DM Kathy Sunday July 15th, 2018 10:17:53 PM
Back at Portside House, Tahni asks what the plan is. Rill offers divination spells, and a trip to the Catacombs. Terser would like to keep the Dwarven Thrower.
Bralin asks whether there will be giants. It seems unlikely, but you never know.
Aexana gets right to brewing.
Jozhur thinks to ask Brother Engev and Brother Lansel about the Bloodkin. They look thoughtful. "Funny you should mention it," Brother Lansel says at last. "I haven't seen a Bloodkin ship in a while. Time was, they were in and out of port all the time. But I can't say I've seen any recently." "Good riddance, I say!" Brother Engev interjects.
But it is Zeoll who has the biggest surprise waiting for him: a young liontaur, who seems determined to serve him. Zeoll provides some backstory for his companions, and explains how and why he wants to help the wemics.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Monday July 16th, 2018 3:48:19 PM
Terser goes along with Rill to the Catacombs. He's gotta sell a few things to finance this fancy hammer!
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday July 16th, 2018 4:59:17 PM
Rill goes with Terser to the Catacombs. Then he returns home with a new book and sets to reading it for 6 days. Since he has a Ring of Sustenance, he needs little sleep, so he also works on a few scrolls and helps Aexana with her potion brewing, adding the requesite spells she needs. (Once I hear back from the sale, I'll let folks know how much each one got.)
"So Aex, what's are we cooking up?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Monday July 16th, 2018 6:00:43 PM
Zeoll and Fraweol talk long into the night, and they begin to form a plan. It is not enough to relocate the liontaurs; they must atone as well. In fact, some atoning might be a good idea for Bonetown too.
But to start with, Fraweol must go and build support for the new movement. He is reluctant to leave his new friend, but Zeoll reassures him.
"First, cast a permanent telepathic bond between us, so we can communicate at will. Cast it again when you find a worthy liontaur to join our cause," says Zeoll in the wemic tongue. Second, on days I can come to you, be ready to cast spells on me that will aid me, and then send me back."
"We can discuss our plans telepathically in the days ahead and as you recruit followers to our goal in my name."
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Zeoll introduces his new friend to the group. He explains that Fraweol will not be adventuring with us, nor joining the party, no more than does Tula. But he helps, and one way he can help is through permanency spells, so if anyone wants a permanent enchantment, we can arrange it.
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Zeoll claims the rod of Extend, and then wonders what his share of the loot shall be. He wonders if he should sell his ring. It is special, but maybe too precious.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; Monday July 16th, 2018 7:31:10 PM
Aexana looks up from her brewing tools as Rill walks in...
"Ah yes my friend! Do come... You have mastered casting of certain healing spells. Together we could bottle these and use them when we are in dire need. Look... I have prepared a few lifewood flasks right here. I can prepare the potions... you should cast the spell we need... I was thinking about Heal and Breath of Life. Sure we could also try to bottle Wind Walk or Word of Recall... but let's start with Heal and Breath of Life? Ok?"
Potion 1 takes 2 hours : Heal Potion 2 takes 2 hours : Heal Potion 3 takes 1 hour : Heal Potion 4 takes 1 hour : Breath of Life Potion 5 takes 4 hours... : Breath of Life
"Ooof... that last one really made us struggle right? Let's call it a day... We can make some more if you like tomorrow but I really need some rest now and I think you do to."
Aexana usually limits herself to ±8 hours of brewing per day. Otherwise she would have just way too many potions :-)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23 / Touch 16 Flat 16--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 43/55hp d20+20=27 ; Monday July 16th, 2018 9:36:12 PM
Johzur shugs at Zeoll, "We would all be delighted to help you with this, after we finish our current task." Jozhur has a quick meal, then announces that he is going out to see what information he can gather on the bloodkin and invites the others to join him.
Diplomacy to gather info: 27
DM Kathy Monday July 16th, 2018 10:21:27 PM Rill returns from the Catacombs, but between his fascinating new book and Aexana's potion-brewing project, he pretty much isn't available for the next several days.
Terser's Catacombs errand is much more straightforward, so he (presumably) doesn't need as much time.
Zeoll and his new friend formulate a plan whereby Fraweol will begin building support and be ready to assist Zeoll at need. He also has the ability to cast a Permanent spell, if anyone is interested in having that done.
Jozhur begins gathering information around Bonetown. He learns that there haven't been many Bloodkin ships through port in recent weeks. People are beginning to remark on it, and of course there are rumors as to why.
Some say the Bloodkin have founded a port city of their own and now use it as a base of operations. Some say this new port was built on the site of a massive treasure find.
Some say the Bloodkin are avoiding Bonetown in order to avoid the Black Lions, who have made a point recently of going after slavers.
Some say that most of the Bloodkin have been killed, by the hurricane or the earthquake or the strange red grass or all three.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Tuesday July 17th, 2018 12:57:44 AM
(As Mark works to finish a new mod, keep up with DM posts, finalize Catacombs posts and purchases, write scrolls, etc. he could really use some suggestions on questions for Divination and Commune Spells)
Rill pauses to ask, "So, what sorts of things should we ask Gargul about where we're headed?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Tuesday July 17th, 2018 6:44:57 AM
Tahni returns from the catacombs with a small haul over her shoulder. "I'll be back" she says as she tries to find a quiet room to sit in.
The next few hours provides some different noises from behind her closed door. There is the sound of some hammering, Tahni humming quietly to herself, a few polite swears ("Bother it!") and then some silence. For a moment you think you can ever hear her talking to someone.
Should there be a knock on the door, her response - for the moment - is "Nothing. Be there soon!"
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d100=58 ; d100=27 ; d100=42 Tuesday July 17th, 2018 12:28:35 PM
Rill keeps an eye on Tahni's door for smoke or flashes of light. Aex's potions where much simpler to deal with.
He remembers we were advised to take oon the Bloodkin slavers first, and then seek out the Bloodkin cult. He will start with a couple of Divination spells, asking:
Where is the primary land base of the Bloodkin slaving operation?
Where is the primary land base of the Bloodkin part of the Death Dragon cult?
(Both had an 85% chance of success and both passed!)
Oh, one more: Will it be better to take the Lionfish and her crew to these places, or to Teleport there? (Also passed!)
Rill would prefer to sail, but not if it puts the crew in serious jeopardy.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Tuesday July 17th, 2018 3:35:57 PM Gotcha, Tahni! Let us know if you need any help in there!
He'll leave a tray with some covered biscuits and jam outside her door.
Terser observes Rill's divination process, trying to learn better questions to ask when he seeks guidance himself. Hey Rill, want to help me write out the next question? I can only do this once a day or so, so I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of it!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) d20+2=9 ; d20+28=34 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+13=19 ; Tuesday July 17th, 2018 4:27:12 PM
Zeoll takes stock of his current creations and works. Some he gives to Fraweol. Other stuff he equips himself. Some stuff is still on his shopping list. He definitely stocks up on the finest quality honey (bee joice) he can find!
[OOC: Still waiting for the final loot dispersement. I'll assume I'll retcon gear later ...]
Zeoll is glad to hear that the residents of Bonetown are hearing about our mission to end slavery. He asks for a friend or two to come with him to spend some time in the bars and taverns of the town -- making clear the news: Slavers can expect no mercy. If we find them, they are dead. Give up the trade or regret it.
Anyone want to volunteer to come on and issue threats?
As for the sad rumors the party has found already, well, Zeoll thinks maybe he can do better.
While he is out there, Zeoll sees if he can find anybody willing to rat out any slavers - Elfbloods or otherwise. Maybe there are some former slaves out there looking for revenge? competitors seeking to put a crimp in a rival gang? anyone with a grudge? Gather Info to find such folk: 34.
Zeoll pays 100 gold to anyone who'll talk, but they have to let him cast Discern Lies on them to earn the 100 gold. Sense Motive to get a feel for potential rats: 19. There is a save on the Discern Lies (Will DC21) but Zeoll does not pay anyone who saves.
Other castings: -- Guiding Star to get a fix on Bonetown. -- Sending spell for a short check on the woman we left in charge on Comeri. -- Three times, walking around Bonetown, Zeoll casts Locate Objects with the intent of finding an Elfblood's Flag. Each casting gives Zeoll a range of 880 feet for 24 minutes. He'll search the docks, the slave market area, and anyplace his rats may have suggested. If he finds one, he summons archons and his Pooka pal to go get the rest of the party.
That night he seeks answers in dreams ... the best way to attack the Elfbloods ...
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Tuesday July 17th, 2018 6:34:03 PM
Well, my bad. I meand Bloodkin, not Elfbloods. Maybe that was Cayzle's mistake, and Zeoll has it the right way round. Or maybe Zeoll is getting senile too, and hopefully some friend will correct the elder taur before he finds the wrong flag and gets the party to attack the wrong pirates!
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) d20+13=32 ; Tuesday July 17th, 2018 7:17:01 PM
Bralin considers Rill's requests and questions.
"Where are the Bloodkin leaders? Mayhap they are not at their base."
The Stone Warden also decides to try his hand at the rumor mill. Seeking out the company of other dwarves, Bralin buys the drinks, plays the games, tells the stories, and generally makes nice ... in the dwarven style.
Through it all, he slides in thoughts on slavers in general and the Bloodkin in particular. - They're days are numbered, and anyone with information on where they might be or what they might be up to would be better off letting that slip.
[Diplomacy 32 (using dwarfkin bonus)]
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Tuesday July 17th, 2018 7:42:21 PM
Aex keeps to her herbalism all day... (sorry... too tired to think.. .last 4 nights I slepts 3 hours a night... - will post better soon)
(Brock) Jozhur AC23 / Touch 16 Flat 16--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 43/55hp d20+18=26 ; Tuesday July 17th, 2018 9:40:06 PM
Jozhur passes on the little information he gathered to the others. When Zeoll asks for volunteers to go back to the taverns, Jozhur jumps on board.
He is quick to correct Zeoll on who they were looking for, though he wouldn't mind crackin' some Elfblood skulls, too.
He aids Zeoll in sniffing out any potential Bloodkin symphasisers they come in contact with. (sense motive: 26).
DM Kathy Tuesday July 17th, 2018 10:33:18 PM Tahni returns from the Catacombs and immediately busies herself on some project or other. Aexana, too, is working busily.
Rill casts some Divination spells. Where is the primary land base of the Bloodkin slaving operation?There isn't one Where is the primary land base of the Bloodkin part of the Death Dragon cult?There isn't one Will it be better to take the Lionfish and her crew to these places, or to Teleport there?Unclear
Terser asks for help in formulating his question for divination, as he's only got one to ask.
Bralin suggests asking where the Bloodkin leaders are, reasoning that they might not be at their base.
Bralin, Jozhur, and Zeoll hit the taverns and try to gather information. There's an initial mixup about who exactly you're looking for, but it's quickly cleared up. Everyone you speak to remarks on how the Bloodkin haven't been seen in port much of lately. They repeat the rumors as to why: a new base (which you know from Rill isn't true), they're all dead (which probably isn't true either or Gargul wouldn't have sent you after them), and they're trying to avoid you guys.
But you persist. You ask where they might be found if they're not in port. Finally, late in the evening, you hear another rumor: about a mostly-uncharted island where slavers meet to buy and sell. Nobody knows where it is, though, except the slavers, and they're not sharing. If there are Bloodkin to be found, perhaps they're there.
Zeoll casts Guiding Star, then casts a Sending to contact Mistress Hych on Comeri. You send your message, and receive the scattered response of someone not used to measuring their replies to 25 words or less. "Oh! Oh, it's you! Oh, I'm so glad to hear from you. We've been here for a while, you know, and we were kind of--"
You also use Locate Objects to try to find a Bloodkin flag. Unfortunately, the only one you find is a rather tattered specimen in a curio shop, priced at 2 gold pieces.
That night Zeoll tries to read his dreams. You see a long line of ants crawling along the ground, each carrying a tiny seed or other piece of food.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Wednesday July 18th, 2018 7:40:41 AM
With her crafting complete Tahni takes a moment to admire her new outfit. A nice green vestment with an ivy inlay, and a thin silver circlet around her brow. Quite nice.
For her next task, Tahni fills her cauldron with a little water and uses it to check in with her friends in the Scab. It's something she does semi-regularly. One is based in Riddleport whilst the other is in Drakesmeade. Those are two of the larger settlements in the Scab and if Bruagh had returned there, someone would have news. Much like every other time though there is no update. He is still missing. Tahni thanks her friends for their time and alone once more has a moment to privately remember the past.
She then finds a clean position on the floor to sit cross-legged to silently pray and speak with Maab. She needs strength. Tahni softly exhales and speaks privately with the one she follows Tahni's prayer... Highlight to display spoiler: {"Mother Maab. Please hear your humble servant. There is much unrest in the Wold and I seek your aid. I have fear for what may come. I lack the strength to protect those I have come to care for and cannot lose another. Help me keep them from Gargul's grasp. Show me the ways to support them and to keep their spirits safe. Give me the tools to save them from evil"}
With a deep inhale and exhale. Tahni stands from her seated position, confident that Maab will hear her prayer. She feels better already if only for the act of asking.
She then spends a little time to write some more in her journal. It's not something she has had a chance to do since just before their journey to the Sargrass so there is much to catch up on. The party have actually done quite a lot and it takes some time to note it all down. Tahni tries her hand at a few simple sketches to remember things by.
With all her personal things now done, Tahni returns to the party to see what she can do to help with the search
----------------------- DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {The prayer was my way to put some spin on Tahni's levelling: her new spells and Greater Immortal Summons. No action needed on your part (unless you want to of course).}
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d100=65 ; Wednesday July 18th, 2018 4:24:52 PM
Terser tromps back in from the Catacombs having given a large amount of gold to Rill to distribute to even up after acquiring his hammer.
With input from the rumor mill and building off of Rill's questions, Terse makes his own divination. He recounts a tale from long ago of getting the whole tribe together to seek a child that was lost in the mines, and applies their success to tracking down this new island.
Divination - What is the heading and distance to the new slaver's market island? Caster check vs 85: 65 = pass
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Wednesday July 18th, 2018 6:30:55 PM
Bralin settles down in the common room following a long day of talking.
"Tis most likely Market Island," he tells Terser, referring to the uncharted auction house they'd found some time ago. Nevertheless, he waits for the reply to Terser's question.
(Brock) Jozhur AC23 / Touch 16 Flat 16--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 43/55hp Wednesday July 18th, 2018 9:35:54 PM
Jozhur certainly isn't taking any bets against Bralin. He heads for the Catacombs while the others work their magic.
DM Kathy Wednesday July 18th, 2018 10:59:33 PM
Her project complete, Tahni sits down to offer prayers to her goddess. As you pray, you get the very strong image of a box that has been placed in your hands. The box is made of different kinds of wood, blended harmoniously together, and you think you detect a bit of Woldsblood running through it. The box seems so real--the weight of it, the feel of wood against your fingertips--that you half expect to see it when you open your eyes. But your hands are empty.
Terser, meanwhile, uses his Divination ability to find the heading and distance to the slavers' market island. You receive the information, and it is as Bralin supposed. It is the same Market Island you visited in your recent adventures.
Jozhur, meanwhile, heads for the Catacombs.
While you are at Portside House, you get a message from Tula, reminding you that the Lionfish no longer has a crew; they all left when you were gone for so long. She asks whether you'd like her to hire a new crew, or what your plans are.
"Huh," says Zeoll. "I had no idea that it was that bad. Well, don't worry, my frriends, I will rrecrruit us a new crrew."
Zeoll heads to the Lionfish and has a long sit-down with Tula. He apologizes for leaving her in the lurch. He does not want that to happen again. He promises to take better care of the ship if she will promise her loyalty to him and to the Lionfishers. [OOC: I'd like Tula to be my one level 6 follower, and I'd like to use the second perm telepathic bond I have paid for to link Fraweol and Tula.] Diplomacy 50!
While he is on board, Zeoll checks the Hallow spell that protects the Lionfish that Rill cast and Zeoll contributed to. Has it expired yet?
If she agrees, Zeoll and Tula head into Bonetown to recruit a crew. Gather Info to find a crew: 43. Sense Motive [and Discern Lies and Zone of Truth and Detect Evil] to make sure they are of good heart and have no other loyalties: 22. Diplomacy to convince the best sailor candidates to join: 37. [OOC: I'd like to gain the crew as followers, a second level one as second mate and the rest as first level crew.]
[OOC: Still waiting on final resolution for loot division.]
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Thursday July 19th, 2018 6:28:55 PM
Terser gets directions handed down from above and confirms that this is in fact the same market island, rather than a new one. Surprising, since they busted up the operation there once already.
While Zeoll has his methods for sussing out the crew's suitability, Terser has his own. He sits down for a drink with any that don't quite sit right at first, and has a nice little chat. At the end of the day, he'll relay his thoughts to Zeoll and the others, hoping to refine their choices.
He also makes sure to look out for any of the tried and true crew members. They already know the ship, and they were honest enough not to mutiny and steal it while they were away. He couldn't blame them for seeking employment when they didn't seem likely to come back.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday July 19th, 2018 6:53:07 PM
Rill works on scrolls and continues to help Aex with her potions. He will take a bit of time to touch bases with the Church of Gargul in town to see if there are any rumors about the bloodkin, or if they know anything about a Death Dragon Cult.
[OOC: Rill still cannot provide final resolution for loot division.]
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Thursday July 19th, 2018 7:22:45 PM
Aex has locked herself in her room and has been hammering, sawing and chipping away lifewood items...
"YES!! LEAFY... Try this on... "
...
"Oh c'mon don't look so silly... walk around... yes yes... now stretch your arms... look! See... it ain't that bad right... it fits nicely..."
After a while the door opens and Leafy steps out with a rather sheepish look on his face... he now wears a wooden looking Breastplate.
(With the Craft Lifewood Feature gained Aexana has made Leafy a +1 IronWood Breastplate)
She looks around and hears her friends are into town gathering information. Excellent! She does need some more time to brew so while they are gathering info, she can at least try to get some potions to get them all home safe and sound.
(time to head for the CC:)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Thursday July 19th, 2018 8:42:14 PM
The destination is set, and Zeoll and Terser are collecting a crew for the ship.
With Rill off at the Catacombs, Bralin decides to take advantage of the lull for some training.
Engaging the aid of several minotaurs, he provides each with a reach weapon, and spends the rest of the day working out how to engage each without first getting attacked. At the end of a very long day, he retires, and ponders the results.
That night, an idea forms. The dwarf will try it out on the morrow.
DM Kathy Thursday July 19th, 2018 11:47:21 PM
Hearing that the Lionfish is without a crew, Zeoll sets to work. He is able to establish a telepathic bond between Fraweol and Tula; then he sets about finding a crew.
Terser also does some work toward finding a new crew.
Rill goes to speak with the Church of Gargul. They have no information about the Bloodkin. They have heard rumors of the Death Dragon cult, and are pretty open about the fact that the rumors are very worrying. However, they don't have anything specific enough to be useful.
Aexana emerges and has Leafy model his new breastplate.
Bralin concentrates on training.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Friday July 20th, 2018 5:39:55 AM
Tahni is quite pleased that Maab appeared to have heard her prayer. It gives her hope that the party will overcome whatever challenge awaits them.
The party still haven't found anything specific to follow as far as she knows.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Friday July 20th, 2018 6:11:39 PM
After a hard night of drinking with potential sailors, Terser takes a slow day for meditation, hoping to find some new inspiration like Bralin did. When he wakes up, he finds he has a new source of mental strength, and hopes it will serve him well in resisting scary ghosts and dragons in the future.
thanks for the reminder! I had forgotten about taking a feat.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 55/55hp Friday July 20th, 2018 8:17:48 PM
Jozhur returns from the Catacombs just in time to see Leafy trying on a wooden breastplate. He can't help but chuckle to himself a little, but the little guy deserved some protection. He lets the others know that his new armor allows him to fly.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Friday July 20th, 2018 8:20:37 PM
Zeoll admire's Leafy's new armor and thanks Terser for his help with the crew.
He looks over the items he has crafted of late, over the past months and days. [OOC: Kindly DM Kathy, I'm assembling Zeoll's crafting wish list, with his costs to make and spellcraft DC required.]
Zeoll thinks about Drini. He wants to give her things. But will she keep them?
Hmmmmm ...
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Friday July 20th, 2018 9:00:50 PM
Rill is still stuck in the Catacombs...
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Friday July 20th, 2018 11:59:46 PM
Tahni isn't quite sure what to do with herself right now, so goes for a quiet stroll around the docks. She's not looking for anything in particular. Simply to see what is going on and whether everything is ok. She'll try and do a few small good deeds where possible (mend cuts, provide some food or water, help with very very very light lifting)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Saturday July 21st, 2018 1:07:08 AM
Oh, Zeoll asks that his share of the gold include those two coral bracelets. He has in mind to enchant them and wear them on his forepaws, like foreleg bracers.
[OOC: A slotless Brooch of Shielding and a slotless Circlet of Persuasion!]
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Sunday July 22nd, 2018 4:47:28 PM
Now that Leafy has some extra protection Aexana can take some time to visit the Catacombs. If she gets enough from the sales from some items and the extra gold (do we have a grand total yet?) she might even further enhance Leafy's breastplate and get some extra thingies for herself. After all, it seems they'll be heading into trouble soon...
(travelling next week but I should be able to post whole week)
DM Kathy Sunday July 22nd, 2018 10:16:08 PM
[OOC: I see I've forgotten again. Everybody take 6,000 XP for the first scene.]
Terser follows Bralin's example and does some training of his own.
Tahni is pleased with the results of her prayer, and believes the group hasn't found anything to go on. Hopefully somebody fills her in about Market Island. She takes a stroll around the docks, looking for good deeds to do. Most jobs that need doing involve a certain amount of lifting, but she is able to put in a pleasant hour or so helping to paint a figurehead.
Rill is still stuck in the Catacombs, but Jozhur returns with armor that lets him fly! Aexana heads down to do some shopping of her own.
Zeoll wraps up his crafting, and finishes acquiring a crew for the Lionfish.
Tula gets the new crew squared away, and provisions the Lionfish. She is ready to sail whenever you are.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 55/55hp Sunday July 22nd, 2018 11:06:15 PM
Jozhur joins the warriors in training and sparring, hoping to learn something that will save his hide. He reflects on how far his fighting skills have come, he has certainly picked up a thing or two during his time with the Black Lions.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Monday July 23rd, 2018 7:38:04 AM
Tahni is also ready to set sail. She's starting to learn some of the proper sailing terms too. Set Sail. Cast Off. Get the sails up the pole.
Well, most of the terms.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Monday July 23rd, 2018 4:36:28 PM
When Aex hears Zeoll has gathered a new crew andere most of her friends are ready to set sail toon she scatters of to the Catacombs... She'll hurry!!
"Wait for me!!" she shouts over her shoulder...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Monday July 23rd, 2018 5:52:33 PM
Terser sets to helping the new crew stow supplies, watching them to get an idea for their work ethic and organizational skills. He also keeps an eye on who seems to be a leader type, in case someone needs to fill in for Tula at some point.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Monday July 23rd, 2018 6:36:13 PM
Zeoll suddenly has no time in the day. Maybe he will simplify his plans after all ...
[OOC: Real Life just ate me. I may go for a simplified route.]
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) d20+2=10 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+20=27 ; Monday July 23rd, 2018 6:58:14 PM
Yes, on reflection, Zeoll decides to keep his Steelgrass Ring of Regeneration and to spend almost all his crafting efforts on upgrading his headband from +2 Wis&Chr to +6. That's 60,000 gp of his wealth.
He also creates a +1 belt of con, a +1 headband of chr, and buys 269 gp worth of honey, all for the next time he calls Drini.
That leaves him with a cool 5 grand pocket money. And no need to visit the Catacombs.
[Crafting checks 23, 23, and 27 are A-OK]
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Monday July 23rd, 2018 7:35:31 PM
Bralin spends another day training. He grins with pleasure as his idea works. The dwarf is quicker than he looks...not all that difficult for a dwarf in platemail, mithril or no. Taking advantage of this supposed weakness, he takes a quick step, and is on the minotaurs before they can bring their reach to bear.
He works, approaching again and again, until the taurs tire.
Confident in his new feat, Bralin heads for the Lionfish, ready for the next challenge.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday July 23rd, 2018 9:55:04 PM
Rill steps onto the Lionfish.
"Cap'n Zeoll, Rillett Savenport reporting for duty. Usual quarters and duties?"
DM Kathy Monday July 23rd, 2018 10:28:55 PM
You wrap up your errands and begin drifting toward the Lionfish. Jozhur reflects on his improved warrior skills, while Tahni contemplates her growing familiarity with nautical terms. Well, some of them.
Terser assesses the new crew and finds them capable, if unremarkable.
Zeoll wraps up his crafting and shows up in a snazzy new headband. Well, it's the old headband, but it's significantly snazzier now. He also has some trinkets for the pooka, in case he ever has need of her again.
Bralin finishes his workout, and Rill returns from the Catacombs.
Aexana chooses that moment to decide that she needs to run to the Catacombs, but she soon returns [OOC: we'll get started, but anything you buy will be available to you.]
With everyone finally aboard, Tula and the crew make ready to depart.
"Unless you're in a hurry, I'd like to wait for the tide," Tula says. "That'll be a couple of hours. So everybody has a chance to get squared away."
[OOC: You may also want to discuss strategy. You're headed for Market Island to look for Bloodkin, but how will you approach it? A frontal assault? Stand off and hope to pick one off? Something else?]
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d100=22 ; d100=82 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2018 1:29:48 AM
Rill says to his friends, "Oh, I almost forgot! I need to distribute some cash and things!
Zeoll - $16,269 + Metamagic Rod of Extend
Jozhur - $14,569 + Ring of Chameleon Power
Rillett - $23,869 + Bag of Tricks: Rust
Aexana - $27,269
Terser - -$33,043 + Dwarven Thrower
Tahni - $27,269
Bralin - $16,619 + Mithral Full Plate
"There we are!
"Now, let's see what we can find out about Market Island."
Rill casts two Divination Spells. They are: What is the best way for us to approach Market Island? (Success! 85% chance, got 22!) What is the strongest foe we will encounter there? (Success! 85% chance, got 82!)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Tuesday July 24th, 2018 2:02:45 AM
Once back from thema CC, Aex listens to whatever strategies that came up.
"We might want to scout the place before we go in... I can turn us all info seagulls (op another very common not hunted animal) so we can go around that place rather unseen... Perch on a tree, roof, cart, anything and use eyes and ears... Just an idea..."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Tuesday July 24th, 2018 7:19:53 AM
Tahni takes up the gold from Rill and the offer of time from Tula. In all her haste to get some things put together she completely neglected a few scrolls to scribe into her spellbook. Maab had granted her the ability to cast stronger spells, but that's no use unless she has some spells of that power in her spellbook!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) d20+2=15 ; d20+13=15 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2018 8:24:13 AM
Zeoll recasts his Extended Guiding Star spell just before the Lionfish set out.
The old taur puts on his (figurative) captain's hat and sorts out any details the able Tula may have missed. He has personal contact with each and every crewmember. He explains about the sacred enchantment that grants each sailor an extra 17 hit points. He makes sure each of the eight sailors has his suit of masterwork studded leather armor and his elixer of swimming. "You may choose to wearr the arrmor orr no," he explains, "but keep the elixerr on you at all times, just in case."
[OOC: These crew gear options are tracked on Zeoll's PC sheet and count against his WBL.]
Zeoll keeps in touch with his new fan, Fraweol, via telepathic bond. He practices relaying mental conversation through Fraweol to Tula.
If it is OK with the kindly DM, each night Fraweol Teleports Without Error to the Lionfish, casts Water Breathe, Extended Darkvision, Extended Protection from Arrows, and Extended Nondetection on Zeoll. Then he teleports back, having spent less than half a minute on the Lionfish.
Zeoll thanks Rill for his accounting and divinations!
At moments on the voyage, Zeoll ponders strategy. He tells his friends that he really likes Aexana's idea anchoring far offshore and flying in as seagulls. But can we change back fast? Can we communicate with each other?
Oh! Zeoll can call his pookah friend Drini, and she can help with telepathy to communicate within the group.
If Aex can cast in seagull form, can she create a mist or fog that the party can use as cover to change back? Maybe it would be good to quick-change back and let Zeoll's peaceball or his new confusion spell sow havoc in the ranks to soften them up, and then attack at range as the spell causes the enemy to attack each other. Then move to melee to mop up. The confusion is nice, but not if prisoners are in the line of fire.
Thoughts?
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At odd moments, Zeoll fingers the old Bloodkin flag he found in Bonetown. He is starting to think that these slavers pose as big a threat as did Billoopl. He nurtures a growing sense of righteous indignation. "We'll put them to justice, of one sort or another" he mutters in his native tongue. Dragon Consortium or no, THIS is what the Lionfishers were for.
At night, Zeoll ponders and then seeks in dreams for hints as to what kinds of foes the party may find at Market Island. Knowing the capabilities of their enemies may help.
Zeoll consults with Aex as to the duration of her polymorph. He gives the command to halt the ship out of sight of Market Island. He helps navigate with his Guiding Star and Sailor skill. Check: 15.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Tuesday July 24th, 2018 11:39:09 AM I don't have any fun trick of my own that would help with scouting. But if we can turn into seabirds, could we possibly also turn into something smarter that can communicate? Like maybe a blink dog?
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 27--HP 111/111 --Shadow Companion 55/55hp Tuesday July 24th, 2018 4:03:14 PM
Jozhur doesn't seem to sure about being polymorphed, he rather likes being a human. But he's willing to go along with it, "I suppose a bird's eye view of the place would be nice. Maybe I can pull something sneaky off with the information."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Tuesday July 24th, 2018 4:11:12 PM
Aex nods at Zeoll when he asks if she can cast in animal form: "Yes... fog cloud could do. Or I can even alter the weather to make it foggy... that would be less noticable and 'strange' so to speak."
"I'd say we need something that people won't look at... not sure if Blink Dogs match those demands... besides, I can only turn us into actual animals.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Tuesday July 24th, 2018 7:19:32 PM
Bralin nods to Tula, receptive to her request to await the tide. He listens to Zeoll and the rest brainstorm approaches, and while leery of being turned into a seagull, does privately admit the approach has definite advantages over the overland route they chose on their last trip to this island.
"There is the jungle on the leeward side," he recalls. "Mayhap a jungle bird form would allow us to anchor the Lionfish away from the slavers' route, and aid our approach."
DM Kathy Tuesday July 24th, 2018 10:23:08 PM
After his return from the Catacombs, Rill has cash and prizes to distribute to the rest of the team. He also finds time to cast a couple of divinations.
What is the best way for us to approach Market Island?Cautiously, no frontal assault. What is the strongest foe we will encounter there?Beware the Condor.
Tahni realizes she needs to scribe spells. It will take a few days to reach Market Island, so she will have time.
Zeoll has some items to help the crew, and has made arrangements with his cohort to cast daily spells. [OOC: This is all right by me, but it may limit Fraweol's ability to do other things for you. Also, it's only going to work when you're actually on the Lionfish.]
Much of your conversation is about strategy. Aexana offers to turn you all into seabirds. Terser would prefer something smarter. Zeoll wonders about conjuring up some fog as well. Bralin reminds everyone that there's a jungle approach--that's how you all reached the main marketplace last time.
That night, Zeoll dreams about what foes you will find. You dream of ships flying Bloodkin flags, firing ballistae. You dream of cutthroat crew, mostly half-orcs, armed with daggers and whips.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:35:32 AM
Rill shares what he learned.
"The jungle approach may be best. I have a Swan Boat in my pocket. If needed, we can use that to keep the Lionfish out of harm's way."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Wednesday July 25th, 2018 2:47:21 PM
@ DM Kathy - as I am travelling now I can't get to the catacombs yet... I hope you don't mind I go there next week. Up to you to decide if what I bring along is already available or not.
"The jungle approach doesn't sound that bad either. Although I do believe we ought to scout the place and learn as much as possible before we go in...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d20+7=15 ; Wednesday July 25th, 2018 4:35:39 PM Whatever we decide to turn into, we should probably do a practice run, and work out how we can communicate.
Terser starts to draw some scouting plans, based on their last visit, alternate approaches to the island, and getting a good cross section of scouting areas. He also thinks back on what type of natural predators there might be that would prey on their animal forms.
knowledge nature 15, or survival 17 if that's more appropriate
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 20/13/17 -- CMD 19 -- HP 136/136 Wednesday July 25th, 2018 6:45:46 PM
Tahni appears carrying 5 blue vests, that seem to move and shift a little in the sunlight. You notice she is wearing one herself.
"Alright. Who wants one? I made it myself. It'll allow you to breathe underwater. Perhaps no one will see us coming that way?"
-------------------- These have been created with a Tishe's Weave Elements spell and take up the chest slot.
Cast Twice and Extended Tahni can provide coverage for 24hrs. With a +35 in Craft Clothing, Tahni can make hers with at least 2 elements each time
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Wednesday July 25th, 2018 7:23:48 PM
Bralin's eyebrows rise up in surprise at Tahni's announcement.
"Impressive," he states, holding out a hand for one of the vests. "Is the effect permanent, or must you recast daily?"
The dwarf feels out the material and tries one on. He feels safer already.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Wednesday July 25th, 2018 8:51:30 PM
Jozhur thanks Tahni for the vest, "Wow, that's really neat."
He wonders about Rill's divination. "Beware the Condor? A bird? Maybe turning into seagulls isn't the best idea." Jozhur seems agreeable to just slipping in through the jungle again, but the place is probably better defended now.
DM Kathy Wednesday July 25th, 2018 10:09:37 PM
As the Lionfish sails toward Market Island, you continue discussing strategy. Rill and Aexana favor the jungle approach; Rill has a Swan Boat that might help the group to land on the rocky shore.
Tahni emerges with vests that allow the wearer to breathe water, which suddenly opens up a possible underwater approach.
Jozhur points out that "beware the Condor" would seem to argue against disguising the group as birds.
Terser suggests that whatever method you choose, you do a dry run first to practice.
There are a lot of ideas, but as yet, no consensus. By the end of that day, with Zeoll's help, Tula stops the Lionfish close to Market Island, but not within sight. They can't see you; you can't see them.
How do you want to proceed?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Thursday July 26th, 2018 1:05:53 AM
Zeoll thinks that approaching under water is not the best bet because they have to emerge to cross the beach and walk onto the island. The opportunity for recon is limited.
But as seagulls we can fly over and look around. Even fly close to the market, like within 200 feet. That would be close enough to get a good look, but far enough to be out of detect magic range. Then we fly back into the jungle, hide among the trees, discuss our options, and then we'll see.
"I'm not worrried that the Condorr is an actual birrd," he declares.
If we want to change back to our true forms and sneak up on the camp, do we have enough invisibilities to cover everybody? Or some other way to creep up? The divination warns against a head-on fight. Maybe we can sneak up, use Confusion and Illusion and Summoned Creatures and Sneak Attacks to get them fighting each other, and then mop up? Can anybody cast Greater Invisibility on Jozhur?
Zeoll will definitely cast his Lesser Planar Ally spell to call Drini. If she shows up, he gives her things he has for her -- +1 belt of Con, +1 headband of Charisma, silver ring for Shield Other. He also gives her a Horn of Fog and the best honey to be found in Bonetown.
He explains the plan -- after it is settled, whatever it turns out to be.
When the plan is set, he casts Taurs Try and Mage Armor on himself, Drini, and WHO ELSE? Speak up please?
Just before he is turned into a seagull, he sounds his horn of good and evil.
[OOC: gold reduced by 500 to cast Lesser Planar Ally]
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d100=63 ; Thursday July 26th, 2018 3:45:01 AM
Rill casts another divination when the Lionfish anchors. "Who or what is the condor we were warned about?" (63 - success!)
Rill will roll with whatever plan is set. (Travelling out of the country with limited internet.)
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Thursday July 26th, 2018 7:46:34 AM "I have a few spells that might be useful.
Seeming could disguise us all. Control Weather could give us some cover. The vests allow us to approach underwater. They last for 12hrs at a time. Hmm... maybe I should only cast these once a day? 8am to 8pm perhaps? Polymorph (and greater) would allow us to transform us into different things. Prying Eyes would allow me to scout the area ahead quite quickly.
While I'm at it, I have a couple of Greater Magic Weapon spells prepared. Is anyone in need?"
Tahni isn't prepared to take the lead on this. She's simply going to offer some spells and see what happens. ------------------------------- OOC: The GMW spell would give a +3 bonus to a weapon for 15hrs
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Thursday July 26th, 2018 12:25:16 PM Why thank you! This will certainly feel nicer than my armor padding. And it will come in handy when there's no Rill around to cast water walk.
Terser removes his armor and puts the shirt on underneath. He shimmies a little to settle it before re-girding himself.
I like the idea of scouting ahead. We could get an idea of who's around, then approach under a seeming spell as another group of slavers there for the market. We could throw a few of those confusion spells around and get people fighting each other, then be in place to take advantage of it.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Thursday July 26th, 2018 1:02:09 PM "Always happy with some extra armor Zeoll." Aex says as Zeoll offers his Mage Armor again.
Aex too would prefer to fly in as seagulls and look at the place from a distance. This way the group can cover a very large area. Even splitting up would not sound that bad she thinks.
(sorry for the short posts friends... travelling)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Thursday July 26th, 2018 7:38:26 PM
The consensus appears to favor the avian approach, and Bralin assumes they would start from the jungle side of the island.
He nods his head once in acceptance of the decision, puts on the vest anyway, and waits for the order to leave.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday July 26th, 2018 8:51:54 PM
Jozhur smacks himself on the head when Zeoll mentions the greater invisibility. "Scrolls! Why didn't I think of that. Could someone use scrolls of greater invisibility if I buy them? Perhaps I could just get a wand."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Thursday July 26th, 2018 10:04:20 PM
Zeoll is happy to read scrolls, and Drini can try too!
She is better with wands and low level scrolls though.
[OOC: THat reminds me, oh kindly DM Kathy! I see that one of Drini's feats is Improved Initiative. Can I swap that out and put in Skill Focus UMD?]
DM Kathy Thursday July 26th, 2018 10:36:55 PM Zeoll casts his Lesser Planar Ally, and soon he feels a familiar pressure on his shoulder and "hears" Past past roary! New grass? She accepts the items, though she has trouble getting the belt to stay on, not really having a waist. She does manage eventually, though. The first time the thing is empty (which doesn't take long), she gladly accepts some honey. [OOC: I'm pretty sure we already had the feat-swap conversation, and I'm pretty sure the answer was yes.]
Rill casts another Divination. "Who or what is the condor we were warned about?" The Condor is a ship [OOC: Also, you are a party pooper. :P]
Tahni goes over the spells she can cast, and Jozhur realizes that people in the party can probably cast scrolls on him.
The majority of the discussion, however, is tactical, and you seem to be reaching a consensus that turning into birds is the way to go.
Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Fog in the middle of an otherwise sunny day is almost unheard of, and would probably arouse suspicion.}
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Friday July 27th, 2018 3:26:11 AM "Fog would probably not be a great idea unless we change the whole weather system. Probably best not to have them looking around to see what is going on and to instead act natural.
If act natural means going in as seagulls, I'm game"
---------------------- Knowl Nature vs DC15: Autopass
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Friday July 27th, 2018 3:50:19 PM
Aex nods at Tahni : "I can alter the weather in a large area so that should look pretty normal... It takes about 10 minutes to cast and another 10 for the weather to actually change. So the changes are rather ... gentle so to speak.
We could cast such a control weather spell at very early dawn... fog should be fairly common at dawn."
In any case Aex will prepare some a Control Weather and Animal shape spell for the whole party.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Friday July 27th, 2018 6:08:38 PM
Jozhur cracks his knuckles, "Sounds like a solid plan, start the weather up just before dawn. Let's go beat down some bloodkin." He sets to trying out his new armor, practicing climbing, jumping, tumbling, and getting lots of odd looks from the new crew.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Friday July 27th, 2018 6:23:36 PM
Rill tells the others, "The Condor we are to be wary of is a ship. Fog is a good plan. When we go ashore, let's have the Lionfish be prepared to run. I'll leave magic items with Tula to ensure their safety."
Rill leaves Feather Tokens: a Fan for speed, a Swan Boat for backup, and a Bird to send us a message.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Friday July 27th, 2018 7:53:39 PM
Bralin has an axe, so he's ready.
The dwarf patiently awaits the morn.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Friday July 27th, 2018 8:34:53 PM Once we're in seagull form, how long will it last?
Other than that concern, Terser is ready to scout, though he'll suggest staying in groups of two at least, so everyone has some backup. He naturally gravitates towards partnering with Tahni.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Saturday July 28th, 2018 2:41:13 AM "We'll have plenty of time... you can fly around like a seagull for about 13 hours... The weather will be changed anything from 8 to 96 hours in a 3 miles radius... Now ideally I can cast the control weather spell when we are in the town for the changed weather will be centered on me.
Does Aexana have an idea what time of year we are? Fog is most common in autumn...
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Saturday July 28th, 2018 7:10:00 PM
Zeoll likes the plan is shaping up. When it is time, he sounds his horn and casts Mage Armor on himself, Aex, and Drini. And Taurs Try on himself.
He'll have his buffs up from Fraweol: darkvision, protection from arrows, nondetection, and water breathing.
Then seagull shapes and flying to the shore. Fly near the market, scout, and then fly back into the forest.
There we change back, cast message to keep in touch, and use Seeming to sneak closer. using illusion to look like seagulls or something harmless.
Summon some creatures.
Then Confusion, Summons, Stinking Cloud, Drini's illusion, sneak attack arrows, etc etc so that we can attack from afar.
Then move in to mop up with melee.
How's that?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Sunday July 29th, 2018 4:21:39 PM
Sounds good to me... Aex says
DM Kathy Sunday July 29th, 2018 9:24:53 PM Tahni points out that a sudden fog in the middle of the day would be unnatural, and probably arouse suspicion. Aexana offers to do a more convincing weather pattern in the morning, when it would be more believable.
[You're not quite in autumn yet, but it is late summer, and early fogs are not unheard of.]
The rest of the group is inclined to wait until morning to do the scouting. Indeed, Zeoll seems to view the actual scouting as a mere formality, and proceeds to develop a battle plan.
The next morning, Aexana conjures a very believable fog, and turns the party into seagulls. [Drini, who can fly and be invisible in her natural form, declines to be changed into a bird. Is Leafy a bird, too, or does he stay on the ship?]
You leave the Lionfish as a flock of seagulls; whether you're humming '80s synth pop is up to you.
Visibility is poor. The same fog that makes it difficult for people on the ground to see you, also makes it difficult for you to see what's on the ground. You can see that there are four ships docked at Market Island, but you can't tell whether any of them are flying a Bloodkin flag.
Flying inland, you can see a few people milling about in the dirt "courtyard," but they don't seem to be doing anything in particular. Perhaps it's too early in the day, or perhaps they're waiting for something specific.
As far as you can tell, the jungle approach from the far side of the island is still clear. Well, unguarded; it's still jungle and most of you know it's difficult to get through. But it does look as if you could come in that way.
What else would you like to look at?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP116/116 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 22 and LEAFY (L) - HP55/55 - AC23/21/20 - CMD 20 Monday July 30th, 2018 3:50:11 PM
Can someone post for me? I have another 900km tot drive before I'm home... Sorry
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d20+9=27 ; d20+17=22 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 6:10:32 PM
Terser does his best to blend in with the other seabirds, mimicking their movements and landing spots, and only making a show of going for their food. He tends more towards the docks, landing on the top of the various ships to get a closer look at their emblems and see who may be here. He's also going for an idea of how much crew is on the slave ships and how they're outfitted.
knowledge nature to blend: 27 perception 22
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday July 30th, 2018 6:19:39 PM
Seagull Rill looks for an area in the courtyard that might have the kind of food/trash a seagull might want. He lands on a building roof near the courtyard to get a better look at the folks there. He also listens to what's being said.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) d20+11=21 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 7:15:04 PM
Seagull Bralin gets some air under his wings and rises into the sky.
Keeping the island in sight, he heads out to sea a ways and cruises in a lazy circle, looking for the sign of incoming wakes or masts.
Zeoll is happy to lead the flock over to the docks to get a look at the ships. But not toooo close, please! Out of detect range. He tries to ID the ships. Know Local 27
And a peek and a peck around the buildings is fine too. Any differences from last time? Any familiar faces?
Zeoll keeps alert and strains to catch bits of conversaiton. Perception 33
Then the leader of the flock pushes the group to the safety of the deep jungle out of sight and sound range.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+27=39 ; d20+23=33 ; Monday July 30th, 2018 8:42:20 PM
Jozhur isn't so sure about the seagull disguise. He circles above, watching the others, doing his best seagull impression (Bluff: 39). He keeps a close eye on the others and will squak at any signs of danger. While he is up there, he makes a mental note of the layout and any terrain which may make a stealthy approach easier.
Perception: 33
DM Kathy Monday July 30th, 2018 9:35:39 PM
You fly around and scout various things.
Terser concentrates on the ships at the dock. You land on each of them, and can see that none are flying a Bloodkin flag. Each ship seems to have a dozen or so crew; each has at least one ballista mounted on the deck.
Rill scans the packed dirt for seagull food, but there's nothing there to speak of. You land on a building and listen to the conversations below. A few people are talking about the unusual fog, although none of them seem especially suspicious about it. Two men who seem to know each other pretty well are exchanging good-natured insults over some barmaid or other.
Bralin watches for approaching ships, and does see one.
Zeoll tries to ID the ships. You think you've seen a couple of these in port at Bonetown, but you have no more information on that. You look for familiar faces, and you do see Rab, the fellow you charmed, walking about and talking to people. You can overhear a few conversations; mostly about the fog. Somebody asks Rab how much longer till the auction, and Rab replies that he still hopes for a couple more ships.
Jozhur is the seagulliest seagull that ever seagulled! As far as the terrain goes, it's pretty much as you remember it; you can approach from the far side, navigate via the stream, and wind up behind the larger of the two buildings. It does involve a fair amount of thrashing through the undergrowth, as you remember, but it is otherwise pretty stealthy.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Tuesday July 31st, 2018 10:21:20 AM
Tahni just glides in the wind. She's not quite sure how a seagull would normally act so just goes with "flying bird".
She sticks with Terser and tries to blend in with the other gulls.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d100=22 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2018 4:23:38 PM
When they reconvene, Terser mentions the large weapons on the ships and suggests sabotaging them, to hamper any pursuit.
He also casts his divination 22 - success: When will the next Bloodkin ship arrive at market island?
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Tuesday July 31st, 2018 6:26:03 PM
Bralin lands.
"There are no ships coming," he states. "And no Bloodkin here. We must extract their location from the crews of these ships."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Tuesday July 31st, 2018 7:25:13 PM
Aexana is happy the group has little problems flying around as seagulls. She also flies lazy circles overhead and now and then veers closer to her friends, the ships and the various houses below. She's intrigued by the mentioning of the auction... what about it? An auction of what??? ... of who???
Leafy of course didn't stay behind and he has chapechanged as well. However, Aexana doesn't want him too near to the people just yet. His flight is rather... woody...
------------------------------------------------ ACTIVE SPELLS: Mage armor (cast by Zeoll) Leafy : Bull's Strength Treant : Bull's Strength / Stoneskin Lighting Lord - 4 bolts remaining Sunbeam - 0 beams remaining Ball Lightning - 7/17 rounds remaining ------------------------------------------------ TREANT HEALTH : 65/113 HP DR10/slashing (plant) Stoneskin : 100/110 remaining ------------------------------------------------ POTION INVENTORY: see char sheet ------------------------------------------------ SPELL LIST ( * = cast / A = AIR domain CL+4 DC+2 / ALL ELSE CL-2 / E = EVOCATION DC+1): ------------------------------------------------ 4 x Lvl 0: Flare (E), Light (E), Detect Magic, Know Direction 6 x Lvl 1: Create Water, Detect animals or plants, Produce Flame (E), Entangle, Faerie Fire (E), Cure Light Wounds + Obscuring Mist 6 x Lvl 2: Soften Earth and Stone, Flaming Sphere (E), Warp Wood, Wood Shape, Gust of Wind (E+A), Animal Trance + Fog Cloud 6 x Lvl 3: Call Lightning (E+A), Water Breathing, Wind Wall (E+A), Daylight (E), Sleet Storm, Quench + Call Lightning (E+A) 5 x Lvl 4: Ball Lightning (E+A), Flame Strike (E), Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds, Ice Storm + Sleet Storm 5 x Lvl 5: Transmute rock to mud, Move Earth, Control Winds (A), Call Lightning Storm (E+A), Wall of Fire (E) + Ice Storm (E) 4 x Lvl 6: Wall of Stone, Bull's Strenght Mass, Greater Dispel Magic + Control Winds (A) 3 x Lvl 7: Sunbeam (E), Heal, Wind Walk (A) + *Control Weather 1 x Lvl 8: *Animal Shapes + Whirlwind (E+A) ------------------------------------------------ 1/day: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Speak With Animals. 10/day: Storm Burst 1d6+6 1/day: Lightning Lord (13 bolts) 13/rounds: Wooden Fist +7 damage 13/rounds: Bramble Armor 1d6+7 ----------------------------------------------
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Tuesday July 31st, 2018 8:22:46 PM
Deep under jungle cover, Zeoll whispers to his friends, "None of ourr tarrgets have arrrived. We can wait until they do, orr take overr this island now and ambush them when they arrrive."
"Prrobably we should wait, because if we attack the ones who arre herre now, we may give some clue and scarre off our prrey."
"So we just settle in herre forr a few hours, and let the stealthy ones in the parrty, like Jozhurr, scout forr info?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+23=33 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2018 9:02:02 PM
From up high over the island, Jozhur makes a mental note of the ships in the harbor and looks for anything else that may be of note. Back on the ground, he nods to Zeoll, always willing to perform the scouting.
Perception: 33
DM Kathy Wednesday August 1st, 2018 12:03:24 AM Terser casts Divination to ask When will the next Bloodkin ship arrive at market island?. His answer: In about two hours.
Bralin reports, inaccurately, that there are no ships on the way. In the DM post, I said you do see a ship, so I'm not sure if you misread it or if this was a clever ploy. :)
Zeoll wants to talk strategy. Is it better to intercept the arriving Bloodkin ship (now that you know there is one), or try to take the island and ambush them when they arrive?
Aexana is interested in the auctions, but probably somebody has filled her in; there are slave auctions that take place here; that's why it's called Market Island.
So, you have a pretty good idea of the island's layout, and you have a Bloodkin ship inbound. What would you like to do?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Wednesday August 1st, 2018 1:39:11 AM "Well if someone wants to play prisoner, I could seeming the rest of us and they can be the slave we're here to sell. A risky move though"
"We could also quickly move out, overpower the incoming ship, and sail it in ourselves"
"Or wait it out. Wait it out is also an option"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:53:23 AM Oh I do like the sound of that. I still think we should break all their ballistae, in case something goes wrong, but masquerading as the bloodkin could be the perfect way in.
Come to think of it, are the slaves already on the island? If they're coming with the bloodkin, then we could ambush the bloodkin ship before it gets here, and sneak in and sink all the other slave ships before we leave. Then they'll be stuck on the island with only themselves as company.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 8d12=41 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2018 1:53:48 PM "It's not that I am a fan of being a prisoner to be sold as a slave, but if I can keep my mouth and a hand free I should be able to change into a small animal and escape fairly easily... I think... ", Aexana says... "In any case I think we need some more info before we do anything. I can keep the fog up for a bit longer but it would become strange if I keep it up too long. The weather is still under my control (Control Weather 41 hours in a 3 mile radius) so I can have the fog clear and bring out a light breeze... or a rainy day... what would make people merry and less alert?!? Assuming some of us will want to go watch the auction either as buyer or seller??"
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday August 1st, 2018 3:35:31 PM "Well, Aex, unless you can create a rain of ale, I'm not sure what sort of weather would make them merry and less alert."
"As far as a plan of attack, I like the idea of taking over the incoming ship and sailing it in."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Wednesday August 1st, 2018 6:53:22 PM
Zeoll is on board with the plan to board and take the incoming slaver ship. Just be careful not to hurt any slaves.
He mentions that his goal is to leave this place with all slavers utterly defeated. He does not see any reason to masquerade. "We arre past that in ourr carreerrs, I think."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Wednesday August 1st, 2018 7:22:46 PM ooc - right. Saw a phantom 'not' there somewhere. Actually, Bralin says, "There IS and incoming ship."
Bralin nods his agreement with the plan to intercept the inbound vessel.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Wednesday August 1st, 2018 9:32:15 PM
Jozhur nods in agreement with the plan. "Let's make it quick, we don't have much time. Do we have a way to get there quickly?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Wednesday August 1st, 2018 10:49:59 PM
"Dimension Doorr and Teleporrt?" suggests Zeoll.
DM Kathy Wednesday August 1st, 2018 11:27:46 PM
You discuss the situation, and come to the conclusion that intercepting the incoming Bloodkin ship is probably your best strategy.
You could return to the Lionfish and use it to intercept the Bloodkin ship, but Zeoll seems to be suggesting that you just go over there--either flying as birds or using teleportation magic.
Which method do you choose?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Thursday August 2nd, 2018 8:09:49 AM "I can teleport myself plus four other people. Or two and Zeoll. Does anyone else have any way to teleport?"
Tahni is prepared to cast the spell if directed by the others.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Thursday August 2nd, 2018 10:59:37 AM
Zeoll mentions he can reduce himself if he does not dim door over there himself. Reduced, he will not take up an extra teleport space.
How far is the ship from shore now? We have to see it to teleport there. Or have seen it. Keep in mind, we only know about it because our divination tells us it is two hours out.
We have to either lurk on shore and then blip in when we see it, or else take a swan boat or the Lionfish or some other mode of transport out to the ship and then either board manually or by dim door/teleport onto the deck.
The fog we have raised will help us sneak up on it. Kindly DM Kathy, what is the visibility distance with this weather we have conjured?
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday August 2nd, 2018 12:02:49 PM "I can teleport six of us, so there's that. But Teleport has a chance of error, it's an unknown ship to us. If half of us teleport there and the other have are a ways away, well, you get the idea. I think it might be better to go as birds just to make sure. Taking the ship shouldn't be a problem for us - afterall, we are pirates."
"I also have a boat in my pocket as a backup."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Thursday August 2nd, 2018 12:46:15 PM
(Am I correct the group changed back to their own bodies or are you all still seagulls?? Then how do we communicate? Aex can only cast Animal Shape once so no more seagulls for today... )
"I can get 5 of us with an Wind Walk spell over there... but that's it... I myself can shape change and swim over there. Would your spell be more precise Rill if one or more of us get close to the ship first? "
Leafy stands guard, sniffs the air (scent) and checks if no one is approaching their position.
@DM Kathy - finally managed to enter a shopping list at the Catacombs...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Thursday August 2nd, 2018 5:49:27 PM Sounds like some of us scout with flying spells and the like, then we get the 'Fish within range of a dimension door for the rest of us.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday August 2nd, 2018 7:16:45 PM
Jozhur sighs. All this magic stuff is complicated. He has a general idea of his friends' capabilities, but doesn't know the ins and outs of their spells. Whatever they decide, he is ready and awaits the plan.
It would be nice to take this ship out before it arrives, but it sure would be simpler to attack the market after it (and any other potential arrivals) make it to port.
DM Kathy Thursday August 2nd, 2018 11:50:58 PM
You begin working out the logistics of how to get to the incoming Bloodkin ship.
Although people keep forgetting, Bralin has actually seen the ship with his eyes. You do not have to rely on your Divination spells to know it's there. Bralin can take you to the edge of the fog bank and show it to you.
The fog bank, per the Control Weather spell, has a 2-mile radius, centered somewhere between the Lionfish and Market Island.
The incoming Bloodkin ship is about 10 miles from the island. It will be there in less than 2 hours.
Visibility within the fog bank is about 50 feet. From the edge of the fog bank, you can see farther; there's no fog beyond the area of the spell. That's how Bralin saw the ship, and anybody else can go to the edge of the fog bank and see it, too.
I feel like I'm not doing a very good job of describing this, so if you have more questions, please ask.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Friday August 3rd, 2018 9:33:14 AM
Tahni stands ready to act. Whatever the group as a whole decides to do, she'll be ready.
She does a few neck and arm stretches in anticipation of a fight coming soon.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Friday August 3rd, 2018 3:42:18 PM
Zeoll lays out his idea for a plan.
We wait in the fog bank on the route most likely to be taken by the slaver ship. We keep watch (from under the water? From an invisible water walker?) and adjust so we stay interposed between Market Island and the slaver, just in the fog bank.
As the slaver enters the fog bank, Drini creates the illusion of even more, deeper, thicker fog. We all know it is an illusion and can see through it. The enemy will need to make saves. If they save, the fog thins for them/ For others, they can only see say five feet in front of them.
Drini keeps concentrating on the illusion.
We Dimension Door / Fly / Teleport / Waterwalk & Climb aboard the slaver.
Summoned creatures board and attack too.
Jozhur can sneak attack / shoot all the ones who are fooled by the illusion. Every shot a sneak attack, so long as they cannot see him.
Soon enough all the enemy are down and we take the boat. We just have to be careful of area attacks because there will surely be slaves aboard.
Thoughts? Problems? Other ideas?
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Friday August 3rd, 2018 5:38:47 PM
Rill pushes his helm back on his head a bit and scratches his brow.
"I'm good with Zeoll's plan. But while we are pirates, I'm a bit reluctant to start shooting people unless we know they are doing very, very bad things. Are we sure this is a slaving ship? Do they fly a Bloodkin flag? If the answer to either is 'yes', I'm fine attacking unprovoked."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Friday August 3rd, 2018 5:40:32 PM
Terser is concerned that by the time they reach the fog, they'll be close enough to the island to solicit help from the other ships.
Instead, perhaps Drini uses her illusion to disguise the 'Fish as another Bloodkin ship until we are close, then pop over and wreak our havoc. It shouldn't be too difficult to take out one ship. Then we can sail their ship back into port with us disguised.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Friday August 3rd, 2018 6:26:59 PM
@DM Kathy, the Control Weather spell cast by a druid increases its range to 3 mile radius and double the duration. So in this case, the fog has a 3 mile radius.
"I think it would be interesting to hide close to the edge of the fog. I can change into a bird and fly overhead either visible or even invisible with my ring... I brewed a few speak with animal potions so if someone drinks this we can easily speak with each other. I just don't have a way to send messages from a distance. "
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Friday August 3rd, 2018 7:05:44 PM
Zeoll is good with the "Disguise the Lionfish" plan or the "Hide in the Fog" plan. How far from shore and docks is the edge of the fog? Would sound of battle carry that far?
What does Drini think of these plans?
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T15 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 165/165) Saturday August 4th, 2018 8:55:11 AM
Bralin shakes his head and shrugs in response to Rill. He has no idea what flag the inbound ship is flying, and so the need to identify the ship's intent remains.
He favors sailing to the edge of the fog bank, allowing someone to get another, closer, look at the ship, and then engaging with the illusionary fog and boarding.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Saturday August 4th, 2018 9:02:47 AM
Tahni puts her thumb and finger to her chin in contemplation.
"I'm not entirely sure the fog-illusion plan would work as well as intended. It would only take one person in the ship to see through it for the illusion to be revealed. Once they see through they can wave their hand through it or throw a torch through it or do something for others to see it for the illusion it is. That would be proof and the illusion dropped. Wouldn't it?
Regardless of that, the illusion would be cast at a point in space, and with the ship sailing it would be through it rather quickly. The size of the illusion won't be great either I'm afraid."
Tahni feels bad for picking at the plan.
"I agree with Bralin and Rill that we need to know the intentions of the ship before we attack or take aggressive actions. Aex's scouting may be our best bet to find out what we're dealing with"
Zeoll mentions that he has a Bloodkin flag he bought in Bionetown. "It could use a couple Mending spells, but look! It will suffice!"
He asks Drini if her illusions can do that.
If not, then waiting for the enemy ship to enter the fog, then using illusionary fog to impede enemy vision further seems like a plan. How far from shore will we be when the enemy enters the fog, do we guess?
Navigation check 14
Zeoll mentions that the real fog will dampen any sounds before they reach shore, maybe. A mile or so, even over open water, is not a long ways.
Does anybody have a silence spell? Zeoll has not prepped one.
DM Kathy Saturday August 4th, 2018 1:43:22 PM
[A couple of notes: You do know from Divinations that the incoming ship is a Bloodkin ship, and you know who the Bloodkin are: slavers, and particularly brutal ones at that. Drini says it is "twilight" to disguise the Lionfish. If you wait until the inbound ship reaches the fog bank, you will be about 2 1/2 miles from Market Island. If you wait until it is well inside the fog bank, it'll be a little over 2 miles.]
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Saturday August 4th, 2018 8:55:32 PM "I think we're starting to run out of time. Should we move with the fog bank now to reach the ship further out? The fog would be between us and the island to give us more time to do whatever we need to do, and the distance would also help dull any noise"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+15=25 ; d20+29=49 ; Sunday August 5th, 2018 4:27:04 AM "I agree with Tahni... we need decisions made quicker. Someone slap a spell on me so you can hear me while I'm scouting the ship ahead. And while you're at it, drink this potion so you can understand me when I'm in bird shape. Just a thought... with a warp wood spell I can ruin their rudder and have them sailing in circles..."
Aex hands over a Speak with Animals potion she made. Then shape changes into a seagull again and takes it to the sky. She will fly ahead and out of the fog over the Bloodskin ship. She flies as much as a Seagull would do (know nature 25). Occasionally she swoops down towards the water... then back up... if other birds around she acts the same. Assuming some would even perch high up on the ship's masts or even on the railing also?
She mainly hopes to see what goes on on the ship. How many are there on deck? Armament? Ballistae? Prisoners? Weaknesses?? (Perception 49 - NAT 20)
DM Kathy Sunday August 5th, 2018 8:50:48 PM
Two plans seem to be emerging: one, you approach the Bloodkin ship in a disguised Lionfish until you get close enough to launch an attack, or two, you wait under cover in the fog bank and attack when the Bloodkin ship arrives.
Aexana turns back into a gull to do some more recon. The Bloodkin ship is by now about 6 miles away from the island, or a little more than 3 miles way from the leading edge of the fog bank. Because the ship is moving toward you, it will take you about 15 minutes to reach it from the leading edge of the fog, or about 30 minutes to reach it from the island or the Lionfish. The real difficulty is that you don't fly much faster than the incoming ship moves, so by the time you return with your recon report, the ship will be right behind you. Do you still want to go?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Sunday August 5th, 2018 9:09:28 PM
Zeoll nods and puts on his Captain's hat, hoping no one will object. He explains his plan at length and in detail, but quickly.
Summary of his words:
Okay, here is the plan. We all journey to the shore closest to the path of the incoming slaver ship, but not in sight if the docks and other people. I cast message on all of us, especially Aexana. She gives me her potion. Aexana changes shape and goes to spy, as she said. The rest of us use a swan boat to sail out to the edge of the fog, but not out of the fog.
Aex spies, and then flies back, with the slaver ship just behind her. She caws softly as she flies. When she is in range of the Message spell, I will hear her, then I drink the potion. Drini creates an illusion of even thicker fog where the slaver is going to enter. All of us see that it is an illusion.
I get Aexana's report. As soon as the slaver ship comes in sight (but they won't see us, we hope, with the illusionary fog), then I dimension door to it with three others. At that point Aex, the three I bring over, and myself start our attack. I suggest Terser, Bralin, and Jozhur. With the illusionary fog, Jozhur can hope to get some good sneak attack shots in before they realize it is an illusion. The rest of you either blip, fly, airwalk, water walk, or board from the swan ship. Or stay on the swan ship and attack at range.
That's the plan. Any suggestions, objections, refinements?
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Monday August 6th, 2018 7:50:17 AM
Aex nods at Zeoll. She's glad he's putting on his captain's hat! We need our captain to make such decisions.
"Aye aye Cpt'n!" Aex says smiling and once the needed spells are cast she's on her way. (rolls made last turn)
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday August 6th, 2018 8:04:08 AM "Aye aye, captain. Sounds like a good plan, and we do hail from a pirate town, after all. "
" I'll cast prayer just before you blip to the other ship. Bralin and Terser, you'll need to keep the heat off of Zeoll."
"Tahni, you're with me unless you have other plans. I'll Dimension Door us onto the ship when Zeoll goes. You're primarily a spellcaster, so I'll be your shield. I generally cast spells too, but I have better armor and can take a couple hits. Aex, do you want me to take your giant celery stalk with me?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Monday August 6th, 2018 8:33:17 AM
Tahni nods. "I'm liking this plan. If Aex signals that we are going into a fight I'll cast Haste on everyone before we blip"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Monday August 6th, 2018 11:57:17 AM
ROFL... yes please take Leafy along :-)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Monday August 6th, 2018 12:58:09 PM
Zeoll refreshes his magic circle with a soft toot of his horn. [If he deems it would give the party away, he will not do that.] He confirms that he and Drini and Aexana all have Mage Armors.
On the Swan Ship headed to sea he casts Elf Vision on himself and Water Walk on anyone who wants it (Zeoll and Drini definitely).
WHO WANTS A WATER WALK SPELL??
Finally, Zeoll reads a scroll of Shield Other to protect Drini if she gets hurt. He makes sure she understands the foggy illusion he wants her to create, and that she has to stay within 10 ft of him to stay in the magic circle.
Current Magic Status: Currently on Zeoll: Water Breathe, Extended Darkvision, Extended Protection from Arrows, Extended Nondetection, Mage Armor, Taur's Try (+1 perception), Magic Circle, Elf Vision, Water Walk.
Cleric Spells: (underlined = cast) (spell DCs in parentheses) 0: guidance, create water, light, mending; 1: command x4 (24), det evil, obsc mist; elf vision 2: calm emo x2 (25), nemesis insight, hold person (25), zone of truth (25); faerie fire 3: loc obj, prayer (26), sum mon III, water walk (2 slots); glibness 4: comune w/ nat, restoration, sum mon iv; lesser planar ally Sorc Spells: 1: 3 of 8 used (mage armor x3) 2: 0 of 8 used 3: 0 of 7 used 4: 0 of 4 used Other resources: Cape: 0 of 1 used Horns: 2 of 4 used
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Monday August 6th, 2018 1:28:23 PM
Argh - should post later...
"Yes please Waterwalk Leafy"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) Monday August 6th, 2018 4:19:31 PM Don't worry about the old 'taur. There's few that can ignore a dwarf when he's trying to get their attention.
Terser prepares a couple of things to activate just before the "blip."
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Monday August 6th, 2018 5:12:10 PM
Jozhur nods at the plan, "Aye, sounds good!" He prepares a potion of invisibility to kick things off.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T19 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Monday August 6th, 2018 7:22:05 PM
"Aye," Bralin adds, managing in one syllable to agree with three people simultaneously.
When the time for dimension dooring is at hand, the dwarf will cast Shield of Faith on himself, and prepare for battle.
DM Kathy Monday August 6th, 2018 9:36:27 PM Zeoll suggests a plan, which the rest of you agree to. So Aexana turns into a gull and departs on her scouting mission.
Aexana Highlight to display spoiler: { you see that there are a few shore birds flying around--not many, but enough that you don't stand out. You approach the Barracuda--you see its name smashed in gaudy red paint on the bow--and can confirm that it is flying a Bloodkin flag. You see several half-orc crew on deck. You also see, in the distance, three more ships, in a group, also headed toward the island. They seem to be following the Barracuda, but whether they are chasing her, or just part of some kind of convoy, is unclear.}
While Aexana is gone, Zeoll sounds his horn, and casts several spells.
After about 45 minutes, Aexana returns, making little seabird cries as planned. The rest of you are waiting in the fog in a swan boat. Drini casts her spell, making the fog look thicker. The approaching ship slows a bit because of the poor visibility, so you do have a little time.
If you're going to go through with the plan, then Tahni casts Haste while Rill casts Prayer and Bralin casts Shield of Faith. Jozhur grabs his potion of invisibility. Zeoll casts Dimension Door while others Water Walk, and you may place yourselves on the map.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 12:18:36 AM
Wait! Didn't Aexana give Zeoll some special greenmage potion to drink when she returned so he could understand her?
From my Sunday 9 pm post: "Aex spies, and then flies back, with the slaver ship just behind her. She caws softly as she flies. When she is in range of the Message spell, I will hear her, then I drink the potion."
So what does Aexana say?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 9:09:56 AM
Tahni nervously looks about the group. There's always an energy before a fight. It's the tension.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d4+1=3 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2018 3:47:15 PM
Terser downs his anything potion, replicating a mirror image spell, just prior to Zeoll teleporting them. (assuming he does)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 4:43:58 PM
Aex relates what she learned to Zeoll, who drank her Speak with animals potion.
Zeoll spoiler : "Highlight to display spoiler: {Can't some divine answers tell us if those three ships are friend or foe?!? If they are foes I will try to stall them by playing with the wind and weather... }
Then she listens to his orders and does as instructed...
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 5:20:27 PM
(The play by post format does not accommodate these kinds of situations very well. So we'll need to adapt.)
Assuming Zeoll shares this new information, Rill does not cast Prayer or Dimension Door - yet.
"Zeoll, I'll not go if we're not all in, but life is full of uncertainty. I say we stick to the plan and take this ship. And then we adapt to the incoming ships.
"Perhaps we should ask Aex to scout the new ships to see if they are Bloodkin or worse. That would be good to know going into this."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T19 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Tuesday August 7th, 2018 7:33:59 PM
Bralin can understand only a bit of what is going on.
"We are committed. Attack."
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Tuesday August 7th, 2018 8:46:57 PM
Also not quite sure what is going on, Jozhur shrugs at Bralin, "We're not committed quite yet, but we need to keep surprise on our side."
DM Kathy Wednesday August 8th, 2018 12:03:34 AM
The incoming Aexana relays her information to Zeoll: there are three more ships coming behind the Barracuda. Aex was not able to tell whether they are chasing the Bloodkin ship, or part of the same group.
The fact that more ships are coming, however, gives everyone pause. Is this really the best idea? The best strategy? How are those other ships to be dealt with--if they need to be dealt with at all?
Bralin and Rill are in favor of going with the original plan. Jozhur is less certain, but points out that you're going to lose the element of surprise if you delay much longer. Terser seems ready to go. Tahni, Zeoll, and Aexana are less sure.
The Barracuda will be on you in another minute or so. They might miss the swan boat in the fog, but they might not. What would you like to do?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC29/31vEvil; 77hp) Wednesday August 8th, 2018 12:24:23 AM
Zeoll asks Aexana to scout the other ships and report back before the potion expires. Then he becomes invisible (move action) and activates the Dim Door (standard action) to place himself, Bralin, Terser, and Jozhur on the bloodkin ship.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Wednesday August 8th, 2018 7:07:41 AM
Right, looks like things are in motion.
In the moments before all the teleporting and dim-dooring takes place Tahni casts Haste on everyone - and Leafy - and says a prayer to Maab. She has a feeling that things are about to get messy.
Tahni follows Zeoll's lead and also becomes invisible.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+29=48 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 9:29:48 AM
Aexgull nods at Zeoll. "Take Leafy along! I'll hurry back when I know more. If they are hostile I will try to buy you as much time as possible..."
The shape-changed gnome makes one last pass over her friends and then flies out to sea again. She'll probably pass the Barracuda again. If she sees odd things and she's still within range of Zeoll's message spell she'll inform the old Taur about it.
If not... she flies higher and towards the other 3 ships hoping to see what flag they sail as fast as possible... (Perception 48) During her flight she'll activate her Ring of Invisibility. After all, a seagull that is flying a straight line towards some ships might attract some attention no?!? ...
Leafy was just about to raise a finger... twig... when Aex asked Zeoll to take him along... a little low rumble and his branch lowers again... That chest-plate still feels a but uncomfy but who knows it might help Leafy to ... staying alive... ah ah ah aaah staying alive... staying aliiiiive...
DM Kathy Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:06:21 AM
[If you are moving to the Barracuda, please place yourself on the map.]
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d20+25=36 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 6:05:57 PM Will specify targets once I know where I am on the map
Terser grabs onto Zeoll's hand so he doesn't need to worry about his shifting mirror images and pops on board the Barracuda. Luckily, he's used to being towed around like this by now, and the disorientation fades in only a moment.
Wasting no time, he calls upon the spirits to bolster him and increases in size! He bellows in rage (rage on), directing his full scariness upon the nearest foe.
Intimidating Glare: Demoralize as a move action. Intimidate Roll: 36
Demoralize: You can use this skill to cause an opponent to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten an opponent in this way if they are within 30 feet and can clearly see and hear you.
Enlarge: 1/10 rounds Rage: 1/34 rounds
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T19 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) d20+21=25 ; 3d10+18=40 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 6:15:42 PM
Bralin feels the pull of the Dimension Door spell, and finds himself on the foe's ship, right in front of a crewmember.
The dwarf pulls his axe while scanning the unfortunate for any weaponry. If the person is unarmed, Bralin looks around the ship for someone who is.
If the person is armed, he attacks.
IF fellow in front of Bralin is armed, attack - Pwr Atk, Imp Vital Strk
Hits ac 25 for 41 hp damage (1 cold)
--- Spells in Effect: Prayer Shield of Faith
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Rose’s Temperature Control, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2), Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Prayer, Stone Shape (d) Remove Blindness/Deafness }
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+34=50 ; d20+24=42 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 9:29:57 PM
Jozhur gulps down his potion to turn invisible before Zeoll casts his Dimension Door. Once aboard the Barracuda, he takes a moment to look around for someone who appears to be in charge or any frail looking spell caster types. If there are none, he will simply try to flank with Bralin or Terser while putting himself in the least vulnerable position.
-------------------------------------- Drink potion of invisibility before Dim Door
Stealth: 50 (70 with invisibility). Can move at full speed while sneaking with no penalty Perception: 42
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32vEvil; 77hp) Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:39:58 PM
I have placed Zeoll, Bralin, Terser, and Jozhur on the map. NOTE that within 10 ft of Zeoll you get a +2 resistance bonus to saves vs evil and a +2 deflection bonus on AC vs evil. Does not stack with rings and cloaks.]
Zeoll is invisible. 50% miss chance.
Adjusted AC up by 1 for haste.
Rillet will blip over with Tahni and Leafy, IIRC.
Zeoll looks at the people on board, and especially tries to figure out if any are captives.
DM Kathy d20+4=20 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=35 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d4+6=7 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=20 ; d8+2=8 ; d20+17=21 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 12:26:02 AM Tahni hastes the group just before Zeoll activates his Dimension Door. Then she becomes invisible.
Aexana begins flying towards the other ships.
Terser embiggens himself. [I moved you on the map because there wasn't room for that were you were.] He roars and glares at the nearest foe, and the Bloodkin is shaken.
Bralin wastes no time and attacks the halfling in front of him. It's difficult to pin down exactly where he is. Roll a 20% miss chance.
Jozhur drinks his potion and is invisible. You do not see anybody who is obviously in charge.
Zeoll looks around. You can see a few sailors who seem to be captives. To preserve the DM's sanity, they are not on the map, but they are there on the ship, scattered among the combatants. Area-effect spells are a bad idea.
You see that you face two kinds of foes. The half-orc Bloodkin are armed with whips and daggers. There are also a couple of halflings, who seem only to have daggers on them.
One of the Bloodkin calls out, "arms, lads! We've been boarded!"
Bralin's halfling takes a step back and flings a bunch of daggers at him! The halfling seems to be able to draw weapons instantly! His throws, however, are not good enough to get through Bralin's armor.
Now that the halfling has made room, another of the Bloodkin moves forward to engage Bralin and attacks with a dagger. His blow, too, is not strong enough.
Meanwhile, two other Bloodkin attack Terser, including the one that is shaken. Terser is hit 4 times for a total of 28 damage.
Three more Bloodkin step forward. They don't seem affected by Drini's illusion. Each fires a longbow at Terser. One hits! Terser takes 8 more damage.
The remaining halfling moves forward, but does not attack yet.
The two Bloodkin in the stern do seem to be affected by Drini's illusion. They don't seem to be able to see the combat. One of them reaches into a locker and pulls something out.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday August 9th, 2018 1:00:17 AM
Please retro this move. 20 hours of travel from Madrid. Now need to drive a couple hours. I had previously said what he would do in my previous posts.
Rill casts Prayer and Dim Door for whomever is left.
Will post current move later.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32vEvil; 77hp) d20+19=31 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 2:03:57 AM
Zeoll's invisibility ends.
He casts a Suggestion Spell on the Intimidated Fellow (standard action). He casts on the defensive so that he will not provoke AoOs. He needs a 21 and his concentration check is a +19. He rolls a 31, no problem.
"Hey, my fine frrightened fellow! I SUGGEST that you rrun away below deck immediately and hide forr the next 12 hourrs!
The spell has a will save of DC26 and no somatic component. The DM has the option to modify the save DC, per the write-up.
With his move action remaining, Zeoll uses his domain power to go invisible (move action). He could still be sensed or attacked, but that 50% miss chance is sure sweet.
Current Magic Status: Currently on Zeoll: Water Breathe, Extended Darkvision, Extended Protection from Arrows, Extended Nondetection, Mage Armor, Taur's Try (+1 perception), Magic Circle, Elf Vision, Water Walk, Haste.
Cleric Spells: (underlined = cast) (spell DCs in parentheses) 0: guidance, create water, light, mending; 1: command x4 (24), det evil, obsc mist; elf vision 2: calm emo x2 (25), nemesis insight, hold person (25), zone of truth (25); faerie fire 3: loc obj, prayer (26), sum mon III, water walk (2 slots); glibness 4: comune w/ nat, restoration, sum mon iv; lesser planar ally
Sorc Spells: 1: 3 of 8 used (mage armor x3) 2: 0 of 8 used 3: 1 of 7 used (suggestion) 4: 0 of 4 used
Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 2 of 4 used Invisibles: 2 of 10 used
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Thursday August 9th, 2018 10:22:04 AM
Tahni takes a 5ft step upwards (overland flight) from the action and casts off a few spells. She takes aim at what she thinks is the lead guy.
Free action: Retrieve Quicken Rod from Glove Swift action: Defensively Cast Blindness on Bloodkin lead guy (the one that called for arms). Fort Save vs DC22 or be Blinded Standard action: Defensively Cast Eyebite on lead guy. Fort Save vs DC26. Fail=Sickened for 140mins Move action: Turn invisible
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d20+26=31 ; d100=6 ; 2d8+17=24 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=18 ; 6d8(7+1+5+3+3+1)+29=49 2d8(6+8)+29=43 2d8(4+2)+29=35 2d8(1+4)+29=34 Thursday August 9th, 2018 10:41:54 AM
It seems that it took Terser's mirrored duplicates an extra few seconds to make the jump with him, but they fade in around him, confusing the eye. won't worry about ret-conning, but my mirror images are on the map now He takes several hits, but each one hits slightly less hard than the deliverer thinks it should have. 36 damage over 5 hits (1DR) makes 31 total, then 1 regens from the ring
Before anything else, Terser surprises the halfling that attacked Bralin when he moved. unexpected strike AC31 for 24 damage, 6% makes that a miss if applicable.
After that, Terser unloads on the non-shaken man that stabbed him several times. If he goes down, additional attacks go to the next attacker in 15 foot range, lowest preference on shaken man.
haste +1 added after rolls 1st attack: AC 37 for 49 Haste: AC 38 for 43 2nd: AC 27 for 35 3rd: AC 18 for 34
Rage HP: 230/260 Rage/Enlarge/Horn/Haste AC: 22 Enlarge: 2/10 rounds Rage: 2/34 rounds Mirror Images: 3 hit submit too soon - edited to finish
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+19=35 ; d20+14=29 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=10 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 3:58:30 PM
(OK, finally back in California and somewhat rested. I'll try to rephrase my prior post and add to it.)
With the DM's kind indulgence, last round, triggered by Zeoll receiving info from Aex, Rill cast Prayer on the party and then cast Dimension Door to place himself, Tahni and Leafy on the deck of the ship.
This round, Rill sizes things up and rather wishes he waited to cast Prayer until he was on the ship. Ah well. He looks to see if any here are undead (Deathwatch). Then he pulls up a Spiritual Weapon to smack that guy in the back pulling something out of a locker.
"Awright, the lot of you throw down your weapons now and surrender! Also, what are those three ships that pursue you? Who are they and where are they from?"
Spiritual Weapon Hits AC 36 for 9 damage Hits AC 30 for 10 damage
Prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks. -------------------------------- Spells Running: Status on all (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Deathwatch, Tongues, Endure Elements, Prayer
Abilities/Items Agile Feet (Su) 11/day - Dim. Hop (Sp) 150'/day - Greater Insight (Sp) 2/day - Channel Energy (Su) 5/day - Obscuring Mist (Item) 2/day - Deathwatch (Item) Continuous Eagle's Splendor (Item) 1/day - Faerie Fire (Tattoo) - 3/day - MM Extend, Lesser (Item) - 6/day - MM Silent, Lesser (Item) - 3/day - MM Quicken, Lesser (Item) - 3/day - Endure Elements (Item) Tongues (class)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T19 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) d100=62 ; d20+23=43 ; d20+23=26 ; d10+18=19 ; d10+18=27 ; d10+18=21 ; d6=1 ; d20+18=29 ; d10+18=20 ; d6=2 ; d20+13=26 ; d10+18=28 ; d6=3 ; d100=44 ; d100=16 ; d100=94 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 5:40:52 PM 62 to overcome 20% miss chance from last round --- Bralin bats aside the thrown daggers, and blocks the new Bloodkin's blow. Using the momentum, the dwarf slams the foe with a tremendous backswing, and then keeps on battering him.
-- Full atk, Pwr Atk, Atk 1 Nat 20. Crit threat hits ac26. Crit damage 68 hp. Non crit is 20 hp (44 vs any miss chance) Atk 2 hits ac 29 for 22 hp damage (16 vs miss chance) Atk 3 hits ac 28 for 31 hp damage (94 vs miss chance)
--- Spells in Effect: Prayer Shield of Faith also flanking
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Rose’s Temperature Control, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Prayer, Stone Shape (d) Remove Blindness/Deafness }
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+20=31 ; d20+20=35 ; 3d6+10=17 ; 3d6+10=17 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d2=1 ; d2=1 ; d20+18=37 ; 2d8+10=16 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 6:55:54 PM
Aex can sense her friends are now in a deadly dance with the Baracuda crew... in her heart she wants to head back as soon as possible and see if she can help... but her orders were clear... head out and find out what the other ships are all about and if needed stall them...
"Stay safe my friends... " she thinks as she flies - now invisible - towards the other ships. Fly speed 80ft - double move - can you 'run' during flight??
Leafy suddenly finds himself aboard the Barracuda with the blue halfling in front if him... Without hesitating he slams and bites at the sailor... Slam 1 hits AC31 - damage 17HP + 1HP Thundering + Thorns FORT SAVE DC19 or -1 DEX Slam 2 hits AC35 - damage 17HP + 6HP Thundering + Thorns FORT SAVE DC19 or -1 DEX Bite hits AC37 - damage 16HP
------------------------------------------------ ACTIVE SPELLS: Mage armor (cast by Zeoll) Message (cast by Zeoll) ------------------------------------------------ POTION INVENTORY: see char sheet ------------------------------------------------ SPELL LIST ( * = cast / A = AIR domain CL+4 DC+2 / ALL ELSE CL-2 / E = EVOCATION DC+1): ------------------------------------------------ 4 x Lvl 0: Flare (E), Light (E), Detect Magic, Know Direction 6 x Lvl 1: Create Water, Detect animals or plants, Produce Flame (E), Entangle, Faerie Fire (E), Cure Light Wounds + Obscuring Mist 6 x Lvl 2: Soften Earth and Stone, Flaming Sphere (E), Warp Wood, Wood Shape, Gust of Wind (E+A), Animal Trance + Fog Cloud 6 x Lvl 3: Call Lightning (E+A), Water Breathing, Wind Wall (E+A), Daylight (E), Sleet Storm, Quench + Call Lightning (E+A) 5 x Lvl 4: Ball Lightning (E+A), Flame Strike (E), Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds, Ice Storm + Sleet Storm 5 x Lvl 5: Transmute rock to mud, Move Earth, Control Winds (A), Call Lightning Storm (E+A), Wall of Fire (E) + Ice Storm (E) 4 x Lvl 6: Wall of Stone, Bull's Strenght Mass, Greater Dispel Magic + Control Winds (A) 3 x Lvl 7: Sunbeam (E), Heal, Wind Walk (A) + *Control Weather 1 x Lvl 8: *Animal Shapes + Whirlwind (E+A) ------------------------------------------------ 1/day: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Speak With Animals. 10/day: Storm Burst 1d6+6 1/day: Lightning Lord (13 bolts) 13/rounds: Wooden Fist +7 damage 13/rounds: Bramble Armor 1d6+7 ----------------------------------------------
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+20=28 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+20=37 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=26 ; 6d6=24 ; 6d6=26 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+34=48 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=5 ; d4+2=6 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 7:21:11 PM
Still invisible, Jozhur his short sword and a dagger as he moves to flank one of the half orcs attacking Terser. Once in position, he starts stabbing at the bloodkin furiously.
------------------------------------------------ OOC: Intended to move into position last round, but wanted some information first. DM discretion if a full attack will be allowed this round.
Stealth check if needed: 48 (68 with invisibility), hopefully enemy is flatfooted
First attack hits AC 28 with flanking (AC30 if not doing full attack): 9 damage, 37 sneak damage, 9 damage if evil
Haste attack misses with natural 1 Off hand attack hits AC 37, 6 damage, 26 sneak damage, 11 holy damage Second normal attack hits AC 23 with flanking: 4 damage, 26 sneak attack damage, 8 damage if evil
DM Kathy d20+4=22 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=26 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d8=8 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=29 ; d3=2 ; d3=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d3+1=4 ; 9d6=30 ; d20+21=32 ; d3=2 ; 9d6=39 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 12:39:01 AM Aexana continues to fly. Leafy attacks one of the halflings--please roll a 20% miss chance.
Zeoll casts a spell and offers a Suggestion to the shaken Bloodkin. He begins heading below, provoking an attack of opportunity from Terser. And from Zeoll if he wants to take it.
Tahni casts a couple of spells on the man who sounded the alarm, believing him to be the leader. He is blinded and sickened.
Terser's unexpected strike on the halfling missed due to displacement. He then proceeds to whale on the blinded and sickened guy, who is having the worst day ever. After taking him out, Terser moves on to the Bloodkin next to Bralin, who finishes him off.
Rill detects no undead through the Deathwatch. You conjure up a Spiritual Weapon to attack the Bloodkin at the locker, then ask about the pursuing ships. You don't get an answer. Well, you get a lot of stuff about your ancestry and personal habits, but nobody answers your questions.
By the time Jozhur has moved into position, his target is already down. He is still invisible.
Everybody if you attack one of the halflings, please roll a 20% miss chance. They are wearing cloaks of minor displacement, so that effect is always on.
The three Bloodkin who fired arrows last turn do so again, apparently not eager to close with Terser. One of them manages to hit the real Terser for 10 damage. One misses altogether, and one pops an image.
The halflings move to flank Terser, one of them provoking an attack of opportunity from Leafy. One attacks 3 times, popping two images, and landing a critical hit! Terser takes 34 damage, and begins bleeding heavily. [Terser has Bleed 9, meaning he will lose 9 points of damage at the beginning of each turn until healed magically.] The other can only attack once, but all the images have been popped, so he hits the real Terser. Terser takes an additional 41 damage.
One of the Bloodkin in the stern begins moving cautiously forward. It's clear that he is fooled by Drini's illusion, and is having trouble seeing through the "fog."
The one at the locker pulls out a signal rocket and lights it. The fog disguises its position somewhat, but it flares brightly enough that the other ships almost certainly saw it.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32vEvil; 77hp) d20+6=22 ; d4+1=5 ; d100=85 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 9:12:05 AM
Drini keeps on concentrating on the "fog" so long as one slaver is affected.
Zeoll takes his AoO: a forepaw lashes out at the shaken retreating Bloodkin and hits AC22. OOOH! Make that AC24 with the Haste and the Prayer! If that hits, Zeoll inflicts 1d4+1, or 5 damage.
Is that a halfling? If so, miss chance 85% is no problem.
========== IF his AoO hits, then Zeoll carefully cradles his bloody paw and uses a drop of the blood to cast his Nemesis Insight spell to gain an advantage over these loathsome Bloodkin. Finally, Zeoll activates an invisibility as a move action.
========== IF his AoO does not hit, then Zeoll instead casts a Will DC25 Hold Person on the archer fellow 20 ft to his west. If the fellow fails his save, Zeoll moves 15 ft west to stand right next to him, drawing his adamantine +1 heavy pick as he moves. Next round he hopes to coup de grace the dastard. If the fellow makes his save, Zeoll activates an invisibility as a move action.
========== Current Magic Status: (will be updated after If/Thens are resolved.) Currently on Zeoll: Water Breathe, Extended Darkvision, Extended Protection from Arrows, Extended Nondetection, Mage Armor, Taur's Try (+1 perception), Magic Circle, Elf Vision, Water Walk, Haste, Prayer.
Cleric Spells: (underlined = cast) (spell DCs in parentheses) 0: guidance, create water, light, mending; 1: command x4 (24), det evil, obsc mist; elf vision 2: calm emo x2 (25), nemesis insight, hold person (25), zone of truth (25); faerie fire 3: loc obj, prayer (26), sum mon III, water walk (2 slots); glibness 4: comune w/ nat, restoration, sum mon iv; lesser planar ally
Sorc Spells: 1: 3 of 8 used (mage armor x3) 2: 0 of 8 used 3: 1 of 7 used (suggestion) 4: 0 of 4 used
Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 2 of 4 used Invisibles: 2 of 10 used
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+33=34 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 9:06:18 PM
Jozhur holds back a sigh as his target falls after taking the time to position himself. Confident Terser and Bralin have the two around them in hand, Jozhur slips around behind the remaining enemies and prepares to attack.
Stealth: 55 with invisibility and prayer
Active effects: Prayer Haste
Current AC: 27 (31 vs opportunity attacks)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34, channel 5) d100=87 ; d20+22=25 ; 2d8+29=36 ; d100=49 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+14=26 ; d100=16 ; d100=85 ; d100=94 ; 2d8+29=37 ; 2d8+29=35 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 10:58:22 PM
If that halfling had to move two spaces, he has a surprise in store from an AoO. 87% = pass, AC 25 for 36 damage His armor does nothing to stop the crit coming through - he should really beef that up. His natural hardiness does blunt it a tiny bit, and his new ring from their grasslands adventure prevents his rogue wound from bleeding any more than normal.
ring of regeneration makes one immune to bleed damage =D and just in case, these guys need at least 11 rogue levels to sneak attack Terser (improved uncanny dodge)
Since these guys are playing for keeps, Terser moves himself to a better position with Bralin and tries to take out Blue. His first attack is a sure miss and the second goes through a blure, but the next ones may connect.
[i]1st attack nat 1 2nd attack: 16% misses deflection 3rd attack 85% overcomes deflection, AC 28 for 37 damage 4th attack 94% overcomes deflection, AC 26 for 35 damage
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 d20+26=44 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 1:03:13 AM
Tahni directs her Eyebite to another target. She directs it towards the nearest (alive) enemy, whilst also trying to blind one of the bloodkin.
She tries to gauge how far away those other ships were and how long it might take them to arrive.
---------------- Perception: 44 Swift action: Redirect Eyebite. Fort Save vs DC26. Effect depends on CR. Minimum Fail=Sickened for 140mins Standard action: Cast Blindness on the green/yellow Bloodkin. I'm colorblind so not really sure what color it is! :) Fort Save vs DC22 or be Blinded Move action: Go invisible again
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T19 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) d20+23=32 ; d100=95 ; d10+18=27 ; d6=3 ; d20+18=36 ; d100=16 ; d20+13=25 ; d100=36 ; d10+18=25 ; d6=6 ; Saturday August 11th, 2018 12:52:05 PM
In concert with Terser, Bralin takes a step, and now blue halfling finds himself flanked by the two dwarves.
The wavering image of the halfling thwarts him once, but the fighter lands two heavy blows.
--- 5' Step Full atk, Pwr Atk on blue halfling Atk 1 hits ac 32 - 95 overcomes displacement - for 30 hp damage Atk 2 misses due to displacement (16) Atk 3 hits ac 25 - 36 overcomes displacement - for 31 hp damage
--- Spells in Effect: Prayer Shield of Faith also flanking
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Rose’s Temperature Control, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Prayer, Stone Shape (d) Remove Blindness/Deafness }
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP106/96 - AC25/21/21 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d100=23 ; d100=72 ; d100=26 ; d100=10 ; d100=12 ; d100=34 ; d20+18=22 ; 2d8+10=12 ; Sunday August 12th, 2018 5:28:14 PM
Aex still flies on... can she get an estimate distance to the other three ships? Are they closing in on the Barracuda and her friends or are they not moving at all?
Leafy - miss chances last turn : Slam 1: 23% - hit Slam 2: 72% - hit Bite : 26% - hit
Leafy squeezes in next to Bralin and with his 10ft reach he attacks the blue halfling. Slam 1 - 10% miss chance - first attack goes wide Slam 2 - 12% miss chance - serious ?!? Bite - 34% miss chance - hits AC22 - damage 12JHP
It seems the lack of space causes Leafy to making clumsy attacks... hardly his bite hits but most likely he just hurts one of his wooden teeth...
------------------------------------------------ ACTIVE SPELLS: Mage armor (cast by Zeoll) ------------------------------------------------ POTION INVENTORY: see char sheet ------------------------------------------------ SPELL LIST ( * = cast / A = AIR domain CL+4 DC+2 / ALL ELSE CL-2 / E = EVOCATION DC+1): ------------------------------------------------ 4 x Lvl 0: Flare (E), Light (E), Detect Magic, Know Direction 6 x Lvl 1: Create Water, Detect animals or plants, Produce Flame (E), Entangle, Faerie Fire (E), Cure Light Wounds + Obscuring Mist 6 x Lvl 2: Soften Earth and Stone, Flaming Sphere (E), Warp Wood, Wood Shape, Gust of Wind (E+A), Animal Trance + Fog Cloud 6 x Lvl 3: Call Lightning (E+A), Water Breathing, Wind Wall (E+A), Daylight (E), Sleet Storm, Quench + Call Lightning (E+A) 5 x Lvl 4: Ball Lightning (E+A), Flame Strike (E), Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds, Ice Storm + Sleet Storm 5 x Lvl 5: Transmute rock to mud, Move Earth, Control Winds (A), Call Lightning Storm (E+A), Wall of Fire (E) + Ice Storm (E) 4 x Lvl 6: Wall of Stone, Bull's Strenght Mass, Greater Dispel Magic + Control Winds (A) 3 x Lvl 7: Sunbeam (E), Heal, Wind Walk (A) + *Control Weather 1 x Lvl 8: *Animal Shapes + Whirlwind (E+A) ------------------------------------------------ 1/day: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Speak With Animals. 10/day: Storm Burst 1d6+6 1/day: Lightning Lord (13 bolts) 13/rounds: Wooden Fist +7 damage 13/rounds: Bramble Armor 1d6+7 ----------------------------------------------
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+20=23 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=13 ; Sunday August 12th, 2018 7:17:52 PM
Rill directs Leafy to move up and attack the far halfling, assuming the blue one caught between two dwarves will not last long. Then Rill moves up through Zeoll's Square to avoid provoking an AOO, bumping into the old liontaur as he goes, and positions himself to act as a shield to Zeoll should it be needed. "I wonder what that flare was meant to signal. Best to be ready in any case." Rill Casts Moment of Prescience and keeps a sharp eye out for any new trouble.
Rill's Spiritual Weapon continues to smack that guy in the back that set off that flare.
Spiritual Weapon Hits AC 23 for 13 damage Hits AC 35 (crit), and rolls 32 to confirm the crit for either 9 or 22 (crit) damage
-------------------------------- Spells Running: Status on all (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Deathwatch, Tongues, Endure Elements, Prayer, Moment of Prescience
Prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.
DM Kathy d20+9=16 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+19=34 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d20+19=34 ; d4=1 ; Sunday August 12th, 2018 8:21:02 PM Zeoll does hit the Bloodkin during his Attack of Opportunity, so he uses the drop of blood to cast Nemesis Insight and gain an advantage for future attacks.
Jozhur repositions himself invisibly.
Tahni redirects her Eyebite to the blue halfling. He fails his save and is sickened. She casts Blindness on the fellow heading below, who is now blinded. She makes herself invisible again.
Terser attacks the blue halfling several times, but the attacks that aren't thwarted by the displacement don't hit a high enough AC.
Bralin hits the blue halfling once. However, given all of Leafy's damage from last round, once is enough. The halfling goes down.
Rill's spiritual weapon continues to thwack the guy at the back.
Aexana continues to fly. You can tell that the three ships are closing fast. And, from your current position, you can see that they are flying Bloodkin flags. You can also make out their names: the Hawk, the Kestrel, and the Condor.
The yellow Bloodkin completes his trip below, where, now blinded, he will probably follow Zeoll's suggestion to stay there. [I've moved him off to the side.]
The three Bloodkin who had been firing arrows now step up to engage Rill and Terser. One of them provokes from Terser; the other two can move up without provoking. Two of them attack Rill; both hit. Rill takes 16 damage from two hits. The other attacks Terser and also hits; Terser takes 7 points of damage.
The two blue Bloodkin are clearly affected by Drini's illusion fog. They continue moving forward, one provoking from the invisible Jozhur.
The halfling 5-foots back from Terser, looking to re-position himself.
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