DM Dan - The Fog... Tuesday April 14th, 2020 6:57:13 PM
You quickly being to work together with Ramsay to help put the ship back together, the anchor's been lowered so that you don't move off course at all. The Harpies bodies have nothing out of place on them, however their feathers are matted and they are remarkably unclean, you might even say they're filthy, disgustingly so.
Heal Check DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The Harpies have obviously not been looking after themselves, pruning or cleaning themselves properly.}
Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {When going to the Aft castle, you strain your eyes, and while you can't see anything, you're certain you can hear something... a single, solitary voice out in the fog. You're pretty sure you can pinpoint where it's coming from.}
The ships repairs get underway, and it'll probably take half a day or so with you all chipping in to help.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d8=3 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:09:27 PM
Angus works with the crew to put the ship back together.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | d20+8=19 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:24:50 PM "Hey Captain, what about our heat-driven fan, won't that propel us just fine, if a bit slowly, all on its own?"
Rolth will of course pitch in with fixing the ship and getting ready to move.
Profession: Sailor = 19
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:28:20 PM
“CAPTAIN!” Mak yelled. “I hear someone in the water off the stern castle!”
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday April 15th, 2020 9:45:22 AM I agree with Rolth, we could move slowly while fixing these tears if we use our fan to push us. we could at least get out of the area where we were hit. I will keep using magic to fix sails, we don't have to be stationary for that, and we should have full use of the sails again by the end of the day.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=28 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 10:53:58 AM
Healing done Falco helps get the ship in order until the call that someone is in the water to the stern is made.
"Petals, it appears we are all here. Ramsey, count of the crew. Possibly someone went overboard or possible a trap."
He looks and listens off the back of the boat trying to see if the voice is familiar. {Perception: 28}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=20 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 1:37:33 PM
Kiwina tells Rolth to be ready with his song in case that's another harpy.
As for moving without sails, Kiwina still doesn't like the idea. If the fog were gone, that might be ok. But not being able to see where they are and are going, he worries that a damaged ship might not respond well if they encounter shoals.
Kiwina considers where they are and what these waters are like (know geography = 20) before proceeding.
DM Dan - The Fog... Wednesday April 15th, 2020 7:08:20 PM
Angus, Rolth and Elyas all put the ship back togeher again while Falco heals people and Mak makes mention of a voice he can hear.
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {These waters are usually calm, but fog banks and changeable weather is pretty common. It's relatively safe, you've not reached the shoals yet. }
Ramsay, hearing Mak quickly does a head count, getting everyone to sound off before rushing to the aft castle, and listening out.
"Captain, Mak's right, there's someone out there in the fog, it's not one of ours, but it might bear investigating, could be another ship, maybe they have spare wood, rigging and sails?"
He stays at the Aft castle and starts looking out to the sea, searching frantically for something.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday April 15th, 2020 7:47:17 PM
Tsak remains in the Crows Nest, straining to hear or see anything from the direction Mak has indicated.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=27 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 10:39:53 PM
as he works, Angus looks out in the direction Mak pointed for anyone
(perception = 27)
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday April 15th, 2020 11:10:23 PM
After thinking through their position, Kiwina realizes there are no shallows around. "All right, we shouldn't be in any danger if we move. But we don't know where those harpies came from. If there is another ship there, it's probably trouble. Rolth's plan to start the fan is a good one."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday April 16th, 2020 9:33:34 AM
Falco looks around unsure if he ever saw a small row boat attached to their ship as would be normal.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (26/56 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Thursday April 16th, 2020 11:12:54 AM
Rolth points out to Falco the 12 foot rowboat that he owns and has contributed to the Rose’s equipment. (Giggling Ghost gift noted on Rolth’s sheet). However, he does not recommend setting off in the rowboat into the mist at this stage.
As the fan engine is stoked, Rolth will suggest calling out to the voice, in case it is someone in need of assistance. If it is a threat we can handle it, and if someone needs saving, well, in either case aren’t we supposed to be heroes?
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday April 16th, 2020 12:43:36 PM Anyone feeling particularly bold and want to go take a peek? I can help get you out there if you're not afraid of flying
If anyone wants to leave the boat to scout out the source of the sound I can give flight to one person...
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Thursday April 16th, 2020 2:49:31 PM
Mak volunteered for the short flight.
DM Dan - The Fog... Thursday April 16th, 2020 6:55:07 PM
As you all strain to hear, you can definitely begin to hear a voice... it seems hoarse and not too far away, but the fog makes it hard to tell. All you can hear is "Hello?!? Is anyone there?!?" the voice is cracking slightly, perhaps from lack of use, or dry throat, though you can't make out anything in the thick fog, you all begin to at least roughly where the voice is coming from.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday April 16th, 2020 7:23:17 PM
Rolth’s impetuous nature kicks in, and he calls out in aloud voice, "Ahoy, who goes there? What are you doing out in this fog?"
Tsak, still in the Crows Nest strains eyes and ears to pinpoint the location of the voice.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=25 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 12:55:40 AM
Kiwina still doesn't trust it.
He listens to see if he can tell the direction the voice comes from (i.e., perhaps across to another vessel or down to the water; perception = 25).
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday April 17th, 2020 9:55:42 AM
Elyas casts Fly on Mak, letting him go check it out...
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=6 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 10:17:49 AM
Mak tied a line to his waist and handed the coiled end to Eylas, hung his bow on a belaying pin, and tentatively hopped over the rail as he allowed the magic to buoy him on the currents of air. He'd no idea how long the magic might last so he quickly descended to the waterline and then out in the direction he'd heard the voice. He nearly hovered over the swells but still managed to get wet as he got used to the magic as he looked about for the source of the voice. If he encountered any trouble he'd have to rely on his swords.
OOC: Fly +4, Roll 6; Trying again taking 10, Roll 14; Perception +4, Taking 20, Roll 24.
If Mak did find anyone he was prepared to grab hold and call to the Rose's crew to haul him back aboard with his castaway.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Friday April 17th, 2020 11:26:53 AM
Falco continues to look to see if there is a rowboat attched to the ship as he is not a swimmer.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=18 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 3:23:59 PM
As he listens for a response, Rolth picks up Falco and puts him in the rowboat. It has a carving of Rolth at its prow and his name on the side.
Perception = 18
DM Dan - The Fog... Friday April 17th, 2020 6:49:58 PM
You all listen for a response, and a voice does call back.
"Thank the heavens! Another ship! Help friends! I've been stuck here for... I don't really know how long, please can you help me?!?"
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {To you it sounds like the sound is not coming from the waterline. It's too high up for that. }
Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You quickly come across a ship with heavy damage to it, it's little more than a wreck, along the back is the name Jubilee. The rigging is destroyed, and sails torn asunder. There is a single man who is one the deck, or at least what remains of it, waving and calling out to you as you land next to him. "Hello... it's so good to see another living creature that isn't those damned harpies..."}
Ramsay looks to Kiwina and the other Petals for guidance on what they should do, tho they hep lower Falco into the water on the Rowboat, and allow anyone else who wants to get in to get in.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Saturday April 18th, 2020 10:15:18 AM
Kiwina peers into the fog, looking for another boat and worried that the two vessels could hit if they're not careful. "Stuck? What do you mean by stuck? What happened?"
While he's talking, Kiwins locates a feather token, just in case.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=26 ; Saturday April 18th, 2020 9:56:45 PM
(Perception=26) Tsak stays in the Crows Nest keeping an eye out for more harpies and also scrutinising what he can see of the strange fellow and whats left of his vessel.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=21 ; Sunday April 19th, 2020 9:12:56 AM
Angus takes a good long look at the stranger as soon as he is able to do so.
(Perception = 21)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Sunday April 19th, 2020 11:41:57 AM
Rolth is quite pleased that we seem to be rescuing a fellow sailor in distress. Very civilized of us! He will watch events play out and offer assistance wherever it is needed, whether reeling in the boat, lifting someone aboard or otherwise.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Sunday April 19th, 2020 11:01:55 PM
Mak continued his investigation in the fog....
Highlight to display spoiler: {Mak steadied himself on the deck and tied off on a rail with the rope held with a belaying pin. He yanked on the rope twice and yelled across the distance. ‘Haul us in! Hey,’ Mak said as he turned back to the man, ‘I’m Mak, have you been out here long? Is anyone else aboard?’}
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Monday April 20th, 2020 9:47:51 AM
Falco yells back to the boat. "So anyone coming with me? Littlest guy rowing the boat?"
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday April 20th, 2020 10:33:15 AM Don't go out yet Falco, let's wait for Mak to come back and tell us what he sees. Mak may be able to pick the person up and fly him back here if it is just one man. if there are more over there we may need the rowboats
DM Dan - The Fog... Monday April 20th, 2020 3:14:36 PM
"My ship was attacked by those thrice damned harpies!" the voice responds.
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you are just beginning to make out the shape of a ship off of port stern. It's still unclear, but looks like it's just half a ship.}
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot currently see the man, he's on the other ship. Though you think you can make out a ship in the distance off the port stern.}
Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is a sandy haired with sparkling blue eyes, he looks like he's not been eating enough and been barely drinking, his lips are dry and cracked and he looks far worse for wear. "I've been here..." he thinks. "A couple of weeks... I think... it's feels like a long time..." You can see the ship itself is heavily damaged, and there appears to be the captains cabin still intact, and some of the hold still seems to be intact.}
Falco waits in the Rowboat, as Elyas suggested. Rolth waits to help whoever needs it.
The fog seems like it's beginning to clear a little, not completely, but enough that you can start to see a bit further. The rest of the crew is still working to try and effect repairs while the rest of you continue with whatever you intend to do.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Monday April 20th, 2020 5:14:22 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {}Mak feared that the magic would lapse and the man would fall ill, so he grabbed him up and flew back to the Rose as he kept the rope in sight so he wouldn't become lost.{/spoiler]
Mak returned from the fog with a man in his arms. The rope he had taken was missing, though it was taut and starting to pull away from the ship.
"I've tied off to his ship. There may be equipment or salvage in the hold if we can pull it along side."
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday April 20th, 2020 7:05:06 PM
Angus moves to help with the new ship
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Monday April 20th, 2020 9:35:29 PM
Rolth will put his weight--considerable but not as much as Mak would insinuate--into pulling the rope attached to the other ship.
Tsak keeps lookout whilst the others bring the man aboard and try to bring his ship alongside. He doesn't want the Rose to be caught out by more harpies or anything else.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=23 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 12:06:33 AM
Kiwina takes a look at the man -- offering him food and water if he appears to need it. "So, any idea where those harpies came from?" He listens to any response carefully, trying to figure out if the fellow is up to something (sense motive = 23).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday April 21st, 2020 8:21:54 AM
Falco abandons his boat idea and waits as he will be little help pulling a boat.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:02:03 AM
Mak was not as strong as Rolth, but he did have muscles that were well used to work. He too grabbed the rope and started to pull.
"I tied off to the rail, so we shouldn't pull too hard." He advised. "Constant gentle pressure should bring it alongside." he said hopefully.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday April 21st, 2020 2:36:14 PM
Elyas keeps watch over the newcomer, seeing if he needs anything else and also ready to restrain him if for some reason he attacked the crew or something. never can be too careful...
"are there any more on your ship? is there anything worth saving over there, or should we leave now that we have you?" he asks the man
DM Dan - The man... Tuesday April 21st, 2020 6:57:29 PM
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see a heavily damaged ship come through the fog, as it's pulled alongside the Rose. From the looks of it, the rigging was completely destroyed and the sails torn asunder. The ship itself appears intact enough to float, though half the hold appears to be missing.}
The man shakes his head, greedily snatching the food and water.
"The name's Hess, and not really... I know the direction they came and went in... but that's about it maybe that's enough to find out where they came from, but I don't know... they... they took Captain Racksaw... when they attacked... we fought back bravely, I'm sure I killed one at one point... but in the melee who can tell..."
Sense motive DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is lying, he didn't fight when the harpies came. Perhaps he ran and hid? It would explain how he survived...}
"The Jubilee was sailing out of Asildur, and we may still have some stuff on board... you're welcome to it if you take me back to dry land... I throw myself on you're mercy..."
He continues trying to eat and drink.
"So... what do ya say? Take me to dry land and we'll put this whole fog and harpy business behind us..."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=24 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:29:09 PM "Don't worry, friend, there's no shame in hiding from a foe that overmatches you. Live to fight another day and all. But it would go well if you were straight with us, as we need to know we can trust you all alone out here on the sea...So what really happened? Why were you aboard?"
(Sense motive = 24)
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:58:42 PM "And have you been in the fog snce the harpy attack? How long has that been?"
If the other ship was onlyrecently attacked, there may be other survivors, Kiwina thinks.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Tuesday April 21st, 2020 11:12:36 PM
Angus wonders what was taken from the other ship, since that hold seems to be gone.
Tsak tries to catch Rolth's eye, a little difficult from up in the Crow's Nest, to warn him about trusting this fellow. The man appears evasive, and seems to be taking stock of the Rose as he drinks and eats.
Tsak keeps his loaded bow in hand, held low and out of sight but ready to fire quickly if need be.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20=17 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:23:47 AM
OOC: Sense Motive +0, Roll 17, Success!
Mak narrowed his eyes. "We should give him a physical examination in case he's wounded more than he appears as soon as he's gotten some food." Mak said insistently.
"I'd also ease up on pulling that ship in. Tie off and let it rest for a moment. We need to talk." Mak said as he moved away a short distance and crossed his arms as he waited for the others.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=24 ; d20+3=14 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:39:20 AM
{Sense Motive: 24}
Falco can understand the man lying to them. He is in front of warriors and would not want to admit to hiding while others were killed or taken. He takes a moment to look the man over to see if he is healthy enough. {Heal: 14}
"Yes, a moment to think. I will have trouble leaving this captain to his fate."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 11:41:14 AM So you say they took your captain? like they pocked him up and flew off with him? did they do the same to others, or were they killed?
after talking with the man, Elyas will join anyone who plans on going into the other ship to look for supplies and survivors. he will provide light to whoever wants to lead the group
DM Dan - The man... Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 6:14:43 PM
Hess looks at Rolth, Kiwina, Mak and Elyas, he doesn't really notice Falco, Tsak or Angus.
"Okay... okay... you got me... the harpies attacked the ship, they started cutting through the rigging." He points out on the Petal where. "Looks like they came to get you too... they attacked us and I ran and I hid. I don't really know what happened... I just... I couldn't fight them... they were too dangerous and I... I was scared. I came out once they had finished doing whatever it is they wanted to do... and the sails were torn the rigging destroyed and the ship was stranded."
He takes a deep breath and sighs.
"I came out as they flew away... I thought I saw them carrying some folk away... I assume the Captain was among as I couldn't find the Captain's body. He'd been acting strangely the last month or so. He was a good man but in the last few weeks he had been brooding more'n was normal for him and was muttering to himself while looking out at see."
He finishes the food and drink that he was provided.
"I don't know if any of the crew and the captain are still alive... if you're willing to go and help them that'd be grand... but I understand if you decide against it. The harpies are dangerous... in the meantime. If you want to go across to the Jubilee and pick her bones clean, I won't be stopping you."
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 11:05:15 PM
Angus asks You saw the harpies carry people away, in what direction were they going?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday April 23rd, 2020 12:45:07 AM
Tsak stays on lookout, seeing what he can see as the fog clears.
Esmerelda saunters up on deck. She wanders over to sniff at the new arrival but seems to immediately dismiss him as uninteresting. Giving the surroundings a once over she then disappears below.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:58:56 AM
Falco listens to the story and nods.
"We should go after them yes but robbing the ship seems inappropriate. Can we tow her with us?"
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=20 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:59:30 AM
{Prof Sailor: 20} Hit submit instead of roll}
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:13:24 AM
Kiwina thinks a moment. "We should see the condition of the ship before we decide what to do with it." He wants to see it himself, but decides against a swim just now. "Mak, did she appear to be in good shape, or had the hull been damaged?"
To Hess, he directs some other questions. "We understood pirate activity had increased around Aisildur, and you sailed anyway. Didn't you have some precautions against attack? You also haven't told us how long the fog has lasted. And would you even be able to guess which way the harpies took your crew?"
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Thursday April 23rd, 2020 9:55:29 AM "It was floating." Mak responded from across the deck where he waited on the others to confirm with him privately.
Inwardly Mak wondered about the man and why on a ship prepared for a long voyage by himself wouldn't have access to the food supplies the missing crew wouldn't need. Mak also wondered if this man was heartseeded and had just killed them all himself.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday April 23rd, 2020 10:02:33 AM
Rolth will keep carefully hauling the other ship closer for inspection.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday April 23rd, 2020 12:11:15 PM "how many people were in your crew to begin with? and how many bodies did you find?
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday April 23rd, 2020 6:51:23 PM Harpy attack cover page
DM Dan - The man... Friday April 24th, 2020 2:48:26 AM
Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {While the ship is indeed floating, it is definitely not able to be moved. It's hold is only about half in repair enough to hold what's inside, and if it were to shift too much it's likely it would sink. If you want anything on board, then you'd best take it now.}
As you all continue to interrogate Hess the fog begins to clear some more, and Hess smiles thankfully.
"The fog comes and goes. Sometimes lasts days, sometimes minutes. It's very changeable weather here We had some protection in the form of the crew being half way decent with blades. But against harpies that's only so useful... they took out the rigging first and their song made some of the crew jump overboard..."
He looks sad.
"Including Redlocks, my friend..." he takes a deep breath to compose himself.
"The carried the crew off in that direction." he points in a direction similar to the direction you're going but slightly off and away from your planned journey.
"Originally there were twenty of us... I found bodies of nine of me crewmates. After me that leaves ten possibly carried off. But like I said, some of the people jumped overboard... so I don't know how many they might have taken."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Friday April 24th, 2020 8:37:45 AM "This ship is not going to float long. We should get what we can from it before it goes down and then go after the sailors. If they are alive now they will be alive when we get there. If they are dead then rushing will do little." he pauses in thought for a moment "Even if we give it back to the sailors it is worth salvaging."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=22 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 9:16:16 AM "Yes, let us salvage what we can, then set off to see who can be rescued. This is worth diverting briefly from our appointed task."
To Hess, he asks, "So where were you bound, and for what purpose?"
He will also try to recall whether he knows anything of the other ship and it’s captain.
Knowledge local or history = 22
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+10=16 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 9:27:25 AM
Kiwina helps with the salvage, figuring out what is most useful and taking that first. While doing so, he tries to figure out where around here harpies are most likely to go. (know geography = 16)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday April 24th, 2020 3:20:32 PM
Elyas helps with pulling anything from the sinking ship that can be carried off.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Friday April 24th, 2020 4:26:18 PM
Mak found a seat and sat down to rest his leg.
DM Dan - The man... Friday April 24th, 2020 6:26:26 PM
Hess looks at Rolth as he answers.
"We were bound for Chessford, a simple trading journey. Or so we thought, then it all went to hell..."
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {The ship's name is not familiar, any more than any other ship would be.}
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember the reefs and such nearby, also, there are some small gods-forsaken spits of land out here that while mentioned in charts are barely more than "Tiny island" or "Rock outcropping" simple enough and very basic information.}
Where on the ship do you search? You have three options, the Deck, the Hold the Aft Castle and the Captains Cabin? Anyone searching can only search ONE area each before the ship may give way underneath you.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=26 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 9:00:43 PM
Rolth will search the hold and suggest that the others search different areas. He'll cast Toros Taur Try before going in, to improve his chances.
Perception = 26
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=27 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 9:42:17 PM
Kiwina agrees that they should split up, say two to an area and one to watch their captive?
He searches the captain's cabin. (Perception = 27)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=31 ; Saturday April 25th, 2020 1:41:49 AM
(Perception during search=31)
Tsak climbs down from the rigging and makes the jump across to the other vessel. Once there he searches the deck for anything that can be salvaged.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Saturday April 25th, 2020 8:28:22 AM
Mak will search the captains cabin. He’s looking for charts, books, manuals, and evidence the crew was heartseeded.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ; Saturday April 25th, 2020 11:04:22 AM
Angus will search the Aft Castle
(perception = 25)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Sunday April 26th, 2020 3:35:51 PM
Elyas will join Rolth in searching the hold, casting light on his dagger and holding it up to light the area
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=20 ; Monday April 27th, 2020 10:55:26 AM
Falco heads to the captains cabin looking for anything of note with detect magic and also checking for any logs as to where they came from and where they are going. {Perception: 20}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - The man... Monday April 27th, 2020 4:27:37 PM
The hold -
Highlight to display spoiler: {The hold has various hard tack and other goods. Though most of it appears to be gone, either taken by the harpies, or lost when the ship was damaged there is probably a couple of hundred GPs worth of things here, once you get it all back to the ship it shouldn't take too long, however there are also some bits and pieces, that while they won't repair the heinous damage to the Jubilee will probably be useufl to repair the Rose.}
The Deck -
Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice there is quite a lot of blood, feathers, and scratch marks, there was clearly quite a hard won fight on the deck, however there doesn't really appear to be anything salvageable. The damage to the ship itself is far worse than you first believed, and it is unlikely the ship will ever sail again.}
The Aftcastle -
Highlight to display spoiler: {On the deck of the aftcastle is blood and feathers. Some chips in the wood where either claws or swords have made dents and damage to the timber frame of the ship. There is nothing of value here though. Upon looking over the sides and around at the ropes and rigging near the aftcastle you realise that the damage to the ship is far more subtle and far worse than you first though. It is clear this ship will never again sail.}
The Captain's Cabin -
Highlight to display spoiler: {The cabin is in good condition. He has a desk and on there are several pieces of navigation equipment and some good quality bedding and clothing. The bedding and clothing is probably worth 200gp, and the Navigation tools are clearly very high quality, (Masterwork navigation tools +2 bonus to checks made with them, value of 250gp). You also through thorough searching manage to find a hidden compartment under the bed with 12 gemstones in it... though you're not entirely sure of the value, they would need to be appraised.}
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Monday April 27th, 2020 8:57:51 PM
Rolth will get to work removing the gear that might help with repairs on the Rose, followed by any valuable that might remain in the hold. "Hey Elyas, you don't happen to have one of those magic floating discs, do you?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday April 27th, 2020 9:14:49 PM
Kiwina is not interested in bedding and clothing, even if they are valuable, but the instruments -- he has not seen finer navigational instruments. Those are definitely worth salvage. Although the gems are easily carried, and potentially valuable.
His priority are the instruments, although if he and Mak have the opportunity, they can gather more.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday April 28th, 2020 10:48:13 AM
Searching the captains cabin Falco grabs the masterwork navigation equipment and the gems. The bedding is expensive but bulky and he is small. Once he has them gathered he heads back.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday April 28th, 2020 10:58:18 AM
Tsak meets up with the others as they return from searching the carcass of the Jubilee.
This boat's a goner. There's nothing on deck worth our time. I suggest we get what we can quickly and leave her if we've any hope of saving any survivors.
He heads back to the Rose.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday April 28th, 2020 11:08:58 AM
Elyas laughs as Rolth suggests suing a magical disk. nope, don't have one of those! that's ok, we have these! and he bares his arms and gets to work hauling boxes. once back to the Rose with one of them he will enlist help from Ramsay and some of the other crew members to haul crates of supplies.
"grab whatever you can, we'll use some to finish our repairs, and the rest we can try to sell shortly.
DM Dan - The man... Tuesday April 28th, 2020 6:12:14 PM
Between all of you, and some of the crew, you manage to get everything you're interested in off the ship before you hear a loud crack as something gives way, and the ship begins to sink slightly. It may settle again, but it seems likely it won't. All your moving around on the ship must have caused something to finally give up the ghost and break, thankfully by the time you hear the noise, you're all back aboard the Rose.
Ramsay looks to you all and smiles.
"Yeah some of these supplies will come in handy. We can definitely use it to repair the minor damage to the ship. Though that then begs the question Cap'n are we going to go after the poor fellers who got carried off, or are we going to continue onto Chessford, leaving them to their fate?" Ramsay and the rest of the crew look to the Petals to guide them.
Hess looks uncertain, somewhat afraid, but there is a pleading in his eyes, as if he wants to go and help those who he previously failed.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday April 28th, 2020 7:13:38 PM
Rolth looks around at the Petals and exclaims, "We’d hardly be heroes if we let them to their fate! It’s kinda on the way anyhow, right?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday April 28th, 2020 8:07:57 PM "I doubt the Duke would want cowards representing him." Or those his rivals might paint as cowards.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday April 28th, 2020 11:06:11 PM
Tsak grabs a drink and some hard tack to chew on then heads back up to the crows nest.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday April 29th, 2020 10:15:24 AM
Falco agrees to attempt to rescue the sailors.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday April 29th, 2020 4:07:27 PM
Angus agrees that they should go rescue the sailors
DM Dan - The man... Wednesday April 29th, 2020 5:50:00 PM
Hess smiles.
"Mayhaps we can save some of them..."
You being to move the Rose in the direction Hess indicates, but you move slowly, even though the fog seems to be beginning to clear, vision is still impaired somewhat. However as you being to move further away the fog seems to thin some more.
After half an hour, perhaps a little longer, the fog clears nearly completely giving sight of a small, flat island, an atoll. You can approach by rowboat, but you cannot take the Rose up to the island itself.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Wednesday April 29th, 2020 8:21:44 PM
Mak was skeptical about the whole thing. He couldn’t help but think it was a heartseeded plot to trap the Rose, but his concerns had been dismissed, or at least it appeared so to him. He decided he remain vigilant and keep an eye out for possible treacherous actions on the part of their castaway.
Tsak has a real good look at the atoll (perception) from up in the crows nest before climbing down to report to everyone else what he saw. While the sailors prepare a row boat he has a discreet discussion with the Petals regarding what to do with Hess whilst they investigate. What about the new bloke, do we take him with us or leave him behind? I think it would be wise to have someone keeping an eye on him whichever option we choose.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday April 30th, 2020 7:37:03 AM
Rolth quietly opines that we should take Hess with us. We can justify it by saying that he can’t help make sure that we identify any people or remind that we come across, so as to best ensure that we have done all we can to save or learn the fate of his missing friends and crew mates.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday April 30th, 2020 8:29:41 AM "The crew can watch him while we go and try and sort out his crew-mates. Maybe his hiding from the fight will in fact save their lives."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=7 ; Thursday April 30th, 2020 9:21:55 AM
Mak fidgeted nervously with his rapier as he tried to appear causal on deck while he was really keeping an eye on the sole survivor of the wrecked ship.
Perception +4, Roll 7
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday April 30th, 2020 3:32:22 PM "I say we take him over to the island with us. if he does try to pull something we'll all be there watching him, and if we get trapped on the island he'll be trapped with us"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:08:15 PM "yes, I mistrust leaving him on the Rose while we all go ashore."
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday April 30th, 2020 6:08:59 PM
Kiwina wonders how many of the party can fit in the rowboat(s) at a time. Multiple trips might cut down the odds of success.
But he will take the time to put his armor on if they're going ashore.
DM Dan - The man... Friday May 1st, 2020 2:31:47 AM
The rowboat, thankfully, can fit eight comfortably, so fitting a couple more uncomfortably is a possibility. Hess nods when asked to come along.
"OF course! I wanna help my mates too... maybe make up for being a coward back there..." he gestures over his shoulder with his thumb. You all clamber into the rowboat, and begin rowing towards the island, leaving Ramsay in charge of the Rose
As you approach the island, it becomes a little clearer, it seems relatively featureless, a little outcropping here, a few trees there. Not too dissimilar to desert islands you've heard of in Pirate's tales, though perhaps a little large. It would probably not take more than forty minutes to walk the around the island.
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {As you approach and begin to put upon the shore, you notice something further inwards that looks like a rock outcropping, with something that you're sure looks like a nest.}
As you land on the island proper, you immediately see another boat, similar in style to yours, and in very good condition. It has more ornate markings on it however.
Can I please have a Perception or Survival check from everyone?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=17 ; d20+10=28 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 7:14:53 AM
Rolth casts a Toros Taur Try (minotaur) as we approach the island and takes a look around. He’ll also try to figure out how sincere Hess’ statements were.
Perception = 17 Sense Motive = 28
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=25 ; d20+3=15 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 8:11:53 AM
{perception: 25} {Survival: 15}
Falco keeps his bow ready as soon as the island is in sight. Once he scampers out of the boat he spends his time scanning the surroundings.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=35 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 8:30:34 AM
(Survival = 35)
If Hess is being treacherous, Kiwina would rather deal with him than make the crew do so.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 10:03:46 AM
Elyas sees another boat and is immediately suspicious. Harpies wouldn't need a boat, and this one looked to be in good condition. what was really going on here?
he tries to keep an eye on everything, but there is too much to focus on well. perception = 14
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+4=17 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 10:04:19 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 17
"Umm, Hess. didn't your crew dive overboard or were carried off. I don't remember anything about them leaving on a boat." Mak said suspiciously, but afraid to talk about the heartseeded in front of the man from Aisildur.
I think I see a nest on the island, on top of that rock outcrop over yonder.
Tsak readies his bow in case the group is not alone, then wanders over to have a better look at the other boat.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=17 ; Friday May 1st, 2020 10:23:58 PM
Kiwina looks to see if anything about the boat would seem to link it to the ship they rescued Hess from. (Perception = 17)
DM Dan - The man... Saturday May 2nd, 2020 7:34:43 AM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess appears genuine.}
Rolth, Falco, Tsak, Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {There is what appears to be a nest further inland, perhaps the home of the Harpies?}
Kiwina, Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {There appears to be footprints here, possibly some humans, maybe a liontaur as well? It's hard to tell but they lead off onto the island proper, towards the nest. }
Hess shakes his head.
"Boat's not ours... but does look finely constructed! Far more than any boat I've ever seen... mayhaps there's something special about it which is why it's not broken?"
The boat is in surprisingly perfect condition, though it appears to have been here for some time, there is no rotting or damage to the wood at all, it looks as if it had just been made. Those of you sensitive to magic can feel it humming slightly.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=22 ; d20+5=22 ; Saturday May 2nd, 2020 11:33:40 AM "Good show, Hess, glad you are ready to try to help any remaining from your crew! I wonder if the harpies lured this other boat's crew here, then captured or ate them. Let's go investigate the nest and see if there is anyone left to rescue, dead to be honored, and loot to be acquired!"
On the way, Rolth will cast a detect magic on the boat, trying to learn what sort of magic surrounds it after concentrating for a few rounds. Or assist Elyas if he wants to take the lead as our expert on such matters!
You better warm up those vocal cords Rolth. If that is a harpy nest we'll need some more of that singing, it seemed to help last time.
Tsak, bow in hand, takes point (perception) and heads out toward the nest he spotted earlier.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Sunday May 3rd, 2020 11:09:30 AM "There's a party headed toward that nest, may have come in this boat," Kiwina tells the others. "Looks like humans or their sort, possibly with a wemic."
Kiwina looks to see what he can tell of the nest -- they fought ten harpies, does the nest look big enough to hold many more?
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday May 4th, 2020 11:24:36 AM
Elyas senses the magic coming from the boat and is about to stop the group to investigate it, but then holds short when Kiwina talks about a party of people heading towards the nest.
"well, we can probably assume it belongs to those folk then. rather than standing around here checking out their boat, perhaps we should go help them. or at least see who they are before messing with their stuff.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) Monday May 4th, 2020 11:36:04 AM
On a hunch Mak asked. "Do they look like us?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Monday May 4th, 2020 12:52:27 PM
Knowing that he can move much faster than the other Petals, Rolth will linger to finish his examination of the magic on the other boat, before hurrying to catch up. He will not board or disturb the boat, however, seeing the wisdom of a Elyas’ comments.
DM Dan - The man... Monday May 4th, 2020 6:31:15 PM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You realise relatively quickly, the boat is a Folding Boat! It could probably be saved and brought along as you leave.}
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {}The nest is indeed plenty large enough for more than double the number of harpies that attacked the Rose
Tsak spots movement in the nests themselves, and sure enough, and quickly enough he points it out to the rest of you, just as more Harpies come flying from the nest. You have perhaps enough time to arrange yourselves and take shots at them before they are close enough to be a bother.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (56/56 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=19 ; d20+8=23 ; d10+6=7 ; d20+13=29 ; Monday May 4th, 2020 8:05:01 PM
Rolth hoofs it to rejoin his fellows, readying a countersong if the harpies start to sing. He will also unlimber his glaive so he can perhaps get an attack of opportunity at reach as they swoop in.
He looks to see whether they harpies have ignored the other party of man and wemic, perhaps because they are enthralled.
(Readied countersong if necessary = 19, subs for our saves if better) (Glaive AoO to hit = 23, damage = 7) (Perception = 29)
Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (readied) Rage 5/15 rounds used (inactive) Spells Slots 0/4 used
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday May 4th, 2020 11:47:37 PM
Kiwina readies a longspear, in case the harpies get close enough. Finding that he can still act, he also casts flare at the leading harpy.
(Flare effect: Fortitude save vs. DC 13 or the harpy is dazzled for 1 minute = -1 to attack rolls and perception checks.)
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=27 ; d6+1=2 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 6:39:53 AM
Angus also takes a shot at the incoming harpies.
(27 to hit, but only 2 points of damage)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+10=14 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 8:36:30 AM
Falco readies his bow and makes sure he is positioned behind those who are larger then him. As soon as the the harpies are in range he lets an arrow fly. {Hit: 14 | Dam: 4}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 15/15T/10FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +9/+9/+4(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 11, Crit x3) d20+9=16 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d8+11=19 ; Tuesday May 5th, 2020 10:13:21 AM
Mak raised his bow and fired as soon as they were in range.
OOC: Roll 16, 10, 13. Hit, miss, miss. Damage: 19 hp
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday May 5th, 2020 3:59:40 PM well, something sure got their attention! get ready!
Elyas casts a spell, and suddenly everyone feels just a little bit faster and more alert as the harpies charge in {cast Haste on everyone but himself, good for 6 rounds}
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+4=6 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=9 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 5:28:13 AM
You see fifteen harpies come charging towards you, the first one is dazzled, and he second closest one is immediately cut down and shot to pieces by the party, leaving only fourteen. The dazzled one and two more reach Rolth, and attack him, however only one of them hits dealing four damage, once they've struck, they immediately continue flying past and back up into the air.
Closer inspection on the harpies (which you all see clearly as they get close) is that they are just as unkempt and ragged as the ones who attacked the ship, with similarly frenzied eyes and erratic movements.
The harpies were flying in a V shape formation, the first three have just passed Rolth and flown back into the air, one of them being killed in the process.
The remainder are all within 30 feet of you, in 5 feet increments, spread backwards and outwards. There are 6 on each side, with two in the air.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+6=9 ; d8=1 ; d8+12=15 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 8:22:42 AM
Mak felt the magic of Elyas spell take hold and his hands quickly became a blur of movement. Mak targeted one Harpy and let his arrow fly as it made a satisfying thunk in the bird creatures filthy body. Another followed it and pierced the creature in nearly the same spot. Mak was excited to have struck the bird woman and lost his focus as the last two of his arrows went wide and missed.
OOC: Attacks: 28, 24, 14, 9. Hit, hit, miss, miss. Damage 28. (Drat! I coughed and rolled a d8 before I could add the +12 to it.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=23 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 9:02:35 AM
Kiwina's AoO as the harpies approach: hit AC 23 for 11 damage (Gotta love favored enemy bonuses; should be AC 24 with the haste)
Kiwina examines the area to see what sort of undergrowth there is, while using his storm burst ability on one of the others. (Touch AC 16, 3 point non-lethal damage)
===== Storm Burst (Sp): 30 ft ranged touch attack, deals 1d6 points of nonlethal damage + 1 point for every two cleric levels you possess, in addition, the target is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round. ===== Ranger: 1 - magic fang, speak with animals Druid: 0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink 1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist Aumakua: 1 ranger spell Storm burst: 1/6 uses Haste: 1/6 rounds
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=16 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=9 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 11:45:25 AM
Falco focuses on one of the further back ones and lets his arrows fly. {Rapid Shot + Deadly Aim: Hit: 16 | 16 Dam: 5 |9}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday May 6th, 2020 1:35:03 PM
Elyas throws a bit of dust in the air, speaking a few arcane words. a giant flash of glittering powder erupts in the middle of the flying formation of harpies.
[casting glitterdust into as many harpies as possible. it has a 10-foot radius, so if they are bunched up in 5 foot increments it should hit 4-ish from one flank. DC 16 will save or suffer blindness.]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (52/56 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | d20+14=23 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=12 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+6=8 ; d4+6=7 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 2:19:26 PM
(OOC: Did my perception check of 29 in my last post let me see what that other party is doing?)
Rolth drops his glaive and liontaur charges into the fray, frothing in rage that these foul fowl are attacking him and his fellow petals. He draws his morningstar on the way in, and selects one of the harpies that was not blinded by the glitterdust. Rolth smash!
(Liontaur charge = full attack)
Morning star to hit +14 = 23, damage 1d8+10 = 13 Morning star to hit +14 = 21, damage 1d8+10 = 12 Paw 1 to hit +11 = 15, damage 1d4+3 = 7 Paw 2 to hit +11 = 26, damage 1d4+3 = 6 Bite to hit +11 = 22, damage 1d4+3 = 4 Rake 1 to hit +11 = 13, damage 1d4+6 = 8 Rake 2 to hit +11 = 19, damage 1d4+6 = 7
Assuming a typical harpy AC16, total damage = 42
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 5/10 rounds used (inactive) Rage 6/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 1/6 rounds used
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+6=13 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=24 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d12=10 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=27 ; 3d8+3=14 ; d20=18 ; d8+1=4 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 6:27:32 PM
You clash with the line of Harpies, spells firing off, attacks striking and Harpies being felled left and right. There is little undergrowth here, there are a few trees, but not much grass or plants or anything along those lines.
Mak's attacks quickly kill one with little mercy.
Kiwina's spell strikes another, causing it to loudly proclaim it's unhappiness.
Falco fires some arrows at the Harpies further away.
Elyas' spell manages to blind the three furthest away one the left side.
Rolth manages to kill the two that attacked him.
There are currently 11 Harpies remaining, five of which start singing! Everyone needs to make a DC 16 Will Save or be Captivated.
The other six all try to charge at and strike Rolth before flying back into the air, as they come past him they bash into him, buffeting him and injuring him for 18 points of damage.
There are six harpies now in the air, about 30 feet up directly above the party, and five more at ground level in front of the party (three on the left, all blinded, and two on the right.) the ones at ground level are about 20 to 30 feet away.
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=26 ; 2d8+14=27 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:05:18 PM
Kiwina charges the group of three harpies. As he moves, his longspear becomes a lance, and he attacks the harpy at the nearest end of the group.
Charge hits AC 26 for 27 points damage
He is AC:16 this round, between the haste and the charge ===== Ranger: 1 - magic fang, speak with animals Druid: 0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink 1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist Aumakua: 1 ranger spell Storm burst: 1/6 uses Haste: 2/6 rounds
Kiwina (Steve M) 61/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=7 ; Wednesday May 6th, 2020 7:08:26 PM
Oops, forgot the need to save...
Well, scratch that entire attack.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+7=11 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:00:32 AM
{Will: 11}
Falco gets ready to fire more arrows, he has no idea if the other arrows connected, but before he can fire finds himself Captivated.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+11=31 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 8:23:04 AM
Rolth can't believe how unheroically his fellow Petals are behaving, standing around gaping when confronted with such foes. He will break out into furious song, trying to break the grip of this cursed warbling from the feather-brained foes. He hopes some of the Petals can continue to actually kill the things, while he is thusly occupied. "Hey, bird-brains, why the hate for the wemics!?! Ppphhtt"
(Will save nat 1 = fail, hero point reroll =23, success!; that was my last hero point)
(Countersong = 31, success on the will save for everyone!)
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used (active) Rage 7/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 2/6 rounds used
Tsak fires at the two harpies on the ground on the right who are not blinded, he'll fire at one of them till it's dead then the other one (until something else goes wrong!).
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=24 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=13 ; Thursday May 7th, 2020 10:12:34 AM
OOC: Mak WILL save +4, Roll 24, Success! Attacks, Roll 14, 28, 31, 13. Miss, hit, threat, miss. Confirming crit roll: 23, Crit!. Damage: 13 + 13(x3)= 52 hp! Go Mak!
The song meant nothing to Mak as he spun and fired 4 arrows at the retreating harpies in flight. Mak's first arrow hit the harpy and he imagined an indignant squawk coming from the creature, but his second arrow passed completely through the harpy to exit it's other side. Any squawking that thing was going to do was silenced as he watched it plummet to the ground.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=13 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=17 ; d8+1=6 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 3:34:32 AM
Kiwina and Falco are Captivated and moves towards the group of three Harpies, as does Falco, they both manage to make it into close range before Rolth's song shakes them out of their Captivation.
Rolth's countersong breaks the enchantment for those who are affected and protects the rest of the party.
Tsak opens fire on the smaller of the two groups of harpies on the ground.
Mak kills one of the fleeing Harpies.
The three harpies who were flying up turn around to attack Mak, all flying past him and striking him with their morningstars, only two of their attacks meet their mark and he takes 11 damage.
Of the three blinded harpies, one manages to shake off the blindness and attacks Kiwina with a full attack, and strikes him with it's morningstar and both it's talons, dealing a total of 14 damage.
The two other harpies fly up and past Rolth, attacking him with morningstars as they pass, however they both miss and continue up into the air to avoid being struck again.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (34/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=27 ; d8+10=14 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=6 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 8:55:45 AM
Rolth tries to make an attack of opportunity on one of the harpies that just swooped past, then five foot steps over to one of the other nearby harpies to make a full attack on it and any others within reach if the first goes down.
AoO Morning star to hit +12 = 13, damage 1d8+10 = 14 miss? Morning star to hit +12 = 20, damage 1d8+10 = 11 Morning star to hit +12 = 16, damage 1d8+10 = 15 Paw 1 to hit +9 = 15, damage 1d4+3 = 4 miss? Paw 2 to hit +9 = 25, damage 1d4+3 = 5 Bite to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 6
Total damage = 37 vs typical AC16 harpy
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used Rage 8/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 3/6 rounds used
Mak (JamesM) (33/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=14 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=14 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 9:07:55 AM
Mak was knocked aside by the heavy blows of the morning stars, but he wasn't deterred as he turned to follow the creatures flight to fire more arrows into their wake. He was a little off balance and the first arrow went low, but the next two added a few feathers to the harpies backside. The last arrow missed when it turned suddenly on a new course.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=13 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=10 ; d10+3=9 ; d10+3=13 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=8 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 9:47:01 AM
Finding himself suddenly surrounded by harpies with no idea how they got there so quickly, Kiwina makes a full round of attacks using the greatclub that his spear has become. "Be careful, they're tricky."
Two attacks with the club (one from haste): AC 13 for 9, AC 19 for 13 Two hooves: AC 29 for 7 (confirm = 10), AC 16 for 8
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday May 8th, 2020 9:50:29 AM
Shoot... Forgot to add +4 to each successful attack for favored enemy.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=13 ; d20+11=28 ; d6+3=5 ; d6+3=6 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 10:42:11 AM
Shaking out of the enchantment thanks to the counter-song Falco grimaces and launches off two arrows at the closest harpy. {Hit: 13 | 28 Dam: 5 | 6}
{ooc: -1 to attack and damage if not within 30ft}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=25 ; 4d6=10 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 12:57:00 PM
Elyas picks one of the harpies that is not engaged with another petal and sends a stream of fire at it
scorching ray, 25 to hit vs touch AC, 10 fire damage
Tsak continues to fire at the same pair of harpies.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+3=14 ; Friday May 8th, 2020 11:16:09 PM
Angus remains stunned with drool rolling out of his mouth.
(Will save = 14)
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=24 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=7 ; Saturday May 9th, 2020 4:18:23 AM
((Angus is free of the Captivation because of Rolth's Countersong from the previous round just FYI Scott))
Rolth manages to land several blows to one of the two Harpies flying by, and manages to kill it.
Mak manages to make one howl in pain and let out a pained screech.
Kiwina attacks and seriously injures the one unblinded harpy of the blinded three.
Falco lets off a couple of shots, aiming at the Harpy Mak had already injured, and manages to fell it.
Elyas fires of a spell, causing the smell of burned feathers to rise from on of the group that attacked Rolth first.
Tsak opens fire and injures on of the two remaining harpies that just attacked Rolth.
There are still the Three Blind Harpies (only one of which is still blinded, but we'll call them that for ease)
There are still two Flying Harpies. (These are the ones that first struck Rolth, and have no descended around Mak
There is only one remaining Ground Harpy. (The ones that most recently attacked Rolth)
Two of the now Not Blind Harpies Fly-by attack, one on Kiwina and the other on Falco, however they both miss and fly up into the air and out of melee reach.
The two Flying Harpies flyby attack Mak again, but only one of them hits him, for 6 damage, before again flying into the air.
The final remaining Ground Harpy attacks Rolth again, flying-by and does 7 damage.
There is still one Blinded Harpy at ground level five feet from Kiwina and Falco, two more of the Blinded Harpies are in the air. The Ground harpy and the Flying Harpies are all also in the air, about 10 feet up, and circling, letting out pained screams and moving erratically.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+16=28 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+10=11 ; Saturday May 9th, 2020 8:21:35 PM
There is clearly something wrong with these creatures, but Rolth has no compunction with putting them down, given their evil natures and unprovoked attack on us. He leaps into the air to attack the remaining 'ground' harpy that is 10' off the ground.
Acrobatics vs DC20 = 28, success!
morning star to hit = 27, damage = 11
(OOC: In such a charge on the ground, Rolth would get a full attack. Dan, please let me know if I should complete the full attack routine after leaping into the air. Each attack would be with a different weapon, with the exception of his extra hasted attack, so it isn't too crazy an idea, but didn't want to assume that would work out.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=26 ; d10=6 ; d20+9=27 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=25 ; d10+7=13 ; d10+7=9 ; d6+6=8 ; d6+6=10 ; Saturday May 9th, 2020 10:15:54 PM
Kiwina lays into the harpy that is beside him, taking a 5' step first if that will allow him and Falco to flank it.
(Flanking bonuses were not included in the rolls made.) Two attacks with the club (one from haste): AC 26 for 13, AC 27 for 9 Two hooves: AC 24 for 8, AC 25 for 10
(The d10 and d3 rolls are errors from using a tablet.) ===== Ranger: 1 - magic fang, speak with animals Druid: 0 - create water, flare, purify food and drink 1 - CLW, (used), obscuring mist Aumakua: 1 ranger spell Storm burst: 1/6 uses Haste: 4/6 rounds
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=14 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=13 ; Sunday May 10th, 2020 8:58:09 AM
Mak fired at the flying harpies once more as his first arrow struck again on the wounded one from before. He thought that might bring it down so he shifted the rest of his arrows onto the unwounded one. His first arrow found its target easily enough, but the second harpy was crafty and only one of the three arrows managed to strike it. Even so that arrow was only a glancing shot.
Tsak keeps firing at the harpy even as it takes to the sky. He underestimates the speed of the erratic creature and misses, high and to the right.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+11=18 ; d20+11=26 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; Monday May 11th, 2020 8:38:14 AM
Faloc likes Kiwina's idea of flanking but knows his bow does not really provide the advantage a melee weapon would. Still he is thinking his small size is once again making him less of a target Falco keeps launching arrows at whatever harpy is closest. {Hit: 18 | 26 Dam: 8 | 7}
{ooc: -1 to attack and damage if not within 30ft} {ooc: From the flanking comment I am wondering if there is a map that I am missing? _____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Monday May 11th, 2020 9:47:09 AM
Elyas is running low on spells at this point between the two different harpy fights, so he switches for now to using a weapon, hoping to save a few spells for whatever they find further in on this island. he pulls out and loads his crossbow, looking for an opening
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+8=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=22 ; 3d8+3=19 ; Monday May 11th, 2020 5:22:41 PM
((OoC: I don't think you can make a full attack in midair, it doesn't seem to make sense to me that you can make several attacks with all parts of your body while hanging in midair
There is no Map, I'm allowing flanking where appropriate as the combat is all taking place within 30 feet, so you can easily get in position if needs be.))
Rolth launches himself into the air, taking a swing at the Harpy, striking it and having it make a loud screech noise.
Kiwina quickly dispatches his blind opponent.
Mak unleashes some arrows at the Harpies which attacked him, killing one that he had already struck.
Tsak misses a couple of shots.
Falco shoots at one of the Harpies that had just attacked Rolth, and finishes it off.
Elyas swaps weapons.
Three more harpies fall to the ground dead, leaving only three Harpies remaining, they all fly at Rolth, trying to attack him, they all swarm him, and manage to do 19 points of damage to him before flying up to a height of 30 feet away from everyone. They continue to circle and scream, but are clearly trying to stay out of range of your melee weapons, only attacking when they think they have an opening.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ; d10+7=14 ; Monday May 11th, 2020 8:18:38 PM
Kiwina positions himself beside Rolth, ready to make an attack of opportunity at any harpy that dares fly down. And just to taunt them, he sends another flare at one of the three.
(Flare effect: Fortitude save vs. DC 13 or the harpy is dazzled for 1 minute = -1 to attack rolls and perception checks.)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (8/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=18 ; d20+12=13 ; d8+10=17 ; d8+10=11 ; Monday May 11th, 2020 8:30:15 PM "Hey fellas, I could really use some healing, they seem to be picking on me!" Self pity done, Rolth gets back to smashing.
AoO on the one that flew past him last turn = 18, damage = 17 Readied attack to hit the next one to approach within reach = 13, damage = 11
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used Rage 10/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 5/6 rounds used
Me fired into the swarm of harpies, but picked his targets carefully as he focused on the most injured one first . He started with the one he injured a moment before, then moved to the next one if that one fell from the sky.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+10=14 ; d6+1=5 ; Monday May 11th, 2020 11:04:23 PM
Angus shoots at one of the harpies attacking Rolth
Tsak continues to fire at the harpies, managing to score a couple of hits.
[r]Over here ya mongrels, pick on someone your own size![/r]
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d8+6=19 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 7:51:50 AM
Hearing Rolth call out Falco moves closer while he mutters a prayer. If you look close you would see minor warping of his body as the spell completes and healing energies flows into Rolth. {Rolth +19 HP}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+12=25 ; d8+10=13 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 8:25:40 AM
(updating header with Falco's healing and providing an additional AoO in case they fly by Rolth again this round)
AoO to hit = 25, damage = 13
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=13 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:44:15 AM
Elyas sights along his crossbow, shooting at one of the harpies. he is not nearly as his allies, but is running out of options.
13 to hit (14 if close enough for point blank shot), 6 damage
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) d20+4=21 ; d20+8=9 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 5:52:06 PM
Kiwina attempts a spell, but the creature resists.
Between Rolth's attacks both of opportunity and prepared this round, he manages to slay another of the Harpies as it swings in to attack him.
Mak manages to dispatch another one of the harpies
Angus shoots injuring the final harpy.
Tsak also fires at the last harpy, also injuring it and trying to attract it's attention.
Falco heals his friend.
Elyas fires at the final harpy, also injuring it.
The final harpy flies right up to Kiwina and screeches in his face before attacking, however in it's frenzied attack it completely misses Kiwina, and stays next to him howling and screeching.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (27/56 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | d20+12=29 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+6=7 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 8:36:14 PM
If there seems to a coherence to the thing's shrieking, Rolth will end his rage and cast a comprehend languages to try to sort it out. If it is just insane bird-gibberish, he'll charge to the attack.
Assuming the latter (added another +2 to each to hit for the charge, I forgot when making the chart):
Morning star to hit +12 = 31, damage 1d8+10 = 11 Morning star to hit +12 = 27, damage 1d8+10 = 13 Paw 1 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+3 = miss? Paw 2 to hit +9 = 27, damage 1d4+3 = 5 Bite to hit +9 = 18, damage 1d4+3 = 7 Rake 1 to hit +9 = 30, damage 1d4+6 = 7 Rake 2 to hit +9 = 12, damage 1d4+6 = miss?
total damage vs AC 16 = 43
Effect Tracking: Bardic Performance 6/10 rounds used Rage 1/15 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/4 used Haste 6/6 rounds used
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=15 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d10+7=17 ; d10+7=10 ; d6+7=10 ; d6+7=11 ; d8+1=9 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:02:22 PM
(I doubt the harpy has long to live.)
Either: On the off chance that Rolth pauses in his attack, Kiwina takes a full round of attacks -- AC 15 for 17, AC 27 for 10, AC 20 for 10, & AC 23 for 11
Or: More likely, if Rolth does not pause, Kiwina does not pound the corpse into a greasier mess. Instead, he takes the time to give Rolth another cure (for 9 points).
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=16 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2020 10:47:13 PM
(Perception=16, Survival=22) Assuming Rolth and/or Kiwina can finish of the last of our fiendish feathered friends Tsak heads for a bit of higher ground to see if there are any more creatures lurking (Perception). He also checks the general area for tracks to see if he can ascertain who or what else may have been moving through the area (survival).
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+6=14 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 11:20:45 AM
Elyas stands back from the final harpy getting beaten up by Rolth and looks around for any more threats, keeping his crossbow ready and loaded.
perception = 14
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+11=16 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+12=16 ; d8+12=15 ; d8+12=17 ; d8+12=16 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2020 1:31:43 PM
Mak was hesitant to fire on the last harpy, so he held his attacks and waited to see if the others slew it.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Thursday May 14th, 2020 3:02:43 AM
Rolth manages to fell the final harpy, as it's noises are just gibberish.
Kiwina heals Rolth.
Tsak can see the nest not too far away, it seems to be set into some sort of cave in the rocks, making it larger than it might first appear.
Elyas keeps a watch to ensure you are not blindsided. Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {You do notice amongst the bodies, one of them is wearing an amulet that shines brightly in the light.}
Mak sees that his ally has comfortably slain the last harpy.
The bodies of the harpies are all around you, now, looking closer you can see they're all wiry and thing, clearly malnourished and their feathers are brittle and breakable. They actually all look rather pathetic. They are all ill and scrawny looking, even in death their faces are contorted into screams of anguish and madness.
Hess speaks up, after closing his mouth from awe.
"You managed to kill them so quickly... I never even got my sword drawn..." his sword is indeed only half drawn from it's scabbard which he then puts away. "What next... these foul creatures may have some trinkets on them, or we can go to the nest and see what is there."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=9 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:46:11 AM
Falco gathers up his companions seens that several have cuts and minor injuries. He calls on the power of the Warper-sar to close the wounds.
{Channel: 9}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:24:11 AM
Rolth lets the embers of his rage cool as he surveys the carnage. "These things look ill, can someone check us to make sure that we haven't been infected? And then by all means let's loot them and move on to the nest. Speaking of which, where did that other party with the wemic go?"
Perception = 29
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 14th, 2020 9:28:26 AM
Mak heard Rolth's words and looked at his own wounds to see if any of the filth these harpy's carried had transferred to him via the morningstars. "If someone could check me as well." he asked. "But by all means make certain Rolth is well first."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+7=17 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 12:00:09 PM
Elyas pokes around at a few of the bodies. These things certainly don't look healthy. something made them act this way, and I'm guessing it wasn't by choice. Elyas has no skill as a healer, but he tries to recall anything he knows about what could have caused a madness like this knowledge nature = 17
while looking at the bodies, he spots something that catches the light just so. he leans down and grabs an amulet that one of them had. he holds it up to see it better, and casts detect magic to see if it is magical or not.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=17 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 7:42:56 PM "Don't forget we're not alone here." Kiwina watches for others while the party heals.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+6=20 ; Thursday May 14th, 2020 8:55:40 PM
When no one else offers, Rolth takes a critical look at his own wounds, looking for signs of infection or worse.
Tsak stays where he is, keeping an eye on the nest and the general vicinity whilst the petals heal and until everyone is prepared to move on.
Take your time people, but don't relax yet. The nest is sizeable and there may be more of those scrawny bird-brains about.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday May 15th, 2020 9:02:54 AM
Mak reached over his shoulder and ran his fingers along the tops of his arrows to count how many he had remaining. 5..10...12..20. Twenty arrows remaining. He'd have to be a little more careful how he used the rest of them until they could get to port and he could purchase more. His hand dropped to his side and touched the decorative rapier he had started to wear these past few days. Mak loosened the sword in it's sheath and started mentally going through the forms needed to use such a weapon.
Kiwina (Steve M) 47/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday May 15th, 2020 9:10:40 AM "There are several of us who are still injured. I'm carrying a potion, and might be able to help someone if I examine them, but my skill's aren't really in curing wounds quickly. I've used my only spell for that."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday May 15th, 2020 9:36:14 AM Speaking fo spells, I used up most of mine on those last two fights. if we get into another incursion with more harpies I'm afraid I won't be much help. we should be careful
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Friday May 15th, 2020 9:15:24 PM
Falco heals the party.
Rolth starts giving commands and looks for the previous party. Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks lead towards the nest, but other than yourselves, it is quiet and still.}
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {All is quiet and still.}
Mak prepares himself for more combat.
Kiwina offers out aid.
Elyas mentions that he's nearly out of spells for the day.
You begin to search the bodies and each other, the bodies look less like they were infected and more like they were ill kept, as if the harpies didn't care much for preening and ensuring they were eating well. Around one of the Harpies necks is an amulet that appears to be tentacles as if they were rising up to choke the wearer... it's somewhat unsettling, but has an odd magical tang too it.
DC 13 Intelligence - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's incredibly similar to the rock formation you saw in the ocean on your way here.}
Once you've cleared the bodies, and head to the nest (as the harpies have nothing of any value on them) you quickly spot more bodies, this time humanoid and wemic, and all partially eaten. Hess immediately stifles a cry.
"[b]That's him... that's Racksaw...[b]" He points to a body which is mostly eaten, but has some nice clothing on it. He lets out an anguished cry and kneels down next to the body.
Looking around you see there is loads of harpy guano here, and indeed even some eggs, however they've all been smashes open, and whatever was within has apparently been eaten... it sends a shiver down your spine.
Within the nest/cave area itself, you find -
3 Light Crossbows 22 Bolts 4 Cutlasses 5 Daggers 2 Longswords Three potions that are familiar enough that you recognise them to me Light Healing potions (CLW) Three potions of another type Two potions of a third type And another amulet which gives off a magical hum 75 gp, 150 sp.
There is on Racksaw's body +2 Dagger and an Onyx ring that seems to be made of arms coming out of a wave, it also has a slight magical feel to it.
The Harpy guano is also potentially valuable, for each pound you think you could sell it for 1gp, if you so wanted, and each person could probably collect two pounds an hour.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=8 ; Saturday May 16th, 2020 12:26:46 PM
(Roll: int = 8)
"Hess, what type of man was your captain? Do you see more of the crew here? Come, let's prepare their bodies and say a few words." Kiwina can't do much, but he can keep the crewman busy while he comes to grips with the loss of his friends.
To the rest of the party, he says that he is not keen on hauling guano, but not to forget to include the other boat on the shoreline as part of the spoils while returning to the Rose. He's in favor of getting back to the ship before trying to identify the items they've found.
He's glad the eggs are already smashed.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+1=16 ; Saturday May 16th, 2020 2:06:21 PM "Agreed on all counts, Captain Kiwina. The other vessel is a magical folding boat, by the way, so we should definitely pick it up. And that tentacles amulet sure does remind me of that weird rock formation that we passed on the way here. Too much so to be coincidence."
(Int check = 16, success!)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:38:08 AM "Hey, Hess, did you know this wemic? What was his name and clan? We're heading to Taur Isle, and his family might want to know what happened to him."
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+1=3 ; d20+4=13 ; Sunday May 17th, 2020 12:44:56 PM
OOC: INT Check...Nevermind...Perception +4, Roll 13.
Mak looked around for arrows, but found only bolts. As for the magic do-dads he trusted that once they were identified everyone would be told. In the meantime he kept watch for crafty people or things that might try to sneak up on them.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday May 17th, 2020 7:34:27 PM
Tsak helps gather a few things to carry back, otherwise remaining vigilant.
He will help with rowing back to the Rose, whichever boat.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=12 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 8:25:55 AM
Falco examines the potions {Spellcraft: 14 / 28} and then the amulet {spellcraft: 12} to see if he can work out what they are. Any advantage is useful after all.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=25 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=19 ; Monday May 18th, 2020 12:01:19 PM
Elyas works with Falco to ID the magical items found so far while the group discusees next steps. as long as nothing is currently attacking them, Elyas feels like it is better to know what we have in hand rather than potentially bringing unknown and dangerous magic on to their ship. especially that creepy tentacle pendant.
Spellcraft checks: tentacle pendant - 25 set of 3 potions - 22 set of 2 potions - 30 wave pendant - 25 onyx ring - 19
if no one else claims them, Elyas will pick up the bolts.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:48:18 AM
Kiwina tries to distract Hess, and does so effectively.
Rolth mentions not to forget the folding boat, and of a similarity he's noticed, also asking about the Wemic.
Tsak looks around for anything else of use.
Falco - Attempts to ID some of the items.Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the set of three potions is, but the set of two are potions of Water Breathing. The amulet, again, you're not sure about.}
Elyas - Also attempts to ID the objects. Highlight to display spoiler: {You cannot tell what the tentacle pendent does, but has very strong Enchantment magic around it. The set of three potions are potions of Water Walking, the set of two are potions of Water Breathing, the Pendant ((it's not a wave shaped pendent though)) is a Necklace of Natural Armour (+1), the onyx ring ((which does have waves)) is a Ring of Swimming.}
As some of you being to bury the bodies Hess speaks up. "Yeah... Racksaw was a good man... but like I said, he'd been acting strange recently. That strange necklace..." He indicates the tentacle one. "Was his. He wore it often, he liked the motif on it. As for Lian..." he now points to the wemic. "... he didn't have any family... he was a street urchin that signed up with us a long time ago... showed himself to be capable and skilled. He never knew if he was a member of any clan properly... never got the chance to find out. Such is life I guess..." He then continues to dig the hole to bury the various bodies. Once it's all done, he says a few words about missing them and hoping they'll be okay in wherever the hereafter is. He follows you back to the folding boat and your rowboat in silence, clearly contemplating things.
You arrive back at the shoreline, your boat is still there, as is the Folding Boat.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:06:55 AM "Well, Hess, we can take you to Chessford." Kiwina isn't entirely sure they've gotten the whole story from Hess, nor that they want to. It looks to him like the other crew many have stirred up the harpies in the first place.
He waits for Falco and Elyas to say whether they think some of the items are cursed before the group heads back to the Rose.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Tuesday May 19th, 2020 9:18:25 AM
Falco shakes his head as he cannot work out all the items. Still he lets the others know what they have.
"Two of these are potions of water breathing, very handy for life on a boat. Honestly, given my small stature I always worry about going overboard in a storm."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday May 19th, 2020 10:34:49 AM Looks like we also have three potions of water walking, a ring of swimming and an amulet of natural armor. we should of course take them all, but does anyone want one of these items now?
this tentacle pendant is one I don't understand, but it has some quite potent enchantment magic laid on it. I am not comfortable bringing it with us, it should be buried on this island. especially if it was possibly causing its previous owner to act strangely. i do not like enchantment magic one bit, and things like this just prove how dangerous it can be int he wrong hands.
do you know where Racksaw found this necklace?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:05:57 AM "Nice work, Falco and Elyas! And good question for Hess about where Racksaw got the amulet. I'd also like to know more about how he has been acting strangely lately. How so, exactly?"
On another note, can anyone in the party determine the command words for the folding boat?
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday May 19th, 2020 11:33:43 AM
OOC: Mak’s AC isn’t bad, so he’d be at the back of the list for the amulet. He’s in favor of selling the ring since he has plans. Otherwise a potion of water something would be handy.
Mak helped bury the dead. As he did so he recovered the bits of arrows from the bodies. Maybe he could use the parts to make more.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+10=23 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2020 2:46:23 PM
OOC: Mysterious check for later, Roll 23.
Mak suggested that if the boat folds, couldn't someone put it in their pocket?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 2:51:01 AM
Tsak follows up on the suggestion of burying the strange jewellery. He dis a smallish hole that is nice and deep (about 4' deep) to place it into.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Wednesday May 20th, 2020 3:01:17 AM
Kiwina makes an offer to Hess
Falco and Elyas explain what they've discovered.
Rolth questions Hess.
Mak helps bury the dead. Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are correct in your maths in the e-mail, though you'll have to mention you're doing it as it's hard to do crafting without people noticing.}
Tsak follows along with a suggestion.
Hess nods. "Taking me to Chessford would be fine, I'll be able to find work on another boat there." When Elyas mentions leaving behind they necklace Hess looks crestfallen. "You can't leave it behind! It was Racksaw's favourite necklace, at the very least we should take it with us if you're scared of it to figure out why and fix that problem. Better 'en leaving it here to be picked up by local wildlife and let them have access to any potent magic it may have..."
When Rolth asks him a question, he sighs. "He was just acting all sad... staring out to sea, muttering to himself... we kind of just assumed he was trying to ensure we got through the shoals okay."
If you want to try to figure out the command word for the boat, it is a DC 30 Knowledge (Arcana) Check
If you succeed - Highlight to display spoiler: {It is "Shazam"}
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 8:48:36 AM
Kiwina presses for an answer to the question Elyas asked earlier, saying, "Well, Hess, if you want us to take this necklace -- and I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of keeping it in a container, as long as no one wears it before we learn more -- knowing a bit of its history might help. How long did your captain have it, and where did he get it?"
For that matter, he'd like to know how long the change in Racksaw's mood had been going on. But if Elyas thought the thing was cursed. . .
Kiwina quietly asks his ancestors whether they should take the necklace, and considers what dreams he had been given the night before. (Using his spirit bond augury ability to determine if there will be short-term repercussions from taking the necklace.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:28:07 AM
Elyas becomes visably distraught, and speaks with more passion and confidence than you are used to seeing from the normally quiet mage.
"Captain, I have to insist that we take every precaution with this thing. Hess told us that the last man to use this amulet had serious changes to his mood and actions, and it is imbued with enchantment magic. that doesn't sound like it was giving him powerful abilities, more that something was controlling him.
and with our recent run-ins with this tentacle motif, I am even more leery than i would normally be. if you want to keep it from falling into other hands, stick it in a lead-lined box and drop it to the bottom of the sea. or bury it. or smash it with a hammer.
or if you insist on taking it with us, still put it in a lead box and give it to me for safekeeping. I do not trust anyone else to resist the temptations of enchantment magic. I.... have experience dealing with invasions of the mind..
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday May 20th, 2020 9:34:30 AM
Mak stood by and listened. Once back on the Rose he found a spot to it and laid out the broken bits of arrows, a bit of rope, and a few feathers he collected from the harpies. First he started to unwind the rope and then started in earnest on constructing a few arrows to replace the ones he'd spent in the fight.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:30:01 AM "I can put the neckless in my pack until we work out what it is. My mind is fairly strong if it does turn out to have so effect in that manner."
He thinks "Back when I was more versed in the arcane it was clear that for an item to have much effect it needed to be used most of the time. A box is fine though probably overkill. Honestly with some study we may simply find out what it is."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Wednesday May 20th, 2020 10:36:26 AM "Yes, let us take it but not try to use it. A box in a pack sounds good to me. We must keep it from falling into the hands of the unwary or untrustworthy. Perhaps we can learn about it more over time, and that can guide our actions."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 20th, 2020 11:59:29 PM
With a sigh Tsak fills in the hole he has dug. Seems the Petals are intent on taking the cursed amulet with them...
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Thursday May 21st, 2020 2:46:40 AM
Kiwina questions Hess and the ancestors. - Highlight to display spoiler: {Yes, there will be short term repercussions if you take the necklace. It should be kept somewhere safe, and you are by far the most qualified to look after it, you have a good will and are captain of the Rose after all.}
Elyas makes a request of Kiwina. Highlight to display spoiler: {You're sure that you're the best one to look after it, you're the most qualified to resist any negative enchantments it may have.}
Mak gathers up parts to create some arrows. Highlight to display spoiler: {You manage to collect plenty of parts, easily covering the costs.[/b]
Falco acts like the necklace is nothing to worry about, or if it is, his mental fortitude is great enough. Highlight to display spoiler: {}You're sure you can resist whatever it is, if it is indeed something.}
Rolth suggest taking it, but in the safest manner he can think of. Highlight to display spoiler: {Perhaps someone who has good willpower should look after it? You're pretty strong willed, maybe it should be you?}
Tsak is frustrated at taking the amulet. Highlight to display spoiler: {It'll take you a little while to fill in the whole unfortunately. }
---------------
Hess nods. "I'm not sure when he got it to be honest... or where... I know it was possibly about a month ago that I first saw him wearing it. His behaviour only changed in the last week, maybe two. He was always weary around the Shoals... I understand your concern... but I don't think this amulet has anything to do with it... but then again I'm no wizard..." He shrugs noncommittally. "...but it ain't my ship, so it ain't my say."
Hess waits to see what the party does with it, and how they transport it.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday May 21st, 2020 8:00:13 AM
Since it seems they are going to bring the amulet, Rolths point of not leaving something dangerous around is a good one, Falco has little to contribute. He is keenly aware that he is not as smart as he once was in moments like this.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday May 21st, 2020 10:30:08 AM no disrespect Falco, but I think that I should be the one to carry this amulet. I have spent much time studying how to defeat enchantment magics. how many of you have ever been enchanted to do something against your will? how many of you have broken free of that enchantment? I have. it is not something i would want to repeat, and not something I will allow any of you to have to face if i can help it. it seems that the majority is in favor of taking this with us. I implore all of you, leave it in the care of your wizard, one who is familiar with this magic and the harm it can cause. I will try over the next few days to determine what it's purpose is. I will take certain precautions.
he pulls a wand from his backpack as he says "precautions" and taps it to his own head. (cast Protection from evil on himself to prevent any mind control effects from the amulet.
he then takes the amulet, slips it into a spare scroll case and puts it in his bag. [ooc:I am assuming I am still holding the amulet as I was the one trying to spellcraft it]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 21st, 2020 3:56:19 PM "Yes, Elyas, you are most expert, but maybe that is reason for someone else to carry it? If it does have some sort of bad effect, you are most likely spot it, unless it is taking over your mind. How about I carry it since, as Kiwina has so gloriously put to verse, I'm fragile as a kitten? That way you and the rest of the Petals could take me down if necessary."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:11:29 PM "Wait, Elyas. I have consulted with the spirits, and they say there will be danger if we don't handle that necklace properly. I should be the one to carry it, but I agree with Rolth that no one should wear it. It needs to be put away safe. Do we have a lockable container we can put it in? I'll keep the container, and someone else keep the key?"
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 21st, 2020 7:13:31 PM
Mak worked hard as he crafted arrow after arrow with a curse in his lips each time he was forced to use a harpy feather on one. He’d have a bucket of sea water to wash the feather but had to replace it with each feather he used. He was certain the filth on those things might poison those he shot. In a second bucket he washed his hands after each arrow was made.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Friday May 22nd, 2020 4:08:53 AM
Falco has said his piece.
Elyas makes a quick speech then attempts to secure the necklace.
Rolth suggest he should carry it.
Kiwina makes a point it should be secured properly, but that he should carry it.
Mak keeps making his arrows.
Hess sits quietly watching the amulet with interest as it constantly discussed, he doesn't say anything, but he looks to whoever is talking with interest as you decide who will take and look after the amulet.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday May 22nd, 2020 7:41:39 AM
Tsak mumbles and mutters to himself as he fills in the stupid hole...
Well you all know where I think you should stick your "preciousss" amulet!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:26:37 AM
Seeing that Tsak is still working Falco pitches in to fill the hole.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=15 ; d6=4 ; Friday May 22nd, 2020 10:44:23 AM "Seriously, guys, I should be the one to carry it. The spirits will help me stay safe. See?" Kiwina uses his favor with the spirits to summon a small storm burst.
DM:Highlight to display spoiler: {He calls the storm burst oh Hess. Ranged touch attack hits AC 15 for 4 points of nonlethal damage, and hess takes a -2 penalty if he attacks next round in response. }
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | d20+15=20 ; Friday May 22nd, 2020 8:52:47 PM "So, Elyas, you're the expert here. So explain what we should do. Explain why you didn't want to take it, but now you have to be the one who does, even though Kiwina or I would do just as well. Or why Hess here, who barely noticed it before, who doesn't even remember when his friend got his favorite new bauble, got us thinking that we should take it after all. It is nice, isn't it. Yessss, precioussss."
Rounding on Hess, he continues, "You know, nothing you say adds up. I'm no mathmetologist, but you insisted on following your 'friends' here, but couldn't be bothered to draw your blade to same them or us. Now you insist that we take the amulet. Now, I may not be an expert in enchantments like Elyas here, but I am a natural born killer. And you make me want to follow my nature. Time to stop thinking and start going with my gut, eh? Now spill yours or I'll spill 'em for you!"
(Intimidate = 20)
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Saturday May 23rd, 2020 3:16:06 AM
Tsak gets annoyed
Falco helps with the whole.
Kiwina insists he should carry the amulet and casts a spell.
Rolth rounds on Hess.
Hess looks terrified as the spell hits him, he scrambles away, his face full of fear.
"I just meant it is I mean was my captains favourite necklace... I wouldn't want to see it left behind... I told you... you guys dealt with the harpies too quickly..." he looks genuinely terrified and is on the floor his hand up to protect himself, his sword forgotten by his side.
"I'M A COWARD!! OKAY?!? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!! MY CAPTAIN AND HIS MEN ARE DEAD BECAUSE I DIDN'T FIGHT WITH THEM!!" he shouts as loud as he can, more out of fear and then relief washes over him, as if he's finally glad to have said it.
"I may not have been able to make a difference to the fight, and probably would have just died the same as everyone else... but I failed them once, I don't want to fail my captain again by not doing something proper for him with his favourite necklace... I want to try and honour him properly..."
He sits up with his head on his knees and you can hear him begin to weep.
"If you're going to kill me... get it over with..."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Saturday May 23rd, 2020 2:24:58 PM
Kiwina isn't persuaded by Hess's protest, and calls another storm burst. (Hits AC:26, and if you can crit with such a thing, confirmed. 1 or 2 points of nonlethal damage.)
"Does anyone have any way to tell if this man is trying to trick us or being controlled to do so?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Saturday May 23rd, 2020 8:26:08 PM
Elyas shakes his head at the conversation that is forming here.
"don't you all see what ti is doing to us? we haven't even identified what it can do yet and each of you think that somehow you are more qualified than a professional wizard to handle it. I don't trust anyone else to handle this, I barely trust myself. but at least I have magic specifically designed to prevent mental control through enchantment magic. what do you have? a hunch? bravado? if you do not trust your wizard to handle this bauble, I will once again state my opinion that it should be cast to the bottom of the sea in a lead box."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Sunday May 24th, 2020 6:48:33 AM "I trust you, dear Elyas, I just don’t trust it. Bottom of the sea is sounding like a better idea all the time."
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Monday May 25th, 2020 3:54:32 PM
Kiwina strikes Hess again.
Elyas again declares the danger of this necklace.
Rolth agrees with Elya.
Hess looks terrified, he doesn't say anything, and is clearly resigned to his fate, awaiting the next blow.
Sense Motive DC 14 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess is telling the truth, he is genuinely terrified and is simply more of a coward.}
The ocean is lapping against the beach.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=22 ; Monday May 25th, 2020 6:51:27 PM
(Roll: sense motive = 22)
Kiwina is aware that if Hess is innocent, his continued attacks -- although nonlethal -- would simply terrorize the man. He is also aware that everything they've seen points to Hess's colleagues attacking the harpies, which is not the story he told. Further, if Hess were lying, he could be one of those evil sea spirits Kiwina has heard of, working with the harpies and luring sailors to their dooms.
But Hess genuinely seems to be truthful...
"We could try to break the necklace. Then we don't have to worry about what it might do to us, or that it might be found" Kiwina watches Hess's reaction to this suggestion.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=16 ; Monday May 25th, 2020 11:00:08 PM
Tsak following the conversation from his hole, puts a hand up to stop Falco filling it in.
Thanks cobber, but the genius' haven't made their minds up yet. We could be digging the thing again in a moment. You don't happen to have a spare lead-lined box on yer person do ya?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L d20+8=14 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2020 8:01:24 AM
Listening in Falco is sure that the man is being honest. He pauses in his work at Tsak's directions and shrugs. He has heard of cursed items but doubts that the thing just sitting around in a box until they can work out what it does could be that bad. Fresh eyes in the morning may simply solve the mystery.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 10:52:15 AM
Mak heard the man's admission that he was a coward. It was not surprising, many a man found they hadn't the intestinal fortitude to stand in the face of certain death. Mak himself had had similar moments. He recalled a time or two since he joined the Petals that he thought he might turn and run.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Tuesday May 26th, 2020 11:46:53 AM Breaking it may be the best option, especially if your main concern with leaving it behind is that it will catch some other person in its grip. who wants to take a whack at it?
Elyas sets the amulet down on a flat rock
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 26th, 2020 2:41:44 PM "Hess, I’m sorry for the threat, I think this thing is affecting our emotions and judgment."
"I’m thinking this thing has us under some sort of enchantment now, based on what Elyas pointed out. Let me try a detect magic before we smash it."
Rolth will scan the party and Hess with a detect magic.
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Tuesday May 26th, 2020 5:11:23 PM
Kiwina suggest an option to deal with the necklace.
Tsak gets defensive with regards to his hole.
Falco listens in.
Mak sympathises with Hess
Elyas puts the necklace down, offering someone to take a swing.
Rolth uses Detect Magic - Highlight to display spoiler: {Hess and the rest of the party are non-magical, except where you'd expect the party to be magical, the necklace is very strongly magical, but unfortunately you cannot tell any more than it is of the Enchantment school.}
With the necklace on a rock, Hess stands up, a few bruises beginning to appear on his body.
"I'll try and rid us of it..." He confidently strides over to the necklace and raises his sword, bringing it down with his full weight and strength, immediately afterwards he drops the sword and starts shaking his hands, letting out little moans of pain, from the force going back into his arms from the blow.
The necklace is undamaged, the rock has quite a scratch on it, and the sword now has a slightly bent edge, it appears Hess swung with some considerable force, more than you might have expected from him.
"It looks like if we want to destroy it, it may not be that easy... "
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Tuesday May 26th, 2020 7:52:07 PM "Huh, nice try there, Hess. Elyas, any ideas on how to destroy or safely carry this thing? My detect magic didn't give me any new insights, nor did it suggest that we are enchanted by the thing."
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=21 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2020 12:24:59 AM
Kiwina watches Hess, curious about the bruises. (Perception = 21 to observe them better)
"I was told it will be trouble to take that thing, and also that it should be kept safe. I dislike the notion of abandoning it, and still think it had some momentary effect on several of us."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday May 27th, 2020 3:41:51 AM Leaving the amulet here is dangerous, taking it may be more dangerous. Either give it to Elyas or throw it in the hole.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 9:32:13 AM "We could toss it into the depths of the sea." Suggested Mak helpfully. "Certainly at the bottom of the sea would be less accessible than a hole on an island."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:23:23 AM
Elyas nods at Mak's suggestion to drop it in the bottom of the sea. "Yes, it would be much harder to accidentally stumble on it if it is the ocean"
unless you happen to be a tentacle monster I suppose...
"I think we should take it with us for now. I will attempt to identify it again tomorrow with help from anyone else who has knowledge about magical items. if we determine what it is supposed to do we can make a more learned decision on what to do with it. If I cannot identify it tomorrow, I vote we throw it overboard and not risk continued exposure to an unknown item. does that seem reasonable to everyone? I would of course also still be perfectly happy to discard it now and not wait until tomorrow, but this seemed like a good compromise
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Wednesday May 27th, 2020 11:41:49 AM
Falco agrees with Elyas's plan hoping that between them they can work out what the neckless is and if needed discard it then.
____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - Attack of the Feather-brained! (It's not a racial slur, I promise!) Wednesday May 27th, 2020 6:31:49 PM
Rolth talks about options.
Kiwina concerns himself some more with the necklace Highlight to display spoiler: {The bruises are from being buffeted by the spells Kiwina has cast on him.}
Tsak says the amulet is dangerous.
Mak suggests one method of getting rid of it.
Elyas suggests waiting and getting it checked out again first.
Falco agrees with Elyas.
Hess sighs. "It's up to you guys... dumping it in the sea might be a smart move... but what if it had something to do with what's been going on... I'm no wizard... but is it possible the necklace could have made the harpies attack us? One of the harpies was wearing it... I don't know... maybe I'm talking out of my rear..."
He shrugs.
"I'll stand by whatever you guys decide."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +4 AC Temp AC: 23/19/19 | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 4/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L Thursday May 28th, 2020 8:23:31 AM "If it is truly causing problems then we will get rid of it but this could also just be happenstance. With some thought maybe we can work it out and if not it goes I guess...." then quiter "seems a waste if we do not now it is useful or destructive."
He looks to the others. "Either way lets get on with it, we have been here debating too long."
___________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Thursday May 28th, 2020 10:28:26 AM "I agree, Falco, let's get moving. Here is what I propose. You have the chest and key that we took from Aaroth. Let's lock it in the chest, put the chest in Tsak's handy haversack, and give the key to Elyas. I scan us every morning with detect magic to see whether any enchantment has leaked out, and report to Captain Kiwina with any results. The chest can only be removed from the haversack and chest with Kiwina's approval, after consulting with all the Petals, and only in the presence of at least two of the Petals. This will ensure that compromise of one of us will not easily set free any malign magics. What do you guys think?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:31:57 AM "this sounds like a good plan to me, my friend. it may sound extreme, but we must be cautious with unknown enchantment magic. in addition to what you have laid out, I will cast a protection spell on myself and Falco, as well as anyone else observing or aiding us while tryign to identify the item. it will prevent any evil magic from gaining mental control of any kind against us."
with that settled, Elyas is more than happy to leave this island and get back to the Rose.
Mak (JamesM) (27/44 HP| AC 21/16T/15FF | CMD 25 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +11/+11/+11/+6(PBS,DA,RS, HASTE) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday May 28th, 2020 2:42:16 PM
Mak wondered if tossing the amulet overboard might be like planting a tree, only instead of a nice leafy branched tree a huge octopus head would rise up out of the water. He shared his thoughts with the others.
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday May 28th, 2020 7:38:18 PM "Quite possibly needlessly complicated. I like it."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 54/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday May 28th, 2020 11:06:32 PM
At the mention of his handy haversack Tsak perks up a bit, then reaches in to grab some jerky. Mmm, pepper flavour, my favorite. He chews contentedly whilst filling in the hole for the last time.
That done he'll provide his sack for the 'CursED Preciousss' to be installed. Then they can be off this rock and onto the more civilised pursuit of, of, oh yeah - politics. Yay.
DM Dan - Back to the Boat Friday May 29th, 2020 3:10:14 AM
Falco insists the Petals begin moving.
Rolth comes up with a plan.
Elyas agrees with Rolth's plan.
Mak shares some concerns.
Kiwina enjoys the complications of the plan to look after the amulet.
Tsak enjoys something to eat before filling in the holes.
The party sorts out their plan, returning to the Rose. Once aboard Ramsay greets the party.
"Is everything well, are we to continue on our journey? The repairs have been completed so the Rose is at your command again!"
The ship does appear to be in very good condition, as the crewmen have clearly been working on it the whole time you were gone and have managed to get in into a good enough condition to sail to port. He gives the order to raise anchor and continue on your heading, while he does so he asks a question of you all.
"Did you figure our why the Harpies attacked us? We've not met them coming through this route before... so it seems odd they attacked us this time."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Friday May 29th, 2020 1:48:51 PM "I reckon they attacked because they are evil beasts and we are heroes. And maybe they were encouraged by our foes, but they also attacked that other ship, so it's not just us. We know there is a bigger plot afoot, what with the cryptic warnings from Aaroth and others, but it's still not clear to me what is going on."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor Friday May 29th, 2020 3:47:50 PM Something was making them feral and sick. they didn't seem right. I doubt we were specifically targeted, more that they were driven mad and lashed out at whoever came near them. but we know very little right now. Now, if you'll excuse me...
Elyas finds a bunk and lays down, very tired from multiple combats, and the lengthy discussion about what to do with the new pendant. his dreams are full of tentacles...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Friday May 29th, 2020 5:09:17 PM "I should add, at the risk of further mockery by my fellows, does anyone have more healing available before we go to sleep?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 56/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=7 ; Friday May 29th, 2020 9:36:34 PM
Kiwina offers to treat deadly wounds for Rolth, but tonight he can't focus on healing. It's like he's not even able to clean a wound.
"We're not sure yet what was going on, Ramsey. Something may have stirred them up."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 1/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 L 2d6=10 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; Saturday May 30th, 2020 8:57:09 AM
"Oh I am sorry Rolth, we got so caught up in the discussion and filling holes I forgot to finish the healing."
Falco motions Rolth, Kiwina and any other injured over has he calls on the warper-sar to channel his energies. {Channnel: 10/6/7}
__________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- XCure ModX / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / XShield OtherX 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Saturday May 30th, 2020 12:57:21 PM ’As did I, dear Falco, no need to apologize! Thank you for sharing the power of the warper-war with us, that we might succeed in our quest.’
DM Dan - Back to the Boat Sunday May 31st, 2020 6:28:11 AM
Rolth mentions his ideas abouts the Harpies and asks for help.
Elyas tries to rest.
Kiwina explains their lack of information.
Falco offers to help Rolth
Ramsay nods.
"I understand, get some rest, we'll set sail, we've only got a couple of hours of light left, but it may be worth you getting an early night. We should be at Chessford in a couple of days.
The next few days pass relatively smoothly, the journey is quiet and sunny, enough that you can all relax and recuperate. As you approach the city, you see it coming up on the horizon, it's buildings sprawling out from the port, getting less and less affluent as they stretch away from the centre. It's mid morning when you arrive in port, and Ramsay gets to making sure the ship is resupplied and full and complete repairs are sorted, giving you time to get started on your plans.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:17 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Sunday May 31st, 2020 10:18:06 PM "How did we decide to approach this -- get the lay of the land before making our mission known?" But there is other pressing business as well. "I suppose we should also see Hess off and hope he can find work to get him back to Aisildur." He does not mention the nature of their mission in front of Hess, although that does not mean it won't become known if the crew talk.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: mage armor d20+12=21 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=14 ; Monday June 1st, 2020 11:52:25 AM
Each morning Elyas wakes up, casts "protection from evil" on himself and attempts to identify the magic of the tentacle amulet.
high roll on spellcraft on day 2: 25.
If he is unable to identify it, he will once again raise the idea of just chucking the thing overboard with the captain before they reach land. Elyas is much more concerned about this falling into someone's hands on land than someone dredging it up from the bottom of the sea.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (30/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Monday June 1st, 2020 2:55:19 PM "Yes, Captain, we had three lines of action to begin. Ramsay plans to visit Amaretto to see what news she has, and of course to enjoy each other’s company. Elyas, Angus, and Mak were to head to the market and similar locals, so see what the common folk are saying. The rest of us were going to visit the Coalborns to see what insights they might have about local events and politics. No skulking around or lying about our mission, but not advertising it widely just yet. Perhaps we can all meet up at the Wanderer’s Roost in a few hours to compare notes?"
(OOC: for a refresher, check out the archive from about 29 Feb - 5 March. Mak had some info re the clans, and Rolth summed up the details were learned from the Duke’s people.)
Also, during the trip here, were we able to learn the activation word for the folding boat? With Elyas’ +10, several of us aiding another, and inspire competence, even a DC 30 isn’t that hard.
LOG ON