1.) GM Edwin's Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master Insnare

With a lump in her throat, Lina nods affirmative. Rites? I don't know anything about rites...

Still, she helps the best she can and offers a brief prayer to Desna in the old woman's behalf

I nod at her corpse. "Burial is best we can do. Aye help wit da diggin." I move to help and pause for a moment. I reach into my pouch and pull out the tied up rat thingy. "Ye said dis was her familiar. Since she be dead, dere be no point in tyin dis ting up. I'm lettin it go." I untie the rat and let it run off.

Before we start digging I look to Kali. "Maybe we ought ta set up a funeral pire an cremate her?"

Kalistrine leans on her shovel and shrugs. "Ask Walthus." she says to Jorland.

Yes, but Don't let it go until we leave! Its a nasty bugger...

Afterwards, I think a burial would be best. After helping you in the Marsh, I will go back to Sandpoint and try to settle her affairs and see about her next of kin...

@Jorland, do you insist on letting him go right away or do you listen to Walthus?

I'll Listen to Walthus.
I nod to the Halfling. "Sure, she was yer buddy so aye take yer advice. In de meantime aye get to diggin a fine grave wit Kali. You just relax an get yerself proper. We got dis. You wanna hold onto da little guy in de meantime?"
After he answers I get to digging.

Walthus looks at Jorland and says Feel free to keep that thing.

After Kali and Jorland dig a grave large enough for Megus' corpse, Walthus solemnly places her into the hole, saying something in Halfling in a calm reverent manner and picks up a handful of the muddy marshy dirt and throws it on top of Megus's corpse and then streaks the mud over his face.

Feel free to say something religiousy

"I didn't know Megus, but I know she was a friend of Walthus and of Nisk and Koya Mvashti, so I'm sorry for their loss" Liu Na says, standing with her companions around the grave. The half-elf ninja reaches into her pack to retrieve the letter from Koya to Megus. "Megus didn't get to read Koya's letter in this life, but I hope these words of friendship keep her company in the afterlife," she says, dropping the letter into the grave.

Lina steps up to the grave and clears her throat. "I...I am not a cleric or priestess, and have no religious schooling. But something happened to me recently that changed my life forever. For whatever reason, Desna spoke to me and made me her servant. I've begun to see the good She does in this world, and realize that I was mistaken about a great many things in my youth and ignorance. I can't deny that the gods are real, and that they are alive and working in this world. Desna is a force for good, and may She bear Megus' spirit across the heavens to her final rest." She bows briefly before stepping back to join the group.

Kalistrine's face is smudged with dirt. She says nothing, standing a step back from the others, her hand resting on the handle of her shovel. Her eyes have an odd glint in them as she watches the warped corpse descend into the ground.

I remain politely quiet as I observe the persession.

After the ceremony, Walthus seems a bit more crestfallen than his normal chipper halfling self, he turns to you individually and says,

I would like to express my thanks for your empathy and tenderness during this trying time.

After a little bit he says, [b] Have you checked out the entire shack and storage shed, afterwards we can head out in the row boat, because Megus won't be needing it anymore. [b]

You can check out the shed, go to either of the shipwreck sites or explore the cave, which is located on the map that you found amongst the scrolls. Noone has identified the scrolls yet either.

"I'll have a look at that shed." Kalistrine says, and walks away from the grave. She spends some time going through the shed, taking her time.

Take 20 on the shed.

Kalistrine Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6,

Kalistrine walks into the shed, which was once used to store supplies, this building has mostly collapsed.

Initiative Kalistrine 1d20 ⇒ 9, Dire Rats 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Kalistrine walks into the shed and stumbles upon three Dire Rats gnawing at a bone.

Round 1: Kalistrine, Dire Rats.

Kalistrine trudges over to the shed, and without thinking, barges her way in. The sight of the huge rats startles her. Alone, and surprised, the pain in her head that has been tormenting her all day explodes, and she lets loose a horrifying howl that sounds barely as though it is coming from the woman's throat at all.

After Kalistrine's roar, she kills a rat with her gore attack, shredding the rat into pieces.

Rat 2 bite attacks Kalistrine 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 hit, damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

Kalistrine fortitude save DC 11 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 success.

Rat 3 bite attacks Kalistrine 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 miss.

The two remaining rats react to Kalistrine killing their companion and attack her. Rat 2 bites deep into the changeling and Kalistrine is able to avoid the attack of rat 3.

Meanwhile, Walthus says, What the hell was that noise?

Round 2: Kalistrine, Rats.

Screeching, Kalistrine flails at the rats, bringing her claws into play as well.

2 claws, 1 gore, if first rat falls, direct subsequent attack on the survivor.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Crit confirm on 2nd Claw 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Claw damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Crit damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Gore damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

2/8 Rage rounds. HP 27/30. AC 12

Kalistrine claws rat 2 in half with a vicious swipe, where its dead body is flung across the shed thudding hard against the deteriorating wall. The she gores rat 3 viciously and it also dies in a heap of fur,flies and bone.

By the time Walthus (and the rest) get to the shed, there are three mutilated, dead dire rats on the ground and Kalistrine with horns and claws noone saw before and a huge grin on her face.

Walthus smiles and says, Nice work! I knew there was something different about you, hahahaha!!!

Kali 405 xp

Hey everyone, lets jump in the rowboat and leave this place. says Walthus...

Where do you guys want to go? The Cave, the shipwrecks or back to Sandpoint.

I look at Kali. "Wow! Ders more to ye dan meets de eye. Nice werk."
At the boat I nod. "I'm lookin ta clean dis marsh out. First I say we hit de shipwreck an from dere move on to da cave. Den once we don everthing we can, we head home. I still got some carry'n space on me." I hop in the boat ready to row.

Breathing hard and spattered with gore, Kalistrine emerges from the shed. As you watch, a pair of horns are receding into her forehead, and the scars on the left side of her face are fading back to their normal pink.

"The... shed had a rat problem." she says faintly, the grin slipping from her lips. Her face pales and she slumps, fatigue washing over her. She goes and dunks her head in the water nearby and takes a few minutes to wash the blood and viscera off.

The group of you jump onto the rowboat and Walthus guides you through the brackish water out to the open sea still clinging near shore. The sea air is much cooler than that of the marsh, feels a bit odd considering the fact that you are about 10 yards outside of the marsh. Your large rowboat follows the coastline of one of the islets of the Brinestump Marsh and

Walthus has you beach the boat next to what appears at first to be a strange tangle of branches is in fact the moss-covered ribs of a wrecked ship. The ruined ship lies on its side, split down the middle and mostly sunken into the mud and murky water.

Here she is! says Walthus with a smile.

DC 15 Perception

Takeshi blinks upon seeing the receding horns on Kalistrine, then shakes his head turning away to help ready the boat.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

"This looks to have been here a while. We're certainly not going to be sailing it out. Shall we explore?"

Kalistrine is quiet, and avoids eye contact with the others during the trip. She frequently touches her forehead when she thinks nobody is looking.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

fortitude: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
On the boat, Lina clutches the side fiercely, obviously uncomfortable and in distress as it rises and dips in the waves. Her face turns a shade of green and several times she leans over the side and empties her stomach into the salt water.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Despite her seasickness, she notices something on the wrecked ship and points at it weakly. "It looks like there's a nameplate or something there but I can't quite make it out. What does it say?"

I enjoy the sea. I am an Ulfen after all (Viking equivalent). Pulling the boat where Walthus guides I examine the ship closely.
Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
"The Kaijitsu's Blossom. Aye, dat's Aimiko's name. Wonder if dis is da ship her folks took here? Welp, I'm ichin ta get on board an see what's in dere. Be neat to see some of Amy's history."

With great enthusiasm I tie up the boat and board the ship and start exploring. I'd like to take 20 to explore if I may.

"Kaijutsu's Blossom? This is my family's ship?" Takeshi blinks. "This is... incredible. We must find out more!"

Takeshi joins Jorland on the ship.

Having kept silent during the entire journey from Megus' shack, Liu Na continues to stoically scan the surrounding area for any threats while keeping an arrow nocked to her bowstring. Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The half-elf ninja's eyes widen when Jorland announces the name of the ruined ship, and she silently wonders if it could truly somehow be related to Takeshi and Ameiko's family - and perhaps her own. Casting a wary eye toward the swamp, she joins Jorland and Takeshi as they enter the wreckage of the ship.

DM rolls

Initiative: Skeletons 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16, Kalistrine 1d20 ⇒ 1, Jorland 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14, Takeshi 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21, Lina 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12, Liu 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Order: Takeshi, Skeletons, Jorland, Liu, Lina, and Kalistrine.

Takeshi is able to see a skeleton come out of the mud five feet away from him, brandishing a curved rusted short sword.

"Watch out!" Takeshi cries as he draws his blade and funnels his magic through it before stepping up and slashing at the nearby skeleton.

Swift action to use arcane pool
5-foot free action to step up to the skeleton
Move action: draw Katana
Standard action: attack

Attack (defensively): 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 1 = 19, Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 (magic, slashing)

Takeshi hits the skeleton but it is still standing.

Skeleton 1 full attacks Takeshi, wakizashi 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 confirm 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12not confirmed, damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, claw attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Skeleton 2 moves to attack Lina 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Skeleton 3 moves to attack Liu 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Skeleton 4 moves to attack Kalistrine 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Skeleton 5 moves to attack Jorland 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Jorland Liu, Lina, and Kalistrine.

I draw my morning star. "When fightin bones its better ta smashem den slashem!." I attack with the morning star.
Attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 For:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8Blunt, and Piercing

Round One:

Heeding Jorland's advice, Liu Na drops her bow, draws her hanbo, and warily swipes her blunt weapon at the skeletal attacker.

Free action to drop bow (doesn't provoke AoO); move action to draw hanbo (doesn't provoke AoO). Standard action to attack skeleton while fighting defensively.

Hanbo Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 4 = 5
Hanbo Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 bludgeoning

Liu Na's AC: 18
Liu Na's HP: 11/14

Kalistrine bolts upright as the Skeletons appear. "Bash 'em, eh?" she growls. She grabs her shield from the bottom of the boat and swings it at the Skeleton attacking her (provoking attack of opportunity).

Attack with Shield Bash 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Lina shrieks as these undead creatures approach, but after dodging the attack slashes back at the skeleton in front of her. "All I've got is my starknife!"

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Piercing

Jorland destroys his opposing skeleton with one sharp blow from his morning star.

Liu swings her hanbo(shoot I thought it was a haribo, which makes gummy bears :) ) and misses.

Lina hits her skeleton but partially hurts it.

Kalistrine destroys her skeleton with her shield.

Round 2

Takeshi, Skeletons, Jorland, Liu, Lina, and Kalistrine.

With the advice from Jorland, Takeshi changes tactics and lashes out with his fist.

Improved unarmed strike.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19, Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Takeshi's fist destroys the skeleton attacking him.

Skeleton 2 full attacks Lina 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 drops his sword, claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 misses.

Skeleton 3 full attacks Liu 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 swings with the waki and misses with a high cut, claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 scratching Liu fiercely.

Jorland, Liu, Lina, and Kalistrine.

Hehe, I got this awesome mental image of Takashi dropping his sword and punching the skeleton's skull in. Very amusing to visualize.

I move quickly to Lina's aid swinging my Morning star at the bones.
Attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 If there is room to charge or set up a flank with Lina, I do so for a +2 to hit. If I can manage both that'll be a +4 to my attack.
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

With the muddy terrain, Jorland is able to flank the skeleton however he mildly misfooted and missed the skeleton with his morning star.

Round Two:

Liu Na takes a step to the side, trying to flank the skeleton attacking her with one of her companions before taking another swipe at the creature.

5 ft. step trying to flank the skeleton with whoever is nearby. Standard action to attack skeleton while fighting defensively.

Hanbo Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 - 4 = 7 (included flanking bonus if applicable)
Hanbo Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 bludgeoning

Liu Na's AC: 18
Liu Na's HP: 7/14

Kalistrine tries to move to aid Lina, swinging her shield against the Skeleton.

Shield Bash 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

[ooc] Liu cannot flank because none of her companions are attacking her skeleton. [ooc]

Liu's swing of the hanbo misses its mark.

Lina

Didn't mean to abandon you like that Liu. Saw our healer couldn't fight these things so I assume you could handle yourself and so I went to Lina's aid instead. How's fighting defensively working for you?

Lina steps back from the skeleton to help Liu Na. Not sure how far we are - if a 5' step won't get me to her I'll take the AoO."

"Hang in there!"

Casts CLW
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

AoO against Lina left claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 right claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 missed.

The skeleton swipes at Lina with both claws but is only able to connect with its left claw.

Kalistrine's shield bash is unsuccessful missing entirely.

Round 3

Takeshi, Skeletons, Jorland, Liu, Lina, and Kalistrine.

Takeshi moves towards the skeleton on Liu Na, getting into flanking position with her before lashing out with his fist.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14, Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

I realize it is the skeletons turn but I am just going to get my post up so folks aren't waiting on me. Gonna be a busy day.

I try and five foot around the skeleton to flank with Kali, if possible. Otherwise I'll take an AoO to flank. I then attack.
Attack:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 For:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Takeshi's punch misses its mark.

Skeleton 2 full attacks Jorland Left 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 right 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 miss.

Skeleton 3 full attacks Liu, wakizashi 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 drops his sword, claw 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 misses.

The skeleton is able to sidestep Jorland's attack.

Liu, Lina and Kalistrine

Lina tries casting once more. "Desna, please protect my friends."

clw on Liu: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

edit: you're kidding me? Two 1's in a row on a CLW? Arg!