Murder on the throaty mermaid (Inactive)

Game Master GM Sapphire Fox

"That perfume is unique and the scent was in Sephriel's room. Either he rebuked you and you made him pay for it or someone else killed him. Help up discern that it was the latter. Surely you saw something..." Malvic adds after he picks up the heavy coating of perfume she wore.

"I was down in Seriel's room for personal reasons with Thanzeril" a slight pleasant smile rises "however we didn't stay in the room, we spent the time in the forward hold, for quite some time"

Those listening seem to realize she wont kiss and tell clientelle personal wise but she does at least speak openly otherwise

"Do you know any reason Thanzeril, or anyone else, might have wanted to hurt Seriel?"

Besides thanzeril, she mentions the same people you have already spoken to, but states that they had issues that were publicly known or at least known to the members of the ship

you've all managed to get information on all the culprits likely to have committed the crime, impressions and everything else, I will move to the next section to help keep things rolling

A tolling bell sounds from the Throaty Mermaid’s deck, and the entire ship jolts to life as though awakened from a startling dream. Crew members rush between cabins and up and down the narrow stairs between decks.
“All hands to storm stations,” Captain Veane calls into the
ship’s bowels. “We got ourselves a mean one comin’!”

from the captains cabin you all need to get to the deck, the storm will arrive within a few rounds

~~Round 1~~
Malvic
Kyunjiro
Sebastian
Seidr
Storm?

Updated map to place you all in the captains cabin

Seidr grants herself a bit of guidance as she heads to the deck.

Sebastian moves at full speed up to the deck.

If this is the next day, he'll stop to take a Dex mutagen. Otherwise double move to the deck. I'm not sure which map is the deck, so I did not move my icon.

its the same day, just later in the day, no resting

Kyunjiro runs up the stairs and stops, holding the mast.

Malvic moves up to the deck with the others.

when you get to the upper deck,the winds seem to have picked up greatly, and is making it a bit hard to keep your balance as the water starts to get choppy. You notice people hustling about, some look like they are panicking, some look like they could use help, some just seem to casually stroll along like nothing is happening

You have few options as well as what you would might be able to come up with, it is not difficult terrain yet, but you figure it will be shortly

you can assist in securing things down
you can tie yourselfs to the mast so you don't go overboard
you can help in clearing the upper deck of people
casting spells on yourself or party members

~~Round 2~~
Malvic
Kyunjiro
Sebastian
Seidr
Storm?

Diplomacy (Guidance): 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 = 15 "Everyone! You need to calmly go below decks. We will weather this storm, but the crew will need our help to do so."

Strength?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 Use Rope is not a thing anymore so I wasn't sure what pertinent skill would help them secure things.

Malvic quickly works to help the crew tie down whatever equipment is pertinent.

"Yes, my good seamen. Ms. Seidr has the right of it. You must clear the deck immediately or soon be in danger of falling into the ocean!" The intrepid investigator calls out to the people on the deck.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Kyunjiro still holding on to the mast

Seider and Sebastian help get some unnecessary hands below deck or secured in areas

Malvic seeing barrels starting to slide and roll across the deck, he quickly goes to hold them into place.

storm: 1d10 ⇒ 8

The steering wheel spins out of control as it turns the ship to one side

each turn until the wheel is under control, str 14 check next to the wheel every turn you need to make an acrobatics 15 check or be knocked prone. As the storm has picked up all movement is considered difficult terrain

map indicates where to fix the wheel issue

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (7) - 5 = 2

Seidr slips and falls as the deck pitches, she hauls herself to her feet and begins moving towards the wheel.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Despite being light on his feet, Sebastian finds himself knocked prone.

If allowed to stand up this round, Sebastian will do so. Also, can we take 10 here?

since it is a storm, that is possibly able to capsize the boat, that can cause distractions I'd have to say no, however if the turns go too long with bad rolls, I will reconsider that

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Malvic starts to move for the wheel and goes down.

Kyunjiro will start to move in the direction of the wheel

acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Kyunjiro you can make it completely next turn and attempt a str check

Storm: 1d10 ⇒ 8 already an issue rerolling

1d10 ⇒ 6

The turbulant motions are starting to set in nasuea, all of those on the deck need a fort save

Fortitude: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Acrobatics: aka 20?: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (12) - 5 = 7
Strength Aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Seidr continues to slam against the gunwale, but staggers up towards the wheel nonetheless.

fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 oof
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
strength: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Kyunjiro you are sickened for 1d4 ⇒ 1 round

Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 2 = 18

Malvic you are also sickdd for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Fighting off seasickness, Sebastian stands up and moves carefully towards the wheel.

Storm: 1d10 ⇒ 10

A giant wave crashes over the rail, flooding the deck with cold, salty water everyone on the deck needs to make a DC 15 str check or be knocked prone

if you are currently prone you are pushed 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 squares towards the edge and stopped at the railing if you would go over

you can hear the captain shouting something like its coming to an end, but you aren't sure what exactly he is talking about

Strength: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9
**Thud**

Seidr again smacks into the deck, but as she's done before, she rises again, getting a firm hand on the wheel.

Strength Aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18

Str Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Sebastian gets knocked down, but he gets up again and makes it to the wheel.

strength: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (19) - 2 = 17

Kyunjiro manages to stay standing up and can reach the wheel to grab hold of it, to help.

strength(sickened): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

Would I get a bonus because Seidr is holding onto it or no?

With everyone around the wheel, it seems to be easier to try and keep it steadier, the storm rages on for a bit longer but doesnt seem to die down quickly.

The first mate is joined by thanzeril up on the deck as they seem to come and try to assist

After the assistance, it seems the ship is free and running its course, though its still down pouring on the deck

difficult terrain, and concentration checks will have to be made for spell casting

The first mate speaks up "Everyone alright?"

Seidr nods queasily, "Barely."

"Yes"

"I believe that I might have some seawater slogging around in my boots, but otherwise I'm quiet all right, First Officer. Is this sort of weather normal is the ocean this time of year?" Sebastian inquires as he squeezes some water from his coat.

The first speaks up "we werent expecting the severeness of what it was, but we did expect some sort of a storm"

But as he is speaking

Kyunjiro need a perception check dc 15

Seidr need a perception as well dc18

Hail Mary: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

Seidr is still too busy soothing her stomach with a little ginger to notice whatever's about to happen.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Whatever it is, Kyunjiro notices it.

Kyunjiro notices where the first mate has been moving while speaking and saw that while he was moving his hand was going for his weapon as he strikes at Kyunjiro and misses

Seidr trying to recover from her sea sickness didnt notice thanzerils presence behind her

strike vs ff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

First mate is blue

Thanzeril is orange

~~round1~~
Malvic
FM
Thanzerin
Sebastion
Seidr
Kyunjiro

Free Action: Black Blade Strike. +1 Damage for 1 minute. -1 AP from Weapon.
Swift Action: Arcane Pool to increase Enhancement Bonus to 2.
Spellcombat: Spellstrike (Frostbite) and Whip Attack.

Black Blade (Whip): 1d20 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 22
Damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 7
Frostbite Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
One Charge Remaining.

Black Blade (Whip): 1d20 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 7
Frostbite Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
All Charges Expended.

The elf steps back while calling upon the power of frost to encase his weapon before lashing out at the first mate.

"Treachery. Throwing your life away for nothing."

Malvic which one are your swinging at

The first mate, blue.

Blue dies a horrible painful death

Thanzerin swings at seidr again though misses horribly upon seeing the first mate get mutilated

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

~~round 1~~
Malvic
Thanzerin
Sebastion
Seidr
Kyunjiro

"Surrender now! Or a traitor's death is all you shall receive!"

Cast Defensively: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Cause Fear at Orange (DC 16)

Intimidate: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Using Seidr's omen trait to demoralize Blue with a swift action

blue is dead, forgot to remove from map, blue was first mate

Then I'll intimidate orange first, then cast the spell

Will vs Fear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Fail

Seidr manages to Intimidate Thanzeril and he is shaken for 4 rounds

Failing against Cause Fear will also make him Frightened for Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Kyunjiro steps into the cabin, shouting "Why? Why have you done this horrible deed!? You will suffer the same fate as your friend there!" With that he points to the first mate.

"To put it simply: I'm REALLY mad at you!" and with that his blade sings through the air, arcing closer... closer... closer...

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

...and swings past Thanzeril.