Kyra stays behind in defending the ship and its crew. "Captain, maintain current direction. We will need to return to the other ship to acquire our companions."
Nivel will move toward the edge of the boat (P7) and fire an arrow at Pirate #1!
Griswald leaps to the other boat but needs to catch his balance.
"You guys messed with the wrong boat..." Griswald says with an animalistic smile.
Morg continues to enjoy cover while firing on any who board the Black Mist.
COMBAT ROUND 1 - see map
As the two boats approach, Firyin and Griswald jump to the other boat at about the same time as a bunch of men from the other boat jump on the Black Mist.
Some that didn't jump yet, redirect their attention to the two heroes and stay on their boat.
There's a lot of shouting going on, a mix of war cries and orders.
Nivel's shot leaves one of the enemies gasping for breath as the arrow pierces his lung and he falls down .
With the help of Ewem, Merkava has kept aiming the ballista and now at close distance he fires it. It's a hit! The bolt pierces squarely through a man's stomach, taking him out.
Morg shoots his readied crossbow at the closest target and his bolt hits one of them through the shoulder.
Merkava moves in front of his comrades, taking out his axe, while Kyra runs to defend Captain Walren.
Nivel will move (to W11) and fire another arrow, this time at Pirate #5!
Kyra runs over to defend the captain from the pirate.
Griswald smiles with a toothy grin that begins to shift to his beast form.
"Wrong boat..." the beast says as he attacks the pirate in front of him.
COMBAT ROUND 2 - see map
On the Black Mist, Kyra and a 'pirate' exchange blows.
Merkava's opponent, who was already hurt by Morg's arrow, cuts him in the left arm but the fighter, holding his axe in both hands, ripostes with a heavy blow, making a deep cut in the man's side and he falls down unconscious.
Another one charges the hero and his sword cuts Merkava's shoulder.
Morg misses his next shot but Nivel hits the new enemy fighting his friend, with an arrow to the chest.
The fourth 'pirate' who jumped on the Black Mist runs towards Nivel.
On the other boat, Firyin creates darkness around him while transforming into his bear shape and this immediately causes panic, terrifying those close to him, who run away. He slashes at one of them and Griswald, in his beast form, does the same, which takes out another opponent.
The man behind the wheel looks like the only one who isn't scared yet. He just shouts: "What the... !" and looks unsure about what to do.
One of the 'pirates' is bleeding and will soon lose consciousness.
2: init:6 att:19+2(charge)=21
4: init:9 att:17
5: init:13 att:16+2(charge)=18
6: init:20 att:23 crit:8
7: init:7 att:15
8: init:11 att:22 crit:7
9: init:11 att:15
10: init:11 att:4
11: init:7 att:15
Merkava init+2 battleaxe+8 init:13: att:17
Morg init+3 crossbow+4 init:11 att:7
Firyin init+4
20:p6 hits Merkava
16:Firyin uses Darkness
16:Kyra readies attack
13:Merkava (axe held in both hands) hits p6 , p6 knocked out
13:p5 charges and hits Merkava
11:Morg misses
11:p8 is frightened, runs away, Firyin AOO unarmed+7 , hits p8 , p8 is bleeding
11:p9 is frightened, runs away
11:p10 is shaken, moves right
9:p4 moves right
7:Nivel hits p5, 5 dmg
7:p7 is frightened, runs away, Griswald AOO hits p7 11 dmg, p7 is knocked out
7:p11 is shaken, moves right
6:p2 charges Kyra, Kyra deals 6 dmg, p2 deals
4:Griswald moves
11:Morg reloads
11:p8 is frightened, runs away
11:p9 is frightened, runs away
11:p10 is shaken, readies attack
9:p4 moves right to Nivel
7:p11 is shaken, readies attack
0:p8 bleeds , total 9 dmg
Taking a step away from the 'pirate' that has closed on him (to V10), Nivel fires an arrow at the enemy (#4)!
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Kyra attacks the pirate that engaged her. She shows how well she can handle the scimitar, the chosen weapon of her god, as she dispatches her opponent.
The beast sprints across the boat to V0.
Firyin gives an ursine roar, coming out of the darkness at the nearest enemy and bringing a hooked hand down.
Morg stays put, trying to target another enemy... hopefully one who is "affected".
COMBAT ROUND 3 - see map
Kyra's blade pierces her opponent's heart and he falls down unconscious.
This time Morg's bolt hits and right before the heavily wounded 'pirate' still tries to attack Merkava, the fighter's axe cuts deep through his chest and he's killed on the spot.
The last enemy on the Black Mist cuts a wound on Nivel's left leg and the ranger takes a step back to fire an arrow which leaves a scar along the enemy's right cheek. The 'pirate' looks around and notices how his comrades have fallen and then runs towards the middle of the ship while taking out a flask from under his cloths. Merkava runs after him.
Meanwhile on the other boat, Firyin and Griswald emerge out of the darkness and charge towards their enemies who are taking a step back while keeping their swords readied.
Seeing the beasts, the Captain says, as in disbelief: "Those.. are werewolves!"
The 'pirates' strike at the heroes and only Griswald gets hit before both of them claw ferociously at their targets. Firyin's opponent crumbles down due to heavy blood loss and the other one screams in pain, as he can barely keep standing.
Another 'pirate' falls unconscious due to blood loss and the last one, in panic, jumps into the sea.
The leader takes a step back and his face expresses both fear and determination.
2: miss
4: init:5+2=7 att:15+3=18
5: init:6 att:19+2(charge)=21
10: readied attack 11+3-2=12
11: readied attack 15+3-2=16
Merkava init+2 battleaxe+8 init:5+2=7 att:11+8=19
Morg init+3 8+3=11
Firyin init+4 8+4=12
Kyra init
15:Kyra hit 'pirate2': 10 dmg
13:Griswald hit 'pirate11": 10 dmg
12:Firyin hit: 11 dmg
11:Morg hit 'pirate5':5 dmg
7:Merkava hit 'pirate5':
7:'pirate4' hit Nivel:
6:Nivel hit: 2 dmg
R:'pirate10' miss
R:'pirate11' hits Griswald:
13:Griswald hits 'pirate11': 10 dmg
12:Firyin hits 'pirate10': 8 dmg + bleeding
0:'pirate10' loses 3 dmg from bleeding, total 11
0:'pirate8' loses from bleeding, total 13
[spoiler=Don Saint -GM]Seeing the beasts, the Captain says, as in disbelief: "Those.. are werewolves!"
Kyra tries to run after 'pirate4' in order to aid Merkava, hoping to create a flanking opportunity with him.
Nivel moves toward the last enemy that stands on the Black Mist (to T12) and fires another arrow!
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The beast steps forward and continues his attack.
"Werewolf? the beast lets out a gutteral laugh. 'No... I'm something far worse..."
Firyin growls, continuing his rampage.
Morg shoots at the last boarder, before he swallows what the dwarf assumes is a healing elixir.
COMBAT ROUND 4 - see map
The last enemy on the Black Mist quickly steps back and throws his flask in Merkava's direction. It hits the floor in front of him and causes a sudden burst of fire.
Morg's bolt hits and Kyra deals the finishing blow to the cornered 'pirate', who falls down unconscious.
Captain Walren shouts: "Ewem, put out the fire!" While the assistant runs to get a basket and fill it with water, the Captain turns the boat around in pursuit of the other one.
Firyin quickly moves towards the 'pirate' leader who, after first being hesitant about what to do, now turns into a furious assault. Firyin deals a solid blow to the ribs but it appears this guy is in a whole different category as the rest as he counter attacks the bear-elf twice with well placed slices of his longsword.
Griswald puts down the last enemy between him and the captain and then moves behind him.
'pirate4' init+2
Merkava init+2 battleaxe+8 init:1+2=3 att:19+8=27
Morg init+3
'pirate4' ranged touch attack
leader init+6 att1+11 att2+6 init:4+6=10 att1:20+11=31 crit:2+11=13 att2:18+6=24
'pirate11' init+2 att+3 init:2+2=4
Firyin init+4
22:'pirate4' throws flask at Merkava: miss
20:Morg hit
8:Kyra hit
3:Merkava
24:Firyin deals 8 dmg + bleeding
10:leader hits Firyin
6:Griswald knocks out last 'bandit'
10:leader hits Firyin
6:Griswald moves
0:leader bleeds 3 dmg, total 11 dmg
"You got some fight in you... Should have come after me first." Griswald attacks the adjacent pirate captain.
Captain, get us to that ship! We are ineffective at this range!
Captain Walren replies: "I am doing the best I can!"
Nivel tries to land an attack from great range!
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Believing he'd never make the mark, Morg waits... At this distance, even his magics are of no use.
COMBAT ROUND 5 - see map
As the Black Mist sets course to catch up with the 'pirate' vessel, the battle rages on between the leader and the two 'beasts'.
As Firyin and Griswald tear at the man's flesh and Nivel's arrow hits him firmly in the back, he utters a last war cry in desperation and strikes back at his opponents.
He replies to Griswald: "What.. do you mean?", but he will not be able to hear the answer, because right after dealing a deadly blow to Firyin, the blood loss takes its toll and he falls down unconscious.
Firyin init+4 att+9 init:19+4=23 att:14+9=23
23:Firyin hits dmg total:19
21:Griswald claw1 hits 10 dmg claw2 hits 8 dmg total:37
17:Nivel hits 6 dmg total:43
9:'pirate leader' hits Firyin=1 Griswald=2 dmg
21:Griswald bite hits 9 dmg total:52
9:'pirate leader' hits Firyin=1 Griswald=2 dmg total:38 Firyin at -9
dmg bleeding
On the Black Mist, Ewem (with the help of others) puts out the fire.
Assuming that Firyin can be aided by the time we catch up, Nivel will ask that Kyra heal him. He will then ask her to stabilize the pirates that can be saved.
Once that has been accomplished Nivel will ask Kyra to question one of the "pirates" while he goes off to search the "pirate vessel", hoping to learn more about who they were, what they wanted, and why they decided to attack.
Captain, let's save that man... Fool he is!. Three dwarf points towards the man overboard.
To hell with him, save our own first! Firyin is down! He may need our aid!
I agree, lad. Unfortunately, I'm no healer... The girl can get on the other ship, first. Just keeping an eye on the driftwood. . The dwarf is genuine.
Yes, yes, fine. I get it. Nivel gives the dwarf a quick glance. The half-elf seems to be very protective of his old friends. We'll fish him out as soon as the rest of us are safe.
The beast eyes his fallen foe with a smile. I suppose he was a worthy foe, worthy enough for me to eat his heart...
The beast glances over at his fallen companion bleeding. Griswald looks to control the beast. Firyin is down! we must save him!
The beast glances back towards his meal. I must taste his blood!
Griswald takes over No, I am stronger than you
The beast roars and falls to its knees next to Firyin as he begins to shift back into a humanoid form.
Griswald draws a potion as quick as he can in his weakened state and pours it down Firyin's throat.
Kyra says to the captain. "Captain, do you need any help in getting this ship closer to the pirate vessel?"
Firyin is saved but still unconscious.
The two boats are slowly getting closer.
The 'pirate leader' is bleeding and will die soon if not helped by Griswald. The Black Mist is yet too far away for Kyra to jump on.
In reply to Kyra, Captain Walren thinks for a moment and says: "We could use some grappling hooks if we are going to make sure to stay side by side with the other boat. Ewem.. I think we still have two hooks in the storage room!" As Ewem goes to fetch them, the Captain continues: "Well you could take one of the hooks and make sure they are firmly attached to rope and then throw them to connect us with the other boat."
If I can't get to the other boat then yes, that will be what I am trying to do in the meantime. Might as well just in case the one in the water doesn't make it or if we do not get to the captain in time.
Kyra moves into action to help Ewem with the ropes and hooks.
Stoically, Morg does what he can to assist Nivel.
Griswald hesitates to bandage the pirate captain but then decides to attempt.
On the Black Mist, two 'pirates' are unconscious and stable. One was already dead during the battle and one died shortly after the fight.
On the 'pirate vessel', Griswald manages to stop the bleeding on the leader and he becomes stable a bit later. Three more have died there after the battle.
In total there are 6 unconscious 'pirates', including the leader, and one other swimming in the sea..
The Black Mist has now caught up with the other vessel and the two have been attached to each other with the grappling hooks.
You discover a small lockbox in what looks like the captain's cabin. The leader has the key hanging on his belt. Inside is a bag containing
13 pp, 28 gp, and 16 sp, and a document, which reads like a charter giving permission to attack vessels near Tamran, signed by the Molthuni governor.
You think that the sword and armor from the 'pirate leader' are probably magically enchanted. Thanks to your previous experience with magical items and the presence of a wizard, you are able to determine them as a +1 longsword and +1 studded leather armor.
The other 'pirates' carry normal longswords and wear normal leather armor. On the bodies, you find 1 potion of cure moderate wounds, 4 potions of cure light wounds and 6 flasks of alchemist fire.
You are just a few hours away from Tamran now.
Could we tow this boat in with us? With this evidence I'm sure the people of Tamran would be interested in these men and what they might have to say. If anyone wishes to question the men Nivel will give way and let them do so.