man's neck. "Best stay where you are."

Lily trotted after the final fleeing man as fast as her short legs would allow, firing off three shots before she suddenly realized how very difficult her bow was to draw. She sat down on the ground for a moment with her eyes closed, willing her stomach not to rebel.

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Repeated each round: Move 30' closer, and attack
Range penalties, aside from that incurred from not being within 30', have not been applied.
1.)
Attack: [roll0]
Crit: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]

2.)
Attack: [roll3]
Crit: [roll4]
Damage: [roll5]

3.)
Attack: [roll6]
Crit: [roll7]
Damage: [roll8]

4.) Exit rage. Lily is sickened.

Lily's first arrow is accurate and the man stumbles and falls down. The dwarven cleric nods, but Taesha looks less pleased. "What did you do that for?!", she shouts angrily and runs after the humans who tried to escape that now lie unmoving on the ground. The cleric also gets up and starts looking through the bodies on the battlefield, trying to see if any more of the dwarves could yet be saved.

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The two who tried to run are about 100 ft. apart. The woman is almost next to Lily, Taesha is heading towards her.

[Athedia]

Kharan glares at Asha in turn but doesn't reach for the club. Instead, Taesha picks it up and Kanok points his spear at the man's neck. "Best stay where you are."



Lily's first arrow is accurate and the man stumbles and falls down. The dwarven cleric nods, but Taesha looks less pleased. "What did you do that for?!", she shouts angrily and runs after the humans who tried to escape that now lie unmoving on the ground. The cleric also gets up and starts looking through the bodies on the battlefield, trying to see if any more of the dwarves could yet be saved.

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The two who tried to run are about 100 ft. apart. The woman is almost next to Lily, Taesha is heading towards her.

"They attacked first. Lily did the right thing. We offered them a chance to surrender NOT a chance to run. Did you want them to bring another giant?"

[aReallyGreatAxe]

Lily's first arrow is accurate and the man stumbles and falls down. The dwarven cleric nods, but Taesha looks less pleased. "What did you do that for?!", she shouts angrily and runs after the humans who tried to escape that now lie unmoving on the ground. The cleric also gets up and starts looking through the bodies on the battlefield, trying to see if any more of the dwarves could yet be saved.

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The two who tried to run are about 100 ft. apart. The woman is almost next to Lily, Taesha is heading towards her.

Lily looked down at the woman she shot in the back, then up at Taesha, and repeated the action a few times. "She was going to run," Lily said, as if that fact should explain everything.

"They attacked first. Lily did the right thing. We offered them a chance to surrender NOT a chance to run. Did you want them to bring another giant?"

"Or they just would have died in the wilds, wounded and alone. I saved their lives!" After saying this, Lily thinks for a moment, then bends down to check if the woman nearest to her is in fact alive.

[CWater]

Lily looked down at the woman she shot in the back, then up at Taesha, and repeated the action a few times. "She was going to run," Lily said, as if that fact should explain everything.

"They attacked first. Lily did the right thing. We offered them a chance to surrender NOT a chance to run. Did you want them to bring another giant?"

"Or they just would have died in the wilds, wounded and alone. I saved their lives!" After saying this, Lily thinks for a moment, then bends down to check if the woman nearest to her is in fact alive.

She is still breathing if bleeding, and the colour of her skin is quickly turning pale. "Saved?! You could have killed them!" Taesha kneels down to help her. "And I know them all!"

The dwarven cleric finds a second dwarf that is still alive, and starts binding her wounds.

The human priestess approaches Aidan. "I don't know many humans who would have fought a giant head-on and live to tell about it. You are very lucky." She casts a spell to heal his wounds that are not small.

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To Aidan: (3d8+12)[24]
He's now at 36/41.

[aReallyGreatAxe]

She is still breathing if bleeding, and the colour of her skin is quickly turning pale. "Saved?! You could have killed them!" Taesha kneels down to help her. "And I know them all!"
.[/SPOILER]

Lily's eyes go wide. "Oh. I didn't think of that." She kneels down, places one hand on her belt and the other on the unconscious woman. "Please wake up!"

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Using one charge: (2d8)[9]

[Etherion]

As Aidan's wounds close, he speaks to the priestess.
Thank you. And as for fighting the giant, someone needed to.