Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Monday December 1st, 2014 9:50:19 AM
Sam's stomach turns in knots as he sees the ship torn apart. He runs to the shoreline to help those in need.
Coer hobbles on his hooves, or was that a peg leg, to the shore. He scans for enemies and sees none apparent. His sailors knowledge helps him see that the ship isn't in any danger of going under just yet.
Snafu and Mojo help from the beach, bringing in some of the crew.
Magana curses Ga'al and heads into the water to help bring the survivors in. Jozhur is right behind her.
Aexana, only just returned to the living and already wanted to live as another creature. She transforms into a giant octopus and heads into the ocean, grabbing the unconscious as the ones with any sense flee from the gigantic octopod and move faster to the shore.
Survivors make for the shoreline. One by one the crew of the Lionfish drag themselves out of the water and some with help from the party. Tommy swims with cabin-boy Justier clinging tightly to his back. Perhaps the half-orc is softening to the boy? At least he can be counted on in life and death situations.
Tula is the last to reach the shore, and gasps for air as she lies on her back. All crew are now present and accounted for.
The dripping wet Sammy kneels next to Tula, but even in her exhausted state she has enough strength to raise a hand to stop him. "I swear Sammy, if you try giving me mouth to mouth I'm going to punch you. Hard". The man smiles weakly as he backs away from the bosun.
Tula sits up and looks to the group, finally to Coer. "Sorry Captain, I don't know what happened. We were coming in cause the coin went out, and then, bang! I had no choice but to order the crew off the Lionfish, sir"
"What in the Wold was that?!?" Joansie blurts "Red skies, clouds actin' strange, giant crabs trying to spear the 'Fish. These are bad omens I tell you"
Cato and Horace are sitting upright, looking at the stricken ship. Horace looks pleadingly to Cato "We fix? We fix?" the goblin asks, tugging at the old mans sleeve.
"Fix?" bellows half-orc Tommy, sitting nearby "Ain't no way we're fixin' the ship. She's done, you runt. We're stuck 'ere"
"Leave him be Tommy or you an' me will be havin' words" Cato remonstrates Tommy "And so you know, the Lionfish will sail again. That's a gorrum fact"
Horace turns his head away from Cato, and cheekily pokes his tongue out at Tommy. That's enough to provoke the large half-orc into action.......
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Monday December 1st, 2014 1:18:15 PM Any chance of you dragging the wreckage to shore, Aexana? There are certainly plenty of trees to work with for repairs. Hey Snafu! Did you see anything while you were scouting around the air? Another dock on the island? A ship perchance?
While conferring about what can be done about their situation, Terser builds a fire so that the crew can dry off. At least there are plenty of buildings around to shelter them from the elements tonight. take 10 for 17 survival should be enough?
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Monday December 1st, 2014 3:49:03 PM
Magana is thinking the same thoughts as Terser.
"Captain! Do you think we can drag her to the beach before she sinks? I wish Spire were here to make me bigger again!"
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+3=18 ; Monday December 1st, 2014 4:08:56 PM
Since Aex's daily spells were automatically renewed thanks to Gargul's Divine Intervention the Gnome's not holding any Enlarge Person or Bull Strength spells which would have made the Giant Octopus even larger and stronger... then she might have been able to pull the Lionfish to land...
Still she gives is a try as Terser suggest. As long as the ship is in the water it might be possibly to push it further towards the beach. Perhaps if she could get it just far enough to keep the ship from sinking. Later, once she's patched up the tide might get it back into deep waters.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Monday December 1st, 2014 5:17:51 PM
Zeoll wonders if some summoned water elementals might help? He himself cannot cast the spell, however, but he shares the idea with his friends.
He is encouraging of his friends' efforts to wrestle the ship to shore, but the old liontaur's hauling days are long gone, what with his lumbago, and all.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 d20+10=14 ; Monday December 1st, 2014 9:25:25 PM
Jozhur offers Tula a hand up, "I'm glad everyone made it. Everyone is safe, you did fine by me."
Jozhur has also taken a liking to the goblin, Horace, and feels the need to defend him from Tommy Teeth wrath. He grabs the half orc by the arm and tries to calm him, "Let it go Tommy, he's a goblin. Fighting each other isn't going to get the Lionfish fixed." (Diplomacy: 14)
Jeff L Snafu HP 39/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16, mirror image 4 images Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 12:07:35 AM
Snafu explored his mind for an answer to Terser's question.
"My friend, let me show you what I remember about these surroundings." And with that, Snafu summoned created an image of a map of the island. The map appeared overhead and was massive. It wasn't the most precise of maps, but it indicated general locations of things Snafu had seen.
"I could have Mojo scout about a bit, if this doesn't help."
Actions: Silent image- create image of a map of the island for Terser. Indicate anything significant I can remember, as accurately as possible.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 12:20:03 AM
"Stop your arguin'. Ye all be alive.
Cato, what do you need to get her shipshape again?"
Coer looks back at the town to see if there are any materials available.
After listening to Cato's reply he heads into the town to scavenge, passing Sam on the way. Quietly he addresses the gnome "I hope you keep some dry paper on you, you should record today's events."
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/48 Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 1:20:54 AM
Sam is caught off guard by the order given by Coer.
"Ye..yes Coe...captain."
Seeing that the survivors are ashore and that he can do little to assist the efforts of saving the Lionfish, Sam heads to the nearest hut or place of shelter and pulls out his finest paper. His whispers a word as he holds his gauntlet aloft. The tip glows with a soft light and he begins writing the events.
Ooc-Sorry for the late post. Internet was sketchy in Nome today.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 6:46:24 AM
Zeoll asks his friends, "Why arre we not using Waterr Brreathe to go underr the waves and attack ourr attackerrs? I dislike standing herre uselessly. Betterr we should take the battle to the enemy?"
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:49:57 AM
Giant Octopus Aexana pulls on the ship, but it doesn't move as it is dug into the rocky ground under the water. The ship itself wont sink anymore, and wont go under but it doesn't appear to be moving anytime soon.
On the beach, Ideas are thrown around to get the ship on the shore. Snafu makes an image of the island from what he recalls. Nothing is sticking out as being able to help with the situation, so perhaps Mojo will scout.
The tension was thick and Tommy is on his feet, marching towards the pair Horace who quickly cowers next to Cato.
Jozhur grabs him by the arm and prevents him from making it to Horace. Jozhur explains the reason why he is wrong, and amazingly Tommy is listening....
When the tension eases...
"Just give me a minute to think, o'right?" Cato says, dropping his head into his hands and walking closer to the water's edge to think.
Tula stands up tp speak to the party "If you dont mind me sayin', Captain, we really need to find a way to sail off this rock. If we saw the smoke from this town, someone else will too, and there's no guarantee they will be as friendly as us. We need to fix this ship and get off the island. "
"Ok. I think we can get 'er up and sailing again, but it's goin' to take a whole lot of grit and spit" Cato advises, still no smile on his face. We will need to Fix the hull, Remove any water from the lower decks, Fix the main deck (lower decks can be done as the ship sails) ,Fix the main mast (not mandatory, but preferable), and then Sail far far away from here."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 12:49:37 PM Just point out a proper sized tree and I'll punch it down for ye. Don't know what else I can do to repair a wooden vessel, but if I can be of use, just tell me how.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 4:39:23 PM
Octopussy swims back to shore and returns to her Gnome self shaking her head.
"I can't get it to shore... but if you need a large or huge sized animal to drag trees or materials to shore just let me know and I'll help out.
On another matter... I failed scouting well last time or at least forgot to warn you lot about that second wave... I don't intend to fail twice... if you rather have me scouting the waters to see if no one is approaching I'm willing to do that also. C'ptain just tell me where to go..."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 4:59:02 PM
Now that there is a lack of immediate danger to the cast and crew, Terser's eye is drawn again to the pile of shinies. He looks at his unadorned fingers and the weaponry.
Hey guys, what does that ring do? And I bet you wish you'd had that flail a couple hours ago, right Magana? Would have been helpful against those golems.....you should keep that close.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 9:16:10 PM
"Hey, Terrserr is rright," says Zeoll. "We can;t just leave this stuff behind. Besides, it may come in handy."
The old liontaur doffs his cloak +1 and puts on the cloak of the Manta Ray. "How's this puppy worrk, I wonderr? Can I cast spells while I'm wearring it in the sea? Guess I'll find out!"
He looks at the pile ... Zeoll says, "Hey! I'll carrry my fairr sharre!"
The old liontaur picks up ...
1 x Brooch of Shielding 1 x Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 1 x Hat of Disguise 1 x Horn of Fog 1 x Periapt of Health 1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2 1 x Slippers of Spider Climbing 2 x Scrolls of Raise Dead 1 x Chime of Opening 1 x Cloak of the Manta Ray 1 x Dust of Dryness 1 x Feather Token - Tree 1 x Incense of Meditation 1 x Ring of the Ram 1 x Unknown Jar of liquid
That leaves uncarried ...
4 x +1 Rapiers 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 1 x Rope of Climbing 1 x Trident of Warning 1 x +1 Keen Rapier 1 x +2 Bastard Sword
"I'm carrrying sixteen items and leaving ten forr the rrest of you, so don't go a-saying this old fool does not carrry his fairr sharre!"
The twinkle in his eye and the swish of his tail tell you he is being playful.
Then he is serious again: "Speak up if you want to use any of this! Don't be shy!"
Zeoll says that he actually thinks fighters should have the cloak of the Manta Ray and the gloves of swimming. His plan is to walk on the bottom so long as he can breathe water. If his tower shield does not act as a floatation device!
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 10:37:26 PM
"That flail is too small for one of my size, Terser, but carrying a few thing won't slow me down."
Magana picks up: 8 lbs 4 x +1 Rapiers 5or10 lbs 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail is this a light or heavy flail? 1 lb 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 3 lbs 1 x Rope of Climbing 2 lbs 1 x +1 Keen Rapier
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 10:59:25 PM
Jozhur asks Zeoll and Sam about each of the items.
"Hmm, I think that dust could be useful for bailing the water out of the Lionfish."
Nothing else really catches his eye, "I suppose I could use the hat or the rope if no one else wants them."
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:41:30 PM
Magana gives the Rope of Climbing to Jozhur.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:55:52 PM
That leaves uncarried ...
1 x Trident of Warning 1 x +2 Bastard Sword
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/48 Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:02:44 AM
Sam notices the others sorting out gear, but continues to write in his journal. The bard does not consider carrying hear his purpose.
"Leave it to the bigger members of the group."
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:05:20 AM
While rummaging through pack Magana finds...
Sleep Arrow (value 132gp)
...and gives that to Jozhur also.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:18:26 AM
Feeling she still has room to carry stuff, Magana picks up the Trident of Warning also. It will make a good fork for her if nothing else!
That leaves uncarried ...
1 x +2 Bastard Sword
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:42:32 AM
OOC: DMRob: if I replace the chain on the Amulet of Natural Armor with a longer piece of leather to fit Magana's neck, would it still work?
DM RobC: This bit of info from the PRD under Magic Items may be of interest to you: "When an article of magic clothing or jewelry is discovered, most of the time size shouldn't be an issue. Many magic garments are made to be easily adjustable, or they adjust themselves magically to the wearer. Size should not keep characters of various kinds from using magic items." So seems to me you don't even need to change the chain :)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 3:37:21 AM
OoC: most of the loot has been claimed? Was there any gold left? I still need to repay the loan to Sam and then of course it would be wise to go look for a Ring of Feather Falling like Gargul suggested... We might wanna hold on to that Manta Ray cloak... it could help us if we're bound to go submerged any time soon :-)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) d20+10=26 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 6:11:09 AM
OOC: Aexana, nothing has been permanently divvied up yet! This is just who is carrying (and maybe using) what just until we get a break and a chance to get to the Catacombs. Better someone to use this stuff temporarily than to have it sitting unused, forgotten, or heavens forfend, left behind.
Zeoll explains how the Ring of the Ram works and hands it to Terser.
Same with the Rope of Climbing and the Hat of Disguise, to Jozhur. (Jozhur, also note the gift of a Sleep Arrow from Magana to you)
Zeoll says, "Who wants to carrry or even use this magic Bastarrd Sword?"
He says to Aexana, Coer, Sam, and Snafu, "Come on, don't you guys want to use any of this?"
Current TEMPORARY disposition of magic items
TERSER
1 x Ring of the Ram
MAGANA
1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2 4 x +1 Rapiers 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail 1 x +1 Keen Rapier 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 1 x Trident of Warning
JOZHUR
1 x Rope of Climbing 1 x Hat of Disguise 1 x Sleep Arrow (gift from Magana to Jozhur)
UNCARRIED SO FAR
1 x +2 Bastard Sword
STUFF GOING INTO ZEOLL'S HAVERSACK UNLESS OTHERWISE CLAIMED
1 x Brooch of Shielding 1 x Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 1 x Horn of Fog 1 x Periapt of Health 1 x Slippers of Spider Climbing 2 x Scrolls of Raise Dead 1 x Chime of Opening 1 x Cloak of the Manta Ray 1 x Dust of Dryness 1 x Feather Token - Tree 1 x Incense of Meditation 1 x Unknown Jar of liquid
Zeoll takes a closer look at the Unknown Jar, casting Guidance and Detect Magic: Spellcraft 26.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 8:33:26 AM
Coer grabs the bastard sword and looks it over. "I stopped using a blade some time ago but I'll carry it. might get a few coins for it when we reach rum."
with that he slings the sword over his shoulder.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/48 Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 9:22:03 AM
Sam looks over the loot one last time and shrugs,"I guess I'll grab the horn of fog. Maybe I can use it while invisible during combat."
After grabbing the horn, he goes back to writing.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 9:43:46 AM
(ooc: DMRob: ah, good. I couldn't find anything about that in Pathfinder. Thought maybe it had not been carried over from 3.5. Magana doesn't know that though!
...so is that flail Light or Heavy? Magana will claim it if it is a Heavy )
As Zeoll explains the properties of the magic items, Magana eyes the Flail and the Amulet of Natural Armor.
Since the trident won't fit in her pack, she holds it and, after a short time, she notices it has grown in size to better fit her stature.
Her eyes widen in surprise and delight, then she pulls the flail out to see if it does the same.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:28:52 AM
Zeoll chides the captain. "Coerr, now, you know we'll divide this all up fairrly when we have a frree day. You'rre just carrrying that forr now!"
Current TEMPORARY disposition of magic items
SAM
1 x Horn of Fog
TERSER
1 x Ring of the Ram
MAGANA
1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2 4 x +1 Rapiers 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail 1 x +1 Keen Rapier 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 1 x Trident of Warning
JOZHUR
1 x Rope of Climbing 1 x Hat of Disguise 1 x Sleep Arrow (gift from Magana to Jozhur)
COER
1 x +2 Bastard Sword
STUFF GOING INTO ZEOLL'S HAVERSACK UNLESS OTHERWISE CLAIMED
1 x Brooch of Shielding 1 x Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 1 x Periapt of Health 1 x Slippers of Spider Climbing 2 x Scrolls of Raise Dead 1 x Chime of Opening 1 x Cloak of the Manta Ray 1 x Dust of Dryness 1 x Feather Token - Tree 1 x Incense of Meditation 1 x Unknown Jar of liquid
Jeff L Snafu HP 39/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16, mirror image 4 images Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:35:50 AM
Snafu looks over the items. "I guess I might as well wear this for now" he said as he put on the Periapt of Health.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 1:02:17 PM "Then I'll hold on to the Brooch of shielding" Aexana says, "Better to use them then to store them away unused I guess. We never know what will be next on our platter right?"
(updating char sheet with the Brooch of Shielding)
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 1:38:55 PM
OOC: It is heavy.
The group splits up the treasure to carry, and some to use. Some items are traded around to make some room.
Terser suggests pointing him in a direction to get some trees, and it is Cato who nods his agreement.
"Yes, we are going to need a lot of wood for this, and to figure out a way to mend the hull. I know we are going to have to work from the bottom though, underwater so that is a bit dangerous itself."
He looks out towards the ship, his eyes squinting. " Do you have any suggestions on how we can do this? No magic to help? " he asks with a laugh.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 1:45:05 PM
Terser slips on the ring and drops a piece of coral into his bag, well wrapped to guard it from moisture. Hmmn. This ring could serve to knock riders off their mounts in the future. The sea creatures seemed a bit less dangerous without their master to command them.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 1:53:30 PM
We've got the Feather Token of a Tree that could help gathering a lot of wood... we'll just have to chop it to planks...
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 8:35:50 PM
Magana hangs the shiny new flail from her belt and stows the old one in her pack.
Since it looks like repairing the ship is going to be the priority, Magana informs the crew that she'll stand guard against attack from the sea. She wades knee deep into the water and uses the Trident of Warning to get an early alert on any incoming enemies.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 10:09:33 PM
"I can either go keep watch from high on the Fish or got help gather wood and guard that group."
If he isn't directed to do otherwise, Jozhur will set off with Terser and any crew who gather lumber to repair the ship.
Jeff L Snafu HP 39/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16, mirror image 4 images d100=53 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=27 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:49:16 PM
"I don't have any magic that will be of much use at repairing your boat, though perhaps with the right scroll..."
"Failing that... Well, I do know a thing or two about a thing or two."
Snafu searched his memory for an engineering solution to the problem (23). He also considered his knowledge of nature... What available resources might they draw from? (27).
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Thursday December 4th, 2014 5:46:54 AM
"I will help chop wood."
Coer walks with the others when then head to the tree line
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Thursday December 4th, 2014 10:02:00 AM
OOC: From Last Post ... Did Zeoll Identify the unknown JAR? His Spellcraft was a 26.
Zeoll shrugs, and tells his friends that TOMORROW he can prep Mending and Make Whole spells. So that should help a lot, he hopes, tomorrow.
So right now we just have to make sure the wreck can weather the rest of the day and a night without further damage.
Zeoll casts a long-lasting Mage Armor just on general principles.
He asks Magana if she senses any dangers. If not, then Zeoll enters the water and tests out the cloak of the Manta Ray,
[OOC: DMs please see email.]
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DM Sanity Info
Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, create water, light, stabilize 1: command x3, bane, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, hold person, faerie fire
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 1 of 6 cast
Other Stuff Used: 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. Acid Vial, Alch Fire, Tanglefoot Bag x2, hero points (used 0 of 2). Meta Rod: used 0 of 3
Current effects: Mage Armor 5 hours.
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Current TEMPORARY disposition of magic items
SAM 1 x Horn of Fog 1 x Brooch of Shielding
TERSER 1 x Ring of the Ram
MAGANA 1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2 4 x +1 Rapiers 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail 1 x +1 Keen Rapier 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 1 x Trident of Warning
JOZHUR 1 x Rope of Climbing 1 x Hat of Disguise 1 x Sleep Arrow (gift from Magana to Jozhur)
COER 1 x +2 Bastard Sword
SNAFU 1 x Periapt of Health
ZEOLL WEARING 1 x Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 1 x Cloak of the Manta Ray (Puts his current +1 Protection CLoak into his Haversack) 1 x Phylactery of positive channeling (Puts his current +1 Wis headband into his Haversack)
STUFF IN ZEOLL'S HAVERSACK 1 x Slippers of Spider Climbing 2 x Scrolls of Raise Dead 1 x Chime of Opening 1 x Dust of Dryness 1 x Feather Token - Tree 1 x Incense of Meditation 6,000 gp in pearls 1 x Unknown Jar of liquid
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Thursday December 4th, 2014 10:51:10 AM
OOC: Sam, Snafu, and Terser, update your headers! :-)
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Thursday December 4th, 2014 6:29:08 PM
Terser ponders the use of the ring of the ram, and thinks it would be good to knock a rider off if needed.
Aexana recomends the Feather token of as tree that they have, to enable them to cut more wood. Would it be enough, and would she allow more of the other trees to be cut down?
Magana heads into the water, knee deep, and awaits with the trident of Warning to keep watch over everyone working.
Jozhur heads off with Terser and Coer to help gather wood.
Snafu realizes they can use some of the wood from the smashed ships, it could help cut less trees down. He also knows the water needs to be drained from the lower level, or the ship will never float.
The jar still remains a mystery to Zeoll, maybe one day. He lets the others know that he can get some spells ready for tommorow, and then heads into the water to try out the cloak. Under the water, he moves easily through and at an accelerated speed.
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Trees are cut down, and cut to size. watches are manned(womanned). Zeoll swims under water, and keeps an eye out. The day goes by quickly as the work continues until it gets dark. A fire is started, some fish that were caught are pierced on sticks roasting above it .
The only distraction in the day, is when a couple fins pierce the water. A few sharks coming to check on the commotion, but seeing no chance for any easy food and heading off into the deeper waters. Tommorow there would be more work to do but for now it was time to relax.
Cato is the one to bring up something in the back of everyones minds. "How we gonna fix the mast?"
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 4th, 2014 8:14:36 PM
Having no ship construction experience, Magana gets a puzzled look and asks, "Can't we just unbolt the stump of the old one and replace it with a new one? Aren't the trees around here suitable to use at a replacement?"
She continues to down the cooked fish at a truly astonishing rate. Clearly she is not only hungry, but has a very large stomach.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Friday December 5th, 2014 9:05:35 AM
"That fish smells good," says Zeoll, "but I was looking forrwarrd to some giant king crrab claws!"
Swimming around as a manta ray has worked up an appetite in the old liontaur.
He agrees that either a local tree or the feather token should be usable for a good mast.
He asks Aexana, "Can't drruids shape wood into useful forrms? Can you make a mast frrom a trree trrunk?"
The old liontaur shakes his head. There was a day, he recalls, when he would know the answer to that questions -- he would know the answer in druidic, too. But the ravages of time have taken a deep toll on what Zeoll used to know.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Friday December 5th, 2014 11:25:17 AM sorry for the missed post - was taking care of my pup all day after he got some surgery.
Fish is somewhat of a new experience for Terser, and quite an enjoyable one. Though the multitude of tiny bones are no fun. He looks to Aexana for any wood shaping needs, asking her how precise she can make it. Like a guide hole for the bolts that anchor the mast?
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/48 Friday December 5th, 2014 4:45:46 PM
Knowledge engineering: 30 after taking 20 once/day
Sam assess the ship's condition and its location relative to other resources.
"I'd recommend building a framework around the ship. That would allow us to control and secure it, with the least amount of risk. I know it's time consuming, but we should do this right the first time. If we do a poor job, we could run into serious trouble while out in the sea. I estimate that if we work all day and partially into the nights, the job could be done in three days or so."
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Friday December 5th, 2014 7:31:35 PM
Magana continues to down the fish at an alarming rate.
Terser enjoys his first foray into fish, except for the bones.
Sam shoots out the idea of a framwrork to help with the rebuilding process, and Cato nods his head in agreement.
Zeoll wants the crab legs, and who wouldn't, It is his suggestion of the feather token that gets Cato's eyes wide open....]
" That would work... that would work real good."
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Friday December 5th, 2014 11:57:05 PM
"I agree with Sam" Snafu said. "let's get down to it then. We will need a very large tree for the mast"
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 48/48 Saturday December 6th, 2014 1:01:56 PM
Header update
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Sunday December 7th, 2014 6:25:38 PM
Zeoll is in favor of using the feather token for the mast.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Sunday December 7th, 2014 7:48:33 PM
Coer practices the martial arts on a few unsuspecting trees, and drags some logs back to the beach.
hearing the talk of the feather token he adds his two cents " We need a big tree. That grows a big tree. What arwe we waiting for?"
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Sunday December 7th, 2014 8:39:43 PM
"Feather tolken it is then" Snafu agreed.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Sunday December 7th, 2014 9:20:49 PM
Zeoll opines, "We should still wait forr tomorrrow, when I can cast Make Whole and Aexana can cast Wood Shape."
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+4=15 ; Monday December 8th, 2014 3:49:59 AM
Aexana nods to Zeoll and when morning comes she studies a few Druid spells that might help constructing a new mast for the Lionfish.... Wood Shap does sound like the best option so she studies that spell twice.
Aex has also taken some skills in Wood crafting... Beingba Greenmage now she intends to work.some lifewood soon...
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Monday December 8th, 2014 6:09:07 AM
Zeoll also preps Mending (in place of Stabilize), which he can cast 6 times per hour, curing 1d4 hp of structural damage per casting.
He preps Make Whole in place of Hold Person.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Monday December 8th, 2014 8:11:23 AM
Jozhur helps with felling some trees and dragging them to the beach.
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Monday December 8th, 2014 10:10:51 AM
New spells are memorized to help with the repair of the Lionfish. Some trees are knocked down and dragged back to the beach.
The group decides and the feather token will be used for the mast. The token is placed on the beach and immediately sprouts forth a tree trunk that rises into the sky. When it is done growing the tree stands 60' in the air, and is 5' around. Plenty of size for the mast.
Cato's eyes go wide, his mouth hangs open. " That is amazing. I wish we had one of those around all the time."
" Now we have to figure out a way to get the water out of the lower deck. It'll take a little bit of time but with you magic the ship will be ready to sail again in a short time."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monday December 8th, 2014 11:12:24 AM "I'm pretty sure that dust of dryness can come in handy... At least once all leaks are sealed! It can perhaps even be interesting to trow the bead you end up with afterwards at an opponent... Or we use it as a prank later... Aex chuckles.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 48/48 Monday December 8th, 2014 11:38:36 AM "Good call Aexanna! That should dry the boat up in a snap."
Sam acts as advisor wherever needed in the repair of the boat. He does so in a measured way, as not to step over the line against the captain. He also acts as a motivator to any workers who seem weary. The tiny bard speaks words of encouragement to all involved.
Ooc-Sam's "inspire competence" is now at +3. Be sure to declare him using it on your PC when you NEED it for important skill rolls. He has plenty of bard rounds to help, but our fights have been pretty epic recently. I'd like to have a spare round or two on hand just in case.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Monday December 8th, 2014 12:51:02 PM
Magana continues to guard the work parties by monitoring the sea with the Trident of Warning.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Monday December 8th, 2014 11:07:42 PM
Coer swims out to the Lionfish and back again, retrieving an intact bottle of rum.
"Thought it might raise our... Spirits!" He jokes as he shares the bottle with anyone who wants a stiff drink.
The pun keeps a grin on his face all day as he works slicing the tree trunks into planks, making use of the +2 bastard sword he is now carrying
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] d20+15=31 ; d20+15=33 ; Monday December 8th, 2014 11:35:35 PM
Snafu and Mojo lend a hand repairing the hull and removing the water.
Knowledge engineering check- 31 and 33
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Tuesday December 9th, 2014 9:18:48 AM
Jozhur helps with the repairs, and the rum.
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Tuesday December 9th, 2014 10:51:29 AM
Its a long day, full of hard work, and a sun beating down on everyone. The tree from the feather token is taken down, and worked into a useable mast. Everyone in the party, and the crew of the ship is needed to transport it into place, and get rid of the old mast.
Between Aexana and Zeoll's magic, and the elbow grease of the crew, the ship is starting well into being fixed. Aexana's idea of the dust of dryness is well received, and will be used once the structure of the ship is righted.
At night around the fire, this time it is Cato who brings out the bottle of Rum. He pours drinks for those who want, and is in obvious good spirits with the ship being on the mend. Cato seemed to have a tie to the ship and was obviously happier now then a few days prior.
OOC: Need watches and spells memorized for the second night.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 24/78] Tuesday December 9th, 2014 12:30:18 PM
Terser helps as he can with the repairs, taking direction from Dam, Coer, and Cato. When the time comes for watches , he offers to stand for the middle watch when it's darkest.
(Only spell is stabilize)
Apologize for the missed post yesterday, the website wouldn't load for me at all.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 9th, 2014 1:04:30 PM
Magana takes first watch, and loans the Trident of Warning to the others on watch through the night.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) d20+19=21 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 4:39:52 PM
Zeoll takes the first watch and enjoys patrolling under water in manta form.
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 4 of 7 cast (four mage armors cast through the day)
Other Stuff Used: 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. Meta Rod: used 1 of 3
Current effects: Extended Mage Armor 10 hours or less.
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Current TEMPORARY disposition of magic items
SAM 1 x Horn of Fog 1 x Brooch of Shielding
TERSER 1 x Ring of the Ram
MAGANA 1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2 4 x +1 Rapiers 1 x +1 Adamantine Flail 1 x +1 Keen Rapier 1 x Boots of the Winterlands 1 x Trident of Warning
JOZHUR 1 x Rope of Climbing 1 x Hat of Disguise 1 x Sleep Arrow (gift from Magana to Jozhur)
COER 1 x +2 Bastard Sword
SNAFU 1 x Periapt of Health
ZEOLL WEARING 1 x Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 1 x Cloak of the Manta Ray (Puts his current +1 Protection CLoak into his Haversack) 1 x Phylactery of positive channeling (Puts his current +1 Wis headband into his Haversack)
STUFF IN ZEOLL'S HAVERSACK 1 x Slippers of Spider Climbing 2 x Scrolls of Raise Dead 1 x Chime of Opening 1 x Dust of Dryness 1 x Feather Token - Tree 1 x Incense of Meditation 6,000 gp in pearls 1 x Unknown Jar of liquid
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) d20+13=31 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2014 6:37:56 PM
With the early watches accounted for, Coer takes the opportunity for some sleep, heading to bed early so he can take the end shift.
On his shift he patrols the edge of the camp looking to the trees and then to the sea.
Perception on watch; 31
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] d20+12=16 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 12:51:53 AM
"I will take the last watch with Coer. That way I can prepare for my day properly."
Perception 16
Spells memorized: 0 level- Ghost sound, Ray of frost, Message, Mage Hand 1 level- Protection from evil, Mage armor (2), Color Spray (2), Silent image (2) 2 level- Resist energy, invisibility, scorching ray, mirror image (2), minor image 3-level- Haste, slow, major image, fly 4-level- Black tentacles (2), shadow conjuration
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+15=34 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 6:26:03 AM
Aex is scheduled for second watch so when Zeoll wakes her she fights the sleep from her eyes...
(perception 34)
When dawm breaks she also memorizes her spells for the day to come.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 48/48 Wednesday December 10th, 2014 9:22:45 PM
As usual, Sam does not take watch. He quietly turns in for the night as he contemplates tomorrow's activities.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) d20+7=18 ; d20+7=13 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 9:42:35 PM
On watch, Zeoll wonders when high tide is? Know Nature 18 plus lookiong at the beach.
Zeoll wonders what the phases of the Wold's two moons are? Know Nature 13 plus looking up.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 d20+10=22 ; d20+14=17 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2014 11:33:39 PM
Jozhur will also take the middle watch, can't hurt to have an extra body up. For his part, he looks for a decent place to hunker down and observe quietly, fighting off the sleep.
---------- Perception: 22 Stealth: 17
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Thursday December 11th, 2014 12:01:21 AM
Ooc: Sorry about thr missed dm post. I had something come up and just got home. Ill post in the AM and if as soon as everyone posts Ill get a second one up. Again my apologies.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Thursday December 11th, 2014 12:53:46 AM
Tis the season =)
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Thursday December 11th, 2014 8:32:15 AM
Jozhur, Aexana and Terser relieve the first watch and take their shift. An hour goes by of nothing other then the gentle waves hitting the side of the Lionfish. A subtle change in the sound alerts you to something amiss. The way the waves are breaking makes it sound as if it is breaking before it hits the lionfish.
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+15=18 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 8:51:43 AM "Something is approaching the Lionfish!" Aex hisses to her friends who keep watch with her.
She quickly casts her Gnome magic Dancing Light spell and sends the 4 light orbs to the Fish and beyond hoping to catch a glimpse of what approaches. If it's that overgrown crab again they're going to be in for a ride...
She leaves the waking up to the others...
(perception 18)
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Thursday December 11th, 2014 10:02:41 AM
"Terser, stay with Aexana, I'll wake the others."
Jozhur wastes no time trying to see what approaches, he immediately rushes off to wake the others.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] d20+8=13 ; Thursday December 11th, 2014 11:34:18 AM
Terser is fresh as a daisy, despite sleeping in what looks to be rather bulky armor. He keeps careful watch over their surroundings and wakes anyone near to him and Aexana while Joz runs around getting those who slept farther from the fire.
perception 13
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 11th, 2014 3:36:51 PM
Magana awakens quickly, although she grumbles something about enemies with no manners. She moves to the edge of the water to place herself between the sea and her comrades and uses the Trident of Warning to determine if enemies approach.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Thursday December 11th, 2014 7:37:20 PM
Coer prepares to use some less than heroic language after being awaken by Jozhur, but holds his tounge at the the look on his friends face.
He pulls out a potion of mage armor before slipping on his pack and weapons.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) Thursday December 11th, 2014 8:51:11 PM
Zeoll wakes, stands, casts Mage Armor, and picks up his shield.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 48/48 Thursday December 11th, 2014 9:15:46 PM
Sam wakes up slower than most. He figures the panic is someone's mind playing tricks on them. He gets up and stretches before joining the others.
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Thursday December 11th, 2014 11:31:11 PM
Snafu woke quickly. Mojo not so much.
"Get up you little dust ball. Trouble brewing."
Snafu cast Mage armor on himself and Mojo (shared version). Mojo reciprocated with a blur spell on Snafu.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Friday December 12th, 2014 8:06:07 AM
Aex peers into the darkness hoping her dancing lights will shed some illumination on whatever disturbs a peaceful night...
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Friday December 12th, 2014 9:20:52 AM
Jozhur runs around and wakes everyone up. Some spells are cast and armor is put on while everyone moves to the water line.
Everyone can hear the waves breaking, still sounding as if breaking before the Lionfish.
When Magana gets the trident and points it towards the bay she senses something. A large animal about 20' below the surface of the water.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Friday December 12th, 2014 12:53:55 PM
Magana informs everyone about the underwater beastie, and steps into the water until she is knee deep again. Although she is not sure she can be heard under water, she roars a challenge, hoping to draw the creature away from the ship.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Friday December 12th, 2014 7:13:36 PM at least it's not on a scale with that crab. maybe it's just curious.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC23 - HP 45 of 45) d20+19=24 ; d20+8=21 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 2:21:07 AM
Zeoll dons the party Cloak of the Manta and enters the water.
He also readies his tower shield for use if he is attacked.
This way he can take a look down there and also be relatively safe, he hopes.
Perception 24
Know Nature to ID the beast ... 21.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) d20+13=26 ; Saturday December 13th, 2014 6:07:27 AM Can ye lights go under water, Aex?" Coer asks as he unslings his crossbow and casually loads a bolt.
He then looks over his shoulder away from the waves, in case someone is coming up behind them.
~~~ Looking around perception 26
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 d20+10=15 ; Sunday December 14th, 2014 8:03:56 AM
Jozhur watches nervously as Zeoll enters the water. He stands at the edge of the deck and peers into the water. (Perception: 15)
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Sunday December 14th, 2014 11:59:03 PM
"Hmmm... maybe I can get it to show itself?" Snafu said as he started casting.
Suddenly, an illusionary Snafu climbed overboard and down the side of the boat. Gently, illusionary Snafu slid into the water, and started floating on his back while he fountained water up with his mouth.
Take the bait he hoped.
Action: Silent image spell
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monday December 15th, 2014 7:21:41 AM "They are magical lights so... Ler's try if they function under water. Why didn't I memorize a water breathing spell..." aex replies to Coer.
She guides the dancing lights under water and waits to see what comes next. A bit more careful now she doesn't turn into an animal shape straight away...
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 14 -- HP 48/48 Monday December 15th, 2014 10:46:57 AM
Sam allows the others to peer into the water. As he is one of the weakest party members, he stays well back from the water's edge.
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Monday December 15th, 2014 12:36:46 PM
Illusionary Snafu enters the water.
Magana gets ready in the shallows, yelling a challenge to the beast.
Aexana sends her lights into the dark water, after Coer questions if they would work. They in fact do, but don't illuminate much in the dark water.
Coer looks behind, but sees nothing coming up behind them.
Jozhur peers into the water, but can see nothing in the darkness.
Terser quips about it not being the size of the crab
Sam stats back from the water's edge.
Zeoll once again dons the manta ray cloak and heads into the water. Once under, he is able to see further ahead from the shore. At first nothing is apparent, but then he sees a shadow across the floor of the bay. His eyes follow to the source, and he sees a shark. Unlike the sharks he saw earlier, there is only one. He is a bit taken back to see it is as long as four men laying down foot to head. It silently coasts through the water, appearing not to notice Zeoll, but Zeoll is aware of it gettiing closer to him everytime it passes.
On the shoreline, everyone still hears the waves breaking again before the ship.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) d20+19=21 ; Monday December 15th, 2014 2:12:42 PM
Zeoll uses the ready action to ready the use of his tower shield for total cover. If the shark attacks, he will swing his shield up and prevent the attack.
[Using the shield this way means he cannot use it to help his AC, which drops to 18.]
With his remaining move action, he moves, not bothering to use stealth. He swims to the surface, shouts out, "It's just one big ol' sharrk. I'm trrying to make frriends with it." Then he swims back down. He's at a depth of like 20 ft, I guess? How deep are the waters here?
The old liontaur does keep as alert as possible, especially worried about other enemies approaching.
Perception 21. That's a 22 against plants, animals, and magical beasts. And distance penalties, I'm sure!
Zeoll calls out in sylvan, aquan, and common, "Hello, larrge hunterr!" to the shark.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Monday December 15th, 2014 3:48:00 PM Hmmn, why would a shark be this close to shore? There's not prey big enough to interest it, unless...
Hey guys, you didn't go and bleed in the water, did you?
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Monday December 15th, 2014 8:28:13 PM
Magana relaxes a little at Zeoll's pronouncement. Sounds like your typical shark. Probably nothing to get excited about, but she waits for Zeoll to return safely anyway.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) d20+7=26 ; d20+13=28 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 6:58:14 AM
"You woke me for a shark?" Coer is clearly unimpressed by this.
He strains to listen to the strange breaking of the waves just to be sure.
ooc: sailor check as he has grown up listening to the waves; 26 Perception 28
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] d20+13=21 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 7:56:58 AM
Snafu studied the waves and shark as best as he could.
Knowledge nature- 21
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+9=12 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 8:54:28 AM
Aex is clueless why this shark is hunting out here on his own (knowledge nature 12). She could try to calm the animal but it hasn't done anything wrong so why harass the predator...
"Leave it be and get out of the water Aex says... "
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 d20+10=26 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2014 10:51:03 AM
"Well hopefully it goes away in time to start work in the morning."
Jozhur keeps an eye out for other threats. (Perception: 26)
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Tuesday December 16th, 2014 1:09:48 PM
The shark continues moving closer to Zeoll on each pass by. It is still a distance from him, but it is obviously intrigued and moving closer for a better look. When Zeoll yells to it, it doesn't react or move, just stares with those black eyes, likes dolls eyes.
Coer listens to the noise and can tell it is a something that has broken the surface of the water and is disrupting the way the waves are crashing. It is about 60' before the ship. It is further out then the shark, as every once in a while the fin breaks the water to alert you how far out it is.
OOC: Under the water, the bay is shallow up until the area of the lionfish, no more then 10' deep. And then it cuts away and gets deeper as it goes out to the bay,
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 16th, 2014 2:02:34 PM
[ooc: Trident of Warning: A weapon of this type enables its wielder to determine the location, depth, kind, and number of aquatic predators within 680 feet.]
Magana performs a more thorough sweep of the bay with the Trident of Warning, wanting to make sure Zeoll isn't going to have to deal with anything more than the shark.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Tuesday December 16th, 2014 5:29:18 PM
Zeoll longs for the days when he knew better how to calm a wild creature. But his old brain has lost so much lore. He can hardly believe there was a day when he could speak druidic, for example. He remembers his old friend Captain Brahmah and the tattoos he invented. He thinks about getting a tattoo to speak with animals.
That does him no good now.
Well, he recalls the Yuletide party he attended last year, and the magical gift he received there ...
Three 2-inch Long Sheep Figurines. Put a small amount of water on the ground. Drop a figurine into the water. Within 30 seconds, it will transform into a full-sized living wooly sheep. The sheep will look upon the closest person to it as its shepherd.
It occurs to Zeoll that maybe the shark would like a snackie.
He uses a sheep figure and changes it into a real sheep.
He moves back a bit.
The thrashing drowning thing should seem tasty to a shark, right?
He calls out to the shark, in common, aquan, and sylvan, "Here you go, shark! Have some food!"
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Tuesday December 16th, 2014 6:39:29 PM Well then, that's not very nice. Should kill it instead of letting the thing drown. The shark will be attracted to the blood, anyway.
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Tuesday December 16th, 2014 9:01:15 PM
Snafu continued to concentrate on his illusion. He directed it to float deeper into the water, towards the shark.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Wednesday December 17th, 2014 3:47:33 AM "That doesn't sound like a shark to me." Coer is sure to tell everyone he hears something else approaching in the gloom
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 17th, 2014 5:55:51 AM
Aex too now wades into the water... Plunges her head under water and uses her Speak with animals spell for the day...
"Ahoy there... We needed to do some repairs to our ship after it got beaten up by an ill mannered gigantic crab... Is there anything we can do? Are you looking for food? We mean no harm" Aexana says Sharkish... She lifts her head up to catch her breath and quickly submerges again
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Wednesday December 17th, 2014 7:35:27 AM
Jozhur is startled by sudden splashing near the ship. He stares in amazement when, of all things, a sheep breaks the surface of the water. It takes him a few seconds to realize that it's probably the work of Zeoll and his strange magic.
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Wednesday December 17th, 2014 12:40:49 PM
Magana enters the water,and uses the trident of Warning for a more thorough search of the bay. She once again only gets the sense of the shark in the water.
Zeoll uses one of his Yuletide gifts to bring a sheep into bay. Hoping to get the sharks attention by some morsel of food, because nothing says the holiday spirit like using live bait to catch a shark. The sheep looks up to Zeool with sad eyes, as if he is the only person to matter. The creature goes to make a sound, but its eyes go wide as the sudden rush of water into its lungs sends it into a panic as it struggles to the surface.
Terser yells out that it would be more humane to kill the creature first.
Snafu's illusion in the water doesn't seem to entice the shark, as it continues moving closer to Zeoll.
Coer knows the other sound isn't a shark, and lets everyone know. The sound doesn't move, just sounds as if it is breaking the waves like a rock, or piece of driftwood would do.
Aexana casts speak with animals, and heads into the water... and asks the shark if it is looking for food.
"Followed food..... Fooooood" the shark signals back.
Jozhur chalks the thrashing, splashing creature up to one of Zeoll's spells. if a sheep is going to end up out of nowhere, and comes out of the water, it is a good bet Zeoll has something to do with it. ----------------------------------
The shark moves within an arms reach of the thrashing animal, and Zeoll has a great view under the water of its hunting tactics. The shark turns into the creature and bumps it with the side of its pointed head, but doesn't bite. Instead it turns away from the creature and does a little loop in the water, coming back straight on at the sheep. Zeoll and Aexana see the shark build up speed and launch at the creature, mouth agape, and both shark and sheep explode into the surface.
If Zeoll and Aexana had a view from below, the one above is more spectacular as the shark projects itself out of the water, the now bloody sheep in its jaws. The entire sharks body exits the water, and hits a crescendo before crashing back down with a big splash. Back under the water, its muscles in the jaw move back and forth, as the sheep is swallowed whole. The shark begins its cruising again, and it is at that moment that Zeoll realises the shark has started to move between him and the shoreline.
"More food.... more foooooooodddd!" the shark bellows to Aexana.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Wednesday December 17th, 2014 2:54:30 PM
Zeoll has two more sheep to give the beastie, and does so.
"Here ya go, sharrkie! Tasty mutton!"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 17th, 2014 5:19:30 PM "Don't hurt my friend here... we got more food for you! There my friend's just tossed you another sheep!! Bonne appetit mighty one! You soo hungry? How many sheep can you have??" the Gnome says to the Shark.
Aex is a little worried for the old taur but well... the old lass sure knows her magic...
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 17th, 2014 6:07:03 PM
Magana reports to Coer. "There is nothing threatening out there other than the shark, as far as this stick can tell." She shakes the trident for emphasis. "Maybe we are hearing some floating wreckage or other large debris. Could Aexana fly out there and have a look?"
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Wednesday December 17th, 2014 11:49:59 PM
Snafu stopped concentrating on his illusion and continues studying the shark and sea.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) d20+13=14 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2014 11:51:11 PM
"Not a threat. But something." Coer slings his bow over his shoulder and rummages in his bag.
He quickly sets up and lights his lantern and shines it at the spot of the unusual sound. He looks out to the spot only to have sand catch in the wind and into his eyes.
"Yarrr. . I have sand in me eyes. Can anyone see anything"
~~~ Ooc: put away crossbow and light hooded lantern. lantern raises light level at 60ft by one level perception; Nat 1 - I see nothing
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Thursday December 18th, 2014 10:39:32 AM
Not really understanding what's being said in "Sharkish," Terser still knows how predators work. He takes some scraps from their evening meal (hopefully some bloody bits of meat), and tosses them out at the end of the shark's circling pattern that is farthest from where Zeoll is swimming. Anything he can do that keeps it happy and far away from his friend.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] d20+8=19 ; Thursday December 18th, 2014 1:02:29 PM
(Perception 19)
Magana squints her eyes. "My eyes aren't great at that distance, but let me see..."
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Thursday December 18th, 2014 2:46:36 PM
Zeoll produces a second sheep, because what is more fun to watch then one sheep being eaten by a shark, but another one being eaten.
Aexana is a bit worried, and tries to talk to the shark to let it know Zeoll means no harm, and is so far a good provider of food. But what happens when the food runs out......
Magana lets Coer know there are not other threats int he vicinity, and suggests Aexana flies over to check. Back from the dead... go check out that suspicious sound.
Snafu gives up on the illusion, and starts studying the shark and the sea (any knowledge checks?)
Coer puts his weapon away, because unless it learns how to be used underwater, it is pretty usless at the moment. He takes out his hooded lantern, to try and see the noise maker in the distance, but the light does not shine out far enough to the noise. Perhaps if he was to get to the lionfish somehow, he could shine the light off the side and see what was making the noise.
Terser comes up with an idea, and throws some scraps away from Zeoll trying to lure the shark away from the liontaur. -----------------------------------
The shark comes back around, and to Zeoll it is obvious he is the epicenter of the creatures circling pattern. The creatures passes bring it closer and closer to Zeoll, and the last pass has it rush at the spot both the liontaur and the sheep are. The creature again smashes into the sheep full force, but this time doesn't penetrate the surface and just crushes the sheep between its powerful jaws as muscle is torn by the razor sharp dagger size teeth. Blood is everywhere in the water, and is making it a bit harder for Zeoll to see even with the cloak on.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Thursday December 18th, 2014 3:08:55 PM
Zeoll swims away from the bloody water -- at least 60 feet -- and releases his third and final sheep.
"Here you go, sharrkie! One morre sheep, and then maybe you'll be full, rright?"
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Thursday December 18th, 2014 6:54:32 PM
"... no. I don't see anything either. Again, I miss Spire. He could have made me big again and I'd just wade out there to see what the noise is about."
Magana wades out further anyway, waist deep, and keeps the trident aimed at the shark in case Zeoll needs help making his escape. Being eaten by a shark would be a most ignoble way to die.
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] d20+12=16 ; d20+12=26 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 12:29:24 AM
Snafu studied the shark and the sea more carefully this time.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Friday December 19th, 2014 5:37:04 AM
"That shark looks big enough to eat me. I think I will stay on land."
Coer considers a way to get past the shark and too the lionfish so he can see what is waiting out there.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Friday December 19th, 2014 10:50:17 AM Hey Zeoll, you've been in your bath long enough! And no one likes the smell of wet taur! To Snafu and Aexana he says Flying may be the best way to find out what's going on out there. Though perhaps Sam can make the flyer disappear for a bit, for some extra safety.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 d20+10=16 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 11:46:47 AM
Jozhur stands with the others, hoping Zeoll is headed to shore.
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+15=30 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 12:19:39 PM
A little scared to start flying again, Aex follows the advice of her friends and transforms to an air elemental... She flies towards the Lionfish to check what goes on beyond...
Perception 30
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) d20+8=24 ; d20+6=19 ; Friday December 19th, 2014 1:53:16 PM
Zeoll is concerned about whatever is breaking against waves out past the lionfish. But is this shark a threat at all? He watches it carefully. Will it be sated by three sheep? Surely?! Is it a summoned beast? An unnatural specimen? Why is it SO big?
He casts Detect Magic and a couple Guidance cantrips and inspects the beast.
Knowledge Nature 24 Knowledge Arcana 19
He swims up above the waves and shouts what he learns to his friends.
He notes Aexana flying alone toward the unknown. And he sighs.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Saturday December 20th, 2014 12:04:03 AM
Aex senses Zeol's worried as is she... But her actions were the group's desires...
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Saturday December 20th, 2014 2:22:59 AM
The third and final sheep is out in the bloody water, hopefully it will be enough to satiate the beast.
Magana relates that dieing at the end of a sharks mouth might be one of the more indignant ways to perish.
Snafu thinks about his knowledge of sharks, and remembers that sharks continue to eat as long as food presents itself.
Coer doesn't want to test the theory that sharks like beef.
Terser adds to the disucussion of flying being the best way to get past the shark.
Jozhur hopes Zeoll stops playing with the shark and heads back to land.
Aexana transforms into the air elemental again, and heads out to see what the sound is.
Zeoll thinks of his knowledge of the sharks, and knows there is never enough food to satiate them. The shark, even for this size, is still natural and not augmented in anyway.
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The shark, still circling Zeoll and the sheep, continues to shrink its circles until it is only about 10' away from the two. The blood from the sharks mouth clouds up the water as it moves in closer. The thrashing sheep is more of a target then the still Zeoll. But the liontaur still gets the feeling he is being hunted. The shark races inone more time, and takes the sheep in huge bite. Thrashing side to side, tearing meat from the bone.
Air Aexana heads past the lionfish, and once by it is easy to see what is causing the odd waves. A man is slumped in the water, his body half submerged. He appears to be wedged into some of the rocks, and the waves are hitting and breaking on him before they make it to the ship.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Sunday December 21st, 2014 12:22:05 AM
Marana holds her position, waiting to see if the shark is hungry enough to try for her.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Sunday December 21st, 2014 5:52:43 AM
Coer walks into the water and stands by magana's side. If the shark tires of mutton and wants some beef, it will hopefully bite off more than it can chew.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Sunday December 21st, 2014 2:15:51 PM
Zeoll backs slowly away from the shark, ready to use his shield for total cover if attacked. Meanwhile, he is worried about Aexana, so he swims toward the direction she went in.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Monday December 22nd, 2014 7:13:02 AM
Jozhur slowly walks toward the water, but doesn't go in. He'd be a snack for a shark of that size.
"Zeoll! Stop playing with that thing and get out here!"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Monday December 22nd, 2014 10:37:37 AM
Zeoll shouts back -- "I'm worrried about Aexana! I'm seeing wherre she flew off to!"
(StevenVdB) Aexana d20+15=24 ; d20=13 ; Monday December 22nd, 2014 12:15:13 PM
This is the second time Aexana sees soneone in trouble... Only the last time it was only minutes before she died...
She looks back at Zeoll and holds an elemental thumb up...
Aex-Air flies towards the drowning man to see how he's holding up. If the tide is rising he might be in trouble soon! She tries to see if he's stuck or just tired. Aex realizes this was probably what the shark was referring to if he said he was following the food... (perception 24)
If it looks safe Aex will attempt to help the poor fellow. Is he injured? (STR check 13)
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Monday December 22nd, 2014 3:15:20 PM
Magana stands her ground in the water, while Coerator joins her side for support.
Jozhur thinks he would be nothing more then a snack, and tells Zeoll it is enough time in the water.
Zeoll takes out his tower shield, and readies his shield in case he is attacked, he moves after Aexana in the direction she flew.
Aexana moves closer to the person to see if she can be of some assistance.
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After the third sheep is finished, the shark coasts through the dark water, staying about 30' away from Zeoll. It isn't moving in to attack, but Zeoll knows he is being observed and investigated.
Aexana moves closer and from her new vantage point can see the man is dead, and has been for some time. His brown cloak signals him to being a member of the Sages guild like their dear friend Sam. His body looks wedges onto the rocks, and his head gently rocks as the waves crash onto him. No apparent wounds are seen from where she flies.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Monday December 22nd, 2014 3:34:13 PM Well, gosh, thinks Zeoll, leading the shark to a friend in need is not such a good idea!
He changes direction, using the same strategy, to lead the shark away from Aexana and away from the Lionfish.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Monday December 22nd, 2014 9:34:56 PM
Other than be supportive, Terser has no way to contribute to this situation that won't further rile up the shark. He just hopes his friends can get the body to shore so they can try to communicate with his spirit.
Jeff L Snafu HP 53/53, 의 20(T16, FF 17), CMD 16[/b] Monday December 22nd, 2014 10:52:18 PM
"Don't get eaten" Snafu encouraged Zeoll.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 1:08:23 AM
Aex realizes she can never get this poor man's remains to the shore on her own but she also has little hopes to explain everything since no one speaks Auran...
Sharks usually only attack victems that are trashing around so if Zeoll stays perfectly still (playing dead) he should be perfectly safe...
Meanwhile she does try to drag the body to shore. Under water things don't weigh that much so maybe she'll succeed...
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 3:08:20 PM
Magana glances at Coer. "What does Zeoll think he's playing at out there?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 4:00:06 PM
Jozhur anxiously waits for Zeoll to exit the water.
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 4:47:26 PM
"I think... i think he wants the shark to eat him. The old cat has finally lost it."
Coer watches as Zeoll is slowly hunted by the Shark.
"How can we help him from here? If we swim out, we will surely be eaten ourselves."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 5:17:28 PM
Ooc: checkin until DM post
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP 45 of 45) Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 10:26:07 PM
As Zeoll leads the shark away from the lionfish and Aexana, he reminds himself that by travelling at half speed and keeping his tower shield ready to use for total cover, he can render himself immune to the physical attack of a creature such as this shark, he thinks. If the shark attacks, he will interpose to block the attack. After all, Zeoll's shield is not only a pretty darkwood thing covered in carvings of plants and woodland creatures, showing his devotion to the fey King and Queen, but it is also a massive physical barrier that will simply stop an attacker like this shark in its tracks.
Really, Zeoll hopes that the shark will make an attempt on him ... in his hubris, the old liontaur feels a little more than somewhat proud of his tactic.
OOC: LOLOL! You guys make me laugh!
Dm Shawn - A Broken Ship Wednesday December 24th, 2014 12:17:35 PM
Ooc: Quick post before the holiday
Zeoll tries to lure the shark away, but is dismayed when it starts to swim out to the deeper water. Something out there has caught its attention.
Luckily Aexana is able to unwedge the body and drag it back to shore. Once on the cold sand of the beach, the wounds are obvious. The man caught below the waste by a stabbing weapon.
Magana's trident goes off again, this time she senses a human in the distance on the waters surface, in the moonlight a low raft can be seen being pushed by the current. Someone or something can be seen laying down on the raft, and not moving.
On the raft, the cold water hits Brother Yel'kno's face and is refreshing. He doesn't remember when his last drink of water was...
Ooc : Please welcomr our new player
(StevenVdB) Aexana Wednesday December 24th, 2014 12:29:38 PM
Aex is glad to get the man a shore. Sadly he appears to be beyond help... The stabbing weapon is disturbing though... What or who has killed this poor man??
And where does this other dude come from?? Once the dead man is safely ashore Aex flies out to see this new dude...
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 78/78] Wednesday December 24th, 2014 1:03:32 PM
After giving the man in the boat a water skin, Terser examines the dead man for clues as to his origins while the new man recovers his voice.
Magana (Craig) [HP 81 of 81] [DR 1/-] Wednesday December 24th, 2014 1:06:20 PM
(ooc: Welcome Shark-Bait! I mean, Welcome Jon!)
Magana bellows from the shallows, "BE CAREFUL AEXANA! THE SHARK IS HEADED IN THAT DIRECTION ALSO!"
Coerator (Mark) -- AC17/16/14 -- CMD 23 -- HP 80/80 (Ki 7/7) Wednesday December 24th, 2014 11:01:00 PM
Cover peers into the gloom and spots the raft Magna has detected.
We walks further into the bay in the direction of the raft. "They may need our help" he says to his friends before looking to raft once again and bellowing into the night, "Ahoy. You're gonna need a bigger boat, there's a shark in the water!"
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 55/55 Saturday December 27th, 2014 6:15:16 PM
"A very large shark! Don't go in the water!"
Jozhur examines the deceased. Does he recognize the man?
---------- Welcome back, Jon :)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monday December 29th, 2014 11:09:42 AM
Aex hopes the shark is well fed with sheep so the new dude is able to get out of the water...
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