DM Alexander Kilcoynes Serpents Skull PbP- Chapter 1, Souls for the Smugglers Shiv (Inactive)

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

Great thanks. Ill unblock when people are in position

AOO if relevant this round.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

As they come closer, the skeletons broken and rusted sets of chain shirt armour make horrid metallic noises as they creak and groan in symphony to the skeleton's movements. Marcus' falcata cuts through the first skeleton, dropping it to the ground in a clatter of bones and broken armour. Two skeletons claw at Marcus unsuccessfully, their skeletal fingers tearing at his armour and shield with surprising strength but not injuring him. The skeleton facing him directly surges forward against Marcus' shield, and Marcus' falcata descends upon the skeleton without harming its armour- the skeleton shoves against Marcus' raised shield and forces him back into the room. The skeletons swarm into the room, moving to rapidly engulf Marcus, Tun'ada, Ishorou and Gwen, raising their claws in preparation for vicious blows in a few moments...

Claw attack-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Bull Rush (provoked AOO)-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Claw attack.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

I would have given Tun'ada an AOO among others, but as you are flat-footed you don't get one unless you have combat reflexes.

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Everyone else is up! Chi you haven't been spotted, i'm not even going to roll against a 22 stealth check with the distraction of combat lol.

Highly distressed by the amount of shambling undead pouring into the room, Gwen swings her morningstar wildly, hoping to provide Tun'ada with an opening.

Standard Action: Aid Another (Skelly in -G9): 1d20 ⇒ 11

Tun'ada, you'll be +2 to attack the skelly in -G9.

Also, I'm assuming that my shield is readied as well...using the light steel shield, as I do not anticipate casting in this fight. AC 16

Highly distressed by the amount of shambling undead pouring into the room, Gwen swings her morningstar wildly, hoping to provide Tun'ada with an opening.

Standard Action: Aid Another (Skelly in -G9): 1d20

Tun'ada, you'll be +2 to attack the skelly in -G9.

Also, I'm assuming that my shield is readied as well...using the light steel shield, as I do not anticipate casting in this fight. AC 16

I'll admit, I was wondering if hitting 11 skeletons in one channel would be Gwen's epic last use of it for the day :P.

Tun'ada attempts to take advantage of Gwen's aid with the skeleton next to him -G9, dropping his longspear and lashing out with his claws.

Attack (right claw):1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11 (aided)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attack (left claw):1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23 (aided)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Please note that claw attacks are considered bludgeoning and slashing according to the Bestiary pg 302.

I'll admit, I was wondering if hitting 11 skeletons in one channel would be Gwen's epic last use of it for the day :P.

It surely would have been, yet alas, I have no channels remaining.

FoB on nearest skeleton.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Chi silent as the night, strings her bow and raises the bow, ready to fire into the mass of skeletons. Looking above the boxes, she fires and retreats as she sees the arrow fly high and wide of its intended target.

Longbow attack 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 4 = 2 into melee at G,11
Longbow damage 1d8 ⇒ 6

Thanks Tun'ada I was wondering if they might be, saves me checking.

Gwen is successful in her attempt to distract the closest skeleton. Chi's arrow flies wide of her targets. Ambroze begins to shout out advice for battling the skeletons- in particular he shouts to use clubs and the like to bash them apart. Tun'ada's claw smashes a skeleton apart, and Savarend's martial prowess brings down another.

Aerys moves into the melee, near Savarend, seemingly used to fighting alongside the Dwarf now. She slams her arm into the skeleton after ducking underneath its claws, breaking it apart at the ribcage.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Gelik fires an arrow from his shortbow, which sails over the heads of the assembled combatants. The Gnome winces at the poor shot.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d4 ⇒ 2

Giggling manicly as she moves into the melee, Sasha moves into a flank with Ishorou and makes a swift and brutal strike with her rapier. The thin blade glances off the skeleton's bones, doing no real damage to it. Hefting a second rapier, Sasha continues to giggle and grin as she attacks.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Using the distraction, Ishorou attempts to bring his Katana down atop the skull of the skeleton Sasha struck, but the blade glances off at a poor angle as he skeleton turns to face Sasha.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 2

Grunts of exertion and the sound of old and brittle bones shattering are the sounds of battle aboard the Scarred Maiden. Having made entrance, the skeletons prepare to renew their attack...

Ordered Initiative-

Marcus- 22
Skeletons- 20
Gwen- 17
Chi- 16
Ambroze- 15
Tun'ada- 13
Savarend- 7
Other Castaways- 3

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Marcus is up and then skeletons.

Forced to fall back from the door, Marcus watches in frustration as the horde pushes forward to surround the group. He strikes out at the skeleton at I-10 with his falcata hoping to block the last few from entering the room.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 111d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

If he drops the skeleton he will 5' step into its square otherwise he will stay next to the surrounded Ishorou.

Edit: Bah. Marcus is clearly tired from the big battle.

Shambling around the narrow confines, one of the skeletons give Marcus and Aerys chances to strike at it as the undead maneuvers to strike. Marcus' falcata glances away harmlessly again but the strong sailor woman smashes the skeleton apart with her fists.

Marcus AOO-

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Aerys AOO-

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The skeletons all lash out at their chosen targets with both skeletal claws. Many are targeted at Marcus, but his armour and shield arm hold firm as he whirls to defend himself from multiple combatants. Aerys has a claw thrust through her studded leather armour, and staggers back from the blow, barely left standing after the trials of the day. Ishorou is struck twice by seperate assailants, and with what seems to be a fiendish glint in its eye, the skeleton who downed him lashes out at his prone form with another claw. His fate is unknown, but he is face down on the ground.

-H9 VS Aerys-

Claw 1- Hit
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw 2-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

-I9 VS Aerys-

Claw 1-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw 2-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

-I10 VS Marcus-

Claw 1-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Claw 2-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

-I11 VS Ishorou (flanking)-

Claw 1- Hit
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw 2-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

-H12 VS Ishorou -

Claw 1-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Claw 2-
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

-G12 VS Ishorou (flanking) -

Claw 1- Hit
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw 2- Hit (Ishorou fell prone from the first blow)
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

-G11 VS Marcus (flanking) -

Claw 1- Miss due to Ambroze naturalist.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw 2-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Over to everyone else :).

As the battle continues, Tun'ada appears to be more beast than man, as he claws at another skeleton. -G11

Right Claw:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Left Claw:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Realizing how ineffective his crossbow would be against the skeletons, Ambroze drops the weapon and draws his wickedly sharp short sword as he moves to step up next to Gwen. The brave little scholar continues to offer advice for battling the skeletons as he moves into position, flanking one of the creatures with Sasha. With a shout, Ambroze tries to distract one of the skeletons in order to provide Sasha with an opening that she can exploit.

Free action to continue Bardic Performance (Naturalist). Drop crossbow and draw short sword as part of move action while moving to square F-11 to stand next to Gwen (moving so as to not provoke an AoO from the skeletons). Standard action to Aid Another (skeleton in G-12) to provide Sasha with a +2 bonus to her next attack roll against that skeleton: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 19 (includes flanking and bardic performance bonuses).

Rounds of Bardic Performance used today: 4
Ambroze's current AC: 16

Surrounded by the undead, Marcus can do nothing but look on in horror as Ishorou is cut down. If he is dead its your fault you should have blocked the damn door!

I'll see to Ishorou. Stay together!

Marcus will step onto Ishorou's square and try and feed him a potion in his action he is best able to eat the AOOs

5-foot step to the east, attack the skeleton at -I9.

FoB

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Posting on my phone, which is very awkward. Will get a real post together tonight, when I can properly see the map. Feel free to take my turn for me AK, I have 1 CLW left. Just do whatever it is you think I'd do.

Happy to wait buddy, its Xmas anyway so i'm not too fussed about our pace.

Edit: Btw you have Gwen's concentration modifier listed as +6, but i'm calcing it at +8 (+4 charisma, +2 caster level, +2 jask boon).

Gritting her teeth, Gwen swings her morningstar at the skeleton next to her. Unfortunately, her swing belies her lack of aptitude with the weapon. In short, she swings...like a girl.

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Wow, I held the whole show up for THAT? Fail.

Ah well, win some lose some :P. Chi is up.

Tun'ada's claws are obstructed by his targets chain shirt, but Savarend handily destroys another skeleton. Ambroze feints with his short sword to give Sasha an opening.

Drawing her Mantis dagger, Chi moves up beside Ambroze and lunges for the closest skeleton, hitting only air.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sasha scores two hits, but frowns through her laughter as it becomes obvious she is having no impact upon her undead foe.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Seeking not to be outdone by her Dwarf fist-fighting ally, Aerys attempts to break the skull of another skeleton, who drops deftly under her blow.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Round update etc. to follow later- Marcus if your still intending to feed Ishorou a potion please roll the potion heal and i'll resolve whether you were successful in my update.

Marcus steps over to Ishorou, drops his sword and pours a potion of cure light wounds down his throat trying his best to block the rain of incoming blows with his shield.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Don't be dead Ishorou. I haven't learnt your bonus yet and its like good and stuff.

Round Three-

Ordered Initiative-

Marcus- 22
Skeletons- 20
Gwen- 17
Chi- 16
Ambroze- 15
Tun'ada- 13
Savarend- 7
Other Castaways- 3

Active Effects-

Naturalist bonus from Ambroze (+1)

Marcus moves over to Ishorou and begins to pour a potion down his throat, his armour and shield desperately weathering numerous blows that pour down upon him as he focuses on his task. Ishorou coughs and splutters into conciousness, his wounds apparently more non-lethal than deadly.

Some of the skeletons have flanking on you in the AOO's you provoke.

AOO #1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
AOO #2 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
AOO #3 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Hit vs Marcus
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
AOO #4 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
AOO #5 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Hit vs Marcus
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
AOO #6 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Moments later, a skeleton shifts its position to attack Gwen with its claws, one claw cutting through her armour and slashing deep into her shoulder. Sasha's attacker turns to confront her, one claw narrowly glancing off her leather armour while the other cuts across her pretty face. Sasha stops giggling immediately as she realises the danger she is in.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 Hit vs Gwen
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Hit vs Sasha
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The remaining four skeletons press their attack against Marcus, the mercenaries armour pummeled under the force of numerous blows and his shield nicked and scratched in various places. Despite Marcus' efforts, two claws cut him through the metal of his armour, and he feels his strength slipping away from his many wounds...

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Hit vs Marcus
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Hit vs Marcus
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Taking 20 points of damage with two non-lethal, Marcus is staggered I believe at 2HP (2 non-lethal)! These skeletons are hitting well above their weights with these attack rolls :D.

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Yup staggered.

Marcus holds his shield up over himself and the fallen Ishorou but sways on his feet. Its obvious he is about to fall..

That'll be everyone elses action now then.

Tun'ada steps toward Marcus -H10 and attacks the skeleton he flanks with Chi. -G11

Right Claw:1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 19 (naturalist, flank)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Left Claw:1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 11 (naturalist, flank)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Tun'ada's claw shatters the ribcage of his foe, dropping the skeleton which falls into a lifeless pile of bone.

Or will, anyway. Just in case anyone's action was dependent on it ;).

Its clear we've found a partial nemesii, DR/bludgeoning. I'm going to just stand / lie here until Tun'ada and the fist fighters sort things out.

Sorry, everyone. I've been out to lunch, with the holidays. My apologies.

Continuing to grind her teeth, Gwen swings her morningstar again at the skeleton next to her.

1d20 ⇒ 1

Awesome. I'm going to get better at using this dang thing if it kills me. What's sad is that I could be really effective, here.

Awesome. I'm going to get better at using this dang thing if it kills me. What's sad is that I could be really effective, here.

Yeah, but then you would have been eaten by cannibals if you hadn't have used lots of channels :). Tough day forthe castaways, shipwreckin' ain't easy.

5-foot step east, attack skeleton at -I10.

Attack w/ FoB
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Sorry for the prolonged absence! I'm finally back from an unexpectedly extended visit to the wilds of northern and central Georgia. I hope everyone had great holidays!

Ambroze continues to offer advice for battling the skeletons while attempting to distract the one that he flanks with Sasha.

Free action to continue Bardic Performance (Naturalist). Standard action to Aid Another (skeleton in G-12) to provide Sasha with a +2 bonus to her AC against that skeleton's next attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 16 (includes flanking and bardic performance bonuses).

Rounds of Bardic Performance used today: 5
Ambroze's current AC: 16

Now I just need to take a stroll down to Portsmouth to give Deevor a nudge ;).

Now I just need to take a stroll down to Portsmouth to give Deevor a nudge ;).

Back in Portsmouth now, so the holidays are almost over, hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Normal service should be resuming, especially when I get back to work on the 5th.

Seeing Tun'ada preparing his attack against the nearby skeleton G11, Chi holds ready to move. As the skeleton crumbles under Tun'ada's blows, Chi slips quickly to flank the skeleton G12, with a still standing Marcus.

Dagger attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12 with flanking + naturalist bonus
Dagger damage with sneak attack 1d4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (4) = 6

Alex if it helps to update in one go, Marcus will simply be defending in his turn (not fighting defensively or total defence as that will knock me over, just standing there).

Sorry all, incredibly busy few days.

Tun'ada and Savarend each destroy an skeleton, and Ambroze provides a valuable distraction for Sasha. Aerys hurls herself at another skeleton, knocking is head off in a massive two-handed hammer blow with her fists. Gelik fires another bolt that thuds into the wooden flooring. Ishorou strikes at a skeleton from the ground with his beloved katana, but is unable to place his blow well from his position.

Aerys-
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Gelik-
1d20 ⇒ 2

Ishorou-

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Sasha- Total Defence.

Round 4-

Ordered Initiative-
Marcus- 22
Skeletons- 20
Gwen- 17
Chi- 16
Ambroze- 15
Tun'ada- 13
Savarend- 7
Other Castaways- 3

His vision foggy and barely able to stand, Marcus stands firm over the prone Ishorou. As if sensing the warrior's weakness, the remaining four skeletons step over to engage Marcus, flanking him and surrounding him and Ishorou on all sides. Two skeletons unleash their claws on the mercenary, one turns to attack Tun'ada and Sasha is attacked once more. Marcus manages to get his shield up in place to block two well placed claws, Tun'ada easily dodges his attackers and Sasha is only hit once, Ambroze's distraction sparing her from further harm. Sasha is able to parry her foes claws with Ambroze's aid.

VS Marcus #1-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

VS Marcus #2-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

VS Tun'ada #1-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

VS Sasha #1-
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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Chi, brushes the hair from her eyes, swiftly moving to a place she can strike again at the skeleton threatening her friend Marcus, as he protects the prone form of her mentor. The red handled dagger glints is the light as it strikes hard into the backbone of the skeleton.

Moves 5' to F,13, then strikes the skel at G,12, which she is now flanking

M/Wrk Red Mantis Dagger attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 21 with flanking + naturalist bonus
Dagger damage with sneak attack 1d4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (3) = 8

Tun'ada claws at the skeleton caught between him and Gwen -G10

Right Claw:1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 19 (flank, naturalist)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Left Claw:1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 14 (flank, naturalist)
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Seeing Marcus's struggle, Gwen determines that she does not wish to see an ally fall today. She begins to cast, paying close attention to the skeleton next to her.

Casting 1st level spell Defensively vs. DC 17: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Free Action: Drop Shield in F-10
Standard Action: Cast CLW Defensively
Move Action: 5-foot step to G11
Free Action: Deliver Touch Spell to Marcus

CLW Heals: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 damage.

Ambroze continues to offer advice for battling the skeletons while attempting to distract the one that he flanks with Sasha.

Free action to continue Bardic Performance (Naturalist). Standard action to Aid Another (skeleton in G-12) to provide Sasha with a +2 bonus to her AC against that skeleton's next attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 17 (includes flanking and bardic performance bonuses).

Rounds of Bardic Performance used today: 6
Ambroze's current AC: 16

From the lack of updates in his LOF game Tanner doesn't seem to be quite back on board. Plus, maybe a midge late but did we gain a skeleton? Round 3 map has 6 up, 3 were killed from the description and we started round 4 with 4.

Oops. Skeleton killed.

Gwen manages to get her curing spell off on Marcus, just barely maintaining her focus with the help of Jask's boon. Chi cuts at a thin piece of bone, almost collapsing the whole skeleton in the process- but it remains standing, barely. Ambroze continues to aid Sasha's defence, and Tun'ada steps across the fight and destroys two skeletons in a blur of claws.

Tun'ada your original target was the skeleton that should have gone down last round, so I took the liberty of 5 footing you and splitting your attacks.

Savarend moves over to the final skeleton and with a complex martial strike, kicks out both legs from under it. The skeleton collapses in a pile of bones, and the fight is finally over.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

200XP each.

With piles of bones strewn across the floor, the dead returned to their rest, Chi quickly moves over to kneel down by her mentor Ishorou, nestling his head in her arms. Her blonde hair cascades down falling across his pale drawn cheeks, "Come quick Gwen, tell me if he'll be alright?" Her frame jumps as tears well up inside, and a gentle sobbing takes over.

Aid another's heal check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Ishorou chuckles weakly.

It was more the rigours of the day and the heat of the sun that laid me low Chi, I am well thanks to Alanto-San.

6hp

Marcus spares a very grateful look for Gwen before sinking nearly to his knees.

Didn't you hear Ishorou? Noone is allowed to die today.

With some effort he plucks a clawed forefinger from his shield and tosses it away. Gah. How do they run around on just bones like that? Abadar's oath they make my skin crawl!

Search and rest? We still have an unidentified wand I believe.

A search of the ship reveals little of interest- just another rotting vessel inhabited by the Undead. By now it seems almost commonplace. The thorough search takes half an hour and you find-

1. A fully stocked, dusty healers kit. (10 uses, worth 50GP, weighs 1LB).
2. A medium sized longsword with a sawback edge (allows crude carpentry). (Worth 20GP, weighs 4 lbs).
3. Three square yards of silk, preserved in a small chest (trade good- worth 30GP)
4. A cold-weather outfit (worth 8GP, weighs 7 lbs)

12:50PM, Day 12. Midday heat usually abates at 3PM.

Didn't you hear Ishorou? Noone is allowed to die today.

Sasha winces at her wounds as she sits down, and shakes her head in disbelief.

I still can't believe we all survived the day. I mean, i'm optimistic by nature but when I saw you stand against two dozen cannibals... You are all heroes. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Chi smiles at Ishorou, "Whatever deal you struck with Alanto-San, it seems a price worth paying today...ha ha ha!" she chuckles over him, as she lets him get up slowly. "But when you've recovered from the sun, perhaps we should find somewhere were we can all rest and defend tonight against any other intrusions onto the wreck, unless any one else has found a safe place?"

With that Chi and cat sit in the shade of the wreck until the midday heat has passed.

Healer's kit snagged, it's on my sheet.

I think we should rest for the remainder of the day, perhaps - with the exception of our need for food, of course. It's been a very brutal day, and I've a lot to think over.

Translation: I want to level. Anyone disagree?