[PFS] 2-13 Murder on the Throaty Mermaid (subtier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master chadius

The combined efforts of the party keeps the ship steady, although Febida is on her butt now.

Round 3
- Storm

1d10 ⇒ 5

The ship starts rocking turbulently, making you sick to your stomach.
DC 14 Fort Save or you are sickened for 1d4 ⇒ 1 round.

Round 4
- Qillian, Rolando, Febida, Kelsier, Sahba, Wilm

Make your Fort Saves and reposition yourself as needed.

Fort: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10

Never having quite felt at home on a ship, Sahba is queasy. Staggering, she makes her way to the center of the deck, hoping to be protected by the mast and rigging, and calls to Anera at the bow. "Is the crew coming to help?!"

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Rolando recalls Shira's tainted food, but fights back the urge to vomit. He steadies himself and walks gingerly over to Sahba.

You alright?

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

"Ah! I just love the sea! She can be a cruel witch in a storm, though! Hey, there - try to hold your cookies, or grab a bucket. I don't need to be swabbin' a deck today too!"

Qillian moves a bit around to stay to help with the wheel, but also uses his whip to grab Febida's leg to keep her from going overboard.

Febida just fell over, she's not going overboard anytime soon

Qillian's sea legs are as sturdy as ever, and Rolando holds his (probably poisoned) lunch together. Sahba really wishes she were at land.

Round 3
- Storm

Violent motion: Make a DC 14 Fort Save or be sickened for 1 round.

Round 4
- Qillian, Rolando, Febida, Kelsier, Sahba, Wilm
- Storm

Wo-ho! this is a wilder ride then when max is jumping ravines in the old country!

fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Fortitude: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

can we make Profession (Sailor) checks to aid our allies on their fort checks?

Kelsier steps away from the wheel and hurls the contents of his stomach into the sea. Well... that's embarrassing.

Yes, you may use your Profession (Sailor) to Aid Another with the Fort Save. You're telling them to focus on a distant object to fight off the vertigo, I'd assume.

Wilm is having plenty of fun in this sea storm! Kelsier...not so much.

Round 3
- Storm

Violent motion: Make a DC 14 Fort Save or be sickened for 1 round.

Round 4
- Qillian, Rolando, Febida, Kelsier, Sahba, Wilm
- Storm

Waiting for Febida's Fort Save and her turn (I assume she'll stand up from prone.)

I haven't heard from Febida, so I'll bot her for now.

Febida's Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Febida stands up, and immediately wishes she stayed down, she's not feeling too good...

1d10 ⇒ 1

Round 4
- Storm

The storm gives a moment of calm, giving the party a chance to recover.

1d10 ⇒ 4

Just then, the waves kick in again and the ship rocks violently! Make a DC 14 Fort Save or be sickened for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.

Round 5
- Qillian, Rolando, Febida, Kelsier, Sahba, Wilm

You get a round to reposition, then another round of Fort Saves. Then we can finish this up.

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Rolando holds out as long as he can't, but he's too much of a 'lubber for this kind of storm, and it shows.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Kelsier takes a deep breath and slumps down to rest his back against the bulwark, thankful that it's over. Then suddenly his eyes widen and he stands up and turns back around, hanging over the side of the ship...

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@GM: So, no reaction from Anera to my question? She's there on the map...

Fort: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

Gulping some fresh air, Sahba manages to qwell her stomach and keep from being sickened like her colleagues. Thank goodness the storm isn't too bad, or people might be nauseated instead of just queazy.

Not seeing much she can do to help, Sahba stays close to the main mast and holds on.

Oops, Anera shouldn't be there.

Round 4
- Storm

The storm gives a moment of calm, giving the party a chance to recover.

Just then, the waves kick in again and the ship rocks violently! Make a DC 14 Fort Save or be sickened for 1d4 rounds.

Round 5
- Qillian, Rolando, Febida, Kelsier, Sahba, Wilm

Waiting for Fort Saves. Will bot Qillian once everyone else moves.

Well, if Anera isn't there ...

"This is ridiculous," Sabha moans. Recalling Qillian's suggestion to head down to the cargo hold to find the crew, she calls to him. "Qillian, shall we go get the crew? They have abandoned their duty yet again. It is time to put a stop to such indolence."

Grrr. Frankly, Anera being there was the only thing keeping me on deck in the first place ... that, and not splitting the party.

With that, Shaba encourages all those not focused on holding the wheel to join her in excoriating the crew, and heads down the stairs. (Double move)

fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Woah, Febida, I thought you dwarves were meant to be made of stouter stuff! And kelsier, thats the most i've seen come out of your mouth since i've known you!!

Wilm all in all seems to be enjoying this all far too much and certainly not taking it too seriously.

Hey, maybe my grandpa who no one talks about was a sea-halfling!

Hearing Sabhe calling across the winds brings him down a bit.

Oh, hey, yeah - good point, where is the crew, we really don't know how to sail this thing... well 'cept quillian, it's a good thing he's here. Yeah, once this settles a bit lets head below decks and work out whats happening.

I saw that you said you'd bot Qillian after everyone else, but Qillian can grant a bonus to someone else and the only one left is Febida. So can we bot Qillian (since Qillian asked for it anyway) first? Then he can help Febida. If you want to roll it on your own, disregard this. If not, I can roll for Qillian.

Prof (Sailor) in place of his own Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Prof (Sailor) to aid Febida: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

And, doesn't look like it'll matter.

Between falling down and tossing her lunch, Febida is able to shout out, something in Dwarven to Wilm.

Second Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 And she's down for the count again! She REALLY needs to get off the ship!

Febida isn't having a very good time on this ship, despite Qillian's advice.

Febida, Kelsier and Rolando are sickened for 3 rounds.

Sahba is quite upset the crew isn't at their posts, AGAIN, despite someone getting murdered the last time it happened. She's about to drag Qillian down there when First Mate Marzack and Azuretta pop up on the deck.

"Hey! You guys alright?" The First Mate speaks up. "We got most of the water out, and the rest of the crew is patching it up. Some of the cargo fell over Ulamon and Anera, but the rest of the crew will dig them out soon. I came to man the wheel, and Azuretta felt concerned..." He shrugs.

You notice the beads of sweat rolling down Marzack's face. Another hard day of work as a crewman.

Feel free to rearrange yourselves on the deck. Final battle starting soon. Sorry if I'm getting too meta here.

Perception with sickened: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 2 = 14

Max I can get on either is a 19, thanks to a -1 modifier, ...
Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Oblivious as always, Sahba forges ahead, first with complaints and then with questions. "Oh, good, Master Marzack. I am glad someone is here to take the wheel. Is it common for your crew to leave both the wheel and the lookout unattended? This is twice in as many days?! I'm sure it would ease everyone's mind if you would be so kind as to take the wheel."

"As you know," she continues sweetly, not noticing whether Marzak complies or not, "We have, at the captain's request, been investigating the murder of the elven emissary. We have been a bit remiss, I'm afraid. As the one to discover the body, perhaps we should have started with you."

"To begin, what was it that caused you to enter the elf's chambers in the first place? Second, did you notice anyone nearby as you entered? And lastly, if you will forgive an innocent question from someone unacquainted with the complexities of life at sea, how is it that a craft can spring such a dangerous leak as you describe without having struck a reef, rock, or other underwater hazard? Is your ship so ill-maintained?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 6 (Which, given the nature of the questions, sounds about right.)

Sabha looks as if she's prepared to continue speaking without giving anyone time to answer. She turns to Azzuretta, and in the same breath prepares to question her as well...

Perhaps someone should cut her off? Clearly the stress is getting to Sahba.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Sense Motive, aid another: 1d20 ⇒ 13

When Kelsier starts feeling better he stands up, wipes his face, and goes to stand at the top of the nearest stairway.

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Sense Motive-Sickened: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 2 = 17
Perception-Sickened: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 2 = 8

Febida occupies herself with watching waves.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 7

hey, good to see you! We've been enjoying the ride. But some of my friends are feeling pretty sick. It's probably best you take over...

Wilm makes his way over to the wheel. As he does so he exclaims in pain.
hey, all this shaking has opened those cuts from earlier, that hurts!

He gets out a potion and takes a swig.
potion clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

ah, that's better.

Turning to the first mate. so where's the captain, you didn't mention him?

Marzack patiently listens to Sahba's many complaints. "For damage that bad to the ship, and two crewmen under arrest, all hands are needed. Now, for what caused that damage..."

Marzack vs Kelsier(Flatfooted), Shaken: 1d20 + 5 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 3 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Marzack quickly draws his scimitar and slashes at Kelsier, catching him off guard.
"Had some help. Perfect distraction to get you guys alone."

Azuretta smiles, locks her gaze with Wilm and tries to charm him. "Mutiny! You must protect me!" She draws her whip as she speaks.

Wilm: Will Save DC 15 or be charmed as per Charm Person

As Marzack finishes gloating, another aquatic elf climbs onto the Fore Deck. He raises his trident and shouts.

"Honestly, I liked you guys. I've been waiting to punch Killik a few times myself, but you know the Captain. Always on the lookout for mutiny."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Qillion is confused by the actions of the first mate, so tries to intimidate him while warning the others. "You there! Stay that hand!" Qillion points to the man, trying to slyly draw his scimitar.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Almost forgot...
Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 (or Profession Sailor is +5 if that helps others)

Round 1
- Febida
- Rolando
- Wilm
- Kelsier
- THEM
- Sabha
- Qillian

Those in bold may act.

Wilm, you should get an additional +5 on your saving throw. From the spell: "If the creature is currently being threatened or attacked by you or your allies, however, it receives a +5 bonus on its saving throw."

Rolando sways a bit, steps forward, and glares at the mutineers. No wonder this storm is upon us. You've angered Besmara with your mutiny. Maybe if we pay you for your treachery, she'll blow this storm past us.

He sings a song, fast-paced and blood-pumping.

Move up. Start an enhance weapons song.

In a flash, Kelsier draws a longsword and shield and slashes at the captain with it.

Sorry, it is, I forgot to say it but it is always active (unless I put the flag away for some reason.

People who were sickened are still sick for 2 more rounds.
While I wrote the surprise post, Qillian posted and warned everyone, so I had to do some quick rollbacks: Kelsier was aware and not caught Flat Footed. Drawing a Weapon does not provoke an AoO, so Azuretta only provokes once for casting a spell. She drew her whip as a move-equivalent action.

Rolando rallies his friends into halting the traitors! Thanks to Qillian's warning, Kelsier quickly shuffles away from Marzack's slash. Still feeling a bit queasy, he barely misses Kelsier with his counter. He tries to check Azuretta for letting her guard down, but he misses her.

Round 1
- Febida (sickened, 2 rounds)
- Rolando (sickened, 2 rounds)
- Wilm
- Kelsier (sickened, 2 rounds)
- THEM
- Sabha
- Qillian

Those in bold may act.

wil save: 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 3 = 9 +5 threatened, +3 adaptable luck

what a pain! grr...

Wilm's eyes grow wide as Azuretta bends his mind to her will. He looks around in confusion at her suggestion of mutiny.

Wilms mind is a chaotic whirl of images and sensations as the magical compulsion infiltrates his thoughts. This translates into a certain jerky hesitancy in his actions.

Marzack... mutineer... must stop... Max, 'sic him...

Wilm and Max leap into the fray. It's obvious that the magic is undermining Wilm as his axe swings are chaotic and go wide.

axe: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 8
dam: 1d10 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 11
max bite: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 1 = 19
max bite: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
free trip: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

flag and song included, querry does my AC get the song bonus? if so another +1 on all his rolls

Yes, your Animal Companion gets the bonus from the Skald Song.
Wilm decides to protect his new friend from the mutineer. His companion Max gets a good bite on the First Mate but fails to bring him down!

Deciding she would just be in the way, Febida draws her axe and heads to the Fore to deal with the Aquatic Elf.

Azuretta decides not to risk another bashing from Kelsier and instead casts defensively, failing to do anything meaningful.
Concentration Check vs DC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Marzack swings at the wolf who just bit him "Good job, Azuretta! Now his mutt is trying to kill me!"
Scimitar vs Max: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The Aquatic Elf applies some kind of poison to his trident.

Round 1
- Sabha
- Qillian

Round 2
- Febida (sickened, 1 round)
- Rolando (sickened, 1 round)
- Wilm
- Kelsier (sickened, 1 round)
- Marzack (11 Damage)
- Azuretta
- Aquatic Elf

I know Sahba and Qillian haven't gone yet, but as this may help both of them I'll post this now. If they don't want to delay then just take it as my action after their turns.

Rolando keeps up the song, switching the flag to his shield hand for a moment to weave a spell towards Marzack.

Free action: Switch hands with flag. Standard cast Hideous Laughter on Marzack. Free: Switch hands back.

DC 14 WS or fall prone and laughing.

Sahba steps back down the stairs (5' step). Fire shoots from her hand as she points at Marzack.

Ranged Touch, Elemental Ray: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23 (Including flag bonus)
Fire damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7 (Including flag bonus)

Staggering on deck, Febida attempts to get close enough to the action.

"When I get back on land, I'm going on vacation! A long one! UNDERGROUND!!"

Drawing her weapon, Febida moves up as fast as she can.

Drawing a weapon is a standard action without a +1 BAB, and moving up 20ft as a move action. Forums ate my last post, or this would have happened earlier.

Kelsier, still a little out of it, swings his Longsword at the first mate, but catches only air.

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Sabha extends her hand and a ray of flame shoots out, burning Marzack. He collapses, cursing "So close..."

Botting Qillian.
Qillian draws his trusty whip and runs to the fore, laughing all the way. Nothing better than a failed mutiny to punish.

Rolando, the target of your Hideous Laughter is dying. Would you like to change your action?

Febida hustles toward the action.

Round 2
- Febida (sickened, 1 round)
- Rolando (sickened, 1 round)
- Wilm
- Kelsier (sickened, 1 round)
- Azuretta
- Aquatic Elf
- Sabha
- Qillian

Those in bold may act.

I posted right before you, GM.

When he sees Marzack fall, Rolando sings with renewed vigor, then moves with Qillian, readying a spell for when the elf closes the distance.

Thanks, yeah. I had to move to the east to make this work as well. Free action to maintain song, move action to my indicated spot. Standard is to ready to cast Hideous Laughter on the elf when he gets within 25 ft. It is an Enchantment spell, which I believe matters for all elves, not sure though.

Kelsier swings and misses. Rolando heads over to aid Qillian and prepares a spell...

Round 2
- Febida (sickened, 1 round)
- Rolando (sickened, 1 round)
- Wilm
- Kelsier (sickened, 1 round)
- Azuretta
- Aquatic Elf
- Sabha
- Qillian

How will Wilm react now?

Wilm blinks as he sees Marzack goes down. He shakes his head, the magical compulsion still working through his mind.

must defend azuretta, but kelsier is my friend. I'll try to stop him...

kelsier, azuretta. Stop fighting we've stopped the mutineer.

Wilm steps towards kelsier and tries to grapple him to stop the fighting.

sorry dude. At least it's a totally rubbish roll

grapple: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5 CMB+Flag bearer

trigger aoo's from azuretta and kelsier...

max, protect azueretta!

max aid another azuerettas AC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Wilm tries to hold Kelsier back but fails. Instead he asks Max to protect her. She mumbles "Oh thank you, friend!" and tries to roll away from Kelsier.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
She is as clumsy as she is pretty though, and Kelsier sees an opening. Nonetheless, she begins to cast, which might take a while to complete.

Kelsier can make an AoO. I don't think Sahba is armed so she can't.

As the Aquatic Elf reaches the ladder, Rolando does a funny dance with his flag, pretending to clumsily drop it.
Will Save, Elf: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) - 1 + 2 = 10
The elf's death glare turns to laughter as he drops to his knees, laughing at Rolando's silly display.

Round 2
- Kelsier's AoO
- Sabha
- Qillian

Round 3
- Febida
- Rolando
- Wilm
- Kelsier
- Azuretta (Aided by Max, Casting a Spell!)
- Aquatic Elf (Hideous Laughter, 1 round)

Those in bold may act!

As Azuretta tries to step away, Kelsier delivers a great cut with his longsword.

AoO, longsword, attack, inspired, enhanced: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 25 for slashing: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 11

ho-ho! I see she provoked *twice*! Kelsier has combat reflexes, so...

AoO, longsword, attack, inspired, enhanced: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 15 for slashing: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 11

Kelsier, she did provoke twice, but she's out of your range when she provokes for casting.