Altheria

Game Master SyrioForel

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 I was built to perceive.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Kaylee, despite her best efforts, is too worried about abandoning her watch post to notice much.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

As you approach the ship you see the 20-30 Grindylow still intent on breaking through the decks of the Diademe. They don’t seem to have noticed you yet, but one or two of them tilt their heads to the sides as you draw nearer.

a good stealth check will allow you to avoid notice. -You guys are about 30 feet away from the infested ship.- Getting to it will take about 3 rounds of rowing.

I am the one with the water.. I hope

Stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Grunval's weight shifts loudly in the boat.

stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Too busy rowing to bother with being quiet.
That's my excuse! :o

Making note of the lack of grindylows in the water Anatha will whisper to his boatmates.

There don't appear to be any of the nasties left in the water. When we get to the ship I think Grunval and I should give cover fire from down here while you guys go up and clear a foothold on the deck. Then we can join you and finish this whole unfortunate business.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Will we be able to see the deck of the ship from where the row boat rests against the ship when we off load the boarding party?

Probably not, but we will be able to see anyone that peeks their head over the side to attack the boarding party while they climb. Those are the people that I figure we ready attacks against.

Grunval, I think you forgot to refill your HP bar...we all got healed before we left the ship.

Thanks. HP updated

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

If there's an area of the boat that has less grindylows than the rest, Gnixgnox will say that they should head to that part, to give them more of a chance to climb aboard before they're attacked. (Say, if they're all trying to break down a door in the rear of the ship, he'll suggest going to the ship's front.)

stealth: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6

"Easy," Kaylee hisses when Grunvhal rocks the boat.

Hanzir casually whispers:
"I'm glad they're out of the water."
"We can't thrash them if they're in the water!"

As the sun is just beginning to rise over the still dark sky, the two rafts begin to make a break toward the side of the ship, rowing quickly and loudly. You make it to where you are in this Link and Alayne then hands Hanzir a grappling hook with rope:

"Throw with all your f~$@ing might!

Roll strength check or attack role

The Grindylow have noticed the oncoming rafts and a quick chatter breaks out between them:

貌似更多的食物已经到来准备吃掉

A few of the Grindylow you could see aboard the ship jump off into the dark waters below and toward the rafts. And a few more move to the railing to see the rafts.

Please role initiative, perception, and take your actions. The four Grindylow in the water you can't actually see, that is just where they jumped in, they could be anywhere... Sorry Hanzir, I didn't do this just because you said that... :P

Strength Check: 1d20 ⇒ 13

initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"It's getting dicey does anyone see the enemy?"

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Lance at the ready, Gnixgnox stabs it at the first grindylow that comes within reach.

Reminder, the lance is a reach weapon. What's the visibility in the water like?

I wanted Hanzir to make the strength check.

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Attack (Bow vs. closest Grindylow): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Kaylee finds herself cursing the day she decided to join the crew of the Marbirosa with silent, but fervent, venom as another of her arrows splashes uselessly in the water.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 (not bad)

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 (meh)

Hanzir takes the rope and throws it to the ship
Grappling Hook: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 (hooray!)

"Time for some fun now!"

Sorry for the delay.
Hope that does the trick.
I'm treating the grappling hook as a ranged weapon.

"Here they come."

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Shortbow vs closest visible grindylow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 191d4 ⇒ 1

I might be shooting at one on the ship at the railing. If so, I take 1 range penalty.

Lance at the ready, Gnixgnox stabs it at the first grindylow that comes within reach.

Reminder, the lance is a reach weapon. What's the visibility in the water like?

Oh yeah...

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I guess if the strength check wasn't for me.. oops I'll attack a grindylow close by

Air Blast: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The blast of air from Grunval takes out a Grindylow that was in the process of jumping into the water, but was slammed against the side of the ship. An arrow from Anatha scathes another Grindylow. More Grindylow from the ship jump down into the waters where your boats are, they could be anywhere around you... Visibility=Terrible

Hanzir's grappling hook catches the rail of the ship, just as more Grindylow jumped off. You may now try to move the boat closer to the side of the ship for a low DC climb check or start climbing now for a higher DC

You see the other raft throw its grappling hook but miss...

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"Those grindylocks are all around us in the water!"
"Have your weapons ready."

Hanzir will have his heavy pick by his side, since it's his only one-handed weapon.

Hanzir will also try to steer the boot he's in closer to the other dinghy
"You there! Toss us your rope so we can pull you to the Diademe."

Gnixgnox (and whomever else) pull on the rope to bring the dinghy closer to the Diademe.

STR check?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Grunval pulls too

StTR check: 1d20 ⇒ 16

They come all at once, springing out of the water and shouting their ravenous battle cries. The fragile wood of the boat rocks from side to side. The cord of the grappling hook swings wildly.

Alvin grabs a scalpel from his bag and jams it in the eye of the grindylow that sprung at him. It falls back, hissing.
Alayne’s cutlass slashes out at the surrounding grindylow. Two of them fall back.

Alvin is the "crew" in your boat, just so you know.

Gnixgnox lunges his lance at the closest grindylow, screaming in frustration when his attack misses, again.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

(Battle Map link for everyone's convenience)

Hanzir swings his heavy pick into the nearest grindylow.
heavy pick, 2 handed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"I hope while they swarm us anyone left on the ship can start fighting back."

Grunval takes aim at a Grindylow withing 10 ft of him and forces his will upon it.

Air Blast: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

...and loses focus as the boat sways with the waves and battle.

Sorry for my absence over the holiday weekend. I am back now.

"Ah! Why did I think it would be fun to ride in the front of the boat?!"

Anatha drops his bow down into the boat beside him and struggles to bring out the spear that he salvaged from one of the slain back on the ship. He uses it to strike out at the grindlow directly infront of him.

Melee w/ spear: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
Potential Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Kaylee draws another arrow and tries to shoot the goblin closest to her in the eye.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

And another arrow goes sailing into the water.

I took Grunval's advice, the battle map link is in the description.

While the others miss, Hanzir and Anatha are each able to take out a Grindylow with their weapons as they strike. More Grindylow jump out of the water to continue to attack your boat as well as the other one.

A Grindylow staps Hanzir in the arm:

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

A Grindylow strikes a gash across Anatha's face:

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

A Grindylow attempts to strike Kaylee but misses:

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

A Grindylow attempts to strike Grunval but misses:

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

A Grindylow buries it's spear in Gnixgnox's leg:

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The boat begins to rock back and forth with the weight of the attacking Grindylow. Everyone role an acrobatics check with their next action to attempt to keep the boat steady.

Gnixgnox drops his lance in the dinghy and slips his axe out of the loop on his belt. He swings the axe at the grindylow closest to him at the corner of the boat.

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 6 ⇒ (15) - 6 = 9 = -2 to attack and damage, factored into the rolls, below
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Battle Map

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Grunval steadies himself against the rocking of the boat and attempts to crush a another Grindylow with his will.

Air Blast: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
(Not bad for a big strong barbarian!)

Hanzir takes advantage of the boat's swaying to hit another grindylow.
(left side of the boat, the one beside him and Kaylee both)

heavy pick, 2 handed: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
(Including the bonuses for Acrobatics)

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

"Ow! That really hurt. Go away you mean things."

Anatha will strike out again with his spear, menacing at the one in front of Alvin (Melee spear: 1d20 ⇒ 3), but he is too distracted by the burning from the cut across his face to accomplish much.

"Alvin, I am not going to last much longer here...is there anything you can do to help me stay standing?"

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Kaylee manages to keep her feet as she readies another arrow.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

...
really?

That is some s#&@ luck... What is that? Three in a row?

At least I'm not the only one to have rolls like that.

4, actually. :\

Don't feel too bad.
I had a level 5 bloodrager who recently missed six times in a row.
That's my personal worst. :P

Alvin tosses a potion out at Anatha I d-d-D-D-Don't have too many of these roll a reflex save to catch the potion. We can assume you drink it with a swift action, healing you up to full.

The grindylow move in to attack.

One of them stabs at Kaylee. The other one stamps at her.
Stab: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
The stabbing one misses.
Stamp: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
The one that stamped, unlike his partner, manages to stamp Kaylee. There might be something to this whole stamping thing.
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Ouch.

Avoiding Grunval, a grindylow sidestepsswims to the side and takes a stab at it. At GnixGnox.
Terrible Pun: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
He didn't even need to stamp.
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
The spear catches GnixGnox, piercing the wood of the dinghy.

The grindylow next to Anatha strikes at him.
Strike: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
He should have stamped.

The grindylow next to Alvin, which also has a scalpel in it's eye, tries to stamp Alvin.
Stamp: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Scalpel in eye: 1d2 ⇒ 1
This one's hope is all.. stamped out!

All of a sudden, the boat stops shaking.
Thunk Thud Crunch. A grindylow tentacle breaks through the bottom of the ship.
no water is coming in yet, as the tentacle blocks that off. once water comes in, the boat will sink after 5 rounds. Additional holes will increase the speed. Bailing will slow it down. Only one bucket in a dinghy though. Also, no need to roll additional acrobatics checks.

EDIT: @Anatha - You don't have to roll fortitude save for the potion this time if you don't want to.

Got to make sure I catch this, gonna burn my last moment of change to steady my hands. What is the DC on this?

You couldn't just hand it to me could you?

Reflex w/ Moment of Change: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Seeing the tentacle burst up through the deck of the boat Anatha sees an opportunity to take advantage of "higher ground". He spins and shoves his spear at the tentacled beast. (Melee attack from higher ground: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7) but the spear catches on the deck just to the side of the hole, leaving a nasty divot in the wood.

You caught it, DC was 13

Hanzir tries to hit the same grindylow with his heavy pick again
heavy pick, 2 handed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

That wasn't very inspiring!

Gnixgnox's face shows a split-second of surprise before his eyes roll up into his head and he collapses.

He's at -1.

Sorry, you successfully got the Grindylow the first time Hanzir, I just forgot to mark it, is it safe to assume you were trying to hit the one breaking up the bottom?