DM Talomyr's Kingmaker

Game Master Talomyr

Diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 5 = 24

Tove asks around the small village asking if anyone knows how to pilot a boat or knows of anyone who can. One woman, Helga, the wife of one of the fishermen of the village named Camden, makes mention of one of the other fishermen in town.

Helga practically spits the name "Godwin Wahl" out of mouth. "Foul-mouthed, and foul-tempered, but he seems to know more than most. I wish I could give you a better name, Lady Hellstrom, but he's the one I know."

Reluctantly, Tove makes her way across the village to find Godwin, bracing herself to meet the man she was warned about.

"Godwin? Godwin Wahl?" she enquires.

A balding, gray-haired man with a bushy beard, looks up from the fish he was in the process of gutting. "Yeah..."

His eyes narrow seeing who was addressing him. "Now look, Jeb knows damn good and well that that spot is mine for fishin'. I told him plenty, but he just won't listen."

Seeing the confused look on the Baroness's face, he more calmly asks, "What might I be able to do for ya?"

Tove looks curiously at the bearded man, taking in what he’s said. "Well, I was told you might be the man to talk to around here about piloting the new boat we’ve been building down across the Tuskwater and around Candlemere Lake."

She gestures southward as she stares hopefully towards the grizzled fisherman. "The council would compensate you for your services of course. Perhaps to that end I might be able to help you resolve your dispute with this Jeb fellow?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

The older man regards you with an untrusting eye. "What type of boat are we talkin'? But, yeah, if it floats I can make it go."

Godwin's mouth crinkles to one side considering the second part. "If Jeb hasn't said nothing to you lot, I don't think there's a dispute to work out...at least right now."

"If there's no dispute then that's even better."

Tove desribes the design of the Arrow to the old man, as well as filling him in on the proposed journey to map out the south-west of the Tuskwater and then travel to the island at the centre of the Candlemere.

"So what do you say? Do we have a deal? When can you be ready to leave?"

Somewhere in the village, Celebeth's ears twich, and she mutters to herself, "Tove forgot to offer to pay him."

"The council would compensate you for your services of course."

"Well, I suppose that could work, but on one condition, if I'm pilotin' you all gotta do what I say when I say on that boat, I don't care what highfalutin' titles you all have. How soon ya wantin' leave?" the gruff man asks.

"I'm sure that won't be a problem, captain." Tove grins and shakes the man's hand.

"Let's meet down by the wharf at dawn. We'll have the boat provisioned and ready to set off as soon as you're happy with her."

"Captain, eh? Been a long time since I've heard that, but I like the sound of it. See ya in the mornin'" Godwin says, returning to cleaning his catch.

Anything else before we set sail/oar on the Tuskwater?

Ready to go if everyone else is. Tove will let everyone know the plan and see to it that the boat is outfitted with everything thats needed.

Ready!

I was gonna switch recruits, but Krezzik is the best swimmer if something happens in the river!

Morning arrives and The Arrow sits in water on the banks of the Tuskwater. Supplies are being loaded on board when "Captain Wahl" arrives.

"Tis a good lookin' ship." he says approvingly. Looking out at the Tuskwater he adds, "It's not the open sea, but it'll do for now."

Is the intention to cross the Tuskwater and traverse the small section of river that connects it to Candlemere Lake?

Azen arrives early, wanting to observe every aspect of the maiden voyage of the Arrow. She sits on the bank, grinning foolishly. Who knew that she would love an inanimate object this much? I mean, truth be told, she loved her bow as well, but, perhaps because the boat was so much bigger, it also seemed a larger love.

She grinned, eager to set out. It was bound to be a very good day.

Rhiannon arrives ready to set off as they embark on the arrow's maiden voyage. Truth be told she was a little nervous being aboard in her armor, but she was a relatively strong swimmer, and would hopefully stay out of the water.

Celebeth shows up with Krezzik again. The lizardfolk looks quizzically at the boat.

Celebeth and Krezzik both gingerly descend from the rickety pier into the large boat.

Celebeth says, "Y'know once the area around the Tuskwater is secured it might be fun just to spend a few hours tooling around in a boat without any cares." Then she nearly loses her balance, grabs the edge of the boat with white knuckles, and finally lowers herself into a more secured position.

Maybe more than a few hours. Like a really long trip down the river... maybe set up some trading spots, check out nearby settlements. We could bring lots of supplies and stay out for weeks. Wouldn't that be fun?

After giving a bow to the Duchess, the elf takes his bow to the bow and takes up watch.

You're hilarious. :)

Is the intention to cross the Tuskwater and traverse the small section of river that connects it to Candlemere Lake?

It would be good to be able to mark H5 off as explored, I'm assuming we can do that if we follow the coastline down southward?

Tove takes her place at the helm, close by the captain. "I think let's just see how our maiden voyage fairs before committing to any great riverine expeditions."

The Stag Lord readies herself in her seat, trying to draw confidence from her Ulfen bloodline. The open water can't be that much worse than the dense Narlmarch Woods, and she'd survived those on her own... she grins, a rush of nervous excitement running through her.

"That does sound like a smart plan though Azen, if the captain is up for it, we could get a lot of done following the rivers out from these lakes...

She thinks for a moment.

Knowledge (Geography): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

"If we followed the Shrike back upstream toward Fort Serenko, we could maybe even link up with Varnhold via the Kiravoy if the rivers are both traversible."

"I suppose that would be the case, is that where ya are wantin' to go? I thought we were crossing the Tuskwater and headin' south."

"You're right, you'll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves... Today we go South." Tove confirms with the captain.

"I think we're ready when you are captain."

With a nod Godwin Wahl takes his position. "Alright, are we ready all ye Lords and Ladies" he asks without waiting for a response as the small ship lurches forward into the Tuskwater.

The first hour or so of the journey goes by without incident, as you get deeper into the Tuskwater, which is roughly 15 miles from the north banks, where Elkmark sits, to the southern banks, where the Shrike connects it to Lake Candlemere.

Garethane, ever vigilant on the bow of the ship notices two forms closing on the ship at a rapid pace - a disturbing combination of shark and seal, these brown-furred creatures have wide mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth.

Initiative Order (Bold May Post)
Rhiannon
Kalaman
Azen
Garethane
Creatures
Krezzik
Celebeth
Godwin
Tove

Azen looks at the scary creatures and decides it is better to shoot first, because they look like they are going to try to eat everyone on the ship.

Azen steadies her shot, then looses an arrow at the closest creature. She hopes that if she hits one they will turn aside and look for easier prey.

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 4 = 26 (bullseye shot)
Damage (Piercing): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Thinking long much the same lines as Azen, Rhiannon quickly picks up her bow, firing a shot at the same target

Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Piercing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Bump for Garethane and Kalaman.

The elf's eye's take on a feline cast as he begins begins to defend the ship with his bow. Assuming they're not in point blank range yet

Longbow +1, FF: Dex, Rapid Shot 1: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 161d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Longbow +1, FF: Dex, Rapid Shot 2: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 151d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

know arcane: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

"they're bunyips! Watch out for their roars!

Kalaman draws his sword and casts shocking grasp, readying the delivery of said shocking grasp for when he can reach the shark seals

Azen's arrow finds its target, as does Rhiannon's. Garethane is not so fortunate as both of his arrows skip off of the water's surface just the side of the beast.

Kalaman for his part charges his blade with magical energy, ready for when the beasts inevitably come within range.

The two bunyips close in on the The Arrow, each unleashing a tremendous roar.

I need 2 DC Will saves from each of you. Failure on either results in you being Panicked for 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 rounds. Failure of both saves does not increase this effect.

I made a map for this one and failed to move the ribbon on Roll20 so that you all could see it. I have remedied that.

For his part, the old salt you all know as Godwin Wahl shrugs off the roars. "Ah pipe down ya lot...I've heard worse." he complains as he holds course.

Krezzik, Celebeth, and Tove are up finish out Round 1 (pending saving throws). Rhiannon, Kalaman, Azen, and Garethane can post Round 2 actions (pending saving throws). Bunyip #1 is the one that has taken damage already.

Will (mind affecting): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Will (mind affecting): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

What's the DC?

[dice=Will (mind affecting)]1d20+6

[dice=Will (mind affecting)]1d20+6

What's the DC?

Oops...thought I had that in there. DC 13.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Panicked for 5 rounds. I assume I can just go cower below deck, and I don't have to jump in the water to swim away?

Azen hits one of the things, but when they roar she imagines those razor sharp teeth getting her leg or something and it becomes a little overwhelming.

Sorry, sorry she says as she runs away, unable to face the ferocious bunyips.

Will Save DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Will Save DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Tove bows her head clutching her holy symbol close to her and utters a Prayer.

"Oh mighty Erastil, guardian of the hearth and protector of the righteous, grant us the strength to face our foes with unwavering resolve, bestow upon us your watchful gaze and guide our arrows true."

[6] turns remaining: Everyone gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

will save 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
will save 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Kalaman survives the first roar, but not the second,

As both creatures unleash ferocious roars, Rhiannon feels the fear begin to creep up her spine, but just manages to stave it off, quickly firing another two shots at her initial target, her hurried second shot the only hint that some small bit of the stark terror the creatures could invoke had slipped through the fortress that was the Enforcer's will.

Composite Longbow/Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 25
Piercing/Prayer: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Composite Longbow/Prayer: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Piercing/Prayer: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Will Save 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Will Save 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"These things are just unnatural!"

The elf begins to calmly and carefully make his way to the rear of the boat. And by calmly, I mean he is just shy of needing a fresh pair of pants as he scrambles away from the beasts.

Duration of Not Quite Pants S%&~ting Terror: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Krezzik: Will save, bonus vs. fear: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
Krezzik: Will save, bonus vs. fear: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20

That was an amazing set of rolls, given my usual luck!

Celebeth and Krezzik both stand fast against the roar of the angry seal-creatures.

Celebeth points to her sister and Krezzik casts a spell. Meanwhile, Celebeth fires her bow at the injured monster.

Masterwork darkwood longbow attack, prayer: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13

Krezzik casts remove fear on Azen.

If that catches Azen before she gets too far and she still has an action, then she'll start singing (inspire courage). If not, no worries.

If that catches Azen before she gets too far and she still has an action, then she'll start singing (inspire courage). If not, no worries.

You should have your action. Celebeth's action was in round 1 any action you would be making is round 2.

The roars of the bunyip's cause Garethane and Kalaman to cower at the back of the boat and Azen would be joining them if it were not for Krezzik's spell.

Rhiannon sinks another arrow into one of the creatures, while Tove aids the group with a prayer..

Azen begins singing, in hopes of bolstering the party in their efforts against the bunyips.

The aquatic beasts surge forward and begin to climb aboard the ship, with the one with multiple arrows protruding from its body getting close enough to bite at Rhiannon, tearing into the warrior's sword arm.

Rhiannon takes 11 damage and 3 bleed.

Party is up.

Celebeth points again and Krezzik casts remove fear once more, this time on Kalaman, with a roll of his drums.

Since the seals are on deck, Celebeth ditches her bow and switches to her thornblade.

Mithral elven thornblade attack, prayer: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12

Inspire courage should give anyone within the sound of my voice +2 attack and +2 damage as well as +2 vs charm and fear attacks. 16/18 rounds remain.

Azen continues to sing, nodding her thanks to Krezzik, then she aims and shoots again.

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 26 (inspire courage, bullseye shot)
Damage (Piercing): 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6 (inspire courage)

Please note that "any creature that is affected by any of the Arrowsong minstrel’s bardic performance does not provide soft cover to enemies against her ranged attacks with a bow." (Part of the description of the "Precise Minstrel" ability.)

Tove calls down a wave of positive energy, hoping to offset the damage done by the the horrific beasts Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) = 10

Letting out a cry of agony as she tears her arm free of the bunyip's vicious bite, blood spraying across the deck, Rhiannon reacts with a frenzy of movement, dropping her bow, her massive blade drawn from across her back even as her bow falls toward the ground, her other arm slipping her shield up into position as she strike her attacker with a scream of rage and pain.

+1 Estoc/Inspired/Prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 24
Piercing/Magic/Inspired: 2d4 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11

Drop Bow (free), Quickdraw sword (free), ready shield (move), attack (standard)

Bump for Kalaman. As Krezzik cast remove fear on him.

Got a pretty busy schedule of quivering for four more rounds over here.

Kalaman will walk forward 20 ft (halfway to the bunyips, and then cast magic missile at the one attacking rhiannon,

damage: 3d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 5 = 11

Celebeth rushes in and stabs at the injured bunyip, but misses the mark while Krezzik's spell gets Magus back into the fight. For his part, Godwin keeps the boat steady despite the large, vicious creatures trying to board.

After Tove's burst of positive energy closes up the majority of the bleeding wounds suffered by the warrior woman. Rhiannon stabs the wounded bunyip, drawing blood. Azen fires an arrow into the same just before Kalaman's spell slams three bolts of force into the creature, but yet it still lived.

The bunyips continue their assault, biting at Rhiannon and Celebeth. Rhiannon manages to avoid the bite from the wounded beast, but Celebeth is not as fortunate, as the second bunyip savagely sinks its razor sharp teeth into the half-elf's leg.

Celebeth takes 9 damage and 5 bleed.

The party is up.