Alistair turns to the others behind him...
Well so much for being quiet. It is now or never and I am going in. Nik go and help Trisane get out of the water, you are the only one that can help him if that shark comes back. Ophelia lets get some light and move in. Watch the hole and keep your eyes open. He will turn and attempt to jump across the hole in the floor.
If he does make it across he will aid Ophelia if she comes across.
The air in this large room is somewhat chilly and stinks of the river, no doubt thanks to a huge opening in the floor that drops away to the river shore five feet below.
Alistair momentarily has a hold on Trisane, but as Traisane falls he pulls free of Alistairs grasp. The lanter swings wildly illuminating the room beyond and undernieth this level momentarily, then there is a loud splash from the darkness below you and Trisane's lantern goes dark.
Alistair jumps over the missing section of trapped platform and waits to help Ophelia.
Does anyone else have a light source?
Everyone provide me a perception check...Trisane 2 please.
Amendment:
The air in this large room is somewhat chilly and stinks of the river, no doubt thanks to a huge opening in the floor that drops away to the river shore five feet below.
Alistair momentarily has a hold on Trisane, but as Traisane falls he pulls free of Alistairs grasp. The lanter swings wildly illuminating the room beyond and underneath this level momentarily, then there is a loud splash from the darkness below you and Trisane's lantern dims as it is swallowed by the waters of the Jeggare. A moment later the light resumes its wild swings under the fishery, randomly lighting the shore, the river and the room above.
Alistair jumps over the missing section of trapped platform and waits to help Ophelia.
Does anyone else have a light source?
Everyone provide me a perception check...Trisane 2 please.
Ophelia sighs as Trisane falls into the water. Off to a great start
She nods at Alistair, and reaches into a pouch to grab a coin, she tries to cast quietly, and soon the coin begins to glow with light. She cups it in her hand to shield most of the light and exams the trap before attempting to cross it.
Ophelia can nimbly jump over the missing section of floor. Her coin illuminates the hole and splashing Trisane below.
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Ugh. Well this is just perfect! Didn't see that coming. What have I gotten myself into now? In fact, I can barely see anything... I gotta get outta here.
Trisane stands as best he can, wipes some river slime off his face and takes a few moments to collect himself and his crossbow before the current does. He draws out a grappling bolt with a silken rope attached and begins to reload.
Trisane, move! Ophelia speaks into the open trap. She points toward the bank, and starts chanting, readying a spell. That can't be! It's huge! It's going to swallow him whole!
Ophelia targets Gobblegut with the daze spell. The crocodile seems to stop and float downstream, away from Trisane, with the current for a minute.
Alistair scans the area and not seeing anything out of the ordinary starts to move forward when he hears Ophelia's warning.
first a shark and now a damn alligator....ah &$^%# me
Alistair looks down at the scene before him, noting the distance between him and the alligator and the alligator and trisane...
He will judge the distance and preparing to jump onto the alligator.
Ophelia's spell stops him as she casts it.
My thanks Lady Ophelia...I am not too fond of being a dinner guest to an alligator.
Looking down at trisane
Are you ok?
If the area is clear and no one is around he will aid in getting trisane up.
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What the hell is that?!
Trisane turns to spot what Ophelia's yelling about.
Definately time to get out of the river!
He aims and fires his crossbow at an upward angle.
When he hears the sound of a satisfying thud, he drops his crossbow to its fate and grabs hold of the rope with both hands to climb with haste.
He fails miserably to escape, slowly sliding back down into the river.
C'mon Trisane! Get it together! This is not the glorious death you deserve.
He looks up at Alistair and speaks with a good deal of frustration.
Definately NOT ok down here... Don't just stand there! Do something!
are you humbled now?...starting to wonder if you really are a marine
Hold on a second while I get your rope
Alistair will retrieve Trisane's rope and find a better location to tie it off.
Looking to the others...
I am going to need help pulling his water logged as* out of the drink. So one of you help me and the other keep watch.
We are going to pull you up now. Start climbing quickly
Trisane used a grappling bolt, so it is lodged firmly in the ceiling above, there is no loose end to tie off.
Allistair - if you want to simply try to lift Trisane up using the rope, you can try that with Nik's help.
You start pulling the rope to lift Trisane out of the water, downstream Gobblegut seems to be coming to his senses and has started swimming upstream towards breakfast, eg Trisane.
Rd 2
Alistair and Nik heave on the rope, Trisane - another climb check.
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It's no good, too slippery.
After a second unsuccessful attempt, Trisane grows impatient. He let's go of the rope and turns to face his enemy.
It was a mistake to bring them into this. Could really use some real backup right about now... I might be on my own here.
Trisane draws his longsword as he moves toward shallower water to get better footing and prepare for an attack.
Looks like we do this the hard way! Nik, Ophelia... shoot it!
Alistair will prepare to do what he originally intended...jump onto the alligator as it goes by...
hehe and he thought he was better than everyone else
Well I guess you will need some help afterall...
What the &*^$% am I thinking jumping onto a alligator
Trisane move over to your left about 10 feet more, that will give me room to come down....and pray this works
Trisane you still have a move action in rd 2; you can use that to move towards land. Do so on the map.
Alistari and Nik-bot used move actions for rd 2 to try and pull Trisane up (which would require free hands) - you have empty hands but a move or standard action.
Ophelia still has a full rd 2 action. Move yourself into the room whereever you would have gone, either side of the trap is ok.
The Aligator has acted in rd 2; he is not in the room, but in the water below - position is correct otherwise.
When we get to Rd 3; Alistair can jump on Gogglegut; treat this as a charge, +2 Attack, -2 AC for rd, you will end your movement in a random adjacent square.
I wonder if he washed out and has borrowed his dads uniform
Hey now do not bite the hands that are trying to save your arse. Calm yourself marine!
Alistair is all smiles.
I guess you were polishing your boots during tactics class. I humbly suggest that you move towards me and keep that piling between you and Mr. Teeth. When he moves in towards you I can jump down to put him between you and I.The others can lay down some crossbow fire or would you like to fight it alone while Ophelia and Nik attempt to shoot it.
or
or nik could come in use right about now
Nik are you able to do your voodoo witchcraft magic thingy on the alligator...like you did with the shark
if you can do so please
Alistair is waiting for the alligator to be in position
Not good...not good
Ophelia will split her attention, readying to fire a bolt at the crocodile, and paying attention for movement in the room.
Ophelia is fixated on Gobblegut - despite her desire to scan the room, the haunting memories of Lamm threatening to feed her to the beast when it was big enough - which it is now - are all she can focus on. But she is not the helpless child of years ago, and fires a crossbow bolt at the beast, it hits the water and splashes harmlessly away.
Nik holds up a holy symbol of Erastil and call forth the blessing of Estig the Hunter to be with you and guide your blows.
You all benefit from a bless spell - +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects for 1 minute.
As he does Gobblegut moves upstream against the current and bites at Trisane, his jaws are turned aside by the piling and snap harmlessly together.
Rd 3 - Party Actions
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Whoa! That was close. Time to get out of the water.
Trisane ignores Alistair's tactical mockery, clearly preoccupied with his attacker. He withdraws from the piling and moves away from the group to square off against Gobblegut on even ground. When he reaches the corner, he turns to face the croc with sword and shield in hand and looks up to the others.
I'll draw him away. Shoot him when he comes out of the water!
C'mere you toothy bastard!
What in the nine hells is he doing? He can't be serious! Run you fool!
Ophelia will reload her crossbow and take another glance around the room to make sure they didn't attract any company. If the crocodile is within 25 feet, she'll cast a spell, otherwise she'll line up a shot and wait until the crocodile is out of the water.
Trisane embraces his roll as breakfast, and today, breakfast is served on the banks of the Jeggare, it will however be fighting back.
An arc of electricity jumps from Ophelia's hand and strikes Gobblegut while he is in the water. From his response, you either hurt him or made him angrier, it is hard to tell.
Nick takes aim with his crossbow and readies himself to fire when the beast emerges from the water. (Ready action: Fire when Gobblegut moves onto land.)
Alistair shakes his head....what an as....
he walks around the ledge taking his time to get on to the other side by trisane being careful not to slip.
he abandons a defensible position for a better defensive position..ok, but puts me at a disadvantage in the process...I guess he will soon be dinner guest for Mr Teeth.
Gobblegut advances on Trisane, Nik unleashes his crossbow and sinks a bolt into the creatures thick hide. Gobblegut thrashes and is unable to bite Trisane.
Critical confirmed
Rd 4 - Party Actions
Good shot, Nik! He may have just saved Trisane's life, time to end this.
Ophelia takes aim with her crossbow and fires at the crocodile. Alistair stay down, I don't want to hit you!
After shooting at the croc, she'll take a moment to reload.
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Nice shooting guys! It's not over yet. Keep it coming! Alistair, I know it's exciting watching a marine in action but feel free to help at any time...
At least I've got two on my team. C'mon Alistair, show me you're not just piss n wind...
Trisane holds his ground and swings defensively at Gobblegut. His miss almost seems deliberate...
Hold onto your bladder for the gods sake...and you call yourself a marine. Tsk tsk
Alistair will take another look at the alligator, the marine and the surroundings. Smiling down at Trisane
This would have been some much easier if you would have listen to me before...but NOOOO the big bad marine has to do things his way even to the disadvantage to anyone who is trying to save is knuckle dragging ars.
Giving Trisane a over exaggerated wink. He jumps down towards the back end of the beast and towards land. Trying his best to roll uphill towards dry ground.
If marines believe in gods...pray that this works...if not
He shrugs his shoulders
Then do not piss yourself too much as it tends to make your footing a bit slippery
Charge attack/jump/Acrobatics
Attack
Damage
Looking up at the alligator
ohhh that had to hurt..and if you get so much as a drop of your blood on me...I will have a belt made out of you
Well it was a good life at least
Trisane swings his sword in a low wide arc, meant to keep the beast at bay, while Alistair leaps down from above, driving his rapier into the beast. Bloodied the beast slides sideways into the water and dives toward the bottom, a trail of blood quickly washed away by the current of the Jeggare.
Your victory is short lived however as a voice known all to well too some of you calls out from across the room. A light shines from across the room, (the room above Trisane and Alistair) and the glint of steel can be seen, otherwise the bearer remains a dim figure in the darkness.
Bah, driven off my pet have you, well no matter, I shall feed him your corpses upon his return.
Party goes
As he watches the alligator retreat from combat
I believe the words you are looking for are Thank and You
He turns towards trisane and his smile slowly fades as the voice is heard.
Shaking his head
Well it is not over yet marine..shall we continue this dance.
Alistair will move and climb up the rope using the piling as an edge to help him get back to the top.
Let us hope I fair better than you did at climbing a rope
I will spend another panache point to add 1d6 to my climb check
wow this rope is slippery
As he climbs he is smiling and then he starts to hum a tune...
Ophelia glares at the voice in the darkness. She drops her crossbow to the floor and begins to chant a spell, holding the last word.
You fools better get up here quickly.
She tosses the coin she was holding into the room, hoping the sudden brightness will be enough to distract Lamm. At the same moment she finishes the spell and reaches out to send an arc of electricity at the man.
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I know that voice… Gaedren Lamm!
Trisane spins around while drawing out a dagger to face Lamm.
Alistair and Ophelia are loose canons. I need to try to keep this under control.
He speaks in an authoritative voice.
We need to talk. Lay down your weapons and I won’t hurt you!
Ophelia's arc leaps across the room and finds its mark.
Little whelp! Should 'ave gutted you when I 'ad the chance. You were a failure then and a failure now. Pathetic! Lamm cries out loudly. He keeps his lantern focused on Ophelia and Nik
Trisane - you are still below the fishery - give me a DC 15 climb to get up to the level where Lamm is, if you make it you can draw the dagger as part of that move.
Alistair - you see why Trisane had such a hard time, you make no headway upwards.
Nik sees an old man, human, but the light and shadows of his lantern and the coin make him seem distorted and sinister. It would seem that you have found Gaedren Lamm.
Rom
Perception checks from Nik and Ophelia
Alistair curses the rope and tries again
Climb as part of move action
Stupid marine probably pissed himself on the rope.
Second action Move 30 feet drawing my rapier again as part of my move.
Smiling and humming...
Nik's a fool to think he'll actually accept that offer, better make sure he isn't gutted in response.
Ophelia begins chanting another spell, but holds off finishing it as she looks between Nik and Lamm.
Lamm moves along the opening, shifting away from Trisane and Alistair but moving more towards Nik.
What a collection of worthless little pukes? He looks from Ophelia to Nik, I am amazed that you found your way out of the bushes, why don't you go back to your goat or pig or whatever keeps you warm at night.
And you two, to Trisane and Alistair, Stop kissing and sheath those bodkins - draw steel and come get some.
Lamm's tone shows no signs of fear, and the sword at the ready says he is quite capable of delivering on his promise.
Nik -
Alistair does a double move and draws a rapier
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He’s not gonna make it easy… stubborn old goat. He’s used to the shadows though. He’s got to be hiding something.
Trisane drops his dagger in the sand and sheaths his sword while he makes an attempt at the ledge.
I’ve got to get answers to find Pellius before Ophelia and Alistair butcher him senseless with their insanity! C’mon Trisane, get up there and show these amateurs who's in charge!
Trisane points his sword and growls at Gaedren.
I've got your steel right here old man. This is your last chance, surrender or we're taking you down!
Keep an eye out for his goons. They are here somewhere...
Based on your perception, Lamm is holding a short sword.
As Alistair approaches, Lamm takes a swing and Ophelia lets her spell fly, unlike Gobblegut, Lamm continues his swing unaffected.
Lamm save vs Ophelia's readied action with held spell.
Lamm Attack against Alistair
You can try - but you will have to pry my treasures from my cold dead 'ands. But I will enjoy the coin you gear will bring - try not to bleed too much before you die, it lowers the value.
Party - go
Smiling at Lamm...Alistair will step aside as lamm's attack stabs at the area that he was just in.
Alistair does not set his feet properly as he attacks..
Careful these floors are a bit slippery, and yes I can attest to that fact.
The bastard's as tough as I remember, he easily sees through Nik's bluff. Alistair has some fancy footwork, hope he and Trisane can stop him...maybe this will help
Ophelia crosses the Southern end of the building, chanting a spell. When she reaches the corner she'll finish the spell and yell, Lamm! to get his attention.