Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Wednesday May 6th, 2015 12:04:43 AM
Rillet remembers a question to ask, after the Jack of Diamonds has left. Don't you hate when that happens?
Magana doesn't care for the demeanor off the man, but she cannot argue with his idea to talk to the harbormaster.
Zeoll is in agreement to chat with the harbormaster.
Terser brings up the idea of using divination on the body of Terza.
Jozhur shares of his encounter with the captains and the guards in the inn.
Aexana commends Jozhur for his actions at the inn, and tells the rest of the group she doesn't recall Terza. In actuality, Aexana met Terza at the inn in Gullport.
Coerator wants to find some way to find Terza's body from the depths.
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The walk down to the docks is full of what the party would expect. People pointing, and talking in hushed whispes, but no one making an open attack on them.
Once the office of the harbormaster is in view, the group can see the door is wide open letting a nice, cool sea breeze into the room.
The Harbormaster sits at his desk. Papers are neatly organised atop it, and balancing precariously on one pile is a half-empty bottle of rum.
Without even looking up he blurts out... "Let's see... the last time the Lionfish was in dock you disobeyed a curfew order from me to stay aboard your vessel, you fought on MY docks, denied us justice in regards to the capture and interrogation of Captian Annoir, and now I hear you're courting the Shipping Guild" The harbormaster folds his arms and sighs as he leans back in his chair "Are you lot trying to get on my bad side? Tell me, what is it that the Shipping Guild want with you? Are they looking for you to send Ga'al to their cause?"
Sense Motive / Perception check DC20 : Highlight to display spoiler: { The Harbormaster looks and sounds tired. He has bags under his eyes, and come across as a man under much stress.}
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 12:06:52 AM
"Agreed. Once we know more, we can make more focused use of another divination spell."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Wednesday May 6th, 2015 12:11:01 AM
Ooc: once again, a post typed as the DM was posting. Sorry for any confusion.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+5=18 ; d20+15=33 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 5:51:11 AM
Zeoll grins and tries to remember the Harbormaster's name [OOC: Know Local check 18].
"Sirr," the old liontaur says respectully, "let me offerr apologies forr ourr past disrruption of yourr dock's peace. And let me assurre you that we would have brrought back Annoirr if we had a choice -- but the centaurrs kept him forr theirr own justice, and therre was literraly nothing we could do."
"We have been used by Ga'al and abused by Ga'al, so we arre no frriend of that crruel god's!"
"And as forr the Shipping Guild, we fought them and killed theirr biggest goon in theirr verry headquarrterrs just this morrning. The old Guild rrep, Terrza, was rreasonable, but this Elstrred fellow is an enemy of Bonetown. They have locked us in the harrborr as well as everryone else. We'd like to courrt them with ourr blades and claws!" The liontaur flexes his own claws fiercely.
"We'rre herre looking forr an ally against the Guild, and against any god that thrreatens the frree folk of this community. We'rre hoping we can speak with you about worrking togetherr."
Diplomacy 33
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20+12=21 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 6:48:07 AM
perception 21
Magana listens to the discussion from the doorway, keeping a sharp eye out for another ambush.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+7=24 ; d20+11=16 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 4:13:37 PM
"The shipping guild tried to rope us into their scheme to lock down the harbor. We refused and we're met with a large force. We are on your side...Bonetown's side, Harbormaster."
---------------- Sense motive: 24 Diplomacy to aid Zeoll: 16
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] (25% chance no crit) Wednesday May 6th, 2015 4:55:02 PM
Terser is a bit amused by the old Taur's posturing, but his intent is right, and he supports what Zeoll is saying.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20=5 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2015 9:36:43 PM
"Harbormaster, what Zeoll says is true - blood and death was the result of our having to defend ourselves when we responded to an invitation to speak with the Shipping Guild. It is written, 'Death is the final arbiter,' and such was the case in our meeting with this Elstred."
Rillett tries to aid Zeoll'd diplomacy: 11, not enough to aid, but not a disaster
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Wednesday May 6th, 2015 11:17:58 PM
Zeoll goes through the entire break down of what transpired at the guild hall to the harbormaster, who he recalls is named Linus Icahn. The harbormaster seems to be into the story, and Zeoll has his attention.
Magana stays back, keeping an eye out on the docks. No one looks to setting an ambush, and the men loyal to the harbormaster seem to have the docks cleared of any shipping guild members.
Jozhur chimes in, about how they are against the guild and on the side of Bonetown.
Terser nods his agreement to Zeoll's story.
Rillet chimes in with what he knows from the fight as well.
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The Harbormaster puts his hands up in the air, and gives a hearty laugh. "I kid," he says to group. " The Lionfish crew might not be my favorite crew, but they have no problems in this dock as far as I am concerned. You are all good in my book."
"Bonetown is a town built by the people. It is a place of freedom. The citizens have decided that the Shipping Guild has no place here. And tomorrow, they will make that clearly known"
"The Captain's Council met this morning, and the quorum voted. We attack at dawn. There is going to be an unfortunate accident at the building the Shipping Guild are using. The smoke will be the signal for the ships to sail and break the blockade. At that point, and at that point only, the long standing truce in the harbor ceases and conflict will be permitted."
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Thursday May 7th, 2015 2:47:12 PM
Magana's ears twitch with excitement at the mention of imminent battle. "What can we do to help?" she asks eagerly.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] (25% chance no crit) d20+10=22 ; Thursday May 7th, 2015 6:12:11 PM
Terser shares with Harbourmaster Linus what they saw of the inside of the building, including the entrances, exits, the secret door, arrows slits, and other features. Anything that will help them with their assault.
We may have taken down their "cook" and a couple of foot soldiers, but they still have plenty of arcane and physical muscle. Are your men ready to take on seasoned warriors?
Terser suggests a couple of Silence spells may come in handy, seeing as how they broke up the Lionfish's response to their own assault only a day ago.
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday May 7th, 2015 6:22:43 PM
Aex keeps her distance during the meeting trying to remember Terza... right right... Gullport... Zombie like walks to drown yourself... Bad memories.
She suddenly wakes up from her thoughts as the Harbourmaster says they will attack at dawn! Okay!... Looks like trouble's coming their way!
"I need to get back to the Lionfish house and the herbal shop to prepare some supplies before this assault starts... Is it safe to go there still!?!"
Aex plans to use her Greenmage skills from this hour till dawn plus some sleep of course to replenish spellls... (DM can you inform us how many hours till mayhem?)
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Thursday May 7th, 2015 8:03:51 PM
Jozhur grins at the thought of such a massive battle. "Tomorrow, we prove ourselves to all of Bonetown."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 7th, 2015 10:34:42 PM
"Wait. There was a secret door? Nobody ever tells me these things."
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 1/8) Thursday May 7th, 2015 11:09:15 PM
"What is the plan..." asks coer soberly.
" not just the assault.... what is the aim? Capure? KILL?"
Coer is disturbed by the thought of slaughtering the guild.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Thursday May 7th, 2015 11:56:25 PM
The harbormaster puts his head down.
"This battle is going to be fierce and loyalties are gonns be tested. Please don't make me regret telling you this, as I will have to get my Revenge in this life or the next.
He is well protected on his ship in the harbor, clerics and mages at the ready to assist and his total ammount of guards is still unknown to us. We need to divert his attention some way, perhaps if we attack en masse and I can use my ship to ram his, and maybe get on board and kill him. Only if there was a faster ship to get to him faster" he says as he looks to Captain Coer.
" Simply, Elstred needs to die."
Ooc: It is around 2pm now, you have around 15 hours till dawn.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Friday May 8th, 2015 12:12:35 AM
"That sounds like an opporrtunity forr which we arre well suited," Zeoll tells the Harbormaster. The greymane wemic suggests that if the Harbormaster could point out the Shippng Guild flagship, perhaps we could sneak aboard her and end that threat.
[OOC: Water Breathe or Water Walk to the boat, Wood Shape through the hull, fight our way to the captain and take the ship?]
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Friday May 8th, 2015 12:20:17 AM
"Hmm, we could maybe sneak aboard, assuming with all those spell casters that there is no magical alarm or the likes. Could be worth a shot."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Friday May 8th, 2015 4:37:19 PM
"My swan boat feather token will move at almost twice the speed of most vessels, and without the noise of oar or sail. It can carry up to 32 people or 8 horses, or any combination thereof. I can give Magana the ability to walk on air, and can also cast Water Breathing and Water Walk if needed. Perhaps a Silence spell will help as well. "
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday May 8th, 2015 7:43:31 PM
Aex nods as the others mention water breathing and such in order to sneak on board.
"There's always an animal shape up my sleeve to scout the boats... and before I go to rest I wanna make some potions... Considering this is going to get nasty I bet some support will come in handy..."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] (25% chance no crit) Friday May 8th, 2015 9:54:29 PM If we can shape the wood to enter the ship, why not shape the wood to sink it? Certainly the bloodshed can end there, if we take out Elstred and his bodyguards. It would prevent a much larger conflict in the streets and on the waters. We also need to find who would be likely to take over, to make sure their interests lie with the interests of Bonetown.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Friday May 8th, 2015 11:44:00 PM
The Harbormaster smiles at the Lionfish crew taking it upon themselves to attack Elstred's ship.
"The attack plan is yours to draw up, but you must remember Elstred is powered up with his surrounding men. Priests and mages among them, and I am sure they have preparations set. Now you must understand that the guild has us outmanned 5 to 1, so an outright win might not be possible. But cutting off their head will surely do the job.
I think I might have something you guys can use on your ship. I'll lend it to you unless you want to pay me what its worth, then it is your. Is your ship equipped with a light ballista?"
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Saturday May 9th, 2015 12:52:53 AM
Magana nods in agreement with Terser. "Yes, if we can sink the ship, depriving their fleet of it's commander, the scope of the battle could limited. The ensuing confusion might help contain the conflict to the harbor. I am concerned about them trying to conquer the entire town if this fails. We must take out their commander."
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Sunday May 10th, 2015 6:40:18 PM
With some 16 hours before dawn Aex begins making a herbal tea... It takes her 4 hours to get it right. Some sage, cinemon, beetroot... It tastes weird but it will cure someone from some serious wounds! The second time she brews the exact sanetea it only takes 3 hours... (brewing 2 Cure Serious Wound potions)
She spends an hour to have dinner and then tries to get some sleep...
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 1/8) Sunday May 10th, 2015 11:33:27 PM "Kill Elstred? Is that what the law decrees?" Coers question is directed at the harbourmaster, but it for the crew to ponder as well.
"We are not assassins, but I would see justice as soon as the next man. If we bring him back alive would he be jailed or executed? "
And no... We don't have a ballista. .. yet.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Sunday May 10th, 2015 11:53:51 PM
"We're going to be kicking a hornet's nest. We would be putting our own lives at risk trying to drag him back as a prisoner, not to mention the possibility of him escaping if we get into another fight after we capture him."
"What about splitting into two groups? One to stealthily board Elstred's ship, the other bombarding his vessel from the Lionfish. Can we get the ballista loaded without drawing attention?"
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Monday May 11th, 2015 1:05:26 AM
"I do not have a particular problem attacking Elstred, with the understanding that he will likely die in the process. However, I would prefer that he surrender and give up his present course of action. If he does indeed surrender, then we have a bit of a dilemma. We have neither legal nor moral authority to execute the man. I would be comfortable turning him over to the Harbor Master and let the Captain's Council decide his fate."
"Harbormaster, how far out from the docks is his flagship, and how will we recognize it?"
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday May 11th, 2015 4:18:50 AM
"Spliting up never sounds promising Master Jozhur... I seem to remember some nasty encounter in Gulport earlier also which almost got us killed... of course it was just... almost"
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Monday May 11th, 2015 12:12:45 PM
"...and I doubt that mounting ballistae can be done in secret. That would be a sure way to tip our hand to the enemy."
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Monday May 11th, 2015 3:18:52 PM
The harborsmaster nods his approval with Magana's assessment.
Aexana plans on heading back to start some potions, and get a good nights rest.
Answering Coer's question, he adds " I believe he needs to die. If you would like to capture him and bring him back that is up to you. I don't know what will happen if he is brought back here."
Jozhur doesn't like the idea of splitting up, and asks if they can get the ballista installed quietly. "I have some of the best deckhands around, they can get it installed quickly and without to much commotion. "
"You wont miss his ship, it is the biggest and grandest in the port." he answers to Rillet.
The harbormaster reaches over to his rum bottle and takes a deep swig. He eyes turn to the side while the rum is in his mouth, as if he is listening to something in the distance. He shakes his head and turns back to the group.
"As I said, the ballista will be on loan unless you would like to purchase it."
OOC: Some perception checks please.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] (25% chance no crit) Monday May 11th, 2015 5:39:50 PM If we sink his ship, we can always pluck him from the wreckage. Rats like him always manage to find a way out, and I bet he's not wearing any armor on his ship to hinder that.
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20+12=21 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 7:58:53 PM
Perception 21
Seeing the harbormaster's attention seem to waiver, Magana listens intently and again checks outside, wondering what he noticed.
Otherwise, she is content to let Coer settle the final battle plan.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Monday May 11th, 2015 8:04:04 PM
Zeoll chuckles. He loves the idea of buying some admantine weapons, using water breathe / water walk, and simply sinking the ship by attacking the hull quickly at several points.
Zeoll adds that it would be fun to try, and no one would get hurt, and it would be a huge blow to the Guild's prestige and pride.
We could use the siege engine from shore against the ship too.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Monday May 11th, 2015 10:47:43 PM
"Harbormaster, how far out from the docks is his flagship?"
Ooc: I need distance and relative positioning of Elstred's ship, relative to both the docks and the Lionfish. My character grew up here. Is there any way to see a map of the area so I as a player can see what my character knows? I'm trying to figure out the limitations of Dimension Door and my Dimensional Hop ability.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+15=29 ; d20+14=32 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 11:32:02 PM
Perception 29 Sense Motive 32
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 1/8) d20+13=19 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 11:40:01 PM
Coer listens for signs of danger when the harbour master looks distracted.
"IInstall the ballista. We shall see if it is used or not. We should leave soon to prepare, yarr. We have an armarda to take down.
"As for tearing holes in the ship, won't it take awhile to make holes big enough for the ship to sink? They will hear us banging on the hull unless we use magical silence? Where will we get a bunch of adamantine weapons?"
------------- Perception: 12
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Tuesday May 12th, 2015 8:09:20 AM
We totes have time for a quick trip to the catacombs before the battle, right, oh kindly DMs?
As for how long it takes to bang some holes in a ship, well, how long does it take this party to pound 1,000 hp of damage into an AC6 object? Kindly DMs, can you read a scroll under water if you have water breathing? Scrolls of Silence are a fine idea!
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] (25% chance no crit) Tuesday May 12th, 2015 5:03:55 PM some of us are wearing adamantine on their knuckles already ;-)
Terser flexes his hands inside his Cestus.
If you can silence me, I'll put as many holes as ye like in the bottom of that fancy ship. Especially if there's a ballista to keep their attention off patching duty.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+13=27 ; d20+13=23 ; 4d6+2=20 ; 4d6+2=13 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 5:49:16 PM
Terser thinks they should just wreck the ship and pick up Elstred like the rat he is.
Magana sees the harbormaster look, and she heads out the door to check.
Zeoll likes the idea of destroying the ship with magical means and below the water.
"Hes about a quarter mile out. About 1000' or so. His ship is behind the other guild ships. " the harbormaster answers Rillet.
The harbormaster nods in agreement with Coer ". My men will take care of the ballista. "
"Nah, just me old ears hearing things. Long hours and too much rum" he says to Jozhur with a laugh.
Magana opens the door to head out. As soon as the door breaks the jamb the room starts filling with mist. Need a DC 15 Fort Save from everyone in the room.
Magana' troubles dont end as two arrows thunk right jnto her chest and shoulder. (33 dmg). Instantly she feels the burning of poison. (Magana alone 2x Dc 13 Fort Save). She alone, from her vantage point, sees two archers about 40' up the dock partially concealed.
Ooc: I cant make a map at work... so the room is 20' by 20 feet square. A small window on the north wall and a small window on the south wall. The door is on the west wall. The harbormaster's desk is near tge east wall about 5' away. The dock ran about 120' back to the main dock and ships are in various slips around.
Ooc to Zeoll: I see nothing not allowing the reading of a scroll.
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+8=21 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+5=20 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 6:25:32 PM
(I'm assuming this happens before getting sleep and before Aex makes her potions or replenishes her spells?)
Fort save 21 - pass
Aex is startled.when once again the group's caught in an ambush!! With little or no healings left she hopes Magana is able to deal with the poison... The little druid checks for the Harboursmaster's reaction (perception 40, Sense Motive 20)
Considering this is still the same day Aex has 1 more shape change left...
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+5=18 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+13=22 ; d6+3=4 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 8:42:27 PM
Jozhur peers out the south window for a brief moment, then bashes the window with his sword.
"Ambush! We need to get out of here!"
---------------- Fort save: 18 Perception: 25 Attack vs window hits AC 22, 4 damage
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+12=13 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:47:25 PM
Rolled a 1 on the fort save.
"Ok, that Shipping Guild guy has crossed the line. When we attempted to charm Elstred at the Shipping Guild headquarters, I expected a response. But this is my town, and I cannot tolerate an unprovoked attack on a priest in this town. Which in this case, is me. I authorize his execution for this attempt on our lives. Jozhur, Terser, if you will accompany me we'll start with his henchmen."
Rillett will Dimension Door with Jozhur and Terser directly to the archers 40' away, attempting to positon both to where they threaten both archers.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+11=27 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:56:35 PM
"Wowsy!" thinks Zeoll, "Ambushed!"
(Wowsy is something wemic kids say, but Zeoll still thinks it from time to time. He tends not to say it though. Too foolish for a liontaur of his years.)
Fort save with +2 fey bonus: 27 no prob.
Zeoll channels energy before the enemy can be injured: 15 hp healing to everyone, especially Magana.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, stabilize 1: command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 7 1st lvl (Mage Armor) Cast: 3 of 4 2nd lvl (Hid Laugh)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 3d6: used 2 of 7. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 2 of 7. Meta Rod: used 0 of 3 Fey Spread The Word Bonus: used 1 of 1
Current effects: Mage Armor 6 hours (how hours have elapsed since morning?)
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 1/8) d20+8=17 ; d20+13=23 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 11:56:26 PM
Ooc: so it is about 2pm. Was out battle with Elstred after 8am? I assume so, so mage armor would still be in effect
IC: "Just another day in Bonetown" grumbles Coer as he prepares for battle. As rillet orders the execution of these attackers He pauses for a moment, then continues out the door with a frown.
He takes a defensive stance as he scans for attackers.
-- Fort save 17; pass defensive stance; +4 to AC perception; 23 Coer has deflect arrows feat: first ranged attack that would normally hit if swatted away by his big cow hands
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 111/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+13=20 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=21 ; d10+14=16 ; d10+14=23 ; d10+14=22 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 4:14:11 PM Fort Save 20 - pass
Terser is a bit disoriented by the sudden jump, but quickly recovers and launches his glaive into a furious assault on the nearest archer. rage - power attack - hit AC 21, 21 for 16 and 23 damage (ignore the 3rd)
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday May 13th, 2015 6:49:19 PM
If the harbourmaster is equally surprised Aex will shape change into a Thrush once more and flutters into the streets hoping to see those responsible of this cowardly attack... She does.worry though... Where there are two there ate probably more... and they will be waiting...
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d3=2 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=19 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=13 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=4 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=6 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 7:12:44 PM
Aexana looks at the harbormaster, and if he is hiding something he is an excellent actor. He coughs as he swats at the mist filling up in the room.
Jozhur calls out ambush as he he smashe the southern window.
Zeoll channels energy and heals those that need it (Magana).
Coer steps outside to scan the area. Once his foot hits the docks, he hears a crunch and watches as fumes rush at him from below. (Dc 18 Fort Save).
Rillet feels a bit funny, and not as wise. (-2 wis, need another fort save). He calls to Jozhur and Terser and dimension doors towards the archers. Terser takes him up on the offer, but Jozhur is busy at the moment. Once Terser and Rillet settle down they both here something break under their feet but nothing else happens.
Terser is a bit disoriented but manages to strike twice wounding the archer both times. ----------------- Those outside see it for what it is. The two archers arent alone and have friends. Other archers on both sides are stationed on docked boats. Three archers on the boat to the north and three to the south.
The two archers on the docks open fire on Rillet and Terser. As if the short distance doesn't bother them. Three arrows peg into Terser(19 dmg, need 3 DC 13 Fort Saves).
Two of the archers send flaming arrows into the walls of the harbormasters building. One on the north wall, one on the south.
The two remaining archers on the north ship split their attacks one on Rillet and one on Coerator. Two arrows hit Rillet(12 dmg, 2 x Dc 13 Fort save.)
The other three arrows miss Coer.
Similar, the two remaining archers split their attacks on Terser and Magana. All three miss Terser but Magana gets two more for good measure. (12 dmg, 2 more saves vs Dc 13 Fort).
-------------- Hashamon heard the rumors of the shipping guild putting up the blockade to prevent ships leaving, but his wonderment lead him down to the docks to see for himself.
The blockade was as he thought it would be but the sounds of battle drew his attention elsewhere. From his vantage point he sees two men behind boxes, their backs to him. Firing arrows at two other men. Bwhind them a male and female minotaur exit a building and both are pelted with arrows from the sides of ships docked. The two men in front of him are 80' away with their backs to him.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Wednesday May 13th, 2015 10:37:01 PM
Zeoll casts his true strike spell and digs out a tanglefoot bag. He drops prone to boost his AC by 4 to 26.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 14th, 2015 1:20:44 AM
ooc: Jozhur: I am informed that you need to affirmatively say that you allow me to take you with Terser and I when I cast Dimension Door. No action is needed by you, simply that you allow me to do this. Do you allow me to Dimension Door you to the archers 40' away?
Magana (Craig) [HP 62 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20+13=23 ; d3=2 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=21 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 1:30:36 AM
ooc: made all fort saves
Magana staggers back from the door looking like a pincushion, but Zeoll's healing boosts her out of the physical shock.
She casts True Strike and prepares to charge the nearest archer.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:36:44 AM
To Make Life Easier
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 8/8) d20+8=27 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=12 ; 3d6+7=20 ; 3d6+7=20 ; 3d6+7=20 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:40:26 AM
Coer ignores the fumes and runs at the archers and once in range swings a fist at the closest. He is a changed taur though and aims to subdue, not kill, as he does not know if these are truly evil men
~~~ ooc: fort save 27; pass power attack active - non-lethal blows move up to 50' towards archers, once within 10' he attacks Probably a miss on 16; but just in case 20 damage
Coer can make up to 3 AOO, hits 19, 26, miss for 20, 20, 0 damage
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 84/84 - AC 16 - Touch 14 - FF 13 Thursday May 14th, 2015 1:19:48 PM ".. and now THOSE are ships! Probably not as fun as simply swimming through the sea, but still! Those sails! Those massive wooden hulls! Those men with bows shooting people! . .. wait.."
Hashamon quickly shakes off his awe and stares at the scene unfolding before him. Men were fighting, again, but this had the look of a one sided attack. From the looks of things, the dwarf with the frightening glaive was fighting to kill, and was very close.
Without much he could do at this distance, Hashamon decides this is another chance to observe "civilization" in the raw. Taking the form of a sea hawk, something common here, and he flies 50ft closer with a slight upward curve.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+13=26 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+14=21 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 2:26:47 PM
Jozhur climbs out of the window, trying to keep clear of any fire. Once outside, he readies his longbow and plunks the nearest archer with an arrow.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+12=26 ; d3=2 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=20 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:12:05 PM
Rillett make three fortitude saves - all good this time. But his head still feels a little fuzzy.
He sees Coer moving up from behind him a drops back between Coerator and Magana. He casts Water Walk, touching both Coer and Magana, and affecting himself as well. It will last for 26 min on each of us.
"Be careful Coer, the dock feels like it might give way - I think it's been cut to not support your weight. That also suggests there may be foes in the water. Coer and Magana, you can both walk across the water now. If I had another Obscuring Mist, I'd shut down the archers. Do either of you?"
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:17:28 PM
Ooc: Brock I need a will save to negate Marks Dimension Door
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+12=13 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:50:46 PM
Aex sees the ships and Archers and realizes they all have to go through this barage. She uses a Domain spell immediately an obscuring mist rises from the water... (centered on Q-R/10-11 - which should block sight for the Archers on the Northers ship...
She flutters just a bit higher hoping the archers won't take her as a member of the Lionfish but just an innocent lovely thrush... (disguise 13)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 14th, 2015 4:52:27 PM
Woo-hoo! Gnome to the rescue!
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+14=22 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=21 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=6 ; 4d8=17 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:08:00 PM
Ooc: Oops, was under the impression that I could not Denson door as I had already took other actions last round. Jozhur will willingly travel with Rillet. Disregard my first post I guess. -------------- Jozhur tumbles behind one of the archers on the dock and lunges with his sword.
------------- Acrobatics: 22 Attack hits AC 33, crit confirmed with 21 6 damage, plus 6 if critical confirmed. Also 17 sneak attack damage.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:19:50 PM
Ooc: Dimsension door put you in front of them, not behind. And there are boxes and debri in between them and you.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d8+2=3 ; d8+2=5 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:40:58 PM
Bah, Jozhur will just shoot at one of the archers on the southern ship.
Hits AC32, 20 to confirm. 3 damage, add 5 if crit.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:56:56 PM
ooc: I'm not sure where everyone is. Rillett would simply include as many people as possible with the Water Walk spell he cast, includingCoer, Magana, Jozhur and Terser if possible. I'll leave it to the DM to decide who can Water Walk and where we all end up, and just roll with it. :)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 92/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+13=21 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+9=10 ; d10+14=17 ; d20+9=20 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 7:20:24 PM 3 fort saves vs DC 13 - pass
These guys are playing for keeps, especially with all the poison he's having to fight off. He doesn't hesitate to finish off the archers on the dock before searching for the source of the gas that was thrown at them a moment ago.
forgot flank - 1st hits AC 19, 2nd fumble 17 dmg if first hits
perception 20 to find the gas thrower/spell slinger/dock sabotager
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:30:48 PM
ooc: Terser - I believe you get an attack of opportunity against the archers that fired after we arrived.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:32:08 PM
Jozher too.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+15=28 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 11:15:37 PM
Zeoll stands from prone and hucks a tanglefoot bag at one of the archers -- the archer at T7 looks to be about 50 ft away. A tanglefoot bag has a range increment of 10 ft. At 5 or 10 ft, there is no penalty to throw it. At 20 ft, -2; at 30 ft, -4, at 40 ft, -6, and at 50 ft, -8. So Zeoll has a +20 for the true strike and a -8 for range, or a +12 overall.
His BAB is +4, his dex is +2, and he has a -1 size mod. Using his tower shield gives him an extra -2. That puts him at a total +15 to make his ranged touch attack. He rolls vs touch AC28 and entangles the archer!
An entangled creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dexterity and must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be glued to the floor, unable to move. Even on a successful save, it can move only at half speed.
The liontaur swishes his tail in angry pleasure. He takes a five ft step south, eyeing the other archer.
Full-round attack is Flail (+11/+6 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+5 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
Water Walk 26min
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+11=24 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=25 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+2=5 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=20 ; 2d20+6=38 ; 2d6+6=15 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+6=8 ; 2d6+6=8 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=24 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=4 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=9 ; d100=77 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=17 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 12:42:22 AM
Zeoll takes out a tanglefoot bag, casts true strike, and goes prone. "You old fool" the harbormaster says to Zeoll."The building is on fire." OOC: The attack will be next round. you cast true strike this round. Also you must exit the building. . Jozhur fires an arrow at one of the men of the southern ship and connects, just not as good as he hoped.
Rillet uses moves backwards and casts waterwalk on Magana and Coer.
Coer charged up behind Jozhur and Terser and lashes at one of the archers but comes up short.
Terser swings but comes up short. He looks around, and doesn't see any spell lobber.
Magana uses her water walk to head towards the ship. She connects once with her flail.
Aexana casts obscuring mist. (OOC: It is centered on you, not at a location). The mist starts to form around her.
Hashamon wild shapes, and moves up closer to the archers.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- The two archers,not seeing Hashamon back up 5'. Archer one fires point blank into Jozhur. Two Arrows hit him. (13 dmg, 2 DC 13 Fort saves.) Archer two fires his arrows at Terser. Two hit him as well, (15 dmg, 2 DC 13 Fort Saves.) Archer 3 Fires at Terser, one hits him. (5 Dmg, 1 DC 13 Fort Save). Archer 4 Fires at Magana. (22 dmg, 3 DC 13 Fort Saves) Archer 5 Steps back, and fires also at Magana. 2 hit, one really sticks. ( 27 DMG, 3 DC 13 Fort Saves). Archer 6 Fires on Jozhur. All three miss. Archer 7 Fires at Coerator. All four Arrows strike home. (24 DMG, 4 DC 13 Fort Saves, )(OOC: No deflect arrows due to not being aware of the attack. Your facing the wrong way, and you just charged.) Archer 8 fires into the mist to hit Rillet.(50% concealment). One arrow comes close, but all three miss.
To add to the fun, the clicking from before comes to fruition as two fiendish snakes appear by Jozhur and Tersers feet. Both snakes strike out, but both come up empy. Map
Archer 3 3dmg Archer 4 Archer 5 17 dmg
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 84/84 - AC 16 - Touch 14 - FF 13 Friday May 15th, 2015 2:04:27 AM
Observing quietly, Hashamon the seahawk can't help but feel sorry for those being pelted by the arrows. He shouldn't get involved, and normally he wouldn't, but he hadn't seen another Taur in a very long time... and the archers were the obvious aggressors.
Perhaps a little evening of the odds wouldn't be too noticeable...
Increasing his height to 30ft and flying forward again, he angles over and lands (?) on the mast of the northen ship, concealing his small form a little from the archers below him. (If no mast I'll stay airborne)
Druidic magic flows from the tiny bird of prey, targeting the middle archer. His bow begins to warp and bend, as does those of his flanking allies!
Move: Q6 (Or if there is a mast on that ship, into it's rigging for hopefully partial cover.) Standard: Warp Wood centered on Archer 7. Should get all three. Will save DC 17. (4 wis, 2nd level, spell focus trans)
Polymorph: Falcon (Seahawk)
Spells Remaining
0 Level Spells Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Guidance, Stabilize
1st Level Spells Entangle, Entangle, Goodberry, Longstider, Pass Without Trace
3rd Level Spells Plant Growth, Quench, Spike Growth, Water Breathing
4th Level Spells Air Walk, Control Water, Freedom of Movement
Magana (Craig) [HP 13 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20+11=29 ; 2d8+7=16 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+5=10 ; 2d8+7=16 ; 2d8+7=18 ; d8+4=8 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 9:41:04 AM
The archer steps back and nails Magana with another shot, but underestimates her reach and she takes the opportunity to educate him.
Attack of Opportunity hits a 29 for 16 dmg
She then tries to finish him off.
Flail hits a 17 for 16 dmg Flail hits a 14 for 18 dmg Horns hit a 10 for 8 dmg
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+10=22 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=20 ; 4d8+8=17 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 11:24:19 AM
Rillett makes a spell craft toll to see that it was the small thrush that cast Obscuring Mist. As the mist rises, he can see that Magana is full of arrows, her white taurian fur streaked read with blood. She's in trouble.
He rolls his eyes as the mist rises up around him instead of one of the ships.
"Arrgh! Aex - we need cover for Magana, not the Harbormaster's house! She won't last much longer against these archers!"
Rillett also make a spellcraft roll to identify the spell the seahawk cast - Warp Wood! However, he's not sure what's being warped. Rillett loses sight of the seahawk as the mist rises. That's probably an enemy druid, and he summoned those snakes. Terrific.
Rillett will cast Cure Critical Wounds and will run over and touch Magana, healing her for 17 points.
As he moves up, he will say in a loud voice, "Archers, our quarrel is not with you, but with whomever sent you. You have chosen to attack followers of Gargul, and a good and righteous crew! Lay down your weapons, and you may yet live. Continue this fight, and I assure you that you will meet my god this day!"
Rillett will end in space R19, trying to make himself a clear an obvious target and spare Magana a certain death.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 57/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Friday May 15th, 2015 11:27:41 AM
-------------------------------------------------------- For the DM -
Spells Running: Longstrider, Water Walk, Detect Magic.
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=11 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 7:28:47 PM
Aexana nods at Rillet's comment that something must be done to aid Magana... But the Taur is already close to the archers... No fog will help her now!
(kinda lost track of spells used and time since lasr meditation - but I do know Aex hasn't used fire yet which is on her standard spell list)
"Wooden.ships and fire don't match...", Aex thinks n response to Rillet, "let's hope this helps..."
Aex-Thrush evoces a flaming sphere at S22 and has it move left.into the archers... (Damage 11 HP, Reflex Dc18 for half) With some chance the flaming sphere will set flames to ropes or some wood...
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Friday May 15th, 2015 7:52:32 PM
[OOC: Sorry! I was so confused! I cast on Wednesday, threw on Thursday, and I was ready to cast again today! LOL! I'm not paying enough attention these days, since a new job has cut way down on my Wold time!
Okay, so this round I can get up from prone, take a five ft step, and throw, right?]
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Friday May 15th, 2015 9:22:56 PM
Ooc: Yes... though your still inside the building.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Friday May 15th, 2015 11:09:03 PM
OOC: Going to post sometime tommorow to let eveyrone get a post in... this will be a rough fight.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+5=15 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+12=22 ; d6+3=8 ; Saturday May 16th, 2015 12:14:03 AM
Jozhur feels a strange tingle as he is struck by the arrows, but is able to shake off whatever effect they would have on him.
He lets loose a surprisingly loud roar as he draws his sword. Is Magana rubbing off on the rogue? Seems he is trying to draw the attention of their enemies.
Sword in one hand, bow in the other, and unable to do much else that is helpful, Jozhur lashes out at the snake that he suddenly finds at his feet. He keeps a keen eye on the archers, ready to dodge their arrows.
----------------------------- Fortitude saves: 15, 25 Fighting defensively: AC for this round is 23 Attack vs. snake hits AC 22, 8 damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP44/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Saturday May 16th, 2015 12:15:44 AM
Header update.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+3=13 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+6=22 ; 4d6+12=25 ; Sunday May 17th, 2015 1:17:13 PM
Hashamon moves into the rigging of the ship, and casts his warp wood spell. The bows of archer 6 and 7 begin to bend and twist, rendering the bow usesless. Archer 6's bow doesn't warp.
Magana uses her long reach to get a smash in with her flail. Her other shots miss their mark.
Rillet moves over and gives some much needed healing to Magana. (+17 HP). He calls out to try and make himself a bigger target.
Aexana lobs a flaming sphere into Archer 5, and hopes it catches the other archer. The archer sidesteps it and only takes a grazing shot.
Zeoll throws his tanglefoot bag a the archer and catches him. The man isn't glued, but he is definitly slowed.
Jozhur pulls out his sword, and does quick work of the snake at his feet easily lopping it's head off. --------------------------------------------- Archer 1 plugs Jozhur four times.(25 dmg, 4 DC 13 Fort Saves) Archer 2 Hits Terser Once (4 DMG, 1 DC 13 Fort Save + dmg and save from Last Round) Archer 3 takes up Rillet's Offer and plugs him once ( 7 dmg, 1 DC 13 Fort Save) Archer 4 gets singed by the flaming sphere, but also plugs Rillet once *7 dmg, 1 more DC 13 For Save) Archer 5 takes another step back and unleashes 4 more arrows into Magana. ( 21 dmg, 4 more DC 13 Fort Saves.) Archer 6 sees neither the hawk or the thrush, and instead aims for the bull. One arrow finds its mark. (5 DMg 1 dc 13 for save, plus previous rounds damage.) Archer 7 and 8 both drop their bows and pull swords. Both men are looking around.
Archer 1 39 DMG Archer 3 9 dmg Archer 5 33 Dmg
OOC: This is a really tough fight, I can't have missed attacks on your side.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 92/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+12=28 ; d10+14=17 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+12=16 ; d10+14=17 ; d10+14=22 ; Sunday May 17th, 2015 8:32:19 PM
(Archer 1 should have 39 damage from the first round, aoo from before if it applies hits as 28 for 17 dmg)
Sorry for missing posts - was traveling to Hawaii :-)
Snakes? Why did it have to be snakes?! No use making a fusssss about it though. Terser aims his strikes a bit lower, ready to send the reptilian visitors back to their home plane. (Hit AC 28 for 17 dmg, cleave to 2nd, AC 17 for 22 dmg)
DM OOC: Added Archer 1 dmg
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 84/84 - AC 16 - Touch 14 - FF 13 Sunday May 17th, 2015 9:33:30 PM
Dear DM: Any happenings with the flaming sphere on the deck of the ship?
DM Shawn: The flaming sphere is on the other ship away from Hashamon. It started this round, and will begin to move next round. I will check to see if the ship catches.
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 63/87 (Ki 7/8) d20+10=13 ; d20+10=20 ; 3d6+7=22 ; d10+10=11 ; d10+10=18 ; d10+10=11 ; d10+5=6 ; d10+5=11 ; 3d6+7=20 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 12:03:47 AM
Coer reels from the arrows in his back and missession a turn as a result. When he regains his focus he targets the archers before him as they fire their bows within his reach.
He swings at the exposed bowmen, missing the first but slapping the second (hit 20 for 22 non lethal)
When the arrow barrage subside Coer continues to slap at the archers, drawing on his kids to enhance his attack. He makes little impact however with only one strike looking to cause damage.
ooc: Coer has power attack active aoo, coer can make up to 3 per round aoo1 hits 13, aoo2 hit 20 for 22 use 1 kind to add a flurry attack Power flurry hits: nat1/18/nat1/nat1/11 for 20 damage
Worst flurry ever :(
Magana (Craig) [HP 7 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20=8 ; d20=11 ; d20=4 ; d20=15 ; d20+11=29 ; 2d8+7=17 ; d20+11=22 ; 2d8+7=18 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 1:32:47 AM
ooc: made 4 saves
Magana moves 10 feet to close the range with the archer again and attacks once.
Hits a 29 for 17 dmg
If an AoO comes up on archer 4 or 5, hits a 22 for 18 dmg
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP44/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+5=25 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=25 ; d6+3=6 ; 4d6=17 ; d20+14=23 ; d6+2=8 ; 4d6=10 ; d20+13=15 ; d6+2=7 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 10:21:47 AM
Jozhur springs forward to the other side of the archers and draws some blood from the archer who has been shooting holes in him.
------------------- Failed one fort save
Tumble to L15 Attack vs Archer 1 hits AC 28 with flanking, 6 damage plus 17 sneak attack
Hero point attack hits AC 22, 8 damage plus 10 sneak attack damage
If an opportunity attack comes up, hits AC 15, 7 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP44/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Monday May 18th, 2015 10:25:58 AM
Forgot, acrobatics check was a 26
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Monday May 18th, 2015 10:30:48 AM
Updated Map
Rillett (Bradley) HP 43/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+15=20 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=31 ; 4d8+8=28 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 12:17:01 PM
Rillett sees these archers and they're not going down. Do they look much injured? Are they somehow taking less damage? Perception 20.
Fort saves made.
Rillett knows he cannot heal Magana as fast as these archers can deal her damage. Rillett will use his last 4th level spell to cast CSW on Magana - she's healed for 28 points.
"Captain Coer, these guys mean business and they attacked us. I fear that Magana's gonna die while you're slapping these guys into submission. You can walk on the the water - if you can engage one of the archers on the ship it'll take some heat off Magana. I respect your pacifist views, but it may not be a luxury Magana can afford."
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6(3+4+3)=10 d8=4 d8=1 d8=1 d8=3 d8=7 Monday May 18th, 2015 2:43:41 PM
Aex-Thrush sends her flaming sphere around the ship crashing into the nearest archer (damage 10HP - Reflex DC18 for half)
Next the diminitive bird veers straight to Magana delivering some mich needed healing... (14+8HP healed - rerolling 1's).
She perches on Magana's neck taking full concealment from the archers in front of her...
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+20=36 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 5:51:39 PM
"Where did that mist come from?" Zeoll wonders. He looks around in case he is missing some key detail in the fracas.
Perception 36, smell, hearing, sight.
Zeoll takes a five ft step to T-U-14-15. From here he can see the archers to the south, but not to the north. He draws his meta rod of extend, and shouts to Archer 5, "APPROACH!" This is a Command spell requiring a DC10 +4 wis +2 bloodline +2 feats +1 level +1 cradled = DC20 Will Save to resist. If he fails, the archer will do nothing but approach Zeoll for two rounds. (Note that he will likely provoke AoOs from Magana as he walks/swims on by!
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, stabilize 1: command, command x2, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 7 1st lvl (Mage Armor, True Strike) Cast: 3 of 4 2nd lvl (Hid Laugh)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 3d6: used 2 of 7. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 2 of 7. Meta Rod: used 0 of 3 Fey Spread The Word Bonus: used 1 of 1 Other stuff used: 1 of 3 tanglefoot bags.
Current effects: Mage Armor 6 hours from morning
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 84/84 - AC 16 - Touch 14 - FF 13 d20+9=14 ; 3d6=11 ; d20+13=26 ; d8+14=18 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 9:54:33 PM
Perception: 14 vs DC 10ish?
Hashamon takes note of the thrush, also casting spells, and is surprised to see another druid! The Minotaur were enough to cause him to interfere. Another druid is enough to cause him to take a side. Dropping his wildshape mid-flight, Hash falls to the deck of the ship, then quickly vanishes.
The hunt begins.
Standard: Drop Wildshape. Move: Vanish and draw quarterstaff. (4 uses remaining - Fey Domain power.) Fall: 30ft drop = 11 damage.
Attack of Opportunity: If an enemy moves within Hashamons threatened area, with preference to the archer 8. (I think he is who you meant didn't have his bow warp.)
AoO = 23 for 18 damage (power attack)
Invisible creatures are visually undetectable. An invisible creature gains a +2 bonus on attack rolls against sighted opponents, and ignores its opponents' Dexterity bonuses to AC (if any). See the invisibility special ability. I am aware taking an AoO will render me visible.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+11=21 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+7=15 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=13 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; 4d6+1=17 ; 5d6+1=20 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 11:27:35 PM
Terser cuts the head off of the snake standing by his ankles. Easily killing the creature.
Coer goes into a flurry, and strikes a few times, but all the shots miss.
Magana catches the Archer in front of her once, giving him a deep wound.
Jozhur catches the Archer twice, ripping to gashes that expose his rib cage. The man grabs his wounds but the blood flows through as he collapses on the dock. That is the last thing Jozhur knows, as his senses go black and his eyes go dark. His body collapses to the dock beside the man he just killed. Terser ONLY Perception DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Jozhur is Snoring}
Rillet sees Magana is taking a beating and heals her with one of his more powerful spells.( +28 HP)
Aexana sends her flaming sphere into the archer, giving him a burn but not catching him fully. She then moves to Magan and gives her much needed healing.
Zeoll uses his Command on the man, but it is ignored.
Hashamon makes himself invisible and drops behind Archer 6(he made his save). The archer ignores the sound behind him, and the minotaur going invisible and continues firing. ------------------------------
Archer 2 blasts 2 arrows into Terser. (16 DMG, 2 DC 13 Fort Saves). Archer 3 catches Rillet once. (4 dmg, 1 DC 13 Fort Save) as does Archer 4 hit Rillet (6 DMG, 1 DC 13 Fort Save) Archer 5 tries to step away from Magana(triggering her AoO) and he pays for it with his life. Archer 6 hits Coer once, (4 DMG, 1 DC 13 Fort Save). Archer 7 and 8 move towards the spot where Hashamon landed. Knives Drawn. Archer 7 triggers his AoO. Once visible both men lash out. Both men use their advantage of flanking and draw blood, the second shot is a sever cut on Hashamon's stomach. (37 DMG, 1 Crit Confirmed)
Archer 1 Dead Archer 3 9 DMG Archer 4 5 DMG Archer 5 Dead Archer 7 18 DMG
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 57/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+8=20 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+7=20 ; d10+14=20 ; d10+14=19 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=30 ; d10+14=19 ; d10+14=23 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 11:44:16 PM
Perception 20, Fort saves 27, 20
hah! They think to stop us with sleeping poison? Perhaps my little friend, but not us hardy folk!
However, it does percolate through his brain a bit that they may intend to capture with their non lethal poisons. Or maybe they're just cheap. Merchants.
Either way, the arrows will do the work eventually, and that would not do.
He steps into range and lets another pass of his glove do the talking for him.
AC 25 and 20 for 20 and 19 damage. Potential aoo 17, 30 for 19 and 23 dmg
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP19/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Monday May 18th, 2015 11:57:56 PM
Header update, thought I updated HP last round, guess not.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 43/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=14 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 1:17:09 AM
"Ye Gods! Terser, is Jozhur dead?!"
"Zeoll, Aex summoned the mist."
Rillett sees the mystery druid minotaur begin to fight the archers. Maybe he's not our enemy.
He will also keep an eye on the archers to see if they seem anything other than human. Perception 23, Sense Motive 31.
Rillett will step back to S16, and from there he should be able to Chanel Energy to heal the party for 12 points each. Selective Channeling will allow him to exclude the archers in the area. He's not close enough to catch our new druid friend, but it will have to do.
Made both Fortitude Saves. But not by much.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 2d6=6 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 2:07:50 AM
Grim faced, Hash considers his options. He knew it would be rough going 4 on 1, but he didn't think things would go sour so quickly. There were too many too close, and he needed some space.
Shift.
Hashamon recalls a form he learned through communion with Ebyron and Ma'ab. It was a desert creature, and it's fearsome abilities would serve him well. Bones snap and rejoin as Hashamon reforms into something larger, with the body of a winged lion.
With heroic effort born of his current need, he finishes his transformation and sucks in breath, then lets loose a mighty feral roar, filled with promise of dread for his foes. As his roar subsides to a dull growl, he again fades into nothing, turning invisible where he stands.
1. Standard Action: Shapeshift into Androsphinx, functioning as Beast Shape IV.
2. Hero Point: (2 remaining) Use extra standard action to Roar, as per Androsphinx entry.
a) 60-foot-radius burst, centered on the androsphinx; Archers 2, 7, 8, 9, Johzer, Terser, and Coer affected. (The ability reads all creatures, not enemies. Sorry guys!)
b) Affected creatures become frightened for 6 rounds (DC 20 Will negates). This is a mind-affecting fear effect in addition to being a sonic effect.
3. Move Action: Invisible, per Fey Domain Power. (5/7 remaining)
DM Sanity:
Beast Shape IV: This spell functions as beast shape III except that it also allows you to assume the form of a Tiny or Large creature of the magical beast type. If the form you assume has any of the following abilities, you gain the listed ability: burrow 60 feet, climb 90 feet, fly 120 feet (good maneuverability), swim 120 feet, blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 90 feet, low-light vision, scent, tremorsense 60 feet, breath weapon, constrict, ferocity, grab, jet, poison, pounce, rake, rend, roar, spikes, trample, trip, and web. If the creature has immunity or resistance to any elements, you gain resistance 20 to those elements. If the creature has vulnerability to an element, you gain that vulnerability.
Large magical beast: If the form you take is that of a Large magical beast, you gain a +6 size bonus to your Strength, a -2 penalty on your Dexterity, a +2 size bonus to your Constitution, and a +6 natural armor bonus.
Frightened Condition: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can. If unable to flee, it may fight. A frightened creature takes a --2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. A frightened creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.
Frightened is like shaken, except that the creature must flee if possible. Panicked is a more extreme state of fear.
Hashamon will not conduct an AoO if one presents itself.
Magana (Craig) [HP 69 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20+11=24 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+5=16 ; 2d8+7=9 ; 2d8+7=17 ; d8+4=10 ; d20+11=25 ; 2d8+7=17 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 4:04:17 AM
Magana, who has been fighting in a unusually quiet and methodical way, finally growls in satisfaction as her comrades' healings close her most grievous wounds and her first opponent falls.
She quickly turns to her next foe (archer 4) and smiles, baring her sharp canines, before starting her next focused attack. The series of swings looks like a dance routine, or maybe like she's in a practice yard swinging at a wooden dummy.
Full-round attack is Flail (+11/+6 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+5 for 1d8+4)
Flail 1 hits a 24 for 9 dmg Flail 2 hits a 25 for 17 dmg Horns hit a 16 for 10 dmg
AoO hits a 25 for 17 dmg
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Tuesday May 19th, 2015 6:38:08 AM
Zeoll takes a five ft step back into the mist (back to where he is now on the map) and casts a Summon Fey Friend II. [OOC: He'll roll at the top of the next round to see who shows up.)
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 63/87 (Ki 7/8) d20+10=14 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+9=27 ; 3d6+5=19 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 7:47:17 AM
A terrifying roar sounds from the northern ship. It is nothing like the taur as ever heard and and it frightens him beyond measure. Coer turns and runs to the south, making use of the water walk spell he crosses the water and jumps aboard the ship. The archer stands in his way so he lashes out and punches at him.
"GET OUT OF ME WAY!"
~~~ ooc: save vs fear; 14 - FAIL use hero point for reroll; 16 - Double FAIL - Coer is frightened power attach off hit 27 for 19 damage
dm: can i make another save vs the fear effect next round. I always forget how this works
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 57/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+7=9 ; d20+19=34 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 11:59:23 AM
poisons may be nigh useless, but he's less able to defend against things sneaking into his brain. Terser finds his legs taking him down the length of the pier, barreling past the archer in front of him.
overrun to knock him prone vs cmd 34
Oh the irony that my one spell is remove fear
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday May 19th, 2015 4:48:31 PM
Post in an hour - please hold DM post
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Tuesday May 19th, 2015 5:20:30 PM
Ooc: No Problem Steven
StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle (S) HP58/58 - AC19/16/15 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 18 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=13 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 6:07:38 PM
Aex-Thrush whistles with every swing of Magana's Flail! Where the Taur moves so follows the diminuitive bird on her shoulder...
First she sends the flaming sphere rolling down the deck crashing into archer 3 (13HP - Reflex DC 18 for half).
Next she observes the minotaur's movement and considers she might benefit from a Cat's Grace spell... (Magana gets a +4 Dex for 8 mins)
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP19/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Tuesday May 19th, 2015 7:30:10 PM
Ooc: Does Hashamon's roar break the effect that is on Jozhur? Do I need to roll a save vs fear?
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Tuesday May 19th, 2015 8:01:23 PM
ooc: I'd imagine you just sleep through it, unless woken under the specific condition that most sleep effects have, someone taking an action to roughly wake you.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d4=4 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=26 ; 2d8+6=11 ; d4=4 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=10 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+12=17 ; d4=3 ; d20+7=9 ; 2d6+6=10 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 12:57:14 AM
While Jozhur sleeps Terser shows the archer what a loaded fist feels like.
Rillet Doesn't notice anything different about the men. He steps back and channels some healing.
Zeoll summons a fey friend. more on that later....
Magana lashes out and connects twice. When the Archer steps back to get range, she gets a third shot in. The archer hits her twice for 11 dmg, (need 2 saves dc 13 fort).
Aexana sends her spell over to the next archer, who is too quick to take the full brunt. She also adds a Cat's grace spell To magana.
Coer and Terser hear the most ungodly sound they can think of and take off in didferent directions. Ooc: Fear cause a full round of moment, so no attacks happen.
The archer by Terser uses the distraction to hit Terser with one arrow.(8 dmg, 1 dc 13 fear save)
The remaining archer on the boat fires at Rillet hitting twice (10 dmg, 2 saves).
Also sorry for the short post, wrote it our and deleted it by mistake.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Wednesday May 20th, 2015 1:13:09 AM
ooc: Were all the archers on the north boat affected? Just need to know which baddies are scared and which don't care.
Dm Shawn: Yes, i had it in thr original post but forgot it in the second.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d10=5 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 6:02:38 AM
Zeoll finishes his spell and summons a ... [rolling a d10 = 5] ... a Pixie!
The fey creature has the same alignment as Zeoll, and so therefore "it will act in your best interest as it sees fit, even if you have given it different orders; that is, it will do what is best for you, not what you order, although it will take your request under serious consideration."
The spell will last for one minute per level, or six minutes.
Zeoll grins and asks politely in sylvan, "Frriend fey, each rround please shoot or enspell my enemies, then fly invisibly to another space so that you will stay safe!"
[OOC: I suggest that this round it use its permanent illusion to either make a threatening monster or a wall or cloud surrounding enemies. Other options include arrows for damage or sleep arrows. Note that the pixie has constant invisibility, so it gets a +2 to hit for being unseen in addition to its base +8 to hit, and targets lose their dex bonus to AC.]
Pleased with himself, Zeoll casts the same spell a second time, this time the first level version.
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, stabilize 1: command, command x2, bane/SFF1, elf vision 2: calm emo/SFF2, calm emo, hold person, faerie fire
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 7 1st lvl (Mage Armor, True Strike) Cast: 3 of 4 2nd lvl (Hid Laugh)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 3d6: used 2 of 7. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 2 of 7. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3 Fey Spread The Word Bonus: used 1 of 1 Other stuff used: 1 of 3 tanglefoot bags.
Current effects: Mage Armor 6 hours from morning
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 d4=1 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 11:24:57 AM
Lifting himself up into air on heavy wings, Hashamon flies northwards, far enough to get those he was trying to help out of range of his next roar. He felt bad for frightening them, but he needed those ruffians to give him some space.
Once more, he lets out a terrible roar, this one more powerful than the last!
Second Roar: Affected creatures are paralyzed with fear and deafened for 1d4 rounds (DC 20 Will negates). This is a mind-affecting fear effect in addition to being a sonic effect.
Archers 6, 7 and 8 affected. Will Save DC 20 or suffer paralysis and the deafened condition for 1d4 (1) rounds.
DM Sanity:
5 Rounds of Frightened Condition Remain
Beast Shape IV: This spell functions as beast shape III except that it also allows you to assume the form of a Tiny or Large creature of the magical beast type. If the form you assume has any of the following abilities, you gain the listed ability: burrow 60 feet, climb 90 feet, fly 120 feet (good maneuverability), swim 120 feet, blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 90 feet, low-light vision, scent, tremorsense 60 feet, breath weapon, constrict, ferocity, grab, jet, poison, pounce, rake, rend, roar, spikes, trample, trip, and web. If the creature has immunity or resistance to any elements, you gain resistance 20 to those elements. If the creature has vulnerability to an element, you gain that vulnerability.
Large magical beast: If the form you take is that of a Large magical beast, you gain a +6 size bonus to your Strength, a -2 penalty on your Dexterity, a +2 size bonus to your Constitution, and a +6 natural armor bonus.
Frightened Condition: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can. If unable to flee, it may fight. A frightened creature takes a --2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. A frightened creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.
Frightened is like shaken, except that the creature must flee if possible. Panicked is a more extreme state of fear.
Paralyzed Condition: A paralyzed character is frozen in place and unable to move or act. A paralyzed character has effective Dexterity and Strength scores of 0 and is helpless, but can take purely mental actions. A winged creature flying in the air at the time that it becomes paralyzed cannot flap its wings and falls. A paralyzed swimmer can't swim and may drown. A creature can move through a space occupied by a paralyzed creature--ally or not. Each square occupied by a paralyzed creature, however, counts as 2 squares to move through.
Deafend Condition: A deafened character cannot hear. He takes a --4 penalty on initiative checks, automatically fails Perception checks based on sound, takes a --4 penalty on opposed Perception checks, and has a 20% chance of spell failure when casting spells with verbal components. Characters who remain deafened for a long time grow accustomed to these drawbacks and can overcome some of them.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP19/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Wednesday May 20th, 2015 11:33:12 AM
Zzzzzzzz...Jozhur dreams he is in some tavern...somewhere he he drink some ale in peace.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 45/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 1:38:51 PM
Rillett hears a frightening sound and see's his new friends running in fear. But he also attacked those archers. Maybe this new druid just hates everyone. Either way, he's trouble. And he also goes on Rillett's list of folks to avoid pissing off.
Rillett will again channel energy, healing everyone for 16 points, and excluding any enemy archers.
(ooc: DMShawn: you've noted that archer4 still has only taken 5 hps damage, but then also said I hit him. I think that should put him at 45 hps dmg? or did i miss something?)
made 2x saves
Magana continues her dance of death with the hapless archer.
Flail 1 hits a 23 for 19 dmg Flail 2 hits a 16 for 18 dmg Horns hit a 21 for 10 dmg
Full-round attack is Flail (+11/+6 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+5 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
Water Walk 26min - Cat's Grace Dex +4
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=11 ; 3d6=11 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 4:41:32 PM
(DM I see Aexana is still at V15 on the map. However don't forget she's 'travelling' on Magana's shoulder :-) )
First Aex's Flaming Sphere crashes into Archer 3 some more (damage 11HP - Reflex save DC18 for half)
"Let's bring some tension to play", Aex then thinks. While perched on Magana's shoulder (and thus moving with her without using a move action) Aex casts Call Lightning (full round action). At the completion of the spell a lightning bolt crashed down upon Archer 3. (damage 11HP - Reflex save DC20 for half)
(Flaming Sphere - round 4 from 8) (Call Lightning - 1 bolt out of 8 used)
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Wednesday May 20th, 2015 8:32:08 PM
(I've always liked the Flaming Sphere / Call Lightning combo. One uses your standard action, the other your move, but you have two spells floating around simultaneously.)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 57/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d20+12=18 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:26:05 PM
Just keep running, just keep running.
Despite his fear, he's still unable to be taken town by the sleep potion.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+3=14 ; d10=9 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=8 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+10=11 Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:45:30 PM
OOC: My apologies, I updated everything yesterday and then lost the post.
The Pixie nods to Zeoll to show it agrees. The Pixie goes invisible as it heads to the one archer remaining on the docks. Still invisible it fires an arrow but misses badly. The liontaur begins to cast the spell again.
The shapechanged druid roars again, the three men who previously dropped their weapons and started to run, are now frozen in fear.
Jozhur dreams....
Rillet channels energy and heals his new friends again.
Magana smashes her flail into the archer, taking care of him.
Aexana uses her flame sphere and call lightning to damage the archer.
Coerator and Terer both continue to flee.
The lone archer on the docks fires 3 more times at a fleeing Terser but misses. Archer 3 hits Magana twice (13 DMg, 2 saves)
Archer 1 Dead Archer 2 20 dmg Archer 3 25 DMG Archer 4 Dead Archer 5 Dead Archer 6 Feared Archer 7 18 DMG Feared Archer 8 Feared https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16rN_MZTlV9Dj744PWri-3-AGA9ZFyJpKu9yizk7YGqw/edit?usp=sharing
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 63/87 (Ki 7/8) Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:58:28 PM
And cover continues to flee at 50" per round. He does divert towards dry land however.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP31/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Thursday May 21st, 2015 12:50:47 AM
"Zzzzz"...it has been a long day, why not take a nap on the dock.
Magana (Craig) [HP 61 of 92] [DR 1/-] d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+11=16 ; 2d8+7=20 ; 2d8+7=20 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 1:30:14 AM
made 2x saves
Magana takes a five foot step toward the last remaining archer on this boat (archer 3) and executes a superb chaîné, landing two heavy blows, and pauses, expecting to see the man crumple in a bloody heap.
Flail 1 hits a 27 for 20 dmg Flail 2 hits a 22 for 20 dmg Horns miss with a 7
Full-round attack is Flail (+11/+6 for 2d8+7) plus Horn (+5 for 1d8+4). Cleave?
Water Walk 26min - Cat's Grace Dex +4
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d12=2 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 7:03:18 AM
[OOC: Am I missing my pixie friend? Is it on the map?]
Zeoll finishes his Summon Fey Friend 1 spell, spontaneously casting to replace a bane spell. When he is done, the fey that answers the call is ... [rolling a d12] ... a brownie.
The brownie is one step removed from Zeoll in alignment, so the spell duration is two rounds per level, and he should do as Zeoll suggests. Zeoll summons him into space N15 (within the 40 ft range) and asks him to attack his enemies, starting with Archer 2.
[OOC: Note that brownies get improved initiative as a default feat, but the Wold does not use that. May I suggest Lunge or Toughness?]
Zeoll himself rushes to PQ-14-15 and uses aid another to wake Jozhur. "Come on, my frriend," he says loudly as he shakes the fellow. "No time forr a snooze!"
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, stabilize 1: command, command x2, bane/SFF1, elf vision 2: calm emo/SFF2, calm emo, hold person, faerie fire
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 2 of 7 1st lvl (Mage Armor, True Strike) Cast: 3 of 4 2nd lvl (Hid Laugh)
Other Stuff Used: Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 3d6: used 2 of 7. Fey Domain Hide Away: used 2 of 7. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3 Fey Spread The Word Bonus: used 1 of 1 Other stuff used: 1 of 3 tanglefoot bags.
Current effects: Mage Armor 6 hours from morning
DM SHAWN: Updaed the map, and got an attack in for him.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 d20+14=17 ; d20+14=29 ; 2d6+14=16 ; 2d6+14=24 ; d20+16=17 ; 2d6+10=17 ; d20+15=20 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 11:44:02 AM
With his enemies paralyzed, Hashamon lets his claws fly, holding his third roar in reserve. Two mighty swipes strike the already wounded archer, likely ending his life.
Attack 1: Power Attack. Hit AC 17 for 16 damage. Attack 2: Power Attack. Hit AC 29 for 24 damage.
Attack of Opportunity if opponent provokes (5ft reach this form): Hit AC 17 for 17 damage and grabs CMD 20.
DM Sanity:
4 Rounds of Frightened Condition Remain
Beast Shape IV: This spell functions as beast shape III except that it also allows you to assume the form of a Tiny or Large creature of the magical beast type. If the form you assume has any of the following abilities, you gain the listed ability: burrow 60 feet, climb 90 feet, fly 120 feet (good maneuverability), swim 120 feet, blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 90 feet, low-light vision, scent, tremorsense 60 feet, breath weapon, constrict, ferocity, grab, jet, poison, pounce, rake, rend, roar, spikes, trample, trip, and web. If the creature has immunity or resistance to any elements, you gain resistance 20 to those elements. If the creature has vulnerability to an element, you gain that vulnerability.
Large magical beast: If the form you take is that of a Large magical beast, you gain a +6 size bonus to your Strength, a -2 penalty on your Dexterity, a +2 size bonus to your Constitution, and a +6 natural armor bonus.
Frightened Condition: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can. If unable to flee, it may fight. A frightened creature takes a --2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. A frightened creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.
Frightened is like shaken, except that the creature must flee if possible. Panicked is a more extreme state of fear.
Paralyzed Condition: A paralyzed character is frozen in place and unable to move or act. A paralyzed character has effective Dexterity and Strength scores of 0 and is helpless, but can take purely mental actions. A winged creature flying in the air at the time that it becomes paralyzed cannot flap its wings and falls. A paralyzed swimmer can't swim and may drown. A creature can move through a space occupied by a paralyzed creature--ally or not. Each square occupied by a paralyzed creature, however, counts as 2 squares to move through.
Deafend Condition: A deafened character cannot hear. He takes a --4 penalty on initiative checks, automatically fails Perception checks based on sound, takes a --4 penalty on opposed Perception checks, and has a 20% chance of spell failure when casting spells with verbal components. Characters who remain deafened for a long time grow accustomed to these drawbacks and can overcome some of them.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 57/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday May 21st, 2015 4:58:31 PM
And I raaaan, I ran so far away.
Terser has always liked music while running, though he's never run from a battle before. Somehow, this song seemed appropriate.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+15=29 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 6:09:56 PM
Rillett will cast Command on Archer 2, "Approach", which should require that he swim to me. DC is Will 15.
"Has anyone seen the Harbormaster? Harbormaster! Are you here? Are you hurt?"
Rillett can see Terser running at the speed of a flock of seagulls. He'll look around to see if anything new has appeared on the scene, or if anything just looks wrong. Perception 29. -------------------------------------------------------- For the DM -
Spells Running: Longstrider, Water Walk, Detect Magic.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids 3d6=14 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 6:43:48 PM
Aex-Thrush tsjirps happily as Magana brings the last archer on this ship down. She looks around to see what else goes on... huh? On the other ship are more archers and they are tangled up with someone else... whoever fights the archers is their enemy. And the enemy of our enemies is our friend...
Perched on Magana's shoulder still, Aex brings down lightning on Archer 8 (damage 14, Reflex 20 for Half)
THe Rolling sphere she allows to crash down into the ship's belly - potentially setting the ship a blaze. Who knows what could happen if there's a powder room on this ship...
(Flaming Sphere - round 5 from 8) (Call Lightning - 2 bolt out of 8 used)
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+3=6 ; d100=3 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+3=6 ; d6-2=2 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 9:11:32 PM
Coerator veers towards dry land, but continues to run away from the sphinx. Terser is running down the docks, getting looks from the dockhands. Jozhur dreams of electric sheep.
Magana's flail smashes into the man twice, ending his fight and his life.
Zeoll's brownie casts Lesser Confusion on Archer 2 but the archer looks to continue what it was doing. His Pixie fires again this time catching the archer with a diminutive arrow that barely knicks him. The archer smiles before his eyes go crossed and he falls aside Jozhur and begins a snoring fight.Zeoll follows up and begins shaking Jozhur, who is not responding other then snoring.
Hashamon tears into the man twice tearing chunks of his flesh out, but the man holds.on.
Rillet yells for the harbormaster, and hears a voice call out from the doorway. " I am alright... just end this."
Aexana brings some lightning down, and hurting the prone man. Her ball.of flame moves below deck and she can see the orange flames of a fire starting.
Archer 1 Dead Archer 2 22 dmg, Sleeping Archer 3 Dead Archer 4 Dead Archer 5 Dead Archer 6 Feared Archer 7 58 DMG Feared Archer 8 14 Dmg Feared
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+15=22 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 6:00:31 AM
Zeoll calls for the feaful archers to surrender.
"Yourr frriends arre all dead. We will show merrcy to any who surrrenderr. Lay down yourr arrms!"
Diplomacy 22
He also calls out to his comrades and to his summoned friends, "Please, oh my fellow Lionfisherrs! Oh fairr folk, do not kill them. Let them give up. Give them a chance to atone and rreforrm, as the herroes of the Wold once gave the Fey King himself a chance to do."
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP31/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Friday May 22nd, 2015 1:10:43 PM
Jozhur rolls over and puts his hands over his ears, continuing his seaside nap. All this shouting and roaring, can't a fellow just sleep undisturbed?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Friday May 22nd, 2015 2:16:31 PM
Rillett will move over to Jozhur and case Delay Poison on him - that should wake him. Then he'll turn to the new druid/minotaur/androsphinx.
"Hey, tall dark and shaggy! I'm holding you responsible for anything that happens to my friends that you sent running into a hostile city by themselves! Please fly after them and keep an eye on them if you can! When you get back, I'll do what I can to get you patched up."
Rillett is impressed with Zeoll's offer of mercy, though he feels no compassion towards these archers. He certainly won't kill a sleeping or helpless person, but he offered them a chance when this began and they passed. He feels no sorrow for any of them that meet Gargul today.
"Magana and Zeoll, if we can take the weapons away from those paralyzed archers, it should neutralize them."
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 d20+12=15 ; 2d6+8=16 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 2:22:21 PM
Hashamon turns his leonine head towards Rillet, and cocks it sideways.
"One day, I need to learn the common language. I wonder what he wants?"
Following the mans gestures, he notices the still running men. He looks back at the mangled archer and contemplates what to do. With a gruff harumph, he slaps his paw at the bleeding foe to knock him over, then takes to the sky to herd the frightened Taur and Dwarf back towards their friends.
Hit AC 15 vs ?. for 16 subdual.
Fly to maneuver in front of Terser and Coer to have them run back the other direction.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Friday May 22nd, 2015 5:26:56 PM
Aex hears Zeoll's arguments to keep the remaining archers unhurt... Ok... But the thrush also notices her flaming sphere is doing the trick below deck. She taps Magana's shoulder with her wings to point the liontaur towards the danger and then waves her wings away fron the ship...
No lightnings fly, but she keeps the spell active...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 95/95] [rage ac 20 hp 57/111] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday May 22nd, 2015 6:34:43 PM
Terser keeps running away from the big scary sphinx, though he's becoming less and less sure of why he's doing so. When it comes flying overhead, he's more than happy to run away back towards his friends on the dock. Maybe he can even trample that archer again. That was pretty fun.
Magana (Craig) [HP 61 of 92] [DR 1/-] Friday May 22nd, 2015 7:59:37 PM
Magana begins moving from opponent to opponent, disarming them, and leaving a pile of weapons on the dock in front of the Harbormaster's office. She mutters to herself in Tauric as she goes and anyone who knows the language will hear various inventive and profane curses about cowardly archers shooting people in the back.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Saturday May 23rd, 2015 12:30:35 AM
Zeoll asks for the archers to be spared. The archers have no say in it, as 3 are terrified and the other is asleep. The brownie and pixie both nod that they will listen to Zeoll.
Jozhur has the spell, delay poison cast on him by Rillet. His eyes clear and he awakes with a thunderous yawn. Make another DC 13 fort save.
Hashamon smacks the wounded man, who drops in an unconscence heap. He then flies back in front of Coer and Terser, wrangling them in like sheep. Eventually the fear wears off, and the men are ok again.
Aexana keeps her lightning spell ready incase she needs it. She motions to Magana about the burning ship.
Magana gathers all the weapons, and stores them on the deck near the harbormasters shack. The harbormaster is still in awe of the battle that unfolded. "Maybe you should tie them up before they get their senses back and go to war again."
Magana (Craig) [HP 61 of 92] [DR 1/-] Saturday May 23rd, 2015 12:51:23 PM
Magana then sets about securing the prisoners, intending to turn them over to the Harbormaster. They violated the rules of his bailiwick and Magana now sees that the Harbormaster is worthy of her respect.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP31/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+5=13 ; d20+11=27 ; Saturday May 23rd, 2015 10:08:45 PM
Jozhur rubs the sleep out of his eyes and takes a look around. He gawks at the burning ship for a moment.
"That is a Shipping Guild ship that is burning, right?"
He takes a careful look around for anyone who may be watching them.
----------- Fort save: 13 Perception: 27
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Sunday May 24th, 2015 4:00:01 AM
Rillett will check on the Harbormaster. Was he hurt?
Now that Rillett realizes that Hashamon may in fact be an ally, he will bow to the Taur. His hand travels almost unconsciously to the metal holy symbol that hangs around his neck as he speaks. He'll ask Zeoll to kindly translate for him, "Thank you for your help. I did not know if you were friend or foe at first, and I am glad you were there to help us. Unfortunately, this looks unlikely to be the end of our difficulty here. An outside force seeks to control the people of Bonetown against their will. This control was neither asked for nor welcome, and we stand against it. You may wish to leave this place, as it is not safe here right now."
Rillett will channel healing to those present, excluding the archers, and being sure to include the Hashamon and the Harbormaster. Everyone gets 27 points back and assess if anyone is still wounded.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Sunday May 24th, 2015 11:04:19 AM
Ooc: healing was actually 19 points, not 27. Not paying attention, and added my level to channeled energy.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 72/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Sunday May 24th, 2015 12:17:27 PM header update
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 82/87 (Ki 7/8) Sunday May 24th, 2015 11:20:56 PM
"Yarr, that was embarrassing" a sheepish Coer admits once the fear has worn off.
Assuming the Androsphinx is now a Taur again he introduces himself to what is hopefully a new ally.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids d20+15=18 ; Monday May 25th, 2015 4:30:46 AM
As soon as the archers are disarmed Aex-Thrush flutters around the harbour. Her friends will deal with the archers and talk to the harbourmaster. She has never been good at diplomacy. As Jozhur mentions the burning she Aex looks around and whistles: "Did I do that?"
She keeps an eye out for any others who have taken an intrest in the battle... (perception 18)
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Monday May 25th, 2015 9:29:52 AM "MY SHIP" a man screams as he runs down the docks. "What happened to my ship." His eyes are peeled on the ship that is now blowing black smoke from beneath the deck.
" Ehh... Winston is going to be upset." the harbormaster whispers to the group as he nears. " But he better thank you ladies and gents first. Thank you for the defense."
The secured archer who was asleep stirs. His eyes go wide as he sees his hands bind. The other men begin to come out of their shock and fear.
" Let us go, and perhaps the gods will spare you fools."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 72/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday May 25th, 2015 12:54:33 PM
Terser joins Coer in his embarrassment. However, he also leans down to collect a feather that had fluttered down from the taur that was a sphinx and mutter a few words over it before stowing it in his pack. The next person to try to scare him off would not have such an easy time of it.
collecting a feather as a shaman totem - +4 vs frightened condition
The only fools I see are the ones who keep attacking us. It seems they can't beat us in a fair fight or an ambush. Not that they've ever really tried to fight fair.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+14=16 ; Monday May 25th, 2015 1:01:02 PM
Rillett will look at the archers. "Gargul has spared your life thus far today. Perhaps you can benefit from his healing as well."
Rillett will channel energy to everyone there, this time including the archers. Everyone is healed for 15 points. (4 out of 5 channel energy used.)
"Why did you attack us? What wrong have we done to you people, or to the Shipping Guild, that you would attempt to murder us like common criminals?" Diplomacy 24, Sense Motive 16.
What is the state of the Harbormaster and his building? Is the Harbormaster hurt, or does he seem concerned about his building? Is it still burning? Should we attempt to put it out?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Monday May 25th, 2015 4:54:06 PM
Aex feels sorry for the owner of the ship but... Who would have thought those assassins were hiding on ship other than their own... On the other hand...duh... what assassin would use his own ships if stealth was in check...
Ohw sometimes the Goblin lass can be such an idiot...
Magana (Craig) [HP 61 of 92] [DR 1/-] Monday May 25th, 2015 4:56:03 PM
Once the prisoners are secured, Magana looks for bystanders to organize as a fire brigade to try to save the boat. It seems too small to call it a ship despite what this "Winston" person called it.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+15=27 Monday May 25th, 2015 8:55:32 PM
Zeoll asks his fey friend the pixie to help him figure out the truth with these captured enemies. He asks the fey to use Detect Law/Chaos/Good/Evil on them. He asks his fey friend to Detect Thoughts as Zeoll asks some basic questions:
What are your names? Who sent you to fight us? What were your orders? Were and when will the next attack on us be?
What are the Shipping Guild's plans? Who are the commanders here in Bonetown?
Where did you come from? What is your background? Who is someone who was a good influence on you in your life, someone you respected, maybe a family member? What would he or she think if they knew you were basically hit men? Would you swear an oath to leave the Shipping Guild and go live an honorable life, one your mother would be proud of, if we let you go?
Edit: Diplomacy Check: 27
Rillett (Bradley) HP 61/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Monday May 25th, 2015 10:31:46 PM
Ooooh, think Rillett. Zeoll's playing the what-would-your-mother-think card. This guy doesn't mess around.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+11=16 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 12:30:10 AM
Finally shaking off the sleep, Jozhur carefully scoops up the dipped arrows and places them in his quiver. "I'll have something for next time I can't sleep I suppose."
He keeps watch for another attack while the others are busy putting out fires and whatnot.
----------- Perception: 16
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Tuesday May 26th, 2015 12:54:02 AM
Hashamon watches the people he intervened to help quickly start meting out questions to the captured archer. He isn't quite sure what's being said, but can understand that there is some effort at understanding each other and not simple threats flying.
Having dropped the form of the Androsphinx, he considers the group for a moment. He watches Zeoll, Magana, and Coerater, he is somewhat relieved when the latter introduces himself.
<Taur>
"I'm sorry I frightened you, but I needed space. The archers were better in close quarters than I assumed."
He considers what else to say, and lets out an awkward exhale.
"So there's that. I uh, I was called Hashamon. Am. Am called Hashamon Why did these men try to kill you? And please thank the one who healed me" Hash points at Rillet.
He knows it isn't REALLY his business, but he hadn't seen another Taur in a long enough while that he was willing to babble for a bit.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday May 26th, 2015 10:39:11 AM
Aex intrigued with the other fellow who's obviously a druid also! He has mastered the art of shape-changing much better than she has! How interesting!! Perhaps she might learn a few new tricks from him...
The thrush flutters close to Hashamon and whistles a welcome.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks d20+11=13 ; d20+11=18 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 11:08:05 AM
The former sleeping man looks at Terser. " Big words for a coward who ran from a fight. Thank your cow lady for saving you today."
Rillet gets a big wad of spit thrown his way to answer his question. " Ask your god who sends him souls. Not you fools, but us. Plus.. the elfbloods sent us, wanted to send a message." Rillet can tell the elfbloods didn't send them, but they probably have sent more people to talk to Gargul then the group.
As for the harbormaster, he looks thrilled the fight is over. The flames on his building are out.
Aexana beats herself up a bit about the fire.
Magana easily gets enough people to help with the fire. The boat is damged, but repairable. "Who is responsible for this" Winston asks everyone on the docks.
" those.men there, " the harbormaster says as he points to the archers. " the group defended us from them."
The brownie nods to Zeoll, casting its detect thought spell.
The pixie flutters around before answering. " I detect a presence of Law, but Evil as well."
One of the other men looks to not be as aggresive when Zeoll is talking. he looks back and forth between the others to Zeoll. " The shipping guild? You have a bounty on your head. "
Jozhur scoops up the poisoned arrows, while keeping an eye out.
Hashamon greets the ther taurs and introduces himself. The harbormaster and the dockhands are cautious. They knew the Lionfish crew but this new taur helped. ------------- " If you fools don't die by us, you die from our friends. You made too many enemies. " He looks at his compatriots, before adding " your death is coming." With that an audible pop is heard from the mouths of the archers. All 4 men begin foaming at the mouth and convulsing for a few seconds before their bodies go limp.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Tuesday May 26th, 2015 5:22:25 PM
Hashamons barrage of questions are interrupted by the flittering Aexana. He waves at the little thrush and dips his head.
<Sylvan>
"Greetings, fellow child of the Fey Court."
Unsure of where to go here, he just sort of awkwardly stares at Magana and Coerater. He knows his business isn't with the group, but he's done so much wandering alone in this terrible place he doesn't want to just leave, not yet.
Of course, when the men he ensured were taken alive all decide to eat a suicide pill, his demeanor darkens.
<Tauren>
"What a waste. The species of man constantly teaches me that I understand nothing about them."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 87/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday May 26th, 2015 6:55:15 PM Hmmn. They call me a coward because magic made me flee, yet were not brave enough to face the consequences of their actions. What strange men these were. I don't think we can wait too much longer to deal with the leader. We will face these attacks until he is replaced.
He directs his next words to the new Taur, asking for a translation when they aren't understood.
A little warning would be nice next time you plan on dropping a bomb in the middle of our group. We do appreciate the assist though.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Tuesday May 26th, 2015 9:50:06 PM
Zeoll grimaces at the suicide of the prisoners. "Evidently they did not like being rreminded of what theirr motherrs would have thought of them," he muses. He thanks the pixie as it pops back to the Wold's Cradle.
Finally he has a chance to greet the new Taur. He bows and says in Tauric, "Greetings, honorable minotaur, and thanks for your able assistance in the fight against those assassins. Your help was timely and potent."
"I am Zeoll, once Chosen of Domi, then an Iron Adventurer of Hook City, of late a member of the crew of the Lionfish, which you can see docked yonder. I am a seer, serving the king and queen of the fey, with magic both arcane and divine."
"I have counted many minotaurs -- and centaurs -- as my friends and comrades at arms over my many years, and I welcome you in the spirit of the brotherhood of all taur-kin."
Zeoll is an old liontaur, dressed in autumnal reds, oranges, and yellows. He carries a huge honking darkwood shield carved with oak leaves and small creatures, the holy symbols of Queen Maab especially.
"Let me introduce my friends," he continues, in Tauric. "And if you do not speak the common tongue of humans, I can translate."
Zeoll looks over the group.
"This is Captain Coer, a gruff minotaur with a soft spot in his heart for those under hs command."
"This is Terser, a remarkable warrior dwarf with surprising healing powers."
"With all respect to Terser and Coer, here is the greatest warrior of our group, Magana. She may be a bit undiplomatic at times, but she her martial prowess is matched only by her loyalty."
"Rillett has but lately joined our group, and he has still shown his worth several times over, as a healer and as an eye of Gargul."
"You have met Aexana, or just Aex for short, a clever gnome and a master of polymorphing, as you seem to be as well. She will understand you in any language you speak, but you will want to cast Speak with Animals if you want to understand her response. Or maybe shift into a similar form?"
"Jozhur is a deadly archer and a perceptive scout. He is an excellent friend to have at one's side, in a fight or otherwise."
"Please be welcome among us!"
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 82/87 (Ki 7/8) Tuesday May 26th, 2015 11:55:32 PM
"Yarr, who are you calling gruff" Coer scowls at Zeoll.
In Taur to Hashamon - "Bonetown is a bad place to find yourself Hash. looks like there may be more fighting Very soon. If you wish to stay with us, we can help keep you safe. " Coer does his best friendly invitation... It needs work
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Wednesday May 27th, 2015 1:06:18 AM
Rillett will thank Zeoll for translating, and as that he convey his thanks and greeting the this visitor.
"Master Hashamon," Rillett will bow low in respect. "You are welcome here. Thank you for your assistance earlier. I am new to this group, but I can tell you that in the day that I have spent with them, they are a good an honorable group. I am Rillett Savenport, and I was born here. This is a rough place, but it is home for me. Please do not judge us too harshly. While there are bad people here, there are many good folk here too."
"Most recently, a terrible thing has happened. Foreigners have come to this place and seek to substitute their will for legitimate self-rule. This we cannot stand. You are new here, and you may leave if you wish. However, your willingness to help us shows us your heart. Your skills in battle and magic suggest you are most capable in a fight. Will you stand with us against this invader? Will you help Bonetown in it's hour of need? Will you help us throw off the tyranny of the Shipping Guild?"
"Also, these guys cook some pretty good bacon."
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+11=20 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 1:25:28 AM
Jozhur sighs at the death of the prisoners. Pretty devoted to their cause, not some hired thugs. They certainly aren't dumb enough to have any valuable information with them, but Jozhur will check as he.
Noticing the new taur does not speak common, he simply gives Hashamon a friendly wave.
------------------- Perception: 20
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Wednesday May 27th, 2015 1:38:11 AM
Hashamon considers his fortune...then answers in Taur.
"I intervened because I saw my first Taur in 8 years, and she was stuck full of arrows. Now it seems I've made an enemy..."
His pause is a short one.
"I will travel with you, if you will accept one who is still searching to understand the why of the Wold. If I had any doubts, the sigils of the great King and Queen in the woods has put them at ease, Zeoll. It was the fey folk who teased me forth from my grove, equipped me thus with gifts, and bade me seek to understand the civilized Wold in that it would make me a better protector of that which is not."
He snorts the words "civil" with obvious derision.
"I've yet to see any animal or beast as cruel as those which live in these cities. Yet my oath to the dead and my gods has kept me in them for a short time now. It will be good to see perhaps some good come of those in my company rather than misery."
He reaches tenderly for Aexana, rubbing a spot right above the beak of the Thrush.
"I am like your Aexana, but not. My magic could not hope to achieve burning flame or striking skies, it strictly is limited to the power of change. Perhaps she can teach me more in time. My power lies in shifting, the ability to adopt a form like your Thrush here, but other, more distant beasts as well. Giants, Monsters, and some things better left for the utmost of emergency. I pledge my aid, tooth and claw, to protect your pack from the predators which hunt you."
He pauses a moment, then adds.
"Though I do not care either way about the governance of this city."
Magana (Craig) [HP 61 of 92] [DR 1/-] Wednesday May 27th, 2015 7:50:33 AM
Magana merely nods and grunts a short 'Welcome' in Tauric to Hashamon. No need for words when the more loquacious members of the party have stepped up. She does, however, give a quiet 'Thanks' and a gentle fist-bump to Aex and Rillet for their timely healing.
Once the introductions are completed she says, "These attacks are coming too swiftly. If we do not find a safe place to rest for the night, I fear we will not survive to see the dawn."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:49:29 AM
Aex-Thrush is perplexed at the suicide-archers. How fanatical are these folks?! She likes the Taur Druid. After all, she did travel to the taur islands hoping to learn if Taurs are considered humanoids or animals. In times, when her companions turn to mindless killing machines she again questions herself... but when calm returns she's grown to like these creatures. Now, it turns out there are some who mastered the druidic skills also!!
After getting to know Hashamon, Aex flutters to Magana and lands on her shoulder again.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Wednesday May 27th, 2015 6:19:59 PM
Rillett will initially flinch at Magana's "gentle fist bump" until he figures out what she's doing.
Used to living among humans, Rillett is beginning to feel a bit small among all these Taurs. But if Aex got used to this, so can he.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 6:48:25 PM Thanks for talking me up, but I'm new to this healing thing. I think I may find it has other uses as I develop it that are more valuable.
Still, why waste it. Terser adds his own bit of healing to the mix. three tries to get a 5, haha
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:25:16 PM
OOC: Anyone who is about to channel, if you want to borrow the party phylactery of positive chanelling, take a moment and Zeoll will give it to you for an extra 2d6 on top of your usual channel. If you are wearing a headband of Wis, say, then you should not do it, but otherwise it is all gravy, so please use the item, especially after battles! You do not have to wait for Zeoll to say yes -- assume he hands it over freely!
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:27:52 PM
Introductions are made, and healing is dished out. Some of the group are have a warmer reception, while others are all business. Jozhur searches the bodies, and as he thought finds nothing of inportance. The men are so non descript. No scars, markings or anything to discern them from each other.
The harbormaster walks over and speaks to the man Winston, before heading back to the group. "He's mad, but he understands it wasn't your fault. I gave him a couple months free docking, and he is fine with it. Now back to the issue at hand, we are still on for tommorow morning. I think you guys should stock up on what your need tonight, and then good a good nights rest." He looks out at the blockade in the bay " Maybe one last drink before the world goes to hell." he says with a little laugh to himself.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:10:26 PM
Zeoll agrees and hopes the party can pass the night uneventfully.
"Anyone have a Rrope Trrick or two?" he asks. "Maybe I'll buy one in the Catacombs that will last all night long."
[OOC: Kindly DMs, do we have access to the Catacombs from Bonetown? I forget if there is a branch entrance here.]
[OOC: CL10 Rope Trick only costs 250 gp for uninterrupted rest for 8 of us ... and amazingly I do not think we have any familiars or companions, do we?]
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Thursday May 28th, 2015 12:54:36 AM
"Ha! An ale sounds good, it's been a long day. But we will need clear heads in the morning. We best just get some rest. Tomorrow could be an even longer day."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday May 28th, 2015 10:44:51 AM I find that nothing clears the head and helps you sleep like a good tankard of ale. As long as you don't go overboard, of course.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 92] [DR 1/-] Thursday May 28th, 2015 4:41:11 PM
"Perhaps we should sleep aboard Lionfish? It's the most defensible place I can think of. No one could approach without being seen."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday May 28th, 2015 6:32:40 PM
"Harbormaster, about how deep is the water where Elstred's ship is anchored? Are you aware of any aquatic allies they may have? Any waterborne threats we should be aware of?"
"As for rest, the Lionfish seems as good a place as any. Unless the Harbormaster can suggest a more secure location. "
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday May 28th, 2015 7:31:24 PM
Aex uses the time left before going to bed producing 2 Cure Serious Wounds potions (rolled before). Then, she prays and prepares her spells for the day...
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Thursday May 28th, 2015 11:42:30 PM
The Lionfish is a new setting for Hash. Despite the friendliness displayed by it's crew, it doesn't take long till he finds a time to excuse himself. As far as he knows, he still really isn't a part of it's crew.
Making his way to the forecastle of the ship, Hash considers the magics he will focus on tomorrow. Decisions made, he makes his way up to the mast, and shifts into the form of an old hoot, then falls asleep in the crows nest.
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Friday May 29th, 2015 7:05:47 AM
The harbormaster shrugs at Rillets question. " The bay is deep... real deep. 200 feet maybe? As for his forced, we dont know anything like tjat. Just men and ships.
Zeoll ponders using a Rope Trick spell, and he recalls there is a catacombs access here in Bonetown.
Aexana plans to use her time before bed to make some potions and of course pray.
Ooc: Is the Lionfish the final destination or is some of the group headed to the catacombs. Terser and Jozhur both want an ale.. though in moderation.
Magana wants to sleep on the ship. And Hashamon is all for that.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday May 29th, 2015 12:53:45 PM
Terser will accompany Zeoll to the Catacombs before returning to the Lionfish for the night.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Friday May 29th, 2015 12:56:49 PM
Ooc: how does treasure distribution happen in this game?
Dm Shawn - Down on the Docks Friday May 29th, 2015 2:26:38 PM
Ooc: the players send real money to the dms and they assign the best pieces . :)
Really, it is usually based on the monatary value. If you like a item in the haul, you ask for It And its value is taken out of your share.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Friday May 29th, 2015 11:19:13 PM
Zeoll makes a trip to the Catacombs with Terser and then meets his other friends on the Lionfish.
"Thank you forr yourr company, excellent Terrserr," he says. "It is always good to have a dwarrf as a companion."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Friday May 29th, 2015 11:43:34 PM
ooc: Soooo....we have some treasure. How do we turn that into cash to buy stuff? Does someone already keep a treasure list? Would you like me to do so?
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 92] [DR 1/-] Saturday May 30th, 2015 12:56:45 AM
Magana greets the crew when the party returns to the Lionfish and updates them on the current dangers we face, admonishing them to keep a sharp eye out tonight.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Thrush (D) HP58/58 - AC24/21/18 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Sunday May 31st, 2015 6:02:57 PM
Once the potions are ready she offers both to the group.
"These herbal infusions will cure some Serious Wounds in battle. Downside is they will expire in 24 hours but... I think they will be needed before that... Magana will probably be first in the line of fire? You better hold on to one... Who wants the other one?
Oh, before meditating... Do I need to prepare some more waterbreathing? Perhaps I can torch another ship? In any case, I will focus on protecting and buffing your strength...not many offensive spells on my side then..."
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 82/87 (Ki 7/8) Sunday May 31st, 2015 11:42:19 PM
Coer is distracted. These assassins took their own lives? For what purpose? Is this common among the shipping guild or are they employing darker forces to achieve their goals.
The attack has strengthened his resolve however. He will fight. The shipping guild has always been questionable and justice would eventually been served... He just was not expecting it would be he who dealt it.
He returns to the lionfish with his friends in silence, mentally preparing himself for the upcoming raid.
DM Rob - Back on the 'Fish Monday June 1st, 2015 12:05:29 AM
One by one the group make their way back to the Lionfish. Along the way, the party pass small groups of the Harbormasters' guards. The sneers they gave the party earlier are now replaced with a slight nod of the head. It's a small gesture, but a telling one. You are allies now, and the next day will show just how much.
This is the first time Rillett and Hashamon have seen the mighty Lionfish, and she is impressive.
Per Coer's earlier orders, much of the crew are enjoying some much deserved shore leave. With Tula not to be found anywhere aboard, Tommy has been left in charge. The half-orc is perched by the ships wheel, and currently sports a black eye. A wide grin covers his face as he rubs the knuckles on his right hand, and you can just tell he has enjoyed this stay in Bonetown.
The only other crew member in sight is Pinny, though he is currently perched high in the rigging above and is just staring out at the open waters.
Aexana hands out the potions she has freshly brewed, and then tries to start thinking of what spells she should prepare for the next day. Perhaps she can burn down another ship (hopefully not one belonging to an innocent bystander this time). Though the pendulum does swing both ways. Would a vessel of the Shipping Guild - an organisation built solely for the purpose of trading and sailing the seas - be prepared for such magicks? Would they be prepared to use similar tactics in return? And would she be prepared to sink a ship with possibly hundreds of sailors aboard? Do they all deserve to die?
Coer contemplates the actions of the assassins. The Shipping Guild is like any other organisation, they employ sailors to do a job. Could any employee be so devoted as to take their own life for the organisation? No, in all likelihood it would take someone far more zealous. Perhaps hired hitmen?
Magana gives Tommy an update on what to expect tomorrow. "If their ships are as soft as their skulls, we should have no troubles" Tommy smiles looking at some blood that currently stains his knuckles "Just make sure the goblin stays out of my way". No doubt a reference to Horace.
The mood on the docks is quite tense tonight. Every ship that is docked knows there will be a battle tomorrow, and the element of surpirse will be necessary if they are to triumph. To that end, you can see people trying to go about their business as usual, but keen eyes can see weapons being sharpened and prepared.
Magana warns the crew to be on the lookout tonight, and as if on cue, there is a short, sharp whistle from Pinny above.
It appears two men have caught his eye. They are walking the docks and stopping to look at each vessel. Talking or whispering to each other, pointing at the ship, and then moving on to the next one.
They eventually come to the Lionfish. The pair look humanoid, but are quite tall and solidly built. Both are cloaked and have their hoods raised, so it is hard to make out any features. Threaded into the shirt of one of the men Terser recognises the holy symbol of Domi.
=========================== OOC: It looks like the party have missed some XP! You are each awarded: 3000xp for the dinner with Elstred 5000xp for the battle with the Assassins
This should put everyone at around 74,000xp
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma d20+11=17 ; d20+16=19 ; Monday June 1st, 2015 1:55:48 AM
Jozhur keeps his distance and watches the men. He will find a place to hide and observe from if he has time.
------------ Perception: 17 Stealth: 19
Do we know what the bracers are? Can someone try to identify them?
Jass (SteveK) Monday June 1st, 2015 6:32:07 AM
The first man is full of confidence, but with plaid skin and rapidly graying thin hair. He is a weathered but amiable and slightly thin man in his late 20s. Standing 5 foot 9 inches tall, his common traveler's clothes and cloak is easily overlooked by the smile that plays around the easy-going mouth. There is something about him that is familiar, not like anyone has ever seen him, but that his description is part of many a story. "Hey, what's the word?" he calls out with a friendly grin to the ship.
He turns to his companion. "This is the one we were looking for, Ve, the Lionfish, eh?"
He turns back to the Lionfish. "Hey! Permission to come aboard and all that stuff! You ARE the heroes who have been working this area, eh? I'm Jass. Jass of Downs. You know, with the Dragon Consortium?"
........
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=30 ; Monday June 1st, 2015 6:38:18 AM
Zeoll returns from the Catacombs with a couple extra scrolls and some fancy new spectacles. [I hope! Fact is, I'm still wrangling on the CC Board.]
He is glad to cast Detect Magic and Guidance and look at the magic bracers and any other unidentified loot.
Spellcraft checks to do IDs: 26, 14, 30
He talks about strategy with his friends. He would rather wait for morning so that he can pray for spells. He is pondering starting off with a support role: summons and cures.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Monday June 1st, 2015 7:30:03 AM
Zeoll blinks. He knows that man! Ve Mundr! He springs forward, about to embrace him. Then he pauses, unsure.
"Do you rrememberr me, Ve? We sharred a drream many yearrs ago. A drream, orr morre like a nightmarre, in the land of Kosh Marrr, wherre we fought werrewolves and giants to save a human. It did not end exactly well? My memorries arre not what they werre."
The old liontaur pauses and wipes his eyes. "Orr maybe I just drreamed of you, sirr? Have we met, orr was it just a vision of my own aged brrain? I know we taurrs age fast, but you do not even look any older!"
The grey-maned fellow turns to Jass, and recognition sparks in his eyes, behind his new specs. "And you, sirr, I know I met, at a Yule parrty at the Giggling Ghost, when I serrved with the Irron Adventurrerrs. We talked about ourr old common frriend, Captain Brrahmah, of tattoo fame, perrhaps the best of those of us Chosen by Domi so long long ago."
Zeoll bows. "What brrings you two fine fellows so farr frrom home, on the eve of a fight. Gods know we could use such able herroes in ourr battle."
When Zeoll hears the words "Dragon Consortium," several emotions wash over his open face. Surprise, for who knew the Consortium was interested in the affairs of such a backwater as Bonetown. Pure pleasure at meeting again these adventurers he knew in the past. And underneath, maybe a bit of melancholy -- he realizes that these heroes have reached the height of achievement, membership in the Dragon Consortium, while he, old Zeoll, has been left behind by the passage of years, for time and chance has happened to us all.
After a pause, the liontaur dressed in colorful oranges, reds, and yellows turns and welcomes these two notables to the ship. He introduces them to his friends on the crew. And he explains to those who do not understand that the Dragon Consortium is the premier order of heroes the Wold has ever seen.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Monday June 1st, 2015 11:02:03 AM
( Sorry!, I posted Hash to sleep before the day was over! )
Watching the approaching strangers with interest, Hash doesn't feel the urge to leap down and defend. He had only been with these fellows for a few hours, and yet to feel like there was anything here he had a claim to than his life.
Still, the Liontaur was worked up, and old Zeoll was interesting to him. It wasn't often that both a Liontaur and a Minotaur offered worship to the same gods not named Domi or Imod.
Gliding down from the crows next, Hashamon perches a little closer to the meeting, and lets out a pointed "hoot" to Zeoll before ruffling his auburn feathers and settling in to listen as to why they have been approached.
(Hey guys, I had to undergo a bit of surgery, as I had a charisma score of seven. In this moment, it was discovered I was missing a couple skill points. What I thought would be an interesting point, Hash not speaking common, was quickly discovered to be a pain in the butt. So Hash knows it, and please pretend he always has. Thanks!)
Ve Mundr (Dan K) Monday June 1st, 2015 1:20:39 PM
Olive skinned, dark hair and eyes, standing at 6' and weighing about 200. Slightly large and single crooked nose, he wears a well fitted tan linen shirt, black cotton wool blended pants with brown leather boots and wide brimmed black hat. Symbol of Domi is threaded into his shirt and his holy symbol, plainly visible as a copper and gold medallion on a steel chain about his neck.
The man wears a slightly more serious countenance than the amicable grin of his companion and a slight grimace crosses his face when the other calls out what group they represent. "That is low key?" he asks casually and light hearted.
Ve holds up a hand to stop Zeoll from engulfing him in an embrace. He does confirm the dream that Zeoll mentions. "Koshe Marr and what befell there are things not easily forgotten. Yes, Zeoll, I remember you."
As Zeoll welcomes them aboard, the olive skinned man in his mid thirties perhaps, introduces himself. "I am Ve Mundr of Domi. Thank you for welcoming us aboard. We were in the area and thought a visit was warranted."
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Monday June 1st, 2015 1:58:36 PM
Rillett is human, with a pale complexion and brown hair, medium build, old scar on right side of face. An ever present metal holy symbol to Gargul hangs from his neck, and he wears a grey cloak over somber clothing. Beneath the cloak is a breastplate, helmet, and shield emblazoned with Gargul's symbol.
This has been a rough day for Rillett. The fact that Zeoll knows these men and is pleased at their visit is a relief.
"Greetings and long life. What brings you to Bonetown in its hour of need? There is a blockade in effect and you are not from around here - how did you arrive? I hope you bring assistance or advice."
ooc: please make sure your stats reflect prior healing/channel efforts. If there is need, Rillett will make sure everyone is healed up.
Jass (SteveK) Monday June 1st, 2015 3:43:11 PM
Jass gives a lop-sided and completely unrepentant grin. "If it doesn't involve teleportations, shining armor, and a disintegration or two, this IS low key!"
Recognizing Zeoll, Jass also relaxes. "Oh whew, and I was afraid we'd use half the night to convince you of our intentions! Hey, but Ve is right, we should go away from prying eyes before talking further, eh?" Jass gives a charming smile and gesture to belowdeck on the Lionfish.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Monday June 1st, 2015 4:53:45 PM at ken: convenient!
Terser is a bit surprised that two strange men would be requesting access to the ship at this time of night, but he is quick enough to help them aboard once Zeoll endorses them as being who they claim to be.
Despite the derivation of his own path, he still has the utmost respect for a man of Domi and is honored to be called a hero by one from the Dragon Consortium.
Welcome to the 'Fish. I don't know if we are particularly heroic, but we are doing our utmost to do what's right for this town.
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 82/87 (Ki 7/8) Monday June 1st, 2015 11:35:40 PM
"Friends of Zeoll are friends of mine. Welcome aboard"
Coer greets the newcomers and directs them below deck. A bottle of rum is found and mugs poured for the guests as they settle.
DM Rob - Friends of Zeoll are friends of mine. Welcome aboard Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 12:36:52 AM Jozhur is suspicious and keeps an eye on the pair from the shadows. Could it be more assassins? Could it be Shipping Guild spies, inspecting each ship for a weakness? It just feels like everyone in Bonetown has an agenda.
Tommy's hand immediately goes to his sword. His muscles tense as he prepares for a fight. Pinny remains high in the rigging.
It is Zeoll who first recognises the pair on the docks as friendly. Jass of Downs and Ve Mundr - two members of the fabled Dragon Consortium! In the flesh and asking permission to come aboard the Lionfish. Looking at the two of them, you could be forgiven for thinking they were but simple travellers. Perhaps with all their fame, they prefer to move through towns in a low key.
Hashamon - in owl form - soars down from the higher ropes of the ships mast to listen in on the proceedings. He isn't prepared to take his natural form just yet.
Rillet is visibly releived that Zeoll knows the two men. It has been a long and surprising day. Fortunately this is a pleasant surprise. Rillet is hopeful that the presence of the pair might be fortuitous. Two members of the Dragon Consortium? Why, surely they could end this blockade with very little effort on their part? Who knows, maybe more members are lurking nearby?
Terser too, is relieved that someone can vouch for the pair. Though his own path with Domi has been difficult and challenging, the dwarf has the utmost respect for one who can follow the God's teachings.
Ve gives a light-hearted smile to Jass. So much for going in-cognito! He confidently steps aboard the Lionfish and begins the formal introductions, not quite ready to embrace anyone.
Jass - who looks like an emaciated human cadaver with an easy-going smile on his face - is a little more relaxed. They are here to talk further, but the docks have ears. Whatever they want to talk about is not something they wish to discuss in the open.
Captain Coer is more than happy to escort them below deck. Like any good ship, rum is always at hand and the taur is happy to pour a few mugs.
Below deck, the ship is quiet. The Lionfish rocks and bobs ever so slightly with the sea - something the party and crew are completely used to. Having spent much time on the sea, Coer knows not to fill the mugs with so much rum that it might spill over the side.
And so around the table in the galley, with an oil lamp burning in the centre, the crew of the Lionfish sit with members of the Dragon Consortium.
================================= OOC: Please let me know exactly what items are yet to be identified folks, and we can take care of that. I see Zeoll mentions a pair of bracers, but is that all?
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 12:53:44 AM
ooc: This is the treasure I am aware of so far? Detect magic will reveal if anything else is magic.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 92] [DR 1/-] Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 2:05:37 AM
Magana is just relieved that the newcomers are not a new threat. Even her prodigious thirst for combat has already been slaked this day.
The takes a post at the door to the impromptu rum bar, keeping one ear tuned to the crow's nest.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:43:44 AM
Not enthused on the prospect of hunkering down inside the ships guts, but not wanting to miss what is said, Hash lets the form of the owl ride off him, slinking down into the form of a shaggy brown bobcat.
With a lazy stretch, he pads into the room and curls up into a ball to listen, keeping his large eyes focused on the heroes from the consortium. Well mostly. He couldn't help but focus a small bit of his attention on defending the meeting from the intrusions of any tasty mice.
Ve Mundr (Dan K) Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 11:16:05 AM
Ve smiles and walks aboard. Looking to Rillet specifically he answers, "Happenstance brings us in Bonetown's hour of need, though with the likes of you and your gallant friends, I have every confidence that need is already met in full measure." To those on deck in general he states observantly, "It looks like it has been a long day and so hopefully we can bring some ease this evening for a time."
Ve heads below deck, led by Coerator
Ve sits, near ram rod straight in the chair offered, shoulders squared to the table. It seems even the mild rocking of the boat does not cause him to lose his posture and yet he seems completely relaxed and at ease. Looking about the table, he offers a wide smile.
Ve accepts the drink, stands and proposes a toast, "To the heroes of Bonetown." he pauses for a moment as he stands with drink held out over the table. "For make no mistake here, that is what you truly are. May your courage be ever present within battle and without. Where courage is needed most." Ve hoists his mug to all, takes a drink and then sits and looks at Jass
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP58/58 - AC17/14/14 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 17 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 3:29:32 PM
Aexana greets the newcomers. The tale about the Dragon Consortium sounds pretty grand and it makes her wonder what tiny old lass could do to proove worthy in front of such...
The prospect of the coming battle has brought a sombre mood over Aexana. People will die... good folks... folks with family... Why wasn't there any other way to avoiding this...
(XP - I apparently missed some rewards for I'm only at 66420Xp - I will go over the board to find the missing Xp)
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 4:18:23 PM
Rillett will smile at Ve, and he will raise a glass too.
"Just as I believe that the Wold is what we make of it and reject that our fate is a foregone conclusion, so too do I reject happenstance. Our lives are neither set in stone, nor a random series events. Powerful forces are at work in the lives of these Heros of Bonetown, both helping and opposing them. I hope to be worthy of them and the events that are about to unfold."
"We are men of faith, you and I. Even though I only met them this morning, it is Gargul that prepared me for this and directed my path to this place. Surely, you do not think that Domi had nothing to do with your arrival at this place and time. What we do now that we are here is up to us. The question before us is, 'are we prepared for the consequences of our actions or out inactions?' That is a weighty question.
"It is written, 'only fools and children reject the wisdom of experience.' Your skill and knowledge exceed my own. If we accept that you are here for a reason, then surely you have information or advice that can help us. Share with us what brought you here, and perhaps we can divine why."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 4:20:29 PM
His old comrade in arms, Ve offers a toast: "To the heroes of Bonetown. For make no mistake here, that is what you truly are."
Zeoll is willing to drink to that, although privately he has some reservations ...
OOC: Here are Zeoll's private thoughts, which any player is most welcome to read, but which he would never share with even the best of his friends on board the ship here. Maybe he could have shared his thoughts with his old friend Ashira, who learned the hard way about failure when she was heart-seeded against her will and forced to love Ga'al. But to those present he would not open up.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Zeoll thinks of himself as a friend to heroes, maybe as a singer and student of heroes, and no hero himself. A true hero would not have abandoned Domi's quest, and turned away from the god who created the taurs. A true hero would not have fled the Year of Ascension, enjoying his soujourn in the Lands of Rest while friends became undead and gods died. A true hero would not hide behind fey trickery and tower shield, seeking to bend minds.
But Zeoll is at peace with who he truly is, and maybe that's how he can serve best, aware of his failings, not moaning about them, just keeping on keeping on.}
He raises his glass and offers his own words: "To heroes everywhere, may they always follow their hearts!"
After drinks and smalltalk, Zeoll looks at Ve and Jass. "Now, if it is happenstance that you have arrrived on the eve of battle, then please do tell us what brrings you to us this evening?"
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d20+14=22 ; Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 4:42:45 PM
Rillett senses some regret in the bespectacled liontaur's words (sense motive 22), and looks his direction misunderstanding the reason for his apprehension.
"Tomorrow will be a glorious triumph or a spectacular death!"
(Given their world view, Clerics of Gargul are often not the inspiration they think they are.)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 5:27:51 PM
Terser is impressed with the amount of Rum that everyone on board can put away. It's not often that you see it portioned in mugs. It makes it feel like home.
He toasts with the others, prepared for a battle to save the town, and waits to hear whattheir honoured guests would say.
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 9:01:43 PM
Jozhur quietly greets Jass and Ve, he's not his usual upbeat self. The constant fighting is taking its toll on him. He sips his rum and listens to the conversations. He's happy ol' Zeoll has been reunited with some old friends.
"We will take some more lives tomorrow, just pray we all see the end of the day and maybe we will see peace for some time after."
Jass (SteveK) Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:49:46 PM
Jass takes a mug and raises it in salute, but takes no more than a cursory taste of the strong drink. Talk about Gargul makes him wince as if from an old wound. "The Grey Lord is something else, isn't he? Helped me get to understanding that my undead bloodline wasn't a curse as I thought. With good friends I could count on and a good cause, it became an opportunity to clean up a nasty group of liches!"
He does have a little advice for the current situation, but maybe not what the heroes are looking for. "For what's going on here with the merchants guild, I'm sure you will all find a solution to do the right thing, eh? Sometimes that means fighting and sometimes it means talking out a solution, as long as the winners are the regular people who couldn't otherwise protect themselves, right?"
The emaciated man has to shake his head. "We can't stay, not even for the night. Just finished getting a little info here that will really help with a problem over in the Blasted Lands. You see, the Dragon Consortium fixes the BIG problems that could overwhelm whole kingdoms. And we are very happy that there are heroes on the local level that can protect innocents at a more personal level. Yep. Very happy. Always good to footnote the report with the up-and-coming local talent!"
DM Rob - "Tomorrow will be a glorious triumph or a spectacular death!" Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 12:29:27 AM Magana takes a position by the doorway. She's more comfortable around a battlefield than around a table. Out of the corner of her eye though, she spots movement. Justier - the cabin boy - is hiding around the other side of the doorway, peeking around the corner. When he sees Magana he gets a fearful look on his face "I just wanted to see the heroes! Honest!" he whispers.
Hashamon shifts into a large cat form, and curls up in a ball. If he has any hopes of catching a rat or two aboard the Lionfish, he is going to have to contend with Horace, the ships goblin and carpenter's aide. Horace has made sure that any rats (not to mention the few cats he has found over the years) end up in a pot.
Ve is the first to stand and offers a toast to the heroes of Bonetown. The rum may not be the finest he has ever tasted, but in the pirate haven that is Bonetown, they sure know how to give it that little extra kick.
Aex is distracted by the prospects of the battle to come. Yes, people will die. Good people most likely. All she can do is hope that she has the wisdom to tell the good from the bad.
Jozhur finds it better to focus on the destination rather than the journey. He expects there will be lives lost tomorrow, but if they live to see the end of the day perhaps peace will follow?
Rillet gives a mighty toast in response to Ve's gesture. And though Ve believes the heroes of Bonetown are up to any challenge, Rillet hopes that the guests will be able to give them insight or perhaps assistance that can help the group.
Zeoll too, is curious why the Dragon Consortium should be here. Of all nights, the eve of what might be Bonetown's greatest battle.
For the first time in a long time, Terser starts to feel at home. The Scab is far away from here and its cold, stony mountains are quickly becoming but a memory. Were dwarves meant to sail the sea? Well, as long as the drinks are as good as this he could accomodate it.
Jass seeks to lighten the mood, as is his way. The advice he offers may not be the advice the party were seeking, but to be noted as a hero by a Dragon Consortium member can only be a good thing.
But how will the party be known in Jass' footnotes? "The Bonetown Heroes"? "The Crew of the Lionfish"? Perhaps sitting around the table, right now, the group could determine how they will be known. A name that evil will fear. A name that will inspire hope to those who have none. (OOC: In laymans terms: any ideas on a party name guys?)
=========================== OOC: In terms of IDing items, I'm going to assume some Aid Another checks, some Guidance & Detect Magic castings, and some Take 10s. So...
You discover you have 8 x +1 Adamantine Chain Shirts 8 x +1 Bucklers with the Blinding ability 8 x Bracers of Archery (Lesser). Note there was a typo in a previous DM post. There were 8 sets, not just the 1. 32 x Arrows tipped with Drow Poison 2 x Adamantine Daggers
The rest is non-magical and "normal".
Since you know there is going to be a battle soon, perhaps you want to divide up the loot and do some Catacombs shopping?
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 92] [DR 1/-] Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 2:01:19 AM
Magana is a bit puzzled as to why Justier would be afraid of her. "Why don't you fetch them another bottle of rum, lad? I'm sure they would welcome *you* as a hero for your actions!" She gives him a broad wink in encouragement.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 12:29:43 PM
Rillett remains honored by the auspicious visit. He will listen, but has little else to say.
Once our guests depart he will say, "We have a big day tomorrow, and there are some things that could come in handy. If folks will accompany me to the catacombs or give me a list, we turn our spoils into useful items.
--------------------------- ooc: Party name - I think Bonetown Heros is fine, but it feels a little pretentious. We could also go with:
Coer's Corsairs Magana's Myrmidons Rillett's Rangers Tersor's Terrors Sailors on the Sea of Fate (extra points if you catch the reference) Gargul's Special Forces (Tagline: We put the "special" in special forces) We Who Judge the Quick and the Dead The Edge between Life and Death, generally shortened to just "The Edge" The Grey Council :)
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 2:11:06 PM
ooc: The Bonetown Irregulars
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 d20+8=9 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+9=18 ; Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 2:13:30 PM
Hashamon watches the men for awhile longer, considering the words of the heroes. They seemed to ring true, and a part of him hoped that more of the races he encountered in the Wold would have that mentality, that the kill was not the only thing.
Then of course, that did little for tomorrow. If his new pack sought the hunt, hunt he would. If they sought peace, peace is what he would protect.
He wasn't sure what Rillet meant by Catacombs, but he didn't need anything. The Fey had given him all he needed before he left his grove. After the two guests leave, Hash will prowl the ship a little bit, at least until the others start bunking down. He also sniffs at the wind, trying to get an idea of the weather for tomorrow.
Survival: Hunt Mice - Natural 1. Survival DC15: Predict Weather for 24 hours - Success. Perception on Prowl: 18
ooc:
The Boners? The Lion Guard The Middle Sea Saviors/Sentries/Sailors/Corsairs/Privateers?
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 2:57:32 PM I think Mr. Bradley has done this before. I would steer away from Bonetown references, though the town is more than welcome to call us that. As for our own name, Captain Coer and his Courageous Crusaders? hehe
Despite having made one trip already, Terser doesn't object to visiting the Catacombs again. With that much booty, perhaps he can even upgrade his weapon's enchantments.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP58/58 - AC17/14/14 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 17 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 5:06:20 PM
names: - Lions (why look beyond?) - The Black Lions (a wink to the black pirate flag) - The Onyx Lions (Onyx is the black form of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. - reference to black again and a material - which is often used for dragon groups later ;-) Gold Dragons, Emerald Dragons, and so on... Onyx Dragons?!? After all don't we wanna go from Lions to Dragons?!) - Melanite Dragons (Melanite is the black variety of the rare andradite garnet. It is sometimes known as titanian andradite - less common but black also :-) ) (... did I mention I used to be one of those youth all dressed in black listening to Sisters of Mercy... ??)
During dinner Aex doesn't drink too much rum. She's not up to the quantities some quaff... She ponders Jass' remark... "I'm sure you will all find a solution to do the right thing, eh? Sometimes that means fighting and sometimes it means talking out a solution, as long as the winners are the regular people who couldn't otherwise protect themselves......
But what is the right thing in this case? Battle? Destruction? Mayhem? Death?? While we're picking over control of Bonetown the Wold seems to face a greater foe in the shape of Billoopl... why hasn't that issue become a common goal for the residents of Bonetown and the Shipping Guild?! If that false deity takes the upper hand... whoever wins tomorrow... faces dire times never the less... But she decides to hold her tongue. It seems her friends are fixed on tomorrows battle. Aex takes it upon herself to help her friends as much as possible. Healing them and fighting whoever fights her friends.
She will prepare several healing spells, she got two powerful potions for closing wounds and she'll prepare a miriad of spells that can help out in certain situations...
Jass (SteveK) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 5:43:46 PM
The young but graying sorcerer enjoys talking to the heroes, and he always loved helping out the regular folk... as long as he doesn't have to work to help! In between stories of 'there-we-were' and little sips of the rum, Jass casts a Dancing Lights and has it play with Justicar. Jass is never far without an Unseen Servant, and the minor magic goes about helping Horace with the cleaning.
But after a while it is clear it is time to go. Jass is sensitive to social nuances and never out stays his welcome. "Well, Ve, time to go. It has been nice but duty calls and there are people waiting on us." Jass stands and out of his Pants O Plenty pulls out a small chest. "A small gift for you from the Dragon Consortium. I always keep a few handy for when running into good souled people. No telling what it can help with, eh?"
Jass waits for Ve to give his wise words before touching his companion. "OK everyone! Buh-bye!
(After Ve talks, Jass casts a spell, Greater Teleport, and they are gone. )
Ve Mundr (Dan K) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:45:58 PM
Ve lets Jass lead with the stories and offers an occasional insight and steers his companion to parts of stories where words and not weapons won the day. The cleric of Domi smiles at Rillet's response and chuckles a bit. "I choose to use happenstance instead of more colorful phrasing We came to Bonetown with purpose and you became a part of that purpose. Tomorrow will bring what you will."
Ve enjoys a full mug of the offered rum and a smaller refilled portion over the course of the next hour. Jass wraps things up and Ve nods. It was time to go. The last leg of this journey was still needed to be made. This crew was part of that, the reason they sought them out. Ve ponders at how much he should reveal if anything at all over the future of the region these 'local' heroes have set into motion. Ve stands and thanks the crew of the Lionfish for their bravery and hospitality. His decision made, Ve leaves the crew with an assurance. "Take heart and be assured the Consortium is still very much active in the Wold as Jass has said. From the heavens to the Shadowlands, ...to that which wakens in the deep. May you always find the courage to laugh." With that last comment he nods to Jass adn in teh blink of an eye are gone
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:53:42 PM
"That was...strange. Let's see what they gave us." Jozhur opens the chest, somewhat cautiously.
"I'm going to try to get some rest, big day tomorrow and whatnot. The rest of you can shop if you want."
------------ ooc: Jozhur will claim one of the adamantine daggers and all the poisoned arrows (unless someone else wants some). If the treasure is not being sold yet, he will also wear one set of bracers until they are sold. He's skipping the Catacombs trip for now.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 11:25:38 PM
Zeoll ponders the party's next move. Mostly he is tired and feeling his years. A sip more of rum and then to bed.
Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 82/87 (Ki 7/8) Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 11:26:06 PM
Coer quietly sips his rum. The lionfish is becoming famous and has caught the eye of the consortium. Their actions will be more and more in the spotlight - they will become greater heroes or demonised if they make a mistake. Yarr. .. much to ponder.
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday June 4th, 2015 1:53:09 AM
ooc:
Treasure list and money distribution sent out via e-mail. It looks more complicated than it is. If in doubt, just look at the green column.
On the group name, I like either The Black Lions, or simply The Corsairs.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Thursday June 4th, 2015 6:32:58 AM
OOC: Boy was I tired last night, but I wanted to post before midnight. I hope I may be allowed a more thoughtful addendum.
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During the evening, Zeoll is mostly quiet, but he takes many mental notes, and thinks hard about ways to recognize and remember all the heroes he has known in his life, and those of whom he has heard. He wonders what will happen to those memories when he passes to the Lands of Rest. He ponders ways to keep them alive in memory.
When the two heroes of legend are about to leave, the old liontaur rises and bows, then shakes hands goodby.
"It has been a trrue pleasurre to sit and meet you both again," he says. "Ve, it inspirres me to rrememberr how we fought togetherr against some prretty evil foes. And Jass, yourr good spirits arre indefatiguable! I hope you will continue to inspirre young adventurrerrs forr yearrs and yearrs to come."
DM Rob - "That was...strange" Thursday June 4th, 2015 6:37:57 AM Magana is a bit confused as to why Justier would be afraid of her. Truth be told, he has become quite fond of her (and the whole crew) but was scared he would be told off for spying. At being invited to serve the heroes though, his smile couldn't be wider. The boy gives Magana a salute - as if he'd been given an important mission - and sets off to find the rum bottles.
Rillet feels very honoured to have the Dragon Consortium members grace him with their presence. He has done an excellent job of tallying the groups loot.
Terser sure doesn't mind visiting the catacombs again. Whatever it takes to get off this rocking ship, eh?
Hashamon watches silently, and considers the words the heroes have shared. Perhaps one day he will have the pleasure of being in the Dragon Consortium and bestowing words on up-and-coming heroes?
Aex is cautious with the rum. Last thing she needs is to make a scene, or worse, be in an unfit state tomorrow. Her head and heart mull what the right thing to do might be.
Justier returns beaming a smile and humbly pours a drink for each of the heroes, and then the party. Once done, he back away from the table.
After an hour of storytelling and reminiscing, the ever polite and friendly Jass knows when the time for visitors is at an end, and stands to gracefully exit. He knows that heroes need focus before a big battle, not distractions from celebrities. Of course, like any good guest he has brought a gift for the hosts. He pulls a small chest from his kit and places it on the table.
Ve follows Jass' lead, and stands to thank the crew for their hospitality. "To that which wakens in the deep" are his cryptic parting words as he nods and teleports away.
Zeoll and Coer sit quietly, each with thoughts they aren't yet ready to share. What will the next day bring? What should they do? Will they be heroes?
Jozhur is the first to speak, noting how odd the appearance of the pair was. Still, he is not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and sets to inspecting the chest that now lies in the middle of the table.
Inside the red velvet lined chest sit 8 identical vials. Each vial contains some sort of fluid that is constantly changing colour. Fortunately, the Dragon Consortium are quite meticulous and have attached small labels to each vial: "Anything Potion"
-------------------------------- Anything Potion: (Fate Item) This mysterious potion is a much sought after prize. It is capable of acting as ANY 1st level spell once imbibed (even those with a personal range). One use only.
ACDM SteveK. Anything Potion is CL1
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Thursday June 4th, 2015 2:19:24 PM Well that's interesting. Any suggestions on a spell that would be good to use? Don't have much experience with that stuff.
initial thoughts are to use as Shield
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Thursday June 4th, 2015 4:24:27 PM
Zeoll looks with wonder at the vials left behind.
Terser asks what to use them for, and Zeoll muses, "Well, my frriend, the powerr comes with verrsatility. When you arre afrraid, Potion of Remove Fearr. When you need a horrse, Oil of Mount. When you want to lash yourr vessel to the boat of an escaping enemy, Oil of Animate Rrope. When you need a magic weapon to hit a foe, Oil of Magic Weapon."
"And do not forrget the morre obscurre and powerrful firrst level spells. The Paladin's Bless Weapon. The Rrangerr's Delay Poison and Rresist Enerrgy. The Witch's Bearr's Endurrance, Cat's Grrace, and Bull's Strrength."
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 9 - FF 17 Thursday June 4th, 2015 5:13:23 PM
Padding and sitting squat on his rear to get a better look, Hashamon sniffs at the potions. He picks one up delicately in his mouth and sets it on the floor and bats at it for a moment. Hasha-cat picks it up and and carries it outside, sets it down on the deck of the fo'c'sle, and promptly plops on top of it.
He gives a widemouthed yawn and waits for the night to pass. There would be tooth and claw aplenty tomorrow. Maybe this stuff would help his hide stay intact.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP58/58 - AC17/14/14 - +4 vs Giant - CMD 17 - +1 vs Lizards & Goblinoids Thursday June 4th, 2015 7:12:58 PM
(with all the money we got now, I might consider a trip to the CC - will check in the morning)
The special potion sure looks interesting. Aex can only hope she'll be able to make something like this in the future as well... Well... not much else to do but rest and meditate.. .
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 Thursday June 4th, 2015 7:30:42 PM
Rillett returns from the Catacombs with Zeoll. He makes sure everyone has their cash and/or items from the treasure.
"I was thinking about Jass' remark about fighting vs. taking things out. Sounds like the Harbormaster has sent things in motion for tomorrow we cannot stop, and I wouldn't want to leave him hanging. Still, I keep wondering if there's another way outta this."
"Maybe we just need to defeat Elstred, and then seek out the Shipping Guild to sue for peace. Is there a Shipping Guild contact we can make in Rum?"
***************************** Planned spells for tomorrow: Spells (* = cast) 0 (DC15): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC16): Longstrider (D), Bless, Command, Obscuring Mist, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC17): See Invisible (D), Hold Person, Delay Poison, Delay Poison, Silence 3 (DC18): Fly (D), Dispel Magic, Prayer, Water Walk, Water Breathing 4 (DC19): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Air Walk, Summon Monster IV
Spells Running: Longstrider (extended from the night before) Channel Energy 4d6 -- 5 Dimensional Hop -- 80' Obscuring Mist - 2/day Deathwatch - 1/day
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP46/57 1 Temp Constitution damage, +4 Temp Charisma Thursday June 4th, 2015 11:53:23 PM
"Well, if we can find evidence of what happened to Terza, that'd be a good start. I firmly believe Elstred needs to be removed from power. It could be done peacefully if we had evidence of him being involved with Terza's disappearance, unfortunately, we have no such evidence.
I don't think we have much choice but to fight, though keeping the violence contained to Elstred's ship would be ideal."
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Friday June 5th, 2015 12:55:53 AM
Magana stows a vial and ponders what it's best use might be. Maybe to make herself bigger. That is always fun.
DM Rob - "Well... not much else to do but rest and meditate..." Friday June 5th, 2015 2:23:07 AM
Each member of the party takes a vial of the wondrous potion. The possibilities for using it are practically endless. It might just be that one thing that could turn a defeat into a victory.
Terser and Zeoll discuss the various effects the potion could create. Magana is just focused on getting bigger!
Hashamon just sleeps upon his. Typical cat. They can sleep on anything.
Rillet and Jozhur try to think of a more peaceful approach to the coming day.
Unfortunately all who sail in Bonetown are united and preparing for a fight. This might be the one time diplomacy would fail. Jozhur though considers minimising the collateral damage and containing the fighting to Elstred's ship.
Rillet considers that once Elstred is defeated/overthrown, that a different Shipping Guild contact might be open to a peaceful negotiation. If only the party knew some friendly Shipping Guild members...
At various times throughout the night, the party make the trip back and forth from the Catacombs. Each buying and selling and preparing for battle.
In the early hours of the morning, close to 4am, comes a loud whisper from the docks "Psst! Captain Coer? Captain Coer?"
Standing on the docks, each holding a crossbow and wearing armor, stand Karin and Lew. "Captain Coer? It's us! We want to help!"
------------------- OOC: I'll do what I can to help in the Catacombs and get all orders processed this weekend. The fun will start next week :)
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 64/100 - AC 16 - Touch 10 - FF 14 Friday June 5th, 2015 3:49:58 PM
When Hashamon raises a sleepy eye lid to check the commotion on the docks, he realizes that his potion-pillow has multiplied! Eight vials of anti-toxin and two bottles of a magic potion are stuffed under his paws as well.
After a sniff and a paw slap (just to be on the safe side), he lets out a wide mouth yawn and then reverts back to his natural form, almost regrettably. He always sleeps better as a cat.
His voice is deep and rumbly, and as he rubs his sleepy eyes his yawn gives way to a shout.
He gathers up the vials, and pokes his head down at the newcomers. With a shrug, he turns and waits for the others. When the moment is right, he passes out his 8 anti-toxins, keeping one for himself."
"These came from friends of mine. I think they will be a big help against the poison arrows. It would be a shame if someone slept through the hunt."
He stares at Johzur, then leans against the mast and waits for what comes next.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC22 - HP 51 of 51) Friday June 5th, 2015 4:06:15 PM
Zeoll wakes after sleeping on deck under the stars, as he always does. He welcomes Karin and Lew warmly. He asks each of them seriously, "Are you still a member of the Shipping Guild?" If either says yes, then he will ask for a lock of hair, and prepare his Nemesis Insight spell.
And he accepts a vial from Hashamon.
He prays for his spells, tweaking his usual assortment.
Knowing that the battle will start soon, he casts a Mage Armor on both Hashamon and Aexana.
He adds that he can let four other people Walk on Water for almost an hour. Who wants in?
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 24 -- HP 92/95] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge) Friday June 5th, 2015 6:15:07 PM
Terser spends his evening communing with the spirits, seeking such guidance as they can give. Perhaps he could make some vessel to carry his totems that would be a good conduit for their powers.
working on a legacy item
Walking on water would be most useful. I wouldn't want to have to take my breastplate off just to get to the ship
Rillett (Bradley) HP 69/69 - AC 22/12/20 CMD 19 d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Saturday June 6th, 2015 1:11:04 AM
Rillett notices that some folks are still injured (though I think Hashamon may have forgotten the last two channel energy bursts I did.) Rillett will do his last channel for 13 points.
"If anyone is still injured, please let me know. We cannot afford to go into this tomorrow with anyone injured." Rillett will heal anyone that asks.
"Now, Magana, if you will allow me..." Rillett will cast an Extended Magic Vestment on Magana - 16 hours of +2 AC enhancement bonus to her Chain Mail.
"I plan to cast Air Walk on Magana and Terser as we approach." Should last 80 min. "Looks like our two Druids have their transportation covered. Zeoll, if you will kindly include the remaining 4 of us with your Water Walk tomorrow, that would be most helpful."
"Captain Coer, what are your plans to prepare the Lionfish to defend against fireballs? Do you have a way to wet down the decks and rigging? Do you have cloths or furs you can wet and place about the ship?"
Rillett will then rest.
When Karin and Lew show up, he will say, "Karin and Lew, I do not know your skills and relative ability. Would you be most effective staying aboard our vessel and shooting with your crossbows? Bear in mind that we will likely be subject to fire from the other ship, from both projectiles and fireballs or lightning bolts. We may need to use Obscuring Mist at some point, which would hamper your ability to shoot."
***************************** Planned spells for tomorrow: Spells (* = cast) 0 (DC15): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC16): Longstrider (D), Bless, Command, Detect Evil, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC17): See Invisible (D), Hold Person, Delay Poison, Resist Energy, Silence 3 (DC18): Fly (D), Dispel Magic, Prayer, Water Walk, Water Breathing 4 (DC19): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Air Walk, Summon Monster IV
Spells Running: Longstrider (extended from the night before) Channel Energy 4d6 -- 5 Dimensional Hop -- 80' Obscuring Mist - 2/day Deathwatch - 1/day
Magana (Craig) [HP 92 of 92] [DR 1/-] Saturday June 6th, 2015 2:10:04 AM
When Karin and Lew wake the Lionfish, Magana begins her devotions to Gargul before having breakfast.
Hashamon, Tauren Druid HP 84/84 - AC 16 - Touch 10 - FF 14 Saturday June 6th, 2015 12:01:46 PM
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Coerator (Mark) -- Mage Armor AC 23(19/18/16) -- CMD 23 -- HP 87/87 (Ki 8/8) Sunday June 7th, 2015 10:32:55 PM "Yarrrr, ill be honest Rillett - The 'fish has not seen a great deal of battle that to warrant defenses for attacks such as magical fire. The crew are fearless however and will defend her- she is their home after all."
Coer Looks at the mighty Lionfish - it has been patched up a few times now. Will it last another day? Only time and the gods will tell.
"Zeoll old friend...to water walk would serve me well, my skills lie in close combat.
When the time for battle approaches he will drink a mage armor potion.
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ooc: sorry for poor posting recently - study has got the better of me
(Brock) Jozhur AC21/16/15--CMD 24--HP65/65 Monday June 8th, 2015 2:21:14 AM
Jozhur graciously accepts the vial from Hashamon. "You're right, I wouldn't want to miss this battle."
"I can swim okay, but I'll fall behind. Maybe let me get a head start swimming, I should be able to get fairly close unnoticed."
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