DM Ken Waterfront Map Tuesday October 6th, 2015 4:18:22 PM
"O' course ye can stay aboard the ship. Jess' tell me where it is we are going, and we shall set sail as soon as my contacts there can give me a safe berth. There's also the ships fee of 300 gold pieces per traveler."
The captains face looks truly saddened as he holsters his silver weapon and wrings his hands over a heavy golden necklace.
"Desperate times, I'm afraid, call for desperate prices. I be risking my ship."
Meanwhile, the stoic fist of Tiger company seems unsure. After several long moments in prayer to Pantheon, god of justice, he finally relents. The snake thumbs are wary of just letting them go.
"It's a shame you were given this wolfs word, tiger cubs. Merina Swain would have loved to meet you. "
(Merina Swain is the commander of Snake Regiment, and de facto spymaster of the Fist.)
You now have a day at the minimum to shop, sell, or prepare for the next leg of your journey.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Tuesday October 6th, 2015 9:06:49 PM
Trayvin isn't sure that letting the Tigers leave is the best course of action either. "All of you tigers, should consider carefully the second chance you are being given here. Consider that maybe you were on the wrong side of this. I hope you don't do anything foolish."
"Maybe the captain would be willing to take some of these items off of our hands instead of gold? I'm sure some of the things we would have sold anyway could be useful to the captain of a ship."
OOC- I still have healing remaining if anyone needs it.
Spells: 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d)* 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) *denotes used spell channel energy 3/6 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday October 6th, 2015 9:31:28 PM
OOC: I forgot the name where we are going. :}
"Hmm... I guess it takes a while for word to reach the port and back.' Nikolai muses when he is told they'll have a day of waiting. But 300gp apiece?
"I understand that times are tough. It is that way for all of us. I'd like to make a deal. 300 gold for passage for each of us if, and only if, our passage goes uneventful. If you are attacked we'll certainly come to the aid of the ship and your crew but that will cost you too. If you or any of the crew get sick or injured, we can heal, but it will cost you. And don't take us wrong, we aren't in this for the money, it is purely a matter of proper business. You render a service and so do we. As a matter of fact, some of us have magical skills that can make your food taste like your mother used to make, rid your clothes of fleas and other biting vermin, make you smell good for the ladies, clear your ship of rats, and so forth, all at your disposal, for a price, " Nikolai says with a grin.
Nikolai bids the Tiger Thumb farewell and suggests he stay clear of the area for a while. "See if you can find the other three. Discuss your roles in the Mailed Fist or in Neutronis' kingdom."
Nikolai thanks the Snake Thumb for honoring Nikolai's word of safe passage to the Tiger men. "On behalf of the Wolf Regiment, give our regards to Commander Merina." It then occurs to him that Commander Merina, being the defacto Spy Master of the Mailed Fist, that she might know of a contact where they are headed to that could help them get past patrols and such.
In a low whisper he asks the Snake Thumb, "You wouldn't perchance know of anyone in Neutronis' camp that could help us get past patrols, or at least know where we can find him, would you? Wolf Regiment will gladly share the honor of putting an end to this internal war with anyone who can help."
With that business taken care of, all that is left is for the ship captain to show them their quarters and to work out the details of their Passenger Contract. A good rest and with a day to spare, they can unload the the extra gear they don't need.
OOC: whoever is best at negotiating and bargaining hop in and do your thing. We want to make this captain work for his money. LOL! :)
Header still reflects Haste. I'll try to remember to fix that next post.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+10=29 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 10:07:19 PM
[OOC: I'm afraid Pru may be our diplomat, so I'll go ahead and roll a check.]
"We are going to Ailithmur," Pru says. "As you say, these are dangerous times, and you must charge accordingly. We are prepared to pay, though as Nikolai says, we may have things you want even more than gold. Perhaps we can give you half now, and half when we arrive? If we still owe it?"
[Diplomacy 29]
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+6=7 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+7=18 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 10:17:32 PM
Michael Has a bluff of 8 and appraise of 5 and a perform of 7 and a sense motive of 6. He tries to read the situation and the captain sense motive 7 Natural 1 and sensing that the captain is a kind hearted man, just trying to make a living for himself and his crew, Michael gives him the puppy dog eyes bluff 27 and asks in his best child like voice, these longswords are all masterwork quality, uncle, surely you can equip your men with them and with all else we can do for you you will come out far better on the deal if you take the trade, the swords for passage. perform 18
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+1=18 ; d20+3=5 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 11:03:16 PM
(OOC: I am going to change my spell selection for the trip because we won't be around plants on an ocean voyage)
Anna says, "I can change my form to suit my needs. I am also pretty good when it comes to spells relating to the natural world. I can quench flames, warp and shape wood, give someone the ability to breathe underwater or climb like a spider for a time, create a gust of wind or a fog cloud. I just need to change my spell selection tomorrow when I pray to nature and Eberyon. Plus I can turn into something that swims in the ocean and scout and catch fish if that is what you need. I will gladly trade any of these services in lieu of coin."
(Diplomacy: 17 to aid another = success, OOC: ignore the plus 1 I am used to roll charisma based checks for Toston) (Sense Motive: 5)
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday October 7th, 2015 7:33:37 PM
Tinker keeps quiet. Between the gold and equipment and some of the Fist fighting in the ring, he is confident Nokolai will get an acceptable deal.
DM Ken Waterfront Map Wednesday October 7th, 2015 8:43:58 PM
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DM Ken - The Indecent Proposal? Wednesday October 7th, 2015 8:55:09 PM
Trayvin, Nikolai, Prudence, Anna, and Michael all assail the captain with pleas for alternative payments. For a brief moment, a dark brooding look begins to cross his features, but before he can speak his mind Anna and Michael point out their services might be more valuable than gold, not to mention the haul of masterwork long swords. Tinker and Revan introduce themselves, and Karavik is silent on the matter.
"Well, yes. Those swords an' weapons be a spot better than anythin' we have aboard. An' it be a dangerous time to be a captain who breaks rules."
He looks over the stuff, squinting in the dark.
"Give me the crossbows and scimitars. That be about even, and I'm givin' ya what ya'd pay for em, not what a merchant would buy em fer. "
He looks at Prudence and combs his beard with his hands.
"An' if the lil' miss here would accompany me to dinner, perhaps I could let you keep the blades?"
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday October 7th, 2015 9:12:12 PM
Tinker harrumphs. He nearly interferes before pulling back and waiting. Prudence can take care of herself and doesn't need a protector. He thinks Gargul told him that. The dwarf actually smiles, and puts the crossbows and swords in one bundle for the Captain.
The rest is loaded in a rented wagon to take to the merchants and convert to cash (less the items the Agents have claimed).
As an afterthought, Tinker calls out to Nikolai. "The Snakes have the best spies, Nikko. Maybe we can get some more information from an officer? Since they know what's what and they are against Nutrius, that's just another nail in the coffin, yes?"
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Wednesday October 7th, 2015 9:32:35 PM
Trayvin agrees it sounds like a good deal. "It sounds good", he says and shakes the captains hand. "Umm except for the dinner part I mean, Pru will have to answer that for herself".
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday October 7th, 2015 10:13:04 PM
"Just dinner, right?" Pru says. "I'd hate for there to be any kind of misunderstanding between us."
Aiming carefully, to avoid hitting anybody, she casts a Burning Hands and sends a sheet of flame from her outstretched fingers.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday October 7th, 2015 10:35:19 PM
Anna says, "While I wouldn't mind having one of these fine scimitars, we need passage, so I would forfeit my claim if it would help us get where we need to go."
"On the other hand if we can trust our good captain, to be a gentleman and this is something that you want to do Pru, I wouldn't say no to having one of those blades, but no blade is worth doing something you are uncomfortable with...Then again I do have that wand if the captain is less than gentlemanly. I am sure Eberyon's divine fire burns just as hot as Pantheon's..." Anna looks sternly at the captain.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+8=18 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2015 11:09:24 PM
A grin creases Michael's face, and grows and grows. A laugh threatens, but seeing the stern look on Pru he quickly turns it into a cough bluff 18 while still amused about the interplay he realizes that his attempt to cover his laugh is not working too well when Anna gets snarky with the captain, He gives up and just lets it loose.
The burning hands spell inflames him even more and he falls to his knees, now laughing so hard he is having trouble breathing and gulps air between bouts of mirth. Pru is so innocent, so caring and in her own way a wallflower...if said wallflower shoots fireballs and wields a spear. to look upon her discomfort, should provoke his protective side, but it's just all so ludicrous..it's just hilarious. between guffhaws he manages to croak out
HAAAAAAA...GASP! I...hah hah...can...GASP...act...HOWL...as.... gasp...chaperone. He forces it down for a moment and with barely restrained glee says seriously in fact, I'd pay to be there for the dinner....HAHAHAHA He loses it again and makes a pitiful sight leaning on Tinker for support.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday October 8th, 2015 12:35:51 AM
Nikolai accepts the deal of the crossbows ans scimitars. As for Pru, that is up to her. "Pru, it's up to you. I trust you can keep him on the level. But if you really wish not, we can do without the scimitars. But if you do, rest assured we will be close."
To the captain he confirms the deal for passage, minus a scimitar if Pru agrees to have dinner with him. "She is a fire mage, and ships burn real easy like, so be sure you are the perfect gentleman," he warns.
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday October 8th, 2015 7:05:30 AM
Tinker holds up the poor halfling, weakened by mirth. Not sure what to do, he continues to hold Michael while giving a frown and shake of his head for Prudence. Tinker doesn't like the Captain, he doesn't like him at all.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 Thursday October 8th, 2015 2:08:10 PM
Karavik looks on as passage his secured. His daydreaming has gotten the better of him it seems, and he has been of no real use for the encounter. Perhaps he can put his skills to work during the voyage. Surely the men of the ship would enjoy being entertained by a proper bard.
OOC: Sorry all, I was having internet issues. I believe they are fully resolved now.
DM Ken - The Indecent Proposal? Thursday October 8th, 2015 2:22:23 PM DM Ken: Glad to have you back!
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Thursday October 8th, 2015 9:30:12 PM
"Are we taking the horses too? If not let's see if we can stable them with the Snake Fist"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday October 8th, 2015 10:20:06 PM
In all the fracas, Nikolai forgot about the horses.
"Best let the Snake Fist take our horses," he says and makes arrangement for the Snake Thumb to take the horses.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+7=11 ; Thursday October 8th, 2015 10:37:54 PM
"Is Michael okay? I fear the stress of the day's events may be too much for him. Trayvin, is there anything you can do?" (Heal: 11 to assess Michael's health)
(OOC: checking in b4 crashing)
DM Ken - The Indecent Proposal? d20+20=24 ; d20+20=36 ; Thursday October 8th, 2015 11:36:10 PM
Konrad considers Pru's display of might very carefully. He gives her one last wistful glance.
"On second though, me lads really be needin' those blades. The responsible thing fer me to do as Cap', is get them armed. No hard feelins', I hope."
He edges back carefully, and heads towards The Knuckleduster.
"Ye have free reign to come aboard. I'll let ye know when we can leave. Until then, enjoy tha town."
With a wave, he's gone, leaving you and the Snake Fists alone. The Snake thumb waves goodbye also.
"We are going to keep watch on those Tigers. You have our word they won't be harmed. Like you say, for the good of the Fist and all."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday October 9th, 2015 12:55:34 AM
Pru is feeling a little sick. "I guess he didn't just want dinner," she says. "Under the circumstances, I think I'd prefer to stick close to the group."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Friday October 9th, 2015 6:33:43 AM
"Well, I could try to pray for a spell of 'knock some sense into him', but maybe a good old fashioned smack upside the head will work." Trayvin gives Michael a look that says 'behave yourself'. "Pru, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do or be anything you don't want to be. My mother taught me that."
"Let's finish the shopping and get onboard. Hopefully the Snake Fist can smooth over any town guard feathers that were ruffled by that fight."
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday October 9th, 2015 6:52:08 AM
Tinker frowns even more, the edges and planes of his face looking particularly craggy. A small voice in the back of his mind is happy that he doesn't know any destructive magic, because if looks could kill, they would be searching for another Captain.
All the dwarf really wants is to convert the loot to more transportable denominations and get away from this city with the Agents.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Friday October 9th, 2015 3:34:27 PM
"Easy come, easy go." Anna says reflecting on the scimitar.
"At least I have a new wand with 2 charges and I am so glad that the good captain didn't force me to use it on him. I have a feeling we may need it against Pavillion depending on how fanatical his supporters are."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Friday October 9th, 2015 10:39:39 PM
OOC: DM, we stated that we would leave the horses with the Snake Fist. I trust that this was accepted.
Nikolai laughs at Trayvin's comment. "You need that spell for Commander Neutronis more'n Konrad. He's just being what he's always been. Considering Pru's safety, a diner with the captain might have gotten us some information not easily gotten otherwise. However, I am relieved that the captain chose against it,"
Nikolai assists Tinker with the task of selling the remaining loot and is glad that his fist now has some extra cash on top of the passage paid for. They may need some extra cash for bribes and other enticements once they get to the other side.
With the money distributed, Nikolai sets up some rules: "If you want to do some shopping, make sure you don't go alone. Best if we all go together. There may be other Tiger Fists out there."
When they finally settle down on the ship: "Whether on land or on a ship, we keep our guard up. We set up watches just as if we were camping out on land. Just as the captain said, there are pirates and other stuff in these waters."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+5=25 ; Friday October 9th, 2015 11:20:38 PM
Michael gets over his mirth and pauses to reflect on what just transpired. He looks at Pru. Then looks again, this time not with the eyes of a. Brother in arms, but this time with the eyes of a man. He had never really noticed till now just how attractive Pru was, for a human. He becomes a bit concerned , by his reckoning she is squandering a very valuable resource by not learning how to use her womanly charms to bend men to her will. He wonders if he should broach the subject with her....but decides against it, she had an evil gleam in her eye when the flames shot out of her hands.
Michael helps sell the loot around town using his appraisal skill to help out. Appraisal 25 (natural 20!).
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Saturday October 10th, 2015 12:52:16 AM
Michael is absolutely sure the value of their gear is correct. If he wants to try and snipe a little extra in trade, he would need to make either a bluff, to convince someone to pay more, or a profession: merchant to find a great deal from a hard up buyer.
Prudence and Tinkers opinions of the good captain have darkened, while Nikolai just sees a spade as a spade. Anna reflects on how easily a humans mind can change. Karavik snaps out of his daydream and figures a bards as good as any entertainment while at sea. Trayvin is reserving a charge of the wand for the Cap'ns libido, should it act up again.
You arrangements are simple. A belowdecks section of a larger berthing has been sectioned off with sheets and set aside. Hammocks are hung for each of you. Sadly, the donkey is crammed into your space as well.
The next morning, the Knuckleduster is full of activity. Stores are being brought on board and a number of new sailors are checking in.
Sprat, a small halfling with abnormally large muscles, greets you as you wake from your tightly packed sleeping area. He has ration sacks set aside for each of you.
"These are for the trip, seein' as fare is included."
He offers a smaller sack to Michael, and when our resident rogue reaches for it, it drops to the ground.
"Woops. Please fergive me."
He turns and heads topside, calling over his shoulder.
"Captain says we got a messenger back sooner than expected. We are clear to leave either tonight or tomorrow morning, your call, seein' as you are our guests. I'm Sprat, the first mate. Let me know when you know. I'll be at the con."
(Doesn't seem like anyone has any plans for 2 days downtime? Crafting, buying, skill checks, selling, etc. Last call. If not, we move on monday. Yep, Snake Fists have the horses, except someones donkey animal companion.)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+8=17 ; d20+6=23 ; Saturday October 10th, 2015 1:56:38 PM
Michael haggles with the merchants, trying to get them the best deal possible. Bluff 17
He lets the others get their spaces first on ship, then finds him a small cubby hole in which to set up. When the halfling drops his ration pack, Michael waits till he turns to leave before he examines the sack, and if safe pick it up. He thinks back on the oddity of the exchange and tries to figure out just what happened.
Sense motive 23
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Saturday October 10th, 2015 2:08:57 PM
During the cruise, if there is space enough he practices bluff moves with Nikolai, trying to work out methods with which to fake out his opponents to drop their guard while in battle. Other than that, he chips in on ship, learns some sailcraft and learn some knots. If the fist wants to discuss strategy for the upcoming conflict, Michael chips in with a will.
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday October 10th, 2015 4:17:23 PM
Tinker isn't a hard bargainer, just fair, and ensures he brings back everyone's just rewards. (Ooc: passed out via email)
Not interested in wandering the town with Snakes and Tigers killing each other and a price on his head, Tinker stays on the boat, practicing with his Urgrosh in the morning and his manacles in the afternoon.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday October 10th, 2015 6:04:35 PM
On board ship, Pru stows her gear as best she can. "I don't have anything more to do in town," she tells Sprat. "I think we can leave as soon as the ship is ready."
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+13=27 ; d20+13=28 ; Sunday October 11th, 2015 10:56:08 AM
Karavik attempts to wile away some of the time by entertaining others while they work. Nothing makes time go faster than a tale of intrigue and adventure. He also throws in a bit of comedy, trying to lighten the mood and endear himself.
Perform (Oratory) +13 for a 27 Perform (Comedy) +13 for a 28
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+16=34 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=7 ; 2d4=2 ; d20+6=15 ; Sunday October 11th, 2015 11:18:01 AM
Anna says, "I don't know how much it will matter, but if I can find some berry bushes, I could make some goodberries. If so I could make more berries tomorrow too if we don't leave till then."
Anna first casts guidance and the centaur version of Toros Taur Try on herself before looking for some berry bushes. (Survival: 34)
If she finds them she casts her prepared goodberry spell making 5 good berries.
If the party is planning to leave in the morning and she found the berry bushes she will prepare 2 more good berry spells and cast them then. This will yield 7 and 2 good berries each.
If the party leaves before morning she will prepare 2 other first level spells instead.
Anna will also do some last minute shopping while in town. Reflecting on the fact she had no way to foil the arrows of the tigers she buys 2 smoke sticks (-40 gp) and a disguise kit(-50 gp). She also sells an acid flask(+5 gp), an alch fire(+10 gp), 12 darts (+3 gp) and a holy water (+12.5) gp
"Pru, can you help me. If I am to be your lady in waiting I will need new clothes and some jewelry but I do not know what is in fashion."
She then goes dress shopping with Pru buying a nobles outfit, a signet ring and 100 gp worth of accompanying jewelry. (-180 gp)
Total spent = (270 gp less 30.5 = 239.5) new coin total = 0 gold, 0 silver and 6 copper...updating character sheet to reflect these purchases.
Regardless she will attempt to make friends with the mule while on the voyage (Wild Empathy: 15)
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday October 11th, 2015 2:20:51 PM
Tinker considers the discussion of how to get to Pavilion. "Nikko, I think we need a team to talk to the Snale Regiment spies. May get good information for the other side of this voyage. "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Sunday October 11th, 2015 8:35:52 PM
OOC: On 10/6 Nikolai said: 'Nikolai thanks the Snake Thumb for honoring Nikolai's word of safe passage to the Tiger men. "On behalf of the Wolf Regiment, give our regards to Commander Merina." It then occurs to him that Commander Merina, being the defacto Spy Master of the Mailed Fist, that she might know of a contact where they are headed to that could help them get past patrols and such.
In a low whisper he asks the Snake Thumb, "You wouldn't perchance know of anyone in Neutronis' camp that could help us get past patrols, or at least know where we can find him, would you? Wolf Regiment will gladly share the honor of putting an end to this internal war with anyone who can help."
Was there any response there?
If Not: IC: "I need to get some common clothes to go with my new duties and Anna and Pru need pretty clothes and some jewelry pieces. I say we go first find the Head Snake commander in this area and see what intelligence we can gather about Neutronis' camp then get the outfits."
For himself he purchases a disguise kit and a travelers outfit. He could rely on his hat, but Neutronis will probably have magic detection protections and True Seeing devices that would render the hat useless.
Pru and Ana will need Noble's outfits with some jewelry accessories.
The 'butler' will need a courtier's outfit. The rest something other than their uniforms.
Nikolai suggests they all go together and get the clothes and talk to the Snake commander. If there is no agent they can contact once they land, then they'll just wing it.
But any Intel is better than none.
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Monday October 12th, 2015 9:16:08 PM
After the initial meeting, Snake Fist is like a ghost, and difficult to track down. It seems it would take some invested time in finding them a second time. The Agents certainly have that option.
Nikolai recalls asking the Snake thumb about any contacts Merina might have had inside Pavillions camp. The reply wasn't encouraging. They have had one or two, but they get ferreted out very quickly. It seems that Neutronis has a solid ring of counter-espionage.
Michael tries to get a feel for the other halfling, and with his best guess, it seems there's a bit of rivalry in the first mate, who may be trying to establish himself as Alpha Halfling. For his part, Michael is able to add an extra 35gp to his pockets with his expert haggling.
Anna has no problem with her berry detailed plan of the day.
In your errands to and from the ship, you come across the seemingly bored first mate once or twice. All your costume supplies are gathered and roles discussed. The third time, the men are in a circle throwing some dice around.
Sprat looks up, "Time to go?"
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday October 12th, 2015 9:38:23 PM
Pru is not having a good day. First she had to fight some fellow Mailed Fist soldiers, which made her stomach want to do flip-flops. Then there was that horrible ship captain, who made her want to go hide someplace.
And now her companions were concocting some elaborate scheme which involves her, Prudence Gundle, pretending to be some fancy noble lady. Pru isn't even sure how this came to be the plan, but if her Thumb wants her to pretend to be some kind of noble, Pru will give it her best effort. The near-certain feeling that her best effort is going to be nowhere near good enough makes her stomach start acting up again.
And then Anna asks her about fashion of all things, and Pru swallows a cackling, hysterical laught. "Well, I know that fashion is a wicked poison of pride and vanity which looks to ensnare the righeous and lead them down the path to sin and debauchery," she says. "Not helpful, I know, but that's what I was taught."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Monday October 12th, 2015 9:53:50 PM
Trayvin sits to watch the dice-throwing game. "Yes, I think it is soon time to go. Fate waits for no one."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 18/14/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Monday October 12th, 2015 10:19:55 PM
"I spent most of my life in the forests of Fargunia. I didn't really have much need for finery. It would just get ruined in the woods. In fact this is the first dress I'll ever own. They didn't seem that practical. All those layers and not one will do a lick of good against a weapon. Also I do not believe that a dress would hold up that well against mud, brambles or grass stains. " Anna says to Pru.
Anna does not know fashion either so she finds herself trying to decide between a large puffy orange dress that looks ridiculous or an almost scandalously short cut jade gown that looks potentially practical in that while it certainly has less layers it would allow for decent mobility if forced to fight or flee.
"Anyone else have an opinion on a dress if I am supposed to be a noble lady in waiting? Is it supposed to be warm or cold where we are going?" Anna asks the other agents.
================================================================================= A short time later Anna returns to the ship.
"I'm okay to go" Anna says to Sprat.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Monday October 12th, 2015 11:16:32 PM
Michael grins a bit at the thought of a petty rivalry, So odd, almost like a comedy, after the last few weeks. A poem he heard one of the older Mailed Fist members comes unbidden to his mind.
"Me that 'ave been what I've been -- Me that 'ave gone where I've gone -- Me that 'ave seen what I've seen -- 'Ow can I ever take on With awful old Fargunia again, An' 'ouses both sides of the street, And 'edges two sides of the lane, And the parson an' gentry between, An' touchin' my 'at when we meet -- Me that 'ave been what I've been?
Me that 'ave watched 'arf a world 'Eave up all shiny with dew, Kopje on kop to the sun, An' as soon as the mist let 'em through Our 'elios winkin' like fun -- Three sides of a ninety-mile square, Over valleys as big as a shire -- "Are ye there? Are ye there? Are ye there?" An' then the blind drum of our fire . . . An' I'm rollin' 'is lawns for the Squire, Me!
Me that 'ave rode through the dark Forty mile, often, on end, Along the Cthonia Range, With only the stars for my mark An' only the night for my friend, An' things runnin' off as you pass, An' things jumpin' up in the grass, An' the silence, the shine an' the size Of the 'igh, unexpressible skies -- I am takin' some letters almost As much as a mile to the post, An' "mind you come back with the change!" Me!
Me that saw Bryn Baraz took When we dropped through the clouds on their 'ead, An' they 'ove the bows over and fled -- Me that was through Di'mond 'Ill, An' Pieters an' Springs an' Heldfast -- From Dundee to Vereeniging all -- Me that stuck out to the last (An' five bloomin' bars on my chest) -- I am doin' my Sunday-school best, By the 'elp of the Squire an' 'is wife (Not to mention the 'ousemaid an' cook), To come in an' 'ands up an' be still, An' honestly work for my bread, My livin' in that state of life To which it shall please God to call Me!
Me that 'ave followed my trade In the place where the Lightnin's are made; 'Twixt the Rains and the Sun and the Moon -- Me that lay down an' got up Three years with the sky for my roof -- That 'ave ridden my 'unger an' thirst Six thousand raw mile on the hoof, With the Vaal and the Orange for cup, An' the Brandwater Basin for dish, -- Oh! it's 'ard to be'ave as they wish (Too 'ard, an' a little too soon), I'll 'ave to think over it first -- Me!
I will arise an' get 'ence -- I will trek South and make sure If it's only my fancy or not That the sunshine of Fargunia is pale, And the breezes of Fargunia are stale, An' there's something' gone small with the lot. For I know of a sun an' a wind, An' some plains and a mountain be'ind, An' some graves by a white stone fence, An' a Taurian I've fought 'oo might give Me a job where I ever inclined To look in an' offsaddle an' live Where there's neither a road nor a tree -- But only my Maker an' me, And I think it will kill me or cure, So I think I will go there an' see."
He chuckles a bit, and resolves to let the first mate have his moment of glory, Having seen death and stife, the price of conflict is too high for something so silly.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+2=7 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2015 12:45:58 AM
Aid Another (Knowledge Local) Noble's Dress +2 = 7
Nikolai isn't a whole lot of help in choosing a dress but does the best he knows from what his own mother wears to Mailed Fist Officer parties.
"The Lady-in-waiting cannot wear something that takes the attention away from the Lady. This jade dress will certainly help in keeping all eyes focused on you and distract them from looking closely enough at the rest of us, but you might also attract some unwanted attention. Go with the orange dress," Nikolai suggests while failing to keep from blushing.
"Pru, we have confidence that you will be a good noble lady. Now remember, you and Ana will need to treat the rest of us like low-born servants, and except for the butler, we are not to speak unless spoken to. That will be the hardest part for sure," Nikolai laughs.
Just before returning to the ship Nikolai purchases a bale of hay for their donkey. "I don't know if it will be cold or hot where we are going, or how long it will take to get there," he confides.
When they encounter the ships crew playing dice, Nikolai takes the opportunity to get to know them a little better and perhaps make some friends. He asks if he can join them in their game. "Yep, almost ready. Hey, what's your game here? What's the stakes? Mind if I join?"
During the dice tossing, he asks how long the trip should take and if the crew could use something they've not the funds to purchase. "We would like to help in manning the ship but none of us have that experience. We don't like to just sit around idle while you guys do all the work. Is there anything we can get here to help? Some spices for the cook to liven up your meals, perhaps?
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 9:53:52 AM
Tinker's own expertise in the nobility is somewhat lacking, but he knows what his adoptive mother would say. "When you are the center of attention, be the center of attention. Posiepocket would choose the orange one", he tells Prudence.
The dwarf's thoughts darken when Nikolai tells the team what the Snake Sergeant told Nikolai. "If they are good at counter-espionage, this scheme isn't gonna get far. We may have better luck just walking up and asking to speak to Pavilion. Either that, or turning around and getting the information we have so far to Palance."
Either way, Tinker tells Nikko his plans, then spends the time before departure writing two letters. One he addresses to Jaspertink (gnome); Traders Corner; Culverwood. The second is to Qualtrime My Love; The Citadel; Faragunia. In the second, he puts a factual account of what the Agents found at the farm, the battle between the Snakes and Tigers, and the speculations so far about Pavilion.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+9=17 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2015 3:00:21 PM
Karavik is bu no means an expert in women's clothing, but he does know a little about the nobility. Perhaps that can help in determining if the dress is appropriate.
Knowledge (Nobility) +9 for a 17
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Tuesday October 13th, 2015 8:32:33 PM
The men look at Nikolai with a grin, and go ahead and let him into the game.
"10 gold a round, matey. We got time for a few more rounds, anyways. Ya make up to three throws with the dice. Closest to 10 wins the round. Ties go to the pot for a playoff round between the tied folks."
They hand Nikolai the cup and the three six sided dice. Anyone else interested is given space to throw as well.
Karavik, Tinker, Anna, and Prudence continue on ironing out the plan of a Noble Prudence, despite Tinkers misgivings.
Karavik thinks the orange dress reminds him of a noble merchant family from the Isles to the south west. It's far enough out of the way perhaps, that it would take some time to discover their falsehood, unless magic were involved.
He also writes friends and allies and takes the precautions of labeling his letter to Qualtmie as a love letter. Hopefully, the ruse is enough.
Those pondering distance and climate are reassured when they remember that travel across the Bay of Elenna is swift. Three days tops and they will arrive in a climate nearly identical to their own, though the cold air from the infamous Shadow Mountain might serve to drop the temperature to chilly.
They are also still well ahead of the invasion schedule Neutronis afforded Alithmar. Uncharacteristically, Michael decides the let the other halfling have his tiny victory. How many griffons, dissenters, and enemy soldiers has that little sailors killed? Probably not half as many as Michael.
With everyone aboard with no further plans ashore, the Knuckleduster slips out of it's moorings and down the pier. The salt air is refreshing and crisp, and even the surly sailors and fighters aboard the Knuckleduster are in high spirits.
As the ship races past the last fingers of land, a commotion calls the shiphands to attention. There is some muttering, and men make superstitious signs of luck and warding. Against the beautiful backdrop of the coastal scenery and early morning sun sparkling on the ocean, a noose tied to a hangman's stand holds a single burning man, and black smoke dances darkly against the blue sky. It is flanked by three empty nooses.
Hanging there is the young thumb of Tiger Fist, long dead. At his feet is a large white sign with painted black letters. "Wolves: The only tiger you can trust is one with no fangs."
"Wouldja lookit that?!", calls Captain Konrad. The rest of the men comment under their breaths, then go about their work. A few seconds later, the familiar rattle of dice in a cup clatters on the decks.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Tuesday October 13th, 2015 9:04:30 PM
Trayvin looks backward as the ship sails, thinking about the hung Tiger. "I wonder who was responsible for hanging him? Was it Snake Fist, or the city? I hope we are up to the challenge, if not it could mean the end of the Fist."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 9:47:12 PM " I think this is the end of the fist as we know it, no matter what ending comes about. The bonds of brotherhood once severed are hard to knit back together. It could be though, the the Snake Fist knew something we didn't, and killing him may have saved us much grief.
he pauses and collects his thought for a moment.
I think that playing the spy games leaves little room for mercy or quarter, No man can be your friend and betrayal is a way of life.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:07:24 PM
Prudence retreats below decks and prays for hours. Her grave misgivings have grown fangs and begun chewing on her nerves. "If I can't pretend to be a fancy lady, that's me," she whispers. "Hanging and burning. Domi give me strength."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) 3d6=9 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:58:28 PM
Nikolai hopes that this camaraderie will help and places 10 gold in the pot and tosses the dice: 3d6 = 9
His eyes lite up but keeps calm. He grew up playing such games of chance with his friends but not for money. If he won too much money the sailors would hate him but if he won once and then lost some also...
When the ship sets sail Nikolai gathers his Fist together at a spot on deck where no one else can hear. "I know some of us are not too sure about this plan. I know that sneaking around and trying to get close that way would be near impossible considering what Snake has told us of their security. Going in the open at least lets us see everything and talk to people. A widowed noble lady wanting to know what her standing will be in the new order seems to have a better chance to get through. However, tonight I'll use our scroll to communicate with Commander Palance. We'll tell her our plan and what we've found so far. If she agrees with it, we go on, if she calls it off, we have time to head back.
Passing by the burning man, Nikolai feels sorry for him but he knows they did what they could. "I'm sure it was the Snake. Only Snake knows enough details of the battle and that we'd be passing by this point. We told the guy to get out of town. We did our part. Let's just hope the other three got out fast enough. I can't blame the Snake for it, but I wished they hadn't. I just hope they had good enough reason, like he was going to inform Neutronis."
Nikolai eyes the dice playing sailors. If he knew how to 'cheat' to loose, he'd give it another try.
Anna Morphe[eagle] (Hugh C) -- AC 16/15/12 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+13=22 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=28 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2015 12:07:46 AM
"Isn't Pantheon the God of Justice?" Anna wonders out loud.
Anna continues her musings. "If so what justice is found in his follower's hanging? i wish I could tell if those Tiger troopers were evil when we crossed swords. He could have been a good person just caught up on the wrong side of the conflict. Spies are traditionally dodgy. I know that good intel is important in a military operation, but at what cost does that come with? Is it right to use torture to uncover the planned slaughter of innocence? It's different when there is a contract and we have something or someone to protect or someone to save or something to investigate, but this the fighting with in the Fist it is needless. How many more of our brothers and sisters will meet the fate of the tiger thumb? Will any of us? I can become a tiger with fangs, is the message meant to fracture our fist?"
She then goes silent for a while, before deciding she needs to clear her head. She turns into an eagle and goes for a flight. She keeps the ship in sight and when she spots a fish she tries to catch it using her claws. She at least wants to catch a dozen fish if she can, depositing them on the deck of the ship as she catches them.
Active Effects: wild shape as beast shape II - small eagle +2 size bonus to dex, +1 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, +8 disguise -1 CMB/CMD low light vision, 10 ft, fly 60 ft(good), 2 talons+8(1d4+3), bite+8(1d4+3)
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday October 14th, 2015 5:52:29 PM
Tinker folds his arms on the weathered wood of the aft railing and watches the dead and burned corpse until it is lost to sight. His face could be carved from stone as he reads the words and notes the three empty nooses over and over again. A warning? A lesson? Or a confirmation that the Snakes with all their knowledge are not infallible. The other three were NOT hung, that is something.
Tinker rummages in his purse and pulls out two gold coins. Rearing back, he throws them as far as he can towards the ghastly gallows, and shouts as loud as he can. "Coins for your passage to Gargul, brother of the Mailed Fist! May we meet in the Lands of Rest!"
The craggy dwarf is silent once more.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Wednesday October 14th, 2015 8:56:48 PM
Trayvin helps the sailors as best he can. He is no sailor, but he is not afraid of some hard work either. If he just seems to be in the way, he will go to where the Fist is staying and think about which spells might best help in the trials to come.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday October 14th, 2015 9:11:37 PM
Nikolai tries to help Ana. "It isn't Justice anymore. I can see the point in showing the Kings and Nobles that one doesn't break a contract with the Mailed Fist without dire consequences. On the other hand, I've never heard of a case where someone just didn't want to pay either. Up until now everyone has honored a contract. How this is being handled is the problem. If indeed Neutronis is intent on invading Alithmar and form his own kingdom, that certainly falls way outside the boundaries of any punishment the Fist would normally do.
What bothers me is not so much the split, but the violence. Commander Neutronis could just as easily take the Fists that agree with him and go do what he wants to do and leave the rest alone. I've not heard that any of the other Commanders were mounting a force to stop him, Palance wasn't in any case. So his commanding units to seek out and kill so-called defectors makes no sense whatsoever. That bothers me the most."
Nikolai watches Ana take to the air in the form of an eagle and soar across the waves hunting for fish. "Ei!" he yells. "Try a pelican next time. They are the real fishing birds and can bring in quite a few in that big pouch or theirs!"
Pelicans may not have the grace of eagles, but sure fish better without worrying about drowning.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+13=26 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=26 ; Thursday October 15th, 2015 7:46:17 AM
Karavik continues in to try to keep everyone entertained. 3 days isn't a long trip by any means, but keeping tensions low is always a good idea. I little story-telling, a little comedy, and maybe even a little traditional dance should keep everyone in good spirits. Perhaps if there are any women his age in the crew, he might even find a dance partner.
Oratory +13 for a 26 Comedy +13 for a 26 Dance +13 for a 26
OOC: Three straight 13's with a +13 on each. Not sure how I feel about that....
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:31:31 AM maybe there is an angle to this we aren't seeing. Didn't the commander say that her correspondence with him grew very strange the last few times? Could he be under some sort of compulsion? I would not put it past the followers of Ga'... Their God to attempt to subvert us. Weaken us from within, the attack on the city fails through insufficient manpower and inside information from their mole, who also happens to be our supreme leader. With the Fist gone, a great deal of the defensive power in this region is reduced. It would throw the defensive organization for the area into total disarray, opening a crack that the Aisildurians could exploit to expand their influence.
Shane P [posting for Tristan B (Revan) Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:41:10 AM
Revan gets settled on the boat and relaxes a bit, danger may come tomorrow, but for now the wind and the waves bring a sleepy relaxation.
Nikolai's dice experiment is a near success. He hits a nine, but another crewman scores a perfect 10. It doesn't seem anything but luck, though there is skill in choosing how many dice to roll. The mans first roll is a five, he rolls a second dice, and hits a five again. None of the other fellows comes close, so he rakes in the 60 gp pot.
Each of the Agents handles the depressing sight of the young burning cleric in their own way. Tinker's stoic silence breaks down, and he swears to meet the lad once his own life has ended. Prudence sees herself in the smoking corpse, knowing that failure means that might be her. Nikolai tries to help Ana through her doubts and concerns, pointing out they they ARE in the right, and only by keeping that conviction can they stay sane. Michael feels that no matter how this ends, The Fist is finished.
Karavik keeps folks entertained and distracted with wonderful tales, clever jokes, and dancing accompanied by a ships accordian player. He looks for a lass to dance with, and though there's none among the crew, Prudence is there, pretty as a peach.
Captain Konrad finally offers some intel.
"I'll be skirting the northern end of the Bay of Elenna, keeping out of sight as best we can. I'll drop you off on a beach there. All things bein' good, you'll have 8 hours of march by foot the the siege lines. It's tha best we can do."
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 Thursday October 15th, 2015 11:14:12 AM
Karavik approaches Prudence, hoping to find a willing partner.
Pru, if you are indeed to pass as a noblewoman, perhaps it is proper that you practice a few of the local dances. I'd be happy to show you a thing or two... in the interest of the mission, of course.
Karavik has that slight glimmer in his eye that is all to common to a bard.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday October 15th, 2015 6:09:41 PM
After completing her fishing foray, Anna reverts back to her human form and ensures that the ship's cook gets the fresh fish.
She then returns topside and overhears Karavik talking of dancing, "Do I need to know how to dance, too if I am to be be Dear Prudence's Lady in Waiting or does the waiting part mean that I don't dance and just stand there?" She asks.
"I can become more lithe by becoming a gnome or a halfling or some other small humanoid, but it would probably be considered strange if a noble lady suddenly became a different race. We could say I was cursed?"
She then raises a flaw in the potential plan knowing what they know now of the terrain on the other side. "Won't it be strange to those at the siege lines that 2 noblewoman and their retinue are traipsing through the wilds, without any mounts, carriages or other means of conveyance aside from a donkey? I could become a horse for Pru to ride, though someone might think it odd when a noblewoman's horse disappears when her lady in waiting shows up." Anna says.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:17:45 PM
"It will be close enough captain, thank you."
"Now, maybe we should start discussing some strategies."
Shane P [posting for Tristan B (Revan) Thursday October 15th, 2015 10:26:13 PM sure, we enter the camp as the retinue of a noblewoman, minor landed gentry at best, and proceed to look about the place and try to figure out what is happening, If we see an opportunity we try to exploit it, but if not we just try to get out clean and report back to the commander.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Thursday October 15th, 2015 10:30:49 PM
OOC: sorry meant to post as Michael with that, but Revan works too.
Michael nods sagely at Revans words, truly the dwarf has great intellect and wisdom.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday October 15th, 2015 11:03:26 PM
Nikolai also has some of the same concerns as the others. "I had hoped we'd land near a town where we could buy or rent a carriage. However, in a war torn zone, it would not be unusual for people to be afoot, their mounts and carts being confiscated for the 'war effort'. Which brings up a good idea for our visit to Neutronis' headquarters. We were traveling, minding our own business, when some ruffians that went by the name of Sons of Neutronis stole our carriage."
Nikolai enjoys Karavik's entertainment.
That night, when most of the crew is asleep, he takes the Fist to a quiet corner and pulls out the scroll Commander Pallance gave them. After someone experienced in using scrolls unleashes the magic that calls upon their Commander, Nikolai waits for Pallance to answer, then gives her the main points of their trip so far: 1) there are spies within the Citadel 2) the citadel is being watched and studied carefully for weaknesses 3) a group called the Sons of Pavilion has been ordered by Neutronis himself to capture and either persuade other Fist members to join him or kill them.
Then he tells her of their plan to disguise themselves as a Noble's entourage seeking Pavillion for reparation of stolen equipment and goods.
Then he asks for either approval to continue on, another plan, or to return.
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday October 16th, 2015 10:16:34 AM
Tinker wonders at Michael's strategic thinking, something the dwarf himself isn't very good at. Yet as a theory, it holds together quite well. "A possibility, sure"
He slowly brings things together at the dress from the south-west islands and landing away from a town. "So, the Lady arrives and only has one mount, Anna as a horse or Revan's mule, and a small retinue. Being from so far away, it is OK that people don't know her or the customs, and the reason she came all this way is..."
He lets the question hang for someone better than him to answer.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday October 16th, 2015 10:21:26 AM
"I have to dance, too?" Pru is looking more anxious.
Then again, Karavik is a good-looking young man, his primary drawback being that he is not Nikolai. "Um, okay," Pru says. "But I really don't know how to dance."
She tries not to think too hard about the rest of the charade she will be asked to play. Getting nervous at this point isn't going to help anyone.
Shane P [posting for Tristan B (Revan) Friday October 16th, 2015 10:43:34 AM
Michael sees that Pru, in here innocence and good homespun moral upbringing is uncomfortable with playing the noble woman.
. Look Pru, nobody expects a spoiled rich girl to have any sense whatsoever, just act like a combination of a baby chick and two year old. Sneaking in isn't going to do us any good, so what we've got to do is be loud and obnoxious. Be demanding, stomp your foot, complain about every blessed thing, from your butt hurting riding the horse to the fact that you have no clothes. Our story will be that every thing was confiscated or destroyed by some brigands calling themselves the sons of nutronis. We came here because it's a mailed fists outpost and we felt we would be safer there. Our reason for being in this area needs to be fleshed out,, Maybe we were going to a nearby city for a shopping expedition and to conduct some business, but the brigands put paid to all that and now all we want is to get home.
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP70/70-CMD 22 Friday October 16th, 2015 6:46:56 PM
[past]Revan does manage to relax a little on the shop,but the truth that seems to be unraveling around him about the fist is getting to him.
Sometime during the journey,he's going to ask each induvuidual to explain what happened that caused the Fist to become this.
[present conversation] He ain't a mule! He's a war pony,and one of me' best friends! But I agree with the young lad, miss. It's a decent story alright.
Revan is tall for a dwarf,with short cropped brown hair. He has a beard of brown,tied in a braid so as not to be caught on anything. He has tan,tough skin from hours upon hours in the sun. He's quite broad with muscled arms,but walks with surprising grave for a dwarf. He never looks fully relaxed and his eyes are constantly moving. He is wearing clothing with a combination of Browns and greens over his breastplate. His plate is far from shiny as he makes attempts at concealment. His weapons though,do seem to be kept in semi perfect condition.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Friday October 16th, 2015 9:00:01 PM
"I think the more important question is if we pull off the charade, what do we do next? Kill Neutronis if we can and then flee? I don't see that solving the problem, some other commander could just take his place. I feel that we will need to convince their leaders that what they are doing is wrong."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Friday October 16th, 2015 10:14:01 PM
"What if we kidnapped Neutronis and had Nikolai in the hat of disguise be the new Neutronis? He could then countermand the order to invade and offer amnesty to the other side before surrendering to face judgement at which point we would switch the original Neutronis back?" Anna suggests.
Shane P [posting for Tristan B (Revan) Friday October 16th, 2015 11:08:16 PM
OOC: sorry meant to post as Michael with that, but Revan works too.
Michael nods sagely at Revans words, truly the dwarf has great intellect and wisdom.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Friday October 16th, 2015 11:17:55 PM I don't think we can kidnap Neutronis, He is a powerful fighter and could probably kill us all in short order.
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday October 17th, 2015 10:20:40 AM
Tinker shakes his head. "Kidnap and substitute Nikko? No chance. Nikko couldn't act like Pavilion even if there were no one who could see through magical disguises. And I don't want to fight any Fist if I have a choice. How about we get there and find out what is actually happening before making plans? We don't even know if the Sons are under his orders or what the Alisidurians have actually done to break a contract."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Sunday October 18th, 2015 7:27:11 PM
Nikolai laughs at the idea of trying to imitate Neutronis with the hat. "That's true. I've never seen him nor heard his voice, so I could not even dream to imitate him and get away with it. I think Tinker has the best idea. Get there, see what really is going on and confirm if the Sons of Neutronis are legitimately under Neutronis' or simply believe it. If Neutronis says that the message is a counterfeit, then we've got some ground to work upon. If he confirms that it is from him... well, we'll have a lot of ground to work upon."
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Monday October 19th, 2015 12:00:52 PM
Plans are discussed finally, and the consensus is made that more information is needed. Some room is left for Neutronis to prove himself not all bad, but it's a very small amount to wiggle indeed. Prudence and Karavik share a dance, in the name of science. Nikolai and Tinker, Michael and Anna discuss strategy. Trayvin points out they still have to escape alive, even if they manage to kill Neutronis. Revan makes it completly clear his good friend is a war-pony, not a mule.
The first day of sailing draws to a close, and with it most of the hardest part of being underway. The second day is a jumbled mess of bored brawlers spitting and cursing. At one point, a giant wheel of cheese is brought out and turns are taken punching the poor round of bacteria to see who can leave the biggest dent.
The halfing first-mate makes it a point to wait until Michael is watching, then flicks a dagger into the cheese wheel, sinking it to the hilt.
The good captain has takes a moment to check on the Agents.
"Is there anything else ye be needin? There's a cove of smoother water we can wait at if you need to delay fer whatever reason. Otherwise, we should be there just after the noon tomorrow."
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+13=20 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=25 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 12:51:06 PM
It is readily apparent that boredom, rum, and a ship full of pirates might not be the least explosive situation imaginable. Although everyone has gotten along well to this point, Karavik resumes his entertainments. No sense in letting a good story sit idle in his mind. A little self-deprecating humor may lighten the mood as well.
As to the strategy being laid out, Karavik isn't sure how best to approach the situation. It wasn't long ago that he was one of Neutronis' men, even if he had misgivings about that post himself. Perhaps his prior affiliation could be levered to help the group now though.
Oratory +13 for a 20 Comedy+ 13 for a 16 Dance +13 for a 25
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday October 19th, 2015 1:24:37 PM
"The main thing," Pru says, "is to get information back to Palance. That way, even if--even if something happens to us, she'll have the information she needs to act. Any action we take should happen after we report in."
She knows this has been covered before, but she thinks it can't hurt to repeat it.
She watches the assault on the cheese with a bewildered expression. True, all that pounding won't actually hurt the cheese, or make it spoil or anything, but she can't imagine why anybody would want do do that. And, unless they want toasted cheese, she refrains from participating.
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Monday October 19th, 2015 2:39:57 PM
DM Extra!
Sorry I didn't mention the results of your Sending spell, but your GM is feeling generous enough to remind you sending is limited to a set number of words. Please rephrase appropriately the information you wish Palance to receive.
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP70/70-CMD 22 Monday October 19th, 2015 3:32:59 PM
Revan,noticing the women,Pru,if his memory was still working right,watching with a sort of disgust at the display of beating the cheese. He wanders towards her. I've only heard of cutting the cheese. We dwarves do it all the time. I don't think stabbing has the same effect. he says with a hearty chuckle,laughing at his crude joke. You're the one they call Pru right? He extends his hand I'm Revan. Bear Regiment,Iron Marines,Special Forces. Best scouts you'll find,and the best snipers too. after giving her a minute to introduce herself,he asks the question,his face going from what passes as cheery to a serious and dark face. I'll tell you about me self and recent events in a moment though. But for now,would you mind explaining to me what's happened to the Fist lass? I havent been able to find out all of it yet.
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday October 19th, 2015 7:47:50 PM
Tinker doesn't think it's a good idea to join the brawlers; if he shows weakness the Agents may be vulnerable. Likewise, there isn't an armory on board that he feels comfortable enough to work with. He plays with the manacles just for a while, but ends up hanging around close to Prudence for most of the trip.
He listens to Revan, and stoically waits his turn to speak. "Daemar Torvalsson, called Tinker. Wolf Regiment, First Agents. We tend to get the missions that don't fit nicely in any one sections assets." He looks around the ship of brawlers going from a town in civil war to a siege in a foreign land as the Mailed Fist implodes. "Like now."
Tinker is all set to get off the ship as quickly as possible. "Just saying, Nikolai, that if we get off this ship without some monsters attacking us, or a storm nearly sinking us, or the like... it will be the first time!"
Anna Morphe[Gorilla] (Hugh C) -- AC 15/11/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 17 d20+8=21 ; d6+5=9 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 9:53:41 PM
Anna decides to join the cheese punching competition. She first turns into a gorilla then hauls back and punches the cheese. (hit vs AC 21; 9 damage)
She waits to see how the others react to her feat of cheese punching.
Active effects : Wildshaped as Beast Shape II - 6 hours large gorilla +4 size bonus to Str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty dex, -1 Attack, -1 size bonus AC, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB,CMD
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Monday October 19th, 2015 9:58:24 PM
"We're close. If we have time to spare, maybe we should do as the good captain suggests, and stop to finalize our plans."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Monday October 19th, 2015 11:08:43 PM
OOC: the exact night does not matter as long as it is done before we disembark. :)
The Scroll of Sending is read and the magic activated. Nikolai tries to be brief as he knows the spell can carry only so many words. "Neutronis has spies within the Citadel and keeps close watch over your defenses looking for weakness. A group called the [i]Sons of Pavilion are a fanatical group that roam the countryside on orders by Neutronis to kill any who don't join him. We plan to disguise ourselves as a noblewoman and her entourage to try to get into his camp and close to Neutronis. What we do once there, we don't know. Should we continue on this plan? Any news we need to know?"[/b]
Nikolai would like to put their toughest brawler to the test but they are too close to their objective to risk it. He only half pays attention to Pru's dance lesson. He's seen these dances plenty of times as a boy at the Mailed Fist Officer's Ball. He'd learned most of the moves from his older sister when she was getting ready for her 16th birthday party. But he was not a showoff and let Karavik give the lessons.
When the lessons are over, Revan engages Pru in conversation. Nikolai sees an opportunity to learn more about their newest member.
"I could not help overhearing you are from Bear Regiment. I understand that parts of the Bear Regiment were involved in the contract to rid the area of marauding giants. The word has it that the refusal to honor that contract and pay up is what has caused all this. The word we have is that Neutrnis expects to take Alithmar as payment. This has caused a rift in the Mailed Fist, who's charter states that the Mailed Fist observes the Laws of Kingdoms and taking a city as payment subverts such laws. There must be another way to get them to comply."
DM Ken - Halfling rivalry. Tuesday October 20th, 2015 7:57:48 PM
Karavik does a fine job lifting the mood. One of the sailors even tips him with 11 gold! Michael is strangely silent.
Nikolai starts talking once the sending spell is active.
"Neutronis has spies within the Citadel and keeps close watch over your defenses looking for weakness. A group called the Sons of Pavilion are a.."
The spell then cuts off. A few moments later, an angry Palance's voice echoes through the cabin.
"Are a what, Nikolai? 25 words, man! I don't need the suspense, thanks. This one comes out of your pay. We will keep eyes open."
Anna the Gorilla hits the cheese as hard as she can, and leaves a deeper dent than any of the others. A few men cheer, and few others call it cheating. Either way, a few that seemed to ignore her have started giving her a bit more space on the crowded ship. Prudence decides no one wants cheese dip, and restrains herself.
Revan and Nikolai have a chat, to include Tinker as well. They get to know their new ally. His knowledge of Bear Fist is decent, but he has no current knowledge of their plans or schemes. The mission with the giants was about how it sounds on the surfacace. 22 squads of Bear mobilized in the operations against the giants coming from Shadow Mountain. At the end, there were grumblings about refusal to pay.
Trayvin recommends the group consider the option of spending a day in the cove, but as no one else seems interested, it might be a waste of time they cannot afford.
(Unless the party wants to spend another day thinking over strategics, tomorrows post will be your last one at sea.)
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Tuesday October 20th, 2015 8:31:53 PM
Anna reverts back to her human self after the cheese punch is done. "There was no stipulation about remaining in the form you were born in." She says to her detractors.
She then goes to the others and weighs in on spending some time in the cove as Trayvin suggests, "I think we should press on as soon as we can when we hit land. We took a slight detour at the farm and now we need to get to where the conflict is as soon as we can. The disguise plan seems good enough."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday October 20th, 2015 9:52:44 PM
"Hello, Revan, I'm Prudence Gundle," Pru replies. "I set things on fire."
Revan asks about the current situation with the Fist, but Tinker and Nikolai answer, so Pru doesn't have to. She goes back to worrying about how she's ever going to convince anybody she's some kind of fancy noble lady.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Tuesday October 20th, 2015 10:32:33 PM
Trayvin is concerned with all the unknowns with their mission, and with the Fist. But the time for worry will soon be over. They will reach their destination, and then see what fate has in store for them. He offers a silent prayer to the Gods of the Wold, and asks for strength and guidance.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+11=18 ; d3+1=3 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:06:31 PM
Michael tosses a dagger at the uninteresting cheese, in the spirit of fun and to chase away boredom. He then retrieves his dagger, along with a small section of the cheese, nibbling on it he walks back to the barrel he was setting on and give the other halfling a wink and a smile as he goes by.
to hit ac 18 damage 3.
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP70/70-CMD 22 Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:28:22 PM Neutronis is the cause of this!? He is the ringleader? He is why my squad now lie dead where they were ambushed by Tigers?! Neutronis will for what he did to my friends! That is the reason I joined ye' in the fight against the Tigers instead of shootin' you. 20 men and women of Bear and Wolf,my friends and brothers in arms,now are dead because of Neutronis. A mix of emotions play on Revan's face,anger sadness,fury.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:31:18 PM
OOC: sorry. DM said keep it short, I just didn't read up on the spell and posted in a hurry. Housekeeping for my inlaws is chewing up a lot of time. :}
IC: If we are going to spend a day to plan, I want it to be on solid ground. Last time we spend a night in a cove we were attacked by sea trolls."
Nikolai shrugs off Constance's rebuke of his misuse of the scroll. He's not a wizard to keep such details in mind. "Oh well. No point in discussing our plan with her. Our plans have a way to get side tracked anyway. What we start out with won't be anything like what we end up with."
He tells the captain of the ship they should press on. Any day now the rogue Fist commander may start his move toward Alithmar, then it will be much harder to stop. "We need to catch him before the army starts moving."
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 Wednesday October 21st, 2015 12:09:41 PM "I agree that we need to keep moving. I don't believe that hanging around on the ship any longer than absolutely necessary is a good idea. I think Nikolai has a good point too that we could always take some additional time on solid ground if really needed."
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+19=35 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 8:25:56 PM
Tinker agrees that leaving the ship soon is the way to go, and doesn't feel any words or actions of his will help that, so he remains silent and plays with his locks and manacles.
Disable Device 35
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:31:03 PM
Trayvin offers no more argument to slow their arrival. "Let's get this done."
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:54:26 PM
The final night at sea comes and goes, and come morning, the crew is back to being active and alert, aware that they have entered dangerous waters. As you all gather for breakfast, the good captain approaches. He starts in a delicate tone, wringing his hat in his hands, looking almost sad, yet his eyes glitter with greed.
“Alright lads and miss Prudence, were almost there. All that’s left is the matter of payment. Not yer personal tickets, mind you. At the fair rate for securely transporting a military organisation onto foreign soil, with mums the word, we come to 3,000 gold pieces for the unit, to cover fare, entertainment and expenses. Then there’s the 300 gp passenger fee, per person, for sailing from a port on lockdown to a port in lockdown, which ye already covered."
The licks his lips and rubs his hands together.
“We take gems, gear, and other items in trade as well as gold and platinum pieces. No credit please.“
As Konrad speaks, a few of his mates, including the brawny roid-halfing, make their way around the breakfast table.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday October 21st, 2015 11:08:05 PM
Nikolai eyes the captain and his mate with cool eyes. "Interesting bargain, yours is. You come to an agreement of passage and its cost and sign it. Once on board you change the terms of agreement. You DO know who you are talking to, right? We are Mailed Fist, who are experts in Contracts of Service. You can wail all you want, you can threaten all you want, but the Mailed Fist will die to protect its contracts. I don't even need to lift my pinky finger and Pru will have this ship burned to the water line. Ana can transform into a kraken and splinter these timbers into match sticks. All within the Mailed Fist Law. As a matter of fact, we are headed right now to intercept a Mailed Fist Commander who is about to capture Alithmar on breach of its contract with the Mailed Fist."
Nikolai remains alert and tense but pretends to be relaxed. "Now, you want another contract? Just say so. We can start with how we provided your crew with invaluable protection. You saw what we did at the docks so you know our protection of your ship is not in question. We also provided entertainment to your crew as our bard here spend most of his time in music, song and stories. As far as a secure port, we dealt with any opposition to you leaving by decimating the Tiger Fist so that counts for us, maybe you even owe us since you'd not have ANY business with the Tiger Fist there to enforce the lock down. As far as a secure port to embark, you mentioned you were going to dump us on the beach. Hardly a secure port.
Now, lets talk about this new Contract you propose. You suggest a 3000gp fee for these 'services'. Give us a few minutes in private and we will come up with our own fee for the services we performed for you. If we owe you some, we pay, If you owe us some, you pay. Deal?"
Nikolai is quite ready to bash these two unconscious and is sure his mates are too. But he holds himself calm nevertheless. "Park yourselves outside for a few moments while we discuss our fee and then we can together ink it on paper and sign it."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday October 22nd, 2015 12:18:49 AM
Pru frowns. "But there are only eight of us," she says. "Three eights are twenty-four. I know I'm just a simply country girl, but even I know my threes. So 2400. And Nikolai," Pru adds, "he did say 300 per person when we started."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Thursday October 22nd, 2015 12:49:26 AM OH he still wants the 300gp a piece Pru, he's just trying to soak us for another 3000gp b'cause he thinks he has us over a barrel.
Michael smiles as he says it, and his eyes never leave the muscular halfling. if they leave us be, to come to a decison, Michael watches him till he goes, if they stay, Michael keeps an eye on the halfling and walks to a quiet corner away from the press of people, subtly signaling the burly 1st mate to join him for a dance of blood and fury.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday October 22nd, 2015 1:08:30 AM
Anna joins the huddle with the rest of her Fist.
"We could always try to parley...Isn't that something these seafaring types go for? I thought I heard that somewhere but I am not sure where."
She whispers to Nikolai, "I can become an octopus or a squid, but neither are quite a kracken. I could turn into a water elemental or a fire elemental though. One would let me swim and the other would help Pru in burning down the ship. Should I turn into something more threatening to prove our point?"
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+13=14 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:08:32 AM
Karavik listens to the captain's words and Nikolai's reply, trying to get a good feeling for whether the captain is really willing to risk losing his ship for an extra 3000 gold or if he is just bluffing to try to mae some extra coin. (Sense Motive)
Sense Motive +13 for a 14 :/
AC 24 T17 F17 CMD 21 (29 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:22:54 PM
Tinker frowns, "that's not the terms of the contract."
The dwarf is tense, watching the sailors, and Readies himself to throw the table on its side as a improvised tower shield on the first sailor, mate, or captAin that attacks.
Ready action: up end table.
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:38:03 PM
The captains grin fades as he realizes the inherent danger in his gambit. He seems to be calculating something, whether odds or gold, is anyone's guess. He wrings his hat once more.
"Sorry mates. Me head must be addled by the bright mornin' sun. So be it, ye have me word I consider our debt settled. Ye'll not here another word on the subject."
He claps his hands and proclaims.
"Another round of breakfast for our esteemed guards and guests lads. The rest of ye, we have a landing to prepare for. Out of here now!"
He grabs the halfling and practically shoves him up the stairs and leaves the agents alone for a moment with their thoughts. He's gone for only a moment, before opening the door again, his face pale and white.
"Uhm. I know this be a bit poorly timed, considering our most recent misunderstandin', but I think ye should come up topside lads and Miss Pru. Thar be something going on."
Up above decks, the crows nest can be heard shouting something to the crew below.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Thursday October 22nd, 2015 9:12:40 PM
"Well, I think you will need to negotiate the fee for us coming up topside first. The Fist doesn't do anything without a contract. Right Nikolai?" Trayvin gives the captain a large toothy smile.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:30:26 PM
"I think you mean 'lads and Miss Pru and Miss Anna'," Pru murmurs.
She shrugs at Trayvin's objection. "I'll go look," she says. "Looking is free. Anything else....."
She goes up to see what's going on.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+13=26 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:40:19 PM
the buzz fades, Michael wasn't even aware it had started til he felt it leave, His grin goes from predatory to bemused to Schadenfreude when the cap't sticks his head back in eating crow. He listens intently and a moves to go up the stairs to see what is going on. he didn't miss that the cap't had to hustle the halfing out, so he's on the look out for a knife in the back as he goes up. he also looks around for an ambush so he can warn Pru and Anna, should perfidy be planned.
perception 26
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+7=18 ; d20+13=28 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:55:55 PM
Sense Motive +7 (is this a trick or a genuine crisis)= 18
"Best get back up there again. We'll gather our weapons and follow on your heels." Nikolai exclaims excitedly.
As soon as he leaves he tells the Fist, "Be weary of the food from now on is all I can say. About this threat, let's see if it is not a trick. Be on guard. I'll take the lead, Tinker and Michael after me, Pru and Trayving next, Karavik and Anna last."
Nikolai gathers up his backpack and starts for the stairway to the upper deck. As he goes up, he listens carefully for what is going on upside. Perception +13 = 28
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor
Action: Move to upper deck, alert.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+11=24 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:56:05 AM
"Let me either find new fish or check the food out before we eat it." Anna says "I have spells that will allow me to determine if it is ok to eat." Anna says to Nikolai.
When she hears the commotion she tries to determine what is going on (Perception : 24)
She then falls in line at rearguard where Nikolai set her. Learning from what went down with tiger fist she casts barkskin on herself before she can get in a spot where she is threatened by battle.
Active Effects: barkskin : +3 natural armor - 60 minutes
Actions: Cast Barkskin / move to surface alert at rear guard per Nikolai's order
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=19 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 9:12:00 PM
Tinker nods at Nikolai's words; he's not going to touch anything other than his hardtack from his own backpack until well away from the ship.
But the Captain's question is... Interesting. Quickly being fully loaded with weapons, armor, and equipment, the dwarf trots up the ladder first , being fully defensive in case of any sudden treachery.
Full defensive +6 ac
Perception 19
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Friday October 23rd, 2015 11:31:39 PM
Konrad eats his crow silently. He nods, somewhat sheepishly, and clears way up the ladder. It seems he is genuinely concerned about what's happening.
The morning mist clumps thick around the ship, Konrad waits near the wheel, and points towards shore as you emerge.
"I gave us orders to find a suitable anchor not long ago. Yer rows are ready to take ye out to land. Then that happened."
In the crows nest, the lookout gives a sharp cry again, this time able to be heard clearly by all.
“Captain! Riders on the shore!” To the east, a group of ten riders wait dismounted, flying a curious flag.
Profession Sailor DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The flag carries Middle Seas nautical message for Parley Under Threat. }
“Pah. We can just circle back and ..”, Captain Konrads dismissal is quickly interrupted as a Fireball of massive size comes roaring across the water, striking the ships mast and sails. There is an explosion, and dozens of tiny metal spikes fall from above and embed themselves in the ship. The mast cracks and sizzles, the treated wood resisting the flames for now. The sails however, are quickly engulfed in flame. Of the watch from the mast, there is no sign.
“You damned maniacs!”, screams Konrad. He squints his eyes at the shore party, mumbling to himself as different colors of smoke begin to appear, puffing up, apparently being used as a message of sorts.
Profession Sailor DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { Warning Shot. Turn towards shore. }
Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The colored smoke is not coming from flares, but rather a man in robes casting a spell. There is also a small battle flag near the wizard, containing the picture of an eagle grapping a wand in one talon, and a sword in the other.}
Profession Soldier, DC 10. (Only if you made the above perception check.) Highlight to display spoiler: {The battle-flag belongs to Eagle Regiment, who are known for mixing magic and martial prowess.}
Konrad looks at you and frowns.
“We can’t outrun their spells. We have to parley.”
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+13=17 ; Saturday October 24th, 2015 11:18:23 PM I can't see a danged thing over these side boards, whats going on gu....HOLY SEA TROLLS...they are shooting at us! Yeah Parley or shoot back!
perception 17
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+11=19 ; d20+6=18 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 1:34:54 AM
(Percception: 19)
"I can't see anything over this smoke." Anna says, "also I told you the nautical types like to parley."
"Let me try to rectify the fire" Anna casts quench targeting a 120 ft cube that encompasses the burning pieces of ship. [OOC: per the spell: Quench is often used to put out forest fires and other conflagrations. It extinguishes all nonmagical fires in its area. The spell also dispels any fire spells in its area, though you must succeed on a dispel check (1d20 +1 per caster level, maximum +15) against each spell to dispel it. The DC to dispel such spells is 11 + the caster level of the fire spell.]
(If needed dispel check : 18)
Active Effects: barkskin : +3 natural armor - 60 minutes
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Sunday October 25th, 2015 2:59:16 PM
"Yeesh how do they expect us to come to shore when they torched the sails, paddle?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=29 ; d20+7=21 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 6:48:01 PM
Profession-Sailor: untrained Perception +13 DC20 = 29 Profession-Soldier +7 DC10 (perception roll made)= 21
"Thanks Anna," Nikolai says then squints at the beach and surveys the troops. His keen half elven eyes see a lot. "It's the Eagle Regiment troops. That smoke is actually coming from a spell caster and his spell casting. Eagle and Bear regiments were two of the Regiments that participated in getting rid of the giants for Ailithmar. They may be just wanting to stop the ship as they would any other or they may know we are here. Considering the condition of the sails, I doubt trying to get away to some other spot will work. Being Eagle Regiment, they probably have all manner of bird scouts along these shores anyway."
He looks at the captain and tells him "Send out a signal to parlay. Don't mention us unless they ask. If all they want is to search your ship for contraband, we can sneak over the other side and hide in the water. If they know some agents of the Fist are here, don't put yourselves in any more danger, just tell them we will talk to them."
Nikolai hopes the captain will be brave. "If you pull of this landing without them suspecting we are here, we can put some extra gold in your pockets. But don't let greed cost you your ship and men either."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+10=29 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 11:00:23 PM
Pru readies an action to try to Counterspell.
[Spellcraft 29 to identify the spell as it is being cast; she will couter it if it is a spell she has.]
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday October 26th, 2015 9:29:36 AM
Tinker unlimbers his repeating crossbow and prepares to support Nikolai's move
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Monday October 26th, 2015 4:10:44 PM
The Agents of the Fist make their way above decks, ensuring that the there is no trickery from the captain. Nikolai encourages the Parley, but warns Konrad to do nothing stupid to endanger his ship or his crew. Prudence readies a counterspell, and Anna quickly drenches the remaining flames, saving some of the ships sails, though they look to be in pretty bad shape. Trayvin, Tinker, and Michael observe the damage, and prepare for whatever might come next.
The Captain makes orders for a small boat readies, and those orders are quickly followed. He also has 4 more boats readied for use, 2 on each side of the ship, just in case people have to abandon the ship quickly.
He makes his way with a couple of crewmen towards shore, and leaves his first mate in charge, with orders to leave the anchor up in case they have to try to run. The first mate seems concerned with the ships movements.
"Tide is carrying us closer, about as fast as the captain can row. An' he told me not to drop anchor. There might be an undertow here. Look!"
The captain's men row with skill and strength, and although they are closing with shore, they aren't putting much distance on the ship. After about 10 minutes, the captain and his men make shore. The ship, not far behind, lurches to a slow stop as it's keel rubs against the beach below, about 300 feet from shore.
(You have ten minutes worth of spells and actions, should you choose to take them. Tick 10 minutes off of any ongoing spell effects. )
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 Monday October 26th, 2015 4:22:58 PM
Karavik readies his crossbow and selects a story to recite in case things continue to head south....
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=23 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 7:50:18 PM
Tinker moves to the seaward side of the ship and tries to see if there is a way for the Agents to take one of the boats and escape this trap. He reports what he has seen to Nikolai and the others.
"I don't like this, the Eagles are fully in the pay of Pavalion from what we know, and it is as if we are captured. Or we can try and kill the mage and escape, though we are rapidly becoming more and more notorious for the other side."
Perception - 23
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+6=11 Monday October 26th, 2015 9:32:37 PM
"Well we could go with plan B." Anna suggests. "I prepared water breathing and I can give 7 people the ability to breathe water for 107 minutes each. I could cast it, touch all of you and then we slip over the side and plan to meet up further down the coast. I would turn into something that just naturally breathes water and then we could avoid the Eagle's entirely." Anna says.
If the others agree, she will cast the spell on each of her companions then slip over the side and turn into a water elemental.
Active Effects: barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
potentially: water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes) and Anna is a small water elemental for 5 hours 50 min (Stealth 11) (OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min) (see above)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Monday October 26th, 2015 10:24:14 PM
"I disagree with you Anna. Running makes us look guilty. If we are going to convince the other Fists that we are in the right, then we need to act like it. Let's see what they have to say, if it comes to a fight, I'm not sure that we can evade them anyway. They certainly seemed to know right where to find us."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday October 26th, 2015 10:25:49 PM
"Anna's is a good escape plan," Pru says, "but let's make sure we actually need to escape before we try it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+7=13 ; d20+11=16 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 10:29:46 PM "That's a good idea, Anna," Nikolai says as he surveys their situation. "Underwater, linked together with a length of rope with you towing, we could escape the notice of any scouts. That's better than me using my magical feather."
He then takes Pru's suggestion but adds. "The problem with this escape plan if we wait is that we won't have time to do it. Anna needs to have the time to cast the water breathing spell on all of us before we get blasted and we know they can do that easily enough since we are getting closer by the minute. I suggest we do it now, escape when the gate is open wide. Especially if they don't really know we are here and this is just a normal cargo check."
Unless there are reasonable objections from the majority of the Fist, Nikolai has everyone join Tinker and gather at the point most opposite the shore (Stern?) and Anna gets ready to cast her water breathing spells. "This will also save the captain some embarrassment or punishment. We've made our payment, he's delivered us to the shore. That's good enough for me. Let's just try to get in to the water without too much of a splash, ok?"
With that decided he has everyone look up and about for any possible bird scouts and if the coast is clear and they can do this out of sight of the shore, Anna casts her water breathing spells while they attack two segments of rope (total 100') so that the slower swimmers are left behind. With Anna towing the rope and the others holding on and aiding in the swimming, they should be able to stick together.
"Now, over the side quietly as possible."
With the rope hanging over the rails, each one slithers down into the water, Nikolai last, bringing the other end of the rope with him.
Climb down ship hull +7 = 13 Stealth +11 = 16
Once all are in the water and holding the rope, he gives Anna the signal to head on down the shore towards Ailithmar.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+13=21 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:28:44 PM
Michael takes the tail end Charlie position and lets the others drag his 30 lbs along while he watches behind for signs of pursuit and trouble.
Perception 21
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+11=15 ; d20+18=32 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:30:42 PM
Climb down 15
Stealth 32
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery d20+7=27 ; d20+7=12 ; d6+4=10 ; 3d6=11 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 8:16:22 PM
The Agents, following Nikolai's plan, work quickly to start securing their climb down the port side of the ship. Ropes are fastened, and one by one they start the descent. Nikolai is first to the railing, but decides to be the last down.
(As I understand it, the ropes are affixed to Anna, whose strength of 16 should be enough to support one descent at a time. )
Your DM needs climb checks from everyone, as well as a definitive climbing order, volunteered by anyone.
The ship from keel to deck is 40 ft high. Unknotted Rope, Slippery Surface
Climb, DC 20
With a successful Climb check, you can advance up, down, or across a slope, wall, or other steep incline (or even across a ceiling, provided it has handholds) at one-quarter your normal speed. A slope is considered to be any incline at an angle measuring less than 60 degrees; a wall is any incline at an angle measuring 60 degrees or more. A Climb check that fails by 4 or less means that you make no progress, and one that fails by 5 or more means that you fall from whatever height you have already attained. The DC of the check depends on the conditions of the climb. Compare the task with those on the following table to determine an appropriate DC.
You need both hands free to climb, but you may cling to a wall with one hand while you cast a spell or take some other action that requires only one hand. While climbing, you can’t move to avoid a blow, so you lose your Dexterity bonus to AC (if any). You also can’t use a shield while climbing. Anytime you take damage while climbing, make a Climb check against the DC of the slope or wall. Failure means you fall from your current height and sustain the appropriate falling damage.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday October 27th, 2015 8:52:05 PM
OOC:DM, the rope is attached to one of the pins (used to fasten the sails's ropes) at the railing, Nikolai unfastens it and takes it with him when he goes down.
Also, those using the rope are just letting themselves down. Nikolai, who will actually be climbing down the ship's hull should be the only one actually 'climbing'. So what's the DC to slip down a rope?
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD d20+2=10 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 9:53:05 PM
Trayvin quietly slips over the side and begins climbing down the rope. He doesn't feel this is the best course of action, but now isn't the time to argue about it.
Actions: climb check = 10
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:23:47 PM
Pru does not even have a mathematical chance at a DC 20 Climb check, so she will wait until last.
Anna Morphe[small water elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 21/14/18 - HP 53/53 -- CMD 15 d20+6=24 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:51:30 PM
Anna says, "I have a spider climb spell prepared as well, but I can only cast it on a single party member. Should I cast it on Pru, who seems to have the most difficulty climbing or Nikolai who is going to go last? I also have a climber's kit in my sack, but I would have to return back to being human to retrieve it. However I can cast guidance on everyone before they climb."
Anna casts guidance on each party member who did not receive spider-climb before they attempt the descent.
Active Effects: Wildshape as Small Water Elemental [elemental body I] - 5 hours 50 minutes +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD, +2 size con, +6 hp (due to con), +4 natural armor, swim speed 60 ft, base speed 20 ft, dark vision 60 ft, can breathe water, slam +8(1d6+4) and can create a vortex vortex: Save DC 17(4th level spell+3 wisdom modifier), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d6+4
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - either on Nikolai or Pru
guidance : next skill check + 1 to roll - rest of party minus Nikolai or Pru (see above)
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
Climb = take 10 = 15 (normally + 4 + 1 from guidance) Stealth = 24
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+11=23 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:16:43 PM
? climb check 23
since I'm the lightest one here, and I also have one of the highest perception checks. you can easily drag me through the water and I can watch behind us for signs of pursuit, I'll just tie the rope around my leg
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Wednesday October 28th, 2015 1:24:08 AM
DM Ken
To simply slide down the rope without falling, DC 15
Any surface with adequate handholds and footholds (natural or artificial), such as a very rough natural rock surface or a tree, or an unknotted rope, or pulling yourself up when dangling by your hands.
I believe it would be just as hard to descend non-catastrophically as it would be to ascend.
DC 15:
Fail by 4 or less no progress down. Fail by 5 and you slide down, taking 5 points of damage from rope burn and descend 1/4 move speed. Fail by 6 or more and you fall the 40ft.
You may attempt, per regular rules, to move at half move speed by taking a -5 penalty. You may also attempt to slide at full move speed, by taking a -15 penalty.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday October 28th, 2015 2:06:48 AM
OOC: past midnight, posting tomorrow. Wow, this is one heck of a tall ship for the hull to have 40' above the water line. On the other hand, if it is like the Mayflower, where the aft is much higher than the mid or front sections, I can see that. :)
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 31/46 CMD 17 d20+4=13 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 7:55:45 AM
Karavik begins to make his way down the rope and towards the water, attempting to do so as inconspicuously as possible. Neither his climbing nor his stealth seem to be going well though.
Climb +4 for a 13(no progress) Stealth +7 for a 10 Perception +9 for a 24
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=27 ; d20+15=16 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 8:58:08 PM
Tinker doesn't want to wait for the rope, a device that the dwarf has a 50/50 chance of falling off anyways. "We got a shore break and wind in the sails to mask any noise we might make." he tells his friends. He quaffs his Elixir of Swimming and gracefully ...jumps!
Tinker maneuvers himself to soften his fall and so only hits the water like a minor meteor, and comes up spluttering.
.....
Elixir of Swimming - +10 swim checks for one hour Acrobatics DC 15 to ignore first 10 feet fallen 27 success! Swim - 16
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Wednesday October 28th, 2015 9:10:13 PM
The agents begin the downward descent, but are a jumble of bodies on a rope.
Michael makes good progress. Karavik, Tinker, and Trayvin do not, and though each are on the rope, in that order, they are fumbling about. Prudence, Anna, and Nikolai wait atop the ship to figure out how the final straws will fall.
Those still topside watch the exchange on shore tensely, as does the crew of the Knuckleduster, nets and other rigging in hand. The first mate keeps his eye stuck to his looking glass, and seems tense without Konrad on board.
The boat and the shore delegates meet, and conversation seems to begin. The men ask the captain questions, and he shakes his head "no" vigorously, several times.
Perception: DC 23
Highlight to display spoiler: {The metal shards that fell into the deck from the explosion are still moving, even though the ship is still and ran aground.}
On the Ship: Anna, Prudence, Nikolai, Revan. On the rope, from top to bottom: Trayvin (40ft to go), Karavik (40ft to go), Michael (35ft to go).
In the water: Tinker (5 subdual)
Tinker finds the water to be cold, very cold! Still, he keeps his head above water. In his brief time under, he discovers there's only about 12 feet of water below him.
Though the Agents are 300ft from the occupied beach, Tinker figures a good 700ft from the next closest land mass.
DC 15:
Fail by 4 or less no progress down. Fail by 5 and you slide down, taking 5 points of damage from rope burn and descend 1/4 move speed. Fail by 6 or more and you fall the 40ft.
You may attempt, per regular rules, to move at half move speed by taking a -5 penalty. You may also attempt to slide at full move speed, by taking a -15 penalty.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD d20+2=13 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 9:35:46 PM
Trayvin continues attempting to climb down the rope. He hopes the captain is having some success at stalling the Eagle Fist on the beach.
Actions climb check = 13
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=21 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 9:47:34 PM
Perception +13 = 21
With the rope wrapped around a pin a couple of times, the rope is made secure and the Fist start over the side. Rappelling down the ship's hull and trying to remain quiet is not so easy as it had seemed.
Nikolai sees the captain shakes his head vigorously but can't make out what is being said. The descent is taking too long.
"Anna, go ahead and turn into a water elemental and jump on in. You three down there, just take a dive once Anna is in the water. Pru, start down as best you can but just drop in if it looks like it will be too hard to manage. I'll follow once you're in the water. We don't have the time to be pretty."
Nikolai hopes that the distance and the ship itself will muffle and splashes. He tells the crew that if the shore party looks at them and asks what's going on, to just yell back that it is the surf hitting the stern as the tide comes in.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:18:42 PM
Pru frowns down at the water. "I knew I should have learned Feather Fall," she grumbles. She waits for the rope to be a little less cluttered.
Anna Morphe[small water elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 21/14/18 - HP 53/53 -- CMD 15 d20+11=19 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:22:42 PM
(OOC: Oh Kindly Dms was the reason why Anna was still on the ship, was because you cannot take 10 on this check or the rope was at maximum occupancy?)
(Perception: 19)
Anna has no clue what is going on with the captain so she casts spider climb on Pru, so that she can descend safely without getting hurt.
Anna directs someone to be standing at the gunwhale with a bucket and then hops over the side, hoping that since she is liquidy and sound she makes will look like someone was emptying a bucket over the side.
Active Effects: Wildshape as Small Water Elemental [elemental body I] - 5 hours 50 minutes +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD, +2 size con, +6 hp (due to con), +4 natural armor, swim speed 60 ft, base speed 20 ft, dark vision 60 ft, can breathe water, slam +8(1d6+4) and can create a vortex vortex: Save DC 17(4th level spell+3 wisdom modifier), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d6+4
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - on Pru
guidance : next skill check + 1 to roll - rest of party minus Pru
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
DM OOC: It was because Anna was going to cast Spider Climb on someone, and both Pru and Nikolai were still on deck.
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45/nonlethal "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+15=29 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 9:40:38 PM
Tinker swims away from the boat, keeping the ship between him and the beach. He doesn't want to get hit by a friend. "Just fall on down, we gotta get a move on, Agents!" He hisses.
Elixir of Swimming - +10 swim checks for one hour Swim -29
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+11=28 ; d20+13=32 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 9:55:12 PM
"Piece of cake" thinks Michael as he makes his way down the side of the ship, curiously he notices the pieces of metal moving on the deck of the ship even though the ship does not now move.
climb 28 perception 32
Anna Morphe[small water elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 21/14/18 - HP 53/53 -- CMD 15 Thursday October 29th, 2015 10:52:53 PM
After falling into the water, Anna swims a little away from the fall zone of the boat so as not to have a team mate fall on her.
(OOC: checking in)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Thursday October 29th, 2015 10:58:33 PM
If it takes Trayvin too long to climb down the rope, he will jump into the water.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Friday October 30th, 2015 12:03:45 AM
Nikolai suggests Anna cast the Spider climb on Pru. He has a halfway decent chance to climb down.
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=13 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 10:18:40 AM Trayvin continues to struggle with the rope and his armor. He doesn't make any progress at all! Anna casts spider climb on Pru, then slips over the edge with a clever bucket ruse. She hits with a splash, and finds that being made of water doesn't soften the blow of her drop. Michael continues easily traversing the rope.
Nikolai steals another glance at shore. He sees something exchange hands between the captain and the Eagle Fist, and things go south in a hurry.
The captain fires a flare of his own into the sky, a deep blue color. Almost immediately, the nets and ropes goes fying from the men onboard, and they rush Pru and Nikolai! One of them hits Revan with a sap, and the dwarf drops cold.
The muscled halfling folds his arms and watches, then produces a dagger and starts to cut the rope, calling down to Michael.
"Looks like we missed our chance to dance, punk. Maybe you chumps should have paid the captain the extra 3 grand he asked for!"
2 Nets vs Nikolai. Hit touch/fftd AC 11 and 23.
2 Nets vs Prudence. Hit touch/fftd AC 5 and 14
2 Crew try to grapple Nikolai: 9 +2 Aid another = CMD 11
2 Crew try to grapple Prudence: 13 + 2 Aid another = CMD 13.
(Remember to subtract your dex bonus from your CMDs this round)
"When you throw a net, you make a ranged touch attack against your target. A net's maximum range is 10 feet. If you hit, the target is entangled. An entangled creature takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty on Dexterity, can move at only half speed, and cannot charge or run. If you control the trailing rope by succeeding on an opposed Strength check while holding it, the entangled creature can move only within the limits that the rope allows. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make a concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell's level or be unable to cast the spell.
An entangled creature can escape with a DC 20 Escape Artist check (a full-round action). The net has 5 hit points and can be burst with a DC 25 Strength check (also a full-round action). A net is useful only against creatures within one size category of you.
A net must be folded to be thrown effectively. The first time you throw your net in a fight, you make a normal ranged touch attack roll. After the net is unfolded, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls with it. It takes 2 rounds for a proficient user to fold a net and twice that long for a non-proficient one to do so.
On the Ship:Prudence, Nikolai, Revan. On the rope, from top to bottom: Trayvin (40ft to go), Karavik (40ft to go), Michael (30ft to go).
In the water: Tinker (5 subdual), Anna (14 subdual),
DC 15:
Fail by 4 or less no progress down. Fail by 5 and you slide down, taking 5 points of damage from rope burn and descend 1/4 move speed. Fail by 6 or more and you fall the 40ft.
You may attempt, per regular rules, to move at half move speed by taking a -5 penalty. You may also attempt to slide at full move speed, by taking a -15 penalty.
No map, at this particular time. The net throwers are 10 ft away from Pru and Nikolai. The 4 grapplers are adjacent. The halfling is cutting the rope at the edge of the ship.
Perception: DC 24
Highlight to display spoiler: {The little metal shards in the ship have continued to burrow into the deck, and are now glowing faintly.}
Anna Morphe[small water elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 21/14/18 - HP 39/53 (nonlethal) -- CMD 15 d20+11=15 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 12:58:33 PM
Anna swims to get closer to the ship.
Anna loses Warp Wood and Bull's Strength to spontaneously cast summon nature's ally II.
Next round a small air elemental will appear 40 feet in the air as near to the ruckus on the ship as she can summon it.
Active Effects: Wildshape as Small Water Elemental [elemental body I] - 5 hours 50 minutes +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD, +2 size con, +6 hp (due to con), +4 natural armor, swim speed 60 ft, base speed 20 ft, dark vision 60 ft, can breathe water, slam +8(1d6+4) and can create a vortex vortex: Save DC 17(4th level spell+3 wisdom modifier), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d6+4
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - on Pru
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Friday October 30th, 2015 4:14:23 PM
(Note that since Trayvin and Karavik have made no progress, they can simply spend a move action to go from rope to ship.)
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+11=26 ; 5d4=13 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 4:17:30 PM
Pru is almost insulted. After seeing what she can do, this crew thinks hauling her up in a net is a good idea?
She uses all her concentration to cast the spell while tangled in a net. [Concentration 26, success] Flames leap up around her, setting the net alight and singeing any crew member foolish enough to be too close.
[Cast buring hands. Any creature caught in the blast takes 13 points of fire damage, DC16 Reflex save for half. According to the spell description, flammable materials burn if the flames touch them, and Pru is hoping that includes net cords.]
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45/nonlethal "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=21 ; d20+15=19 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 6:40:57 PM
Tinker feels completely outmaneuvered, feeling very slow in the water with no good way to get back to help his companions. He looks around for some handholds or anything to get him climbing back to the tall flat-topped ship and stuff those words back in the halfling mate's mouth!
He swims back towards the ship's side at any likely spot to climb up.
Perception 21 Swim 19
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 21/59 CMD Friday October 30th, 2015 9:17:37 PM
Giving up on climbing the rope, Trayvin decides instead to hop back on board the ship. Once on the deck, he draws a weapon and takes in the scene. "I think I need to do something about those climbing skills."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Friday October 30th, 2015 11:33:33 PM
OOC: Quick question - Since Pru and Nikolai are next to the rope, then they are next to the halfling cutting the rope, right?
DM Ken - Collect on Delivery Saturday October 31st, 2015 12:11:59 AM
Ooc: Sure.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+1=3 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+16=29 ; Saturday October 31st, 2015 12:54:27 AM
Michael reaches into his pocket and pulls out an alchemist fire, he tosses it up into the junction of the forecastle and the deck ( where the flames can gain good purchase on the walls of the forecastle). unfortunately his grip slips and he falls backward, he puts his left thumb and forefinger to his forehead in the classic L for loser sign, while falling and looks pointedly at the pudgy halfling LOOOSER!
str check to hold onto the rope with one hand 3,
toss the ACF while falling to hit the ship 18
acrobatics check to hit the water at reduced or no damage and still get the burn in on mighty mite (dm option) 29.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) d20+10=17 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=15 ; Sunday November 1st, 2015 8:52:06 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Water Breathing
Condition: Entangled = -2 att, -4 dex, move half speed, Escape Art DC20 or Str DC25. Adjusted: AC 19 Tch 19 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple)
Nikolai is not happy at the double cross. In his view, this lifts any legal bounds their contract with the captain had in preventing any attack or damage to the ship or crew. All was now quite legal.
[[b]"Everyone! Just jump into the water! Don't fret for anyone caught!"
He knows his Fist. They'd get themselves caught here trying to fight the crew. Under the circumstances, a rescue would be easier later, maybe. He hopes everyone else follows suit and jumps overboard also.
For his part, he tries to get some leverage of his own. The smug halfling cutting the rope gives Nikolai an idea, the Thumb is not going overboard alone.
OOC: I found no rule preventing a net grappled victim from performing a grapple himself, just the -2 att.
Improved Grapple Att on halfling: CMB d20 +10 (-2) = 17 - 2 = 15 vs hafling CMD
If this attempt fails, he tries again: CMB d20 +10 (-2) = 17 - 2 = 15 vs hafling CMD
If this attempt fails (duh), spend a Hero point for another try: CMB d20 +10 (-2) = 15 - 2 = 13 vs hafling CMD
OOC the die roller is not in my favor today. :(
If the grapple succeeds, he hefts himself over board with the halfling in tow. Move: you can move both yourself and your target up to half your speed. Etc..
Since Nikolai is not attempting to place the target anywhere but going over the side with it, I don't think the +4 bonus to break the grapple applies. My opinion. :)
Success or not, he then takes a 5' step to fling himself overboard. He has a plan for later.
Standard: Grapple att, one or two or three. Move: 5' step to flop over the railing, with or without the ship's mate.
OOC: If I understand the 5' step rule correctly, he should be able to use all three grapples and still use the 5' step. It it is deemed not, then just one Grapple attack and then overboard.
The canny double-cross of the Agents has left the party split up and in two different places!
Anna is in the water and in elemental form. Since she has a natural swim speed, casting the spell in no problem. She begins concentrating on a summoning spell. Michael's fall from the rope is almost slow motion. His finger and thumb create the perfect "L" over his fore head, then launches an alchemists flask up over the ship. It impacts on the ships sides, and begins to burn. His eyes lock on those of his halfling rival just before he contorts to reduce his fall damage. (Michael, 8 subdual)
Prudence (going off your character sheet) is not only netted, but grappled. (CMD 15 - 2 dex = CMD 13.) She struggles to cast a spell, even while in the arms of these petty sailors.
"Casting a spell while you have the grappled or pinned condition is difficult and requires a concentration check (DC 10 + the grappler’s CMB + the level of the spell you’re casting).
Prudence needs (2) concentration checks this turn.
Concentration 26 vs DC 26 Grapple = success! Concentration 16 vs DC 16 Net = success! (Rolled by DM. d20+11 I believe?)
Pru's flames cover both of her assailants and both net throwers and incinerates the net restraining her. Prudence is no longer entangled. 3 of the men fall in a burning heap, except her grappler.
"You'll pay for that witch!"
Trayvin makes it up onto the deck. Revan finds himself stirring and stands. His assailant has left him and is charging into the ruckus!
Tinker searches for a way back aboard. He could try scaling the side of the ship high enough up to try and jump to the rope, but unless he can fly, he doesn't have many other options. Nikolai tries in vain to secure his small prisoner, then flops over the ships railing. (Nikolai, 16 Subdual. 17 if you fail your acrobatics)
Although Prudence burned three of the men, there are 7 left on deck. 2 who threw nets at Nikolai, 2 who tried to grapple Nikolai, Pru's grappler, Revans attacker, and the First Mate.
2 men move to bull-rush Trayvin over the side! He gets an attack of opportunity on one of them! (DM Rolled, d20 + 7 = 9. Miss!) The bull-rush beats CMD 21, and Trayvin is pushed back 5 ft and over the edge of the ship! Trayvin takes 12 subdual damage and must start swimming (Unsure if you are in your armor.)
Prudence's grappler moves to pin her to the ground. He pins CMD 20.
A pinned creature is tightly bound and can take few actions. A pinned creature cannot move and is denied its Dexterity bonus. A pinned character also takes an additional –4 penalty to his Armor Class. A pinned creature is limited in the actions that it can take. A pinned creature can always attempt to free itself, usually through a combat maneuver check or Escape Artist check. A pinned creature can take verbal and mental actions, but cannot cast any spells that require a somatic or material component. A pinned character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's CMB + spell level) or lose the spell. Pinned is a more severe version of grappled, and their effects do not stack.
Casting Spells while Pinned: The only spells which can be cast while grappling or pinned are those without somatic components and whose material components (if any) you have in hand. Even so, you must make a concentration check (DC 10 + the grappler's CMB + the level of the spell you're casting) or lose the spell.
The halfling laughs as Nikolai and Trayvin go overboard.
"I think you might consider turning yerselves in to whomever is chattin' with the captain, or else the pretty lady up here is going to pay the price!"
He kneels and uses his rope to give Prudence the "Tied Up" condition. (23 vs CMD 14)
If you have your target pinned, otherwise restrained, or unconscious, you can use rope to tie him up. This works like a pin effect, but the DC to escape the bonds is equal to 20 + your Combat Maneuver Bonus (instead of your CMD). The ropes do not need to make a check every round to maintain the pin. If you are grappling the target, you can attempt to tie him up in ropes, but doing so requires a combat maneuver check at a –10 penalty. If the DC to escape from these bindings is higher than 20 + the target's CMB, the target cannot escape from the bonds, even with a natural 20 on the check.
As a result of being tied up, Prudence is effectively "Helpless". There are 4 people in range to effectively coup de grace Prudence if ordered.
Helpless: A helpless character is paralyzed, held, bound, sleeping, unconscious, or otherwise completely at an opponent's mercy. A helpless target is treated as having a Dexterity of 0 (–5 modifier). Melee attacks against a helpless target get a +4 bonus (equivalent to attacking a prone target). Ranged attacks get no special bonus against helpless targets. Rogues can sneak attack helpless targets.
As a full-round action, an enemy can use a melee weapon to deliver a coup de grace to a helpless foe. An enemy can also use a bow or crossbow, provided he is adjacent to the target. The attacker automatically hits and scores a critical hit. (A rogue also gets his sneak attack damage bonus against a helpless foe when delivering a coup de grace.) If the defender survives, he must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. Delivering a coup de grace provokes attacks of opportunity.
Creatures that are immune to critical hits do not take critical damage, nor do they need to make Fortitude saves to avoid being killed by a coup de grace.
The remaining 4 men finish cutting the rope over the side. Only a groggy Revan remains onboard. Karavik takes 9 subdual from the fall.
On the Ship: Prudence, Revan
In the water: Tinker (5 subdual), Anna (14 subdual), Michael (8 subdual), Trayvin (12 subdual), Karavik (9 subdual)
DC 15:
Fail by 4 or less no progress down. Fail by 5 and you slide down, taking 5 points of damage from rope burn and descend 1/4 move speed. Fail by 6 or more and you fall the 40ft.
You may attempt, per regular rules, to move at half move speed by taking a -5 penalty. You may also attempt to slide at full move speed, by taking a -15 penalty.
Prudence and Revan, Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: {The small metal shards are glowing very brightly now, and emitting a low hum. }
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP70/70-CMD 22 d20+11=29 ; d12+6=16 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 4:22:43 PM Why ye double crossing little...I'll get you you pint sized Orc lover!!
With that,he runs to Pru's aid. He's going to charge the man nearest him that is threatening Pru,but also where it would put the other three within his threatened space.
As he charges he draws his greataxe: Attack roll:25 to hit(18+9+2 charge -4nonlethal) or 29 if he's a human. Nonlethal Damage:16(10+4+2charge bonus) 20 damage if he's human
I got you little one,no worries! As his axe(most hopefully) slams home into the man.
With Revan in their ranks,it'll at least give Revan a chance to attack the coup de gracer(?) before they get Pru.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday November 2nd, 2015 5:37:28 PM
Pru can't move, but she can still speak.
"Nikolai!" she calls. "Tinker! Everyone! Keep going! I'll be fine! Finish the mission! I'll catch up!"
Anna Morphe[large dire bat] (Hugh C) -- AC 19/12/17 - HP 34/48 (nonlethal) -- CMD 17 d20+6=10 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 8:07:14 PM
The spell finishes and the air elemental appears 40 feet in the air.
Anna gives the elemental a command in Auran.
Auran speakersHighlight to display spoiler: {"Attack those who threaten the bound woman! Focus on the short one first!"}
The air elemental moves to attack those threatening Pru and attacks if able. (100 foot fly speed)
(hit vs AC 10; 4 slam damage)
Anna then says to Pru, "Hold on Pru!!! Help is on the way."
To Tinker Anna says, "Get on my back. I'll transport you to the ship."
Anna takes a standard action to wildshape into the form of a dire bat and once Tinker gets on her back she takes a move action to fly 40 feet at a 45 degree angle. (OOC: This forms a right isosceles triangle. Assuming she flies along the hypotenuse this puts her at 28 feet in height.) She burns her last hero point to travel another 40 feet which puts her at 56 feet in height which should allow her to fly over the ship and Tinker to get on Deck if he so chooses.
Active Effects: Wildshape as Dire Bat [Beast Shape II] - 6 hours +4 size bonus to Str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty dex, -1 Attack, -1 size bonus AC, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB,CMD, 20 ft speed, fly 40 ft(good), bite+8(1d8+7) space:10, reach 5
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - on Pru
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 47/59 CMD Monday November 2nd, 2015 11:05:03 PM
"Well which is it? Are we getting off the ship or back on?" Trayvin treads water and watches the scene unfold. With no real way to get back up onto the ship, there's not much he can do to help anyway.
OOC- I doubt he would have worn it around on the ship while in transit, so I will say the armor is stashed in his haversack.
notes: -12hp subdual dmg
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 47/59 CMD d20+4=13 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 11:06:11 PM
OOC forgot the swim check = 13
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) d20+6=16 ; d20+14=31 ; d2+3=4 d2+3=4 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 12:58:47 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Water Breathing
dmg: 16 subdual Condition: Entangled = -2 att, -4 dex, move half speed, Escape Art DC20 or Str DC25. Adjusted: AC 19 Tch 19 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple)
Nikolai hits the water with a plan. He notices Anna take the form of a bat and carry Tinker off so it is too late to do something about that but he calls out to the other three, "Michael, Trayvin, Karavik! Help cut me loose. I've got a plan.
To Anna, he calls out "Can you summon any more critters? A giant squid or octopus is what I need for my plan!"
OOC: Details of plan coming later if we can get an octopi or squids.
Oops, forgot my action: Action: remove a shuriken and start cutting at the net. Flurry attack on net: Dmg = 4, 4 OOC: Do I need to roll to hit? Do it for me if I do. :}
Tinker attempts to scramble aboard Anna to catch a lift to the top of the ship. He doesn't have a chance of getting off safely, but when he is over the deck, he'll just roll off and try to acrobatically avoid getting hurt by too much...
.... Ride +2 to stay on Anna's back Acrobatics +10 to avoid first 10 foot damage
Revan's heroic charge is both effective and dangerous. He takes some moderate wounds as he closes in ( 2 AoO's hit charging AC of 20 for 13 damage.). Anna's Air elemental also appears overhead, and flails awkwardly at one of those near Prudence.
Prudence, for her part, pleads for the Agents to move on, but it seems like what could be her last request is unanimously ignored.
Anna and Tinker dart for the top of the ship, Tinker rolls off the side of the Giant Bat, and lands without much trouble.
Nikolai, Michael, Karavik, and Trayvin are left treading water down below. Nikolai cuts through his bonds with a shuriken, then hatches a plan needing many arms and tentacles.
On board, the the melee gets full swing. The first mate begins to sweat a little, seeing what looked like a seven to one hostage situation quickly become a much closer affair.
Time slows down as he quickly issues an ultimatum.
"I mean it! Stop this mess or we cut her throat! Surrender right now!", he screams. He looks desperate and serious. Immediately next to Prudence are the halfling and two lackeys. A third is a mangled mess on the floor.
Players, please post verbal reactions to the threat only, no actions, as this is a special sequence post occuring just before the crews turn as a free action.
Anna Morphe[large dire bat] (Hugh C) -- AC 19/12/17 - HP 34/48 (nonlethal) -- CMD 17 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 2:46:08 PM
Anna stuck in bat form has literally no way to respond to the oaf's demand nor Nikolai regarding his plan. On principal she is against negotiating with terrorists. Really at this point no matter what she does, unless she shifts into something that has a mouth she can't belay that last order to the air elemental to attack those thug's threatening Pru as she has no way to tell it to back off, at least for another 30 seconds when it will cease to be summoned.
Active Effects: Wildshape as Dire Bat [Beast Shape II] - 6 hours +4 size bonus to Str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty dex, -1 Attack, -1 size bonus AC, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB,CMD, 20 ft speed, fly 40 ft(good), bite+8(1d8+7) space:10, reach 5
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - on Pru
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 3:15:08 PM
Tears are rolling down Pru's face.
"Go!" she yells to her friends. "You can't stop this! Go! I'm willing to die so you can get away. I am not willing to die because you tried something stupid and failed!"
She puts all of her heart, all of her soul, all of her strength, all of her voice, and (if possible) a surge of magic into one final shout.
"GO!!!!!!"
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP58/70-CMD 22 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 3:42:42 PM I can't do that...I can't let you die little one. Not after so many others have too. A hint of sadness in the dwarf's voice. He looks straight at the halfling: Same goes for you,I don't want to kill ye' and I didn't kill your mate here. I don't enjoy killing. But if you kill her,I will slaughter every last one of ya. Even if it takes me own life,I will protect her and her memory.
Revan hasn't known them for long,but he knows his fallen companions and friends from Bear and Wolf would want him to be doing this right now.
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45/nonlethal 6 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 7:09:22 PM
Tinker looks at Prudence who wants him to leave, and thinks about Nikolai who always thinks about the mission, and then at the halfling. And frowns. "You aren't going to hurt her. Do you know why? If you hurt her, no matter what happens, no matter who gets killed, I will cut. your. head. off."
Tinker waits a heartbeat
"The alternative is you let her go, and we will all jump overboard and not be your problem anymore."
"Your choice."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 47/59 CMD Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 8:55:33 PM
Trayvin offers what he hopes is more sense than everyone else seems to be offering. He isn't really in agreement with the escape anyway. So he shouts as loud as he can, hoping to be heard up on the ship.
"WE SURRENDER".
No sense in anyone getting killed over this, Trayvin thinks. We don't even know what the Eagle Fist wants, for all we know they are not enemies.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 10:34:45 PM
OOC: if I understand it, this post is supposed to be verbal only, so no time passes, eh?
Nikolai has a plan but one aboard the ship could work too. The halfling can only live if Pru lives. Is his life worth so little he'd kill Pru and sacrifice his own? What reward does a dead man get?
Trusting Tinker to keep up the gambit, he glares at Trayvin Finally free of the net he says, "Ok, you stay here and pretend you surrender. I've got a table to turn. Michael, Karavik, this is what we'll do..."
Nikolai quickly explains his plan to intercept the captain's dingy as it returns to the ship, overturn it, and capture the captain, their bargaining chip. "If the ship's mate kills Pru, the captain dies. If we get a chance to capture the Eagle Thumb as well, great. Since we can breathe water, they'll either surrender or drown. Trayvin, stay here if you wish, but we got a dingy to dump."
All this is said in hush-hush.
To the halfling, he yells back before he dives underwater, "We live by the Fist, we die by the Fist. Well put your head in a sack of 3000 copper and send it to Davy Jones' Locker where you can look at your reward for a long time!"
That's it for speech.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 12:29:48 AM
ooc. sorry for the delay guys, works was killer the last few days.
Michael surfaces from is dive, still slightly stunned from the fall. he moves to Nikolai and starts cutting his bonds with his knife. He nods understanding the plan and submerges and begins swimming for the captains dingy.
Anna is unable to really respond at all. She just blinks her big batty eyes. Tinker and Revan exercise true dwarven diplomacy, promising death and missing limbs for everyone who might be involved in an attack on Prudence.
For her part, Pru isn't afraid to die, but would be immediately dissapointed if her capture resulted in the death of her allies.
Michael, Nikolai, and Karavik are ready to move out, but Karavik starts to readily fall behind. It seems he doesn't know how to swim! The Bard is left behind to tread water.
Trayvin alone is will to call a truce, and receives orders from Nikolai to pretend to give up.
With three threats of death, the men have to check their guts and their resolve. The call is made for them, however, when the ship suddenly lurches and starts being pulled towards the shore!
The metal shards inside the hull are the ship are glowing fiercely, at least the ones still visible. One of the Eagle Company war-mages seems to be doing something with a rod. Konrad is yelling and waving his arms, visibly upset.
The men on deck nervously abandon Pru and lash out at the dwarves!
2 men grapple Revan, who gets an AoO on one of them. (Grapple CMD14)
2 men grapple Tinker, who also gets an AoO. ( Grapple CMD 18)
With both grapples failed, two men try to bull rush Revan off the ship! (CMD 16)
The halfling sidesteps to flank Revan with his men and cuts wildly with his daggers! (Nat 20, confirm vs AC 24) for 22 damage. Second attack missed.
1 final sailor steps up nervously to Tinker, covers his eyes, and waves his shiny new cutlass about wildly. (d20+0=3)
Those in the water notice that the ship is moving quickly. It covers 30ft of the 300 between it and the shoreline, and it's speed seems to be increasing!
ALL Perception: DC 32
Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a minimal spatial distortion in the air above you. Either there's something odd going on, or something invisible is watching your progress.}
Revan (Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP58/70-CMD 22 d20+13=19 ; d12+8=17 ; d20+9=21 ; d12+4=14 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=19 ; d12+4=15 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 4:20:56 PM
AoO: 19 to hit(6+9base+4favored enemy) damage:17(9+4+4 favored enemy)
Fine,you wanna deny just the unconsciousness,I'll knock you out permanently instead! Revan yells out as the daggers strike true. He swings his axe at the man that was foolish enough to open himself up.
Then he swings at the halfling: to hit 21(12+9) damage:14(10+4)
He reverses his swing almost immediately,coming in for a second attack on the halfling:
to hit: natural 20,to confirm:19. Damage without crit:15. Damage with crit:45
Total damage this turn to the halfling:59 with the crit 29 without the crit
Revan(Tristan B) AC 22/14/18-HP58/70-CMD 22 d20+12=21 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 4:22:06 PM
Forgot the perception roll.
Perception:21
AC 27 T17 F17 CMD 27 (31 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45/nonlethal 6 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=12 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 5:48:31 PM
Tinker doesn't pay much attention to his surroundings, and swings his urgrosh around to smack the first sailor with the flat of his blade!
His backstroke, however, fails to mark the sailor's companion. No matter, the real danger is the First Mate, and Tinker belies the bulk of dwarves by lightly slipping around to place the halfling between two angry dwarves!
...... Perception 12 AOO non-lethal AC 23. Dam 10 non-lethal Attack AC 7 Acrobatics 26 to avoid AOO Move to flank the halfling with Revan
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday November 4th, 2015 6:31:41 PM
Pru wriggles and squirms, but the ropes hold fast. "Uh....little help?" she says.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 47/59 CMD d20+4=5 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 8:51:33 PM
Trayvin tries to swim after the ship as it is dragged towards the shore. Hopefully, he can catch up to it and help out those still on board.
Actions: swim check = 5(or just paddle around uselessly I guess)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) Wednesday November 4th, 2015 9:50:48 PM
OOC: Remember, the taller ship, the deeper the keel. If it hit a sand bar, ok, but it can't be much deeper closer in. It can't beach itself like viking longboat. It's up to the DM as to how fast ocean floor rises.
Just saying. Because it makes a big difference. As big as this ship is, the beach crew should still have to get in the dingy or swim out to it. A good way to figure out the depth of the keel is to assume that two thirds of the hull is underwater, else the ship capsizes. That would mean the ship has 80' of hull under water, at least.
I'm going by my experience in building the plastic models of Mayflower and USS Constitution, and the so many pictures and movies I've seen. I've got the Cutty Sark still in the box, half painted, waiting for that day I can finish it. :(
Post incoming.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 38/38 CMD 24/26(Grapple) d20+13=29 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+13=32 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 10:34:22 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Water Breathing
Nikolai needs everyone with him for his plan to work, so he stays with Kravaik. Being able to breath under water makes a big difference! He Makes sure, by hand gestures, that Michael knows not to get ahead as well.
He's not in a big hurry as he figures it will still be a little longer before the captain gets in the dingy to get back to the ship. But then the ship starts moving! Towards shore!
As best as he can see underwater, he tries to gauge the rise of the sea floor and the depth of the keel to get an idea how close the ship will get to shore.
Perception +13 (- underwater penalties) = 32
Location Start 300ft to shore Moved: as fast as the slowest swimmer, double move = ?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+10(4), R+10, CMB+9, CMD+19 d20+13=18 ; d20+11=24 ; Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:00:20 PM
Michael is ticked to death at the ability to breath water! he strokes onward toward the dingy pretending he is a shark. thinking of how he's going to get the men out of the boat. He grins, and pulls a ACF from his pocket. when he gets to the dingy, he shoots up and smashes the bottle in the bottom of the boat. If this don't get them out of the dingy, they can darned well burn for all he cares. perception 18
to hit the floor of the dingy 24.
Anna Morphe[large dire bat] (Hugh C) -- AC 19/12/17 - HP 34/48 (nonlethal) -- CMD 17 d20+11=29 ; d20+6=14 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+7=15 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 7:54:07 AM
Assuming Revan killed the mate the air elemental chases after the moving ship, lands and attacks one of the halfling's lackeys.
(Slam hits vs AC 14; 2 damage)
Anna-Bat flies after the ship that it is gaining speed. If she can land close enough to the skirmish she will and bite one of the lackeys. Otherwise she will just use a double move action to land on the ship.
if needed:
(Bite hits vs AC 25 for 15 damage)
(Perception: 29; OOC can anyone hit a 32 my mod is only plus 11?)
Active Effects: Wildshape as Dire Bat [Beast Shape II] - 6 hours +4 size bonus to Str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty dex, -1 Attack, -1 size bonus AC, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB,CMD, 20 ft speed, fly 40 ft(good), bite+8(1d8+7) space:10, reach 5
barkskin : +3 natural armor - 50 minutes
summoned elemental - 4 rounds
water breathing on the rest of party : 107 minutes each (or 97 accounting for the 10 minutes)
spider climb : 50 of 60 minutes elapsed - on Pru
(OOC: Water Breathing can be cast once and shared among multiple creatures touch 12 hours / 7 creatures = 109 min)
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