DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Thursday January 30th, 2014 4:41:03 AM
The party settle in for the night. Most enjoy the comfort of the inn, however Zeoll prefers to enjoy what nature offers.
A short stroll north of the inn Zeoll spies a densely thick copse of ash trees. All of the trees are drooping and weeping in the heavy rains. A full 75 feet across, the grove is far too healthy and far too well tended to be mere chance. Clearly, this grove is something the people of Gullport take very seriously.
Zeoll takes to one tree and climbs to a suitable branch and settles in for the night.
*** Everyone is awarded 1200xp for completion of this scene ***
The night drags on. The storm does not ease, and the sound of the rain might have been soothing if not for the thunder claps that regularly sound. Eventually though, sleep does come to those that seek it.
Midway through what would be the 2nd watch you blink yourself awake ... what is it that has disturbed your slumber, you wonder? Not the sounds of the storm -- you had actually gotten used to such noises aboard the Lionfish (storms at sea ARE relatively common, after all), so that isn't it. But, then...
Slowly ... gradually ... a new sound penetrates the pounding of the rain and the howling of the winds. Barely audible at first, it resolves itself into an alien, high-pitched keening. It resounds with loss, with sadness -- the lament of a mother who has lost her children or of the sailor stranded far from home. It echoes from over the waves and grows ever louder until the storm has receded into the background. It fills your ears, insinuates itself through your mind and your soul, until you can think and dream of almost nothing else.
It is not beautiful. It is not comforting. And yet you find yourself overcome with an almost irresistible urge ... to follow ...
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+8=20 ; Thursday January 30th, 2014 5:23:31 AM
(If Sam wakes from the strange sound)
Sam's eyes open as the sound penetrates his typically solid sleep. Being a "sound expert", he does his best to determine its origin or type. If the sound seems atypical, he groggily climbs out of bed and wakes Terser.
Perception=20
(If the sound doesn't wake him)
Sam continues sleeping.
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Thursday January 30th, 2014 8:40:37 AM OOC: Sam - and everyone else - wake up. The sound fills everyone's ears and heads
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Thursday January 30th, 2014 10:21:10 AM
Jozhur is on watch when he hears the noise. He slowly walks down the hall and heads downstairs.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday January 30th, 2014 11:48:03 AM
Though he doesn't recall the details as well as he would like, Terser knows that he doesn't like being compelled. It has happened before and could have led to grave consequences if he succumbed. He sees no target for his fury, but he is ready to flip it on at a moment's notice.
He sees that Sam has also been awakened by the strange sound (or so he assumes, as the lucky gnome almost always sleeps soundly through the night). Any idea what that noise is, Sam? Seems something like your singing, but I can't imagine where it's coming from... Perhaps we should check on the others.
Terser shoulders his glaive and goes to see if any of the friendly folks from the night before have also been affected. note: Terser sleeps in his armor, courtesy of the endurance feat.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Thursday January 30th, 2014 12:18:59 PM
Spire slowly opens his eyes, swinging his legs out of bed and standing up slowly. WIthout looking at Magana or Aexana, he opens the door and begins slowly making his way downstairs.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Thursday January 30th, 2014 12:52:33 PM
Magana wakes, pushes her pallet away from the door, and goes looking for the source of the sound, leaving her gear behind.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday January 30th, 2014 2:47:01 PM
As Sam and Terser head towards the sound, Sam watches for signs that he or his brother are being affected by a sound effect. If so, he will immediately start a countersong.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Thursday January 30th, 2014 4:21:49 PM
As the unnatural sound fills Coer's head he wakes and collects his belongings. It fills him with sadness yet he leaves his room and sees his friends are also awake.
We should follow the sound. Perhaps they need help. Coer says, thinking out loud.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Thursday January 30th, 2014 4:45:45 PM
Kane's dreams become reality as the sound doesn't stop upon waking. "They need help?" he mumbles in echo to his Captain. So Kane' snatches his backpack that contains his healers kit before following Coer out the door.
A little persistent voice drives inside his head... who needs help?, and Kane' tries to understand the wisdom of the question.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+8=27 ; d20+12=24 ; Thursday January 30th, 2014 5:55:12 PM
Aexana dreams pleasant dreams of daring voyages at sea when suddenly, while giving orders to the crew or Taurs, she hears an eerie sound ringing in her ears... she looks around the deck that suddenly seems to change shape to something that resembles a bed... the noise keeps bothering here and makes her wonder if the sound is real or just in her head... As he slowly opens her eyes she sees Magana and Spire sneak out the room with a weird look on their faces.
"That noise!?! Aex thinks as she tries to block her ears with her pillow... "by Maab what's causing all this?? Am I loosing it??
Aexana hops out of bed. She's not wearing her armor nor any boots as she strumples down the stairs to see where the others are going and where the noise comes from...
"That's not natural!? Can't be! Can it...???" the Gnome thinks as she racks her brain to realise what this all is...
Knowledge Nature 27 Will save vs Illusion: 24 and 26 vs Fey Magic
Zeoll hears an odd sound, that wakes him midway through the night.
"Some midnight haunting plagues us, I deem," he mutters to himself, unroosting from his bough, seeing as no one could sleep through this.
He is reminded of the calls and magic of the fey -- the keening of sirens, the cries of the kelpies. He tries to listen and determine if the sound may have a fey origin.
Knowledge Nature and Knowledge Planes are both +7 checks for Zeoll ... 19 and 22 (please ignore the extra rolls -- stupid internets!).
Zeoll heads back toward the inn, hoping to find his friends.
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Friday January 31st, 2014 5:16:27 AM
The rooms currently contain: Room #1: Aexana, Spire & Magana Room #2: Coer & Jozhur & Kane Room #3: Sam & Terser Tree #1: Zeoll
Sam and Terser look to each other. They agree that the best course of action would be to check on the others. You know, just in case. Being Scab hardened veterans not much can scare these two. Sam looks over his brother dwarf and can see no signs of any enchantment.... yet.
Coer and Kane both agree that this deserves investigation. Being on watch, Jozhur was closest to the door when the sound came. He has wordlessly opened it and has started walking slowly out.
Aexana watches as Spire and Magana get up and leave, curiously leaving a number of their items behind. They too are walking slowly but together. To her knowledge this sound is almost certainly not natural.
Outside the doors of their rooms it looks like a number of people have woken from the sound.
Terza is tugging on the shirt of one of her guards "Karin? Karin, where are you going?". Both Terza and 'Karin' are in their night garments. Not your average pirate gear, even their night clothes are detailed, intricate, and obviously expensive.
Captain Creel and his two men are already walking towards the door. They still wear the ale stained clothes they wore that evening.
Captain Phen is standing behind his two men "Oi! Where are you two off to?". He gives one of his men a shove, but receives no response or reaction. Phen furrows his brow.
Except for Zeoll... Perception DC00 Highlight to display spoiler: {Sure are a lot of people out tonight. Must all be going to investigate the sound} Perception DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Terza's guard, Captain Creel and his men, and both of Captain Phen's men all have the same blank expression on their faces. They are all slowly shambling towards the door} Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Uh-oh... Jozhur, Spire and Magana have the same expression and they too are walking towards the door}
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Zeoll awakens outside - dripping wet and very cold. The sound is foreign to his taur ears. No fey he knows of could/would make this sound. Very peculiar and certainly worthy of looking into. He hops down from his branch and starts to walk back to the inn.
As he trudges back he has to wipe the rain from his eyes to see clearly. He has no torch or means to see in the dark, so relies as best he can on the lights in the windows to help navigate. The strong wind and thick mud continue to make movement challenging. The lightning flashes across the sky and he does get a better view of his surroundings...
What Zeoll sees (OOC: Only Cayzle should have access to view the link)
The tavern is maybe another 30ft away.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+8=10 ; d20+11=29 ; Friday January 31st, 2014 7:35:04 AM
As Sam observes the men, he immediately realizes that his initial fears might have come to pass. (Perception=10)
Sam quickly begins singing to try to counter the effects. "Men now listen, steel your minds. If you don't your brains will melt. If you turn against us you will find, We'll have to hit you in the skull with the butt of a weapon." (perform:sing=24 for countersong)
It dawns on the gnome that singing is required for using his countersong ability. Being more of a talking, dancing, and acting type of bard, his song doesn't rhyme, but still is pleasing to the ear.
Ooc to DM: Would like to switch acting for singing when allowed.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Friday January 31st, 2014 11:34:44 AM
OOC: Post in spoilers since Zeoll is on his own ...
DM Only Please Highlight to display spoiler: {Zeoll sees a number of victims walking toward the sea. This sound may not be fey, but its intent is no surprise. He is glad that none of the victims are his friends. On the other hand, if he heads to the inn, these poor souls may come to a bad end before they can be saved!
But what can he do? would a calm emotions end the compulsion? He could command them back, but each casting can only stop one person, and that for a short short time. Even if this old liontaur managed to pounce and grapple one, and drag him back, that would only be one.
In a flash, Zeoll thinks about the crew of the Lionfish, and fears the worst! They were on the water, and that can't be good!
And in his heart, Zeoll quails. The creatures making this sound are surely out in the water. Zeoll cannot swim, and shares his race's aversion to water. "Please don't need me to swim," he says in a silent prayer."
Really, he thinks, the only way to stop this is to stop the singing. That means confronting the singer. Or singers. Well, nothing for it, then. The liontaur runs past the sleepwalking victims down to the shore, looking out into the waters, looking for the creatures making this sound. As he moves, he draws a tanglefoot bag. If he sees a child or other innocent, at least he can maybe glue one victim down and save one soul.
OOC: Rob, presumably Zeoll saved vs the effect, and so his Cradled Spread the Word +2 bonus was used, right?
OOC: No mage armor means Zeoll's AC is now 18.}
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+8=23 ; Friday January 31st, 2014 11:57:48 AM perception 23
You could have ended that "If you turn against us you will find, Terser choking you out with his belt" haha.
Despite his jest, Terser can tell something is wrong some of the Lionfish's crew, and intercepts Jozhur, Spire and Magana, trying to shake some sense into them. If he is unable to bring someone back to their senses and Sam's song fails, he will instead block the door of the inn so they can't get out.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+9=29 ; Friday January 31st, 2014 6:07:06 PM
Kane's wise mind immediately sees the danger. "Enchantment!", he exclaims, and moves quickly to Jozhur, shaking him by the shoulders. "Snap out, Jozhur Sir, this siren call is not for you."
Kane' is thankful for Sam, using his performance to diminish the more enchanting one. Now they need ot give the others a chance to wake up.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Friday January 31st, 2014 6:16:14 PM
Aexana follows Spire and Magana and bumps into Terza as she's pulling het guard's clothes... "What's this Mylady Terza... this unnatural sound seems to lure the weak of mind outside... Terza Ma'am, tonight we forget any quarrels between out ship's crew. We need to see what this is all about... I'm Aexana of the Lionfish by the way. Pleased to meet you"
The little Gnome follows her friends outise, hopefully accompanied by Lady Terza. After all... it seems likely all those bewitched are going towards the same source.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Friday January 31st, 2014 6:57:10 PM
Spire ignores Terser and Sam as he makes for the front door. When he reaches it and sees it blocked by Terser, the elf still tries to open it. Looking down at the dwarf with a glazed look in his eyes, the wizard mumbles, "I have to go..." Unfortunately for the frail elf, Terser is much stronger than him, and can likely keep the door shut against his attempts. After a few pulls, Spire begins looking for another exit.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+4=15 ; Friday January 31st, 2014 7:57:33 PM
Magana moves around Terser as though barely registering his presence and attempts to pull the door open. (STR check 15)
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+1=6 ; Saturday February 1st, 2014 12:31:15 AM
Jozhur appears to be looking straight through Kane, his face expressionless. He quietly mumbles, "He calls me..." and pulls away from Kane, trying to walk around him. (Strength check: 6)
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Saturday February 1st, 2014 3:00:39 PM
As Sam sees that his countersong is having little effect, a new plan snaps into his head.
"Maybe they'll take us to the source of the problem. If we follow, whoever is responsible will assume we are under the spell too. If anything puts them in danger, we'll tackle them. I'm going to disappear and scout ahead. It's unlikely that the spell will affect me."
If no objections are made and Terser lets the group through, Sam will cast invisibility on himself and scout ahead.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+12=24 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2014 7:26:38 PM
"Just what we need... and in the middle of the night too!" Grumbles Coer, who would like a good night's sleep.
"I agree we follow, and tie them down if needed" Coer pulls a length of rope from his pack and attaches it to his belt for easy access.
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Monday February 3rd, 2014 6:33:11 AM
Sam suspects some sort of mind control is at work and begins a counter-song. He does his best but even his song cannot drown out the noise penetrating everyone's ears. The people in front of Sam continue their zombie-like shuffle towards the door.
Terser notices that something is wrong not only with the other crew, but with some of the party. He shakes Spire but his actions do little. The dwarf pushes past and tries to brace the door.
Kane' tries the same with Jozhur, shaking him by the shoulders. Jozhur's eyes are glazed and fail to register the elf before him. He continues his shuffle, walking around Kane'.
Aexana tries to make pleasantries with Terza "Yes, yes, nice to meet you too but I think we have more pressing things to attend to. I agree, let's forget any quarrels and get these people back to their senses". She takes a firm grasp of her bodyguards sleeve, but he yanks free and continues his determined walk.
Between them, Spire and Magana easily overpower Terser. Magana's strength, size and determination are just too much for the dwarf. They make their way out into the storm.
The Elfbloods and Pirates of Jack slowly follow along. "Must go..." one mumbles as he pushes past Captain Phen.
Coer agrees to follow, but readies a rope - just in case.
For Zeoll this is the stuff of nightmares. Alone, cold, and wet. No idea how the crew of the Lionfish are faring. More people in trouble than he is able to single-handedly save. Nevertheless, he steels himself and begins moving to save as many as he can.
As Zeoll moves, Magana, Spire and Jozhur come into view with the rest of the party shortly behind.
The rest of the party can now barely make out what Zeoll has seen: Gullport Horror scene
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@Sam - You can take your casting action this 'round'. We're in combat rounds now people - things are getting serious :)
Thought this map may help things for everyone... Map
The party slept at the Turning Tide inn/tavern - Position #1. Zeoll slept in the trees - Position #4. The Lionfish is docked - Position #7 Everyone is now at the 'star'. Zeoll in front with Magana, Spire and Jozhur next, followed by the rest of the 'zombies' and everyone else - all headed towards the docks
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NOTE: The following conditions exist outdoors for the time being...
MOVEMENT: Because of the heavy rainfall, the roads within Gullport (they're all dirt roads) have become rivers of mud, reducing movement to one-half speed.
SEEING & HEARING: The thunderstorm lashing the place has darkened the sky and loosed thunder all around the hamlet, so all Perception checks (as well as any tactics that rely on being able to clearly see and/or hear) suffer a -4 circumstance penalty; the penalty is -6 when in the vicinity of the beach/direct waterfront, thanks to the additional roar of the waves crashing against the rocky shore or cliff face. The range for seeing or hearing anything is cut in half.
LIGHT SOURCES: Thanks to the extremely dark storm clouds, the party will need to have their own sources of light if they are to see through the rain effectively. The rain and wind automatically extinguish any unprotected flames, and even has a 50% chance of extinguishing protected flames (such as lanterns).
WIND EFFECTS: Ranged weapon attacks and Fly skills are at a -4 penalty. Small (or smaller) creatures are unable to move forward against the force of the wind unless they succeed on a DC 10 Strength check (if on the ground) or a DC 20 Fly skill check if airborne.
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OOC: 45 out of 45 posts last week guys. Awesome effort!!! Let's keep it up and let Bonetown become THE game of the Wold!
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d8=8 ; d20+4=20 ; Monday February 3rd, 2014 11:10:10 AM
Sam sees the extremely dark conditions and chooses to shed som light around the party. He hums a quick 2-note "tune" and three orbs of glowing light float in front of the party. (Dancing lights casted)
The tiny bard then strains to hear where the sound is coming from and starts trudging towards it the best he can. (Perception -4= 20!)
Actions: cast dancing lights Move action with 5' step
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Monday February 3rd, 2014 11:10:54 AM
Ooc-accidental d8 on previous post
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Monday February 3rd, 2014 11:42:20 AM
Jozhur continues staggering forward, the same blank stare on his face.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+4=21 ; Monday February 3rd, 2014 12:28:10 PM
Terser calls out to Sam as he follows the ensorcelled into the storm. Perhaps your magic can better hold back some of these folks better than my muscles? I'm going to run ahead and see if I can find the source!
ooc- how is sight affected for those with darkvision?
Terser will move as far as he is able in the direction of the captivated townsfolk, trying to find whatever they are drawn to.
double move at half speed - 30 feet of progress, unless I can do a run action - acrobatics check? perception - 21
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Monday February 3rd, 2014 2:36:33 PM
Spire stumbles forward through the muck, carrying on with surprising ease despite the weather.
OoC :: Travel Domain power gives Spire +10 to his base speed, so he moves 20ft/move in current terrain. Double move forward is 40ft a round.
[OOC: Assuming Zeoll is at least 20 ft away from his friends at the start of the round. If a friends is within 20 ft this round, may need to drop the tanglefoot bag, get out the scroll, cast and deliver this round.]
Zeoll does not see any children among the victims, and his heart is glad for that small mercy, anyway. But he sees some friends coming down the street from the tavern, coming onto the scene just after he does. And look! Jozhur is affected by the compulsion! And Magana! And Spire!
Zeoll takes inventory. How many tanglefoot bags does he have? Just one! And it is in his hand. But then he thinks of something else in his inventory! Protection from Evil scrolls! Maybe the abjuration will give his friends a chance to resist the compulsions!
OOC, per the spell: "Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person. This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell."
The liontaur is only moving at 20. So this round he puts away his tanglefoot back and gets out his scroll. Next round, if any of his friends have come closer and are within 20 ft, he'll read the scroll and touch a friend. If he has a choice, he'll cast it on Spire, who likely has the best will save, and who may have some magic to save others.
Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 7. Fey domain: Hide Away: used 0 of 7. Spread the Word: used 1 of 1.
Current effects: None.
Also Used: Detect Evil scroll
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Monday February 3rd, 2014 2:44:07 PM "I'm not going to be able to slow them down Terser. I might be able to affect the source though."
The gnome does his best to light the way ahead of the party. He will move the spread of lights as the group advances.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Monday February 3rd, 2014 3:46:46 PM
Magana continues to move steadily towards the docks (double move is 40ft per round).
(ooc: braaaaaains!)
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Monday February 3rd, 2014 5:56:20 PM
As the door of the inn opens Aexana realises the weather outside still is too dangerous for her. (Can't open the images on my tablet for some reason so I'm posting blind - sorry)
"Careful Sam! These winds are too strong for us! We'll get blown away!"
Aexana figures she will need some size and strength to be of some use here. At the door she shape changes into a large Gorilla! With a climb and land speed of 30ft Aex-Gorilla will make her way through the streets - if needed she uses rooftops. (Dont know where to go - I will try to make a second post tomorrow morning)
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d100=31 ; Monday February 3rd, 2014 8:20:07 PM
Kane' feels that more needs to be done, especially to save Jozhur, which his patron has specifically called upon the half-elf to protect! So, Kane' decides that the best way to protect Jozhur is to hurt him...
Calling upon a local ley line, Kane' wraps a spell around Jozhur to keep him from hearing anything!
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Cast: Ley Line 31% good: Deafness on Jozhur: Fort DC16 or permanently deafened!
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=5 ; d20+8=26 ; Monday February 3rd, 2014 10:57:11 PM Where are they heading? Blast this storm!" grizzles Coer as he pulls out his lantern and peers through the rain.
He marches towards the source as his lantern is blown out.
~~~ Ooc: Coer standard speed is 50, so he moves 25 perception; 26 for the period his lantern is lit
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Tuesday February 4th, 2014 7:55:56 AM
The wind howls louder, like spirits of the undead about to feast. The rain quickly drenches clothes that moments ago were dry, and the lightning and thunder regularly crack. Far to the north a lightning bolt strikes the ground atop a hill. If there were a god of lightning in the Wold he would be laughing.
Sam casts a spell to help illuminate the surrounds. (Per notes: "Small (or smaller) creatures are unable to move forward against the force of the wind unless they succeed on a DC 10 Strength check (if on the ground) or a DC 20 Fly skill check if airborne." You'll need to make a check if you want to move with the party)
Aexana transforms from a humble little gnome into, well, a "humble" large gorilla! Looking about she can see the rooftops will probably be fairly easy for her to traverse once she gets up there.
Four, maybe five people are ahead of the party. Only men and women can be seen and most are still in their nightclothes. Fortunately no children look to be amongst those walking towards the docks.
Jozhur staggers forward, the voice of the ocean in his ears. And then there is silence. Kane' has cast a spell permanently deafening his friend. Jozhur can no longer hear any instructions, so can do nought but follow the last one he received - and he keeps on staggering forward.
Zeoll switches plan on seeing his friends approaching. Magana is drawing near and she is clearly under some influence. Zeoll swaps his tanglefoot bag for scroll.
Zeoll, Magana and Spire are now at the front of the pack and nearing the docks.
Terser does his best to keep up, but his dwarf legs weren't made for running in mud. Had the situation been under a granite mountain he surely would shine. His dwarven darkvision is at full range, though the rain and wind do hamper his senses somewhat (OOC: No light source needed for you, but you do still take the -4 penalty to perception)
Coer pulls his lantern out but the blasted thing refuses to light. Not knowing where the enthralled are heading he simply follows along.
The three Pirates of Jack continue with their slow determined walk. Terza and Phen stand by the entrance to the inn and progress no further. "Karin! Karin!" Terza shouts clenching her fists tightly. Her other bodyguard holds her shoulder tightly, preventing her from going further. Phen has drawn a weapon but makes no attempts to pursue his two men.
Up ahead Zeoll, Spire and Terser see a dreadful sight. The enthralled are walking voluntarily into the water and allowing themselves to drown! One would think that emersing themselves in water might bring them to their senses, but this does not look to be the case. Already two bodies float lifeless on the surface.
The docks are only 80 or so feet away from Zeoll, Magana and Spire.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20-1=14 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2014 10:21:22 AM
Sam continues moving the lights forward and summons every ounce of his limited strength to push through the elements. (Strength=14)
The drenched gnome hums a tune heard by no one to increase his speed. He then pushes his tiny frame to the limit by moving at as much as time will allow without running.
Actions Cast expeditious retreat (move is now 50') Hero point to double move for a total of 50' (plus a 5' step if allowed)
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Tuesday February 4th, 2014 10:49:14 AM
A faint smile touches Magana's face as her destination comes within reach.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Tuesday February 4th, 2014 12:25:35 PM
Zeoll reads his Protection from Evil scroll, careful to hold the parchment steady in the wind. Then he touches Spire. He says a prayer to Maab that the wizard will get a new save, and be saved. [OOC: If you do get a new save, Spire, it is with a +2 morale bonus! And if you have a hero point -- use it!]
In the meantime, Magana is moving 30 ft forward this round -- and Zeoll cannot draw a scroll, read it, and reach Magana before she will walk into the sea. So he moves 20 ft forward and draws his tanglefoot bag. Maybe if he can tangle her, that will slow her down. Or maybe at the stony dockside he will be able to glue her down!
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+18=31 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2014 1:46:36 PM Well, better a broken nose than lungs full of water...
Terser hustles himself as near as he can Magana, then reaches his glaive out between her legs and attempts to knock her down on her face. Hero point for extra move if necessary
He swells himself up with furious strength and sweeps out her feet, ready to knock her down again if she is still intent on throwing herself in the sea.
Rage, strength surge, trip vs CMD 31
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Tuesday February 4th, 2014 3:34:12 PM
Spire continues his route to the sea.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Tuesday February 4th, 2014 6:12:01 PM
Climbing the rooftops, jumping from one to the other, proofs to be fairly simple for Aex-Gorilla! Aexana can move a lot faster not being hampered by the mud so she make a double move to see where everyone is going! Those that come near the water will find a large gorilla on their way...
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Tuesday February 4th, 2014 6:36:13 PM
Jozhur continues to stagger towards the sea, his stare now even more blank...
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=62 ; d20+8=24 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2014 9:10:23 PM
Coer relights his lantern and shines it forward, looking for the source of the enchantment that has bewitched the town.
He continues marching towards the docks trying to get ahead of the pack in preparation to stop his friends - with force if needed. He may need to save Terser as well if Magana remembers it is his fault she is now lying in the mud
"Slow them down if you can, i'm heading forward" he calls into the darkness.
~~~ ooc: lantern check; pass perception; 24
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+6=9 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+1=6 ; Tuesday February 4th, 2014 9:39:49 PM
Kane' frowns in anger. Magic is obviously useless against this magical compulsion, and so the half-elf of a warrior sea-faring people must try something else.
"Yes, Terser Sir, trip them, catch them, even beat them until they are unconscious. But if we can't even help our shipmates, we will be of no use to the town!"
Kane' prepares his net, and carefully aims to entangle Jozhur in its folds. It looks like it will fly wide, but a heroic flick has it land on his friend the rogue! Kane' then digs in his heels to at least slow down his doomed friend.
..........Actions
Throw Net Touch AC 9 Hero Point! reroll Touch AC 18
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+1=4 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 12:19:04 AM
Strength check: 4
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea Wednesday February 5th, 2014 6:04:36 AM
Things become all the more dire as the party realise the situation some are now in.
Sam pushes forward with amazing speed. Usually it is scurrying halflings you have to watch out for, but this gnome can move! (OOC: New PCs start with 3 hero points. As Sam and Terser though have migrated from an existing game I will rule you start with either 3 hero points, or, however many you had in Forged before it closed - whichever is higher)
Aexana Gorilla takes to the roof tops in an attempt to over-take the bogged down party. Her newfound strength and grip allows her to pull her form up quickly, and hurdling over the city rooftops.
Magana smiles as she sees her destination. He calls for her and she answers. Before Magana can take her first step however she falls face first into the muddy ground, her legs taken out from under her by Terser! The dwarf has wielded his glaive with perfect accuracy.
Jozhur too can see his target. The water looks so... welcoming. He begins to move but immediately finds himself entangled in netting - courtesy of Kane'. Jozhur struggles but is unable to free himself nor move closer to the watery depths (OOC: Please make a note in your header that you are deafened)
Zeoll reads his scroll and makes a quick decision to cast it on Spire (Will save please Spire). The taur plans to move to keep pace with Magana but sees her fall first. He instead draws his tanglefoot bag (OOC: Can you draw a tanglefoot bag as a free action or as part of another move action? Not sure. To allow you to keep pace with the party - and since Magana was tripped - I've taken the liberty of interpreting the best course of action was to draw the bag instead of moving)
Thanks to the heroic actions of the party, the entranced party members have not managed to get closer to the docks this round. That said, the three Pirates-of-Jack (including Captain Creel), two of the Elf Bloods, and Tezra's bodyguard are all still walking. They have caught up to the bulk of the party and don't look like stopping.
Sam and Coer are now closest to the docks, with Zeoll, Spire, Magana, Jozhur, and Terser close behind, and Aexana quickly gaining on the rooftop.
Sam and Coer can hear the repetitive sound of the waves crashing against the dockside area. The rain comes at you on an almost sideways angle, and stings your skin.
-------------------------------------- OOC: Folks, when party actions occur simultaneously I try to interpret them in the best interests of the party. For example, Terser trips Magana before she can get any closer to the sea. Post your actions as you wish and I'll try to fit them in. Cheers!
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Wednesday February 5th, 2014 12:06:08 PM
Not at all perturbed by the face full of mud, Magana calmly regains her feet and continues toward the sea. The calling fills her with the joyous anticipation of a long delayed reunion.
(ooc: BRAAAAAINS!!)
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday February 5th, 2014 1:22:46 PM
The speedy Sam finds himself at the front of the zombie pack. Unfortunately, his boot gets caught deep in the mud. He finds himself thouroughly beat by the elements. (Strength did equal a failure, but I can't see it now. Oh phone posting...)
As the lights dance around the gnome, he turns his attention to the suicidal mob. Sam locks eyes on Karin and hums a slow droaning tune. (Cast hold person DC20 on Karin)
Actions Failed move check Cast hold person on Karin
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Wednesday February 5th, 2014 3:02:27 PM
Aex-Gorilla jumps ans climbs the roofs hoping to reach the waterfront before any of her friends or even someone from the other crew...
"What if their minds were triggered or boosted?! Would that perhaps free them from this madness??" Aex thinks...
While in Gorilla shape Aex casts an Owl's Wisdom spell on the nearest of her friends... Perhaps the extra Wisdom will be enough?
If not, she prepares to benefit from her large animal shape to grab and block anyone from drowning themselves...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+7=26 ; d20+7=10 ; d10+14=23 ; d20+12=21 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 3:04:45 PM
Luckily, Terser was prepared for Magana not staying down. You can lead a 'taur to water, but can't make 'em stop, I suppose. Sorry for this, m'lday. His first hit is easy, but his decision to prevent serious harm make his second blow glance off.
Attack of op when she stands up, 2nd attack of op from quick reflexes when she leave his threatened area. power attack -2, non-lethal -4 23 non-lethal damage
He follows after the determined taur, equally determined to make sure she doesn't kill herself, trusting unaffected to save the others. He strikes to trip her again, though without the same desperation that led his first attempt, and fails to fell her a second time.
trip vs CMD 21 - think that's a miss
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=59 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=25 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=13 ; 2d6+6=10 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 4:01:02 PM
Coer holds his lantern close to protect it from the wind and sprints forward through the mud desperate to get to the front of the pack.Once there he pivots to face the shambling masses
"I will hold the line here!" He calls to his friends bracing himself for combat.
¬¬¬ OOC: lantern check; pass perception 15 double move = 50 ft Coer is waiting to knock out anyone who approaches the docks and enters his range - being a monk he can use his fists for non-lethal without penalty he also may make upto 3 AOO's and has reach power attack active Attack = +6 for 2d6+6 non-lethal = 15 + aao's 19/25/25 for 11/13/10/12 damage
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Wednesday February 5th, 2014 4:13:48 PM
Magana waives her arms in a vague attempt to block the flurry of blows being rained down upon her by Terser. Her legs continue to carry her inexorably forward however. The embrace of the sea will soothe all pains.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+12=24 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 8:17:51 PM
As Magana shuffles past Terser, he lands a particularly sharp blow across her face, splitting her lip open. She stops and look around as if trying to figure out where she is and spots Terser, weapon in hand. She quickly associates the taste of blood in her mouth with his martial stance and roars in warning. (Intimidate = 24)
She automatically reaches for her weapon, only to realize the is unarmed, unarmored, and very un-dry to boot!
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Wednesday February 5th, 2014 9:04:57 PM
Jozhur struggles at the net cast upon him by Kane.
"I must go..."
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:03:44 PM
Spire takes a sharp breath in, closing his eyes and drawing his head back. The elf proceeds to cough for a moment before opening his eyes and glancing around. He looks over at Zeoll and cries out, "What is going on? Why am I outside?"
Kane' Ma'Kai AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 ((Ian M. Subbing for SteveK)) d20+6=25 ; Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:14:53 PM
OoC :: Steve's power is out, I am covering for him in Bonetown and Agents of the Fist. Please correct me if I am playing his character wrong, the Blood Witch class is confusing.
Kane keeps a hold on the net, making his way up to Johzur and placing his hand on the rogue's back. The witch casts Dispel Magic targeting Jozhur. (Caster Level check: 25.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:59:19 PM
OOC: Ian, you also have to make a ley line check, a d100% roll, when you cast a witch spell. If you roll a 1-10, the spell fails. If you roll a 81-100, you cast the spell but you do not lose the slot.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+3=21 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 12:37:59 AM
Zeoll throws his tanglefoot bag at Magana. He hits a touch AC of 21. Then he moves forward 20 ft, taking stock of not only his friends' progress toward the surf, but of the other people aroundabouts as well.
Kane' Ma'Kai AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 ((Ian M. Subbing for SteveK)) d100=36 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 2:08:29 AM
Ley Line Check: 36, pass
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea d20-1=12 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 5:38:14 AM
Sam targets Karin with a spell - and with great success. The human stops firmly in his tracks, water dripping from his hair (Will Save vs DC20: 12 = Fail!)
Spire comes to and finds that he is no longer in his bed, and for some reason is wandering about in the rain.
Aexana drops from the rooftop behind Magana and touches her with an ape sized hand, bestowing the wisdom of owls upon her.
Magana regains her footing, only to receive a blow to the head for her troubles. Terser has the taur in his sights and uses the broad side of his glaive to slap Magana between her horns.
Terser splits Magana's lip, and as she blinks in the rain comes to the sudden realisation that she is under attack! Never mind that she has found herself for some reason out of bed, she is being attacked by that dwarf from the tavern! Magana assumes her battle stance and prepares to defend herself.
Zeoll prepares to throw a tanglefoot bag at Magana, but he notices her eyes lack the glazed-over appearance they did only moments ago (OOC: Your call if you still want to throw it this round, or even at a different target)
Coer pushes ahead, determined to create a minotaur sized wall and stop any from making it to the cold, murky water. Rain lashes Coer from the front, as spray from the waves on the docks coats his back.
Jozhur struggles weakly on the net that encases him. Kane' casts a Dispel on Jozhur, but the rogue continues to fight against the net.
The other pirates/sailors continue to shamble towards the docks.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20=15 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 6:48:43 AM
OOC: Last round: Thank you kindly DM! Zeoll will throw the bag at the lead Pirate of Jack, #3 I believe.
This round Zeoll uses his fey touch ability on another Pirate of Jack as he walks by: Touch attack hits touch AC15, no save, he is laughing this round.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20-1=8 ; d8=8 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 10:15:34 AM
Sam finally gets his foot out of the mud and tries to continue onward. Unfortunately for the bard, his strength is sapped from this windy and muddy trek. (Strength=8)
Seeing that strikes to the head are helping, Sam changes tactics and tries to jolt sense into most of the remaining "walkers". The exhausted gnome draws a deep breath, pulling air and rain into his mouth. In one, quick instant, he lets out a screeching chirp. A sharp, arrow of air flies towards the middle of the group and explodes in a concussion-carrying blast. (Sound burst targeting PoJ 2&3 and EB 1&2. All take 8 sonic damage and DC 18 vs fort or be stunned for 1 round.)
Actions Failed move Cast sound burst on PoJ 2&3 and EB 1&2
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday February 6th, 2014 10:50:40 AM
Terser lets himself calm down enough to talk to the rather angry taur that he just clobbered. fatigued 4 rounds, 15 rounds rage remaining for the day.
Woah there, miss. Ye were under a compulsion of some sort, and others still are. Seems a good blow to the head wakes them up, and there are still several who seem determined to drown themselves.
He pulls his dagger and hands it hilt first to Magana.
Ye may be needing this, but we need to find the source of this strange song so ye have a proper place to sheathe it.
For Magana:
Medium sized Kukri: 1d4, crit 18--20/x2
Inappropriately Sized Weapons: A creature can't make optimum use of a weapon that isn't properly sized for it. A cumulative --2 penalty applies on attack rolls for each size category of difference between the size of its intended wielder and the size of its actual wielder.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+8=14 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 2:14:47 PM
With Magana back to her senses, Aex-Gorilla checks who else is in dire need of a Gorilla's hug... Just after Sam's ear-splitting yell she moves to AG-AH/6-7 and tries to grapple Karin (grapple check 14 vs Karin's CMD is probably far from enough...)
"OEOE .. OOIOIOOOO... OOEE... AAAA AAA..."
Right... the Gnome lass can't talk... all that comes out are Gorilla like growls and yells... but he who can speak with animals will know of course that she's shouting in Karin's ear to wake up and go to bed...
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=3 ; d20+6=12 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 4:06:05 PM
Coer holds his ground ahead of the pack, trying to light the way however his lantern fails in the wind rain and sea spray.
He has trouble seeing the shambling shapes as they approach, but some appear to have stopped - there is hope yet. But can they save everyone? Even the Elfbloods?
ooc: lantern check; fail perception ; 12
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Thursday February 6th, 2014 5:05:29 PM
Jozhur continues to wriggle inside the net, clearly not yet himself.
"Must go...he calls me."
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Thursday February 6th, 2014 5:15:13 PM
Magana takes another look around and spots Coer trying to stop people approaching the waters of the harbor. "Keep it!" She shouts to Terser. "This doesn't look like a knife fight!"
She moves as quickly as possible to take up a position next to Coer.
(ooc: movement speed 20 - 40 for this double move)
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+4=12 ; d20+1=21 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 7:36:19 PM
Kane' thinks he understands when Magana and Spire have both come to their senses. "You have to hit them, hit them hard, and then they may break out of the spell!. The half-elf shouts as loud as he ever has, hoping the other ship crews understand and can start pounding on their shipmates.
Kane' himself keeps ahold of the net's trailing rope with one hand and puts his weighted sap in the other. Taking aim against the apparently flat-footed Jozhur, he tries to bean his friend, but the sap glances off the rogue's armor.
Kane' Ma'Kai AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 ((Ian M. Subbing for SteveK)) d20+9=23 ; Thursday February 6th, 2014 8:15:38 PM
After taking a short step forward, Spire closes his eyes, chanting a quick incantation before lashing out with his left hand. The tattoo of the snake leaps from his skin, landing near one of the pirates that are still moving towards the ocean. The snake with attempt to wrap itself around the pirate, stopping them in their tracks. -------------------- Cast Summon Monster III to summon a Celestial Constrictor Snake adjacent nearest Pirate that is still moving Grapple Attempt: 23
DM Rob - The Call o' The Sea d20+3=16 ; d20-1=13 ; d20+3=8 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 6:07:21 AM Last round...
Zeoll throws his tanglefoot bag at Pirate of Jack #3. The bag flies true, exploding with sticky resin all over the hapless pirate. The pirate is entangled in the gooey strands and can only limply move forward (PoJ #3 is entangled and reduced to half speed - one-quarter speed in the mud, which the goo did not adhere to)
Current round...
Sam tries once again to move in this weather, but the strong winds and thick mud make movement too difficult for the gnome. He makes the observation that blows to the head seems to snap people out of the trance, so takes the wise move of causing some damage across a wide area. The concussive sound burst created by Sam has the desired effect. There are now 4 very confused looking men standing about in the rain.
Terser offers a weapon to Magana - perhaps a peace offering for splitting her lip wide open. The large taur refuses, and instead moves towards the front of the group preparing to tackle any who try to push past her.
Aexana Ape (Ape-ana?) looks about for who might still not be in full control of their body. She spies Karin - Tezra's bodyguard - standing very still. Sam's Hold Person spell is still in effect, but for how long? Not wanting to risk it, Aexana moves up to Karin and envelops him in a gorilla grapple. (Grapple check = Auto pass vs a paralyzed person)
Coer holds his ground at the front of the pack. The wind has blown out his lantern, so he does his best to rely on sound as the group of people approach. Should anyone get too close, one can only imagine he will beat some sense into them.
Kane' has come to the same realisation as Sam - hit 'em and hit 'em hard! He breaks out his sap and begins to pound away at Jozhur, but the rogue's armor is just too thick.
Jozhur's day hasn't gotten any better. Now not only is he cold, wet, deaf, entangled, and following orders to happily drown himself, but he is also getting hit by a sap. At least any damage done to him has to be healed by Kane', so he has that going for him.
Spire begins concentrating on casting a spell to summon a celestial constrictor snake. (Per rules on summoning, it takes 1rnd to cast a summoning spell and it will appear & act at the start of your next turn)
Pirate of Jack #1 - who happens to be Captain Creel - is still in his zombie-like state. He begins to move forward, heading straight towards the docks. In doing so, he provokes an AoO from not 1, but 5 people! PoJ#2 misses his captain, but Aexana, Sam, Zeoll, and Magana each get to take a crack at him! (AC17 to hit, guys).
Zeoll reaches out a wet paw to swat at the passing Pirate of Jack. As if hearing the dirtiest joke of his life, Captain Creel stops and bursts into a fit of laughter (Touch attack vs AC15: Hit!)
Karin is unable to break Sam's Hold Person spell. He remains unmoving, and grappled by Aexana.
"Back to the Inn!" one of the Elfbloods cries over the howl of the wind, and turns tail out of there. The other Elfblood and one of the Pirates of Jack follows him. The other Pirate of Jack looks conflicted, but eventually decides he should at least have another go at saving his captain. He moves up behind Captain Creel and gives him a half-hearted slap on the back. It does nothing to break the effect (Attack vs AC17: 8 = Miss!)
Karin, Captain Creel, and Jozhur are the only three still "under the influence"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20=20 ; d20=13 ; d4=1 ; d20+17=36 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 6:59:36 AM
AoO vs Captain Creel: Nat 20 with a paw! Follow up fails to confirm. That's ONE hp of damage rolled, but Zeoll has a -1 Str mod, so he inflicts one point of nonlethal damage.
Minimum Damage: If penalties reduce the damage result to less than 1, a hit still deals 1 point of nonlethal damage.
Zeoll winces inside as he is barely able to bat at the pirate with his feeble paw. He remembers a day long ago when he wielded a two-handed sword in Domi's name, when his paws dealt killing blows. Alas, for the toll of age.
Shrugging, and having swiped twice at the pirate captain, Zeoll deems him set, and also sees that Jozhur and Karin are well-tended. Although in his heart he fears mightily that it is too late, he runs to the Lionfish! Or at least, wades through mud as fast as he can!
Who of the crew is left alive?
As he runs, the old liontaur peers into the storm at the corpses floating on the waters -- any of them people he knows? Perception 36.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20-1=5 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 9:30:17 AM
Sam smiles as his spell results in the desired effect. Seeing that the other members of the group are finishing taking care of the entranced, it seems like a good time to search for the cause. The wimpy gnome still is unable to push his way through the elements... (Strength=5)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+4=11 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 10:40:20 AM
Everyone else being well at hand, Terser moves to act as a windbreak for Sam, helping him move around in the elements while he searches for the source of the song. perception 11
Taking Kane's advice, Magana pounds on Captain Creel, giving it her all!
(AoO: Natural 20, backed up with 27 - critical!) (Full Round Attack: Another Natural 20! backed up with 23 - Another critical! 2nd attack 15 misses)
(Nonlethal Damage: 6+5+8+7=26)
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+6=14 ; d6+3=9 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 5:39:14 PM
The Gorilla holding Karin in a grapple let's go of him and gives him a slam in the face...
Hits AC14 - damage 9
"COWARDS!!! Aexana thinks as she see the other crewmembers retreat to the Inn!!
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+2=4 ; d20+4=19 ; d6+1=5 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 7:21:35 PM
Kane' concentrates on hitting Jozhur with his sap, his hold on the net slipping as he does so, but gets his friend with a good solid shot of a lead-weighted bag. "Jozhur Sir, wake up!"
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=51 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 8:01:08 PM "These men are safe" says Coer as he relights the lantern, shining it at the remaining enchanted as they all take a swift hit to the head.
As Zeoll turns and peers towards the Lionfish, he too has the realization that the crew may be in trouble. He turns and runs to the Lionfish.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+9=14 ; Friday February 7th, 2014 8:51:21 PM
Jozhur jumps in shock when struck by Kane.
"Argh. What's going on? What are we doing?" He pauses for moment, reaching up to his ears, "I can't hear anything..."
----------- Perception: 14
Effects: deafened
Kane' Ma'Kai AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 ((Ian M. Subbing for SteveK)) Monday February 10th, 2014 2:38:29 AM
Spire will simply command his snake (as above) since all of his other spells will simply hurt the pirates.
DM Rob - The Call subsides Monday February 10th, 2014 4:16:40 AM
All who were enthralled have now come to their senses.
Karin takes a few steps back from the ape in front of him. Imagine waking from a dream to find yourself in the rain, in the middle of a storm, and there is an ape in front of you. Karin keeps his cool however. "Tezra! Where's Tezra?!" Duty obviously calls and without so much as a thankyou to the party he starts off at quick pace back towards the inn "Come find us there when you're done!" he calls back in the rain.
Captain Creel may have less honor and more a sense of self-preservation as he too heads off quickly back towards the inn.
Zeoll and Coer come to the same realisation. If those on the land were affected by the sound, what of the crew of the Lionfish?
The group make their way to the docks, with a variety of light to lead the way. It's hard to convey the situation to the deaf Jozhur, but the urgency is not lost on him and he soon clearly understands what is going on.
Zeoll looks into the water and sees a number of bodies being tossed about by the waves. Noone is calling for help, there are no arms waving in the air, and noone trying to swim. It is a truly grim sight. The one saving grace is that none are children.
The group are about a third of the way to the Lionfish, when a light appears in the distance. How distant is anyone's guess in this weather. Is it a small light very close, or a large light very far away?
Everyone is on edge. Could this be yet another threat to the group? Tula's face dimly lit by the lantern she is holding is enough to calm most. In her other hand she holds her short-sword. Trailing behind her is the rest of the Lionfish crew.
"Thank the gods!" she sighs in a rare show of emotion "There have been some eerie things happening on the ship Cap'n"
Tula then explains that a mysterious sound awoke the entire crew, and they were forced to "slap some sense" into Horace and Too-Elt - both of whom were doing their best to go overboard. In the dim lantern light, Horace (the poor little goblin) is nursing his jaw as Too-Elt (the sullen human) rubs his cheek. Tommy Teeth nurses his knuckles.
"Beggin' your pardon Cap'n, but I think it might be safer for the crew to stay on dry land tonight" Tula appears truly concerned for the crew's wellbeing.
There is still no sign of this storm subsiding. Waves are crashing on the docks and the entire Lionfish crew has been drenched by the rain.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d100=89 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 5:40:34 AM "Tula, take them to the inn. Feed them and get them dry. I'll sort out payment in the morning." instructs Coer, glad that the crew are alright.
"We should find the source. Too many have died tonight.
Ooc: Lantern check; pass
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20-1=11 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 9:38:53 AM
Sam finally pushes through the wind and finds himself with the others at the dock. (Strength=11)
The tiny bard sends his dancing lights over the water as he searches for the cause of the deaths. He observes the light in the distance and wonders what connection it might hold. He then wracks his brain to come up with an explanation. (Knowledge: nature= 30 after taking a 20 from lore master ability)
DM Rob - The Call subsides Monday February 10th, 2014 9:45:35 AM ooc: Sorry, in case it wasn't clear the light was from Tula's lantern as she approached
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 44/49 DEAF d20+3=22 ; d20+8=20 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 12:46:30 PM
Jozhur gives Tula a blank stare as she speaks and begins shouting over Coer, "ALL THOSE POOR PEOPLE. I'M GLAD YOU'RE ALL ALRIGHT."
"THANKS FOR SNAPPING ME OUT OF THAT, KANE."
He peers off into the darkness, looking for a source. He also tries to remember if he's heard any stories like this in an inn somewhere. Is this known to happen in the area?
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=15 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 1:34:36 PM
Magana positions herself behind Spire, acting as bodyguard again. While on the docks, she nervously eyes the inert bodies bobbing eerily in the turbulent waters a short distance away and carefully keeps to the center of walkway.
(perception 15-6=9 for unusual dead body movement)
As the old liontaur pants to catch his breath, he is relieved that none of the crew succumbed.
Zeoll looks long and hard at that light out there. What could it be?
Raw Knowledge check 5. That's, alas, only a 12 for Know Nature and Planes; 10 for Arcana, Local, Geography.
He offers his gnome-in-ape-form comrade a hand. And he asks Aexana, "Lady of naturre, what do you make of yon light?"
If she has anything to say, Zeoll asks his friend Kahnay the Witch to come cast Comprehend Languages. Maybe that will allow communication without the druid needing to shed her form. Or failing that, maybe Speak with Animals?
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+4=8 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 4:20:57 PM Glad I am to see none of your crew harmed. We'll know to keep watch now, and seems easy enough to break the spell. Can't be natural though, anyone know of a way to track the thing? Wouldn't want to leave the townsfolk to fall victim to the song when we're gone.
Though that's curious, does it look like any of the natives were affected? Or was everyone outside staying at the inn? perception 8
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Monday February 10th, 2014 4:30:11 PM
Zeoll pauses and considers for a second.
"HEY, New Guy!" he calls out to Sam. "Um, you'rre a barrd, rright? Maybe you can tell us some lorre about that light thingie! If you please!"
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 44/49 DEAF Monday February 10th, 2014 5:20:21 PM
Jozhur ponders Zeoll's apparent keen interest in Tula's lantern. Perhaps the ol bones has gone mad... He wishes he could hear what the Wemic is saying.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Monday February 10th, 2014 5:33:27 PM
Sam continues to think on the matter.
"That sound...What could have caused those people to walk to their deaths? Most enchantment spells either allow resistance to self-harm or don't affect that many individuals, at that distance, at once. My countersong didn't seem to help."
Ooc-Sam takes 10 on all other knowledge rolls for a total of 20 on each. If a roll (nature/dungeoneering) will help, that is the one he'll take 20 for a score of 30 on.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Monday February 10th, 2014 5:47:27 PM
OOC: a few of you seem to have missed Rob's statement above:
DM Rob - The Call subsides Monday February 10th, 2014 9:45:35 AM ooc: Sorry, in case it wasn't clear the light was from Tula's lantern as she approached
Zeoll blinks furiously as Tula's lantern comes into view.
"Tula! Is that you, lass? I thought it was some fey will-of-the-wisp come to lurre us out to sea!"
"This is what comes of keeping the aged out all night in a storrm! I'm losing the few wits I have left to me."
Zeoll's tail droops as he realizes that he was just not nearly as perceptive as he might have wished to be!
He says a prayer for keener eyes (Guidance cantrip and Taur's Try), then peers out across the waves. Is the clarion voice still calling? Can he judge how far out to sea it might be? He paces the shore, trying to hear where it might be.
Perception 28
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+3=17 ; Monday February 10th, 2014 6:29:25 PM
Aex-ape-ane eyeballs Zeoll wondering why he liked Tula's lantern so much... she smiles an ape grin...
But then Aexana checks the bodies in the water... dispite the heavy weather the Gorilla drops to all fours and slowly grabs one body after the other from the water. Noone deserves to die like this or dissapear in the vast Woldian oceans without proper funeral... (Str check 17)
Unable to speak right now, Aex makes note that whoever runs the show out here has some serious spellcasting skills... this storm ain't natural and a mass hypnotism doesn't sound easy to pull either...
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Monday February 10th, 2014 8:07:11 PM
Kane' smiles back at Jozhur. It will be impossible to speak with him for a while, but the Witch motions to get back to the relatively dry inn.
Once there, some foolscap and a charcoal stick enables a modicum of understanding. Jozhur sorry. I can't remove the deafness. Kane' shrugs helplessly.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Monday February 10th, 2014 9:41:20 PM
Zeoll looks at Kane funny. Maybe his kind of witch is different from the regular kind?
:-P
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Monday February 10th, 2014 11:55:02 PM
Spire shakes his head, looking around at the others. "Something that powerful is going to come back. Perhaps everyone should begin sleeping with cotton in their ears."
DM Rob - The Call subsides Tuesday February 11th, 2014 4:54:38 AM
Coer gives the nod for the crew to take shelter in the inn for the night. Did he plan on escorting them there?
Zeoll breathes a sigh of relief that the crew are ok. A few bumps and bruises are to be expected on any voyage, and better that than a drowning.
Sam sends lights dancing out over the water, providing light for Aexana to reach a paw in and retrieve one of the corpses. Magana keeps a careful watch, ready for one of the corpses to show "unusual dead body movement". One imagines she is wary of zombies...
The corpse is that of a woman. She looks only very recently deceased and shows no signs of decay. She looks just like a cold, wet, sleeping lady dressed in her night clothes. Terser recognises her as one of the patrons from the tavern earlier in the night.
Jozhur tries to shout over the noise of the storm. If he's having trouble hearing then chances are others are as well. He has never heard such a tale as a noise as the one he heard earlier. Goodness knows though there are enough spells that can control a man's mind.
Kane' is apologetic for his actions earlier. He deafened Jozhur with the best of intentions, but removing the affliction is beyond his talents.
Sam takes a moment to contemplate the sound. How could it be he couldn't counter it? How could it be powerful enough to affect so many people on such a scale? Could it be a number of enchanters working together? Even worse, could it all be the work of one individual? The thought is scary. Such a person - given time - could reshape the Wold. At the back of his mind is one final thought: could it somehow be related to this storm?
Zeoll paces the edge of the docks allowing the spray of the waves to wash over him. His eyes and ears are keen, and he can no longer hear the sound that disturbed his sleep earlier. All he can hear now is the sounds of nature - the waves, the rain, the wind. As well as what he does hear, what he doesn't hear is interesting. No screams or cries. There is noone by the docks calling for loved ones, and there is noone in the water calling for help. Save for the party and crew of the Lionfish, the docks are lifeless.
There are thoughts amongst the group as to how such a sound can be tracked. Perhaps that is something that can discussed indoors? Kane' wishes to return to the relatively dry inn. The Lionfish crew need an escort. Perhaps touching base with the other crews may yield information also?
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:05:17 AM
Sam shrugs and reports,"I'm baffled. Let's go inside and speak to the other crews. Maybe they have a clue as to what caused this."
Once inside, the drenched bard sits down at a table and pulls out a piece of parchment and his writing supplies. In his neatest writing, he inscribes the following warning:
"If you hear an erie sound, And your friends are outward bound. Quickly strike them on the head, Or you'll find them drowned and dead."
The gnome offers this warning to be posted at the tavern. He encourages the message passed on and accompanied by the story of what happened on this fateful night. Perhaps future deaths can be avoided.
Once he feels that his scribing duties have been fullfilled, Sam speaks generally to the survivors,"Is anyone aware of what caused this disaster? Have you ever heard of such a thing in your travels?"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:10:20 AM
If people are heading back to the inn, Terser will follow. There are things he is stewing over that could use discussion. The inn is this way, for those that wish to get dry. Hey Sam, care to play some good constable, bad constable?
When he gets back, Terser pounds on the innkeeper's door, both to request food and fire for the bedraggled crew, and to ask him a few questions.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:16:18 AM
Sam shakes his head and manages a smile after hearing his mighty brother's wording.
(In dwarven) Highlight to display spoiler: {"I'm not sure that this was caused by someone inside. I guess it's possible. Let's keep an eye out for anything suspicious."}
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+12=23 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2014 3:50:44 PM
Spire turns to some of the larger members of the group, asking, "Magana, Aexana, if you could help me... retrieve as many of the corpses as possible. Unless there is another cleric of Gargul about, I believe I have some work to do laying them to rest." The elf is completely unsure of how to do such a thing, having never been formerly trained as a cleric, but wracks his brain in the hopes that he has come across something in his lifetime. (Religion to determine the best way to lay the corpses to rest: 23)
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Tuesday February 11th, 2014 4:37:33 PM
Aex-Ape nods to Spire as he asks to get as many corpses from the water as possible. She takes all the time that she needs to get all bodies from the water and carefully places them one next to the other on the docks. Then the Gorilla looks around to see if she can find a cart or something to put the dead bodies onto so she can bring them to a church, cleric house or any other sacred place where here in Gullport the dead are honored.
No longer does Aexana know if she feels cold to the bone because of the chilly rain or because of all those that so needlessly were killed... the rain covers her face hiding tears that well from the Gorilla's large eyes as she silently weeps for those that passed.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+12=32 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2014 7:22:20 PM
Coer follows the others to the inn and takes a seat where he can rest and watch his friends ask the questions. He is on guard for danger and looking for anything suspicious - the other guests may not be friendly despite their lives having been saved.
~~~ ooc: perception; nat 20
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Tuesday February 11th, 2014 7:58:47 PM
ooc: Far as I am reading, while Deafness/Blindess is a 2nd level Witch spell; Remove Deafness/Blindness is a 4th level Witch spell. Deafness is permanent and can't be removed by Dispel Magic or Remove Curse, so Purify also will not work...
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Kane' has to agree with Sam, both in word and action in getting back to the Inn, and in his very straightforward song. Sometimes, the half-elf thinks wisely, being blunt is more likely to get attention.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 44/49 DEAF Tuesday February 11th, 2014 9:56:12 PM
Poor Jozhur follows the others back to the inn, deprived of one of his senses yet again.
At the shore, Zeoll has a hunch. As he helps Spire and Aex retrieve the dead, he looks at a few more of the victims. Are they all newcomers and strangers to town? Are any of the townsfolk among the dead? Did the people of this place expect this to happen?!
Back at the inn, Zeoll admires Sam's verse and starts putting it to music. Perform Song (with a Guidance cantrip): 13.
OOC: Steve, see my note on the LnB about (D) spells. And congrats to Warren on approval of his new PrC!
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Wednesday February 12th, 2014 1:35:25 AM
Magana helps Spire pull bodies from the cold, cold waters. Not because she has some kind of respect for the floating bodies. No, the inhabitants of these empty shells have moved on to another plane. She stays because their families and friends might want to offer their services to Gargul in return for his favor or grace upon their departed. If just one person might be inspired to serve by her efforts, then she in turn has done good service to Him.
Once returned to the Inn, Magana kneels at the hearth to soak up the warmth while she contemplates how close she has been, twice now, to entering a watery grave.
DM Rob - The Call subsides Wednesday February 12th, 2014 5:51:39 AM
Spire, Aexana and Magana dutifully recover as many corpses as they can reach in the waves. Some are just well out of reach, but they manage to pull in three more bodies - for a total of 4 corpses. Spire knows that different colonies have different ways for honoring their dead. The majority in this region favour burial, he believes. The majority, that is. For this specific island you'd have to ask a local.
Zeoll has his suspicions about the goings on, in particular the victims. He looks over the corpses recovered, and with significant help from Sam and Terser (who had spent more time in the tavern than most) a realisation is made. None of the victims were locals. (OOC: Hero point to Zeoll for this clever observation!) Did the locals have something to do with this? Did they know it was coming? Do they have some sort of immunity? Perhaps the most important of questions - can the locals be trusted?
More questions than answers have been found at the docks. The inn had better provide some insight.
Jozhur and Kane' walk side by side. Jozhur holds no ill will at all for his current situation. Kane' considers different ways that the affliction may be cured.
Terser knocks heavily on the inn door. It takes a moment, but the door is finally opened by one of the Elfblood crew. Behind him sit the other two Elfbloods, the three Pirates of Jack, and the three Shipping Guild emissaries.
The Turning Tide, though warm and dry, is completely absent of staff. None of the waitstaff are there and Piotr is nowhere to be found. There is a large kettle of fish chowder simmering unattended to one side of the kitchen hearth.
The drenched crew of the Lionfish move to dry themselves by the fire, while others look about for a stiff drink. Tula walks the perimeter, her hand still on her sword as she looks out each window.
Sam pens a ballad? Sonnet? Let's call it a "dire warning" to others, as well as some helpful advice should they encounter someone not acting themselves.
Terza and her guards smile on seeing the party. The half-elf reaches out to shake each persons hand for their assistance in returning Karin to her side. He simply smiles and nods, not leaving Terza's side.
Captain Phen of the Elfblood ship begrudgingly acknowledges that he owes the Lionfish crew a debt. You can almost feel the tension he must be under to make such an acknowledgement to the group - in particular to Kane'. Nevertheless, he does so in apparent good faith.
Captain Creel makes no such acknowledgement as he stands to confront the group. "Tell me now - what is going on? What do you know of this? I am Captain Creel of the Pirates of Jack! It is in your best interest to keep me alive. I demand you escort me to my ship immediately!" He is almost trembling. Gone is the man who was willing to taunt and pick fights earlier. Standing in his boots now is a man who only cares about his own survival.
Phen rolls his eyes at the dramatic display.
Terza is more diplomatic "Without knowing what is going on, leaving this inn could prove more hazardous than staying. What's more, with this storm your ship will not be able to safely navigate the rocks. You are welcome to try, but I suggest the safest course may be barricading the doors to this inn and sharing watch until morning"
And, outside, the storm rages on unabated...
------------------------- OOC: Cayzle has made a Wold shattering discovery of the 'Blindness/Deafness' spell. It is dismissible! In all the games I've played noone has pointed that out. Rather than change a spell that has already been cast and is still in effect, I rule that we play by our current standings (ie: the spell on Jozhur is not dismissible) however any future castings CAN be dismissed by the caster. Sound fair?
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Wednesday February 12th, 2014 11:32:34 AM I guess Zeoll beat me too it - the door I was intending to knock on was the innkeeper's bedroom - intending to wake him to ask him some questions about why the locals weren't affected...
Terser continues pounding on the door to the innkeeper's bedroom, barging in if there's no answer. Someone knows what's going on, and I'll bet it's him. Perhaps if the innkeeper lets his patrons get killed off, he can abscond with their belongings? Lucky not all of us were affected. Shame that we couldn't save them all though.
If he's gone, will make an attempt to track him down, survival probably not gonna work in town, so just asking the other people if they saw him running off somewhere.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday February 12th, 2014 12:20:12 PM
Sam, having missed the connection regarding the locals completely, follows Terser. He hopes information can be gleaned from the innkeeper. The bard has plenty of tricks to be sure it does.
Ooc to DM- Are Sam's two changes approved to occur now?
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Wednesday February 12th, 2014 2:44:10 PM
Spire follows Sam and Terser to the inkeeper's room. "I almost visited the Scab once," the elf mentions in passing. "I was to do my apprenticeship there under an alchemist, I cannot remember his name. Unfortunately, circumstances proved... otherwise, shall we say." The elf offers his service as a cleric of Gargul to perform whatever ceremony they deem appropriate. "I can do this now if you'd like, but I believe it would be better if we waited until morning when things may have cleared up a bit. Is there somewhere we can stores the, erm.... cadavers until then?"
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday February 12th, 2014 2:57:57 PM
Sam smiles at Spire as he comments on the Scab.
"You would really wreck my uniqueness by joining our group. The Grim Guard was comprised of a bunch of dwarves and me!"
A sullen tone washes over the bard.
"Oh, how I miss my brothers. At least Terser's still with me."
Sam prepares his thoughts for the possible interrogation. Tactics comprised of methods more than simple charm or bullying might be required for this encounter. The bard might have to bend a mind or two.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Wednesday February 12th, 2014 3:58:41 PM
Magana approaches Captain Creel and suggests they talk privately.
Quietly, so as not to embarrass either of them, she says, "I, too, am more than a little shaken at the thought of being forced to walk to my death at the bottom of the harbor. I'm not sure I can subject myself to the mercy of the sea again anytime soon, but I wonder if there is more to this than I can perceive."
She takes a deep breath before continuing as if trying force some calm into her spirit.
"You seem to see a need to be away from here. Is there some danger out there to override the potential profit to be made here?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Wednesday February 12th, 2014 6:15:55 PM
Still in Gorilla shape, Aexana makes her way to the Inn as without her large body she would not be able to figjt the stormy weather.
Inside she smiles at Karin and then shapeshifts back to her little Gnomen self... not wearing armor and barefooted. Guess most in the inn must be in their nighties...
Intrigued by Zeoll's keen observation Aexana hopes her friends will find the Inn keeper or someone else from this village...
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 44/49 DEAF d20+9=19 ; d20+6=17 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2014 8:33:56 PM
Jozhur sticks close to Kane, keeping an eye out for anything or anyone unusual.
------ Perception: 19 Sense motive: 17
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d100=18 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2014 11:04:06 PM
Kane' determines that the way to help Jozhur is to bathe him in Kane's witches cauldron. Growing the Cauldron to Large Size, he has the Rogue get in and pours water over him until he can cast Purify, dispelling all ongoing magical effects on his friend.j
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cast: Purify 18% success!
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Wednesday February 12th, 2014 11:17:28 PM "I agree with Tezra. We should bar the doors until morning then search the town for clues."
Coer picks up a large table and moves it in front of the door.
" i could use some more sleep. Anyone else want to keep watch?
DM Rob - The Call subsides Thursday February 13th, 2014 6:27:05 AM
Terser pounds on the door to the inn keepers room. There is no answer. Perhaps the man is a heavy sleeper? The dwarf takes it upon himself to enter, perhaps surprised the door is unlocked. Sam is in tow, ready to help pry information from the inn keeper, just in case anything should slip the surly man's mind. Spire follows along as well, recalling his near-visit to the Scab.
The inn keeper's room is modest. A desk, some shelves with assorted knick-knacks. The sheets are pulled aside from his bed. It appears as though someone slept here this evening. For how long though? *BANG* A sudden clap of thunder and flash of lightning ensures you are on edge. Did a shadow just move past the window? No, it must just be your imagination.
Magana has a private word with Captain Creel. What danger does he know of that would make a profit less attractive? "You're, you're joking, right? You saw what just happened. Folks walking out to drown 'emselves. It's not natural. It's a bad omen is what it is." Creel shakes his head and eyes everyone else with suspicion. He leans in closer to Magana "Since we're all stuck here, how about we come to some sort of arrangement. How would you like to sail for me? I could use someone like you. You make sure I sail safely out of here and I can make it worth it for you? Ever captained your own ship before?"
Aexana changes back from ape to gnome - a remarkable transformation for many to see. Does she miss the larger form? The ability to crush a mans windpipe with one grasp?
Kane' finds the time to rid Jozhur of his deafness. The cure? A nice warm bath. The bath, of course, is in a cauldron, but beggars can't be choosers. To Jozhur's dismay he can hear the thunder and rain again. The silence was far more calming for one's nerves.
Coer meanwhile single-handedly picks up a large table and barricades the door with it. Noone will be coming in if he has anything to say about it. Or is it that noone will be leaving? What of the windows? And any others doors? Is the intent just to block the main way in, or to form a bunker?
Terza - ever the diplomat - proposes three watches. That would ensure that each watch had a member of the Shipping Guild, the Pirates of Jack, and the Elfbloods. Phen shrugs, having no care in the matter. Creel is off having a quiet word to Magana.
Keep in mind that you were awoken during second watch last time. Who is yet to rest?
Outside the storm rages on. It's going to be a long night.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+8=13 ; Thursday February 13th, 2014 7:30:14 AM [OOC: Ugh! Missed a day! Sorry! ]
Zeoll is sad to abandon his cozy nest in the trees, but since he has actually used none of his first and second level cleric spells, technically it is moot as to whether he spends the night under the stars or no.
Old guy like him would only be up every couple hours anyway to take a pee. Nothing works like it used to when you are Zeoll's age.
And besides, who can sleep? He offers to keep company with anyone who cannot rest, and spends the wee hours singing lullabies and gentle songs about the sun on the green leaves of the Wold's Cradle. He tells funny stories about the fey king, and tries to lift the group's spirits -- especially those who are freaking out. [OOC: Zeoll is renewing his Spread the Word power, for anyone who wants a +2 on their next saving throw and did not already get the bonus once this module!]
Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 7. Fey domain: Hide Away: used 0 of 7. Spread the Word: used 0 of 1.
Current effects: None.
Also Used: Detect Evil scroll, Pro Evil scroll, Tanglefoot bag
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Thursday February 13th, 2014 9:44:24 AM
Kane' is happy that Jozhur is back to the hearing, but very, very uncomfortable to have the Elfblood captain speak to him. He shyly nods his 'you are welcomes' and looks to break contact as soon as possible.
For watches, Kane' will keep the same schedule as planned with the Lionfish. He thinks shared watches among the crews are a very good idea, but will not step up to coordinate with the Elfbloods.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday February 13th, 2014 9:52:29 AM
Seeing that no one is there to question, Sam shrugs and heads for his room. Perhaps the innkeeper will return in the morning. The gnome hops back into bed and does his best to sleep as the storm rages on outside.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday February 13th, 2014 11:30:57 AM
No use trying to track the man in the rain. Perhaps things will be clearer in the morning. Terser heads back to the room with Sam and is soon asleep again.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20-2=18 ; Thursday February 13th, 2014 11:50:42 AM
(Diplomacy 18)
"A generous and tempting offer to be sure, Captain. I am not, however, a sailor, and don't actually even like being out on the open sea at all. But if you will stay here in the common room with everyone until the storm ends, I'll do my best to insure no one comes to harm until it is safe to leave. Deal?"
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+13=20 ; d20+8=20 ; Thursday February 13th, 2014 11:51:06 AM
As Sam tries to fall asleep, a thought occurs to him. He quickly tears out of bed and heads for the door.
"I'll be right back Terser. I'm going to search the innkeeper's room. I'll only be a moment or two. No need to get up."
With that, Sam winks at Terser, hums a tune, and vanishes. The door creaks open and then closed as the invisible bard heads out. Sam heads back to the innkeeper's room as quietly as possible. (Stealth=40 with moving invisibility bonus)
If able to make it back into the room without obstacles, Sam searches the room for clues that might help to explain the mystery at hand. (Perception=20)
If nothing of interest is found Sam makes his way back to the room and reports his findings to Terser. After that, he goes back to sleep.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Thursday February 13th, 2014 4:08:24 PM
The building is huge - too many windows to barricade this late in the night.
"The doors will have to do - I will be in my room." Coer is weary and unsettled by the evenings events, even more so now that an alliance of sort has been made with the Elfbloods.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Thursday February 13th, 2014 7:01:52 PM
Aex shares Sam's idea as he searches the man's room... she lets Sam thouroughly check the room. Starting to like the ape shapes, Aexana changes into the tiny monkey that helped with the sails aboard the Lionfish. Being tiny she opens the closeth... finding a cosy place in the closeth, Aexana decides to spend the night in the Inn keepers room. Should he return in a few Aex will probably wake up... and with any luck the Inn keeper will mistake her for a scared little monkey...
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