There be lootin' to do - Skulls & Shackles

Game Master Spazmodeus

Isaac's miss chance 20%: 1d100 ⇒ 7 sorry

Isaac runs past the eagle and attacks the sailor, only to miss because he mistook a patch of mist for the sailor's head!

Boarding round 3
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside - not on main deck
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
Eagle - disappears after round 3
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel
Edward
Eagle - disappears after round 6
Isaac 10/16

So sorry!

Jesal casts produce flame and 5 foots to the east.

Don't believe I can attack this round

you can throw a flame the same round you cast teh spell.. if you want to

In that case ...

Jesal reaches out to touch the sailor with his flame-filled hand.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15; Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

you can throw the flames too, as a ranged touch at close range, if you dont want to get in melee range.. just a friendly heads up... still, 15 is a nice touch roll regardless.

Even better, you can start fires on ships with it.

Probably don't want to do that on the ship we're trying to take. Harrigan wouldn't be happy.

Aye, just saying. ;) Besides, when the time in the future comes to eventually sink the ship our 'good captain' is on, he'll know he can use that as well.

In my opinion inspire courage does not work on spell damage, only on the touch attack needed

Jesal touches the sailor in front of him and sets the man on fire, killing him! On the main deck Captain Harrigan whirls around, drawing a silver pistol in the twist and shoots a gapping hole in the lurking enemy's head! He salutes Alabaster and the disappears as the mists close again.

The sailor that dropped his crossbow moves to Jesal and attacks him with his shortsword but misses. The remaining crossbowman on the sterncastle misses Isaac. The man next to Alabaster shakes his head, as if he was momentarily distracted by Edward's spell.

Boarding round 4
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Alabaster
Arhiel
Edward
Eagle - disappears after round 6
Isaac 10/16
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -

Maintain inspire 5/9 remaining.

Edward goes to the stairs where Jesal is, intending to help his comrade in pressed if need be.

Alabaster turns to the sailor beside him and calls out to Edward as he moves by.
Thanks fer tha spell! I think we jest made friends wi' tha Cap'n!

As he speaks, he stabs at the sailor, low and brutal.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

The remaining eagle wheels 5' to the east (next to Jesal) and attacks the sailor there

eagle to hit talon: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

eagle to hit talon: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6
miss chance 1-20 misses: 1d100 ⇒ 54

eagle to hit beak: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

fly skill to hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Arhiel moves up the stairs right behind Alabaster.

If the sailor Alabaster is fighting is still up, she'll cast jolt and aim it at him

ranged touch to hit: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d3 ⇒ 1
miss chance 1-50 misses: 1d100 ⇒ 4

Oh Right, my miss chance. My bad.
Miss Chance: 1-20 misses: 1d100 ⇒ 47

Isaac helps out Alabaster by attacking the sailor on the stairs with his cutlass.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Extra Damage (if Crit Conirmed): 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 60

After he strikes the sailor, Alabaster points with his cutlass to Edward and Jesal.
They be needin' ' elp! We need ta finish up here quick like an' be gettin' o'er there!

jesal stabs out with his spear.

1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 22
1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

With a vicious slash Alabaster kills the enemy sailor that was recovering from Edward's spell. Arhiel's eagle hits the sailor near Jesal with a talon. Arhiel tries to target the same man with a spell, but the mists spoil her aim. Isaac then joins the fray, stepping up and almost skewering the enemy on his cutlass, killing him.

Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 38
Jesal steps forward, up the stairs leading to the stern castle and drives his spear up through the belly of the last enemy standing on the stern castle. The man backs up slightly and drops his crossbow while saying "Please spare me!" You take the moment to look around and see that the battle is still in full swing on the rest of the ship, although your companions from the Wormwood seem to have the upper hand.

Boarding round 5
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Alabaster
Arhiel
Edward
Eagle - disappears after round 6
Isaac 10/16
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -

Alabaster takes a five foot step diagonally up and right, and reloads his pistol for his move action. His standard action is using his water blessing to add 1d4 ice damage to his cutlass, or using a fervor to channel and heal his teammates that need it, whichever comes first.

Alabaster moves onto the stairs, almost the where Arhiel's grease spell starts, and reload his pistol. He then takes aim in the general direction of the main deck while speaking to the others over his shoulder.
Salt, best be makin' a choice on tha' one quick like, I bet me boots thar's about ta be more o' em comin'!

Almost as an afterthought, he adds
Right, iffen yer needin' some healin', come get beside me an' I'll get ye right fixed up.

the grease should be gone by now... it only lasts 3 rounds

"Jesal, spare him if you will... he might make good crew material... let Harrigan sort them out after the battle... no need to kill needlessly."

Arhiel climbs the stairs and stands at the wheel, using her meager skills as a sailor to hold the ship steady with the wormwood.

prof sailor, take 10: 10 + 6 = 16

"Boys, the wheel is secure... let's make sure it stays ours... defend the stairs..."

She sends her eagle to help in another fight so it doesn't attack the one that surrendered to Jesal... it wheels off and attacks another fighting member of the enemy vessel.

talon to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

but it seems the eagle misses its target

I'd like to know how much crew we're going to face on the other part of the ship. They're not on the map and i might want to save my remaining inspire rounds.

Still in combat, will need to maximize actions.

Salt steps to the right, tells the man to pick up his crossbow and throw it over the edge. He will then drop his spear, grab some nearby rope (it's a ship, right?) with a move action and tie him up with a standard action.

Next round he will retrieve his spear and see what else he can do based on enemies.

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Edward, that's hard to see in the mists; but Arhiel will probably remind you of your orders if you start moving away from the steering wheel ;-)

“The #$%@!@ ship’s !@#!@ wheel is on the @#$@# aft @#$@# deck, just below the @#$@#$ sterncastle. You’re going to grapple over, kill the @#$@# guards on the @#$@# sterncastle, take the @#$@ wheel, and guard the @#$@# ship’s @#$@# boats. Kill anyone who tries to get away on one of the @# @# boats. Don’t move from the @#@@# wheel until the fighting’s done, or you’ll have to @#$!@ answer to me. Oh yeah, as we get close, it’s going to get @#$@#$ foggy. Just stick to what I told you to do and make sure you don't damage the @#$@!#$ merchant, we want her intact. Arhiel, ya're in charge, tell those @#!$@#$ men what to do.”

Just realized she did order you to guard the stairs.

Arhiel, Grease is min/level, but can be dismissed if you want, I also moved you to the wheel.

The enemy sailor carefully picks up the crossbow with one hand and throws it overboard. He then allows himself to be binded by Jesal

Boarding round 5
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Alabaster - move = reload / standard = channel to heal or water blessing
Edward
Isaac 10/16
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Arhiel
Eagle - disappears after round 6
Jesal 13/15

Alabaster, I am not sure what you want to do. Do you want to wait for any teammates to ask for healing and if they do not ask for it apply the water blessing? Or did I misunderstood you?

Nope, that's exactly right. If they don't ask for healing before the next batch of "bad" guys shows up, then I'm using the water blessing.

"We're holding the line then, if recalling the orders."

Edward gets up the stairs.
Free action, drop inspire. As long as nobody is near us, i'm saving it. 5/9 remaining.

oh i thought it was rounds per level... in that case, consider it dismissed this round

Arhiel dismisses the grease as she stands at the wheel, keeping an eye on the ships boats nearby.

"While you're guarding the stairs, we've been tasked with making sure no one escapes in those boats, so mind those as well, boys."

Isaac steps closer to guard the stairs closer to Alabaster. "I be hurt. But not badly." At Arhiel's warning, he nods.

So, I just reread the warpriest channel ability, and it only works on one person at a time. I thought for sure it was like the cleric where it healed everyone around you.ust have been changed in the playtest and I just didn't know it. Oh well. If Isaac wants I'll use one use of fervor to heal him. He just has to be within range for me to touch him.

If Isaac comes to Alabaster for healing:

Milady! A Silvermane needs yer blessin', ta keep up yer good work!
He then touches his palm to Isaac's chest, letting Besmara's power flow through the man.

Fervor: 1d6 ⇒ 4

If Isaac does not:

Alabaster runs his palm along the flat of his cutlass, and as his hand passes, the metal appears to freeze, ice crystals forming in it's wake.
Milady, I be doin' yer holy work this day, so be guidin' me hand an' me magic so I can be takin' everythin' they got.

Isaac walks up to Alabaster to guard the stairs. He feels the priest's hand on him and Besmara's rare comforting grace upon him. The Slivermane smiles and nods before returning his focus. He looks to the boats and has a thought.

GM G, are the boats suspended on ropes? Are we able to cut the ropes to prevent the sailors from getting on the escape boats?

The boats are hanging on ropes, see this picture for an example. You could cut the ropes, the boats would then fall into the water and most likely drift away

You prepare yourselves for what's next to come, defending the stairs while Arhiel grabs the wheel. Peering through the fog you see shapes in combat on the main deck while everything near you is rather quiet. That does not last long...

KABOOM!

An explosion in the holds of the ships rocks you all on your feet.

Boarding round 6
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Arhiel
Edward
Eagle - disappears after round 6
Alabaster
Isaac 12/16
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -

The eagle attacks the same foe as last round - a random sailor from the other crew in combat elsewhere...

talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

beak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

talon to confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
addl dmg if crits: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

... then it winks out of existence.

Arhiel continues to guard the wheel, watching the boats for any sailors approaching them.

Keep up inspire, 4/9 remaining.

Edward yells at the 1st enemy to come in sight.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Isaax should be at 14/16, not 12, if I remember right. And this round Alabaster will use his water blessing. His total abilities used are thus:
1st level spells remaining: Shield of Faith
Fervor Remaining: 2
Blessings Remaining: 3

Alabaster runs his palm along the flat of his cutlass, and as his hand passes, the metal appears to freeze, ice crystals forming in it's wake.
Milady, I be doin' yer holy work this day, so be guidin' me hand an' me magic so I can be takin' everythin' they got.

As he speaks, he scans the deck for a glimpse of Samms, hoping she'd seen his performance with the captain and helping take he wheel.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

When the ships rocks from an apparent explosion, he curses loudly.
Argh, best be hopin' wha' e'r tha was weren't fer damagin' tha ship! I ain't fer bein' a damned castaway twice inna row!

Despite his worry, he holds his position.

You're right Alabaster
Edward: you stopped performing last round, are you starting again? Sorry for not removing from the initiative tracker

The mist patches allow Alabaster to see Samms, she is fighting hard against two opponents at the same time! You just see Rosie approaching from behind and stabbing one of them with a dagger before the mists close again.

Boarding round 6
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Edward - Start inspire or ready intimidate?
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel
Isaac 14/16

With such a roll the intimidate.

;-)

Next round he will retrieve his spear and see what else he can do based on enemies.

Forgot this part, also moved Isaac to action taken by mistake

Jesal picks up his spear and steps down next to Edward. He peers into the mist, ready to attack any enemy that tries to take the wheel back from Arhiel.

Boarding round 6
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Isaac 14/16
- - -
Edward - readied an intimidate with 28 on the check
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel
Jesal 13/15

Nice roll Edward!

Isaac bolsters himself, ready for the assault. He squints, trying to make out Rosie.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

When the explosion rocks the ship, Isaac grits his teeth as he tries to stay on his feet. The Would-Be Captain calls out, "Steady. Ease yerselves, lads and lass. Guard th' wheel and th' boats. If need be... cut th' boats from their ropes. Aid each other if need be."

When the enemies come through, Isaac shouts, "Surrender now! Drop yer weapons!"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Intimidation working in tandem. :)

Three enemy sailors suddenly appear out of the mists and run towards the starboard boat! Isaac and Edward yell at them and they start untying the knots that secure the boat.

Boarding round 7
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Alabaster
Arhiel
Edward
Isaac 14/16
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -

Arhiel fires a jolt of electricity at one of the three...

ranged touch to hit: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14
dmg if hits: 1d3 ⇒ 2
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 39 crap!

"Stop them! don't let them take that boat.."

Keping up inspire, 4/9 remaining.

Edward quickly 5ft steps towards the nearest sailor.
Rapier: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Jab: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Alabaster nods at Arhiel before running toward the sailors, and going after the closest one with his cutlass.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Frost Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 4

Keeping up inspire, 4/9 remaining.

Edward quickly 5ft steps towards the nearest sailor.
[dice=Rapier]1d20+3 [dice=Jab]1d6+1

You stopped inspire: start inspire or jab sailor, not both. And it isn't possible to 5ft step on stairs

Arhiel misses with her bolt, due to the mists. Alabaster runs down the stairs towards the sailors, but his aim is also off due to that annoying patch of fog.

Boarding round 7
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Edward
Isaac 14/16
Jesal 13/15
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel

Jesal will move down the stairs to the west and unleash his remaining fire belly breath unless Isaac gets in his way.

Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3 fire (DC15 Reflex for half)

Jesal, first to post is first to act, so Isaac can't get in the way

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

The two outer sailors manage to avoid most of the blast, but the middle gets the full fire breath in his face!

Boarding round 7
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Edward
Isaac 14/16
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel
Jesal 13/15

No 5ft on a stairs? Not even with an acrobatics check maybe?
Ok, it's stab the sailor then.

Edward steps forward and stabs at the sailor. His fancy footwork on the stairs needed all his attention and he misses.

Boarding round 7
Inspire Courage active
Mists! 20% miss change within 5 ft, 50% outside
Isaac 14/16
- - -
Enemy
End of Round
- - -
Alabaster
Arhiel
Edward
Jesal 13/15