Dm Kumo's Crypt of the Everflame

Game Master Logan Holt

Being a ranger and one who walks the wilds of the world, Moira has been a light sleeper since beginning her training with Arnama. Her favored method of training a pupil was to have them hold a rope connected to a rock above their head. When they fell asleep and let go the rock would crack them in the head and wake them back up. This would go on for days until they slept light enough to catch it or get out of the way. So when the commotion started outside, Moira was awake and lucid in seconds. She reaches for her bow as she heads out the door.

Move to get up and move to head outside.

Dyrm finally arrives on the scene, cautious about using the gifts of flame while they're on wooden ships, he instead will sling a bullet at any foe not already engaged in melee.

To hit:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Dmg:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Moira gets up grabbing her bow and moves to the deck.
Cotton from the edge of the boat, you could burn their sails but they're going to be too far still. Is that what you want to do?

You hear one of the Privateers, likely to be their leader call out to the others. "See, I told you this old barge would be easy pickings. A couple kids to swat down and the haul is ours."
The Three men load up their crossbows and fire out. Only one bolt finds his mark putting a good hit on Dyrm. Dyrm returns the attack at the privateer striking him with his sling.

Privateer 1 shooting at Moira 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Privateer 2 shooting at Dyrm 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Privateer 2 critical threat 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage to Dyrm 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Privateer 3 shooting at Sa'sori 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Round 2 Order: Vera, Sa'sori,
Round 3 Order: Moira, Cotton, Privateers, Dyrm,

Sa'sori calls upon her magical heritage and casts shield upon herself, crouching down on her belly going prone on top of the shack for better ranged cover {-4hit} at least for this round.

Crying out her smile seen by her companions, "...OH NO! Its PIRATES!! Someone save us! I don't want to be pillaged... or be dragged off as plunder...or worse!!!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
- Trying to entice the pirates to come aboard to find the source of the very feminine sounding voice!

She smirks at the silliness of it all, thinking~ {That's right you idiot-jerks.. you keep thinking we're 'easy pickings'... and come on over...I'll CARVE that into your hides with my curve blade before sending you to the Boneyard!

Move Action: Go prone
Standard Action: Cast Shield spell

"Pick THIS, you stinking bilge rat!" Cotton shouts - and she sprays fire onto the pirates' sails!

Yup. Time to divide and conquer. I figure at least some will break away to save their ship.

Seeing as the pirates are reluctant to come aboard, Vera will cast Spiritual Weapon at the same guy Dyrm hit.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

If the pirates sailboat is within Cotton's spell range..15'ft cone.. they are only 10'ft away from our barge right DM?

Their boat it scooted up next to yours. The boat is floating just a few feet away from yours. As their boat is shorter than yours, they will have to climb up to yours. You could (with good acrobatics) jump down into theirs. Failure will land you in very stormy waters between to boats. Her flames can hit the sails of the boat, which are raised much higher than the deck of the boat. Since the flames go 15 feet out they can catch part of the sail.

In the words of... Rocket 'Racoon', "Oh! YEAH!!" I'm SO jumping onto their boat!~ Doing that next round~

So you're going to jump into the boat that Cotton is setting on fire? Me thinks we may need a rope by the end of this battle."

Round 3 for him when it arrives
Dyrm grunts in pain as the bolt burrows deep into his shoulder, and he flings another stone, "I'm a dwarf, fool, I was born older than you are." Obviously an exaggeration, but the way their warnings in Kassen were passed over as they were just children... well, it annoys him to hear the term 'kids' by this brigand.

Another sling: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Should be enough.

Moira climbs atop the cabin as she had when they set off for the hit advantage and cover. "Careful. These kids have fangs already."

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Pitiful threat.

Round 2

3d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) = 4
Cotton fires her spell catching a small patch of the sail to flame. The damp cloth has trouble catching much of a fire with all the rain pouring against it dousing the embers away quickly.

Vera creates a magical greatsword the lashes out against the foe Dyrm struck slashing into the briggand. Sa'sori drops for cover and casts a spell upon herself.

Round 3
Moira springs into action climbing atop the cabin and looses an arrow that flies past the privateers.

Turn order Cotton, Privateers

Cotton draws a deep breath and unleashes a scream - one audible only to the pirates' leader!

Ear-piercing scream for 1d6 ⇒ 6 sonic damage. Fortitude save DC 14 to halve damage. Fail to save and the leader is dazed for one round.

Cotton, which one do you want to hit? Dyrm hit one with a sling and Vera hit the same with his sword. Sa'sori hit a different one with her bow. Fortitude save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

One of the pirates calls out, "Ignore the sail, worst case we get a new barge when this is over. Keep firing." Another one calls out, "That orc's got magic. Go for her first." He quickly scoots away from the weapon before the pirates fire off a new round of crossbow bolts.

Crossbow bolt at Vera 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Crossbow bolt at Vera 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Critical threat confirmation roll 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Vera damage 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10
Crossbow bolt at Cotton 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Cotton damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Turn order: Dyrm, Vera, Sa'sori, Moira, Cotton, Privateers

I'll hit the same one everyone else was aiming for and hopefully take him out of the running.

Sa'sori stands, drawing her elven curve blade from its back sheath in the same motion... and smiles... wickedly at the pirates... and cutting a provocative and lovely figure doing so...

Move Action: Stand from Prone & Draw weapon as part of move action

Calling out, "HA! BESMARA smiles!"

She takes a short leap, from the shack top to the deck of their Sailboat ..in amongst them going for the one she shot before~ {1#} the Captain.

Free Action: 5'ft Step+leap

Acrobatics: Take 10! 10 + 2 = 12
- That should be enough for a 10 foot leap

Trying to remember BESMARA's ethos she racks her brain for a moment..

Knowledge {Religion}: {Untrained - 10 max result} 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

But, can think of no witty religious quip to make so she shrugs laughing as she taunts them all, "...If you're going to be a Pirate... Don't SUCK at it!"

The bold half-elven woman child swings her elven curve blade in a deadly arc at the captain... getting as close to the pirates as possible!

Standard Action: Attack with Elven Curve Blade 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: Elven Curve Blade 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

If they shoot again or even try to reload within reach of her .. she will gladly cut them down for their error!

I know I went out of order, but did you see the round 3 action I posted about 4 and a half hours ago? It looks like a hit and I hate to waste it

I will use it.

Vera will adopt a defensive stance(+2 to AC), and use a move action to guide the spiritual weapon back to the guy she is attacking(it takes no action on her part for the sword to continue attacking).

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"You asked for it." Please hit. Please hit. Please hit.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

"Twang" "@#$%^"

Dyrm fires another pellet from his sling cracking the pirate in the head. A spout of blood gushes forth as the man falls to the ground. Vera's blade moves to a new target swinging and missing the captain. Sa'sori leaps from the cabin top down to the other pirates boat, she easily leaps the distance but misjudged how slick their boat is. Her footing slips as she hits their deck losing her balance and falling.

Sa'sori acrobatics 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 your take 10 is enough to make it but you'll land prone. Do you want to keep your attack as a standard or stand up using that action?

Moira fires another arrow, but Sa'sori's antics clearly distract her.

once I get an answer from Sa'sori and cottons turn I'll post their next turn.

Never mentioned I'd need two acrobatics checks. Guess I'll stand instead as I'm sure prone I'll miss at a -4 and right now all they have is missile weapons and don't threaten melee squares around them.

You did not need two checks. DC is 15 for the leap so your take 10 would make you land prone. I rolled to see if you could make the DC15. Since you didn't I always rule in favor of a PC so I used your take 10 to get you across but prone.

I did answer. ^^; Throw my spell at any target hit by one of the otgers that looks most heavily injured.

I got that for last round. Need. New turn for this round.

Having Sa'sori on board, the two men focus their attention on her. They stow their crossbows, then draw their longswords shifting into a flank and moving against the half-elf. Luckily the nimble half elf easily dodges one, and her abjuration blocks the other.

Move to stow weapon. Free action to draw longsword. 5ft step to flank. Standard to attack.

Privateer 1 attack vs. Sa'sori 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 16
Privateer 3 attack vs. Sa'sori 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

Turn Order Dyrm, Vera, Sa'sori, Moira, Cotton, Privateers

Sa'sori steps out of flank position toward the center of the pirates sailboat.. to place herself facing them with their backs to her crew on her barge.

Then 'Red Wing' swoops in to provide flank as he claws at the captain from behind, just as a smiling Sa'sori takes her swing with her elven curve blade...

"You choose the Wrong barge to attack!"

Red Wing's Tallon Attack: At 1# Captain 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 = 28{Flank}
Red Wing's Tallon Damage: At 1# Captain 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2

Sa'sori's - Elven Curve Blade Attack: At 1# Captain 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Sa'sori's - Elven Curve Blade Damage: At 1# Captain 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

HOLY CRAP!!! Double Critical Threat!
Critical Confirm for Red Wing: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19 CRITICAL HIT!
Critical Confirm for Sa'sori: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Red Wing critical Damage: 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -11 = 1subdual Damage

If the captain drops... Sa'sori turns to face the remaining pirate with a wicked smile pointing her elven curve blade at his breast with a graceful & dangerous looking flourish and says in a 'piraty tone', "..Oy, I suggest ye' Parley fur surrender.. or be ready ta meet BESMARA'S Embrace! YA-HAR!!"

A tiny creatures (such as redwing has a reach of 0 ft. and thus cannot flank. Rules Link He will have to enter the captain's space to attack which will provoke an opportunity attack. Are you ok with that?

Dyrm moves towards Vera (if he can do so without inviting an attack from a foe) and casts Bull's Strength upon her
+4 to Str for 3minutes

"Ooooh this is a very bad idea..." Vera is going to follow Sa'sori and try jumping onto the pirate's ship.

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (12) - 4 = 8

If she fails(but still makes it to the ship), she will use her second move action to stand. If by some miracle she somehow succeeds, she will then make an attack against the nearest pirate.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

A tiny creatures (such as redwing has a reach of 0 ft. and thus cannot flank. Rules Link He will have to enter the captain's space to attack which will provoke an opportunity attack. Are you ok with that?

lol. Yes Red Wing attacks anyways. Once again its proven how WORTHLESS familiars are... its no wonder most Wizards use the item bond instead.

Fools, Moira thinks as her companions jump overboard. Why do that? They had to board to take over. Stay behind cover and wait. For a magic user Sa'sori was unusually prone to jump into the middle of things. Moira does her best to support her though.

Forgot my own favored enemy bonus.
Attack+FE: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Damage+FE: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Ugh. I swear this character has the worst luck.

Dyrm makes his way over to Vera and casts a spell on the half-orc to empower her. Vera leaps out to the boat and goes plunging into the waters below. Sa'sori calls to her hawk who flies at the pirate captain dodging the captain's blade and claws his face. Sa'sori uses the distraction to run the captain through snuffing his life out. Moira lets loose another arrow but can't find her mark with the wind and rain blowing her arrows off target. The one privateer left realizes he's in over his head. "Y-you better go rescue your friends!" He says with a trembling voice to Sa'sori. He reaches into his belt and pulls a flask as he steps away from the half-elf. He then tosses the flask at your boat near where Vera leaped from. The flash explodes in flames that splash out burning Dyrm and the boat.

Privateer 1 vs. Red Wing 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Privateer 3 vs. boat 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage to boat 1d6 ⇒ 5
Damage to Dyrm 1 = 1

Turn Order: Dyrm, Vera, Sa'sori, Moira, Cotton, Privateers

EDITED I forgot to put him taking a 5' step. I'll correct my post.

Does pulling a alchemist's fire count as a weapon.. or a potion? If its a potion.. the privateer just provoked an attack from Sa'sori

Sa'sori's AoO Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Sa'sori's AoO w/Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"Been worse near the forge, and I've danced too close to fire to fear it. Respect, yes, fear? No." A soft rain begins to fall around Dyrm to put out the fire

Create Water spell

"I knew that was a bad idea. Can someone toss me a rope?" Vera will delay her action until someone tosses her a way to climb back up.

Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Sa'sori shakes her head her smile vanishing and all mirth gone from her tone, "..So its BESMARA'S Embrace then! My friends will keep.. but you have chosen death! You don't really think I'll turn my back on you? I didn't come over here to make or let you run away.. I came to take your ship and plunder! No. Give my regards to the scaly!!"

She pirouettes in a deadly arc cutting him across the chest...

Elven Curve Blade Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Calling over her shoulder, "Moira, throw Vera a line...!"

"Throw down your weapon or die, scurvy!" Cotton shouts at the last remaining pirate, and she hurls magic at him.

Ear-piercing scream 1d6 ⇒ 6 sonic damage. Fortitude save DC 14 for half. Fail to make the save and the pirate is dazed for one round.

C'mon. Just one please.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

What is wrong with me? I've done this before. Maybe not people but I have done this. Deer make more difficult targets.

Dyrm casts a spell mixing magical water with the storm putting the fire starting on deck out. Vera swims back to the surface of the water after falling in and treads water. Sa'sori moves against the privateer and makes a solid slash cutting the man open as blood coats her blade. Moira lets loose another arrow but this storm is just proving too much for her arrows. Cotton lets out a magical shriek causing more blood to leak from the man's ears. The privateer in a panic moves away from Sa'sori while trying to defend himself. Sa'sori seems surprised by his sudden cowardice and misses with her blade. The privateer moves to the back of the boat, cutting one of the two ropes connecting his boat to yours.

Privateer fort save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Sa'sori AOO 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Turn Order: Dyrm, Vera, Sa'sori, Moira, Cotton, Privateers

Sa'sori chuckles at the fleeing privateer as she gestures her arcane tattoos on her cheeks, chest, shapely legs and arms glowing briefly, "...all too easy!"

Casting her magic missile spell two glowing bolts of silvering arcane energy are unleashed from her outstretched hand to strike the fleeing privateer unerringly with painfully solid impacts...

Standard Action: Cast Magic Missile at fleeing privateer 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7

Seeing the privateer was kind enough to cut free a line or two for her.. Sa'sori takes a step toward one of the freed lines or a coil of rope on the deck and tosses the end to Vera still thrashing in the water, "...here Vera.. climb aboard."

Free Action: 5'ft step toward severed line or a free line on the deck
Move Action: Toss Vera a line from the sailing boat

Assuming that she can do all that...
Vera will again delay until she sees a method of climbing up.

Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Vera..are you applying your armor check penalty to your rolls?

Vera succumbs to the fury of the storm as a wave washes over her and pushes her underwater. Sa'sori lets loose her magic and slays the final privateer.

Gonna be more than a move action to throw her something.

Turn order: Dyrm, Moira, Cotton

Dyrm flings a firebolt at the fleeing pirate as said privater tries to row away

To hit, ranged touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Dmg if it hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Cotton swears under her breath when she sees Vera go under. The little Gnome unslings her rope, ties one end to the railing and tosses the trailing end into the water.

Cotton will double-move for it, then.

Yes, I was applying armor check penalty. She has a strength of 18, plus Bull Strength gives her +6 to swim and climb checks. The armor check penalty is -4 thus +2. However, that was her last round of Bull's strength if I'm not mistaken.

You are mistaken. Bull's Strength is minutes per level. Cotton has tossed a rope in for you that is floating in the water. Just need you to swim up to it. DC 20 swim btw or carried off by the currents.

"Well, that ought to be fun. So I need to roll an 18 or higher on my next roll. Seems doable."