DM MikeK - We're going under water? Saturday September 14th, 2019 9:30:02 AM
The Shields are forced to admit that Peerimon has most likely escaped to this Merfolk City with some new-found allies, the Sahuagin.
Stock bluntly asks Lord Paragon Belkior what he knows about them. The halfling chuckles pleasantly, and gives the dwarf a grin. “All business. I like you. As far as the Sahuagin, we know they are there, but haven’t had formal contact. A couple of adventuring parties have gone under the Float in years past to check them and the merfolk out. Neither wanted anything to do with us. I, uh, can confirm the location of the Merfolk City is where that map says it is.”
There is some concern with securing the equipment needed for an underwater expedition. Micah points out that each of the group were given Necklaces of Adaption by the Lizard Folk. [DM Note - If you have them on your sheet, you have them. Otherwise, you don’t]
Dorbin frets over the cost of more gear.
Lord Belkior clears his throat. “I know a guy. Go see Syrdeth Redbow. Let him know I said he would lend you what he has.”
Thoughts turn to the Sahuagin and this underwater city. Based on what’s been read here, and Belkior’s assistance, it’s evident these are two different things. The underwater city is home to a population of Merfolk. It is not directly under the Float, but very near the middle of the Lake, which is tens of miles away.
Sahauagin - Knowledge (Arcana, Dungeoneering, or Nature) DC12 Highlight to display spoiler: { This scaly humanoid has a long, fish-like tail. Its arms and legs end in webbed claws, and its piscine head features a toothy maw. Warlike and proud, the sahuagin rarely ally with others, and view most other aquatic races such as the aboleths, the merfolk, and their ilk as competitors. The only creatures they seem to respect and adore apart from their own kind are sharks, for in these relentless predators the sahuagin see much of themselves. A sahuagin stands 7 feet tall and weighs about 250 pounds. They can speak with sharks. They fight with weapons - typically crossbows and tridents They can have classses - fighter and barbarian are most common. They have blindsense and darkvision. }
Thought then turn to the possibility of more assassins. Micah renews his Detect Magic, and again, Lord Paragon Belkior’s aura is nearly overwhelming. Everything on him radiates very strongly.
The more they discuss this line of thinking, the less concerned the group becomes. Peerimon has obviously left, taking whatever people, and whatever cash, with him. The group at the warehouse is gone, and the ogre mage is unlikely to hold grudges. So, family and friends should be safe. DM Says - No need to worry further about that.
There is the sound of several sets of armored, running feet approaching, within moments, a group of City Guardsmen appear at the door. The lead Guardsman steps in, looking over the group while speaking. “HALT and drop your weapons! In the name of the City, I command you to….eep”
It’s about this point when the man’s eyes fall upon the all-white halfling standing to one side.
Lord Paragon Belkior smiles. “Thank you, Captain. But, I have this end covered. Please secure the outside doors, and let no one else in or out.”
The Guardsman gulps, nods, salutes, gathers his squad, and leaves.
Belkior turns to Zanderallen. "Time to make this official."
“Silver Shields,” he intones formally, “you are requested to go to this city, retrieve the fugitive Lord Peerimon, and bring him back to the Council for trial and judgement.”
The halfling turns his gaze on Stock.
“Alive”
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 82/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Saturday September 14th, 2019 4:22:27 PM
Zanderallen looks at the guards and smiles as they notice who else is present with the shields. He acknowledges Belkiors commission. "We will hunt him down and bring to justice, alive if at all possible."
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+7=26 ; Monday September 16th, 2019 9:43:55 AM "Seriously though, those Sahuagin are no joke. So basically we are to believe that Peerimon basically bought their alliance with access to Briardoc to fix their food supply problems? Seems like once they get a hold of the halfling, there's not much that keeps them loyal to Peerimon. Maybe it doesn't have to come to serious blows..."
"...and why did Belkior give me such a long look? Of course I'll have Peerimon's safety in mind."
He can't avoid a little chuckle as he tries to keep a straight face. "In all seriousness though, I don't actually believe I have one of them necklace's anymore. We'll need to find another way for at least me to travel down below."
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Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Monday September 16th, 2019 9:50:51 AM
[b]"Yea, I don't remember a necklace from them, but some pretty cool things we helped them bring to the Float,"[b] Bartomus nodded in agreement with Stock's comment.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+4=18 ; Monday September 16th, 2019 10:01:30 AM "But, I gotta say, the idea of the Lake being filled with people and sharks, has me really, really liking the very top of a turtle. I mean I heard rumors, but just thought they were stories told to keep little ones entertained or behaving."
He looked over at the Paragon and the surprised captain of the guard, "we'll do our very best your Lordship. Should we try to bring any gifts or message to this City from you and the Council? Maybe that could be a way to counter what ever Crimson has concocted up about our City."
Sorry about that double post - apparently that I tapped the wrong place on my laptop. KnowNat -18
Gathering himself in preparation to go, he says to the Shields, "It appears we have plans to make and a Syrdeth Redbow to visit." As he helps in gathering the maps and other documents, he turns to their benefactor. With a bow, he gives his farewell, "Thank you, Lord Belkior".
With a face as straight as Stock's he whispers to the dwarf, "He said 'alive'. He did not mention anything about being conscious."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday September 16th, 2019 3:15:45 PM
Dorbin stares at Belkior, open-mouthed, when he directs the shields to retrieve the Peerimon. He freezes, unsure of what to do or how to act with such a directive from such a person.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 82/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday September 16th, 2019 3:16:53 PM
Zanderallen looks around the mansion as they prepare to leave, "Did Lord Peerimon have any family? Or a household? I would have thought there'd be servants around,"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday September 16th, 2019 6:45:26 PM "Sahaugin and Merfolk down there? If they don't get along we might be able to form an enemy of my enemy type alliance. We'll have to go down and see."
DM MikeK - Planning Monday September 16th, 2019 7:58:02 PM
Bartomus asks Lord Belkior if any messages should be conveyed from the Council to the Merfolk City. The halfling considers. “Good question. I suppose pretty much the same as was conveyed to the Lizard Folk. We are always interested in trade and mutual protection. Should they be agreeable, we would welcome representatives to discuss further contact between our peoples.”
Stohp wonders about the possibility of playing off merfolk against the sahuagin, and gaining some allies against Peerimon in the process.
Stock relishes the possibility that Peerimon has outlived his usefulness to the Sahaugin.
Stock and Bartomus will need some equipment.
Micah determines a trip to see Syrdeth Redbow is in order.
Zanderallen asks about Peerimon’s family, and Lord Belkior shakes his head. “No family. I’d assume he’d have servants. I’ll ask around to see where they went.”
With nothing more to see here, the Shields walk back to the Fence Level.
Back to HQ, where some cleanup is still likely required? Or to Shield Construction to talk to Syrdeth Redbow about equipment? Or to a bar for a good, stiff drink?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday September 17th, 2019 8:35:03 AM
Stohp will see to the dead; seeing to funeral arrangements and attempting to locate and inform friends and family.
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 10:39:27 AM "Somebody remind me - Who is Syrdeth Redbow?"
Stock strips off his armor as soon as they arrive in the HQ and immediately turns in. First thing in the morning, he is in the workshop mindlessly planning a piece of wood. Curly wisps of wood shavings pile up at his feet.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday September 17th, 2019 11:53:50 AM
In the morning Dorbin says to Stock, "Syrdeth Redbow is Lord Belkior's man. He is the one that can supply us with some equipment for working around under water. I do need something there, I'm hoping for a ring myself."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 1:45:33 PM
As he left, he bowed to the Paragon and followed his fellow Shields to their headquarters. It was a long, long day and he needed to rest and reflect. He pulled off his equipment, cleaned it as best as he could, and then found comfort in his bed.
He awoke and just spent time reflecting on the day ahead, the day that passed and some of the challenges. He thought on it long and hard, fire, healing, lightening, but then he kept coming back to water and there his mind fixated. Eberyon, I am a creature of the plains, grasslands, and such. Now on a city that floats in water surrounded by creatures I know not, but for the turtles and they are wondeful. I may be calling on your help, Lord of the Fey, in the days ahead.
He felt at peace and wandered down the stairs in search of something drinkable, something edible. He catches sight of Dorbin at the doorway to Stock's workshop and heads back that way. "So, that's how we are going to breath and such down under. That is a relief. But, how do we get down there? Just jump? What also could we take to win over the folk we encounter to help? "
Micah silently joins in with Stohp as she tends to dead. Before too long, he grabs a basin and towel, manually cleaning up the blood and gore of their fallen friend and wards. Finding comfort in the simple task of cleaning, he lets his mind wander on nothing of any import, at least for a while.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 82/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:19:55 PM
Tired and feeling slightly defeated, Zander stops and stares for a moment at the destruction of their home. He goes up to his room to take off his armor before coming down to help with cleanup.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=16 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2019 7:38:56 PM
((Ok, apparently I made a post... and then didn't hit submit. The 16 was a Knowledge(Dungeon): 16. I have a new job that I am apparently frazzled more than I thought. Sorry!))
Sid helps with the dead as well, paying his respects. He goes to the Ghost and makes sure that they are paid up for a few days and let's Ellie in on what's been happening. Ellie isn't happy with the thought of being away from home and the shop, but they compromise that she will stay at the Ghost at night and open the shop a bit late.After a long night the early morning comes and he heads to HQ. Leaving Ellie in the most interesting, most protected place he can imagine as he prepares for the coming day.
DM MikeK - Hard day's night. Tuesday September 17th, 2019 8:01:20 PM
The Shields arrive back at HQ, to find a small army of neighbors already helping out.
Ellie is at the forefront of the cleanup effort. Sid makes some casual inquires, and finds that Ellie figured out quite a bit while waiting for him at the Giggling Ghost, and set about commandeering Happy and quite a few others to come and assist.
HQ, under Ellie's direction, is nearly clean by the time the Shields arrive.
Rodrigo, and the two young watchmen have been laid out on makeshift biers in the workshop.
The Shields wearily join in, with Stohp making arrangements with friends of the trio.
Soon enough, the work is done. The helpers leave. The Shields get some sleep.
By morning, the three bodies have been removed, and Stock has his workshop back. Sid sees Ellie back to the Giggling Ghost.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 9:46:56 AM
Rested, cleaned up and healed, Stock looks antsy. "So, to this man Redbow now? I'd like to have this wrapped up with Peerimon quickly, especially since we'll be going underwater. Anybody have a spear or something? I think I may have to pick up some kind of backup weapon that's more conducive to being underwater. Also is there anything else we might need?"
========== OOC - If I just want to pick up a masterwork longspear do I need to go through the catacombs? Also Freedom of Movement is super handy underwater. Does anybody have that?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday September 18th, 2019 11:31:04 AM
Dorbin continues his conversations with Stock, "Indeed, combat underwater will be very different. Slashing weapons aren't going to work so well unless you have some magical help. I've read of spells that can help one move underwater, but those are beyond my capabilities, even in scroll form. It is another thing that can be found on some items, like rings, but those are quite expensive as well. Sure, we could all go buy rings with that freedom, but that would cost a huge amount of gold that I'm not sure we can cover unless we get an advance or something. We can ask Redbow, it would be nice if everyone could get two rings, a ring of water breathing and a ring of freedom of movement."
Micah finds his morning prayers particularly restorative that morning. Whenever his mind wandered to they challenges before them, he found himself remembering all the successes the Shields have had against Peerimon so far. His meditation also provides him some incite into their upcoming underwater encounter.
"Stock," he responds, "a thrusting weapon will likely work much better underwater. Additionally, I have a spell I can draw upon called Freedom of movement. It removes any hindrance to motion from being surrounded by water in addition to providing some other benefits. Its effects last for about an hour once cast. I can prepare it a few times, but we might want to invest in some scrolls."
When the Shields are ready to go to Redbow, he will join them.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 82/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 5:07:59 PM
Zanderallen's sleep is troubled that night. He tosses and turns and his dreams are plagued with the sneering face of Peerimon standing over the wreckage of their headquarters. He wakes without feeling rested and doesn't feel much better after his morning devotions. He keeps to himself in the morning and heads out to meet with Redbow.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday September 18th, 2019 7:13:44 PM
Sid sighs, "Well, I guess that means that old Betsy here," he pats his short sword, "or the twins," he pats his quiver, "won't be up to par. I guess I should get a longspear myself."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday September 18th, 2019 7:44:55 PM
Stohp doesn't have much preparation to do for herself, her weapons are her wits and her hands. She goes along to see Redbow.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 8:39:29 PM "I've got my glove, but the ironwood armor, not sure how that will work, let alone my kilt," Bartomus added w with a slight sense of worry. "Think Redbow will have something else we could use? Also, how will things like fire and lightening work down unde?
DM MikeK - To this man Redbow now. d20+20=34 Wednesday September 18th, 2019 9:37:02 PM
The Shields break their fast, with some achieving more rest than others last night.
The discussion continues as to how best to operate underwater. OOC - non magical equipment, including masterwork, within reason, can be purchased within the city
The group makes its way down Lakeview Passage to the docks, and then follows them toward Sailor’s Fork. For the dockworkers, sailors, fishermen, and merchants, today is just another day, and the sounds, sights, and smells of their daily labors waft over the seven adventures as they make their way.
Shield Construction is a small office area with a large warehouse. Some of the group have been here before, securing a flying carpet to bring the Lizard Folk up to the Gold Level in style. Meeting the group at the door is the non-descript elf with an easy smile and intelligent eyes that some have met, and others might recognize as one of the merchants wooing for the Lizard Folk trade contract.
Knowledge Local DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { And in fact, won that contract - exclusive rights to the trading post set up between the Lizard Folk and Floating City. }
Syrdeth Redbow offers Zanderallen a hand. “We meet again. I wish it were under better circumstances.” The elf gives a nod of greeting to everyone. “Sorry to hear about Rodrigo. He was a good man, and you all gave him a good restart, too.”
Syrdeth is walking as he speaks, waving for the Shields to follow as he moves deeper into the warehouse.
“Our mutual friend sent word last night about what you’re planning. I’ve some items we salvaged from the last attempt to take on the fish people. Hopefully, they serve you better.” Sense Motive DC 34 Highlight to display spoiler: { You’re pretty sure he’s kidding about the implied catastrophe }
The elf throws back a covering, revealing quite an assortment of weapons and equipment. “Now to be clear,” Syrdeth says, seriously, “these are on loan. No keepsies, unless you want to buy them.”
He points out the particulars of the items on the set of pallets:
4-Gloves of Swimming and climbing 3-Goggles of Night 6-Helm of Underwater Action 4-Fishscale flippers: Gain swim speed equal to your normal movement. (Boot slot) 1-Second Elder’s Wrath: A mundane-looking bow embedded with clusters of gems at either end and strung with kelp. This bow may be fired underwater at no penalty, and deals a bonus 1d6 piercing damage to any creatures hit while underwater. 1-Shell Armour: Full plate, Heavy armor. No movement penalty under water and provides some buoyancy. 1-Kelp Armor: When dry the kelp provides no more protection than light robes. But when underwater or wet it provides Full plate, heavy armor protection at no movement penalty. 2 - Underwater masterwork light crossbow. 4 - masterwork tridents. 1 - bottle of air 1- pearl of the sirens on a necklace.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:01:04 AM
Looking at the arrayed items, Bartomus thought a bit, scratched his chin, and then sighed.
Everyone will need one of these, he said pointing to the helms. There are even a few for us taurs. I have my glave, it's well made, so I think the tridents may be best used by a few of you, right? He shrugged as he really wasn't sure of what made the most sense.
"These two, the shell and this um well green husk suit, it's armour you said, good sir, and so I think that means Zander and Micah you need those." He felt pretty confident about that recommendation.
He kept looking at the items and paused at the necklace. "Which of us would be best for this beauty?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+3=17 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 10:43:19 AM
Stock whistles at the array of items. "I guess we've come to the right place then. One of those helms and a trident is exactly what I was looking for."
"Bart - Your glaive is still a slashing weapon. It may cause you trouble underwater."
"It looks like one of us will not be able to have a helm. One of us will have to rely on the necklace."
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Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Thursday September 19th, 2019 11:58:50 AM
Dorbin openly gapes at the dazzling display of magical items. He nods at the suggestion of the helms for nearly everyone. He know he needs one. He also picks up an underwater light crossbow, just in case.
Micah barely contains a gasp of surprise as the magical items are revealed. "Master Redbow, this is an amazing and valuable collection of underwater gear. Can I assume that our mission is not the first underwater endeavor attempted by residents of the Float?"
Along with the others, he takes inventory. "I agree, Bart. The armor is best used by Zanderallen and myself. I will prefer to take the pearl and a set of goggles, freeing up my necklace of adaptation for someone else to use. Alternatively, I would take the flippers, goggles, and gloves and retain my necklace. On second thought, that may be the best option, giving the item that provides the best speed to someone else.
"I can make use of a trident, but would also like to obtain a shortspear for underwater use." He ponders a moment before selecting the bottle of air. "There may be some uses of this as well," he muses aloud.
He then turns to Dorbin, "What about Emily Jasmine?
========== Sense motive 29 Knowledge Local 4
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 82/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+14=31 ; d20+1=17 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 5:30:20 PM
Zanderallen takes the offered hand, "Thank you for your condolences. Let's see what you've go....." his words trail off as Redbow reveals the treasure trove gathered for their use. "By the gods, this is amazing. I was really worrying about how to get down there, but this... We're set, thank you Redbow, I'll make sure it all gets back to you when this is finished."
He looks over the gear and picks out some items for his use, "If it works for everyone, I'd like the Shell armor, a pair of those swimming gloves, one of the helms of underwater action, and one of the tridents. I'll take on any sharkman with that gear." ----------------- Sense Motive 31 (so close) Know(local) 17
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday September 19th, 2019 6:56:19 PM
Stohp examines the items, trying to figure out what would work best for her (I'll pick out items over the weekend).
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=21 ; Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:02:30 PM
"For me will be the Bow, the helm, and gloves if there's a pair left. Same with the googles. I can see easily in faint light, but I don't know how dark it gets. And thanks, he was a good one." Sid nods to him and moves off a bit.
DM MikeK - Look at all this cool stuff! Thursday September 19th, 2019 8:11:53 PM
The "How do we operate under water?" question appears to be resolved.
The Shields go over the equipment, working out who gets what.
So, you have gear, but is there any more you need?
And, you have a map, but no current way to get to the stepping off point in the middle of Turtle Lake.
What next?
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Friday September 20th, 2019 8:52:57 AM "Now that the mundane matter of operating underwater is partially determined, do we actually know where to look for the Merfolk city? I mean, unless it's right under The Float, we'll have to charter a turtle to take us out somewhere. Can we check with one of the guilds?"
======== To save everybody looking them up: Gloves of Swimming and climbing: +5 competence bonus on Swim checks and Climb Goggles of Night: 60-foot darkvision Helm of Underwater Action: see five times farther than water and light conditions would allow for normal human vision AND if the command word is spoken, the helm of underwater action gives the wearer a 30-foot swim speed and creates a globe of air around the wearer’s head bottle of air: breathe as a standard action under water using the bottle pearl of the sirens on a necklace: breathe in water as if she were in clean, fresh air. Her swim speed is 60 feet, and she can cast spells and act underwater without hindrance.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Friday September 20th, 2019 9:54:21 AM "Oh, oh, well, I guess I could leave it here with you then," Bartomus said as Stock pointed out the problem with his now rather trusted glave. He lifted one of the tridents and looked back at Stock, "it's the last one, so you or me? Also, will the flippers work for a taur like me? A helm, flippers and a trident, maybe a few weights sewn to the kilt's panels and I should be good to go."
Bartomus looked back over things and then back at the Paragon's assistant. "So, wait, you had an excursion against these water folk? Um, how did that go? Any pointers? And, could we just rent a turtle to take us there and wait for us to resurface?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday September 20th, 2019 12:11:31 PM
Dorbin puts the helmet on and looks around at the others. He says, "How do I look?" When Micah passes on the pearl necklace, Dorbin picks that up as well. He turns when Micah asks about Emily Jasmine. He ponders for a moment and then says, "Well, I will ask her. And yes, she has started talking to me, at least when she feels like it. I can actually understand what she says, but I don't imagine she's going to have much of a desire to go on top of the water, never mind under the water. Though that could be quite an interesting sight, wouldn't it? A cat swimming along in a globe of magical air underwater? Maybe she would be willing to try it, just for fun."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:16 Friday September 20th, 2019 3:58:49 PM
Micah responds to Dorbin, grinning broadly, "Ready for underwater action.
Micah continues to smile as Dorbin speaks of Emily Jasmine. He has heard of wizards speaking with their familiar, but finds the thought of a talking cat a bit unnerving when he is living with one.
his expression turning grim, he looks at the map. "How do we get here from the Float? he asks pointing to the city. He looks for more details, especially the depth. Do we just swim down there and back or should we climb down and back with ropes and walk along the bottom of the lake?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Friday September 20th, 2019 4:00:16 PM "Well if the map is correct we just need to get out to this point of the lake and dive in. Anybody remember the name of the turtle boat captain that took us to the woods? He seemed an honest discrete fellow." Since they're at the docks Zander asks after captains willing to take them out on the lake.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Saturday September 21st, 2019 8:51:43 AM
Stohp heads out to find a turtle master to get them to the middle of the lake.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:16 Monday September 23rd, 2019 3:59:11 AM
Cold, dark, and inhabitable only with the aid of magic. Micah initially shudders at the thought of pursuing Perrimon into the murky depths, then he recalls all the harm, the fear, the anguish caused by that villain and his resolve is restored.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Monday September 23rd, 2019 10:26:31 AM
Dorbin nods and the helmet slides a little bit over his eyes as he's not used to wearing a helmet. He pushes it back up and follows the others, looking for a captain of a turtle boat.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Monday September 23rd, 2019 1:35:45 PM "I'd hate to hear what Emily Jasmine says about me. Of course I'm not entirely sure what that cat likes anyway."
====== Since the helm gives you a swim speed, it also gives you +8 to swim checks so I don't think anybody should need both a helm and the flippers
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday September 23rd, 2019 4:53:51 PM
While they prepare to depart Zander calls Micah over to the shell armor he is to borrow for the dive, "Brother Micah, would you help me get into this armor? If I'm going to be wearing it might as well get the straps and buckles worked out now while we've got time. Do you think this shell is a knee guard or an elbow guard?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday September 23rd, 2019 5:51:59 PM
Sid laughs at Bart, "I think you're right. I don't think anyone here wants to see that, though didn't you have an admirer or two out there?"
DM MikeK -Rick and James Monday September 23rd, 2019 8:27:21 PM
Stock asks about the location of the Merfolk City, and Zanderallen points out its location on the map.
Bartomus works out equipment allocations, before asking Syrdeth if he’d gone down below,. “I didn’t. This is from another group. All I can say is enough of them got back to be willing to sell me all this gear, and avoid the temptation of going down again.”
Micah and Dorbin discuss Emily Jasmine, before the cleric turns his thoughts to getting down.
Zanderallen figures a Turtle Boat would be in order to get out to the location.
Syrdeth Redbow nods. “Likely your best option. I’d say swim from there. It’s too far down for ropes.”
Everyone recalls the Turtle Boat driver, Rick, and his turtle, James, were fine transportation to and from the Lizard Folk.
A quick survey of the docks reveals Rick and James lounging nearby.
The man cocks his head to the side, and regards Zanderallen’s armor. “Well, That’s certainly different. You folks headed back out to a masquerade ball or something?”
OOC - Last chance to pick up anything else
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:16 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 4:34:19 AM
Micah turns the offered shell a few times, then hands it back with a simple reply, "Cod piece."
As he continues to work with Zanderallen, he adds, "At least you are not wearing a suit of dish rags."
======= OOC: I am out of town with only my work computer, so i cannot update my character sheet.
Micah's equipment is fish scale flippers, goggles of night, necklace of adaptation (already owns), bottle of air, kelp armor, ring of climbing and swimming
Purchased: two shortspears; 8 water proof rations;
Spells: 0 no change from sheet 1 no change from sheet 2 no change from sheet 3 Magic circle; Daylight; dispel magic; water walk; Magic vestment (already cast on shield) 4 holy smite; freedom of movement; tongues; divine power
If possible (not sure how much delay before we go), day before: Water Breathing with rod of extend on Zanderallen, Dorbin, and Micah (16 hours of duration, so can cast the day before and still be effective) Not sure of timing, so this may not be possible.
Note: If no one takes the longbow, Micah will. With his domain power he can use it 8 rounds per day with proficiency. It would, however, be more effective in someone else's hands.
Can we do a roll call on the helms of underwater action? Two of the shields won't have one: Micah is one of them. The other person who does not have a helm should have the pearl of the sirens.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 9:43:58 AM
Stock sees the turtle boat captain nearby and deadpans, "Perfect. Did I tell you guys I really don't like the water?"
He then walks over to the captain and nods at him and his turtle. "Rick. James. Good to see you two. We need a ride again."
=========== There's 7 Shields and 6 helms + the pearl. We should be ok. Regardless Stock has a helm and a trident. I feel like when we get back we should do some thinking about what kind of potions we should pick up in the catacombs. There's probably more we could be preparing for.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday September 24th, 2019 11:51:09 AM
Dorbin takes off the helmet and shrugs. He wanders down to meet with the captains.
OOC: Since Micah didn't grab it, Dorbin can use the pearl of sirens and won't need a helm.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 4:51:37 PM
Zander takes the piece of armor back, "Oh, right." Having suited up he greets James and Rick, "Bottom of the lake actually. This is supposed to help keep me from drowning. You folks have a dive buoy? It's possible we may be under for quite some time and I'd rather not tread water to wait for a pickup." ---------------------- [OOC: Zanderallen is ready to go.]
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:40:02 PM
Sid gets ready and says, "I think I'm ready... For Adventure! We're going to meet Mermaids and Sharks and so much cool stuff guys! I hope we don't die!"
"James, Rick! How's the Dragonturtle?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:44:37 PM
Bartomus looked at the man and shook his head. "Shields, you caught that right. There was another group that went down where we were going. I know we don't have the time, but I really would've liked to go to the Guild library and look at what they learned.
He carried his glave over and left it "will trade you back for it when I bring this back to you. "
Bart had a helm, flippers and trident. Do we want to take anything nice as gifts in water tight bags to help us w our interactions?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday September 24th, 2019 6:54:12 PM
In the end Stohp just grabs one of the helms, maybe some gloves if they haven't all been taken. "Going diving. Problems in the lake. We'll need to set up some sort of pick up system so you can get us when we're done, any ideas?"
DM MikeK -Rick and James Tuesday September 24th, 2019 8:45:13 PM
Rick mulls the questions. "Well, depends quite a bit on where you're going," he replies.
Assuming someone shows him the map, the man scratches his chin. "You know that's the middle of nowhere, right?"
Assured that the group, does, in fact, want transport to the middle of the lake, for the purposes of going down into it, Rick shrugs resignedly.
"Well, first off, its about a day out. I got provisions, so we can eat going out, and coming back. I can hang around the area for 2, maybe 3 days. Do some fishing. Got a smokestick and an everburning torch you can take with you. When you come up, light off whichever I can see, and I'll be there 15-20 minutes.
You gonna be gone longer, we might need some kind of timing that I come back and check."
"Call it...5 gold per day?"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:16 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:19:46 AM
"Agreed, " says Micah before anyone else can respond, unwilling to haggle with someone they depend on.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:49:46 AM
"Yeah, there's a bonus in it for you if we get back as well."
Stock climbs aboard the turtle and takes a few testing stabs with the trident. "It doesn't smash anything but should be useful" He lashes his flail to his pack and settles in for the ride, getting out a hunk of soft wood and his carving knife.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday September 25th, 2019 10:51:54 AM
As they start boarding the boat, Dorbin says, "If you want, I could take a quick check over to the library and see what I can find out..."
OOC: So as to not delay everyone, can we just wait a day in-game time while Dorbin heads to the library? If not, no big deal. If so, he can get an auto 30 on a knowledge check for checking out information about the underwater peoples and city.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday September 25th, 2019 4:48:01 PM "That's a fair deal. And as much as I'd like to spend extra time preparing and learning more we're on the trail of a dangerous criminal who's already planned several steps ahead of us. The closer on his tail we stay the better chance we have of catching up to him. I'm not a fan of giving Peerimon an extra day to plot against us. And if we don't come back up in a day something has probably gone terribly wrong." Zanderallen grabs the last of his things and boards the turtle boat as soon as the captain gives them the ready.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday September 25th, 2019 6:36:38 PM "Always plan on something going terribly wrong. Stohp says grimly. "If we're not up in three days then come at noon for an hour every day for the next week. If we're not dead and take longer than that then we'l just have to find our own way back. We'll pay you now in case the worst happens." she hands over 15g for the 3 days and another 18 for the week after.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday September 25th, 2019 7:16:30 PM
Sid puts on his googles and then helm, "I still have a bird token, so if a bird comes to you and poofs out of existence it is probably from me. I feel like a nap in the sun is what we need. Soak up the sun before we go under."
Sid hums a bit to himself and he enjoys the trip out.
DM MikeK - there's a bonus in it for you if we get back as well. Wednesday September 25th, 2019 9:20:35 PM
The Shields agree to Rick's price, and Stohp even pays him in advance. "You are very lucky I'm the honest type," the man replies with a bow.
Stohp and Sid have additional instructions around contact after the dive, and the turtle driver nods solemnly. "If you survive whatever it is you're up to, I'll be there to fish you out," he promises.
Dorbin would prefer to wait another day to do some research on previous expeditions, but the rest of the Shields overrule him.
With that, the group boards James, and the turtle launches itself into the lake.
Hours pass, and again, the enormity of the lake manifests itself. James is moving much faster than your standard clipper, but there's an awful lot of distance to cover. On the plus side, there is plenty of time to rest and prepare spells.
As the sun rises the next morning, Rick taps James on the top of his head, and the turtle slows to a stop. It floats lazily on rolling waters that look exactly like every other section of rolling waters, stretching out the horizon on all sides.
Rick turns to the group. "This is it. Where you wanted to be."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:16 Thursday September 26th, 2019 8:34:34 AM
Micah, deep in prayer, notices at some level the stop in motion of the turtle. Filled with renewed faith and power from his daily morning ritual, he begins the interesting task of donning his “dish rag” armor, planning to be ready for to aid Zanderallen’s armoring.
While the others prepare, he takes a slow contemplative look at the horizon. ”how do you know where we are?” he asks the turtle man curiously. “[b]”Not a sign or landmark in view.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Thursday September 26th, 2019 9:19:52 AM
He sat in quiet contemplation as they rode the great turtle out into the vast lake. Before the trips were exciting as adventure awaited, and it should have been that way this time too. But, now he knew something was really down there. A whole new world filled with its own creatures and its own city that was completely unknown to him before. He found himself looking down at the rippling surface of the water trying to find something he could see or thinking he might have seen something in the murky swirls of color and darkness.
He went to sleep and managed to sleep with only an occassional waking to look about. Morning light caused him to rise and he sat there contemplating the morning, the tasks ahead, and giving his attention to Eberyon's interactions with him in the past. That too occurred at a strange place to him as a young taur, where hills and grasslands gave way to a hidden glade of greenness and water.
"Eberyon, into this deep we will travel, and therein I may need your help when I call." He whispered this outloud after he focused his attention on strength, healing, lightening but that made him so nervous, and then his whispered call to Eberyon. The lapping of waves seemed to change as the the giant turtle slowed.and he heard Micah's question to Rick.
He stood, quickly stretched, gathered his new helm, his flippers, and his new trident. He walked over to the two of them. "So this is it?"
He looked about and then back at Micah. "We just put these things on, and then dropping in and down, right?"
He gulped a bit more loudly than he intended.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Thursday September 26th, 2019 11:17:22 AM
Dorbin studies the water as they move across it and takes some notes in his notebook. When they arrive, he looks around and listens intently for the answer to Micah's question.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Thursday September 26th, 2019 12:41:26 PM
Trident in hand, Stock looks up at the sky through the helm visor one last time and then jumps in. He speaks the word that he was taught and feels a tingling feeling around his face as the helm begins to maintain the air around his mouth and nose. "So we just go straight down now?"
Oh Domi.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday September 26th, 2019 6:47:42 PM
Stohp sleeps the entire trip. No telling how long they'd be below and there might not be time to sleep later. The stopping of the boat wakes her, and she quickly slides on her new gear and jumps in. "Everyone take a few minutes to adapt. We need to be used to this new gear before we have to fight in it." Taking her own advise she does a few laps around the turtle, marveling at how natural it feels. Normally she's a terrible swimmer.
(If I understand swimming correctly she doesn't need to make a check since the helm gives her 30 feet base swim speed. Not unless she's in rough waters or other difficult scenarios).
DM MikeK - how do you know where we are? Thursday September 26th, 2019 8:37:29 PM
“Well, distance and direction, for starters,” Rick answers Micah. “I know what direction to go. I know how fast James goes, and I know how far we have to go. After that, the taste of the water, it's temperature, wind direction, smell, pretty much everything you got.”
He shrugs, and points to a spot 20 or so feet away. “Course if you’re asking how I know that X means right here instead of right there, well, I don’t. I could be off by several hundred feet. So, if you’re looking for a rock, you got some looking around to do once you get down.”
There’s nothing much left to do but jump in and just keep swimming.
DM Notes - Please include Swim Speed in your post header. As Stohp has surmised, if you have a swim speed, you don’t need a swim check Also, I’ll include the following link in all DM Posts while you’re fishing.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Friday September 27th, 2019 12:47:53 AM
Bartomus put on the helm, gave the command, and took a deep breath. He then put on the flippers and hefted his trident. He sat at the edge of the water and James' shell, sighed and then slipped into the water. He at first wasn't certain of how best to swim, but watched Stohp as he held onto James' shell. Mimicking Stohp's actions he began swimming and got a bit of speed with it. He began to be a bit more daring and swam along James' shell and and around his back legs back to his shell. The flippers helped, but holding the trident in one hand made it a bit of an awkward side paddle.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; 30 ft Swim; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=23 ; Friday September 27th, 2019 8:44:01 AM "HA. Stohp! What makes you think we'll have to fight? I mean we're just going to an underwater city recently taken over by angry shark people that contains an evil super villain. Sounds fine to me. On me, Shields."
He then dives down and begins swimming into the depths.
=========== Any chance there are some obvious lights coming up from the city already? Perception 23 / 60 ft. darkvision
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] Friday September 27th, 2019 11:23:01 AM
Dorbin jumps over the side and holds his breath and closes his eyes. As he sinks into the water, he can feel the magic from the necklace taking over. He opens his eyes and moves his arms. He opens his mouth and slowly takes in what he expects to be water, but realizes that he can breathe. He looks around as the others enter the water and heads down.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday September 27th, 2019 4:52:02 PM
Finishing his armoring with Micah's help, Zander takes up his trident and dons the helm of underwater action. "You're a good man Rick, and you've got a good companion." giving James a grin. "Right behind you Stock." Jumping in he speaks the command word for the helm and marvels as a bubble of air forms around his head. Re-orienting himself to the new 3 dimensional space he turns downward and starts swimming. ---------------- (OOC: What are the exact statistics of the shell armor? Is it basically plate mail designed for underwater? Does it have any effect on swim speed, reducing it like heavy armor does land speed?)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Friday September 27th, 2019 7:38:40 PM
Stohp gives a wave to Rick and says the command word for her helmet before following after the others.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Sunday September 29th, 2019 6:22:38 PM
Stohp finds the experience with the magic swimming very weird. She's a terrible swimmer, barely able to doggy paddle, yet the magic makes her pathetic paddling propel her great distances in the water. She tries to speak and gets a bunch of bubbles - how are they going to communicate down here?
DM MikeK -Just keep swimming Sunday September 29th, 2019 7:38:30 PM
The Shields bid Rick/James farewell, and jump into the lake.
The group descends gradually.
Swim check DC 10, unless the PC has a magically aided swimming. Please post swim speed if this is the case.
The water is fairly clear, with visibility of 150’.
Stock looks around for lights, but cannot see any at the moment. Perhaps more swimming is needed.
DM Notes - Zanderallen’s armor stats are equivalent to masterwork platemail. It does not reduce swim speed.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] Monday September 30th, 2019 11:43:20 AM
Dorbin speaks in his space, but he doesn't know if others can hear him say, "I guess we go down, then?" He swims down.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; 30 ft Swim; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 Monday September 30th, 2019 12:36:05 PM
Stock is dutifully impressed by his swimming ability as he charges downward. At one point his anxiety ticks up as he thinks about the water pressing in on the air bubble that is his helmet but he powers through it.
Micah joins the others into the water. After a moment he realizes he has been holding his breath. He slowly exhales, then takes an experimental shallow breath, before confirming that he also can breath here.
He presses the tip of his spear into his borrowed armor after noting its submerged transformation. Convinced that it will guard against weapons, he joins the others in their descent.
Hearing Dorbin speak successfully, he adds something that has been on his mind, "We are going to need to adjust our tactics. Except for the occasional flying creature or magic use, we have been accustomed to working in two dimensions. Now, up as well as down has to be considered. It has occurred to me that it will be much more difficult to guard our less armored members. But the same will be true of those we might encounter." He glances at Stock as he comments, "At least no one is out of our reach like that blue guy was.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 24 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday September 30th, 2019 3:36:36 PM
Impressed with the freedom of movement of his armor underwater Zander does some experimental spins and flips to get a feel for it's weight. Not being an accomplished swimmer they look awkward but serve his purpose. "You speak fairly Micah, and while our swimming may be magically augmented by our gear I suspect we will be outclassed in mobility by those that live down here. As long as we keep close to one another we can move to support one another in case of getting surrounded. How deep do you think the lake is here?" ----------------- (OOC: Thanks Mike, AC updated accordingly)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=23 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 5:04:32 PM
Bartomus waived at the title and his captain and fidelis the others further down and taking some care in adjusting to the helmet and flippers as he kicked himself down. He did worry a bit about his kilt, but it was now an issue for those at the surface. He scanned the waters ahead.
perception 23, regular movement w flippers of 30 ft, I think.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Monday September 30th, 2019 6:39:35 PM "Someone probably knows, we should have checked the depth of the lake before we left. On well, nothing left to do but keep going till we hit bottom."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=29 ; d20+6=24 ; Monday September 30th, 2019 7:40:28 PM
Sid thinks about what he knows of the area and will give what he does know. Activating the Helm he swims around, more comfortable in the water than he had hoped. "You're probably right Bart when we get underwater I'm going to fire a few arrows just to see the action of my bow. Are we ready?"
DM MikeK - How deep do you think the lake is? Monday September 30th, 2019 8:14:11 PM
The Shields get their water legs under them, grow accustomed to their new gear, and start down.
Zanderallen wonders how deep this part of the lake might be.
Stohp replies logically that the group will figure it out when the hit bottom.
After a couple minutes of straight down swimming, with no bottom yet in sight, the answer does appear to be “really deep”.
Bartomus picks up movement out of the corner of his eye.
The taur alerts the others, who all stop their descent.
Seven scaly humanoids, with long, fish-like tails also have paused in the water. Their arms and legs end in webbed claws, and their piscine heads feature a toothy maw. They have apparently just seen the party.
Knowledge Nature or Arcana DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {Sahaugin!}
The party and the fish people are on relatively the same plane in the water.
The fish people are all reaching for heavy crossbows worn on their backs.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 7:45:59 AM
Stohp is pretty sure they're going to get stuck in a fight. Still, on the off chance of a peaceful solution, she holds up her hands and calls out, "We come in peace?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 22/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+7=11 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 9:36:53 AM
Stock looks at Stohp as he swims pass and says, "Do we? I'm pretty sure they don't. I'm going to go meet our new friends." Stock silently berates himself for letting the other swim ahead a bit and takes up a position in front, trying not to think of himself as a target.
========= Knowledge Nature 11 Swim to Q15
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] Tuesday October 1st, 2019 12:16:34 PM
Dorbin pauses, kind of tries to slip behind Stock, but starts casting a spell as Stohp tries to talk to the creatures.
Micah looks at Stohp quizzically as she tries the peaceful approach. "Can they even speak common? he asks while moving up with Stock.
Preparing for the worst, he pulls out his wand and casts bless on the party, avoiding doing anything overtly hostile yet.
============= Bless duration 10 rounds. Provides a +1 morale bonus to attacks and save vs. fear. Affects any ally within 50' of Micah. That should be everyone. Single move to N14.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 24 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 2:23:55 PM "They could just be defending themselves." He swims between Bart and the fish people arms held open. "We mean you no harm, we are looking for other humans that came down here." He does slip his shield into position ready to block should they fire.
Bartomus(Zach H subbing for Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday October 1st, 2019 4:38:46 PM
Bartomus turned towards the movement and shifted towards that movement and headed in that direction. As he did so he added to Stohp's statement, "we are looking for a dangerous fugitive from the Float."
He held his trident at the ready, but began the process of readying a means to help.
move to m14, ready bulls strength.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=22 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+6=11 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 6:44:24 PM
Sid waits to hear or see any communication that is made to see if he can decipher it. He will swim relative to the group to stay 10ft behind Bart if possible. He will ready Second Elder's bow and fire back if attacked.
DM MikeK - Sahaugin fight - Round 1 d20+13=31 ; d10=4 ; d20+9=27 ; d10=10 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=24 ; d10=5 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=24 ; d10=1 ; d20+9=17 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2019 8:24:14 PM
Stohp holds up her hands and calls out, "We come in peace?"
Stock moves ahead, in case they don’t. To be fair, ‘front’ and ‘back’ don’t have a lot of meaning in this environment, so he shouldn’t be so hard on himself.
Dorbin takes a ‘step’ and starts casting a spell. DM assumes Dorbin is taking full round to cast spell, not swimming up behind Stock
Micah moves up while pulling out a wand, and casts Bless on the party.
Zanderallen also moves up. "We mean you no harm, we are looking for other humans that came down here." He does slip his shield into position ready to block should they fire.
Bartomus shifts position, and readies a spell.
Sid also shifts position, and readies his bow.
----
The sahaugin say nothing. Whether that is because they don’t understand common, or just don’t care, or both, remains to be seen.
With powerful strokes of their tails and legs, the sahaugin form up on line. As Zanderallen feared earlier, they move through the water with breathless ease.
All seven raise their crossbows, and fire, triggering Bart’s ready action to cast Bulls Strength (on himself?), and Zanderallen’s ready action to get his shield up, and Sid’s ready action to fire his bow.
The elf’s arrow sails wide.
Sahaugin 1-4 fire at Zanderallen. Sahaugin 5-7 fire at Stock. None of the fired bolts seem to be slowed by the water.
1 hits Zanderallen for 4 hp damage 2 hits Zanderallen for 10 hp damage 3 misses 4 hits Zanderallen for 5 hp damage 5 misses 6 hits Stock for 1 hp damage 7 misses
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { #1 seems to be in charge }
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:01:37 AM
Stohp sighs and advances. She can only get partway to the Sahagin this round; hopefully they just don't swim out of range and shoot again. (move to v18/u19)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 9:37:54 AM "Really, we're doing this." He tapped his chest and felt the rush of energy that coursed through him, it was strong than the touch he felt coming from Micah's wand. He continued the harness of power he had placed about himself and continued with another spell as he moved forward. As he did so, he caught movement to his right and quickly realized it was Stohp.
[b]Yes, tapped himself for the Bull's Strength; then casting Longstrider making his movement now 40' - Move to U15
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 22/19/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 22/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+13=29 ; d8+15=21 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 10:07:30 AM Active Effects: Bless Stock looks down at the scratch from the bolt and chuckles. "Nope. Seems nobody comes in peace anymore."
He puts his head down and swims straight ahead, gaining speed an momentum along the way. As he closes on the first beast, he sticks his borrowed trident forward and yells.
============= Charge to AA14 Power Attack + Charge bonus hits AC29, 21 damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 69/88 AC: 22 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=25 ; d20+16=31 ; d6+4=10 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 2:23:48 PM "That one seems to be in charge, I've got him. We really just wanted to talk" Zanderallen points at fishman #1 and he propels himself straight at him. On arrival he throws out a nasty little jab with his trident. ----------------------------- 19 damage taken Charge to Z12 Attack 31 to hit (+13+1(bless)+2(charge)) Damage 10 piercing
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=29 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+1=15 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 7:35:25 PM
As Z heads in, Sid sends a quick volley of arrows at #1 and in Elven says, "Give peace a chance before we kill you!"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 - 4 for charging and lunge CMD:16 (Swim 30) d20+10=19 ; d6+6=8 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 8:20:24 PM
Micah sees his allies rushing forward to the fray. Not wishing to be left he, he draws his spear and charges forward extending his reach to hit one of the foes on the left flank.
======== Charge to X9. Use lunge to reach attacking number 3. Hit AC 19 Piercing Damage 8 Weapon Master Domain Power. 7 rounds remaining
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] d20+8=20 ; d4+8=12 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 9:33:28 PM
Dorbin gestures and a small dolphin appears between the two lines. It charges directly at the center monster. He swims over towards the rear of the main group, moving up, but with cover.
OOC: In effect: Bless Phil hit AC 20, smite evil damage: 12
Dorbin movement: towards the center mass of the group. I'm not completely sure where/how everyone moved, but he's trying to get closer to the combatants without exposing himself directly, so somewhere in the range of R13, but only as others have moved up ahead of him.
Phil the Dolphin: AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural) hp 15 Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 5
DM MikeK - Sahaugin fight - Round 2 d20+17=28 ; d8+7=8 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=24 ; d6+6=11 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=16 ; d6+6=7 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 9:34:08 PM
Stohp sighs and moves forward. She notes the crossbows are all of the heavy variety, making it unlikely the sahaugin will get off another shot before she can close.
Bart also moves forward.
Stock rushes forward, and slams his trident hard into #5.
Zanderallen points out the leader. The paladin also rushes forward, and also scores a hit with his trident.
Sid fires a volley at #1, hitting him once. He calls out in elven, to no effect.
Micah also rushes forward. He lunges at #3 with a spear, but the sahaugin dodges the blow.
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All of the sahaugin drop their crossbows, which sink down into the darkness below. Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { They seem to think the crossbows can be retrieved later. }
#1 pulls out a trident, and tells Zanderallen, in perfect Common, “You trespass, you die.” He attacks, hitting once. Zanderallen takes 8 hp damage.
#2 and #3 close on Micah, and rake at him with a clawed hand. #2 hits Micah, causing 11 hp damage.
#4 pulls out some kind of tube, bites off one end, and squeezes the contents into its mouth.
#5 and #6 launch themselves on Stock, attacking with claws and teeth. Despite a great deal of swirling and snarling, only one hand is able to draw blood from the dwarf. Stock takes 7 hp damage.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+8=11 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 10:27:50 PM
Bartomus went swimming as quickly as he could towards one of the sharkmen who was attacking Micah. He tried jabbing the trident, but it went low and he found himself in a fight hoping that he would quickly get how to use the weapon in his hands.
move to X9; attack on 2 - 11 miss for sure...wow.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 21/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+13=33 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+8=11 ; 2d8+36=45 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:50:31 AM Status Effects: Bless, Raging "Thanks for getting close to me. I really didn't want to have to chase you down." RAGE! Stock grins maniacally and begins stabbing at the fish food.
======== Power Stab at #5 CRIT THREAT, confirms vs. AC28, 45 damage Second Power Stab hits AC11
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] d20+8=28 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+6=13 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 12:10:24 PM
Dorbin watches as the crossbows sink while he pulls his borrowed underwater crossbow around. He's familiar with the crossbow, so he's curious to see how this one fires underwater. He aims and pulls the trigger at target #7.
OOC: Sorry, my post went through one minute before the DM post! Hopefully you can add those actions, especially Phil's attack (but Phil actually missed). Based on where everyone else ended up, Dorbin would have stayed to R17 so he has cover from the big guys. Then he'd take a shot with the crossbow: d20+8=20, natural 20, threat roll: d20+8=22. I'm guessing from S5's AC that's not a hit. Damage: d8+3=10 (in case the 22 hits, crit damage is additional d8+3=9).
Phil would have ended up at Z11, I think. He would take a 5' step to AA11, working towards a flank, and attack again: d20+6=13 miss.
Phil the Dolphin: AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural) hp 15 Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 5
Micah snarls as the sahuagin claw bites home. He counters with with a thrust of his spear, but is not accustomed to weightlessness. He counters with another thrust, adjusting his aim.
============== Full Round Attack To Hit, 17, 22; Damage d6+2=8
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 61/88 AC: 23(+4 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+18=34 ; d20+13=15 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=18 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 5:08:13 PM
Zanderallen wonders if he underestimated his opponent as they clash in hand to hand combat. He stops wondering when his enemies trident finds it's way into his side. "In that case, Domi take you!" he yells back as he smites his foe. --------------------- Smite Evil on #1 leader (+4 to hit and AC, +8 on damage if evil) Full Attack on #1 if evil Attack 1: 34 to hit, 16 damage Attack 2: 15 to hit, 18 damage
Full Attack on #1 if non-evil Attack 1: 30 to hit, 8 damage Attack 2: 11 to hit, 10 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+12=18 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 7:01:21 PM
Stohp moves on 7 and tries to grapple (18 to grapple). "We've love not to trespass but we didn't see a sign or anything saying "entering Sahagin lands, turn back now". In the future you may want to consider putting up a glowing algea orb or something."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=12 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+1=10 ; d6=5 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2019 8:08:13 PM
Sid aims and fires at #1 again letting a barrage fly through the water.
Dorbin summons a dolphin, which attacks #1, missing. Dorbin himself moves to the center of the pack.
This Round
Bart moves to help Micah, but misses with his unfamiliar trident.
Stock rages up, and impales #5. The sahaugin shudders for one surprised moment, and then slips from the weapon to sink into the deep.
Dorbin changes his aim slightly, and fires at #6. This underwater crossbow works pretty well, as he scores a hit!
Phil, the magic dolphin, moves and attacks #1, missing.
Micah attacks, but cannot connect.
Zanderallen invokes the power of Domi. The Sahaugin are evil, so that works just fine. The paladin strikes a deep blow.
Stohp moves up and tries to grapple #7, while also offering advice on proper communications. The sahaugin slips free of the taur’s attempt.
Sid continues fire on #1, raining arrows over Zanderallen’s shoulders. The elf hits once more.
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There is a lot of blood in the water around Zanderallen and the sahaugin, and the shark man appears to revel in it. His eyes roll back, he lets go of his trident, and with an inarticulate scream, he launches himself, tooth and claw onto the paladin.
Both claws and the bite find their mark. As both claws tear into the paladin, the sahaugin rips them downward, rending even more damage. And on top of that, the paladin feels a freezing pain as well. Zanderallen takes a lot of damage Claw: 10 + 4 cold Claw: 10 + 3 cold Bite: 7 + 3 cold Rend: 12 Total, if no DR or cold resistance = 49 hp
#2 and #3 swirl around Micah, attacking with claws and their bite. #2 hits with a claw. Micah takes 12 hp damage.
#4 swims up behind Bart, and rakes at him with a clawed hand. Bart takes 12 hp damage
#6 continues attacking Stock, hitting with one claw and a bite. Stock takes 12 from the claw, and 10 from the bite. Stock Please update your header with correct remaining hit points.
#7 attacks Stohp, hitting with a clawed hand. Stohp takes 13 hp damage.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] d20+8=25 ; d4+4=6 ; 2d4+8=12 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 12:22:15 PM
Phil slides around behind the leader, trying to get its attention. He slams into its back, hoping to jar its aim from Zander.
Dorbin sees Stoph taking a beating, so he tries to distract the sahaugin there. He pulls out a crystal rod and waves it in the air.
OOC: Casting hypnotic pattern. 10 foot radius spread behind #7 so it catches just #7 in the pattern. Affects 2d4+8 HD: 12. Will save DC 19 or become fascinated.
In effect: Bless Phil moves to AB12 giving Zander flanking Phil attacking #1: d20+8=25 hit; damage: d4+4=6
Phil the Dolphin: AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural) hp 15 Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 5
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 40/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+5=9 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 12:26:07 PM
He watched in horror as the creature nearly tore asunder Micah in front of him filling the water with a reddish hue. Then the sharp slashes crossed his back. He stabbed at the swimming beast that had tore into Micah. The trident found flesh.
on a plane b4 takeoff, so attacking 2, 28 to hit, 17 to confirm, don't think that's a crit, 9 points 1d8+4+1
Micah sees things are going poorly for the Shields, but realizes they are too spread out to reach with his healing aura. Heeding his earlier advice, he swims above the sahaugin that is threatening both he and Bart, trying to get closer to Stock without exposing himself to attack. Still not yet adapting to the new tactics, he is unable to land an attack.
========= sorry DM. 5' Move to Y10 above #2. Full round attack to hit 12 and 17.
Stock (JonM) HP: 78/104; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+13=15 ; d20+8=14 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 2:20:24 PM Effects: Bless, Rage
Grinning maniacally, Stock is in his element as he keeps thrusting his borrowed weapon at the sharkmen.
"Maybe I like blood in the water too!"
A shred of doubt creeps into his mind when he sees how hard it is to keep attacking the Sahuagin.
========== Power stab at 6 hits AC 15 Second stab hits AC 14 Miserable. Sorry about not updating HP's. It's correct now.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 25/88 AC: 23(27 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+13=17 ; d8+12=17 ; Friday October 4th, 2019 2:52:48 PM "Ahhhhh!" Zanderallen screams in pain as the sahaugin rips into him. Almost reflexively he clamps his shield hand over one of the gashes, knitting some of it back together with a touch. He answers back with a deep stab of his own. --------------------- Swift Action Lay on Hands 13 healed 1 used Full Attack on Leader #1 (+2 from flank) 1st Attack: 31 hits, 17 damage 2nd Attack: 19 misses
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=11 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+1=12 ; d6=6 ; Saturday October 5th, 2019 9:04:29 AM
Sid continues to aim and fires at #1 again letting another barrage fly through the water. He moves 5ft forward, worry at the scene in from of him as Z yells in pain and sees Stock take some brutal seeming damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+12=20 ; Saturday October 5th, 2019 10:56:36 AM
Stohp grimaces as she's hit and tries to grapple again (20 to grapple. slightly better)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+9=19 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 7:18:17 AM
Seeing the Sahagin's dazed look Stohp lets go of him and looks about the battlefield. She moves up to give Stock a flanking bonus and tries to thump him with her weapon but fails.
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/104; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 19/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+13=15 ; d20+8=18 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 9:40:38 AM Effects: Bless, Rage Stock's heart starts beating harder as a combination of his inadequacy in the water and unfamiliarity with a trident continue to get the best of him - at one point even finding himself upside down relative to the Sahuagin in front of him.
====== Power stab hits AC15 and AC18 Since that crit is has been rolls of 3,2,6,2,10; My dice have gone cold!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 21/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+8=21 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 3:49:17 PM
Bartomus quickly realized he was out numbered in a vicious, slashing sortvof easy case the second attack raked his arm and side. He tried lunging at the beast at his front but his attack failed by just the slightest.
attack 21 against 3?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] d20+8=16 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 3:57:22 PM
Dorbin keeps his concentration on the pattern as he floats up to V17. He calls out to Stock, trying to help him, "No, it's over there. On the other side of you! No, turn that way!"
Phil keeps trying to harass the Sahuagin by him, but fails to make contact.
In effect: Bless Phil attacking #1: d20+8=16 miss
Phil the Dolphin: AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural) hp 15 Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 5
Grimly concentrating on their battle, Micah calls upon the healing power of Domi to aid his allows and is able to channel most of the energy away from their foes. He swims to be flanking with Bart.
======= 5' Step to z10--Provides flanking to Bart Channel Energy Heal 17 to all those within 30' of z101. Excludes S1 and S6 [6 uses remaining]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 39/88 AC: 23(27 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+15=34 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=18 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 7:41:33 PM
Zanderallen grabs where the claws pierce him and mostly heals the damage done with a surge. Feeling the energy from Micah's channel he yells in triumph as his trident pierces sahuagin flesh. ----------------------- Smite Evil on #1 (+4 to hit and AC, +8 on damage) Swift Action Lay on Hands 12 healed 2 used Full Attack on Leader #1 (+2 from flank) 1st Attack: 36 hits, 15 damage 2nd Attack: 34 hits, 18 damage
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+1=15 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 8:07:23 PM
"Aaah, aahh," Sid yells as the fish guy keeps hitting Z and fires sporadically around him.
DM MikeK - Sahaugin fight - Round 5 d20+16=34 ; d10=4 ; d20+16=25 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=29 ; d4+6=8 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=15 ; d6+6=10 ; Monday October 7th, 2019 8:42:50 PM
Stohp leaves the dazed #7, and moves over to flank #6 with Stock. She misses with her attack.
Despite the flank, Stock is unable to grasp the intricacies of the trident, and also misses.
Bartomus misses #2.
Phil the dolphin misses #1. Dorbin keeps #7 mesmerized, while trying to call out advice.
Micah maneuvers to place Bart in flank with #2. The cleric then casts a healing spell. He’s able to exclude most of the wounded sahaugin from the spell, except for #2, who heals up.
Zanderallen heals himself some more, and carries the attack to #1. The sahaugin grunts in pain, but is not down.
Sid misses #1.
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#1 shouts a command If you understand Aquan Highlight to display spoiler: { “Alpha! Return and report!”}
Then, it keeps on Zanderallen. Both claws hit, followed by that raking motion that hurts even more. Zanderallen takes 29 hp damage
#2 continues attacking Micah. It hits with its bite. Micah takes 8 hp damage
#3 and #4 break off, and race away. Moving north (or up) on the map. They’re 120’ away in that direction, and retreating fast
#6 keeps attacking Stock. One claw hits. Stock takes 10 hp damage.
Stock (JonM) HP: 63/104; AC: 22/20/13; DR 1/-; CMB: 15; CMD: 27; Rage: 18/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+15=35 ; d20+15=31 ; 2d8+36=50 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+18=25 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 9:53:40 AM Effects: Bless, Rage
Stock tries for a moment to control his breathing, fails, blurts out a yell and jabs his trident deep into the fishman. He wrenches the weapon free and stabs again, through the murky blood clouds the start to flow all around him.
====== Power stab vs 6 Crit Threat, confirms with AC31, 50 damage Power stab 2 vs 6 hits AC29, 25 damage
"Ouch!" winces Micah, not at his own wound, but that inflicted on Zanderallen.
The priest worries about those getting away, but cannot do anything about them. Instead, he once again, calls upon Domi's healing power.
========= Channel Energy excluding S1 and S6 All within 30' of Micah [b]heal 18 points (5 uses remaining)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] d20+8=25 ; d4+3=4 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 3:17:49 PM
Dorbin keeps his concentration on the pattern as he floats up to V17. He calls out to Stock, trying to help him, "Yes, that's it, get him!"
Phil keeps trying to harass the Sahuagin by him, still trying to draw it away from Zander
In effect: Bless Phil attacking #1: d20+8=25 hit damage d4+3=4
Phil the Dolphin: AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural) hp 15 Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1; SR 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 28/88 AC: 23(27 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+20=27 ; d20+20=31 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=14 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 5:03:08 PM "That the best you got fishboy? You better watch out before you become dolphin chow." Zanderallen continues his onslaught of blows. --------------------------- Smite Evil on #1 (+4 to hit and AC, +8 on damage) Full Attack on Leader #1 (+2 from flank) 1st Attack: 27 hits, 15 damage 2nd Attack: 26(I goofed a roll, should be 5 lower) hits, 14 damage
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=24 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+12=19 ; Tuesday October 8th, 2019 6:44:02 PM
Sid wastes more arrows, but listens intently to the Aquan.
DM MikeK - Sahaugin fight - Round 6 Tuesday October 8th, 2019 9:53:47 PM
Stock continues his all or nothing attacks, but this time hits on ‘all’. #6 shudders once at the impact, and then slides down to the depths.
Micah again heals the group.
Dorbin moves forward, while holding #7 under his thrall.
Phil again pecks at #1.
Zanderallen hammers away at #1. The sahaugin grunts twice, gapes at the paladin, and then slips from life.
Sid misses. The elf tries to pay attention to any Aquan spoken, but thus far, it’s only been that one phrase.
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#2 races off after his companions. Bart and Micah get an AoO, but it is highly unlikely they'll do enough to prevent him from getting away.
#7 continues to drift, still under Dorbin’s spell.
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S1 DEAD S2 - RUN AWAY S3 - RUN AWAY S4 - RUN AWAY S5 - DEAD S6 - DEAD S7 - CMD 23 - FASCINATED
End Combat
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15 Swim: 60] Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:15:43 AM
Dorbin keeps up the spell and says to the others, "Hey, what do you want to do with this guy? I don't control him, but should we try and question him? Can anyone talk to it? Once I drop the spell, he'll probably attack or flee unless he's tied up or something."
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 23/21/14; DR 1/-; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage: 18/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+11=12 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 10:14:41 AM Effects: Fatigued Stock swims through the bloodly cloud and says, "I figured out the trident, guys."
He then swims over to the fascinated Sahuagin and says, "Definitely should interrogate him. I have some rope here..."
He then goes about the process of tying up the fish man.
======== -I think the Sahuagin gets a save since Stock is approaching. If it fails, it will be a DC31 CMB check or escape artist check to escape (20+Stock's current CMB of 11) -If it passes the will save, Stock will attempt to grapple...and that's a natural 1. 12 vs CMD and draw an AoO
Micah lets the sahaugin flee, focusing rather on accessing the situation. Three dead, three fled, one, hopefully, getting bound.
He grabs his spear with his left hand, letting his shield hang on its strap. He then draws a wand and moves next to Zanderallen.
"Anyone understand what that command was? Are they getting help or just running away?"
He looks down into the depths trying to see where the sinking corpses are going.
========== CLW Zanderallen heals 5.
Stohp (Subbed by John) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+12=21 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 3:22:25 PM
Stohp swims over to the fascinated shark guy and helps Stock with the ropes.
================ CMB 21 to grapple/aid
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 28/88 AC: 23(27 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday October 9th, 2019 6:28:55 PM
Grunting with the effort of removing his trident from the body of his enemy Zanderallen grabs the leader's body to prevent it from floating off. "Well they're going to know we're coming. Think the leader has anything of use? Stop fooling around Stock and secure the prisoner."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=30 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 6:49:43 PM
Sid swims up and says, "I check the leader and other corpses. Might as well be useful." He swims over and looks out for arrows as he goes, and begins to toss the body.
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Perception: 30
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 21/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+8=11 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=29 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 8:50:23 PM
Bartomus stabs at the fleeing sharkman with his trident and misses as the creature swam off in the distance.
"Something doesn't make a lot of sense here." Bartomus said and began looking about for some sign, movement that might indicate what had their attackers pull away.
AOC 11 on 2 - miss; perception 29
DM MikeK - Stop fooling around Stock and secure the prisoner. Wednesday October 9th, 2019 9:25:05 PM
Bart misses on his AoO, and wonders aloud what caused the sahaugin to move away.
Stock and Stohp manage to bind the prisoner sahaugin. Their actions cause the fish man to wake up from Dorbin’s spell, but by that point it’s too late. He hangs limply in Stohp’s grip, staring forward.
Zanderallen keeps the leader’s body from sinking. Sid comes over to assist searching the body, as well as #7. He finds:
potion of cure moderate wounds (2) potion of greater magic fang (1) scrolls of barkskin (2) +1 elf-bane bolts (4) +1 studded leather (1) cloak of resistance +1 (2) potion of bear’s endurance potion of bull’s strength potion of cure moderate wounds +1 breastplate frost amulet of mighty fists bronze-and-agate pendant worth 50 gp Kelp sack holding 1033 gp Crossbow bolts (40)
Sid looks for his arrows, but they, the crossbows, the leader’s trident, and two sahaugin bodies are probably at the bottom of the lake, however far that is.
Micah gives Zanderallen a healing spell, and looks down to see where the bodies went.
The only answer is “farther than 150 feet”, which is your range of vision.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 2d8+2=8 ; 2d8+2=5 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2019 11:05:32 PM
He reached into his pouch, and pulled out one of the corked vials he was carrying. He slipped it into his mouth and used his teeth to bite through the wax seal and work out the cork which his push asided into his cheek with his tongue as he swallowed the liquid. As he tried to spit out the cork, he swallowed the lake water. He felt his bleeding stop, but the potion didn't seem to do a lot make him feel better. He spit out the cork and vial letting them go their separate ways.
As he fiddled for another vial, he looked about at the others. "Maybe they left when the leader was killed?"
With some effort, he repeated the drill with a second vial and it had the same effect. "Must be the water or something."
Used 2 of CMW potions Bart has for 8 and 5 points...really bad rolls!
Stock (JonM) HP: 82/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 12; CMD: 27; Rage: 18/22; 30 ft. Swim Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:49:54 AM
Stock turns to the bound Sahuagin and says, "Hey bud! Can you hear me? Understand me? Where's this merfolk city you guys recently took over? Have you heard any talk of a human down there recently? Goes by the name of Crimson?"
As he hears the description of the loot, he glances at Sid and says, "Elf bane bolts? Why would they need those? Are merfolk the same as elves, Sid?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday October 10th, 2019 12:18:41 PM
Dorbin dismisses his spell as the others approach. When Stock attempts to communicate, if the creature doesn't appear to understand, he translates into aquan to see if it understands that. He can continue to translate if others ask questions as well.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 33/88 AC: 23(27 vs #1) T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday October 10th, 2019 4:51:56 PM
With the loot secured and no sign of patrol paths maps, which as he thinks about it wouldn't make sense being underwater. Or could you carve them into something, or use a magic ink that wouldn't run. But them the parchment would have to be special too. Shaking those thoughts he listen to Stock's blunt and to the point questioning, waiting for a response before possibly trying a gentler approach.
"you speak aquan?" asks Micah when Dorbin obviously speaks aquan. "What did the leader shout before the others ran away?"
While everyone is going through the leader's gear and interrogating their captive, he makes use of the CLW wand.
=========== Assuming we have time: Zanderallen: 5 charges Heals:32 Stock: 5 charges. Heals: 33
To Bartomus Woldian House Rule allows all healing "1"s to be rerolled. With those rolls, you possibly had a 1 in there. It is best to roll each die separately to know if you had a 1 or not that you can reroll.
To all Micah has three wands. Bart, Zanderallen, and Micah can each use them. (Others can, too, with UMD checks). Everyone heal up and count charges.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=31 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 7:49:14 PM
"Ok everyone, I'm taking these bolts of Elfbane and one potion of cure moderate wounds. Now, these cloaks seem nice and fine, but I also don't have fancy armor, and this looks pretty fancy to me, but I'll let you guys and Stohp decide what does to whom. This pendant looks nice, think it means anything?"
Dorbin's offer to translate get's Sid's attention, "You speak Aquan? You HAVE TO TEACH me. I mean, I had gotten to Sylvan, but hadn't had a chance to look into Aquan, Terran, or Ignin."
Linguistics(To really listen to Dorbin speak Aquan): 31
DM MikeK - Must be the water or something Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:00:55 PM
Bartomus and Micah set about healing various members of the party.
Zanderallen ponders how patrols would work underwater, while watching Stock ask some pointed questions.
Stock asks some pointed questions. The sahaugin just blinks at him.
Dorbin, it turns out, knows Aquan. The conjurer repeats the questions. The sahaugin just blinks at him, too.
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { He understands both Stock and Dorbin. He’s just not planning on answering }.
Meanwhile, Dorbin’s language ability attracts the attention of Micah and Sid.
Micah wants to know what the leader shouted. Dorbin recalls, and relays that it was “Alpha! Return and report!”
Sid is very eager to learn Aquan, and follows Dorbin closely.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+10=25 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 2:23:27 AM "He understands us, he just doesn't want to talk (sense motive 25). I'm not sure we have anything that can make him, there's nothing we have he wants. There probably isn't much point in keeping him prisoner either, he'll just be trouble if we get into another fight."
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 12; CMD: 27; Rage: 18/22; 30 ft. Swim d8+1=2 ; d8+1=7 ; d20+6=10 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 9:30:56 AM "Wonderful. So what...we just kill it? Do any of you have any magic with you that can help us 'convince' it to cooperate?"
======== 1 hit of a wand for Stock Sense Motive 10
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d8+1=5 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 10:53:42 AM "So any chance we had of passing unnoticed is now gone. Before we discuss plans lets get rid of our prisoner in case he speaks any common, I don't think he's going to talk. Leave him tied up enough he can't swim very fast. Then we can just leave him. He'll slip his bonds or get back home eventually and we shouldn't have to worry about him. Dorbin can you warn him that we mean him no harm but to stay out of our path in the future or we might not be as merciful." ------------------------ Two charges for Zanderallen (1s rerolled twice) 11 healed
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday October 11th, 2019 11:14:03 AM
Dorbin shrugs at all the attention. "Well yeah, I guess I learned aquan a long time ago. I was hanging around the docks and kind of picked it up from some of the people and animals there. I didn't really know that no one else..."
He nods to Dorbin and explains to the creature in aquan that they don't mean it any harm. He tells it that they're just on an exploration mission and they don't want to kill anyone. They want to talk and help out some people who have been kidnapped. He translates for Sid and tries to explain the words he used.
He shakes his head in the negative when Sid asks for magic to convince the creature.
Micah inhales deeply in reaction to Dorbin's translation. He then pauses a moment to reflect on the oddity that his deep breath was all water. He pulls out a cloth and covers the fish man's eyes, then tells the others to move away before saying anything else.
Once they have regathered, he continues, "Zanderallen's correct. They are all on alert now. I propose we dive and see if we can find cover on the bottom. They dropped their crossbows as if they thought they would be easy to recover." Putting action behind his words, he starts swimming down, continue to use the wand of curing on anyone who needs it.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Saturday October 12th, 2019 8:17:31 AM
Stohp grimaces and shakes her head at Stock. "I don't like the idea of executing helpless prisoners. All they've done is defend their own territory. Leaving him tied up should be fine, there probably aren't any dangerous predators likely to come along and eat him and he'll get free eventually."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+2=9 ; d8=5 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=9 ; Saturday October 12th, 2019 7:10:16 PM
Bartomus took one of the wands and tapped himself once, twice and then a third time. He turned to look at Zander and tapped him twice. "So do we just keep going down, and hope that the next welcoming party is something that is friendly? Maybe ask him, you want us to drag you along with us? or, if we let you alone can you just make sure to leave us alone?"
Sorry, apparently I didn't submit though I thought I did. Reroll the CMW potion that was a 5 for 14; CLW wand three times for me, twice for Zander - 5 uses all together
DM MikeK - Dive and find cover Sunday October 13th, 2019 8:27:48 PM
Stohp points out that the prisoner understands, but isn’t cooperating.
After a brief discussion, the Shields tie him up, blindfold him, and leave him to his own devices.
Micah leads the way down. The sahaugin is last seen propelling itself eastward, while working to loosen its bonds.
After another 250’ the Shields reach the bottom of the lake. This particular section is mostly sand, and the two sahaugin bodies, seven heavy crossbows, the leader’s trident, and most of Sid’s arrows are easily found.
[i] Sid recovers 75% of his shot arrows[/b]
Perception roll DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a kelp bed some distance to the north. The other directions are mostly sand and rock.} DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { It is lighter to the north as well, as if there were a light source beyond the kelp bed. } DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are creatures swimming around the kelp beds} DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { The kelp appears to be growing in rows, rather than haphazardly.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=24 ; Sunday October 13th, 2019 9:53:45 PM
Stohp gives the area a good look. I think we're close to their city, no wonder they were ansty to attack us. We're right at their front door, I can see the lights from here. Was Peerimon with the Sahagin or the Merfolk?" (perception 24)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=26 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+3=5 ; Monday October 14th, 2019 10:02:11 AM
When they came to the bottom, Bartomus looked about. There was a stand of swaying kelp off in the distance. He looked and it seemed to him that there was light coming from that area as well, which was odd as it was in the north.
"I think we might need to go through the forest that way to find the City we are looking for. Do we think that the Sahagin would be part of that, or maybe they were concerned that we were going call out the merfolk?"
He picked up the leader's trident and compared it with the one he was lent. Eyeing it to see if it was of any value, but he didn't know anything about tridents and shrugged.
"Should we take this with us?" He asked aloud.
Perception 26, not sure why I hit it twice; appraise trident for 5
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+9=22 ; Monday October 14th, 2019 3:12:28 PM
Dorbin agrees with Stock and says, "Should we just head that way? Beyond the kelp is light."
Sahaugin, "/b] Replies Micah to Stohp, [b]"He took them Briadoc to help with their food issue to aid them in their plan to control the lake."
Micah takes a look at the map [not sure who has it]. "Is that light the Merfolk city or a sahaugin settlement? I think we should go to the merfolk. We're not taking on an entire camp by ourselves. If we can convince them of the sahuagin threat. They should be willing to provide some aid."
Micah then casts [i]detect magic[/b] to check out the leader's trident. If it is magic, he has no clue as to what its enchantment might be.
========== perception 13 Knowledge arcana 9
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=13 ; Monday October 14th, 2019 6:17:23 PM "Well if you guys say there's something over there let's check it out. We need to find some landmark down here to get our bearings. I agree that making contact with the merfolk would probably be in our best interest." Zander continues with the group in whatever direction they see the lights.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=26 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=31 ; Monday October 14th, 2019 7:59:11 PM
"I think we should take the Trident anyway. Besides, it might have sentimental meaning for someone. Guys, I'm going to start scouting forward a little bit if that's alright." Assuming they agree, after he gets his arrows he will move a hundred feet forward and see what he can see.
DM MikeK - Let's check this out Monday October 14th, 2019 9:12:50 PM
The leader’s trident turns out to be masterwork, but not magical.
There is a brief discussion in which the group recalls previously learned information. Peerimon was with the Sahaugin. And the Sahaugin were enemies of the Merfolk. Leading to the sensible conclusion that finding some merfolk might be a good idea.
The kelp beds, and the lights beyond, beckon.
Sid leads the way, and the rest of the Shields follow.
As Sid gets within about 60’ of the kelp bed, he notices several creatures are moving about, evidently tending to the kelp plants. From the torso up, they appear elven, and from the torso down is a fish tail.
As of yet, they have not seen Sid, nor the rest of the group.
Sid Highlight to display spoiler: { There always is at least one of them looking up, and scanning the area above the kelp beds. }
As Sid swims forward, Micah moves close to Dorbin. "What do you think about casting your message cantrip to keep in touch with Sid?"
He takes a last look at the fallen, especially the leader, for tokens or badges of office, tribe, or race, hoping to find something they could provide as evidence to they merfolk that the Shields have already fought, and defeated, their enemies.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=25 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:59:04 AM
Bartomus followed along with the the others. He felt a more familiar feeling to their location as it was similar to the plains where he had spent most of his life - but for the air being solid water and their having to swim. But, rock, sand, grasses and plants swaying back and forth had more commonalities with the land of his upbringing than the constant vibrant flow of people and things in the Float.
As they approached the tall kelp grove with its plants stretching towards the far off light of the sun, he looked at the stand of swaying green and the movements that caught his attention.
Perception 25
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 12; CMD: 27; Rage: 18/22; 30 ft. Swim d20+13=16 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 10:27:13 AM
Ever observant, Stock's eyes pan left and right as they approach the kelp beds. "I wonder how much Briardoc likes working down here. On the downside, I'm sure he didn't appreciate getting kidnapped. Then again, he's seemed as the bookish type and may appreciate whatever kind of a challenge they are having..."
======== Ignore the phantom die rolls. They were from my post yesterday which didn't actually get posted. Speaking of which, sorry I missed a post yesterday!
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Tuesday October 15th, 2019 11:43:13 AM
Dorbin nods in agreement with Micah and casts message. He whispers to Sid, "Hey, Sid. It's Dorbin. You can whisper to me to let us know what you see up there, just point back in our direction and I'll hear you."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday October 15th, 2019 2:31:59 PM
Glad to have ground underneath him again Zanderallen keeps looking above them, waiting for another sahaugin patrol to dive down on them. "I feel so exposed with the expanse of the lake above us."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:28:19 PM
Sid watches them for a moment and slowly makes his way back to the group. "They seem to be Sea-Elves or Merfolk, I'm not sure as the stories and ledgends I've read seem to conflate the two. They might listen to me if they see my face but," he says knocking his helmet a bit "they won't see Elf first I think and I don't know what they speak. If you want I can sneak up and Dorbin can give me a few simple phrases I can see if they are friendly. And if not, there's always plan Running and Screaming.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+4=19 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:29:15 PM "Yeah well it's no different from being outside with aerial foes around. Consider that if we ever get a mission not in the float or forest." Stohp comments. Being a Taur, even a small one, she's one of the tallest of the group. Rather than craning her neck and trying to look ahead though she's focused on keeping down an out of sight in case this is a Sahagin kelp field (19 for stealth)
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