DM Michael Cullen's Skull and Shackles

Game Master MichaelCullen

Can Calah try to calm the creature down with animal empathy or handle animal? Not sure if that targets vermin which is what crabs are I think?

Arjun sheathes his wakizashi and withdraws a slim bamboo blowgun. He selects three darts from his belt and licks them, holding them in one hand.

Suny continues to flex and stretch in the warm early morning sun. Obviously enjoying relaxing after a hard night fighting against the ocean and the morning's swim towing the jolly boat to shore.

Upon noticing Arjun and his weapon her eyes alight and she skips over, bare, brown feet scudding through the sand.

"Oh! You got's a...um...." She frowns..."Whut were that word agin...?" She shakes her head, "Tha' peoples me kin borrowed tha' idea off'n? They called it a 'Buwhma-welinlandi'." She grins seeming happy with her pronunciation. (^_^)

"Me kin use it fer huntin' spideys." She continues to try and look closely at the tube and as well as the darts Arjun is holding, then she blushes,

"I got's ta' admit, I never did right get tha' hang of usin' tha' things..." And she glances away towards the cave for a moment still seeming quite embarrassed by the notion. Then perks up,

"Here? How long is we givin' 'em fer a head start agin?" Suny asks.

@ Calah, I will let you use handle animal on the crab, but with a -4 penalty. Basically you would be trying to use its instincts to control it.

handle animal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

I think it is too crabby at the moment to find me a nice person :p

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(^_^)

I think it is too crabby at the moment to find me a nice person :p

The crab simply snaps back.

Are there any other exits in this cave besides the one we entered? Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Well that is a good amount of meat Dimitrious will draw his crossbow Shall we?

There may be other exits from the cave but none as of yet. As best you can tell you have two choices get past the crab, or back out of the cave. You are at a bit of an advantage in that he is chained to the wall though... Who could have put him here?

Arjun draws his pair of wakizashi and looks to his fellow party members. "Keep his attention. Don't yell, but wave your arms and jump around. Be prepared to attack." With a few swift hand gestures, he suddenly disappears from sight. A disembodied voice speaks, "Count ten seconds, then attack."

Use Vanishing Trick "Vanishing Trick (Su) - As a swift action, the ninja can disappear for 1 round per level. This ability functions as invisibility. Using this ability uses up 1 ki point."

Stealth 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (9) + 32 = 41 (+20 for invisibility)

Sounds like a plan Dimitrious will start waving his arms around, sticking his tongue out at the crab

"Very well, but make it a quick death. The poor thing is trapped here and has suffered enough."

Calah also tries to draw its attention with some left over meat she has in her bag.

Jax readies an acid splash on the crab incase something goes wrong.

OK wait a sec, i thought some of those with good night vision went and scouted and some of us stayed back. did we all now go into the cave?

it is kind of moving fast, so I'm not sure, but I think Jax would have gone into the cave.

Me Demitrious and Arjun went up ahead to scout. After one minute you follow us. Or at least that is what Calah asked of you.

Ah! Oops! Sorry! I thought Arjun were still out on'a beach with us. :( My bad.

Suny waits, enjoying the feel of soft sand beneath her feet, before padding quietly over to the cave and peering in.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16(PLus 'Low light' vision)

Having waited for the amount of agreed time she quietly slips into the shallow water and the cave.

Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

@ Arjun, I assume you waited for the rest of the group to show up so as to not waste vanished rounds, in that case you slip past the crab just fine without it noticing. It seems to be paying a lot of attention to Calah.

@ Sunny, you have no difficulty seeing the crab but it has yet to notice you.

(Suny has noticed that peoples is attacking tha' crab, right?)

Suny licks her lips at the sight of the giant crustacean, "I knew bringin' tha' jolly boat were a great idea!"

Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Silently drawing her large, Elven blade from across her back she steps lightly through the cave's flooded waters towards the large monster.

Att:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Dam:2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Swish, swish... Darn dice roller. (¬_¬)

As Sunny approaches she manages to get a swing in while the crab is still distracted, but he swing clangs off its hard shell. At that point Arjun attacks from behind, trying to stab into its underbelly. Both his attacks hit.

Jax gets off his acid splash Acid splash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d3 ⇒ 3

Feeling the terrible pain from behind the crab tries to snap at Arjun.
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 131d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 311d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Claw Crit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 141d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Grapple: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
The crab manages to snap Arjun up in his claw. He does not let go.

Round 1
Arjun Deals 36 damage, grappled
Jax Deals 3 damage
Sunny Gets a poor die roll
Calah Awaiting
Noro Awaiting
Dimitrious Awaiting
Crab Deals 9 damage to Arjun and has him grappled.

*Grumbles some more about rotten dice roller*... (¬_¬)

Calah draws her cutlass and tries to cut the crab so that it will let go of Arjun
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
But the blade just bounces off of its hard shell

How hurt does it look?

The enormous crab has taken a few good stabs but judging by its shear size it looks like it could take a few more to bring it down.

In other words "Not enough smack down yet to be making a meal of it, rather than it making a meal of us." :P

Noro was waiting outside the cave for a signal that it was clear, the sound of fighting, guessh that's the signal

Noro heads into the cave following the sounds of battle.

doubt I'll be able to act this round

Dimitious will fire off a MM

2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

Start of round 2:
Arjun is grappled in the crab's pincer.

The crab is oozing clear liquid from a few holes but seems unfazed.

The Crab has taken 42 damage and dealt 9 in return.

Round 2

Suny frowns even as she adjusts her grip on her sword and tries to strike again.

Att Roll:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Dam Roll:2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Swish...

Geez... dice roller bein' real friendly fer me. (¬_¬)

Arjun wriggles his best to try to escape the giant crab.

Escape Artist 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Then quickly backpedals to make some distance.

5-foot step away from crab to not trigger AoO.

Calah tries to hit the crab again with her cutlass

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6

She puts all her weight behind the blade but alas it just missed the Crab when it was reorienting itself after Arjun's escape.

Jax will move far back as possible in one move action and cast magic missile with both flying at the crab. damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Now seeing that Arjun is free, Dimitrious will fire his crossbow.

Thwack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 Pain: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Arjun just barely manages to wiggle out of the crabs claws.

Jax's bolts of force seem to hurt it but all other attacks seem to bounce off its thick shell.

The crab attacks Calah and Sunny
Claw against Calah: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 281d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Claw against Sunny: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 251d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Grab against Sunny: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Crab has taken 50 damage.
Arjun has taken 9
Calah has taken 8
Sunny has taken 10 and is grappled

Claw against Sunny:1d20+11⇒(14)+11=25,1d6+7⇒(3)+7=10

(O_o)

"Eeek!"

Grab against Sunny:1d20+17⇒(2)+17=19

"Urk!"

Sunny's Att in reply:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Dam Roll:2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

*Bonk!*

(>_<)

Jeez Sunny, just can't catch a break.

Noro watches as the huge living seafood buffet grabs sunny. Well now, that ish not right.

Noro moves forward leaping at the crab clasping her hands together into a larger fist and striking hard on the crab.

attack on the crab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

"Dammit I have no good spells prepared for this!"
Calah calls out in frustration as she strikes the crab again (probably flanking with Arjun now).
attackroll: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Dimitrious will cast grease on the crabs claw in an attempt to free Suny.

I believe it is a reflex 15 save for the crab

Noro's punch connects right at the convergence of two plates, small cracks in the shell form. 17 hit because it has the grappled condition.

Calah's frustration gets the best of her as her attack misses.

Crab's reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 The crab momentarily does not know what to do as it's meal slips out of its claws. It is looking pretty beat up.

are we on round 3?
magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5
common you sucker, go down.

*Thunk!*

"Owie!" (>_<)

Suny wastes no time in scurrying/crawling backwards away from the crab.

Yah, full round action to get out of its reach and stand up again...

"Go down beastie, you have earned your rest!"
Calah says as she slashes at the crab again.
slash: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6

I was out of this obviously...

Following the sounds of strugle, I go down to them

seeing as much danger that they are I channel Channel Positive Energy

Channel Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Suny sighs with relief as the soothing power washes over herself. Regaining her feet she holds her sword in a 'guard' position and gets ready to move back into the attack.

Will post such 'next' round

I will assume Kyranda was back far enough to not include the crab.

The crab takes one final snap at Calah, before for collapsing in a heap.
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 131d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Suny creeps forwards....gives the large shell an experimental 'poke' with her sword....

And when there's no sign of motion she relaxes and lets out a huge sigh of relief.

"Good thing that is over" Calah sighs in response to the crab going down.

"I hope thing in the tunnels heard us fight because stealth just went out of the window.
At least this crab will give a good amount of meat for the crew..."

The crab looks to weigh about 800 lbs. It could provide plenty of good meat, at least for a couple days until it goes bad. The cave continues up past the crab if you would like to continue to explore it.

Well Calah, I cannot wait to taste what you can do with this

Are there any other tunnels, besides the one one we came in

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12