Gritting his teeth at his wounds, and reminding himself to thank Kragg for the healing later Kaldan lines up the nearest Sahaugin and swings hard.
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Hissing through his teeth at the burning pain from his wound, Thame kept his composure as he saw Trieste savage another of the fish men, the net tightening around the remaining two. As his companions surrounded the creature he had just injured, he switched his focus to the other sahuagin threatening him and Lara, wanting it to chill before it could try to possibly claw him again.
With a flurry, the party lands several big blows on the last two injured creatures. Both of them drop dead.
End of combat
The water is still now, though there is much blood in the water around your boat. you can see the shape of a large shipwreck further out in the water.
Kragg watches as the others drop the last 2 sahuagin in the water. calling out to the better swimmers in the group, Grab them. They might have healing potions on them. Once the group is together Kragg will then channel energy to heal the party before they discuss exploring the shipwreck below.
channel
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and again
Feeling that Kragg is likely not talking to him, Thame pulled himself back onto the boat and wrung out his clothes as best he could, thankful for the tropical heat that would likely dry him out quickly. After the group had gathered and had their many wounds healed, the wizard spoke, "Seems like these fish-men are rather deadly beneath the waves. Maybe we should head back and report to Ramona what we've found so far."
The illusionist left unsaid that he'd rather not encounter any more of the fish-folk, after the beating they had taken. At least not without a lot more preparation.
Kaldan with haul the bodies of the Sahaugin from the water, he looks curiously at the shipwreck though and is clearly planning on searching it when his grisly task is finished.
Kaldan brings the bodies to shore and checks them over. these four are not carrying any weapons or armor, relying on their natural adaptations for both offense and defense. two of the creatures are carrying potions of cure light wounds.
Trieste breathes a sigh of relief as Kragg heals the group. Her face is still flushed from the recent combat. "There's no way I'd let you go in there alone, Kal. Though perhaps we can use a bit more stealth this time." She shrugs her shoulders. "My bad, by the way, but I thought I'd at least give them a chance to parley."
Thame regarded Kaldan and Trieste and spoke in a neutral tone. "Kragg's spell only lasts a brief period...it might be over, at this point. While I agree that searching the wreck and clearing out these fishmen is a priority, I don't feel I can hold my breath long enough, especially if we encounter any more of them. Even if we don't want to head back to the village, let's at least pull up on the beach and camp and recuperate before we try to investigate further."
The wizard looked to Kragg and Lara for help, though he suspected they might want to go ahead and get the wreck searched and head back to Talmandor's Bounty, as well. The illusionist understood the reasoning, but rushing and possibly dying from it held little appeal. Indeed, the wizard hoped to live a long life free from being savaged underwater by strange creatures.
We can hold our breaths a while." Kaldan says easily. "But we can also tie ropes to ourselves and have you holding them. First sign of trouble and you yanks us back to dry land."
While I share Thame’s concerns about the necessity to go down and investigate right now I can say that since coming here my standing with Abadar has increased. The mercies and miracles that he grants me are more powerful and longer lasting than anything I ever thought possible with myself. I am certain that the miracle of breathing under water will last for another 3 minutes. While that should work for the 3 of you I can use the bottle of air and share that as needed.
Looking at Thame, Perhaps a quick look around so we know what to expect for a later venture would work.
Trieste nods. "Let's go then." As she concentrates for a moment, two five-foot long tentacles writhe out of her shoulders. "I've got a surprise should we encounter more foes." With that, she smiles and glides through the water with Jobert beside her toward the shipwreck.
Kragg gives Thame a quick look as Trieste sprouts tapentacles wondering if he was going to say anything like last time. Hoping nothing happens Kragg turns the topic back to preparations. I have 2 protection miracles designed to increase your defenses. Who would like them?
The water seems calm and clear for now, even the blood from the fight is starting to dissipate into the rest of the water. if anyone is in the shipwreck they don't seem to be reacting to the fight that broke out near the shore.
Thame muttered about taking unnecessary risks, but otherwise offered no further objections to exploring the shipwreck. The prudent side of him did note that leaving it unsearched and then coming back would take more valuable time, so he shrugged off his reservations and set his mind on how to survive another wave of the fish-men, should there be more in the wreck. He did give Trieste an odd look as the tentacles came out of her shoulders, but after her outburst the last time he commented, and the look from Kragg that practically begged him to maintain silence, he wisely refrained from mentioning the tentacular event.
The first thing the wizard did was mumble an incantation once he was back in the boat, a satisfied expression crossing his features as webbing formed between his fingers and toes.
As they pulled up to where they would enter the water, the illusionist again performed a short spell-casting, this time creating numerous copies of himself before the group dove into the water and towards the sunken vessel.
"As much as I would like to be protected by Abadar, I have my images to protect me, and I think Trieste and Kaldan will likely encounter trouble first. I defer to them." Thame thought he was being very gracious, considering those two were the most gung-ho about exploring the wreck to begin with. He wore a self-satisfied expression as the group prepared to dive back into the water, going over his memorized spells briefly to re-familiarize himself before possibly having another deadly encounter.
Hearing that Thame was willing to exclude himself from the protection from evil spell Kragg cast the spell on the rest giving each 1 minute of protection. Just before that though he cast shield upon himself. Prepped and ready he slipped into the water to follow Kaldan and Trieste.
Lara sighs and readies her longsword before diving back in after the others.
Kaldan is back in the water waiting for everyone to be ready.
looking down through the mostly clear water, you can see the outline of a boat's bow, laying on its side. it has long ago become a part of the reef, with coral growing through the hull. Bone fetishes tied with sinew decorate the edges of a gaping opening in the hull.
Thame hurriedly swam towards the wreck with the others, knowing that Kragg's spell (and the wizard's own) wouldn't last long. As they approached the ruined ship, the illusionist swam between Lara and Kaldan, prepared to assist in any violent conflict that might erupt. Seeing the bone fetishes tied to the opening in the side of the ship, Thame thought it likely.
Kragg struggled swimming along with the rest. He was not cut out for such endeavors it was glad that Abadar was looking out for him in the calm waters. He stayed just behind the others readied to rush forward to provide healing should anyone need it. In 1 hand he gripped the bottle of air to breathe out of and the other gripped his longspear.
Kaldan is moving closer and eyeing the wreck cautiously.
Trieste sweeps her eyes over the wreck, her senses on high alert (high-ish anyways).
You move closer to the wreck, but don't see anything moving inside.
Kragg continues to head down with the others as he offers up another prayer to Abadar to keep them all safe.
Perception
Air bubble on Thame, Kaldan, and Lara
Protection from evil communal on all but Thame
Shield on Kragg
Trieste will swim down into the hull. Jobert follows close behind her.
Thame will inch closer with the others, though is sure to let Trieste and at least one other lead and be between himself and whatever might be inside the hull of the sunken ship. Dagger in hand, he eyed the opening nervously as Trieste slipped inside.
Lara swims down closer to the wreck, longsword in hand. It feels weird to be surrounded by water and not feel like she's drowning....
The archaeologist follows after Trieste, eyes peeled for trouble.
As the group approaches the ship, Kragg and Lara spot movement just before a group of 4 sahuagin swim up out of the hull of the ship. these look slightly better armed than the faster-moving scouts you already encountered. each one is wearing crude armor and carrying weapons.
One of the 4 (the thicker red outline) looks a bit bigger than the rest, and is carrying a harpoon.
the creatures swim out of the hull and spread out slightly, brandishing crossbows.
Surprise round:
Lara and Kragg may act
Round 1
bold may act: Kaldan, Thame, Kragg, Trieste, brute, Lara, sahuagin.
Global Condition: None |
Global Condition:
Kaldan HP: 33/33 - AC: 16/12/14 Status:
Thame HP: 22/22 - AC: 12/12/10 Status:
Lara: HP: 28/28 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: mirror image (2 images)
Kragg HP: 31/31 - AC: 19/10/19 Status:
Trieste HP: 30/30 - AC: 19/10/19 Status:NPCS:
Green sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Blue sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Yellow sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Red sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
If Trieste were in the air, she would be growling. She "steps back," as it were, and begins casting a spell (sacrificing barkskin for summon nature's ally II). Jobert remains nearby, ready to defend her.
Spotting trouble ahead, Lara swims forward and interposed herself between Trieste and the fishmen.
Looking as threatening as possible, the Taldan prepares to attack should any sahuagin swim near enough.
Thame swam around to Trieste's side as the sahuagin came out of hiding, the wizard going into spell-casting motions but stopping short of completing his spell. He narrowed his eyes, heart pumping rapidly as he determined whether or not any of the creatures would come towards this side of the group.
Catching sight of the creatures before they emerge Kragg was able to get a jump on them. Taking a last bit of air from the bottle Kragg stows the bottle of air for safe keeping.
Seeing the others forma defensive ring Kragg follows suit and tightens ranks gripping his longspear at the ready for any of the creatures to come close.
ready attack on first enemy in reach...
MW longspear for
MW longspear for
Kaldan swims closer to these new Sahaugin, ready for their attack.
The two sides square off against each other. the party makes no attacks, but are clearly ready for combat and two of them start casting spells.
The sahuagin are wary and do not rush in to combat with an unknown foe.
three of the sahuagin take aim and fire crossbows at the closest members of the party. the bolts from these crossbows move through the water better than one might expect from a normal weapon.
the larger brute doesn't appear so cautious. he slaps his harpoon across his chest threateningly and swims right at Kragg, mouth open in a toothy grin
the harpoon deflects off of the shimmering magical shield in place in front of the cleric.
Round 2 Bold may act: Kaldan, Thame, Kragg, Trieste, Lara, all sahuagin.
Global Condition: None |
Global Condition:
Kaldan HP: 33/33 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: protection from evil
Thame HP: 22/22 - AC: 12/12/10 Status:
Lara: HP: 28/28 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: mirror image (2 images) protection from evil
Kragg HP: 30/31 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evil, shield
Trieste HP: 30/30 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evilNPCS:
Green sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Blue sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Yellow sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Red sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ??? | status: Rage, charging
Trieste completes her spell summoning two dolphins behind the sahuagin.
They attack their respective foes, slamming into them with their rostrums (rostra?).
Trieste swims toward the nearest sahaugin and attacks with her blade.
Jobert slips down below the commotion to hide beneath the edge of the wreck.
Within moments, he looks just like another piece of flotsam.
Blurbling a battlecry while holding her breath, Lara swims nearer the Brute and takes a swing with her magical longsword.
Even with his protections in place Kragg still felt the bite of the crossbow bolt lodge in his side. It was a minor nuisance really but it still gave him some concern. Kragg was just hoping to hold fast till the others could finish their foes and gang up on big red. With big red so close anyways it would not be possible to use the longspear offensively. As such Kragg goes defensive till he can bring the weapon to bear.
Standard to go defensive.
Move 5ft to south provoking at AC 29
Thame sighed as the sea devils pulled up and pointed crossbows at the group, disappointed that the creatures hadn't charged into his trap. This quickly turned to alarm as one of beast leveled its weapon at the wizard, though the bolt came whizzing close by, a tiny disturbance in the water nearby evidence of the close call.
The illusionist launched into spellcasting, his hand growing almost unbearably cold before he swam up next to Trieste, ready to assist her with the creature threatening her.
Kaldan swims over beside Kragg and attacks Red.
Kaldan, Kragg and Lara make quick work of the larger Sahuagin, who comes to a sudden stop when pierced from multiple angles at once, dying even through his enhanced toughness.
Trieste and her dolphin also manage to get some hits in on two more of the creatures, but doing so causes them to become more focused and angry at the taste of blood. they drop their crossbows and start slashing with tooth and claw
the dolphin dies a quick and messy death as the shark-man tears into it
the protective ward from Kragg helps, but one claw still breaks through and damages Triest for 5 damage
the last sahuagin who is not yet overcome with a blood frenzy drops his crossbow as well, drawing a trident and charging Kaldan
He connects with the trident, doing 5 damage
Round 3, bold may act: Kaldan, Thame, Kragg, Trieste, Lara Sahuagin
Global Condition: None |
Global Condition:
Kaldan HP: 28/33 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: protection from evil
Thame HP: 22/22 - AC: 12/12/10 Status:
Lara: HP: 28/28 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: mirror image (2 images) protection from evil
Kragg HP: 30/31 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evil, shield
Trieste HP: 25/30 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evilNPCS:
Green sahuagin HP: -10 | AC: 20
Blue sahuagin HP: ??? | AC: ???
Yellow sahuagin HP: -6 | AC: 20
Red sahuagin HP: -47 | AC: 20 | status: dead
Kragg is surprised the raging creatre fell so quickly and was about to offer congratulations when both Kaldan and Trieste's defenses were pierced and they started bleeding in the water. Focusing on the task at hand Kragg swam over 5 feet to get in range with his longspear to attack another of the sahuagin.
longspear attack for
AC 25
Seeing Red go limp Kaldan shifts a few feet and thrusts his Glaive at Blue.
Lara moves to assist Kaldan, but she telegraphs her swing and the sahuagin spoils it.
The little dolphin continues its assault on the fishman.
Taking advantage of the flanking position, Trieste becomes a whirlwind (whirlpool?) of dagger and tentacles.
Waiting until the fishman is distracted by Trieste and the suddenly-there dolphin buddy, Thame reached forward to try to transfer some of the cold energy he was holding into the sahuagin.
Kragg spears one sahuagin through, killing it after the wounds it had already taken from a dolphin of all things.
Trieste and her second dolphin finish off a second sahuagin.
Kaldan stabs the last one, doing some damage but leaving it alive. Lara tries to aid, but is unable to do much.
Thame prepares a spell, but both targets near him are already down, so he holds the charge.
the final sahuagin is overcome with a bloodlust as he is cut, and doesn't seem to even know that he is the last one standing. he drops his weapon and slashes at Kaldan with his claws and then tries to bite him.
One claw makes a huge gash in Kaldan's chest, the other attacks deflect off of armor or magical protection.
with only one bloodied sahuagin left, it is your turn again. the party may all act.
Global Condition: None |
Global Condition:
Kaldan HP: 15/33 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: protection from evil
Thame HP: 22/22 - AC: 12/12/10 Status:
Lara: HP: 28/28 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: mirror image (2 images) protection from evil
Kragg HP: 30/31 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evil, shield
Trieste HP: 25/30 - AC: 19/10/19 Status: protection from evilNPCS:
Green sahuagin HP: -18 | AC: 20 | status: dead
Blue sahuagin HP: -9 | AC: 23
Yellow sahuagin HP: -17 | AC: 14 |status = dead
Red sahuagin HP: -47 | AC: 20 | status: dead
Seeing the brutal efficiency of his fellow party members cut down most of the remaining enemies, Thame grimaced as Kaldan took a nasty hit from the remaining sahuagin. Holding the cold charge in his hand, he swam toward the conflict, more to not be seen as a coward than any real effort to help the highly effective fighters of the group down the last remaining sea devil.