Ironperenti's Skull and Shackles

Game Master Ironperenti

Right behind Vlad, Chops steps up with a hand axe and takes a swipe at the monstrous insect. He adds to the distraction but fails to do any real damage.

Chops: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 121d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Bessie reloads her crossbow and sends a bolt at wasp attacking Orslaw. She will then head for cover. C'mon, lets go! Lets go!

L Crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage-Bolt(P): 1d8 ⇒ 5

What is the status of the man that Orslaw and I were trying to protect?

@Bessie: Good question. the hornet facing Orslaw is nearly down and looks horribly ragged but the other wasp has just gotten a good grasp on the young man and has his feet about a foot off the ground.

You go! Bessie shouts as she mutters a curse under her breath and stops.

After cursing her life choices, Bessie will prepare for her next action... attempt to "tackle" the man the wasp is trying to carry and hopefully break the grapple - not sure how you want to adjudicate that action... bull rush, grapple, aid another, fly check????

CMB check.

Orslaw grabs his falchion and sends it in a round arc at the hornet attacking him. "Hold him there, Bessie! I'm heading that way!" he shouts over the buzz of the giant wings.
Falchion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (3, 1) + 11 = 15

If he is able to it or drop this hornet, he takes off towards the one carrying the man off that Bessie is grappling.

Also, if a second save is needed, since I'm pretty sure Orslaw failed the first...
Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Rd 1 Dex Dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Rd 2 Dex Dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Orslaw's chop cuts the hornet in two. Bessie is able to grasp the hand of the man being towed away by the wasp. It deems unable to get aloft with two people though it does not seem to comprehend the problem as it continues to pull dragging both of you across the ground.

Thanks for the freebie (CMB) Iron; I was waiting for next init order so as not to get us too far out of sync on posts.

Bessie tries to hold onto the man and dig in her heels as she lets out a string of curses and is drug across the ground by the giant wasp-hornet-bee thingy.

Guillaume steps back to get a clear shot of the hornet menacing him. He hits it with another blast. The thing looks worse for ware but like a pit bull, it's now only seeing red. The hornet retaliates and strikes Guillaume with its stinger. He feels a nasty burning pain where it pierced him.

Vlad manages to avoid getting tagged by the giant insect. Meanwhile, over with Orslaw and Bessie, the victim being carried away is not so lucky. The hornet thinking it is the man resisting, stings him. The poor fellow collapses and ceases struggling.

G vs H1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 262d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 3) + 9 = 13

H1 vs G: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 DC 18 FOR save

Dex dmg from poison: 1d2 ⇒ 1

H3 vs V: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 141d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

H4 vs Man: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 271d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Round 3
Nasifi
Guillaume
Orslaw (DC 18 FOR save)
Vlad
Bessie
Hornets

Didn't realize I was up, sorry.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

No worries, no Dex dmg for Guillaume, and you are essentially up now.

The hornet's stinger slides off Vlad's armor. He brings up his sword underneath the bug's belly.
sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 dam: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"I'll keep this albatross of a hornet busy, Bessie," Orslaw calls out as he rushes over. "Keep him alive and we'll see if we can get a new crewman or a reward!" As he makes it to the large insect and does a full overhand chop attempting to take the creature's head off, but ends up with his blade falling short of the mark.
Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Dex dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Falchion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Guillaume steps away from the hornet that stung him and shoots it again.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 = 20

Does the hornet still have the man and Bessie, or did he drop us?

If we are still grappling attempt to maintain the grapple with the now unconscious man CMB: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21.

If we got dropped will attempt to help with the poison Heal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30vs poison DC to treat; success = +4 to save check of man

@bessie: Orslaw missed so you are still grappling, more like holding.

Guillaume shatters his target into pieces. Then he notices someone in the crows nest waving a mallet at three hornets who have taken an interest in his position. Most everyone else seems to be nearing safety other than the man Orslaw and Bessie are trying to save.

The hornet finally decides the extra weight is not worth it and flies up and away leaving the wounded man convulsing from the poison behind. With all of the other hornets flying away Orslaw, at least, notices the man trapped in the crows nest. Bessie is a bit distracted with the dying man.

How far away is the crow's nest? Also, does it look like it is one of the Perilous Pearl crew probably someone else? Given the nasty hit he's already taken, probably best not to die on the way out there. Orslaw is feeling a little unsteady on his feet at this point. Total of 4 Dex damage total makes him quite a bit easier to hit.

Fort save #4: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

With that last save Orslaw stops taking DEX dmg. The ship is a good 50 yards from the main house, where Orslaw is standing. You suspect the man in the crow’s nest is one of the carpenters from Rickety’s team. Guillaume is only 50’ from the ship.

Bessie tries to treat the poison and save the man stung by the hornet.

Iron -will you let me use the roll above, or do I need a new one?

I'm blind, I didn't notice it. Of course you can use that one.

Local FOR: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 includes Bessie's +4

Guillaume takes aim for the hornets attacking the man in the crow's nest, calling the water to him.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 = 14

Following his blast, he gestures to anyone else around with a ranged weapon. "There! In the Crow's Nest! Help that man!"

"By Asmodeus' horns..." Orslaw mutters under his breath as he shakes his head. But he calls out, "Aye, Captain! Heading that way!" as he grabs his crossbow and begins closing the distance for a good shot.

Running up beside Guillaume, they both fire again. The hornets seem intent on trying to pluck the man from the crow's nest. He must be lying on the bottom for they are crawling all around it now, reaching in with mandibles to grab.

It takes a while but finally the noise from the ruckus outside penetrates inside enough to cut through Nasifi's concentration as she works with her chemicals. She goes outside to see what's happening and discovers the chaos of the hornet attack.

Since she has her crossbow in hand, she loads one of the bolts she had been working on earlier and takes aim at one of the hornets threatening the man in the crow's nest.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (1) = 6

Bolt with alchemical weapon attached.

In her effort to get within a good range of the creature she had hustled up next to Guillaume. Orslaw was nearby as well. Nasifi hits and the hornet turns to look her way. The injured hornet flies in the direction of the three standing in the open, its fellow hornets do likewise.

Your actions then they will be upon you. Nasifi, Orslaw and Guillaume are about 10' apart. Bessie is 100' from their position helping the fallen man from earlier.

Bessie continues her healing to aid the fallen man, confident the Peril Crew can handle a few bugs.

Heal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 vs poison DC to treat; success = +4 to save check of man

"Cod-piece... Get behind me!" Orslaw calls out as he drops his crossbow and grabs his falchion, waving it around frantically at the giant creatures when they get to him.
For when it arrives... Not that it matters evidently
Readied attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Falchion damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (1, 4) + 11 = 16

If there's time to do so Nasifi will take one more shot at the injured hornet as they fly in to close. If there isn't time she will drop her crossbow and prepare for their arrival with a readied bomb.

Still confused by the scene outside, Nasifi asks the other two "What's going on? Where did these things come from?"

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (2) = 9

Crit?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (3) = 4

Almost a crit

Nasifi hits the wasp again. Guillaume follows up with a shot of his own at one of the other wasps. Then they are upon the warriors. Orslaw takes a swing but does not connect. The group manages to fend off the wasp stings.

Guillaume Atk: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 202d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 3) + 9 = 16

W4 vs Nasifi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
W5 vs Guillaume: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
W6 vs Orslaw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

heroes up

Sorry, I missed that it was my turn.

Guillaume moves out to he group's flank and takes a shot at the nearest wasp.

Atack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 = 16

How (what condition?) is the man that Bessie is working on?

Local FOR: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

He has stabilized.

Heroes attack and then the wasps will finish up.

Orslaw steps in and swings his falchion with all of his might at the two nearest hornets. His blade tears into the hornet to his left then continues straight through slicing bits of yellow and black thorax mixed with a green goo from the next hornet across the docks.

Attempting cleave
Falchion(vs Nasifi's hornet): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Damage on first hornet: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (3, 3) + 11 = 17

If first attack hits, here is attack on second hornet.
Falchion(Cleave): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Cleave Damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 = 14

Assuming you are in the middle, do you swing at yours and nasifi's or yours and Guillaume's?It was hit so you will hit two.

Nasifi drops her crossbow and draws out a bomb as she skitters away from the hornet's stinger. Once she's clear, she lobs the bomb at the first hornet she sees.

Attack (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 = 14

No map and unsure about Orslaw's results. Nasifi will attack her own hornet unless dead, in which case she'll attack the next closest one. She will exclude allies' squares from splash damage as needed up to a total of 4 squares.. If another hornet would be caught in the bomb's splash it is a DC 12 reflex save for 1/2 damage.

Bessie will drag the now stabilized man to the nearest thing that looks like she could leave him and have him be safe from hornets; hoping to then join the fight or help her Peril Crew with stings as needed.

nasifi's is severely wounded and orslaw hurt his hornet. The map shows relative locations of combatants.

Guillaume summons up another gout of high-pressure water.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 3) + 9 = 14

"Keep it up, sailors! We're driving them back!"

Nasifi's attack drops the hornet nearest her and then Guillaume finishes off his. The last remaining hornet out of a limited understanding of self preservation flies off to join the now withdrawing swarm.

The fates are not kind. As the hornet flies off you notice a ship pulling up to the docks. There is only supposed to be a single ship at dock at any one time to ensure the anonymity of vessels that are refit. Is this a strange accident or a pirate hunter?

Bessie watches the swarm depart, and moves to help treat those stung when she spies the ship approaching. She squints to make out the details...
Who got stung? she calls as she moves towards the rest of the Peril Crew.

Bessie wants to make sure it is not the Wormwood; is it flying colors? Is there anything distinguishing about the design of the ship, or manner of the crew that would lead her to believe it is a threat verses a ship that approached while the swarm had the port watches attention.

Prof Sailor: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Knowledge Nobility: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 To notice flags or herladry.
Craft Carpentry: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 For the build of the ship

It is a Chellish vessel flying no colors. A skiff pulls up alongside the dock and a group of armed men crawl onto the dock. Shortly afterward they form a semi-circle and look about anxiously. Bessie recognizes one of the men in the defensive line as Free Captain Merrill Pegsworthy.

Orslaw wipes the sweat off his brow in fatigue now that the venom has stopped coursing through his veins. Upon seeing the Chellish vessel, he mutters, "This is really not my week..." Upon seeing the men depart the ship, he relaxes a bit since they are not dressed in the traditional livery of the Chellish navy.

"Captain, we may be in a bit of a pickle with them seeing our ship durin' squibbin'. My vote is we take them out 'afore they have a chance to spread the news of the Perilous Pearl's previous name. Your orders?" Orslaw draws steel, but waits anxiously for Guillaume.

After a long moment watching the other ship, Guillaume shakes his head. "Put up your steel, sailor. Let's remain beneath the waves for now, find out what we're getting ourselves into before we commit to combat. What do we know of this Free Captain Pegsworthy?"

Knowledge(Local): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 To know anything about Pegsworthy specifically, of Free Captains generally.

The Free Captains are merely the pirate captains of the shackles. They are a constant thorn in the side of those who attempt to sail through and in particular to Cheliax. Free Captain Pegsworthy commands three vessels; the Bonaventure, the Drale, and the Hound. It is rumored he was once in the Andoran military and he wears (you can see) an Andoran officer's jacket. He has a reputation for being honorable and keeping his word while being down right nasty in a fight. The fact that he and Harrigan are on the outs is no secret.

Being a rather accidental pirate, and not so up on the gossip and lore pertaining to the subject, Nasifi watches the men on the dock and waits for someone else to make a decision about what to do.

Orslaw sheathes his falchion since it looks like there is little chance of combat breaking out. Then he quickly glances back towards ship, gives a quick empty-hands-up sign in the direction of Free Captain Pegsworthy to show he's not attempting anything. Then he turns quickly and runs towards the crow's nest where the man was attacked by the hornet's. He quickly climbs up and examines the status of the man on the floor, still keeping an eye on the situation below for signs of trouble.
Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Heal check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I only know who he is, no idea about what he might be doing here. Bessie replies softly to Guillaume, as she watches Orslaw climb up to the crow's nest splitting her attention between him and the defensive line on the docks.

Seeing Guillaume's calm demeanor and then Orslaw sheathing his sword, Pegsworthy relaxes a little. Then Rickety steps out beside Guillaume.

"There was no flags, Rickety," the free captain calls out. Everyone remembers the flags that went up when they first pulled into the mouth of the river to come up to the dock. "Are we good?" Pegsworthy asks and Rickety looks at Guillaume. "Mind if we hear him out, Captain?"

"Very well." Guillaume says, before stepping forward and offering a hand. "Name's Guillaume. Cap'n Guillaume, I s'pose. You're Captain Pegsworthy, I seem to recall?"