I'll use the wand of repair light damage to heal up Guard. At 9pts/charge, how many does that use?

Post to see Daurros Post

"One or two charges should suffice for now. I can repair the rest in my shop, or ask for some more repairing magic later on. Thanks."

Don't forget that if Thoven channels energy (hint, hint) Guard will get 1/2 benefit, at least.

I think we have another floor to clear before we're done. You may want to be healed up.

looks like two charges will do the trick, anyway, so that's what I'll use.

Thoven has not posted so he will channel once , Finn and ardanto will take one of the potions each an will use on charge of the wand on Ardanto, with 2 charges of rlw on guard. Also you woll use one of the potions on Kaskus

You heal with potions, the silver flames gifts and by wand. Kaskus the dwarf is glad to see you but is angry over the death of his beloved companion, and greatly saddened upon hearing of the deaths of the two jade ravens, He says the forth jade raven Liamae was taken below and he is looking to avenge his friends

You make your way down into the gloomy basement of the manor. Water from the central pool in the courtyard flows though this room, cascading though a gate in the south wall and flowing though a gate in the north wall. This gate is rusted though, with only a few shards of what was once a gate left. Great swaths of mud stain the floor here making movement slow and difficult. To the west great slobby laughter and a woman's cry's can be heard along with an odd clinking sound

As you get to the bottom of the stairs you see the cause of the norise. Seated upon one of the overstuffed chair is a very fat bullywug , three others are standing close by he is being amused by a blond woman wrapped in a bed sheet as a large insectile monster with a strange propeller-shaped protrusion at the end of its tail, and two long, feathery antennae. seems to bite at her and whips it's antennae about

The fat bullywug lets out great bellowing laughter at her as she looks to be desperately trying to keep the beast from touching her

Upon entering the room the beasts head seems to whip toward the party it clanks excitingly as it charges toward the group intent on Guard it's antenna whipping about but the warforged fends off this odd creature with his hammer, Finn stabs at it but slips in the mud and misses his mark, the three bullywugs hurl axes at the party, Guard and Finn both are hit5 and 7 hp. The fat bullywugs stands ans laughs saying something in it's bubbly language

Init

Beast=18[went]
Bullywugs=17[went]
Lorpth=16[went]
Daurros=11
Lavinia=11
Ardanto=7
Finn=7
Toxim=7
Thoven=7
Guard=6
liamae=6
Kaskus=6

map

After fending off the first attack of the strange beast, Guard swings his warhammer down on it:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Probably missing
With an effort the warforged turns the direction of the swing and attacks a second time, before the beast brings a hit in:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Finn stabs at the odd antenna-monster with his spear while shouting: "You cannot succeed, frog-assassin! We have slain all of your henchmen -- surrender and your punishment will be only what is due."

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Add an action point to attack #2 (if Finn still has any...) 1d6 ⇒ 3

Toxim will fire an arrow at the beast attacking guard.

atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Also, here's a Knowledge (dungeoneering) roll to know about the monster. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Before anyone else can act, Daurros will push his way in front of Ardanto, and cast his final (non-cantrip) spell. He'll cast color spray and try to get as many of the bullywugs in it as possible (he's not overly concerned with catching the human woman, since it's not a lethal spell)...

Daurros, as your under half move, in the muddy floor I do not see how ya could catch more then one of them in the spray as it has a 15 foot range, if ya do not see this before I update I'll go ahead and use it the best I can

Ardanto ignores the beast, the bullywugs and any other danger and makes his way across the muddy chamber to he woman wrapped in the sheet, intent on rescuing her from following a similar fate as her friends.

I can use a move to get next to her, leaving me a standard action to cut her free or pick her up, which ever is most appropriate. Yes, I understand that puts me only a few steps away from all 4 bullywugs, but its a pirate hero sort of thing to do.

Daurros, as your under half move, in the muddy floor I do not see how ya could catch more then one of them in the spray as it has a 15 foot range, if ya do not see this before I update I'll go ahead and use it the best I can

Daurros's spell sweeps out in a cone of color catching one bullywug and the creature drops to the muddy floor. Lavinia jumps the rail and heads across the muddy floor to dig her blade into the beast attacking Guard as Ardanto runs across the floor and into the stream of water, scooping the sheeted woman over his shoulder to her surprise as he levels his sword at the three bullywugs remaining.

Finn , Guard and Toxim finish off the beast attacking Guard as Thoven takes aim at the bullywugs on the far side of the room, his arrow sailing uselessly into the gloom . liamae despite being scooped up by Ardanto and hanging over his shoulder lets off some type of spell at the bullywugs to seemingly no effect Kuskas with a determined look wades into the room

One of the bullwugs runs around ardanto to strike at Daurros, bashing the wizard with it's club8hp The other two come at Ardanto and liamae , the fat one lets out a belly laugh as it comes. Ardanto takes a solid hit from the smaller bullywug11hp as he barely avoids a blow by the large one.

Init

Beast=18[went]
Bullywugs=17[went]
Lorpth=16[went]
Daurros=11
Lavinia=11
Ardanto=7
Finn=7
Toxim=7
Thoven=7
Guard=6
liamae=6
Kaskus=6

Map

Finn moves forward and strikes at one of the bullywugs.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

action point, if he still has one: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Toxim moves into the room (to the square above Lavinia) and fires an arrow at the bullywog menacing Ardanto and his passenger.
Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Daurros retreats back behind Thoven (move action), then fires his ray of frost at the bullywug who just gave him a massive headache.

ranged touch 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

damage 1d3 ⇒ 1

Not having an immediate opponent before him, Guard moves on to the next bullywug, Shield raised, Hammer out to strike at him.
Attack with Action point 1d20 + 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (7) + (3) + 8 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Smashing the hammer finds his enemy.
"I've had enough of you..."

Finding himself surrounded by Bullywugs and wounded heavily, Ardanto hesitates delaying his actions You know lass, this rescue isn't going as well as i planned," he comments to the lady drapped over his shoulder. He will then use a full round action to withdraw from combat with his passenger, getting her as far towards the back of the group as he can, limping ever so slightly from his new wound.

I can only avoid one attack of opportunity with a withdraw action at the start of the round, so I will delay until initiative count 5 and then move, trusting that my companions have dropped one of them.

"You okay old chum?" he asks with concern as he passes Daurros.

Daurros hits the bullywug attacking him with his ice ray as Lavinia steps forward to strike at him with her sword, but it holds off her assault as Finn steps behind her and brings the beast down with a fast thrust of his spear. Thoven's arrow strikes at the bullywug with the large club but is unable to hit, as Toxim's arrow digs into he other bullywug, Kaskus wades forward and unsuccessfully attack the bullywugs as Ardanto retreats with a shrieking liamae on his shoulder. Guard moves forward but is unable to get near the combats due to the mud slowing his speed and only nears the sleeping one

The bullywug attacks Kaskus blooding the drawf 5hp As the fat one with a yell charges toward guard, but is unable to get though the warforges defenses

Init

Beast=18[went]
Bullywugs=17[went]
Lorpth=16[went]
Daurros=11
Lavinia=11
Ardanto=7
Finn=7
Toxim=7
Thoven=7
Guard=6
liamae=6
Kaskus=6

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Hey guys i'm Really sorry i get so terribly behind on the weekends!

Thoven will let loose another arrow at the grotesque bullywug.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Toxim will move to stand next to Finn and Thoven before firing another arrow at a bullywog.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 includes PBS
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Hearing the roar of the fat bullywug, Guard redirects his attack against this probable leader of the attackers, but he tries to hit him not in a lethal way:
Attack, with action point, non lethal penalty 1d20 + 1d6 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (7) + (5) + 8 - 4 = 16
Damage, if hit 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I just realized that Point Blank Shot also increases damage by +1. I will begin to include this bonus in future posts.

Finn steps forward and delivers another flurry of strikes.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Daurros will target the smoking bullywug with another ray of frost, saying "Gods that thing stinks ... let's put it out, eh?"

Ranged touch 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

damage 1d3 ⇒ 3

Having pc issues vista hates me. I have none of my maps, info or data, be back when I can. Prob tues or weds

Ardanto unceremoniously drops his passenger Liamae on her rump, before turning round and moving back into the fray, drawing his weapons as he move.

Standard action to ditch my passenger and combined drawing of weapons as I move back in.

He seeks to get next to Guard and the big bad boss frogman.

"You know what froggy?" he screams, "I would be very afraid in your situation!"

Daurros points and a ray of ice finds it's way to the bullywug attacking Kaskus as Lavinia sloshes though the mud to aid Kaskus her blade bleeding the bullywug. Adanto drops liamae in a heap as he drawls his blade fighting the muddy floor to close in and help Guard. Finn steps forward to strike at the fat one but amazingly it finds off the spear thrusts. Both Toxim and Thoven fire at the fat bullywug, only Toxim hitting the massive creature. Guard strikes at the large bullywug only to have his blows knocked aside by the club. Across the room Kaskus finishes off the other bullywug

On his own now the fat one lets out a bubbly roar and comes at Guard with his club, hitting the warforged with a mighty blow16hp even as the cloak burns him as he lands his blow6hp

Init

Lorpth=16[went]
Daurros=11
Lavinia=11
Ardanto=7
Finn=7
Toxim=7
Thoven=7
Guard=6
liamae=6
Kaskus=6

Then there was one

Map

Finn's eyes widen in shock as his best blows miss. He soldiers on regardless, pressing the assault.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

I'll move to the square just below Thoven and fire another arrow
Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 with PBShot
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 with PBShot

"Heh, think you can do that again? Come'ere, try me!" the warforged provokes the fat bullywug to attack him again.
Fighting defensively -> AC 24
Meanwhile he brings his weapon back up, letting it hammer down on the bullywug, not holding back anymore.
Attack with incarnate warhammer, -4 fighting defensively 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19
Action point to augment attack, if I have one left: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Probably no hit, but here's the damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Ardanto swings his sword and axe at the Bullywug Champion, a look of grim determination on his face.

Longsword = 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Axe= 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Spend an action point for an extra attack:

Longsword = 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Probably all misses.

"This really blows when all the flashy spells are gone ..." Daurros groans.

ray of frost at smoking frog 1d20 ⇒ 15 assuming firing into melee

damage 1d3 ⇒ 3

Daurros again firs his icy ray but only freezes a post of mud upon the floor as Lavinia sloshes forward in a vain attempt to strike at the bullywug but his defense is to great. Ardanto steps over the knocked out bullywug slashing at the fat one, but he to can not brake the laughing bullywugs defenses,but it leaves an opening as one of Finn's strikes barely gets in, wounding the bellowing bullywug. Again Thoven and Toxim let loose arrows only to have one strike the bullywug, he seems to pay little mind. Guard however comes in with a powerful blow, hurting the fat one,Kaskus charges in but does not land a blow as liamae picks herself off the floor. The charging dwarf however catches the enraged bullywugs club and is dropped in a blow that catches him in the face and sends his teeth flying

Lorpth=16[went]
Daurros=11
Lavinia=11
Ardanto=7
Finn=7
Toxim=7
Thoven=7
Guard=6
liamae=6
Kaskus=6[down]

map

"What fun!" Daurros exclaims sarcastically. He removes his final scroll of bull's strength, then takes a second move action to get adjacent to Ardanto and Guard.

That's the second action where I said I would move and you didn't move me. Is it that I can't get to that spot?

Wash, rinse, repeat
Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Sorry, still reworking maps, I just overlooked the move as I was working off maps from the site. Consider yourself moved

Flanking with Lavina, so +2 included.

Ardanto continues with grim determination, trying to taunt the frog man into focussing on him. "Ribbit!" he shouts, "maybe you understand that you scum sucker?"

He slashes out with his weapons once more:

Longsword 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Axe 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Axe should be +7 to hit, so that is a 24, not a 25.

Action point for extra attack:

Longsword 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

I think I'm flanking now too... Hope I still got an action point, but it might be my last...

"Basterd! Fight someone who's as big as you are! Come, hit me! Show me what you can!"
Incarnate Warhammer, Fighting defensively, flanking, Aid another: +2 AC to Lavina
1d20 + 8 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 4 + 2 = 23 Success! Lavina gains +2 AC against attacks from the fat Bullywug.
If possible, I take the Action point for a second attack:
1d20 + 8 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 4 + 2 = 18 won't be a hit, with flanking it could be though. 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Edit: forgot flanking, adding that in.

Finn steps behind guard and keeps up the assault.

5' step to the SE in order to flank with Lavinia, too

1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Attacks by Lavina, Finn, and Guard all get though, as Toxims and Thovens arrows go wide, bleeding from many wounds the bullywug tries to withdraw but catches Finns spear as he gets to near, the great fat bulk slides into the muddy water, blood turning it crimson. The group is left with nothing but there own panting and the babbling of the waters along in the muddy basement.

With that the Manor was cleared, nothing was left save clean up. The city guard arrived shortly there after, and a runner was sent for healers. Not only have you earned the gratitude of Lavina vanderborn, but your renown reaches across the city. Soon your names are known in circles of the city, it begins to open doors for you all. Heroes of the hour can get in places that a mere month ago would have turned you away at the door.

The remainder of the jade ravens have not forgotten you as well,Kaskus inform you he owes you a life dept. Something a dwarf never takes lightly while Ardanto seems to have the enthusiastic gratitude of Liamae, who seems to show a great interest in "her hero"

Lavinia holds a banquet for the party a week after the attack, gifting the party a sum of 100 pp each for what she calls "Bravery of heroic proportions". Not only that but she raises each member of the millennium falcons pay to 200 gp per month

And folks with that we wrap up part 2 of The savage tide. You will have 6 months of in game down time, to sell, and craft or buy, train or what have you. Also I will be adding stuff here and there for each of you over the next few day. Also guys you are now 5th level:)

Woot! Two parts of the STAP done, only 10 left. Cool, and congrats to everyone.

On another note: Assuming we identify/divvy up the stuff in the chests from Kraken Cove as well, can you give us an idea of what was in them? And Daurros will detect magic on anything the smoking bullywug had ...

After having finished the clean up of the estate and not being needed immediately anymore, Guard leaves the picked up weapons behind, heading off, on the grounds of the canals walking, back to his workshop.
(He gives the two magical ones to Daurros, for Identifying and savekeeping)

Back at his workshop, he tells Kerinith to go his own way for some time.
Kerinith and the rest of the Millennium falcons never encountered Guard in such a mood, but he is nowhere to be found for the next day or two.

Only after that time he is back in his workshop, and Snem is at his side again.

On the banquet of Lavinia, he thanks the Lady for the money and gladly takes it, as well as the raise.

Within a week the group makes it's way back to the cove, but there is little here. Most seems to have been cleared out. Some of the silks hang in the cave 8 of which can be saved and a nice if waterlogged collection of books. Nothing else save the stink of death and decay is left within the caves. Gard however finds the remains of the fist sized black pearl. It seems to have shattered into 5 shards.

Daurros

the silks will fetch 50gp each, while the books to the right buyer can bring 200gp

Guard will bring the remains of the black pearl to Daurros, like the handaxes before.

Back in Sasserine he will ask the other members of the Millenium Falcons if anyone of them knows a capable artificier or other arcane spellcaster that he could ask to make a custom wondrous item of his choice.

"As for the non-magical weapons and armore we found on those frogmen... Think we can sell those to the city guards in bulk? Surely they could use that mass of weapons and armors. They might not be the wealthiest customers, but I think that would make a nice gesture. If noone objects, that is." he speaks, addressing no person in particular.

Guard will bring the remains of the black pearl to Daurros, like the handaxes before.

Back in Sasserine he will ask the other members of the Millenium Falcons if anyone of them knows a capable artificier or other arcane spellcaster that he could ask to make a custom wondrous item of his choice.

"As for the non-magical weapons and armore we found on those frogmen... Think we can sell those to the city guards in bulk? Surely they could use that mass of weapons and armors. They might not be the wealthiest customers, but I think that would make a nice gesture. If noone objects, that is." he speaks, addressing no person in particular.

Sasserine has several artificers within the city. They should be capable of making anything you would need right now. Daurros would be cheaper however

After accompanying the others to the smuggler's cove and back, Finn calls for a conference.

"Gentlemen, although Lavinia is safe -- for now -- there are still two things that bother me.

First and foremost, Vanthus is still a free man. I won't rest until he faces justice. Master Toxim, this is not your fight, but you are welcome to join our cause.

But second, it appears that we're being targeted by another group of assassins. Who are those clowns who attacked us during the festival. Were they Lotus Dragons? Were they working for Vanthus? What is the strange language they speak?

I think we need to investigate these two factions. Hopefully we can find them before they find us. I'm still not familiar with this city, but maybe you others can make some discreet inquiries." He looks at Daurros, Ardanto and Toxim in particular.

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He spends the rest of his free time training for the arena, as usual, reveling in the physical power that his belt gives him.

Finn