Captain Renchild Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 11:23:56 PM
ooc: The sailor, sadly, died on impact.
ooc2: No more rolls are necessary.
After perhaps an hour of assisting with the clean-up, Renchild emerges from the Captain's quarters and places his hands on the railing. Conversations die down as crewmen try to hear what he has to say. "I have plotted our location. We're about 600 miles out of Rum. There is an island some thirty miles northeast, in an archipelago off the coast of the continent. We will sail there to affect repairs." Suddenly he stabs a finger toward various crewmen, barking out orders. "Piebald, I want that mainmast cut down and jettisoned by noon! Cato, salvage what you can before they huck the mast! Horace, get down in the hold and check for leaks and cracks! Gaston, assess the armaments and look for any damage! Tula, where are those guards we hired!?"
Tula raises a hand and points to you. "Here, Cap'n."
Renchild looks to you. "You will accompany the party ashore. Piebald and a gang of swabs will find a new mast. You will survey the island for provisions. Much of our food and water was spoiled when their containers broke and were fouled with seawater. We have at most a week's worth. If we go back to Bonetown to re-provision we will miss our drop date. That is unacceptable." He crosses his arms. "I do not know if this island is inhabited, but I'm sending you on the riskier job since you have the skills necessary. You will leave in a rowboat tomorrow morning." He watches you for a moment, then turns and swiftly goes back into his quarters, slamming the door behind him.
ooc: Take it away, Cayzle.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 Thursday May 24th, 2012 9:18:33 AM
Having just remembered that he has some skill in Craft(Carpentry), Yel'kno will move to help Cato with the mast for the rest of the day since they won't be heading out until tomorrow.
When tomorrow comes, he'll be ready with his weapons and armor to enter the rowboat. "What do you think the odds are that this island is home to those cultist we ran out of Bonetown?" he muses.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Thursday May 24th, 2012 9:47:10 AM
Sighing with relief that the storm is over, Dilantar listens to the captain's orders and goes to ready his gear for the supply run on the morrow.
After waking up, Dilantar dons his armor, dagger and crossbow, which is preloaded with 1 of his 2 sleeping poison bolts, and reports to Tula. hearing Yel'kno's comment about the aforementioned cult, Dilantar sighs and says The way our luck has been running I wouldn't be surprised. Well, if we do come across them, at least we don't have to feel badly about taking thier supplies.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+9=11 ; d20+10=19 ; Thursday May 24th, 2012 12:07:39 PM
Spire utters another quick prayer to whoever happens to be listening, and immediately goes down into his room to fetch his things. He leafs through his spellbook as he walks back on deck, looking over what spells might be helpful. Spire also tries to figure out what language they would speak on this island, wondering if he should prepare his spell to help communicating as such. (Kn: Geo 11, Linguistics 19) Spire chortles when Yel'Kno brought up the cultists. "And to think I had almost forgotten about them. Yes, knowing our streak, they sent that storm to beach us and are currently waiting for us on shore."
OOC :: Since it's the same day as the storm, I assume Feather Fall is still used and I don't get to reprepare spells.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Thursday May 24th, 2012 1:48:59 PM
Jozhur seems happy to be heading ashore and begins carefully preparing his equipment.
"That would be something, I wouldn't mind having another go with them. After what they did, they have it coming."
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Thursday May 24th, 2012 7:48:40 PM "You ran cultists out of Bonetown?" asks Coerator with a slight grin "I knew I liked the look of you. I expect there will be a warm reception waiting for us then."
"Anything I shoud know about your friends?"
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday May 24th, 2012 7:50:14 PM
New scene and DM post coming up this evening!
Co-DM Cayzle Friday May 25th, 2012 12:01:46 AM
The captain has ordered you to take the ship's longboat out in the morning with a shore crew. The Lionfish can't get close in, since the ocean-going keel that let the ship survive the storm would be ground to bits on the reef that surrounds the atoll.
The captain watches as you board the longboat and set out.
Yelkno wonders whether the cultists from Bonetown might be here. Piebald laughs. "We be two hundreds of leagues south by east of Bonetown. There be no cultists here. Just look at this tiny place! Lord knows what the Captain thinks might be a danger here."
Dilantar expects the worst, however, and gears up appropriately.
Spire preps his universal translation spell. Perhaps he will need it.
Jozhur seems eager for a fight.
All this talk of fighting and cultists has Coerator expecting an opportunity for bloodshed. But in fact, as the crew swish the oars through the water, as the sun shines down, as the warm breezes ruffle through your hair, your thoughts of conflict seem at odds with this peaceful island oasis in the desert of the ocean.
Piebald directs the sailer on the tiller to direct the boat to the largest island. You see that it is covered in a mix of tangled underbrush and coconut trees. As you prepare to land on the beach, what security measures do you take, if any? How do you disembark? Any special precautions?
[OOC: It is now a new day, so please list your spells prepped immediately!]
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+7=19 ; d20+1=6 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 3:49:43 PM
As the close in on th shore, Yel'kno will move to the front of the bow with his bow in hand with an arrow resting on the string as he peers out towards the island for any hint of movement or life (Perceoption: 19)
Once the boat comes to rest he'll aim to be among the first to hop out and scans the beech for any sign of recent passage, but sand looks like sand to him. (Survival to Track: 6, woo!)
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=25 ; d20+5=12 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 9:20:14 PM
Upon hopping out of the boat, his hand resting on the heel of his sword, Jozhur carefully surveys the shoreline area for any immediate threats (Perception: 25). If none are found, he will look around for any tracks or other signs of life. (Perception: 12)
Co-DM Cayzle Friday May 25th, 2012 10:21:10 PM
OOC: Just two player posts all day Friday! Ugh! I'll make the DM Post Saturday morning.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+7=12 ; d20+5=12 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 10:41:15 PM
Coer prepares to disembark by pulling a javelin from its quiver, ready to spear any threats, and surveys the shoreline for any dangers (perception: 12).
If there are no threts detected, Coer will return his javelin and assist the crew with securing the boat (sailor:12)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=6 ; d20+10=15 ; Saturday May 26th, 2012 1:26:35 AM
Spells Prepped: 0 Lvl - Prestidigitation, Ghost Sound, Detect Magic, Dancing Lights 1st Lvl - Burning Hands, Mage Armour, Gravity Bow, Grease, Comprehend Languages
Spire also pulls out his bow, quickly loading an arrow. He scans the shore for a hidden or easily defensible position. (Perception 6, Kn: Nature 15)
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday May 26th, 2012 9:40:13 PM
Piebald directs the crew to head for the largest of the atoll's islands. "Heave, you fools, or you'll be having a chat with Father!"
As the longboat beaches, Spire, Coer, and Dilantar ready weapons for any immediate threat.
Jozhur spies a plinth or obelisk at the treeline. The 5 x 5 x 25 ft high column rises from a natural outcrop of limestone. It looks weathered.
"Lem's Lugnuts!" curses Piebald, with a blasphemous oath. "I've heard of these things, and they mean bad news!"
You are on the shore, a good 50 feet from the monolith.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=15 ; Sunday May 27th, 2012 10:10:18 PM "Care to share your insight with the rest of us Piebald?" Questions Coer. "Perhaps we should have a closer look?"
Coer studies the Obelisk for any signs of its origin (Knowledge History = 5, Knowledge Religion = 15)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+11=14 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=12 ; Sunday May 27th, 2012 10:53:48 PM
Spire's eyes begin glowing a deep blue as he casts Detect Magic, scanning the obelisk for any auras. He racks his brain for any shred knowledge that may pertain to it. (Knowledge Checks: Arcana 14, Dungeoneering 12, History 21, Nature 12)
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 1:12:13 AM
As Piebald speaks, Jozhur draws his shortsword. "Bad news, eh? What kind of bad news?"
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday May 29th, 2012 7:18:16 AM
OOC: Hope everybody had a happy Memorial Day, at least in the U.S. We had parade, pool and barbecue, so pretty traditional!
The party takes a closer look at the plinth. Once close enough to see it, Coerator sees there is text on one side: GET OUT! TRESPASSERS GET OUT! THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU!
Spire detects no magic. However, he suspects this object was raised by magic, long ago. The monument and the letters are a little more than somewhat weathered by wind and sea spray.
Jozhur asks Piebald what it means. "I'll tell yas waht it means! It means if whosoever owns this place comes back when we're here, we'll be sorry! COME ONE, YOU LUGS! We have a tree to fell! Keep a sharp eye, you guards!" He chivvies the work crew to their duty, and a suitable tree is soon found.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+7=10 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2012 3:28:40 PM
Yel'kno keeps his bow ready as they move along the beach, keeping his eyes on the inland vegetation.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+7=15 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2012 11:15:03 PM "This place is not for you? That's not much of a warning."
Despite Coerator's dismissal of the caution he draws his sword and keeps a close eye on the tree line for any threats. (perception = 15)
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=24 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 2:40:28 AM
Jozhur seems to ignore Piebald's response as he continues to scan for any threats. (Perception: 24)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=12 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 9:36:44 AM
Spire keeps the warning in mind, continuing to use Detect Magic as they move onto the shore. He keeps his bow raised, ready to let loose at anything that threatens them. (Perception 12)
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday May 30th, 2012 3:16:23 PM
The work crew gets right to the job of felling a tree that will become a new mast, not far from the plinth. At about that same time, Jozhur hears a low grunt from the underbrush -- and the rustling that follows suggests some mass. Some creature, maybe a big one, is stalking the party.
It gets to about 40 feet away while remaining under the cover of the thick underbrush. If it comes closer, it will have to emerge from its total concealment.
There is no chance of surprise, since you are all alert. Spire does detect magic in the area, but that's just one round of the required three for full info.
If you can make a listen check vs DC20, you can pinpoint the creature's square, but you still have a 50% miss chance on ranged attacks (and you cannot target it with spells that require line of sight).
We're in combat, so please do post a single round of actions in your next post.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+6=14 ; d8=1 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 4:16:04 PM
At the noise in the vegetation Yel'kno pulls pulls his bow to a half draw and raises it towards the source of the noise, ready to loose if whatever it is shows itself and if obviously hostile.
Ready Action: Attack the possibly big thingy if it's hostile. Hit (probably miss) AC 14, 1 damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=20 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+5=7 ; d6+3=5 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 7:03:31 PM
Jozhur is able to discern the approximate location of whatever is in the brush. He attempts to communicate the creature's location to the others as he advance 10 feet towards it and prepares to strike if it comes within his reach.
ooc: Not sure if the rules allow me to point out its' location. Perception check: 20. Readied attack: natural 20, does not crit, 5 damage.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=9 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 7:24:15 PM
Spire runs his hand over his bow, and the markings glow brightly for a moment before dying down to a faint blue glow. "I don't see it," he mutters, his eyes darting around. (Perception 9) "Damn, where is the the thing," he says to no one in particular, his free hand wavering over his quiver.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+7=8 ; d20+4=18 ; 2d6+4=11 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 7:51:09 PM
Coer attempts to determine the location for the noise (check= 8) but fails to pinpoint its exact location. Seeing Jozur Advance, Coer moves up beside him "Where is it?"
Coer readies his sword to attack the threat if it comes into range (he has reach). (Readied attack: 18, damage 11)
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday May 30th, 2012 8:31:52 PM
If you know the thing's square, you can point it out as a standard action, per a rule I am making up out of thin air for this fight.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+8=15 ; Thursday May 31st, 2012 9:48:25 AM
(Hey everyone sorry for the sudden absence, I will be sending the DMs an email explaining the situation, short story version: sick wife bad weekend, still able to post regularly now)
((Ah sucks, perception fail, dont suppose darkvision helps :P ))
Dilantar, hearing the grunt tries to pinpoint the cause's location. Despite his best effort, he is unable to do so quickly and will rely on on the others more accurate target. Keeping with the advancing group a little to the side to have a clear shot with his bombs, Dilantar stays ready to "surprise" this possible foe, should it be agressive. Thinking I hope we aren't about to encounter the owner of the monolith, as we are technically tresspassing. Well, theres nothing for it now, we agreed to become bodyguards Dilantar keeps silent and ready. (Perception(Listen) Roll of 15: no success in locating the sound)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Thursday May 31st, 2012 10:41:17 AM
OOC :: Glad to have you back, Joel.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 1st, 2012 12:49:09 AM
Sorry friends -- tomorrow's post, along with a time-sucking battle map, will come in the morning.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 1st, 2012 7:00:41 AM
Well, before your DM can start this fight, he feels it only fair to allow you to place yourself on the map.
Please post your coordinates. Also feel free to revise your actions for the first round. You are the purple squares. The workers chopping the tree are the blue squares. the light green is underbrush. The darker green is heavy underbrush. The brown circles are trees.
Trees: A creature standing in the same square as a tree gains partial cover, which grants a +2 bonus to Armor Class and a +1 bonus on Reflex saves. The presence of a tree doesn't otherwise affect a creature's fighting space, because it's assumed that the creature is using the tree to its advantage when it can. The trunk of a typical tree has AC 4, hardness 5, and 150 hp. A DC 15 Climb check is sufficient to climb a tree.
Undergrowth: Vines, roots, and short bushes cover much of the ground in a forest. A space covered with light undergrowth costs 2 squares of movement to move into, and provides concealment. Undergrowth increases the DC of Acrobatics and Stealth checks by 2 because the leaves and branches get in the way.
Heavy undergrowth costs 4 squares of movement to move into and provides concealment with a 30% miss chance (instead of the usual 20%). It increases the DC of Acrobatics checks by 5. Heavy undergrowth is easy to hide in, granting a +5 circumstance bonus on Stealth checks. Running and charging are impossible. Squares with undergrowth are often clustered together. Undergrowth and trees aren't mutually exclusive; it's common for a 5-foot square to have both a tree and undergrowth.
You have heard the sound in the generally northwest part of the map.
Jozhur, Please Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature is at 5C.}
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+7=27 ; Friday June 1st, 2012 7:56:36 AM
Jozhur takes the time to point out the creatures location to everyone, "Whatever it is, it's about 10 feet into that heavy brush over there!"
He then bumps past Coer and hunkers down in the edge of the treeline with a dagger in hand.
ooc: The thing is in 5C everyone. 5 foot step and move to square 8K. The page wigged out on me and I lost my original roll, it was a 17, including the -2. You can use the 27 if you want though :)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 Friday June 1st, 2012 9:19:17 AM
Yel'kno would have positioned himself near the front of the group. Say L-10
Ready Action to hit AC 14 for 1 damage still stands
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+5=6 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; Friday June 1st, 2012 11:34:34 PM
ooc: please ignore rolls, my two year old had my phone.
Coer follows Jozhur's lead and moves towards the grunting bushes. (moves to j9-k10) Preparing for the worst he raises his sword, ready to attack the threat if it comes into range. (using previous rolls of readied attack: 18, damage 11, unless otherwise advised)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Sunday June 3rd, 2012 2:53:37 PM
Dilantar slides over a few feet from Coer(H-9) and keeps his bombs ready for trouble.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Monday June 4th, 2012 8:47:27 AM
Spire moves to Q10 and casts Gravity Bow.
Co-DM Cayzle - Boar Fight Round One d100=29 ; d20=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 6:28:13 PM
In the top half of Round 1, Jozhur calls out an alert, while some of the others jockey for position, ready attacks, or just stand fast.
The Large Wild Boar in the brush near 5C charges Dilantar. As it emerges from the heavy underbrush, it is first visible in the light underbrush, where is is only partially obscured. It is clearly charging, that is, attacking, and so it triggers a readied attack by Yelk'no, but alas, not Coer, since the beast is, at that moment, out of the taur's long reach, and remains out of reach through the end of the round, just beyond the taur's long arms.
By the way, Dilantar, did you want to have a "readied" attack, or did you just mean you would be ready in a metaphorical sense? If the former, you need to roll an attack and damage, as well as a miss chance for the light underbrush. In general, the DM is a happier camper when players preroll-out readied attacks beforehand.
As the beast emerges, the light underbrush still grants it a 20 percent miss chance. Yel'kno's readied bowshot hits AC14, as the kindly DM rolls a miss chance of 29% -- no prob. The beast's charge gives it a -2 penalty on AC, just enough to make it vulnerable to the arrow. Still, a glancing blow for a mere hit point of damage is hardly a scratch [OOC: Considering your DM's confusion over PC placement, there is no penalty this round for shooting through Coer's large form standing right in front of you. But next time ...]
If Dilantar has readied an attack, here is where it could be inserted.
Jozhur has already announced the thing's location and alerts all. No surprises.
Spire, not seeing the boar at first, moves to Q10 and casts a spell. His friends are between him and the boar.
Coer, unable to use his readied attack, seems set for a new round, at least.
And the Boar, advancing out of the underbrush entirely, makes his attack on Dilantar, at +2, striking AC 16, a hit for a hideous blow that topples the alchemist! The boar inflicts 16 hp damage!
For round two, post your actions, then the Boar will get in his licks.
Status:
Wild Boar AC 15 usually, but now a 13 due to charge penalty. Damage: down 1 hp.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+7=15 ; 2d6=6 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 7:23:56 PM "Dilantar!" Spire cries out, rushing forward and letting loose an arrow at the boar.
((Move to N7, attack Boar for 15, 6 damage))
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Monday June 4th, 2012 7:48:41 PM
After seeing Dilantar crumple to the ground, Jozhur has no interest in going toe to toe with the beast and tries to skirt his way around it unnoticed.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=22 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 7:59:13 PM
ooc: Page wigged out again when I hit submit. Double move to E6, moving through the light undergrowth. Two stealth checks at 15, including the -2 for the brush. I think I take an additional -5 for moving that fast, so final stealth check of 10.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+5=22 ; 2d6+4=14 ; d20+4=12 ; d20-1=13 ; d8+2=6 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 9:18:10 PM
As Spires arrow passes him, Coer moves into range of the boar (5ft step to I8-J9) and with a ROAR attacks.
Swinging his sword with full force, Coer connects with the beast (hit=22). Hard (Dam=14). He lashes out wildly with his left fist but misses (miss=12).
Coer follows up his flurry by raking his horns across the boar's hide (check=13, 6 damage if boar still has charge penalty, otherwise a miss)
(Flurry of blows: Temple sword, left fist (unarmed) followed by natural attack gore from horns).
ooc: i am assuming i can use my flurry after the 5ft step. This is my first time using flurry, YAY!
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Monday June 4th, 2012 9:27:03 PM
Completely surprised by the speed of the vicious beast charging him, Dilantar is unable to get a single bomb thown at the monster. Well this is going to... and Dilantar is struck and drops to the ground.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20=19 ; +7=7 ; d20=12 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2012 11:21:54 AM
Yel'kno drops his bow as the boar charges forward and moves to close with the big pig while drawing his rapier. "Looks like we're having pork tonight!" he yells before raming his sword into the beast.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 Tuesday June 5th, 2012 11:24:56 AM
Move action to move next to boar and draw sword. Can't open map on phone, please place me. Power Attack the boar: Crit for 13 damage
Co-DM Cayzle - Boar Fight Round Two Tuesday June 5th, 2012 6:44:23 PM
Spire rushes forward, concerned about the fallen Dilantar. He pulls an arrow from his quiver as he runs, and stops to fire it at the ginormous boar. He shoots true for 6 hp damage.
Jozhur carefully circles around to the rear of the beast. It keeps a wary eye on him.
OOC: You can't hide after an engagement starts if the enemy has line of sight to you. Even if you have cover and/or concealment. A non-exhaustive list of exceptions to the rule are things like: (a) You achieve total concealment, as with invisibility, or total cover, which breaks line of sight; (b) You make a bluff check to create diversion before attempting to hide (at a penalty); (c) You start the engagement hidden and you are using the sniping rules; (d) you use the Hide In Plain Sight ability, or something like it.
Coer takes a step forward and rakes the boar with sword, fist, and horns. He strikes home with 14 damage via temple sword and 6 nore with a gore!
OOC: Some DMs might not agree, but I have no problem with a flurry of blows in addition to a natural attack -- but the natural attack is a secondary attack at -5. Looks to me like you took that into account, so good job.
Yel'kno dashes forward as he drops his bow and draws his rapier. Which he immediately puts to expert use, driving the thin but sharp blade deep into the porker's liver for 13 more damage.
Having taken a massive 39 damage this round, the wild boar squeals like a stuck pig, turns, and runs off. Yel'kno and Coer may take AoOs vs an AC15 if they like as it runs off to the southwest. If it lives, it uses a run action to move 120 ft away, ignoring the punitive hinderance of the underbrush
The work crew, which had looked ready to bolt (except for one up the tree), stops when they realize the danger is passing.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+5=16 ; 2d6+4=10 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2012 8:43:47 PM
As the bloodied boar turns to retreat into the jungle, Coer take a parting shot (hit=16), slicing his sword into the animal once again (Damage=10).
(AoO with temple sword)
OOC: my wife read the battle so far and has been inspired to cook pork tonight.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+5=18 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2012 9:10:21 PM
Dilantar lays on the ground bleeding slightly less. (I think con check for stabslize roll?)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+6=13 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday June 5th, 2012 11:33:42 PM
yel'kno lashes out at the boar as it flles but is unable to connect. when it is obviouy a safe distance away he pulls the CLW wand from his belt and kneels beside Dilantar to work its magic while shifting his rapier to his orher hand.
clw for 7 hp AoO miss ac 13
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+7=19 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+9=16 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2012 2:23:27 AM
Seeing that Dilantar is being taking care of, Jozhur will quietly climb the nearest tree (G6) and have a look around. He will remain hidden in the tree to serve as a lookout until the workers finish.
ooc: Climb=19, Perception=7, Stealth=16
My first sneaky character, was a bit foggy on the rules, didn't know I needed total concealment. That clears things up, thanks Cayzle.
Co-DM Cayzle - Boar Fight Round Two Wednesday June 6th, 2012 10:25:43 AM
OOC: You can hide with just regular concealment or partial cover, but not if someone is actually watching you at the time. The assumption is that all participants in a fight, friend and foe can see and are watching each other at all times. So to start hiding during a fight, you gotta break line of sight somehow, like with total concealment or Bluff check to distract or invisibility.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday June 6th, 2012 7:23:35 PM
When Yel'kno shouts, "Looks like we're having pork tonight!" the work crew put up a cheer. That cheer redoubles when Coer hacks the wild boar down as it turns to flee.
"Boys, that's good eatin'! " declares Piebald.
But before that, there's another side of tortured meat to take care of. Fortunately, under the influence of Yel'kno's wand, the fallen Dilantar is soon back on his feet, howsoever unsteadily. OOC: Please do track that healing! There may be dangers yet about.
Wisely, Jozhur does not take the group's safety for granted. From the height of a tall coconut tree, he can see the entire island, from the wave-tossed breakers on the outer reef to the brilliant blue waters of the calm inner lagoon. He can see several thick patches of bramble in the middle of the small island, presumably in which this creature, and likely its kin, have laired. But for the moment, he spies no sign of danger.
The crew works hard to fell the future mast of the Lionfish, and then to rig a travois to drag the porcine carcass to the beach.
"It'll take such a fire to cook this porker," says Piebald, "that we'll have to set the cooking blaze ashore." He sets the men to gathering firewood. He also dispatches a messenger off to the ship to send the news.
OOC to Coer: Glad your wife was inspired to cook you a pork dinner! Next, let's hope she's inspired to join the Wold! We always need new players!
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Wednesday June 6th, 2012 7:55:31 PM Glad to see you are still with us Dilantar. We best keep an eye out for other dangers. Where there is one, there are usually many. And now the crew are wandering off getting wood
Coer wipes his sword clean on some leaves and keeps a lookout for any further dangers in the bushes. (perception=25)
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+7=25 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2012 7:57:31 PM
ooc: page wigged out when posting, the roll didn't show, rerolled here an still got 25 :)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday June 6th, 2012 8:09:48 PM
Spire helps Dilantar to his feet, clapping him on the shoulder when he stands up. "Next time you fall, it had better be to something more menacing then a boar." He lets a rare smile cross his face before returning to his usual stoic self. Spire pulls another arrow from his quiver, fiddling with it in his free hand.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=18 ; d20+9=20 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 1:08:40 AM
Jozhur remains hidden in the tree, keeping a watchful eye for any signs of danger.
Perception: 18 Stealth: 20
ooc: Stealth rules make sense, thanks.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+7=19 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 8:24:39 AM
Yel'kno gives Dilantar another shot of healing while peering around. (We still in combat rounds?)
CLW on Dilantar: 3 HP
Wand: 23/50 charges
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday June 7th, 2012 9:34:00 AM
Nope! Out of combat! But there might be another encounter before the day is done, depending.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d8+2=10 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 11:43:01 AM
Being helped up and healed some, Dilantar groans. Well Spire, I certainly hope to not repeat that experience but I will see what I can do in the future he quips with a slight grin. Turning to Yel'know, Many thanks to you, for the timely intervention of the healing. I can finish up healing myself now, but you now have a friend for life. Sitting down gingerly, away from the pool of blood that he left, Dilantar pulls out his alchemical kit and creates a Cure Light Wounds extract(takes 1 minute) and then drinks it. Feeling much better, Dilantar then packs up his belongings and looks around, Did I miss anything while I was...resting?
((Cure light wounds extract healed for 10, on top of 10 total from Yel'kno's wand, brings Dilantar back up to full life))
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday June 7th, 2012 11:21:55 PM
Coer keeps a keen eye out from the ground, while Jozhur does the same from a vantage point high in a tree. Coer sees a natural path, or rather, a less overgrown section of underbrush, that he thinks is a path worn by piggies trotting down to the beach and back. There are signs that porkers like to eat coconuts. Jozhur thinks he gets a wriggle of underbrush, as if of creatures moving through it, at the center of the isle.
Spire helps Dilantar, then stays ready for other foes.
Yel'kno heals his friend.
Dilantar himself fiddles with his alchemy, and soon is right as rain.
Word comes back from the ship that there will be a ham feast this evening, and the cook comes back with the longboat to prepare for the meal. The ship carpenter also comes to work with the crew on the soon-to-be-a-mast.
Captain Renchild orders an extra ration of rum to go with the feast, and as the setting sun sets the ocean ablaze, the juices from the ham flow freely as lips are smacked and rashers are gobbled. Only a skeleton crw is left aboardship.
Any special actions before or during the feast?
Toward the end of the feast, you hear a sound come from over the lagoon -- Horns?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday June 8th, 2012 12:43:54 AM
Spire mostly keeps to himself during the feast, giving away his rations of rum. When the horns sound, he already has an arrow in his bow, and rushes to find the others. "We may need to evacuate..." he mutters. "I believe the owners of that rock have returned."
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Friday June 8th, 2012 1:21:17 AM "It looks like the pigs on the island have all the coconuts they can eat. It sure makes them tasty." Explains Coer between handfuls of bacon. "It looks like they have been coming to the beach via that path over there" Coer points to a thinned out patch of jungle as the horns sound.
Or maybe it wasn't pigs after all...
Coer Draws his sword, prepared to defend the shore party once again.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+5=20 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 6:53:50 PM
Jozhur climbs out of the tree just long enough to grab a quick meal then heads back up into the tree and continue to act as a lookout, bow in hand. He will pass on the rum for tonight.
Climb: 13, 26. Stealth: 12 Perception: 20
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+8=14 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 9:12:51 PM
((I am assuming the light is dim enough for Dilantar to remove his goggles))
Dilantar, following Jozhur's example, eats quickly, passes the rum to the next person and readies his crossbow, with his sleeping bolt. He keeps a watch as well, hoping his night vision isn't destroyed by the fires. (Perception 14)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+7=20 Friday June 8th, 2012 9:16:50 PM
As night starts to fall, Yel'kno will try to make sure a ring of torches are planted in the dirt around the fire sight to expand the area of light while he himself wills stay out of the firelight itself and peer off into the growing darkness. Like his companions he enjoys a quick meal and passes on the rum.
Perception 20 with lowlight vision
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 8th, 2012 9:53:46 PM
DM Post to come in the AM.
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday June 9th, 2012 7:32:04 AM
Playing it safe, the people charged with security act wisely as the feast gets underway.
Coer points out the pig run and correctly interprets the signs that the porkes have left on the island. His gut tells him that there are more around somewhere.
Yel'kno prepares a ring of tiki torches around the feast, which not only lends a festive touch, but also ensures good visibility.
Jozhur continues his careful watch, returning to his crow's nest after grabbing a quick ham dinner. So he has the best view when the horns blow.
As twilight falls, Dilantar removes the goggles he wears in the daytime to protect his sensitive drow eyes. He passes on the rum, seeking a clear head. When the horn sounds, he readies his weapon.
Spire grabs his bow at the first sign of trouble. He intuits that the owners of the carved stone obelish have returned.
From his high perch as the sun passes below the horizon, Jozhur sees that several creatures are emerging from the waters at the center of the lagoon. They seem humanoid, or maybe merfolk, since you cannot see their legs/tails. They are clearly aquatic.
Captain Renchild shouts, "You mercenaries! Go see what this is all about! Take Tula so you can send her back with word of what is going on. The rest of you, pack up and form a defensive perimeter around the fire. As much as I want to get back to the Lionfish, if it comes to a fight, we'll stand a better chance on the ground."
He does send Piebald and a few crew to check on the longboats. BTW, note that the Lionfish is anchored beyond the islands, outside the atoll, not in the lagoon. That's because her deep keel would have crashed on the surrounding reef had she tried to pass over to get into the lagoon.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+7=24 ; Saturday June 9th, 2012 5:39:06 PM
After relaying what he sees to everyone on the ground, Jozhur climbs out of his coconut tree perch.
"I have a feeling this is going to get ugly."
ooc: I'm going to be out of town til Wednesday, may or may not be able to post.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+7=12 ; Saturday June 9th, 2012 10:17:21 PM
Yel'kno frowns and nods in agreement to Jozhur's prediction, "Given the warning it does not bode well." But gives a helpless shrug, picks up a torch from the ring around the campfire and makes his way with the others towards the creatures coming out of the sea. He does not draw his sword yet, but his free hand overs awfully close to the hilt as he peers out towards the figures.
Perception: 12
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Monday June 11th, 2012 12:09:48 AM
Spire follows a bit behind Yel'Kno, his bow out and an arrow drawn. "Let's be careful, gentlemen... I doubt diplomacy will be an option here." Spire whispers a few words, moving his hand around, and light purple plates of armour form around him, solidifying slightly.
((Cast Mage Armour, lasts 2 hours.))
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+10=22 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 6:23:43 AM
Keeping silent, Dilantar will follow the other's lead in this situation. Dilantar tries to identify the entities approaching. ((Knowledge(Nature) for 22))
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+7=24 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 6:48:28 AM
Coer grabs a torch from the ring Yel'kno set out and moves towards the visitors. He holds his torch high, trying to cast light over the water so he can get a good view of what is approaching (perception = 24)
Co-DM Cayzle Monday June 11th, 2012 10:55:57 PM
At the lagoon, you once again hear the horns, as of conch-shells blowing. From the waters you see medium sized humanoids, some mounted on some kind of sea horses. There are about 20 of them.
One advances until she is 30 feet away. She is standing knee-deep in the surf. The creature looks like a sea elf. She is wearing some kind of spiney shell armor and carries a long spear. Her accent is antique and unpracticed.
"Who comes here to our shore without invite, and if my nose does not betray me, slays our livestock and eats of it without consideration or leave?"
"You saw the warning stone?"
"Holy crap," whispers Tula, and she edges back toward the camp.
How do you respond? Diplomacy checks? Attacks? Running?
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20=13 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 3:30:21 PM
"we saw the warning stone, but we are not here by choice and are doing our best to leave. Our ship was damaged in a storm and we need some wood from your island to make repairs to be on our way." Yel'kno says, speaking in Aquan with a gesture towards
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 Tuesday June 12th, 2012 3:34:39 PM
Gesturing to the ship at anchor, "as for the boar... It attacked us and nearly killed one of us before being put down. We did not hunt it on purpose." Diplomacy 16
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=11 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 7:11:58 PM
Jozhur relaxes a little, realizing they are willing to talk. "We had no intention of stopping here, and your livestock attacked us. Maybe there is a way you can be at least partially compensated for it."
Diplomacy: 11 Not sure if I can aid someone that I cannot understand. If possible, that is my intention.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20-5=8 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 8:35:29 PM "Bah! I don't know what Yel'kno is saying" grunts Coerator. "Can someone translate"
Listening to Jozhur's defence of the trespass, Coer tries to help the situation but diplomacy was never his strength.
"We needed a tree to fix our ship. We only took one." (Diplomacy = 8)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+9=13 ; d20+10=20 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 9:42:22 PM
Spire freezes, and his eyes glow blue with Detect Magic, scanning the woman. "If we have offended, we can offer payment. We have gold, and many goods." He racks his brain, trying to think of anything he knows about these creatures. (Knowledges: Local 13, Nature 20)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Tuesday June 12th, 2012 10:00:36 PM
Dilantar just waits silently and patiently for an answer.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday June 13th, 2012 12:15:26 AM
Yel'kno, Jozhur, Coer, and Spire all attempt to talk their way out of this mess. They had to stop for repairs. The pig attacked them first. Maybe we can make amends, or a payment.
Dilantar waits and watches, content to let his friends handle it.
The sea-elf spokesperson speaks in Aquan and in Common, and seems pleased with your attempts at placation.
"Why don't you show us the truth of what you say, and let me see the site of your battle, the tree you hacked down, and if it tastes true, we'll find a way for you to compensate us."
Tula edges away and takes this news to the Captain. What is your response? Do you object to showing the elves the remains of the pig, the tree stump, and so on?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Wednesday June 13th, 2012 7:00:06 PM
Spire looks around at his allies, swallowing hard. "I suppose... there would be no harm in showing them that. We can show the bloodstains where the boar injured my ally." The last part he calls out to the sea elves, his hands his firmly gripping his bow and arrow.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Wednesday June 13th, 2012 7:12:52 PM Allow me to show you offers Coer, as he walks in the direction of the battle.
Follow me.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday June 13th, 2012 8:58:35 PM
Dilantar follows along, I will stay at the edge of the clearing where I almost bled out. Please, look to your heart's content. he says with a slight smile. He also keeps his eye on the sea elves to assure himself they keep their word.
Coer, Dilantar, and Spire invite the elves to take a look. About 12 elves accompany you. They peer at Dilantar most curiously. One asks, in elvish, "What are you, brother?" Another shushes the curious one and whispers -- loud enough to be overheard, in elvish, "That's one of those Dark Elves! Watch out for them! They use poison!"
A little further inland, where the feast was being held, you now see no one except Captain Renchild, Piebald, and another burly sailor. Everyone else is gone, and feast hastily abandoned. Renchild beckons you over, and says, "Let me go over to the Lionfish to get a gift for these noble elves. Maybe that will show our friendliness. I'll send it back in the longboat. Meanwhile, make sure you see that these folks remain very friendly!"
His words a stilted, and a little out of character. That's because they carry a concealed message. His Bluff check to make his true meaning clear is a 31, so you understand exactly what he is getting at:
Under absolutely NO circumstances at all are you to let these elves on the Lionfish! Not even in earshot! We'll set off and leave you here before we let them get onboard! Our mission depends on it!
If you make a Sense Motive check vs DC13, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel he is nervous.}.
If you beat a DC26, then Highlight to display spoiler: {Renchild is hiding something important.}
He turns and heads off to the other side, where the longboat waits to take him to the Lionfish, presumably, Keep in mind this is a tiny island -- you can walk across in a few minutes, easy.
The elves hear that the Captain wants to give them a gift, and they ask what gift is planned. One elf speculates hopefully that it will be glass beads. Another is hoping for honey.
The leader is having none of that nonsense. He wants to see the scene of the battle. And he is not pleased at the sight of the tree stump. Several elves gasp at the ruin of hackery. "Brutes," one mutters in Aquan.
The leader grins. "This 'gift' may pay for all, but let us enjoy this feast your have laid out for us, even if you did start without us and run away when she arrived. And after the feast, we'll have a melee! We'll let you go if you can defeat our champion!"
Your response to that? Whatever you ask, the elves just grin if you ask them to describe the champion. They seem to think all of you against one champion would be a fair fight. But nonlethal damage ONLY!
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2012 11:49:55 PM
Jozhur grins at the thought of a brawl. "Sounds fun. And what if we don't defeat your champion?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20=20 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 12:24:23 AM
Yel'kno frowns briefly at the Captain and his hidden message, but puts a smile on his face and turns to the elves. "Some more of the beast sounds good to me as well. You raise a fine herd."
"and Jozhur raises a good point here. If we win, you let us go... If we lose you what...?"
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+5=8 ; Thursday June 14th, 2012 7:35:41 PM
Feeling uneasy at the confidence the Elves have in their champion, Coer abstains from the rum and pork, passing it instead to the Elves with a forced smile.
Where and what is their champion he wonders.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Thursday June 14th, 2012 10:26:49 PM
Spire sighs, his face stonier and more morose than usual. "If we must face this champion, then so be it," he says in Elven.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 15th, 2012 12:32:49 AM
Post to come first thing early saturday.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 15th, 2012 7:28:29 AM
LOL! I was sooo tired last night I thought it was Friday! Post coming up asap.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 15th, 2012 8:31:13 AM
Coer wonders about this "champion."
Jozhur and then Yel'kno ask what happens if the party loses.
A fair sea-elf maid, with pale silver hair that looks lovely with her green complexion, calls out, in elvish, "Father! Father! That one is so handsome!" She giggles, pointing to the charming half-elf, Yel'kno. "Say that if they lose, he has to marry me!"
"Now, Adrina," the leader of the elves answers, in the same tongue, "You know you cannot marry until your sister Aquata marries first. She is older than you."
"But father!" Adrina pouts, putting the cutest moue of frustration on her lovely dark green lips, "Well, what if he promises to marry me after Aquata gets married? We would be betrothed!"
"Hmmm ..." The father ponders the question, and then nods. "Agreed! If you and your friends lose," he says to Yel'kno, "you must agree to be affianced to my impetuous daughter!"
Spire may wish to reconsider his quick acceptance? Now what do you say?
Renchild slips away back toward the Lionfish while this discussion is taking place.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20=17 ; Friday June 15th, 2012 1:17:21 PM
Yel'kno gives a glance to the other elves in his party, sure they understand the conversation as well as him and follows the glance with a small shrug.
He gives the elven maiden a smile and then looks to her father, "With such a penalty for losing you give me little motivation to win." and then he extends his hand, "but so be it, as long as my companions are free to leave in safety no matter the outcome."
And then he looks to the maiden, speaking in elven, "Though I appreciate your sentiments, my lady, you must realize that while I love the sea, my time is best spent on its surface, not below. Our relationship would be... short indeed if I am to spend my time in the water."
Diplomacy: 20
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Friday June 15th, 2012 1:37:57 PM Goodness, she certainly doesn't waste any time Smiling in a friendly manner at the questions of what he is, and not letting the remark about Drow alter his face, Dilantar considers which path he should take. On the one hand, Yel'kno is a friend and has agreed to the bethrothal, however he seems a little reluctant to follow through. On the other hand, there is no guarentee that the champion will hold back, and the fact that the sea elves assume that fighting their group won't be that much of a challenge for him is worrisome. While thinking through all of this, Dilantar starts as he realizes he ignored the question of what he is, even if another of the elves answered it already. Adressing the asker of the question, and the one who responded as well, Dilantar begins in elvish I must apoligize for not answering the question right away, I have had much to think on recently and have recently brushed with death, so I am a little out of sorts. However it seems at least one of your number is familiar with my kind. Yes I am a Drow, however the only poison I use is one that will make the target fall asleep, nothing more. Additionally, it is a rather long process to make said poison, so I never have much on hand. Also, I am one of the Surface Drow, those who rejected the teachings of old, and want to live in peace with the other races of the surface world if possible. Sadly, my race's reputation is not so good on the surface, with good reason, so this has been a sort of uphill battle for me and those like me. If you have any other questions, please don't heistate to ask, I am quite relaxed about my heritage and will not take offense at most things he ends with a smile. Being curious about the sea elves, Dilantar decides to ask a few questions, If you don't mind me asking, your kind lives in the sea, correct? I find that fascinating, how would one go about the alchemical trade while underwater? I would find it difficult to apply my knowledge of alchemical substances if I had to create and use them underwater for the greater part of my life.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Friday June 15th, 2012 3:01:54 PM
Jozhur ensures that his sap is ready on his belt and stands quietly, letting his elvish friends handle this situation.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Friday June 15th, 2012 6:28:14 PM
Spire chokes down laughter, looking between Yel'Kno and the Sea Elf maiden. "Quite brave of you to take on such a thing, my friend," he mutters, again in Elven, to Yel'Kno.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Friday June 15th, 2012 7:30:13 PM
Upon hearing the Elven proposal Coer let's out a low chuckle, which doubles when Yel'Kno accepts.
I don't know which is worse, a single battle with a champion, or the endless battle of marriage jests Coer. Lets be sure to win the duel, for Yel'Kno's sake.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 15th, 2012 10:04:20 PM
OOC: Woohoo! Five of five player posts are in! That means a second DM post today to make up for none yesterday! I just hope Sherriff Ken gives me the credit for it! There's a new lawman in town, pardners, and he's shooting first and asking questions later!
The sea elf leader nods at Yel'kno's agreement, grins at him, shakes his hand, and says to his daughter, "Okay, go over to your beau, give him a kiss, ask him his name, and lead him and his friends to the beach. That's where we'll have our contest."
She does so, shyly at first, and then with enthusiasm. In elvish, she says. "I'm Adrina. Don't worry about the water. We have magic that will let you breathe and swim, easy peasy! That would be a great bride-gift!"
"What's your name?"
As the party walks to the beach, Dilantar takes the opportunity to speak with several curious sea elves who are unfamiliar with the surface drow. They are eager to hear his words. When Dilantar talks about the challenges his people have faced, one says, "Well, at least there are three elves in your group. When we hear tales of adventurers, usually there are not many elves, if any."
Jozhur, Spire, and Coer walk along to the beach near the lagoon, where first you met these elves, as two of Yel'kno's friends find it hard to hide their laughter at his predicament.
At the shore, a sea elf has drawn a wide semicircle in the sand. At the center of the semicircle, right in the surf, is a half-submerged, tentacled monstrosity, as big as Coer! The sea elf leader laughs, and says, "Don't worry boys! He's a young one! And he's trained not to use his bite. Remember, pull your punches! This is a friendly contest!"
OOC: I'll post a map over the weekend, and you can pick where you want to start the fight. If you inflict any lethal damage at all, you lose! If you knock out the monster, you win. If he knocks out all of you, you lose! The monster is trained to use tentacles only, and he is taking a -4 on attacks so as to only inflict nonlethal damage. You might want to review the rules for nonlethal damage.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20+6=21 ; Friday June 15th, 2012 10:55:14 PM
Yel'kno grins at the elven maiden in turn and walks to the beach beside her, "My name is Ye'kno... I must admit I am not familiar with your customs, but are all possible betrothals with your people decided upon so suddenly?"
And then the tentacled beast appears in the waves. Yel'kno stares at it in silence a moment, trying to figure out what it is, and then removes his weapons belt and bow, offering them out to Adrina, "Would you hold these for me? It looks like I'll have my hands full enough as it is."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Knowledge (Nature) 21 to figure out what the champion is
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday June 16th, 2012 12:46:01 AM
OOC: It is a giant octopus.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday June 16th, 2012 2:16:49 PM
Spire retreats a bit when the monster emerges so it's just within the range of his bow. He draws an arrow, aiming for a spot that wouldn't do much damage. "Here's to Yel'kno," he calls out, lining up his shot. "May he see tomorrow's sunrise a bachelor still."
Cayzle Comments: Note that you can change melee weapon damage from lethal to nonlethal by taking a -4 on your attack. You cannot do the same with ranged weapons. Unless you have specially blunted arrows or the merciful weapon quality, etc.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday June 16th, 2012 4:58:09 PM
OOC :: Then I'll be next to useless in this fight. Sorry, guys.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Sunday June 17th, 2012 5:21:47 AM
Coer removes his gear and leaves it outside the circle. Stretching his muscles and cracking his fingers, he walks towards the tentacled beast.
Are there any rules for the melee, other than not killing your champion? Coer calls out to the Elven leader.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20-1=2 ; Sunday June 17th, 2012 12:33:57 PM
Dilantar stares at the octopus for a moment, Interesting... and puts his crossbow and bombs on the ground, hmmm I should look into some non-lethal bomb ingredients and draws his dagger. Well this ought to be an interesting fight Dilantar quaffs his infusion(+dex, -will), grows slightly more bestial, with a faint outline of scales on his skin, and his pupils become slits. Let us begin the party he says in a snarl. Dilantar charges the octopus. (Nonlethal damage -4 to hit, charge +2 to hit, charge -2 to AC) Still not used to his new form, Dilantar fails his charge horribly and stumbles in front of the octopus, not exactly in his best stance. ((2 to hit, misses horribly :( Current AC is 16/12/12))
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=18 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+1=4 ; Monday June 18th, 2012 12:00:17 AM
"Well this should be interesting."
Jozhur circles around the octopus, to the opposite side of Dilantar. His amulet glows as he lines up a blow with his sap.
ooc: Gain flanking if possible. Hit AC 18, 5 non lethal damage plus 4 sneak attack if flanking.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+4=7 ; Monday June 18th, 2012 11:36:10 PM
Seeing Jozhur and Dilantar rush ahead, Coer follows suit. He runs straight to towards the beast and once in range he unleashes a Stunning Fist, striking the octopus with a sickening SQELCH
(Coer is using non-leathal unarmed strikes, with a stunning fist: crit on 24, probably confirmed on 18, damage= 14 if confirmed, 7 if not)
Co-DM Cayzle Monday June 18th, 2012 11:53:10 PM
OOC: This is the map I should have posted over the weekend. Sorry, friends. I'm laid up with a bad cold. So let this be the DM post for Monday.
An elf caster puts a spell on the octopus so it can breathe air.
The only rule is to use only nonlethal damage.
Pick ANY place on the outside of the circle to be your starting point. Then post a turn that includes either a five ft step or a move action to enter the circle. You can also attack, but getting there in one rond may be difficult. You can keep rolls already made or reroll -- that's my reward for thinking ahead to make rolls before combat!
Then the octopus will act, to end round one.
Good luck! And thanks for your patience.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 12:37:36 AM
Spire, realizing he can't do anything with his bow, moves in closer and closes the distance between him and the monster. Before any of his allies can get there, he quickly casts a spell, causing a flash of light to explode next to the octopus.
OOC :: Begin at AA11, move 25ft to V11, cast Flare Burst on P12. DC 15 Fort save or be dazzled for 1 minute.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 1:33:14 PM
Yel'kno will start at B11 and double move to H11
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 4:33:43 PM
Start at AA10, double move to S10.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 7:58:48 PM
ooc: too bad about the crit :(
Coer runs towards the Octopus, Double move a9-b10 to l9-m10
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Tuesday June 19th, 2012 10:10:52 PM
((Start at C6, move to K10 and I guess I won't charge and attack :P ))
Co-DM Cayzle d20+9=22 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=19 ; 4d4(2+2+3+3)+12=22 Tuesday June 19th, 2012 11:56:01 PM Spire moves forward and casts Flare Burst. The Fort save DC is 15 or be dazzled for 10 rounds. The monster's Fort save is at +9, and it rolls a 22. It is unaffected.
Yel'kno moves from B11 to H11 on the hard wet sand. NOTE! The Wet sand is not difficult terrain! Yel'kno, you have only made a move action. You have another move action or a standard action this round.
Jozhur moves 40 feet in towards the creature, from AA10 to S10, across the hard wet sand. He seems wary of closing with the beast.
Coer moves in even closer -- just at the octopus's reach, but not further in.
Dilantar moves in right behind the Taur.
The octopus takes a five ft step and flails away with all its tentacles at the biggest and closest target, the Taur. The eight attacks hit AC9, 13, 19, 16, 14, 12, 11, and a crit threat that confirms vs AC19. Coer is AC15, so that's two regular hits and one crit for total 4d4+12 = 22 nonlethal damage. With only 19 hp, Coer is knocked unconscious!
Yel'kno, please give me the second half of your round one action plus round two in your next post.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Wednesday June 20th, 2012 1:15:36 AM
occ: Well. That didnt go according to plan.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=13 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+1=7 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2012 3:27:01 AM
"Ouch...fight on fellows, he'll be alright! Someone distract this thing for me!"
Jozhur runs towards the tentacled beast and takes a clumsy swing with his sap.
ooc: Move to O11, hit AC 13, 4 nonlethal damage (+7 if flanking). I think I did the movement right with the diagonals and the difficult terrain, may want to check it.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Wednesday June 20th, 2012 12:07:48 PM
Spire runs forward to Coer, sliding to his knees in the sand as he gets to the downed monk. "Who has the wand!?" he calls out.
Double move to M8.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 18/22 d20=9 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday June 20th, 2012 4:26:24 PM
Action from last round: move another 30 or So feet in. Can't see map to see where this puts me.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday June 20th, 2012 4:28:16 PM
Yel'kno, feel free to make a full attack, or anything similar. that move should put you pretty much in range.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 15/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Wednesday June 20th, 2012 4:29:00 PM
Yel'kno charges the remaining distance (i think) and stomps on a spongy limb. CHARGE attack hit ac 18 for 4 damage.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Wednesday June 20th, 2012 7:17:44 PM
Coer lies on the sand and drools a little in the general direction of the Octopus.
Co-DM Cayzle d20+7=13 (AoO) ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=13 (8 tentacle attacks); d4+3=6 ; 2d4+6=12 ; (three damage rolls (two combined into one roll) Thursday June 21st, 2012 8:53:40 AM
OOC: Friends, note that the wet sand is NOT difficult terrain!
Sadly, Coer lies in a lump, knocked out cold.
Brave Jozhur fights on, moving to O11 to attack. Ducking under the monster's flailing tentacles (they have reach), he provokes an AoO, which hits AC13. Whew! And the thing only gets one AoO per round.
Then it is Jozhur's turn, but the champion's attack falls short, with a miss.
Spire runs to the fallen Coer, careful to keep the fallen tar's body between himself and the giant octopus. He calls for the party wand of healing, but ... it is safe and sound in Yel'kno's belt pouch, with 22 charges remaining, by your DM's calculaiton, and quite out of reach.
Yel'kno moves in, attacks, and lands a solid blow. A cheer goes up from several of the sea elf maids watching outside the circle. "Ye'kno! My hero!" shouts Adrina, and she blows you a kiss.
Yel'kno, if you so desire it, you may accept a +1 morale bonus to attacks and damage next round, as you are cheered on by your potential fiance.
Alas, Dilantar hesitates ... [OOC: Because I am a kindly DM, Dilantar may post two rounds of action if he posts on time. I'll note that's more kind than two of my own DMs, who in the recent past have denied me combat actions because of late posts! Who says I'm not ubersweet?!]
The Octopus, attacked on both sides, lashes out at both his foes, Yel'kno -- hit once -- and Jozhur -- hit twice! Yel'kno takes 6 nonlethal, and Jozhur takes 12 nonlethal.
Octopus: AC18, Touch 11. Damage: has taken 4 nonlethal.
Map notes: The red aura around Coer shoes him to be unconscious. Note that Jozhur and Yel'know both have to take 5-ft steps forward if they want to flank the octopus. That means the first to step forward is not flanking unless he uses the Delay or Ready actions to let his pal catch up.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20=18 ; d3=2 ; Thursday June 21st, 2012 12:32:08 PM
Yel'kno grunts as he gets slapped by a tentacle, but grins as he hears the cheers. He moves forward with a yell and punches the octopus in the body "This is the strangest thing I have ever done!" Hit AC 25 for 7 damage with PA amulet and morale. move 5
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+5=25 ; d20+1=16 ; Thursday June 21st, 2012 7:44:38 PM
[Thank you so much you ubersweet DM :D I will post two rounds worth of actions]
Dilantar, before beginning his attack, checks Coer's condition to ensure he is ok((Freaking!!! Critical heal :D )) After ensuring that Coer is ok for the moment, Dilantar moves to a better position to charge, drawing his dagger as he does so. ((Move from K9 to N7))
Dilantar, upon reaching a good position, digs his foot a little into the ground and charges at the octopus, trying to do some damage with his dagger. Swinging as best he can, Dilantar misses barely, and regrets not getting a rapier while they were in Bonetown. ((Rolled 16 to hit, missed))
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 Thursday June 21st, 2012 8:12:22 PM
Having been tended to, Coer again drools while dreaming about magic wands of healing.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Thursday June 21st, 2012 9:02:56 PM
Spire busies himself with making himself look busy, having no way to inflict non lethal damage without running up and punching it, which he doesn't seem very fond of doing.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Thursday June 21st, 2012 10:22:21 PM
If I can, as part his move action, Yel'kno will draw the wand from his belt pouch.
OOC: Just realized got to a place where I can look at the map and found that Yel'kno was next to Coer. I was thinking he was on the other side. If the octopus doesn't take Yel'kno out this round I'll try to get Coer up.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday June 21st, 2012 10:42:54 PM
OOC to Yel'kno: Each round that you attack and hit, the maidens go wild, spurring you on. In game terms, every round in which you hit sees your morale bonus go up. It is up to +2 for next round. But if you miss, or do not attack, it resets to zero unless you attack again.
Hint -- drawing the wand is fine. You could also drop the wand as a free action, if there is anyone with a chance to pick it up and use it ...
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 7/19 d20+6=15 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+9=11 ; Friday June 22nd, 2012 1:03:38 AM
Jozhur attempts to tumble into the surf, but stumbles in the process. He then takes a swing at the octopus, but is still off balance from his clumsy movement.
11 acrobatics check to move to square O12 without provoking AoO. If attack hits ac15, 9 damage.
Yel'kno lands another blow -- so far he is the only one to do so. "Hooray!" shouts Adrina, and several other elves join in the praise. Yel'kno, your morale bonus rises to +2 to attack and damage.
With a move action remaining, Yel'kno pulls out his wand, and takes a five foot step.
Coer continues to enjoy his restful nap on a mattress of wet sand.
Dilantar, having confirmed that Coer is okay, has moved and drawn a weapon. Now he charges! Doing that draws an AoO from the octopus, and a tentacle hits AC21, landing a blow on Dilantar for 7 hp nonlethal damage!
Taking the blow in stride, Dilantar attacks, and would have hit, but trying to avoid bloodying the beast imposes a cost, and this time, the cost is a failure to hurt it at all.
Spire, feeling helpless, is not sure what to do! [OOC: Aid Another and flanking are things you might consider! Also see the new rules in Pathfinder APG for dirty tricks. Also alchemists can use wands of CLW just fine.] Feel free to post an action if you like.
Jozhur takes a five foot step, now flanking the beast with Yel'kno. But with the extra +2 he still falls short. Unless Spire moves up and aids his friend, that's a miss.
The octopus rears up and attacks!
Using a d3 to divide attacks, the beast strikes at Yel'kno once, Dilantar three times, and Jozhur four times!
The beast misses Yel'kno (there are squeals of delight from the audience), hits Dilantar twice for total 11 damage, knocking him down, and hits Jozhur for 10 damage, knocking him down too!
Octopus: AC18, Touch 11. Damage: has taken 11 nonlethal.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20+9=27 ; d3+6=9 ; d8+1=7 ; Friday June 22nd, 2012 2:02:15 PM
Yel'kno ducks under the swinging limb and takes another 5' step to stand beween two of his fallen comrades and lashes out with a kick to the octopus's beak while pressing the healing wand to Dilantar and activating its power with a heroic effort. "Get up! Get Coer up! This isn't how I envisioned my last night as a bachelor!"
~~~~~
Move to M11
Standard Act 1: Attack with PA (forgot in roll)! Hit AC 26, 9 Damage
Use lone hero point for actional standard action: Use CLW wand on Dilantar to heal 7 HP Free action, drop wand beside Dilantar
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Friday June 22nd, 2012 8:37:27 PM But Matriarch, why can I not play with my cousins from the Braflahs A young Dilantar(size of a 5 year old human) towards the Kren'wae'afein Matriarch, Firstly, because I will it so, secondly, if your parents found out that you and your betrothed were playing unescorted, you would bring great trouble down upon your families she declares, with a reserved smile at the second. Very well Matriarch, I will let her know.... Dilantar fades into oblivion.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Friday June 22nd, 2012 9:36:14 PM
OOC: Dilantar should be at 1 HP now
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+1=7 ; d12=5 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+1=4 ; Friday June 22nd, 2012 10:17:59 PM
Spire rushes forward next to Jozhur, kicking some sand at the octopus to distract it, but he just can't help. (Move to P11, Aid Another 7, ignore the next two rolls). When Jozhur falls, Spire quickly gets to his knees and tries to get him back on his feet, but fails even more abysmally at that. (Heal check 4.)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12(-6 nonlethal damage)) Friday June 22nd, 2012 10:32:01 PM
((Actually I took 7 nonlethal from my earlier double post, putting me at -6. I thought the same thing :P missed it too the first time))
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Friday June 22nd, 2012 11:06:10 PM DROOL
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Friday June 22nd, 2012 11:12:13 PM
Spire looks over desperately at Yel'Kno, calling out in a surprisingly unsarcastic tone, "I-I promise the bachelor party will be nice?"
OOC :: If we do lose... I might have a plan.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP -3/19 Saturday June 23rd, 2012 1:01:20 AM
Caught off balance after his whiffed swing, Jozhur takes a blow to the head from a tentacle and collapses unconscious in the surf.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Saturday June 23rd, 2012 6:23:07 PM
Yel'kno just healed Dilantar for 7 HP
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Sunday June 24th, 2012 7:18:00 PM
ooc: Reading through the battle, Dilantar was at -6hp after the AoO and attack from the octopus, and he was then healed +7 by Yel'kno leaving him with a grand total of +1hp
Co-DM Cayzle Monday June 25th, 2012 9:20:07 AM
Hoping for a post from Dilantar.
Yel'kno strikes hard again, the third time in three rounds! The elf maiden squeals in delight, and the sound inspires Yel'kno to further heroism [OOC: please accept a +3 on attacks and damage next round -- if you get a chance to use it!].
Then Yel'kno compounds his prowess with mercy for his friends, taking a five ft step closer to Dilantar and using a wand to rouse him.
"Well, it seems you picked a good one," the elf leader remarks to his daughter.
Coer dreams.
Jozhur dreams with him.
Dilantar dreams too, but he is awakened and finds himself on the ground. Of course, if he were to provoke an AoO by getting up, it might all be for nought. What will he do?
Spire tries to help his friends, but luck is just not with him, and his efforts to offer aid turn out badly. "At least he is trying," one elf maid, a friend of Adrina, says consolingly.
The octopus now has only his one true enemy left, and a miserable Spire. He swipes Spire once with one tentacle, and aims the other seven at Yel'kno!
Spire, it misses you.
Seven tentacles lash out! There is a gasp from Adrina! One hit is a crit threat that is not confirmed. Two more tentacles land. The total damage is 3d4+9 ... the damage is exactly 16! And Yel'kno has exactly 16 hp!
Per the rules, "When your nonlethal damage equals your current hit points, you're staggered. You can only take a standard action or a move action in each round (in addition to free, immediate, and swift actions). You cease being staggered when your current hit points once again exceed your nonlethal damage." Note that you do not lose any more hp by acting (as opposed to when you are dying with negative hp).
Octopus: AC18, Touch 11. Damage: has taken 20 nonlethal.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20=8 ; d3=2 ; Monday June 25th, 2012 9:52:26 PM
Yel'kno yells at the octopus in defiance as he gets slapped around and then calls to Spire, "Distract it! Yaaargh" and then drop kicks it. He doesn't expect to be getting up. (Hit AC 17 for 9 damage.. Assist another Spire! Maybe we'll get lucky)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12(-6 nonlethal damage)) d20-1=3 ; Monday June 25th, 2012 10:13:37 PM
Groaning in pain Dilantar is a little iffy on what is currently happening. Watching Yel'kno get attack by the monster, Dilantar gets angry and stands up to attack the octopus. Should he make it his feet, Dilantar swings with his dagger at his foe, only to miss. Hoping to at least distract their enemy, Dilantar screams wordlessly in almost primal rage.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Monday June 25th, 2012 11:01:53 PM
Coer snorts as a wave breaks on the shore and submerges his hooves. As the wave receds he returns to the task at hand... drooling.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP -3/19 (nonlethal unconscious) Tuesday June 26th, 2012 5:40:40 AM
Jozhur lies limp at the water's edge. He tries to stare at the giant octopus, but everything is so blurry...he knows there is no getting on his feet.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+1=13 ; Tuesday June 26th, 2012 10:53:34 AM
Spire's head whips around as someone calls out something in reference to him. His heart is pounding too heard to hear them properly, but he jumps to his feet and begins to launch sand at the Octopus to distract it. (Aid Another 13... man, I hope this works.)
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday June 26th, 2012 11:13:37 PM
Ugh! Sorry friends! DM Post to come in the evening.
Dilantar tries to rise, and doing so provokes an AoO from the octopus. It lashes out and hits AC12, a miss! He tries to fight, but misses.
Yel'kno tries for one more blow, and manages to hit with the assistance of his friend, Spire. Yel'kno lands 9 hp of nonlethal damage on the octopus, which flinches back.
The octopus divides its attacks at random among Yel'kno (4 tentacles), Spire (2), and Dilantar (2). It hits AC22, a hit that drives our hero into unconsciousness. An attack misses. An attack hits Dilantar and drives him into unconsciousness. Finally, five attacks on Spire hit twice, for 10 nonlethal. With only 9 hp, Dilantar falls to -1, and the last of our heroes hits the sand.
...
...
You all awake at the place on the beach at which you had been feasting with the crew. You all have gained 1 hero points; Yel'kno, Dilantar and Spire, you have earned two. Yel'kno, you find a ring on the ring finger of your left hand. You soon find it is magical. There are no signs of elves or octopus anywhere.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Wednesday June 27th, 2012 7:02:42 PM
Coer awakens to see the empty beach.
Wait... what happened. Did we win?
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Wednesday June 27th, 2012 7:29:31 PM
Yel'kno wakes up with a groan and turns just his head to look at the Minotaur. "No... I Believe that we, and," he adds as he looks at the new ring on his finger, "thus the women of Bonetown, have lost.". He sits up then to look down at his legs. "hmm... Thought I would wake up with a ball chained to my leg."
And then he stands up and pats himself down and looks at the ground, looking for that overpriced wand he bought... And looks out to sea to be sure their employer didn't sail off without them.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12(-6 nonlethal damage)) Wednesday June 27th, 2012 9:22:38 PM Ugh, remind me next time we speak with sea elves to prepare something less lethal than bombs. That was a little embarrassing. Is everyone ok? Dilantar also looks around for their crew and employer.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP -3/19 (nonlethal unconscious) d20+5=22 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 1:28:46 AM
Jozhur groans, "Ohhggh, my head. Think I'm in one piece though. Where's your lovely bride Yel'kno?"
He checks the area for any sign of the elves or anything they left behind.
Perception: 22
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20=2 ; d20+13=17 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 10:56:08 AM
Spire awakens slowly, groaning through the pain. "Ye Gods... just what in the Wold was that?" He looks over at Yel'Kno, quickly scrambling to his feet when he sees the ring. His eyes glow blue with Detect Magic as he tries to determine the item's origin. (Spellcraft 17, unless I can take 10, in which case 23)
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday June 28th, 2012 9:57:16 PM
The heroes look around, a little more than somewhat dazed.
Yel'kno and Jozhur look around. The wand is in a pocket. So too is a token -- in fact, each of you find some item on your persons:
Yel'kno - a lady's comb, carved in polished tortoise shell, with strands of silver hair tangled in it. Coer - a tiny dolphin carved in polished black coral. Dilantar - A small obsidian vial filled with a liquid - a perfume made of ambergris. Jozhur - a small fine pearl. Spire - a star carved in mother-of-pearl
None of these are magical. Each would be worth about 200 gp.
Spire deduces that Yel'kno's ring is basically imbued with the enchantment school. And something else -- it seems linked to him somehow. It is a magic unfamiliar to him.
Dilantar reports that the Lionfish is still offshore. There is a longboat waiting at the outer beach, with a couple sailors waiting.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Thursday June 28th, 2012 10:15:06 PM "I'm tired of this island, lets return to the boat."
Coer stomps off rubing the bruises he recieved from the crafty cephalopod.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Thursday June 28th, 2012 10:42:44 PM
Spire informs Yel'Kno of his new ring, as well as his complete ignorance to its true purpose. "I tire of our luck," he responds to Coer, looking as sour as ever as he rubs his bruises. "Let's get this stinking mission over with. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss Bonetown."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Friday June 29th, 2012 7:39:40 AM Hmmm, this is interesting, I believe I shall keep it Getting up and gathering his things, Dilantar looks to everyone else to ensure they are ready. I believe we all agree that it is time to leave, is there anything anyone needs to do before leaving? he asks with a small grin.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Friday June 29th, 2012 5:53:02 PM
Yel'kno shakes his head and heads to the boat to be taken back to the ship. While in thenboatnhe'll try to take the ring off and see what happens.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Friday June 29th, 2012 5:56:11 PM Anything else thy needs doing? No, I am happy being a bachelor for the moment.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday June 29th, 2012 10:37:08 PM
Yel'kno finds that the ring does not easily come off.
The party oars it back to the Lionfish, which seems to be on fire! No, wait, it is just ablaze with lanterns and torches as the crew works madly to raise the new mast as quick as possible.
Renchild grins like a madman when he sees them! "Are they coming here? Did you get rid of them? How?" he calls down to you.
As you climb up onto the deck, he claps Coer on the back, hard. "Scared them off, did you, minotaur? A hard fellow for a hard job, I always say."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Saturday June 30th, 2012 11:09:17 AM
Yel'kno frowns down at the ring when it does not come off, but he cannot say he is surprised. He looks up at Renchild with a grin, "It seems the elf maidens just wanted some companionship. Pity you returned to the ship and missed out of the fun. Can't say I have had such a... Rigorous courtship in quite some time. I'll have bruises for a week."
"but I think the ship is safe. Once the mast is repaired we should be free to go."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Saturday June 30th, 2012 8:43:53 PM
Dilantar follows Yel'kno and corroborates his story. I guess we should look into getting Yel'kno and his new lady After stowing his gear, Dilantar keeps himself ready for action.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday June 30th, 2012 10:06:53 PM
Spire simply nods as Yel'Kno tells the captain what happened. If they're still needed on deck, Spire stay on and do his work begrudgingly. Otherwise, he retreats belowdeck and pours over his books.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) Sunday July 1st, 2012 12:08:15 AM "Well captain we all did our part. I can't say we scared them off, but I don't think they will delay our journey" offers Coer and moves to assist the crew with the repairs.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP -3/19 (nonlethal unconscious) Monday July 2nd, 2012 3:25:25 AM
"These guys were punching an octopus, most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Elves must've been laughing so hard they just let us go."
Jozhur hangs around on deck to see if any help is needed with repairs.
Co-DM Tanner Monday July 2nd, 2012 12:45:32 PM
ooc: Update coming this evening. Probably around 9:00PM EST.
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