Razor Coast

Game Master Luis Loza

The sun is high with a cool, salty breeze. It is a perfect day for sailing. Aboard the Minerva's Joy, portly Selman Pilter is pacing the deck, impatient with the length of the trip.

"Were Absalom not the perfect place to maximize profits, I would never leave Shaw. This travel is almost not worth it." He takes a glance at his most recent purchase, a fine gold ring with a large set ruby. "Almost," he giggles to himself.

The boat is a few hours from Port Shaw, set to unload its latest wares for sale from the exotic Inner Sea. The crew aboard is obviously exhausted, but enthusiastic for the return home. Selman waddles over to his dining chamber, where his five mercenaries are enjoying a lunch."

"Ah, my precious bodyguards. I hope my gratitude for your hard work is filling?"

Zaria looks up from her food, taking a sip of wine she makes a bit of a sour face.. "Indeed it is, much better food than was had onboard the Levaithan, but I must say the wine is a bit lacking for my taste. Could be worse I suppose.. All in all a nice trip I would say. Absalom seems like it would be a wonderous place to explore, perhaps we could take time to do that next trip? If there is a next trip.. The wine was not all that was lacking She glances down at her coin purse and sighs..

Djulla is enjoying her food and waits a second to finish her last bite then says "It is fine captain. Me and little Goku here are glad to have come along... I agree with Zaria, I'd like to explore Absalom a bit meself." She grabs a little more food off here plate and feeds it to her little pet monkey with odd spiky hair.

After dinner Zaria walks over to the ships side, staring out over the ocean.. "Oh how I love the open sea's, but at the same time I am looking to put my feet down in Port Shaw again.." She pulls out a pipe , packs it and begins to puff on it as the wind blows in her hair..

After dinner Djulla begins to play her fiddle and dance around the ship.

Perform(dance)1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Perform(strings)1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Zaria puts away her pipe, and with a war whoop begins to dance with Djulla.. "Hell of a tune there Djulla, bet you pull the boys interest in port playing like that!"

perform dance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

"Salty" thanks his companions for their comments about the dinner he prepared, and sits in the shadow, playing with some spices, while he hears the wonderful music and sees the human women dance.
If only they didn't have those small and weak teeth... - he thinks for himself while he licks his huge tusks.

Rhous is not in a very good mood.
Absalom sounded incredibly promising to find leads on Rascaro, and instead he found nothing. Three full days questioning half of the docks workers, the beggars, the thieves, spending more coin in bribes than for himself, and he was not an inch closer to finding the bastard.
He sighs as Zaria hints at staying longer next time But would it make any difference?

Nevertheless, Taldan etiquette is very clear on the protocol to follow when faced with a good banquet «The food is delicious, Captain – the spicy shellfish in particular!» he smiles politely at Valaravans «I fear that our toothy friend is as much of a danger for the health of your adversaries as he is for the size of his companions’ belly!»

Luckily his mood picks up while watching the exhibition of the two women. «First you tempt my gluttony, now they go after my lust. What a sinful gathering we are, ah, Master Valavarans?» he adds smiling to the half-orc.

Thats rigth, master Belizea... Life is better at sea, always.

After finishing her dance, Zaria joins the boys for some relaxing pipe smoke.. "That food was delicious Salty! You never fail to impress.. So whats yalls plans when we reach Port Shaw? Before either can answer she fires up her bowl.. Smoke?"

She passes the pipe to anyone wanting.. It appears to those partaking to be a mild cannabis

Valaravans accepts the pipe, and gets a lungful of smoke...
His tusky smile widens.
Grab some spices at the market, and then off to the sea again. I always get... uneasy... at terra firma.

Goku runs up and tugs on Zaria's leg and gestures at the pipe "Oooh ooh."

Zaria looks curiously at Goku, takes a big pull from her pipe and blows it in his ear.. "Here you go buddy" She giggles a bit at herself as she begins to pack another bowl.. "This Absalom smoke's not to bad, i think ill call it happy time.."

When Djulla stops playing she goes over to the others hearing the end of Zaria's little talk with Goku. She catches her breath a bit and says "I haven't played like that in a long time...*enhales then exhales*... I don't know about you, but I'd like to find some ancient artifacts and treasure.. so if a ship is setting off on adventure to find such things I want to go too.. but I may as well enjoy being on land for a few days or week before I head off."

Zaria listen's intently with a blank/high stare.. "Aye some treasure's does sound nice.. I figure im going to enjoy myself for a few days, restock my used supplies and look for some jobs.. This trip has gone well and yall all seem alright to me, so you may join along in the merriment and job hunting if you like.." She pops the cork off a bottle of rum, takes a bug swig and offers it around.. "To fair seas, goodtimes, and lots of booty!"

Gm have we already been paid for this voyage or?

Amen, sister! - Valaravans cheer!

Not yer. Payment is upon arrival. I'm hoping to see Moctezuma post here soon. If there's no post from the morning I'll continue on.

Alrighty heading to bed then

taking my kids to the zoo, ill bbl.. Oh and i saw Moctezuma post in discussion..

Sorry just a tad confused today

Moctezuma stood silent his masked face impassive and expressionless he had been in this "new" world for a year and the threat had not manifested itself. Where was it?

back..

Zaria glances at Mocte standing like a statue.. "Won't you join us in some drink and smoke Mocte? You don't always have to be that vigil lol.."

Rhous politely declines the smoke offer. «I agree wholeheartedly. Guarding a few crates of spices and silk for a small purse of coin is hardly the most remunerative way of conducing a life on the High Seas – no offense intended, my dear Captain!» he adds in case Selman is nearby.

«Treasure… I’m most certain that every other temple hidden away by those tulitas is ripe with gold and gemstones! And nothing would be lovelier than to seek said treasure accompanied by the sweet sweet sound of your fiddle, Master Olavess!» he smiles warmly at Djulla.

Djulla smiles to Rhous and says "As long as we don't kill the poor tulitas... they've lost so much already... hopefully we can find something without encountering a problem." She then grabs some ale to drink while looking troubled after thoughts of her first kill. She passes on the smoke, she has never been able to handle it well. After a short while she decides to check on the rest of the crew to aid if anyone is sick or hurt.

Zaria smiles at the politeness of Rhous.. He will make a fine partner to a lucky girl someday.. "Im fine with not killing, but i doubt you'll see much gold and treasure just given to you free of trouble.. Id like to hope, but lets be realistic here.." With everyone seemingly done with the smoke she'll put it away, setting back to relax..

Even at the height of our bloodthirst we Demon Warriors of Techpotizil kept from raiding temples...their are horrors in them that would make you squeal like a pig being butchered.

"A squealing pig?" Selman asks, making his way over. "Hmm, I may have an idea for a good dinner tonight. Anyway my friends, it seems we're not along to port." He points off to the horizon. "As you can see, Shaw is well within reach. Soon we will be home and your gold pouches will be overflowing. Now, all I would-"

He is cut off by a violent rocking of the boat. The crew yell and an almost panicked scrambling takes place. Various sailors and rig runners fall from their posts up near the sails, one with a sickening thunk onto the deck before them. A loud hiss emanates from all around the boat as the water on port gives way to a massive shadow. A serpent easily the length of the grandest frigate to sail the seas rises from the churning brine. Its sinuous body is marked with a white lateral line, its spine a strange luminous green hue. The titanic dragon’s eyes are enormous, fully four feet across, and surrounded by small glowing tentacles that ripple hypnotically.

Roll for initiative!

"Holy S@%$! To arms, slay the beast before it sinks the boat!"
Zaria swiftly moves into action, activating her boots{Free Action}and acrobatically moves into a striking position..

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Knowledge Check?

Knowledge Arcana and/or Local

Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

"Ahhhhhhh! Goku come here quickly!"

Djulla init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
k(local): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
k(arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

should I roll init seperate for my familiar?

Tomorrow's meat has arrived! Hope it tastes good with scallops... - Valaravans roars smiling, while fumbling while trying to get something from his pouches.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
K. Local: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
K. Arcana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

should I roll init seperate for my familiar?

Sure.

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

initative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Knowledge arcana check1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

combat stats hp 40, ac 16, fort 4+, Reflex 3+, will 2+, base attack bonus 3+ (6+ thanks to strength mod).

«Well this is a rather unexpected turn of events!» says Rhous springing into action «and unpleasant to boost!»

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Knoweldge local: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Djulla and Zaria, you know the creature is Olaus the Grey, a Benthic Serpent which is a type of dragon. It roams the area not too far from Port Shaw in hopes of capsizing ships to eat its contents. Were this ship smaller, it would run this risk of easily capsizing. Instead, Olau may instead attempt to dominate someone with its gaze in hopes of receiving tribute.

Here's your order. Djulla, your question earlier about rolling initiative for your familiar I had misread as rolling knowledge. Familiars and companions act on their owner's turns. Olaus is currently 10 feet from the ship.

Moctezuma
Rhous
Djulla
Salty
Zaria
Olaus

Note to GM I forgot to include Moctezuma's lauguages they are now in his profile

Moctezuma bellowed in the tongue of Demons and let the spells energy flow through him

Casting Enlarge Person

On his turn, Salty will run toward the side of the ship and jump into the water, while drinking his special "soup" (Mutagen)... as he falls into the water his body shifts and changes, showing bestial and aquatic traits...

Valaravans has drinked his Feral Mutagen. He will try to jump into the sea 25' from the creature, to allow him to attack it next turn after swimming 30'.

Djulla backs to where she thinks is safe and pulls out her pistol to shoot at the Benthic Serpent.

Pistol: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d8 ⇒ 2

oh comon Djulla wheres that inspire? lol

On Zaria's turn she'll activate her boots and move to attack, avoiding any AoO with acrobatics.. "Aim for the soft spots!"

Acrobatics if AoO is taken: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

Attack, +1 Weapon, Piranha Strike, +1 if Acrobatics successful: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Well that will not be any cmd lol, hopefully my attack hits though

Did that knowledge check tell us anything special about its defenses?

You're aware that fire has no effect on old Olaus.

had to take at least one shot at the thing, see if it did anything at all, start playing the fiddle next round and will link a awesome battle tune! lol

since I had a better roll than Zaria, I’m assuming I know too about the monster. Or am I wrong?

Already with the shooting… I can see my fellow shipmates are on the impulsive side.
Rhous takes a deep breath and stretches his arms behind him «honsei vol-ynori». The beautiful and very well-known feeling of lightness and freedom invests him as he takes the air, rising up above the ship-deck and getting almost at the same level as Olaus’ Eyes.

He then adresses the dragon in what he hopes is his own tongue.
«Tulensvear darasthyx, Maekrid maekriks! Doveri kohsjstry: gyr ghona khats loromo!»

STD action: cast Fly
MOV action: fly upwards above my current position, up to the point where my eyes are just a few feet below the dragon’s.

Yes, you do.

Olaus thrashes around in agony at the gunshot. His tail whips the boat, shaking it some more, ripping off some the hull in the process.

<<It seems your friends share not your intentions. If you wish to be left alone, I demand my hunger be dealt with.>>

Olaus's eyes glow a haunting shade of pale violet.

Everyone make a will save.

Great right off the bat my weakness is tested lol.. First thing i buy is a wayfinder with a clear spindle in it..

will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Will save1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
This is before or after he gets in the water?

Actually, Salty, it's only targetting those on the boat. You're safe from its gaze.

Actually, Salty, it's only targetting those on the boat. You're save from its gaze.

:D

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7+3 more against fear, +1 more against mind-affecting

wouldn't rous have went before me? eh, whats done is done. If I knew we were going to try to reason with it, I wouldn't have shot. It was attacking us lol.