Ashira (Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Prayer) Sunday July 27th, 2003 8:05:27 PM
Seeing Coral return to consciousness, Ashira regains some self control, and gently props the sea elf up against the temple wall. Knowing that the mutant threat has been VERY effectively neutralized, Ashira heads toward the priest to see if she can help Rigging.
Redux d20+7=16 Sunday July 27th, 2003 8:44:44 PM
Redux again sends forth his spectral hand at the priest. He casts Vampiric Touch and takes a swing at the priest. Missing his target (again) he decides the next time he won't miss (this guy is too dangerous).
Past, Present, and Future-ADM Nellie Sunday July 27th, 2003 8:55:28 PM
Surrounded and severely wounded, the priest of Ga'al looks pridefully around at those who surround him. "You may have won the battle, but you'll loose the war! I'll not deprive Ga'al of his greatest sacrifice...even if it costs my life!" Withdrawing a dagger from his robes, the priest sprints off toward the area where the prisoners had been lead out of (drawing attacks of opportunity from Rigging, Val, and Ashira...Rigging connects). He opens a small door, and anyone following the priest spots a very pale looking human with pale green eyes slumped against the prison wall.
No more combat maps, since you pretty much have finished the combat. Walker, feel free to make your first post.---Nellie
ADM Nellie Sunday July 27th, 2003 8:58:00 PM
::sigh:: I'm not sure where the AoO rolls went, but I made them for you guys.
Valanthe d20+10=21 2d4(4+1)+5=10 d6=3 Sunday July 27th, 2003 11:40:31 PM
Valanthe brings her scythe down low hoping to take off part of the priests leg. [hit ac 21 for 13]
Ashira (Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Prayer) d20+12=24 d8+8=15 Monday July 28th, 2003 7:31:33 AM
The half-elf joins chase and notes the prisoner with horror. Not desiring another sacrifice, Ashira swings her longsword at the priest, praying to Alemi that he will give her success. She smiles a savage smile as she hacks through the priest robes and slices into his back muscles.
Walker Monday July 28th, 2003 7:59:19 AM
If the priest is delt with before he reaches Walker he will simple lower himself slowly to the floor the "closet" he was held in. He will say to his rescuers, "Ironbank....I'm off the Ironbank. Please....any of my shipmates make it?"
One Very Dead Priest-ADM Nellie Monday July 28th, 2003 8:19:46 AM
Timing her swing just a little off, Val barely misses the priest's legs. Sparks fly as her scythe connects with the tiled floor.
The priest of Ga'al slumps to the floor as Ashira's blow slices through more than just muscles in his back. A large pool of the priest's blood forms at Walker's feet.
Ok folks, combat is over. I'll send you out an email today.---Nellie
Ari Monday July 28th, 2003 9:40:57 AM
Hearing a voice ask about other people as the others in his group finish off the priest. Ari responds, "There are others that have escaped as far as I could tell."
Rigging ac 21 hps 38/50 cats grace 3, prayer, mage armor Monday July 28th, 2003 9:44:29 AM
Rigging will round the corner and see the young human. He will hear his question and head over to him, sheathing his weapons. Rigging will call out his orders, "Akerin! I have a patient for you! Val, Ashira, watch the exits. Redux, Can you have Talon do a quick sweep for survivors outside?"
Rigging will head over to the hurt Ironbank's crewman and squat next to him. "You are going to be all right. I am Rigging, head of the wildcards for the Sword of the Seas." Rigging will pull out a waterskin and offer it silently to the green-eyed prisoner. "Our healer will be with you presently. Do you know of any other crewmates that might be being held somewhere else?"
Walker Monday July 28th, 2003 10:27:05 AM
"No....the Ironbanks is lost....all the survivors were being held here....I've been listening to there screams as they were killed by these devils....I do not know how long I have been here.....they were saving me for some special "holy" day...they saw my holy symbol and knew I was the ships cleric.....you found no one else from my ship?" See's the bag laying next to him, opens it and withdraws his holy symbol. Anyone near will see an eye on the synbol. He'll clutch the symbol and bag to himself, all thats left of the Ironbanks.
Bart Monday July 28th, 2003 1:27:23 PM
Hmm that was a better raid then the last one we did on a temple. Bart looks around if he sees any foe still alive he seaech their bodys for any valuables. He pays a lot of attention to the dead mutant, He says to Redux if i collect all the weapons and valuables can you do a detect magic on it?
Bart Monday July 28th, 2003 1:28:42 PM
OOC Nellie could you sent your email to joetyphon@hotmail.com instead of my normall adress
AppoloHp:25 Ac:21 Monday July 28th, 2003 5:24:08 PM
Seeing the priest go down and the prisoner being taken care of Appolo starts spreading lanter oil around"Hurry up people it's almost time for a barbeque."He takes atorch a starts lighting the place on fire.
Ashira (Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Prayer) Monday July 28th, 2003 5:25:15 PM
Suddenly looking very weary, the half-elf checks to make sure the captive is alright and then heads over to Coral. Lifting the sea elf to his feet, Ashira smiles with intense relief. "You know, you gave me quite a scare back there. What did you think you were doing, trying to take on that mutant?" She adopts a more serious tone and looks Coral in the eyes. She moves out of the temple and into the fog for a bit of privacy. "We need to talk. I want you to understand that my life has changed drastically. I'm not the same woman I was when we were together. There is a lot in my life that has changed." She cups Coral's face with her hands. "I will always care about you, but I can never love you. Rigging is my husband and I love him with all my heart. He's a good man, Coral, and he deserves all my devotion. I'm sorry, but it would be best if we don't see each other again." Ashira turns so that Coral will not see the tears in her eyes.
Coral (Barkskin, Bull's Strength, Prayer)-NPC ADM Nellie Monday July 28th, 2003 5:33:50 PM
The sea elf smiles at Ashira comment about scaring her, but his face turns stony as they head outside. He listens to her in complete silence, and then nods his head. "Yes, I can see that you have changed. And you're right, that Rigging fellow is a good man...not bad for a human. And he truly seems to love you." Coral stammers over the last part. He chuckles mirthlessly as Ashira mentions not meeting again. "Yes, well....seeing as I am the Captain of the Guard now for the Ebbtide tribe, that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Most of the tribe was annihilated in the raid by the sea devils, so they'll be needing me now more than ever." His tone turns more serious. "But if something should ever happen, know that you will always have a home under the seas."
Valanthe Monday July 28th, 2003 11:40:30 PM
Val briefly glances at Ashira and Coral before moving over to the door. Her eyes narrow as she concentrates on the task at hand.
Appolo Tuesday July 29th, 2003 3:54:13 PM
After getting the fire going Appolo walks up next Val and pulls out two healing potions and hands one to her."Here drink this you'll feel better.He then downs one himself."Come on let's go for a walk down on the beach." He heads out down to the beach.
OOC:Two Cure Moderate Wounds Potions.Not sure the Values.
Redux d20+6=19 d20+10=23 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 4:59:38 PM
Redux follows after the fighters. When he sees the priest is dead and the live captive, he wonders about the open door. He turns around and exits the temple through the side door the captives left out of, seeing what might be there. He calls Talon to himself and asks the bird to scan the area (spot=19, listen=23).
Akerin 2d8(3+2)+2=7 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 5:13:10 PM
Akerin finishes his ministering (additional healing=7pts) as Ashira comes to take Coral away. He gets up and heads over to the newfound captive. He mentions to Appolo, "Do not waste your potions while I am around with the wand. You do what you want to do. In the morning you may want to ask Redux to return and destroy the stone structure using that lightning spell he demonstrated earlier. Arriving where the captive is, he begins to sum up what he needs. Since he is conscious, he asks the man's name, priestly affiliation as well as where the man hurts.
Walker Tuesday July 29th, 2003 8:36:01 PM
Walker.....my name is Walker.......I follow Gargul.......they kept me here....I do not know how long......no sleep......beatings....no food.....got some wounds repelling boarders from the Ironbanks.....tried.....to many....all taken or killed....anyone else from my ship?
Rigging Tuesday July 29th, 2003 9:09:26 PM
Rigging starts to calm down. He looks around to make sure that everyone is alright. He will pull out his wand of detect magic and activate it. He will note any magic and have his friends collect it. "I want to bring back the bodies of our fallen comrades. I won't leave pirates in this unholy place. They deserve a proper burial." Rigging looks to Redux and asks, "Has Talon found any other prisoners yet? I thought I saw some running away."
Rigging will notice Ashira and Coral talking but decides that they need there privacy. He wonders if Ashira misses her undersea life.
Valanthe (40hp) Tuesday July 29th, 2003 11:22:49 PM
Valanthe turns down the healing potion insisting that her injuries aren't that bad. There are others that need that healing potion more.
All Over But The Shoutin' (DM Donna) ...no, wait...even THAT is all over, too..! Wednesday July 30th, 2003 8:27:55 AM
Now that the battle has been won by the good guys, the party notices that the fog that had crippled their vision is breaking up...soon the last wisps of the stuff are gone and the night doesn't seem quite so dark anymore--though it is, indeed, still nighttime.
The water laps at the not-too-distant shore. The Wold turns. The DM notices that nobody has followed up on Bart's suggestion...
Ari Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:11:14 AM
Currently waiting on the next round of posts, Ari was unable to post about Barts suggestion! :)
While Rigging continues questioning the ex-prisoner and figuring out what to do next. Ari will help Bart assemble any useful items from the fight.
"If we are going to burn the temple " Ari turns to look at Riggin and see if he agrees or not," then we should make sure the bodies burn. This" pointing to the mutant, " should definitely not have any chance to return."
Looking over the Sword of Alemi, Ari wonders to himself if there is any way to cleanse the temple of Ga'al's reek.
Appolo Wednesday July 30th, 2003 5:30:58 PM
When Akerin comes over and Valanthe refuses the potion Appolo says"Akerin your right,we would gladly accept the healing from your wound.Better give her two shots though,she's being stubborn agian,refusing to believe she's hurt."
Ashira Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:19:48 PM
Having wrapped up her business with Coral, Ashira heads back into the temple and rejoins Rigging. She looks inquisitively at Walker, but doesn't ask any questions yet, feeling that the man has probably gone through enough already. With a heavy heart, Ashira gathers up the former captives bodies and transports them to the longboat.
Coral-NPC ADM Nellie Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:23:28 PM
Coral waits a few minutes until after Ashira enters the temple, and then enters himself. He keeps his distance from the half-elf and approaches Akerin instead. "Sir, you saved my life today, and I hesitate to ask any further assistance from you. But, my people were badly injured when the sea devils raided the pod, and a man of your greatness would be a blessing to us. We would love to honor our agreement with the worthy Pirates of Jack, but it will be difficult until we are full strength."
Rigging Wednesday July 30th, 2003 10:25:05 PM
Rigging shakes his wand of detect magic. "I guess this thing isn't working. I better be sure, and activates the wand again on the items, weapons, that they pulled off the dead."
Rigging calls to Appolo, "Appolo, see if you can find any gold or other loot. After that, lets see if we can bring this temple down." Rigging will also look around for some treasure.
He will then help carry anything they found plus the bodies of the slain Ironbanks pirates out to the rowboat.
Valanthe Wednesday July 30th, 2003 11:01:23 PM
Val helps carry the slain pirates down to the beach so they can be properly buried. She also keeps busy gathering any stray equipment.
Akerin (Kim, back for a few days to play the healer of Alemi, if I may) Thursday July 31st, 2003 3:05:04 AM
Akerin smiles at Appolo and Valanthe. "I will heal her if she wishes, but will not force my will nor use the wand unless if she refuse."
A moment or two later, when Ashira's old friend speaks to him, he replies, "Glad am I that your life was spared this day, Coral. Would that ... Why must those who worship the ..." Akerin bows his head for a moment, then looks Coral in the eye. "And Rigging not oppose it - and I see no reason why he would - yes, I will do what is granted me to help you and your people. Alemi the Compassionate moves us to make whole whom we might. Grant me leave to speak with Rigging a moment."
Akerin approaches the group's leader. "Rigging, I am asked to help Coral's people. It may take some time. Am I free to do what I can?"
If answered in the affirmative, the healer of Alemi goes to heal and comfort the now freed prisoners, using what means he has, whether natural or supernatural, to restore as many as possible. When morning comes, he does what more he can do.
Wand...What Wand...? (DM Donna) Thursday July 31st, 2003 1:27:40 PM
Rigging once more tries to activate his wand--and nothing seems to happen. Then, suddenly--
POOF!
A tiny, sparkly little winged fairy appears in a cloud of glitter. Drawing in a very deep breath, the sprite suddenly starts coughing and hacking violently for a moment or two.
"Oh, geez! ::cough, hack:: I keep TELLIN' 'em down in ::cough, cough:: Procurement that this ::hack, wheeze!:: fairydust crap just DON'T ::coughcoughcough:: WORK!!!" the little being yells. However, by the end of her tirade, the fairy is apparently able to articulate once more:
"Ahem...sorry. You, sir, have tried to activate a wand Guaranteed by the Fey Foundation of The Wold...but it hasn't worked. As per Warranty Addendum 713.9, I am here to replace the Defective Product in question with one that IS supposed to work..." From thin air, the teeny-weeny winged wonder produces a fairy-sized wand and taps Rigging's non-working item with it.
POOF! (It's another cloud of glitter again.)
This time the fairy is coughing and hacking so hard that all of you can barely make out something to the effect that the Warranty states the wand be replaced with a replica of the original which has been tested and proven to be operable and if she EVER gets her hands on the danged fairy who thought up this glitter crap then she was going to pull that little so-and-so's wings off!
The glittery stuff coats everything in the area, then slowly dissolves away--except that it leaves behind a glowing residue on four of the things taken from the defeated sahuagin: a suit of Leather Armor, a potion bottle, a wand that looks like it's carved from bone, and a ring that appears to be made of twisted barbed wire, but upon closer inspection, the interior barbs are missing, making it safe for the wearer. Oddly enough, one more thing is glowing softly as well: the bag that Walker is holding onto.
Rigging now holds in his hands a Wand of Magic Detection with the same amount of charges that it had before he tried to activate it (since the DM didn't notice his attempt to use it earlier, this Detect Magic is on her!)
Rigging Thursday July 31st, 2003 5:19:17 PM
Rigging coughs and waves his hand if front of his face as the dust settles around him. He looks at the fairy in amazement and gives his thanks.
He will then collect the smaller magic items and store them away for safe keeping. "Bart could you get that leather armor off. Its magic and is valuable." Rigging will point out the proper sahuagin.
When Akerin poses his question to Rigging, the young leader will say, "Of course you can use your skills to help out Coral and his tribe? Are you planning to be gone for long? I am sure politically speaking, having you with the sea elves will be beneficial to both the elves and the pirates. Help cement the bonds of friendship and mutal defense. Of course having you as a member of the Wildcards has been very helpful. I guess you will have to follow your heart's desire and pray to your god. I will support whatever decision you make." Rigging looks quizically at the healer for a minute. "How long can you hold your breath for? You might want to reconsecrate this temple and use it as a base of operations. Use if for good instead of evil. Of course you would be setting yourself up as a target to the sahuagin but you could become an outpost for the pirates. Something to think about...but think fast. I think Appolo is getting torches ready."
Akerin Friday August 1st, 2003 3:03:24 AM
"I will go now to help those in greatest need this evening. Appolo, my impetuous friend, who would cleanse the Wold of evil scourges one way or another - fire does indeed cleanse. But there are other ways, as well. Evil needs purging, indeed. But, pray grant me leave to work with the sea elves, and see what they would do. Mayhaps Rigging's suggestion may interest their ears. Salt can purify, as can water. Even more the good will and good deeds of men and women of the noble races, who seek wise ways in which to walk, and who speak truth in love. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." He considers another moment. "But as for the bodies of the wicked priests, they may be consigned to the flames, as far as I am concerned. They gave their hearts to Ga'al. Let him enjoy their bitter ashes, if enjoyment is something he understands."
"Hold my breath?" Akerin laughs at Rigging's question. "Well, I suppose I shall see, soon. Before we speak of my taking leave of you, my friends, let me speak with our allies here. Hmmm - an outpost? My boat will take some time in repair.
"Shall we speak at breakfast?"
He does heal whom he can. He talks with Coral and the others, to see what more he can learn of their ordeal - at least with those of them he perceives not reluctant to speak of such matters. More, he wants to learn of their lives before the recent events, and to see if any have ideas of what they might do now. He silently prays to Alemi, asking for guidance concerning what next he will do. Remain with the Wild Cards - the Swords of Redemption? Or, for now, join with the sea elves, to help them rebuild their lives? Which direction will he go, after breakfast? Is the tongue of the sea elves hard to learn?
Ari Friday August 1st, 2003 6:22:13 AM
"Should we then do our best to clean out this temple and see if there's anything else that is useful? Maybe send Talon back to the ship and tell them to send out a search party and what has happened here."
Walker (1 hit point, exhusted) Friday August 1st, 2003 8:21:19 AM
"Please.....someone help me....up.....and.....out of here." clutching bag to himself, "please....I....neeeeed out of here"
Whoever is near can see that just making this plea has left him sweating and looking ready to pass out.
Ask and Ye Shall Receive...This Time! (DM Donna) Friday August 1st, 2003 9:15:06 AM
As though some kind of strange yet beneficial magic has been cast, the sound of another rowboat approaches--the party can tell from the voices that it is fellow sailors from the Sword. The longboat hoves to and one of the crew jumps out, saluting Rigging smartly.
"Hey! Great to see you're alive!" the crewman--who has but two sword tattoos on his arm--says by way of greeting. "Cap'n sent us to back ya up, but I knew you'da kicked fish butt by the time we got here. The Cap'n also sends his compliments--we checked out the entire compound and found a couple hidey-holes that had more prisoners in 'em...there's a total of about a dozen hands the survived the capture of the Ironbank--there's seven other waterbreathers we literally dug up that were near death. Flamin' sea devils!" Here the junior crewman spits (and so do all the others in the longboat.) "They all wanna see ya when ya get back to the ship...which, by the way, is gonna need a heckuva LOT more repairs before it can do more than island-hop, if ya know what I mean..."
So now the PCs have several more pairs of hands to judiciously stack up bodies for a pyre, as well as help transport the extremely weak and barely-alive Walker, cleric of Gargul.
Ari Friday August 1st, 2003 9:31:10 AM
Ari wonders if and when Akerin might use the wand on Walker.
Hearing the longboat pull up and the report on the condition of the sword. Ari starts to size up whether there are enough supplies to build a forge and whether his blacksmiting abilities is what the Sword is going to need in order to get back out to sea.
Ashira Friday August 1st, 2003 9:56:36 AM
Smiling at the arrival of the "backup", Ashira accompanies Rigging to the longboat after helping Appolo and the others dispose of the sea devil's bodies.
After the long night, she feels the need for some alone time with her husband. Funny how battle made one evening feel like weeks. She briefly wonders how the Ebbtide pod will get along if Akerin decides to stay with them, but quickly shift her mind to other thoughts. Best to keep her mind far from Coral for now. Considering all the treasure that they have just found, she figures that she'll probably have to go and have it identified. Should be interesting to see what new toys they just acquired.
Walker (1 hit point, exhusted) Friday August 1st, 2003 2:26:27 PM
Walker sits, struggling to remain upright and, as he watches the others haul out dead bodies and loot wonders what kind of ship they are off of that would leave the wounded laying neglected.
Rigging 2d8(7+8)+3=18 Friday August 1st, 2003 5:08:42 PM
Rigging listens to the report of the duece and then notices Walker. He is shocked that Akerin hasn't healed him up yet. He will stride quickly over to him and grab him by an Walker but the arm trying to lend some support. "Akerin! What are you thinking?!"
Rigging will quickly hold a potion of moderate healing to the cleric's lips and help him drink it down. "Here this will make you feel better. I am so sorry for the delay. Please forgive my crew. We get a little one tracked minded at times."
Once Walker is looking more fit, Rigging will order everyone into the boats. "No I am sorry Appolo, You can't burn down the temple yet. Akerin might be using it as a base.... Appolo put that torch down!.....Yes yes I promise if Akerin doesn't want it we can burn it down later...Apollo just get into the boat. I want to get this mutant blood off my shirt."
Appolo Friday August 1st, 2003 8:19:50 PM
Appolo puts his torch away with loook of disappointment,then helps gather the bodies of the enemy and arrange them on a funerul pyre. He then burns the bodies. He then gathers up the rest of the loot and puts it in the longboat.He just ignores the reinforcements.
Walker Friday August 1st, 2003 8:19:54 PM
Thank you......Rig......Rigging is it not? I feel some what better now....at least well enough to move under my own power. Still very tired...but nothing prayer, sleep and a few meals will not fix, again my thanks.
Akerin d8+1=7 d8+1=3 d8+1=3 Friday August 1st, 2003 11:27:04 PM [Ahem. Akerin was healing all who needed it. However, to formally ratify this...]
Akerin approaches Walker. "Sorry, brother. I am Akerin, and I do believe you have seen better days. Let's make this one a bit brighter for you." Using the wand, he cures Walker of 13 hp damage. "Please forgive the delay. I should have recognized the extent of your injuries. You serve Gargul, I take it? Myself - I'm a healer of Alemi. Well met. Or, perhaps not entirely well, but ... my, my mouth is just running like a fountain. If you are a cleric, perhaps on the morrow you and I can do what we might for others injured."
"Yes, now, let us go and tend to the others. Near death, you say? Let us row quickly!"
Bart Saturday August 2nd, 2003 6:36:19 AM
Bart helps Walker into a boat and loads it with the magic items they found. AFter that he rows out to sea and starts talking to Walker. Hi my name is Bart I heard you are a priest are you a crewmember on the Ironbanks too?
Walker (32 hit points, still exhusted) Saturday August 2nd, 2003 8:00:23 AM
[ooc to Akerin: I personally thought you were healing others but Walker could not see this from were he was, he was in bad shape, and I did need to know how many points he would get out of this, thanks :-) ]
To Akerin: "Thank you for you care, I will gladly provide what help for the others that I can tommorrow."
To Bart: "My name is Walker, sad cercumstances to meet you under Bart. Yes I am a follower of Gargul and was the Ironbank's healer.
While his wounds do look better, anyone can see he is still almost swooning from exhustion.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat(s)... (DM Donna) Sunday August 3rd, 2003 8:14:19 AM
The stench of burning dead sahaugin is horrible, but infinitely sweeter than that of the foul odor of living ones, that's for sure. The extra hands make quick work of aiding the Wildcards in getting into their own boat with Walker. The new arrivals carefully transport the other, late crewmembers of the Ironbank in their own craft.
Upon arrival back at the Sword of the Sea, the party is welcomed aboard by a rather drawn Captain Hawley. Even though he is a grizzled half-elf, the events of the last 24 hours have actually seemed to have put a few more wrinkles and a gray hair or three on him.
"Aye, welcome, Wildcards," he greets you, "I hear tell ya gutted yerself a fine kettle of nasty fish! Good fer ya...we seen what they done to the waterbreathers an' the few who survived the ambush of the 'Banks...no plane of damnation can be nasty enough for the likes o' them!" Hawley's voice is sharp enough to split fairy hair, and his expression is a mix of outrage...and weariness. A very disturbing combination on the face of a man who is supposed to age very slowly thanks to his elven blood.
"Whistler be wantin' to see ya," the captain continues, "He's recuperatin' in the sick bay area...port forward." He hooks a thumb in the general direction the group needs to go. "Now I'm off to oversee repairs...flamin' sea devils...hope they all rot in h..." Hawley mutters as he moves out of earshot.
Valanthe Sunday August 3rd, 2003 10:22:06 PM
Valanthe helps the wounded sailer she was helping to the sick bay. She notices some blood spots on her nice robe and wonders why she wore it into battle in the first place. When the first possible moment arrived, she would clean the robe and put it away for special occasions.
Rigging Sunday August 3rd, 2003 10:37:26 PM
Rigging will help some of the wounded aboard, listen to the Captain's tirade and then go see Whistler.
Ari Monday August 4th, 2003 8:49:26 AM
Ari does his best to help with the wounded, and anything else that will help out. He gives a comforting word here, a helping hand there.
Wondering what Whistler has for the group, Ari follows when the go to see Whistler.
Ari waits with anticipation to get back on the forge and help out with the ships repairs.
Ashira Monday August 4th, 2003 10:21:37 PM
Wiping the sahuagin blood from her weapons on the trip back to the Hammerhead, Ashira is unusually quiet. She sits close to Rigging, but does not speak with him.
After arriving on the Hammerhead, Ashira listens to the Captain with noted distraction. She sticks close by Rigging as he heads toward were Whistler is recovering. She also cautiously eyes the newcomer Walker, but only for a while, figuring that if the sahuagin wanted to kill him, he must be ok.
Redux Monday August 4th, 2003 10:27:11 PM
Redux does what he can to help out. After some stumbling, he gets his gear in order back on the ship. He then joins the others with Whistler, to hear the story the missed and the reason for the rescue.
Akerin Tuesday August 5th, 2003 2:44:45 AM
Akerin listens to the captain's words, then heads for the sick bay. Quickly he eyes those there, and judges who is in greatest need of immediate care, including Whistler. He uses his knowledge of anatomy, the art of healing, and a few twinks here and there of the wand of cure light wounds - although he tries to conserve some charges.
"What did you have in mind, Whistler?"
Whistler Speaks (DM Donna) Tuesday August 5th, 2003 6:38:28 AM
"There be two things that we all wanted ye t'know..." Whistler tells the party, "...first was that these devils lived up to their name--they made some kind of pact with Ga'al...they seemed to be convinced that Ga'al is the newest incarnation of their accursed shark god!" Here the tough sailor spits (as do several others) to show his derision of that notion. "But that don't matter none--the sea devils are linin' up all over their territories in order to...to get heartseeded! Stubby--before she died, that is--could tell what they was sayin'...she said they was all excited a'cuz there was a ship that were a'posed to be comin' here with their heartseeds. Some ship called the Pride o' Ga'al or some such. Ship's long overdue, and them devils were starting to get antsy about it."
Many disgusted and angry mutters come from those survivors who can focus on the conversation. Whistler waves them quiet and then goes on:
"Second thing is...well...the mates here an' I...we wanna stay here with the Ebbtides. We damn near got kilt here, but we ain't gonna let them sea devils get their nasty claws into this area--b'sides...Em over there's been after my salty tail for the last five years--"
"--THREE years, you spalleen!" snaps the seasoned female crewmember whose arm is set in a splint.
"--an' it's time I settle down...so we may as well do it in a place that needs our help if The Jack is gonna have the advantage of it at all." Whistler finishes his sentence with as much dignity as his fellow 'Banks survivors will let him have with all their ribbing and catcalling.
"We just would like a cleric or th' like to stay with us, seein' as how poor Walker was the first one they drug off to sacrifice..." Whistler says, looking a bit sad at the remembrance.
Rigging Tuesday August 5th, 2003 9:17:52 AM
Rigging gently claps Whistler on the shoulder. "Whistler, you should know a couple of things. The first is we were able to rescue Walker. He is alive but has gone through a terrible time. I am not sure if he is going to want to stay, but one of ours, my friend Akerin," Rigging quickly points to the priest, "is thinking about staying. I am sure that he would love having you and some of your crewmates stay with him.
The second thing is The Sword of the Seas lived up to her name and intercepted The Pride of Ga'al," Rigging will pause as he waits for the spitting to stop, "and put her on the bottom." Rigging will pause again waiting for the cheers to die down. "The one thing that we discovered, was Ga'al has branched out and is taking non-humans as worshippers these days. Not only inherently evil creatures like the sahaugin, but goodly folk as well. We have seen halflings and elves in his malicious sway. You will need to check all recruits carefully.
We also saved a sea elf named Coral. He would be a good go between for you between your colony and the sea elves. Rest now. Sleep knowing that you are safe and in Alemi's hands"
Rigging looks down at his bloody shirt and gives a start. "I need to get freshened up and changed. I will gladly share a mug of ale with you and all your brave comrades later."
Rigging starts to leave and grabs Ashira's hand as he turns to go. "I will wash your back if you wash mine?" he smiles at her.
Ashira Tuesday August 5th, 2003 12:16:33 PM
The half-elf smiles with intense relief at Rigging's comment. "Business first, husband. We should tell the Captain what we've learned about the devils. Then, let's get that foul blood off of you and me. Unless you're into sponge baths, might I recommend a nice swim? I'm sure I can find us a nice secluded spot nearby...that is unless we are needed on the Hammerhead." Ashira heads back to the Captain and gives a brief report and then requests a few hours of rest for the Wildcards to recover from the recent battle. Then she goes to check on Walker, making sure that the new cleric has found suitable accommodations and is resting.
DM Prerogative (DM Donna) Tuesday August 5th, 2003 1:00:42 PM
This is a general OOC note to the players: The game is lagging a bit from its schedule, so tomorrow's post will jump to the point where the Sword is about to leave the island. The total amount of time spent at the island was 16 days. In that time, everyone has helped fix the ship, Walker has had a reunion with his Ironbank crewmates (who all agree that Walker should simply switch places with Akerin, as the poor cleric of Gargul needs to be away from the place of his imprisonment), Coral and all of the surviving aquatic elves (save one) have left to go back to their underwater territory to find and group together what may be left of the Ebbtide tribe, and everyone left at the island has been able to relax between repair shifts, enjoying the island scenery and delighting in the flocks of seabirds, cavorting of dolphins, and collecting of seashells.
Remember, players--EVERYONE must have their updated CSes in to me before I post tomorrow (that is usually at 6am Eastern time) if they want to be sure that their character can engage in any possible combat that might occur. Walker's sheet is in the 3.5 edition rules already, so he is exempt. If you don't have 3.5 yet, get it to me in 3e--but get it to me BEFORE TOMORROW'S POST!
Thanks! 8)
Appolo Tuesday August 5th, 2003 5:26:47 PM
Appolo spends as much time relaxing as possible,while the ship is repaired and made ready. When it is time to leave,he says good bye to Akerin and hands him a Dagger with {TO Akerin,From Appolo} ingraved on it.He wishes the healer luck.
Ashira Wednesday August 6th, 2003 8:08:17 AM
After gathering up all the magical items from their recent battle, Ashira heads off to have them identified. She spends the rest of her time alternating between sparring practice with Val and Bart and having plenty of uninterupted "quiet time" with her husband.
The 4-Armed Mutant REANIMATES!!! (DM Donna) d20+10=23 d20+10=20 d20+10=16 d20+10=24 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 8:40:39 AM Suddenly the four-armed mutant who'd been SUCH a bear in the last fight the Wildcards engaged in reappears, wielding a giant +4 Feather of Tickling in each of its four arms!
"You were warned, puny airbreathers!" growls the hulking menace as he advances on the group. "I have been granted Divine Permission to seek revenge on you for having bested me in combat! I will have that revenge--NOW!!"
Walker, Rigging and Ashira manage to easily dodge the mutant and escape the area entirely.
Appolo and Valanthe are nimble enough to stay just beyond the range of the Feathers.
However, Redux, Arislan and Bart aren't so lucky--the mutant is able to make Tickling Attacks on each of them...two on Bart!
His attack on Redux hits AC23; Redux (according to his OLD character sheet) only has AC15, so he is hit with the Feather, and must now make a Fortitude save with a -4 penalty or double over helplessly with laughter. (Total Fort Save for Redux is only +1 because that equals the 5 from his OLD sheet minus the 4 penalty.)
Another feather connects with Ari, easily overcoming his OLD armor class of 16 and forcing Ari to make a Fort Save with a total OLD bonus of only +4.
Two feathers wiggle Bart's way, one misses but the other connects with a hit of 24 versus Bart's OLD AC of 22. Bart's Fort Save is +1 because his OLD sheet has +5 for the Fortitude Saving Throw.
None of the characters here can fight back, because the DM has not received any CS updates as she has been repeatedly asking for!
All three offenders must save versus DC21 or become helpless with laughter...and laughing like this will indefinitely hold up the game for everyone else!
SEND IN YOUR CHARACTER SHEETS TODAY!!!!
(Appolo and Valanthe should send the Dungeonmaster their CS and an update on their conversion to 3.5 respectively.)
Walker d20+8=26 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 12:53:32 PM
Walker easily recognizes the horrible mutant as some sort of chastizment from the Gods, Knowing it will cause no real harm he ignores it. Will 26
Ashira Wednesday August 6th, 2003 10:46:49 PM
The half-elf watches with a mixture of amazement and preturbment as the reanimated mutant attacks the members of her family. "For the love of Alemi...is there nothing we can do to stop this abomination? How many times must you die?" Knowing that the nasty has been sent by the gods on a divine mission she does not attempt to intervene.
Ari Wednesday August 6th, 2003 11:10:10 PM
"Belief in the higher powers that be usually works for me." As Ari wipes a hand across his face and no longer sees the mutant. Stepping back a little bit, he watches in wonder as the other two get continued tickling.
Redux d20+1=8 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 11:10:52 PM
As Redux doubles over on the ground laughing, he looks up at the sky and tries to form the words "...but I did what you asked...just like (::or rather WITH::) Ashira."
A Boon is Granted! (DM Donna) Thursday August 7th, 2003 7:31:50 AM
Just as suddenly as the four-armed horror appeared, it disappears. Apparently the gods are satisfied that order has been restored to The Wold...for now.
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