It is the 12th year of the reign of king Trion Gunray, a fair and benevolent man who has made many laws that better his people. During the reign of the previous king, an island was discovered off the coast of the great port city of Arcadia. Scout parties have been sent but no one has returned. King Gunray, being man he is, has given all of the people in his kingdom who have committed a crime that is punishable by death, to have a chance at life on this island.
There are many stories about the Island. Some say it is haunted by spirits of the ancients. Some people say it is home to things that are far beyond the comprehension of mortals, and should be left alone. But the kings word is law. Everyone of the kingdom accepted this and the law was passed.
Our hero's begin there adventure as they were convicted, some wrongly, of a crime punishable by death and are sentenced to the Island. They travel, by means of the Imperal Frigete "Calamity", one of the finest vessels in the fleet. It is a clear day with perfect blue skies. The skies however are empty of birds, curious. The captain, a tall, elderly looking gentlemen in royal uniform calls for the prisoners to be brought to the deck, which they are. After they are lined up he begins speaking.
Captain: By Decree of the High King Trion Gunray, you all have been sentenced to the Island. As per his majesties orders...all the supplies that you were arrested with will be returned to you now. Several sailors push a single crate up to each of the prisoners. These crates contain all of their belongings, armor and weapons. You will be given one longboat to make it to shore. My job is to make sure you get to the Island. Try to head out into open water and you will be destroyed. Besides, it is 4 days back to Arcadia with the wind at your back. As we know. That is not the case. You will die of thirst before you make it back. Your only hope of survival is to find water on the island.
After his small speech there is a call from the sailor up in the crows nest.
Crows Nest: CAPTAIN! REEF UP AHEAD!
Captain: Fix course and continue to the island Lieutenant.... Now I would prepare yourselves if I were you prisoners. You will be sent as soon as you are ready. The captain walks back to the wheel of the ship.
After retrieving his musket, ammo, and other supplies from the crate, the tall, lanky man slips a long feather into the long brimmed hat before slipping it on his head.
"A journey into the unknown where naught but death inevitably awaits us. This sounds like a great start to a book or a play. I shall have to write it some time."
He turns to the other prisoners, standing at ease with his hands behind his back. "Greetings. I am Sir Rudolph Sorwinson. Or rather, I was Sir Sorwinson until I had my title stripped from me a few weeks ago. You may call me Rudy. Hunter, ranger, adventurer extraordinaire, and gentleman. At your service."
As he speaks, he gives a slight bow and tips his hat, as any gentleman would. He currently has a blue poncho of sorts over his other clothing, a long musket and backpack on his back, and pouch on his belt beside a short gladius.
"Well met," Okrin bows in return.
"I am Okrin Goodspeed, you may call me Okrin." Nodding toward each of his fellow prisoners, Okrin turns, heading toward the chest. After retrieving his belongings, he stands next to Rudolph while checks through his supplies.
"I hope to read our story one day."
"grunt" Aiden... glad to be back in fresh air. "I miss the mountains.. sigh the peace the quiet
I'd prefer mountains to all this water. nods at Aiden.
The Changling nods at first before retrieving her supplies. She puts over her dress a brilliant chain shirt made of mythril. She straps a dagger to her thigh were her dress splits up. She then puts on a backpack and quarterstaff to her back. She turns to the party with a small smile, let us be on our way, I would much rather start and survive in this strange land. She smiles to Rudolph before introducing herself Krystali pleasure to meet you all Her blue hair shining in the light. Her deep blue and sea foam green eyes betray her smile. She is scared to death, however she will take care of herself. Her claw like nails tapping on her hips.
"Maybe we will see mountains again orkin. Let see what this journey will bring as well as the company that stays together when we land I we stay together?"
Aye if we stay together we are more then likely to survive
"Vandre agrees. Together we are strong, alone we are but twigs to be snapped against the boot of death. Vandre would rather make it out of here with his body and mind intact." He drops to a whisper. [/b]"Yes... out of here. Vandre has no intention of staying eternally on this rock."[/b]
He glances at the changeling.
Still whispering but more to himself this time, "Though that changeling may make me change my mind yet."
Crows Nest: C-CAPTAIN!!!!!! THE REEF!! ITS NOT A REEF! Screams the older man from atop his perch.
Captain: What?! He pulls out his spyglass as the suposed reef...STANDS UP!?! ...by the gods its true.... HARD TO PORT! BATTLE STATIONS! LOAD THE GUNS!
In the near distance, the reef stands up showing its not a reef at all. This creature covered in coral and seaweed, stands at least 60ft tall in the more shallow water. In its hand a very crude looking stone club. As the ship turns to port the hero party gets a good look at the creature. Its face and front that is facing them is completely covered with coral. It makes a low, almost growl at the ship as it begins its walking through the water to the frigate.
Sailor: WHAT IS THAT THING?! the battle hardened sailors were struck with fear and could not do as the captain ordered right away as they gazed on the ancient creature.
Captain: I DON'T CARE SHOOT IT! Several of the sailors bring out guns and begin firing with muskets but it seems that the bullets either miss or just bounce off the thick exo-armor of the beast.
By now the creature is only 30 feet away as the ships guns ring out, hitting the creature in the chest, but it does no good. The creature raises its mighty club weapon as the captain speaks his final words.
Captain: ...gods help us all... The club slams into the ship, ripping it in two and sending every sailor who was not right under the area of the attack into the water, including the heros on the longboat. The longboat threw them out from the force of the impact of the club to the ship. Another low but powerful, ancient growl is made as the creature begins to take another swing for what remains of the ship and her crew.
Okrin looks in amazement at the creature just before he plunges into the water.
Knowledge (arcana):
Swim check:
Rudy is stunned at the sheer size of the creature before him, when he is suddenly thrown into the water, all of his ammo and scrolls becoming useless.
Knowledge(nature):
Swim (trained but no ranks):
grins... This is not what I wa looking for!
Well now this will be fun She chuckles.
"Vandre does not like getting wet..."
Vandre then proceeds to cast air bubble on himself and prepare for battle.
Other notes:
As Okrin heads toward the shore, he looks around, taking any moment he can spare to glance in the creatures direction.
Perception:
Sense Motive (creature):
Swim
aiden, try's to head to shallow water or shore
Rudolph tries to keep his head above water, his mind racing based on what he's seen.
Using her natural born swimming abilities, Krystali tries heading for the shore.
Okrin your sense motive gives you this knowledge IT WANTS TO KILL YOU! if that was not ovious enough.
The creature turns to see the swimming heroes and lifts up his mighty club and slams for the water, causing a massive title wave to catch them and throw them to land. You are now prone on the beach and the colossi is heading your way.
INITIATIVES!!!!!!
Initiative:
Initiative:
Alright, The turn order will go as such, Rudolph, Aiden, COLOSSI, Krystali, Vandre, Orkin.
You are now 30ft inland, the creature is 50 ft away from the start of the water. The creature is 80 ft away. You all can see that the beast is still flailing at the water, as if trying to further destroy the sunken ship or kill the survivors of the sudden ambush. At this distance you cannot get to the beast. You will notice that the back of this creature, is not covered in rock and coral. Instead it looks like a mesh of thick seaweed that has grown on the creature. He has his back turned to you and continues to attack the destroyed ship.
Quickly getting to his feet, he draws his weapon and assesses the situation.
This thing is huge! I've never seen anything like this! All my powder is wet and all I have is my sword. It's too far away for us to get there without drowning. Maybe if I can get its attention
He puts his fingers to his lips and lets out a loud whistle that he usually uses to call his horse.
"It's much too far... going back into the water will leave us easy targets. I can always magic us there... but unless we have a plan or someone has an idea, we're stuck here... I'd also stay away from the coral parts..."
Jumps to his feet and looks around to find ways to get to higher ground so i can start climbing and start getting an advantage to this beast! draws his great axe
"Time for this story to become myth!"
Perception:
Now that you are on land and are able to look at the creature, you can see it stands 60 ft tall, or you guess from how deep it is in the water. It is humanoid, meaning it stands on two legs and has two arms like a human. This one wields a primitive looking club, which is also somewhat seaweed covered as if it was a large rock, plucked from the depths of the crushing abyss. The beast's back is covered with thick seaweed. It begins to turn. As it does, the first thing you will notice is its face, is covered with coral rock. The only thing showing is its "eyes", to you it looks like bright yellow circles with a smaller circle inside of that. You can tell its not of an organic nature. As it turns more completely to the party you can see that it its muscular looking front is completely covered in coral rocks, as if a natural suit of armor.
The whistle caught the beasts attention, maybe a little too well as the beast approaches. Because of its size, it closes the gap much faster then any of the party could. He stands tall above you, blocking the sun with his massive size. The only thing you can see from his dark image, his eyes. The party is now only 30 ft away from the creature. He raises his club into the air which turns black from the blocking of the sun and falls toward the gunslinger who whistled at him. The club crashes down, sending a large cloud of sand in all directions.
Reflex Save: (another +2 if Kirin Style worked, see up thread).
Reflex save:
Everyone but Krystali is fine. Krystali you now have sand in your eyes for 6 rounds. Take a -2 on attack related rolls.
Okrin, Kirin Style is on for you, add 2 to anything it applies to.
Now then, it is Krystali's turn.
Vandre, your blinded as well
Krystali, being blinded, tries to get out of the sand cloud, but has no idea where she's going.
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Vandre, though blind, decides the best course of action is to remain alert, taking only a five foot step back away from the sea.
Okrin looks to see if anyone was caught by the club, Perception: . If he sees anyone hurt, Heal:, he heads in their direction. He does his best to avoid the beast. Readied action: use lay on hands if he reaches anyone who is injured.
Congratulations! The creature is too big to have an attack of opportunity while in his threat range! Okrin is free to go heal.
Okrin you see the club slam down next to roudolf who just managed to dive out of the way of the direct hit, but still taking a heavy grazing. You are free to heal him cuz he looks hurt.
Roudolf get 15 health...enjoy
Seeing Roudolf's injury, Okrin soothes his wounds as best he can. Lay on hands:
Rudolph's injuries are quickly healed. "Ah, that Paladinian healing. Nothing quite like it. Now let's get out of its way before it swings again!"
Rudolph quickly rushes away from the beast, keeping his eyes out for any sort of weakness it may possess.
Ya...because NONE of you have EVER seen a creature like this, a survival check won't give you ANYTHING. No amount of dice will tell you his weak spot with this check. You can, however, make a perception check to see anything odd about this creature from where you are standing to it. So, right now, you all are facing the creatures front. if you do not move, I will assume that you will be looking at his front when doing this. So, if you need to, move around a bit... HINT HINT P.S. this is the last hint im going to give you...use it well...
Aiden uses his ability to hide in plain sight
move toward the beast and perception check on him to find a spot to climb.