Co-DM Rob - Sighting! Monday June 10th, 2013 11:58:09 AM
Claudien responds to Yel'knos question about the rings by telling him Adela had a talent for magic. She would cast a magic-mouth spell on each ring. The rewards from the sunken ships paid for themselves!
The group discuss what to do with their prisoners. Act as judge, jury and executioner? Implement a catch & release policy and throw them back in the sea? Wait until the next port and hand them over to the authorities?
It is a long day, and as the sun sets the answer is none the clearer. Perhaps on a full stomach? Joansie cooks what seems to be her only recipe - stew. Still, she is improving. It now stays down.
"Sighting west!" comes the call from Pinny in the crows nest. The sun is setting behind a ship, but you'd guess it to be around 500ft away and closing.
Keiki (SteveK) AC 14/14/10 CMD 16(18) HP 32/32 d20+8=27 ; Monday June 10th, 2013 4:14:45 PM
Keiki shrugs, if the Captain doesn't want to kill the prisoners, then that is the Captain's decision. Strange, none of the other captain's that Keiki has known ever gave NOT killing someone a moment's thought. There is still much on this ship that is strange to the bronze-skinned half-elf.
At the call from the nest, Keiki looks up, adrenaline working. Anytime 2 ships approach at sea is a chancy time. He calls up 2 potions from his magical knapsack; a Shield and a Hypnotism just in case as he gazes across the waters.
..... Actions Perception: 27
Move action: HHH gain potion of Shield Move action: HHH gain potion of Hypnotism
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 16/31 (5 non lethal) d8+1=6 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+9=27 ; Monday June 10th, 2013 8:35:38 PM
During the down time, Yel'kno will use the wand to heal himself and Coer (6 charges used. 31 remaining I believe)
"Unless someone can think of a reason not to, we will hang the Kelpies in the morning. I have been more than lenient on them already."
At the sight of a ship he will move to the rail and peer out, looking for any identifying marks and trying to guess its course relative to theirs.
Perception: 27
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 Monday June 10th, 2013 8:44:57 PM
Fixed header. Coer healed to full Hp as well
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 11/13 Monday June 10th, 2013 10:59:28 PM
Spire opens his mouth to say something again, but closes it quickly. He finally blurts out, "Are... are we in the right to kill them... captain? I mean..." His voice wavers but he continues on. "They are our prisoners. We are by no means any form of law enforcement."
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 Monday June 10th, 2013 11:30:00 PM
Fully healed, Coer goes for a run around deck. He climbs the mast and swings down to the deck. He is keeping busy while his mind races. He believes in the extremes of the Law, and that breaches MUST be punished. However, he also believes he must defend the helpless - does that extend to prisoners?
Finally he approaches Yel'kno.
Captain, if we kill the prisoners... we are no better then the blue blooded beasts that they are. We must release them.... either to the sea or to Trial on land."
When the alarm of a nearby ship is sounded Coer returns to his room and gathers his gear. With his Weapons secured he heads to the deck and prepare for the oncoming ship. Perhaps it is another, friendly ship drawn by the magic rings...
... "we're not that lucky" Coer mutters to himself.
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+5=7 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2013 5:31:21 AM
Jozhur stands at the railing, trying to get a closer look at the approaching ship, but the Sun's glare off the water gives him trouble. He tries to find some partial cover to wait behind, bow in hand.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 9:55:45 AM
"Spire, Coer.. At sea a ships officers and its Captain are the law. Is it our duty to see that laws are enforced and if need be punishment applied. If we took them to port, no city or town can claim jurisdiction over their crimes. They'd be killed for being monsters alone. At least we have a reason."
Co-DM Rob - Sighting! Tuesday June 11th, 2013 10:20:22 AM Yel'kno declares that for their crimes, the prisoners will be hung at dawn. Spire and Coer disapprove of this course of action and voice as much to the captain.
Keiki stays silent on the matter, as does Jozhur.
Everyone takes notice of the ship on the horizon now. It is most certainly headed this way - or at least towards the waters known to be inhabited by kelpies. Jozhur is practically blinded by the sun, but from this distance Yel'kno notes no visible flags of colour flying from the vessel though its sails are full.
OOC: My assumption is the Lionfish is facing north and is currently immobile
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 10:26:27 AM
Ooc: why would we be immobile... May be a lack of communication on our part after the DM swap, but I was assuming we still sailed 24 hours a day.
DM RobC: To which direction or port do you wish to be heading towards? I would assume west/north-west back towards Bonetown
Keiki (SteveK) AC 14/14/10 CMD 16(18) HP 32/32 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 11:23:59 AM
Keiki, the newest member of the Lionfish and recent escaped slave, keeps his advice to himself, and prepares for the worst with the approaching ship. Two potions in hand and his wand of fear readily available in its sheath, the half-elf is ready to defend his new-found hope of a free life.
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 10:04:13 PM
The ship was heading back towards Bonetown after rescuing Adela and Claudian.. they'll keep on that course.
"Hmm..." Yel'kno says a moment as he considers the others ships course and then calls to the sailor manning the helm at the moment, "Tack to port a bit. See if she changes course to match."
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 11:16:43 PM
"Haha Keiki, you look ready to commit those sailors to the deep!" Jokes Coer.
"Just save some for me if they are stupid enough to take on the Lionfish. "
"Captain! I'm buying a ballista. I mean it this time. "
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 d20+9=16 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2013 11:18:27 PM
Coer peers into the distance lookin for a flag on the ship. If he can make out any markings he will tell the others.
Perception: 16
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 11/13 d20+8=21 ; Tuesday June 11th, 2013 11:56:15 PM
Spire walks to the edge of the ship, a worried look on his face as he stares out at the other ship. (Perception: 21)
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+5=14 ; d20+11=28 ; Wednesday June 12th, 2013 8:56:45 AM
Jozhur nocks an arrow, but keeps his bow lowered. He shades his eyes, but is still pretty much blinded by the sun. Frustrated, he tries to find a place to keep out of sight where he can still keep an eye on the approaching vessel.
---------------- Stealth: 28 Perception: 14
Co-DM Rob - Sighting! d20=15 ; d20=20 ; d20=17 ; d20=3 ; d20=7 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday June 12th, 2013 11:58:20 AM Jozhur finds a nice shadowy place to hide whilst the others keep a watch on the approaching ship.
Yel'kno gives the order to steer a bit to port. The approaching vessel look to compensate by veering slightly starboard. They are certainly giving the appearance of wanting to get close & personal.
Coer laments not having a ballista. One day perhaps. One day.
The approaching vessel looks to have two masts and square sails. Most likely a sailing ship. As the vessel comes closer it becomes clearer it is a sailing ship - no siege engines can be seen on deck fortunately.
Keiki is the first to notice something familiar about the ship. He spent quite some time inside it, not often getting a look at it from a distance, but there is no mistake. The ship belongs (or belonged) to the Elf Bloods.
From this distance you can make out at least a dozen people on the deck of the vessel.
The opposing ship is 150ft away, but as the two ships are both moving towards each other you will have one more round to act before they get "very close"
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Two arrows fly from the crows nest of the approaching ship - both catch Spire in the chest (Hit AC27 for 9. Hit AC15 for 12. This includes range penalties & partial cover. Spire takes 21pts damage!). This elf just does not have a good run of luck when it comes to being at sea!
Keiki (SteveK) AC 14/14/10 CMD 16(18) HP 32/32 d4+2=4 ; Wednesday June 12th, 2013 5:47:45 PM
Keiki realizes that the ship belongs to the Elf Bloods and goes white as a sheet. "I won't go back, I won't!", he murmurs fearfully, dreadfully certain that he will indeed be chained as a slave again.
He sees Spire struck hard by two arrows from the Elf Blood ship, and runs to help his stricken companion. Diving below the rail to the fallen elf, Keiki calls his patron to him and Rebukes Death, bringing Spire back from the brink of unconsciousness.
............. Move to Spire, ducking below railing (possibly getting partial or total Cover?)
Rebuke Death: 4 healing to Spire since he is below 0 hp
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
Co-DM Rob - Sighting! Wednesday June 12th, 2013 7:35:34 PM "ducking below railing (possibly getting partial or total Cover?)..."
DM Ruling.... - Standing next to a railing gets you Partial Cover (+2 AC) - "ducking" next to a railing gets you Cover (+4 AC) - EXCEPT for Large size creatures who instead get Partial Cover - Prone next to a railing gets you Total Cover (Can't be targeted) - EXCEPT for Large size creatures who instead get Cover
This works for both the party and NPCs. Note that attacks can be readied/held to target someone when they "pop up" from ducking/prone
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 9:58:42 PM
Yel'kno cringes as Spire is struck, but stands his ground and waits. he calls to the helmsman. "Steer us port again on my signal, we'll try to slip by her before they can close or ram us. Ill take out their man at the helm so they can't adjust"
And then casts a spells to cause that pretty explosion of glittery dust to burst into existence at the wheel of the other ship. "now!" He calls to the sailor at the helm. With luck, the sailor steering the other ship will be blinded and allow them to steer away from the other ship and shoot past. If they don't avoid the fight, at least they'll have a moment to bring Spire back and prepare.
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Ready action to cast Glitter Dust on the wheel of the other ship when it comes in range. Glitterdist range is 140' so if the ship is 150' it won't be long to wait. Will DC 15 or be blinded for anyone with 10' of the wheel of the other ship. Also all sparkly.
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+7=18 ; d8+2=9 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 6:07:30 AM
Jozhur mutters under his breath as he lines up his arrow on the approaching ship's helmsman, "Again? Apparently they don't learn..."
----------------------------------- Attack hits AC 18 with range penalty 9 damage
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Thursday June 13th, 2013 12:14:52 PM
The words are barely out of his mouth when the arrows catch Spire in the chest. The elf has no time to look down at the missiles before he collapses on the deck, coughing up a bit of blood. He tries to say something, but the words don't come. And that day, Spirysn'rar Kilarn died on the deck of the Lionfish.
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 1 d20+5=14 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=13 ; d10=3 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 1:03:34 PM
The two arrows from the crows-nest lodge deeply in Spire's chest. He feels the sharp pain and slumps to the deck.
Keiki goes to the wizard's aid and does his best to ebb the flow of blood. Alarmingly, the blood is now longer flowing - more just pooling. The heartbeat of Spire the Wizard, the intellectual of the Lionfish has stopped beating.
Yel'kno gives the order to try and avoid this battle - or at the very least, avoid being rammed. On his command the ship turns as he casts Glitterdust at the helmsmen of the other ship. The person clutches their eyes, as does one next to them. (Will Saves: 14, 5, 20, 14)
Jozhur follows up with an arrow at the distant target. His shot strikes true, hitting the blind figure in the shoulder.
The person next to the blinded helmsmen takes control of the ship and does his best to maintain its crash course. He perhaps doesn't have the same skill as instead of colliding the two vessels pass perilously close.
A hail of arrows and bolts fly from the deck of the other ship, yet only does any damage to the party (Miss AC14, 12, 13, 3. Hit AC22 (Nat20). Failed to confirm. Coer takes 3pts damage!)
There are a lot of screams and calls as the pirates from the other ship try to board the Lionfish. Swinging from ropes tied to their own masts, seven pirates manage to board. And there, standing at the stern of the Lionfish is Kito...
The othe ship continues past the Lionfish. They are now 45ft apart are getting further away from each other.
Spire gasps as if trying to cough up some blood, yet nothing comes out. His chest feels fine. There is no pain, no blood. He feels ... nothing.
As he regains his footing Spire notices a number of things seem - "out of place". For one, he is standing at the rails of a completely different ship. No crew at all. He is all alone. Not too far away he can see the Lionfish and its crew in a battle with some pirates - ElfBloods most likely.
"Arrows in the chest, huh? I hear those are the worst" comes a male voice from behind him. A short, ugly little man, complete with a long hooked nose and warts covering his face comes to stand next to Spire. He props his elbow on the railing and his chin on his hand as he watches the ensuing battle.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Thursday June 13th, 2013 2:51:22 PM
Spire blinked a few times before looking down at the odd man next to him. For a moment he remained in silence before responding, "Yes, they were not the best." With a heavy sigh, the wizard hangs his head and asks, "So I have died, then, have I?"
Keiki (SteveK) AC 14/14/10 CMD 16(18) HP 32/32 2d4=4 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 3:14:50 PM
Keiki looks sadly at the body of Spire, a step too late! Then turns to try and stem the tide of boarders.
He drinks one potion and begins cataloging his ancestry in his familial tongue in a monotone, seeking to lull three of the pirates into being unawares.
While doing so, he hides beneath the stair to avoid becoming a pincusion by enemy archers.
............. Standard: Drink Hypnotism potion and cast on E1, E2, and E3
Hypnotism; Will DC 9 (11 -2 for being in combat) or be facinated; 4 possible Hit Dice;
Fascinated: Take no actions other than to pay attention to the fascinating effect, for as long as the effect lasts. It takes a --4 penalty on skill checks made as reactions, such as Perception checks. Any potential threat, such as a hostile creature approaching, allows the fascinated creature a new saving throw against the fascinating effect. Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a ranged weapon at the fascinated creature, automatically breaks the effect.
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+12=17 ; d20+10=20 ; d6+2=4 ; 2d6=8 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 8:51:43 PM
Jozhur notices Spire's grave situation as the pirates board the Lionfish "Spire! Hang in there!"
The rogue feints a grapple attempt then lunges at the nearest enemy with his sword, sinking his blade into the pirate.
------------------- Bluff: 17 Attack hits enemy 4, AC20, 4 damage (12 if feint was successful).
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 d20+5=13 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=11 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d6=4 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 10:07:16 PM
As the arrows rain down Coer knocks aside the only one coming his way.
Spire is not so lucky. "DAMN ELFBLOODS!" he roars and stepping forward begins swinging at the nearest boarder (E5) with all his strength.
His sword swings out looks to bounce off the enemies armor, his electric fist appears more on target as it plows into the pirates stomach. He swings his horns, but they miss completely
~~~~ Deflect arrows feat - no damage taken Power attack activated Flurry of blows Sword - Hit 13 for 11 damage Fist - Hit 18 for 12 damage plus 6 electric damage
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 d20+7=15 ; d6=3 ; Thursday June 13th, 2013 10:23:10 PM
"Huh. Didn't think you'd all survived. Kito a better Captain than the last one?" Yel'kno yells out to the Elfbloods he recognizes and then lunges forward with his rapier at E3.
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Hero Point for Extra Standard Action: Start Inspire Courage performance - Allies with 30' gain +1 hit/dam, save vs fear performance round 1/13
Move to draw rapier Standard to attack E3 - hit AC 15 for 5 damage
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 2 d20+5=24 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+4=12 ; Friday June 14th, 2013 10:08:52 AM Spire tries to hypnotise the boarders nearest to him. Unfortunately he notices no effect (Targetting to lowest HD in order first = E2. Will Save vs DC9: 24 = Pass) The witch then takes cover by a corner under the stairs.
Jozhur feints to his left, but then swipes at the right - catching his target off guard.
Coer easily deflects the flimsy arrow that dared target him. Though his sword misses its intended target, his fist makes quite a dent in the pirate's face. Blood pours from the pirates nose - Elf Blood blood?
Yel'kno taunts the enemy whilst inspiring his allies towards victory. The captain draws his rapier and thrusts it into the nearest pirate, making a small puncture in the man's arm.
The enemy respond...
The archer (E7) at the bow of the boat moves closer to the edge of the forecastle and lines Jozhur up. With a deft shot he fires an arrow downwards that knocks the sword clean out of Jozhur's hand (Ranged Disarm attempt vs CMD16: 30 = Pass. Jozhur is disarmed!)
Kito (E1) jumps down onto the deck of the Lionfish and faces Keiki"You gutless, traitorous, no good, son of an elf!" he screams as he brings his scimitar down upon Kieki - only to hit the stairway! (Move action to jump down on to the deck. <10ft so no damage. Attack vs AC14: 12 - Nat 1! = Miss. Keiki is cornered under the stairs!)
Ivary (E2) takes a step back up the stairs. She points a finger at Yel'kno as she casts a spell (Cast Hold Person on Yel'kno. Yel'kno must make a Will save vs DC16 or be paralyzed!)
The sparkly Ganef (E3) swings his longsword at Yel'kno, but misses the Captain (Attack vs AC19: 11 = Miss)
Alfgeir (E4) calls upon the powers of unlife and targets Coer with a spell (Cast Blindness/Deafness. Coer must make a Fort save vs DC16 or be blinded!)
The severely wounded Eini (E5) steps closer to Coer and swings his scimitar weakly. He fails to make any dent in Coer's tough skin (Attack vs AC17: 12 = Miss)
Thorgunna (E6) takes something out of her pocket and lets it slip from her fingers to the deck of the ship. The Lionfish comes to a surprising halt (Move action to draw Feather Token(Anchor). Standard action to use it).
The enemy vessel is making a slow turn to starboard some 100ft away...
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Friday June 14th, 2013 11:14:45 AM
Spire sees that the Wold around him is oddly washed out. The blue of water and sky, the red of blood, all look more like grey, really. The sounds of the battle seem distant, more distant and tinny than they should be.
Spire sighs heavily and asks if he is dead.
"Don't make it sound like a BAD thing," the short squat ugly fellow says. "There's dead, and there's dead. It's not like you're destroyed or unmade. Actually, you're only very freshly dead. Practically half alive. Only one foot through the final curtain. One of them witches could grab you and drag you back into the land of the living, that's how close you are. Not that I'd advise it -- the Big Guy Upstairs frowns on those kinds of shenanigans. You can practically reach through the Veil and give your old pals a poke, if you tried hard."
"But soon enough, in a few minutes, maybe a little longer, then you'll likely be ready to go on. So take a good look at your buddies here -- likely your last chance to fix 'em in your memory, like. Take your time, make your peace."
"Heh!" the little fellow snerks, and then stands on his head.
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+16=18 ; d8+2=4 ; Friday June 14th, 2013 11:17:17 AM
You see a young drow male with white hair hanging loosely to his shoulders. His eyes are matte white, with no discernible iris or pupil. His skin is jet-black, with intricate tribal tattoos in white ink on his face, ears, and neck. He is dressed in a suit of studded leather armor, dyed black. He is of medium height for a drow and lanky, with a wiry frame and straight posture.
He looks at the changing tide of battle and narrows his eyes. He swings his bow around and aims squarely at Eini's back. I never liked you, anyway.
Attack E5 - 18 Damage - 4
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 2 Friday June 14th, 2013 11:23:06 AM Please welcome Tanner to the game!
Shemeska (formerly enemy #7) looks to have swapped sides mid battle. How forgiving will the party be, since he was also the one who skewered Spire?
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/16/12 CMD 16(18) HP 32/32 Friday June 14th, 2013 11:56:01 AM
Keiki cowers from Kito, all his years of slavery pouring ice water into his veins. "Go away! I don't want to be chained up again! YOU ARE BAD!"
Unable or unwilling to fight even when cornered, Keiki goes into defensive maneuverings, draws his Wand of Fear and points it at Kito.
...Actions.
Move: draw weapon (no AOO) Fighting Defensively +2 AC Standard: cast Fear at Kito Will DC 11 to only be shaken for 1 round
Frightened: flee from the source of fear as best it can; --2 attack, saves, skills, and ability checks.
Shaken: --2 attack, saves, skills, and ability checks.
........Effects
Fighting Defensively; +2 AC
Hypnotism; DM Highlight to display spoiler: { I had thought that with the 4HD limitation that meant that it would affect the lowest HD person first, and if he saved, then would go to the next lowest person, similar to a dispel spell. That with targeting 3 people, Keiki would have 3 chances to affect one of them.}
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 d20+4=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+2=7 ; Friday June 14th, 2013 12:59:09 PM
Yel'kno shrugs off the magical attempt to freeze his muscles and ducks to the side under Ganuf's attack before countering with another poke of his rapier into the man's thigh.
"Im starting to think they call you the Elfbloods because elves keep making you bleed."
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Attack E3 hit AC 22 for 7 damage
Inspire courage round 2/13 for +1 hit/dam, save vs fear
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+12=31 ; d20+8=21 ; d4+2=3 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+7=14 ; d4+1=4 ; 2d6=3 ; Friday June 14th, 2013 7:55:04 PM
Seeing Spire in a heap on the deck and Keiki cornered pushes Jozhur into a frenzy. He baits Alfgier off balance and lunges twice at the pirate with his dagger.
"Hang in there Keiki! Looks like we might have some help...
-------------------------- Forgot to include Yel'kno's inspire courage in the rolls, but it's included below. Bluff: 31, targeting E4 still. 1st attack hits AC 22 for 11 damage with sneak attack. Hero point for extra attack. 2nd attack hits AC 15, maybe a hit against flat footed...8 damage with sneak attack.
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 d20+6=7 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=12 ; Saturday June 15th, 2013 8:35:27 AM ooc: Fort save = Nat 1 - that's not good ~~~ Coer's eyes turn milky white as the world turns dark.
Damn Wizards mutters Coer as he listen for the movements of the enemy (perception 23). He swings his sword where he believes an enemy is but does not feel the blade hit anything.
I think i'm coming with you Spire he worries.
~~~ Perception 23 to listen for enemy movement Power attack deactivated Fighting defensively AC boosted to 15 Sword assisted by inspire courage = nat 1 please ignore second attack roll, I was going to use Ki for an extra attack but it only works with flurry :(
Blind: takes a --2 penalty to Armor Class, loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any), and takes a --4 penalty on most Strength- and Dexterity-based skill checks and on opposed Perception skill checks. All checks and activities that rely on vision (such as reading and Perception checks based on sight) automatically fail. All opponents are considered to have total concealment (50% miss chance) against the blinded character. Blind creatures must make a DC 10 Acrobatics skill check to move faster than half speed. Creatures that fail this check fall prone. Characters who remain blinded for a long time grow accustomed to these drawbacks and can overcome some of them.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Sunday June 16th, 2013 2:19:44 PM
Spire opens his mouth and closes it again, unsure of what to say. "There..." WIth another deep sigh, the elf looks down at the strange, ugly man next to him. "I know it sounds cliche, but there is so much I have not done yet. My allies... they still need me. And..." He trailed off, thinking about his past. But he knew that Gargul's was a strict God. "We have already visited Gargul once. I doubt they shall do it again. Perhaps... it is time to go."
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Monday June 17th, 2013 9:57:11 AM
The short ugly fellow walks on his hands over to Spire. He hops up on the rail of the ship -- still upside down, so that his hands are on the rail and his feat are in the air.
Now more or less facing Spire, he says, "What, you've been dead for less than a minute, and you're ready to shuffle off the mortal coil? It is a coil, you know, and what goes around comes on back. Sure, you can leave now, and maybe you'll do better in your next life."
The little squat guy shrugs, which is pretty impressive when you are balancing on your hands on a railing on a moving ship.
"You think your pals will wimp out? They are afraid of the Master? What, did he scare them last time? Lop off an arm or a tongue? Take one or two lads to the lands of rest for being insolent? Sorry, I don't remember you. We see so many adventurers coming through. They blend in, you know."
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 3 d20+1=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+6=7 ; d20+5=17 ; 4d6=16 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+3=5 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 10:09:37 AM Shemeska finally sees his chance. After being treated as a slave by the Elfbloods for so long he can finally see an avenue of escape - and it lies with the adventurers before him. If they are to survive however they will need his help. The drow draws his bow and takes careful aim at the Elfblood on deck, plugging Eini in the back. He slumps dying to the deck.
The cowering Keiki tries to make Kito feel the same sense of fear that he himself is currently experiencing. Unfortunately the large human shows no signs of the affect (Will Save vs DC11: 13 = Pass)
Yel'kno taunts Ganuf before poking the man with his rapier once more. This time the rapier goes straight through the man's thigh, severing an artery. Ganuf drops to the deck as his blood begins to pool.
Jozhur goes into a frenzy. Though he may not have his trusty sword in hand, his dagger works just as well. He plunges it into the stomach of the female caster in front of him, and with a sharp twist he body also drops to the deck.
Despite the successes of the rest of the party, Coer has a terrible time of things. The world has gone dark to him (in one of the first successful castings of blindness that this DM has seen!) and his attacks hit naught but air.
The enemy respond...
Kito (E1) smiles evilly at Keiki and stabs at the elf this time. The scimitar cuts deeply (Attack vs AC16: 19 = Hit. Keiki takes 7pts damage!)
Unhappy that her first attack was unsuccessful, Ivary (E2) tries once again to harm Yel'kno. A burning ray shoots from her fingertips striking the captain (Attack vs AC14 (Touch Attack): 17 = Hit. Yel'kno takes 16 fire damage!)
Thorgunna (E6) sneers at the turncoat Shemeska. He slashes at the traitor with his scimitar (Attack vs AC19: 20 = Hit. Shemeska takes 5pts damage!)
The enemy ship is still turning to make a return pass.
As if things couldn't get more strange... two humans come running up the stairs near Jozhur and Shemeska and immediately dive overboard!
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/16/12 CMD 16(18) HP 25/32 d20+3=23 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 10:58:11 AM
Keiki sees a steel arc, pain, and the splatter of blood across the wooden deck of the Lionfish; HIS blood! It galvanizes the half-elf from his half-paralysis into the attack!
He ignores the blade in Kito's hands and, dropping his wand on the deck, launches himself at the human tormentor, arms spread, and wrestles with Kito so the human can't use his sword!
...Actions free action: drop wand (no AOO) standard action; Grapple (Kito gets an AOO on Keiki) CMB 23 nat 20!
(If Kito doesn't drop his sword, he should take a -2 to his CMB/CMD checks)
........Effects
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+10=14 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 11:38:51 AM
Jozhur mutters, mostly to himself, "Guess that solves our debate as to what to with the prisoners."
The human surveys the deck of the Lionfish and looks to the ship turning to make another pass. I might be needing this. He scoops his trusty short sword off the deck and clumsily tumbles past Thorgunna in order to aid the former pirate, who seems to have switched sides.
------------------------- Move action: pick up shortsword 2nd move action: tumble to J19 Acrobatics: 14
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Monday June 17th, 2013 7:35:55 PM
Spire blinks as he stares at the strange being before him, clearly very confused. "I... what? Are you..." Spire shakes his head, remembering vaguely his trip to the other plane to visit Gargul. "Last time we met Gargul we... we were reviving a centaur in his service." Spire reaches into his cloak to grab the scroll from its case that he had kept. (OOC :: Not sure how possessions work when crossing into the land of the dead.)"His name was... Aziekiel Hoofstomper. Apparently quite important to the one you call Master."
Suddenly, a light goes off in the elf's mind. "Would... he be willing to meet with me? I... I believe I have an offer for him."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 d20+9=13 ; d6+2=3 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 9:03:42 PM
"Might want to jump on the water!" Yel'kno yells at Ivary as he rushes up the stairs at her through the pain of the searing flames. he makes a wild swing with his sword that at best grazes an arm.
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move to J8 Attack Ivary - hit aC 13 for 3 damage
Inspire courage +1 hit dam save vs Fear round 3/13
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 47/47 d20+9=19 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=20 ; d100=21 ; d100=75 ; d100=89 ; d6+4=7 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 9:25:58 PM Focus.... Picture the Lionfish, you know her well... Listen.... 1, 2, 3.... On the floor.... We might make it yet..... That hiss.... Must be Magic.... My target.
Coer drops his mighty sword as his hands move to his belt. One of his newer tools hangs in a neat row- shurikans. Coer does not use the oversized throwing stars often as they are hard to come by, but today he risks losing them.
His eyes glow blue as flicks three of the metal disks towards the source of the magic he heard. ~~~ Perception (listening): 19 Still blind, Coer uses flurry to throw shurikans at Ivary Ki magic for extra flurry attack (3/4 ki points remain) Throwing at +3 (+4 dex, +1 courage, -2 range) with a 50% miss chance as blind 1) hit 16 -- miss with 21% 2) hit 12 (75%) for 8 damage (forgot courage in damage rolls, added here) 3) CRIT, confirmed with 20 and 89% for 16 damage
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+10=26 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=12 ; Monday June 17th, 2013 11:48:07 PM
Shemeska feels the sting of the slashing blade and twirls away. [5-foot step SE] He sneers at Thorgunna and compliments her dryly. "Well done, Thorgy. I will name that scar after you in memoriam." He nocks an arrow to his string and fires twice in quick succession. [Full attack on E6]
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Tuesday June 18th, 2013 7:16:50 AM
When Spire mentions Hoofstomper, the short squat fellow falls off the railing onto the deck.
"OH! Yeah, now I remember you! Well, gosh, why are you worried about meeting the Master?"
"Some groups need a raise, agree to pay on the installment plan, and then end up needing another raise before they've paid off the first one. AWKWARD! And like I said, some groups give the Boss some lip, and they pay the price. I can understand why they don't want no repeat visit. But you folks are clean with the Big Guy. You got no debts outstanding, and you did the Master a favor, even. Seems to me you got nothin' to worry about."
Then the ghost of Spire asks if he could see Gargul.
"Sure, sure, you'll see him. Everybody sees him. Everybody who dies, that is. But don't think you got any bargaining power. Once you're dead, you're his. He owns you. You got no leverage. You got no coin. If you want to go back to the Wold, or cut some kind of deal, you got to get the living to bargain on your behalf."
"Sure, you can fight. Fight the call. You wanna be a ghost? Or a shadow? 'The undead you will always have with you,' the bard says. But the Boss don't like them hijinks none too much, so watch out if get caught."
"But if you think you can bargain ... and I see that gleam in your eye ... well, sorry, you can't. Get your living pals to bargain for you."
BTW, Spire notices that under the scene, or maybe superimposed on top of it, he sees a network of dull red lines like a web superimposed over everything he can see.
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 4 d20+11=26 ; d6+6=11 ; d20+9=12 ; d6+6=11 ; d8=4 ; d20+6=15 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 9:28:01 AM Keiki lunges to grapple Kito. The human slashes once more with his sword, connecting with force (AoO vs AC16: 26 = Hit. Keiki takes 11 points damage!) Keiki pushes through the pain to grapple the enemy captain.
Jozhur makes the assumption that the two people who jumped overboard must have been the prisoners - that or the crew really have no faith on the outcome of this battle. He picks up his sword and tumbles up the stairs to flank the enemy currently at the helm of the Lionfish.
Captain Yel'kno advances towards the enemy caster. Moving up the stairs he swings his rapier at her and hears it give a satisfying 'thwack' against her thigh. No blood can be seen however. (Attack vs AC14: 13 = Miss!)
Coer does his best to determine the location of the enemy caster and throws three shurikan in her direction. Though he hears two embed solidly into the ship, the third hits something 'softer'. He should hope it wasn't his Captain! (OOC: I'm calling it a DC10 perception check to determine the location of an enemy by sound. At the moment you have a -2 penalty for distance, -2 for Unfavourable Conditions (ie: battle noise) and -5 for you being distracted (ie: also trying to ready/defend yourself in battle. On a roll of 19 you made it exactly. E2 takes 16 damage!)
Shemeska feels no sadness in attacking his former captors. He DOES feel the sting of Thorgunna's blade, and promises to deliver the man to Gargul's judgement. Two arrows are shot in quick succession into the man's chest (Attacks vs AC16 both hit. OOC: A 5ft step NE takes you down the stairs, and is an area you can't 5ft step to. Instead I've taken the liberty of moving you elsewhere where your actions can still apply)
The enemy respond...
Though grappled, Kito (E1) continues trying to skewer Keiki. (Keiki is grappled (-2 to AC) and not fighting defensively anymore (another -2 to AC) so attack VS AC12: 12 = Hit! Keiki takes 11 points damage!)
Ivary (E2) backs further up the stairs, casting another spell (Cast Sound Burst, targetting I10. Yel'kno and Coer take 4pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC16 or be stunned for 1 round!). She looks about, seemingly running out of places to hide.
Thorgunna (E6) turns and tries to bring his sword clean down on Jozhur's head, but the rogue is too quick. The sword comes down on the deck with such force that it would have split Jozhur's head in two (Attack vs AC18: 15 = Miss!)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 31/31 d20+3=22 ; d20+9=14 ; d6+2=3 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 10:48:04 AM
Yel'kno ducks reflexively as the shurikens fly by him and grins as one sinks deep into Ivary before he bounds up the stairs after her to deliver a lunging thrust as the magician's abdomen just below the rib cage. While he underestimates the distance for the thrust he still manages to sink the very tip of the blade into flesh, but perhaps he'll get lucky and it will strike something vital.
"You'd be better to jump in the sea and take your chances with the sharks!"
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Fortitude Save 22
5' step to j7 Attack Ivary Hit AC 14 for 3 damage.
Inspire Courage +1 hit dam save vs fear round 4/13
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/16/12 CMD 16(18) HP 3/32 d20+8=27 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 11:22:14 AM
Bleeding profusely from two more cuts with the sword, Keiki continues to fight his long-time captor. Heaving strongly, the half-elf lugs Kito about and ... lets go. Keiki hopes that Kito is surprised at the tactic and has a nice time swimming.
He then staggers up the stairs while preparing his Net and looking at Ivary.
...Actions standard action: Grapple (+5 to continue successful grapple) 27
grapple action (as part of standard action to keep grapple) Move so Kito is at N,8 (above the water)
free action: end Grapple (the creature that initiated the grapple, release the grapple as a free action)
move action: move to K,4 draw weapon as part of move
........Effects
Grapple : Move Once you are grappling an opponent, a successful check allows you to continue grappling the foe, and also allows you to perform one of the following actions (as part of the standard action spent to maintain the grapple). Move: You can move both yourself and your target up to half your speed. At the end of your movement, you can place your target in any square adjacent to you.
Wand of Fear: dropped at M,7
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=18 ; d20+6=13 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 4:16:24 PM
The sound of battle is too much and Coer cannot distinguish the boarders clearly. Suddenly his ears are assaulted with a burst of sound. Coer is stunned as he tries to regain his bearings.
~~~ Fail fort save; 13 Perc; 18
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Tuesday June 18th, 2013 7:37:08 PM
The elf grimaces. "Well, that was my plan." Looking around, he sees the red web and rubs his eyes. "Excuse me, uhh... I do apologize, I never caught your name, but what is this strange... red... pattern?" He tries to ignore it as he stares at the battle before him, praying that his allies end the battle quickly.
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/13--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+12=17 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=4 ; 2d6=8 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 9:03:32 PM
Jozhur looks to take advantage of his opponent's overreaching attack. He attempts to draw Thorgunna further off balance, then follows up with a precise stab from his short sword.
-------------------------------- Bluff check to feint: 17 Attack: Natural 20 26 to confirm crit Crit deals 7 damage, plus an additional 8 if feint is successful.
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=12 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2013 10:41:57 PM
Shemeska continues to pepper Thorgunna with arrows, firing another two shots as she engages the human rogue.
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 5 d20+3=23 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+5=15 ; d6+2=4 ; d20+11=29 ; d6+6=11 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9:37:32 AM Yel'kno once again makes a light attack against Ivary, though this time he is able to draw some blood.
Keiki tries a novel approach for dealing with Kito, trying to throw the Captain overboard. And you know what, your DM will allow it for creativity alone! Keiki uses all his strength to wrestle Kito over the side of the ship and goes to drop the enemy captain. Kito, for his part, manages to catch hold of the railing (There are probably a number of checks that should probably be made here - eg: strength - but I'll work those out later. For now you proceed in throwing Kito over. Per the acrobatics rules, a person can make a DC20 reflex check to grab hold of something to prevent a fall. Ref check for Kito vs DC20: 23 - Nat20!)
Coer - as well as being blind - is now a little deaf by the sudden burst of sound behind him. It takes him a moment to regain his bearings.
Between them, Jozhur and Shemeska account for Thorgunna - Jozhur with a stab to the back whilst Shem plugs two arrows into the enemy's front. Thorgunna drops lifeless to the deck.
The enemy respond...
Ivary tumbles to the other side of the ship (Acrobatics check: 26 = pass) before pointing a thin, bony finger at Keiki. A sharp icicle forms and shoots with force at him. The witch feels the ice penetrate his chest and chill his veins (Use Water domain ability. Ranged Touch attack vs AC13: 15 = Hit. Keiki takes 4pts damage!) Ivary practically cackles "I got the traitor, Cap'n!"
Kito pulls himself up to once again board the Lionfish. With Keiki seemingly in hand the human smiles an evil grin. He spies another with the blood of the elves - Yel'kno. He stomps across the deck and with a curse of "I shall rid the Wold of every one of your tainted kind! he slashes heavily at Yel'kno's side, cutting him deeply (Attack vs AC19: 29 = Hit! Yel'kno takes 11 damage!OOC: Please update your header. By my tally you have taken 16fire damage + 4 sound damage + 11 damage now from Kito = 31damage?) The captains now stand face to face.
A good round for the enemy
The enemy ship continues its slow turn. It is now perpendicular to the Lionfish some 100ft away.
========================== Damage done E1 - Uninjured E2 - AC14 - 19 dmg E3 - AC16 - dead E4 - AC13 - dead E5 - AC15 - dead E6 - AC16 - dead
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+8=12 ; d4+2=5 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 10:56:00 AM
Jozhur nods to Shemeska as Thorgunna slumps to the deck.
Realizing the others don't have things quite as in hand as he thought, Jozhur takes off in a sprint towards the bow of the ship. As he closes on Kito, he shifts his sword to his left hand before hurling a dagger, taking care not to hit Yel'kno, but the toss goes wide.
Probably won't be finding that one
------------------------------ Run at x4 to L9 while drawing dagger Throw misses AC12, not including penalty for ranged into melee combat.
I'm assuming this can be done. If not, just move to L9.
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/16/12 CMD 16(18) HP 13/32 2d8+4=14 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 12:43:03 PM
Keiki feels the ice pierce his chest and staggers, but keeps his feet. "Not yet, you don't", he speaks through clenched teeth. Laying his own hand on himself, Keiki heals himself, one of the terrible sword wounds melting away like it was only painted on!
Stronger, Keiki pulls out his Sap and crowds Ivary against the rail!
...Actions Die Hard: auto stabilize; staggered when at negative hp
standard: Cast Cure Moderate Wounds; 14 hp to Keiki move: L,4
........Effects
Wand of Fear: dropped at M,7
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 0/31 d6+1=6 ; d20+8=22 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 1:48:06 PM
Yel'kno curses as Ivary tumbles away and moves to give chase only to find his path blocked by Kito and further troubled by a sword nearly taking out his insides. Still, he grunts in return to Kito. "That's going to be hard with you dead," and then rolls down the stairs and staggers over next to Coer.
"He's up there Coer. Just listen for the whiney voice."
As he moves a hand goes into his pocket to retrieve the band aid wand while the other presses against his side to keep his insides inside.
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Acrobatics 22 to move away without AoO. Move to L10. Draw wand from pants of plenty.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP 0/31 Wednesday June 19th, 2013 1:50:17 PM
Also inspire courage +1 round 5/13
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=20 ; d100=72 ; d100=24 ; d100=21 ; d20+2=7 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9:17:49 PM
Coer focuses on the sounds of battle... Whiney voice... Must be Kito...
Coer's eyes flash blue as he launches three discs at the source of Kito's voice.
Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. Either Kito is wearing wooden armour, or Coer will have to patch up the deck when this is over.
~~~ Perception; 20 - as per previous advice Coer can identify his foes vs dc19 Ki magic for additional flurry (2/4 ki remain) Throwing at +2 as part of flurry 1) 72% - hit 7, miss 2) 24% - miss 3) 21% - miss
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+14=22 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2013 11:56:44 PM
Shemeska advances down the deck stairway [move 20 feet north] to get around the blind minotaur and draws a careful bead on the captain. He aims for his slashing sword and looses an arrow.
Ranged disarm combat maneuver 24 vs E1 (forgot favored enemy bonus in die roll)
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 6 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=21 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d6+2=5 ; Thursday June 20th, 2013 8:49:15 AM Jozhur closes in quickly on the remaining enemy.
Keiki fights through the pain to heal himself and keep his eyes open. The only way he'll be seeing Gargul today is by choice. He casts a healing spell on himself and then steps forward to engage Ivary.
Yel'kno feels the worse for wear, and tumbles backwards down the stairs - well out of Kito's reach. (OOC: While staggered you can only take 1 move action. The wand is still in your pants)
Coer launches three more shuriken and grimaces as each strikes the deck. This would never have happened if he'd been allowed to buy a ballista.
The enemy respond...
Growing frustrated that these cursed elves won't stay down, Kito draws his dagger and advances on Keiki. The enemy captain is an experienced fighter and easily penetrates Keiki's defences (Attack vs AC16: 30=Nat20, 21 to confirm crit. Keiki takes 9 damage!)
Ivary tumbles past Keiki (Acrobatics check: 25 = Pass) to again be on the other side of the ship. Relying on the 'success' she had with the icicle in Keiki's chest, she tries to pin one to Yel'kno. The captain must have been disoriented by his tumbling as he fails to dodge the icy spike (Ranged touch attack vs AC14: 20 = Hit. Yel'kno takes 5 damage!)
OOC: I'm quite happy with the CL for this encounter :)
========================== Damage done E1 - Uninjured - currently armed with knife E2 - AC14 - 19 dmg E3 - AC16 - dead E4 - AC13 - dead E5 - AC15 - dead E6 - AC16 - dead
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 Thursday June 20th, 2013 9:26:09 AM
ooc: I'm not in the summary for this round. :(
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+11=23 ; d6+3=7 ; Thursday June 20th, 2013 10:54:39 AM
Jozhur advances on the enemy spell caster and lunges hard with sword, drawing a satisfying amount of blood.
-------------------- 5' step to K8 Attack E2 hits AC 23, 7 damage
Note to self, Longbow dropped in area of K14
Looks like your action are in Tanner. Rob must've just forgot to type it.
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 12/32 d8+1=8 ; Thursday June 20th, 2013 12:06:14 PM
Blood flies again, and Keiki is near death once more, but like a good friend, the knowledge of the Gray One being near only boosts the half-elf's confidence.
Again going defensive, Keiki draws another wand and places a small healing spell on himself, removing most of the daggers thrust.
Jinking and weaving with one hand holding a dagger and another with his sap, Keiki continues to survive and simultaneously being a threat so Kito can't effectively turn around to fight someone coming up from behind!
...Actions free; fighting defensively: +2 AC, -4 to hit
move action: draw wand (no AOO)
standard: use Cure Light Wounds wand (no AOO) 8 hp healed
note: Keiki has melee weapon, so any ally moving to L,6 gets +2 to hit for Flanking
........Effects
Wand of Fear: dropped at M,7
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Thursday June 20th, 2013 2:16:10 PM
The small squat fellow is staring intently at Yel'kno and Keiki. He is silent, too. Then he shakes his head. "Sorry, I was distracted. Perhaps you will have company in a moment."
"Now, what was that? Ah, yes, the Woldsblood. What you see are the capilaries of the Wold. They pulse with Woldsblood. In a few more moments you will feel it pulling on you. It carries all the souls of the dead to the Lands of Rest. As it carries the sparks of the unborn to their mothers as well. All life flows in and out along the rivulets of Woldsblood. If you are dead for long, odds are you will be carried downstream, carried to my Master, and to judgement."
The short squat ugly fellow stands up straight and sticks out a grubby hand. "I'm Gimp, of course. You knew that, right? Everybody knows me." He grins mischeviously.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP -5/31 Thursday June 20th, 2013 6:05:07 PM
Whether or not Yel'kno has a wand in hand or not prices to be a moot point as the icicle slams into his chest. He stands upright a moment, swaying as though drunk before he coughs up a stream of blood and falls limp to the deck.
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Failed to stablize: 9 vs DC 10
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Thursday June 20th, 2013 9:05:22 PM "No!" Spire cries out, grabbing the railing in front of him. "They'll die if I don't do something!" Looking to Gimp, the elf grabs his shoulders and yells, "You said I could reach through and touch them, contact them! They'll die if I do not get through. Tell me how I can reach them, please!"
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+16=35 ; Thursday June 20th, 2013 11:36:07 PM "He's a stubborn sod, isn't he." Shemeska fires again, plinking the dagger out of the pirate captain's hand.
Ranged disarm maneuver 35.
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=18 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 12:41:57 AM
People are tumbling across the deck and Coer cannot figure out who is who. He stills his hand lest he take down a friend by accident. He instead takes a defensive stance and hopes his friends make it through the next few minutes.
~~~~ Total defense; +4 to AC, AC = 17
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Friday June 21st, 2013 6:08:35 AM
"Well," says Gimp, "I'm not supposed to encourage the undead, but I like you kid. You're essentially a ghost, right? So act ghostly like. You know, like 'woooooo!' Or shatter some crockery, move a ouji board, whisper in an ear, like that. Just promise me that you won't try to stay in the Wold after this fight ends."
Spire, do you so promise?
OOC: Spire, you are on a ghost ship in the Realm of Shadows, 50 ft from the Lionfish. You may try any of the following as a standard action. Pick one that you want to try, highlight the spoiler, try it.
1) Move: Highlight to display spoiler: {Roll 3d6 vs your Int. If you roll under, you can "fly" your usual movement rate in feet. Also, if you succeed, any moves you make after the first are move actions, although you still have to roll 3d6 under your Int to do so.Highlight to display spoiler:}
2) Whisper: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can speak by rolling 5d4 vs your Wis. If you roll under, you may whisper in the ear of one living person. They will hear you if they make a DC20 Perception check, with the standard -1 penalty for each intervening 10 ft of distance between you. After you succeed, you may repeat this as a move action, although you still have to roll 5d4 under your Int to do so.}
3) Wail: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can wail in the ear of an enemy by rolling 1d20 vs your Cha. If you do so, the target must make a will save vs DC10 + your level + your Cha modifier. The target gains a +1 on the save for each intervening 10 ft of space between you. If the target fails, he is shaken. However, note that wailing effects stack, possibly leading to fright and panic. Doing this is always a standard action, and you must roll 1d20 under your Cha to do so.}
4) Ghost Touch Attack: Highlight to display spoiler: {You may make a melee touch attack against any target in reach as a standard action, rolling your usual touch attack -- and you gain the standard +2 for being invisible and your target loses its dex bonus unless it can see into the Realm of Shadows. If you succeed, the target takes 1 hp damage for each of your character levels. This damage bypasses all energy resistance and/or damage reduction. You gain no other bonus damage and you apply no sneak attack damage. You do not flank and you cannot Aid Another or use any special attacks.}
Spire, you are on your honor to read only one spoiler per round, and only the one you attempt.
Co-DM Rob - Pirates! - Round 7 d20+5=22 ; d20+10=19 ; d3+4=6 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 8:04:18 AM Sorry Shem, your actions were recorded its just I forgot to include it in the summary
Jozhur advances on the enemy spellcaster and FINALLY ends her meddling. He is satisfied with the amount of blood drawn, but perhaps moreso by her body hidding the deck.
Keiki goes to draw a wand, but then reconsiders it (Please see my post on the rules forum)
Yel'kno remains bleeding profusely on the deck, his body unable to stop the flow (Yel'kno takes 1pt damage!)
Shemeska somehow manages to shoot a dagger out of a mans hand, who is engaged in combat, from 45feeet away!
Coer stays confused as to who is where. He holds on to his shuriken for this round, wary about causing more harm than good.
Kito looks about. He seems moderately troubled to be the only pirate still standing. Still, if he is going to be killed he is going to take someone with him. He tumbles away from Keiki to land next to Yel'kno. "Looks like one more you failed to save Coerator! I'll save you for last" he taunts the taur, before stomping heavily on Yel'knos body (Acrobatics check: 22. Hit vs helpless touch AC10: 19 = Hit. Yel'kno takes 6pts damage!)
Kito looks about quickly sizing up his opponents. This ship seems full of traitors, not least the archer to the south. He spits towards Shemeska and raises his fists "You man enough for a fair fight? Course, when I win I'll just snap your neck"
The enemy ship appears to be no longer turning. The distance between them and the Lionfish is increasing as they head southwards.
========================== Damage done E1 - Uninjured / unarmed E2 - AC14 - dead E3 - AC16 - dead E4 - AC13 - dead E5 - AC15 - dead E6 - AC16 - dead
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD d20+2=8 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 8:23:55 AM
Seeing Yel'kno take another hit, the elf responds, "Yes, yes, of course, I promise!" The elf attempts to grab at the last remaining Elf Blood to cause him some pain, but his hand seems to just pass right through him with no effect. (Touch attack: 8)
Cayzle Comments: Spire, sorry, I know you are dead and all, but that's no reason to skim over the DM post. You are 50 feet away from the battle, on a ghost ship! The one action you cannot take is the TOUCH attack! Please try again, choosing either whisper, wail, or move!
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=29 ; d100=10 ; d100=60 ; d100=32 ; d20+3=18 ; 2d6+4=12 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 9:05:50 AM
The crash of the waves, the gulls up above, the groans or the dying... It is hard to pick footfalls an locations. Luckily for Coer, Kito always had a big mouth and now shooting it off. In order to attack The Catain he has to come within range of Coer's fists. Hearing Yel'kno grunt he takes his shot. Eyes flash blue as he strikes out 3 times. ~~~ Still blind, aural perception check: nat 20! Ki magi for extra flurry attack (1/4 remain) Punching at +3 with 50% miss chance 1) 10% - miss 2) 60% - hit 18 for 12 damage 3) 32% - miss
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP -12/31 -- DEAD Friday June 21st, 2013 10:10:36 AM
There is another gush of blood from Yel'kno's mouth as Kito stomps on his body and those parts he had been trying to keep inside finally manage to worm their way outside. Going to be a messy deck to clean up.
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Dead
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 15/32 d8+1=3 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 11:32:20 AM
Last Round: Keiki completes his action of drawing his wand and healing himself.
This Round: Keiki is angered and tears begin falling from his eyes. Never in over 10 years has he cried and he realizes it is because he never had hope before. And now, in front of his eyes, his oppressor is systematically killing his hope, the Lionfish one person at a time.
What is even more frustrating is that Keiki has no magic to assist the heroes, and is dancing with the Gray Lord himself so closing with Kito isn't a good idea either. But he WON'T go back!
Keiki taps himself again with his wand and moves to the base of the stair, again threatening Kito behind his back.
.......Actions
standard: cast CLW from wand 3 hp
move: M,8, Flanking Kito
........Effects
Wand of Fear: dropped at M,7
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
DM only Highlight to display spoiler: {Draw or Sheathe a Weapon Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a move action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. Draw a weapon is a move action that does not draw an AOO.
The Corebook in Combat chapter under title Draw or Sheathe a Weapon specifically identifies the WAND as a weapon-like object.
No ambiguity. }
DM Rob Sorry about that, got myself confused with things!
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+10=25 ; d20+10=15 ; d6+2=6 ; 2d6=11 ; Friday June 21st, 2013 5:11:38 PM
Jozhur's frenzy turns to panic as he sees the last remaining enemy stomp the life out of his captain. He must die for that!
The rogue vaults over his fallen captain and does his best to thrust his sword all the way through Kito. ------------- Move to M10, tumbling in threat are of E1 Acrobatics: 25 Attack hits AC 17, flanking was not included in roll. Sneak attack deals 17 damage if it hits.
I did not include Yel'kno's Inspire Courage in my rolls. If it is still in effect, add +1 to the attack and damage.
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 Friday June 21st, 2013 7:52:59 PM Ooc:I thought that inspire courage stops when the caster falls. If this is not the case Coer hit Kito at 19 for 13 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 Friday June 21st, 2013 8:05:08 PM
It does stop when the caster falls. I wasn't sure if the caster had to maintain inspire courage or not. I looked it up, it has to be maintained, so it has ended.
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 d20+12=21 d20+12=22 d8+8=11 d8+8=11 Friday June 21st, 2013 11:53:53 PM
Shemeska clucks his tongue as Kito crushes the life out of the dying crewman. "Such a sore loser." He quickly fires another two arrows.
Deadly Aim + Rapid Shot + Favored Enemy
Attack 21 Damage 11
Attack 22 Damage 11
Co-DM Rob - Is it over? Sunday June 23rd, 2013 4:41:24 PM
With the combined assault from so many, Kito is overwhelmed. His eyes rolls back in his head as his body drops to the deck from multiple puncture wounds and massive cuts.
The enemy ship continues its southerly setting, sailing farther away from the Lionfish.
The sound of water lapping against the hull of the ship and the panting of exhausted party members is all that can be heard.
But what now?
One of the elf-blood crew - Shemeska - still stands on the deck of the Lionfish armed with a bow, Yel'kno and Spire are both dead, Coer is blind, the captured kelpies look to have escaped, and the Lionfish has been immobilised by a Feather Token!
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=27 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 1:55:14 AM
Coer strains his ears and listen as Kito drops to the deck after a furious assault. That must be all of them.
I... I can not see brothers. did we win?
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Monday June 24th, 2013 8:54:03 AM
The short squat humanish type creature sees that the battle is suddenly over. "Whoopsie," he says. "Not quite in time. Look! There's your friend."
He points to the dead body of Yel'kno, from which is rising, to Spire's eyes, a ghostly duplicate of his old friend.
OOC: Yel'kno, regardless of your final disposition, feel free to play now as a disembodied spirit, interacting with Spire and the short fellow at will, and maybe with your living friends if you can manage it.
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 Monday June 24th, 2013 10:03:13 AM
Jozhur rushes to check on Yel'kno and Spire, but even with his limited knowledge of medicine, it's obvious it is too late. He kneels next to Spire for a moment, his head hung low. He tries not to let the rest of the crew see the tears he sheds for his fallen comrades. He's rather upset with himself for underestimating Kito and not aiding his fellow crew in time.
He looks to Coer and frowns. If only he was fully in the fight, things would have gone a lot different. Poor guy.
"Yes, I suppose you could say we won, Coer. But we lost our captain and wizard."
Jozhur walks to retrieve his longbow while addressing the remaining Elf-Blood crew member on the ship.
"I noticed you helped kill off your captain and at least one fellow crew member, I hope and trust you won't be trying to harm us, you're quite a shot with that bow."
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 15/32 Monday June 24th, 2013 10:14:50 AM
Keiki moves to the base of the stair and retrieves his Wand of Fear, then points it at Shemeska, ready for any hostile action. "I know of you", he says carefully as if talking to anything dangerous and uncertain. "You joined the ElfBlood crew only recently. Kito bragged to me of a recruit like me that was good with a bow."
The half-elf leaves the statement open to allow the dark elf to explain himself. And he never wavers in keeping his wand pointed at the tattooed drow.
.......Actions
move- pick up wand
READY - cast Fear on Shemseka if he tries to attack. (WIll DC 11 Frightened. If Save, he is Shaken for 1 round.
........Effects
Frightened: -2 attack, skills, save rolls and run directly away
Shaken: -2 attack, skills, and save rolls
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP -12/31 -- DEAD Monday June 24th, 2013 6:28:27 PM
As Yel'kno rises from his body he makes liberal use of his sailors tongue, "By sweet Caeroldra's curvy (censored censored censored) slathered by (censored) with shark teeth and (Double censored) Domi's hand and a (censored for language) salted fish!"
He continues for a long moment while stomping his ghostly foot through the chest of the fallen Kito. He pauses then and looks about with a sigh. "Well.... That went differently than I expected. It was almost as though Kito was possessed by some strange evil spirit controlling his actions."
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Monday June 24th, 2013 7:06:10 PM
If ghosts could cry, Spire would be bawling. Instead, he simply stares at the ground near Yel'Kno's feet in shock. "I suppose... we lost..." he mutters. Suddenly, the elf laughs, looking up at his captain. "Imagine that. We are the only two left that came over on the Lionfish. Seems odd that we will not see the ship to its end."
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 Monday June 24th, 2013 10:33:44 PM
Coer Slumps to his knees. Damn his eyes, he could not save them.
He says softly "Keiki - Can you bring them back?"
~~~ ooc: Blind - Permanant magic effect. May be removed by dispel magic or remove blindness spell. Does not look like we have either on board (correct me if i am wrong) so Coer may be blind for a while :s
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 Monday June 24th, 2013 11:54:49 PM
ooc: Silly SteveK, you can't ready an action outside of combat. You would have to beat me at an initiative roll. :P
Shemeska quickly nocks an arrow to his bowstring an points it at the blood witch. "Careful there. If I can knock a dagger out of Kito's hand, I could certainly knock that wand out of your hand. Or your manhood." He lowers his bow and holds up a hand of peace. "I didn't join their crew, so much as 'being kidnapped in the night and choosing between service or slavery' is joining. They assumed I was some sort of silly anti-elf. But then again, I suppose ill-breeding produces that sort of ignorance." He touches a lazy salute to his brow. "I am Shemeska. I shoot things. Very capably. As long as there is fair treatment and no deviance on this ship, I would be happy to join."
The Short Ugly Man and Spire Tuesday June 25th, 2013 12:48:43 AM
The short squat fellow pats Yel'kno on the shoulder, and winks at Spire. "Well, buck up, fellows. At least you've got some company on the trip to the Lands of Rest."
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 15/32 Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10:21:08 AM ooc: Silly Tanner, :-), the DM gets to choose if we are in or out of combat rounds, and since he never said battle was over, I went with it. Besides, the Wold doesn't use initiative and uses posting order as the order of action.
From Woldipedia: Initiative: Every time the rules give a bonus to initiative, the Wold translates that into a bonus to hit points. If the bonus depends on circumstance, or has a duration, treat it as temporary hit points that apply when the bonus kicks in. If the bonus is permanent, then treat it as a permanent bonus to maximum hit points.
ooc2: if the kind DM gives us experience now, Keiki may be able to get to 5th level and be able to cast Dispel Magic tomorrow for COer's blindness. Witches can't raise dead until 9th lvl so unless we get a deux ex machina we are out of luck.
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Keiki ignores the thinly veiled threats of the drow, quite used to people blustering, and concentrates on what the archer actually does. When he lowers his bow, the half-elf also lowers his wand and puts it away. "Then we are the same, though I was never given the 'join' option. As I did, you took the first means to escape. I am glad it only took you months."
Satisfied that Shem won't immediately kill them all, Keiki turns about to see the situation; Lionfish dead in the water for a day, ElfBloods fleeing over the horizon, Selkie prisoners escaped, Coer blinded, and Spire and the Captain laying dead on the deck. He mentally gives himself a shake and goes about to answer Coer. "My Power has not given me the knowledge of restoring Coer's sight, nor return the Captain and Spire to life. Perhaps there is something on the bodies of the enemy that may help?"
While Coer, Jozhur, and Shemeska either follow or ignore the gentle suggestion, Keiki prepares the bodies of Spire and Yel'kno for a long journey. Using Prestidigitation to clean the bodies, and Gentle Repose to preserve them from decay, Keiki gives his companions comfort in death where he could not do so in life.
.......Actions
........Effects
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+5=20 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 3:05:35 PM "I suppose its worth a check."
Jozhur searches the bodies of the fallen enemies carefully. If he comes across anything interesting, he'll show it to Keiki.
------------------- Perception: 20
Co-DM Rob - Is it over? Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10:20:39 PM
Despite him only just having killed their friend, the party take Shemeska's presence surprisingly well.
Jozhur searches the bodies of the fallen enemies carefully. He discovers: 3 x Ordinary looking scimitars A finely crafted scimitar 2 x Rapiers 5 x Daggers A very nice light crossbow A chain shirt 2 x pieces of studded leather armor A ring A horn Some rope 10 vials of liquid 2 Scrolls Coins totalling 375gp
He also finds a note on Kito's body. It reads ""They should be near the coordinates. Make sure none of them make it out alive. Annoir."
In the water Jozhur spies a human body floating face down. Several puncture wounds - larger than an arrow - are seen through the body.
Coer once again hears a voice in his head "The one you know as Claudien did not speak for all of us. He and his small group of followers will be dealt with. You will not see us again"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP -12/31 -- DEAD Tuesday June 25th, 2013 11:13:53 PM
Yel'kno glances as the little man patting his shoulder and steps away to give Spire a small, sad smile, "I'd say the Lionfish won... even if we lost. The Lionfish is in their hands now... I'm sure they'll see her right."
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 Tuesday June 25th, 2013 11:57:56 PM
Shemeska strings his bow across his back, and sets to work on the corpses of the pirates. He picks up each one and bends them over the railing, with their arms hanging down towards the water. Once they are all lined up, he draws his dagger and starts at the front of the line. Each corpse gets a hole stabbed in their ribcage on each side, followed by a switch hitch of their belt to send them over the side and into the ocean. Kito receives special attention, earning not one but three stabbings on each side before being tossed. Finished, Shemeska wipes his dagger on his pant leg and sheathes it at his belt.
"Anything look promising in the loot?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 d20+5=23 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 5:52:30 AM
Jozhur becomes furious upon reading the note, "What? Why would Annoir want us dead?"
He lays all the items out on the deck, except the scrolls, vials, horn, ring, and crossbow, which he takes to Keiki. "Care to have a look at these? Doubt we'd be so lucky as to find anything to bring back the fallen."
"We need to get to port. Maybe tossing that feather overboard loose the ship?" He then takes to looking for the feather token. If he finds it, he'll do away with it.
Perception: 23
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 15/32 d20+7=24 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=23 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 8:19:18 AM
Keiki says nothing of Shem's antics, merely keeping watch on the drow as he goes about his own business.
He looks up as Jozhur approaches with the hard-won treasure, and casts Detect Magic to separate the magical from the mundane, then Read Magic to decipher the scrolls and any writing on the other equipment.
Finally, he reluctantly takes a look at the magical items, seeking to identify them from what he was able to learn from his family and pick up from the occasional fellow prisoner.
.......Actions Detect Magic Read Magic Know Arcana: 24, 11, 21, 10, 10, 23 (+7 rolls for Arcana if DM needs to do more)
........Effects Gentle Repose on Spire and Yel'kno: no decay for 4 days.
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:15:06 AM
Spire nods sadly, smiling back at his captain. "I suppose it is time we go then, Gimp. Is there a ceremony to this, or.... do we simply... fade away?"
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=24 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 7:09:10 PM
Coer stomps his hoof on the deck and hears a dull rattle to his left. There it is. He takes a seat on a barrel.
When Jo reads the note: "Annoir wants us dead? and Hired the Elfbloods?" He shakes his head, confused. Why?
Jo... the cap'n is dead. I am blinded. Coer stands and places his hands on Jozur's shoulders (carefully so as not to hit him in the head) I say YOU are now Captain. Take us to port so we can hunt down Annoir and the rest of the Bloodelves
Co-DM Rob - Is it over? d20=13 ; d20=1 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:31:44 PM Coer nominates Jozhur to take on the role of Captain of the Lionfish. The two of them both keen to have a word with Annoir at the soonest possibility.
Keiki sets to the important task of working out the loot under Shem's watchful gaze. He first splits out the magic items from the non-magic before then setting to the lengthy task of identifying each piece (Note IDing items is a spellcraft check not an arcana check)
Non Magical 3 x Scimitars 2 x Rapiers 5 x Daggers 10 x Vials of Alchemists Fire Coins totalling 375gp
Magical ID'd +1 Scimitar +1 Chain Shirt +1 Ring of Protection Horn of Fog 2 Scrolls - 1 x Raise Dead, 1 x To Be Advised
Magical Unidentified A very nice light crossbow - Magical but unidentified 2 x pieces of studded leather armor - Magical but unidentified Some rope - Magical but unidentified
Keiki (SteveK) AC 16/ Touch 16/ Flat 10/ CMD 16(18) HP 15/32 d20+4=22 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 10:30:59 PM
Excited beyond words, Keiki stares for a moment at the scroll before he looks up. "Jozhur and Coer, sir, and I suppose you too, Archer. This scroll can provide a Raise Dead spell! If you are ready, I will try and use it to open communication with the Lands of Rest to return Yel'kno and Spire."
The half-elf looks to include all of the heroes, Shem too, for Keiki feels that explanations to the Shadow King will be in order.
Taking a short time to invoke his family's protector, Keiki reads the scroll!
.......Actions
Spellcraft (at +9) (ooc: sweet, Keiki can spellcraft better than know arcana. :-)
If the user meets all the requirements (divine or arcane, on Keiki's spell list, correct ability score: YES), and her caster level is at least equal to the spell's caster level, she can automatically activate the spell without a check. If she meets all three requirements but her own caster level is lower than the scroll spell's caster level (YES), then she has to make a caster level check (DC = scroll's caster level + 1) to cast the spell successfully. Keiki's Caster Level check (d20+caster level vs scroll caster level +1)(d20+4 vs 12)
Caster Check : 22 !!!
........Effects Gentle Repose on Spire and Yel'kno: no decay for 4 days.
.....Spells Available Rebuke Death: 0 of 7 used 1 2**+1 2 2**+1*
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 Wednesday June 26th, 2013 11:20:46 PM "Is there but a single scroll to raise the dead? Which will we choose to return?"
The Short Ugly Man and Spire and Yel'kno Thursday June 27th, 2013 6:42:09 AM
The squat fellow elbows Spire in the side. Well, actually, because he is short, in the side of Spire's knee. Hey Bubs!" he says to the two dead friends, "Looks like they are talking about you. Now might be a good time to talk TO them, huh?"
Meanwhile, the web of red lines, the streams of red rivulets, is pulsing somewhat with a clear rhythm. The pulse is hypnotic ... compelling.
Yel'kno, please make a DC10 Will save or be pulled to the edge of one of the rivulets.
Spire, you too feel the pull, but you find yourself more able to resist it. Nonetheless, you do feel it too, and it is getting stronger. Pretty soon you'll have to start making saves too.
OOC: You can speak by rolling 5d4 vs your Wis. If you roll under, you may whisper in the ear of one living person. They will hear you if they make a DC20 Perception check. Spire, we'll assume you can float over to your desired target, since you are out of combat. You can keep trying until you succeed. Yel'kno, if you fail your will save, you will end up 10-40 ft from your desired target, thus bumping up the perception DC by 1 to 4.
(Brock) Jozhur AC18/14/14--CMD 16--HP 36/36 Thursday June 27th, 2013 11:29:37 AM
Jozhur picks up one of the daggers and places it in the empty space on his belt.
"I barely know anything about sailing, but I suppose I can accept the title, at least until we get your sight restored or Captain Yel'kno is back with us. I'll see what the nearest ports are so we can decide where to head once the Lionfish is freed."
He turns to Shemeska "As for you, as far as I'm concerned, you're welcome aboard the Lionfish. I'm not happy about about you killing our dear friend Spire, but I understand you were doing what you had to. I'm just glad you helped us out in the end. The rest of the crew may not be so quick to forgive you, and you certainly have a lot of trust to earn."
"If you wish stay with us, you're entitled to a fair share of any profits. If you don't wish to stay with us, you're free to leave at the next port you can even jump overboard right now if you'd like."
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP -10/13 - DEAD 5d4=14 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 6:54:44 PM
Spire rubs his eyes, trying to stave off the Woldsblood and its terrible pull. You can do this... He looks at Gimp and nods, silently thanking the ugly little man for his help. Knowing the tauric monk Coer to have the sharpest ears, he floats up to the minotaur. (5d4 vs DC17=14!)
"Coerator," Spire whispers urgently, wringing his ghostly hands. "Please... if you can hear me... bring back Captain Yel'Kno. The Lionfish is in his name. You need him alive. But, if Gargul is willing to listen..." Spire touches the place around his throat where his holy symbol lies. "I... I am willing to dedicate my life to him. As... as one of his clerics. Tell him that, please." Spire sighs, hoping the message can cross through the veil.
(Mark) Coerator AC 17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 43/47 d20+9=25 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 7:27:13 PM
Coer returns to his barrel seat cautious not to step on anyone. His senses are working overtime as he tries to take stock of the Wold in darkness.
"Im not crazy friends. But i heard a new voice earlier. In my head. It said Claudien did not lead the Kelpies of this area and will leave us alone and that...."Coer trails off and looks to his side.
It cant be... Spire? is that you... he whispers.
After a moment he turns to the others (well, where he thinks the others are) "Men, Spire is speaking to me. I'm pretty sure im not crazy!" he relays Spire's message from beyond the grave. ~~ ooc: Perception 25
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 19/14/15 CMD 17 HP -12/31 -- DEAD 5d4=14 ; d20=12 ; d4=1 ; Thursday June 27th, 2013 9:40:13 PM
Yel'kno stares at the pulsing red webbing a moment and even raises a hand as though to touch one, but moves his hand away with a shake of his and looks up to Spire as he tries to speak with Coer. (Will Save 16)
"No Spire.. I am not to be raised. After our last meeting with Gargul I do not trust him and do not wish my crew to be beholden to him on my behalf... I am a follower of Eberyon. Just as the King of the Wold's Cradle was reborn so too may I be one day."
And then he sets his will towards moving over to Coer in an effort to whisper in his ear, but cannot bring himself close enough (14 vs 12 WIS, fail) drifting instead some 10' away (1 on a d4) and yelling out, "No, Coer. Raise Spire. You were all officers of the ship. It will pass to you."
Co-DM Rob - Who to save? Thursday June 27th, 2013 10:01:31 PM Keiki is excited by the discovery of the Raise Dead scroll, but as Shemeska astutely points out - there is only one. Who will the party choose to try and revive?
Coer starts hearing even more voices. First Kelpies, then Spire and then Yel'kno. Perhaps when this day is over the taur should see a cleric?
The spirit of Spire wants the scroll to be used to save the Captain, whereas Yel'kno is adamant the scroll should be used to save Spire.
Keiki begins the ritual, casting the spell from the scroll...
Shemeska HP 54 - AC 19/15/14 - CMD 22 - F+5/R+11/W+2 Thursday June 27th, 2013 11:55:21 PM
Shemeska raises an eyebrow. "You hear his voice from beyond the grave? It must be terribly important, then. Either way, we must choose but one of them. The other we can keep fresh until we put into port and find another scroll."
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