DM Kathy Tuesday September 25th, 2018 10:43:52 PM
[Everybody take 48,000 XP for the previous scene.]
You leave the Kestrel at Market Island. You have to leave her anchored, not beached, as the beach on the far side is pretty much entirely made of sharp rocks. Zeoll takes the sales records, and warns the freed slaves not to be needlessly cruel to their charges.
Divinations are cast. Rill casts Divination, asking What is the most fearsome opponent we will face in our assault on the Blood Reaver?. With the usual caveats that your DM is not a god, the reply is Aaeuukk the Tempest.
Then he casts Commune, and gets the following responses:
-Are we likely to be attacked with magical fire? No -Are we likely to be attacked with lightning? No -Are we likely to be attacked with acid? No -Are we likely to be attacked with magical cold? No -Is Captain Dekkar Lifebb undead? No -Are we likely to be attacked by undead other than Captain Dekkar Lifebb? No -Are we likely to be attacked by an outsider? No -Are those on the Blood Reaver likely to be protected against magical fire? No -Is there cleric on the Blood Reaver? Yes -Is there mage or sorcerer on the Blood Reaver ? No -Are there slaves aboard the Blood Reaver ? Yes -Are any of the Death Dragons aboard the Blood Reaver? No -Do those on the Blood Reaver expect our assault? Not yet -Are we likely to be attacked on our journey to the Blood Reaver, other than by the kraken? No -Are there guardian creatures in the water around the Blood Reaver in addition to the kraken? No
You set off on your journey. You sail through the night, navigating by the stars. The sun comes up on a clear day that's rather cooler than recent ones. Autumn is coming.
Tula tells you that you will reach your destination sometime tomorrow morning.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Wednesday September 26th, 2018 9:45:45 AM
Assuming Rill shares his learnings, Tahni gives a nod of approval to him as well as a smile "That was a very thorough list. I'm not sure we could be any better informed"
DM Kathy Wednesday September 26th, 2018 12:03:20 PM
[Oh, shoot. I was afraid I was going to do this.]
Terser asks: Are there slavers aboard the Blood Reaver that could be convinced to turn against the Bloodkin/Death Dragons?
His response: It would seem unlikely.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday September 26th, 2018 6:01:11 PM
Rill relates what he learned.
"I've gotten a little lost in the battle plans. We now have an idea of what we aren't likely to face, but this is gonna be a tough fight. I sure want to start with everyone covered by Water Walk and Water Breathing as a precaution.
"We talked about using the Kestral as a throw-away decoy and hopping in a Swan Boat. With Aaeuukk the Tempest (I assume that's the Kraken), I'm pretty sure anything in the water is going to be a throw away, so a Swan Boat will suffer the same fate. We don't want the Lionfish anywhere near there.
"I have a Teleport and a Dimension Door. Teleport has a tiny chance of error - which would mess us up. Either way, I can't carry everyone in one shot. Thoughts?"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 25/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday September 26th, 2018 6:01:21 PM No Worries - thanks!
Well shoot. Looks like no help from that quarter. I guess you have to be somewhat loyal to be stationed on home base. Sounds like standard tactics then. Surprise them as much as we can, capture someone with information, and protect the slaves.
Terser refreshes his Mind Blank for the day and thinks about sharpening his glaive, though he hasn't had to do that since he got his first one back in the Scab.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 25/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday September 26th, 2018 6:03:09 PM Might it be a good idea to come in underwater and take out the kraken before it can come into the fight?
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Wednesday September 26th, 2018 6:51:32 PM
Bralin muses.
"If we can free ourselves to combat either the Blood Reaver OR the Kraken, and then engage the other, we would have great advantage."
He asks Rill, "What is the range of your spells? If a group can appear directly on the Blood Reaver, we should be able to create enough of a disturbance to allow the rest time to advance."
He ponders some more. "Can we render the Swan Boat invisible?"
"Else, approach from below, as Terser suggests, seems sound."
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday September 26th, 2018 7:34:15 PM
Fang spends a good portion of the journey trying not to squee like a little girl. They're testing to become dragons! And they let her into the group! She might become a dragon!
As for the planning, she has no experience in aquatic combat. I have a ring of water walking. Not sure if I'll be any good fighting a giant sea monster underwater. If we all get on the enemies ship then will we be safe from the Kraken? It can't sink the ship we're on if it's bosses are all on it too."
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 54/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Wednesday September 26th, 2018 9:17:04 PM
"A tempest kraken, huh. This should be fun.". Jozhur agrees they should be prepared as possible. Water walk and water breathing would be good in case they get pulled under.
DM Kathy Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:16:38 PM
You discuss possibilities, including Teleport, Water Walk, Water Breathing, invisibility, and using the Kestrel and/or Swan Boat as decoys. A teensy problem with this last one is that the Kestrel is back at Market Island; you'd have to settle for Fortune's Tide. But that's neither here nor there.
[Also, how long does the Swan Boat last? Or do you have another feather?]
There has been discussion, but no resolution. Fortunately, you still have the rest of the day, and all night, to prepare.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32vEvil; 77hp) Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:53:19 PM
Zeoll loves the idea of approaching from below, taking out the Kraken, and then dealing with the slaver ship.
Can we use that animal shapes spell that made us all seagulls to let us all take the form of some sea creature with a nice swim speed? We approach as a school of giant gar or giant squids or whatever, then change back when we see the kraken, then take it out. Or maybe not even change back. Nine or ten or so giant squids with our underlying magic buffs and items and mage armors and such would likely take it out in that form! Especially with all of us tentacling on and constricting!
Also, Zeoll thinks that maybe it will be susceptible to his enchantments. Confusion especially. Command spells may work too, since Zeoll knows Aquan.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 d20+18=20 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 6:44:47 AM "Well, I always create a Tishe's Water Garment for myself every morning. I have 5 spares that grant water breathing. If noone takes them they just go to waste. Regardless of the approach it wouldn't hurt to wear one just in case"
She tries to think abut any rumours or tales about the Kracken, hoping there may be a weakness there somewhere
--------------- OOC: The Tishe's Garment grants waterbreathing (as the spell), and takes up the Chest slot which I think almost everyone has free!
Knowl Nature: 20 - to recall any weaknesses of the kracken
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday September 27th, 2018 1:29:39 PM
[The Swan Boat lasts for 24 hours. The previous one should be gone. But I do have another for use - two actually.]
"Thanks for the offer of the garment Tahni - that was good thinking. Certainly, anyone that cannot cast Water Breathing should claim one. I would expect their cleric on board to hit us with Dispel Magic. My thought was to hit the Kraken with Water Walk, forcing it up onto the surface of the water. As for an underwater approach, I'm gonna sink like a rock in this armor. I don't swim well."
[I started an email thread on possible tactics.]
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Thursday September 27th, 2018 5:15:11 PM
In response to Zeoll, Aex confirms she can use the Animal Shape as soon as she's meditated.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 25/34, channel 4/5) d20+7=26 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 6:33:45 PM
Terser also dredges his mind for information regarding the kraken and things that may be its prey and predators. knowledge nature 26
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Thursday September 27th, 2018 6:52:42 PM
Bralin nods at Tahni. He will take a Water Garment.
"If not on the sea or below it, mayhap above it?" he comments. Fly onto the Blood Reaver as birds, change form and attack. We will have bypassed the Kraken, and can deal with it secondly."
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:19:59 PM
Fang can think of nothing else to contribute to the battle prep. She really, really needs to learn more about ship-to-ship combat. This'll be a learning experience.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+6=14 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+7=12 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:29:56 PM
Rill also tries to see what he knows about a kraken, or more specifically about one called Aaeuukk the Tempest.
Knowledge Arcana 14 Knowledge History 18 Knowledge Religion 12 (maybe it's a god among kraken)
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 54/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday September 27th, 2018 9:57:31 PM
Jozhur agrees with Bralin. "Keep the Lionfish out of danger. I doubt the Kraken will attack the Blood Reaver. We could use the ballistae on one of the captured ships, but the presence of the Kraken will put anyone remaining on board in great danger." He chuckles a bit at the thought of attacking a kraken as a group of giant squid.
DM Kathy Thursday September 27th, 2018 10:39:42 PM
You continue discussing strategies. Maybe you could shift into birds and bypass the kraken altogether.
Rill tries to think of what he knows about kraken, but comes up blank. They're big, and squid-like, but you're a little short on specifics.
[It is a Knowledge Arcana check to find out about it. Your DC is 28.]
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32vEvil; 77hp) Thursday September 27th, 2018 11:43:48 PM
Zeoll smiles and says in Dwarvish, "We'll have a Kraken good time!" In Dwarvish, the Kraken / crackin' pun works better.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 Friday September 28th, 2018 3:45:52 AM
Tahni has a deeper think about the Kraken.
"Ah, Zeoll. You're kraken me up" The bad pun just rolls off the tongue "Seriously though, any idea on how they may be controlling it? Magical means? Trained it?"
------------------ Knowl Arcana: 30 (Take 10)
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Friday September 28th, 2018 3:43:25 PM "Hey, quit squidding around. I have an inkling that this is going to be a tough fight."
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Friday September 28th, 2018 7:53:20 PM
Fang ignores the punful banter and goes to meditate and pray in preparation for battle.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 54/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Friday September 28th, 2018 10:04:46 PM
"Oh my." Jozhur shakes his head and walks away from the conversation.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Saturday September 29th, 2018 8:46:48 AM
Bralin endures the wordplay stoically.
Conversations continue in the background as plans are made.
But for now, he must wait for the Lionfish to near their foe.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 25/34, channel 4/5) Sunday September 30th, 2018 7:50:08 AM
Terser can't decide whether removing the means of control and letting it do as it will our killing it while it's controlled would be the better option. Probably depends on just how big and what the nature of the beast is.
DM Kathy Sunday September 30th, 2018 8:01:02 PM
Although there is still time to discuss strategy, you are confident in your ability to meet this new challenge. So you spend a convivial evening laughing and joking.
The sun rises to clear skies, although the air is somewhat cooler than it was just a month ago. You have time to prepare new spells, but Tula warns that you are getting closer to the location of the Blood Reaver, and there's no telling how far the kraken ranges.
You therefore move to the Fortune's Tide, sailed by a skeleton crew, and leave the Lionfish behind.
And not a moment too soon. Mere moments after Fortune's Tide gets underway, several tentacles come bursting out of the water to land on the deck. The kraken does not seem to be targeting you or the sailors; instead, it seems to be trying to grab the ship itself!
[I'm going to try to do this fight without a map. The kraken is Gargantuan in size; right now, all you can see are four tentacles. Keep in mind that a creature this size often has a reach to match, so be careful of provoking.]
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday September 30th, 2018 9:30:49 PM
Fang uses her rod to cast quickened extended divine favor and touches her weapon to give it touch of good.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday October 1st, 2018 11:42:25 AM "Ack - the creature's upon us afore I was ready! Does anyone know if this thing is evil or even intelligent?" So far, this is not going according to the plan in his head.
Rill figures that since all we can see is four tentacles, it should not be able to see those of us on the deck just yet. Rill will use a rod to cast a quickened Water Walk on himself and anyone near him(?), and will then cast Freedom of Movement on himself. (Since we are doing this without a map, Rill will either move 5' or use Dimensional Hop to get out of reach if needed. Please let me know if we actually can see it looking at us and Concentration Checks were needed to avoid provoking.)
-------------------------------- Spells Running: Status on all (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Deathwatch, Tongues, Endure Elements
Spells/abilities available, * = cast/used: 0 (DC18): Create Water, Guidance, Detect Magic, Detect Posion 1 (DC19): Longstrider (D), Bless, Command, Detect Evil, Greater Disrupt Undead, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith 2 (DC20): See Invisible (D), Augury, Delay Posion, Remove Paralysis, Resist Energy, Status, Spiritual Weapon 3 (DC21): Divination (D), Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic, Prayer, Prayer, Water Breathing, Water Walk* 4 (DC22): Dimension Door (D), Air Walk, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster IV, Water Walk (Heightened) 5 (DC23): Dimension Door (D), Banish Immortal, Breath of Life, Flame Strike, Flame Strike, Insect Plague 6 (DC24): Teleport (D), Blade Barrier, Heal, Heal, Harm 7 (DC25): Teleport (D), Destruction, Holy Word, Destruction 8 (DC26): Moment of Prescience (D), Holy Aura, Summon Monster VIII
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)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 200/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 25/34, channel 4/5) d20+22=23 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 4:11:07 PM
Terser wonders if this beast can even see him. Where are the eyes on this thing?
Still, it's trying to capsize them at least, so he will step up to hack away at the closest tentacle. He's not ready for the rocking on the boat though, and his swing goes wild. Nat 1
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Monday October 1st, 2018 6:14:43 PM
Wow this happened way too soon, Aex thinks as she watches the Fortune's Tide being sunk by the Kraken. She longed to see it but now... she's not so fond of that Kraken thing any more.
She waits to use any spells as right now she does not know yet what to use best against the creature. Perhaps an underwater peak could be interesting but then she has to change shapes yet again.
Leafy too can't do much good so he also waits. The moment the Kraken casts a hunting eye on the Lionfish he'll try to defend. .
------------------------------------------------ ACTIVE SPELLS:
------------------------------------------------ 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, Heal + 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 ----------------------------------------------
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Water walk d20+20=23 ; 3d10+17=39 ; d6=5 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 6:26:54 PM Sooner than expected
Bralin receives Rill's Water Walk spell, and rushes to one side of the vessel while drawing his axe. Reaching the nearest tentacle, he strikes, hard.
--- Move to tentacle while drawing axe. Note - Spring Attack Feat avoids AoO
Power Attack, Imp Vit Strk hits ac 23 for 44 hp damage (5 cold).
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 d20+17=22 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 9:04:21 PM
Tahni is surprised by the sudden appearance of the beast. Standing by the helm she defensively casts an Antilife Shell. Any chance of keeping the ship under control will rely on having access to it.
Standard: Defensively cast AntiLife Shell. Concentration check vs DC27: Autopass. SR check: 22.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 d20+35=48 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 9:05:28 PM OOC: Tahni's Tishe's Weave Elements Craft check for the day: 48. 3 powers. Nice
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+19=24 ; d20+11=23 ; d6=4 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 9:09:32 PM
Just as he suspected, there goes their plans, and their opportunity to cast spells before combat.
Jozhur received Rill's water walk spell (?), And closes with the nearest tentacle, stabbing at it with his sword. His shadow also closes and tries to touch the kraken.
----------------- Jozhur has +4 AC vs opportunity attacks should he provoke
His attack likely misses with a 24. Jozhur's shadow his touch AC 23 for 4 strength damage
DM Kathy d20+38=56 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+24=37 ; d8+5=9 ; d20+38=53 ; d8=2 ; d20+38=49 ; d20+26=37 ; 2d6+10=17 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 9:40:49 PM Fang casts spells to give herself her god's favor and align her weapon to Good.
Rill casts Freedom of Movement and Water Walk. He surmises--correctly, at least for this round--that the creature cannot see people on the ship and thus cannot make opportunity attacks.
Terser, Bralin, and Jozhur attack tentacles, but all three miss. Jozhur's shadow has better luck.
Aexana and Leafy wait.
Tahni protects herself with an Antilife Shell.
The tentacles tighten around Fortune's Tide. The man at the helm does his best, but he cannot escape. The ship is held fast.
The kraken comes closer to the surface, and now you can all see it--impossibly huge and squid-like, with a total of eight tentacles and two longer appendages you tentatively label "arms." It also has a wicked-looking beak, which is beginning to chew on the hull of Fortune's Tide.
The four tentacles that are not grappling the ship come up to attack! They target Terser, Bralin, Jozhur, and one of the hapless sailors scrambling for cover. Terser it hit! He takes 9 damage and is grappled. Jozhur is hit! He takes 7 damage and is grappled. Bralin's armor is enough to protect him. The sailor is also hit and grappled.
The two arms attack! One of them targets Tahni and is repelled by her Antilife Shell. The other targets Rill and hits! Rill takes 17 damage and is not grappled, thanks to his Freedom of Movement.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30; 77hp) d20+2=22 d20+7=26 Monday October 1st, 2018 11:49:36 PM
If the kindly DM allows Zeoll two rounds of actions, then round one is to cast Nemesis Insight to gain a bonus against Bloodkin.
Second (or only) round is to reach out to try to touch it.
First, Zeoll becomes invisible (move action). Then he takes a five ft step to get to it if needed. Then he uses his standard action to touch it. Sorcerer Fey Bloodline Laughing Touch: Laughing Touch (Sp): At 1st level, you can cause a creature to burst out laughing for 1 round as a melee touch attack. A laughing creature can only take a move action but can defend itself normally. Once a creature has been affected by laughing touch, it is immune to its effects for 24 hours.
Zeoll's touch attack vs the Kraken, and being invisible, denies the monster its dex bonus, with a +2 from the voices in his head, hits touch AC 26 That should be enough to deprive it of all actions for a round.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144 d6+5=8 ; d4=3 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+12=24 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 12:04:35 AM
There's a lot going on right now. People are grappled and the ship is in real trouble. Fortunately those caught look ok so far so the bigger problem is the ship.
Tahni draws out her quicken rod and let's the magic happen, casing a Spectral Hand and then two touch spells in quick succession.
----------------------- I'm hoping that Tahni's Arcana check on 28th revealed some info on krakens..
Free action: Retrieve Quicken Rod from Glove of Storing Swift action: Cast Spectral Hand. Tahni takes 3 pts damage. Standard action: Use Mystic Theurge Spell Synthesis to cast 2 spells... -- Cast Touch of Gracelessness. Hit Touch AC18. Kraken to make Fort Save vs DC22. Fail=8pts Dex penalty. Pass=4pts Dex penalty. -- Cast Calcific Touch. Hit Touch AC24. Kraken to make Fort Save vs DC26. Fail=3pts Dex Damage and slowed. Pass=3pts Dex damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 12:21:29 AM
Before anyone tries to free him, Jozhur is wearing a ring of freedom of movement.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34/34, channel 5/5) d20+22=41 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=21 ; 4d10+11=36 ; d10+11=17 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 1:48:05 PM thanks, joz! I was about to come spell you
Terser takes the hit, brushing off some from his hardiness and regenerating another almost instantly. (DR1, regen1). Then he uses his innate power to slip free of the tentacle and goes after the one grappling the sailor. Between his readiness and Tahni's spells, he's better able to hit this time.
Attack vs AC41 (crit confirm vs AC35) - 36 damage, additional 17 for the crit 2nd: 23 and 3rd: 21 probably miss
Liberation used: 1/7
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+27=46 ; d20+19=38 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 2:25:27 PM "Awright you undercooked hunk of calamari - let's see if we can remedy that."
Rill, was just attacked with an unsuccessful attempt to grapple, so the creature should be in range to touch. Rill casts a spontaneous Plane Shift spell, casting on the defensive successfully. If for some reason it is not in range, Rill will move or use Dimensional Hop to get to it.
(The Kraken must make a DC 23 Will save or be transported to the elemental plane of fire.) ------------------------------------- Casting on the defensive - DC is 15+10=25 Concentration Roll for Plane Shift is d20+15+8+4=46 - success! If the Kraken has Spell Resistance, my roll is d20+15+4=38
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+12=21 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 3:49:37 PM
Oops. Forgot to roll a touch attack on the Kraken.
Hits touch AC 21.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+11=13 ; d6=2 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=17 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=9 ; 2d6=8 ; d6+3=4 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=5 ; d6+2=3 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:39:58 PM
Jozhur winces as he is struck by the tentacle, but is thankful for his ring, which has saved his bacon many a time. Jozhur sees Rill is trying to give the squid some cheese, but he strikes back just in case, trying to hack some chunks from the tentacle as his shadow drains a little more of it's strength.
------------------------------------------------- Shadow's attack hits touch AC 13: 2 strength damage
Full hasted two weapon attack: First hits with natural 20, hopefully confirmed with a 33: 16 damage (7 if no crit), 8 more if evil
Haste attack hits AC 35: 4 damage plus 3 if evil
Pretty sure off hand attack misses.
Second main hand attack hits with a natural 20 (no crit): 3 damage plus 5 if evil
Boots of haste used: 1/10 Ring of Freedom of Movement
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Water walk d20+23=30 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=29 ; d10+11=20 ; d10+11=20 ; d10+11=15 ; d10+11=14 ; d10+11=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:56:30 PM
His axe ricochets off the armored tentacle, and Bralin fumes.
Redirecting the kraken's attack with his shield, the dwarf launches a barrage of attacks on the creature (assuming its still here).
---- Full attack on kraken. Atk 1 hits ac 30 for 26 hp damage Atk 2 Nat 20, crit threat hits ac 32 for either 24 (non-crit) or 53 (crit) hp damage Atk3 hits ac 29 for 20 hp damage
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+2=5 ; d20+10=18 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 6:39:23 PM
Assuming Leafy too benefits from the Water Walk spell, Aex gives him a Stoneskin potion. Then he jumps overboard and rushes towards the Kraken (not sure if he'll get there in just one turn)
Aex casts Speak With Animals on herself and tries to address the Kraken:
"Please stop... this is pointless... who are you fighthing for mighty Kraken?! I'm sure a mighty sealord such as yourself is not just following orders so please... tell us what we have done that deserves your wrath... Let's talk and see if we can help you... " (diplomacy 5 / handle animal 18)
Aex is unsure if she has angered the Kraken even more with her weak diplomatic skills...
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+32=51 ; d10=10 ; d10=2 ; d10+17=27 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 7:52:46 PM
Fang taps her boots together, activating them, flies into a rage, and charges at the tentacle still holding the luckless sailor, carving deep into it.
51 to hit, 39 damage
(correction: It was supposed to be inspiring word. I seem to have gotten many things confused while making the char XD
Buff tracker in my spell list sheet).
DM Kathy d20+21=41 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=32 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 12:17:59 AM Zeoll turns invisible, uses his Nemisis Insight, and tries to use his Laughing Touch ability. The kraken is not affected.
[My apologies; I didn't see Tahni's Knowledge check from two days ago.]
Tahni knows that the kraken is immune to poison, cold, and mind-affecting. It does not have Damage Reduction or Spell Resistance. She casts a Spectral Hand, then uses it to deliver two touch spells. The kraken makes both its saves.
Terser slips free of the grappling tentacle and moves to free the sailor, drawing first blood against the beast with a critical hit!
Casting defensively, Rill tries to send the kraken to another plane! However, the kraken makes its save.
Jozhur also scores a critical hit! The kraken does appear to be evil; it takes the extra damage.
Bralin also scores a critical hit! His other two attacks miss, however.
Fang inflicts more damage.
Aeana gives Leafy a Stoneskin potion and sends him off after the kraken. She casts Speak with Animals and tries to talk to the kraken. It is not an animal. It does, however, speak Common. "I protect my friend," it says in a voice loud enough to shake the Fortune's Tide.
After that, however, it lets go of the ship. A pitch-black cloud of ink appears where the kraken used to be.
The ink is poisonous, but I believe the only one in contact with the water is Leafy. He needs to make a Fort save, DC 29.
And Leafy may not be the only one who needs to worry. During the time it had hold of Fortune's Tide, the kraken inflicted damage, some below the waterline. She may sink into the ink cloud if quick action isn't taken!
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30; 77hp) Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 12:23:45 AM
Zeoll sighs and determines to press on.
He blows his Horn of Goodness, honking happily to raise his defenses against evil.
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, 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 - SFF4, restoration - SFF4, sum mon iv; lesser planar ally Sorc Spells: 1: 4 of 8 used (mage armor x4) 2: 0 of 8 used 3: 0 of 7 used 4: 3 of 4 used (confusion x3) Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 4 of 4 used SHIELD status: donned
Invis: used 1 Laugh Touch: used 1
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 3:24:03 PM
(I'm a little fuzzy on the details. Are we in sight of the Blood Reaver? If so, how far away is it now?
I believe the Kestral was going to be our throw-away ship, as the Fortune's Tide was still in pretty good shape. Certainly if the Kestral was not seaworthy, we'd be on the Fortune's Tide.
Since this was going to be a throw away ship, we'd have the party crew the ship if possible. If not, how many crew were on board in addition to the party that we now need to rescue? Also, I'm not clear how many people were included in the Water Walk spell Rill cast - his hope was to include everyone on the ship if possible, including our walking thornbush.)
Rill looks around as the ship we are on begins to sink. "Curses! Anyone not able to walk on water, come near and we'll remedy that. That water has an ill look to it. Aex or Tahni - did you memorize Water Walk? If not, I have a scroll. Hey Aex - can you fix the ship?" If needed, Rill will read a Water Walk to cover anyone else.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34/34, channel 5/5) Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 4:32:43 PM
Obviously, this attack was meant to hinder their approach and prepare the Blood Reaver for their assault, else the creature would not have left so quickly. He's glad he thought not to pull the big guns yet. However, there's still work to be done.
He moves to the bilge pumps and begins working them furiously, trying to keep the boat afloat until patches can be made or the decision to abandon it comes.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+13=25 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 6:22:46 PM
Aex takes Rill's cue and changes shape to an eagle once more (free action). She flies towards the Fortine's Tide and casts Woodshape in order to mend a number of holes in the ship.
Leafy fails his Fort save vs the troubled water.. (25)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Water walk Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 6:47:21 PM
Bralin looks about, at a loss what to do.
Terser seems to be doing something he can help with.
The dwarf joins his fellow at the bilge pumps.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 6:50:52 PM
Fang rushes below decks to bail water only to see Terser operating some machine. "What do I do to help?" she half asks half demands of the Dwarf.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:06:35 PM
Tahni maintains her position near the helm. The kraken may still be lurking just below the water's surface and she still wanted to guard the ship's wheel with her Antilife shell.
"Sorry Rill. No water walk here. I've got wind walk though if need be."
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+13=30 ; Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:16:38 PM
With the immediate threat gone, Jozhur retrieves his Bottle of Air and puts it in his glove of storing, just in case. Next, he heads below deck to assess the damage and begin repairs if plausible.
------------------ Profession sailor:30
Water walk from Rill (?) Boots of haste used: 1/10
DM Kathy Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:21:40 PM
Some clarifications: you are not yet in sight of the Blood Reaver. You do not have the Kestrel with you; you left it at Market Island. The ships you have available to you are the Fortune's Tide and the Lionfish. Plus, obviously, any Swan Boats you want to use.
I was honestly a little fuzzy on what you guys wanted to do. You discussed some potential plans, then started joking around, so I figured you were bored and I needed to move things along. I had to put together what I thought was your plan based on your conversation. I may have made some incorrect assumptions.
For example, I assumed you wouldn't want to crew Fortune's Tide yourselves, because you'd be too busy fighting. I also assumed you wouldn't want to risk Tula or other key crew members in the fight, so you'd use a skeleton crew of other sailors. You currently have five crew onboard.
The battle over, Zeoll blows his Horn of Goodness.
Terser and Bralin man the pumps. Fang assists, bailing by hand.
Rill prepares a scroll to cast Water Walk on those who still might need it. Water Walk will, of course, prevent people from drowning, but the ink cloud is already up to the surface of the water, so anyone walking atop the water could be exposed--as Leafy was.
Speaking of Leafy, he takes a point of Strength damage and is nauseated. He needs to make another DC 29 Fort save. Aexana uses a Woodshape spell to fix the larger holes in the ship.
Tahni stays near the helm in case the kraken returns, but so far there is no sign of it.
Jozhur makes sure his bottle of air is close to hand.
Belowdecks, Aexana's spell has stopped the water coming in. A few more minutes with the pumps should make Fortune's Tide ready to sail again.
But, you need to decide what to do then. Go after the Blood Reaver right away, or wait a bit? Go after her in Fortune's Tide, or the Lionfish? Or a Swan Boat? Other ideas have been discussed, such as turning the entire group in to sea animals to get close, or possibly attempting to Teleport directly to the ship. How are you going to do this?
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30; 77hp) Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 11:24:04 PM
[OOC: Kathy, you handled the situation perfectly. I appreciated you moving the plot along, and besides, we need to be kept on our toes or we tend to talk stuff to death! LOL!]
Zeoll is in favor of the animal shapes plan with water breathing too just for backup. Just avoid the poison ink, then approach the enemy from below. Fight the Kraken again if need be.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144 Thursday October 4th, 2018 10:59:56 AM "Underwater combat using Animal Shapes may not be the best spell. The casters will be unable to use any spell that has a material component, and our muscly members will lose access to their weapons. Further, once the spell is lost some of us would struggle with swimming with all of our gear"
"We could use it to approach as gulls though with the intention of reverting back as quickly as we can"
"If I may suggest, let's not waste time and simply teleport to the ship's coordinates. If the kraken returns to them they will know its attack failed. I'm not sure, can those things speak? It could even give them information that could be used against us and give them time to prepare for us.
"How far off are we do you think? Do we have any divination spells that could help pinpont? I could cast a Locate Creature spell but the range is very short"
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday October 4th, 2018 12:09:17 PM "Alas, I did not take Scrying today. We simply cannot teleport to a place we have never seen. We may not be able to stop the Kraken from warning Blood Reaver, but let's do what we can.
"We had a plan we should stick to, and I have something else that will help us. Now that Tahni has mended the ship, I have a Feather Token Fan that will propel us toward the Blood Reaver quickly. Let us get underway as soon as we can, propelled by the Fan. Once we can see a clear space on the deck of the Blood Reaver, Tahni and I will be ready to Dimension Door or Teleport there. And from there, we're gonna have to just wing it. I will take Terser, Bralin, Jozhur, Aex and Fang. Tahni, if you can take Leafy and Zeoll I think that maxes out both of our spells."
Rill turns to the crew of the ship. "You will be on your own. Should the Kraken show up, do not fight it. Once it can see we are not on the ship, it will likely leave you alone to go help the Blood Reaver."
If others are in agreement, Rill will activate his fan to propel the ship forward at 25 mph. Then he casts a few preparatory spells.
Air Walk on Bralin and Fang (lasts 150 min) Delay Posion on himself Delay Posion scrolls on Terser, Bralin, Jozhur and Fang (lasts 3 hours)
[OOC: Bear in mind that Teleport will have a 6% chance of failure once we are able to see the ship.]
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34/34, channel 5/5) Thursday October 4th, 2018 4:31:02 PM
"Agreed. Speed is our friend now. If the kraken spoke to us, it can certainly warn it's friend that it's protecting. "
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Water walk Thursday October 4th, 2018 6:22:51 PM
"Aye," agrees Bralin, as eloquent as ever.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday October 4th, 2018 7:07:41 PM
Fang is happy to go along with the plan of the more experience seagoers and stays near Rill for the eventual teleport into combat.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 d20+13=28 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 7:24:54 PM
Not sure what kind of poison it is Leafy is exposed to but since he has plant traits (Plant Traits (Ex) Plants are immune to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms), paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stun.) I'm not sure he's actually in any danger?
None the less second save : 28 fail
Aex is pleased to see her spells have prevented the ship from sinkin but they're not out of danger yet. And what's that with Leafy? She nods as Thani points out that not everyone will be able to cast spells in animal shape. She learned that skill but others might not... so combat in animal shape must be prevented she thinks. Even she as a druid seldom fights in animal shape... but then again... she seldom fights anyhow :-)
She goes to check on Leafy and will dig up some potions to cure the young tree.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday October 4th, 2018 7:27:35 PM
"Sounds good, Rill. Though at the speed that thing is moving, it will beat us anyways. We shouldn't count on having surprise on our side."
And yes Kathy, prodding us along wont hurt any feelings. If you let us go, you could end up with a campaign of us sailing around talking to each other.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday October 4th, 2018 7:41:07 PM
That wouldn't be so bad. Zeoll has good stories!
DM Kathy Thursday October 4th, 2018 11:59:23 PM Zeoll suggests attacking from underwater in animal form, but Tahni points out that there are several drawbacks to this plan. Perhaps an arial approach would be better.
Rill proposes using a fan token to rapidly propel the Fortune's Tide forward, then teleporting to the Blood Reaver as soon as a clear space is visible on deck.
Terser, Bralin, and Fang seem to agree with Rill.
Jozhur also concurs, and warns that you've probably lost the element of surprise.
Aexana is worried about her companion, but it seems her worry is unnecessary. Leafy is fine. The effect was a poison, and he is immune. He is A-OK and ready for another fight!
Assuming you put Rill's plan into effect, you deploy the giant fan. It fills the sails, sending you skimming in the direction of the Blood Reaver. Soon, you see the ship itself on the horizon. And they, presumably, see you. You approach to within about a mile of one another.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30; 77hp) d20+2=3 ; d20+32=50 ; Friday October 5th, 2018 8:48:34 AM
Zeoll strains his eyes to see how many ships there are, and which one is the Blood Reaver.
Perception with Taurs Try and Guidance: 50 - Oh, and Elf Vision ... 52 with Elf Vision.
He makes sure that all spells are up to date: Mage Armor on himself and Leafy -- Anyone Else?!
Note: He has not summoned Drini today -- he is too afraid of the danger to her.
Current Magic Status: - OOC: Updated for new day, oopsie! Currently on Zeoll: 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: 4 of 8 used (mage armor x2) 2: 0 of 8 used 3: 0 of 7 used 4: 3 of 4 used (confusion x3) Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 4 of 4 used SHIELD status: donned
Invis: used 1 Laugh Touch: used 1
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Water walk Friday October 5th, 2018 8:34:45 PM
Bralin slides up next to Rill.
"I will need a moment to cast a protective spell just prior to your spell," he tells the priest. "Give me a few seconds warning."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144 Friday October 5th, 2018 9:55:00 PM "We're still too far away for me to Dimension Door over there. I can teleport no problems though, but it would only be me and five other people. Rill, do you have a teleport spell prepared as well?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Saturday October 6th, 2018 10:15:38 PM
Jozhur pulls a potion of Shield from his bag and stands next to Rill, waiting. He will quaff the potion just before being teleported. As they approach, he sends his shadow just below the surface of the sea to look for the kraken.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Sunday October 7th, 2018 6:38:38 PM
Leafy nods to Zeoll as he once again gratefully accepts the extra mage armour. Along with Aex's Stoneskin potions that will hopefully get him through some combat.
"Argh this is too close already... I had hoped to get some rain over the Blood Reaver... that would greatly enhance my lightning spells...
Leafy, go with Rill as they will teleport you over there... once on deck, tap my staff onto it and it will turn into your Treant buddy... I will follow through the air and will cast spells overhead. Stay safe my friend...
Friends, before you go... please look at these potions as they might help you... "
Aex rummages through her potions and takes out a selection of useful buffs : - stoneskin, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from energy, Owl's wisdom, cast's grace, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Barkskin...
"I will follow through the air and will try to provide cover and protection... and should things go dire.. . Rill helped me brew this one... the Breath of Life... "
The others will be a lot faster near the Blood Reaver using teleportations so Aex can't wait too long... as soon as everyone agrees with this plan, she shapechanges into an Air Elemental and flies top speed, and invisible using her ring, towards the Blood Reaver. Hoping to get there in time...
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday October 7th, 2018 7:47:12 PM
Fang gets ready to cast her own buff spells but wait until the others signal they're close enough to teleport over since they only last a few minutes each. Prepared action to cast Extended Divine Favor and Quickened Freedom of Movement right before they teleport over.
DM Kathy Sunday October 7th, 2018 10:06:36 PM Zeoll strains his eyes, but he really doesn't need to. There is only one ship in sight, and either it is the Blood Reaver, or you have been woefully misdirected.
Bralin, Jozhur, and Fang prepare to be teleported.
Tahni says you are still too far away for a Dimension Door, and she can't get the whole group with a Teleport.
Aexana is not counting on a teleport; she is going to shift into an elemental and get there under her own power.
Also, there was plenty of time to cast spells as you approached. If you wanted to create some weather, you had time to do it. I was trying to avoid a series of posts saying: "you're 12 miles away. Now you're 11 miles away. Now you're 10 miles away...."
Speaking of which, you are still moving closer. It would help me immensely if people could say how close they need to be before they act. Half a mile? 1000 feet? Closer?
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Sunday October 7th, 2018 10:22:47 PM
Rill is ready to cast teleport one everyone's preparatory spells are cast.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC30/32; 89of77hp) d8+6=9 d8+6=8 d8+6=12 d8+6=11 d8+6=12 d8+6=8 d8+6=7 d8+6=12 d8+6=12 d8+6=12 Sunday October 7th, 2018 10:50:03 PM
With Rill and Tahni ready to teleport the group, Zeoll asks his friends to hold off for a minute. He casts Monster Summoning 4 to call a hound archon. The archon casts Aid on everybody.
Aex +9 temp hp Bralin +8 temp hp Fang +12 temp hp Jozhur +11 temp hp Leafy +12 temp hp Rill +8 temp hp Tahni +12 temp hp Terser +12 temp hp Zeoll +12 temp hp
Zeoll casts Reduce Person on himself and Mage Armor on the Archon. "Okay, let's all go," he says.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144 d100=17 ; Monday October 8th, 2018 6:03:42 AM
Tahni has no prep spells she wishes to cast. She'll cast a haste spell immediately before teleporting the party, but that's it.
She looks towards the enemy vessel, ready to teleport. She can teleport 1,400 miles so feels the ship is in range.
Teleport check: 17 = On target
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34/34, channel 5/5) Monday October 8th, 2018 4:42:49 PM
Once they're over, Terser reminds those who would to accept his strength. He can give 6 others +6 STR/ +6 CON, +3 will saves, -2AC. Leafy and the Treant would likely benefit, and perhaps Fang too, since it may be a stronger effect than her own. He can also wait for the myriad summons to appear before sharing.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP106/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP75/89 - AC30/23/27 - CMD 20 Monday October 8th, 2018 6:34:59 PM
Leafy and Aex sure are happy with the extra protection Zeoll comes up with. Leafy will stay close to Terser during combat and once they are a board the Blood Reaver the staff will bring forth the Treant again.
Looking behind them in time Aex did indeed benefit from the time that passes once they have seen the other ship and the actual start of the approach. In a 3mile radius centered on the Blood Reaver Aex will summon a gently downpour. Casting lightnings in rain or storm enghances those greatly.
Not sure where everyone is already but Aex will be on her way once the order is given.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday October 8th, 2018 6:42:36 PM
Fang doesn't want to cast her spells too prematurely considering their low duration and her low caster level. She's happy to accept the aid of others (can you guys give me a duration and type of buff so I can add them to my tracker and determine if they stack with any of my other bonuses?)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC37 / T16 / FF32) CMD 35 - HP 214/206) Monday October 8th, 2018 7:11:28 PM
Bralin waits until the last moment before the teleport, and then casts Shield of Faith on himself. Then, he pulls out his axe.
He also willingly takes Terser's strength bonus. OOC - what types of bonus is the will and ac help?
-- Spells in effect
Water Walk Aid (+8 temp hp) Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (+4 STR/ +4 CON extra. Maybe +3 will saves, -2AC.)
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d100=4 ; Monday October 8th, 2018 7:59:20 PM
Rill casts an extended Prayer and Holy Aura on all just before Teleporting. He makes sure to time it with Aexana.
"Well, here we go. Let's see what we get ourselves into."
------------------ Teleport roll = 4 - on target.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Monday October 8th, 2018 9:08:05 PM
Jozhur grips his blades tightly as he prepares to be teleported into who knows what. He quaffs his potion of shield, and also tosses back an invisibility potion he's had laying around for awhile.
----------------------------------- Is there room in the teleport for Jozhur's shadow?
Current AC: 31 - 35 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Invisibility: 2 mins Shield (Round 1/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP
DM Kathy Monday October 8th, 2018 9:43:30 PM
As you approached, Aexana conjured a gentle rain over the Blood Reaver.
Zeoll summons a Hound Archon who casts Aid on everybody. Zeoll casts Mage Armor on the Archon and Reduce Person on himself.
Bralin casts Shield of Faith. Jozhur drinks potions of Shield and Invisibility.
Rill casts extended Prayer and Holy Aura.
Tahni casts Haste.
Then Tahni and Rill each cast a Teleport.
You arrive on the deck of the Blood Reaver. The crew seem surprised to see you. A dark elf, a dwarf with a crossbow, and two half-orcs immediately pull out potions and drink them. Bloodkin sailors begin advancing on your position.
And the map. I forgot to put a Hound Archon on there; perhaps Cayzle would like to find one and add it? Also, I assumed that Aexana would teleport with the group rather than transforming and flying in, which would take a while. If I assumed wrong, though, we can remove Aexana from the map.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Monday October 8th, 2018 11:30:04 PM
(In my earlier post, I'd indicated Rill was taking Terser, Jozhur, Bralin, Fang and Aexana.)
Rob: spoiler for Rill Highlight to display spoiler: {Aex had indicated she might fly instead. I think that was what our kindly DM was meaning in terms of the map}
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144+12 temp hp d20+17=23 ; d20+15=28 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 4:38:46 AM "Here we go..." Tahni flies westwards over the side of the ship.
She turns to face the crew and casts a Waves of Exhaustion spell, catching 4 of the crew members, the dark elf and another dubious crew member (a half-orc I think?). That oughta soften them up a little.
The dark elf looks like a good target, so Tahni follows up with an attempt to remove some of his magic.
-------------- Move: Fly westwards Standard: Defensively cast Waves of Exhaustion. Concentration check: Autopass. The spell is a 60ft cone. All enemies northwards of Tahni gain the exhausted condition. No Save. SR check if needed: 23 Free action: Retrieve Lesser Quicken Rod from Glove of Storing Swift action: Defensively Cast Dispel Magic on the half-elf. Concentration check: autopass. With her Arcane Sight Tahni can see the strongest active aura on the half-elf so will target it. If he doesn't have any at all, target the next most powerful. Dispel check: 28
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 15d6=60 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 11:52:53 AM
In a flash, Rill finds himself aboard the ship and quickly reorients himself. Having cast Holy Aura,each member of the party is surrounded by a brilliant aura. (SR 25, AC and Save bonuses, mental protection, anyone striking you must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind.)
Rill shouts, ”Lay down your weapons and you will be given fair justice. We may even let your little squid friend live.”
Rill casts Blade Barrier sternward of us (dotted circle on map), enclosing four bloodkin, and forcing two NPCs in the circle edge to make a DC 24 Reflex save or take 60 points of damage.
Then he says to his friends, ”That squid’s gonna show up anytime now.”
--------------------------------------- (I’m not sure how much time has passed since our encounter with the Kraken.)
Air Walk on Bralin and Fang (orig. 150 min) Delay Posion scrolls on Terser, Bralin, Jozhur and Fang (orig. 3 hours)
On Rill: Status on all (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Deathwatch, Tongues, Endure Elements, Freedom of Movement (orig.150 min), Delay Posion (orig. 15 hours)
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+21=33 ; 6d6=20 ; 2d6=8 ; d6+4=5 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 5:47:11 PM
Jozhur quickly gets his wits about him and goes after the most important and frailest looking target, the dark elf. Hoping to add a little more bite to Rill's threat, the invisible rogue rushes the elf and tries to skewer his target.
Was Jozhur's shadow able to get in on the teleport? If not, it is flying from the Fortune's Tide.
---------------------------------- Attack from invisible hits AC 33: 5 damage, 20 sneak damage, 8 damage if evil (33)
Current AC: 31 - 35 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Shield (Round 1/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Tuesday October 9th, 2018 5:47:36 PM
Also 2 strength damage with the sneak attack
(MikeK)Bralin (AC38 / T16 / FF33) CMD 35 - HP 214/206) SR 25 vs evil d20+23=24 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:04:31 PM
Bralin's head swivels about as he quickly takes stock of the ground. He moves parallel to Jozhur, bringing his blade to bear on the other half orc.
The Blade Barrier was so entirely unexpected that the dwarf startles, pulling the axe well short of his foe.
-- Move to half orc. (Spring Attack feat negates AoO). Atk - Power Attack, Imp Vital Strike. Would have been glorious. Nat 1.
Spells in effect:
Water Walk Aid (+8 temp hp) Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (+4 STR/ +4 CON extra. Maybe +3 will saves, -2AC.) Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 177/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+33=50 ; d10+21=27 ; d10=9 ; d10=1 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:15:09 PM
Fang starts to fly into a rage before realizing that she's already under the effect of Terser's magic, making Rage redundant. Instead she just advances to the nearest target and lays into him. It feels really strange to not be raging in combat.
50 to hit, Vital Strike for 37 damage
(EDIT: actually that was another PC I was trying to attack. Fang'll join Jozhur on the Drow.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+18=21 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+19=35 ; 5d10=35 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=35 ; 5d10=30 ; 5d10=17 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 9:03:40 PM
(Aex suggested the possibility of going through the air if all teleportation spells were full. If there's a spot left for her she'll gladly take it. Why would she arrive tired at a combat site :-)
Once aboard the Bloodreaver, Leafy does as instructed and taps Aex's staff onto the deck. It changes once again to it's Treant size. Leafy and the treant find themselves already surrounded by so immediately they attack. Aex moves in close behind the treant and casts Stoneskin on it.
Leafy attacks the nearest Bloodkin : Slam 1 hits AC21 Slam 2 hits AC23 Bite hits AC18 Looks like a realy bad start... I'm assuming not a single hit was made...
Hopefully the Treant has better luck : Slam hits AC26 Slam hits AC21
Looks like both Leafy and the Treant will only be hitting thin air...
With the downpour Aex cast over the Blood Reaver her ligjhtings will become much stronger... (she changed into the air elemental earlier) Aex takes it to the sky and when 40ft high she casts lightning lord. Three bolts of lightning veer towards the three Bloodkin that are in a deadly tango with Leafy and the Treant.
Lightning bolt 1 - reflex DC26 for half - SR35 - damage 35 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions. Lightning bolt 2 - reflex DC26 for half - SR36 - damage 30 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions. Lightning bolt 2 - reflex DC26 for half - SR35 - damage 17 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions.
Hound Archon advances, draws his weapon, and attacks the grey dwarf looking fellow.
He hits AC20 with haste for 8 damage.
Archon is AC24, 39 hp.
Zeoll looses his shield for easier casting. His AC drops to 21/23. He casts Confusion on the enemy. That's a DC27 Will save, or DC29 if they are Bloodkin. It has a 15 ft radius area, and Zeoll is careful to not get any of his friends or allies in the effect. Those four orange whip fellows, for sure.
DM Kathy d20+13=16 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=7 ; d100=100 ; d100=44 ; d100=56 ; d100=3 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+31=44 ; d10=9 ; d20+19=28 ; d4=2 ; d20+29=49 ; d20+29=44 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+14=17 ; 6d4+33=53 ; d4=3 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+12=21 ; 15d6=52 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 1:06:46 AM Tahni casts Waves of Exhaustion. catching 4 crew members and the half-orc fighter. She casts a targeted Dispel, but it is not powerful enough to dispel the dark elf's most powerful aura.
Rill calls for the Bloodkin to surrender, and casts a Blade Barrier. Two of the Bloodkin command crew get pretty chewed up.
Jozhur stabs the dark elf.
Bralin tries to attack the half-orc fighter, but is thrown off by the blade barrier.
Fang walks up to attack the dark elf, but that brings her in contact with the Blade Barrier. If you really want to stand there, that's a DC 24 Reflex save or 15d6 damage.
Aeana's tree friends attack. They are attacking ordinary Bloodkin sailors, whose AC is only 21, so they actually hit several times. Would you care to roll damage? :) Aexana also casts three Lightning Bolts, all of which hit and do damage.
Zeoll's Hound Archon attacks. The gray dwarf-looking fellow is actually Bralin, so presumably the Archon does not target him. Zeoll casts Confusion on the four Bloodkin inside the Blade Barrier. They all fail their saves.
One of the Confused Bloodkin attacks another, who babbles incoherently. A third attacks himself. The fourth fires his longbow at Tahni, but his shot isn't quite good enough to hit.
One of the Bloodkin in the bow uses his weapon to perform a Dazzling Display. His DC is 10 + opponent's Hit Dice + opponent's Wisdom modifier, and his result is 41. It affects every opponent within 30 feet, so I'm pretty sure he got Leafy, the Staff Treant, Terser, Rill and Aexana. They are shaken. The other two Bloodkin attack Leafy, who is now shaken. However, they miss.
The dwarf with the crossbow steps back and fires at the Staff Treant. He hits for 20 damage.
The half-orc rogue moves to flank Jozhur with the dark elf--or so he thinks. He attacks once, hits, and is very sad to only do 6 points of damage. At least he isn't blinded.
The half-orc fighter leaves the Blade Barrier to attack Bralin. He only hits once, but it is a critical hit for 53 damage. He is not blinded.
The dark elf also steps out of the Blade Barrier, and casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {Time Stop}. The next thing you know, there is a second Blade Barrier on deck, this one enclosing Zeoll, Aexana, Rill, and Terser. Also, Leafy and the Staff Treant need to make a DC 22 Reflex save or take 52 points of damage. Finally, Jozhur feels his insides twisting in on themselves, and must make a DC 25 Fort save or take 180 points of damage.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 110/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+10=29 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 2:30:50 AM
Rolling fortbsave quick so Rill can act: pass with 29
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144+12 temp hp d20+12=21 ; 7d6=31 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 3:15:36 AM
Tahni is a little surprised that her dispel didn't work. Maybe she's losing her touch? Then she sees the dark elf cast a spell and she recognizes it immediately: Time Stop. This guy MUST be powerful. He needs to be locked down.
Using her quicken rod she casts a Spectral Hand spell. She disappears from view and then waits. If he goes to cast a spell she's going to do what she can to disrupt him.
-------------- Spellcraft check vs DC24: Autopass
Swift action: Cast Spectral Hand Move action: Use Fey Hideaway ability to turn invisible Free action: 5ft step backwards diagonally Standard action: READY an action. If the dark-elf starts to cast a spell, cast Vampiric Touch on him. Hits Touch AC21+2 from Spectral Hand=23. 31pts damage. No Save.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+22=36 ; d20+21=27 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:00:25 AM
Rill thinks the party makes an impressive sight all glowing brilliantly.
"C'mon Terser - let's get that spell caster!"
Rill moves 5' and then uses Dimensional Hop to move himself and Terser 45' over next to the dark elf (move action). Then he make a concentration check (rolled 36 - passed) to cast Harm, touching the dark elf (used Hero Point to hit touch AC 27. 150 points of damage, Will save DC 24 for half.)
--------------------------------------- Spells in effect:
On all: Holy Aura - 27 rounds - Spell Resistance 25, AC and Save bonuses, mental protection, anyone striking you must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind. Prayer - 13 rounds
Air Walk on Bralin and Fang (orig. 150 min) Delay Posion scrolls on Terser, Bralin, Jozhur and Fang (orig. 3 hours)
On Rill: Status on all (extended from the night before), Longstrider (extended from the night before), Deathwatch, Tongues, Endure Elements, Freedom of Movement (orig.150 min), Delay Posion (orig. 15 hours), +8 HP
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 34/34, channel 5/5) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:42:03 AM Makeup for yesterday - was waiting on summons before posting so I could get them too.
Actually, Fang feels just like she does while raging, just more powerful! Terser's Raging Shaman ability allows him to share the Greater Rage ability. Leafy, Treant, Hound Archon, Fang, Bralin, and Jozhur all feel the effects, should they choose to accept them. Morale Bonus - +6 STR, +6 CON, +3 Will, -2AC
Once Raged up, Terser enlarges himself, just before Rill hops him through the whirling blades.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 32/34, channel 5/5) d20+22=25 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+12=14 ; 6d8+30=60 ; 2d8+30=36 ; 2d8+30=35 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+22=30 ; 2d8+30=38 ; 2d8+30=34 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 11:53:37 AM
AC mods - enlarge -2, rage -2, holy aura +4, makes it even
HP 260/260
Fully buffed up and finding himself next to a powerful foe who has clearly chosen not to surrender, Terser attacks full out.
He calls upon his ancestors for speed, but despite this, something seems to be in his way. rolled 3, 5, 4, 2
Attacks vs AC 25 for 60 damage, 27 for 36 damage, 21 for 35 damage, 14 However, he has a huge threat range now (15 feet) and should anyone cast a spell or approach him, they're in for a nasty surprise.
(First AoO vs AC 31 for 38 2nd AoO vs AC 30 for 34)
Haste used: 1/3
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+28=39 ; d20+21=25 ; d6+4=8 ; 6d6=15 ; 2d6=2 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 4:42:05 PM
Jozhur grimaces briefly as he suddenly doesn't feel so well, but he quickly shrugs it off and keeps fighting. The enemy rogue draws blood and Jozhur's eyes go wide. He assesses the situation and decides he would be most useful keeping this backstabbing away from his friends.
Jozhur positions himself and feints a trip at the rogue before lunging with his sword.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Jozhur will share in Terser's rage Fort save vs nastiness: 29, success Bluff check to feint: 39 Attack hits AC 25: 11 damage plus 2 holy damage, additional 15 sneak damage and 2 strength ability damage if feint successful
Current AC: 29 - 33 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Shield (Round 1/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP Ragin' : +6 STR, +6 CON, +3 Will, -2 AC
(MikeK)Bralin (AC40 / T18 / FF35) CMD 35 - HP 176/221) SR 25 vs evil d20+24=29 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+14=34 ; d10+20=24 ; d6=2 ; d20+14=28 ; d10+20=26 ; d6=1 ; d10+20=21 ; d6=6 ; d10+20=22 ; d6=4 ; d10+20=24 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 6:38:57 PM
Bralin takes a powerful blow. He concedes the point with a slight nod, and then attacks.
--- Full Attack, Power Attack Atk 1 hits ac29 for 28 hp damage (2 cold) Atk 2 hits ac31 for 27 hp damage (1 cold) Atk 3 Nat 20. Crit threat hits ac 28 for 73 hp damage (6 cold). If no crit damage is 27 hp (6 cold)
Spells in effect:
Water Walk Aid (+8 temp hp) Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (morale bonus of +6 STR/ +6 CON +3 will saves -2AC.) Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind.
Leafy Slam 1 : 26 HP + 8 sonic + thorns -1 DEX (Fort DC19 to negate) Leafy Slam 2 : 19 HP + 4 sonic + thorns -2 DEX (Fort DC19 to negate) Treant Slam : 17 HP Treant Slam : 21 HP
Question : Dazling display is a mind effect or morale effect right? Does that affect plants who are immune to mind affecting effects?
Also last turn Aex posted that she flew up 40ft into the air so technically (if I'm not mistaking) she's not within range of the dazling display effect, hence not shaken. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aex sees the Blade barrier below her that almost shreds Jozhur to fine thin slices... she's relieved to see hi escape unscathed. She aims three more lighting bolts at the bloodkin fighting Leafy and the Treant :
Lightning bolt 1 - reflex DC26 for half - SR33 - damage 20 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions. Lightning bolt 2 - reflex DC26 for half - SR21 - damage 23 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions. Lightning bolt 2 - reflex DC26 for half - SR21 - damage 20 (enhanced to 5d10 thanks to rainy / stormy conditions.
Leafy and the Treant hope to dispatch the 3 bloodkin as soon as possible so they fight on - though possibly shaken (-2 Att roll right?)
Both make a full attack :
Leafy attacks the nearest Bloodkin : Slam 1 hits AC33 - damage 26 Slam 2 hits AC21 - damage 26 Bite hits AC18
Treant attack Slam hits AC17 Slam hits AC20
Fang (Mitch) HP: 161/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+33=50 ; d20+21=26 ; d10=1 ; d10=7 ; d20+12=28 ; 8d6=28 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 8:20:56 PM
Fang hits the elf again, unfortunately unable to make a full attack.
(Didn't realize what the weird circle was. Save of 28 and 28 damage taken (had 12 bonus HP from Aid that are now gone))
Attack hits AC 50 for 34 damage
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC21/23; 89of77hp) Wednesday October 10th, 2018 10:07:44 PM
Hound Archon moves up to flank with Jozhur and aids another (auto success on a +9 mod) to grant him a +2 to hit.
Archon is AC24, 39 hp.
Zeoll casts a Command: FLEE on one of the four enemies in the blade barrier, hoping to make it run away through the blades. Will DC 24, 26 vs bloodkin.
Then he turns invisible as a move action.
DM Kathy d20+4=10 ; d20+12=32 ; d100=4 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+31=45 ; d10=5 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+18=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 12:16:01 AM Tahni/b] brings up a Spectral Hand and turns herself invisible.
Rill [i]Dimensional Hops himself and Terser out of the Blade Barrier. He casts Harm, and is somewhat surprised when his hand does not connect with anything! DC 21 Will save Highlight to display spoiler: {the dark elf is an illusion!}
Terser attacks the dark elf, but his blade does not connect with anything! DC 21 Will save Highlight to display spoiler: {the dark elf is an illusion!}
Jozhur shrugs off whatever was twisting his insides, and attacks the half-orc rogue. He hits, and does damage.
Bralin full-attacks, taking down his opponent.
Aexana sends more lightning bolts, and Leafy and the Staff Treant finish them off. [I still need reflex saves for Leafy and the Staff Treant for the Blade Barrier from last round. Also, unless they move, they'll need to save this round as well, or continue taking damage.]
Fang attacks the dark elf, but whiffs right through him! DC 21 Will save Highlight to display spoiler: {the dark elf is an illusion!}
The Hound Archon moves to help Jozhur as Zeoll casts a Command. One of the Bloodkin flees through the Blade Barrier, making his save and taking no damage.
Of the remaining Bloodkin, two are fighting each other, and the third acts normally this round. He fires his longbow at Bralin, and, you know, good luck with that. Oh look, he missed.
The dwarf with the crossbow shifts again and targets Terser. He hits, and Terser takes 16 damage.
The rogue shifts out of flank and attacks the Hound Archon. He only hits once, but it is a critical hit for 14 damage. The Hound Archon is sickened.
The dark elf begins casting a spell. Tahni tries to attack through her Spectral Hand, to no effect. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Your Arcane Sight had previously identified several auras on the dark elf, but now there appears to be only one.}
Zeoll feels his insides begin to twist and shift. He needs to make a DC 25 Fort save or take 180 points of damage.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141/144+12 temp hp d20+14=23 ; 7d6=24 ; d20+26=28 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 6:40:31 AM
Tahni is getting a little annoyed by this dark-elf. He's a slippery guy. There's something a little off about him too. Where did his other auras disappear to? Why did Fang's attacks go right through him?
She tries her hand at hitting him once more wary about his actions.
-------------- Perception check vs DC15: Autopass. Arcane Sight + See Invis/ethereal + Darkvision Spellcraft check to ID the spell cast on Zeoll: 28 Move action: Use Fey Hideaway ability to turn invisible Standard action: READY an action. If the dark-elf starts to cast a spell, cast Vampiric Touch on him. Hits Touch AC21+2 from Spectral Hand=23. 24pts damage. No Save.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+23=26 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 9:47:17 AM
Rill made his will save. Since the illusion looks damaged from the Blade Barrier,the real elf must be as well. What holy symbol does the elf wear? His spells suggest he's a tricksy sort of cleric.
He shouts, "The Dark Elf Cleric is an illusion, but his spells are not! That means he's around here somewhere."
Rill will use the rod he holds to cast a quickened See Invisibility. If he can see the elf, he will follow that with Glitterdust to show others where he is.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 32/34, channel 5/5) d20+24=39 ; d20+24=28 ; 6d8+30=54 ; 2d8+30=38 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 4:50:30 PM
Hearing that the elf is doing them a bamboozle, Terser will wait for the glitter to show where he is. Once he appears, he will charge with wild abandon to take a swipe at him, and make sure to get close enough to also interrupt a spell if possible. If he doesn't show, he will instead attack the nearest bloodkin.
Attack vs AC39 - 54 damage Potential AoO vs AC28 - 38 damage
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 176/221) SR 25 vs evil d20+24=42 ; d10+20=22 ; d10+20=30 ; d10+20=23 ; d6=3 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 5:55:29 PM OOC - my bad. I just picked up on that Terser's AC is a penalty, not a bonus. Adjusted ac
With his present foe down, Bralin turns toward the next half orc. An arrow glances off his armor. He pays is no heed
Bralin crosses to the center of ship and slams his axe into the half orc rogue.
--- Move to engage rogue. Power Attack. Imp Vital Strike Atk hits ac 42 for 78 hp damage (3 cold)
Spells in effect:
Water Walk Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (morale bonus of +6 STR/ +6 CON +3 will saves -2AC.) Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+27=36 ; d20+21=36 ; d6+4=6 ; 6d6=22 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+24=29 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 7:29:37 PM
This fight seems to be going rather well from Jozhur's perspective. Confident they have this in hand, he shifts to cover Rill's back, then feints low with his dagger before lunging again with his sword. He hears yelling about the Dark Elf being an illusion, so he glances about for the real one.
----------------------------------------------- Perception: 29 Bluff check to feint: 36 Attack hits AC 36, 6 damage plus 9 damage if evil. Additional 22 sneak damage if feint is successful (37 total)
Current AC: 29 - 33 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Shield (Round 3/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP Ragin' : +6 STR, +6 CON, +3 Will, -2 AC
Fang (Mitch) HP: 161/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+16=27 ; d20+35=45 ; d10+12=18 ; d10=2 ; d10=10 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 7:33:52 PM
Fang easily figures out what's happening before Rill's shout. Rather than look about wildly hoping to spot the invisible enemy Fang charges the Dwarf with a crossbow and smacks him upside the head with her axe.
CHARGE! 45 to hit, 30 damage, -2 AC this turn
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+10=16 ; d20+3=21 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 8:01:44 PM
First some saves from last turn - sorry Kathy. Leafy reflex save vs Blade barrier : 16 - fail - so that's 52 HP - 10HP Stoneskin - 12 temp HP's from Zeoll so - 30HP total Staff Treant relex save vs Blade Barrier : 21 - fail - 52HP - 10HP stoneskin : -42HP Total
It goes without saying that both Leafy and the Treant did move outside of the barrier once the three bloodkin were dispatched.
Aexana notices something's seriously wrong with Zeoll. Hovering 40ft above the deck she observes her friend... if he goes down Aex will crashland beside him and pour the Breath of LIfe potion in his mouth...
Leafy and the Treant both try to help Fang vs the Dark Ekf. (sorry took a peaf at the spoiler so I know the attacks of Leafy and the Treant will only strike thin tair - so I'm gaining some time by not rolling all - but they do waste their round.
Youch! Zeoll had hoped his invisibility would save him from being targetted, but no such luck.
He uses a preemptive hero point for the +8 on saves. DC25 Fort ... huh. Zeoll has a +9, +11 vs evil. Add in a +8 for a total +19. He rolls a 29 and passes! Whew!
Zeoll wishes he could have had some sense of where that attack came from. He casts See Invisibility and looks around: Perception 45.
He tells everybody what he sees.
[The Hound Archon has had enough, and pops away.]
Current Magic Status: Currently on Zeoll: 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, command x3 (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: 4 of 8 used (mage armor x2) 2: 1 of 8 used (see invis) 3: 0 of 7 used 4: 3 of 4 used (confusion x3) Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 4 of 4 used SHIELD status: loosed
Invis: used 1 Laugh Touch: used 2 Hero Points: used 1 of 4
DM Kathy d20+21=35 ; d100=65 ; d100=74 ; d100=25 ; d20+17=35 ; d8=8 ; d20+23=30 ; d10=2 ; d10=7 ; d10=8 ; d10=4 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+24=26 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 12:10:16 AM Tahni tries to identify the spell that the dark elf was using, but it isn't easy. He cast it during the Time Stop, so you didn't see or hear him cast it. The effects are not visible. In fact, unless Jozhur or Zeoll said anything, you might not even be aware that anything is amiss. You re-ready your Vampiric Touch.
Rill realizes that he is fighting an illusion. He casts a quickened See Invisibility, and sees the real dark elf standing amidships. He casts a Glitterdust, and now everybody can see the dark elf. I assume a 35 is a good enough save, so the dark elf is not blinded.
[Map note: The real elf is green. The fake elf is yellow.]
Terser steps over and clobbers the real elf.
Bralin attacks the rogue and does damage. Jozhur finishes him off.
Fang gives up on the dark elf and goes after the dwarf with the crossbow. She hits and does damage.
Aexana is worried about Zeoll, and stays nearby in case he needs help.
But Zeoll makes his save, although his Archon decides it has had enough. He can now clearly see the real elf, who has been Glitterdusted and is now sparkly.
One of the Confused Bloodkin has succeeded in killing another. Now he attacks himself. Another Bloodkin attacks himself. The one outside the Blade Barrier can act normally, and fires a shot at Rill. He hits for 10 damage.
The dwarf tosses down his crossbow and draws a war axe. He swings at Fang, hitting for 29 damage.
The dark elf's concentration has been broken, so now he has to cast a new spell. He begins casting defensively, triggering Tahni's readied action. Her Vampiric Touch hits and does damage, but it isn't quite enough to disrupt the spell.
His Blasphemy spell affects all non-evil creatures in a 40-foot radius, which I think catches everybody except Tahni and Aexana. Everyone else needs to make a DC 23 Will save. If you fail, you are paralyzed for 1d10 minutes, your Strength score decreases by 2d6 for 2d4 rounds, and you are dazed for one round. If you make the Will save, you are paralyzed for 1 round and your Strength decreases by half of 2d6 for 2d4 rounds.
And the map. Again, the real elf is the green one.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 d20+14=20 ; d6=6 ; d20+12=29 ; d4=4 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 7:30:35 AM "Oh this guy is just the WORST" Tahni is less than impressed. The elf has managed to keep casting spells despite her efforts, putting him at 2 vs zip.
She recognizes the spell he casts and can only watch helplessly as it affects the party. She doesn't even know the Remove Paralysis spell to be able to help anyone. Even her Heal spell won't free them. The enemy have the party covered on all sides and that Maab-forsaken Elf keeps casting spells. The party can't take much more of it, so Tahni moves to put herself in harms way to draw his fire.
She flies forwards over the deck of the ship "Hey! Elf boy! Ever been slapped by a dwarf?!"
Tahni uses her spectral hand to deliver a spell right across his cheek and then follows up with a second for good measure. He should be a lot squishier now but she hasn't actually stopped him from casting a spell. Right now it's just about getting him angry and focused on her.
---------------------- Holy Aura: Tahni AC 27/Touch 17/Flat 24. SR25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures.
Move action: Fly forwards 40ft (still about 10 - 15ft above the deck)
Standard action: Cast Touch of Idiocy. Hits Touch AC20. d6=6! Elfie takes a 6pt penalty to Int, Wis and Cha. No Save. This is in addition to the 6pts penalty to his Str and Dex from the Waves of Exhaustion.
Hero point action: Cast Enervation. Hits Touch AC29. d4=4!!! Elfie gets 4 negative levels! No Save. That's a further -4 penalty to ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. Plus 20hp loss.
**Rill and Fang Highlight to display spoiler: {You probably know this, but just in case: "Freedom of Movement.. This spell enables you or a creature you touch to move and attack normally for the duration of the spell, even under the influence of magic that usually impedes movement, such as paralysis" :) }
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Friday October 12th, 2018 12:31:06 PM
(Everyone remember you are under the effects of Holy Aura and Prayer)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) d20+20=38 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d4=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d20+25=28 ; 2d8+14=19 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 12:38:09 PM
Now's not the time to be sitting down on the job, so Terser puts heroic effort into resisting this spell.
Base 10, +2 vs spells, +8 Hero Point - 38 Pass 5 STR reduction for 3 rounds
Despite resisting the worst effects, Terser is paralyzed for a moment. But the ancestors poke him in the rear and tell him to get moving, and he begins to radiate an aura.
Freedom's Call - allies in a 30 foot radius not affected by confused, grappled, frightened, panicked, paralyzed, pinned, or shaken for the duration. Round 1/8
For good measure, he adds a channel - excluding dark elves and bloodkin of course, using his rage to fuel its speed. move action for 2 rounds of rage - 27 healing to allies
He continues to menace anyone who would come near. AoO - reduced for lost str AC28 for 19 damage
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+19=25 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+32=47 ; d20+32=49 ; d20+27=43 ; d20+22=32 ; d10+11=13 ; d10+11=19 ; d10+11=12 ; d10+11=19 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 7:43:56 PM
Fang manages to resist, but is still worried as she finds herself unable to move. Then Terser's call breaks the paralysis and she tears into the archer.
Save - 25, lose 3 STR for 4 rounds Free action - activate haste boots Attack one - 47 to hit, 13 damage Haste attack - 49 to hit, 19 damage Attack two - 43 to hit, 12 damage attack three - 43 to hit, 19 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+23=42 ; d6+4=8 ; 6d6=21 ; 2d6=7 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 10:27:47 PM
With the enemy rogue out of the way, Jozhur turns his attention back to the elf. He vanishes for as split second and reappears behind the elf, following up with his sword.
------------------------------ Use 30 of 40' of Shadow Jump ability: I haven't attempted to use this yet as I was not sure how it is handled. Description says within 5' of an area of dim light. Given the description of hide in plain sight, the shadows of other characters may work. We can sort this out via email if need be, just need to get the post in quick.
If shadow jump doesn't work, Jozhur will just run up and stab the elf.
Attack hits AC 42 (w/ flanking): 11 damage (forgot rage), 7 damage if evil, additional 21 if able to flank.
Jozhur will share in Terser's rage Fort save vs nastiness: 29, success Bluff check to feint: 39 Attack hits AC 25: 11 damage plus 2 holy damage, additional 15 sneak damage and 2 strength ability damage if feint successful
Current AC: 29 - 33 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Shield (Round 1/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP Ragin' : +6 STR, +6 CON, +3 Will, -2 AC
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 104/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+12=16 ; d20+12=24 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Saturday October 13th, 2018 2:41:11 AM
Sorry forgot to roll my save. First roll fails, hero point reroll passes with a 24. Shall I roll the strength damage? Loss of three strength. Jozhur is wearing a ring of freedom of movement to nullify the paralysis.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 176/221) SR 25 vs evil d20+19=32 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d4=5 ; Saturday October 13th, 2018 9:46:36 AM
Nothing beats a dwarven Stone Warden for sheer stubbornness. Bralin endures the effects of the spell, [Will Save 32]
He still finds himself unable to move for the moment, and somewhat weakened.
--- Spells in effect:
Water Walk Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (morale bonus of +6 STR/ +6 CON +3 will saves -2AC.) Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind. Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Blasphemy: -3 STR for 1/5 rounds
Zeoll rolls his will save, +20 vs evil, and gets a 37 -- not even counting the Holy Aura and the Prayer! He is paralyzed for a round still, though, and his strength is down by 5 divided by 2 is 2 for 8 rounds.
Can't do much paralyzed this round, but he goes invisible, a purely mental function, since he can. The old taur is glad there is a blade barrier between him and enemies!
Current Magic Status: Currently on Zeoll: Mage Armor, Taur's Try (+1 perception), Magic Circle, Elf Vision, Water Walk, Haste, invis, prayer, holy aura.
Cleric Spells: (underlined = cast) (spell DCs in parentheses) 0: guidance, create water, light, mending; 1: command, command x3 (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: 4 of 8 used (mage armor x2) 2: 1 of 8 used (see invis) 3: 0 of 7 used 4: 3 of 4 used (confusion x3) Other resources: Cape: 1 of 1 used Horns: 4 of 4 used SHIELD status: loosed
Invis: used 3 Laugh Touch: used 2 Hero Points: used 1 of 4 Str -2 for 1 of 8 rounds
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+5=18 ; 2d8=8 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d4=5 ; d20+9=12 ; d10=7 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d4=4 ; d20+13=20 ; 4d6=7 ; Sunday October 14th, 2018 4:41:54 PM
From her elevated position Aex watches how the Dark Elf sends one powerful spell after the other at her friends and companions.
Leafy (will save 18 +1 prayer +4 Holy Aura) 23 phew... paralyzed for 1 round, STR -3 for 5 rounds! Staff Treant (will save 12 +1prayer +4 Holy Aura) 17 FAIL - Paralyzed for 7 minutes - STR -6 for 4 rounds - dazed for one round. Let's say he's out of the fight...
Leafy freezes and so does the Staff Treant although it does seem that his conditions are far worse that those of Leafy.
This thing is pure evil... despite the rain she gathered Aex thinks a ray of sunlight might be handy... Sunbeam cast at Dark Elf : Reflex DC26 for half - SR20 - if reflex save fails creature is blinded + 7HP Not as good as she had hoped though... she should have called another lightning bolt perhaps.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+24=30 ; 10d6=39 ; Sunday October 14th, 2018 8:12:30 PM
Rill makes his save, and his Freedom of Movement spell alleviates the momentary paralysis. He looks again to see what sort of Holy Symbol the dark elf my wear and be using to cast spells.
He cast Destruction on the dark elf. (The dark elf takes 150 damage. If he makes a DC 25 Fort save he instead takes 39 damage.)
Rill is waiting for the other shoe to drop - where is that stupid squid?
DM Kathy d20+13=23 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+23=33 ; 4d10+20=40 ; Sunday October 14th, 2018 10:35:24 PM Tahni uses her Spectral Hand to deliver a one-two punch of nasty spells!
Terser makes his save, and uses Freedom's Call to negate some of the lingering effects. He also channels energy to his companions.
Fang freezes momentarily, but is rescued by Freedom's Call. She activates her boots and unloads on the archer.
Jozhur attempts to use a Shadow Jump. However, thanks to Aexana's rain, the sky is cloudy, therefore there is no direct sunlight to cast shadows. So he just runs up and stabs instead.
Bralin and Zeoll make their saves, but must endure a round of paralysis. Zeoll goes invisible.
Aexana shines a sunbeam right in the dark elf's face! Where was this when Jozhur was looking for a shadow to jump into? The elf fails his save and is blinded.
Rill casts Destruction, but the dark elf makes his save. The holy symbol is not one you're familiar with. It's a dragon of some kind.
The dark elf begins casting a spell, casting defensively because he's surrounded by foes! He succeeds! Spellcraft DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {Word of Recall} He disappears!
That leaves only the dwarf, but with typical dwarven stubbornness, he shows no signs of wanting to give up. He attacks Fang, hitting for 40 damage.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 d20+13=15 ; d4=4 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 6:30:54 AM "Yeah you better run!" Tahni shouts to the empty space that used to be the dark elf. It's pretty obvious to her what the coward has done and she lets the party know they can stop worrying: "Word of Recall"
The dwarf is still fighting though. "We might need to take him alive for questioning now that the elf has gone". It's a different position than she took in the last fight. Previously she would have seen every single slaver die for their crimes. This time however they need a lead. It may be his only chance at survival though.
She sets to weakening him.
Spellcraft check vs DC21: Autopass Cast Calcific Touch. Hits TouchAC15 (probably a miss). If hit, Dwarf to make Fort Save vs DC22. Pass=4pts Dex damage. Fail=4pts Dex damage + Slowed
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d20=8 ; d6=3 ; d20+14=30 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 3:01:11 PM
Rill confirms Tahni's identification of the spell cast. To his friends he says, "Word of Recall will return that cleric to a familiar place of his choosing. He could simply be below decks for all we know. Perhaps some of us should search the ship while we deal with this stubborn dwarf."
Rill moves up next to Jozhur and channels energy, healing our party for 35 points but excluding any of the bloodkin.
"Look sir Dwarf, your comrades have fallen and that cleric abandoned you. I can heal my friends from any damage you inflict. Continue to fight, and your fate is sealed. I advise instead that you throw down your weapons and surrender."
"As for the rest of you lot, you'll be sleeping with the fishes for sure if you continue to resist."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday October 15th, 2018 6:00:23 PM
Leafy exits from his paralysis yet he is still feeling very weak. The Staff Treant though is still out cold. Aex lands besides him and changes him back to her staff... the result is quite the same though just a bit smaller.
She lightly pats Leafy on the shoulder and then sees what will happen to the dwarf. She reckons he's all but gone. As she walks the deck she avoids getting near to the swirling blades. TOo many of these...
It'll sure be interesting investigating this ship...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) d20+24=29 ; d20+25=30 ; 6d8+14=35 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 6:03:41 PM
Terser walks up and growls to back up Rill's threat. If the dwarf chooses not to surrender, he will deliver a mighty blow. Intimidate 39
Readied attack - vs AC30 for 35 damage He also stops the use of his freedom aura, reminding Zeoll and Bralin that they were only really paralyzed in their minds.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 201/221) SR 25 vs evil Monday October 15th, 2018 6:38:24 PM
Bralin activates his winged boots, and flies around the edge of the blade barrier to land before the Bloodkin on the back deck.
"Yield."
--- Spells in effect:
Water Walk Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal (morale bonus of +6 STR/ +6 CON +3 will saves -2AC.) Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind. Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Blasphemy: -3 STR for 2/5 rounds
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday October 15th, 2018 7:13:12 PM
Fang hears the words of her allies and holds her blows. Deactivating her haste boots, she assumes a defensive posture in case of the likely refusal to surrender (33 AC this round, 31 if she can't dismiss the rage granted by someone else).
Spellcraft 24 gets the job done, and Zeoll mentions that the elf used his Word of Recall spell. Darn it.
As for the dwarf, Zeoll COMMANDs him to HALT. Will save DC 24, or 26 if he is a bloodkin. If he fails, he loses his next round of actions.
The old taur shoulders his shield.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+22=26 ; d6+3=4 ; 6d6=20 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 9:04:56 PM
Jozhur agrees with the call to take the dwarf alive. He drops his dagger and retrieves his sap as he moves to flank opposite of Terser. He lets loose with the sap, but he doesn't use it very often.
------------------------------------- Attack hits AC 26: 4 nonlethal plus 20 nonlethal sneak damage
Current AC: 29 - 33 vs opportunity attacks
Active effects: Shield (Round 1/10): +4 shield bonus to AC Prayer: +1 luck bonus Attack/Damage/Saves/Skills Haste: +1 dodge AC, +1 attack Water walk Aid: 11/11 temp HP Ragin' : +6 STR, +6 CON, +3 Will, -2 AC
-3 STR (round 2/5)
DM Kathy d20+19=35 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 10:16:50 PM Tahni warns her friends that the dark elf has done a runner, and casts a spell to keep the dwarf in place. Her aim, however, isn't quite good enough to hit him.
Rill heals the party and calls on the dwarf to surrender. He also warns the regular Bloodkin sailors to surrender, but until Zeoll drops their Confusion, they are not making their own decisions.
Aexana recalls her treant, who again becomes a staff.
Terser, Bralin, and Fang back up Rill's call for surrender.
Jozhur attempts to whack the dwarf with a sap, but earns nothing more than a puzzled frown.
Zeoll commands the dwarf to halt, but he easily makes his save.
Then he carefully lays down his axe and raises his hands.
The Confused Bloodkin still act on their confusion, but essentially the battle is over. Those Blade Barriers will go away eventually.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 12:41:25 AM
Just to be on the safe side, Tahni casts a Locate Creature spell to check whether the kraken is anywhere nearby.
------------- Cast Locate Creature to find a kraken. Range: 1000ft
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+31=46 ; d20+31=39 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:20:23 AM
Rill looks the dwarf over. Is there anything that stands out about him? Does he wear any symbols or insignia? Anything that connects him to the dragon the dark elf wore? He makes mental note that the dwarf still has his axe within reach. Does he appear to have any other weapons or gear? (Perception 46)
Rill uses his Status to check on any wounds or maladies his friends may have. He also casts Detect Magic, Detect Poison, and Detect Evil.
"Good sir dwarf, what name may we use for you? I am Rillett Savenport. It has come to our attention that you have allied yourselves with a death dragon cult. What can you tell me about them? Why would the Bloodkin enter into such an alliance? Where did the dark elf go to? The spell he used would return him to his 'sanctuary' - where would that be? We will search this ship - is there anything on the Blood Reaver we should know about first? Do you have slaves aboard? What does that dragon cult do with the slaves you give them?"
Rill encourages others to chime in with their questions.
Through all of this Rill keeps an eye on the dwarf as he answers (Sense Motive 39.)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:34:51 AM
Terser drops the rage for now, saving his strength. He shortly shrinks back down to normal size as well. fatigue 10 rounds - those who shared are only fatigued 6 rounds. Doesn't look like you can choose to end it until I do, but you don't get the extra fatigue I get for my channeling shenanigans.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 5:36:35 PM
Now that Blood Reaver is captured Aex goes around the crew to check on their wounds. Here and there she'll dig up some healing potions. Eventually she will also offer the Dwarf to take care of his wounds... perhaps that will loosen his tongue.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Tuesday October 16th, 2018 6:41:10 PM
Bralin feels the fatigue wash over him as Terser drops his rage. He nods to himself, assessing the cost for the next time.
The others have the dwarf. Bralin waits for the blade barrier to fall, and then collects up any living Bloodkin, and wordlessly escorts them over to the group.
---
Spells in effect:
Water Walk Shield of Faith (+3 deflection bonus to AC) Terser's deal : Fatigued 6 rounds Holy Aura. +1 more deflection bonus to AC. No save help. anyone striking him must make a DC 26 Fort save or be blind. Prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Blasphemy: -3 STR for 3/5 rounds
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Tuesday October 16th, 2018 6:48:54 PM
Since the others have things under control up here Fang decides to check out bellow decks for any other enemies, non-combatants, and slaves. She makes sure to tell the others where she's going and proceeds cautiously. It would be stupid to die to an ambush below decks after the battle was mostly won.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+23=26 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 8:11:11 PM
Jozhur grins as the dwarf lays down his axe, "Good choice".
Jozhur insists Fang doesn't go below deck alone. He tags along, keeping his eyes peeled.
Perception: 26
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) d20+2=13 ; d20+30=46 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 9:54:45 PM
Zeoll cancels his confusion and calls firmly on all the remaining slavers to surrender.
Diplomacy 46
DM Kathy Wednesday October 17th, 2018 12:01:16 AM
Just to be safe, Tahni does a quick magical check for the kraken. It is not within range.
Rill begins questioning the dwarf. "Daven," he grunts when asked for his name. He tells you that there are slaves onboard, and that the slaves given to the Death Dragon cult are either converted or sacrificed. He isn't sure where the "cap'n's" sanctuary is, but he guesses it's probably somewhere in Clowder Bay. He explains that he converted to the Death Dragon cult, because "cap'n did, and that's good enough for me."
Aside from the axe he put down, the dwarf has a crossbow that he put down earlier, and a warhammer hangin at his belt. He is carefully keeping his hands away from it. You do not see any insignia on him. He detects as evil and some of his gear detects as magic.
Terser drops out of rage and resumes his normal size.
Zeoll drops his Confusion, and the remaining Bloodkin surrender. Bralin escorts them over to where Rill is questioning the dwarf, and Aexana offers healing potions. They accept one apiece.
Fang and Jozhur go belowdecks. You find a cargo hold, well-stocked with provisions.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:12:28 AM
Tahni will look to collect anything that may have fallen from the dark elf when he was attacked - specifically blood or hair. She has something in mind for them.
"Was that kraken under anyone's control? Should we expect it to return?" she asks Daven.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:07:51 PM
Bralin looks over Daven.
"Where are the Death Dragons based?" he asks, without preamble.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:48:55 PM
Aex too is worried the Kraken will soon return...
"Best not stay here for too long... we dont want that oversized squid back here..."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:51:37 PM Hey Tahni, think we should pull up anchor on this thing and move it around? Maybe that will make it a bit harder for the other owners or the Kraken to find us.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+6=18 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:24:15 PM
Fang searches the cargo hold for anything of particular value. (perception 18)
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+23=26 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:29:48 PM
Jozhur looks for the crew's quarters, particularly the captains quarters. He wants to search it for information. If he located the quarters, he's mindful items may be booby trapped and acts accordingly.
--------------------------- Perception: 26 (31 vs traps)
Zeoll hears there are slaves aboard, and he immediately moves to free them. He tells them they are free, explains the situation, and listens to their tales. He explains that he and his friends seek to stamp out slavery in the Middle Seas and to fight this evil cult of Death.
Sense Motive 19
Diplomacy 40
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 10:07:57 PM "Davin, you are now our prisioner. You will surrender your weapons, armor and items. We will secure you until we figure out what to do with you, but we do intend to deal with you justly."Detect Magic should make sure he leaves nothing out.
Rill looks to his comrades to make sure he's not over stepping his boundaries here.
He will work with the others to secure this dwarf and the bloodkin, perhaps with some of the chains or such that were used on the slaves - doubling or tripling the bonds for the strong dwarf. Once they are secured, Rill will use his Detect Evil on the remaining bloodkin and slaves. he will ask if any of the slaves have sailing experience?
Eventually, he will also assist the others with Detect Magic in their search of the ship.
DM Kathy Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:36:00 PM Tahni looks for blood or hair belonging to the dark elf. She finds some blood near where he was standing. Is it his blood? Could be, although there's a lot of blood on the deck. She asks whether the kraken was under anybody's control.
"Cap'n's friends with it," is Daven's reply.
Bralin asks where the Death Dragon cult is based. "We're everywhere," Daven boasts.
Aexana warns that the kraken may return, and Terser suggests sailing the Blood Reaver to a different location.
Rill oversees stripping the prisoners of their weapons and gear and binding them.
Fang searches the cargo hold. There is nothing of particular value, although there's a case of rather nice brandy. She does, however, find the ladder down to the deck below. As she looks down it, she is almost trampled by Zeoll, intent on his mission to free the slaves.
They are on a deck below the cargo hold, chained to oars. Of course, the Blood Reaver is not moving at the moment, so they're not rowing. However, they have clearly been overworked and abused. Zeoll frees them, and they struggle to understand how their fate has changed.
Jozhur is searching the crew quarters. You do find the captain's cabin, and one of the first things you notice is the ship's log. It details how the Middle Seas faction of the Death Dragon cult has taken over a small fishing town on the coast of Zarthmoor, near the Cursed Swamp. "Taken over" in this case means they converted the people in power. The ordinary folk have not been courted, though some have converted anyway. The name of the town is Clowder Bay.
Your search also turns up a secret latch in the captain's desk.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Thursday October 18th, 2018 6:22:16 AM
With Jozhur being the last one to strike the dark-elf Tahni will try and get some blood from his blade.
She turns her attention back to the dwarf. "You'll need to tell us more than that. Look at it this way. Is there was anything you can think of that could ease the punishment you have coming to you? It would also save me from using magic to peer into your mind"
She stays on deck to help keep an eye on things above whilst the others scout out below.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Thursday October 18th, 2018 5:30:41 PM
Bralin had his own comment for Daven, but restrains himself as Tahni speaks.
The dwarf decides to go see what Jozhur is up to.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) Thursday October 18th, 2018 6:30:34 PM Who, and where, then is the captain, Daven? Are there other floating bases like this one? If the elf is the captain and this ship is their only sea base, then destroying it may at least curtail his ability to communicate with his pet kraken. And where to take all these newly freed people? This seems to be something of a happy problem lately.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:24:12 PM "I agree it would be a good idea to see if we can move this vessel, perhaps meeting up with the Lionfish." Assuming that is our next course of action, Rill will use a Bird Feather Token to get word to the Lionfishof our plans.
If Jozhur alerts Rill to the secret latch, Rill will use Detect Magic and Detect Posion to see if either is in play. He will also cast Guidance on the talented rogue to increase his skill in opening the thing and defeating any traps (+1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.)
If Jozhur does not ask for any help, Rill will instead move among the slaves to see to their wounds and maladies.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp d20+26=44 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 8:22:55 PM
"Perfect." Jozhur pockets the logbook to show the others. Of course he must check the secret latch he discovered, but he isn't foolish. He carefully checks for traps before proceeding.
-------------------- Perception: 44 Disable device take 10: 35
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday October 18th, 2018 8:32:55 PM
Fang goes to help Zeoll with the slaves, using what healing magics she has to strengthen the weak and wounded (spending 1st and 2nd level spell slots. All of them if their are that many wounded)
"Thanks, frriend Fang!" Zeoll channels energy to help the newly freed folk.
He makes sure the captives are watched and bound.
He complements Jozhur on good scouting. He tries to think about navigating to this Clowder Bay.
Profession Sailor 19.
"Sounds like we have a new destination."
DM Kathy Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:52:49 PM Tahni asks for more information, but Daven doesn't have much to give. Once you have clarified that you only want the location of the Middle Seas Death Dragons (remember that the Iron Dragons are taking care of the rest of the cult), he readily tells you that they have taken over a little fishing town called Clowder Bay. He himself has never been to Clowder Bay, and has no further information about it.
Terser asks who and where the captain is. "Cap'n Lifebb," Daven explains. Seeing that doesn't mean anything to you, he elaborates, "the dark elf that disappeared. And I already said I don't know where he went." He says the Bloodkin don't have another floating base.
Rill sends a message to the Lionfish, then he and Fang move to help the slaves.
Jozhur detects no traps associated with the latch, and soon has it open. Inside a hidden compartment, you find Dekkar Lifebb's personal diary.Mostly a list of some pretty heinous actions, written down in gory, explicit detail as if Dekkar wanted to lovingly relive the last, torturous moments of his victims. Throughout the diary is reference to Aaeuukk, and how Dekkar and the kraken met, each having a dream from that most worthy of goddesses, bloody Jancassis. It doesn’t say where Aaeuukk’s lair is.
The compartment also contains a small key, which unlocks a chest in the corner of the cabin. Inside the chest are a Lesser Metamagic Rod of Quicken, a Ring of Evasion, a Bag of Holding Type IV, Plate Armor of the Deep, and approximately 30,000 gp in jewelry, gems, and coin.
Zeoll double-checks to be sure the captives are secure, then thinks about navigating to Clowder Bay. You have a vague idea where it is, and a quick search of the captain's cabin turns up charts that will be helpful in sailing to the exact location.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) d100=20 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 6:17:22 PM
With everyone on board being taken care of, Terser finds a quiet spot to sit and meditate a bit. He looks inward to ask a question, trying to divine the location of Captain Lifebb.
Divination roll: 20=success
Did Dekkar Lifebb's Word of Recall take him to Clowder Bay?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Friday October 19th, 2018 10:48:39 PM "If we keep this up we'll have an armada in no time"
Tahni makes sure the dwarf is bound tightly, and then moves out of earshot to talk with the party
"Before we head for Clowder Bay I think we have a few things to take care of. First, we need to do something with our new friends here. We should also take a moment to prepare for what may come next. If we are to face that kraken again then a few Freedom of Movement scrolls may come in handy. We've also seen some of the spells our friendly dark-elf can cast so we can prepare for some of those as well"
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Saturday October 20th, 2018 9:07:01 AM
Bralin eyes the treasure, and, as usual, is tempted by the new items. After a period of contemplation, he decides none are worth parting with the items currently in his possession. He turns his thoughts back to the task at hand.
Having no preparations to make, he leaves that to Tahni, Rill, Zeoll and the others.
As for the prisoners. "We must first know the location of Clowder Bay, and then can determine if any authorities or allies are in route that we may enlist to secure Daven" he replies. "Else, maroon him."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) Saturday October 20th, 2018 8:21:08 PM
Zeoll says that he could put that quicken rod to good use indeed. Most of his spells are lower level, actually.
He shows the maps to everybody and explains the course he recommends.
He suggests the same deal for newly freed folk and former slavers that they arranged before.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List d20+6=25 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 9:28:59 AM
Fang already has two rings, a Rod of Quicken, and good armor so she passes on the loot. With nothing better to do she does one last run through the ship to see if they missed anything they should take (perception 25)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+15=28 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 5:36:02 PM
Aexana lingers on deck and gazes over the water... Leafy's still not feeling quite well but Aex figures that will pass quickly. As she hears about the story of how Aaeuukk and Dekkar met eachother she wonders what else she could have heard about the Kraken in general... could there be any specifics about their lair? Any type of water or depth of water they favour? What could be their weaknesses?? (know nature 28)
Fact is that when they would see the Kraken resurfacing it will be too late already... perhaps she should be scouting beneath the waves instead!
"Captain, " she asks Zeoll, "Do you think we need to keep an watery eye on what happens below our ships? Perhaps with the keen senses of the dolphin or shark? Last time that Kraken was on top of us before either of us realized it well... we can't have that a second time... "
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 d20+13=21 ; d100=50 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 8:33:26 PM
Rill looks at the charts to see if he can get an idea of how long it will take to sail to this Clowder Bay, praying for a bit of divine guidance first. (Profession Sailor 21) Not quite trusting his navigation skills, he ask for confirmation from the others.
"Does anyone know how long it will take to get to Clowder Bay?"
"We know this Lifebb fellow is a skilled priest, with access to more powerful spells than I possess. He'll also have access to magics and allies in his home town. He undoubtedly will use divination spells to find out information about us as well. Assuming it may take a few days to get there, we can at least cast some of our own.
"Another thought occurs to me. This Dekkar Lifebb is recieving his spells from some souce. We had heard that perhaps this dragon god was some sort of aspect of Gagul. But it was Gargul's emissary that set us to this task, and it seems unlikely that my Lord would provide spells to a creature he opposed. So what diety supports this cleric? Who are we actually dealing with?"
Rill will need to rest before gaining other divining spells, but he can cast his one Divination he memorized for the day, asking "Where in Clowder Bay will we find the home of Dekkar Lifebb?" (Rolled a 50 on this - success!)
DM Kathy Sunday October 21st, 2018 9:45:40 PM Terser finds a quiet place to think, and ponders the question: Did Dekkar Lifebb's Word of Recall take him to Clowder Bay? Your answer is yes.
Tahni remarks that you'll have an armada in no time, but the Blood Reaver isn't like the other ships you've captured. She is a huge warship, requiring a crew of at least 50 to sail. You don't have that many.
Tahni also suggests preparing some scrolls of Freedom of Movement, and perhaps some more things to counter the spells you've already seen.
Bralin wants to know the location of Clowder Bay, but Zeoll is ahead of him. Comeri is not precisely on the way, but it's not too far out of it, either.
Fang takes a last look through the ship, which allows me to detail the gear you took off your defeated foes:
+1 chain shirt (7), +1 daggers (14), masterwork composite longbow (+2 Str) (7), masterwork whip (7), belt of incredible dexterity +2 (7), boots of elvenkind (7), cloak of the manta ray (7), +2 banded mail, +1 unholy heavy crossbow, masterwork dwarven waraxe, masterwork warhammer, belt of physical might +2 (Dex, Con), cloak of resistance +3, efficient quiver, eyes of the eagle, ring of protection +1, +1 returning javelin, masterwork ranseur, belt of physical perfection +2, boots of striding and springing, bracers of armor +4, cloak of resistance +4, dusty rose prism ioun stone, monk's robe, ring of sustenance, vicious amulet of mighty fists, +1 studded leather, sword of subtlety, masterwork dagger, belt of incredible dexterity +2, brooch of shielding, cloak of resistance +5
Aexana wonders whether she should scout underwater as you travel, to try to spot the kraken before it attacks.
Rill asks how long it will take to get to Clowder Bay, and it will in fact take a couple of days. He casts Divination and asks: Where in Clowder Bay will we find the home of Dekkar Lifebb? Your reply: Dekkar Lifebb's home is the Blood Reaver.
Finally, a clarification question. You sent a messenger to the Lionfish, but you arrived on the Fortune's Tide. Are you also signaling Fortune's Tide? Or is the Lionfish supposed to grab them on the way here?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Monday October 22nd, 2018 12:37:05 AM
Tahni looks over the haul. If the party wish to restock and supply in preparation for what lies ahead she is happy to teleport to the Catacombs.
She also has some plans for the blood she scraped from the deck and Jozhur's blade. Scrying on the dark elf would allow her to get a more accurate view of where he is currently hiding. His blood will make it that much harder for him to resist. Just for good measure she may also send him a Nightmare each night.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday October 22nd, 2018 4:38:26 PM
The little greenmage looks at the stockpile of items captured... and another ship though this one is beyond their might to control.
"Those eyes of the eagle might be handy for the time being. One of us will be able to scout a lot better... we can still sell it once we're home. "
Depending on what time of day it is, Aex will make sure to meditate her spells before heading deeper into trouble... And depending on how the Black Lions will travel on, Aex will either scout overhead or beneath the waves... albeit in different shapes above and below.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Monday October 22nd, 2018 5:48:56 PM
"Mayhap we can exchange prisoners at Comeri, and bring aboard any willing to crew this vessel?" Bralin wonders as he looks more about the Blood Reaver.
"With a rechristening, this could be a fine base."
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:06:57 PM
Fang looks over the haul of magic thoughtfully. She could possibly use the cloak of resistance +5, to upgrade her +4. The broach and eyes could be useful if only because she has no such magic items. The AC Ioun stone is interesting, but she's betting there are several in the party who might be interested.
Still she's not really sure how this party handles claiming magic items. She tries to find someone to pull aside and ask about it.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:22:39 PM
Zeoll cannot bring himself to countenance abandoning the Lionfish to make the Blood Reaver into the party base.
"No matterr how harrd we scrrubbed," Zeoll says to Bralin, "I do not think we could get the stink of blood off this devilish vessel." The old taur wrinkles his nose and swishes his tail.
Zeoll agrees that keeping a scout under the ship, whichever ship we use, is a good idea. "Can you locate some dolphins or whales, something smarrt, most excellent Aexana? Ones who we can convince or charrm to serrve as scouts forr us?"
"Failing that, I can try to summon Drini, my Pooka pal, and cast Waterr Brreathing on herr. Orr maybe summon some otherr, morre aquatic, frriend." If Aex cannot summon or call or compel a scout, Zeoll will try to call an aquatic planar ally, or failing that, Drini.
Zeoll thanks his friends for identifying the loot, and he claims one of the Cloaks of the Manta Ray. "I can swap out my cloak with this one as needed, until I can make alterrations enough to wearr both at once."
Zeoll feels less bad about asking Drini to be an underwater scout since he can keep her company. In fact, he sets aside an unclaimed second Cloak of the Manta Ray to bestow on her as well. That means Zeoll is claiming the lesser quick rod and 1 or 2 cloaks of the manta ray.
The captain thanks Tahni for volunteering to go to the Catacombs via teleport, but as for himself, he needs to purchase nothing from the magic shop.
The old taur oversees the setting of the course for Clowder Bay.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:30:12 PM "If this is to be something we do quite often, perhaps an awakened animal may be an option?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Monday October 22nd, 2018 9:56:23 PM
Jozhur picks up one of the daggers from the pile and tests it's balance in his hand before sheathing it on his belt.
Jozhur agrees with Zeoll about the Lionfish, "She is our home, we've been through a lot on the 'Fish, and she is just the right size."
He spots Fang eyeing some of the items, "No one has claimed the stuff yet. Take whatever might help you lay waste to our enemies."
DM Kathy Monday October 22nd, 2018 10:17:46 PM
You begin picking over the treasure and discussing what to do next. Certainly a trip to the Catacombs should be arranged at some point, in order to sell the excess gear, but it's not necessarily urgent.
[OOC: Although somebody should really start tracking this stuff, if you haven't already.]
In the meantime, some of it may be useful for the task at hand. You discuss strategies for underwater scouting.
You opt to leave the Blood Reaver here for the time being (right? or are you scuttling her?). When the Lionfish arrives, you relocate to her, and eventually (right?) catch up with the Fortune's Tide. With two ships at your disposal you can, if you like, dispatch one for Comeri and sail the other (presumably the Lionfish) to Clowder Bay. You've also still got a ship stashed at Market Island. What's next?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:05:36 AM "Ok, let's work out who is keeping what. I'm heading to the Catacombs" Tahni gives everyone a chance to keep what they like before she teleports away with the rest. Preparations need to get underway for the inevitable battle with the dark elf.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 4:39:18 PM
Rill looks over the combined loot pile, marking things down in a small notebook.
"Ok, ... add in the sword ... 94 magic daggers ... carry the 2 ...wow, that's a lot of loot! Looks like we're good pirates. These Bloodkin were doing pretty well - obviously they found their relationship with this dragon cult profitable.
"Tahni - I would be happy to go with you to help. Anyone else?"
[OOC: I sent out an email. Please respond so I know I have your correct character wealth down, 'cuz it's time to get wealth evened out among the party. If there is anything you want from the loot listed on my linked spreadsheet, let me know as buying it from the loot pile will increase the overall amount everyone gets!]
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 5:46:49 PM
Bralin defers to Zeoll on the state of the Blood Reaver with a nod.
The dwarf also defers to their latest comrade regarding the Cloak +5.
Having no interest, or already possessing, the other items, he is content to cash out.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:48:46 PM "I'd say we scuttle this damned ship... and be gone as soon as these goods are harvested. "
The little greenmage is nervous... she does not like lingering here for so lang... the longer they stay, the bigger the odds are for something to coming after them.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:05:21 PM
Fang claims the +5 cloak and passes on the rest. The party would probably get more value out of the gold from these items than from the items themselves.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 9:56:15 PM
Jozhur keeps the +1 dagger he already picked up and also grabs the ioun stone, if no one else is claiming it.
"I'll tag along to the Catacombs, I may want to purchase a thing or two quick."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 10:54:42 PM
Zeoll winces when there is talk of scuttling the ship. He asks that his friends not forget the former slaves who were freed just moments ago. "Let them have this ship, to use as they see fit, perrhaps to take them home, orr to sell and to split the prroceeds in parrtial compensation forr theirr troubles."
The captured slavers we can take on our ship to Comeri for hard labor, or if we trust some to reform, they can go their way from there. But if they do not agree to their hard labor, Zeoll will execute those who are incorrigible.
Zeoll confers with his friends on the loot division, too.
DM Kathy Wednesday October 24th, 2018 12:07:08 AM Tahni teleports to the Catacombs to sell a whopping great pile of gear. Rill volunteers to go with her. Jozhur also wants to tag along, after claiming a magic dagger and an ioun stone.
Bralin claims no items and has no opinion on the fate of the Blood Reaver.
Aexana votes to scuttle the Blood Reaver as Fang claims a cloak from the loot.
Zeoll wants to turn the Blood Reaver over to the freed slaves, but she is a whacking great warship, and they may have trouble sailing her. Just a reminder: you left the damaged Kestrel at Market Island, and she is so far unclaimed.
These slavers--perhaps not surprisingly--are a lot more hardened than the other Bloodkin crews. Only a few agree to hard labor on Comeri; the rest will need to be executed or possibly marooned somewhere.
In the meantime, your new task will be preparing to approach a fishing village whose population includes evil cultists and innocent bystanders. They might be conveniently labeled, but it seems unlikely. Now might be a good time to start discussing strategies.
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Wednesday October 24th, 2018 3:28:45 PM
(OOC: When the DM suggests that you know a foe is recalcitrant and will need to be executed, that's enough for me.)
Rill will use his Probe Psyche ability to peer into the souls of these hardened Bloodkin to confirm that some of them will not turn from their ways. He will share what he learns with the rest of the crew.
"With the Captain's permission and the agreement of the rest of the Black Lions, it seems best that we impose maritime justice for these recalcitrant souls. Should we hang them from the yardarm, or make them walk the plank? I vote yardarm as that seems quicker than drowning."
Assuming there are no other takers of the loot, Rill proceeds with Tahni and others to sell the stuff and also make a purchase or two.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:02:47 PM "Zeoll... this is a foul ship... it has been used for who knows what evil deeds. While it sounds noble to give such a ship to these slaves I doubt they will be able to handle it. And on top of that... I'd rather see our sees being rid of such a powerful vessel. "
Aex hates to go in against their captain's judgements... but there's something about this ship that makes the little greenmage rather see it dissapear.
Whtn the aproach of the next villages comes us Aex wonders if it would be interesting to use the same tactics again they used before. Animal shape and perhaps an extra diversion by playing with the weather...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 29/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:09:08 PM
Its grisly work, but there's nothing to be done about it. They certainly can't be left to go back to slavery.
Terser is fine to wait for now, needing some time and cash before knowing what to buy.
Rill, we know Lifebb went to Clowder Bay, but the ship is his home. Can he get back here and surprise us? Or is there some way we can unmake it his home, or disguise it somehow. Otherwise, this ship won't be safe until he's dead.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:11:47 PM
Bralin isn't happy. The dwarf folds his arms over his chest, and waits.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:21:39 PM "I am no Cleric of Pantheon but I have sworn to fight diseases and I volunteer myself to perform the executions. I consider slavery and those who commit it every bit as much a disease as the plagues my brothers and sisters fight. If these men and women refuse to recant and become a healthy part of society then it is my duty to remove the disease and send them to the judgement of Gargul."
If no one objects then Fang's preferred execution method is a beheading; instant death without the risk of a misjudged rope-length causing an extended, painful death. She's quick, clean, and precise, taking no pleasure in the act but grimly determined to do what she feels is her duty.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) Wednesday October 24th, 2018 8:18:24 PM
Zeoll bows to Fang and his other friends.
It seems we are agreed: Execute the prisoners, bring the freefolk on our ship, and sink the ship. Take the free folk to Comeri and then sail to the cult regional HQ.
He asks his friends if we should send word to the Iron Dragons with what we have discovered?
DM Kathy Wednesday October 24th, 2018 11:22:57 PM
You discuss matters, and eventually arrive at a consensus of sorts. The recalcitrant slavers are executed, and the less said about that, the better. The freed slaves are taken aboard Fortune's Tide. As with other slaves you have freed, some of them have homes they would like to return to; others have nowhere to go and are eager to make a new life on Comeri.
You scuttle the Blood Reaver. Now, if Dekkar Lifebb chooses to teleport back here, he'd better have Water Breathing cast.
You can, if you like, dispatch Fortune's Tide with the freed slaves, and take the Lionfish directly to Clowder Bay. Or you can take both ships to Comeri, although that will be inconvenient for slaves that have homes to return to. How do you want to proceed?
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 23/13/20 -- CMD 20 -- HP 141+12temp+24temp/144 Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:16:37 AM
Tahni looks to the captain to see how he wants to proceed. At least they will have a day or two to sail to the bay. Enough time to get some rest in.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC36 / T14 / FF31) CMD 35 - HP 157/176) SR 25 vs evil Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:12:08 PM
Bralin pouts.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Eagle HP115/106 - AC27/23/22 - CMD 24 and LEAFY (L) - HP101/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+25=38 ; Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:44:36 PM
As the crew sails on, Aex follows the idea to have a scout beneath the waves. In Dolphin shape she swims circles around the ship and tries to keep an eye out on things... 80ft swim speed means she'll be able to cover some territory. Perception 38
Fang (Mitch) HP: 159/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:32:25 PM
Fang leaves the choice to the more experienced crewmembers. She cleans up thoroughly during the trip, feeling dirtied by the executions.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:26:43 PM
Jozhur puts a hand on Bralins shoulder, "I don't like it either, the fight is over. But the reality is that we need to press on with our task and they cannot be trusted to go to port with the freed slaves as prisoners. I trust Rill's word these slavers will not change their ways, which leaves us little choice."
Jozhur thinks they should send the freed slaves on their way so they can press after Lifebb.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC34; 89of77hp) Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:36:43 PM
Zeoll sides with Jozhur. "Let is be as you suggest, my forrmerr captain!"
Rill (MarkB) HP 128/128 - AC 26/16/24 CMD 24 Thursday October 25th, 2018 10:08:45 PM
Rill keeps Status going to keep an eye on Aex. He will work on Commune questions, Scrying and a Divination or two. Any suggestions?
(have Tahni and Rill made the visit to the Catacombs yet?)
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