JonS Co-DM - "Weather Eye" Monday July 8th, 2024 1:47:05 PM
Following the meeting with Wardd or an avatar of him, the Rose was headed back towards the Isles. Much of the discussion occurring was centered on finding a portal to the Moon. The figure had offered a possible entrance through the Catacombs, but that way most likely would end in death. The other was past the Sargrass Plains. The rumors told about the plains now, was that some form of crystalline structure was slowly sealing the area off. There are monks and others who live in the area that might be able to help, though, and this again is rumors, the folks that live there are kind of "Off."
The one time that neither Mak or Tsak are in the Crow's Nest, the sailor that is calls out, "Hey, I see wreckage ahead of us. 100 yards off the starboard side."
Perception DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: { looks like the remains of a small vessel, could be just a sailing ship, or a fishing vessel.}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday July 8th, 2024 2:58:48 PM
Beech, casts Overland Flight on himself, and heads that way to check the wreckage out. (Auto pass the Perception)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 171/171 ) Character Sheet d20+27=46 ; Monday July 8th, 2024 4:47:52 PM
Panzer hops over the side when they get close and looks around underwater, circling the ship. Perception 46 Looking for trouble, survivors, multicolor unicorns, whatever is there.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday July 8th, 2024 10:34:35 PM
OOC AC is pending the amulet from the lich being awarded to Panzer when stuff is sold, thus it isn't on my sheet yet.( amulet of natural armor +5 Also updated header for 15th level.
IC Previous to encountering this wreckage, Panzer had been on deck practicing a new technique with his knives. This style teaches him to twist the knife every time he strikes. What this should do to a target should be far more devastating than his normal attacks and if he come close to a vital area you feel certain this will increase his odds to cause a serious hit. These hits could probably rupture organs and blood vessels, snap tendons and sever muscles and possibly crack bones.
The Badgerkin shows intense concentration while practicing this since it is different from his normal whirlwind of slashes. As the days pass though, his speed increases and the technique becomes more natural to him
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday July 8th, 2024 10:41:21 PM
(perception auto pass)
Kiwina asks Ramsey to slow the Rose while folks look over the wreck for survivors. He considers swimming over, but waits with the crew at least until Beech and Panzer report what they find.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 109/109 AC : 31; Touch 26; Flat 26 CMD 41(43vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=27 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2024 12:26:54 AM
Perception 27
Ayotnom looks for a life saver to throw in case there are any survivors near the wreckage.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday July 9th, 2024 12:45:40 AM
Tsak hears the cry from the Crows Nest and looks at Mak. He then begins to put away the cheeses, crackers and whisky the two had been enjoying. On his way up to the deck he passes Panzer who's still practicing a new and inventive way to kill something. Looks cool!
By the time Tsak works out whats going on Beech is in the air and Panzer is in the water. Tsak grabs a pole with a hook on it to bring the wreck in once they get close enough.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Tuesday July 9th, 2024 4:21:45 PM
Mak went to the rail and pulled out his bow.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:28:35 PM
Falco notices the boat and waits for the Rose to draw close.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:34:12 PM
Kiwina asks the crew to determine their current location as exactly as they can.
DM Mark - Anchors a Weigh Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:55:51 PM
At the Petals' request, Ramsey begins barking orders about sails being furled and others being shifted as he brings the Rose about to allow the Petals to investigate what appears to be some ship wreckage.
Beech takes to the air as Panzer dives into the water. They move to and through the wreckage.
Tsak and Mak come up on deck as a cry goes out about the wreckage. Tsak grabs a long gaff hook, ready to snag any survivors or other things that might look important. Mak suspects trouble and scans the debris, bow in hand.
Falco looks looks on expectantly.
Kiwina moves to the rail as he awaits a report from Beech and Panzer. Kiwina asks Ramsey about their location. He hears that the Petals are in open water, about halfway to the Taur Isles from the mainland.
Most looking at the debris conclude this was a small vessel. The seas are a bit choppy and there is a breeze.
Profession Sailor DC 20 for Panzer and Beech, DC 23 for everyone else:Highlight to display spoiler: {While the small amount of debris might suggest a smaller vessel, careful examination suggests it was a bigger vessel and much of the debris has likely been scattered farther.}
Panzer looks from below. He suspects only that which floats is left, the rest having sunk to unknown depths. He sees some sail material drifting down in the water, anchored by rope to floating debris at the surface.
Beech scans the area and looks to the horizons, or at least as far as the choppy waters allow. He sees nothing in the distance. He can see wood pieces floating here and there, somewhat grouped together by the winds and waves.
As Ramsey brings the ship around, you all notice something odd - there is an anchor shaped piece of debris, obviously made of wood because it is floating, though one end dips into the water a bit, raising the other end. Odd that it would be carrying a wooden anchor.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 109/109 AC : 31; Touch 26; Flat 26 CMD 41(43vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday July 9th, 2024 10:10:30 PM
Asimov asks, "Why would a ship be carrying a wooden anchor? What purpose could it server?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=36 ; d20+1=6 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 1:28:25 AM
Profession sailor (untrained) 6
Panzer has no idea about anything to do with sailing. He does see the rope drooping down into the water though and decides to follow it.
Boots of flying active and pearl of the sirens active
Perception 36 and low light vision. If it gets too dark, Panzer will pull out one of the everburning torches he filched from the 1st lich lair
I don't think this is everything, judging by the dimensions of 'er that ship was bigger than the amount of debris would suggest. I wander what took it out? Falco can you make your way up to the Crows Nest and keep a look out to the horizon? I don't want anything sneaking up on us.
If they get close enough Tsak tries to snag the anchor shaped debris with his gaff hook.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday July 10th, 2024 12:16:38 PM "If you say it's probably bigger, I'll believe you. I'm not a sailor. But a wooden anchor.... Wouldn't it float... So if it would float, that would mean it came up to reach the surface. So a ship that sailed underwater, somehow, maybe?" Beech is speaking to himself, but it is verbal so.....
Falco heads up to the crows nest while he calling down to the others. "The wood anchor could have simply been a decoration. Or maybe it was a bunch of druids." Falco will scan the horizon for anything approaching or any survivors floating about. "Do you see any other meatal in the shop construction?"
DM Mark - Anchor's a Weight Wednesday July 10th, 2024 8:31:41 PM
The Petals investigate the wreckage in the water.
Ayotnym wonders who would carry a wooden anchor.
Panzer investigates a descending rope that connects some sail material to a wooden spar above. He doesn't have to go far to see the sail material is simply hanging there in the water because sail material is heavier than water. Were it not attached to the rope it would likely have sunk beyond reach. Below him is only cold darkness and increasing pressure.
Tsak's practiced eye tells him this was a good sized vessel. It's likely whatever happened occurred many days ago and only this small amount of debris remains grouped together.
Beech remains puzzled by the floating anchor, wondering if perhaps an underwater vessel might use a floating anchor.
The little owl-man scrambles up to the crows nest. It's a little uncomfortable as the Rose has slowed in the water, so the choppy seas are felt even more strongly from Falco's perch. He looks out and see nothing. Well, almost nothing - he thinks there is a ship in the distance a few miles away.
As the Rose comes about and slows, Tsak reaches out with his gaff hook to snag the floating anchor thing. To his surprise, the anchor clangs like metal when struck by the hook. He is able to use the hook to pull it close, but it takes some strength to actually pull the thing aboard! As he grabs it, it feels and weighs like a metal anchor - and yet it was somehow floating as if it were part of the wood debris. A short length of chain trails from one end.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+28=44 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 9:25:56 PM
One use for a wooden anchor springs to Kiwina's mind, but they wouldn't find such a ship here.
He has no idea why a metal anchor would be disguised as wood, though. This is quite a mystery.
Seeing that no immediate threat to the Rose has appeared, Kiwina considers investigating himself. But Panzer's eye is as good as his. He turns his attention to the ship in the distance, trying to confirm whether something's there. (perception = 44)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 109/109 AC : 31; Touch 26; Flat 26 CMD 41(43vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday July 11th, 2024 12:31:32 AM
Ayotnom casts detect magic and tries to get a read on the metallic wooden mystery anchor
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday July 11th, 2024 12:53:01 AM
Struggling to catch his breath after hauling the anchor aboard and with his biceps burning Tsak faces Mak:
Well if that's just a fake wooden anchor, I'd hate to meet a real one!
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+5=13 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 9:19:33 AM "Yeah, yeah. Complain away." Mak said to Tsak as he reached out to help. "How hard could it beeee...ok, something is off about this anchor."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Thursday July 11th, 2024 11:04:07 AM
Falco steadies himself in the swaying crows next. "What kind of anchor did we use in the Sargrass? I didn't really know much about boats back then so never thought about it." He shrugs and calls down again. [b] "Oh, there might be a boat a couple miles off that way as well."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=38 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 12:45:23 PM
Panzer keeps looking around underwater. He looks inside the wreckage and looks around for any other floating debris in case it has survivors on it. Perception 38
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday July 11th, 2024 3:07:03 PM
Kiwina is aware of spells that harden wood like iron, but not ones that weight it like iron. Nor can he wrap his mind around something that heavy floating. He casts detect magic long enough to at least see what type of effect it is. (He has some spellcraft, but no arcane knowledge.)
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+20=40 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 3:31:18 PM
Beech tries to decipher how metal, even if it looks like wood can float... He also does Detect Magic and will try to figure it out... Spellcraft 40 (nat 20) He snickers a bit, "You know, if we can figure out how to make metal float, maybe we can make some armor for Panzer, so he can not be an automatic anchor in deep water..."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Thursday July 11th, 2024 3:35:14 PM "Anchors Aweigh!" Mak called out with his hand on the device.
DM Mark - Anchor's a Weight Thursday July 11th, 2024 11:32:39 PM
Panzer swims amongst the wreckage that is here. He finds there is not much to really examine. What is here is fairly ordinary, and it's not clear what might have caused the wreck. The piece of sail tears as he touches it, and the rope is rotting. The condition of the wooden debris suggests it has been floating here for some time - parts are encrusted with sea life.
As Falco announces a ship in the distance, Kiwina tries to look for it. Kiwina thinks maybe he catches a glimpse as an occasional swell raises the ship. He concludes it must be a ways away if you have to be in the crows nest to see it well.
As the Petals examine the wreckage, they puzzle over the floating anchor. As Tsak and Mak haul it aboard, they quickly realize they only thought it was wood because it bobbed along in the water like the wooden pieces of the ship. In fact it is metal, and feels and looks like metal up close. It weighs a couple hundred pounds! It's also been here a while, and Tsak can see there are barnacles and other sea life encrusted on it.
Mak calls out "Anchors Aweigh" as he touches the thing.
Ayotnym, Kiwina and Beech cast Detect Magic on the anchor, and they detect Transmutation magic. It makes Kiwina think of the Ironwood spell, but different.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday July 12th, 2024 12:33:07 AM So if a ship was at anchor and someone cast a spell to make the anchor float then the ship would drift and probably come to grief much like this one has. Just a theory. The reasons why someone would do that are not obvious. Can anyone see a headboard or nameplate. Unless we can identify the ship there's not much else to be done here.
The thought of a floating, knife-wielding, dervish-like Panzer has Tsak rethinking his reluctance to install a cannon on the Rose. Perhaps we could just use the ships fan to push him at people we don't like. He chuckles to himself at the thought.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 109/109 AC : 31; Touch 26; Flat 26 CMD 41(43vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday July 12th, 2024 1:24:18 AM
Ayotnom asks "Is there like a balloon wood spell or something?:
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday July 12th, 2024 1:32:20 AM "This wreckage is old, it has definite rot in the ropes and sail material." Panzer swims to the rose and flies up on deck.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Friday July 12th, 2024 11:37:56 AM "Well, that didn't work." Mak said with a grin. "Though that surely calling out Anchor's away would make it sink. and then calling Weigh the Anchor would make it float. Would have been a nice item if it worked that way."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday July 12th, 2024 2:24:36 PM
Beech, lands on deck, but keeps his thoughts to himself....It's not a normal ship, or at least wreckage of a ship. "I think it's called a Sternplate. The place most ships names are located.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+26=31 ; Friday July 12th, 2024 2:38:32 PM
Falco keeps an eye on the ship in the distance as the other investigate. He watches to see if is getting closer or further away or if there is any sign the ship has spotted them.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday July 12th, 2024 10:36:48 PM
They have a mystery, but it is old enough that they can't help whoever crewed the vessel. Kiwina thinks that if they've had a good look here, it may be time to move on. But do they resume their original course, or investigate this other ship in the area?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday July 12th, 2024 11:52:55 PM
While he is still able to fly, Panzer pops up to the height of the crows nest to get a look at the far off ship.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=46 ; Friday July 12th, 2024 11:54:02 PM
Perception 46 (ahem, hit the wrong button and submitted the post early )
DM Mark - Anchor's a Weight Saturday July 13th, 2024 2:24:22 AM
Tsak wonders if perhaps someone might cast a spell to make an anchor float to bring a ship to ruin. Indeed, that would be an interesting spell for an underwater race that did not like surface ships. He asks if anyone could see a name for the ship. Then he silently worries what would happen if the Petals actually faced an adversary like Panzer.
Ayotnom wonders if such a spell exists.
Panzer flies up on deck. He tells his friends this wreckage is old as the material here is fragile and the wood encrusted with sea life.
Mak is disappointed he was not able to command the anchor to sink again. (But kudos to Mak, as that would indeed have been a clever thing.)
Beech has some concerns about the old wreckage.
From his high perch, Falco keeps an eye on the distant ship. Kiwina is likewise concerned about the distant ship. He thinks that the wreckage here may remain a mystery. Indeed, the anchor may remain a mystery. It lays heavy on the deck though it floated in the water moments before.
To check this out, Panzer again takes to the air and he is able to see the distant ship for there. He and Falco can tell the ship seems to be sailing a somewhat parallel route to the Rose, but in the opposite direction.
There seems little more information to gain from this wreckage or the magically cursed Anchor. What now?
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday July 13th, 2024 3:05:39 PM
Beech wonders, not realizing he's actually saying it out loud.... "If it sank, most likely someone sank it, only the biggest storms founder any decent ship and it's crew. Now that we've gathered the anchor, it seems to not be floatable any longer, I wonder if there could have been some sort alert spell on it if it was disturbed. We did the disturbing, so I expect if there was some sort of trace transferred, it's now locked on us... I better stay ready....." Unless someone says something... He won't realize he verbalized it.....
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday July 13th, 2024 10:02:18 PM Cap'n I suggest we resume course but keep a healthy watch to see if anything follows us, including that ship. Just in case we Disturbed something. (Ooh wahahaha)
Not sure what came over him at the end there Tsak busies himself with sorting some ropes and hopes no-one noticed.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+28=43 ; Sunday July 14th, 2024 7:47:45 PM
Kiwina agrees with Tsak. The other ship doesn't appear to be leaving or approaching, so it's probably not a concern.
He asks Ramsey to resume their original course, but keeps an eye out for anything else unusual. (Perception 43)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=31 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 12:34:15 AM
Ayotnom says, "Perhaps the effect on the anchor is water activated? As it was floating on the water but it is heavy on the deck, but then wouldn't that be the opposite of what you'd want with an anchor. As to the distant ship can anyone see what colors are they flying?"
He sees if he can see anything of the ship in the distance.
(Perception: 31)
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+26=28 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 10:04:10 AM
Falco watches the ship but the sun and distance is too much to see a flag. {Perception: 28}
"I will take a shift up here, my eyes are sharp and I know to be on the lookout." {Base perception is +26}
DM Mark - "Keep a healthy watch to see if anything follows us." d20=9 ; d6=1 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 8:30:25 PM
Beech thinks that whatever ship this wreckage and cursed anchor came from was deliberately sunk by something. He worries that the Petals may have triggered some sort of alarm by taking the anchor from the sea.
Tsak suggests that the ship continues on its course to the Taur Isles. Then he laughs maniacally for a moment, unsure why. Perhaps it's time for some shore leave.
Kiwina agrees and directs Ramsey to resume course. Ramsey barks some orders, and the ship is soon underway again.
Ayotnom wonders if the anchor changes weight when it's in water. Mak and Tsak can assure him that it was heavy while in the water, yet somehow it remained floating at the surface. There are now some very disappointed barnacles clinging to the thing. As the occasional swells allow, Ayotnom occasionally catches glimpses of the distant ship.
Falco keeps his eye on the ship from his perch. It's too far away to see what flag it might fly, but he can barely make out what looks like people on the deck. The ship seems to be continuing on its parallel course but away from the Taur Isles.
Several hours later, a strange thing happens. Kiwina notices it first, but it becomes apparent to all. A small storm cloud is off to the side, but soon it seems to be following the Rose. The cloud is maybe 40' across, and about 200 feet distant. But you're pretty sure it's keeping pace with the ship.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday July 15th, 2024 10:25:51 PM "Should we investigate that cloud? I could swim over with Panzer," Kiwina suggests.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday July 15th, 2024 10:31:08 PM
Ayotnom says, "You never know what the clouds are plotting and that one seems especially suspicious, swimming over to investigate is ok if we can't fly to it."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday July 16th, 2024 6:42:18 AM
Tsak is confused. Swimming to a cloud makes as much sense as flying to a puddle. He's obviously missing something so he decides to take the safe course and stay aboard the perfectly good boat thats under his feet. He moves closer to the wheelhouse so that if Kiwina leaves the ship he can assist the helmsman to control the Rose.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Tuesday July 16th, 2024 8:33:57 AM "I think that cloud is bad news. We should keep sailing on our course." Mak suggested.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:36:37 AM
Take a break from the crows next for a water refill Falco notes the cloud.
"Like most things I am sure it will be a problem but no need for two of you to go out. If it coming to us it is coming to us."
With refilled waterskin Falco climbs back to his pearch.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday July 16th, 2024 6:06:59 PM
With a cloud following the ship, Beech stays alert. "Stay ready, I fear it's not something we are going to like...."
With it being day(s) later, Beech casts Overland Flight on himself, and is prepared to haste the group.....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Tuesday July 16th, 2024 6:43:55 PM " Except that we are armed and armored and magically protected. Our crew is not and I would spare them from faing something sent to get us. If it lasting this long and following us this precisely and determinedly then it probably has an elemental, or several at it's core, or someone capable of manipulating the elements." " I'm game, let's go have a look. Can anyone shield us from lightning?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday July 16th, 2024 10:11:42 PM "I could decrease any damage from lightning for one of us,"
DM Mark - "I'm game, let's go have a look." Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:48:06 PM
Kiwina spots the cloud and is ready to swim over to investigate it, as is Ayotnom though he'd prefer to fly.
Tsak is worried about his friends' mental state as they suggest swimming out to check out a suspicious cloud. He moves closer to the ship's helm.
Mak thinks the cloud is bad news. Beech seems to agree and casts Overland Flight on himself. Falco suggests waiting for the mysterious cloud to come to them.
Panzer is concerned that while the Petals are well prepared to deal with problems, the ship's crew is more vulnerable. He suspects it may be elementals in the cloud and is ready to go out with his friends to check out the cloud. He asks is anyone can shield the party from lightning. Kiwina says that he can do so, but only for one person.
As you look at the cloud, it continues to track with the ship as it tacks to take best advantage of the winds. It's undoubtedly following the ship, sometimes coming within about 100', and sometimes lagging back a bit, but falling no further than 200' distant. The crew is nervous about this thing.
Ramsey asks the Petals, "That thing's following us alright. It looks like a storm cloud, maybe heavy with rain. But it's smaller than I'd expect, and it's odd to see a cloud that seems to move by itself. What do you suppose it's doing? Do you think it's a threat?"
Some in the party seem ready to swim or fly out to the thing, but what do you do? Swimming out to it would soon leave you very far from the ship if the ship continues to sail.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday July 17th, 2024 12:24:06 AM I think the most likely thing is that its doing reconnaisance for someone else. Lets just keep sailing and see what happens. We may get attacked, but I don't think it will be by the cloud.
Tsak is a big fan of letting things develop and waiting for the other guy to show their hand, or cloud in this case...
He moves among the crew reassuring them that the Rose and the Petals have faced down much worse than a cloud.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday July 17th, 2024 1:05:28 AM
Asimov says, "It's either a bear in disguise as a little black rain cloud trying to get honey from the honey tree or because we are in the middle of the ocean, the advance scout for the cloud army, I heard they've been plotting something up there for years and I should have bought cloud insurance when I had the chance." Asimov jokes
(OOC: 10 points to whoever gets both references)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday July 17th, 2024 1:21:55 AM " Shield yourself, I can probably evade any determined lightning." He then dives into the water from the stern, the cloud should do most of the work blowing towards him so he conserves his energy and just waits for it. Once it is close he will draw his wand and shield himself then stow the wand safely away. " Let's see who's hiding in this storm cloud."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday July 17th, 2024 9:09:48 AM
Falco watches Panzer dive into the water and shakes his head before coming back down from the crows nest. With a start he realizes he did not prepare water breathing today but shrugs thinking that everyone must know how to swim by now.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+3=14 ; d20+3=18 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 11:08:13 AM "Want me to shoot it?" Mak asked. knowing it to be in range of his bow, but not knowing if attacking it would be wise. At the mention it might be an elemental Mak looked for signs of that.
OOC: KS: Planes +3, Roll 14 KS: Nature +3, Roll 18
He's not looking for how strong it is, just is it an elemental.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday July 17th, 2024 3:54:23 PM
With Overland flight already cast, Beech will pace Panzer... Ready to cast or to play retriever....
DM Mark - "I'm game, let's go have a look." Wednesday July 17th, 2024 8:37:03 PM
The Petals see the storm cloud approaching, and they are sure it's out to get them.
Tsak says the cloud is probably doing reconnaissance for something else that wants to kill them. Then he tries to reassure the crew.
Aytonom, takes on the identity of a renowned Sci-Fi author, even as he remembers books from childhood.
Mak considers shooting into the cloud. The elementals he has encountered before have a generally humanoid shape, except for air elementals in whirlwind form. This simply looks like a small storm cloud about 40' across.
Panzer is sure he can dodge any lightning bolts that may come his way. He dives into the water and waits about 5 minutes as the ship speeds away and the cloud draws closer, but he has a bit of trouble swimming in his armor. He uses his wand to cast Shield on himself. Beech takes flight and follows his friend.
Falco worries about the armored badger in the water.
After about 5 minutes, the storm cloud drifts over Panzer and Beech. It stops, and there are flashes within the cloud as you hear an odd voice, both resonant an wispy. "Helllloooo. Whoooo are youuuu? I seeee many shipsss, but fewwww swim out to talk. Whereeee are you froooom? Whereeee are you gooooing? May I gooo with youuuu. It getssss a bit looonly out here."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday July 17th, 2024 11:45:00 PM
As Panzer goes into the water Tsak orders the crew to slow the ship and start to bring it in a long circle clockwise back toward the armoured badgerkin doing his best impression of a faux-wooden anchor.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday July 18th, 2024 12:09:31 AM
Kiwina watches, ready to go help.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday July 18th, 2024 3:02:42 AM
(OOC: I was referencing winnie the pooh and this bit from Family Guy )
Asimov says, "Aww the cloud guy just wanted some companions"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday July 18th, 2024 3:20:23 AM
OOC I'm a fighter, my Armor Check Penalty in adamantine full plate is -1. with my single rank in swim I am at +8 to my check, oh and I have a swim speed of 60. I was basically floating on my back swimming in circles while I waited for the storm cloud, much like a cartoon character. IC " Whoa, are you a talking cloud? My name is Panzer and my friends and I are headed to the Taur Isles. I think you could come with us as long as you don't hurt anyone, you know with your wind and stormyness. I bet you have some awesome stories to tell. What's your name? " Panzer thinks back and is pretty sure that he hasn't eaten any magic mushrooms or other psychedelic drugs recently, so this must indeed BE a talking cloud. It seems friendly enough and a little sad because it is alone. Panzer does his best to keep the conversation light and friendly to try and boost the cloud's spirits.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Thursday July 18th, 2024 8:32:32 AM
Mak rolled his eyes and went below deck. He needed a nap.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20+6=26 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+13=24 ; Thursday July 18th, 2024 9:49:00 AM
As the cloud gets closer Falco racks his brane for any information. {Know Planes: 26 / Know Religion: 21} He is concentrating enough that he lets out a little surprised hoot when the cloud speaks. Falco looks around and yells to the crew. "Lets get the ship back there closer. This is clearly different then anything we had thought it would be." Falco gets to work helping to turn the ship and bring them back closer. {Prof Sailor: 24}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday July 18th, 2024 1:59:24 PM
Beech, knowing that Panzer can swim fine, still offers, "Want a lift back to the ship?" and then to the Cloud, "I'm Beech. I imagine a few of our other friends will be full of questions to ask you. But, come follow us back to our ship, but please be careful of our sails, they are made to catch and use even the slightest breeze to provide movement." Beech hopes that he didn't just say something incorrectly....
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday July 18th, 2024 10:40:51 PM
Kiwina thinks this must be some sort of elemental creature, even if he doesn't know what.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday July 19th, 2024 12:50:25 AM
Panzer chats with his new pal and heads back to the ship.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday July 19th, 2024 4:42:26 AM
Ayotnom is interested in learning more about the cloud being
DM Mark - "I'm Beech." Friday July 19th, 2024 10:56:43 AM
(David - thanks for the reminder of the pearl and your ACP mitigations.)
Tsak and Falco take actions to get the ship turned around. Ramsey barks orders and the crew snap into action.
Kiwina wonders what this creature is and stands ready to help Panzer should something bad happen. Mak is quite unimpressed by a talking cloud and goes below deck.
Panzer is surprisingly adept in the water, given his heavy armor. He paddles about as he talks to the storm cloud, introducing himself and asking the cloud to come back to the ship with him.
Beech introduces himself as well, and asks it to be careful as it approaches their ship.
The cloud floats above Beech and Panzer. It replies, "Beech? You don't really look like a Beech. At least not a very good one. I am Barthooos. Theeee otherrr clouuuuds don't seeeem to want tooo talk much, so I am pleeeased to make your acquaintance. Mooost people I tryyyy to talk toooo just seeeeem to run awayyy. But noooot youuuu."
Eventually, the ship catches up, and perhaps Beech and Panzer meet it part way.
"Tellll meeee, what is it likeee having legs? Whyyy dooo some of you staaaay on the ship insteaddd of swimmmmming or flyyyying? Can youuu make wiiind and make waaater? Whaaat is a taurisles?"
The cloud is interesting when you look at it up close. It seems a bit more cohesive than clouds you normally see. And it seems largely unaffected by the winds. It's disconcerting talking to something that has no discernible face or mouth, though it can clearly see.
The crew looks nervous. Ramsey says quietly to Tsak, "I don't like this - not one bit. Clearly Mak don't like it none either."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday July 19th, 2024 11:33:41 AM
Falco waves a hand to the cloud. "We are happy to chat to a new friend like you. Do you have a name so we know how to address you?"
As the questions come in Falco nods with each one. "I have been a few things but never a cloud and my natural place has been standing on something firm though i have been in the water and in the air a good bit as well. You probably feel best flying in the sky where I feel best with my feet on the ground or at least a nice flat surface."
"Do you just fly about this area or can you go anwhere?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday July 19th, 2024 3:25:52 PM
Kiwina decides to treat the talking cloud cautiously but with an open mind. The first order of business is to calm the crew. Kiwina understands this phenomenon will cause some unease. He tries to reassure them that he and the other adventurers can handle the situation.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday July 19th, 2024 6:02:56 PM
Beech introduces Barthooos. Highlight to display spoiler: { (Bar-thoughz) is how I pronounce the name at least until I get corrected.} He then indicates each party member and introduces each, and each of the crew as well. He again cautions Barthooos to be careful near the ship and it's rigging.
"Well Barthooos, there is the Beach upon which the water washes on with the tide and the wind. There is also the Beech, which is a tree type. I believe my Mother named me after the Tree. She is named after a flowering plant, so I am certain of which I was named for. Plus, even though they both sound the same when said aloud, My name is spelled the same way as the tree is. As to the other clouds speaking, I wouldn't know, because you are the first cloud I've met that can speak."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday July 19th, 2024 8:18:51 PM " Yeah, no other clouds have ever spoken to me, or maybe I was too wrapped up in my own thoughts to hear them. An interesting thought. Like Falco said, I have always had my legs under me and because it is familiar it is what I prefer. But recently I have had to fly, or swim because things that want to hurt others fly and swim, so I need to be able to get to them and face them on fair footing." " The others could fly, or swim, but Beech and I are the adventurous, or some would say foolhardy ones in the group."
OOC No problem. sorry if I sounded like a jerk, but the degree that a fighter can mitigate the weight and clumsiness of armor is pretty impressive and is really overlooked. I hadn't noticed it myself until it improved this past level. Now it seems like all this armor is just like a heavy overcoat rather than a moving fortress.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday July 20th, 2024 12:58:02 AM
Remembering that Ramsey was once a minotaur that got turned into a brambletaur by a nasty witch before he chose of his own free will to help the petals (along with several other of the crew) and has seen more than a few curious things in his own time Tsak takes the sharper route.
Well okay, which of you wants to tell the nice little badger man that you don't like his new friend? I'm sure he'll take it graciously that you don't trust his judgement. Now isn't there some brass over there that needs polishing? And that deck isn't as spotless as it could be considering we have a guest. As for Mak, he's only interested in long bottles and short skirts and him not liking something generally means its a good idea.
He turns back to introduce himself to Barthooos and to keep abreast of the conversation with the cloud.
DM Mark - "Do you just fly about this area or can you go anywhere?" d20=9 ; Saturday July 20th, 2024 2:32:53 AM
(David - No offense taken pal. I often need reminders of what all your charters can do, which tends to be a lot at 15th level!)
Falco cheerfully greets the cloud, doing his best to answer questions. Then he asks if Barthoos is limited to this area or if he is able to go anywhere.
Captain Kiwina tries to tread lightly with this talking cloud. He does his best to reassure the nervous crew. Tsak takes another approach, letting the crew know that if the Petals are accepting of someone, so should they be. He "encourages" them to see to chores on the ship and let the Petals handle the cloud.
Beech explains the difference between a beach, a beech tree and a liontaur named Beech. He tells Barthoos that it is the first talking cloud he's met.
Panzer explains that he can walk, fly and swim - as can many in their group.
The cloud Barthoos thinks about all this for a moment.
"Hmmmm. I'm glaaad youuu can flyyy. Legsss jussst ssseem very impractical and curiousss if you can flyyy. Only one of youuu hasss wingsss though. It ssseemsss funny youuu would beee named after a treeee that's named after a beach. Youuu ssseem like funnyyy creeeatures. And friendlyyy toooo - I like that.
"Am I limited in whereee I gooo? Not reallyyy, but I prefer beeeing over the waaater. The laaand can get sooo dryyy. Ooover the waaater is better, aaand there are often innnteresting thinnngs to seeee. Have youuu met ooother clouds? I meeeet many, but sooo few that will discussss thingsss. Theyyy can beee a little bit stuuuuffy.
"Youuu sssay you are going to taurislesss. What is taurislesss? Iss it in the waaater?
"Dooo youuu like the wiiind? I like the wiiind. Can youuu make wiiind? I can."
With that, the cloud blows and you all have to grab onto something as the sudden wind catches you off balance as it rocks the ship a bit.
"Whaaat aaabout lightning - can youuu make lightning? Youuu know whaaat else I like? Sunsets! Tell meee about your favorite sunset!"
The crew busies themselves with ship related tasks as Tsak suggests, but they keep a wary eye on this cloud business.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday July 20th, 2024 8:20:35 PM "Well, I can create Cold, Fire and indeed Lightning, but all of them are destructive so I only use them when threatened or when I need to practice some times. I also can make sparklies but it can make those who are covered with them, blind for a while because it gets in their eyes.... Oh, and please be very very careful. Your ability to create wind is very strong and our ship, while fairly large, is much more fragile than you might imagine. Oh, We saw some wreckage floating back a ways, it had this Anchor floating with it." Beech will point out the anchor to the cloud.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Saturday July 20th, 2024 9:00:37 PM
Panzer isn't sure he likes Tsak using him to threaten the crew. He will have to be nicer to the crew and help out some more to compensate, later. Panzer patiently explains the Taur Isles to Barthoos. " The Taur races are the Minotaur, The Centaur and the Liontaur. They live on pieces of land surrounded by water called Islands, thus the name the Taur Isles." Panzer indicates each of the races as he explains, pointing to them in turn and encouraging Barthoos to see their differences.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday July 20th, 2024 10:28:38 PM
Tsak alternates between smiles for the interesting talking cloud and stern looks at any crew he catches lollygagging.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Saturday July 20th, 2024 10:58:34 PM
Kiwina stands at the ship's railing, his eyes gazing out at the horizon as he speaks to the talking cloud. "There's nothing quite like watching the sun set into the ocean on a cloudless evening," he begins, his words slow and thoughtful. "As the day draws to a close, the sky transforms into a tapestry of vibrant colors—deep oranges, fiery reds, and soft pinks blending seamlessly with the fading blue of the day. The sea below mirrors this breathtaking display, shimmering with a palette of hues that dance and shift in the waves with each passing moment. And then, just before the sun slips beneath the horizon, there's a moment of magic. A fleeting instant where the very edge of the ocean glows with a brilliant green flash. It's as if the sun, in its final farewell for the day, gifts us with a glimpse of something otherworldly, a secret known only to those who watch closely."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday July 22nd, 2024 3:39:47 AM
Ayotnom wants to ask the cloud being if they are native to this plane if it wouldn't be rude to do so.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday July 22nd, 2024 11:40:36 AM
Falco listens to the others and he watches this unusual creature. The thought crosses his mind that this could be a convenient allay as he seems needing attention they could exchange company for rapid travels of the ship.
"You seem like you enjoy seeing the Wold and interacting with others yet the life in the sky seems lonely. Do you get much company of your own kind?"
DM Mark - The Green Flash - IYKYK Monday July 22nd, 2024 6:52:52 PM
Beech tells the cloud he can make lightning, as well as fire and cold, but it's really for destructive purposes only. He cautions the cloud about his gusts of wind. Then he makes a point in asking about the wreckage and especially the heavy, floating anchor. "Oh, I see things like that floating about all the time. It's really quite common." Further questions suggest Barthoos neither knows what an anchor is or why some things float and others don't. He has no idea or interest what might be below the surface of the water as it's simply an impenetrable barrier for a cloud.
Panzer tries to explain the different Tauric races to Barthoos, using the Petals as examples. Barthos replies, "Huh. Twooo legs, fourrr legs - it's alllll legs. I dooon't really seeee much difference between youuu allll."
Tsak tries to humor the talking cloud. Well, in between trying to keep the crew calm by focusing on shipboard tasks. Tsak can see that the crew has actually calmed considerably and steal curious glances at the cloud. They know the Petals are very powerful, and it's the Petals' interest in the cloud that seems to put them at ease.
Kiwina waxes poetic in responding to Barthos' question about sunsets. The cloud becomes quite excited at this. "Ahhh yesss. The colors, and that flash of greeeen. Youuu understaaand the valuuue of a sunsettt!"
Ayotnom asks the cloud if it is native to this plane. This results in a brief conversation that makes it clear that the cloud does not understand what a different plan is. In fact Barthoos seems to have a hard time discussing much geographically beyond land masses and open sea. You're not sure if it doesn't understand or doesn't care. But the cloud's resposne is animated enough to suggest he highly enjoys the interaction.
Falco senses this, and asks if he gets much company with his own kind. "Ohh, the otherrr clouds are quuuuite boring really. Theeeey driffft about, here and there. Theeeey care little forrr the seaaaa or the laaaand, going where the wiiind pushes themmm. But youuu … youuu alllll are funnnn. Whereee are weeee going now?"
The cloud Barthos will follow along for a while. While you can discuss things with him, he doesn't actually know much. Maybe he doesn't pay attention. Maybe he just doen't care. Maybe both.
You continue for another day, nearing the Isles (which one is your destination?)
You spot something ahead on your starboard side a fair ways out. It looks like a small boat, or maybe the wreckage of one. You're not sure. Any attempts to engage Barthoos about this debris meet indifference - Barthoos seems only interested in your boat and in talking to you.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday July 22nd, 2024 7:51:35 PM
Minotaur isle would be closest coming from the east, and the Petals have friends there but not a home. Liontaur isle is furthest, but the one where they were establishing a bit of a fortress. Kiwina thinks they should head for Liontaur isle. Stopping at Minotaur isle on the way would not hurt, though.
Kiwina is willing to talk to Barthoos, preferring geography and nature as topics of conversation. While doing so, he tries to assess how intelligent the cloud is, at least roughly.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday July 22nd, 2024 7:52:31 PM "Barthoos, have you tried talking to the crews of other ships?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday July 22nd, 2024 10:44:59 PM
Panzer too keeps up the conversation with Barthoos. he feels sorry for the lonely cloud and does his best to make it's stay cheerful. Does the cloud eat, or drink? Can it float hiher or does it stay at the level of the sea to look for people to chat with?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+10=18 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 2:27:23 AM
Ayotnom asks Barthos how far the cloud has ranged over the Wold trying to relate land masses Barthos describes to Geographic locations.
Know Geography = 18
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Friday July 26th, 2024 12:15:32 PM
Kiwina asks Barthoos about previous encounters with ships, "I trrriiied, buuut they allll ruuunnn away...yooouuu are theeeee firsttt to taaaaalk with meeee."
Panzer asks the curious cloud some questions as well, "Whatttt issss eeaatt meean, Iiiiii geet water from the seaaaaas. I sssttayyy oovveerr the seeaass, muuuch moore intereeesting thaaaan land."
Ayotnom asks about where the cloud has been, looking for information on land masses, "Iiiii likeeee theee seeaa, whaaat laand Iiiii seeee areeee smalllll, like theeeee oneeee overrrrrr thereeeee." He makes a piece of himself lengthen, pointing towards Minotaur Isle.
The rest of the Petals seem content to llisten to the story, and pay attention to the ship and crew ...
Barthoos does point out, "Whhaaatttt issssss thatttt?" Seems more to himself than the Petals, and he wanders off to go see what the crow's nest crew mate had called out about.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday July 26th, 2024 12:17:42 PM
As we sale Falco chats with Barthoos off and on, particularly when he is up in the crows next not really to any end just to keep it company. When they spot the wreckage he calls down.
"We should check that out on our way I would think."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Friday July 26th, 2024 1:45:33 PM
Mak's day on the ship started at dawn as the first light of the sun peeked over the horizon, casting a warm glow on the tranquil waters. He awoke in his hammock, stretched his weary muscles, and dressed in his usual disheveled attire with the chain shirt pulled over the whole of it. Despite the state of his clothing, he made sure he was clean and ready for the day.
After a quick breakfast with the crew, Mak headed to his assigned tasks. He often started by helping to clean the deck. With a bucket of seawater and a scrub brush in hand, he worked methodically, his movements steady despite the constant ache in his leg. The rhythmic swish of the brush against the wooden planks was almost meditative, offering him a brief respite from his thoughts.
By mid-morning, it was his turn to take watch in the crow’s nest. Climbing the rigging was a slow and painful process due to his injured leg, but Mak managed it with grim determination. Once perched high above the deck, he scanned the horizon for any signs of land or other ships. The vast expanse of the sea stretched out before him, a seemingly endless blue that offered both solace and a reminder of his isolation. That the rogue cloud was still following them didn't seem to bother him much, he even thought to ask it a question or two but had second thoughts about doing so.
When his watch ended, Mak carefully descended to the deck. Afternoons were often filled with a variety of tasks, from repairing sails to assisting with navigation. His broad shoulders and upper body strength made him particularly useful when it came to hauling ropes and making adjustments to the rigging.
In between his duties, Mak found brief moments to rest. He often retreated to a quiet corner of the ship, where he sipped from his flask of mystery liquid to dull the constant pain in his leg. These moments were also a time for reflection, where he contemplated the journey ahead and the memories of battles fought and friends lost.
As the sun set, the crew gathered for the evening meal. Mak joined them, sharing stories and camaraderie. His aristocratic accent and smooth speech might have endeared him to the crew, at least he thought so, but it was the friendly banter with Tsak that kept him going. "Where does that chest poop?" he asked facetiously.
After his watch, Mak retired to his quarters. He carefully removed his chain shirt, which looked a bit too large for him, and settled into his hammock. The gentle rocking of the ship lulled him to sleep, though his rest was often fitful, haunted by dreams of past battles and the lingering pain of his injuries.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday July 26th, 2024 1:48:44 PM
Beech, again casts Overland Flight and flies in the direction of the fresh wreckage... He calls out to Barthoos "Be careful, if there are survivors, even your lightest touch could hurt." His flying may be slower than normal, but it costs so much less magical energy, it's smart to keep energy in reserve, you never know when you'll need it...
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday July 26th, 2024 2:13:39 PM
Kiwina asks Ramsey to keep the Rose in the area while the investigation goes on. No need getting too close to a wreck, if it comes to that they have the folding boat.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+26=34 ; Friday July 26th, 2024 10:08:55 PM
Panzer again dives into the water to examine the wreckage from below and lend assistance to any survivors. Perception 34
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday July 27th, 2024 3:19:07 AM
Tsak makes himself useful as the ship lazily circles the latest wreck, trying to ensure no swimming or flying Petals are smacked by a hull or entangled in rigging.
To Mak he replies Same as Esmerelda, I taught it to use your room, behind that old wooden chest you keep in the corner. But don't worry, I've been collecting the little pellets, stringing them together and selling them to the crew. He points to several crew member who are sporting bracelets or anklets of polished wooden beads.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Sunday July 28th, 2024 11:22:07 PM
"Barthoos, we have encountered a series of shipwrecks recently, and it has left us puzzled and concerned for the safety of our voyage. Might you possess some wisdom or insight that could help us understand what is happening. Is there something we should be aware of or any advice you could offer to help us navigate these troubled waters?"
(OOC: Tomorrow may be busy.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday July 29th, 2024 2:02:53 AM
Ayotnom tells Barthos, "That shape you made looked like Minotaur Island. Minotaur Island is where I'm from. Is that the earliest land mass you can remember?"
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Monday July 29th, 2024 6:05:54 PM
On the topic of new wreckage, Falco had called down to his friends that the Petals should check it out
Mak, in going through his daily mantra, spent a very relaxing day, even when part of the sail he had been working on got pooped on my an errant seagull. The only "off" thing was they crew eyeballing him in chainmail armor while aboard the Rose in the middle of the ocean, but hey, he was an adventurer and they're weird anyway. Once Tsak is on the deck, mak teases him about where the mechanical chest goes "poop"
Beech flies off in the direction of the wreckage, reminding Barthoos to be careful in how he interacted with anybody alive
Kiwina prompts Captain Ramsey to slow the ship, which when Ramsey sees the wreckage actually brings the ship to a complete stop by slowly lowering the sails ... leaving the ship slightly rocking on the water ... with the wind quiet, the sounds of seagulls, the water lapping the sides of the ship, and something else can be easily heard
Panzer dives into the water again, to investigate the wreckage from underneath
Tsak makes sure the Rose doesn't smack into any of his friends, and vice versa, and also teases Mak about the chest utilizing Mak's room as a privy
Ayotnom mentions that the shape Barthos took, reminded him of Minotaur Isle, which Barthos found interesting, but not as interesting as the wreckage
In the general question of wreckage upon the waters, Barthos did mention before flying off that, "there are many boats on the watersss, some bigggggg, soooooome small. The small oneeeeees end up in pieces, not the biggggggger ones. None of them talk to me like youuuuuuu do."
From the air: wreckage floating in the open ocean: canvas draped wood that looks to be part of a small sailing vessel (30' length?) Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {These look to be two bodies in the water, one smaller than the other. The smaller one is trying to call for help}
From the water: This was probably a fishing vessel. It has been broken up rather badly. There are two pairs of legs in the water, one set (smaller) moving, and the other not. From underwater Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear a garbled voice, possibly someone calling for help}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+16=29 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 7:49:09 PM
Beech, swoops down to water level. (auto succeed Perception DC) Looking at the two bodies, the smaller one is a child from the size. If it is a child or Halfling or another small race, Beech will pull them to drape over his saddlebags... He'll then check the other body... Unless Panzer gets to it first..... Using diplomacy, Beech will try to keep the rescuee calm...
Diplomacy 29
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+1=19 ; d8=2 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 10:02:42 PM
auto pass the perception checks Panzer tends to the larger body, since Beech has the smaller one. Heal check 19 If he thinks it will help Panzer taps the larger person with his CLW wand, healing 3 hp
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=25 ; Monday July 29th, 2024 11:29:18 PM
Perception: 25
Ayotnom says, "Looks like Panzer and Beech have found beings in the wreckage this time."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday July 29th, 2024 11:53:41 PM
Kiwina watches with interest as Panzer and Beech explore, waiting for them to bring back news. Barthoos's comment might confirm his suspicion that the cloud is unintentionally wrecking boats.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Tuesday July 30th, 2024 8:43:24 AM
Mak watched at the rail with his bow ready and wearing his chain shirt which was unencumbering.
Damien subbing for RyanM: Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Tuesday July 30th, 2024 12:33:29 PM
Falco watches with a keen eye as Panzer and Beech head off to investigate. He sees the cloud roll over the wreckage and wanders if it, in its naive way, may be partly responsible.
When he sees the pair returning with possible survivors he climbs down to deck to see if he can be of service.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday July 30th, 2024 12:35:43 PM
Tsak leaves off stirring Mak up and gets ready to manage some survivors. He gets the sailors to create a clear area on the deck, sends someone for the healing kit and prepares to cast a rope to Panzer, though he's not entirely sure how to fish an unconscious body from out of the water without hurting it further.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday July 30th, 2024 9:14:45 PM
Ayotnom is curious to see what the others have found. (OOC: Checking in)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday July 30th, 2024 11:02:55 PM
Kiwina looks at the wreck they are currently investigating, and thinks back to the other one. Compared to the Rose, are both wrecks smaller?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday July 31st, 2024 12:50:02 AM
Panzer waits to see if the healing works.
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Wednesday July 31st, 2024 2:45:53 PM
OOC: Crap. I thought I had made a post ... then remembered I didn't about 5 mins ago ...
Watching the happenings in the water, Ayotnom proclaims to the crew near him, "Looks like survivors."
IC: Beech from above spots a young minotaur clinging to a larger piece of the wreckage, upon spotting Beech the young boy calls out "Ahoy there! Help! Over here!"
Panzer, from underneath, finds an adult minotaur who's been tied to the same floating chunk of wreckage. Panzer believes that the adult may still be alive. Once he's close enough, Panzer can see that the adult is close to dying. Using his wand, he heals enough damage for the adult to open his eyes and look around, smile at Panzer, and then begins snoring as his head softly falls against the wreckage.
Kiwina and Falco, separately share the same thoughts about Barthos possibly being the cause of the wrecked ships they've seen
Barthos has moved closer to watch the show (about 100' above) which is casting a shadow on the goings-on, but he isn't saying anything
Mak, armored and with bow in hand, scans the area for any malcontents
Tsak takes over the deck, instructing the crew on making a space to perform triage, or worse, if needed
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday July 31st, 2024 3:21:43 PM
Beech will pace back to the Rose with Panzer, in case he needs help. He says, "I'm Beech, just hold on to the saddle bags." he tells the youth. As they approach the ship, "Looks like we need a rope to pull up the other one, I saw Panzer click a wand on him." Once over the side rail, Beech motions for the youth to get off.
John C posting for DavidF: Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday July 31st, 2024 3:25:32 PM
Panzer will put away the wand, and then will drag the older Taur to the Rose. He's about to ask for a rope when he hears Beech ask that someone send one down. He'll loop it under the arms and let him be pulled up before climbing back on board.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday July 31st, 2024 8:52:29 PM
Kiwina makes sure a rope gets tossed to those in the water, doing it himself if necessary.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+1=12 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2024 9:48:31 PM
Ayotnom helps with the pulling of the ropes if needed. (Strength: 12)
Damien subbing for RyanM: Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 7d6=28 ; Thursday August 1st, 2024 1:22:01 AM
(1x Channel Energy for 28 points of healing, 6 channels left for the day)
Falco leaves the hauling of ropes to the larger members of the party and sets about checking on the welfare of those hauled out of the water. Checking their vital signs one at a time he waits until both are on deck near each other before channeling some healing on them.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday August 1st, 2024 1:24:15 AM
Tsak helps haul up the survivor (Str19), he weighs significantly less than the 'wooden' anchor. After that he sees to it that a small tot of rum, some water and a little bit of food are made available to them. Then he sits back to give them some room and waits to see what the story will be.
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Thursday August 1st, 2024 5:52:42 PM
The Petals all spring into action, assisting where their strengths lay, lie, eh
The adult and younger minotaur’s are brought aboard and both look much healthier after a bout of healing energy rolls over them.
The older one, sitting on the deck, looks around, his face going from confusion, to concern, to understanding when he sees several of his ‘cousins.’ ”Thank you for saving us. I am Georon Truthheart, and this here is my savior and son, Coerkus. It is a grand thing that you found us as I am not sure I would have survived until night fall.” Looking around again, stands up on his own, and shakes his shoulders, then looks at his outfit, ”My wife is going to kill me. This was my best shirt. But no matter, she will be pleased that we are alive.” He looks up at the sky and frowns, ”The sun is not in the right spot, what day is it.” Coerkus answers, ”It’s been three nights father.” Georon pulls his son into a hug and then holds him against his right side. ”Three nights ago, a dense fog came up. We’d had a bountiful catch that day, and were celebrating. Once our songs had died down, and we had finished supper, we began to hear noises. Two vessels came out of the fog and attacked us. Pirates. Humans and Orcs triple damn them.” He spits on the deck, and then realizes there are humans around him. Blushing he continues, ”Sorry. Ferrick died first. We aren’t armed warriors, but we tried to defend ourselves. We tried to use alchemist fire, as we had a few bottles. The winds pushed the flames back upon us. I blacked out after that.” Coerkus clears his throat. ”The pirates laughed when they realized I was the only one alive, they thought my father was dead. They told me I’d be a tasty morsel for the sharks that would come visiting. I tied my father as high up as I could to keep him from drowning. I thought we were both dead, until I saw your cloud. He tried to talk to us, but two of the fishermen we work, well, worked with chanted prayers against evil, and he, it, left.” Looking around Coerkus asks, ”Do you have any water, what the ocean provides isn’t safe, and our supply ran out yesterday.”
John C posting for DavidF: Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2024 7:06:53 PM "The cloud tried to speak with you? When was that? We've been chatting with him a few days now. His touch can be rather powerful, like that of youth who doesn't know his own strength. He's quite curious and looking for friends Oh, His name is Barthoos. Hey, Barthoos, this is Georon and his son Coerkus." As to the request of water, Beech saw the food and figured there was water there as well....
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday August 1st, 2024 7:07:32 PM
That post was for me...
John C posting for DavidF: Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2024 7:12:19 PM
Panzer catches his breath, makes sure there is food and drink since they've been drifting for three days in the wreckage. He's not a healer, so he expects that part to be taken care of.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday August 1st, 2024 8:26:41 PM
Kiwina helps take care of the two. "When we first encountered this cloud, we saw another vessel in the distance," Kiwina recalls what he can of the vessel, and encourages the crew to fill in details, too.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday August 2nd, 2024 12:35:23 AM
Ayotnom hands the lad some of his waterskin.
Damien subbing for RyanM: Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Friday August 2nd, 2024 1:16:20 AM
Seeing the two on their feet Falco decides that is enough healing for now. These two are safe and can take a few days to get over their ordeal naturally.
Upon hearing their story Falco decides that now is not the time to let their guard down. He makes his way back into the crow's nest to keep an eye on their surroundings.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday August 2nd, 2024 1:21:08 AM
Tsak cautions the survivors to take it easy with the water and food. He doesn't begrudge them, but too much at once isn't a good idea. Their strength will return in the coming days.
He questions the pair regarding the fog and wind that assailed them before and during the pirate attack. He wants to be sure that Barthoos isn't somehow involved.
It would seem that word of pirates in these waters needs to be taken to the Duke, we'll take care of that. Where is home, we can't just drop you at the nearest landfall and expect you to walk?
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Friday August 2nd, 2024 3:22:59 PM
Father and son both thank the party and crew for their assistance. Taking Tsak’s advice, both take cautious sips of the water Kiwina provides and eat small amounts of the bountiful food laid out by the crew.
Tsak also reckons that word of these pirates need to be shared with the Duke.
Once the pair begin eating, Falco sees that things are under control and heads back for his Crow’s Nest perch before Mak steals it.
Once the pair were back on board, Panzer went for a final dive, and is able to salvage a woven basket of fishing equipment and two rather nicely made poles.
Questions about the cloud from Beech and Kiwina, and other details are slowly answered, with Coerkus providing most of the information. Though healed, Georon got hit on the head pretty hard, and hasn’t fully returned to his normal self.
”We put out from our home on Minotaur Isle. Our village is close to the ocean, and we help each other beach our boats so they don’t get damaged during stormy nights. A few hours after the water changed colors is when I spotted the cloud. It was moving towards us, rather than away from us like the rest. When it began getting closer to us, I finally got the others to believe me that it was there. It barely got what I think was a ‘hello’ out, before the others in the boat began making signs and chanting wards to protect from evil. It didn’t look evil to me, and I was sad to see it go, as I don’t get to join on on the conversations the adults have. That first night we ancored near a small group of rocks. I always thought they were a mighty mountain that had been plunger under water. The adults always laughed at me. There was a small amount of fog in the morning, but it burned off within a few hours. We put out the nets, and then once we spotted some surfacing fish, we cast our lines. That first day was a good haul. Our boat had two bottoms, one of them had water in it, so we kept the fish alive until we got home, except for the ones we cut up and ate. The second day, we saw dolphins playing, but only caught a few fish in the nets, that night we lowered the sails, and put down our anchor. Father figured the boat would move some over the night, but he’s always able to find our way in the morning. That third day, the fog stuck around. Father and Rolf, they know about the ocean, so we slowly made our way through the fog, watching for more rocks, and fish that were closer to the ship. Around midday, we still couldn’t see much, we heard noises. To me they were strange. Father made a motion and the others went and got their spears. I hid behind some tackle. Two big boats came out of the fog. The orcs were howling for blood and fresh meat. The humans, were quieter but looked happy to have found us. Rolf died first. An orc hit him with a harpoon and pulled him overboard. Then they caught us. I tried to use the fire like father had shown me, but I threw it wrong, it ended up hitting our boat. The pirates killed the rest of the crew, thought they had killed father, and left me floating on the wreckage. Apparently they thought that was funny. That was three days ago. Mother must be worried about us, we never stay out this long.”
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday August 2nd, 2024 3:58:24 PM
Beech listens to the story, "It sounds like about a week ago, a cloud tried to contact your ship, I can ask Barthoos in a few about if it was him or not. But the fog, it sound like it was a spell used as cover to raid your ship. There are a few cloud like spells, I can only count two such spells out, but there are a bunch more such spells." Looking to the Captain, "We will see them home, right?"
John C posting for DavidF: Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 2nd, 2024 4:02:15 PM
Panzer steps to the back of the ship, and asks Barthoos if he was the cloud that tried to contact the fishing boat. If he is, He'll introduce the two Minotaurs to him, after the others get done asking questions.
Damien subbing for RyanM: Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Friday August 2nd, 2024 5:56:39 PM
In the Crows Nest Falco gets the gist of the conversation that floats up to him from the deck below. There are pirates, maybe with magical assistance. He maintains watch assuming that the next move will be to get these fishermen back to their home. Once under sail he'll feel a lot safer, floating here feels like a target is painted to his back.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday August 2nd, 2024 6:05:04 PM
Pirates! Tsak has a particular distaste for that specific brand of miscreant. Orcs and humans working together is not common, but not unheard of either. Having a mage might make them bold, might make them easier to lure into the open.
Cap'n I vote we return these good folk to their worried families. Before he leaves perhaps Georon will be able to mark where those rocks are on our maps. Then maybe we go on a fishing expedition of our own, hunting pirates.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday August 2nd, 2024 8:35:43 PM
Kiwina agrees that of course they should return these folks home. They should also get word to the Duke, learn how long the pirates have been in the area or anything else that's known about them, and hunt them down.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 2nd, 2024 9:41:28 PM " like the notion of hunting the pirates down. No one should be left to the elements to die like they left the lad."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday August 4th, 2024 11:51:51 AM
Ayotnom says, "Aye let's get them back home."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday August 5th, 2024 9:49:49 AM "I'm sure Mak would agree. No doubt he'd feel the pirates are heart-seeded scoundrels, too."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday August 5th, 2024 11:11:28 AM
Falco has made his way down to the deck during this and listened to the tale. "We will get you back to your mother and see if there is a way yo hunt these pirates. Some manner of justice is warranted for sure."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Monday August 5th, 2024 11:52:01 AM
Mak watched and listened, but stayed vigilant as he kept an eye out for danger.
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Monday August 5th, 2024 2:47:47 PM
When Barthos comes back, he is introduced to the minotaurs. Sitting there for a moment he seems to be humming. "I remember the small oneeeee. Heeeee tried to taaaaalk to meeee. The bigggggger oneeees made me saaaaad sooooo I lefttttt." He moves up to the Crow's Nest, checks out Falco, then goes up higher ... he sits for a full minute then comes back down to the side of the ship, "There is nothing elssssse on the waaaaaaaters. Youuuuuu are leaving nowwwwww arennnnn't youooooo?"
Georon defers to Coerkus for the map updating. When the young boy looks at the map, one spot is already checked as "unknown". "That's the rock where the crabs were sunning themselves." It takes him several minutes of staring, then borrows an arrow from someone, and begins turning it slowly. Muttering to himself, he then points at the map, "The other rocks were in this area, at least within a a little bit of this area." Georon has help over to the map as he is a little unsteady, and also looks at the map, "That's Dagger Reef. No clue why it's called that. It is a good spot for net fishing, the larger fish seem to enjoy the darker waters there."
With the party talking of returning home, the crew springs to and begins preparations ... Barthos, kind spins slowly, "I caaaan giveeee youuuu some windddd. Noooot enouuuugh to damage, but enouuuuugh to move youuuuu. Tellll others I'mmmm notttttt badddd." hHe sounds sad, but slides himself to the back of the ship, and one the sails are up, helps get the ship up to speed rather quickly.
Several days later, following good food, and "fishing" stories shared, the father and son watch as the Rose closes in on their village. A 30' boat starts moving out to meet the Rose, and a voice calls out, "Drop your anchor, the waters out and the rocks are close to your keel."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday August 5th, 2024 3:52:01 PM
Beech, before Barthoos heads off, is sure to introduce the fishermen to him, and makes sure he can recognize the new flag, split in the middle, light blue over dark blue and a half yellow circle , like the rising sun in the light blue field. He says that the Rose will fly the flag, and will pass the information to other sailors so if they are willing to talk, Barthoos will know from a distance. Beech tells him, "Safe journeys friend, if you need anything, search us out. Farewell." He waves until the cloud is tiny in the sky. Beech will then converse with the father and son, learning more about Minotaur Isle, he personally, had never been there before. The last couple hours, he spent watching from the rails, as the land was close enough to see fairly well....
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday August 5th, 2024 7:23:50 PM
Ayotnom says, "Aye Barthos I'll tell others we meet of the friendly cloud folk we met."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday August 5th, 2024 8:29:03 PM
Kiwina thanks Barthoos for its help.
In the village, he asks about getting word to the Duke as Georon and Coerkus tell their story.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+26=29 ; Monday August 5th, 2024 9:14:36 PM
Panzer looks around the village and looks out for any shady looking folks watching boats go out. Perception 29
Tsak looks around the village and looks out for any shady looking establishments.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday August 6th, 2024 12:19:29 PM
Falco waves to the cloud as its part of the story closes, at least for now. "Farewell and please come and see us again. I am sure we can provide some excitement form time to time."
As the travel he spends a good chunk of time with the child making sure that all is well and just being their was the realization of losing his father becomes too much. He entertains him on the trip with tales of their journey and adventures as much as the child would like.
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) d20+20=30 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2024 12:35:25 PM
With Falco busy, Mak filled in for him in the crows nest with his bow as he kept watch.
Perception +20, Roll 30
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday August 6th, 2024 8:36:53 PM
Hearing the warning, Beech starts searching the water near the hull for rocks so he can shout a warning.... That's about all he can do, shout a warning... maybe picking up a wall spell will help. It's not a area damage spell, but a wall is defiantly an Area of Effect spell... and while walls are defensive, but it all depends on how you use it....
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday August 6th, 2024 9:07:01 PM
Ayotnom tries to tell the people of Minotaur Island of friend Barthos.
JonS Co-DM - "The Green Flash" Tuesday August 6th, 2024 9:42:24 PM
Captian Ramsey is able to slow, and stop the Rose before she hits the rocks. The smaller boat pulls aside and a rope ladder is sent over the side. The minotaur who climbs up is older, probably in his early 50's. His once black fur is beginning to turn silver and white. Looking over the party and the crew, his jaw drops, "Georon, Coerkus, your alive! Some wreckage washed up on shore night before last. It was from your ship. Your wife has been beside herself." He stops for a moment and gets an odd look on his face, "Coerkus, you may want to run ahead and see your mother, the tides out, so the water is shallow enough to swim and walk." Coerkus gives a loud shout, "Yes Estefan. Bye Petals, thanks for saving us." With that he dives over the side of the ship, disappears into a dark spot, then bobs back up whooping, and begins making his way towards the village. Estafan looks at Georon, the Petals, and the crew, "I didn't want to say this in front of the boy. That piece of wreckage was burned and covered in dried and wet blood. We weren't sure whose it was, or what had happened. Your wife is libel to kill you, and then make your life hell for a while. The other two wives will want to know where their men are." Looking around he nods as if he's made a decision, "Please disembark and visit our village. If Georon survives his wife, we will have a feast. Weird things have been heard of late, and I and the rest of our fishing village would like to know what is occurring in the Wold beyond our shores. We can also restock your water and other foods as well if you need."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Tuesday August 6th, 2024 10:17:09 PM
Panzer waits to hear the rest of Estefan's words and then follows Coerkus over the side, whooping just like a child. He tries to catch up to the young Minotaur and if the boy allows, follow him home to keep his mother from skinning him, or his father.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday August 6th, 2024 11:08:49 PM
Kiwina tells Estefan, "We should also hear the rumors, and see if there's anything to be made of them. Georon and Coerkus have a tale to tell that will interest you."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday August 7th, 2024 3:14:20 AM
Rumors and intrigue, best served with steak, mushroom sauce and an ale. Tsak has a look around for a great place to get to the bottom of whats been going on in the Taur Isles whilst the petals have been gone.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday August 7th, 2024 8:55:01 AM
Falco figures the rumors could be useful and never turns down a feast.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday August 7th, 2024 5:26:01 PM
Beech having heard the others make promises about helping. He doesn't bother to add his own to the list. He again, casts Overland Flight and will make his way with the others to the village.
He keeps a watch out for unusual things, letting his subconscious be his guide....
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday August 7th, 2024 11:38:41 PM
Ayotnom disembarks and tries to tell the islanders about friend Barthos
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday August 8th, 2024 1:06:40 AM
Panzer follows the Minotaur lad
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday August 8th, 2024 11:08:32 AM
Kiwina is most interested in hearing the weird things of late.
JonS Co-DM - "Surf and Turf" Thursday August 8th, 2024 7:30:32 PM
OOC: Sorry guys, yesterday was not a fun day for me at work or home
IC: The feast includes all the crew, the Petals, and the villagers. The food is modest fare, many kinds of fish and shellfish. One delicacy seems to be almost rare abalone cut into thing strips and dipped into a green sauce, which is hot but also rather tasty. The home brewed ale and cider both help wash the food down. Apparently Georon's wife didn't kill him, as they are both present with their son, who seems to be busy chasing girls. As the night winds down with many tales of the sea, the children are all run off to bed or home. The Chief, Estefan lights a large handrolled cigar. "Friends and neighbors, we are all relieved to have two of our people returned to us. Our larder is open to whatever provisions you need, as well as clean water. This cloud you mentioned, I think several of us have encountered it, we thought it was something evil, but, if it helped find our friends, then a friend to us it will be. We thank you for the report of pirates, we'll be sending out our fishing vessels in twos or threes for a while." He takes a large inhale and then puffs out a smoke ring, "Now, while we don't know everything going on in the world, we have had word from traders on Liontaur Isle that something odd is happening. New faces, new people, have been seen in towns and in the wilderness. There was a full red moon last week, which hasn't happened in some time, which of course adds to the rumor mill. We can get a message to the Duke, but you may want to make your way over and check things out. Now, do you wish a cask or two of ale or cider or both to accompany you?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday August 8th, 2024 7:53:15 PM
Kiwina listens attentively to Chief Estefan's words, appreciating both the hospitality and the information being shared. He understands the importance of maintaining good relations with the villagers and sees this as an opportunity to ensure everyone's safety while gathering crucial information. After taking a moment to consider his response, Kiwina speaks.
"Chief Estefan, your generosity is greatly appreciated, and we're grateful for the provisions you're offering. As for the casks, a small one of each would be most welcome to share among us on our journey. Your home-brewed ale and cider are the finest we've tasted, and it will remind us of your kindness as we sail."
Kiwina pauses, glancing at his fellow adventurers before continuing. "Regarding the cloud, it seems wise to remain cautious. If any of your people encounter the cloud again, please treat it with kindness and respect, but also stay vigilant. We have seen that it is a bit naive and can in its enthusiasm accidentally create quite a wind."
"As you mentioned, the world is changing, and new faces and omens like the red moon can bring uncertainty. Sending out your fishing vessels in groups is a sound strategy, but it might also be worth keeping a lookout for any signs of trouble—whether it be pirates, strange travelers, or anything unusual." Kiwina tries to find about more about the timing of the red moon, to compare with the timing of their own moon adventure.
He then addresses his fellow adventurers directly. "I think it’s prudent that we follow the Chief's suggestion and head toward Liontaur Isle to investigate these new developments. I know the Duke may have more information, and it could help us understand the larger picture of what’s happening in the region, but visiting the Duke would delay reaching Liontaur Island. We should be prepared for anything, especially with the appearance of new people and the strange celestial events."
Kiwina returns his attention to the Chief. "Thank you for the warning about the rumors and the offer to send a message to the Duke. We'll be sure to look into this matter and do our best to keep everytaur safe. And if there's anything else you think we should know or any additional guidance you can offer, we would be glad to hear it."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday August 8th, 2024 9:45:57 PM
Ayotnom doesn't know if the magic mirrors the taur leaders possess that let them communicate and coordinate with each other has been communicated as common knowledge to the populace of the Taur Isles. He could see the need for operational security surrounding their existence so decides to play it safe versus sorry.
When the 8 petaled rose is away from the village he says, "If we head for the Duke might we be able to take a shortcut through the Duke's mirror to get to Liontaur Isle? If not might the Duke know more about the situation because of the mirror? How much time does setting course for the Duke first and then heading onto Liontaur Island take versus just heading for Liontaur Island directly."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday August 8th, 2024 10:45:45 PM
Panzer shifts uncomfortably from foot to foot as the Petals discuss geography and Taur politics and things he doesn't know about. What he does know is combat.
He knows that the pirates that attacked the fishing boat were sloppy. They didn't check their kills leaving the final say to the sea. He knows that they sounded like they wouldn't care if there was one fishing boat or a dozen all fishing together. At most the got some fish and provisions from the boats, so likely, they did this for fun. Tough as they were, fishermen were not seasoned fighters. The fishermen never mentioned downing any of the pirates, he thinks that more ships together will only mean more dead fishermen. The minotaur were proud, but not dumb. They had to see what he sees.
{b]" I.... I don't think I am going to travel with you, whichever way you take."[/b] He blurts out as they argue semantics. " Look, It'll take you what, a week or so no matter how you go? That's a week of fishing for these guys. A week of not knowing if that pirate ship is going to happen upon them and kill another crew, or fleet at this rate. If they fight, they die. It seems as simple as that to me. The pirates are seasoned and doing this for kicks. While you sail on I am going to hang with these guys and fish for a week. I'm fishing for pirates. When you speak to the Duke and have a plan, or get a read on the rumors and goings on Beech can come fetch me. A few minutes at most and I can be back among you. But if the pirates attack the ships I am on, I can end them. "
He sits quietly and waits for the answer of the others.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday August 9th, 2024 6:33:20 AM
Tsak understands Panzers concerns. He isn't sure about the use of the mirrors, thinking they were more for communication rather than actually moving people around. Whichever, they may be useful.
Perhaps a couple of Petals could travel to the nearest mirror and use it to warn the duke. Meanwhile the rest could resume sailing on the Rose in the waters these people fish, looking for pirates? I don't like the idea of leaving Panzer here alone.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday August 9th, 2024 9:16:31 AM
Falco is at a bit of a loss for words after Panzars statement. While defending against pirates is a good idea they don't know where to start looking at that cannot very well just be guards in case something happens.
"I wonder if we could send fo some group to watch for the pirates while we travel to get more information. While we are all competent adventurers we are not really an official guard force or such so there may be those better suited to this. Other then that we could go out in the fishing boats ourselves and surprise the pirates that way."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Friday August 9th, 2024 9:20:55 AM
Mak sat and listened, but he wasn't one of the decision makers in the group so he just waited to see what the captain wanted to do.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday August 9th, 2024 3:48:26 PM "Ayotnom's right. It's not as if Castle Violet isn't on the way, and if nothing else, reaching the Duke would let us learn any news from the other islands."
"Likewise, if we split up here, we'd have to come back to pick up anyone on guard duty before we could face the pirates as a group."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday August 9th, 2024 4:37:18 PM "Castle Violet is were we met, right? So that means I know where it is spatially, and we are currently here right now, so Just decide who needs to speak to The Duke about this, spend a couple hours gathering other news we might be interested in, and Aztyr's son here can take them and bring them back. If he wants us doing something else, then we go do that, if not, we won't spend days sailing there and then back. And before you ask, yes, I did learn how to fold space. I just can't take the whole group at once..." Beech says. He'll eat the fish, but he prefers the taste of freshwater fish over the taste of this saltwater catch. But his mom spent a couple years beating manners into he'd prefer not to have her learn he has forgotten them....
JonS Co-DM - "Surf and Turf" Friday August 9th, 2024 6:13:04 PM
Kiwina listens to Estefan, and then makes some poignant remarks, thanking the village for offering to replenish provisions, water, and a barrel each of cider and ale. Further, Kiwina offers some insight into Barthos, and that sending out their fishing vessels in groups is a sound decision. Kiwina then proposes heading to Liontaur Isle, with getting a message to the Duke about what’s been happening.
Ayotnom proposes heading straight to the Duke, and then on to Liontaur Isle.
Panzer catches everyone off-guard by stating he wants to stay and go pirate hunting, rather than moving on, and someone can come back and grab him. Several older minotaur youth grin at the possibility of going “fishing” with the warrior badgerkin
Tsak considers the mirrors that the leaders of the Isles use to keep in touch, and offers that someone could go to the nearest one, and then he would stay to keep Panzer from taking all the credit for slaying the pirates
Falco ponders about asking for someone to come and help guard the fishing village and their ships while out at sea, and adds that ”us going out on the boats would be a fun surprise for the pirates.”
Mak awaits to see what Captain Ramsey is willing to do
Beech offers to test his newly acquired magic to fold space, I mean what could go wrong messing with the space time continuum…take one other Petal and any messages and information to the Duke and then return
A) I had this thought this morning on the way into work about what do to in this scenario; B) Looking at the map, it makes sense for y’all to be south of Fort Beast but above the blue squiggly lines, if that makes sense.
Captain Ramsey who was enjoying a mug of cider while smoking a pipe, spits his swallow of cider out through his nose, which causes him to have a sneezing and choking fit. Once he can breath again, he looks at the villagers, the Petals, and then the Rose, takes several long pulls at his pipe, ”You lot’ve saved me and my crew. If you want to hunt pirates, then we’ll become privateers, I have some different flags we can run with to throw anyone off. Or, if you lot want to play fishermen, then have that cloud fella around to push us out to help you boys if you need help. You’re right Master Panzer, pirates are some of the worst individuals around, I know what they do to people they take alive, and it’s never good. The Rose, myself, and the lads are ready to go where you want.
OOC: If y’all decide to go pirate hunting, can someone tell me what kind of ship the Rose is so I can find some deck plans … if you decide to use her as your base, if not, then I’ll find some plans for smaller ships, now do you want a PT Boat or a PBR for a fishing vessel? LOL
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday August 9th, 2024 11:30:37 PM
Panzer wonders why the others are startled. How many pirates could be on a ship, surely no more than 50 and of course there is the spellcaster offering them the fog. but surely there can't be too many swordsmen among them that will be able to penetrate his armor more tan a little, and protecting people is literally the job they do. He doesn't want pay for it, he simply wants to get these jerks to stop preying on the fishermen and other people that make their livings on the ocean. He likes Ramsey's spirt and support for this endeavor.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday August 10th, 2024 6:44:39 PM
Beech expects to be going Pirate hunting. But he also knows the usefulness of checking in. Especially if the group can get information from where they will be checking in at...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Sunday August 11th, 2024 3:10:17 AM
(OOC We got the Rose on the Sargrass Plains, we've never really worked out how big she is, preferring to keep it vague until a DM said NO! :) She has at the very least a galley, a main mast, cabins (unspecified how many), a crew of between 8 and 20, and a steam powered fan that can be used to push her along when there's no wind. Her hold is big enough to store all our stuff, including Mak's horse, and food for everyone for several weeks. We talked about adding ballistae at some stage but never went thru with it.)
The captain has spoken. Tsak prepares to move out and catch up with the Duke. He figures there will either be a really important adventure waiting or, if not, they can all come back and hunt pirates. It should only take a few days to work out which option it is.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Sunday August 11th, 2024 5:50:23 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Damien's description of the Rose is spot on. Ramsey came with the ship -- I don't recall if he surrendered or was a captive when we fought the previous crew. The crew have never been combatants and specifics of the ship have varied depending on the DM. Ramsey is a brambletaur, by the way -- a plant/taur hybrid due to a witch's experiments.}
"Until we learn more, this is as close a spot as any to where we'd find the pirates. No that I think it's close -- humans and orcs won't be operating from the islands. So what is our best option to learn more?"
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday August 11th, 2024 11:51:04 PM
Asimov says, "As a Martial Artist Fighter and Duelist I am ready to buckle some swash with pirates if that is what the party decides."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday August 12th, 2024 9:21:17 AM "The pirating business around Taur Isle doesn't seem like the wisest profession and I have trouble believing they could stand against us head to head. If we can work out a good way to find them it would make sense to clear them out before we move on though if it would take weeks it may be better to find someone else to police the waters." He considers the endeavor for a bit. "We could try Scrying to get some information on their location, I can ask for that power when I prey next. Maybe a description of the ship would be enough?"
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Monday August 12th, 2024 1:24:39 PM
Mak continued to listen, agreeing with most of the petals comments and nodding.
OOC: Ship size. Jon, I'd get a map of a galleon, chop off the aft castle and replace it with a fan. The rose should be at least a two masted vessel. That it is sized for centaurs to move about easily should give you some indication of the passageways and cargo hold. Mak could probably walk his horse through those companionways. In fact it is probably walked down there from the main deck instead of being hoisted down.
Centaurs and ladders aren't a good fit.
JonS Co-DM - "Surf and Turf" Monday August 12th, 2024 9:12:28 PM
So several comments are made about how touch could these pirates be, and about where they or may not be based from. Tsak is ready to go report and then come back, if that is still Beech's plan. Everyone else seems ready to "buckle some wash" and probably start adding "are" to words ...
Georon can bee seen talking to several other men, and one female minotaur, all about the same age. They approach the group, with Georon as the spokestaur, "If we can see that big map of yours again, we might be able to point out where these other captains have seen strange boats, and you know where you found us, though we had drifted for some time..." The female captain steps forward, her voice is gruff, but also kind, "Me and me boys were out last week before Georon set out. We went north up the coast, almost to Fort Beast, then looked for the deep waters. While we were watching our nets, we saw several boats seeming to come from or past the Fort. We never go that far up, the fishermen in those parts don't like us skimming off their grounds," one of the other captains snickers, "There's one captain in those parts that would love for you to skim his grounds," which makes her shake her head, and the other four captains break out in laughter. They stop when the female captain looks at them all, "Your wives know who I am, and I know how to bribe them, so lay off, or you might wake up shaved." Although smiling, the other minotaur captains take a few steps back from the conversation.
Ramsey edged closer and listens to the ships that are described, "Yawls. Those are Yawls. In these waters any over 30' would be tough to manage." Looking up and taking a drag off his pipe, he thinks for a moment, "Maybe 20 to 30 lads on a boat that sized. Two would definitely ruin a fishing vessels day." When asked, none of the minotaur captains report seeing any kind of "colors" or other ship details.....
OOC: JohnC sent me some cool ship maps, and I've got some more on my gaming drive ... we'll get this squared away me hearties
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday August 12th, 2024 10:34:00 PM
Panzer listens closely. If they are lesser skilled fighters than he is he can handle1 ship, probably, but not two. " What is Fort Beast and who owns it? Would it be supporting Pirates that would attack Taur ships?"
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday August 12th, 2024 11:37:02 PM
Ayotnom says, "If Fort Beast be a freebooting port we may be biting off more than we can chew and be going about this the wrong way. Ramsey says he's got multiple flags. Does he have a jolly roger among them? Perhaps we use subterfuge of our own? Fly pirate colors, slip into the pirate harbor, figure out who runs the place then take them out? Alternatively if Fort Beast is an outpost of one of the Taur governments then I wonder if they are shirking their duty with respect to keeping the sea free of pirates. Even if the pirates have letters of marque with the current peace between the different Taur leaders I fail to see how the attacks on these fisherfolk can be sanctioned and perhaps a visit to the Fort might net us our own letter of marque as pirate hunters or even some backup?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday August 13th, 2024 12:49:37 AM
There are too many unknowns for Tsak, he's reconsidering his options. Reporting to the Duke that "umm there might be a pirate problem" seems weak and uninformed. Sailing the Rose on seas the pirates probably know better than them isn't in the Petals favour. Sailing into an unknown port under a pirate flag doesn't appeal in any way. He digs into his memory from previous times on Minotaur Island.
Fort Beast is the largest town on the Island, it's the most likely place to get more information. It's unlikely to be a pirate haven. Turning up there in disguise might work. Turning up as the Petals and asking questions without checking in with the Duke first would, I think, be a slight against him and percieved poorly.
JonS Co-DM - "Surf and Turf" Tuesday August 13th, 2024 12:55:12 PM
OOC: I'll shoot this to Jerry and Cayzle, but it seems to me that the Fort's would be neutral ground trading ports, ruled by the same folks who are in charge of the Isle, so the Duke. Free/Open trade means they can either tax, or take a percent of what comes in to the port, to keep the docks, ship repairers/builders, and the warehouse owners happy. Unless y'all know something else...
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday August 13th, 2024 1:58:45 PM
Listening to the discussion, "I can drop a couple at the Duke's, we can discuss what we know, find out if he's heard anything. And then depending on what he wants us doing, we come back here with either more information than we have, or at least we know what the The Duke wants us doing, and it'll save time sailing there and possibly that he wants us here to solve the Pirate situation anyways. By folding space, or as many call it, teleportation, I can save us a boatload of travel time. And yes, Pun intended...."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday August 13th, 2024 6:32:25 PM "The island's unified under the minotaurs. That's why I said the pirates won't be operating from the island. Not unless some brigands found a secluded spot and haven't attracted too much attention yet." He's pretty sure the taurs have had centuries to consolidate their islands, and Fort Beast is their biggest city.. He hasn't forgotten the shipwreck shoals, either -- just doesn't think they're hospitable. (Player's info.) In fact, the group first met Mak in Fort Ixion.
The Duke would be in Castle Violet. In previous adventures, the Petals provided the leaders on the three islands (liontaur, centaur, and minotaur) the means to communicate with each other on short notice. Kiwina'd be willing to talk with the Duke, or an appropriate minister.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday August 14th, 2024 2:04:37 AM
Panzer is growing dizzy listening to the same arguments over and over. He is ready to just swim to castle Violet at this point. He walks across the room and takes Georon's hand, He quietly but relentlessly ushers the Taur over to Beech's side and rests Georon's hand on Beech's saddlebags. " Please hold on to this strap." he says and steps away. He then walks over to Kiwina and takes the Centaur's hand. He walks back to Beech while Holding Kiwina's hand. He also grabs a strap on Beech's harness and simply says " Go."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday August 14th, 2024 9:08:24 AM
Falco listens as the group kind of loses the thread of what is they are doing to do and he shakes his head. "Yes, some of you go to the Duke, we will wait here for your return. We are going to get nowhere like this."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday August 14th, 2024 5:50:25 PM
Beech quips, "Be back in a bit" With those two in tow, Beech pictures the area just outside the building where the mirrors are kept. Keeps it focused in his mind and casts the spell, Greater Teleport. The world seems to squeeze them through a tiny hole, and then releases them at his chosen location. "I hate that feeling of being squeezed, but with my muscles continually rotating and shifting around it probably has less effect on me than on you two...."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 5 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday August 14th, 2024 9:30:47 PM
Kiwina understands the value of diplomacy, especially when dealing with local authorities. He knows that acting unilaterally without informing the Duke could mean missing valuable information but could also strain relationships with a valuable ally.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday August 15th, 2024 12:29:34 AM
Tsak watches as Kiwina, Beech and Georon disappear in the blink of an eye.
He looks at Mak and Panzer While we wait we could check the hold, make sure all that cider and ale hasn't moved around at all. Be dangerous if it wasn't secured properly.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday August 15th, 2024 1:04:06 AM " You have an excellent point" Panzer says while holding a tankard and walking towards the ships hold.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday August 15th, 2024 3:07:57 AM
Ayotnom says, "We also might ask Ramsey what kind of colors he has and try to get our story together for how we are to be traveling incognito to Fort Beast."
Mak(JamesM)(146/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36| Arrows/20+1 CLB|8/3/-2/-(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d8+7(MS)(20)x3)) Thursday August 15th, 2024 10:18:58 AM "I concur." Mak replied to his friend. "Let us secure our cargo."
JonS Co-DM - "Pirate Hunting" Thursday August 15th, 2024 12:06:03 PM
Panzer had started a conversation in regards to Fort Beast, and if it would support pirates and the like
Ayotnom adds his two coppers by adding that “If the fort is freebooting, we may be in over our heads, otherwise someone is shirking their duties…”
Tsak adds that, “of the three forts, Beast is the largest, and it is doubtful it’s a pirate haven
Kiwina also adds that “as the island is unified under Minotaur rule, it’s doubtful is pirates would be operating here, not unless they have found a safe haven somewhere close by”
Mak continues listening to everything being discussed
With all the cussing and discussing, Panzer takes the lead and walks both Georon and Kiwina by the hand, and have them hold on for dear life to Beech’s saddlebags.
Falco approves of this as he talks about “no one is going nowhere if we keep talking”
Beech says, ”Be back in a bit.” and then he and the two holding onto him seem to twist and then with a “POP” vanish. Several of the villagers make signs to ward off evil, while others just stand their with their mouths open in disbelief.
All this is broken up when some of the children mob Panzer, ”I want to go next, no me, no I’m oldest I should get to go…” and this proceeds until Panzer chooses to shoo the children away
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