Nayli once again cracks her whip, but goes wide of her intended target.
Mirandir will also ready to hit the first Pirate over, keeping an even glare at the enemy.
Joan, being unwilling to sacrifice her precious AC, doesn't let Morven's song affect her.
She also manages to avert her gaze and avoid being blinded by the bright flashes.
On her turn, Joan designates another likely freebooter's bane target with an apt insult and then attacks that pirate.
A fierce grin spreads across Joan's face as her heart beats with the wild thrill of battle.
On the deck of the Bea’s Gambit the Small oil skinned figure is sighted once again. Strolling amongst the burning crew members he raises the sharks jawbone and the same salt water spray washes over the downed pirates. They rise up gathering weapons and putting the fires out on themselves and their comrades.
The crew of the Lady Sue hold the rail valiantly striking climbing pirates some of which fall between the ships. Those not quick enough to climb aboard the outrigger once again are crushed to death between the heavy boats. The pirates strike back at the defenders and whist not able to gain a foothold on the deck several of the defenders are struck by heavy blows now sport open wounds. Due to the design of the ship 2 Pirates are able to squeeze aboard next to salty and in front of Brayan the blinded Dwarf swings a mighty blow at the pirate and the attacking human breathes a sigh of relief as the hand axe which surely would have buried itself into his skull only finds the rail.
At the bow of the ship Errol almost single headedly holds off a mass of attacking pirates. You are suspicious about his stated lack of combat experience.
The final boarding ropes are attached and the remainder of the pirates on the outrigger start to assault the Lady Sue.
Elenia: 1 ranged Hit
Joan: 1 melee Miss
Mirandir: 1 melee Crit threat Not confirmed
Morvan: 2 ranged Hit
Miss
Nayli: 1 melee Hit
Salty: 2 melee Hit
Miss
Elenia regains her sight just in time to see an arrow fired from the deck of the pirate ship pierce her magical barrier and strike her in the body. Joan duels the pirate she wounded as he climbed the rope blocking his scimitar swing with the borrowed cutlass. Miradir drives his trident into the shoulder of the climbing attacker who shouts in pain and in return slashes her blade across the elf’s belly. Morvan’s singing draws the focus of a pair of archers from the pirate ship. Despite being behind the large half orc one arrow still finds its mark wounding the skald. Nayli brings her whip down against a climbing pirate but only hits the wooden hull of the ship. Her strike leaves her open to a counter attack and the warpriest receives a shallow cut for her efforts. Finally Salty screaming with blind rage sends 2 pirates plummeting from the side of the ship with grievous wounds. Their places immediately taken by 2 other pirates who both attempt to subdue the fearsome opponent. Unfortunately for them, only one blade finds its mark.
The remainder of the pirate archers make their way onto the outrigger and prepare to climb. The Orc leader makes his way towards the bow and Errol. The small oilskin clad figure is joined by a dwarf in a leather apron holding a wooden mallet a human in ornate leather armour and a human who can only be the captain; dressed in a long armoured coat and large hat. The 4 figures make no move to attack content to merely observe the unfolding battle.
Initiative:
Elenia = 22 (13,06)
Errol and Brayan = 21 (28,07) – (24,07)
P2 = 20 (scaling the side of the ship.)
??? = 17
Joan = 17 (14,06)
Morven = 10 (22,08 – on top of the workshop.)
Mirandir = 8 (11,06)
Salty = 8 (22,6/23,6/22,7/23,7)
P1 = 6 (on the other ship or swinging on ropes.)
Nayli = 5 (18,06)
Recap: Battle is now truly joined. The crew of the Lady Sue hold the rail for now but are taking a beating for their trouble.
4 ladders are attached at:
(15,06) (19,06) (24,06) (29,07)
Ropes are attached at:
(12,06) (14,06) (16,06) (18,06) (20,06) (23,06) (25,06)
Updated map with boarding lines and ladders.
Key:
P= pirate.
C=Crew.
B=Brayan.
Pictures relate to specific characters.
Brown arrow= ladder.
Grey line= Rope.
Elenia: None
Joan: 1 melee Hit
Mirandir: 1 melee Hit (You may not be downed Elenia still can act. If she can dislodge or kill the pirate ignore this attack.)
Morvan: None
Nayli: 1 melee Hit
Salty: 1 melee Miss
Along the deck the pirates begin to gain the upper hand dropping several of the crew, their places taken by pirates waiting on the ladders. A second wave of crew from the Lady Sue fill the gaps along the rail left by their fallen comrades. Despite being surrounded Brayan manages to deflect the attacks aimed his way but in return his own strikes find no purchase.
Beign Large, Salty can make AoO to any pirate scurrying about near him in a 10' range, even before they get in range to attack him. He gives precedence to those near or in front of Brayan.
Attack of Opportunity:
Active effects: Mutagen, Enlarge Person, Raging song.
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Round 3
Move: None
Standard:
Swift: N/A
Free: N/A
HP:4/11
Active effects: Mutagen, Enlarge Person, Raging song.
Salty keeps swinging his greataxe trying to kill as many enemies as he is able. He targets the Pirate in front or near Brayan, trying to help him. his roaring is heard all around the ship.
Note: He can attack 10' away for his AoO as he is large now.
Elenia, looking a bit shaky on her feet and pale, will 5 foot step back to (13, 07)and cast hydraulic push on the pirate on the rope.
Since it seems no pirates are near her, and since her whip won't cut any lines, Nayli simply holds her ground, readying a strike on the next pirate to come near.
@Nayli There is a pirate next to you so I will use that roll as a straight attack. Unfortunately it still misses
Not happy about the slash in his belly and even less happy about the slash in his pristine uniform shirt, Mirandir narrows his gaze and tries to finish her off. In the process, he shouts to the crew.
"Take out the short one with the shark bone!"
Joan continues to duel the pirate in front of her.
If the pirate survives, she continues her duel. If the pirate drops, Joan designates another likely freebooter's bane target with an apt insult and then attacks that pirate, or, if she could dunk multiple pirates in the ocean by cutting the rope in front of her or toppling the ladder diagonally in front of her at (15,06), she would do so.
Joan's grin fades, but her ferocity remains, as her own blood is spilled for the first time in this fight. At Mirandir's directive, she responds through gritted teeth...
"...a little busy right now..."
With his long polearm in the second rank, Morven continued to urge his comrades on with a mixture of skald song and the occasional bestial roar, his tusks flaring as he swung his long-hafted weapon into the pirates before him.