DM Immortal's Blood Red Roses: A Skull & Shackles Campaign
Game Master imimrtl

Sko will make sure he has enough time to meditate before being assigned morning duties.

His back itches fiercely, though his head is feeling better after two days with no rum, but he'll cast a CLW on himself right after meditation. CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 The wounds from yesterday's lashng don't vanish completely but are little more than red welts now. Maybe that's just as well...

Sko will strip to his loincloth without bothering to even look at Plugg and leap overboard. When he hits the water he'll use Totemic Transformation to give himself Shark's Movement (30' swim speed, breathe underwater). In this calm weather it would be too easy to see the full shark transformation which isn't really needed here anyway. He'll come up for air enough so that it doesn't appear suspicious.

He's confident in everyone elses ability to swim and, knowing that he's probably going to have to cook it, Sko will get to the reef as fast as possible and get the best crabs he can find.

The 50-60 miles was a guess on you alls part based upon where Rain thought your position was yesterday. You cannot see the coast and I didn't mean to imply that you could.

I have to run an errand but I will be back in a while and will post an update/reply to what people have done.

I watch the majority of the pressed folk fling themselves into the water. It seems that, for now, only Rain is on the deck with me.

I’m curious to know what she thinks of the idea of having a boat, or simply swimming out to a reef. In any case, I guess I’ll wait for the response from the captain or Plugg. I wonder though, what Rain will do, and am curious to know why Variel would leave her on the deck without a second thought after declaring his determination to protect her.

Turning to Rain, I speak to her quietly while I wait for the captain or Plugg to respond.

”Rain lass – if we do have to take a tumble with sharks out there, assuming we’re not allowed a boat, don’t worry. I’ll get your back. And if you need a weapon, let me know,” I add.

The 50-60 miles was a guess on you alls part based upon where Rain thought your position was yesterday. You cannot see the coast and I didn't mean to imply that you could.

Ah - thank you very much!

Retcon with Variel - from the night before.

Rain listens without interrupting Variel. She could not understand being left a foundling and raised by strangers without love or much affection. Growing up with more questions than answers. How fortunate my grandparents raised me when my parents passed away.

She allays some of his anxiety regarding her reaction to his story.

"I never saw it as you seeking sympathy, Variel. And you can trust me, for I have nothing to gain by knowing your story more intimately. Your folk, the ones who left you at the orphanage, they must have desired you to seek them out when you had grown, for otherwise why would they have left the medallion with the inscription. Or they could have wished you to know your particular history. Your endeavours to find out what lies behind Shanxia is nothing to sneer at or deter. If you seek aid in discovering more, then you can call on me. I give it freely."

Rain's eyes focus and darken when Variel tells of his impression of Flynn. "He is a man of many words but I shall not judge him for it. He has shown me loyalty since being brought on this ship and calls me friend. I will not forsake that loyalty or friendship. I think if others stopped to actually hear what he was saying, they would learn to respect his knowledge and not judge him for his mannerisms and tone."

Rain smiles at Variel, hoping her words have not caused a divide between them. "I count you as ally and friend as well, Variel. Let us go below and speak with Flynn and the others, if they are awake. Then we need to rest, too. I have a feeling tomorrow will bring new challenges. Gozreh and Besmara help us."

She gives a nod and smile to Variel as she makes her way upstairs upon the command of the First Mate. Her head is clear, thankfully, for she disposed of the rum last night.

She wonders at the order to catch crabs for the Captain's table and looks briefly out at the sea, toward the direction Plugg has mentioned.

Knowledge, Nature (re tides, reef etc): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Rain did not trust Plugg but an order on a ship was required to be executed otherwise the lash or the whip was the consequence at the Bloody Hour. Or worse..., thinking of the keelhauling.

She swiftly makes her way down below to fetch and don her leather-studded armor and cutlass. Her switchblade was still hidden in her boot. She wondered at the trident and then relented and strapped it to her back. She made it back upstairs to hear Flynn's request for a boat, which made sense to the logical and practical part of her brain.

Rain wondered at how Plugg or Captain Harrigan would react to the request, and, the determination etched on Flynn's face. She waited near him, not diving into the ocean like some of her companions had already done.

Upon Flynn's remark he would watch over her and give her a weapon, Rain points to her own weapons and nods her head in thanks all the same. A boat would make sense and would be useful for bringing in the catch and not drawing the attention of larger sea predators. If the order is a legitimate one and not a rouse to get us into the ocean and leave us.

If they are not given a boat and are ordered into the ocean to swim to the reef, this is Rain's necessary swim check.
Swim: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

She gives a nod and smile to Variel as she makes her way upstairs upon the command of the First Mate. Her head is clear, thankfully, for she disposed of the rum last night.

She wonders at the order to catch crabs for the Captain's table and looks briefly out at the sea, toward the direction Plugg has mentioned.

[dice=Knowledge, Nature (re tides, reef etc)]1d20+7

Rain did not trust Plugg but an order on a ship was required to be executed otherwise the lash or the whip was the consequence at the Bloody Hour. Or worse..., thinking of the keelhauling.

She swiftly makes her way down below to fetch and don her leather-studded armor and cutlass. Her switchblade was still hidden in her boot. She wondered at the trident and then relented and strapped it to her back. She made it back upstairs to hear Flynn's request for a boat, which made sense to the logical and practical part of her brain.

Rain wondered at how Plugg or Captain Harrigan would react to the request, and, the determination etched on Flynn's face. She waited near him, not diving into the ocean like some of her companions had already done.

Upon Flynn's remark he would watch over her and give her a weapon, Rain points to her own weapons and nods her head in thanks all the same. A boat would make sense and would be useful for bringing in the catch and not drawing the attention of larger sea predators. If the order is a legitimate one and not a rouse to get us into the ocean and leave us.

If they are not given a boat and are ordered into the ocean to swim to the reef, this is Rain's necessary swim check.
[dice=Swim]1d20+11

While we wait for the Captain's response, I turn to Rain, and switch to Elven, as it seems less likely to be overheard or noticed.

In calm waters like these, I believe you can just "Take 10" on a swim check so you wouldn't have to make the roll.

continued Retcon with Rain.
I would not ask you to forsake a friendship even if I can not understand him myself. He has knowledge that may be true. For my sake I just wish that he would listen as much as he spoke. He speaks of this place as though he holds everyone responsible for his position. Those that have had no quarrel with him he's till is prejudice against. I know he does not like Sko or myself and we are in the same situation as he. Enough of that. Thank you for listening and understanding.

Ret-con with Variel

Hearing the conversation at length, I come back and overhear Variel’s comments.

My eyes grow wide at his accusations, and then narrow.

”You know what,” I say slowly and angrily at his accusations ”You’re a gods damn liar.”

”I never once had a problem with Sko – he’s a good lad, and I do what I can for him. You saying otherwise is a gods damned lie. And you know something else? I tried what I could to be your friend – I did what I could to be mates with you; I tried healing you after the rat bites, I tried helping you even before I knew you, and doing what I could to talk nice to you. And you know what it got me? It got me nasty comments from you – and it got me insults from you. You sit there and have the balls to say I have a problem with the whole crew, when all I had was a problem with them that slaved us.”

”I told you that many a time that isn't the case, but you keep saying it is. Why? Why would you keep lying when I tell you that isn't true? Why do you feel it necessary to lie about me, over and over?”

”I never had a real problem with you; except when you decided to tell me that I was putting down the whole crew when I wasn’t even talking to you – which was a lie."

"Even when I don't say anything to you, you hack at me - you make comments about me - you make nasty asides about me - and now you're lying about me. Why? Why in every gods name is that the case?"

I shake my head in baffled confusion.

"You treat me like filth, no matter what I do to you, or say to you; but it's done. It ends, now. Because if you do it again - that's it. I'm finished with sitting there. We could have been friends or allies in a common cause - but if you want to keep insulting me - and lying about me and saying things about me... then we're going to have a problem."

I thought I was up top with Rain only but whatever. I will admit I meant Valeros not Sko. Mistake there. However please consider you already basically said it yourself to Rain that we all abandoned you to Plugg. I am still waiting on names on those you dislike and you have not given them. Without names I am going with the entire crew.

I thought I was up top with Rain only but whatever. I will admit I meant Valeros not Sko. Mistake there. However please consider you already basically said it yourself to Rain that we all abandoned you to Plugg. I am still waiting on names on those you dislike and you have not given them. Without names I am going with the entire crew.

You were upstairs with Rain - I came back up. I'm not sure about what you are talking about abandoning me to Plugg. If you want to respond to it, feel free to in Character. If you don't, that's your choice, too. Meanwhile, I'm just going to answer this on the Discussion Thread.

Plugg looks at you and gets in your face. Let's get one thing straight swab! You swim when I say swim. You climb when I say climb...and if it comes to it you die when I say die. Now get your ass in the water! Also, He yells to the rest of the group, Someone explain to this landlubber how to crab fish on a reef. Nets! HA! he finishes with a laugh and a roll of his eyes to the rest of the crew.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Nothing seen here but the fishes... Variel checks once in the water to make sure Rain is ok toss down the pots and i will hold them until you get down. and then swims somewhat leisurely to the reef. take 10 for result of 20

Swimming with the others Variel takes the time to inform them all that he learned the night before about Plugg and Fishguts. Dont't know if it helps you at all but figured you guys would want to know what I found out.

Edit to add fish pots...Thanks Jiro...

”Of course, Mister Plugg – my apologies, sir,” I add with a polite smile and a bow.

Waiting for Rain and Variel to enter the water first, I will follow them with an effortless dive into the water.

I take 10 to swim – but only after Variel and Rain have hit the water.

Seijiro looks back at those jumping off the ship so much later and hopes at least one of them grabbed the crab pots, because he didn't grab one and there were four of them there... oh well, if no one grabbed am and they're not throwing em overboard for us to grab, we're gonna have a heckuva time collecting many crabs.

He swims slowly at first, just in case the pots get thrown overboard to be grabbed, in which case he'll swim back and grab one, swimming with it.

The reef seems a loooong way away from the ship but it feels SO good to be in the water and off the ship, he just swims, enjoying himself.

d20+2

Nothing seen here but the fishes... Variel checks once in the water to make sure Rain is ok and then swims somewhat leisurely to the reef. take 10 for result of 20

Swimming with the others Variel takes the time to inform them all that he learned the night before about Plugg and Fishguts. Dont't know if it helps you at all but figured you guys would want to know what I found out.

My eyes widen as I hear Variel’s comments about Fishguts.

I maintain a leisurely backstroke as I listen to his words, glancing at the sun above me.

”Why that’s very disturbing –that is; the implications about the lad Fishguts. Imagine – eating a man because he was indecent to you,” I add with a shudder.

”Cannibalism! Ugh – quite barbaric, I assure you. I’m sure if I were to do such things myself, no doubt they would displease my mother’s memory… That would be very bad; to displease that memory,” I add absently.

”Ah well; such things are best not to dwell on.”

”And Variel – to help clarify things; there is only two men I have a direct problem with at this time – the captain, and Mister Plugg. Surely it is the captain who runs the ship and is deserving of our distaste for his determination to insist that we are forced on the ship with drugs and make us slaves. As for Plugg – why… he is the first officer; and delights in tormenting us. Surely he deserves loathing? And as they both command and the others follow; and as they both are responsible for our position – surely they are responsible for my discontent,” I add glancing to Variel as we swim – confident that he can hear me, and now that any of my previous frustrations with folk on this ship our now made clear.

SLight Ret-con. Dhaavan had not had time to get in the water while there was such a to-do about the boat

Dhaavan at this point pipes in, speaking calmly to Mr. Plugg "Sure, sir, orders are orders, but askin bout a boat ain't got nothin to do with insubordination. Thing is, while it ain't yer place to worry about our safety, If yea want crabs and we get ourselves eaten by sharks swimmin round that reef, cause we got to swim back to the ship without a boat, then what happens? Captain don't get his crabs, and that's a problem. Well, not for us cause we'd be dead an' eated" Dhaavan adds with shrug.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

"That said, I ain't complainin about a dip. Like yea said, 'Swim' so I swim. Jest hopin' ta make it back alive with a haul o crabs for yea." He'll throw Plugg a smart solute and hop into the water after Flynn and Variel, unless Plugg has something to say to him.

Paddling over to Valeros, thanks him for the hand making it out to the reef. Jack on the other hand flits out, and watches Plugg and Scourge for any sorts of markings.
Perception 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Rain hears the venom in Plugg's voice and notices Scourge write something into his book. In quiet Elven she warns Flynn,

Rain rolled a swim check earlier and got 23. If she's swimming with a large crab pot (or more than one) attached to her, is there a penalty or no? I know we're currently in calm waters.

Dhaavan, since you didn't mention anything about Rain in your posting and she was with Variel and Flynn when Plugg commanded Flynn to get into the water, I left you out of this posting to follow suit.

Dhaavan: Nice roll!

As you all swim over towards the reef, the cool water feels amazing as the sun beats down upon you. Looking below you see schools of brightly colored fish and pure white sand. Coral in all the colors of the rainbow shimmer in the sunlight. Anemones sway with the currents as little clownfish dart among them. In short you haven't felt better since being on the ship. Even the threat of potential punishment for failing is not enough to dampen your spirits.

The reef itself is about 100 yards square and ranges between 5 and 30 feet below the surface of the water.

As you swim over the reef you begin to spot crab scuttling along the bottom.

To catch a crab, you may make a dc 10 perception or survival check, followed by a dc 10 swim check to grab the crab. Each pot can hold 4 crab and you suspect that the Captain wants them filled before you return. Please make 3 checks and we will see where we are as far as filling the pots with the 16 crab.

Also please let me know who has a pot. I know Seijiro grabbed one, anyone else?

Rain has a pot and I suspect so would Variel and Flynn since we lowered them down. And Jiro has no pots. He jumped into the water earlier.

Hmm, just re-read his posting and it seems he apparently swam back for one. Ok.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Seijiro spots a crab and puts it in the pot he was swimming with... then searches for more.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

He catches a second and looks around for a third...

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

And he almost fills his pot, having deposited three crabs in it.

He looks to the others to see how well they are doing, and offering his pot to anyone who has a crab and needs a place to put it... once it is full, he closes the pot to secure the crabs inside, and dogpaddles while he waits for the others to fill the remaining pots.

Grabbing the first crab was easy and quick and Rain smiled to herself.

1.Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Swim: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

As was the second.

2. Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Swim: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

But the third one proved more wily and slippery.

3. Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Swim: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Rain places the 2 crabs into her pot, the third scurrying away before she could properly grasp it.

There is still some room left in her pot, so she offers it to one of her other mates, careful not to spill the contents or lose the pot. Hope they are enjoying success in catching these creatures!

Rain will tread water and keep an eye on Dhaavan (since he is the weakest swimmer) as well as the ocean, ship etc. She is being vigilant and cautious.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

As Rain gave me a pot – I’ll do what I can to fill it.

Perception Check to Catch a Crab - 1
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Swim Check to Dive Down
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Perception Check to Catch a Crab - 2
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Swim Check to Dive Down
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Perception Check to Catch a Crab - 3
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Swim Check to Dive Down
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

It seems that while I can swim like a fish - I was only able to find two crabs. Very well - I will surface and stand in the water that is only chest high, relaxing a bit, with the two crabs I have found.

Between the three pots and 16 potential - we've filled up seven.

Wow - worst waste of 2 natural 20's ever... oh well :(

Sorry Rain, my bad.
Dhaavan would not have a Pot tht he's carrying, but if they were still there after everyone had dove in, He'd have definately hauled 'em over with him, and handed them off.

Jack Thrush sits up on DHaavan's head, claws digging into the young man's ragged hair, chirping and flapping excitedly, as Dhaavan dives into the water to try to pick up crabs, flapping into the air as he goes under, and landing each time he rises.

Jack's Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Dhaavan's Swim: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9

Jack's Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Dhaavan's Swim: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

Jack's Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Dhaavan's Swim: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

Dhaavan curses violently as he barely looses his first crab, but he manages to catch the next two pointed out to him as he flounders about. WIth Rain keeping an extra eye on him, she can easily be there for him with a pot in which he can deposit his quarry, for which he thanks her profusely.

Seijiro watches as the others have mixed success catching crabs and continues to dogpaddle since there's nowhere his 5' tall self can stand with his head out of the water. He waits while the others each partially fill their own pots, waiting for a fourth crab to fill his own. Even Dhaavan who isn't much of a swimmer manages to catch two crabs, impressing Seijiro.

"We're doing well so far... this might not go so badly after all.

Nine of 5 - two posts full. If we divvy up the crabs; filling two pots to the brim, then passing the others on to the next crew - chances are that the others should be able to round up things soon. Or - worse case scenario - we make another go.

While the others are down there, I'll keep my eye out for any sharks, or any other predator that would hang out by a huge reef.

No great white, please!

Perception to see any potential threats on the other divers...
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Flynn, Rain was also scouring the ocean for any threats and she rolled 24 on Perception and so Flynn can aid her with his roll. :)

Dhaavan curses violently as he barely looses his first crab, but he manages to catch the next two pointed out to him as he flounders about. With Rain keeping an extra eye on him, she can easily be there for him with a pot in which he can deposit his quarry, for which he thanks her profusely.

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He's all smiles, and rather hopeful that he didn't insult the elf. He worries about her opinion of him, and hopes that trying to use what he perceives as her tongue will be taken as a sign of trying to show respect.

Shielding her eyes from the sun and watching Dhaavan attempt the sounds and syllables of the language of water creatures, Rain nods and holds the pot before him, watching as he places his two crabs into it. His attempt at Aquan was poor but she appreciated his efforts nonetheless. Flynn will set him right if he is teaching him.

Thank you! Naturally I will aid you in your search, Rain. Meanwhile, it occurred to me that the Aquan language, if it is played like the language of dolphin's or whales, may be easier to hear in water. Of course, I don't know any specific rules for it, and don't believe there are any specific rules, but that would seem to make sense to me.

Meanwhile - in case we DO see sharks - this may help: Underwater Combat Modifiers.

During the third dive down to the bottom, you hear Rain shout Watch out! and three monstrous creatures come hurtling out of the deep and attack. The creatures look like a cross between a demonic crab or lobster and an eel.

Before I can start I need you to please place yourselves on the map and then I will place the creatures. I will assume you are all on the surface to start. If you haven't placed yourselves by 12pm EST then I will place you.

For those that make their perception check, they can attempt a knowledge dungeoneering or nature check to identify the creatures. Anyone who missed can make checks in the next round as you can then obviously see them. Also, those that made their checks can act in the surprise round.

RC's average: 10.66
Party Average: 10.28

RC's go, then party goes, although only those that make the initial perception check of 24 can act in the surprise round.

Sko did not have a pot. Any crabs he catches he'll put in someone else's pot that isn't full.

Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Swim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Swim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Swim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

It takes a few seconds to find the second crab but Sko quickly scoops them up and spreads them around the other pots that aren't full.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Sko, unaware of the approaching danger, is actually quite enjoying himself.

quick post from work as I am busy today
perception checks to find crab; take 10 on swim checks
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 fail
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 success
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 success

Variel manages after initial failure to grab 2 crabs to help fill the pots. He is oblivious to the beheamoths coming up from the depths however and continues to swim and gather crab. it isn't until Rain warns everyone that he even suspects any danger is about.

Can't hit the DC for the Perception on the baddies and I'll post my first 3 crab checks after we've resolved combat since it shouldn't matter one way or another.

Valeros has mixed results at his attempts at crabbing, his vision not quite adequate at picking the little things up amongst the coral. Still the rest of the crew is having some success which is heartening.

Valeros's head whipped around at Rain's shouted warning but he couldn't see the danger she had spotted.

Placed my starting position on the map.

Just placed myself on the map. The crappy work monitor doesn't show the link as a different color and I missed it at first.

During the third dive down to the bottom, you hear Rain shout Watch out! and three monstrous creatures come hurtling out of the deep and attack. The creatures look like a cross between a demonic crab or lobster and an eel.

Before I can start I need you to please place yourselves on the map and then I will place the creatures. I will assume you are all on the surface to start. If you haven't placed yourselves by 12pm EST then I will place you.

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For those that make their perception check, they can attempt a knowledge dungeoneering or nature check to identify the creatures. Anyone who missed can make checks in the next round as you can then obviously see them. Also, those that made their checks can act in the surprise round.

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Perception Check

Knowledge: Dungeoneering
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

I just noticed this add-on about Knowledge: Nature – I will make that post as well, as I can. Who knows, maybe I will get lucky – though I suppose it will only matter AFTER I see them.

Knowledge: Nature
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Also - you said third dive down. We had to swap out crab pots, as we only had 4 and could only make 3 dives a piece. I assume if Rain saw them, and could call out, then I would be up with her; as I was "aiding her" while on the rocks looking around. But in which case, who's down for their third dive? For now I'm assuming the next crew, and will be where I had myself in an earlier posting. If I would have been below the surface, please let me know, I'll make adjustments if needed.

Edit: My rolls suck!

To quote Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi: Here's where the fun begins...

NP as I said above I will just assume you are all on the surface unless you wish to be below. If you are below I need to know the depth in feet you are below the surface.

Also since you said you were on one of the five foot sections of reef please place yourself on the map on one of the green squares.

NP as I said above I will just assume you are all on the surface unless you wish to be below. If you are below I need to know the depth in feet you are below the surface.

Also since you said you were on one of the five foot sections of reef please place yourself on the map on one of the green squares.

Already done, sir! Now, off to a fun lunch of fresh pasta's, hot bread, and then some gourmet ice cream!

PS - I'm not sure where you'd place Rain, but chance's are she'd be near both Variel and I - I know she was close to me if were working as a team to "spot" - and Variel would have likely been nearby because he normally sticks by Rain. As for Jiro - he's kind of small - he'd probably be on a 5 foot depth as well, but I don't know that formally; but it's likely they won't be tossing this up by EST Noon.

And to liven things up... Appropriate Clip

ok, i placed myself on the map

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Ok Beasties are up on the board and so is everyone else. I spread you out a little bit as you were diving and going after crab so you wouldn't be in perfect order. So far the only person that can go in the surprise round is Rain.

Surprise round actions!

RC 1 Attack on Valeros

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

If hit, Damage

1d4 ⇒ 1 + need to make Fort save or lose 1d2 ⇒ 1 strength.

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RC 2 Attack on Horatio

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

If hit, Damage

1d4 ⇒ 4 + need to make Fort save or lose 1d2 ⇒ 1 strength.

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RC 3 Attack on Seijiro

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If hit, Damage

1d4 ⇒ 2 + need to make Fort save or lose 1d2 ⇒ 2 strength.

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Grab and initiate grapple on Valeros.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 vs Valeros CMD

Valeros is Grappled.

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Grab and initiate grapple on Horatio.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 vs Horatio CMD

Horatio is not Grappled.

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Go Rain!

FYI I changed the positions on the map of the creatures to keep them consistent with the posting as people moved their people on the map after I posted so the post above stands as what happens for the surprise round.

Looking again, Seijiro where were you placed originally as I think you either moved or were moved by someone?

I moved 1 square over to be over a 5' section as where you originally put Seijiro was over a deeper section - he's only 5' tall and would have been swimming over the shallowest possible section. He's still well within reach of the critter there, right?

ACK... no... somebody moved him - when I moved him, he was where Horatio is now, and Horatio was where he was... I'm very confused, as I didn't do that.

Ok do you want to stay there or do you want to move back? You actually are in a better position now tactically funny enough. Either way the one on you is going to miss as that was where I thought you were originally.

No, that's fine the way it is I guess, just weird

I agree. Another FYI I guess, and I am not pointing any fingers, but please dont touch or go over anyone else's spot on the map. Just control your own character. If you are both going into the same spot let me know and I will figure out a solution. Again, no fingers pointing anywhere and no harm done, just an FYI for the future. Thank you Seijiro for being flexible.