Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+11=23 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2023 11:54:42 PM
Mole sits at the tavern drinking his ale. Hearing Drack's question, he thinks about the sea devils. He hadn't put much thought into it before because the request seemed too outrageous to consider.
Knowledge (nature) DC23
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday April 5th, 2023 9:10:14 AM
Loryn has been quiet. This was a lot, and well it was a lot of if maybe and we're scared as far as the gnome thought about it. The merchant ship was not just off shore right? and frankly the Wold was a dangerous place. Things getting pokey every 40 years or so did not make it seem to be a good idea to head out and see if Windhorne could spearhead a war.
"A Merchant ship form elsewhere got attacked out at sea. I still see the best solution is to get him safely home so that the peoples actually wronged can decide what they want to do. What if there was some treaty that sure the fish nation has broken, but we are not the ones to counter with a declaration of war because of it. Water, blah blah blah. The rings and would render most of anything a moot point and we would obviously conduct a confirming test before heading deep. That does not bother nor certainly scare me. Want to be safe, be a farmer on the upper plateau."
Loryn pours a rare midday drink for himself and sits back in the chair with a mumble, "Humans are far to reactionary and rash."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Wednesday April 5th, 2023 9:22:24 AM
Drack says little until he finishes digesting what has been said, and what occurred. "I agree with you Loryn. Let's see what the council decides. If we get pulled into this, I will not be a fan. So far, they have not come ashore. My last basic question still stands. Why??. If we do need this to come to blows, We need to figure out a way to draw them onto dry land where we have an advantage."
"I still think its a good idea to attempt to talk with them first. It would not be out of the realm of possibility that the merchant ship did something that the fish folk took as a horrible affront."
DM-Ryan: Friendly Bar Keep Wednesday April 5th, 2023 12:00:54 PM Torryn thanks the barkeep and asks for more information.
Mortimer fills in some old information for the group (and the GM) and also asks what else might be remembered.
Ash asks if there was anyone else that would have been alive then around.
As they talk Manolo considers the motivation for the attack.
Loryn enjoys a rare midday drink while he opines on the situation. The idea of the water is less of a problem them being in the middle of a war.
Drack wants clarity and is unconvinced since trouble has not come to shore.
Mole recalls a bit about the sea-devils or Sahuagin. They can breathe above and below water and speak little to other races though most speak common. A very aggressive race they are particularly brutal to land dwellers, raiding for supplies and simple bloodshed. Rumors of large groups exist; it is most certainly a small group in the area..
The bartenders thinks for a moment. “Well I was a little fella at the time. People said lots of things, to me it sounds like the stores of orcs though wet I guess. Killing people for food, gold and just plain evil. I will think on who might have been around, my folks are both gone.”
He moves to help another pair but returns. “In his line of work you hear a lot of things. Your honest folks can you keep an eye on things while I get my partner. She is a touch older and honestly tends to pay more attention to the past that I do.”
"Many thanks, that is most helpful and appreciated." Torryn answered with one of her winning smiles. When he'd wandered off she turned her attention back to the table and her friends.
"Honestly, I don't think that ANY of our concerns are misplaced and it strikes me that knowledge and preparation are key if we are to undertake this task. IF it's a small group of raiders, we could - in theory - kill them, but I'd prefer to drive them off. If we can scare them away, they'll tell others not to come near here. Killing them all might invite some kind of retribution and an escalation of events."
She paused to think what all this meant. She wasn't as quick witted as most of the others and had a marked proclivity for impetuosity, so the pause was very much a product of Agratha's training.
"If it can be solved through diplomacy, we'll have to return with a wergild or justice will not be seen to be done. I think that as things stand, we've a lot of options - mainly because we just don't know enough about the situation and what we're dealing with. But, if it's any consolation - my Fey magic doesn't need any material components." It really wasn't much solace, but Torryn beamed as if she'd won first place in a dance competition - again.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Wednesday April 5th, 2023 2:20:07 PM
Gnubert nurses his mug, and listens to the conversation among his friends. The cleric has no idea how they would fight underwater. "What about a decoy? Maybe a ship at anchor as bait?" Gnubert looks over at Torry and smiles, "We could act as the crew with Torry as the captain."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Wednesday April 5th, 2023 2:41:28 PM
Agreeing with Gnubert, Mortimer replies, "Yeah, wonderin' that myself, I was. If we could take a ship back over the same path, we could fish out those bastards; hit'em hard. They'll be emboldened after their first kill ... get greedy."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday April 5th, 2023 7:24:13 PM
"Lets load up a ship with a bunch of combustables, and we can anchor it. Then from a distance when the sea creatures raid it... we light it ablaze. And KABLAMO!!!!" he exclaims as he slaps his hand down on the table, spilling a little ale.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:17 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday April 6th, 2023 3:36:23 AM
"Combusti-what?" Torryn asked, before adding. "Captain? Me? Really?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Thursday April 6th, 2023 8:30:42 AM
" Diplomacy might be out of question", Manolo says out loud, voicing his concerns. " Putting an anchor won't be a good enough of a bait for them....taking the same route as the ship will be a better bait as long as they don't drink the ship".
" Any other ideas or thoughts?", He asks the others while waiting for the bartender to bring someone who might help them.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Thursday April 6th, 2023 9:45:10 AM
"Talking is definitely out of the question. As for a bait ship, we would need crew unless you're sailors. That leaves us protecting the crew and fighting boarders. Not an easy task for this group." He says. "I still say this is not something you can handle, but it seems that the lot of you are determined to do the bidding of the counsel."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Thursday April 6th, 2023 12:37:16 PM
Drack frowns as he simply says. “I don’t like any of this. Neither do any of you. I’m not sure where to go from here. You all call it and I’ll be with you. Either way.”
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 6th, 2023 1:45:18 PM
Loryn tilts his head this way and that as the others talk and brainstorm ideas, always a good plan to a gnome. If you don't have multiple ideas, you might not ever have a solution. They didn't have a ship, or access to a ship, nor did any of them know how to navigate or sail a ship. He feels that is therefore, not going to be a viable option. The longboat, sure, but that just puts the group in deep water, looking for a superior water based foe. Loryn did not like that plan either. talking required meeting and thus has all of the earlier problems. It all ended Loryn right back to where he was starting, which he didn't overly like.
He Hmphs aloud and takes another small drink from his mug. " I'm going to have some additional conversations with Fris on what their cargo was, where the attack took place and what were the ports of call for the voyage. They weren't coming here and I still think this is something that the families and countryman of those who lost their lives need to run point on."
With that, Loryn excuses himself to go ask those questions of the surviving gnome merchant
DM-Ryan: Friendly Bar Keep Thursday April 6th, 2023 2:31:57 PM Torryn still has the same concerns and lays them out. Her feeling is still that diplomacy is needed.
Gnubert suggests that they use a ship as a decoy with them as the crew. Torryn is surprised to be nominated as captain.
Mortimer like Gnubert’s plan thinking the sahuagin will get greedy.
Ash, in a very mage moment, wants to blow up the boat with the sahuagin on it.
Manolo thinks that sailing the same basic path as used by the other boat will be the only way to gain attention.
Mole points out the very true fact that you will need a crew of some sort and again points out that he doesn’t think the group can handel this endeavor.
Loryn sees many flaws with the groups current majority plan and excuses himself.
As the party discusses the tavern owner returns with his partner. The woman is probably 15 to 20 years older than her business partner, putting her around seventy five.
“Your the new heroes?” she looks the group up and down “Well good luck to you as you go forward I guess.”
She moves to leave but is stopped by her partner. “Rose, don’t be like that, tell them about the sea-devils. Your the least talkative tavern owner I have ever met.”
“Right. Right. I don’t know everything but I can tell you a few hundred years ago the town was pretty much wiped out by these bastards. I know that something was done about that at the time and there have only been a few raids since then.” She looks at her partner for a second. “Samuel here lost his parents in the most recent, about fifty years back.”
“It was a smaller raid, sounds like they all were after the big one. The sea-devils were driven off and I know some folks, like you lot, went in he water and dealt with it at the time.” She is about to wrap up but stops herself asking a simple question. “Did the council offer you gold or something to prepare?”
"Um...just rings that would permit us to breathe in the water." Torryn told her. It didn't seem all that helpful to her. Spot wasn't going to get a ring. Moving water wasn't easy. If it was easy, people wouldn't drown. So whilst they'd be able to 'not drown', moving - including fighting would be impaired. Dancers needed to move. It was hard to dance if you couldn't move. Everyone knew that.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Thursday April 6th, 2023 11:22:07 PM
Ash really thought he was going to get everyone on board, especially with the table slap. Maybe it was for the better. Instead the mage sips his ale, abs and listens to other pitches.
When the second inn keepers comes over, Ash sits and listens, not having much to add as his brainstorming came up with what he thought was a great plan.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Friday April 7th, 2023 3:57:38 AM
Drack sits and listens to what all the others say, but having already said his peace, he has little to add at the moment.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 7th, 2023 8:09:22 AM
Gnubert continues listening to the group but is out of viable ideas
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 7th, 2023 8:09:25 AM
Gnubert continues listening to the group but is out of viable ideas
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 7th, 2023 8:33:51 AM
Loryn enters Minerva's, also known as home, and pops into the kitchen to grab some cheese and bread. He made it a pint to have several freshly baked loaves about with a good hard crust. Very satisfying, perhaps some jam, no just oil and grated cheese this time I think Loryn snaps back to why he came home in the first place and tears himself away from his kitchen and heads into the common room.
"Fifebriess? We need to talk." He sets the board of cheese and bread down with the ramacin of oil. "I'd like to know a few things, like where your ship's port of call was. What was your destination? What were you carrying? And perhaps most importantly, why do you think the those that killed everyone, sank the ship then took the time to bring you and the dead in the long boat here?
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Friday April 7th, 2023 11:28:00 AM
(ooc: sorry, I fell asleep way to early last night.)
"Well, we NEED ta ask Grog on how ta do this. We're daft if we go into the water with no armor, spells, decent weapons and not being able to swim ... we're good an done for. Go dig our graves, I should."
Mortimer looks over the magic users of the group and adds, "Sorry, but I 'ave no confidence in you all scrappin' with knives ... on land or underwater."
After he finishes his drink, he then says, "This bein' a seaside hamlet, it shouldn't be too 'ard at findin' a boat. The guard may even 'ave one for patrols."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Friday April 7th, 2023 11:36:41 AM
"They only offered us rings that help with breathing underwater and a few tridents", Manolo simply says.
DM-Ryan: Friendly Bar Keep - Maps and Art Friday April 7th, 2023 1:27:01 PM Torryn lets Rose know that it was just rings of water breathing while the others don’t communicate. Manolo mentions the tridents as well.
Rose shekels “If I was you I would want to gold to equip myself but I am no adventurer. Pushing the victims to shore sure seems like a warning to me but again, I am no adventurer..” She looks to Samuel. “No more free drinks if we are just waiting to get killed. Maybe its time we retire and move on really. No need to be here for the next massacre.” She shrugs and heads to the back leaving Samuel to stand there and meekly apologize before he moves to keep busy.
Mortimer thinks the group should speak with Grog as he has no confidence in an underwater expedition.
Loryn heads to interrogate the remaining survivor. He rattles off a few questions t Fifebriess.
“Oh my well yes. I work for Oldfoot Transit Authority out of Thisleport, we make sure the docks run smoothly and what not. I don’t really transport things I am more public relations to encourage traders and other towns to use Thisleport as a trading up. We cut travel time by accepting shipments and sending them on to where they need to be on ships going that way.”
He pauses to think for a moment. “I’m the junior member, well I was the junior member I guess. We were going to Plateau City to finalize a trade deal. I’m a people person you see, I work with people. If it wasn’t for my ring making me invisible I would be dead… this is just awful. I can’t go back out on the water for a while I think but you good folks can use the boat for a bit if you need.”
While you talk to Fifebriess, A young man comes and finds you on behalf of the council.. “Someone came by. The council would like to speak with your group in the morning, after breakfast, if possible.”
"You know, Morty - you're right." Torryn told him emphatically. "Except we Sacred dancers don't actually need knives to fight. Still, it's scant consolation when you can't swim. I mean, if it comes to a fight we'll be fighting in three dimensions - not just two. That's okay for me, because - you know - the Sacred dancer thing. We have to have good spatial awareness for tumbling and such, but for everyone else? Well, it's something extra to keep in mind. Firstly though, we really need a LOT more information. We won't be helping anyone if we just rush off blindly to a watery grave - one you won't be digging, Morty. Um...probably because you'll be dead too. And then there's that whole "burial" at sea thing. Not much digging there either, right?" Torryn finally shut up and let the others get a word in.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 7th, 2023 8:23:05 PM
Gnubert watches Loryn leave and contemplates following for just a minute before turning his attention back to the table. Gnubert arches his eyebrows at the proprietors rough talk, and shakes his head as she walks away. [ b]"I'm going to head to the house, and clean up I think. We are going in circles, and getting no where quick. Perhaps after a night's rest a solution will present itself. Good night my friends."[/b]
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Friday April 7th, 2023 9:36:42 PM
" No arguments from me Mortimer " ashs says as he puts his hands up in defense. " I don't touch martial weapons. If my mind can get me out of the situatiom, I'm as good as dead. "
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Sunday April 9th, 2023 7:26:49 AM
(Monday post)
Drack says nothing to the abrupt and blunt Rose, but when they were advised of the councils request to meet with them in the morning, he simply responds "We will be there."
Following the unpleasant advice from Rose, and the Courier informing them of the meeting with the city council Drack starts making plans on what he would need for an underwater fight. His blade was curved, which didn't do all that well in a stabbing motion, so he would definitely need his short sword, and he would need to swap from his metal armor to leather. What he really needed was something to help him move freely and normally underwater, and he didn't think a potion would cut it. Didn't seem like something you could drink underwater.
"You smart spellcasters have any idea if you can drink a potion underwater, or if a magic item exists that allows free movement that's not a potion?"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Monday April 10th, 2023 9:08:18 AM
Mole listens to the history of the town's dealings with the sea devils. He still had many concerns, but it appears that the group had no choice in the matter. The group was extremely limited in capability underwater; so, it was quite likely they would sustain losses.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Monday April 10th, 2023 11:27:08 AM
Mortimer answers what little he knows about armor.
"Leather armor is light enough not ta hinder your swimming." Mortimer then pulls is cloak aside and shows off his mithral chain shirt (+1), his pride and joy. "Now it's a bit more pricey, but a mithral chain shirt is also light enough ta swim in without any trouble."
(Armor check penalties apply to your Swim Checks. Leather has a 0 armor check penalty. A mithral chain shirt is probably the best you can get, AC bonus +4, Dex bonus +4 with a 0 armor check penalty.)
DM-Ryan: Friendly Bar Keep - Maps and Art Monday April 10th, 2023 1:16:33 PM Torryn talks about underwater fighting being different then on land and reiterates the need for a lot more information.
Gnubert heads back for a nights rest.
Ash offers no argument to Mortimer.
Drack agrees top meet with the council and wonders about drinking a potion underwater.
Mole still has concerns and fees losses if battles take place underwater.
Mortimer points out that leather armor would be fine in the water as is his fancy chain shirt.
The evening passes and the party wakes up to a crisp clear morning. Once preparations are underway you find the council gathered and they take seats as you come in. Clearly they were in some sort of discussion. {ooc: Feel free to sense motive I am refreshing myself with how to do spoilers, sorry} Looking you over one of the council members speaks.
“We are not sure how to persuade to you take up an endeavor that is clearly not something you want to be involved in. Still, before we look for other means, is there any information we can provide from the collected memories of such issues? What I or the others deem important may not be what you want to know so please, ask what you would like.”
"Persuade?" Torryn blurted. "Honestly, no amount of 'persuasion' is going to get us to needlessly throw our lives away. Do you seriously think, for one moment that just because we won't drown, we are able to tackle the fish people in their own environment? Water is not an easy medium through which to move. Whilst it is supportive - it's not like we're at risk of falling to our deaths - it does impede movement. You recognise this already in that you've offered tridents, but there's a lot more to it than that. PLUS, on top of all that, some of our best advantages are unavailable. Metal armour, material components, my bow - not available. Yet you still want to "persuade" us. Well, you can do so by providing information." Torryn was on a roll and never gave a thought to the council intentions. In fact she was angry; angry that they thought they could simply 'persuade' them to step into an alien environment with practically no knowledge or preparation. Whilst she was undeniably impulsive, she wasn't suicidally so. At least she liked to that was true. Perhaps Agratha would be proud of her now.
"Oh, and you do know that I can't swim?" She added as an afterthought.
None of what she had said though would elicit much in the way of useful information. She sighed.
"Sorry, I'm just frustrated by this whole thing. I'm so ignorant of these matters that I don't even know the right questions to ask." Torryn then looked to her fiends for help. They'd definitely know the right questions to ask.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+6=11 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 5:58:46 PM
Loryn replies to the messenger that the group will be there in the morning. One final evening to put some thoughts together and Loryn starts by sharing what he learned from Fri, the sole survivor.
"This screams Plateau City to me. Their ship, their people, their loss. Obviously Pheandra, her husband and, actually not sure who else, is pretty hot and heavy for us to go be heroes or what not. Feels a bit, 'we're the council and you do what we say' to me. I don't want to drag Grog into this. The old man is retired. Weird enough he went out on that last bit, like having your grandfather watching over your shoulder to make sure you are doing it right."
Loryn nods at Torrynashkabbeth and understands her concerns, he couldn't swim either and would just be walking along the bottom with a big rock. "No Drack, i have no idea how to do that. We sink, we walk. That's what I got, but i also have the idea to turn this over to the WLA of Pateau City and go from there.
At the meeting, Loryn cordially greets everyone and...closes his mouth as Torrynashkebbeth has her say. he whispers to her,
"You don't mind if I rephrase a bit do you?" he provides a warm smile and a pat to her hip. The young woman was full of fire and he really liked her and very much wanted her to know that he was not remotely upset at her for the outburst.
"TIts not a matter of persuasion, its a matter of doing less harm and more good through any action on this. The amount of resources we're gonna burn is pretty staggering as the rings by themselves do not allow for this to likely be successful. Several of us will literally be reduced to walking on the floor of the ocean, possibly holding onto a big rock as weight to stay down and not simply partially float in some oddd turnign orbit. Not sure really how the rings magic take affect in that regard. Perhaps our lungs fill and we lose all air and thus bouy...."
Loryn recognizes his tangent and stops mid word
Apologies, To my point, several of us are members of the WLA and we need to send word to Plateau City WLA on what happened. They can advise and or assign. The ship, crew, passengers, owners and all cargo are citizens of Plateau City. Very much see it as their call. We will be here if any hostile action comes our direction. They brought the boat here, for the first appearance in more than 40 years. Not a sound tactic to a group you are about to raid. I don't have any questions. We should instigate the citizens watch, as we did with the gremlins to assist in keeping watch . this time we have the advantage of knowing where any potential threat is to come from and certainly all of us will keep a eye on the beach head during the sunless hours of night. The rings would be useful incase pursuit becomes necessary. underwater happens for some of us much closer to shore."
the last bit added with a small chuckle and smile
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Diplomacy 11
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday April 10th, 2023 6:03:57 PM
Manolo tries to guess what they were speaking....or what they have in mind regarding the keepers.
Sense motive 10
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Monday April 10th, 2023 11:27:24 PM
In the night, when the veil between the living and shadow is at its thinnest, Mortimer's sleep becomes his birth in a setting of elsewhere. His soul rises, like in a dream, but not in complete forgetfulness of this realm.
Mortimer finds himself standing at the edge of a shore. Not unlike that of Dragon Bay, but here, the water is dead and perfectly still. This was not what he was expecting. Where is the family in the tavern with a fiery hearth. There was no flame here ... it is cold. A familiar cold. The water is smooth like glass and reflects the world like a mirror. As he looks across the water, he isn't sure where the water ends and the sky begins.
He doesn't feel completely alone, his reflection in the water keeps him company; or is it. His image isn't entirely his own. It's older, withered and more skeletal in appearance. Only a few strands of hair remain, his nose is completely absent and his shriveled lips reveal a menacing set of teeth. The figure tilts its head and looks upon the young sorcerer independently from Mortimer's own movements. It speaks ...
'i can see you now. they hid you from me ... very clever,' it hisses with a low chuckle.
The seemingly undead figure then steps out from the shore and the water freezes under its feet as it walks away. The ice spreads out from him like a sheet, revealing that Mortimer had been, in fact, underwater the entire time.
Mortimer suddenly awakes in the Living Wold, back in the safety of his bed. It was almost sunrise. He had been asleep a lot longer then the time he had spent in his dream. However he becomes aware of new information he hadn't known before.
At breakfast, he explains to his friends that if they could breathe water, they could cast their spells normally underwater.
(ooc: In the core rulebook, Chapter 13 - Environment, on page 432. Section: Spellcasting Underwater, "Casting spells while submerged can be difficult for those who cannot breathe underwater. A creature that cannot breathe water must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) to cast a spell underwater. Creatures that CAN breathe water are unaffected and can cast spells normally. Some spells might function differently underwater, subject to GM discretion.")
During the meeting, he chooses to stay quiet because Loryn had said it quite well on his own and he had nothing to add. He was a bit disturbed by the dead man he saw last night. Mortimer could still hear his words repeating in his head.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Monday April 10th, 2023 11:31:04 PM
"We'll need to stock up on some water breathing potions. Especially us spell casters. " Ash adds to no one in particular.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:17 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 3:10:56 AM
"um, Ash, they said they would supply rings for that." Torryn whispered.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 8:54:41 AM
Gnubert wakes early, much earlier than he planned as he didn't sleep well. The cleric spends the bulk of the early morning praying on the request set before the party. Gnubert cleans his armor, and dons his surcoat binding the sides closed methodically. Gnubert walks to the kitchen, and rummages around until he finds some bread, and cheese.
Gnubert follows the group to the council's offices, and listens to the others. "I prayed for guidance last night, and this morning. None has been received. I have no idea how we should proceed. On one hand there is no doubt we should help the hamlet, on the other, none of us should be expected to rush headlong into a fool's errand. I believe we want to help, but we have no idea how to do so in a way that won't require the payment of our lives." The cleric takes a breath, "Mortimer has assured us spells can be cast underwater which helps part of the group, but does nothing for those who are martially inclined. I am inclined to agree with the idea of reaching out to the WLA for assistance, and the owners of the ship."
DM-Ryan: Friendly Bar Keep - Maps and Art Tuesday April 11th, 2023 10:13:39 AM Mortimer has a vivid and unusual dream that ends up with him being underwater. At breakfast he explains that spell casting underwater would be just fine thanks to the rings.
Ash brings up water breathing potions at breakfast but Torryn reminds him that they would have rings on loan.
Manolo catches snippets of conversation as the group joins the council but not enough to determine the mood.
Torryn says her piece, upset with the idea of persuasion and expressing her frustration. She wants more information but again fails to ask what information she would like. Eventually she admits she doesn’t know the right questions to ask.
Loryn again thinks this should fall to Plateau City. He worries that several would be reduced to walking or holding a rock to sink to the bottom. Sending word to the WLA in Plateau City and setting up a watch are high on his list.
Gnubert acknowledges that they want to help and knowing the can cast spells underwater makes things better. Still he has no idea how to accomplish this in a way that will not cost some lives.
Captain Bearclaw hold up a hand. “No one wants lives lost and it is understandable scary to go into a hostile environment like the water. When I was young my mother once told me that a fear of open water was irrational. To me it is more than rational, it is natural to be afraid of any environment that can, by itself, cause death. The rings will help but there is more that can be done.” He turns to the council nodding for them to speak.
One rises and pulls out a wand and gestures to a chest in the corner.. “We had gathered some gold, a quite large amount actually, due to the threat to the area this poses. Yes we could wait for others but the gods often ruin a plan like that.”
He holds the want out. “I am told this wand allows people to move freely in any environment. It holds sixteen charges each of which should last more than an hour. I am sure there are other items available and for that the chest contains 13,280gp to be split among you for purchases should you decide local intervention is possible.”
“You can tell by the sum that we consider this an existential threat to the community. The Windguard are watching the shore but beyond that no one knows what the situation is.”
Captain Bearclaw wraps up. “I understand that issues but someone at least needs to get a feel for what is happening. Clearly if it is not you we will find others but, personally, I would rather our resources go to you all. I am sure you have other questions.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:17 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 10:50:03 AM
There was much to think on and Torryn's mind was a whirl with speculation. She aired her thoughts to her friends in case she overlooked something important, which was, in her estimation, more than likely.
"So, with the rings we won't drown. With the wand we can move freely - as if on land, more or less, for an hour. Now, if I remember aright, a potion of swimming would aid a person for a similar length of time and are actually one of the easier potions to make; so aren't that expensive." She cast a quick eye towards the coffer.
"To me, it seems we need to know how many and how close to shore these fish-people are. With what's on offer and can be obtained at the Catacombs, we should be able to scout that information - without dying. That's because we can't go much further than a mile out to sea. I'm thinking that it may be possible to ascertain the level of threat and then determine whether it's something we can handle or not. The elders ARE being generous - but then, they're not the ones getting wet. Whatever, it's not fair for me to decide, because I think that I'm the least impacted by going underwater - apart from the whole "not swimming" thing. I mean: I don't wear armour and can still cast my Fey Magic.. We Sacred Dancers are pretty versatile like that."
OOC*Based on an average swimming speed of 1 mile/hour - which I can do! I checked and Elixir of Swimming costs just 150. They last an hour; so 2 will get us there and back AND we'll still have some money to bolster attack/defence abilities.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+4=21 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 11:58:30 AM
(Sense motive 21 on the councils mood/intentions)
Drack will respond to the council, having stayed quiet so far. He thought Loryn and Torry covered the situation quite well.
"So it appears you would like us to investigate why this happened, and see if a resolution can be had before turning to a fight if that is inevitable? That sounds like a better idea than giving them a punch in the nose when they actually did nothing to this town or it's people. The rings, the wand, and enough money to supply ourselves for such an endeavor removes most of my hesitancy. If Loryn makes the call to do it, I'm in."
"Loryn, one thing we would definitely need is a way to communicate with them, or at least understand what they are saying. At least one of us anyway."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2023 7:54:49 PM
Manolo already voiced his concerns so keeps quiet.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 10:06:41 PM
Mole has no comments to add to the situation. He was sent by his god to assist and as such he will lend his wisdom to them, but in the end it is their decision to make.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Tuesday April 11th, 2023 11:02:42 PM
"Ah... right Torryn. Sorry, brains are scrambled and going a million miles an hour. Potions make sense too Like you said. " Ash agrees.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Tuesday April 11th, 2023 11:39:06 PM
Mortimer listens as Drack talks about reasoning with literal cold-blooded killers. There will be blood, that's for sure, he thinks.
He nearly fell out of his chair when they revealed the amount of coin that was in the chest. He does his best to appear that he's been here before by maintaining the perfect balance of showing interest and concern with an equal measure of nonchalance.
"Glad, I am, that we all appreciate the severity of this grim state of affairs, yeah. Thanks for your 'elp. Finish this nice and proper, we will."
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=21 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2023 9:03:55 AM
Loryn stifles a chuckle and shakes his head. An existential threat to the community? The clans of the Red Hills hills pose more of an immediate threat then creatures of the deep. Irrational fear indeed. Loryn glances at the dwarf and then his fellow gnome. The others had all but agreed and, Loryn. Drack speaking to him snaps his mind from its wanderings.
Communicate Drack? Could get expensive, the spell would last less then an hour, so we need multiple uses. He looks over to Mortimer and the darker expression crossing his face. We can speak in details back at Minerva's" Know Arcana 21
Loryn addresses Pheandra and the others directly now, "A message needs to be sent to Plateau City. Our investigation could very well put other merchant ships in danger and cost Plateau City citizens their lives and livelihood and they need to know.. Please draft and sign the communique and get that sent. We should be prepared to investigate the issue in 2 days." Loryn ends with a nod and steps back assuming the next step be for the council to say thank you and indicate the party to leave.
Loryn exits the chamber and keeps his mouth very purposefully shut. None of his concerns have or may even be addressed, but the humans were scared and when scared, they make quick decisions. Consequences would follow and they would react again. The gnome was beginning to suspect why Windhorn Hamlet seemed to cycle 'bad times', short term perspective.
Back at Minerva's and in his happy place, the kitchen, Loryn puts together lunch and relaxes.
After acquiring the last few things we think we need, namely the ability to swim and communicate, I believe our move is to take the longboat about 1 mile out. Drop anchor and us, and see what we can see. Speaking of which, we'll need stronger and more near permanent light"
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Wednesday April 12th, 2023 9:37:31 AM
Gnubert tries not to be shocked at the amount of funds available to the party to assist in them. The gnome bows slightly when the group leaves and heads back to Minerva's, "Thank you for your assistance. We will get an answer back to you as quickly as possible."
Gnubert settles into a comfortable chair at the boarding house. The cleric looks over at the others, "I guess we should make a checklist of sorts. We know we can cast spells, heal, and with the funds provided breathe and fight underwater with the exception of thrown, and ranged weapons. I can also cast Waterbreathing 2 times daily, although that is all of my highest level spells for the day." The cleric sips his tea, and continues, " The next problem I see is more operational, rather than logistical. Once we enter the water are we dropping to the seabed, and moving forward? Or do we move forward in between the surface, and seabed leaving us open from below, above, forwards, and backwards. Additionally, without ranged support everything will be within melee range, that does not benefit us at all."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Wednesday April 12th, 2023 10:24:41 AM
“We will definitely need light Loryn. Fighting blind is not something Ihave mastered.”
“I gotta figure out this freedom of movement thing, else I’m fighting with a trident, and that’s an unfamiliar weapon. Either that or the short sword which would leave me at a disadvantage because of their reach. I would think we use the council money for necessities. Light and the ability to communicate with them. We can split what’s left to help with our individual needs.”
“I’m not thinking we wanna go all the way to the bottom if we don’t have to Gnubert, but that depends on the depth. I’d prefer to go a little ways down and bring them to us. If we have powerful light sources a ways below the surface, that should hopefully get their attention.”
DM-Ryan: Back at the Boarding House - Maps and Art Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:29:46 AM Torryn recaps the abilities that they now possess and starts to talk about being able to ascertain the level of the threat.
Drak points out the need to communicate with the creatures.
Mole and Manolo keeps quiet.
Ash agrees potions make sense for some things.
Loryn wants a letter sent to Plateau City. He feels that his feeling that this is someone else's problem was not addressed.
Gnubert says they will get back to he council soon. Back at the boarding house he starts to go over what is needed.
Drack joins the brainstorming of how to approach this challenge.
The council thanks them for the further consideration and again reinforces that, historically at least, they are not creatures that can be reasoned with. Before the party leaves to plan Bearclaw does speak up once more. “Thank you. Looking into this, if nothing else, will put our neighbors at ease. The fact that it has been so long since there has been an incident would lead us to believe that this is not an established force but it is bet to know.”
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:49:07 AM
Back at Minerva's when they start talking strategy, Mortimer joins in the conversation.
"I suggest we test these water breathin' rings out. If we can breath, maybe we can speak too? Let's go have a chin-wag under the waves. We could cross that problem off the list right quick." Speaking of communication, Mortimer then asks Loryn and Gnubert, "I know you two can talk ta small animals ... ever tried talkin' ta fish? They could be informative, yeah."
When the conversation turns toward being able to see, Mortimer adds, "I can grant a number of ya the ability ta see in the dark (Darkvision - Duration: 5 hours), but that would exhaust all my more powerful spells. We could get a wand for that spell. Best to not let everyone know we're comin', yeah." One second thought, he asks, "How deep is the bay anyways? Maybe not too dark if it's shallow enough and the water be clear."
Having grown up around town -although not actually in it - Torryn tended to think of herself as humna, at least for the most part. She was certainly impulsive enough, but now it seemed her father's Elven heritage was showing as she was inclined to agree with the mood and sentiment that things felt rushed.
"I never thought about the light, but then I can see pretty well, even in the gloom; so unless it's pitch black, I should be okay. As to getting there - well, I honestly thought we'd just....walk. I mean, I don't swim; so as we can breathe the water, I figured we'd explore the area close to Bearclaw Keep - just like we would if it was land. I'm probably being dumb though. I've never tried walking underwater, so...." She trailed off, not really knowing how to finish off her chain of thoughts. Then something else occurred.
"Dracky, I get the distinct impression that these guys are like evil, as in inherently evil, as in like, permanently bad; so bad that you really aren't going to want to exchange pleasantries or trust a single word they say. I could be wrong though. Hey, any of you guys know if my fireball will still work underwater?" Torryn pointed to the single bead she still had remaining on her magical necklace. Of course, if she couldn't actually throw it, it wasn't a lot of use.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Wednesday April 12th, 2023 3:42:31 PM "This turf war isn't happenin' today, we have alotta plannin' and shoppin' ta do. Why not go take a dip and test that underwater fireball? I'd go with ya, Im curious too!"
"Oh, I can't do that. It's a one-time thing. So, I have to save it for emergencies." Torryn replied earnestly. "Still, you are right, Morty, we do need to make a shopping list. I sort of roughly worked it to be about 1660 gold each. That's if I got the numbers right. We'll each need a couple of those Elixirs of Swimming, so that'll take it down to..um..1150 each. And I don't mind sharing. I mean, if someone needs some more money for something, that's okay."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:15:33 PM
"Thats the smart thing to do. Let's test the ring, lets rest our spells under water, Lets see how our movement and swimming is. "
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Wednesday April 12th, 2023 11:15:34 PM
"Thats the smart thing to do. Let's test the ring, lets rest our spells under water, Lets see how our movement and swimming is. "
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Thursday April 13th, 2023 1:19:38 AM
Mole listens to the discussion. The minor items will help some, but there were still major obstacles to overcome under the deep.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Thursday April 13th, 2023 8:52:07 AM
"Looks like I better get one of those tridents that the council mentioned. Probably gonna need to practice with it underwater a bit. I'll probably need one of you all to make it magical for me. I'll go get one now so that we are ready to start testing and training in the water in the morning. What are you thinking the shopping list is gonna be Loryn?"
After any further discussion, Drack will get up and head over to the keep to get one of the tridents.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Thursday April 13th, 2023 8:55:03 AM
Manolo listens to all the suggestions and adds, " If we surprise them we will have an advantage over them"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Thursday April 13th, 2023 10:45:21 AM
Gnubert looks over at Mortimer, "well there is no time like present. We should see what our limitations are with the rings and without potions, and Freedom of Movement. I seriously doubt I can swim well, but has been years since I have done any swimming. "
The cleric stands, and grabs his gear. "Let's do this, so we can figure out the best bang for our gold!"
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Thursday April 13th, 2023 12:49:33 PM Mortimer suggests testing out the rings which gets general agreement.
Torry thinks she will be fine with the lighting conditions but cannot swim so walking on the bottom seems her best play. She also points out the diplomacy might not be a real option. She also wonders if a fireball is an option.
Ash agrees that testing the rings is the best bet.
Mole listends to the discussions but doesn't verbalize his thoughts about major obstacles so they will be unaddressed.
Drak wants a trident.
Manolo likes the idea of surprise attacks.
Gnubert is ready for a ring test to figure out their limitations.
In short order the group has gotten what they need together and headed off to the beach. {ooc: Also please see your first actual map to get a feel} The area is rocky with many submerged and visible rocks known to littler the underwater and beachside landscape. It is a fine day for a swim and the party stand by a large rock which would actually be a nice place for a picnic some day. The green rings sit on your fingers and you have been told that when in the water they do not come off.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 13th, 2023 3:22:29 PM Post was eaten
Loryn asks Ash to go to the catacombs. We have enough funds to purchase 2 Elixers of Swimming each. Also purchase a scroll with 7 Freedom of Movement spells. That will come to 20gp more than the town just provided.
We take the boat out a mile, drink and cast and step overboard to start exploring
We'll have 1 hour of freedom and 2 hours of swimming. Rings provide breathing and the bay is not deep enough to worry about vision
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Thursday April 13th, 2023 4:29:54 PM
Mortimer reminds Loryn that a Wand of Freedom of Movement (with 16 charges) was included in the treasure given by Bearclaw.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Thursday April 13th, 2023 4:39:31 PM
Just to clarify what we received:
8 Rings of Swimming 1 Wand of Freedom of Movement (16 charges) 13,280 gp
"Well, I have my spear at least. That'll work well enough." She'd left her bow and Spot with Agratha. If it came to hand-to-hand fighting, which seemed likely, she was at least, at less of a disadvantage than the others. She could fight well enough unarmed.
OOC: Torryn would have much preferred to enter from the rock in the bay than take a boat, but will go with the consensus.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Thursday April 13th, 2023 11:34:28 PM
Ash agrees to Loryn's request and heads off to the Catacombs.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Friday April 14th, 2023 8:54:53 AM PLEASE READ! There appears to be some confusion about what we have.
Ash is currently in the Catacombs trying to buy only 14 Elixirs of Swimming. We need 16 if each member is to have two Elixirs. Also, he is trying to buy 7 Scrolls of Freedom of Movement that we don't even need! We have a Wand for that.
We need to put a HOLD on any shopping until we confirm what we have and what is needed for the group.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Friday April 14th, 2023 8:59:54 AM
"If a wand of freedom of movement was included from bearclaw, then I am good. I will just need one of you spellcasters to use it on me and keep me swinging away freely with my own elven blade. If you all don't think light will be an issue, then I guess we will just need swimming potions."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Friday April 14th, 2023 10:16:24 AM
At the shore of Dragon Bay, Mortimer removes his boots and his cloak. He wears nothing but his chain shirt, belt, trousers and sickle and dagger. He is wearing his rings, of course, and he heads out into the water. If the water is cold, it doesn't bother him in the least.
He makes his way into the 5-ft deep area and takes a quick glance at the ring to see if it has changed in any way. He then ducks down below the waves. Mortimer never had much trouble holding his breath before. He could do so for long periods of time. Almost as if he didn't need to breathe like other people. However he waits for the strange sensation for water breathing to begin.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 14th, 2023 12:02:03 PM
Gnubert follows Mortimer to Dragon Bay, and slides the Ring of Water Breathing on. The cleric tucks his cloak, and boots into his haversack but leaves the remaing gear on. The gnome wades into the water, and dips below the water. Gnubert holds his breath for as long as he can but then attempts to take a small breath to see what happens.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Friday April 14th, 2023 12:49:55 PM Loryn, Mortimer and [n] Ash [/b] discuss a shopping trip and clarify what resources the group has been provided. Included are the Wand of Freedom of Movement (16), Eight Rings of Water Breathing and 13,280gp.
Torryn points out she has a spear as a potential weapon.
Drak feels the wand is most of what he needs and wants potions to help with swimming.
Mortimer and Gunbert decide to test the rings and after preparations wade out into the water.
The two in the water find it is cool but not enough so to cause problem. After some hesitation and breath holding they find they can breath as well in the water as on the land though there is an odd transition moment they are sure it will not impact any of their performance either above or below the water line. Looking around they can also see that there are many rocks strewn about and in the distance, barely some very brightly colored plants clinging to large rocks. The two also find that they can communicate although sound does not seem to travel as far, at least not without distorting.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 14th, 2023 1:01:48 PM
Loryn looks at Mortimer with his mouth slightly open, your basic dumbfounded expression and slowly, purposefully, closes his mouth. "Um yeah, that's right, the wand and I forgot to count myself in our total, so 8 not 7, and as we don't need to purchase the scrolls, I would suggest an extra Swimming Potion each, but that can be a personal decision"
At the long boat, Loryn eyes the water suspiciously. Mortimer starts taking off clothes and Loryn just sort of stares. Getting undressed had not really occurred to him. Most of his clothing was magically enhanced. He shrugs and dons the Water Breathing Ring.
Loryn wades out with Gnubert, but remains above water while the cleric goes under. If something went horribly wrong, he would be able to pull Gnubert to the surface. What an embarrassing way to go, thinking a magical device did something that it did not.
It had been several minutes at least since the air bubbles came from the cleric and he was still moving about and so Loryn decides it is his turn and exhales before sitting down to put his head underwater. At only 5 feet from shore, it was not exactly deeps sea adventuring yet. Gnome steps, we are taking gnome steps.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
If they could do it, surely she could too. Torryn quickly stripped right down to the briefest of underwear. Being a dancer, she felt no shame at all. She was used to "prancing about with barely a stitch on", as her father put it. Whilst the water was cool, she knew that once she got moving she'd not notice it. The more disturbing issue was actually breathing. It took a lot of willpower to actually even try, but try she did and soon enough she was floundering around - try to move as she would on land, but with a broad grin on her face. Her silvery blonde mane was now a wild halo around her. Although it was water darkened, it still retained its strange silvery sheen.
Torryn attempted to swim. There was no fear as she couldn't drown. It was actually much easier than she expected.
OOC: Swim: 19.
OOC 2 I seem unable to edit the map, but that's most likely me being a Luddite. Also, I thought that sound travelled further in water?
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Friday April 14th, 2023 5:39:03 PM
Manolo puts the ring on and tries it. "I HOPE I AM NOT GOING TO DROWN!", he shouts as he jumps to the water.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Friday April 14th, 2023 10:10:40 PM
Mole listens to the discussion concerning equipping for the mission. He doesn't have anything to say. He has what he has.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Saturday April 15th, 2023 9:07:32 PM
Ash is still waiting for the catacombs order to go through.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:41/34. Saturday April 15th, 2023 11:09:23 PM
Ash needs to change the order. We need 16 Elixirs of Swimming, not 14. Remove the scrolls of Freedom of Movement from the order, we don’t need them. We already have a Wand of Freedom of Movement with 16 charges.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Sunday April 16th, 2023 11:43:03 PM
Mole watches them test the rings. Even with the waterbreathing, he's not going to be of much use. He can't swim and his his spells are useless underwater. He isn't sure how he will be able to assist.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=15 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 11:05:04 AM
Gnubert casts a simple light spell to test his casting capabilities underwater. The gnome then steps towards slightly deeper water and manages to swim properly. Finally, the cleric takes a few practice swings with his mace that do not go so well. ”Two out of three isn’t too bad. The Freedom of Movement spell will help with that for all of us.”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=15 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 11:05:04 AM
Gnubert casts a simple light spell to test his casting capabilities underwater. The gnome then steps towards slightly deeper water and manages to swim properly. Finally, the cleric takes a few practice swings with his mace that do not go so well. ”Two out of three isn’t too bad. The Freedom of Movement spell will help with that for all of us.”
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Monday April 17th, 2023 11:20:21 AM Loryn waits to see some others surviving underwater and takes the plunge himself though being sure he is someplace he can just stand up to breath in an emergency. It is an unusual feeling but not deadly.
Torryn strips down and, with some hesitation, starts to flounder about in the water. Getting herself under control she finds the whole thing easier then expected.
Manolo hopes he wont drown before crossing the large rock and plunging in. He adapts quickly breathing underwater just fine.
Mole listens dryly and quietly while Ash is off doing the shopping.
Gnubert casts light and swims about a bit. Satisfied with that he tries his mace which is less of a good feeling.
For those in the water it is calm and you have quickly become use to the temperatures.
For those off shopping, well your just shopping.
Anyone on the beach now has sand in their shoes.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:17 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=19 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 11:43:12 AM
OOC: 1.Torryn is not wearing any footwear. She's down to the absolute minimum. 2. Loryn is male.
This was much better than she'd expected. Her first thoughts immediately turned to dancing. What kind of performance could she achieve with such little gravity pulling at her? She resolved to have a playful try. Venturing slightly deeper she attempted a pirouette and then a forward roll - mid water.
(Acrobatics: 28)
Success! Maybe that would help in a fight. It certainly did no harm to get used to this alien environment.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 17th, 2023 2:08:32 PM
Loryn moves out a little further and decides to see what the water will do to several of his spells
He casts the following Grease Burning Hands Burning Hands, but converting the energy to Acid Glitterdust Colorspray
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 7:02:01 PM
Manolo follows Loryn for the moment., "I am staying close to you for the time being....I don't want to be ambushed....", He says as he thinks and wonders about what the will have to deal with.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Monday April 17th, 2023 7:12:31 PM
Drack follows the others into the water with the ring, his leather, and his short sword. Mostly just planning on making sure he is between the spellcasters and fish people. Once the wand of free movement is in play, once it not practice, he will be using his Elven blade.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' d10+5=15 ; d20=6 ; d20=12 ; d20=5 ; d20=2 ; d20=4 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 8:23:59 PM
Mortimer is completely submerged and the ability to breathe is a very weird experience. He is stripped down to just his mithral chain shirt, trousers, belt and weapons. His weapons are also very light, being made of mithral.
He begins to cast several spells: Shield, Expeditious Retreat and False Life.
Mortimer tries out swimming, fully armored up, buffed and enhanced speed. (Swim Checks: 6, 12, 5, 2, 4.)
He quickly begins to paddle and kick and he goes no where. Then suddenly a burst of movement that goes for possibly 30ft (that's half his current speed). A wicked smile forms on his face, "I'm swimmin'! Swimmin' I am!" However his celebration is short lived. All further attempts fail miserably. He wildly flails about and helplessly sinks to the sea floor.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Monday April 17th, 2023 9:57:18 PM
Ash continues to wait in the Catacombs, missing out on any trials in the water.
When the courier arives with the updated order, Ash takes the scroll, pulls out a pencil and writes on the bottom
"Mortimer, next time you and Loryn can come here and deal with the waiting together since you have two different views on what we need and neither volunteered their service.
Apparently your errand boy, Ash Macfarlane"
He pulls a gold coin out and hands it to the courier before turning back to wait.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 3d6=14 ; Monday April 17th, 2023 11:14:24 PM
Gnubert watches the others experiment underwater, and just before exiting back to the beach channels energy once just to make sure the water in no way affects it.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=15 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 8:59:03 AM
Gnubert casts a simple light spell to test his casting capabilities underwater. The gnome then steps towards slightly deeper water and manages to swim properly. Finally, the cleric takes a few practice swings with his mace that do not go so well. ”Two out of three isn’t too bad. The Freedom of Movement spell will help with that for all of us.”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Tuesday April 18th, 2023 10:18:34 AM
The dwarf stands on the shore watching the others. A swimming dwarf is like cats and dogs living in harmony.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20+5=16 ; d20+5=24 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 11:56:37 AM Torryn finds her ability to move is much better then anticipated and becomes a little playful in the water.
Loryn tries casting a few spells. {ooc: see below}
Manolo follows Loryn being concerned about ambushes.
Drack moves into the water and watches for problems.
Mortimer is submerged and attempts some spells all of which work normally underwater. He tries swimming but after some initial success flounders.
Poor Ash is still at the store.
Gnubert watches the experiments in the water and tries channeling energy, which works fine, before he exits.
Loryn continues his spell tests and has some interesting results. Casting grease on the ground the spell works as intended but it could be easily avoided by swimming.
Glitterdust and Color Spray work as intended though both tend to linger in the water a bit as they disperse. It is doubtful this has any mechanical effect on the spell..
Burning hands first fizzles{GM rolled a caster level check for you, below} but it works normally when converted to acid.
Mole notices some ducks further out on the water occasionally ducking their heads under to look for food. It’s quite a nice scene if you like this sort of thing.
{ooc: Spells involving fire require a caster level check of DC20+spell level a success makes it more of a scalding steam effect}
Torryn decided that the "swimming thing" was not as difficult as she'd thought. Then discovered that forward progress was not as intuitive as she'd at first thought. Still she felt that her dancing and acrobatic ability would stand her in good stead. She was sure that she'd be just as capable of fighting whilst sideways or even upside down.
(OOC: Swim: 8)
Her optimism though was rather misplaced as her latest attempt to tumble saw her land on the sea bad with a gentle, but undignified bump.
(OOC: Acrobatics: 1 - would be a 10, but 1's always fail.:)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+3=13 ; d20+7=12 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 12:24:47 PM
Drack tries his luck with swimming(Swim check 13), and it seems to be a mixed bag. The swimming potions should help. He tries to spend most of his time looking for trouble while the spell casters test out their spells.(Perception check 12)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' Tuesday April 18th, 2023 1:06:27 PM
(ooc1: Ash can be here practicing in the water and shopping at the Catacombs at the same time. Both boards don't need to follow the same timeline. There is enough time in a 24 hour day to do both.)
(ooc2: With only 4,000gp being spent on Elixirs of Swimming, that allows the remainder of the gold (9,280gp) to be divided evenly among the group. Each member has 1,160gp to spend on something for themselves.)
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday April 18th, 2023 2:38:26 PM
Loryn does not try to swim at all, he simply trudges along the bottom at all times. He smiles as he bobs a bout across the bottom, this wasn't so bad at all and thanks to his gnomish heritage, he could covert his fire based spells to acid.
Spying one of the others, he waves with both hands, side to side. A new form of happy greeting he is dubbing jazz hands.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' d3=1 ; d20=2 ; d20=13 ; d20=4 ; d20=13 ; d20=18 ; d20+24=35 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 4:44:27 PM
Mortimer just had a thought ... maybe his cold attacks would be deadlier underwater. He wonders if the water would freeze around his ray making it bigger or spikier. He fires a Ray of Frost at the rock and waits to see what kind of impact it has.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Frost. Range: 35ft. Damage: 1 cold damage. I have never made a max damage roll with this spell ... ever!)
He then continues trying to learn how to swim (Swim Checks: 2, 13, 4, 13). He's a little more successful this time. Massive failures with intermittent bursts of unnatural speed. He then decides if he can get enough speed, push off from the bottom and jump up out of the water. (Swim Check: 18, Acrobatics Jump check: 35. That's almost a 9ft high jump.)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/31 ; d20=7 ; d20=7 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2023 6:07:52 PM
Manolo keeps an eye on everyone for the time being.
Perception 16 Swim 12
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday April 18th, 2023 8:49:44 PM
Gnubert trudged out of the water, wringing out his clothes as he goes. The cleric carefully watches of the others as he dries out.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday April 19th, 2023 5:19:38 AM
Torryn informed Mortimer that she'd very much like to have the Bracers she saw last time: the ones with the oak tree filigree design etched into them. (Bracers of Armour +1. - 1000gp) Whilst they didn't offer much protection, they were pretty and she believed that every little bit of protection helped. Plus, they would work just as well underwater as above.
(OOC: Header and character sheet updated)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Wednesday April 19th, 2023 10:00:40 AM
(Been super busy. I’ll try and get up to speed on catacombs and everything this weekend.)
Drack isn’t sure what would serve him best from the catacombs. He will ask if anyone has any suggestions as to what he could get that would make a difference. Obviously free action is definitely something he wants, but the wand should cover that.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Wednesday April 19th, 2023 11:17:20 AM Torryn and Drack continue to try swimming and Drack doesn’t see any threat in this area.
Loryn is satisfied with being able to use his spells even if a little altered and waves to the others.
Mortimer tries Ray of Frost which works fine. After the spell hits the rock a small chunk of frozen water floats up the surface. It is doubtful it could actually freeze something of importance.
Manolo keeps watch.
Gnubert trudges out of the water to dry out and watches the others. Its a bit chilly as he dries.
Drak continues to work on his shopping list.
For a group that has faced life and death situation this is far from the worst way to spend a day. It is quiet though at one point a couple of the local children come and watch you splash about for a bit from a distance.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=7 ; d20=1 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2023 11:53:49 AM
Torryn was having fun. There was no need to go running off back to dry land, not when she had so much more pirouetting and tumbling to do. Of course, working in such an alien environment would definitely take a lot of getting used to. This she concluded as she again ended up, unceremoniously landing on her ass.
(OOC: Swim: 7. Acrobatics: 1. Best to get them all out of the way now right? Right? RIGHT!)
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday April 19th, 2023 4:24:34 PM
Loryn works his way back to the beach and exits the waves. "Not all that bad Gnubert." Loryn casts Prestidigitation and dries himself. Seeing Gnubert resorting to some rectangle of thick cloth, Loryn offers him a superior method.
Getting together with the gang back at Minerva's, "I think that went pretty well all in all. A good nights rest a hearty breakfast and I think we take the long boat out. I still think we should put out about a mile, if they were closer, I think we would have bumped into sooner. Or rather any fisherman from the, hey, Hwe should ask how far out any fisherman go and then go a bit further."
That thought in mid, Loryn will hit Grogs, Belt and Belch and his old stomping ground, the Hearthfire Inn. He has the same questions at each, Anyone fish the bay? How far out do they go? Why that far and not further?
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=13 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2023 7:52:35 PM
As it gets closer to the departure day, Mole will head out to the beach, transforms into a bird and heads out to sea. He hates flying, he hates swimming, he hates everything except being underground and his goddess. That is why he flying and eventually swimming.
While flying over the open sea, he casts his gaze into the water looking for potential signs of the sea devils. If he does, he makes note of the position and distance.
He can fly a total of 15 miles during his flight. He will go out for two hours before heading back.
Perception DC13.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Wednesday April 19th, 2023 8:14:24 PM
Gnubert looks over at Loryn, "Thank you my friend. This cloth would have taken forever to get me dry. " The gnome walks back to Minerva's and e joys the company of his friends. "That's a good idea Loryn. That would put us just past a safe zone to speak."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=15 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2023 9:29:18 PM
Gnubert casts a simple light spell to test his casting capabilities underwater. The gnome then steps towards slightly deeper water and manages to swim properly. Finally, the cleric takes a few practice swings with his mace that do not go so well. ”Two out of three isn’t too bad. The Freedom of Movement spell will help with that for all of us.”
Manolo Michael a d20=19 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2023 9:32:57 PM
Manolo focuses on the swimming and doesn't notices anything. He splashs Torryn, Loryn and Gnubert if they are near him. Swimming 24 Perception 10
OOC: managed to delete my header): OOC: apologies for shorts posts and missing a few posts...might send an email in a day or two explaining everything.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' Thursday April 20th, 2023 10:52:23 AM
Mortimer was hoping that the gnomes would have tried talking to some fish, but they have already gotten out and dried off. They might have had some info about the chum munchers. Oh well, Mortimer walks back to shore and uses Prestidigitation to dry off. He puts back on his cloak and boots and heads back with them. He decides he will also make a trip to the Catacombs for one last minute item.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:34:43 AM Torryn continues to explore the water and how it relates to her movement.
Manolo continues swimming even splashing some of his party for fun.
Loryn works his way back to the beach telling Gnubert its not that bad in the water. He lets the others know he is heading off to try and get some information from local fishers.
Mole decides to get ready for their day of departure and spends some time doing another thing he hates, flying.
Mortimer wishes that the gnomes would have tried to speak with some fish while underwater.
Loryn finds people willing to talk in both places but gets a fairly similar story from each. They are staying closer then they did before the recent attacks and it is impacting their income. Many of the larger rocks in the water have a decent amount of life around them that they have been focusing on. A few places are described about a half mile out from land. One older human speaks up. “I saw one of them devils out a bit further but it was alone I think, didn’t come for the boat.” He describes where and even draws a little, crude, map that is not completely useful.
Moles long flight finds two spots that he might have seen activity but it is hard given reflections and refraction of light. At least it gives two possible areas. One of the areas is in the vicinity of where the boat was attacked.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+12=21 ; Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:38:27 AM
Mole continues to go the the areas he suspects the sea devils may be.
Perception DC21
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday April 20th, 2023 11:55:21 AM
Torryn didn't mind getting splashed by Manolo. Her response was not to splash back, but to stay underwater. Still, there eventually came a time when she must return to land. After the exertions and playfulness of being underwater it was both reassuring and disappointing to be back on land. She'd been surprised at how much she'd enjoyed being under the waves. There, she'd found a whole new realm of beauty to explore. It was very distracting - at least it was for her.
Like the others she quickly dried through the expeditious use of magic. (Mending) If Drack wanted to be swiftly dried too, she could assist.
Back at their lodgings she didn't think that there was much preparing she could do. She just had to hope that no one else had purchased her "tree bracers". With a knife and a spear she'd be ready in the morning. Of course, she'd be up early to check on Spot. Only after that would she be truly ready.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Thursday April 20th, 2023 12:41:29 PM
Drack gets grumpily out of the water after a short bit of practice, and turns to the spell casters. “Would one of you dry me off please? Leather armor chafes when it’s wet. This whole scenario is not in my happy zone. Why can’t we charge horses through an orchard of blossoming cherry trees with a bard playing a cool song in the background to make it more impressive? No we gotta go swim with da fishes. I need to kill some evil.”
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 20th, 2023 12:53:09 PM
Loryn thanks the fisherman that he talks to, though where they fish now doesn't matter, where they used to go for over 30 years without being attacked does. But that was close enough.
Loryn relays what he learned and thinks 3/4-1 mile out is where to start. A good breakfast, Swimming potions in in his pocket and an extra 50' of rope and the gnome is all set. he sets out for the beach the following day to get the boat in the water.
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
ooc Prestidigitation is the spell that can dry, heat, cool etc. Mending is to put things back together
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' Thursday April 20th, 2023 3:12:31 PM
Mortimer looks around left and right after Drack's request. It seems like he's the only caster still available. He finishes strapping on his boot and casts Prestidigitation to dry the paladin off. "With leather, I believe you're supposta use low heat, yeah."
Manolo Michael a d20=13 ; Thursday April 20th, 2023 5:58:48 PM
Manolo goes back safe land. "That was fun, wasn't it?", He says to Torryn. He does back to the lodge as well but not before trying to squeeze some water out of his armor and shirt.
Dice roll for squeezing water out of upper body clothes D20= 13
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 21st, 2023 12:13:14 AM
Gnubert waits on the others and expresses his desire to start fresh in the morning
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Friday April 21st, 2023 12:13:15 AM
Gnubert waits on the others and expresses his desire to start fresh in the morning
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday April 21st, 2023 4:05:19 AM
Torryn will happily help Manolo dry his clothes. A swift "mending" and they are wonderfully dry. A second and they are no longer soiled in any way.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20=12 ; d20=1 ; Friday April 21st, 2023 11:05:08 AM Mole continues to circle the areas he suspects of sea devil activity. It takes some time but swooping low he eventually determines that the activity at the second sight is clearly . {GM: 12 | 1}
Having enjoyed the water Torryn regrettable gets out of the water and dries herself and any others off. Mortimer helps out with the drying and discusses the care of leather.
Drack is less thrilled about the water and is ready to kill some evil!!
Loryn thanks the fisherman that he speaks with even if it is not the information he wanted to get. He lets the others know what he thinks.
Manolo tries to squeeze the water from his clothing but it is only about half successful and will take some time. The process is expedited by Torryn.
Gnubert lets the others know that he is ready to start in the morning.
The group heads back into town, runs their errands has a good meal and beds down for the night. It rains lightly as at some point so the ground is wet in the morning but the sky is clear. You know the boat from the attack is available for your use and you have a good idea where to start thanks to Mole flitting about over the water for a couple of hours.
Torryn arose early. She liked to see the dew on the grass and droplets hanging in spiderwebs. So it was that she fairly danced her way to see Spot. Having cleaned him through her magic and bade her farewells, she undertook her training regimen; which consisted of a lot of impressive looking stretches. The kicking and punching routines, she was not as confident with, so felt doing them early ensured less prying eyes. Regardless of how indifferent she was at her katas, she worked diligently enough to ensure a good appetite - at least for her. Mole and Drack would likely think a mouse ate more, but Torryn was far from large and really didn't need quite as much sustenance as they others. That being noted, she did make a good impression on Loryn's fried eggy-bread. he truly was a marvel in the kitchen.
With her new bracers on and spear in hand she declared herself ready. That she was stood, barefoot in only small briefs and a halter top, didn't trouble her in the slightest. Exposed flesh never troubled the Fey and Torryn was quite certain that Fey, she indeed was.
"I'm ready, Guys and it sure looks a good day for a swim. Also, there's not much wind, so the water shouldn't be that choppy: not that it'll matter much once we drop below the waves. This is SO exciting! I can't wait to do that 'swimming' thing again." Torryn grinned broadly and bounced up and down a little unable to restrain her enthusiasm.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday April 21st, 2023 12:35:50 PM
Loryn beams a bit as the crew tears into the breakfast. It was truly his love language and if the stir of adventuring was not so strong, he would fully committed to making everyone around him overweight.
Sipping on some juice, Loryn chuckles at Dracks lament, "That's oddly specific, but it does paint a fantastic picture."
Finishing up and cleaning up, Loryn is set, "Well some of us are dressed and all of us seem ready to go. Let's do this"
Loryn heads to boat softly singing, "This Octopus, black ink it shoots, Send him to north woldia..."
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Friday April 21st, 2023 2:50:05 PM
Drack follows Loryn to the boat, wearing his usual gear, except replacing his metal armor for the leather. Before he gets on the boat, he checks to make sure the ring of water breathing is on his finger, he has a potion of swimming, and someone has the wand of freedom of movement.
"Alright people. None of us like this mission, let's get it done and be back on dry land."
"I like it." Torryn rejoined with a joyful grin. "Especially the 'not drowning' part." Being happy was Torryn's default position. It didn't take much for her to see the positives in any situation.
Manolo Michael a Friday April 21st, 2023 8:10:42 PM
"We have choice, currently we are the only one who can do it", Manolo says. "At least we will have the advantage of being prepared to fight them", he continues to say.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Friday April 21st, 2023 9:19:57 PM
Mole heads to the boat with the others.
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' Saturday April 22nd, 2023 12:25:37 AM
After a hardy breakfast and a quick trip to the Catacombs, Mortimer shows up to the boat with a bit of a swagger. He isn't wearing his boots and the bottoms of his trouser legs are cinched tightly with a bit of cord against his legs. An obvious attempt to keep them from flapping about underwater. This accentuates his very thin legs in a rather unflattering way. However he playfully exaggerates poses as if his appearance was alluring. "Feelin' a bit froggy, I am!"
As they get ready to head out, he explains, "Ash should be 'ere shortly with the swimmin' elixirs."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Saturday April 22nd, 2023 12:05:12 PM
Gnubert sleeps well, and wakes early to perform his morning prayers. The cleric dons his armor, but carefully folds up his surcoat and places it in his haversack. Gnubert casually walks downstairs and eats a moderate breakfast knowing they would be exerting more physical labor than usual. "Morning all, may the Gods bless us and our endeavors this day," Gnubert smiles and looks at the others.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Saturday April 22nd, 2023 7:54:19 PM
Ash finally comes back, dropping 16 Elixir of Swimming on the table. "Took a while.... sorry"
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Sunday April 23rd, 2023 2:14:30 AM
"Thanks, Ashy! You're a star." Torryn pounced on the goodies eager to retrieve the oak leaf design bracers. She was delighted that they hadn't been sold to someone else. Perhaps that augured well for what was to come.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Monday April 24th, 2023 9:52:59 AM
The crew each goes about their daily routine to get ready to hunt some Sahuagin! At some point someone lets the council know that they are heading out which brings Three young men meet you near the gnomish boat along with Fifebriess, the injured gnome. Fifebriess greats each of you as you arrive with a smile and a handshake.
“As a representative of the ownership of this, er, ship? Ownership ship, not going to phrase it like that in the future, sorry moving on. I thought it only right to help you out a little. These chaps here, Lorry, Dale and Dale can help you with the actual boating part of your trip, there young lads and understand the risks.”
The middle one gives a nod, he is a redhead with pale skin and a gap in his front teeth. “I’m Lorry and this is my brother Dale and my other brother Dale.” He gestures first to his right and then his left.
The gnome speaks up again. “I also brought you a couple of waterproof bags, there not extravagant but useful.” He hands over two waterproof bags valued at 5gp each.
Captain Bearclaw arrives as this goes on. “So your off then. We appreciate your work for he town. Any list minute things to discuss?”
The three young men are already in the boat and making preparation to head out when your ready.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Monday April 24th, 2023 10:00:42 AM
Mole will give the general direction to the captain and crew where he saw the sea devils.
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Monday April 24th, 2023 10:29:06 AM
"Lorry, Dale, and Dale, pleasure to meet you. Lord Bearclaw, I think Loryn has the plan set up as to where we are going, based on where they were attacked, so I don't have anything else as far as that goes. I have a ring of water breathing, we have the freedom of movement wand, and we picked up some swimming potions. Those with my pair of swords and my leather armor will hopefully suffice."
"There is one other thing Lord Bearclaw... I wish to give the town back my share of the gold you gave us that was not spent. It doesn't feel right to me taking gold to purchase things i did not end up purchasing. I'm sure the council can find a use for it to help out the town or the people."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Monday April 24th, 2023 10:31:00 AM
"But i must give Mole credit for doing an aerial reconnaisance and spotting where they were recently."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday April 24th, 2023 11:07:11 AM
Torryn didn't hang around. Even as "Mr Bearclaw" was addressing the others, she was eagerly getting into the boat. She really didn't expect to need the waterproof bag.
"Permission to come aboard, Kipper?" She giggled in her best 'nautical' accent
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday April 24th, 2023 1:48:28 PM
Loryn puts his hands on his hips, "Oh no! No, no , no, no, no. Dale, Dale and Lorry. Out of the boat. We are not parking in sahauguin infested waters and leaving you topside in the very boat which ferried the dead of the merchant ship to our beach. Drack, Torrynashkebbeth and anyone else over 4' tall is perfectly capable of rowing a longboat. Mole knows where we're going and we are good to go. he turns to Pheandra with a look of 'you gotta put in a word here' on his face.
"Pheardra, captain, you can't let them go. It's not only a horrible idea, but a wholly unnecessary risk."We're going to the drop off," he gestures at the three boys, "Might as well kill em now and serve them with chips."
Loryn waits for the future victims to get the hell out of the boat and then he gets in mumbling to himself...Of all of the hair brained mule bred thoughts and ideas,
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Manolo Michael a Monday April 24th, 2023 6:41:50 PM
Manolo looks at Loryn and says, " are you sure?", They can sail....it will prove useful for our journey in the sea....they are knowledgeable and worse comes to worst they can sail away and we can't protect them." If objections persist, he adds ," they will can make out enemies less prepared for a resistance if we hide".
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Monday April 24th, 2023 8:50:07 PM
Gnubert introduces himself with a smile, and a hearty handshake. "I know why we are going on this journey. Can you tell me why each of you have volunteered? This may very well be a one way trip for some of us, and additional distractions would be burdensome indeed."
As Gnubert awaits a reply the cleric removes the gold he did not spend, and adds it to Dracks, "I too wish to return these unspent funds. Thank you, but they should be returned to those who can use it better than I."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' Monday April 24th, 2023 10:44:21 PM
Mortimer bites his lip. What was Drack meaning ... give it back?! To each his own, has always been his philosophy, but he hopes he's not being lumped into this charity. If they don't make it back from this endeavor, sure, let 'em have it all.
He's always valued Loryn opinion as well. It's usually thoughtful, well-said and at times a bit dodgy. He could appreciate that. However he doesn't understand his objection to the young sailors coming along. They obviously know what they're getting into; their eyes are wide open. Mortimer finds this bit of logic completely confusing. It wasn't like any of us were accomplished sailors. Judging by their performance in the water yesterday, if left to their own devices, they'd probably end up paddling in circles for the remainder of the day. He wonders how many of us will be cold-cocked by the boom of the sail.
'how do I know what a boom is,' he wonders?
"Oye, the sun is gettin' bright," he mutters as he begins to feel the burn on his skin. He pulls the hood up over his head.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Tuesday April 25th, 2023 12:40:13 AM
Ash quietly waves to the men sent to assist. He helps with any last minute preparations.
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Tuesday April 25th, 2023 9:32:14 AM
Bearclaw looks more then a little confused. "I am sure the offer would be appreciated but nothing is resolved yet is it? You have the resources is you need more then one trip and what you don't use would be a sign of your value to us."
Lorry, Dale and Dale kind of shuffle around for a bit. One of the Dales starts to walk off but see the others standing there and goes back with an apologetic smile. Lorry speaks up. "We fish mostly so making sure the water is safe is kind of a big deal. Dale and Dale are pretty good with a spear too, they use them for fishing near the shore around the rocks you see. We would probably be fine. Were all strong swimmers too."
Lorry looks more confident then his brothers but none of them probably have much actual perspective on how a fight really goes.
The gnome joins in. "It's your call, just don't want you getting lost out there or floundering if there is a problem. If you think you can handle the boat then it's your call."
The lads, if nothing else, make sure the boat is set and toss in a couple of coiled ropes. One of the Dales mumbles "Always good to have a spare rope in case you catch something you need to tow back."
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Tuesday April 25th, 2023 10:19:48 AM
Whilst it was good to try to protect people wherever possible, Torryn didn't think it was possible to protect all the people all the time. The young men (likely still older than her), knew the risks. They were braving danger, just as she and the others were. Their contribution was as significant in its own way as their own. Torryn was very much in favour of all three coming and sailing the boat; something about which she knew nothing. Plus, the fish people would definitely see the interlopers into their domain as the main threat: one that couldn't be ignored in favour of the boat, because that would open them to a flanking assault. Consequently, she felt they'd be a lot safer than those in the water - the creatures' natural domain.
"Kipper, Bowsong and Swabby should definitely come." She announced, getting all the nautical appellations wrong.
Given Drack and Gnubert's fiscal generosity; she considered her own funds. She had yet to donate from what she'd received, but as Mr Bearclaw had stated, the matter wasn't resolved. She resolved to tithe upon her return., because she most definitely planned to return.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday April 25th, 2023 11:41:22 AM
Loryn looks about thoroughly confused, "Its a glorified row boat and we'll literally be within sight of land. Rowing away from it, is simply not a thing one needs to train at."
The gnome, "Look they" he turns to the trio, "You mean well, but we are about to go kick an underwater hornets nest that has already killed over a dozen folks. Who were in a much larger ship. That they easily boarded and well, killed everyone on.
If the others still insist on taking the 3, Loryn relents with a shake of his head. Humans were an impulsive group
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Tuesday April 25th, 2023 11:50:59 AM
(ooc what was the amount we each got after the purchases at the catacombs?)
Drack looks at Loryn. "Your call, but you are probably right, and we probably don't need them, and if things go bad, they will definitely die. Let's leave them. This is on us. We are the heroes right?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Tuesday April 25th, 2023 12:46:57 PM
"I'm good either way with the trio. They will probably end up dead if something happens to the boat. We're all good with our protections but they'll be dinner for some water creature. That being said... if we need them to operate the boat, and stay out of our way they might be useful. But again, whatever we decide is good... I don't know, maybe they can run to the store for someone. "
Ash leans back, pulling out a scrap of Bacon and giving it to Oslo.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:49/34. speed:60' d20+14=27 ; Tuesday April 25th, 2023 2:45:01 PM
Mortimer agrees with Drack. "A hero, I am today. No need ta be a gravedigger out at sea. Bein' dead on the water takes care of itself, it does," Mortimer says with a chuckle.
The sorcerer than makes a leap onto the boat (Acrobatics Check: 27). "Let's get goin', yeah. Daylight's burnin' ... me!"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:34/34. speed:30' Tuesday April 25th, 2023 5:12:12 PM
(ooc: Correcting info in the Name line.)
Manolo Michael a Tuesday April 25th, 2023 5:42:33 PM
Manolo awaits for a decision to be made about their.. possibly new companions for this fishing trip
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday April 25th, 2023 9:37:54 PM
Gnubert looks at the 3 men, "If you wish to join us of your own volition you are welcome to do so. We have no desire to dissuade you." Gnubert follows the others to the boat and boards with little flourish
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:01:26 AM
Mole watches the conversation.
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Wednesday April 26th, 2023 11:14:39 AM
The brothers shuffle about while the group talks clearly deflating as more people speak or fail to speak. Finally Fifebriess nods. “Sorry lads it looks like your on land it seems more either don’t want to let you risk your lives or have no opinion on the topic.” He nods. “Right, sorry that I am kind of the thing that started this good luck to you.”
Captain Bearclaw nods “Not much else I can offer for help. May the gods watch over you.”
The three young men at least help you launch the ship and watch you head out.
The water is fairly calm, small swells that can easily be traversed and you can see any rocks that could be a problem fairly clearly. Grabbing the oars you head out, it shouldn’t take more than an hour to get to the area that was spotted.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday April 26th, 2023 11:32:03 AM
An HOUR!? Rowing? Who volunteered her for that?
Well, she resolved to try, but was fairly certain she'd need a break; probably several and there was no way she was expending all her energy trying to move a huge boat.
The rocks and the water all looked very inviting to Torryn. She knew it would be dangerous, but was very much looking forward to going underwater once more.
!Anyone know any sea shanties? She enquired, hoping some singing would help with the rowing. Whilst she had taken a liking to the water, she was yet to be enamoured of sailing. It just seemed like a lot of hard work.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+7=15 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 1:38:35 PM
Drack will volunteer to row first
“Whoever is up front should be watching for rocks, or things we might hit. Anyone not rowing should be looking over into the water for trouble. Whoever has that free action wand, be on the ready with it. Whoever can, should take turns rowing.”
Perception check for when he’s not rowing.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Wednesday April 26th, 2023 1:39:39 PM
15
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+3=11 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 1:51:03 PM
Loryn sighs an exhale of relief as prudence wins over adventure and excitement with the 3 young boys. With Drack and Torrynashkebbeth taking the oars, Loryn stands at the port bow location and keeps an eye out. About 20 minutes into the journey, the gnomes mind wanders and looking back at the exursion of the rowers we says aloud,
"If we need to come out again, we should get a couple feather tokens, Swan Boat and an Anchor. That way the boat can just cruise along. Probably faster too."
Perception 11
Spells: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 d20+4=10 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 5:22:25 PM
"Maybe we should give up the adventurous life and just become sailors. I hear Pirate pays well. We can be good hearted pirates. "
Ash moves up to the front by Loryn, helping keep an eye.
Perception 10
Manolo Michael a d20=14 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 6:58:22 PM
Manolo volunteers to help with the rowing to help him clam towards an expected skirmish. " Let me row for a while....I want to calm down and be focused for the upcoming battle, Manolo says. D20=14
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=11 ; d20+12=30 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:15:34 PM
Gnubert volunteers to help paddle the boat (Strength DC 11) while keeping an eye out for danger (Perception DC 30).
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20-1=11 ; d20+12=30 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2023 9:15:37 PM
Gnubert volunteers to help paddle the boat (Strength DC 11) while keeping an eye out for danger (Perception DC 30).
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:34/34. speed:30' d20+2=18 ; Thursday April 27th, 2023 8:41:58 AM "I don't know any shanties, but I was told my name, Mortimer, means 'dead water' in the old language. I guess it would be a right proper name for a pirate ... Dread pirate Dead Water, arrgh!"
(Perception: 18)
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:43:36 AM Torryn is less then thrilled when the realities of traveling like this set in and she asks for sea chanties.
Drak suggests that those not rowing keep there eyes out for rocks. Most the rocks are below water level at this point, far enough to not be an issue you find.
Lorryn has some suggests on how to make this easier next time.
Ash keeps an eye and jokes about becoming pirates instead of adventurers.
Manolo takes a shift at rowing to help focus and calm for battle.
Mortimer admits to not knowing shanties but comes up with a nice pirate name.
Gnubert paddles and has the sharpest eyes of the group. He spots the rock formations below the water that can be used to make the location.
While none of you are particularly good at navigating with the craft you make it close to the spot you are looking for. No rocks are above the water at this point though their bases are hard to make out, refraction from light just makes it hard to see details as small waves roll though the water. There is a rope and anchor in the boat but nothing else you didn’t bring with you.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+14=24 ; Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:46:08 AM
Mole takes an oar first. As he rows, he watches for aquatic dangers. (Survival DC24)
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=12 ; Thursday April 27th, 2023 9:55:31 AM
Torryn was very grateful to be relieved from the odious task of rowing and thanked all those that took a turn at the oars. She attempted to make herself useful as a 'spotter'; seeking out any potential threats under the waves.
(Perception: 21)
"So, when do we dive in?" She asked eagerly. "Oh, and shouldn't we drop this anchor-thing? I guess we could then use the rope to pull ourselves down to the bottom. That'll be fun." Expecting Torryn not to be distracted in the new environment was clearly asking a lot - likely too much.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:24:05 AM OOC before we go further, who has the wand. Gnubert can and, I think, Mole can use it without issue. Loryn can if he makes the UMD roll. I think Gnubert should have it.
Loryn nods as they arrive at the area Mole believes to be where he saw some of the creatures. "Ok Gnubert, if you could ping us all with a charge from the wand, Drack can tie off and heave the anchor and then we can get to it."
Once Gnubert places the Freedom of Movement spell on him, Loryn drinks one of the potions of Swimming and steps overboard.
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:34/34. speed:30' Thursday April 27th, 2023 11:29:17 AM (ooc: Agreed, Gnubert should have the wand. The spell is on his spell list and he meets all the requirements. Mortimer could do it as well, but he would be required to make multiple UMD skill checks with each casting.)
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Thursday April 27th, 2023 12:44:58 PM
Ash looks over the side of the boat into the water. Even though he knew he was going to be covered by magic, it still made him feel weird about jumping in and swimming down. He pulls Oslo out and lays him by his bag. "You, unfortunately, cannot go with me as I doubt my ring covers you as well. "
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Thursday April 27th, 2023 2:29:10 PM
Drack is happy to let Manolo and Loryn take a turn on the oars. He doesn’t want to tire his muscles out before battle.
Once the group reaches the desired spot, Drack will do as Loryn says and tie off and drop the anchor. Once he has the freedom of movement in place, and drinks one of the potions of swimming he declares himself as ready as he’s gonna be. Once Loryn gives the word. He pulls his Elven blade, so it doesn’t slip out of the scabbard on the way into the water, and jumps over the side.
Manolo Michael a d20=14 ; Thursday April 27th, 2023 5:37:46 PM
Manolo looks around for anything in particular that pike his interest. He puts his head in the water for a moment as well.
Perception 23
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Thursday April 27th, 2023 8:04:54 PM
Gnubert takes the offered wand and waits the others to be ready. Once everyone shows stows gear, and prepares to disembark Gnubert will boop each with the wand finishing up with himself. Finally just prior to splashing in the cleric drinks a potion of swimming.
Active spells: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim d10+5=10 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+2=5 ; Thursday April 27th, 2023 10:49:54 PM
Before Mortimer takes his plunge, he decides to empower himself with the formidability of unlife. He immediately takes on a slightly more menacing aspect of himself.
(Mortimer casts False Life on himself. 1d10+5 = 10 temporary hit points. Duration: 5 hours.)
Like the others, he drinks down his swimming elixir and waits patiently for the spark from Gnubert's wand. He gives the gnome a wicked smile and says, "See ya in the drink," as he steps over the edge of the boat.
As Mortimer's eyes adjust to being underwater, he moves 15ft from the boat (Swim: 24) and takes a look around (Perception: 5). Apparently there are too many bubbles.
Friday April 28th, 2023 10:52:49 AM Mole keeps his eyes peeled for dangers. He doesn’t spot anything above the water but he tell that there is movement of some kind in the water below.
Torryn can spot that there is some movement below water though what it is hard to tell. She questions if they should drop anchor.
Ash leaves Oslo in the boat and papers to head into the water.
Manolo also notice movement below the water, down near the bottom. It could be large fish or there target. Sticking his head in he can clearly see that there are areas that were cleary disturbed recentl.
Gunbert starts tapping people with the wand once gear is stowed and follows Loryn into the water.
Loryn requests a dose of freedom of movement, drinks a potions and drops into the water.
Mortimer casts a spell and drinks his potion while he waits for Freedom of Movement. Once done he jumps in and moves 15 feet from the boat.
Below water you can see much better. Several large rocks are in the area with colorful plant life growing on them in places. There are areas where the floor has been disturbed, probably recently, the largest being about fifty feet to the east.
Mortimer swims forward to a large rock. On the rock area few crude drawings of tridents, almost like doodles. Mortimer has the best view of the disturbed area but he cannot make out more than its general shape.
{ooc: The water depth is 25 feet. The rocks rize ten feet on average making them 15 feet below the surface.}
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=11 ; d20=16 ; Friday April 28th, 2023 11:36:29 AM
As soon as Torryn was fully prepared: Freedom of Movement and Swimming potion, she was quick to slither overboard. Her intent was to make for the bottom.
(Swim: 11 + whatever the potion yields)
It was easier to follow the anchor down. the colours and unusual plant life immediately drew her attention. Being underwater was every bit as varied and captivating as being above it. In trying to take everything in, she looked all around.
(Perception: 25)
Torryn had her spear in one hand and a handful of anchor rope in the other, albeit she was far from glued to the latter. The potion had greatly increased her confidence under water.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+7=11 ; Friday April 28th, 2023 11:49:11 AM
Drack will move with Mortimer, and motion for the group to stick together. The last thing we needed was for the group to start swimming off in different directions. Drack will try and watch the waters all around for signs of approaching fish people. (perception 11)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 Friday April 28th, 2023 11:49:44 AM
Drack will try and swim with his sword in hand.
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+9=14 ; d20+2=12 ; Friday April 28th, 2023 3:47:56 PM
Loryn sinks to the bottom and start walking. He is just as fast, perhaps faster that way than he is swimming. Swim 14 to get to the bottom
Once there he approaches the rock, heading to the side to see better around it. Perception 12
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Saturday April 29th, 2023 12:14:58 AM
Gnubert swims below the surface and attempts to stay at a point in the middle of the group. Gnubert casts light on his holy symbol and follows the others.
Active spells: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 Saturday April 29th, 2023 9:07:01 AM
Ash swims behind Mortimer and Drack, figuring the more in a group the less likely to be a target of a random predator.
Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+10=23 ; d20+12=15 ; Sunday April 30th, 2023 12:52:56 PM
Mole drops into the water and falls below the surface. He scans the vicinity for dangers before trying to swim.
Perception DC15, Swimming DC23
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Manolo Michael a d20+9=29 ; d20+5=22 ; Sunday April 30th, 2023 9:12:59 PM
Manolo looks deep into the water as he moves deeper and closer to something that piques his curiosity,
Perception 29 Swim 22
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+12=13 ; d20+9=26 ; Sunday April 30th, 2023 11:31:53 PM
Gnubert falls below the surface with the others and takes a look around (Perception 13) as he swims with the others (Swimming 26)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+12=13 ; d20+9=26 ; Sunday April 30th, 2023 11:31:55 PM
Gnubert falls below the surface with the others and takes a look around (Perception 13) as he swims with the others (Swimming 26)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:19/14/16. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim d20+2=9 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+2=22 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 12:08:55 AM
Mortimer notices the simple, trident-shaped symbols scratched on the rock face. He motions for Drack and Ash to take a look. "This be the place," he says, slightly muffled by the water separating them.
It was an obvious conclusion that trident etchings, on an underwater rock, in the middle of Dragon Bay, is a good indicator that the chum-munchers left these here, but why?
Mortimer draws upon his life experiences as a street vagrant. Beggars, vagabonds and even gang members, would mark buildings and walls with symbols denoting territory, describing attitudes of inhabitants and dangers to avoid, etc. He wonders if these markings are similar in nature. Or are these symbols possibly indicating directions to a camp or hideout. Very possible, he thinks. If there is anything that can read from these markings, Mortimer will attempt to translate (Linguistics: 9).
If nothing comes to him, he notices the disturbed area and states, "We should check that out. Been meddled with, the seafloor has!" He points in that direction.
He swims 15ft over, behind some purple plant life (Swim: 20. Stealth: 11). From his hidden vantage point, he tries to get a better look (Perception: 22, natural 20).
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20=12 ; d100=98 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 9:51:57 AM {ooc: Elixir of Swimming give +10 to swimming making all movement out of combat easy enough. In combat some difficult things will require checks.}
Mole drops in and sees nothing more than the others did.
Using the anchor rope as a guide Torryn works her way down getting a feel for the potion and the Freedom of Movement spell. From her position she cannot see much beyond what the others have seen.
Along the surface Loryn moves next to the first large rock finding it easy enough to move. Being on the surface he can see the paths worn by things swimming low and fast over the bottom but only right near where he is standing.
Gnubert sticks to the middle of the group.
Manolo moves to something that piques his curiosity. {ooc: He fails to mention what it is though}
Mortimer, having noticed the symbols, tells the others this is the place. He studies the symbols but they look more done in boredom then anything else, maybe someone keeping watch at some point?
Drack moves up with Mortimer and motions for the group to stick together. He doesn’t notice anything of note. He does find that the combination of magical effects allows him to move well even with a weapon in hand.
Ash joins Mortimer as well.
Everyone finds the swimming, and movement in general, is easy enough thanks to multiple potent magics effects. Basic actions will clearly be no problem.
Mortimer points out to those near him that they need to check the area near the other three rocks. It looks disturbed. He can see that there are several empty shells piled in two spots and what look like some small bones off to one side as well.
Survival DC17 / DC15 If you move within 10 feet. Highlight to display spoiler: { It has the look of an unused camp or lookout post. }
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 d20+1=17 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 10:21:40 AM
"looks like an outpost or camp" Ash tells once he notices the shells and bones after Mortimer. " We are in their territory I'd imagine. "
Survival 17
Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=12 ; d20=11 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 10:32:33 AM
Torryn swam forward, staying close to the bottom. Whilst excited at the sights and sounds of the new environment, she kept her wits about her and remained watchful for trouble. She hadn't been quite so "watchful" at heeding the "staying together" thing. however, she did feel the best qualified to spring a trap - if this was such; at least whilst Drack was devoid of his superior armour.
(Survival 13. She really doesn't know what to make of the bits and pieces highlighted.)
(Perception: 20 - watchful for predators or fish men)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+7=23 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 11:07:04 AM
"Yeah, I agree Mortimer. I think we are in their territory. The trident on the rock probably marks it. Do you all think they will come to us, or do we need to find them?"
Drack continues to look around him for a threat or something out of place.Perception 23
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday May 1st, 2023 2:18:09 PM
Loryn heads to the sandy bottom to join the others. Watch camp perhaps, thinking after the attack that someone would come knocking. Mole, you're our best tracker, think any of these marks might be a trail to follow? I'm thinking the marks like head further from shore
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
Manolo Michael a d20+9=14 ; d20+5=17 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 6:42:25 PM
Manolo looks out and swims in the vicinity but he didn't know much about survival. Perception 14 Swimming 17
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 d20+12=29 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 7:42:45 PM
Gnubert sticks to the middle and continues to keep an eye out for danger (Perception DC 29). Gnubert is not familiar with tracking, as he tends to lean on guidance from the Gods. "I do not know much about tracking, but if those who do say we should follow I am with you!"
Active Spells: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 d20+14=24 ; Monday May 1st, 2023 10:05:29 PM
Mole sees the unused encampment. He swims up and tries to estimate how long it has been since the camp has been used.
Mortimer moves in to the disturbed area with Mole. 'Empty shells and small bones,' he thinks, 'this must be someone's dinner'. With caution, he inspects the freshness of the remains (Perception: 11).
He doesn't keep his eyes in one spot for too long; constantly darting about for any sign of danger (Perception: 15).
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 18 d20+7=16 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:47:32 AM
Drack follows the others over to the camp, watching the surrounding waters for danger while the others investigate. Perception 16
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20=9 ; d20=9 ; d20=10 ; d20=5 ; d20=11 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 11:56:55 AM Ash declares that it looks like an outpost our a camp.
Torryn swims up with the others keeping a sharp eye and sees something
Drak Agrees that they are in the territory of the enemy.
Loryn guesses that it is a watch camp to see if someone came knocking after the attack.
Manolo swims up and keeps watch.
Gnubert keeps an eye out and says he knows little about tracking.
Mole checks the encampment and is sure he could get an accurate time sense if not under water. As it is he would say it has been used within the last day or less. The bones are lighter and the water would have scattered them sum he guesses.
Mortimer inspects the remains, guessing it is dinner, and keeps an eye out.
Getting more comfortable under water the team has some good theories on what they are looking at. Torryn first notices a disturbance of the silt behind one of the far rocks. Gnubert is the first to see that their quarry is coming to them.
The first sahuagin coming into view wears a red sash and lets out a terrible sound. “Tagata fa'alavelave!!!” Aauan Highlight to display spoiler: { “Intruder!!!”[ /b] } As more become visible. From where you are you cannot see but thee may or may not be more coming. Each you see carries a trident and is, by any of your standards, fairly horrific!
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Yellow Red Lt Blue Purple
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 2d4+2=7 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 12:10:47 PM
" I don't speak his language but I am sure that wasn't a hello" Ash quips to the others,
His arms begin tracing the spell, his robe flowing in the water. Two bolts release from his fingertips at the purple sahuagin.
Magic Missle 7 dmg
Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 3d4+3=10 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 12:19:18 PM "Anyone know what was just said? Stay calm everyone. We just walked into their house."
Loryn feels that this is one of those bigger folks looking imposing scenes that will do better than a scrawny gnome waving moments.
The gnome readies himself for an attack. Readied action Cast Magic Missile if they attack. If i need specifics. Loryn readies on the one who said whatever it is he said Dmg 10
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 5/5
'Eww' Thought Torryn. Weren't fishes meant to be pretty? This one certainly wasn't. She called upon her training in order to remain composed in the face of such horror and then quickly invoked her magic to bring form a veil of shimmering ghostly blue seaweed that sparkled in the water.
(Mage Armour - header adjusted.)
Feeling more confident with her arcane protection in place, she held her spear in a defensive posture. If it elected to charge, it was in for a nasty surprise.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 9:01:19 PM
Gnubert looks confused at the sahuagin shouting at the group, "Anyone have any idea what he said? Can anyone translate for us. I would think a parlay should be attempted first," Gnubert's words trail off as Ash fires off a spell, "Well that may make it a little to late to try the peaceful approach."
Gnubert swims to N10, and extends his hands showing no weapons, and peaceful intent, "Why are you attacking us surface dwellers? Have we caused you some harm we do not know about?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim, shield Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 9:51:02 PM
As soon as the sea devils announce themselves, Mortimer immediately mutters a few words of power. An invisible force coalesces into a protective shield.
He moves slowly up next to Torryn to put up a strong front. Warrior types only respect strength. Show one bit of fear and this little dance party becomes a feeding frenzy.
To the question of what the sahuagin had said, he replies, "Not one fin or fang of it, but it does sound a bit narky!"
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 10:56:37 PM
Mole calls for Torryn and Mortimer to fall back to the line with Drack before falling back himself.
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 14 d20+10=18 ; d10+5=13 ; d20+7=26 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 9:26:06 AM
Once Torry and Mortimer fall back in line, Drack will move 5' in front of the rest of the group, trying to make himself a target to any of the incoming Fish folk. He will activate his detect evil Paladin abiltiy, and will ready a swing in case they decide to attack.(hit ac 18, damage 13 should they come and attack) He tries to keep an eye out on the surrounding waters for more of them. Perception 26
"Somebody keep an eye out behind us. We don't want to be surprised."
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 14 Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 9:28:47 AM
Spells: Bless Detect evil
Lay hands: 8/8
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20+4=8 ; d20+4=17 ; d8=5 ; d100=11 ; d20=20 ; d8=8 ; d20=10 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 12:35:14 PM Ash causes some damage to the sahuagin in red. Loryn readies a magic missiles against the one in the red belt. Torryn casts mage armor and sets her shield in case charged. Gnubert still hoping for a peaceful settlement moves forward hands empty. Mole falls back and advises others to do so. Mortimer ignores the idea of falling back, casts shield, and stand next to Torryn Drack moved ahead of the group and casts detect evil. Evil is present. {ooc: You cannot move, cast and ready an attack. With no coordinates or details I put you in front of Mortimer as that seemed to make sense.}
The sahuagin with the red sash gargles when struck with the magic missile and focuses on Ash. As it begins to move a second missile from Loryn hits and it goes limp.
The sahuagin in yellow, who was on the rock, streaks down at Torryn with it’s trident moving fast but it fails to connect. {To Hit: 10} [i] {ooc: If you were bracing your spear please go for that result.}
The sahuagin in purple likewise charges at Ash. {To Hit:17 | Dam: 5}
The sahuagin in light blue moves more slowly toward Gnubert. {HIt: 24 | Crit Confirm: 16 Dam: 8/7}
Four more sahuagin swim into view, one being smaller than the other. Three of them stop the larger two gesturing the smaller one to go the other direction.
The final sahuagin to appear is different, larger with FOUR ARMS! It appears on top of a rock formation and issues a gurgling roar of anger!!!
________________ Yellow Red: HP: -17 - DIEING or DEAD Lt Blue Purple Lt Green: Dk Green:
Torryn had indeed set her spear to receive the charge. She was almost surprised though when her forethought proved the correct option.
(Natural 20! Is that doubled? Do you roll again to confirm? let me know and I will ad a second post to clarify.)
It was a resounding blow that actually pushed Torryn back a step - even though she was braced for the charge. Her spear impaled the creature, almost punching through its back!
Torryn had indeed set her spear to receive the charge. She was almost surprised though when her forethought proved the correct option.
(Natural 20! Is that doubled? Do you roll again to confirm? let me know and I will ad a second post to clarify.)
It was a resounding blow that actually pushed Torryn back a step - even though she was braced for the charge. Her spear impaled the creature, almost punching through its back!
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim, shield 3d4+3=10 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 3:14:18 PM
As a magic missiles shoot over his right shoulder, he shrugs and then mutters to himself, "well ... feedin' frenzy, it is."
Mortimer casts a spell that takes shadows and forms them into physical, dark bolts that go flying at their target. All three shadowy bolts slam into the sahuagin that is attacking Gnubert.
(Mortimer casts Shadow Bolt (aka. Magic Missile) at the Light Blue Sahuagin. Damage: 10.)
Manolo Michael a d20+5=24 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 4:27:10 PM
Manolo walks/swims to near the nearest sahuagin (M12) and starts to shout at him and taunt him to get his attention.
Swim 24 Taunting 3
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 3d6=12 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 9:11:19 PM
Gnubert swims to directly behind Drack, and channels healing any in the party who have taken damage including himself (12 points of healing). "Well I guess a parlay is out of the works. Perhaps we should concentrate fire a bit. Work on thinning out the herd so to speak, well perhaps thinning out the school would be a better statement." Gnubert smiles at the others, and laughs at his own joke.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 2d4+2=4 ; 3d4+3=9 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 9:27:13 PM
"Too much talking,not enough killing" Ash mutters. "Hold this please?" He asks the sahugain as he slams three bolts into him. (9 dmg)
Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim, shield Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 10:08:28 PM
As Gnubert steps back to heal himself, Mortimer (with a movement action still available) takes a 5-ft step forward between the sahuagin and the cleric (N10).
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:22 F9: R:10 W:12 d20=12 ; d6=4 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 4:40:06 AM
(Rolls to confirm the Critical hit. AC: 16 hit - he was charging so that may lower his AC a tad. Assuming she hits, damage is either .... 4 x 3 +1 = 13 OR 4+1 x 3 =15 Not a world of difference; so go with whatever you typically do. In my games I double/triple EVERYTHING, but understand that many do not: no doubling of magic weaponry and strength )
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 48/48; CMD 16 Thursday May 4th, 2023 9:22:31 AM
Mole moves up to support Manolo and Ash. The dwarf figures the others are more capable warriors and have Gnubert supporting them.
Spells 0 - Flare, Know Direction, Light, Stabilize 1 - CLW x3, Hide from Animals 2 - Delay Poison, Hold Animal, Resist Energy 3 - Water Breathing x2
Drack (Chris J) - hp 35/35 - AC 14 d20+10=23 ; d10+5=13 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 9:42:21 AM
Drack takes a 5' move to the Sahaguin at O7, and takes a swing, hitting ac 23 for 13. If he is able, he will now activate his detect evil Paladin ability.
Spells: Bless Protection from evil
Lay hands: 8/8
AC 13 HP 34/34 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday May 4th, 2023 10:24:04 AM
Loryn casts Glitterdust at the group of 3 with the smaller sahuagin. The Glitter explodes in a 10' radius upon all of them.
Will Save DC 18 or Blind. If Failed, they get new save on Blindness each round
Spells: Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Acid Ray 8/8 30' range Innate: Speak with Animals 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 4/5
DM-Ryan: Bath Time - Maps and Art d20+4=19 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+3=9 ; d10=6 ; d20+4=12 ; d8+3=6 ; d4=2 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 1:20:49 PM Torryn was ready for the charge, catching the sahuagin on her spear and nearly killing it. Mortimer comments about a feeding frenzy and lays some damage on light blue before stepping next time him. (?) Manolo closes and attempts to get the creatures attention. He simply gets a flat look in response. Drack makes a small move and finishes off yellow. Gunbert moves behind Drack and heals his party. Channel: 12} Mole moves to support. Loryn attempts to blind the group that is clumped together. Ash casts a spell doing some damage to purple. This does allow the creature to try and poke him with his trident.
The purple sahuagin take the opportunity to attack when Ash casts his spell. {Hit: 18 | Dam: 9}
The two full sized sahuagin find their eyes covered in glitter and move about unsure. The smaller gives the scene a look of anger and swims off over the rock to the east. The blinded greens back away but run into a large rock and stop. Each lets out a surprised sound then blinded and when they run into the rock.
Light blue seems to smile when a target steps to him and lunges at Mortimer . {Hit:12 | Dam: 6}
The four armed sahuagin looks between the groups on each side of light blue and swims down at Manolo striking once. {Hit: 22 | Dam: 9}
Purple also swings at Manolo {Hi: 22 | Dam: 9} ________________ Yellow HP: -13 DIEING or DEAD Red: HP: -17 - DIEING or DEAD Lt Blue: HP: -10 Purple: HP: -9 pending concentration check from Ash Lt Green: Blind DC18 Will Dk Green: Blind DC18 Will Smaller:
Torryn figured that going after the two near the rock was a good idea. As soon as their blindness wore off they would be intent on attacking again. Her spear though, was not an option. It was stuck in the creature that had charged her. She looked to Drack. He could surely pull it free; certainly a lot easier than could she. He was however, busy. That was entirely understandable given he circumstances. As significantly he was somewhat closer to those blinded sahuagin. His actions might well dictate her own. Seeking to pre-empt as many options as possible, Torryn again invoked her magic. A coruscating, ethereal shield blossomed before her.
(Shield in effect - lasts 1 whole minute! header adjusted. Torryn will hold her move action until she sees what others are doing and apply herself wherever she is needed most. Now being the most challenging target of their number -she will seek to interpose herself between the greatest threat and its target. At least that's the plan.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 31/31 d20+10=21 ; 3d4+3=9 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 6:16:20 PM
Ash isnt affected by the attack and throws three more bolts into the creature.
" I think some of that water seeped into your brain. Brine Brain we'll eulogize you as."
9 dmg(magic missle again)
Active: Freedom of Movement 70 minutes Swimming 60 minutes
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/31 ; d20=10 ; d20+5=20 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:23:45 PM
Manolo shouts out of pain as he gets attacked by both enemies.. He stays under control where he is "I am stuck", he says as he realizes he got stuck and flanked between 2 enemies. "I am not going to Gragul without a fight !", He shouts Swim 20 (if needed)
OOC: Will post attack and possible healing in 5 minutes....reading up something from past posts,
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 13/31 ; d20=10 ; d20+7=15 ; d4+1=2 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 7:38:22 PM
Manolo grabs his weapon and tries to stab the least strong one, he loses some of his focus as he thinks 'I am going to die'.
Attack 15 Damage is 2 if using dagger or 6 if using short sword.
OOC: not sure if I got the short sword as a loot only found it listed on the email but don't remember if it was sold I got it..... OOC2: drinking potion will provoke an attack of opportunity so not drinking any potion.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 18 T: 13 F: 16 R: 5 F: 8 W: 10 HPS: 36/36 CMD: -1 3d6=8 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 8:47:12 PM
Gnubert swims to L 11, and selectively channels healing his party, and not the enemy. The Gods bless those injured with 8 points of healing. "I would suggest we focus fire as musch as possible. Taking down one enemy at a time will provide breathing room for all of us."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:23/18/20. temp/hp:44/34. speed:30'. false life, freedom, swim, shield d20+10=16 ; 3d4+3=12 ; Thursday May 4th, 2023 10:35:47 PM
The blue sahuagin's trident glances harmlessly off of Mortimer's shield (AC: 23). A wicked smile forms across the sorcerer's face as he coldly eyes his fishy adversary. He had stepped forward, during the previous round, to block the sahuagin's next attack on the cleric. He now continues this dance by stepping backward (5ft-Step to M10, Swim: 16) out of it's reach to send forth another volley of shadowy bolts. All three slam into him.
(Mortimer casts Shadow Bolt (aka magic missile) on the Lt. Blue Sahuagin. Damage: 12.)
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