Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 3:24:41 PM
Elyas jumps slightly as he sees something moving through the waves at the ship. he looks as close as possible, half expecting tentacles. he is very relieved to see nothing but a school of dolphins.
[perception = 25]
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=20 ; Thursday February 6th, 2020 10:04:38 PM "No, you guys were performing quite well, I didn't mean to make fun of the performance. Is a pod of dolphins good luck? What if they are bloodweed dolphins?" Rolth takes a closer look...
(Perception = 20)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=20 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 3:45:39 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20) Tsak moves to the side of the boat to look at the dolphins. He appreciates their smooth muscularity and the ease with which they move thru the water. They mirror his feeling of freedom and he takes a moment to really appreciate where he is, who he's with and what he's doing.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday February 7th, 2020 6:50:23 AM
Kiwina looks at Mak, and explains, "Dolphins are a kind of shark, of which there are both good and bad. The aumakua do not make themselves known through dolphins, however. Their meat is good, and you can render a nice oil from them. But we don't need supplies right now. I would swim with turtles, but not dolphins."
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=16 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 6:57:44 AM
Angus continues to watch from the crow's nest
(perception = 16)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=15 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 7:16:17 AM
Falco hoots and waves to the passing dolphins before pausing to look behind them in case they are being chased by something. {Perception: 15}
______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII Friday February 7th, 2020 5:48:58 PM
The dolphins follow alongside the boat, breaching out water and whistling at the boat, seemingly easily keeping pace.
There seems to be a pod of about 30 or so dolphins.
Knowledge ((Nature - DC 17)) - Highlight to display spoiler: {That makes it a very large pod, probably one of the largest ones that would be in the wild.}
They seem to whistle alongside the music as it plays, and make music that matches it nicely. The sun is warm and the dolphins play with you and the crew, who come to take a look at them, even going so far as to throw a few bits of fish over the side for the dolphins to eat which they promptly do.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=20 ; d20+10=29 ; Friday February 7th, 2020 8:25:10 PM "Wow, that's the biggest pod of dolphins I've ever heard of. A purple Prince*, not our friend the Duke, once wrote a song that seems apt, if somewhat more melancholy than our current setting." Rolth strums a chord and begins to sing to the dolphins.
How beautiful do the words have to be Before they conquer every heart? How will you know if I'm even in the right key If you make me stop before I start? If I came back as a dolphin Would you listen to me then? Would you let me be your friend? Would you let me in? You can cut off all my fins But to your ways I will not bend I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim And I'll come back again as a dolphin Why does my brother have to go hungry When you told him there was food for all? This is the man that stands next to the man That stands to catch you when you fall (Oh!) If I'm under water, will you find me? (Find me) Will you shine a light and try to guide me? It's happened before, I've knocked on your door But you wouldn't let me in How beautiful do the words have to be Before they conquer every heart? (Oh!) If I came back as a dolphin Would you listen to me then? Would you let me be your friend? Would you let me in? You can cut off all my fins But to your ways I will not bend I'll die before I let you tell me how to swim And I'll come back again as a dolphin As a dolphin (Be my friend) Dolphin (Yeah, yeah) Dolphin As a dolphin As a dolphin As a dolphin
(Perform = 29) (Knowledge Nature= 20)
*Yes, that Prince
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday February 8th, 2020 11:18:31 PM
Tsak keeps watching the dolphins whilst Rolth plays in the background. Lime Elyas he knows this peace won't last, but he's determined to enjoy it while its here.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=14 ; Sunday February 9th, 2020 11:44:28 PM
(Know nature = 14; considering he thinks dolphins are a type of shark, an appropriate result)
Kiwina was unaware that people so overly-romanticized dolphins as Rolth was now doing. Yes, they could be amusing, but so could chickens.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=16 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 8:51:55 AM
{Know Nature: 16}
Much better then a night in jail.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+2=14 ; d20+1=14 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 9:04:37 AM
OOC: KS: Nature +, Roll 14, Fail; Aid Another, Perform +1, Roll, 14, Success! +2 to Rolth's Check, So, Perform +31 for Rolth.
Even as Rolth started the song, Mak listened intently as he drew his mandolin down from the peg and opened his case. Before the first chorus Mak was picking a melodic scale to accompany the taur. Though Mak's performance was nowhere near the caliber of the "skald" he did manage to enhance the song. With his modest accompaniment Rolth's song soared above the waves.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 2:29:05 PM
relieved that the pod really is just dolphins, and enjoying the song, Elyas relaxes a bit and sits back to enjoy the afternoon.
after a moment of thinking on it, he gets up and looks at the dolphins again.
[knowledge check = 25]
Sure are a lot of them! it's not usual to see so many in one place, in fact I can't think of any mention I've heard of that talks about a larger pod than this living in the wild! wonder what gathered so many of them in one place? maybe there are just no predators in this area? or they are fleeing something elsewhere...
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII Monday February 10th, 2020 5:55:46 PM
The dolphins follow you for about half an hour before leaving you to your own devices, and the sailors continue with their work, rushing around and keeping busy as you relax and recharge yourselves.
As night begins to fall, and the sun goes down, the ocean gets a bit choppier, not so much that the ship is in any sort of danger, but just enough that the boat begins to gently rock from side to side, almost as if trying to put you to sleep.
As the moon comes up it is reflected brightly on the ocean, and it seems like the whole world is doubled up as the ocean begins to calm down again, the sky is reflected perfectly in the ocean, as if it were one great mirror and not a capricious force of nature.
The bright light from the moon reflected on the ocean gives you plenty of light with which to see, and you can see quite a distance even in the dark, and every now and again, there is a disturbance as some ocean dwelling creature launches out of the ocean and plops back into the calm waters.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday February 10th, 2020 10:07:41 PM
Angus comes down out of the crow's nest and finds an empty bunk or somewhere else to sleep
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday February 10th, 2020 11:35:04 PM "Shall we set watches?" Kiwina will take whichever watch, but wants at least one of the Petals on deck at any time throughout the night. It isn't likely that there will be trouble, but it also would not be the first time.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=18 ; Monday February 10th, 2020 11:36:48 PM "Aye aye, Captain, watches it is.". When it is his turn, Rolth will keep a sharp lookout.
Perception= 18
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=22 ; Tuesday February 11th, 2020 9:23:31 AM
Enjoying the night Falco climbs up in the rigging for an hour or two and just watches the world. {Perception: 22} He is having trouble believing that things are so peaceful. After some time he heads below deck for the night.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday February 11th, 2020 2:50:44 PM
Mak suggested that due to his human eyes any watch set for him be during hours in which he could actually see.
Aye Captain Tsak takes his watch in the crow's nest during the night, his vision allowing him to see quite well. The next morning he remembers to study his spells for the coming day.
Spells: Longstrider and Magic Fang.
DM Dan - On the waves again... Tuesday February 11th, 2020 6:30:07 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a nice bunk and hunker down for the night, it's about as comfortable as you'd expect, that is to say, not terribly. But it serves it's purpose.}
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot nothing on your watch, except the pleasant and calming sight of the moon and the stars twinkling up high in the sky. The cool breeze is just bitter enough to keep you awake, but not so bitter that it's uncomfortable. Other than that, it's a warm comfortable night and watch, and you manage to catch yourself before you fall asleep once or twice.}
Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: { The night is quite bright and from the crows nest you can see for miles around, even making out the black shape that is the isles. The cool air has set in now and it's getting a bit cold out, not terribly so, but enough that you keep an extra layer near by so as not to start shivering. But your watch is blessedly, uneventful. }
Tsak - Highlight to display spoiler: {By the time you take watch it's the dead of night and rather cold, you take an extra couple of layers with you, as there is little to protect you from the cold night air and the wind that is blowing. The deckhands are moving around keeping busy, keeping the ship on course for Chessford without too much difficulty, but even they seem relatively subdued and at peace, as if all is well with the world.}
The rest of you get a good nights sleep in your bunks/beds wherever you manage to find to get a few hours kip, and when you wake up to the sun shining brightly all over the boat, which has travelled somewhat, you feel all is right with the world. You feel refreshed and ready for anything.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday February 11th, 2020 7:20:05 PM "I feel so refreshed and ready for anything! Let’s get this party started.". Rolth plays the dopplying song loudly, hoping that they might hear it and return
Tsak wakes from his nap following an uneventful night. He performs his morning meditation and then sets about making sure that everyone has something, but not too much, for breakfast. After that he gives Esmerelda another brush, noting how big she is growing.
After all that he'll join in the party atmosphere, but still keeps an eye on the weather and running of the ship.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Tuesday February 11th, 2020 10:06:09 PM
Angus looks to find something to do while on the ship. He would like to learn how to tie the knots that sailors all learn to tie.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday February 12th, 2020 6:57:17 AM
Kiwina simply sails. He does so unhurriedly, making minor adjustments, getting a "feel" for the waters and observing any animals or changes on the horizon. (I.e., he takes ten on any sailing, perception, and knowledge checks while things are calm)
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:58:06 AM
Mak woke ready for the day, but found that the stress of all the walking the previous days and now a relative spate of inactivity had caused his leg to stiffen. With a pronounced limp he moved about the ship performing his duties. Like Kiwina he kept an eye on the sea around them while he stopped briefly to show Angus a few knots.
OOC: Taking 10 on the following: KS: Geography +6, 16; KS: Nature +2, 12; Perception +4, 14 (Aid another for a +2 on Kiwina's check); and PS: Sailor +4, 14 (to instruct Angus on the knots)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=14 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday February 12th, 2020 10:08:41 AM
Elyas spends his time in the routine of running the ship, and helping others where needed. He doesn't hold any title with the very horizontally-managed Petals, but he is one of the most experienced sailors on the crew. he notices Angus trying to learn some of the standard knots and spends a few hours working with him: profession sailor = 14
he then spends some time looking at maps, trying to determine how long it will take with current conditions to reach the destination profession sailor= 10....
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Wednesday February 12th, 2020 12:38:55 PM
Falco wakes after an uneventful night and feels so calm he almost skips his morning prayers. With a sigh he thinks that it would be foolish to believe all this good luck and weather and goes though his normal preparations. That done he rustles up some food and does some mental archery exercises.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - On the waves again... Thursday February 13th, 2020 4:06:35 AM
You awaken to a slightly cooler day, there are clouds in the sky, and the wind is blowing, enough to keep you moving at a good pace towards you destination.
As the sun rises into the sky, you see an odd rock formation, far enough off that it's of no danger, but close enough that you can make it out clearly, it looks like tentacles rising out of the deep, grasping at the sun.
It looks somewhat ominous, but that's probably just superstition. Isn't it?
The day doesn't warm up much, and when the sun is at it's highest point, it begins to rain some, wetting the ship and causing a bit of blustery wind.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Thursday February 13th, 2020 6:27:39 AM
Angus finds a sheltered spot on deck and continues to practice tying knots. He notices the "odd rock formation" and asks about it.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=25 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:16:43 AM
(ProfSailor=25) Tsak performs his morning meditation, submitting his spells to memory. He's happy with the routine that sailing allows.
When he sees the rock formation he does his best to mark the location on the Rose's charts (Profession Sailor).
Kiwina, that formation looks, interesting. When we get to Chessford lets talk to the local sailors and see what they know about it?
------------------------------------ Spells: Longstrider and Magic Fang
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:24:50 AM
Rolth mutters, "Tentacles, why does it always have to be tentacles?". But these dark thoughts do not persist for long and he enjoys the wind in his fur and even the rain that rolls in.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=27 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:11:01 AM
{Perception: 27}
Falco spends a good amount of time staring at the unusual rock formation. Did it just twitch? No that must be in his head. For some reasons he very much wants to go check it out but knows it is probably a bad idea. If only he could fly like the owl half of his nature.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+6=9 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+4=13 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 9:58:52 AM
Mak looked at the strange rock formation and tried to remember if he'd seen the like on any charts before, heard anyone in port talking about it, or knew of any superstitions sailors talked about regarding tentacled rock formations.
OOC: KS: Geography +6, Roll 9, Fail; KS: Local +2, Roll 21; PS: Sailor +4, Roll 13.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday February 13th, 2020 10:28:26 AM
Mak thinks we should investigate the rock as it might be another duplicitous deity trying to get a foothold in the Wold, like the rest of them. He doesn't mention that last part, but looks suspiciously at Falco.
OOC: jk.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday February 13th, 2020 2:11:22 PM Tentacles again? why is this becoming a theme now?
He will spend some time asking the crew and other petals if any of them have used this route before, and if so, did they notice that particular formation last time?
DM Dan - On the waves again... Thursday February 13th, 2020 3:54:02 PM
The rain gets heavier and heavier, causing even the most sure footed of you to have to be careful lest you slip up. As the day wears on the rain begins to let up, and just as the sun begins the very last part of it's journey down back to the horizon, it breaks through the clouds and begins to warm you again.
Despite the slightly odd rock formation the continuation of your journey continues without anything odd or even so much as a fish or anything along those lines. It still seems quiet, not especially so, but enough to notice.
Just as night falls, you hear the soft hooting of birds that have flown from the mainland, they circle over the boat and make soft noises as they sometimes dive to grab fish that are swimming near the surface. The deckhands watch them and eventually they continue on their way, leaving the Rose all alone as night falls proper.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Thursday February 13th, 2020 5:10:24 PM
Angus whispers, "I have a bad feeling about this..."
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+8=17 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+12=19 ; Thursday February 13th, 2020 7:49:09 PM
What does Kiwina know about the tentacle rock? * Know geography = 19 (forgot the +2 for favored terrain) * know nature = 29 for what inhabits it * perception = 27 * profession sailor = 19 for navigability
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday February 14th, 2020 8:54:51 AM
Mak watched the tentacled rock recede into the distance, shrugged, and went about his tasks. Instead of checking the charts and taking his turn at the helm he decided to help the sailors in trimming the sails.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday February 14th, 2020 9:42:06 AM
As night fallfs, Kiwina once again suggests they set watches. "Maybe even," he ventures, "we should think about a standing watch rotation and marching order," to the confusion of the vessel's crew.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday February 14th, 2020 10:33:58 AM I agree, captain. things have been way more quiet than we are used to, we don't want to get lulled into not paying attention. too many scary things have happened lately for me to think that we are safe. something is bound to come at us again sooner or later.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Friday February 14th, 2020 12:08:43 PM "Captain, I agree about the watch and the marching order. Perhaps Mak, with his soldiering experience, could organize us for that?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=9 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+10=13 ; Friday February 14th, 2020 12:46:43 PM
{Know History: 9} {Know Nature: 15}
As the unusal rock is further and further behind Falco wonders if he had ever heard of such a thing. Part of him thinks he may have before the change from the Warper-sar. He shrugs, nothing to do about it really. As he hears the discussion of watches.
"Slot me in to whatever watch you like. I see well at night."
{Perception: 13}
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday February 14th, 2020 10:37:48 PM I too see well in the dark adds Tsak.
He takes his turn at watch and sleeps well for the remainder of the night.
DM Dan - On the waves again... Saturday February 15th, 2020 6:23:44 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that the rock is a formation that has been here for a while, and while oddly shaped, has never caused these kinds of feelings before. It's marked on maps and the like, just not for any real reason. The slight feeling of dread you had was abnormal.}
As you begin to set watches and marching order, the sun dips below the horizon leaving you in the cold of the night, and even though the night itself is not too cold, you get a shiver from thing about that odd rock formation.
Falco - Highlight to display spoiler: {You're not sure about the rock it definitely appears to be a naturally forming rock, but you're not perfectly sure.}
The moon is high in the sky, and you can pick out the stars, even finding some constellations you know of from you childhood. It seems like another quiet night. Whatever is going on, you appear to be safe and at peace. Perhaps the Gods are giving you a break?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=29 ; Saturday February 15th, 2020 9:32:56 PM
Rolth feels like the Gods are trying to lull him into a false sense of security. Sure, the Gods of Testing are gone or whatever, but this just feels like a bill starting to come due...and tentacles (shudder)! Rolth starts to keep an extra sharp eye out while muttering prayers to Domi for strength in the coming days (constant Toros Taur Try to improve perception when awake.)
Perception = 29
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=36 Sunday February 16th, 2020 5:02:42 PM "That's a known rock formation. While oddly shaped, it has never been cause for concern. The dread we're feeling about it isn't normal. It may be too dark to investigate the rocks now, but something isn't right. I'll be happier well away from here..."
Perception = 36 (natural 20) on Kiwina's watch
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday February 17th, 2020 10:06:00 AM "I don't like it, whatever it is. I agree, we should not linger near it, just to be sure. odds are it is just a rock and we're overreacting. why is it that calm weather and smooth sailing has us all on edge?
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday February 17th, 2020 10:06:42 AM
Mak set about creating a watch schedule. First he split the crew into thirds with one third taking the night watch. During the night watch he added a petal contingent. He felt confident that with a third of the crew and himself in the crows nest with his bow he could handle first watch. He proposed the following watches:
Nightwatch Aboard Ship with 1/3 the crew. First Mak Second Angus Falco Third Tsak Kiwina Fourth Rolth Elyas
Land - Elyas gets a pass so he can get his rest. First Rolth Mak Second Angus Falco Third Tsak Kiwina
Marching Order Rolth, Tsak Mak, Elyas Angus, Falco Kiwina
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday February 17th, 2020 10:28:00 AM "It is possible we are just use to problems arising, we were thrust into a cataclysmic event pretty early in our careers together. Still.... I guess moving on is best though part of me would like to go take a look."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday February 17th, 2020 4:36:13 PM
Angus awaits his turn at watch. He has many questions about life aboard ship to ask Falco.
DM Dan - On the waves again... Monday February 17th, 2020 5:41:00 PM
You sort out the watches and ensure marching orders are updated, keeping in mind that you've got a few days travel on the water still ahead of you.
Ramsay approaches you as you are discussing the formation.
"Yes that rock is relatively strange, it's never been something to worry about, myself and the deckhands all felt a chill as we passed it, as if someone had walked over our graves."
He sighs
"Probably nothing but sailor's superstitions! Though while we were in port we did hear of slightly strange goings on... apparently we're not the only ship that has passed that rock and felt an ominous presence... other ships have been avoiding it to save themselves from feeling it where they can. But again, you know what sailors are like, an easily spooked and superstitious lot!"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Monday February 17th, 2020 9:59:51 PM "Perhaps after we finish our diplomatic mission we can come back to investigate?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:42:53 AM "We probably should come back, but I agree we don't have time to investigate now."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:18:42 AM
Falco clicks his beak as Rolth and Kiwiana speak.
"If others are feeling the same maybe a day to check it out is not so bad. With the distance of travel a day here or there is not so bad really. A slow wind could add more then checking out the rock I would think." He pauses for a moment "It could wait if it must but we are in a time of change I would hate it to be something we let get worse."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday February 18th, 2020 12:13:35 PM "As much as i would like to just pass it by, I'm afraid you're probably right Falco. if it is a growing danger and we leave it alone it may be much worse when whatever it is is fully realized. perhaps we could at least give it a look?
DM Dan - On the waves again... Tuesday February 18th, 2020 7:14:35 PM
Ramsay seems to balk at the idea of changing course.
"But we would lose perhaps more time than that, the wind is with us currently, if we decide to go back against the wind it would take sometime to return, and then sometime to get back on track. I thought you had an important mission to attend to?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday February 18th, 2020 8:14:24 PM Hmmm, an ominous tentacle-shaped rock in the middle of nowhere that inspires foreboding in the whole crew, or politics? A simple choice, what could possibly go wrong? It's a darn shame but I guess the politics can wait. It's not a, a three-hour cruise is it?
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday February 18th, 2020 9:32:21 PM
Mak stayed quiet as he worked through the watch to make certain any noises upon the water would carry to his ears in the twilight.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday February 18th, 2020 10:11:31 PM
Kiwina is still not in favor of turning back to the rock. "There's too much chance that we'll be delayed or distracted from our current task."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday February 18th, 2020 11:12:59 PM "Seems like more of this ‘new gods and weird stuff happening’ rather than something we need to spend time on now."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:37:05 AM
This is not something Falco feels that strongly about though he will file the rock away in his mind. He simply shrugs a Rolth's comment and turns to watch as the odd rock fades into the distance.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:09:24 AM
Elyas will accept the captain's decision, especially since he was fairly on the fence about checking out the rock.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday February 19th, 2020 6:52:02 PM Besides new gods or old magic, could there be a volcano or some more natural explanation for the strange new wiggly looking rock? Not that I have seen such things before, but I did pay attention to learned persons who played games of chance in the Duke's casino
Angus thinks that they will be back this way again and the rock will mean more at that time.
DM Dan - On the waves again... Wednesday February 19th, 2020 7:03:27 PM
Ramsay nods.
"I agree, we can always check the rock on the way back! It's not like it's going to go anywhere! The politicking shouldn't take that long, should it?"
Ramsay continues to ensure the ship carries on towards it's intended destination. The thought of the rock is still with you, but even as you think about it the feeling and memory becomes weaker, as if it's slipping out your grasp and you begin to forget even what you were worried about.
As night falls Ramsay approaches the Petals.
"Cap'n we're going to settle in for the night, it's a bit too dangerous here to continue at night time. I suggest you all take this opportunity to get a good night's rest!"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday February 19th, 2020 8:34:07 PM
Angus quickly finds a place to sleep until its his time to watch.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=14 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:05:17 PM
Rolth follows Angus’ lead and takes a siesta until watch time.
Tsak agrees with Kiwina's assessment and suppresses an eye-roll at Ramsey's assertion on the nature of politics, remembering that he himself was probably just as naive not so long ago. And he hopes the sailor is right about the rock not going anywhere.
After dinner Tsak produces a rum bottle which he stashed whilst shopping for stores and offers everybody a wee dram. Mak gets offered two for all his hard-thinking in getting the Petals organised.
After dinner he enjoys a nap and then takes his watch (Perception) from the crow's nest at the allotted time.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+16=21 ; Wednesday February 19th, 2020 11:51:42 PM
Kiwina is slightly distracted during his watch (perception = 21), enjoying his night on the ocean.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Thursday February 20th, 2020 8:22:52 AM
The decision to pass the rock leaves Falco with nothing as a distraction. He considers that maybe he needs to bring some distractions for on the boat in the future. Though lack of options he spends the day climbing up and down, up and down, up and down in the rigging. When it comes time to bed down he eschews his normal bed and simply brings a pillow up on deck to watch the stars until he sleeps or his watch starts, whichever is first.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Ligh
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=9 ; Thursday February 20th, 2020 9:11:23 AM
Mak set about taking first watch while his companions found their bunks.
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 9. I guess Mak just isn't a good guard. No wonder he's not in the military any longer.... ;)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:43:31 AM
Elyas sleeps well, comfortable in a rocking boat. he is up early, working on spells again and watching as the sun rises
DM Dan - On the waves again... Thursday February 20th, 2020 7:24:00 PM
The night again is cool and the wind picks up a little. As you sleep the deckhands do their best to scurry around you and not cause you to wake up, but part way through the night, one of them drops a bucket, making a loud crash that awakens everyone.
"Sorry! Sorry... slipped out my hand..."
He looks embarrassed enough that there is nothing more said of it, though you know he will probably get a bit of an earful in the morning.
You all fall back in to a peaceful sleep, with the rocking of the boat helping to ensure you get a comfortable and simple nights sleep.
You awaken to a cool sun as it crests over the horizon. Once you are all awake and have eaten, Ramsay comes and speaks with you.
"We are still a few days out, but isn't it nice to have some calm?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday February 20th, 2020 10:48:08 PM
In the morning before meditating Tsak finds some salve to rub on a number of scratches on his leg. The place where Esmerelda landed, claws out, in the middle of the night when the bucket was dropped.
After his meditation he helps with breakfast then climbs to the crows nest to check out the weather out to the horizon. He reports what he sees back to Kiwina.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday February 20th, 2020 11:15:15 PM
Rolth yawns and wonders what he did to anger Domi. All this calm is starting to get under his hide... he prowls the deck, looking for a threat, or something. Did he miss some sign from the gods along the way? :)
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=34 ; Friday February 21st, 2020 12:33:24 AM
Kiwina realizes his companions are restless. They probably haven't spent weeks or months at a time at sea. He enjoys it, however. While it's calm, he takes the opportunity to "forage" in his favorite terrain. (Survival = 34, should feed about 16)
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Friday February 21st, 2020 6:52:31 AM
Angus wakes and eats the meal offered by Kiwina (he purposely does not ask what it was). After a walk around the deck, he practices tying knots again, figuring it may be a useful skill beyond sailing.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday February 21st, 2020 9:56:56 AM
Mak stepped onto the aft deck and drew his rapier. He clumsily waved it about as he went through some type of form as if he were fighting an invisible foe as the black blade swished through the air with a zipping noise. Step, step, slash, lunge, Mak went for a period of time until he brought the weapon back to his waist and caught his breath from the difficult moves he had just performed.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Friday February 21st, 2020 9:57:02 AM
Awake early and immediately board Falco paces the ship for a bit and then gets out his old, little used any more, sketchbook. He tries a few ideas but cannot get what he wants and looks to some of the more seasons sailors with his terrible idea.
"I would love to find a way to practice my smithing while we have these long boring trips. Starting the creating of some nice weapons would take up time and give us something to see in port."
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - On the waves again... Saturday February 22nd, 2020 4:01:04 AM
As Kiwina fishes and Rolth paces, as Falco laments the lack of a forge and Mak practices his swordplay and Angus eats and Tsak watches the horizon, the sun beats down upon the ship, warming all of you through. The deckhands mostly strip down to the barest hint to keep cool, and while there is a breeze bringing the smell of salt water to you, it is not terribly cool. In fact, there isn't a cloud in the sky and the sun is hot today.
Several of the crew, when not working are relaxing on the deck, allowing themselves to be warmed by the sun's rays and just enjoying the leisurely pace.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Saturday February 22nd, 2020 10:16:28 PM
Rolth calms a bit, and basks in the sun with the crew.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Sunday February 23rd, 2020 2:25:16 PM
Kiwina has a chat with the idle sailors, explaining that lazing about while underway can only cause trouble. There is always some task that needs to be done. He suggests a few things, sitting and talking with them for a long while, before concluding loudly, "and after that I'm sure you can think of a few things on your own!"
As he walks off, the crew keeps doing just what they were doing -- except that after a few minutes conversation, they start singing, evidence that Kiwina was not really scolding them.
What shall we do with a raging wemic, What shall we do with a raging wemic, What shall we do with a raging wemic, Early in the morning?
Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding, Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding, Point him to the cave where a hell-hound's hiding, Early in the morning!
What shall we do with a drunken archer, What shall we do with a drunken archer, What shall we do with a drunken archer, Early in the morning?
Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting, Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting, Hide him in the bilge from the heartseed's planting, Early in the morning!
What shall we do with a scratched-up half-orc . . . Lock him in the brig with Esmerelda
What shall we do with a fluffy beastman . . . Put him in the Sargrass, he'll change further
What shall we do with the gambler's bouncer . . . Cover him all in glowing glitterr
What shall we do with a lively wizard . . . Jumble all his spell components
What shall we do with our noble captain . . . Sing him songs until his ears bleed
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d12=7 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2020 9:33:11 PM
Tsak has a good laugh at the crew and their singing. He's happy that they have taken the time to watch and include all the petals. He himself enjoys lazing in the sun and possibly slips in a sneaky nap.
Damien subbing for Ben Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday February 24th, 2020 12:12:18 AM
Elyas laughs at the crews singing, and accepts that his normal desire to remain invisible is all but impossible on a boat such as the Rose.
On returning to his quarters he can't help but check that all his spell components are in their correct locations.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday February 24th, 2020 8:42:59 AM
With a shrug Falco joins into the song.
_____________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday February 24th, 2020 9:09:32 AM
Mak laughed along with the others at the comment about a drunken archer, but sobered somewhat when the heartseed line followed it. With a weak smile and a forced laugh, Mak tried to take the comment as it was meant, but the seriousness of the subject worked at his mind. When the next verse hit, Mak decided to join in on the refrain and put the thoughts out of his mind.
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