Seeing Francis still inside the Whale's belly, Xerxes dives to catch up with the body and open its belly with his psyblades.
Unabe to do anything for Francis, Sh'yl let Xerxes try something and attack the BBQ
May the Force guide me and strike the Unbeliever !
But too angered by the fact that the creature wasn't a Force Adept, he miss his attack !
He refocus and get ready to block the next attack of the Queen.
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Karter grabs another rock from the cavern floor and hurls it at BBQ.
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The octopoid alien queen laughs as everyone fails to harm her! She pretends to reach up and poke Sandara and Jack with her harpoon before bringing it down on Sh'yl!
BBQ: 20 dmg
Xerxes, after a first moment of panick, lets go of his fear and dives once again, seeking to free his companion.
Karter wades into the edge of the pool and overhands another space cave rock!
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Sh'yl refocus himself, his rage against a non Force's believer being less potent and strike again.
This time, he hit the Queen !
Finally, Sh'yl and Karter are able to take down the Brinebrood Queen! The immediate threat is now over once Xerxes pulls Francis back up from below and dodges the undead threat at the bottom of the pool....
Well done ! said Sh'yl seeing the queen falling.
Then he immediately ask How's Karter ? while moving to Sandara and Jack to free them.
”A OKay!”, Karter checks Francis with a tricorder,”How's the yak jockey?”.
Let's also see how Sandara is doing. I can't imagine this was a pleasant experience for her.
Karter makes sure that Francis' bleeding has stopped.
potion of cure moderate wounds, wand of summon nature’s ally II (12 charges); vindictive harpoon (+1 returning harpoon; see below), lobster pot containing grindylow flensing knives including two masterwork daggers, a masterwork silver dagger, a rusting masterwork cold iron sickle, a scrimshaw blade of great workmanship depicting an octopus worth 125 gp, and 12 other blades of varying shape and quality
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 10,305 gp; Weight 16 lbs.
This +1 returning harpoon (Pirates of the Inner Sea 18) is made from the jagged, scrimshaw-carved tusk of a narwhal attached to a 50-foot length of woven sinew. Unlike most thrown weapons, a vindictive harpoon functions as well underwater as on land, and its wielder takes no penalties on attack rolls underwater.
Dozens of scrimshaw objects litter the chamber in various nooks and crannies carved into the walls. Although many of these items are merely curious, repulsive, or both, among them are the jawbone of a shark carved with scrimshaw images of a vast octopus eating whales and containing a dozen silver and gold rings hammered into it (worth 250 gp), a huge hooked tooth from some colossal sea creature with a seaweed-plugged cavity containing six pearls worth 75 gp each, and a whale skull weighing 25 pounds whose scrimshaw carvings function as scrolls of alter self, black tentacles, blur, color spray, daylight, enlarge person, hypnotism, slow, touch of idiocy, and vampiric touch.
In addition, a total of eight 4-pound silver ingots are attached to Sandara Quinn and Jack Scrimshaw, each worth 20 gp. The rest of their equipment lies scattered on the floor.
Sandara and Jack are quite beat up but still (barely) conscious. They are grateful that you were able to find them just in time before the evil Brinebrood Queen fed them to the Whale or, even worse, to the lacedons chained up in the cold waters below.
"Truly, we wouldn't have made it out of here alive if it weren't for you folks," she says as she re-equips herself. "Here, I think you are deserving of this." She hands you her peculiar tricorn hat. "It has been blessed by the powers of the 'verse."
Aura faint transmutation; CL 5th
Slot head; Price 2,600 gp; Weight 1 lb.
This black leather tricorne hat is weather-beaten and saltstained.
It grants its wearer a +2 competence bonus on Profession (sailor) and Swim checks. Once per day you can speak a command word to transform the hat into a small ship’s boat such as a cutter, jolly boat, or longboat (see the Skull & Shackles Player’s Guide). The boat is 20 feet long, has two pairs of oars and a single mast with a square sail, and can carry up to 12 passengers and crew. Upon command, or after 8 hours, the boat returns to hat form, dumping out any occupants.
Your generosity is appreciated, Sandara Quinn. Where you see gentleness, however, I see purpose. It is high time we planned our strike against Plugg and his lackeys. Are you with us?"
Xerxes is only interested in the medpack, as his position often lends itself to being wounded.
Sandara channels the life energy of the universe into you:
Sandara responds, "Yes, I think it's about damn time Mr. Plugg, Master Scourge, and their supporters give up the Millenium Yak to those who truly deserve it. We're with you." Jack nods along in agreement.
Great ! and Thanks, follower of the Verse. said an happy Sh'yl.
I almost fear we've lost you after the attack ! And none of the scourge's sycophant wanted to help us find you ! We have a few hours before they take off the planet.
We must finish to explore the area before heading back to the Millenium Yak
Francis puts on his dashing new hat, seemingly uninterested in the fact that he was almost fish food... literally.
"How does it look? Classy? I feel like it looks classy." Francis asks no one in particular.
Francis take stock of the loot and catalogs it for future reference.
"Well why not - the harpoon for me please!", Karter tests its throwing weight.
There will be a time for considerations on appearances. For now we have to conquer the Millenium Yak. Do we have a plan? Mine would be to face Plugg openly and defy him to a duel to death. How does it sound?
Mr. Plugg and Master Scourge lead five of the pirates outside the ship as you make your way along the beach back to the Millenium Yak along the coast. They include: Tam “Narwhal” Tate, Slippery Syl Lonegan, Maheem, Jaundiced Jape, and Aretta Bansion. Notably their 'pet' Hartshorn is absent.
As you approach, Ambrose “Fishguts” Kroop comes running out along the beach. "We didn't expect you back... but they've been waiting just in case. They don't mean to let you back on the ship," he warns.
The others all seem to be watching from various points inside and atop the ship. Ambrose firmly takes a stand next to you with Sandara and Jack.
"Your time is up!" Mr. Plugg calls. "And you won't be coming with us!" Master Scourge adds, "And just so you don't come chasing us down later if you ever get off this forsaken planet, I think we'll leave nothing but your bones here on this beach!"
May the Force be with me ! prayed Sh'yl as his lightsaber began to glow with a blue light.
Then he moved towards his ennemies. Looking at them he said.
May the Force judge you, for your actions and your choices. All is not lost for each of you. You still can side with us.
"Mister Screwed! There you are! Look what I found!", with a running start, Karter javelins the magical harpoon at Scourge.
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"I don't think that's f+%*ing likely!" Mister Plugg spits back at Sh'yl. Karter's javelin hits Scourge right in the side and leaves blood dripping down the taskmaster's leg! Ambrose lets out a cheer and waves his frying pan in the air drunkenly.
Scourge: 13 dmg
Destroy their minds!
Francis holds out his hands and begins to mutter in his foreign language as Mister Plugg begins to feel his mind become assaulted by the pain of Francis' chants.
Not yet recognizing the madness of Francis' mind, Mr. Plugg ignores the insane chanting in his head and moves up with Master Scourge, the two of them assaulting Sh'yl together!
Master Scourge uses his whip and tries to put Sh'yl on the ground:
Plugg swings a cutlass:
The others all draw cutlasses and move in around the party!
Scourge: 13 dmg
Plugg: linked to Francis
Sh'yl dodge with grace Master Scourge and Mr. Plugg's attacks !
Taking a defensive stance, Sh'yl attacked Mr. Plugg ! Enraged by the fact that the man doesn't believed in the Force.
May the Force be with me !
"That's what I thought you'd say", Karter backs up. "You boys should drop them blades and turn on these monkeys!, he addresses the crew and aims the whalebone at Scourge again.
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Xerxes's eyes glower as the pair chooses to attack first.
You have chosen death. So be it. For Aiur!
His psyblades humming with life, he stabs at the red-shirted supporter of Plugg.
Sh'yl slashes but misses! Karter once again digs the harpoon into Scourge's side, leaving him not looking too healthy! Meanwhile Xerxes stabs into the red-shirt!
Scourge: 19 dmg
Plugg: linked to Francis
red: 6 dmg
Francis will smile at Plugg and telepathically transmit a few words. "You will be crushed..."
He severs his connection with the man, sending a blast of mental energy into Plugg's psyche.
Plugg takes a blast from Francis' disturbed psyche!
Scourge tries to put Sh'yl on the ground. Mr. Plugg shakes his head and swings at Sh'yl, backing up and using his whip in his off-hand.
Three of the pirates go for Xerxes!
The other two run down Francis and Karter!
Scourge: 19 dmg
Plugg: 5 Wis dmg
red: 6 dmg
Sh'yl dodged all attacks from Plugg and Scourge !
Facing many ennemies, Sh'yl decided to continue to fight defensively.
The Force is with me, you can't win !
Calling for the Force, he tried to get out all the air in Mr. Plugg !
Francis steps back and allows himself to succumb to the voice in his head as the men in front of him are engulfed with fire and their burning corpses stumble around in the sand, leaving behind trails of glass and blood.
Francis takes down Tam "Narwal" Tate and scorches Slippery Sly in the process! Unfortunately Sh'yl's aim is off.
Scourge: 19 dmg
Plugg: 5 Wis dmg
red: 6 dmg
purp: 7 dmg
Karter goes after Scourge with a vengeance! "Who's the mastah!"
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Xerxes unleashes a flurry of psyblade strikes onto his enemies.
Karter flings his harpoon and catches Scourge in the side once again! Xerxes stabs but misses!
Two of the pirates surround Karter:
The other two continue to gang up on Xerxes:
Scourge abandons his whip and pulls a handaxe on Sh'yl!
Plugg continues to go after Sh'yl as well!
Ambrose Kroop then shouts out, "I got yer back, Karter!" as he steps up behind Maheem and swings his frying pan!
Ambrose lays Maheem out cold!
Scourge: 23 dmg
Plugg: 5 Wis dmg
red: 6 dmg
”Extra biscuits for you my good man! This will just take a moment longer.”, again Karter hurls the harpoon at Scourge, "You must die - I alone am best!!!
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Francis rushes forward and continues his fiery onslaught, but his mind is overloaded with the power of the rift. "AUUUUUGH!"
His mind is blasted with damage as his knees weaken. Francis meekly sends a blast of electricity against the injured pirate in a red shirt.
Xerxes takes a step back to avoid being flanked, and strikes twice more at the sailor in front of him.
Karter finally sticks Scourge well enough to drop him unconscious! Francis wounds the red pirate and Xerxes takes down the blue one!
Plugg: 5 Wis dmg
red: 9 dmg
Having less ennemies around him, Sh'yl decided to stop using careful tactics and go for the kill.
May the force guide my hand.
but again he miss !
Francis stumbles forward and bathes the last two pirates in flames. He mutters something, but his voice is so weak that no one understands it... Least of all himself.
Sh'yl misses! The last two pirates swing:
Plugg then takes his cutlass in both hands and tries to bring it down hard on Sh'yl!
Francis blasts away the last two cronies, leaving on the dreaded and hated Mr. Plugg!
Plugg: 5 Wis dmg
"Agggggh!", Karter clutches in surprise at the red stuff leaving his body, "I's gonna plug yo A$$!".
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Sh'yl was badly hurt by Mr. Plugg hit. But he was still standing !
You will not survive this Mr. Plugg, the Force is with me !
Then guided by the Force, Sh'yl try to plunged his weapon in the hated Mr. Plugg's heart !
But again, he missed...
I revel in battle.
Xerxes uses the opportunity to step forward and close in on Mr.Plugg, striking him twice.