Co-DM Tanner Monday July 2nd, 2012 9:34:35 PM
Amid hearty congratulations and enthusiastic work, repairs to the main mast are completed within an hour. The Lionfish sets sail, continuing its original path. The rocky island, with its colorful elves, quickly fades in the distance. You enjoy a filling meal of fish stew and fruit harvested on the island. It is a welcome change from the salted pork and hardtack. You sleep well, bodies aching from the rigorous shore expedition.
You awake in the morning to find that most of the rest of the crew has already abandoned their bunks. Rising blearily, you report to the main deck to find that no one has missed you. Tula smiles as she sees you, "Cap'n Renchild told me you was free from duties. Reward for bein' so successful with yer "security." We're expecting to reach the trade point by eventide, so relax."
[Feel free to RP if you like in flextime.]
The Lionfish virtually flies across the water, spurred by a lucky tailwind that eats up leagues of ocean. As the sun begins to dip toward the horizon, Captain Renchild appears from his cabin and orders sails dropped. Piebald bellows out orders to the rigging crew, who scramble to gather the yards of canvas and tie them to the crossmasts. The ship slows in the water as the Captain takes gauge with his compass, charting your position on a map. He nods, satisfied, and bellows to the crow's nest. "Ahoy, crow's nest! Do ye spy a ship north by northwest!?"
The sailor manning the crow's nest raises his spyglass and scans the horizon, looking for the telltale blot of a ship's hull. He stops his scan, adjusts the lens, and suddenly startles, almost dropping the expensive telescope. He raises it again quickly and peers again, then shouts down in a panicked voice. "I spies a ship, Cap'n! By her markings it's the Red Foam! One of the Bloodkin!"
Your fellow sailors suddenly halt their activity, staring at each other in mute silence. With widened eyes and open mouths, they suddenly begin a dozen different conversations, creating a panicked susurrus. "Bloodkin? Here? Do they spot us? Can we outrun them!? We need to turn around! What are we going to do?"
[You gain a +2 to your Knowledge (local) roll if you are a former crewman of the Lionfish.]
Knowledge (local) DC 10Highlight to display spoiler: {Nearly all members of the Bloodkin are monstrous humanoids and include orcs, hobgoblins, bugbears, goblins, ogres, lizardfolk, and gnolls among their numbers.}
Knowledge (local) DC 12Highlight to display spoiler: {The Bloodkin are big-time slavers and drug peddlers. Their aggressive practices with the distribution of choke has given them powerful and lucrative trade contacts in numerous port cities and afford them significant clout in trade dealings. }
Knowledge (local) DC 14Highlight to display spoiler: {When not engaged in pushing narcotics, Bloodkin are most often attacking ships as the opportunity arises, without regard to colors or port-of-call. They slaughter those who fight, take the rest into bondage, and burn the ship to the waterline. These unfortunates endure a terrifying and demeaning trip back to Bonetown, before they are sold in the midnight fleshmarkets. }
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) d20+1=20 ; Monday July 2nd, 2012 10:19:14 PM
Coer wastes no time relaxing and settles into a day of vigorous training. He feels more than a little embarrassed about his poor show with the Octopus. By evening he feels re-invigorated, satisfied he has learnt a valuable lesson.
"Bloodkin?" spits Coer at the announcement from the crow's nest. "Surely we are not here to meet with these... monsters?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20+2=20 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 8:29:28 AM
Yel'kno spends much of the day laying about, staying at the ring stuck on his finger.
At the mention of the Bloodkin, the former sailor exchanges a glance with Coer as he seems to recognize the name as well, "It has best not be." But just the same, he quickly checks his equipment to be sure he's ready.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP -3/19 (nonlethal unconscious) d20+3=14 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 2:54:45 PM
Jozhur spends some time relaxing, stretching his sore and bruised muscles.
When the approaching ship is spotted he looks to Coer and Yel'kno, "Afraid it seems that way, what a strange trip this is. This makes me even more curious about that cargo."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+9=21 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 10:10:44 PM
Spire, sitting in his room with his books, doesn't hear the initial cry about the Bloodkin. However, after a sufficient number of people run pas this door yelling, he sticks his head out, a bit frustrated. Making his way up to the deck, he questions a few crewmen on the way. The word Bloodkin is enough to set his head racing. Spire grabs his bow and spellbook, leafing through it as he walks onto the deck. "A strange trip indeed, Jozhur," he mutters, leering at Tula. He puts his spellbook away, drawing his bow and an arrow. "We had best not be here to meet with those monsters. I have a feeling things might go awry if we are."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+5=15 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 10:43:45 PM
Speaking with Tula, Dilantar hears the calls regarding Bloodkin and tries to recall all he know of them. Tula, surely we aren't meeting the Bloodkin? They have a bad reputation even among my people, but I am sure you would not consort with them. I will prepare for battle, please excuse me. with a small bow, Dilantar walks to his bunk and grabs his bombs, and loads his crossbow with his last poisoned bolt. I really need to get a steady supply of ingredients. Maybe Tula can introduce me to some suppliers.
Co-DM Tanner Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 11:13:54 PM
Captain Renchild booms out above the panicked din to silence the crew. "Easy! EASY! You yellow-bellied bilge rats! Ye think I would be sitting here twiddling my thumbs if this weren't supposed to happen?" He motions to Piebald, who comes over and listens as the Captain whispers a few words in his ear. He nods, then starts at a lope towards the cargo hold and disappears below deck.
Captain Renchild continues addressing the crew. "Yes, they are Bloodkin. No, they aren't going to attack. The Red Foam is the contracted buyer, and they like our employer too much to spoil a good thing. They will send an envoy to inspect the merchandise, and then send a rowboat to transfer it to their ship. Easy as tippin' a whore."
You suddenly hear Piebald shout from below decks. "Move it, 'fore I lay into ya!" This is quickly followed by the sound of many barefoot steps crossing the cargo hold and mounting the steps to the deck. The crew collectively suck in their breaths as perhaps a dozen elves, clad in filthy rags and looking pale and sickly, come up onto the deck. They blink painfully against the light of the sun and moan in pain. They all wear a length of chain connect to iron collars around their throats. You can see a mix of men and women, with even a few children huddled in the middle of the group.
Piebald pokes those in the rear of the group with the handle of Father, eliciting more cries of pain. He calls out, "This be all of them, Captain."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20=17 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 11:45:51 AM
Yel'kno mouth turns into a deep frown as Piebald leads the elven captives up onto the deck and prods them mericlessly. His hand grips hard on the hilt of his sword and he strides to the mast and climbs a few feet into the rigging to address the crew, "Sailors of the Lionfish, I am Yel'kno, you know me and my companions from sailing among you and protecting you these last few days. And you know what the Bloodkin are."
He gestures a hand at the Captain, "The Captain says that they will not attack, but he does not know that. They are just as likely to take the ship, pick the best among us for slaves, and sink the rest below the waves when they're through. Dead men cannot spread any tales of treachery."
"If the Captain wishes to wait for the Bloodkin to arrive, I say let us put in him and any that would stand with him off in the rowboat and let them do so. I say the rest of us that value our lives and freedom should make full speed from here before they catch us and make for port. The only difference between you, me and these more souls here" he says with a gesture towards the collared elves, "is a collar around your neck and I'm sure the Bloodkin have plenty on their ship."
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Diplomacy to Crew: 28 (17+3 Cha + 8 Hero Point).. Aid Another to boost it up a bit?
Maybe I should prep a replacement character...
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20-1=4 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 12:24:52 PM
Spire freezes as the elves walk out on deck. His eyes begin to water as he trembles, gritting his teeth. "What... what is..." He turns to the captain, the most rage filled any of you have ever seen him. "How dare you!! You lie to my face then cart my people out in front of me in chains!" He lets out an incomprehensible scream, throwing a bit of acid at the deck. He straightens up, taking the bow from his arrow and pointing it at the Captain. "You are a worthless fool. You honestly think these creatures will just take them?" He gestures at the elves, tears now freely flowing down his face. "Any crew member wishing to see the dawn of tomorrow had best start turning this ship around." He lowers his eyes back to the elves, his arms drooping to his sides. He finally glares at Piebald, almost daring him to poke the elves once more.
Aid Another Diplomacy: 4... Well, I didn't build Spire to be a talker.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=22 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 6:35:07 PM
Jozhur rushes to Yel'kno and addresses the crew as well. "So this is why the cargo was kept such a secret. You should've known we had to find out eventually! Yel'kno is right, they'll likely just enslave or kill the whole lot of us. There's only a dozen slaves here, I bet they'll be wanting more to make this meeting even more profitable."
Aid Yel'kno diplomacy: 22
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP19/19 (-3 non lethal: unconscious) d20-5=-4 ; Wednesday July 4th, 2012 10:42:14 PM "Explain yourself Renchild. Who are these people and why are they in chains? You cant seriously mean to hand them over to Bloodkin" Coer address the Captain seeking answers to the troubling turn of events.
(Diplomacy= - 4, maybe Coer should stop trying to be diplomatic)
Co-DM Tanner Wednesday July 4th, 2012 11:19:10 PM
In response to Yel'kno's rousing speech, the crew looks equal parts wary and confused. They seem hesitant to go along as usual.
Captain Renchild scowls, pulling himself up to his full height and casting a dour look at his 'security crew.' "Watch your tongues! These elves are indentured servants. They have voluntarily sold themselves into service according to the terms of their contract. Contracts which, I might add, are recognized as legal and valid throughout the coastlands of the Yuva Sea. No laws are broken. As opposed to, say, fomenting mutiny..."
He looks as though he has a bitter taste in his mouth and he spits on the deck. "The Bloodkin will not attack because I know they won't. This isn't the first time they have had transactions with our employer. The contracts of these indentured servants have been sold to the captain of the Red Foam. He is here to take custody of them, as is his right as owner of their contract. Any attempt to stop the transfer will be de facto theft of goods."
Tula calls out from behind you. "That be all fair and good, Cap'n, but we all know the Bloodkin won't honor the terms, even if the sale is legal. They'll be worked to the bone, then tortured, killed, or eaten. Or all three."
Renchild waves a hand. "What illegalities these orcs may commit is not our concern. I am bound by law to honor our commission, as well as ensure that the Bloodkin receive their legal property. I would prefer not to have my ship confiscated in lieu of delivering as promised."
Tula seems genuinely confused. "How can ye say that, Cap'n?"
Renchild laughs a short, barking laugh. "Do you blame the blacksmith if a jackboot stabs you in an alley? I am practicing legal trade. What they do after we part ways is not up to us." He looks over toward the northwest and scans the horizon, putting a hand across his brow to block the sun. "Now, where is that blasted envoy?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+13=25 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 3:02:52 AM
Jozhur addresses Captain Renchild, making sure he is loud enough for everyone on the deck to hear, "I don't think you can compare blades to slaves captain. And slaves is what they are, no one sells themselves into servitude completely willingly. Forget what the law says, you know this isn't right. Besides, I'd be more worried about losing your life at the hands of those Bloodkin if you go through with this than the possibility of losing your ship if you don't. Look around, almost all of your crew seems to think this is a bad idea."
Diplomacy check, spend hero point: 25
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Thursday July 5th, 2012 3:11:54 AM
As if on cue, there is a splash near the Red Foam as a small figure is tossed overboard. A black creature the size of a riding dog follows after him and soon the pair are joined, master and mount. With an unusual swimming style, the pair cross the distance between the Red Foam and the Lionfish much like a rider hanging on for his life on the back of a porpoise. With the occasional breach from the water, the pair reach the Lionfish in short order with one final leap that lands them on the side of the ship clawing their way up onto the deck.
From the back of the black creature (which resembles a wingless adolescent griffon), a spry halfling dismounts and shakes himself off, joined at the same time by his mount, spraying all those nearby. "Woooooo Weeeeeeee! I never get tired of that, no sir!" Standing there is a halfling holding a very long spear and dressed in travelling attire with a chainmail shirt on. "Greeting and... uh..." Noticing the drawn weapons and the half-dead elves chained up, Rafe changed tactics, "Well, I see things have turned, interesting, yes?" Looking once more at the elves, "I take it this is the cargo I was meant to inspect?" Shaking his head, "Ach, this won't do."
Raising up his empty hand, "Lets just take it easy, I can see the situation is a little dicey here--and I know you've got your questions, but uh, let's just stay calm and talk this through." Clearing his throat, "I'm Rafe Thornhill of the Greendale Thornhills. As envoy of the Bloodkin ship, Red Foam, I've been sent here to inspect this cargo, but you've probably figured that out. I've been a member of the Red Foam for about three days, could be longer, I've been beaten up a few times and ended up unmolested because of Larien here," patting his mini griffon mount.
"Anywho, between the beatings and so forth, I guess I was chosen to be sent over here because they didn't want to lose a dinghy or some such and thought that if you killed me, well, that would give them all the more reason to come over here and kill, rape and eat you all. I can't say I wasn't sad to hear I had been chosen cause I've been trying to get off that ship ever since I got shanghaied onto it. So, here I am." Looking at the elves and pointing to them again, "But this won't do. I'll be no party to the torture, murder and consumption of these fine elves here--especially at the hands of those damn orc bastards over there."
Speaking in fluent elvish, Rafe addresses the enslaved elves, "Fear not elven friends, as life still fills this body, I'll not let them take you." Turning to the rest, "So, what's the plan?" A big grin shone on Rafe's face as yet again he was faced with the prospect of becoming a hero.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Thursday July 5th, 2012 7:29:40 AM
His face becoming black with anger, Dilantar listens quietly to the entire conversation. The plan, is to keep these poor cousins from becoming even worse off than you apparently were, as they do not have the protection of yon beastie. The fact that you would even consider this farce of a transaction, Captain, speaks greatly of your character. I for one will not be party to this and will fight to the last breath to prevent such an act to occur. Dilantar readies his crossbow to fire a sleeping dart at the captain if the Captain is aggressive. You are right that fomenting Mutiny is against the law, however you seem to be skirting the thinnest line imaginable by taking part in this... travesty. Please tell me this is an elaborate set up to sink a Bloodkin ship. Also, who is your employer who would deem this trade as legal? Dilantar cannot seem to keep his emotions or words in check.
((Woo! New person! Welcome Jim!))
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP20/20 Thursday July 5th, 2012 8:47:37 AM
Ooc: welcome Jim
If Rafe speaks the truth then it seems the Bloodkin envoy has rejected the merchandise. This being the case, there would be no legal obligation for us to hand over the elves. Don't you all agree? reasons Coer
I doubt the Bloodkin will want to leave empty handed however. We should leave this place with haste captain.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Thursday July 5th, 2012 9:54:35 AM
Spire continues to shake, wiping the tears from his face. "This can't go on," he mumbles, his knuckles white on his bow.
OOC :: Sorry about the short post, gotta get to work!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Thursday July 5th, 2012 9:34:33 PM
"i know well enough about having an indebted contract. i had one myself not long ago that i only recently worked off.. but i doubt these people volunteered for this.. this treatment stretches any reasonable contract a person would sign." he looks over the envoy as he appears and is glad the little person was against returning to the Bloodkin or sending over the elves. "it would seem imy prediction of the Bloodkin's behavior is coming true despite what you know, Captain. i think your choice is to sail away with us or be left behind."
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Thursday July 5th, 2012 9:43:06 PM "I'm not sure the Red Foam is going to just let us leave, if you know what I mean." scratching his chin, "And ya know, I wouldn't be adverse to some payback to them orcs. What say I signal them to send over the dinghy. When they get on deck and lead them downstairs, we waylay them. Then we disguise ourselves, head on back to the Red Foam all disguisey-like elves and then attack by surprise when we're aboard?"
Co-DM Tanner Thursday July 5th, 2012 10:53:48 PM
Renchild barks a mocking laugh. "Are you maggots daft? I will spell it out for you. I am not breaking any law. You, on the other hand, have already broken several laws, ranging from disobedience of a direct order while away from port to fomenting mutiny. I am within my rights to keelhaul you for that offense, or clap you in irons and sail your sorry hides back to any port you care for a year or two of hard labor." He takes a step forward, and twists Yel'kno's words back to his face. "I think your choice is to spend the rest of the voyage in the brig, or be hung for mutiny. Because if you best me, I am still the registered owner of the Lionfish in every port from here to Plateau City. Without the signed paperwork, you cannot set foot in any decent port ever again." He smiles a cruel smile. "That, and there is still the matter of my crew." He turns a circle, raising his voice. "Wages are paid when we return to Bonetown! And I doubt our employer will be keen to pay mutineers!" He looks back to the party. "So which is it? Will you obey? Or die?"
He flicks a quick look to Gaston. The sergeant nods and draws his sword. At his cue, perhaps a dozen of the other sailors draw an assortment of knives, daggers, and belaying pins. Everyone stands very, very still.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 d20+12=32 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 11:25:56 PM Any chance of a map? I'd like to know if I can charge the captain.
Fast mounting his Eidolon (ride check 32, nat20! free action), with a reverse twist double spin, Rafe waits tentatively as to what happens next.
Hold action
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=25 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 2:02:28 AM
Jozhur slips his dagger from his belt but keeps it low and stares down the captain.
"Great idea, attack us and kill the Bloodkin envoy so they can come and wipe the rest of you out. Seems this little fellow has put you in a bit of a tight spot. He won't allow delivery of the "goods" and if you kill him the Bloodkin will attack. I really don't want any trouble with you, but I think I speak for all of us when I say that I will not stand by as these slaves are handed over. We are more than willing to fight alongside you if you choose to attack that ship, and I think that is your best option. Ships get lost at sea all the time, put that thing on the ocean floor and leave none alive."
diplomacy check: 20+5=25
Welcome to Bonetown Jim! Interesting time to step in.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Friday July 6th, 2012 10:09:27 AM
"I think we should head to a port, Captain. Along with these elves. Let others see your treatment of them and hear of your planned sale and see if you aren't breaking any laws." and to the sailors he adds, "Your wages will be paid either way...
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 Friday July 6th, 2012 10:13:42 AM
Though you'll have to be alive to collect and I don't think dealing with them," and he waves in the direction of the Bloodkin ship, "is the best way to help with that."
Co-DM Tanner Friday July 6th, 2012 11:07:18 AM
ooc: I have a map ready, but whether or not it is posted would depend on whether or not the party follows the captain's orders...
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 16/22 d20=6 ; Friday July 6th, 2012 3:10:33 PM
OOC: i don't think we plan to follow his order unless it is o release the elves and/or attack/flee from the Red Foam... But what was his order anyway?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Friday July 6th, 2012 5:19:31 PM I agree with the halfling Dilantar chimes in. I believe we should try to attack the orcs and sink their ship, or if possible, take over the ship and see if we can free any of the slaves that are probably on that vessel. Turning to the captain, Dilantar addresses him, Captain, while I have enoyed my time on your vessel, and as you said, you are within your legal rights to all of those threats against us, we will not be allowing this"transaction" to take place. However if you do wish to deal with us in any fashion, much less one that is as final as battle, or as binding as the legal proceedings that will come of this, we should probably have that happen after we deal with the Bloodkin, one way or another. You can step aside and let us go our way, and we will put out the story that the Bloodkin were trying to break the contract and take the "indentured servants" for free, thereby allowing us to respond with lethal force. Or some other story that is satisfactory, and we all leave each other alone, or it goes to the point of battle, where both of our sides are weakend, and the Bloodkin actually do decide that taking the slaves is easier than paying and they might even get a few more in the bargain. Turning to the group, Dilantar speaks again, I am sorry if you do not agree with any I have just said, I will not take offense if anyone does not wish to be on my side, but I will not allow this to happen, on the pride of my House.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP20/20 Friday July 6th, 2012 5:58:45 PM "I can not abide with what will surely be the death of the elves. I say we signal the Bloodkin And take them down. The halfling believes we have the muscle to do so." Coer draws his sword in anticipation of the captain's decision.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Friday July 6th, 2012 7:34:50 PM
Rafe sits quietly, watching how the whole thing unfolds. Secretly he hoped they would attack the Red Foam ship, but it would be dicey at best. Orcs were pretty tough and he didn't know the fighting ability of those he was siding with, but you only live once--sometimes twice.
Co-DM Tanner Friday July 6th, 2012 10:14:22 PM
ooc: The order was submit to arrest or die. Waiting for Ian.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday July 7th, 2012 3:09:57 AM "If the choice is to continue in your employment or to die, Captain, then I choose death. I ask only that you be the the one that try to kill me," he calls out, his hands shaking as he places the arrow back in its place on his bow. He glances around at his allies, adding, "Well, the one to try and kill us, I suppose."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday July 7th, 2012 2:47:49 PM
OOC :: I don't suppose the captain is leaning on a railing on the edge of the ship, is he?
Co-DM Tanner Monday July 9th, 2012 11:28:55 PM "Well, what are you waiting for? Take them!" Captain Renchild draws his sword and flourishes it toward you, signalling for your capture or death. The crew quickly shuffles, taking sides in the conflict and grabbing whatever implements of melee they have within reach.
ooc: Due to cramped quarters, please include an Acrobatics check if you are going to share a space or step on any toes. Character tokens will get labels, and the map will get coordinates, once things clear up a bit. Please describe any movement in terms of cardinal direction. i.e. "I move 5 feet south, 10 feet east."
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 22/22HP | AC17/13/13 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC14/12/14 -- CHARGE d20+7=18 ; d6=2 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=6 ; d6=5 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 2:37:30 AM
Rafe spurs his mount to charge the Captain, "Yar, take this, slaver!" Rafe Attack1 vs Captain: Hit AC18; 5 damage with Longspear (10' reach)
Eidolon Attack1 (bite) vs Captain: Hit AC24, 9 damage Eidolon Attack2 (claw) vs Captain: Hit AC19, 5 damage Eidolon Attack3 (claw) vs Captain: Hit AC6, miss
Power attacked used by Eidolon along with Charge.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP20/20 d20+5=23 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=15 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=9 ; d20-1=18 ; d8+2=3 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 2:59:48 AM "As you side with the Captain, you will die as a slaver!" roars Coer.
Ooc: based on the map, Coer looks to be 10' from some crewmen. My attack is based on this.
Coer unleashes a flurry at the nearest crewman, his sword flashes as it slashes across the sailors chest (Hit:23, Dam:11) before he lashes out with a kick to his ribs (Crit,hit:16, Dam:16 if confirmed, 7 if not) and finally rakes with his horns across drawing more blood (hit:18, Dam:3)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+6=15 ; d6+6=9 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 7:26:49 AM Oh this is not going to be good when the Bloodkin show up. Focusing fully on the fight, Dilantar lobs a bomb at Pieblad((I assume that is him, sorry I forgot what he looks like :P )) (Rolled 15 vs Touch AC, 9 fire damage, adjascent crew members take 7 fire damage with a chance to save, need a 15 DC Ref Save for half damage) keeping an eye on his new friends to ensure someone doesn't need a quick patch up. Should any ally be within splash range(I don't think any are, but just to be safe) Dilantar excludes them from his blast radius, up to a maximum of 5 people. Dilantar includes Tula in the "ally" category, whether she takes part in this or not.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=7 ; d20+6=8 ; d4+2=5 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 9:32:37 AM
"Shame it had to come to this..."
Jozhur, apparently shaken from his failed attempt at swaying the captain, executes a rather poor feint then takes a lunge at the sailor to his Northwest while remaining on the defensive.
Feint attempt=7 (failed) Attack hits AC 8, 6 damage with necklace. Used combat expertise, AC for the round is now 18.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=3 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 1:31:51 PM
Unsure of who is on his side amongst the crew, Yel'kno shifts 5' to the east to stand by Spire . He keeps his sword ready to attack a sailor that moves to attack him
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Tuesday July 10th, 2012 1:37:51 PM
Ready action to attack if threatened. PROBABLY miss AC 10, 8 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Tuesday July 10th, 2012 5:27:34 PM
Oh wow, just noticed the different borders on the crew around Tula on the quarterdeck? Guessing they're on our side?
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP20/20 Tuesday July 10th, 2012 7:23:01 PM
I think they are on our side/neutral based on the number of crew listed in the DM post as well
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+9=13 ; Tuesday July 10th, 2012 9:09:31 PM
Seems that way, if that's the case then I will revise my post if I may. Even though I missed I probably shouldn't swing at bystanders.
Tumble 5 feet west and 10 feet south to get in front of Dilantar.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+7=8 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=21 ; Wednesday July 11th, 2012 12:01:54 AM
Spire locks eyes with the captain, flourishing as he performs his spell. "You brought this upon yourself, Renchild," he calls out, water surging out from his hands.
((Hydraulic Push, attacking the Captain. Combat Maneuver Check: 7, hero point reroll to 20, hero point reroll to 21. The goal being to knock him into the water.))
Co-DM Cayzle Monday July 16th, 2012 1:23:50 PM
Welcome back, everybody! We'll be starting up again soon.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Tuesday July 17th, 2012 7:46:40 PM
((woo! I didnt miss the monday post!!!))
Co-DM Tanner Tuesday July 17th, 2012 11:49:47 PM
ooc: I absolutely pinkie-swear that I was going to post this evening, but then things became busy. My 3-year-old decided to dump a box of crayons in the toilet and flush them. I will get a post up tomorrow.
Co-DM Tanner d20+1=4 d20+1=20 d20+1=3 d6+1=5 d20+5=10 d20+5=13 d20+5=13 d20+7=20 d20+1=18 d20+1=16 d20+1=9 d6+1=6 d6+1=3 d20+1=5 d20+1=5 d20+1=19 d20+1=7 d20+1=7 d20+1=5 d20+1=6 d20+1=21 d6+1=2 d6+1=3 d20+2=12 d20+9=28 d20+9=25 d4+1=4 d4+1=4 d20+3=23 Wednesday July 18th, 2012 11:58:02 PM
OOC1: The sailors with gray outlines are not bad guys. The sailors with scary red outlines are the bad guys! I have adjusted your actions accordingly, but please be aware for next round.
OOC2: I neglected to explain it previously, so this applies starting now - There is a five-foot drop from the Quarter Deck to the Main Deck. You will need to take the stairs, or jump the railing. This will necessitate a DC 5 Acrobatics check to avoid taking 1d6 nonlethal damage and falling prone. This does not apply to Large-size creatures.
OOC3: You are allowed to use up to one hero point per round. Spire, please note that you did not use two that round. Don't worry, your second roll was good enough anyway.
ROUND 1 SUMMARY
Spire sends a spray of roaring water toward Renchild. It knocks him back a few steps, as well as the crewman behind him. [Please be sure to roll additional CMB checks for additional creatures in the path of your bullrush.] Yel'kno takes a guarded stance, but discovers that the sailors who have remained on their side of the ship appear to have been swayed by their words. They stand unsure, waiting to see if the 'security forces' can prevail over Captain Renchild. Rafe (13 damage) shouts a battle-cry and charges forward on his eidolon. They draw a number of attacks from enemy crew, with one jarring smack striking the halfling. His aim is true, however, and his spear catches Captain Renchild in the arm. His eidolon is successful as well, landing two blows with his bite and claw. Coerator (14 damage) becomes a deadly blur of motion. His sword nearly fells a sailor, while his horns gash another across the chin. His kick does the most damage, caving in a crewman's ribcage with a wet sucking noise as he drops to the deck motionless. Dilantar lobs a bomb and squarely hits the first mate, cascading alchemist fire over all three and burning them badly. Jozhur has some difficulty with his feint and is off-balance for his attack, missing widely. ================= Captain Renchild (19 damage) bellows above the din of the brawl, "Aim for the brute! He's an easy target!" This draws the crew's attention to Coerator in a less than healthy sort of way. After taking a spear in the side from Rafe, he draws a wicked dagger and hurls it toward the halfling. (Att 28. Dam 4. Crit confirmation 25. Dam 4.) Rafe immediately feels the sting of poison on the blade, but miraculously continues to fight (Natural 20 on Fortitude save). Piebald (9 damage) worms his way through the hail of belaying pins to stand near the captain. Gaston makes his way to the rear of the brawl, directing crewmen in their attack. Crewman 1 (11 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits. (Att 18, Dam 6). Crewman 2 (16 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits. (Att 16, Dam 3). Crewman 3 (10 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 4 (7 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 5 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 6 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits. (Att 19, Dam 2). Crewman 7 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 8 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 9 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 10 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 11 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits. (Att 21, Dam 3).
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 12/20 d20+5=14 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+4=17 ; d8+4=9 ; d20-1=15 ; d8+2=8 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 2:31:15 AM
At the captains command Coer is assaulted with a hail of wooden pins. He deflects one with his free hand (deflect arrows feat) however still takes a few hits. Not wanting to go down without a decent fight for the second time in as many days he moves forward (5ft south) and unleashes again at the three crew within range.
Coer's sword streaks out toward Crewman 1 (Hit=14; Dam=9 if successful) immediately followed by a vicious overhead strike with his left hand to Crewman 3 (Hit=17; Dam=9) and finishing the attack with a swipe of his horns at Crewman 4 (Hit=15; Dam=8 if successful).
OOC: I'm unsure on which attack is defected using deflect arrows feat as all the attacks occur at once. Can you advise how you want this worked out Tanner?
DM: It would be logical that the first attack would be deflected, but without initiative it becomes somewhat vague. Let's say that the first attack to hit you on the list of enemies is the one you deflect, so subtracting 6 damage from your total would be appropriate.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday July 19th, 2012 4:13:00 PM
Yel'kno raised his sword in a salute to the sailors not attacking him and then looks about the ship. If there is rope or rigging available to swing to the other side of the ship on he'll naturally do so with gusto. If not, he'll leap into the fray.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=19 ; d20=12 ; d6=5 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 4:18:24 PM
Acrobatics 23 to either swing on rope to the stern or jump to the main deck. Hit AC 17 for 9 damage to whatever target is available, if any.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=21 ; d20+7=21 ; d6=6 ; d4+3=6 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 6:24:01 PM
Jozhur feints a grab with his weak then lunges hard at the nearest hostile crewman (#4) with his dagger.
Bluff check of 21 to feint. Hit AC 21 for 6 damage, plus another 6 sneak attack damage if feint is successful.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 9/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 d20+5=19 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 8:13:34 PM
Rafe's Eidolon takes a 5' step backwards (north of #4 and east of Johzur) power attacks #4 as Rafe attacks at reach at the Captain with his long spear.
Rafe Attack vs Captain; Hit AC19; 9 damage
Attack1 vs #4; Hit AC22, 7 damage
Attack2 vs #4; Hit AC11, miss?
Attack3 vs #4; Hit AC5, miss
Looks like I confused C--corerator, for the Captain, last round
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+7=27 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 10:02:00 PM
Additional CMB Checks: 27, 22 ((It appears I also mistook Coer for the captain last round. I also misunderstood the map. All better now!))
Without missing a beat, Spire lets loose another spell, this time conjuring a slippery puddle beneath the feet of the captain.
Casting Grease underneath the Captain and Piebald. DC 16 Reflex save or fall prone, any movement can be done at half speed and provokes a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure requires a reflex save to fall, while failure by 5 or more results in them falling.
Co-DM Tanner Thursday July 19th, 2012 11:40:59 PM
ooc: Just waiting on Dilantar.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+6=14 ; d6+6=11 ; Friday July 20th, 2012 8:24:00 PM
((Ack! Sorry!))
Dilantar, attempting to minimize damage to his allies, lobs his bomb at Sailor 4, while using his knowledge of alchemy to prevent the splash from harming his friends. (14 vs touch armor, 11 damage if hits, 7 splash damage to sailor 3, ref 15 for half damage.) After lobbing his bomb, Dilantar decides he will stay where he is.
Spire conjures a fantastical grease underneath the feeet of Captain Renchild and Piebald. The captain manages to keep his footing, while the first mate goes down in a heap. Yel'kno swings across the main deck on a rope, his sword outstretched before him. He jabs viciously at the crewman standing on the stairs and elicits a howl of pain. Rafe (13 damage) skewers Captain Renchild again, while his eidolon tears to ribbons the crewman in front of them. [Moved you forward and changed your eidolon's target to #5 since #4 was killed.] Coerator (15 damage) continues his deadly barrage, felling all three crewmen in front of him with a series of lethal blows. Dilantar lobs a bomb and squarely hits another crewman, burning him badly. [Changed target to #8 since #4 was killed.] Jozhur lunges forward and checks his swing, drawing an opening from a crewman in front of him and leaving him bare to a solid jab. [Moved you forward 5 feet to attack #8 since #4 was killed.] ================= Captain Renchild (2 damage) is staggered by the blow from Rafe. Sensing danger, takes a step back and withdraws a potion from his belt. Drinking it down, the color returns to his face and his bleeding is staunched. Piebald (9 damage) crawls out of the grease, keeping his head low, and stands up again. Gaston continues to shout directions to the crew, but does not engage your party. Crewman 1 (20 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 2 (16 damage, dead) Crewman 3 (19 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits (Att 18, Dam 3). Crewman 4 (15 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 5 (16 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 6 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 7 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 8 (23 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits (Att 20, Dam 2). Crewman 9 (3 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 10 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 11 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and hits. (Att 21, Dam 2).
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 9/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 d20+3=9 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+5=10 ; d4=4 ; d6=6 ; Saturday July 21st, 2012 4:35:51 AM
Rafe's eidolon pounces on her prey in front of her (#6) and if she somehow manages to finish him off, will step forward 5' and Rafe will attack at range on #7. If not, Rafe also attacks her prey (#6).
EidolonAttack1 vs #6, Hit AC9, miss
Attack#2 vs #6, Hit AC19, 6 damage
Attack #3 vs #6, Hit AC7, miss
Rafe's attack, Hit AC10, 9 damage if hit
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=11 ; d6+3=9 ; Saturday July 21st, 2012 3:27:25 PM
Jozhur moves south 10' and prods at the crewman in front of him (#9) while keeping alert for incoming attacks.
Combat expertise used, AC for round is 18.
Attack misses.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20=4 ; Saturday July 21st, 2012 3:46:18 PM
((Grey outline means non-aggro correct? If so, I exclude Piebald from he blast radius))
One last chance Captain, please re consider this fight. We have already downed most of the atacking crew, we do not wish to kill any more than have already lost their lives in this battle!Please don't let this be a bad idea You sailors still standing, if you stop fighting we will spare your lives.
Awaiting a response, Dilantar does not atack this round.((Diplomacy roll of 4 :( ))
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Saturday July 21st, 2012 3:46:50 PM
((ugh, forgot to delete the remark about the blast radius))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d8+1=8 ; Sunday July 22nd, 2012 8:51:58 AM
Yel'kno reaches into his belt pouch with his buckler arm and pulls out the wand of CLW. He'll wait for Coer to move closer and then tap him with the wand.
Heal Coer for 8 HP.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 16/20 d20+3=5 ; Sunday July 22nd, 2012 7:41:10 PM
Still the target of the missiles, the battered Coer swats one aside only to be hit by two more (deflect arrows from crewman 3).
Seeing Yel'kno holding a wand in his direction he moves forward (5ft south) so the Elf can reach him. With a quick tap of the wand Coer feels invigorated.
Wanting a quick end to the battle Coer draws a javelin from its quiver on his back and throws it at the captain, missing wide.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 Sunday July 22nd, 2012 7:57:29 PM
ooc: looking at my character sheet i just realised i did not add my CON modifier to HP when leveled to 2 My HP has been adjusted to suit - Please excuse my noobness
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d4+1=2 ; Sunday July 22nd, 2012 10:23:54 PM
Spire trains his bow on the captain, but no arrow occupies the string. "No," he growls through clenched teeth. "No mercy. Not for them." His bow glows brighty as he lets the string go, a bolt of force flying from his hands to strike the captain.
((Wizard School power to deal 2 damage to the captain.))
Co-DM Tanner d20+1=12 d20+1=12 d20+1=20 d20+1=7 d20+1=8 d20+7=26 d20+7=9 d20+5=6 d6+1=2 d4+1=4 d20+1=14 d2=2 Monday July 23rd, 2012 11:38:04 PM
ooc: My apologies that my late-night posting routine results in days with significant gaps. I will email Sheriff Ken and see if we can work around the fact that my schedule does not allow for very much posting during the day.
ooc2: I colored the crewmen red to differentiate them from the other crew that are not attacking you. Captain Renchild and Piebald are still very much actively attacking you. Gaston seems to be floating his way through the melee.
ROUND 3 SUMMARY
Spire plinks the captain with a magical force effect. Yel'kno heals the minotaur monk with a touch of his magic wand. Rafe (13 damage) misses with his spear, but his eidolon manages to land a single hit. Coerator (7 damage) is healed, then attacks and misses. Dilantar attempts diplomacy, but his plea has little effect, only seeming to enrage the enemies more. Jozhur (6 damage) misses his attack and moves aft. ================= Captain Renchild (4 damage) plucks another dagger from his belt and launches it at Jozhur, hitting him squarely in the shoulder. (Att 26, Dam 4) Jozhur feels the bite of poison and fails to shrug off the baleful effect (Fort save 14 vs DC 17). He feels the vile ichor sap his strength. (2 Strength damage, make a Fortitude check with your next post.) Piebald (9 damage) misses terribly with a thrown dagger at Jozhur. Gaston leaps through the melee and over the railing, escaping from the heat of battle and standing near stern with the sailors who sided with you in the mutiny. [Gaston appears to not wish to fight, but those who would have AoOs against him may attack if they wish.] Crewman 1 (20 damage, dead) Crewman 2 (16 damage, dead) Crewman 3 (19 damage, dead) Crewman 4 (15 damage, dead) Crewman 5 (16 damage, dead) Crewman 6 (6 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 7 throws a belaying pin at Jozhur and misses. Crewman 8 (23 damage, dead) Crewman 9 (3 damage) throws a belaying pin at Jozhur and hits (Att 20, Damage 2). Crewman 10 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 11 throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+5=20 ; 2d6+4=7 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 2:09:12 AM
Coer moves forward anxious to keep the battle's momentum up. (Move 1east, 1 southeast. He is now 1north of Jozur and 1east of Yel'kno)
He takes a swing at Crewman 7, his blade cutting deep into the sailors shoulder (hit=20; dam=7)
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 9/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC14/12/14 d20+3=19 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=6 ; d6=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 3:17:22 AM
Rafe's eidolon charges forward and pounces on sailor #6 and rips into him. Rafe on the other hand spears to his left, his longspear reaching over and stabbing the Captain.
Attack1 vs #6; Hit AC19; 8 damage Attack2 vs #6; Hit AC20; 7 damage Attack1 vs #6; Hit AC20; 5 damage
Rafes reach attack on Captain; Hit AC25, no crit, 7 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 11/19 d20+6=19 ; d20+7=17 ; d6=3 ; d6+3=8 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 4:39:19 AM
Jozhur feints again and thrusts his dagger at the crewman ahead of him, (#9) trying to slowly fight his way through the crowd.
Bluff check: 19 Hit AC 17 for 8 damage +3 if feint is successful.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Tuesday July 24th, 2012 10:24:48 AM Very well, at least I tried Dilantar says quietly to himself. Dilantar spying an oppurtunity, walks a few feet foward to stand by Coer, lobs a bomb in the middle of the sailors by the Captain(exactly the middle, 7 fire damage to Sailors 7,9,10,11, Piebald, and the Captain. Ref save 15 for half damage) Watching gaston pass by, Dilantar decides to leave him be, as Gaston does not seem very agressive.
((I end by the bottom right square of coer :) ))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+7=10 ; 2d6=12 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 1:39:10 PM
Spire pulls an arrow from his quiver, wrenching it back on his bowstring as his bow glows brightly once more. He chants a few words under his breath, and the arcane carvings in his bow extend out a few more feet, giving it the air of being much larger. He lets the arrow go, but it completely misses. Gritting his teeth, he takes a step over to get a better angle
Cast Gravity Bow Use Hero Point for another Standard Action to attack 7 Attack: 10 On the off chance it his, damage: 12 5 ft step one square left
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=4 ; d20=18 ; d20=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 9:12:48 PM
Yel'kn moves up the stairs nar him now that Rafe is up onthe stern and dives into an awkward forward roll in an effort to avoid any attacks that might come his way. he rises to his feet in front of Piebald and lunges at the sadistic SOB.
acrobatics to avoid AoO: 8
attack Iebald with PA hit ac 24, crit xonfirm ac 10. damage 5, 13 if crit
Co-DM Tanner d20+1=14 d20+1=20 d6+1=6 d20+2=19 d20+2=16 d20+2=7 d20+2=12 d20+5=20 d6+1=3 d20+7=15 Tuesday July 24th, 2012 11:40:00 PM
ooc: Apologies for my tardiness. Imgur is down and I was waiting so I could upload the map. Just assume that none of the bad guys have moved.
ROUND 4 SUMMARY
Spire casts a spell to enlarge his bow. He fires in a rush of energy and activity, but misses wide. Yel'kno heals the minotaur monk with a touch of his magic wand. Rafe (16 damage) spears the captain again while his eidolon shreds one of the crewmen. Coerator (7 damage) slashes one of the crewmen with his sword, drawing a crimson line across his chest. Dilantar attempts diplomacy, but his plea has little effect, only seeming to enrage the enemies more. Jozhur (12 damage) feints and plunges his blade into a sailor's neck, dropping him to the deck. ================= Captain Renchild (11 damage) throws another dagger at Jozhur, but misses. Piebald (14 damage) draws a shortsword and attacks Rafe, scoring a hit across his shoulder (Att 20, Dam 3). Gaston leaps through the melee and over the railing, escaping from the heat of battle and standing near stern with the sailors who sided with you in the mutiny. [Gaston appears to not wish to fight, but those who would have AoOs against him may attack if they wish.] Crewman 1 (20 damage, dead) Crewman 2 (16 damage, dead) Crewman 3 (19 damage, dead) Crewman 4 (15 damage, dead) Crewman 5 (16 damage, dead) Crewman 6 (26 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Rafe and misses. Crewman 7 (10 damage) throws a belaying pin at Jozhur and misses. Crewman 8 (23 damage, dead) Crewman 9 (17 damage, dead) throws a belaying pin at Jozhur and hits (Att 20, Damage 6). Crewman 10 (7 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses. Crewman 11 (7 damage) throws a belaying pin at Coerator and misses.
ROUND 5 MAP
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 9/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC14/12/14 d20+3=19 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+5=19 ; d6=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2012 3:24:28 PM
Rafe, hurting pretty bad now, grits his teeth and turns Larien his mount to face Piebald--both attack the man the best they can.
EidilonAttack1 vs Piebald; Hit AC19, 6 damage EidilonAttack2 vs Piebald; Hit AC14, 6 damage EidilonAttack3 vs Piebald; Hit AC16, 7 damage
Rafes attack vs Piebald; Hit AC19, 8 damage
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+6=18 ; d6+4=8 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2012 5:22:33 PM
Yel'kno joins Rafe in attacking Piebald, aiming to finish the man off.. Unless Rafe and his mount have already done so, in which case he will take a step forward towards the Captain with weapon ready, "Surrender, Captain. Your crew either abandons you or aren't long for this world.". If the Captain makes a hostile move he'll stab him.
Attack hit AC 18 for 8 damage on either Piebald or the Captain.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+6=16 ; d20+7=9 ; d6=6 ; d6+3=9 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2012 5:28:58 PM
Jozhur is staggered by the pin that hit him. He attempts a feint and lunges at the nearest sailor (7), but he is off balance and makes a clumsy attack.
Bluff: 16 Attack likely misses, AC 9.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+5=8 ; d20+4=8 ; d20-1=18 ; d8+2=9 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2012 7:58:19 PM
Coer attempts to finish off Crewman 7 so he can focus his efforts on the upper deck and the Captain.
(Flurry of blows)
Coer swings his sword at the sailors head, but the crewman seemed to be expecting it and he misses (miss=8), he tries again with his left fist, missing also (miss=8), with a twinge of frustration Coer thrusts forward with his horns catching the pirate in the chest and leaving two bloody punctures. (hit=18; Dam=9)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday July 25th, 2012 8:13:53 PM
Dilantar again throws a bomb and quickly throws another, hoping to finish the fight as soon as possible. ((Throws at the center again, avoiding any allies. 7 fire damage to Sailors 7, 9, 10, 11, Piebald, and the Captain. Ref Save 15 for half damage))
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday July 25th, 2012 8:14:43 PM
((Sorry, I used a hero point to throw the second bomb))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+7=16 ; 2d6=3 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2012 10:08:46 PM
Spire fires another magically enhanced arrow at Renchild.
Attack: 16 Damage: 3
Ignore the d4, posting from my phone.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday July 26th, 2012 10:27:41 PM
DM Post coming tonite!
Co-DM Cayzle d20+6=17 ; d20=15 ; d20=6 ; Friday July 27th, 2012 12:11:07 AM
Rafe (16 dam) and Larien attack Piebald, giving no quarter. Together, they put the sailor down, and then some.
Yel'kno steps forward and readies an attack on the Captain, contingent on his making a hostile move.
Jozhur (12 dam) swings and misses in attacking one of the three hostile crew still standing.
Coer (7 dam) also lashes out against a crewman, and manages to put him down two. Now only two crew are left to defend Renchild.
Dilantar throws another carefully placed bomb. Renchild saves and evades all damage. Crewman 10 saves and takes 3. Crewman 11 fails and drops. Only Crewman 10 and Renchild are left standing.
Spire fires at Renchild and hits him for 3 damage.
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Captain Renchild (14 damage) holds up his hands in mock terror at Yel'kno's threats. He whistles, and steps back into the Lionfish's dinghy. He delays until Crewman 10 (10 damage) can also step back to the boat and lets it down fast. It lands in the water with a huge splash. Renchild whips out a wand of gust of wind, points it at the Lionfish, and activates it! The Gust pushes the Lionfish 60 feet, and the small boat with Renchild drifts 10 feet back.
At the end of this round, Renchild and Crewman 10 are in the dinghy, 70 feet from the Lionfish.
On board, Tula gives a hearty, "Three cheers! Hooray!" and the crew joins her in shouting. The elves are more subdued in their chains, but you can see the sudden life that has appeared in their formerly hopeless eyes.
But you see the Bloodkin ship still in sight, maybe 10 minutes fast sail out.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 6/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC14/12/14 Friday July 27th, 2012 3:46:58 AM
Rafe grins sharply and pats his eidolon on the neck saying, "Good girl, good girl." Then looking to the others, "We can go sink that dinghy, but I'm of a mind you blokes want to leave here pretty quick, eh? BTW, anyone proficient in the healing arts? I'm kinda bleeding."
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+4=19 ; d6+1=3 ; Friday July 27th, 2012 5:01:35 AM
Not content with letting the captain leave alive, Jozhur drops his blade to the deck and draws his bow, sending an the captains way.
Attack hits AC 19 for 3 damage.
ooc: If those necklaces don't count for ranged attacks subtract one from the AC and damage. I already took the -2 for 70' range with a shortbow.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Friday July 27th, 2012 7:03:48 AM Agreed, While the former Captain will probably survive to be a pain in our collective backsides, we don't have enough power to finish him off and fight off the Bloodkin. Yel'kno should be able to help you out with the healing. Anyone else in need of a quick patch up? While I don't have the magical healing wand that Yel'kno does, I am somewhat proficient in the minor healing ways. Tula would you mind coming up here for a quick discussion. Assuming Tula comes to speak with him, Dilantar will address her and the group. Ok, we can all agree that we need to be gone before the Bloodkin get here, unless someone was holding back some serious firepower. Tula, I need your help for what to do with the bodies of the fallen. Yes they fought against us, but I still think we should dispose of them as befitting a sailor who fought to the end for his captain. I do not know the proper procedure for such, and was hoping you could enlighten me as to what should be done to give them a proper send off Thinking a moment, he continues Also, do you have a good idea of who should be the new Captain and First Mate? And where the key to those elves manacles would be? Sorry for unloading all this onto you but I am not as knowledgeable as I should be in these areas.
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=14 ; Friday July 27th, 2012 7:28:15 AM I agree we must set sail immediately. And someone release the captives, we will need all hands on deck if we want to make it out of here in one peice. I'll check Piebald's body for a key, and if there is not one there I will look in the captains quarters.
Coer wipes the blood from his sword and hangs it from his belt before beginning his search for the key, and anything else of interest. (perception checks of 10 and 14 for piebald and the captains quarters)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=15 ; d8=5 ; Friday July 27th, 2012 9:18:10 AM
Yel'knp drops h sword and the wand and pull his bow over his shoulder and send a parting gift Renchild's way. Hit AC 21 for 5 damage
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A we still in combat rounds?
Co-DM Cayzle Friday July 27th, 2012 10:58:25 AM
If you keep fighting, you are in combat rounds. If you stop fighting, not so much.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+7=10 ; d20+1=4 ; Friday July 27th, 2012 11:11:52 AM
Spire roars, letting another arrow fly at the captain, but the arrow flies wide. Spire lowers his bow, his hands still shaking, and makes his way over to the elves. "I'm so sorry," he mutters in Elven, removing his cloak and placing it on the child. "We'll get you back to land safely. I promise you." He quickly runs over to Piebald's body, rummaging through it for the key.
Attack: 10 Perception: 4
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday July 28th, 2012 12:04:29 AM
Rafe is bleeding and sees the orc ship, from whom he only very recently escaped, and it wisely inspires him to suggest giving vengeance a pass in favor of a speedy exit.
Nonetheless, Jozhur knocks an arrow -- but that gust of wind, with its one round duration, precludes any immediate shooting. The moment it stops, however, Jozhur lets loose and slightly wounds the retreating Renchild.
Dilantar not only agrees with Rafe, but takes decisive action to move events along briskly while there is still time to influence their course. He asks Yel'kno to tend to the wounded. He calls Tula over and listens to her advice.
Yel'kno, however, is also too set on revenge. He ignores the request for healing in order to put another arrow into Renchild.
Coer searches Piebald -- and that's all he has time for with this post. Coer finds some vials, a sap, a crossbow, and some gear.
Spire fires and misses.
In response to Dilantar, Tula runs up. In answer to the points put to her, she says, "Of course one of you has to be the captain! Who will it be?"
She does not stand on tradition regarding burial, and says the crew won;t much either. "Toss the dead overboard," she says, "and the rest of Renchild's lackeys too, alive or dead, unless you have more mercy in your souls than most Bonetown captains."
She suggests that you search the captain's quarters, but likely he had the keys himself. More to the point, she suggests the new captain give the order to hoist the sails and get out off the shoals before the Bloodkin arrive. "I bet they won't be jumping for joy at the way things've turned out!"
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+7=26 ; Saturday July 28th, 2012 3:20:20 AM We need a captain and fast. While I am an experienced sailor I doubt I could convince a crew to willingly follow my orders, do any of you think you can command the Lionfish? Coer addresses his team.
And quickly, we must be away! with that Coer moves to the captains quarters to see if it is open, and if so will enter and search for the key to the slaves chains. (perception=26)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d8+1=6 ; d8+1=6 ; Saturday July 28th, 2012 10:11:00 AM
Yel'kno lowers his bow with a frown and gives the shrinking image of Captain Renchild and his dingy an obsence gesture before putting his bow back over his shoulder. It wasn't so much vengence that motivated him as wanting to see a job done. Leaving him alive will only lead to trouble for them and possibily the rescued elves in the future... but then again, to have a future they'll need to deal with the fast approaching Bloodkin ship.
He reaches down to retrieve and sheath his sword as well as getting the dropped wand and moving to see to healing Rafe.
Unless someone else request healing right off he moves over to the rest of the group, giving Coer a shrug. "I think it's only you and I that have experience as sailors... if no one else wants to try, I'll take the mantle. I admit I often dreamed of being a Captain when I was just a sailor, but I didn't think a situation like this would be what could make it happen..." and then he glances down at the ring on his finger, "then again I didn't think I'd have to wrestle an octopus to get engaged."
CLW twice, 6 HP, 6 HP to Rafe.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Saturday July 28th, 2012 12:36:22 PM "Thank you Yel'kno, I feel much better! As for Captain, you've got my vote, so give us some orders and lets get underway, Captain!"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Saturday July 28th, 2012 1:38:18 PM I am fine with either of you being the Captain, I also suggest the other be First Mate. I will see what I can do for the other crew members. Dilantar keeps himself busy by disposing of the bodies after searching them for usable supplies.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Saturday July 28th, 2012 9:14:34 PM "I couldn't care less who calls themselves captain, we need to get out of here," Spire adds, eying the fast approaching ship. "Figure things out up here, I'll get them to safety." He turns to the elves, saying in Elven, "Friends, please follow me belowdecks. We need to get out of here quickly, and you could be in danger up here" He leads the elves to a big enough room below to house all of them comfortably as the escape is made.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+5=12 ; d20+11=27 ; Sunday July 29th, 2012 8:46:59 AM
"I could use a little mending as well if you get a chance, Captain Yel'kno."
Jozhur recovers his weapon and quickly checks Piebald for any remaining items, particularly any keys. He then heads to the captains quarters. He tries any keys he or anyone else may have found. That failing he will work on it with his set of picks.
12 perception on Piebald 27 Disable device for the door
Co-DM Cayzle d20+15=32 ; d10=2 ; d20+15=22 ; Sunday July 29th, 2012 1:48:30 PM
Holy smokes, you guys! I totally forgot to add a detail about Renchild. The Captain points his wand and orders the lacky to help him row. They move off maybe 100 more feet, and the raised sail offers some concealment.
And wowsy! six IC posts over the weekend! I'll post a turn tonite or first thing early tomorrow morning! I love the enthusiasm!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d8+1=6 ; d8+1=9 ; d20+2=6 ; Sunday July 29th, 2012 6:23:29 PM
Yel'kno heals Jozhur with the wand for 15 (using charges, wand down to 15 now I believe).
He also looks about the boat and will confer with Coer and anyone else for an opinion on fleeing the coming Bloodkin... is there a way? Type of boat vs type of wind, direction, etc.
Profession (Sailor) 6... ha! Good for the Captain.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Sunday July 29th, 2012 6:58:06 PM "May we raise the sails and turn away from the wind, Captain!"
Co-DM Cayzle Monday July 30th, 2012 8:24:26 AM
Understanding full well the need for a quick consensus, the party discusses the idea of the captaincy.
Coer says he has the technical skills but does not seem to want the job. He suggests Yel'kno.
Yel'kno is willing to take on the responsibility. "I often dreamed of being a Captain when I was just a sailor," he reveals.
As Yel'kno heals him, Rafe casts an intuitive vote for him.
Dilantar suggests that if Yel'kno is captain, Coer should be first mate.
Spire flat out does not care. He is worried more about the captive elves.
Jozhur too votes for Yel'kno, and asks for curing as well. He looks for keys on Piebald and finds two -- later, one turns out to open the brig, and the other opens the small cubby that holds the ship's rum and fouler grog. Next stop, the captain's quarters.
Yel'kno consults with Coer and decides on the best chart to get away from here fast. Yel'kno gives the orders, and the ship gets under speed. But will it be fast enough to evade the Bloodkin?
Tula listens eagerly, and then turns to Captain Yel'kno. "But Captain, what do we do with these?" She motions to the bodies on the deck. "We would go faster without the added weight."
Belowdecks, Spire sees that the elves are chained and manacled -- and that some of the manacles seem to be especially good quality. The elves are subdued and follow his directions.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+11=29 ; d20+5=20 ; Monday July 30th, 2012 6:41:29 PM
Jozhur works on the lock to the captains door. If successful he rummages through the room for anything that could be useful in evading the bloodkin or freeing the elves.
Disable device: 29 Perception: 20
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Monday July 30th, 2012 8:58:26 PM
Dilantar will assist in tossing the bodies overboard after they have been searched and then goes to the new captain. Captain, I have a sextant and know somewhat how to read a map if you wish for my assistance in that capacity
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+5=7 ; Monday July 30th, 2012 9:55:13 PM "Well Captain, I would be honoured to be your first mate."
With that Coer turns to the remaining crew and barks "You. Man the crows nest. You lot hoist the main sail. Lets get this ship moving!"
"Captain. What is our heading?" [/b]
----------------- Check to see how effective my commands are; Profession (Sailor) = 7 Im about as effective as the Captain which is good ;)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Monday July 30th, 2012 10:48:09 PM
"The bodies?" Yel'kno says with a shrug, "Fish need to eat too. In to the sea with them. Those poor souls are too dead to care what happens to their bodies now."
To the crew, "We make for Rum! Once we manage to lose these Bloodkin bastards it will be a double ration of grog for you all!"
He figured Rum is the best option.. at the very least they can sell some of their stock piled goods to be able to pay the sailors as he promised. If they lose the Bloodkin they can always change their minds on where to go...
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+3=14 ; d20-1=3 ; Monday July 30th, 2012 11:45:52 PM
Spire leaves the elves reluctantly to run to Piebald's room to search for the key to their manacles. If he finds them, he'll run back to them and free them all, instructing them to lock the door and stay in the room.
Perception: 14 Diplomacy: 3, oh ye gods
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Tuesday July 31st, 2012 3:10:41 AM
Dismounting, Rafe tries to stay out of the way as he's none too good with sailoring.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 1st, 2012 12:58:02 AM
The first order of business is to get away from the Bloodkin ship. Dilantar sorts the dead from the unconscious and helps to get the bodies of the dead pitched overboard.
First Mate Coer orders the sails to be raised, and the lightly cargoed Lionfish speeds away over the waves, quickly outpacing the lumbering ship behind.
Captain Yel'kno's first thought is to set sail for Rum, and indeed that may be an excellent option. But the discoveries from the Captain's Quarters may give him more information ...
Jozhur picks the lock on the Captain's quarters, and he finds an array of papers. It seems Renchild was telling the truth. You discover documents identifying Renchild as a licensed agent of the Shipping Guild. Renchild was sent money to purchase the indentured elf servants in Bonetown and transfer them to the orc pirates -- the notorious Bloodkin. There are hints that there may be similar regular sales of indentured elves to orcs in various locations in the Middle Seas. In exchange, Shipping Guild merchants and colony ships are granted immunity from predation by Bloodkin ships, as well as peace in the coastal waters with Izen -- through which trade with Plateau City passes. By breaking the deal, it seems that the peace may now be in jeopardy!
There are also navigational charts and tables. Dilantar and any others, if you can make a Survival DC20 or a Profession Sailor DC18 or a Profession Navigator DC16 check, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {This is a link to a map of your current position. Please copy and past the URL:
The green circle is your current approximate position. The red route is The Drowned Man's Path, a dangerous route that Captain Renchild followed. The blue route is the usual way ships go.
You also gain access to this table of sailing distances around the Middle Seas:
Picking Rum as a destination seems like a sound choice -- but how will you go? The straight path, back the way you came, is very dangerous, as you discovered. The roundabout route is safer and slower.
You have the Captain's papers proving that he is the owner of the Lionfish. Such papers are a joke in Bonetown, of course, but in more civilized places, like Minotaur Isle and Aisildur, having the wrong papers could mean the ship would be impounded, and the party arrested as thieves, maybe.
Meanwhile, Spire is seeking to free the prisoners. He makes the following discoveries: 1) 9 elves are manacled with locked leggings and chains, and after the keys are found, they are all freed. 2) Two elves are locked in manacles that have no keyholes. 3) The cargo hold that had held the elves also holds two more prisoners -- a skinny young half-orc and a dwarf. Both are unconscious and both are also bound with these manacles that have no keyholes.
Rafe stays alert. He finds that the carpenter's boy, a young goblin named Horace, seems attracted to Rafe's eidolon friend, and wants to pet it or feed it a bit of dried fish.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+10=19 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 7:08:11 AM
Trying to decipher the map maker's handwriting has stumped Dilantar. He thinks it looks familiar, but the personal quirks in the writing make it too difficult for Dilantar to read at the moment. Maybe later he will be able to help with the map but at the moment Dilantar is pretty much clueless as to where they are. ((Survival roll 19 [argh!], maybe take 10 on next try? )) At the moment, I can't decipher this map, I will try again later. If anyone wants to use my sextant in the meantime, please feel free as long as it is returned in working order Dilantar says with a small smile. ((Sextant gives a +4 circumstance bonus on survival checks above ground [probably prof(sailor) checks too, but I can't remember at the moment :P] )) Looking over the papers that were found in Renchild's former quarters, Dilantar's face grows darker with anger at what is implied in the contents. Addressing Captain Yel'kno and First Mate Coer, Dilantar speaks his mind, Excuse me Captain and First Mate, but these papers imply some very troubling things. Might I suggest we somehow get the ownership of the Lionfish switched over to the new Captain as soon as possible, wether legitimately or with a good forgery. Then I would personally like to investigate the Shipping Guild to see how corrupt it really is. I believe Spire would also like this course of action, based on his previous remarks and actions regarding indentured elves, but that is up to him. Having said his piece, Dilantar will await further orders or discussions. With that said, I am willing to add my not so inadequate intellect to determing a satisfactory course for these actions. Should you wish for my advise, I will gladly give it and am awaiting further orders.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 1st, 2012 7:44:46 AM
OOC: An Aid Another check may be all that our friend Dilantar needs ...
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+5=14 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 8:20:27 AM
Seeing Dilantar struggling with the papers Coer casts his eye over them and offers his assistance. Taking up the offer he picks up the sextant and after making an adjustment, is confident in what is before him.
I think your initial measurements were off Dilantar. Have another look and see if you make sense of where we are, and the safest way to Rum. I agree tht there is foul business at hand and I intend to see it stopped.
----- Aid another with the sextant check = 15; success
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=1 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 8:38:32 AM
Once the ship is under way, Yel'kno takes a quick trip to the Captains quarter to try and figure out just where they are but is of little use. (Survival 1). He cannot help but frown and begin to second guess the choice of him as Captain. Perhaps he can tie a knot and talk like a sailor and had some ability to motivate men, but for other Captain like skills he was proving woefully inadequate.
At the papers of ownership He frowns deeper. "perhaps Bonetown would be a better stop.. At first at least. And I think we may be better off to make the Lionfish NOTthe Lionfish. Rename it, give it a new look with new papers. I am sure such a thing can be accomplish in Bonetown.. But we need gold to make it happen. I may be Captain to the sailors, but I am still just one of the group of us. We should decide our course together."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday August 1st, 2012 9:15:24 AM
((Really rough navigational measurements)) [Closest port - ~530 miles, Centaur Isle Next Closest port - ~800 miles, Liontaur Isle Bonetown - ~1050 miles Rum - ~950 miles]
With Coer's assistance, Dilantar recalculates his figures. Mother's milk in a cup! That is irritating Dilantar, with a slight grimace at having missed something so basic, turns to Coer and thanks him, Thank you for the help, I can't believe I missed that figure. Well here are my estimates of where we are at, shows where the green circle is on the map for those who aren't able to find it. Now we have a few possible destinations, depending on remaining supplies and Captain's decision. The closest port, as far as I can tell, is Centaur Isle, which is a little more than 500 miles away. Liontaur Isle follows that by being about 800 miles away. Bonetown and Rum are a little over and under 1,000 miles away, respectively. Centaur Isle, which probably won't be very hospitable to those who, for all practical purposes, stole a ship, is probably out for anything longer than a very fast resupply, so I would not recommend stopping there. We should do any forging/remodelling we need to do before setting sail for Rum, as they seem a bit more respectable than our home port of Bonetown. Rum would be a good choice if our remodelling work are passable enough to fool the Rum Harobor master, which would give us legitamacy with every other civilized port there is. However, it may be easier to get new papers at Bonetown, where the law is very much on the lax side. Listening to the new Captain's statement, Dilantar also adds, While that is true, us being a group and all, you and Coer have the most sailing experience. Any knowledge I may have of mathmatics and navigation is all theory, with no real world application before now. I have had a couple of fairly close encounters where theory did not match what happened in the real world before. As a result of those experiences, I would defer to your judgement on the ship. Also, if we, who are your equals in the group, while in battle on dry land or other areas, follow your oreders on the ship, it will help confirm your authority in the minds of the crewmen. Additionally, I suggest we get Tula to report on the current state of all supplies and crewmen's health, a current report would help in making decisions. Startled at himself for having spoken for some time, Dilantar keeps quiet while the discussion continues.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 d20+4=22 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 3:05:49 PM
"Horace, my boy, her name is Larien. Feed her at your own peril and watch those fingers--they can be mistaken for little fishys they can be."
Rafe keeps an eye out for the bloodkin ship and tries to determine if it's coming after them or not.
Perception 22
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+5=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+11=31 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 9:59:20 PM
Jozhur makes his way down to the hold where the prisoners were kept. Upon seeing the shackled elves he shakes his head, "How can anyone be treated this way..we took over this ship, you're all free to do as you please, but the crew is shorthanded and could probably use some help topside."
Quickly examines the manacles with no keyholes to see if there is a way to crack them. Puzzled, he turns to Spire, "Are these things magical or something? Also, did you find the keys to these poor elves' chains? We may need to get some muscle down here."
Given time, he then begins working to free any elves that are still bound.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Wednesday August 1st, 2012 10:34:03 PM
After freeing what slaves he could, Spire does what he can to get the Dwarf and Half Orc each into a bed, preferably in the same or adjacent rooms. When Johzur inquires about the manacles, Spire's eyes glow blue as he casts Detect Magic. As he inspects them, he asks Johzur if they know where they're going. "You'll all be free to do as you please," he tells the captives in Elven. "I'm not sure where we're going, but we will let you off where we stop if you so wish. However, as my friend has said here, we do find ourselves in possession of a ship, and a few dead crew members. It would be most excellent to be in the company of my people again."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+13=21 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 10:34:30 PM
OOC :: Whoops, Spellcraft 23 if I can take 10, otherwise 21.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 2nd, 2012 12:38:58 AM
Dilantar and Coer figure out the charts, and reveal some key facts about the ship's location.
Yel'kno meanwhile learns about the ship's "legal" location. Sure, in Bonetown no one asks for your papers. But in other ports ...
If you make a Know Local check vs DC15, Highlight to display spoiler: {In Centaur Isle and Liontaur Isle you can likely get by with the right bribes in the right places. Dirt City too. Most other places, the lack of correct paperwork may be a problem. In Rum? You don't know. It is too new.}
Rafe makes nice with the the goblin, and sees that the ship has escaped the danger of the Bloodkin ... for now.
Jozhur releases all but two of the elves. Those two, and the dwarf and the skinny half-orc, are all wearing what turn out to be magical cuffs.
Spire takes an educated look and determines that these are four Manacles of Cooperation, which keep prisoners docile. He also learns the command words, and quickly speaks them, releasing the four.
The dwarf and half-orc are unconscious, and badly used. The elves are little better.
Tula asks if you want the defeated sailors who sided with Renchild to be placed in the brig. She also asks if you want to still fly the skull and crossbones. When she asks you about the flag, that rings a bell.
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OOC: Everybody gains 1,200 xp from the final fight and defeating Renchild. Everyone also gets a 2,000 xp completion bonus to finish off the module. Congratulations!
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 3:58:35 AM Woot, 3rd level!
"Are we heading anywhere there's a Woldian League of Adventurers outpost? I'd like to do some training if we have the time."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=18 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2012 4:30:34 PM
Yel'kno listens to Dilantars estimates and nods before thinking a moment, "Centaur Isles seems our best bet then. It's closest so we can get the captives off the ship and resuply and from what i know of the place (know 20), if we flash some coin in the
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 4:32:32 PM
Right direction our paperwork won't matterr... Maybe we can even get a new set while we're there. But first we need to make it..." and he'll go back on deck with that to speak to Tula.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 4:34:45 PM
"the flag can come down and those that fought against us can go to the brig.. We'll see to their injuries once we're safe. how are the crew?" and he'll look for the Bloodkin ship as well to see if they have a chance of escaping..
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+1=18 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2012 7:13:21 PM The centaur isles do sound like the best caurse of action, Captain agrees Coer, I have also heard that gold equals safe passage in the Centaur Isles.
Coer rounds up the defeated sailors and tosses them in the brig... literally.
----- Know check; 18
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20+3=21 ; d20+7=16 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2012 8:09:02 PM
"I agree, Centaur Isles is a good choice."
Jozhur approaches the Dwarf and Half-Orc, "So, I couldn't help but notice you two aren't quite like the other prisoners, care to fill me in on why you're here? Maybe we can help you."
Local: 21 Diplomacy: 16
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Thursday August 2nd, 2012 9:40:14 PM
((I forgot my updated sheet at work :O Will update as soon as I can))
Something tickles at the back of Dilantar's mind when Tula mentions a flag. Sitting down and thinking really hard, Dilantar ponders why that would impact him. Suddenly, Dilantar remembers. Hey! Did we not find a flag in the pile of things we liberated from the cultists? I am pretty sure we could use that in place of the Skull and Crossbones. Dilantar waits for further input from everyone.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - 7 - HP 28 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 10:41:34 PM
A squishy pink face wasn't really the first thing Kerg had expected to see when he came to. What had he said? Something about why Kerg was there. Looking around with bleary eyes he couldn't really say where 'here' was. The air was still strong with the scent of the sea, as if the rocking of the world around him wasn't enough of a give away. But which boat was this? The one full of pointy eared- Oh, those annoying things around his wrists were gone. The sore flesh was still there though. He looked back at the person trying to talk to him and spoke through chapped lips.
"You...late. Me, hungry..."
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 2nd, 2012 10:47:22 PM Dilantar's memory is right:
Flag of the Captain: If a captain of a ship tears a strip off the edge of the flag and carries it on his or her person, AND flies the flag above all others, he or she gains a +3 competence bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate checks he makes while on board the ship. The captain can mentally change the emblem on the flag once per day. OOC: This is not stock magic item, and may not be bought or sold in the Catacombs. It takes up no slot. Its value is about 4,000 gp.
Jozhur tries to talk with the half-orc and the dwarf, but they remain unconscious. Healing check DC12: Highlight to display spoiler: {Maybe they have been poisoned?}
The group discusses options and decides on Centaur Isle. The Bloodkin have been left far behind.
OOC: Please alert Tanner and me when your PC sheet is up to date. Also, please tell me who behaved heroically -- we're deciding on hero points, and nominations are welcome.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - 7 - HP 28 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 11:26:47 PM
OOC: Disregard my post since Cayzle seems to have something in mind.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Friday August 3rd, 2012 12:37:25 AM
Not being much of a sailor, Rafe motioned over to Horace, "Say ol'chap, where can I and Larien here get something to eat? We're rather famished from our fight today."
(Mark) Coerator Asterion AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 18/22 d20+1=17 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 1:49:16 AM
Curious about the prisoners with the unusal manacles Coer goes to see them, and finds them still unconscious but being tended too by Jozhur.
They are still asleep. That is odd. Coer looks them over checking thier vitals They are alive, but barely. They look like they have been poisoned somehow.
Is there a doctor in the house? Coer calls out to the crew, or at least someone proficent with poison?
----- Heal Check; 17
Co-DM Cayzle Friday August 3rd, 2012 4:03:23 AM
OOC: Sorry, Philip! We just happened to post at about the same time, and I did not see your post before I made mine.
Everybody, Philip is a new player! Please make him welcome!
Philip, your post can stand. You are awake, but weak and woozy. Good start!
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 d20+1=7 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 11:27:04 AM
As the Half Orc stirs, Spire runs to his side, checking him for any permanent damage. (Heal: 7) Completely unaware of the young orc's state of health, he turns to Coer and says, "Perhaps fetching Dilantar would be prudent. He would know more than I do in this field." He then turns to Johzur and asks, "I believe Yel'Kno has our wand, if I'm not mistaken. That might come in handy as well." Spire kneels next to the half orc, trying to look as friendly as possible, which ends up just looking rather scary. "Hello, young orc. Do you remember your name? Or where you are?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+6=18 ; d20+14=22 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 11:57:27 AM
After being notified that his assistance is needed, Dilantar quickly goes to help the poor orc as much as he can. Checking the orc's condition(Heal 18), Dilantar then attempts to see if there is any poison running through his patient's system(Craft(alchemy) for poison 22). Dilantar thoroughly checks the orc's symptoms, allowing Spire to try and speak with the orc.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 5/19 d20=13 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 8:11:32 PM
"Right, he looks a little rough. I'll go find Yel'kno."
Welcome aboard Phillip! Bonetown is a lot of fun.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday August 3rd, 2012 11:01:09 PM
Sorry friends -- DM Post to come in the early AM.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Friday August 3rd, 2012 11:14:58 PM
Satisfied, and relieved, that they left the Bloodkin ship behind, Yel'kno will see that the skull and bones is taken down and, once Dilantar shares his excellent memory, that the found flag is put up.. minus a small piece that Yel'kno will keep on his person. He'll instruct Tula to give the men a double rum ration as he promised in another hour as well as see if some decent food can't be found for the former captives. Once that and another else that needs seeing to is in order, he'll head below to see to the captives himself.
When he comes upon the non-elven captives, he shakes his head, "I'm guessing that you didn't willingly sign up to be fed to some sea-faring gnolls?" And then he extends his hand, "I'm Yel'kno... Captain Yel'kno now, I suppose.." He has the wand ready, but isn't sure if it's needed without any phsyical injury, but he'll look to Dilantar and Spire for an answer to that.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - 7 - HP 28 Friday August 3rd, 2012 11:21:11 PM
Kerg wasn't sure how he should feel. This was a lot more attention than he was used to on his little island. He didn't even know what these people were up to. A lot of checking him over. For what? All he could feel was the hunger. He felt like a pile of bones. All he could really manage was a feeble push every now and then when one of these faces came too close.
Co-DM Cayzle Saturday August 4th, 2012 9:26:30 AM
The first order of business is food. Horace leads Rafe and Larien to the galley, but the cook yells, "No beasties in the galley!" Horace brings out some hard tack and salt beef.
Meanwhile, Spire and Coer determine that several captives have been poisoned, but not with anything fatal. Dilantar does what he can, and the dwarf is now the only one still unconscious. Jozhur fetches the new captain.
Yel'kno arranges for food for the captives, and Tula brings some broth in a pot. "Nothing too strong," she says, "or it'll just come back up." Captain Yel'kno offers some to the half-orc, Kerg. It does smell good.
Soon everyone has a full tummy. The ship is on course. A couple days of rest will see everyone doing much better.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Saturday August 4th, 2012 2:46:00 PM
Rafe relaxes during the cruise, but if asked, isn't above swabbing the deck, etc...
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+6=8 ; Saturday August 4th, 2012 4:59:32 PM
In the next couple of days, Yel'kno will see to the health of the men and do his best to make Southey stay on course. He'll thank each one for doing the right thing and supporting the group in the defense of the elves, even if the support was just by not fighting. If Gaston is willing, he'll cross rapiers with the Sergeantin practice on the way..and any else that would like to spar as well. Diplomacy with the crew.. 8. Yel'kno once again has thoughts that he may be the worst Captain ever.
With the rest of the group he'll inquire as to what they want they flag to be, since they can change it after all, and try to get a handle on how they want to handle the legality of the ship. Do they want to go the fully legal route and sue for possessionand attempt to prove that their mutiny was lawful.. Do they want to have forged documents made that show them as the rightful owners...or do they want to redo the ship and make it unrecognizable as the Lionfish and pickup some papers to back it up. Yel'kno prefers options 3, but is open to any other options as well.
He will also inquire Rafe as to where he got the name Larien from for his companion.. Strange name..
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Saturday August 4th, 2012 8:05:29 PM
When asked about Lariens name, Rafe responds jovially, "Ah yes, well you see, my eldest brother is a bard up there in Ust Delmah--surrounded by them nefarious drow and has some how managed to keep his head on his shoulders cause he's got a golden tongue, so to speak. Anyways, he's part of this organization called the Shadow Guardians and one of the members is a drow lady by the name of Larien. She's not much to look at, face like a frying pan, but Gio seems to like her. In the past she used to have a griffon by the name of Griff--yeah, I know, not too clever with the names, eh? So I'd thought I'd name my eidolon, Larien, because one day I'm going to help shape her into a griffon and fly the blue skies with her--my eidolon, not the drow lady."
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Sunday August 5th, 2012 5:52:53 PM
Jozhur is more than willing to spar with anyone who wants some practice, but he spends most of his downtime brushing up on some language skills, particularly Elven.
"Captain, I'd be more than happy to try my hand at forging some paperwork to get us by in the meantime. It'd be good to have something in case we run into trouble before we can straighten things out."
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+8=21 ; Sunday August 5th, 2012 7:08:55 PM
With the ship on its way, Coer busies himself with assisting the undermanned crew.
Boxes are moved, ropes are tied, rats are squished.
In his spare time he explores the cargo hold to see if there is anything useful or valuable and occasionaly checks on the Dwarf who is yet to regain consciousness.
-------- Perception check on exploring; 21
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+11=29 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+6=15 ; Sunday August 5th, 2012 9:55:18 PM
((Char Sheet Updated. Hello to Phillip, Welcome to Bonetown!))
After gaining some experience at sailing, Dilantar sees if he can make their trip faster. ((Survival 29, or Prof(sailor) 20. Whichever is more appropriate.)) He also keeps an eye on the former slaves, doing what he can for those who will let him. ((Heal roll 15))
As Yel'kno brings up the issue of the design of the flag, Dilantar speaks, Well, seeing as you are Captain, you should probably pick it. However, since you are being kind enough to discuss it with the group, what kind of message do we wish to convey to those viewing our flag? A message of strength? Honor? Anti Piracy? I have a couple of ideas regarding that last one, specifically an inverse Skull and Crossbones, or a pleasant looking visage with swords crossed behind him. However if you want a message of strength, maybe your own personal crest with a dragon of the metallic variety behind?
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Sunday August 5th, 2012 11:28:15 PM
(OOC: Thanks for the welcome everyone. I used to be in this game back when it started but had to leave due to real life shenanigans. Now I'm back with a new character!)
Kerg keeps to what he figures is the one soft spot on this floating log. He eats what he can now that food is being offered to him, even if it isn't as meaty as he would hope. At least these people are helpful. The only person he recognizes anymore is the stumpy one who is unconscious nearby. All of the horrible older mean don't seem to be around anymore. He appreciates the change.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 9/9 Monday August 6th, 2012 12:24:01 AM
Spire busies himself belowdecks, helping the formed captives settle in. He spends a lot of time among the elves, if they allow him, and checks in on Kerg and the dwarf at least once a day. It is the most lively any of you have seen Spire - he is even seen out on deck sometime, looking off the edge of the boat, his face a much less sickly shade. He speaks with Kerg in his native Orc to help him feel comfortable, and always speaks to the elves in Elven. He even slips into elven when speaking with the crew or the other members of the party by accident.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Monday August 6th, 2012 12:39:02 AM
OOC :: Updated header and character sheet.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Monday August 6th, 2012 5:04:06 AM
Character sheet is updated.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=4 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 10:38:49 AM
Yel'kno will also thoroughly search the Captains quarters for any hidden compartments, the pay chest, or anything else of value. He has a feeling a large sum of money may be needed to pull this off and see the former captives to safety.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Monday August 6th, 2012 3:02:49 PM
When talk of a flag design comes up, Rafe adds his two bits, "Ya know, there's nothing more captivating than an image of a halfling riding a griffon--just sayin'"
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Monday August 6th, 2012 11:36:39 PM Halfling and Griffon flags have been done to death sighs Coer.
We need a flag that represents who we are as a group.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday August 7th, 2012 12:05:56 AM
Over the course of the next few days, the heroes have an opportunity to explore every nook and cranny onboard the Lionfish. Some of the more interesting discoveries (including some things previously discovered) are as follows:
Piebald's personal gear: some vials, a sap, a well-made hand crossbow with 10 bolts, well-made leather armor, and a well-made dagger. His sea chest contains an alchemy kit, adisguise kit, and a set of lockpicks.
The captain's quarters a small cask of Purple Wine from the Taur Isles. It is likely quite valuable to the right buyer, either as a drinking wine or as a component in arcane potions -- at least 500 gp. The captain also had hidden some jewelry, made of silver and violet gems, maybe amethyst. In total it is worth likely 1,000 gp or so. He also had some small and large coin, worth in total another 200 gp.
You have already found four pairs of magical manacles, of course.
The Lionfish herself is a 75 ft long and 20 ft wide caravel. The ship is worth likely 5,000 to 10,000 gp in the right market.
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You also get to know the ship's crew:
Cato the Carpenter, an expert woodworker, ironmonger, and shipwright. A skilled, though crass and sharp-tongued old human.
Horace, his helper, a goblin youth.
Gaston Grieves, a half-elf fighter, a likeable enough fellow with a quick tongue. A sailor and the master at arms.
Tula, the bosun, who you know well.
Tommy Teeth, a half-orc sailor out of Dirt City, said to be on the run from the House of Sharks.
Pinny Liz, a human sailor with a monkey's skill in the rigging.
John Squint, a quiet gnome sailer with a pet rat -- also serves as the cook.
In the brig are another three sailers who sided with Renchild -- Sammy Straight, Joansie, and Too-Elt.
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It takes a minimum of three crew to sail the Lionfish during an eight-hour ship. If you want to keep the ship under sail around the clock, you need a crew of nine. You have five crew not counting Cato and Horace, who are no use on deck. If you want to sail at the fastest daily rate, you'll need to add four crew -- from PCs, those in the brig, or both. To serve as one of the main crew of nine, you need at least one rank in a related profession and a skill check of DC10 to 20, depending on seas and weather. In normal weather you can take 10 on the check.
Coer and Dilantar are clearly competent to sail the ship, and they demonstrate their proficiency.
Kerg lays low, still figuring out friend and foe.
Rafe banters with his friends and the crew -- and is willing to swab the odd deck, too. [OOC: Any ranks in a relevant profession skill?]
Spire tends the elves and other former captives. He even speaks orcish to Kerg.
Jozhur and Captain Yel'kno spar with Gaston, gaining an appreciation for his skill. No one else on the crew comes close.
The heroes get to know the ship and its crew as they sail for Centaur Island. [OOC: that is your destination?]
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+11=27 ; d20+5=8 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2012 9:28:56 AM
Dilantar, on hearing about the vials found in Piebald's old gear, decides to see if there is anything there that might be a potion or alchemical item. (Take 10 on Craft(Alchemy) for 24, for however many vials there are) Should he find any potions, Dilantar will let everyone know and put them in with the rest of the group. Should he find any posions, again he will let the group know, but will also ask any who wish to use it if they want it, otherwise he will keep the poisons for use with his crossbow.
Minor housekeeping aside, Dilantar will perform navigator duties aboard the ship, attempting to keep them on course and try and make it to their destination as quickly as posible. ((Survival 27 for navigation, or Prof(Sailor) 8, whichever is needed))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+4=15 ; d20+4=21 ; d20=16 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2012 10:00:14 AM
Yel'kno will take a shift as a sailor as well as acting as Captain as needed.
He'll also discuss the crews pay with Tula to make sure they have enough to cover it, as well as perhaps give a bonus.
To the crew in the brig, he'll try his hand at Diplomacy (18, 24, forgot the flag bonus in the rolls) over a couple of days. He'll make sure they are treated and fed well, but will only release them after he feels they're not going to stab him in the back (sense motive 16).
And to the Centaur Isle they go... one day, he makes he flag a Griffon Riding a Halfling just to appease Rafe.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Tuesday August 7th, 2012 11:26:01 AM
Spire decides not to help with the ship, generally unable to do much physical. However, he approaches their new Captain with a proposition one day. "As you well know, we will need new papers when we dock," Spire mentions, his eyes darting around suspiciously. He drops his voice as he continues, "I have some... experience in forging documents. Perhaps I could have a look at the papers and... create a convincing duplicate naming us the owners of this ship."
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Linguistics can be used to forge documents, and Spire has a +10. We might not even have to dock before we get the new documents.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 d20+10=26 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2012 12:28:36 PM
The few times that Kerg is visited it is by the grim-faced pointy ear from before. Kerg then realizes that every one of them that he's seen so far has been downcast. This one is just dressed better.
He speaks to Kerg in the same way that the men who caught him did. Luckily he was able to learn quickly from them, or he would not be able to hold a conversation. His education in the languages was bolstered by the snap of some kind of rough vine. They were preparing him for where he was being sent to, wherever that was.
Kerg told Spire, who had shared his name, the story behind his capture. It was some time ago, lost to Kerg thanks to most of his time being spent out of the sun (not to mention his time unconscious). Kerg touched briefly on his life alone on a small group of islands. It was the only place he knew existed before the day this ship appeared on the horizon. When it arrived at his islands he stayed out of the way and watched the newcomers from afar. He watched them hunt his game, he watched them cut down and burn his trees, he watched them spoil his water. Soon it was too much and he decided to do something about it. He should have known better. He was easily outnumbered, but still managed to hurt a couple and disrupt what they were doing. After that they said they were going to sell him off to repay for what he had done.
After he's done resting and regaining his strength, Kerg will venture out onto the deck. He notices that everyone is moving about busily and decides to keep out of their way. Looking up he sees that the long up-and-down wooden things are fairly unused, so he climbs the woven vines beside them and sees how high he can go. (Climb check 26)
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+7=16 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2012 7:30:01 PM
Jozhur notices the young Orc climbing up the ship's rigging and becomes quite curious. He takes off after Kerg, if he is able to get near him he'll have a chat with him in Kerg's native tongue.
The slightly built human tells Kerg of his life in South Harbor, living in the streets, always on the run from the law and enemies he had made. He explains that he boarded a ship destined for Rum that sank near Bonetown, where he was rescued by a witch named Goodie Bess. Soon he found himself on this ship as part of a security crew carrying some sort of secret cargo. When it was discovered that the cargo was actually slaves about to be transferred to a Bloodkin ship, the security crew ousted the former Captain and much of the ships crew in the process. The only members of the crew supporting the sale of the captives are currently locked up in the brig.
Jozhur had also mentioned to the Captain that he is capable of forging documents, but Spire would be a slightly better choice it seems. Jozhur would be more than willing to lend a hand in creating the documents if materials are available though.
Rafe Thornhill (Jim C) 18/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Eidolon AC16/14/16 Tuesday August 7th, 2012 8:54:45 PM
Lookign at the flag the captain made, then turning his head until he was almost upside down, Rafe comments, "Ah yeah, nice, but you've got it upside down!" Grasping it and turning it over, he continues, "Quite cunning isn't it?"
I've dedicated one of my skill points toward profession: sailor, so Rafe can now help out with ship tasks.
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+5=17 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2012 12:45:37 AM
Coer keeps himself busy with the running of the ship and will gladly stay part of the offical crew given his experience.
----- Prof(Sailor); 17
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday August 8th, 2012 7:01:16 AM
Dilantar takes a look at the vials, and discovers that they are poison: bloodroot poison (2 doses), oil of taggit (2 doses), and striped toadstool poison (2 doses).
Yel'kno talks tot he three in the brig. Joansie (a human with a scar on his cheek) and Too-Elt (a human with a sullen, vacant look) have little to say for themselves. They defer to Sammy Straight, a good-looking guy with sun-bleached blonde hair. "Look, Captain," he says, "We swore the pirate oath to the old captain, and we'll say the words to you too. How's that?"
Spire suggests forging some new papers. Jozhur offers to aid him.
Kerg is feeling more himself, and takes to the rigging like he was born to it. Jozhur reaches out to the wiry half-orc in friendship.
Rafe and Coer also lend their sailor skills to the running of the ship. As for crewing the craft goes, with those two, plus Dilantar and Yelkno, you have 10 sailers on board -- just one more than you need to keep the ship under full sail.
Yel'kno, please divide the ten crew you have at hand (or nine if you yourself choose not to take a turn) into three watches -- mostly because I want to know who is asleep at any given time of day. Note that you do not need to utilize the three in the brig ... they are assumed to remain there otherwise. Also note, as Tula may mention, putting non-humans with low-light or darkvision on duty during the hours of darkness is well advised.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 11:47:12 AM
Kerg listens to Jozhur, but has to often interrupt him to ask questions. What is a rum? What is bonetown? What is a witch? Already he's learning so much about a wider world. He thinks he'd give anything just to get back to his islands though.
Kerg shares the same story he told Spire with Jozhur. He never knew it felt nice to have company like he does now. Once he's done, he starts pointing at just about anything he can see to ask what it is called or what it does.
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 4:51:55 PM
Getting a hang for this sailoring thing, Rafe keeps busy helping crew the ship. Larien in the mean time sits on the prow, her keen eyes always scanning the horizon.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Wednesday August 8th, 2012 8:56:24 PM
Approaching Jozhur when he gets a chance, Dilantar begins, As you may be another who is not above the use of posion, the vials we found in Piebald's gear were a few different types of poison. Should you wish for it, you can have 1 of each as there are 3 pairs of posion. If not however, that is fine too. Also, keep in mind, that with the appropriate materials, and sufficient time, I can also make a few different types of posion myself. I will also be letting the group know about the poison whichever way you decide. Going up to Captain Yel'kno, Dilantar states With my darkvision, I would probably be better put to use during the dead of night, whenever it is darkest. Just a suggestion. See you next time I have duties. Dilantar will rest until his assigned duties are about to begin, then does his work without complaint. ((take 10 on Prof(Sailor) 15 if allowed, otherwise I can roll for it))
((Also I updated my header[finally]))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 9:51:30 PM
"Sounds fair enough" Yel'kno says to the sailors offering the oath. They stuck to their word to near death the first time. With luck they'd do it again. Just the same, he'll keep an eye on them, but otherwise let them have the run of the ship unless they do something to deserve further suspicion.
To Spire and Jozhur, "That sounds like an excellent idea. I'm sure between the two of you and the official papers we have you'll be able to come up with something convincing."
Night Shift: Tommy Teeth, Dilantar and Rafe/Yel'kno/Coer (alternate between low-light vision folks)
John Squint is full time cook duty with Sammy as a helper. Figuring with the extra mouths the help would be needed.
Tula can fill in as needed.
Take 10 on Sailor if allowed (15)
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 10:03:07 PM
Coer is ejoying his time aboard the Lionfish (with the exception of the Giant Octopus nightmares). He is concerned about the wellbeing of the dwarven passenger who still has not recovered from the effects of the poison, and continues to check on him regularly.
He informs the captain that he is best suited for a daytime shift as the sunshine works to his advantage, and will get to work when his shift is announced. Otherwise he will rest, having worked hard already.
------------ Take 10 on Prof(Sailor); 15
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 11:06:55 PM
Spire continues to spend time with Kerg, answering all of his questions earnestly. He enjoys speaking with the young Half Orc, and is eager to teach him as much as possible. Between spending time with elves and teaching things to Kerg, Spire seems to be the happiest he has been seen originally arriving on the Lionfish. Even his seasickness has subsided.
Assuming there is papaer and something to write with onboard, he sits down with Johzur at some point with the ownership documents of the ship, and attempts to create a duplicate. He takes his time (take 10 or even 20 if possible) to properly recreate the the documents, but declaring Yel'Kno the captain and owner of the Lionfish.
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Linguistics check made to forge document are made in secret and then compared to future Perception checks, so it's up to our DM to make the roll for us!
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday August 9th, 2012 12:12:27 AM
DM Post to come early in the AM.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Thursday August 9th, 2012 4:58:48 AM
"I am interested in having a vial of the Oil of Taggit if you don't mind, I may be able to put it to good use at some point."
Jozhur is happy to assist Spire in drawing up new documents for the ship. Otherwise, he just stays out of everyone's way.
+9 to aid another in linguistics.
Co-DM Cayzle d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d4=3 ; Thursday August 9th, 2012 11:44:12 AM
The three sailors who sided with Renchild say they'll be good. "We won't give you any trouble, Captain," says Sammy Straight to Yel'kno. They are happy to he out of the brig. Yel'kno, if you make a Sense Motive check vs DC15, then Highlight to display spoiler: {you note that they actually have not made any oath.}
Yel'kno sets the watches. Your DM assumes you are setting a Night watch from 8 pm to 4 am, a Morning watch from 4 am to noon, and an Afternoon watch from noon to 8 pm. Correct as desired. In general, your DM assumes that crew for a given watch sleep during the watch just prior. If you are on Night watch, you sleep in the afternoon, for example.
Taking 10 on sailor checks, the ship makes good speed.
Rafe works hard at the life of a sailor.
Young Kerg has much to learn, and evidently a lot to make up for. Tula, the bosun, takes him under her wing, and is always happy to answer his questions.
Coer watches over the dwarf. He moves between unconscious and semi-conscious. [OOC: I have not heard from our other new player. I hope he'll come on to post daily.]
Spire spends some time putting his expertise to use on forging new documents for the ship.
Dilantar and Jozhur share the stash of poisons.
After some days of travel, on the Afternoon watch, a sail is sighted. Tommy Teeth, Dilantar, and Coer are asleep below deck. Gaston, Too-Elt, and Yel'kno are on duty.
During combat, if you want to maneuver the ship, any crew on duty must make Prof(Sailer) rolls vs DC12. For fancy maneuvers or unusual situations, higher DCs will apply. In addition, other characters can Aid Another to boost those checks. A Captain can relieve a sailor on duty and assign someone else, although some see that as an insult.
The other ship is about 3-4 miles away, and likely you'll meet (if the captains of the ships so desire) in about 30 minutes. Right now it is too far away for more detail.
What flag are you flying today?
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The Final and True XP Accounting for This Campaign!
Sorry, friends, but I thought some xp had been given out that had not been. Here is an official tally of all xp awarded in this game to date:
MODULE ONE - First Watch
Scene one - The Journey On The Lionfish: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 150 xp. Scene two - Press Gang Fight: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 400 xp. -- Yel'kno got an extra 100 xp for cleverness Nov. 14. Scene three - Engev and Lansel: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 150 xp. Scene four - Lansel's Flat: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 150 xp. Scene five - Moller and the Temple of Wardd: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 100 xp. Scene six - Nakresh and the Mermaid's Corpse: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 150 xp. Scene seven - Barbarian Barfight! Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar each got 550 xp. -- Dilantar gots a hero point (and associated 30 xp bonus) for bravery in trying to save a friend. -- Spire gots a 100 xp cleverness award for being suspicious about Rev. Moller's declaration that Lansel was dead. Scene eight - A Visit With Goodie Bess (in which Jozhur joins the party). Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, and Jozhur each gain 100 xp. Scene nine - The Attack On The Warehouse (in which the barbarians are defeated again). Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Jozhur each gain 700 xp. Special Module Completion Award - For rescuing Lansel alive. Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, and Jozhur each gain 1,000 xp.
MODULE TWO - Blue Peter
Scene one - Crab fight and Drinking contest -- 375 xp each Scene two - Weathering the storm and Octopus Fight. Coer joins -- 750 xp each Scene three - Renchild Fight. Rafe joins - 1,200 xp each Module completion bonus - Elves alive, ship taken, escape from orcs - 2,000 xp each All players earn a hero point, which also includes a 60 xp award.
There was also a treasure award from the Crab fight (see May 7 DM post) that I hope no one has forgotten. And there was a small treasure after the Octopus fight.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+6=17 ; Thursday August 9th, 2012 9:50:06 PM
"Tula, take my watch if you would." Yel'kno asks the bosun after the ship is spotted and then sends someone to wake Coer and Dilantar.
He'll have the ship keep a generally straight course, but just deviate enough so that the ships will only come as close as a quarter of a smile with each other when they pass... assuming the other ship doesn't attempt to intercept.
With a few of his companions to accompany him he'll gather the three sailors he freed from the brig, "My friends... you said you would swear an oath, yet you have not. I need to be sure that if that ship over there isn't just a friendly passerby that we can depend on you not to turn on us. Swear to it or I'll have no choice but to put you back in the brig." (Diplomacy 17)
The flag for today is a friendly looking skull with a skeleton's grin
(Mark) Coerator AC15/14/11 -- CMD 19 -- HP 32/32 d20+8=11 ; Thursday August 9th, 2012 11:22:33 PM
Coer is woken and grabs his gear before heading topside. He attempts to make out the flag of the approaching ship.
Can anyone see what colors it is flying?
------ Perception; 11
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 18/14/14 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12 d20+4=21 ; Friday August 10th, 2012 12:17:54 AM
Spire arrives quickly on deck, his bow clutched in his left hand. He peers over the edge of the boat, trying to make out what colours the opposite ship is flying. (Perception 21)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() d20+9=12 ; Friday August 10th, 2012 6:43:44 AM
Putting on his goggles, Dilantar prepares an extract of Cure Light Wounds, before putting on his gear and heading up to the deck. I almost wish we would do battle with them, waking me up before my shift... Dilantar will stay ready for action and see if he can notice anything about the ship approaching. ((Perception 12))
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 Friday August 10th, 2012 1:38:26 PM
Rafe and his Eidolon ready themselves for battle, loading his crossbow just in case, and making sure his lance is fit for combat.
(Philip) Kerg Halg AC 14 - CMD 19 - HP 28 Friday August 10th, 2012 3:46:26 PM
Kerg watches from near Tula's side, a familiar sense of excitement growing in his stomach. Whenever he saw animals preparing to defend like this it was right before the fur started to fly.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 Saturday August 11th, 2012 10:01:05 PM
Jozhur checks his gear and prepares for a fight. He stops and speaks with Kerg in Orcish before making his way to the deck.
"Take your pick of a weapon if you wish, I have a sword I can spare and I think there is a stash of weapons somewhere. We also recovered some leather armor if you would like it help yourself to it, but hurry."
"Tula, anything need taken care of? Otherwise I'm headed to the deck."
Jozhur hands Kerg a short-sword if the Half-Orc requests a weapon. If Tula has no tasks for him, he will head to the deck.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 25/25 d20+5=25 ; Saturday August 11th, 2012 10:01:55 PM
Forgot perception check to determine other ships colors. 25
Rafe Thornhill 22/22HP | AC19/15/15 | CMD 16 Larien (Eidolon) AC16/14/16 d100=85 ; Sunday August 12th, 2012 5:04:31 AM
Securing his blowgun in his belt for quick access, Rafe hopes he doesn't have to use the poisoned darts to often as every time he does, something could go awry.
Rafe would like a vial of the Bloodroot please.
Poison check made: 85%, no self-poisoning when applying poison to darts.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC Temp[18/14/14]15/13/12 - CMD 15 - HP 19/19() Sunday August 12th, 2012 8:16:44 PM Of course Rafe, you are more than welcome to some of the poison, here you go. Dilantar hands Rafe the requested posion, and then watching Rafe apply the posoin to his weapon adds, Hey Rafe, in the future, if you want I can apply the poison to your weapons to prevent any accidents. Just something to keep in mind. Dilantar then waits for further orders.
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