DM James Tuesday March 18th, 2014 7:50:37 PM
The sweet smell of the sea breeze calls to you laced with the scent of adventure, but first there are a few questions that need answering. Posing one last question to Barnacle Jane, Peza asks " Are there any current shrimp boats in the area now ??"...Oh yes, several. Besides mine there are a half dozen small independent fishers on the island and more coming all the time as word of the shrimp gets out. Harvest Moon quickly follows up on the information, asking when specifically the ships disappeared and if the different ships each have their own territory. The disappearances were around two day intervals. Approximately Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It's hard to tell for sure, you know. We all head out early, so no one really is sure when they left and we head back when our boats are full. From there we take the shrimp to market, so we didn't notice right away when the ships didn't return. We all assumed they headed out early and got back late. We typically follow the current around the south west coast, that's where the shrimp tend to be. As long as the ships keep far enough apart that there is no risk a collision we get along fine. Anything not sold here gets shipped to the main land, so there is no worry of flooding the market of stealing each others business. As the matter is discussed Zalmay once again turns his mind to the unlikely. "OK, this is a reach... but I wonder if our mysterious enemies might be making trouble at sea to lure us out there. To this there is no answer.
"Ok lets make our way to the Seasprite ... and set course for the shrimping area's " Peza says as she starts to the docks with Gerox summoning a horse and following closely behind her. As you walk Murag describes his unusual healing methods, and the group all agrees that they hope not to inflict much pain on him.
With in the hour Artus has the SeaSprite ready to sail and Harvest Moon point out the spot Barnacle Jane indicated on the maps. As the anchor raises Barratore turns his gaze out to the waters, well-nigh intoxicated by the of the vast open sea. His mind adrift with visions of limitless adventure.
Ooc: Please remember to roll for any checks, list any spells cast and mention any other preparations you make pre or post departure.
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 9:13:56 PM
During the trip Murag is comfortable on the ship and helps where he can. He understands lifting and hauling heavy burdens but the finer points of tying off sails and complicated knots are beyond him. He is happy to help and finds that his mending spell as always is useful. "Murag like that spell too, it make things better. Me like making things better." He can be overheard telling one of the sailors.
In time the Half Orc makes his way toward the group. "Murag wonder what mysterious enemies you talk about earlier? Me also want know what you rolls are in group. Helps Murag best defend and help you."
When there is time Murag takes a moment to just breathe in the sea air and appreciate the beauty around him. Its almost enough to stir him to write a poem about the wonders of Flower. He shakes his head in sadness though. "Murag not good at poems. Murag will find way to praise Flower like others at church." He says to himself. He sets his eyes on the horizon and his new beginning.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+14=22 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 9:14:47 PM
Edson didn't like the fact that they were headed out by ship so soon again. He was one with the city, and wasn't a fan of the sea. He stores his weapons, and makes sure everything is ready before setting out.
Perception 22
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 9:15:34 PM
"Last time they attacked us they were after Captain Ceri " responds Peza to Zalmay's comment " but i'm sure we might be on that list too "
After they set sail she checks with Harvest and Artus about the timeline to the shrimping zone .... then she climbs up to the crowsnest platform .... peering into the distance .... eyes sweeping the horizen ...
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Tuesday March 18th, 2014 9:45:04 PM
Barratore takes his position in the stern of the ship and leans into the high back railing. The crew of the Sea Sprite were all good sailors and didn't need him in the way. He was there to protect the ship and the the others repel any attacks or to initiate any such actions. The new cleric of Flower was a strange little man.
Barratore points at Peza high overhead in the crowsnest, "Talk to Peza about that." is his answer Murag's question about roles and such.
Barratore has no special preparations. He carries nearly everything he owns at all times as it all fits within his pack. Save for some the majority of his coin, still in a strongbox in the WLA compound. Barratore has a seat on the deck with his knees bent and takes a deep breath of the sea air. He is on the high side of the ships natural left roll as the Sea Sprite cuts southward
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=27 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 12:56:38 AM
It's nice to be out on the water again. Brom finds the open water liberating. He thinks about past trips and pauses when he thinks about the fights the group had while on the Sea Sprite.
He responds to Murag's query. "Roll? I do fighting. My job is to stand between them and you and the others."
Perception 27
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+22=30 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 10:00:08 AM
It is curious that in waters in which there are so many boats that they must needs take care not to collide with each other, that three boats might disappear without another seeing or hearing what happened.
"We have not been to the north of Rum Island," Harvest Moon reminds the others. "We have mapped only to the center and mostly east. The north is unknown to us."
The journey from the south to the north is taken in her usual place: In the crowsnest where Harvest Moon keeps an ever vigilant eye on the surrounding waters.
At Peza's request for an arrival time, Harvest Moon reminds her that it was a two week journey from the beach on the east side of Rum Island back to Rum after destroying the Beastlords' lab in the place of many invisible fences.* With an eye to her map, Harvest Moon estimates roughly twice that much time to reach the north of Rum Island.
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Perception 30
* From the DM post dated Friday January 4th, 2013 1:42:17 PM
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 11:04:41 AM
(ooc Just curious about the comment on the selling the shrimp to the mainland. My understanding is that Rum is pretty far out. Took us months to get here by ship. Is this a different mainland?)
Gerox smiles at Barratore's bluntness and taps on Murag's leg. He looks up at the ugly half orc and says, "Excuse Barratore. He sat on a stick today at breakfast and hasn't figured out how to unbend yet. He is right tough, Peza is our leader and you should ask her where you will fit in during combat.
I expect that you will want to stay around Brom and Barratore. They are our frontline fighters and will most likely need the most healing. Neither one really believes in retreating or even dodging blows. Peza is our archer of the group. She stays back, skewers her foes and directs the battle. I am a spellcaster. I will typically enhance our fighters with a haste spell and then use my fire spells on the enemy."
Gerox scratches his purple hair and looks over at Harvest, "Harvest is tougher to figure in a fight. She is good with her hands and feet but also will cast useful divine spells. Nothing very strong but she figures a way to be useful. Edson is our sneaky scout type. He will do our recon and give that information to Peza so she can plan tactics.
Zalmay is the best lookling half orc I have ever seen." he glances up and blanches and says "No offense intended. He too is a sorcerer like myself. I haven't really seen him in battle to much as he is a new member of group also but I am sure he will be able to be useful. He mainly uses electricity. He is a bit misguided but seems like a decent enough fellow."
DM James Wednesday March 19th, 2014 2:51:37 PM
As the ship sails out of the harbor toward the distant horizon where the sea meets the sky Murag helps where he can, the hired hands glad for the assistance. He also takes some time to get to know the rest of the League Adventurer's. It isn't long until Artus says you have reached the start of region Jane had pointed out. We are further out to sea than when we sailed past here last time. Before we kept closer to the island in order to better map the coast line. Pointing to a place where the water suddenly darkens significantly he continues, The water is darker out here, likely indicating a drop off. I'm not sure if the shrimp prefer the deeper of more shallow end, but from what we were told the fishing boats either follow this line up and down the drop off until they find a school and then follow it until their boat is full. They then return to port where the shrimp are sold in town or prepared for shipping to the mainland...I'm not positive, but I believe they are freezing them. As you stare at the drop off you can see how numerous boats can fish the area and still be out of sight of each other. It would only be if one ship wanted to pass another that they would have to move in close proximity of each other.
ooc: Looking at the maps I did not realize the island was so large. The map makes it look like the city takes up 1/2 the width of the island. I changed Janes instructions to sailing South West. Then then travelling North, up Rum's Western Coast. You are at the sothern most part of where the shrimp were caught. It is unknown how far up the shrimp go because the boats don't need to go that far to get their fill. Does this answer all your questions?
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Wednesday March 19th, 2014 3:20:35 PM
OoC: We just sort of discovered this a few months ago too. There area actually two sorts of islands. Rum City is on it's own sort of island that separates it from the main island by a short stretch of water. You know the Ferry that Harvest Moon keeps mentioning? It runs between the Rum City island and the main island of Rum.
DM James Thanks. I assumed it was the small river on the map going between the lake and the harbor.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 9:10:53 PM
"Thats a good place to start then Artus .... we should just tack back and forth along the drop off ... we know there are supposed to be shrimp boats out here plying there trade ... so lets keep our eyes open for any signs "
" we should aslo throw a few lines in the water ... see if we catch any shrimp .... maybe we will find out what preys on the big shrimp ... learn a little about the local sealife "
Climbing back up onto the crows nest platform ... the ranger surveys the horizen searching for shrimp boats
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells d20+9=23 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 9:25:50 PM
"Murag help look, if something magic happen it might leave trace for us to see." The cleric begins to scan the waters as the ship travels, a faint light can be seen glowing from his eyes as he does.
"Fish that eat big shrimp be huge. Maybe shark or whale?" He ponders this idea while scanning the sea.
OOC: Cast detect magic numerous times to scan the waters for any source of unknown magic or traces of powerful magic.
Perception: 23
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Wednesday March 19th, 2014 10:26:48 PM
Barratore waves off Gerox and his comments. He does crack an eye at the mention of the drop off and whales and sharks. That would be exciting. A thought strikes him about his ability to swim and or fight in the water if a battle leads that direction. "Do we have the ability to fight underwater?" Barratore sits up and glances at those about the deck for an answer.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+14=25 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 11:15:34 PM
Edson lounges in the rigging of the sails when he isn't needed for any watches. When it is his turn, he is vigilant(Perception 25).
When Murag mentions the shark or whale, Edson nods in agreement. Both valid ideas.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 11:17:07 PM
"I don't have any magic that will help us underwater..."
Zalmay looks out over the water, lost in thought.
"If these giant shrimp are not completely natural, might their be other sea creatures that have grown in the same way? Sure, sharks would eat the shrimp... but what about other fish that have grown proportionally? A mackerel the size of a whale? How would that behave?"
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- Wednesday March 19th, 2014 11:18:59 PM
Murag's statement causes Brom to eye Barratore to see his reaction to the thought of fighting whales and sharks. He sees the same thoughts that he is having. A challenge worthy of fighting.
"Good question." He says responding to Barratore's question. He looks about for an answer to the question as well.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 11:35:51 PM
Gerox looks up at the huge minotaur and answers, "My advice is if you fall into the water, you get out of it as fast as possible. I don't have much that will help the group. I can alter myself into something that would be more comfortable in the water but no I don"t have waterbreathing or such that will help you fight or survive in the water."
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells Thursday March 20th, 2014 6:15:30 AM
"Murag have spell that let you walk on water." The Half Orc says very bluntly before returning to his search of the sea.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+22=35 ; d20+9=18 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 8:30:45 AM
With clear eyes, Harvest Moon gazes out to sea.
"Whales and sharks are not so large Murag of Flower," she calls down from the crowsnest. "Not so large as to take a boat of fishermen in a single bite. And I think that it must do so if it is to leave no trace of its attack. It would have to be a very large whale or shark indeed. Larger than ever seen before."
"But, these shrimp too, are larger than ever seen before. And I still think that something must feed upon them. Without creatures to prey upon them, such shrimp as these might lay a land barren in a season or so."
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Perception 35 Knowledge Nature 18
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
DM James d20=5 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 7:34:56 PM
Peza listens to Artue, her keen mind mentally making note of every detail and quickly deciding the best course of action is to tack back and forth along the drop off, and to throw a few lines in the water to see if you catch any shrimp ... or what preys on the big shrimp...
The crew quickly prepares a net while Murag casts detect magic and scans the waters for any traces of powerful magic and talks about giant sharks and whales, an idea which Edson agrees is possible. Barratore crack an eye at the mention of such creatures and pictures various glorious scenarios and the trophies he might bring back with him. As he imagines the fight a thought occurs to him..."Do we have the ability to fight underwater?" Zalmay shakes his head, "I don't have any magic that will help us underwater..." Brom eyes Barratore to see his reaction to the thought of fighting whales and sharks and looks about for an answer to the question as well.
With clear eyes, Harvest Moon gazes out to sea. "Whales and sharks are not so large," she calls down from the crowsnest. [b]"Not so large as to take a boat of fishermen in a single bite. And I think that it must do so if it is to leave no trace of its attack. It would have to be a very large whale or shark indeed. Larger than ever seen before..."
The boat suddenly lurches towards its side, almost tipping over as the nets are suddenly weighed down with the weight of the shrimp and water begins to rise over the railing and onto the deck. CUT THE ROPES!!! Artus bellows as you hear the creaking and splintering of wooden beams giving way under the weight of the massive shrimp. In an instant the ship if flung upright as the ropes are cut. Small splinters of wood and the rope from the net drift north with the current... Then you see it. With only a slight churning to mark its rise to the surface, the thing slides into view above the dark waters. Vast, like the giant son of Poseidon and even more loathsome. It darts like a stupendous monster of nightmares towards the SeaSprite.
ooc: The monster will be upon you next round. Please indicate on the map where you are located. Murag detects no magic associated with the creature. Harvest Moon can tell the creature is one of the ancient monsters of the deep, older than she dares guess.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+10=15 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 7:56:00 PM
Edson drops from the rigging and lands at E14. Thinking how his luck was terrible with the card games on the dock, he decides to see if it changed at all. He aims for the eye and fires at the creature and without watching knows he missed.
called shot at creatures eye.. hit ac13 if the eye is considered large.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+13=31 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 9:05:05 PM
ooc: Can't see map ... Peza isup in the crows nest platform
Grabbing hold of the mast as the Seasprite lurches ..... Hearing Artus shout orders to cut the ropes on the nets ... Peza unslings her crossbow ... smoothly snapping a bolt into place .... firing then snapping another into place ... again sending a bolt at the sea monster ,...
Sea monster shot d20+13=31 crit hit damage d8+1=9 shock d6=4 total = 13 crit roll d20+13=26 damage d8+1=8 shock damage d6=3 total = 11 sea monster shot #2 d20+8=26 damage d8+1=3 shock d6=6 total = 9
To arms ... defend the Seasprite .... slay the beast "
DM James Thursday March 20th, 2014 9:30:42 PM
ooc: Is anyone else not able to access the map? I accessed them on two computers ad a cell phone.
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells Thursday March 20th, 2014 9:55:24 PM
Looking on as the creature approaches Murag cant help but stare in amazement. He blinks quickly brought around by Peza's call to arms. He moves towards the center of the deck scanning the crew to access their reaction. As he moves he draws forth his sword and shield.
"If you want walk on water, come near me. I need be able touch you."
OOC: Start at: E,9 Hold action to cast water walk on himself and up to 4 other people.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+10=11 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+4=15 ; d8+5=9 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 9:55:45 PM
Brom hears the call to arms. He doesn't see anything but knows it's in the front of the boat. He moves to E14, puts his spear on the deck with a foot on it, and readies a shot with his bow, two if possible, looking for the beast to break the surface.
Readied Shot with Bow (+9/+4 bow): AC 29 (no confirmed crit), AC 15; damage 8
Brom will re-sling his bow and grab his longspear after his shot(s).
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday March 20th, 2014 10:11:26 PM
With the ship lurching violently, Barratore's powerful hands clamp down on the railing. "Bigger indeed!" He calls out towards Harvest. The Sea Sprite heaves back to her standing position and Barratore scrambles to his feet. Pulling he shield and sword, he follows Murag to the center of the ship. "Brom, Put away that stupid thing and get your BAS over here!"
"All right Flower, make with the spell and let's do this." He says to Murag, excitement barely contained in the face of the epic encounter before him.
Barratore takes up 10/11 x E/F
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday March 20th, 2014 11:05:11 PM
Gerox is at D9.
Gerox looks at the monster and his jaw drops. "I knew it! I just knew it! I won't even be a snack for that thing."
He casts a haste spell on everyone.
He then looks at Peza and asks, "So now what boss?"
Then he mumbles to himself, "I knew I should take the fly spell"
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Friday March 21st, 2014 1:32:41 AM
"So not the fish... It was the squids that were getting bigger... Holy $%#$@..."
Zalmay mumbles a couple of words as he loads his crossbow, and his skin begins to harden.
(Cast Mage Armor on self, at G-11)
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+9=28 ; Friday March 21st, 2014 9:33:12 AM
Her first instinct is to remain in the crowsnest to protect Peza. But if this creature is what she thinks it is (and Harvest Moon has a very good idea that she knows what it is) then she will be much needed below, walking upon the water.
So Harvest Moon descends from above, partaking in the magic of Murag the Half-Orc Follower of Flower. As she descends, Harvest Moon calls out to the others, informing them of what it is that they face, and the dangers that it presents.
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Knowledge Nature 28 (To ID Monster and Learn Weaknesses)
Active Effects: Water Walk 40m, Haste 7/7r
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
DM James d20=8 ; 6d6+24=49 ; Friday March 21st, 2014 8:41:03 PM
As the ancient sea creature rises up from the depths Edson drops from the rigging and aims for its dark souless eyes and fires, but without looking knows he missed. Above him Peza's moves smoothly, snapping a bolt into place and firing, then snapping another into place again sending a bolt at the sea monster, both of which sink deep into the creatures soft flesh.
Murag draws forth his sword and shield as he quickly moves towards the center of the deck, scanning the crew to access their reaction, and they are terrified. "If you want walk on water, come near me. I need be able touch you." he calls out to the rest of the League Adventurer's. Hearing the call to arms Brom moves to the front of the boat, putting his spear on the deck with a foot on it, and fires his bow as the beast to break the surface, burring one more arrow into over grown squid. ooc: It is a move action to sling the bow and another to pick up the spear. However you can drop the bow as a free action and pick up the spear as a move action.
"Brom, Put away that stupid thing and get your BAS over here!" Barratore shouts as he pulls his shield and sword and follows Murag to the center of the ship. "All right Flower, make with the spell and let's do this." He says to Murag, excitement barely contained in the face of the epic encounter before him.
Gerox looks at the monster and his jaw drops. "I knew it! I just knew it! I won't even be a snack for that thing." He casts a haste spell on everyone and then looks at Peza and asks, "So now what boss?" Then he mumbles to himself, "I knew I should take the fly spell" Zalmay mumbles a couple words that would make an elf blush as he loads his crossbow and his skin begins to magically harden.
Harvest Moon descends from above, partaking in the magic of Murag and calls out to the others, informing them of what it is that they face, and the dangers that it presents. She has heard from the old salts on the dock many wild tales and war fetched stories. It is an ancient sea creature, not magical or intelligent, but very hungry. It is capable of ramming or capsizing a ship, constricting around its prey and enveloping men whole.
She speaks quickly as she watches the ancient monster propel itself through the water without slowing. The air explodes with the sound of cracking wood and splintering timbers as the monster rams the ship, the front sail falling as the mast breaks (not the not with the crows nest), effectively disabling it and leaving it to drift in the current. The creature's massive tentacles move around the ship...moving them closer to the meaty morsels on board....
As part of the splintered mast drifts north out of site Harvest realizes that if this monstrosity had attacked the others ships there would me copious amounts of debris for the other sailors to see....
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+14=25 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+1=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+14=15 ; Friday March 21st, 2014 9:52:49 PM
"What now ?? ... well attack the squishy fish thing " replies Peza to the fiery gnome
"CHOP ITS TENATCLES ... DON'T LET IT CRUSH THE SEASPRITE "
Keeping up her attack on the sea monster with sustained fire from her crossbow .... 3 bolts streak towards the sea borne destructor ..... the jaring of the ship throwing off her aim as only one bolt finds a home
" We won't survive if i keep shooting like that ... we'll be fish food for sure " muses the raven haired girl
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+15=25 ; d8+20=24 ; Friday March 21st, 2014 9:55:12 PM
(ooc: Brom will drop his bow. This should give him one attack this round, correct?)
"You afraid I'm gonna kill it 'fore you do!" He shouts at Barratore above the sound of the ship and waves. "I'll try ta leave somethin' for ya, but don't wait too long."
The beast is right on Brom...and Edson!? "Get yur scrawny butt out of here! Yur in the way!" He shouts at the rogue. With longspear in hand, Brom rages before sending his spear into the beast, targeting the main torso.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- Friday March 21st, 2014 10:04:30 PM
(ooc: didn't see the Haste. So it would be hit AC26)
Rage: 1 AC 21 raged
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+6=8 ; d20+6=12 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=10 ; Saturday March 22nd, 2014 1:54:46 AM
Zalmay is preparing to fire when the sea monster closes on the ship with breathtaking speed... He sets the crossbow down on the deck. The thing is now more than close enough for his real specialty... He points at the creature, and two arcs of lightning reach out from his hand...
(Scorching Ray at sea monster, both rays: Ranged touch attacks 8 and 12, damage 16 and 10)
(OOC: rolling like a boss)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 d20+5=14 ; d20+5=18 ; 4d6=8 ; 4d6=10 ; Saturday March 22nd, 2014 12:37:23 PM
Gerox is amazed at the level of bravery or just the level of insanity his larger friends have. "They want to get close to that thing!"
He raises his own hand and fires off a scorching ray spell (hit touch ac 14 and 18) for 8 and 10 points of damage
spells used
Haste 2/7 scorching ray
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+10=14 ; d8+1=2 ; d20+11=25 ; d8+1=6 ; Saturday March 22nd, 2014 12:56:31 PM
Edson figures aiming for the eye wont work verse this giant monster. He fires a pot shot(Ac 15, 2dmg). His second shot from the haste spell is more inline(Ac 25, 6dmg).
"Eat it Brom" Edson yells. "This fish is mine to serve at the inn. Fried with a little lemon."
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells Saturday March 22nd, 2014 6:51:48 PM
Murag watches in fascination as the sea creature crashes its bulk into that of the sea sprite. As the deck shudders and shakes the cleric reaches out to steady himself and inadvertently grabs Barratore's fur. He shrugs in apology before saying. "Flower protect him." A glow surround the two for a moment and then is gone.
Ooc: Cast shield other on Barratore. +1ac/saves and Murag takes half of barratore's hp damage. Lasts 5 hours
Water walk lasts 50 min.
Sorry about the late post the keyboard on my laptop gave up last night. It's in the shop so I am stuck with my phone for a few days.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+14=18 ; 4d8+14=32 ; Sunday March 23rd, 2014 6:09:47 PM
Gerox's Haste spell infuses him with speed, and the clerics Protection spell washes over him. The fighter focuses in on what he is now required to do.
Barratore charges straight ahead into the monster (Charge to E/F x 12/13) and thrusts his blade into the creatures bulbous body.
Charge Attack Vital Strike Power Attack Hit AC 18 Dmg 32
Spells on Barratore Haste +1 Att and AC Water Walk Shield Other +1 AC /Saves
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Sunday March 23rd, 2014 9:07:23 PM
This one is old. Some creatures, they never stop growing. They eat and eat. And the more they eat the more they grow. This one is old.
"FIRE WILL NOT HARM IT!" cries Harvest Moon over groan of the timbers and the snap of splintering wood. "Stay away from its mouth. It will eat you in one bite!"
It's hide will be tough. There is little that she herself will be able to do to harm it. She must rely on the blades of the League Adventurers and do what she can to aid them in their striking.
As Barratore Steelwind charges in, drawing the Old One's strike, Harvest Moon moves back. She grasps the gnarled root that she wears, the one in the shape of Domi's fist, and calls upon the Laughing God for a blessing that will guide the strikes of all of the League Adventurers.
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Move 10 / Cast Bless: Everyone +1 to Hit
Position: D8
Active Effects: Water Walk 40m, Bless 2m, Haste 6/7r
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
DM James 3d6+6=17 ; 3d6+6=19 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=25 ; Monday March 24th, 2014 7:13:45 PM CHOP ITS TENATCLES ... DON'T LET IT CRUSH THE SEASPRITE Peza instructs as she keeps up her attack on the sea monster with sustained fire from her crossbow. In a blur of motion the your girl sends 3 bolts streaking towards the sea borne destructor. Two of the shots fail to hit the beast while the third finds its mark and buries deep. " We won't survive if i keep shooting like that ... we'll be fish food for sure " muses the raven haired girl.
"You afraid I'm gonna kill it 'fore you do!" Brom taunts Barratore above the sound of the ship and waves. "I'll try ta leave somethin' for ya, but don't wait too long." Facing his prey he notices the beast is right on Brom...and Edson!? "Get yur scrawny butt out of here! Yur in the way!" He shouts as he sends his spear into the beast. The ship shudders as the creature jerks back in pain and one of its severed tentacles falls into the sea.
"Eat it Brom" the rogue elf calls back. "This fish is mine to serve at the inn. Fried with a little lemon." Edson then fires two shots, the second of which finds its mark thanks to Gerox haste spell.
As the deck shudders Murag reaches out to steady himself and inadvertently grabs Barratore's fur. He shrugs in apology before saying. "Flower protect him." as he cast shield other on the taur. A glow surround the two for a moment and then is gone. Overflowing with magic Barratore turns to focus on what he is now required to do and charges forward...his attack misses, but he is now in easy reach of his target.
Zalmay sets the crossbow down on the deck and points at the creature, two arcs of lightning reach out from his hand followed close behind by to magical blasts from Gerox hands. They look like direct hits, but the creature shrug them off, its wet and slimy skin resistant to the effects of fire.
As the magic fails Harvest is able to put together more information on the ancient beast. This one is old. Some creatures, they never stop growing. They eat and eat. And the more they eat the more they grow. This one is old."FIRE WILL NOT HARM IT!" cries Harvest Moon over groan of the timbers and the snap of splintering wood. "Stay away from its mouth. It will eat you in one bite!" It's hide will be tough. There is little that she herself will be able to do to harm it. She must rely on the blades of the League Adventurers and do what she can to aid them in their striking. As Barratore Steelwind charges in, drawing the Old One's strike, Harvest Moon moves back. She grasps the gnarled root that she wears, the one in the shape of Domi's fist, and calls upon the Laughing God for a blessing that will guide the strikes of all of the League Adventurers.
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The enormous squid's giant eyes stare unblinkingly at Brom as it brings one of its giant tentacles crashing down upon him with such fury that the deck shakes under its force. Out of the corner of Brom's eye he sees another tendril like arm rising in the air. It looks like it is about to hit, but at the last minute the beast turns its attention to the charging minotaur. Perhaps the squid perceived him a bigger threat, or perhaps it felt the minotaur would make a more filling meal. The sound of the slimy arm connecting with Barratore's armor is sickening, and everyone is surprised at how little the taur reacts to the strike...everyone except Murag who exhales sharply and coughs up a small pool of blood.
------------- Brom take 17 dmg Barratore take 10 dmg Murag take 10 dmg
Sea Monster = 79dmg (resistant to fire 30) (AC 23 touch 8) Ship = 49 dmg
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells 3d6=15 ; Monday March 24th, 2014 8:01:19 PM
Murag spits out another glob of blood onto the deck the red liquid mixing with the sea foam and washing away. Pulling forth the symbol of his goddess he shouts, "Flower heal their wounds" and unleashes a wave of healing that washes over everyone on the deck but leaves the ancient creature still battered and bruised.
Ooc: Use channel energy (selective channel to leave the monster out) Everyone in 30 ft of Murag heals for 15 damage.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 62/78 (76/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+14=18 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+18=25 ; d8+18=26 ; Monday March 24th, 2014 8:07:15 PM
He almost grabs Edson and gives the rogue a toss back out of the way. Since the sea monster was more pressing, Brom decides to let the rogue fight and die if it is fate's choice.
The sea monster smacks Brom hard and the barbarian feels it. "Take more than that ta stop me! Brom'll cook ya on a spit." The barbarian continues his assault on the sea monster with his longspear using its range to target the beast's body and letting the other chop off limbs.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+16=20 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=26 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Monday March 24th, 2014 8:13:54 PM
Peza gasps at the sickening thud of Barratore ..... she quickly fires another volley of bolts at the sea monster ..... her aim thrown off by the sea monster crashing upon the Seasprite ....her early shots fly wide ... but with the combination of magics cast upon her [bless , haste] her last shot flies true .... and lethal .... sinking into a soft spot on its thick hide
A little smirk creases her face at Edson's banter ... " thats going to be a lot of lemons "
"Kill the beast before it crushes the Seasprite ... or we'll be swimming home to Rum "
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Monday March 24th, 2014 9:07:38 PM
It is a pity. Such a magnificent creature. Has it lived a hundred years? More? And to extinguish this life. It is a pity.
But such is the way of the world. Life. Nature. The circle of birth, life, and death. This day The Old One has chosen the wrong prey. The League Adventurers are strong. It will fall to their blades soon. But Harvest Moon has not the heart to strike at it herself.
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Position: D8
Active Effects: Water Walk 40m, Bless 2m, Haste 5/7r
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+15=32 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=20 ; 2d8+8=17 ; 2d8+8=16 ; 2d8+8=13 ; Monday March 24th, 2014 9:24:05 PM
Barratore winces slightly at the contact, but it was little and the clerics healing wave removes all signs of it before much of the pain can register at all. Barratore was now in range and could see to hit attacks as well as fending off the creature. The creature's hide proved thicker than he had anticipated at first. Most natural creatures were not so thick in their hides, but Harvest had said how old it was, well at least that it was very old.
Barratore pivots on his left foot, blade flashing in a thrust, and then with a return to his neutral stance, he strikes across left to right and back again.
Attack hit AC 32/18/34 crit 20. DMG 17/miss/16 crit 13
Spells on Barratore Haste +1 Att and AC Water Walk Shield Other +1 AC /Saves Bless +1 attack and saves
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Monday March 24th, 2014 11:50:56 PM
(OOC: My Scorching Ray does electric damage, not fire, if that matters... holding my action until I know if I'm doing damage or not.)
DM James I did not realize you were being literal since the spell specifically says fire damage. If your can do electrical damage then it does full damage (and I will add the damage from your last attack tomorrow)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 4d4+4=15 ; Tuesday March 25th, 2014 1:01:29 AM
Gerox growls in dismay as his shot is wasted. "Immune to fire! That is not fair! I am not immune to tentacles! Take this you overgrown squid."
He launches a magic missile spell at the beast doing 15 points of damage.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+12=27 ; d20+12=30 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; Tuesday March 25th, 2014 9:09:23 AM
Two arrows hum from the speed induced bow of Edson Kazil. They both find their mark and strike home.
"Don't worry Brom, when I kill this thing I will make sure you get the first plate of it fried up." he jokes to the rager. In reality the Giant monster unnerved him, and was a real threat,
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Tuesday March 25th, 2014 2:46:41 PM
(OOC: Scorching Ray is one of the bonus spells I get for my Elemental bloodline, and its damage type is the same as my native element, in this case electricity.)
DM James Tuesday March 25th, 2014 6:28:51 PM
ooc: Post will come late tonight
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20=15 ; d20=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday March 25th, 2014 6:59:35 PM
Zalmay steps back and blasts the creature again...
( 5' step back. Scorching ray at squid, attacks 22 and 13, damage 17 and 12. The dice roller is flaking out atm and not letting me use the multiroll function, so I had to roll each die individually. The two attack rolls are supposed to be at +7.)
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Tuesday March 25th, 2014 7:55:21 PM
peeking in .... ;-)
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Tuesday March 25th, 2014 9:03:04 PM
... sigh ...
DM James d20+12=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=27 ; 3d6+6=16 ; 3d6+6=18 ; Tuesday March 25th, 2014 9:58:01 PM
Murag spits out another glob of blood onto the deck as he shouts, "Flower heal their wounds" and unleashes a wave of healing that washes over everyone on the deck but leaves the ancient creature still battered and bruised. Barratore feels the healing wash over him as he pivots on his left foot, blade flashing in a thrust, and then with a return to his neutral stance, he strikes across left to right and back again, sending another tentacle flying into the sea.
Peza gasps at the sickening thud of Barratore and quickly fires another volley of bolts at the sea monster, her last shot flies true and lethal sinking into a soft spot on its thick hide as she yells "Kill the beast before it crushes the Seasprite ... or we'll be swimming home to Rum " Edson follows orders and two more arrows hum from the speed induced bow, finding their mark and striking home. "Don't worry Brom, when I kill this thing I will make sure you get the first plate of it fried up." he jokes to the rager. In reality the Giant monster unnerved him, and was a real threat.
Brom decides to let the rogue fight and die if it is fate's choice and continues his assault on the sea monster with his longspear using its range to target the beast's body and letting the other chop off limbs...Harvest Moon watches the terrible battle feeling it a pity that they will have to slay such magnificent creature. Has it lived a hundred years? More? And to extinguish this life. It is a pity. But such is the way of the world. Life. Nature. The circle of birth, life, and death. This day The Old One has chosen the wrong prey. The League Adventurers are strong. It will fall to their blades soon. But Harvest Moon has not the heart to strike at it herself.
Gerox growls in dismay as his shot is wasted. "Immune to fire! That is not fair! I am not immune to tentacles! Take this you overgrown squid." he sends forth a magical blast followed quickly behind by an electrical blast from Zalmay and instantly the smell of frying calamari fills the air.
------------- Monster's Turn
The ancient creature makes a terrible squelching sound as Brom's weapon cuts it deeper and anything has in a long time. Instantly it reacts and swings a tentacle at the Barbarian, but the warrior it to quick and easily sidesteps the blow...the first blow. He just has time enough to look up when the second blow catches him hard in the stomach (critical hit confirmed). The creature looks as if it is on its last legs, but it it fighting even more ferociously than ever.
(I didn't update the maps since there was little movement and the post came late) SeaSprite SeaSprite
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet d20+15=25 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+15=28 ; 2d8+8=17 ; 2d8+8=16 ; Tuesday March 25th, 2014 11:46:07 PM
Barratore slashes at the dying creature 3 more times. The spray of ocean salt, the pitching deck, the fighter was elated. This battle was one worth living for.
Attack Hit AC 25/20/28 Dmg 17/miss/16
Spells on Barratore Haste +1 Att and AC Water Walk Shield Other +1 AC /Saves Bless +1 attack and saves
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 44/78 (58/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+15=23 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=20 ; d8+18=22 ; d8+18=23 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 12:12:44 AM
The beast attacks and with a wicked blow to the barbarian that punctures his armor in several spots along his back and arm. The arm hurts, but the barbarian will not be deterred by the pain. His steel armor is now running with red as blood flows from the wounds. Brom grits his teeth even more and a crazy smile can be seen on the human's face.
"Isn't this great, Barratore!" Shouts Brom.
With Edson still determined to kill the beast, Brom feels the need to give some pointers on fighting. "If yur gonna kill the beast, ya might wanna pick up a real weapon and give yur daughter back her bow. Yur not do more than tickle the thing with that!" Shouts the barbarian. "Let me show ya how ya do it!" The longspear again strikes out at the ancient beast as Brom. Sprays of water, blood, and gore cover the front of the ship and Brom (and Edson). The spear thrusts pierce deep as Brom's strength pushes the weapon through the thick hide of the creature. "See!" He shouts. "That's how ya do it!"
Effects: Bless, Haste, Rage 3 Current AC 21(with Haste)
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+22=32 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 9:31:02 AM
What is difficult to understand is why this Old One does not run away. It is very much unlike animals in the wild to fight to the death. Even for their territory, they run when it is clear that they are overmatched.
It is also odd to think that a creature such as this would consume boats. Why would it eat boats which are mostly made of wood? Especially when these shores are as rich with the Leviathan Shrimp? It is very curious, and, on an impulse, Harvest Moon leaps over the side of the SeaSprite and runs to the head of the Old One for a closer look at the creature.
Is this one hurt or mad? That would explain things? Madness is rare. But it is possible.
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Perception: 32
Position: B16
Active Effects: Water Walk 40m, Bless 2m, Haste 5/7r
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20+12=17 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+1=5 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 11:00:57 AM
Edson begins to whistle while firing another pair of arrows. This thing was big, but they were doing some immense damage to it. His first shot misses its mark, but his second strikes home (5dmg)
"Brom, while I kill this thing for you, why don't you be useful and cut some lemons."
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells d20+8=28 ; d20+8=19 ; d10+2=5 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 12:05:58 PM
Moving forward a few feet to keep any of the flailing tentacles from getting to those behind him Murag sets his stance to attack the sea monster. The cleric chops his sword down into one of the writhing limbs, the admantium blade slicing easily into the rubbery flesh.
Ooc: Move to E,10 (can I attack that tentacle or is it for show?) Attack to hit = 28(crit =19) dam = 5
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 d20+7=8 ; d20+7=17 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=13 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 4:47:08 PM
What the hell... is Harvest going to challenge it to a fist fight? And the others are laughing it up like yokels at a barn raising.... like this is supposed to be... fun? It's official... these people are crazy. Zalmay swears under his breath and keeps blasting away...
(Scorching Ray at monster, attacks 8 and 17, damage 14 and 13)
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 d20+16=20 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+16=31 ; d8+1=6 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 8:03:12 PM
The thrashing sea monster throws off her aim .... but she focuses as she snaps the trigger on her crossbow .... and she is rewarded as it sinks it the Sea monster massive bulk
d20+16=20 missed d20+11=13 missed d20+16= 31 hit [hasted] damage d8+1=6 shock d6=5 total damage = 11
"its in its death throes ... finish it .. end its terror of the seas " growsl Peza
DM James Wednesday March 26th, 2014 8:20:56 PM
An adrenaline charged smile that only a warrior in the heat of battle can wear crosses Barratore's face as he slashes with deadly accuracy at the monstrous creature of the deep and Peza launches a volley of bolts at it.
"Isn't this great, Barratore!" Shouts Brom With Edson still determined to kill the beast, Brom feels the need to give some pointers on fighting. "If yur gonna kill the beast, ya might wanna pick up a real weapon and give yur daughter back her bow. Yur not do more than tickle the thing with that!" Shouts the barbarian. "Let me show ya how ya do it!" His longspear again strikes out at the ancient beast, the metal tip pierceing deep as Brom's strength pushes the weapon through the thick hide of the creature. "See!" He shouts. "That's how ya do it!" The rogue merely whistles as he fires another pair of arrows and watches as the second sinks deep into the beast. "Brom, while I kill this thing for you, why don't you be useful and cut some lemons."
Murag moves forward a few feet to keep any of the flailing tentacles from getting to those behind him and chops his sword down into one of the writhing limbs, the admantium blade slicing easily into the rubbery flesh as Zalmay continues his magical onslaught and fries the tentacles swinging before him. The half orc curses and cannot understand how his new companions could be laughing and having fun at a time like this, but he remembers the warriors of his tribe also lived for such fights. Honor, prestige, trophies, and a chance to prove their valor. Some things never change...
As the others fight Harvest Moon tries to understand is why this Old One does not run away. It is very much unlike animals in the wild to fight to the death....Is this one hurt or mad? That would explain things? Madness is rare. But it is possible.
She watches with extreme curiosity, trying to understand her attacker, as it shifts position and begins wrapping its tentacles around the boat. With each movement her brain picks apart the meaning. It has no sense of tactics and goes after whatever appears the biggest threat...But why would it attack the boat? To feed? A protection mechanism?...Suddenly the squid begins to squeeze, its tentacles contracting tighter and tighter...SNAP! Suddenly the two tentacles Brom and Barratore had been hacking at pull apart under the strain, sending strands of slimy tissue spraying across the ship....old and unintelligent Harvest Moon thins to herself as the creature loosens its grip and prepares to drop from the boat, its life all but spent. One, perhaps two good hits and the creature would be sent to a watery grave from which it would never return, and as it uncoils its tentacles one thought enters Harvest Moon's mind, fear. Perhaps for the first time ever the creature is afraid.
Sea Monster = 396dmg (resistant to fire 30) (AC 23 touch 8) Ship = 49 dmg
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 44/78 (58/92 Raged); DR 1/- d20+15=33 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=34 ; d8+18=19 ; d8+18=23 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 9:43:04 PM
Gore sprays the area and Brom covered with water and sea monster goo. Brom recognizes the creatures next actions, flight. Brom was determined to make this exit from the ship its last. "Ha-ha-ha!" Brom gives out a big laugh at Edson's comment. "Ya got a warrior's heart! First drinks one me!" The barbarian continues his attacks on the beast.
Effects: Bless, Haste, Rage 4 Current AC 21(with Haste)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Wednesday March 26th, 2014 10:43:23 PM
Barratore shouts in response to Brom, "Victory!" and as the creature prepares to retreat, Barratore simply raises his arms above his head and shouts again That's Right!" For the fighter, driving off this particular foe was enough for him. The fight was done, the creature knew it and was leaving. Victory was theirs, death was not necessary.
Spray blasted and coated the area and through the slime, Barratore was all teeth.Arms raised, Barratore jumps to the bow to watch as the sea monster disappears into the depths.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 d20=5 ; d4=4 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=31 ; d8+1=7 ; Wednesday March 26th, 2014 10:48:13 PM
Edson can only laugh back to Brom. He knew this was almost done, and he wanted to be the final shot. His first arrow was way off but the second struck home. 7dmg .
"Hey Barry.. I think we're scaring Zalmay a bit."
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al Thursday March 27th, 2014 10:22:13 AM
Harvest Moon reaches out to touch The Old One as, unable to escape the League Adventurers, the last of its life is released to Gargul's realm. One does not survive without fear or caution. Regardless of one's size or power, there seems always to be another, somewhere, who is larger or more powerful. It is the way of things.
Even as the blades fall from the deck of the SeaSprite, Harvest Moon looks about the body of The Old One for a place of purchase from where she might grab hold in order to keep the body from sinking away into the depths. The Old One must be many tons in weight. But, with luck, the waters of the ocean might buoy it sufficiently to allow the body to be towed to the shore for examination.
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Active Effects: Water Walk 40m, Bless 2m, Haste 5/7r
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 4d4+4=11 ; Thursday March 27th, 2014 1:13:24 PM
Gerox delivers another magic missile strike at the creature.doing 11 points of damage. He is shocked at the amount of damage the large sea monster can take and still keep fighting. He wonders what brought it to these waters and more importantly, "Does it have any friends? I hope this one doesn't have a mate who might be angry."
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells 2d8+5=17 ; Thursday March 27th, 2014 5:09:24 PM
Murag shakes the slime from his face and watches as the party finishes what the creature began. [I] Once again Flower shows that appearance means nothing. This creatures size made it look fierce but it was no match for this mighty group."[i]Thinks the Half Orc as he walks towards Brom. Placing a hand on the rager's shoulder he says. "You fight good." Murag cast a spell to alleviate some of the battering Brom had taken during the fierce but short battle.
Ooc: Cure moderate wounds on Brom (lose spiritual weapon). Brom heals for 17 dam.
DM James Thursday March 27th, 2014 8:23:53 PM
As the ancient creature prepares to drop back into the cold abyss of the sea Brom recognizes the creatures next actions, flight, and is determined to make this exit from the ship its last as he lashes out at the beast giving a boisterous laugh and and calls to Edson "Ya got a warrior's heart! First drinks one me!" . The rogue can only laugh back to Brom. He knows the is almost done, and he wants to be the final shot. He quickly fires a volley of arrows and watches as the second hits its mark.
Gerox is shocked at the amount of damage the large sea monster can take and still keep fighting and watches with admiration as he delivers another magic missile to the creature. He wonders what brought it to these waters and more importantly, "Does it have any friends? I hope this one doesn't have a mate who might be angry."
Harvest Moon reaches out to touch The Old One as, unable to escape the League Adventurers, the last of its life is released to Gargul's realm. One does not survive without fear or caution. Regardless of one's size or power, there seems always to be another, somewhere, who is larger or more powerful. It is the way of things.
Even as the blades fall from the deck of the SeaSprite, Harvest Moon looks about the body of The Old One for a place of purchase from where she might grab hold in order to keep the body from sinking away into the depths, but it is too large. For now the glistened bloated gray green form floats beside the ship, but she knows it will eventually sink if it doesn't wash up on shore first. All she could save is a 4ft section of severed tentacle laying on the deck. Harvest Highlight to display spoiler: {Harvest knows that whole squids float when they die (recently deceased due to ammonia and afterward due to gasses from decomposition), but ones as pierced and cut up as this one will sink as the fluid leaks out. Since these things haven't been seen washing up on shore you can assume they are not commonplace. It is likely the last of its kind.}
Barratore shouts "Victory!" and and jumps to the bow to watch as the sea monster floats above the abyss. Close by Murag shakes the slime from his face and watches as the party finishes what the creature began. Once again Flower shows that appearance means nothing. This creatures size made it look fierce but it was no match for this mighty group."Thinks the Half Orc as he walks towards Brom. Placing a hand on the rager's shoulder he says. "You fight good." Murag casts a spell to alleviate some of the battering Brom had taken during the fierce but short battle.
The crew comes up from below deck and begin applauding and cheering the League Adventurers and you can tell this is a tale that will be forever told in the taverns of Rum and children will be begging to hear the tale of the giant sea monster. Artus orders a barrel of Rum brought on deck declaring grog would not due to celebrate this occasion, and as the crippled ship drifts along side the squid with the current the group takes advantage of a well earned break.
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All players gain 4,300xp for defeating the squid and one hero point for putting it to shame.
Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 Thursday March 27th, 2014 8:33:00 PM
Standing p in the crows nest platform .... Peza watches as the sea monsters life bleeds into the sea .... as it loses its grip on the Seasprite .... sending it back ti the depths where it came from ...
Hearing the cheers from the crew as they emerge from below decks .... the raven haired girl waves to them in triumph .... then climbs down to check on her band of monster slayers ....
" whoa that was close ... i thought the Seasprite was in trouble ... " with a look at the fiery gnome " i hope it doesnt have any friends lurking about "
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 44/78 (58/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday March 27th, 2014 9:55:24 PM
The exhilaration of the rage subsides and Brom stands victorious on the battlefield. His spear, and Brom himself, are covered in the gore of the giant beast. He glances back at the ship before returning his gaze to the beast.
"Besides drink, it's what I do good." Brom said. "Thanks fer the patch up." He says to Murag. The ale comes up top and Brom turns and smiles. "Time fer my other favorite thing."
Brom grabs three mugs, one for Barratore, one for himself, and one for Edson. "The first drink." He says raising his mug.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 61/78 (75/92 Raged); DR 1/- Thursday March 27th, 2014 9:55:58 PM
Adjusting hit points.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday March 27th, 2014 10:59:43 PM
Barratore turns to face the rest of the group from the bow of the Seasprite. There was not to do with the monster but let it slip beneath the waves. The creature was already forgotten, now it was time to celebrate. Adrenaline still rushed through his veins and the big fighter kept down from the bow to come at Brom for a chest bump. He only pauses a moment when Brom has three mugs and hands one to Edson. Barratore plants a firm big hand on Edsons shoulder as he take a mug and raises it. "The first drink and Gargul has to wait another day!" He thunders and then tips the mug back and drains the entire thing.
Barratore turns to sailors and any other, hoisting mug after mug with any and all. Today was another good day. Right now it was drinking and hooting. Later, this evening perhaps, would be time for boasting and good natured ribbing.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 Thursday March 27th, 2014 11:05:53 PM
Edson downs the ale provided to him. "The only thing Gargul is getting from us are the souls we send him." The elf pats both men on the back, knowing they did most of the work.
"And a big thanks to our new ally for helping us stay healthy."
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Friday March 28th, 2014 1:22:02 AM
Zalmay looks around at the ship, wondering just how badly it's been damaged. He's no sailor... but those more knowledgeable than him don't seem too concerned, if they're breaking into the rum ration. He shudders for a moment, remembering their last drinking party and the epic hangover that ensued... and then imagining that experience on a rocking boat. But one glass wouldn't hurt. It might take the edge off, His nerves are still buzzing after the fight with... whatever the hell that was...
He joins the group and fills a mug. "So I take it we won't have to walk home after all?"
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al d20+6=17 ; Friday March 28th, 2014 8:47:15 AM
Harvest Moon turns her head from where she squats next to the great four-foot section of severed tentacle lying on the deck. The others are happy. They revel. It is good to find satisfaction in one's chosen vocation. In this case, as protectors. There was a time in which she would have ignored them, finding their joys and delights not things that were to her taste and therefore irrelevant. But now, after nearly two years in social company, Harvest Moon knows that it would be ungracious of her not to join in.
She reaches out once more to touch the smooth yielding flesh, the last traces of The Old One. Then she rises to join the others. There are earthen mugs, and Harvest Moon takes one. Of the rum she partakes, but mixes it with water - more water flavored with rum than the other way around.
"First drink," echoes Harvest Moon, raising the clay mug. Then, "The Old One was likely the only one of its kind," she says. "I think that there will be no more."
"It is also quite possible that it was The Old One that had been eating the shrimp boats. If the boat was small enough, it is something that The Old One could have done, I think. But we do not know this for certain. I question why such a creature as The Old One would eat boats. Most especially as there is likely more natural and more delicious shrimp swimming about." Harvest Moon shrugs. "Perhaps it was evil," she adds.
"It would have been good to be able to cut open the body of The Old One. Then we could have seen whether traces of the boats were within. But The Old One's body has sunk away, pierced as it is by our blades. We can only wait. If there are no more disappearances, then, I think that we may be satisfied."
As the celebration continues, Harvest Moon drifts away. With a leisurely hop, she goes over the side and runs along beside the SeaSprite. She has swum in the ocean many times since finding her way to the miraculous sea. Never, however, has she experienced walking upon it. While on the water, Harvest Moon runs around the ship, examining the damage. There are many things that she has read about the building of things, and she applies this knowledge to her assessment of the damage.
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Knowledge Engineering 17
Active Effects: Water Walk 40m
Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 18, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 30/30 Friday March 28th, 2014 1:00:06 PM
ooc: I will level one day
Murag (Matt K) AC19/11/19, CMD: 20 HP: 89/89 Spells Friday March 28th, 2014 5:59:15 PM
Murag scans the rest of the group to make sure he did not missed any injuries. Nodding his head he smiles as the crew comes up from below deck and begins to cheer.
As the rum is brought out he makes his way over to grab a cup he stops by where Harvest is examining the section of tentacle. He looks at the rubbery appendage and notices fir the first time the perfect symmetry of the suction cups and the varied hue of the flesh. One would not be able to notice it from far away but up close. "Flower's beauty in all the creatures" he says to Harvest. "Sad to hear you say no more of creature around."
He makes it to the barrel in time to get a mug of the rum. Raising it in the air he smiles "Good fight and good fighters. Murag glad he can help." He states before downing the mug in one gulp. He relaxes with the others for a while before finding a spot on the deck to clean his armour and sword.
The cleric listens to Harvest's theory about the monster and boats, thinks for a few moments before saying. "Squid make mess when it fights. If others take ship s maybe others make squid attack us to...." The half orc thinks hard for a few more moments. "To cover steps." He says finally.
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