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

Game Master Insnare

From a story point of view it makes no sense, you are a character they met at a bar. Its not like Ahiko, Vermundr or Kali was flirting with you to bring you back for a hook up.

Kali was too drunk, Ahiko isn't the flirty type, and Vermundr doesn't swing that way, or at least hasn't showed any propensity for doing so yet... nothing personal, Lothi

Vermundr's currently got his sights set on a certain elf...

there is that, too

then he shall lurk in his room! Let's see what horrible melodies he can devise...

I think Kali needs some face time with Sandru so I am having him come with you this time.

Uksahkka meets you at the appointed hour on the
rocky spit outside of town. She brings enough two-person
kayaks to hold all of plus one additional passenger
(Ulf Gormundr).

You all get in the kayaks and she gives you the proper technique on how to use the boat. She puts the paddle into the water pushing it with alongside the hull towards you and pushs away from the vessel and says, "This is a J-stroke, it is helpful to change directions quickly."

Always a mischievous being Lothi's eyes gleam as he speaks...

Time to get cracking, lest my horrible music crack the boats in twain...

Ahiko does her best with the paddle, and is deft enough to learn to use one, and smart enough to quickly memorize the skills necessary. Still, she lacks the strength to put much force into her paddling and hopes that she is paired up with someone stronger than herself when the time comes to actually use the kayaks.

"Thank you for sharing your skills with us, Uksahkka. I will do my best when these new skills are put to the test."

He'd been on enough vessels to know the basics but Vermundr eagerly follows Uksahkka's instruction. "Will you be coming with us? We might need an extra set of hands to get Ulf out safely."

Ukshahka says "Well I would love to but there is not enough room if I come with. Anyway, I need to prepare to depart back to town. I am afraid that Asvig’s associates may be still looking for me after what you did last night and I need to make sure the hiding place I have prepared for Ulf and me is secure."

Kalistrine seems no worse for wear the next morning except for a slight lag in her steps and some dark circles under her eyes.

"I hope you all know how to swim." she says with a smirk.

Sandru gives her a grin, "Remember that time in Magnimar when I drank too much Chelish hot buttered rum and fell into the fountain... but I swam out anyway... "

Chelish Rum? Come on that stuff is easy to drink, you want something really potent try Irrisen Orc whiskey... Just the whiff of it sickens halflings and children...

Sandru turns to Lothi and says, "Foul manners and who exactly are you? Most Irriseni I have met keep to themselves because they don't want any unwanted trouble. But you feel you must interject in mine and Kalistrine's conversation... Irriseni orcish whisky is for babies... made from poor ingredients and is only potent because it is ethanol which means they don't know the common practice of throwing the first third away and to age it in casks... but of course. where are my manners?"

Pale Lothi responds in a comical, maniacal voice like any good performer he desires to make his audience laugh...

I am but a humble Jadwiga blessed with the powers of invisibility and trickery, it all comes from my "grandma" you see... I have transversed all of Irrisen at one point or another, along the way I have seduced werewolves, composed songs that made white dragon's cry and danced with a blue skinned giantess, I even avoided getting trampled!

diplomacy (Lothi's rough and ready humor!)1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The next morning, Ahiko awakens refreshed and reinvogorated. She spends a little time romping with Miso, the fox, playing some tug of war with a length of rope and some fetch, tossing a stick for Miso to chase... then they commune together for a while during rest time, as she absorbs the energy and knowledge to cast her spells for the day.

She collects a plate of breakfast at the fireside and sits eating quietly, sharing her meal with Miso. She listens to the conversations of others curiously, and tilts her head to one side as Sandru chastises the ill-mannered bard they'd met the night before at the tavern. I wonder what he's doing here exactly... did he follow us? Is he a spy for our enemies perhaps? That would be bad if they knew we came from this caravan. He bears watching. Still, she can't help but chuckle softly at the mental image of the fellow dancing with a blue-skinned giantess.

After restocking his arrows, Vermundr breaks his fast on some coffee and a rasher of bacon and leaves to meetup with the others. He's surprised to find Lothi already in attendance. He's a strange one alright.

Ukshaka says, "Here is a clay token, if you want to find me present this token to the priest of Shelyn in the Fire Quarter. No doubt, Ulf and I will have to lay low for awhile before we go to the Crown."

"Thank you Ukshaka, we will come find you after we get Ulf back here safely, the gods willing."

Time to go boys and girls, while we row I will tell you tales of heroism, daring and of course my various romantic escapades...

Perception DC 20

perception1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

I be seeing a crab in the water, near that large bank of mist... Hmmm... Never had crab before anyone want to try grabbing it and frying ourselves a nice, tasty breakfast or brunch?

perc: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"I saw it too, but we have another task at hand... I'd hate to be late for stopping to kill a crab... on the other hand, if it is hostile and attacks us, we may have no choice. We can try to go around it, but we have no idea where it may move to. Aren't crabs normally bottom dwellers?"

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Kalistrine peers out into the water. "I don't see it."[b] she says. [b]"Vermundr, maybe keep an eye on it. Keep your bow ready." she says as she hefts her Ranseur.

Vermundr nods and does just that.

There are three kayaks, enough for six people(the last one is for the Ulf when you rescue him. Could you each tell me who you are riding with. I guess Kali will be with Sandru but I could be wrong.

Ahiko would like to be with Vermundr if possible - she needs a strong rower, since she can't bring a lot of strength to bear when rowing

Lohti the Pale Kayaker... This is going to be interesting.

Judging by Lothi's scrawny arms, it might be best to split up Kali and Sandru for the trip over.

So I have boat 1: Lothi alone, 2: Sandru and Kali, 3 Vermundr and Ahiko

The crab's goes back underwater and the mist gets thicker and then 1d3 ⇒ 1 a minute later the giant crab attacks Lothi's boat. Giving it the broken condition.

Initiative: Vermundr 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20, Lothi 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9, Ahiko 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2, Kali 1d20 ⇒ 8 Sandru 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13, Crab 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Round 1 Everyone except Ahiko, Crab, Ahiko

Vermundr levels his bow and fires off a pair of arrows at the monstrous crustacean.

Rapid Shot with point blank: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

sweet rolls, V.

Pale Lothi calmly knocks an arrow to his shortbow and fires at the crab... You hear a fierce battle-cry erupt from his throat...

Skewer it with arrows! That is lunch!

attack1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20, damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Sandru fires an arrow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 missing his target.

Kalistrine

Vermundr strikes the target twice and so does Lothi.

Kali throws her Chakram at the beast 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 miss

Crab claw attack 1 against Lothi 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 miss, Claw 2 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 hit 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 grab 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37 it grabs Lothi into the air constricting him 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Ahiko

Ahiko screams at the beastie, casting Ear Piercing Scream...

dc 16 fort save halves damage and negates daze for 1 round: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4) = 11

... in the hopes that if it is dazed, it will drop Lothi, AND be damaged further...

Fortitude 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 pass

Round 2

Everyone except Ahiko

What's Lothi's status?

why do I get the feeling this character has bitten the dust...

Heh. Are you still up?

if this grapple continues Pale Lothi is dead for sure...

Oh, I just saw your updated HP total. Yeah, that's bad.

Seeing the Jadwiga go limp, Vermundr lines a shot and fires off two more arrows.

Rapid Shot with point blank: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10
Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Vermundr strikes with one shot.

Kalistrine

"Let's get closer, Sandru!" Kalistrine says, untying her Ranseur from the side of the kayak.

Get closer, and try to hit from reach.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 = 12

Sandru paddles the boat closer to the beast so Kali can hit it with her ranseur.

The beast jerks around at being stabbed and drop Lothi into the drink where he starts to sink.

and then attacks Kalistrine Crab claw attack 1 against 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 hit damage 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17, Claw 2 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 hit damage 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 grab 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40 constricting 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Ahiko

Ahiko lifts her crossbow and fires a bolt at the creature.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"Drop her, creature! Can anyone swim? Get Lothi? I'm afraid I'm not a good swimmer...

Ahiko hits the creature with her crossbow.

Round 3

Vermundr, Kalistrine, Sandru (Lothi to stabilize)

"Damn" Vermundr grunts. The young Ulfen drops his bow in the boat and jumps into the water in search of Lothi.

Not sure if I need a perception check or something.

Give me a Swim Check of DC 15 and a Perception Check of DC 12

cmon Vermundr.. you can do this!