Rigging ac 19, hps 35/50 bless, invisible, jacks +2 , mage armor, protection from arrows(ADM Nellie) d20+6=11 d20+6=19 d20+11=18 d6+3=9 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 2:55:26 PM
Like Appolo, Rigging is not surprised by the ineffectiveness of the invisibility rings. Wincing under the combination of the blows, Rigging calls out to the group. "Don't get distracted by the sailors! Focus on the priests!" Rigging tumbles past the two sailors in front of him, deftly dodging one, but drawing an attack from the other. Continuing forward, Rigging engages with P2, attacking with his rapier (AC18 for 9 dam).
Bart (Ac24 hp 50) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+10=24 d20+5=24 d20+5=18 d10+14=22 d10+14=21 d10+14=22 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 4:43:17 PM
Bart attacks the sailor in front of him using more strength than accuracy (powerattack +5) His first attack does his opponent quite a lot of dammage (ac 34 for 22, i asume he is dead) Bart steps forward and attacks the sailor whos is flanking ashira his attack on him is even better he cuts his opponent in two (critical 24/18 for 21+22)
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 11---ADM Nellie d20+12=23 d20+5=8 d20+5=22 d20+5=8 d20+11=21 d20+6=21 d8+2=8 d8+2=5 d20+11=30 d20+6=22 d8+2=5 d8+2=6 d20+11=23 d20+6=25 d8+2=7 d8+2=8 d20+5=20 d20+5=11 d20+5=7 d20+5=24 d20+5=24 2d6(2+2)=4 d20+16=19 d20+16=22 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 5:23:29 PM
The battle on the Vengeance grows in fervor as the Wildcard's move in for the kill with the priests. Walker easily rids himself of the puny sailor in front of him and easily engages with P3.
Both Appolo and Rigging easily blow off the resistance surrounding them. One of the sailors takes a swipe at Rigging, but misses the wily Pirate by a mile. Appolo easily moves forward into striking distance of P2 and then begins inquiring about that pesky female cleric. Rigging uses a different tactic with the same priest, and goes in for the kill. He times his blow well, but his blade bounces off of some kind of invisible barrier. The glowing axes following Rigging and Appolo as they move, and once more attack the pair. One axe swings twice at Rigging, hitting him both times and doing a total of 13 hp of damage. The second axe takes a couple of swings at Rigging which also connect (11 hp of damage, total). The final axe swings two times at Appolo and this time slices two jagged lines on the rogue's arm (15 hp damage total).
With a skill and precision scarcely seen in archers, Ari fires two arrows into the neck of the sailor blocking his view of the priest, killing the man before he can even raise his sword in a defensive move. The three remaining sailors thrust their shortswords at Ari, but they bounce off the invisible shield surrounding him.
Shrugging off the wimpy soldiers around her, Val moves forward to engage the very popular P2. She rams her sword into his side and is happy to find quite a bit of blood on the blade as she pulls it back. Sorry Val, if you move then you only get one attack.
Ashira squeezes past the Aisildurians surrounding her. The two sailors up front take a stab at the paladin as she departs, but both of them miss. Choosing a careful path, Ashira makes her way forward to engage the priests next round.
Bart slashes into the sole sailor, hacking the man in half before he can draw his next breath. Taking a step, he hacks into the sailor who was flanking Ashira and quickly dispatches him to Ga'al.
The tall priest in the center (P1), finding himself currently unopposed begins to cast a spell (Ashira must make a will save DC16 or be held). He chuckles at Appolo's comments, as if listening to a child's joke. "Yes, I do certainly know the woman you are speaking of....she is my wife. As yes, I know all about your "dance", though as Noxia tells me, you're not that much to talk about. Oh yes, my sweet little wife has told me quite a bit about your little "family"." The tall, good looking priest turns to face Rigging. "Tell me, Rigging, is it...how is that lovely little wife of yours? Ahh...there you are Ashira. Now...I'm feeling rather generous today. If you surrender now, I will see to it that you are properly heartseeded and placed in quads where I'm sure you'll be quite happy." The man smiles warmly. "If you insist on this child's play, then I'm afraid that Noxia will be rather less liberal. Now Damian here (he points to P2...a short, scrawny looking man with stringy black hair and very crooked teeth) has expressed an interest in the elven woman Valanthe. Basil (he points to P3...an average size human with rather nondescript looks) has a taste for half-elves, though I can't understand his taste for half-breeds. So, if at all possible, we will take the women alive, but I'm afraid the rest of you are disposable."
"Damian" (P2) begins casting defensively as he licks his lips hungrily at Valanthe. Valanthe's limbs begin to feel very heavy (Will save DC 16 or be held). "Basil" (P3) also cast defensively, bobbing and weaving as Walker presses in on him. Walker also begins to experience the strange sensation of attempting to be held (Will DC16 or be held).
Those with sharp eyes (Spot=20) will notice that the three other priests, including the former member of the Pride of Ga'al are slowly making their way toward the Wildcards...though it will take them another two or three rounds before they will be in striking range.
Steadily gaining ground, the Jack continues to pave the way toward the officers. The other Pirates surge forward by the Wildcards, anxious to join with the Jack. Finding the Aisildurian sailors that had engaged the party, the lower ranking Pirates can no longer contrain their battle lust, and then slice into the enemy, drawing their attention away from the Wildcards.
Meanwhile, back on the Sword, Redux suddenly disappears from view. He finds that the Sword is now 10 feet away from the Vengeance. A quick glance over the railing confirms Redux's fears. Those nasty, smelly sahuagin are still climbing up the side of the ship. Looks like they'll be going over the railing in the next round. Captain Hawley notes the sahuagin's progress also and orders all the remaining Pirates in a defensive perimeter around the railing.
All of the remaining sailors on the combat map are now engaged with the lower level Pirates. You need not engage them unless you wish to.----Nellie
Bart (Ac24 hp 50) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=29 d10+9=18 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 7:19:32 PM
Bart rushes forward towards the priest dodging away when he needs too (dodge&mobility feat) In front of priest 1 (spring attack Ac 29 for 18)
Ok, normally you can either move before or after your attack. With spring attack you can move both before and after your attack. So, for example, Bart could move 20 feet, hack at a sailor (of course he could only make one attack) then move another 10 feet and be in position to attack another sailor next round. Since you want to get to P1, Bart will have to make a double move (60 feet). If you make a double move, you cannot attack.----ADM Nellie
Valanthe (HP 101/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+10=18 d20+19=28 d20+14=27 d6+10=16 d6+10=13 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 7:23:09 PM
Her eyes narrow and focus on Damian. As her limbs begin to feel heavy, Valanthe snarls and shrugs off the spell. [will save 18] If anything the attempted binding made her madder. Raising her sword, she brings the blade down savagely on Damian.
[hit Ac 28 for 16 and Ac 27 for 13]
Rigging ac 19 hps 12/50 protection from arrows, jacks +2, mage armor, bless d20+9=13 d20+9=29 d20+9=27 d4+3=7 2d6(5+1)=6 2d6(5+5)=10 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 9:47:13 PM
Rigging feels great pain as the axes bite into his body. The idea of retreat quickly enters his mind but he just as quickly realizes that the axes could follow him. No he will stay and fight. He thrusts with his rapier which the priest avoids but his follow up with the holy dagger sinks deep into the evil priests body. He snarls, "I will never quit..you will die."
OOC rolled natural 20 and made critical hit roll dagger does 23 points of damage. I am assuming the priests are evil.
Walker, Ac 25, Hp 68, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus, Expertise d20+8=22 d20+12=25 2d6(2+6)+9=17 d6=5 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 10:01:37 PM
Walker shrugs off the spell [will=22], strides purposefully to priest 3, his face as expressionless as some just clearing out weeds and strikes. [hit ac 25, dam 17 regular + 5 fire]
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d20+4=24 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 10:59:28 PM
Redux screws up his nose from the stench of the sahuagin as they get closer and casts Fly upon himself. Jumping over the edge of the boat, he flies at his fastest rate towards the fray. From his vantage point slightly above the crowd, Redux easily spots the female priest as well as her companions. He modifies his course slightly and flies at them, being careful to keep them in his sights.
Ashira (AC23, HP60/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+8=17 d20+16=30 d8+14=15 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 11:12:00 PM
Ashira manages to shrug off the spell and moves forward into the fray. Seeing that Damian is probably under control, she joins with Bart to attack the tall priest (P1). Thrusting her longsword into his chest (AC30 for 15 dam) she smiles at the man. "For someone who sounds so sure of himself, you sure bleed alot."
OOC (What a lousy stinking time to roll a 1 for damage!!!!!!!!!!)
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's d20+6=23 d20+6=25 d8+5=9 d8+5=10 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 11:41:13 PM
Concern radiates from Ari as he worries about area effect spells. Praying to Alemi to guide his shots, Ari sends an arrow P2 and P3 to help out his friends and to try to distract their spell casting. He concentrates in order to not put in arrow in any friend. (-4 for firing into melee included) (AC 23 for 9 points, AC 25 for 10 points)
Appolo d20+13=16 d20+9=24 d20+12=26 d20+12=18 d20+12=13 d20+12=24 d20+12=26 d20+12=18 d20+12=24 d20+12=27 d4+5=6 Friday October 3rd, 2003 6:14:40 AM
Appolo takes the hit with a grunt and notices Riggings blade bounce off and invisible barrier. He thinks interesting,looks at the priest"Wellit's kind of hard ti discuss which one of us your wife perfers right.So I think I'll leave it to another time.Besides if I was so lousy,why'd she bother mentioning me at all.Sounds like she perfers younger men too me or maube you just don't do it for her.See ya."Appolo then goes on the defensive,pulls apotion of cure moderate wounds,drinks it and tumbles away,coming upmakes a beline stright for the bozos wife Noxia. Hurling his assina dagger at her as he does so.
OOC:Spot 26,Tumble 16,Attack 26,Damage 6 Assassins Dagger as per DMG
Please ignore extra d20 rolls my bad.Thank you.
According to the PHB, to retrieve an item (like a potion) is a move action. To drink a potion is a standard action. So retrieving and drinking the potion will be all that Appolo can do this round. Sorry. :(----ADM Nellie
Bart Friday October 3rd, 2003 4:36:32 PM
instaed of the priest bart attacks a sailor when he moves towards the priest
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 12---ADM Nellie 2d8(7+3)+2=12 4d8(2+1+1+3)+8=15 d20+11=25 d8+2=4 d20+11=29 d8+2=3 Saturday October 4th, 2003 2:50:52 PM
As the massive battle to save Ayorsa continues, the Wildcards find themselves immersed in a life or death battle of their own.
Bart moves forward toward the priest and ends a sailors life along the way. He finds that he is now 30 feet away from P1.
Val easily blows off the priests spell, and hacks viciously into the leering pervert. Blood streams out from underneath his robes, and a large gash in his robes reveals a well rended suit of splint mail under his robes. Giving the "tempting" invitation by P1 absolutely no thought, the badly injured Rigging strikes with lethal accuracy. Screaming in pain, the man grasps the now gaping hole is side...trying to keep his innards from falling out. Blood trickles out of his mouth, and he collapses in a heap at the hero's feet. One of the axes which was attacking Rigging floats and remains hovering by the dead priests body.
Walker, takes a 5 foot step and engages P3 (Dana, are you getting my combat maps?). Working very matter of factly, he hacks into the man, creating a nasty looking gash on his neck. Strangely though, the flames on his sword do not seem to burn the priest.
Ari notices that Val and Rigging have polished P2 off and switches his target to Basil (P3). With amazing prowess, he avoids hitting Ashira. His arrows lodge themselves in the priests shoulder with deadly accuracy. A shocked look on his face, Basil takes a 5 foot step backwards (avoiding an attack of opportunity from Walker) and then begins casting a spell. The wounds recently inflicted by Walker heal almost completely, but Basil looks quite frustrated about the results.
Redux reads his scroll and activates the fly spell. The three distant priests in his sights, Redux begins to wing his way toward him. He is amazed at how quickly he can travel in this manner, and by the end of the round, his invisible form is just a step behind Ari.
Ashira steps forward and takes a swing at P1. Her longsword slices deep into the man's leg, and though the wound bleeds freely, his face remains impassive as ever. He too takes a 5 foot step backwards and begins casting a spell. Ashira begins to feel that strange twinge as magic tries to invade her body (Fort DC 16 or be blinded).
Setting his eyes on the female priestess, Appolo pulls out a healing potion and drinks it. The wounds on his arm begin to close up and he feels much better (12 hp healed).
The glowing axes attacking Rigging and Appolo begin to float away. One moves over to Ashira and takes a swipe at the paladin, while the other floats over to confront Walker. Both axes connect with their intended victims, but inflict little damage on the heavily armored warriors (Ashira=4 dam, Walker=3 dam).
The three non-combatant priests on the other side of the ship move 30 feet closer and then begin to cast spells (again, Spot DC 20 to see them). Appolo, Rigging, and Valanthe feel the tug of magic trying to control their bodies (Appolo and Rigging Will DC 15 or be held. Val Fort. save DC 16 or be blinded).
As the Wildcards focus on all the action around them, they suddenly become aware of some newcomers on the deck of the Vengeance. Several very muscular looking sahuagin vault over the railing and begin surveying the battlefield as they ready tridents. From his observances on the Sword, Redux reasons to himself that these must be the cream of the crop and that the many, many others he saw climbing the Vengeance must be having a tougher time of climbing the ship.
On the other end of the ship, the battle begins to rise in fervor as the Jack begins to close the distance with the officers. It's really hard to tell any specifics due to all the commotion around the Wildcards, but from the hoots and hollers of other Pirate ships, its pretty easy to assume that the Jack has just done something rather impressive.
The Sword continues to widen the gap with the Vengeance. The sahuagin boarders of the Pirate vessel seem quite surprised at their welcoming party of bloodthirsty Pirates, and several of the sea devils are cut down before they can even purchase footing on the ship! It would appear that Ashira's warning was well heeded.
Rigging ac 19, hps 12 of 50, protection from arrows, mage armor, bless, +2 jacks inspiration d20+6=17 Saturday October 4th, 2003 3:47:36 PM
With the defeat of the priest at his feet, Rigging notices he is in a lot of pain. He then feels a spell enter his mind and fights it off. "Yes time for a little caution" Rigging decides to use some of his magic. He will leave the battle of the priests in his companions capable hands and run towards the left of S4. He will activate his ring as he does so, turning himself invisible. Once he reaches the rail, hw will use his slippers of spiderclimb to go over the rail and attack some of the climbing nasties.
Walker, Ac 25, Hp 65, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus, Expertise d20+12=21 2d6(2+6)+9=17 d6=6 Saturday October 4th, 2003 7:39:32 PM
Walker moves forward between both priests trying to put p3 between himself and the sahuagin and then swings on priest (p3).
[hit ac 21, dam 17 reg + 6 fire]
Bart (Ac24 hp 50) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=21 d10+9=17 Sunday October 5th, 2003 11:31:00 AM
Bart sees some seadevils boarding the ship. He ignores them for now, and opts to attack the priest nearest to walker (p3) (ac 21 for 17)
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's d20+10=20 d20+10=11 d8+5=13 Sunday October 5th, 2003 5:35:50 PM
(no sailors noted on new map. Free to move then?)
Noting that his friends have things in had with the now two priests. Ari decides to focus on the new threat of the Sanguin. Ari decides to move towards higher ground, if he can. But he's watching to see for the first signs of aggression from the Sanguin. If (S6) moves towards Walker in a threatening way, Ari will loose on him. (AC 20 for 13 points, and a natural 1 (drat!))
Ashira (AC23, HP71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+15=26 d20+14=15 d20+9=12 d20+13=28 d6+10=16 Sunday October 5th, 2003 6:44:10 PM
Easily blowing off the priest's spell, Ashira moves in for the kill. Taking a 5 foot step toward the priest (P1), Ashira unleashes a full attack. She bobs and weaves, but can't find an opening. Her first two attacks with her longsword bounce harmlessly off the mans armor, but her shortsword finds the nice unprotected spot under his arm. Cutting deep, Ashira smiles as blood pools on his robe. "So tell me...all powerful one, what will you ask Ga'al when you are face to face with him? I'd say you have a few more seconds to think about your question."
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Greater Invisiblity, Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d4+4=6 3d4(2+2+1)=5 Sunday October 5th, 2003 10:40:18 PM
Redux sends a volley of magic missiles towards the 'so famous' female priest (11pts dmg total). After he does so, he continues to fly towards P1-P3, changing his angle towards the priests and altitude.
Valanthe (HP 101/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+9=17 d20+4=14 d20+4=22 Sunday October 5th, 2003 11:30:28 PM
Once again Val shrugs off the magic with a savage growl. She scans the deck looking for the soon to be dead spellcasters and almost misses them. Spotting them farther down Val runs after them.
ooc: fort save 17. Used 1 hero point to reroll spot check for a 22. Valanthe is using a full round action to get to the priests (base move of 40)
Appolo Ac21 HP:33/36 Bulls Strength+4,Bless,Jack's Bonus Invisible d20+7=23 d20+13=19 d4+2=4 Monday October 6th, 2003 6:16:25 AM
Appolo feels much fights of the spell and makes a beeline for Noxia.As soon as he is with in thirty feet of her he hurls his assins dagger at her.
Will Roll 23,Attack Roll 19,Damage 4,Assins Dagger as per DMG.
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 13(Or....In Over Our Heads)---ADM Nellie d20+11=24 d20+6=16 d8+2=3 d20+11=19 d20+6=25 d8+2=4 4d8(4+2+1+4)+8=19 d20+8=22 d20+12=19 d10=1 d20+11=29 d20+11=26 d20+11=28 d8+4=8 d8+4=6 d8+4=9 d20+11=22 d20+11=28 d20+11=15 d8+2=7 d8+2=4 Monday October 6th, 2003 4:56:48 PM
Just as things were beginning to pick up for the Wildcards, things are beginning to look a little bleak with the arrival of the sahuagin reinforcements.
Having had enough of the priests for the moment, Rigging trys to activate his ring and then heads off toward the left side of the ship. He remains visible for all to see until he reaches the end of his move and then **POOF** he suddenly becomes invisible again!
Walker moves to a much better place strategically and takes another swipe at P3 with that nasty sword of his. He manages to just barely connect. He cuts a nasty looking wound in the priest's shoulder, but once again, the flame on his blade does not seem to affect the man. Looking shaken at Walker's tenacity, the priest begins to cast a spell. He draws an attack of opportunity from Walker, but Walker's blow goes wide (Hit AC 19....priests AC are 21). Smiling, the priest reaches out and tries to touch Walkers arm (Touch attack. Hit AC 22...Walker gets no AC bonus from armor, natural armor, or shield. I don't have a sheet for Walker, but I am assuming this hits...if not, email me.) A horrid feeling fills Walker as his body is invaded by a horrible poison (Fort. save DC 17 or lose 1 Con. point).
Bart decides to focus on P3 and moves as far as he can to engage the priest. He finds that he is unable to strike this round, but he'll definitely be ready to kick some Ga'alian butt next round.
Ari climbs up into the Rigging area and concentrates on the sahuagin threat. Unfortunately, he had to sling his bow in order to climb, so he is unable to attack this round, since his bow is still slung.
Ashira does indeed hack into P1 with her last attack as she continues to taunt the cocky priest. The blood flows freely from his wound, but the priest maintains his calm demeanor. "You would be wise to watch your tongue, foolish woman. I can that heartseeding you will bring about a vast improvement in your attitude." Despite his haughty words, the priest seems to go on the defensive. He takes a 5 foot step backward and begins casting a spell. Almost all of his wounds heal.
Finally within striking range, Redux fires off a volley of those wondrous magic missles. The bolts streak from his hand and smash into the female cleric's unsuspecting body. Searching in vain, the priestess begins to swear loudly. Though you can't quite make out the words from this distance, it's all too clear that she is not a big fan of Redux at this moment!
Val and Appolo shrug off the priest's magic and make pursuit of those pesky priests that are further towards the bow. Though Appolo had a slight lead to begin with, Val quickly moves past him. Though neither Pirate is able to attack this round, they can see that they will probably be able to engage in a round or two.
The axes continue to strike at Ashira and Walker, this time making two attacks each. The first attack wings Ashira for 3 hp of damage and the other misses by a mile. The other glowing axe has just the opposite results as its first attack bounces off Walker's armor, but its second attack nicks Walker for 4 hp of damage.
From their positions further up front in the battlefield, Val and Appolo see that the three priests including "Noxia" have stoped moving forward, and are once again casting spells. Three glowing axes appear by their sides, and float toward the couple. Two begin to attack Valanthe and connect very solidly with her, inflicting a total of 11 hp of damage. The axe attack Appolo can't seem to connect with the sneaky young man.
Having picked out their intended targets, the sea devils move in for the kill. They are fairly standard in appearance to the traditional sahuagin, but are MUCH more muscular than their mundane cousins, appear to be heartseeded, and are dressed in some form of light chain mail. S1 makes a bee line for Appolo, but is unable to attack this round. S2 moves toward the center of the battlefield, his target is unclear. S3 and S4 move toward Ari. They make it to the rigging, but are unable to climb up after Ari yet. S5 moves into striking range with Walker and takes a stab at the cleric of Gargul. He connects and does 8 hp of damage. S6 and S7 move to surround Bart. They too thrust their tridents toward Bart. Their attacks are also well placed, and they do a total of 15hp of damage to Bart.
The massive battle continues to rage around the Wildcards, though everyone is too distracted with the current battle to investigate what might be happening with the Jack or the other Pirates around them.
Valanthe (HP 92/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) Monday October 6th, 2003 6:08:44 PM
Valanthe grunts with the two axe hits and keeps moving forward.
ooc: moving up as much as possible.
Bart (Ac24 hp 35) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=26 d20+10=21 d10+9=17 d10+9=19 Monday October 6th, 2003 6:23:29 PM
Bart ignores the devils for now and attacks the priest. Both of his attacks hit him for a lot of dammage (ac26/21 for 17+19). In the meantime he keeps an an eye for one of the sahuagin and trys to dodge his attck (+1 Ac dodge feat).
Walker, Ac 25, Hp 53, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus, Expertise d20+13=19 d20+12=24 2d6(3+3)+9=15 d6=3 Monday October 6th, 2003 6:37:22 PM
Walker shrugs off the poison [fort 19] and with a small smile says, "Gargul protects me." Then chops at P3 again. [hit Ac 24, dam 15]
Rigging 12 out of 50 ac 19 mage armor, bless, +2 Jack bonus, invisible, mage armor, protection from arrows d20+9=19 d20+9=29 d6+3=7 2d6(1+1)=2 d4+3=5 2d6(6+1)=7 2d6(5+6)=11 Monday October 6th, 2003 10:35:48 PM
Rigging is feeling his wounds but when he sees 2 possibly 3 sahaugin surrounding Ari, he knows he can't leave his friend to these evil foes. He will run past them for a step then cut back and slice both his rapier and dagger into S4 hoping to take him down quickly. He will then dart away heading southwest again hopefully out of the range of the other 2 sahaugin.
OOC both rapier and dagger hit...rapier for a total of 9 pathetic but the holy dagger makes up for it with a total of 23
Ashira (AC23, HP53/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+14=21 d20+9=20 d20+13=32 d20+13=14 d8+12=17 d6+10=13 Monday October 6th, 2003 10:42:23 PM
Ashira's face becomes a mask of fury at the priest's words. Almost hurling herself at the man, she wages a particularly nasty full attack. She manages to connect with her first longsword (AC21 for 17)and her shortsword blow (AC32 for 13)...her second longsword blow barely misses. She barely notices all of the blood on her blades as she takes her anger out on the man's body.
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Greater Invisiblity, Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus 4d4(1+3+3+2)+4=13 Monday October 6th, 2003 11:11:44 PM
(ooc Redux' fly rate is 60. given a position slightly further out than on the credit given on the map, Redux might be directly in front of P6--the third in the 2nd row of priests.)
Redux again casts magic missiles at the beginning of his move, targeting P4 for 13 pts of dmg. He then flies straight towards P6 sixty feet.
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's ) d20+10=26 d20+10=18 d8+5=7 d8+5=9 Monday October 6th, 2003 11:40:36 PM
Now that he's up off of the deck, Ari quickly locks himself up in the rigging and draws his bow. (Profession Sailor should help somewhat, right?)
Hoping he can take down his pursuers fast, so that he can help out his team mates, Ari waits for the first one to start climbing up the rigging. As soon as someone decides, he'll let loose with two arrows. (AC 26 and 18 for 7 and 9 points)
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 14(Or....Turning Tides)---ADM Nellie d20+11=13 d20+6=12 d20+11=31 d20+11=22 d8+4=11 d20+11=14 d20+6=15 d20+11=17 d20+6=19 d20+13=24 d20+8=10 d8+4=10 d20+11=27 d20+6=7 d8+2=5 d20+11=20 d20+6=19 d8+2=3 d8+2=5 d20+11=26 d20+6=10 d8+6=10 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 9:40:19 PM
Val and Appolo continue to move forward through the huge crowd of sailors, bent on dealing justice to those pesky priest midship. Val makes a double move and reaches the priests, ready to engage with P5 next round. Appolo also makes a double move, but stops 30 feet short in anticipation of throwing his dagger at the female priest next round. Meanwhile, the sea devil S1 follows Appolo's every step, threatening to attack the rogue as soon as the opportunity should present itself.
The glowing axes continue their assault on Val and Appolo. The first axe swings twice at Val, hitting once, but missing on its second swing. The second axe also takes two swipes....both of them slicing into Val (making a total of 13 hp of damage to Val from all of the attacks from the axes). The third axe makes its two attacks against Appolo....hitting with the first and missing with the second (for a total of 10 hp of damage to Appolo).
Unnerved at the rage exhibited by Val, the small halfling priest (P5) moves backward 30 feet and casts a spell. Val feels the familiar tug of magic at her body (Will DC 15 or be held). From his position of safety, a rather weak looking human cleric (P6) also begins casting. Once again magic washes over Val (Another will DC 15 or be held). The female cleric Noxia looks a little put off by the actions of her comrads. "You fools, quite toying around with them, finish them quickly or you'll end up like that fool husband of mine!" Noxia begins to cast a spell...with no noticeable results by Val or Appolo.
Meanwhile, an invisible Redux flys over the top of the action. Weaving his magic with anonymity, the mage watches with satisfaction as the bolts slam into Noxia's body once more. Not wanting to get caught red handed, Redux moves forward toward P6.
Pressing his attack with P3, Bart slices through the evil cleric's armor with ease. Blood gushes from the man's wounds and he slumps lifelessly to the ground. The axe which was attacking Walker floats uselessly by his side.
Walker notes that Bart has taken care of P3 and switches to P1. Turning, he hacks into the tall man mercilessly, cutting a nasty looking gash in his leg. Then Ashira turns her righteous anger upon the man, piercing his armor and opening his chest cavity. With a rather unhealthy gurgle, the man collapses at the feet of the paladin, his haughty eyes permanently set in a gaze of disbelief. The glowing axe which was attacking Ashira returns to his dead side floating pointlessly. Seemingly unphased by the death of their ally, the sahuagin continue to press their attacks against Walker and Bart. S5 bobs and weaves and finally slashes twice at Walker, but the cleric is too fast for him, and his blows go wide. S6 and S7 decide to continue teaming up on Bart. S6 takes a 5 foot step putting S7 in flanking position. Then both of the sahuagin unleash a full attack on the big warrior. S6 finds it a very difficult thing indeed to get past Bart's defenses and both of his attacks are fruitless. S7 finds things a little easier and spears Bart with his first attack, doing 10hp of damage. The nasty muscular freak jabs a second time but Bart's sword parries the blow.
Unwilling to abandon his friend in need, Rigging sneaks up on S4 and stabs him in the back....literally. The sea devil jerks around in pain just in time to see Rigging reappear. A snarl on his lips, the creature curses Rigging in a tongue known only to Ashira. Unfortunately, Rigging is unable to backpeddle away from the creature, since he made a 5 foot step to engage. The sahuagin (S4) smiles brutally as he thrusts his trident toward Rigging. Amazingly both blows bounce harmlessly off Rigging's magical armor.
From his nice, safe position in the rigging, Ari watches as S3 begins to climb up after him. Taking his time, Ari waits for the right opportunity and then sends his arrow straight into the head of the sea devil. The beast snarls in pain and defiance, making good time climbing up the rigging toward Ari. He finally reaches Ari's snipers roost, but is unable to attack the archer this round.
S2 moves forward and engages Ashira. He jabs his wicked looking trident toward the side of the paladin, hoping to catch her by surprise. Three bloody holes appear in Ashira's armor as the sea devils strike hits home, doing 11 hp of damage.
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Greater Invisiblity, Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d20+8=20 d20+5=24 d4=1 d4=4 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 10:42:01 PM
Redux flies in an arc up and to his left, more or less lined up with P4 & P5, but greater than 35 feet above them. He takes note of her spellcasting and believes he recognizes what she just did (spellcraft =20). At the very end of the round, Redux decides to delay his action. Once he sees Noxia begin to cast or move, Redux lowers himself the 5 feet or so to be close enough to cast Enervation (hit dc=24) giving her FOUR (ouch, it was worth the hero point re-roll) negative levels.
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's ) d20+11=21 d20+11=25 d8+5=7 d8+5=7 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 11:30:54 PM
Seeing that he has only one opponent, Ari let's fly with two more arrows. (AC 21 and 25 for 7 points each). Once his shots are released, Ari quickly starts shifting in the rigging in an attempt to dislodge the Sanguin. (attack is more important if I cannot do both)
Walker, Ac 25, Hp 53, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus, Expertise d20+12=21 2d6(1+5)+9=15 d6=3 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 11:46:17 PM
Walker takes a five foot step, placing himself between S5 and Bart, Pivots and calmly slashes at S5. [hit Ac21, Dam 15 reg + 3 flame]
Valanthe (HP 82/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+10=12 d20+10=21 d20+10=18 d20+19=35 d6+10=16 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 12:16:47 AM
Valanthe has become very annoyed with the priests and their petty magic. Even more so when one of the spells almost take hold. Picking the closest priest (P6), Val moves over to him and swipes savagely with her sword.
[Hero point used to reroll 1st will save. resisted both spells with a 21 and 18. Hit Ac 35 for 16 dmg]
Ashira (AC23, HP42/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+16=19 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 9:09:48 AM
Catching sight of Rigging once more, Ashira notes that he is in a dire situation and moves to help out her hubby. She moves toward the back of S3 and S4, drawing an Attack of Opportunity from S2...but also putting her in a flanking position with S4. She strikes at the sea devil with all the strength she can muster...hoping to draw its attention to herself. "I might have known that the filth of the sea would come to the aid of the filth of the land!!!!!" Ashira taunts the creature as her sword misses its mark.
Rigging AC 19, hps 12/50 mage armor, bless, protection from arrows, jacks +2 d20+9=13 d20+9=25 d4+3=4 2d6(3+1)=4 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 10:48:28 AM
Rigging sees his wife come to his aid and smiles a greeting. He then jabs his rapier at the sahaugin's face which misses but distracts the beast and allows him to sink his dagger into the sahaugin's slimy thigh.
OOC hit with 25 8 measly points of damage out of possible 19..grrrr
Bart (Ac24 hp 25) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=33 d20+10=28 d10+9=16 d10+9=18 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 3:21:30 PM
Bart is bleeding badly but he stand still firm on his feet an tries to slash his opponent (s6)in two (ac 33/28 for 16+18) he tries to step away so he has both of his opponent in front (almost standing back to back with walker). His dodgy moves makes it harder for s7 to hit him (+1 ac dodge feat)
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 15(Or....Alemi's Blessing)---ADM Nellie d20+13=23 d20+11=25 d8+4=7 d20+11=12 d20+11=25 d20+6=9 d8+2=7 d20+11=15 d20+6=15 d20+11=28 d20+6=10 d8+4=7 d20=6 d20+13=18 d20+11=22 d20+6=20 d20+11=17 d20+9=12 d20+8=13 3d6(4+5+5)=14 d20+3=10 d20+11=16 d20+6=13 d20+11=23 d20+6=12 d20+13=27 d20+8=14 d8+4=10 d20+16=26 d20+8=25 d10=1 Thursday October 9th, 2003 12:02:10 AM
Gaining a little altitude, Redux heads in for a major strike....when *POOF* he suddenly becomes visible! Noxia grins a particularly nasty smile and begins casting a spell. Redux takes his cue, and a ray of purest darkness extends from his palm and explodes into the evil cleric's chest. Taken completely by surprise, Noxia prematurely aborts her spell as she doubles over in pain. From his position in the sky, Redux can't be sure, but that just may be a look of fear on the woman's face. Looking up at Redux, Noxia begins to concentrate, and one of the glowing axes that was attacking Val floats over and attacks Redux. Obviously the pain inflicted on the priestess made her concentration less than crystal clear since the axe misses Redux by a mile!
Even for an outstanding archer like Ari, it's a difficult feat indeed to keep your balance and fire at a rapidly advancing enemy. Ari's first arrow misses and sticks into the deck of the Vengenace. His second arrow is much better placed, and sticks itself in the sea devil's shoulder. Climbing a little further into the rigging, the sahuagin reaches up and tries to grab Ari's leg. Though he tries a couple of times (thus drawing an attack of opportunity from Ari), the sea devil just can't connect. All the struggling proves too much for the unbalanced critter, and losing his balance, he falls 30 feet to the deck of the Vengenace with a thud (taking 14 hp of damage).
Once again showing a warrior's finese on the battleground, Walker moves to help out Bart...preventing him from being flanked. He takes a swipe at the sahuagin (S5) who has been hounding him, but his sword clangs against the chain mail its wearing. (AC of 25 for the sahuagin). The sea devil has an even worse time of it as both of his attacks don't even manage to get past Walker's blade.
Thoroughly ticked, Val takes her rage and frustration out on poor old P6's body. The man raises his arms in a defensive manner, trying vainly to minimize the damage done from the incredible blow....and for his efforts Val cuts deep wounds in his arms! In desperation, the man begins casting defensively (made his conc. check) and then reaches out and touches Val's arm (Made touch attack DC25). Val feels a hideous poison attempting to invade her body (Fort. save DC 17 or lose 1 temp. Con point).
Appolo seems uncertain as to what to do, and goes on the offensive. The sea devil (S1) squaring off with Appolo licks his lips in eager anticipation of the attack he has waited so long to launch against the young rogue. Thrusting his trident with all his might, the scaly mean nasty connects with his first attack (doing 7 hp of damage) but can't get past his defenses to get in a second blow.
The two remaining axes continue their unending attacks on Val and Appolo. The first attack on Val connects, inflicting 7 hp of damage....the second swipes past her head. Both of the axes attacks on Appolo come to no avail.
Seeing Val hack into his ally so effectively, the little halfling priest (S5) casts a spell of his own. Val feels the ever so familiar tingle of magic trying to invade her body (Will save DC 16 or be blinded).
Ashira scoots around the sea devil confronting her (S2), wanting to lend a hand to her badly injured hubby. S2 puts his attack of opportunity to good use and plays "spear the paladin" quite well, inflicting 7 hp of damage on Ashira. Though Ashira's attack on S4 doesn't even come close to hitting the mark, her taunting seems to be working. It provides just enough distraction for Rigging to cut a large hole in the monster's leg. The sea devil snarls, showing all of its nasty sharp teeth and then whirls to face Ashira. "I might have known that you'd show up here you little filthy half breed whore!" the devil gurgles in Aquan. "At least I get the chance to give you a torturously slow death! Might even have some fun with you in front of your pathetic human husband!" Though his talk is impressive, his actions certainly aren't and both of his attacks are easily countered by Ashira's defenses.
Not wanting to give up so easily, the sea devil (S2) that Ashira had previously engaged with follows her and moves into flanking position. Getting caught up in the heat of battle, he thrusts too early and his trident glances harmlessly off of Ashira's armor.
Bart finds it difficult to maneuver with Walker already at his side. Though badly wounded, Domi strengthens him, and he hacks into one of the sea devils (S6) viciously. The sahuagins legs buckler underneath him, but it's clear that there's a little bit of fight left in the foul creature. Clearly shaken by its recent wounds, the nasty smelling sea crusty misses both of his attacks. His flanking buddy (S7) has a little better time of it and lunges his weapon into Bart's side (doing 10 hp of damage).
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's ) d20+11=12 d20+11=25 d8+5=9 Thursday October 9th, 2003 12:29:58 AM
Breathing a small sigh of relief that there are no Sanguin in the rigging with him. Ari now concentrates on helping out his friends. Doing his best to help from above, Ari fires death down on S4. As Ari loads his bow Ari gurgles in frustration as the swinging rigging fouls his shot, and he drops his first arrow to the deck. (ooc probably bouncing off of Ashira's head to no effect, but I didn't want to add that just yet. ;) )
Taking a calming breath, Ari then slowly works on reloading his bow. When he lets his second arrow go, he whoops in happiness as the arrow connects this time for 9 points of damage.
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Greater Invisiblity, Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus 4d4(1+1+3+3)+4=12 d20+2=16 Thursday October 9th, 2003 12:37:19 AM
Redux is shocked to have become visible as evidenced by the attacking axe. However, seeing the look on her face gives the mage the strength to sneer back at her "You are not as formidable as you once were." He begins flying to the left, seeking to escape, and casts his final magic missile at the cleric as he passes her for 12 pts dmg. Feigning a hasty retreat, on a hunch, Redux zig zags up and to the left(dc=16) anticipating becoming invisible again. He then turns to hover and try to devise a plan against the remaining clerics.
Valanthe (HP 76/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+11=26 d20+10=23 d20+19=20 d20+14=25 d6+10=15 d6+10=13 Thursday October 9th, 2003 6:11:55 AM
Valanthe pauses for a moment as she once again fights off invasinve magic. "You have to do better than that." Valanthe says before cutting into the man once more.
[fort save 26, will save 23] [hit ac 20 for 15] [hit ac 25 for 13]
Ashira (AC23, HP35/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+14=33 d20+9=19 d20+13=16 d20+14=20 d8+12=16 Thursday October 9th, 2003 8:31:10 AM
The half-elf turns purple with rage at the sea devil's words. "Fool, you just signed your own death warrant!" she says in Common. Her swords whirl and plunge, but the fury she exhibts clouds her mind and she is only able to connect with her first blow (AC 33 for 16dam).
Rigging ac 19 hps 12/50 bless, mage armor, protection from arrows, jack's +2 d20+9=29 d20+9=14 d20+9=27 d20+3=12 d6+3=7 d4+3=7 2d6(5+6)=11 2d6(5+4)=9 2d6(2+1)=3 Thursday October 9th, 2003 2:07:01 PM
Rigging sees the sahaugin fall from the rigging and his wife chop into S4. He decides that she can handle it and to strike at the other before it can get up and do battle again. He jumps forward and sticks both rapier and dagger into the beast.
OOC ok was not sure if this was considered a back stab so I made several different rolls. If it isn't a back stab, I rolled a second roll to see if it was a critical hit with my rapier. I don't think it was unless, I get a lot of pluses. Holy dagger hits with a 27. Please disregard the 4th d20 roll. It was supposed to be a d6+3 but goofed. Total damage if wasn't a back stab is 7 from rapier and 19 from dagger. If considered backstab, then total damage is 16 from rapier and 22 from holy dagger. 26 or 38 total damage :-)
Appolo Ac21 HP:21/36 BullsStrenght+4 Jacks Bonus,Bless Thursday October 9th, 2003 2:10:54 PM
Seeing Noxia go down in pain Appolo ignores everything else and tumbles away from the monster, closing with her quickly,slicing into her with his sword.
Appolo Rolls d20+10=28 d20+11=29 d8+10=17 Thursday October 9th, 2003 2:14:19 PM
Attack Roll 28,Tumble 29,Damage 17 Sorry about double post.Forgot to roll.
Bart (Ac25 hp 25) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=29 d20+10=26 d10+9=13 d10+9=19 Thursday October 9th, 2003 4:46:02 PM
Bart is bleading heavier and heavier his first attack is on the dying devil, finishing him off (ac 29 for 13) his second attack is focused on the other devil. Bart hit him in the belly doing him a lot of dammage (ac 26 for 19). Bart is focussed on this opponent what makes him more difficult to hit.
Actually, Bart is at 10hp since one of the devils tagged him for 10 hp last round.---Nellie
Walter ooc Thursday October 9th, 2003 10:20:08 PM
If Bart was hit for 10, where did the other 5 damage come from? Isn't he at 15?
Yep, my bad...he's at 15.---Nellie
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 16(Or....The Death of Noxia)---ADM Nellie d20+11=16 d20+6=19 d20+11=21 d20+6=11 d8+4=10 d20+11=25 d20+6=12 d8+4=10 d20+11=14 d20+6=10 d20+13=23 d20+8=26 d8+4=6 d8+4=10 d20+9=19 d20+11=13 d20+11=12 d20+6=7 d20+11=31 d20+11=30 2d8(8+5)+8=21 d20+6=9 3d8(3+8+8)+8=27 Thursday October 9th, 2003 10:32:48 PM
Settling in to a nice comfortable position, Ari finds high wire archery a little more complex than he first thought. His first shot does indeed come dangerously close to Ashira, whizzing by her shoulder. Ari refocuses and sure enough....thwack! His arrow buries itself in S4's chest.
Redux begins to taunt Noxia as he casts his magic missiles spell. The bolts streak from his hand and slam into the female cleric's already badly wounded body. After having her life force forcibly sucked from her body, the shock proves to be too much for Noxia, and her body crumples lifelessly on the deck of the Vengeance. The axe attacking Redux floats back to her lifeless side. Making for a fast escape, Redux flys off to the side where sure enough, his invisibility kicks in again. He thinks he recognizes the effect as being the Purge Invisibility spell.
Val continues her assault against the poor little halfling priest, blowing off his magic like smoke in a breeze. Her first attack barely misses the slippery little sucker, but she nails him good with her second attack.. Blood pours freely from a large gash in his side.
The two remaining priest (P5 and P6) gasp at the demise of Noxia. P5 casts a spell with no immediate consequences. Apparently having had enough of his battle with Val, the halfling priest moves back 30 feet away from the barbarian and casts a spell on himself. Almost all of his wounds heal.
Infuriated by her exchange with the sea devil S4, Ashira goes off the deep end. However, it would seem that her rage does nothing but waste her energy as she only manages to get in one attack. The sahuagin grunts and seems desperately close to passing out...but he apparently decides to go down swinging. His weakened state leave his attacks feeble at best...definitely not threatening Ashira. His flanking partner proves to be the major threat as he hacks mercilessly at Ashira's back. Blood trickles down Ashira's back as both of his blows connect (16 hp of damage to Ashira).
Spotting an opportunity to take out the trash, Rigging closes with the prone S3. Unfortunately, he is only able to attack once this round....and he chooses his dagger. ;) From his position on the deck, the sahuagin is unable to repel Rigging's thrust and Rigging comes close to opening his throat! (Sorry Rigging, this isn't considered a back stab.). Though badly injured, the sea devil rises to his feet, drawing an attack of opportunity from Rigging, who just barely misses him. The fiend snarls and lunges his trident at the Wildcard's leader...and promptly misses him.
Appolo notices that his wounds are worse off than he thought (I have him down to 16hp!!!). Then he sees that Redux has apparently taken care of the female cleric. At least that axe isn't attacking anymore..... Appolo, you can retrieve and drink a healing potion this round if you want too (I will assume this is what Appolo does....email me if otherwise). The sahuagin tailing him unleashes another full attack and spears him once, doing 10 hp of damage.
Bart wages a particularly nasty attack on S6, fully expecting the devil to drop...unfortunately, it doesn't prove to be enough. He hacks the monster once more and this time manages to severe its head. Yep...that'll do it...he won't be coming back again. As to why these sahuagin are so nasty....Bart comes up with a couple of ideas....they are wearing that armor...and then there's those heartseeds...wonder if that has anything to do with it? The sea devil flanking him (S7) pounces twice, lashing that nasty looking trident at Bart. But just like most of the rest of his brothers, his attacks are futile.
Walker sizes up the competition going defensive. His opponent takes the lull to time his attack just right. He plunges forward and plants his trident deep in Walkers chest (scored a critical....21 hp of damage). He strikes a second time, but doesn't have the timing right and bounces off of Walker's armor. He snarls at the cleric of Gargul...his trident dripping Walker's blood across the deck. "Ha!! Looks like Gargul failed you this time!"
The radiant axes continue attacking Val and Appolo. Both of the attacks on Appolo fail. One of the attacks from Val's axe connects, and metes out 8 hp of damage to the raging barbarian.
Walker, Ac 20, Hp 32/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus d20+17=27 2d6(5+2)+9=16 d6=5 Thursday October 9th, 2003 11:23:18 PM
Irritated at his momontary loss of concentration Walker drops his defensive posture and makes an all out attack on S5. [hit ac 27, dam 16 base + 5 flame]
[Ooc: sorry could not get online till now.]
Bart (Ac25 hp 15) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+12=32 d20+12=25 d20+8=25 d10+12=19 d10+12=18 d10+12=17 Friday October 10th, 2003 12:05:22 AM
Bart does a quick prayer to Domi for help. Inspired he attacks the devil furiously (powerattack+3). Inspired by Domi he hits the devil with an critical blow (ac 32 for 37) his second attack hopefully finishes the devil off (ac 25 for 17)
Valanthe (HP 69/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+19=39 d20+19=29 2d6(5+3)+20=28 Friday October 10th, 2003 6:30:17 AM
Valanthe stomps her foot in frustration. The little priest wouldn't die. Val follows P6 and tries to skewer the priest on her blade.
[crit hit for 28 damage]
Ari AC 27 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's ) d20+11=14 d20+11=24 d8+5=11 Friday October 10th, 2003 7:21:30 AM No Fair Ari thinks as he sees S2 strike Ashira from behind. Hoping he can help her out better, Ari brings his attacks to bear on this other Sanguin. Feeling like a beginning archery student, Ari barely getst he arrow on the string before he looses. The arrow flies only slightly better than his dropped arrow. Once again Ari has to calm himself down and find his focus. When he lets the 2nd arrow go, once again he does much better. (AC 14 and AC 24, if 24 hits, 11 dam.)
Added Seal effect
Ashira (AC27, HP19/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength Friday October 10th, 2003 9:36:48 AM
Knowing that she can't handle this kind of abuse much longer, Ashira takes a 5 foot step towards S2 and then reaches into her backpack, pulls out a seal and breaks it quickly (drawing an attack of opportunity from S2). Magic washes over the immediate party and everyone feels more secure.
OOC Activated Seal of goodness. +4 to AC for Ashira, Rigging, Ari, Walker, and Bart for the next two rounds.
Rigging ac 23 hps 12/50 mage armor, protection from arrows, bless, jacks +2, seal of ac d20+9=29 d20+9=14 d20+9=28 d20+9=11 d4+3=7 d6+3=4 2d6(5+1)=6 Friday October 10th, 2003 1:10:16 PM
Rigging briefly thinks about backing off but looks quickly at his wife. She is bleeding from several wounds and looking very tired. He can't abandon her to fight two sahaugins alone. Suddenly he springs forward with both rapier and dagger plunging both into the S3's body. "You chose the wrong god." he shouts as he closes with the beast.
OOC rolled two critical hits but failed on both rolls for critical damage. 17 points of damage total
Appolo Ac:21HP:?/36Bless Jacks Bonus Bulls Strength Invisibility d20+11=13 d20+14=22 d20+15=16 Friday October 10th, 2003 6:14:53 PM
Appolo seeing his quarry fall abruptly changes course and heads away from the area,going completely defensive he tumbles away from the axes and the sea deavil agian. once he is out of the area he activates his ring of invisiblity and disappears. Moving silently and quickly he avoids contact with everyone and pulls out another cure moderate wounds potion.Drinking it.
OOC:This probably takes two rounds so that is what Appolo is doing for this round and the next Resting and hiding.
Tumble 13,Move Silent 22,Hide 16
I assumed that you'd want to heal yourself last round. I will consider that you drank the potion already. :)----Nellie
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Greater Invisiblity, Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus Friday October 10th, 2003 11:39:05 PM
Redux stays put, remaining invisible and casts web centered upon P5, covering the cleric with a mound of gooey material. Noting his shipmate closing with P6, he will allow the webbing to extend behind P6 slightly to cut off any further withdrawal.
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 17(Or....Love and War)---ADM Nellie d20+11=26 d8+4=5 2d8(5+4)+3=12 d20+11=30 d8+4=10 d20+11=24 d20+6=21 d20+13=19 d20+11=31 d20+11=17 d20+6=11 d8+4=11 d20+11=14 d20+6=14 d20+1=3 d20+4=18 d20+11=12 d20+6=24 d8+2=5 d20+9=15 Saturday October 11th, 2003 4:20:57 PM
Snapping back into the reality of things (probably due to the damage inflicted on him by the sea devil!) Walker goes all out and bring his sword down mercilessly upon the sahuagin (S5). His blade comes down hard on the creature's shoulder, piercing the armor. The flames from his blade begin to burn at the devil's face, and the monster is forced to jerk its head back in pain and fear. Quickly recovering, the scaly creature squares off with Walker, thrusting his weapon toward the cleric's face. Just barely missing Walker's jugular (crit. threat...no crit.), the sea devil does manage to impose 11hp of damage as his first attack rakes Walkers face. However he is caught slightly off balance by Walker's defense and misses with his second blow.
Both of Bart's devastating blows slice into his foe (S7) and the sahuagin begins to bleed freely. Taking enough damage to kill the average man, the devil looks to be in dire shape, but does not drop....yet. Slipping in a pool of its own blood, the creature doesn't even come close to hitting the walking human blade barrier (Bart) with his two blows.
Val pursues the sneaky little halfling priest and plants her sword firmly in his stomach. Meanwhile, Redux, spotting the conundrum his shipmates face decides to lend a hand and covers the area around P5 in gooey, nasty, sticky spider's web. His web extends out to the side, partially blocking P6's route of escape (and catching quite a few unsuspecting catapult operators too!). Never even seeing it coming, the priest of Ga'al shrieks in disgust as he is covered in a mound of sticky grey goop. From his "eye in the sky" position, Redux sees the man struggling to rip himself out of the web to no avail. The axe that had previously been attacking Appolo floats back to the priest's side.
Gasping in pain, the little guy clutches the wound as Val pulls out her sword terror clearly written on his face. He searches desperately for a way away from the murderous elven woman, but the choices are rapidly declining due to Redux's freshly cast web. Looking as if he is going to bolt for the side of the ship, his eyes suddenly take on a dull look. He pulls out a rather wicked looking battle axe from out of his belt and takes a swing at Val. His movements are jerky and awkward, rather like a puppet on a string, and Val finds it an easy takes to beat off his attack.
The floating axe opposing Valanthe takes another couple of swings and manages to connect with it second blow, doing 5 hp of damage to Val.
Ari analyses the judicial aspects of the sea devil's combat techniques and decides that maybe they need a lesson in fair play. Up in his safe and secure sniper's nest, Ari fires off a couple of arrows toward Ashira's bully (S2). His first arrow misses the mark entirely, and comes awfully close to hitting Ashira. His second shot proves better aimed, and whizzes very close to the sahuagin's shoulder (but still doesn't connect).
Ashira takes in the battle around her and decides that the Wildcard's could use a little pick-me-up to even things out a little. She steps away from the devils surrounding her and fishes in her backpack for that handy little seal. Meanwhile, the bully (S2) takes advantage of Ashira's guard begin down and spears her in the leg, inflicting 5 hp of damage. Even in her weakened state, Ashira manages to activate the seal, and those in her immediate vicinity are suddenly a lot more secure. Sensing that Ashira is not that far away from Gargul's gate, S2 continues to press his attack against the paladin. He thrusts his trident toward her weakened body with great strength, but both of his attacks bounce off the newly created barrier around Ashira's body. The very damaged sahuagin (S4) that had previously been so confident about his abilities decides to help out S2 by moving into flanking position with Ashira. He weakly propels his weapon toward her back but can't find the energy to connect with his target.
Rigging tosses up getting out of Dodge, but with his wife in such a dangerous position decides that this is the stuff that hero's are made of. He lunges quickly catching his opponent (S3) off guard and thrusting his weapons into its vital organs. With a look of surprise, the devil's limp, quite dead body slides off of Rigging's blades.
Having drunk a potion last round (and healed 12 hp, bringing Appolo to a total of 18 hp), Appolo decides to change tactics. Appolo tries to tumble past the sahuagin (S1), but given his weakened state, he can't pull off the move (must beat DC18 to avoid AoO). The devil spears Appolo on his way out for 10hp of damage (Appolo is now down to 8 hp). Deciding to give his ring a try again, Appolo activates it and is very pleased indeed when he disappears from sight. The sea devil beats his trident against his chest in fury at Appolo's escape, but his eyes brighten when he sees Val. He snarls in Common as he heads toward Val "Well, if you're too scared to come and fight me...I guess I'll just have to go and kill her." It takes him all of the round to reach Val's position, but he locates himself to be in flanking position with the priest next round.
Bart (Ac29 hp 15) Jack's inspiration, Bless d20+15=29 d20+10=11 d10+9=16 Sunday October 12th, 2003 4:27:37 AM
Inspired by the powers of the broken seal, and the look of his opponent Bart decides to make an other attack, die you bastard! (ac 29 for 16). His second attack slices only the air
Rigging ac 23 hps 12/50 bless, magearmor, prot from arrows, Jack's +2, seal of +4 ac d4+1=3 d4+1=5 Sunday October 12th, 2003 10:31:24 AM
Rigging breaths a sigh of relief when S3 dies on his blades. Seeing Ashira's tactical situation he decides to rely on some magic to help her out. He murmers a few words and 2 darts leap forth from his hand and strike s4 in the chest. He hopes he can take the devil out and Ashira only needs to face one this round
OOC magic missile does 8 points of damage
Walker, Ac 24, Hp 21/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus,seal of +4 ac d20+17=32 2d6(6+2)+9=17 d6=2 Sunday October 12th, 2003 5:04:29 PM
Walker again slices into S5.
[hit ac 32, dam 17 + 2 flame]
Valanthe (HP 65/ 87, AC 18,Rage, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+19=31 d20+14=33 d20+14=18 d6+10=16 d6+10=16 Sunday October 12th, 2003 8:43:01 PM
With the priest posing less of a threat, Val spins around and slices into the sahuagin.
[hit ac 31 for 16] [hit ac 33, crit threat but no crit for 16]
Ashira (AC27, HP13/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+14=17 d20+9=10 d20+13=28 d6+10=12 Monday October 13th, 2003 9:20:22 AM
Ashira breathes a sigh of relief as Rigging comes to her aid. She focuses all of her energies on S2, feeling him to be the bigger threat. Panting and feeling the blood trickle down her back, Ashira wages a full attack. In her weakened state, Ashira only manages to connect with the blow from her shortsword, doing 12 hp of damage to the scaly horror.
Ari AC 27 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's d20+11=23 d20+11=30 d8+5=12 Monday October 13th, 2003 9:55:12 AM
Continuing his sniper assault on S2. Ari continues to try to bring him down. (AC 23 and 30. assuming 30 is only hit for 12 points)
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d4=3 Monday October 13th, 2003 7:32:44 PM
Suddenly reappearing, Redux has a big grin on his face. He is actually enjoying himself. Floating in his place above the combat, Redux begins to cast Spectral Hand. He chuckles as the hand appears floating inside the web to the left of the priest, knowing what an unpleasant surprise is in store for the man next round.
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 18(Or....Somebody Up There Likes You)---ADM Nellie d20+11=16 d20+6=13 d20+11=20 d20+6=20 d20+11=16 d20+6=18 d20+11=17 d20+6=7 d20+4=19 Monday October 13th, 2003 8:14:08 PM
Things are beginning to look up for most of the party as slowly but surely they begin to thin the ranks of the competition.
Bart unleashes a very powerful blow against his opponent (S7) and literally takes the legs out from under the sahuagin. It is very plain to see that the severed body of the beast won't be a problem any longer.
Walker too strikes his opponent with skill and force, but it seems to him like the sea devil will be able to hold out a little longer. Perhaps Bart will be coming soon to help him out? The sahuagin (S5) seems to be having a hard time gauging Walker's defenses and snaps its sharp, nasty teeth in rage as Walker once again beats back his advances.
On the other end of the deck, Rigging, and Ari team up against the Ashira's opponents as the paladin struggles for her life.. Rigging tags the very weakened S4 with several magic missles which open the creature's chest cavity and promptly end its life. Ari has mixed luck with his sniping....missing with the first arrow and striking solidly with the second. Though he's too high up to hear the creature, it snarls in annoyance. Ashira, for her part, is finally able to get up enough strength to slice into S2...though she knows the creature still has quite a bit of fight left in it. It lunges its weapon at Ashira, intent upon spearing her to the deck but over shoots and throws itself off balance...missing with both its attacks.
Almost just as quickly as it came, the magic from Ashira's seal fades. The force surrounding Ashira, Rigging, Bart, Ari, and Walker disappears after the attacks from the creatures.
Meanwhile, on the other end of the deck, things are looking a little more tricky for Valanthe and Appolo. Appolo is put in a truly difficult spot as he watches the sea devil move in against Val. He knows that she can hold her own...but against three opponents? But then again...he's not exactly in a great spot to lend assistance.....
Val wisely chooses the sea devil as the source of her primary threat, and slices at him viciously twice, ripping into his body like so much paper, but not downing the foul creature. It confidently lashes its trident at the Elven woman, but both of its attacks are easily repelled by her defenses.
The axe attacking Valanthe comes very close to hitting her with its first attack, but both attacks ultimately prove useless.
The little halfling smiles mechanically as Val is successfully distracted by the sea devil. He begins casting a spell, but their are no obvious results.
Redux casts his spell, and the hand appears floating eerily to the side of the priest inside the web. Apparently finding something particularly funny, Redux laughs at the stuck priest from his nice and safe position up in the sky. The priest, on the other hand, doesn't seem to find the humor in the situation, and tries once again to rip himself away from the strands that hold him in place. He comes dangerously close but just can't free himself.
Valanthe (HP 51/ 87, AC 19,Fatigued, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+16=29 d20+11=22 d6+7=13 d6+7=9 Monday October 13th, 2003 10:53:43 PM
The red haze clouding her vision fades away and Val's sword arm lowers. If it wasn't for the magical strength flowing through her she wasn't sure if she could keep her arm up let alone fight. Even now she can feel the fatigue slowling her reflexes. Her time was short.
[hit ac 29 for 13 and ac 22 for 9]
Ashira (AC23, HP13/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength d20+14=21 d20+9=27 d20+13=16 d6+10=16 Monday October 13th, 2003 11:38:44 PM
The paladin prays fervently for Alemi's help as she tries another full attack. "Lord Alemi...do not fail me. So many are counting on me....Be my strength and my shield." Ashira parries and lunges but once again it is her shortsword that bites the sea devil for 16 hp of damage.
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's d20+8=11 d20+8=12 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 12:05:58 AM
Seeing that things are a little bit more on the even side on this side of the ship. Ari decides to look in on the other side of the ship and see how everyone is doing over there.
Seeing Val with no close support nearby, Ari decides to lend his support from where he is. Pulling back on his bow he takes careful aim and fires off two shots to S1 (he's in the 2nd range increment, so -2 to abilities). Wincing as his shots don't find his target. Ari wonders about his abilities. (if there is too much 'stuff' in the way for Ari to really see, or to get an effective shot off. He'll then spend the turn climbing down from the rigging.
Redux (hp=46, ac=19), Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d20+6=15 d6+2=8 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 12:29:55 AM
Redux uses his third hand to good effect; casting Ghoul Touch he hits ac=15 (removing armor, and now, dexterity bonuses). He will leave P5 paralyzed for 8 rounds, stinking up the area for 10 feet around.
Walker, Ac 24, Hp 21/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus,seal of +4 ac d20+17=31 2d6(1+6)+9=16 d6=3 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 6:58:21 AM
Walker swings on S5 again. [hit ac 31, dam 16 + 3 flame]
Rigging ac 19, hps 12/50 bless, mage armor, protection from arrows, jacks +2 d20+11=25 d4+3=6 2d6(6+5)=11 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 9:41:48 AM
Rigging quickly closes the distance and stabs the devil attacking his wife with his holy dagger. He whispers, "You should never attack my wife when I am behind you."
OOC Only took one attack because I had more than 5' to cover. Gave myself +2 for flanking attack but didn't give myself backstab damage. Total damage from holy dagger is 17.
Rigging 2d6(6+3)=9 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 9:50:04 AM
ooc might get backstab damage so I rolled it seperately.
Appolo Hp:8/36 Ac21 Invisble,Bulls Strentgh,Bless,Jacks Bonus d20+10=26 d8+3=10 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 12:03:37 PM
Appolo is badly wounded and in no shape for mele.So he takes his Short bow and nails the Seadvil that just tuanted him and theatened t kill Valanthe in the back. Coming visible breifly before going invisible agian and moving ten feet to the right and twenty feet closer.
Attack26-4 for difficulty =22 Damage 10
Bart (Ac24 hp 15+14) Jack's inspiration, Bless 2d8(8+3)+3=14 d20+15=33 d20+10=24 d10+9=11 d10+9=17 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 3:57:47 PM
Bart takes out an potion of cure moderate out of his beltpoch and quickly gulps it down. (restore 14hp)
(i guess Walker finished "his" devil by his own if not Bart will aid Walker and attacks S5 hit ac 33/24 for 11+17)
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 19(Or....Finishing Touches)---ADM Nellie d20+8=12 d20+11=23 d20+6=22 d8+4=9 d8+4=10 d20+11=16 d20+6=14 d20+14=17 d20+9=25 d8+4=7 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 9:57:43 AM
The action continues as the Wildcards eliminate their competition.
Things are looking very good indeed on the back end of the ship as the deadly tag team of Walker and Bart slice into the sahuagin confronting them. Walker strikes first, cutting through the scaly hide of the monster and feeling the nice, satisfying crunch as his blade cuts through the rib cage. The sea devil, though looking critically wounded, does not drop, so Bart steps forward and lends a helping hand. His first blow easily slices through the beast's skull and drops it like a sack of potatoes.
Ashira and Rigging make quite a tag team themselves....proving to be too much for the sea devil confronting Ashira. Even in her weakened state, Ashira connects with her shortsword bringing the devil a little more down to size. Then Rigging backs up his wife with an amazing backstab (You do indeed get the backstab damage if you are flanking :)). The dual attack proves too much for the sea devil and it slumps lifelessly to the deck.
Ari sizes up his situation, and determines that he has a better "shot" at the sea devil confronting Val if he stays in the rigging. He fires off a couple of arrows but finds that he needs to adjust his elevation slightly. His arrows fly through the air an cut down a couple of Aisildurian sailors.
However, in the middle of the ship, things are looking more dire. In a desperate situation, Val strikes out at the sea devil threatening her, cutting into him with her first strike but missing with the second. Appolo decides to back her up and pulls out his bow. He fires a shot, being careful to try not to hit Val (and becoming visible in the process). He finds firing into a combat situation a little more tricky than it looks, and his arrow whizzes past the sahuagin harmlessly. Pulling out your bow and firing the shot are the only actions allowed this round.
Not even noticing the new threat from Appolo, the sea devil smiles with his wickedly sharp teeth and launches a full attack..this time connecting with both of his lunges. A bleeding wound opens in Val's side (19 hp damage total). Meanwhile, the axe confronting Val swings at her but its blows bounce harmlessly off her armor. From behind her, Val hears a deep, hollow laugh. "Fools! All of you...your efforts are useless! It is only a matter of time before I take over the Wold!" Val gets the distinct impression that the voice is coming from the priest's heartseed! She doesn't have long to ponder the thought as she feels the priests axe cut into her back (first attack missed, second hit...7hp of dam).
Redux decides to try and take the priest further out of commission and sends his hand to tap the man's shoulder....a task easily accomplished (especially since he's stuck in the web!). The man's face immediately freezes in a mask of fury....and oh the smell!!!!!!! Good thing nobody is near enough to get a good wiff!
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's d20+8=14 d20+8=14 d8+5=8 d8+5=12 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 1:08:48 PM
Seeing how his arrows flew last time. Ari does some minor adjustments to his perch, and fires again on S1. Ari continues to pepper the area with arrows, as he tries to find his range mark. (Damage rolled just in case ;) )
Bart Ac 24 Hp 15+17 2d8(8+6)+3=17 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 1:33:12 PM
Bart takes an cure moderate potion out of his Belt poch and offers Walker another one. It looks like you need one too! Bart gulps down his potion and feels better at the instant!
Rigging hps 12/50 ac 19, protection from arrows, bless, jacks +2, mage armor d20+8=15 d4+1=2 d4+1=2 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 4:08:07 PM
Rigging will look to his wife and say, "Time for some healing potions beloved. If you can spare one, I would like to borrow one as well."
Rigging will take this time to reaccess the battle. He will look for his wildcards and for Jack. When he sees Val in trouble, he will launch a magic missile spell at the sauhagin she is fighting.
Rolled spot check of 15
Appolo HP:8 Ac:21 Bless,Jack's Bonus,Bull's Strenght d20+10=21 d8+3=5 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 8:34:58 PM
Appolo closes to with in thirty feet of the monster and fires agian."Hey where'd you go I'm right here"He yells at the Sea Devil.
Attack 21 Damage 5 From 30 feet away
Valanthe (HP 28/ 87, AC 19,Fatigued, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+16=24 d20+11=29 d6+7=13 d6+7=9 Wednesday October 15th, 2003 10:43:09 PM
Valanthe staggers from the three pronged assault. Her wounds were bordering on grievous and her strength was fading. Appolo was in worse situation and the others would have to cross a battlefield to reach her. This time Valanthe didn't have the rage to fall back on. This time she was alone. Determined to take one more foul smelling sea creature with her, Valanthe gripped her sword a little tighter and attacked.
[hit ac 24 for 13 and ac 29 for 9]
Walker, Ac 24, Hp 21+12/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus 2d8(7+2)+3=12 d20+10=17 Thursday October 16th, 2003 6:55:22 AM
Walker will take the potion from Bart. "Thanks, I am feeling a bit worn down." He then looks around [spot 17]and seeing Val & Appolo's situation will move towards them if able while drinking the potion. [30'?]
Ashira (AC23, HP26/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength 2d8(6+4)+3=13 d20+8=12 Thursday October 16th, 2003 9:41:45 AM
Ashira fishes out a couple of cure moderate wound potions out of her backpack. She smiles weakly as she hands one to Rigging. Drinking her potion down, some of Ashira's minor wounds heal. She looks concerned as her husband surveys the massive ship. "Where are the others? Val, Appolo and Redux..." Ashira takes a look around, but can't spot the combatants herself.
Redux (hp=58, ac=19), Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d20+6=15 3d6(5+6+4)=15 Thursday October 16th, 2003 10:03:28 AM
His smile broadens further at the success of his last spell. Then he notices Val's flaging strength. He casts Vampiric touch and directs his ghostly hand to float over to P6 and tap him on the shoulder.
OOC (Hit AC=15 for possible 15 hp of dam).
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 20(Or....Fight to the Death)---ADM Nellie d20+11=15 d20+6=19 d8+4=8 d20+11=26 d20+6=19 d8+2=6 d8+2=9 d20+14=17 d20+9=18 Thursday October 16th, 2003 10:39:46 AM
Taking some much needed time for healing, the bulk of the Wildcards size up the battle field. There are still plenty of enemy sailors in the way, but with the help of the lower ranking Pirates, their numbers are thinning.
Rigging and Walker have no problem spotting Val, Appolo, Redux and their foes...though Ashira can't seem to spot them in the crowd. Rigging also spots the Jack on the far end of the vessel. His motivating holler still going, the Jack seems to be taking on the Vengeance's three top officers all at the same time...and he looks like he's doing just fine. The officer's, on the other hand, aren't looking so good. A few of the lower ranking Pirates have made their way to the Jack's position, and are doing a good job of keeping the ranks of Aisildurian sailors away from their leader.
Ashira hands Rigging a potion, and Rigging fires off his magic missiles which slam into the back of Val's sea devil. Ashira, Walker and Bart drink their potions. Walker moves as close as he can get this round, pushing and shoving the enemy sailors out of the way.
Ari fires of a couple of arrows, but hasn't quite figured out the range adjustment yet.
Appolo moves in a little closer and tries to help Val out, but it's still too tricky to nail the sea devil without pegging Val (the devil's AC is 26).
Meanwhile, Val continues to fight for her life...finding it harder and harder without the aid of her rage. Her first strike misses, though she carves into the sahuagin with the second blow. Her opponent looks to be in an equally dire situation as Val as he continues to strike at the elf. The devil's limbs tremble slightly as he makes his first attack and he misses. But just like Val, he connects with the second blow (8hp damage). Then the nasty floating axe smashes down twice, hacking savagely into Val's shoulder (15 hp total).
Redux's spell goes off without a hitch, and his spectral hand easily taps the little priest. The halfling shudders involuntarily as some of his life force is ripped out of his body and channeled to Redux. Redux on the other hand feels goooooood! However, the attack is not quite enough to take the priest down and he continues his attack on Val...but somehow he just can't connect with the dodging and weaving barbarian.
Rigging ac 19, hps 29/50 mage armor, jacks +2, protection from arrows, bless d8=7 d8=7 Thursday October 16th, 2003 12:17:50 PM
Rigging will point out Val to Ashira and say, "We need to help her." Rigging will then gulp down the potion and start running in Val's direction.
OOc 17 points of healing
Walker, Ac 24, Hp 33/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus Thursday October 16th, 2003 12:25:25 PM
Walker moves as quickly as he can towards Val.
Appolo HP:8 ac21 Bless ,Bulls Strength,Jacks Bonus d20+17=27 d8+12=19 3d8(8+1+5)=14 Thursday October 16th, 2003 1:32:38 PM
Appolo still Bleeding badly throws his bow to the ground and draws his sword,then he charges up behind the big nasty amd stabs it right in the back.Full charge.{Charge-2 to AC}
Attack roll 27,Damage 19+14 for backstab=33
Valanthe (HP 8/ 87, AC 19,Fatigued, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) d20+16=27 d20+11=22 d6+7=11 Thursday October 16th, 2003 6:57:44 PM
As blood soaks through her armor and pours to the ground in seemingly endless streams, Val struggles to remain standing. Now two hands are holding the normaly light sword and her attacks are desperate and sloppy. One last time Val tries to end the sea devil.
[hit ac 27 for 11]
Ashira (AC23, HP26/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength Friday October 17th, 2003 8:56:47 AM
The half-elf startes when Rigging points out Val. "Shades, we've got to do something to help her. Rigging, I don't know how much longer she can last." Ashira reaches in her backpack and pulls out another seal, breaking it quickly. Suddenly everone feels like they can move much more quickly than they have in a while.
OOC Activated Seal of Quickness....everyone can move 100 feet for one round.
Redux (hp=58, ac=19), Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus d20+6=26 d6+2=4 Friday October 17th, 2003 9:11:19 AM
Amazed that his last attack didn't take down the priest, Redux runs through the mental list of his spells...which are rapidly dwindling. He begins casting once more, hoping that he can lend some more assistance to Val. He directs his ghostly had to attack the halfling priest once more. The hand smacks the priest on the forehead (Wow...a natural 20!!!!!) discharging his Ghoul Touch spell on the priest. "Sorry Val!" he calls down on his shipmate...knowing full well that she might become very sick, very fast!
Battle for Ayorsa, Round 21(Or....The Heroic End???)---ADM Nellie d20+8=19 d20+19=23 3d6(6+2+4)=12 2d6(5+3)+9=17 Friday October 17th, 2003 10:01:39 AM
Redux's spell goes off without a hitch, but the sneaky little priest shrugs it off.
Things grow ever more desperate as Val's strength fades. Struggling with her weapon, she somehow manages to slice him once. The devil snarls an evil, pointy smile as it lifts its trident for a killing blow....
In a desperate attempt to save Val's life, Appolo draws his sword, and rushes in. Lowering his sword at just the right moment, Appolo rams his sword through the back of the sahuagin and out through its heart (Please note the damage on a sneak attack is 3d6..not 3d8). The sea devil collapses in a very dead heap on the deck!
On the other end of the ship, Ashira activates her seal, and everyone moves much more quickly than before. Walker, being at the head of the pack, uses his new found speed to good advantage and closes with the priest (P6). He brings his sword down hard and slices cleanly through the little priest's body, cleaning cutting off his head. The glowing axe floats back over to the priest's lifeless body and then winks out of existence.
The other Wildcards (except Ari and Ashira) close in but find that there are no more foes to be found nearby...except for the ever present sailors and that stinky, smelly priest stuck in the web.
Ari AC 23 HP 45 (BS +4, CG +4, Shield, Bless, Jack's Friday October 17th, 2003 10:16:03 AM
(ooc sorry for missed post. Got taken out by a Migraine headache last night)
Ari takes a quick look around for other enemy's. When Ari finds no others that can be counted, he quickly climbs down the rigging back to the deck.
Seeing that all the other Wildcards have converged on Val's position. Ari prays that she's okay and begins to help any woulded that he finds of the pirates.
Keeping an eye and ear out for the activity going on around him. Ari tries to take inventory of the ship, to see if the ship is in good enough condition to either be sailed away from the island, if needed. Or to be claimed by the Jack for the use by Pirates.
Appolo HP:8 ac21 Bless ,Bulls Strength,Jacks Bonus Friday October 17th, 2003 3:40:50 PM
Appolo badly injured himself sprints by the dea beast with hardly a thought.He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his last healing potion and hands it to Valanthe."Here my sunshine drink this.It will make you feel better"{Cure Critical Wounds}Hethenen staggers and collpse from exhuastion."Oh someone finish off stinky over there."
Rigging ac 19 hps 29/50 mage armor, bless, jacks +2, protection from arrows Friday October 17th, 2003 11:28:43 PM
Rigging comes running up much faster than he expected. He hears Apollo's orders to kill the priest and countermands them. "No I want that priest captured and neutralized for now. I don't think we have ever captured a priest before and I want some information. We might even be able to cure his heartseed and gain a new ally. Let's leave it up to the Jack."
Thinking of the Jack, Rigging turns in his direction and looks to see if he needs aid.
Bart d20+15=32 d10+9=12 Sunday October 19th, 2003 2:50:04 AM
With no more foes around him Bart rushes forward to aid Val and the other wildcards, dealing a blow towards an enemy on his way (spring atack ac32 for 12)
Walker, Ac 24, Hp 33/73, Bull Strength, Bless, Shield of Faith, Jack's Bonus 2d8(7+7)+5=19 Monday October 20th, 2003 12:07:03 AM
Walker spend his "Make whole" spell to cast cure moderate on Appolo. Then stands ready with his sword.
Valanthe (HP 8/ 87, AC 19,Fatigued, Blessed, Bull Strength, Jack's Bonus) Monday October 20th, 2003 7:57:29 AM
Her sword clattered to the deck as Valanthe took the potion. With the fighting over and the adrenaline gone, Val falls to her knees and then forward onto the deck. With great effort Val rolls onto her back. Her teeth quickly remove the stopper and Val drinks the potion down.
ooc: No dmg handy. Anybody know how much a potion of CCW heals?
Ashira (AC23, HP26/71) Bless, Jack's Bonus, Barkskin, Bull's Strength Monday October 20th, 2003 10:20:58 AM
Ashira makes her way to were the rest of the party is slowly (without the aid of the seal) but surely (she'll get there next round). She makes sure to avoid engaging with any of the Aisildurian sailors along the way...not feeling exactly up to snuff right now.
Redux (hp=58, ac=19), Fly, Mage Armor, Bless, Jacks Bonus Monday October 20th, 2003 10:25:30 AM
Redux positively beams at Rigging's decision to capture the priest alive. Took down one priest and neutralized another....not bad for a wizard! he thinks to himself. He mentally leafs through the remaining spells he has but can't think of anything to use to secure the prisoner. From his "eye in the sky" position, Redux makes sure that none of the Aisildurian saliors try and sneak up on his shipmates.
Battle for Ayorsa, Finale---ADM Nellie Monday October 20th, 2003 5:45:14 PM
Though it takes some a lot longer to rejoin the group than others, the Wildcard's are eventually reunited. Rigging notices that the Jack has quickly cut down the two lower ranking officers and is now in the process of finishing up the Captain of the Vengeance. Even from this distance, it's very obvious that it's a one sided battle! The Jack quickly dodges the Captain's flurry of blows and with a spinning move that would make many a professional dancer green with envy, pins the Captain to the main mast of the ship!!! Then, with a flick of his rapier, the Jack disappears!
Healing is performed and then it's back to work. The ship is still swarming with sailors, and though they're not particularly challenging, it does take quite a bit of time to slaughter them and gain control of the ship.
Redux quickly becomes earth bound once more, and lacking the warrior's skill with the blade, sets himself to work cutting the stinky priest free and making sure he is firmly bound and gagged.
After what seems like hours (but is actually more like minutes), the ship is secure and a victory shout goes up from the Pirates on the Vengeance. The few remaining Aisildurian vessels beat a quick retreat from the island. But looking around the Wildcard's are quickly sobered. More than half of the Pirate's ships engaged in the battle are either actively sinking or are beyond repair. About a dozen ships look to be repairable, but are too damaged to give chase to the retreating enemy ships. A quick survey shows that the Sword appears to be the only vessel currently sea worthy.
Valanthe Monday October 20th, 2003 11:42:20 PM
The bloodied elf lays motionless on the deck looking up at the sky. With the battle over she was in no particular hurry to move.
"So how did we do? I'm not sure on all the details of the fight but I feel like a pin cushion." Val laughs and then groans from the shooting pain.
Walker 3d8(5+1+8)+5=19 Tuesday October 21st, 2003 7:27:15 AM
Walker will convert his water breathing to cure critical?(sorry do not have book handy) for Val.
Ashira Tuesday October 21st, 2003 7:42:48 AM
Not looking much better than the rest of the Wildcard, Ashira sits down next to Valanthe. She looks at her blood covered armor and then the stacks of corpses around her. "War is bloody, dirty business." she says to no one in particular.
Ashira looks over wearily at Valanthe. "Are you going to be ok?" she mumbles in Elven. "You had me really scared back there."
After a few minutes of rest, the half-elf gets wearily to her feet and shuffles over to Rigging. She looks at the bound and gagged priest with disgust. "I suppose we should do something with that piece of garbage. I don't like the idea of keeping him around any longer than we have to. Shall we try and go find the Captain, or maybe the Jack?"
Rigging Tuesday October 21st, 2003 7:44:50 AM
Rigging will help mop up and make sure that priest's bonds are secure. He will blindfold the priest as well. After that, he will inspect the ship and make sure that it is sea worthy. If the ship is salvagable he will give orders to do so, otherwise he will have the Sword come along side and begin evacuating the ship.
Ari (down 5 hp) Tuesday October 21st, 2003 8:31:42 AM
Ari wanders around the ship to collect all his arrows. As he moves about the ship he looks at all the lives lost. Sighing, Ari wishes that there wasn't a need to kill so many people. It is a good day for the Pirates. But a sad day for the people of his land.
Appolo HP:25 Tuesday October 21st, 2003 3:02:14 PM
Appolo staggers over to Valanthe and sits down thoroughly exhuasted.He lifts her up and hugs her"I so glad you made it.How are feelimg?" He looks around a spots Walker"Hey Walker!! Valanthe could use some healing here!!"
OOC:I gave Val a cure critical wounds potion. She should have got back a good amount of HIt Points.
Redux Tuesday October 21st, 2003 11:01:50 PM
Redux finishes looks over his binding of the priest. "Appolo, come over here and make sure I did this right." "Rigging, I think I'll head over to the bridge of the ship. We may want to start organizing parties to collect weapons and anything useful. Probably be a good, also, to have them search below decks, especially the captain's quarters. This was an epic battle. Anyone know a good bard to memorialize our gallant and noble effort?"
It's Miller Time----ADM Nellie 4d8(8+5+6+8)+7=34 3d8(6+6+8)+6=26 Tuesday October 21st, 2003 11:27:27 PM
Truly exhausted from the battle's rigors, various Wilcard's enjoy some well earned rest while others find different ways to occupy their time.
Walker lays holy hands on Valanthe and heals her wounded body (34 hp from CCW, 26hp from CSW). Val begins to feel much better.
Redux motions Appolo to check the priest's bindings....but Rigging beats him to the punch. Good thing he checked, too, because despite his years with the Pirates, Redux's skill with bondage seems to be lacking. Rigging adjusts the ropes, and though the bound, gagged, and blindfolded priest squirms uncomfortably, he looks quite secure for the time being.
Redux heads to the bridge, gathering weapons awkwardly as he goes. Arms full of bloody swords and tridents, Redux makes a quick search of the bridge, but finds nothing extremely interesting. Though he does spot a large nautical map on a table in the middle of the room. Scrawled in bright red lettering is the exact coordinates of Ayorsa island!!!
Ari scavenges the deck for usable arrows. He manages to find a dozen of missiles that can be reused.
Rigging examines the Vengeance. Other than the obvious duties of having to clean off the literally hundreds of corpses spread across the deck, Rigging notes that the ship has taken extensive damage. Though she could eventually be sea worthy, it's going to take a lot of time in port. After a little effort, Rigging manages to hail the partying crew of the Sword and signal her to come along side.
All of the Wildcard's and lower ranking Pirates rejoin and shimmy down ropes to the deck of the Sword. They are greeted by a cacophony of cheers from the remaining Pirates who heartily slap the returning crew on the shoulders and push bottles of various forms of rot gut toward the Wildcards. Captain Hawley pushes and shoves his way toward the Wildcards, grinning from ear to ear. "Gave 'dem a royal screwing, didn't we mate?" He motions toward the Vengeance. "And looks like we earned a little booty to boot!" The Captain eyes the captive priest and gives Rigging a curious look. "Isnt' it a little early for presents this year?"
Valanthe (down 45) 4d8(2+4+3+6)=15 Tuesday October 21st, 2003 11:41:38 PM
The healing potion combined with Walker's magic helps greatly. While still hurt pretty bad, but no worse than anybody else, Val was in no danger of dying. She would just hurt for a couple weeks.
"I'll be alright Ashira, just a little tired. I wasn't totally aware of my situation until my anger left me. Those priests were hurting me pretty bad and that sauhagin didn't help any. I won't lie, I thought that was it for me. I thought the priest was finished and turned my attention to the sauhagin. That mistake nearly killed me. Thankfully you guys pulled my butt out of the fire once again."
Valanthe looks at the others. They survived this day but was it really a victory? None of the wildcards died but that was a small concelation.
"Hey Appolo you look how I feel. Make sure you take it easy. I'll feel terrible if you collapse because you gave me your healing potion." She says with a weary smile.
"So now that we lived is anybody strong enough to do some looting? The potions and wands cost gold and it is only fair that we come out even. I'm sure the Jack will use most of the loot to rebuild all that has been lost."
Rigging Tuesday October 21st, 2003 11:51:11 PM
Rigging will shake the Captain's hand..."Yes sir...please hold off on killing him or interagating him. I want to discuss maybe using our cure on him. If he is freed of the heartseed, he might be willing to work with us."
Rigging will call all of the Wildcards in for a meeting. He will start by shaking everyones hand and giving Val a kiss on the cheek and his wife one on the lips. As he is kissing Val, he will murmer, "Nice job...cut it a little close but I knew you could handle those vermin."
"He will especially congradulate Redux. "Nice work with those spells. I can't wait until I can learn some of them. Webbing the priest was an act of genius."
To the others, "Though this was a victory, it was also a devasting blow. Most of the pirates are going to be landlubbers for a long time. The Ga'alians now know where our base is. We have some hard times ahead. This is why I am going to propose this."
Rigging pauses and takes a big breath and quickly says, "I think we should try and use Alemi's blessing on our captured friend over there. If we can free him from Ga'al's taint, he might be willing to work with us. I think he will still be evil, but he will be able to think for himself. Being a priest of Ga'al, he will know some of the plans that the leadership of the Empire is hatching. We might be able to stick a belaying pin in Ga'al's spokes."
Rigging pauses and looks at all the faces of his family trying to gauge the response to his suggestion. "I can't order this. We all worked hard in obtaining that cure. I am throwing it out there for discussion. What do you think?"
Appolo HP:25 Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 2:36:58 AM
Appolo wipes the grime away from her face"Aye that maybe true,but your still beautiful."He says with a smile.The Appolo limps over to Rogging. When Rigging makes his suggestion he just spets turns and walks away heading for his quarters,strps off his armour gear and clothing,then collapses into hi hammock.By his reation it is clear that Rigging shouldn't let Appolo get too close to the prisoner or an accident might happen involving sharp metal objects.
Walker Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 7:04:34 AM
Walker will offer to use his remaining spells (cure lite 1d8+5, cure seriousx2 2d8+5, and cure crit 3d8+5) to whomever needs them most among the Wildcards and crew. As for Riggins suggestion he states,"all beings deserve free choice, but I was not with you when you secured Alemi's blessing so I do not feel the right to a vote on its use. Do what you feel best for all."
Ari Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 10:11:00 AM
Responding to Redux, "Epic battle? Epic Battle? This was mostly wholesale slaughter of both the pirates, and our kinsfolk. The only joy in the telling of this story is that we over came the priests designs for us. Though I have to wonder why the Sea Devils did join in this." With some disgust on his mind, Ari walks away until Rigging brings the group together to discuss options.
"What about trying to use the priest to identify a likely ally that might benefit more from the freeing than him?"
Bart still wounded Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 2:05:33 PM
Redux i saw yoy carrying swords and other stuff did you also get the armors of the seadevils? They are of a good brand maybe magical. We have to check for other items as well.
After Bart gets the armor, he goes below decks to check the quarters there.
As he wants to go below deck he hears Rigging talking about the pirates fleet, why dont we use the better ships of aisuldurian navy or use them to repair our own
Rigging Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 10:38:26 PM
When Ari poses his question, Rigging will say, "I doubt that Ga'al would allow the priest to answer any questions truthfully. Now you can glimmer information from a lie but I don't think that is wise in this situation."
Rigging gets up and starts to pace again. Now everyone in the party knows a lecture is coming from his body language. "I have been giving this a lot of thought. We only have 6 doses of Alemi's blessing. Who should we use it on? The first person I thought of was my father. He is an important noble in the empire and knows much about the empire's navy. He is an admiral in it.
In fact he might have been in on this attack. I hope not and hope that he is still alive" Rigging pauses and shakes his head. "Sorry I digress. If we choose my father, what have we accomplished? Yes he is a good fighter in his own right and could tell us valuable information on the disposition of the navy, but even that information would be quickly outdated. He won't be an admiral anymore. He could command a boat, but he couldn't become a spy for us or sway others to join our cause.
I guess my point is we are never going to find a worthy person to give this gift too. The pirates are going to be in tough times ahead and finding out any information about Asidurian plans might be helpful for the Pirates survival. I vote that we give it to the priest and then question him with our best clerics and spellusers in attendance. We need to know what we are up against."
Rigging stops pacing, sits down, pours himself a glass of wine and downs it. His eyes seem to be off a million miles away
Ashira Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 11:38:39 PM
The half-elf watches wearily as the Wildcard's discuss the fate of the priest. Her wounds ache, and her arms are pounding. "Should have chosen an easier profession."she thinks to herself. The blood covering her armor doesn't make things much easier, and she longs to go wash herself and curl up for a nap.
Ashira listens as various opinions are discussed and then finally adds her own thoughts. "Ari, I think Rigging is right. I don't think we can get too much out of the priest while he is still heartseeded, though I'd be glad to give it a try." Ashira smiles ruthlessly. Her eyes tenderly seek out Rigging's and she notices his mental distance. "It's been a tough battle for him too." she thinks. Her voice is soft as she voices her opinion. "I really don't like the idea of "curing" the priest. His profession in almost undoubtedly a chosen one, and I despise the idea of using our precious resources on him. I think he'd be put to better use as bait...preferably chum. I doubt even after he was "freed" that he would give us much information. I say the sooner we are free of the dung heap, the better. Let the Jack decide what to do with him. They could always use him to test various of the concocted test samples. Maybe we'll get lucky and one of them will be really poisonous..." Ashira let's the thought linger, too tired to put much thought into the matter.
Valanthe Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 11:49:39 PM
"We don't even know if he would survive the treatment. Ga'al is a god. He must know of the cure or a potential one. It is possible that all the important people won't survive the treatment. One thing Ga'al is not is stupid. why don't we just hand him over to the Jack? I'm sure he would have a few ideas that won't involve the treatment."
Rigging Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 11:55:48 PM
Rigging sees that most of the family seems to be against the idea of curing the priest. Truthfully he didn't really want to either. Tactically it might be sound but morally it seems repugnant to waste some of the potion on someone who didn't really want or deserve it.
"OK we will hand him over to the Jack." he says to the group
Redux Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 11:56:04 PM
Redux rubs his chest just a bit and chimes in on the conversation. "Well, before we go giving this guy any of our special water, lets just use the herbs that Ari & I used for so long. This will free his mind of the power of ga'al and give us an opportunity to evaluate if he deserves the water--let him prove that he is a worthy candidate. I'm sure our Paladin member wouldn't object to finding out if there are any redeeming qualities in the man." Smiling a bit, "She could even cast detect evil on him to see for the rest of us."
To Free or Not to Free....ADM Nellie Thursday October 23rd, 2003 12:02:56 AM
Just as the discussion looks like it has come to a consensus, Redux chimes in with a very important idea. All eyes look to Rigging, though it would seem that most would like to hand off the trophy to the Jack.
Meanwhile, Bart ponders the armament of the sea devils. He begins making plans to reboard the Vengeance and loot the bodies...a point mentioned earlier by Valanthe.
OOC Feel free to enjoy/wrap up the conversation tomorrow. I'll be moving the storyline again tomorrow night. Sorry my posts have been so late.----Nellie
Bart Thursday October 23rd, 2003 1:03:19 AM
I don't mind what you do with that priest, look if he can say something usefull otherwise hang him. Val do you want to come with me to the Vengeance and see if we can find some loot or other usefull stuff?
I also guess there is a shrine devoted to Ga'al, no matter what we do with the vengeance I want to destroy it. Irf anyone else is interested to search the vessel consider yourself invited.
Valanthe Thursday October 23rd, 2003 7:03:27 AM
"Sure. I'm well enough to do a bit of looting. If we don't get to them somebody else will. Anybody with a spell that can detect magic is more than welcome to come along."
Walker Thursday October 23rd, 2003 7:20:15 AM
I'll come along. I can detect magic if needed.
Ari Thursday October 23rd, 2003 12:14:16 PM
"if we're going to try to find people that this stuff is useful for. Why not talk to the Jack, and whatever information he can get from our network on the mainland. If the Jack has any inkling of the politics in our land. Don't you think him or his contacts might have an inkling as to who might be important.
Then if we couple that with Reduxs' idea, we could save the cures as a final reward of good deed. We could clear up the person's mind for a short time with our concoction. Get them to do some things on good faith. If their conversion seems fruitful, then we offer the final solution and welcome them to the pirate ranks.
or some such plan that might be similar to that."
Rigging Thursday October 23rd, 2003 1:00:24 PM
"Hmmmm I forgot about those herbs. Good idea Redux. Ok enough gloomy thoughts. Let's have a look at some looting. I happen to have my handy dandy wand of magic detection. Let's find some reward for our efforts."
Rigging will quickly pull out his wand and use it on the captive priest. "Can't be to careful." he murmurs. He will then go back to the Vengence and have everyone pull the dead clerics and mutant sahaugin together and use his wand again.
Bart Thursday October 23rd, 2003 4:28:53 PM
Let see what is in store Val and Walker
Ashira Thursday October 23rd, 2003 10:15:20 PM
The half-elf smiles at the zeal of her shipmates and the wisdom of their thoughts concerning the herbs and the cure.
She joins the party on their return to the Vengeance, sorting though the personal affects of the sailors with little interest. It had been such a long, hard battle, and although the idea of a little loot was appealing, rest was even more so.
Redux Thursday October 23rd, 2003 11:03:41 PM
Loot is fine, and he trusts his fellow Wildcards, but Redux is more curious to survey the ship. The only body he cares to inspect is that of the female priest they fought for the second time. Noting her belt, he removes it as a trophy to hang next to the burnt plate he took from the battle with the constructs. He is interested in below decks. He has a curious thought, there were no mages, that he saw, in the battle other than himself.
Let's all go to Loot Mart----ADM Nellie Thursday October 23rd, 2003 11:28:18 PM
The party, and several others from the Sword gather large sacks and then head back to the Vengeance. Through a few hours of painstaking searching, the Pirates remove all of the items that look promising and throw them into a big pile. Using his wand, Rigging is shocked to find that none of the items in the pile have magical properties...though there are some residual auras as if temporary magic was used to augment some of the weaponry and armor. He also spots some mild auras on a several pieces of paper (hmmmm...kinda look like used up scrolls) and a few small smashed glass containers.
Aside from not being magical, there are several very nice items in the pile, not the least of which are the sahuagin tridents, the armor on the priest's bodies, and the armor on the sea devil's bodies. They look to be master work items. The rest of the items in the pile look as if they could go a long way toward arming future Pirates....
As you sort through the loot, a cry sounds out from the Sword. "Ahoy there Cards!" Why...it's Captain Hawley. "Hate to break up the party, but you be needed at the Palace." The Captain waves a piece of paper and points to a finely dressed young man.
OOC Sorry guys, but I'm going to let DM Dominic handle any loot you might get from the battle.
Rigging Friday October 24th, 2003 9:06:20 AM
Rigging will head over to the well dressed man and introduce himself. "How did the palace fair in the battle? Were there a lot of civilian deaths?" Concern is etched on Rigging's face.
When the Wildcards have gathered, Rigging will head over to the man's boat and get in. He will then try to clean himself up a little. At least get some of the blood off him,
Bart Saturday October 25th, 2003 2:49:05 AM
Bart follows Rigging try to clean himself as good as it goes and introduce himself to the man
Walker Saturday October 25th, 2003 4:01:16 PM
Walker will follow along with the rest. He does not much care what he looks like. He's not in the mood to get cleaned up for anyone.
Ashira Sunday October 26th, 2003 11:45:13 PM
Ashira looks a little surprised at the summons, but joins her husband and the others in the boat with the young man. She too does her best to spot clean her armor, but makes sure that Rigging is cleaned up first. You never get a second chance for a first impression (or third, or fourth...) and since Rigging is the leader, Ashira decides that he needs to look as presentable as possible.
Appolo Monday October 27th, 2003 2:38:33 AM
After short nap and a change os clothes Appolo jions the others for the trip to meet the Jack and he is none to pleased about still looking the worse for wear,he stays in the back the hood of his extra cloak pulled up over his head.
Palace Interlude & Emeging Problems (DM Dominic) Monday October 27th, 2003 1:46:00 PM
As you are greeted by the finely dressed young man you read the paper that Captain Hawley hands you.
Wildcards please return at once to my palace in Safeport.
Jack
The young man introduces himself as John Blake, then continues to say "How would you like your share of the bounty from this prize ship paid?" Once you inform John, he suggest that you hurry to the palace and that he will see to it that you are paid your bounty.
Setting back out for the palace aboard the Sword, Captian Hawley comments with you on how close that battle came to turning into a victory for the Aisilduran navy. He goes on to say that if it had not been for the Jack and the wildcards it had a good chance of the Aisilduran's winning. After a couple of quiet days of sailing you arrive in Safeport.
When you arrive at the palace you are ushered to a side office. You see Rushcant looking very flustered. She greets you and reports that the Jack is gone, but shall be returning in a couple of days. Rushcant then signals for you to take a seat. Once everyone is seated she tells you that afteryou had sailed off with the fleet, several Aisilduran strike teams landed on the island and started setting fires and causing mayhem. They were eventually driven back to their ships by the King of Swords and her forces. A runner comes in and quickly moves over to Rushcant, then whispers to Ruschant. You all see Rushcant go deathly pale. Rushcant looks up from her desk to the everyone, then she says "you MUST get the King of Swords. Rescue her if at all possible or kill her if you can't. She must not be allowed to stay in Aisilduran captivity. King Maizey is being held on the Aisilduran ship 'Pride of Aisildur'. Your only hope is to catch her with the 'Sword'." A couple of breaths later Rushcant looks at you and says "What are you waiting for Go get her!!!"
****** OOC: Hi everyone it is a great honor to be DM'ing you all. To make it go smoothly I need the following things from you all. First, I need the most current Character sheets from you. Second, I would love to get any ideas and things you would like to see in the game.
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Bart Monday October 27th, 2003 2:06:30 PM
What the King is held on the priPride od Aisuldur???!! How? When? Are you sure? How do you know that Any idear where the ship is now
Valanthe Monday October 27th, 2003 2:48:40 PM
Valanthe rises and heads for the door. "They will be expecting us. This will be a nice opportunity to put some of Ga'al's important people to the sword."
Rigging Monday October 27th, 2003 2:55:23 PM
Rigging will run back to the ship, leading the Wildcards with him. As fast as possible he will help get the ship underway. He will turn to Ashira and Redux. "Here.." He hands Nautacoulus to Redux and tells him, "Get the ship up to speed as fast as possible on a course out of the harbor."
He turns to his wife and says, "I know you don't like me using Wayfinder but speed is of the essense and I need to find the King. I hope they don't heartseed him! Think of the information they will get out of him. Don't let anyone disturb me."
Rigging then sits down with his back against the mast and brings the telescope to his eye. Show me the ship called "The Pride of Aisuldur. Show me the King of Swords."
Ari Monday October 27th, 2003 3:47:07 PM
"though it might pose an interesting commodity if they did seed her. What could or would we get back from her if we converted her back?
Though I don't think I would want to let her go through that, at all."
Ari shudders as he thinks of what he has gone through with his seed.
Walker Monday October 27th, 2003 6:39:50 PM
Walker hurries back to the ship with the rest of the cards.
Ashira Monday October 27th, 2003 10:42:19 PM
The greenish color from the half-elf's face fades to an odd white as she hears the news about King Maizey. She sprints along side her husband and takes up a defensive stance by her husband as he takes on the risky job of using the Wayfinder....ready to support him should the artifact drain him severly.
Redux Monday October 27th, 2003 11:14:43 PM
Redux looks at the tool he has been handed. He was about to smile but it doesn't quite form. He remembers that the devise is to help to control the wind. 'It does rather look like a pan pipe,' he thinks to himself, 'so this must be the mouth piece.' Hmmm..., no, that's not what he's seen Rigging do. Holding it aloft he faces the sails and blows at them. When nothing happens, he points in the direction Rigging obviously meant for the ship to start out, "That way," he commands. He then remembers about looking thru it and reconsiders the devise and reorients it in his hands. Finding the eyepiece, he begins to look thru it, but to no immediate effect. He looks in most every direction for a few moments before he sees any real effect. The tools functionality becomes more obvious as he sees the correct route to take to begin the journey. Wind begins to collect in the sails and he finds himself controlling it to propel the ship in the desired route.
Valanthe Tuesday October 28th, 2003 10:07:14 AM
Valanthe joins the rest of the crew in the frantic rush to get the ship ready for sailing.
Appolo Tuesday October 28th, 2003 10:46:41 AM
When Appolo hears the news and their orders,he more or less stomps back to the ship muttering various curses along the way.Once aboard the sword he heads back to his bunk and crashes,back to slepp.Thinking looks like I'm going to need the rest.
Bart Tuesday October 28th, 2003 3:33:12 PM
After the first shock Bart goes back to the ship helping the crew to get some new provisions onboard
Setting off (DM Dominic) Tuesday October 28th, 2003 4:32:55 PM
When you arrive back at the Sword, Captain Hawley asks "What is going on? I just saw a messenger ship come racing in and a runner head for the palace." When He hears Rigging tell Redux to get the ship up to speed and out of port, Hawley calls out "Make way to leave port!! Double time on loading those supplies men!" Once all the supplies are loaded Capt. Hawley gets the Sword out of port and heading to sea quickly with the aid of Redux and the Nautacoulus. Rigging feels himself being pulled to the SSE when he asks about the Pride of Aisildur. After several minutes Rigging can make out what looks to be a fast frigate making top speed heading W by NW. Rigging thinks that they are just over a day and a half from the Sword's current location. At this point Rigging's vision snaps back to where he is sitting and is feeling extreamely exhausted. Each of you hear over the next couple of hours the crew talking about what is happening and are concearned for the Kings' safety. Capt. Hawley asks each of you what are your intensions?
Rigging Tuesday October 28th, 2003 9:16:48 PM
Rigging will call the ship officers and wildcards together. He will explain what he saw, the kind of ship they are chasing and the direction it is going.
"I am going to take a nap in a few minutes. We need a way of transporting aboard that ship without them seeing us. If they see us, they can kill the king before we can grapple. We need a plan to sneak aboard, rescue the king, and make our getaway."
Rigging stifles a yawn. "I want you guys to come up with a plan for me. Invisibility...flying...something to get us on that ship and away befoe they can react. We have a couple of days to prepare as they are a day and a half ahead of us."
Rigging then stumbles down to his bunk and falls asleep.
Ashira Wednesday October 29th, 2003 9:19:24 AM
The half-elf listens silently as Rigging gives the status report. She can't think of any stratagies, so she remains quiet for the moment. When Rigging stumbles into their quarters, she joins him, checking all of his wounds as he undresses to make sure that they don't look too serious. Then she asks for help removing her armor, and gives herself a quick sponge bath before curling up beside her husband. Ashira gently rubs Rigging's back as he drift off to sleep, knowing that this very well may be the last time they get "couple time" in a while. Not for the first time, she wonders whether she should give up the adventuring life and just settle down to a nice, safe, comfortable life with Rigging.
Redux Wednesday October 29th, 2003 9:26:24 AM
More at home with the use of the artifact, Redux adjusts the sights of the Nautacoulus to match the course indicated by Rigging. As the ship cuts through the waters, Redux finds that he no longer has to concentrate like he had to in the beginning. He carefully stores the artifact in his backpack and heads down to his quarters, where he begins to work on scribing scrolls. That last battle was quite expensive, and the next one looked to be just as nasty. Like his father said "Better to be prepared."
Ari Wednesday October 29th, 2003 12:31:09 PM
"How many people do we want to send, everyone? Or just a couple?
Do we have a way to get through the water? I can probably prepare spiderclimb for upto 5 people.
Or I might be able to turn into some kind of swimming creature and catch upto the ship. But I'm not sure what I as one person could do onboard the ship.
I wonder if we can find out whether they know we are coming or not? If they think they got clean away, it could make our job easier.
Do we want to intercept the ship as it currently sails? Or do we want to have the Sword intercept the ship like one day after we get on board the ship. So that way if we fail, they can sink the ship?"
Appolo Wednesday October 29th, 2003 12:33:27 PM
Appolo just sleeps,he'll spend most of the next day either resting or with Valanthe.
Bart Wednesday October 29th, 2003 1:46:00 PM
Hmm I have thought about it and found some solutions to our problem 1 We try to get in front of the pride. Drop a small raft or boat and we presume we are shipwrecked. There is of course a danger that Pride is not at the course we suspect her to be. 2 We try to get contact with an underwater animal like an whale, giant turtle or dolphins to transport us to the ship. Where we under protection of invisibilty spells and rings board the ship. 3 We fly towards the ship I dont know if Redux or any other mage can make us fly 4 we put the flag of the Aisuldurian navy in top en sail towards the pride and pretent we have conquered this ship. 5 we risk the death of the king and attack the Pride
I think sailing as an by the aisuldurian conquered navyship is the best We attack from close range and they don't know what hit them.
Walker Wednesday October 29th, 2003 2:18:37 PM
Walker has no suggestions per stratigies. During the trip he will tend to any remaining injuries of himself, the other 'cards and the rest of the crew as best he is able.
Chasing Pride (DM Dominic) Wednesday October 29th, 2003 3:58:28 PM
When the idea of flying the Aisildurian flag and acting like a captured ship is said Capt. Hawley says "we can try that but I'm not so sure that it would be believed being we are in to good of condition and moving way to fast."
Sailing through the night Capt. Hawley calls all hands on deck shortly before first light waking all of you from a deep sleep. When everyone is on deck Hawley says "by my figuring we should spot the Pride in a couple of hours. I say we follow them just out of sight then take it to them hard and fast at the end of mid watch when they are lax. What say you Wildcards?"
Appolo Wednesday October 29th, 2003 4:07:57 PM
Having already been awake Appolo arrives and listens to the Captian"Sounds good,but I do have a suggestion.I suggest that I go aboard thr Pride first nice and invisible,Redux can cast fly on me and I can use my ring once aboard I'll locate the King as fast as I can and spring her.Redux do you have a invisibility scroll It would help. Give me10 minutes to get aboard and start my search,then attack.Oh and Rigging could you use that Wayfinder of yours to locate the exact place she is being held." Appolo stands at the ready fully prepared and eqipped.
Rigging Wednesday October 29th, 2003 10:46:36 PM
Rigging gets up from his nap and shakes his wife awake. He will head up on deck and hear Bart's suggestions. "I like the fly one." He will turn to Redux, "Can you cast enough spells to get a team on board? How much weight can you carry?"
Rigging will turn Ari and ask, "You said you could turn into a sea animal. How big? If we get close enough, could you tow some people to the ship. I and Appolo could then climb up the side."
Rigging will look at both spell users, "Between the two of you we might be able to get most of the Wildcards on the ship. We can then pursue a couple of tactics. We could possible free the King outright. Or we could disable the ship to let the Sword attack to advantage and bodyguard the King while it does so. That is the biggest problem. Once we attack, if we aren't in place to protect the king, they will just kill her. Saves the Pirate's secrets but we need to try to rescue her first.
Rigging will start pacing. "Redux do you have levitate in your spellbook? We could lighten a few people and you can fly them over on one spell."
Rigging will head over to the chart table and ask Captain Hawley, "Where do you think they are heading, and how much time do you think it will take them to reach the destination?"
OOC OK I am a landlubber...when is mid watch?"
Valanthe Thursday October 30th, 2003 12:07:35 AM
"Unless the ship is still in the water we won't be able to sneak up on them. They will surely spot us long before we get close enough to use magic and sneak aboard. Getting in front of them will take way to much time. This doesn't even take into consideration the fact that they are probably magicaly searching for this ship. They must know we will come after them. I think the only thing we can do is hope the King is worth too much to kill outright. Unfortunately I am afraid we will have to storm the pride and get to the King before it is too late."
Ashira Thursday October 30th, 2003 1:23:43 PM
Ashira rubs her eyes wearily when awakened so suddenly. She hastily dresses in her explorers outfit and joins the conference. "Aye Captain" she muses "would seem best to attack them at night. They will be less vigilent then. But, we really do need to know the location of the King. I volunteer to use Wayfinder to try and locate exactly where she is on the ship. Even though it's dangerous, we should wait until the last minute to use the artifact to make sure that our information is as up to date as possible." Ashira turns to her husband as he considers different tactics. "Well, a small boat is probably out of the picture, unless someone can summon an obscuring mist to surround us. Using animals would be fine, but there is still a good chance of detection. I like the idea of flying over to the ship while invisible. Then, we could all hide out on the ship and Appolo and Rigging could go in as first strike. We'd be there to back you two up in case of trouble. Other than that, I suppose we just have to trust Alemi to guide us."
Redux Thursday October 30th, 2003 1:52:53 PM
Awakened by the call, Redux arrives up top after a few minutes of laying in the bed trying to get back to sleep. He arrives a few minutes into the meeting. He listens carefully to Rigging's querys of him. "Well, we might have a problem.... I just scribed Fly into my spellbook. I might be able to scribe a scroll before we set out. So that means at most, I can make three people fly. Probably the best idea is to cast fly on the stronger members of the party...say Bart, Walker and Valanthe and have them ferry the rest of us over to the ship." Redux pauses for a few minutes in contemplation. "I have six invisibilty potions, so that won't be a problem. I can only cast Greater Invisibility once. I have one potion of levitation, and of course, my ring of levitation. Other than that, I'm pretty well tapped of scrolls...that last battle depleted my supplies pretty badly. Ohh...I also have quite a few Mage Armor potions in case anybody wants one."
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