Round 5
Pressing forward Nakon hacks at the sailor who wounded Sevien.
Forcing his opponent's blade down with a brutal down cut he slashes the blade across the man's throat.
(mw, flag)
Seeing Nakon's success he gives the force of Asmodeus to him. Cast Guidance on Nakon.
Looking down at his wound, These fleshwounds will not stop us, you are doomed...surrendor now or there will be no mercy!
Mata grits his teeth "Since when are we giving mercy?"
He swings his sword at the man up the stairs this time ignoring the premonition that failed him last time.
If the man falls Mata will step up the stairs to take his place.
Whispers back to Mata, Of course there will be no mercy, I am just hoping to get them to surrender.
Nakon's blade almost takes the head off the nearest sailor beside Sevien. The body drops to the steps then thunks down them to land in the offal of Nakon's previous victim.
Mata sees the man fall, but can't see beyond to Xantrius and his flag, or even to Nakon who dealt the blow. Focusing on the sailor above him, Nakon sweeps the man's legs and as he falls Mata drives the falchion into him. He gurgles and lies still and Mata bounds onto the Sterncastle.
You believe the Sterncastle and the Aft deck to now be free of enemies, except the kneeling sailor who surrendered before Xantrius.
Move up onto the Sterncastle but in sight of Mata and the others.
What kind of armor are the sailors wearing?
He yells out to the main part of the ship, Dispel the mist, we need to see up here!
Sevien makes his way onto the sterncastle of the boat, where he can just make out two ballistas perched in the corners. The body at his feet is wearing studded leather armour over a simple loose shirt and pants and plain sandals tied to his feet. His short sword lies beneath him and a crossbow is still slung across his back, it's bolts scattered from the quiver where he fell. A small purse hangs from the simple rope he was using for a belt.
Boarding Action
Round 6
Initiative
Nakon
Mata
Xantrius
Sevien
Sailors
Effects
- Fog Cloud- The fog obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature within 5 feet has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker can’t use sight to locate the target).
- Flagbearer (Xantrius, Nakon)- +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws against fear and charm effects
- Magic Weapon (Nakon)- +1 TH, +1 Dam (enhancement)
- Totem Transformation (Nakon)- +2 natural armour
- Mage Armour (Mata)- +4 AC (armour)
- Fatigued (Mata)- A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.
Three Rahadoumi sailors appear out of the fog, and rush toward the starboard side ship’s boat. One starts furiously untying the boat, while another fends off a blow from behind them, a shape which vanishes into the fog again. The third stands nearby, sword at the ready but seems to be focusing mainly on the ship's deck as the fog closes in around them once again.
Round 5 Action-
Xantrius cried out encouragement to his allies and moved towards the wheel.
Round 6 Action-
Xantrius rushed the Rahadoumi who was untying the boat, swinging and missing with his sabre.
This damned mist has the Abyss written all over it! Without it I could kill them from here. Let's move to stop them.
Move up next to Xantrius and launch another flame bolt.
Mata move quickly to the closest sailor (F20) ending up on the stairs (F21) he swings down with his remaining strength.
Round 6
Happy the battle is not over so soon, Nakon rushs down the stairs heading for the nearest sailor.
He slashes sidewise powerfully, only the mist saving his opponent from a killing strike.
(mw, flag)
Nakon leaps smoothly down the steps, crosses the deck in a few easy strides and cuts low at the sailor. Trying to keep Xantrius in sight, he loses his target for a second and ends up plunging his blade harmlessly through the fog.
Mata races across the aft deck and takes to the steps above Nakon's target. Unfortunately, the advantage of height serves him as well as it served his now deceased attackers, and the man ducks underneath the high swing so it only takes off his turban instead of his head.
However, Xantrius pronounces his arcane word again and under the man's turban is exposed shattered skull and brain matter. The sailor collapses with the blow and Xantrius rushes around Mata to swing at the now accesible sailor untying the boat. She leaps back away from his blade and brings her own to bear.
Sevien rushes down through the fog, barely able to see and pulls up next to Xantrius over the fallen sailor. Now able to make out Xantrius' foe, he zaps her with a flame bolt and she grimaces as the flames flare around her then vanish leaving her skin blistered and blackened.
She barks a command at her standing friend and nods at Sevien, then darts in to slice at Xantrius.
Xantrius is too quick for her and easily side steps the swing.
Meanwhile, her friend jumps forward , his short sword darting at Sevien.
Sevien steps back from the clumsy blow.
Boarding Action
Round 7
Initiative
Nakon
Mata
Xantrius
Sevien
Sailors
Effects
- Fog Cloud- The fog obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature within 5 feet has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker can’t use sight to locate the target).
- Inspire Courage (Xantrius, Nakon, Mata, Sevien)- +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects (doesn't stack with Flagbearer) and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. (stacks with Flagbearer )
- Flagbearer (Xantrius, Mata, Sevien)- +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws against fear and charm effects
- Magic Weapon (Nakon)- +1 TH, +1 Dam (enhancement)
- Totem Transformation (Nakon)- +2 natural armour
- Mage Armour (Mata)- +4 AC (armour)
- Fatigued (Mata)- A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.
Closer to the deck now, the constant shouts are louder and everywhere.
"Run!"
"I can't see!"
"Shoot her!"
"Where's the captain! Where's the captain?"
Another terrified scream comes from the water but is quickly cut off. Shapes move about the deck. Sometimes fog, sometimes human. You catch a brief glimpse of a woman slicing someone's throat from behind. But mostly you watch the shapes before you as their blades ring against your own.
Xantrius wasn't exactly a paragon of virtue, but he balked at the thought he had almost cut down a woman.
I'm taking this one alive, deal with the other! he declared to his companions as he sought to knock her out with the hilt of his sabre. He skilfully turned her shorter blade to one side and made himself an opening to sidestep in close and try to smash the hilt of his sword into her head.
Its even money whether Nakon would have followed Xantrius' command but fortunately Sevien's opponent is in his way. The big man moves through the fog to flank the sailor, slashing at his side.
(mw, flank)
As Nakon snakes behind the sailor the man lashes out.
The blow is more a warning to Nakon than a real threat.
But as he twists between Nakon and Sevien, he exposes himself to Nakon's blade which catches him behind the shoulder. He stubbornly refuses to fall though.
Not so Xantrius' opponent. She looks at him confused as he twists into her space and smashes her into unconsciousness, slumping to the deck.
Another duplicate of Sevien appears as he strides off into the fog. He walks back over to the sailor that surrendered to collect him. He stands above the man,
Come with me and follow my orders or expect a slow, hideous death.
He plans to bring him back to the others.
Mata steps beside Sevien to attack the last combatant but his blow sweeps wide from the dodging and twisting sailor.
The man jabs back at Nakon, trying to keep him at bay.
Another series of frantic pokes that hits nothing. He then edges around his fallen comrade and Xantrius, and backs towards the side of the boat unsure of where to go.
Seeing Nakon and Mata crowd the no doubt soon to be ex-sailor, the Seviens withdraw towards the cowering sailor on the aft deck. Still on his knees, the captive rises and obeys Sevien with only the briefest glance at his dropped weapon.
Mata swings at the remaining sailor.
Round 8
Nakon turns to end the last sailor, the mist again coming into play.
(mw, flank)
Boarding Action
Round 8
Initiative
Nakon
Mata
Xantrius
Sevien
Sailors
Effects
- Fog Cloud- The fog obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature within 5 feet has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker can’t use sight to locate the target).
- Inspire Courage (Xantrius, Nakon, Mata, Sevien)- +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects (doesn't stack with Flagbearer) and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. (stacks with Flagbearer )
- Flagbearer (Xantrius, Mata)- +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws against fear and charm effects
- Magic Weapon (Nakon)- +1 TH, +1 Dam (enhancement)
- Totem Transformation (Nakon)- +2 natural armour
- Mage Armour (Mata)- +4 AC (armour)
- Fatigued (Mata)- A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.
Through the fog you can make out more of your pirates standing and fighting than of the Rahadoumi crew. Some sailors are fleeing and others surrendering. There are several splashes as some take their chances in the water. But while the final outcome may be favouring the pirates, more than one body on the deck is not a Rahadoumi sailor and many sailors still fight on, including yours.
Nakon lunges into the swirl of fog where the sailor was but contacts nothing.
Mata steps forward and reveals the sailors position with his swing, but the man just manages to turn his blow aside.
Xantrius sheaths his sabre and hauls his unconscious foe towards the steps to the aft deck and out of harms way.
There he encounters Sevien returning with his own compliant hostage.
The sailor keeps the ship's railing at his back and continues to hack at Nakon.
Nakon can see the fear on the man's face and easily avoids the shaky blows. It's really just a matter of time.
I'm going to get back into the fray Sevien. I don't see your talents being very useful in this fog, unfortunately... Hold the wheel and we'll see each other soon, my friend Xantrius said as he dumped the unconscious body to the ground.
Sevien readies an action to flame bolt any enemy sailors that try to attack him.
Round 9
Nakon takes a step toward the boat (E,19) and hacks again at the hapless sailor.
(mw, flag, ic)
Mata will follow the sailor steping to F19. If he is still standing he'll swing at him.
If he has fallen he'll say "Enogeb" using his bound object ability to cast Alter winds to blow away the fog and show new targets.
Boarding Action
Round 9
Sounds of fighting from the other end of the deck get closer. More thuds and clangs echo up from below decks. There's a crash as the door to the captain's cabin is flung open and through the mist you can make out the shape of Captain Barnabas Harrigan emerging, followed by his two officers. He holds one hand aloft and the mist swirls to reveal something red and bloody grasped within.
The final sailor continues his frenzied defence against Mata and Nakon.
Nakon swipes lazily at the sailor who just manages to turn aside the blow with a desperate parry.
It is simplicity for Mata to skewer the out of position man, and he slides off Mata's blade to the deck.
Xantrius strode through the mist towards the fray and if he was to find an enemy, his blade was now unsheathed and ready...
Pick up the women and follow me. he says to the sailor. He then waits for him to comply and heads to the wheel and stays there with the sailor until further notice.
At the top...
You are a lucky man to be one of the survivors. If you continue your cooperation and obediance if will make sure you live through this...do you understand?
The sailor grabs Xantrius' fallen foe and lifts her up the steps, following Sevien back to the wheel. It takes him some effort with his wounds but he manages. He nods in understanding to Sevien's declaration, but says nothing.
Xantrius, free of the captive, darts off into the fog looking for prey. He almost collides with someone and realises more sailors have appeared.
Round 10
Footsteps clatter through the fog and suddenly more sailors burst from the mists. They almost crash into you but jump aside at the last moment. Two of them are dressed in the standard pants and shirts of sailors, albeit with their hastily donned studded leather armour. Behind them is a determined woman, wearing a chain shirt and holding a long boarding pike which she lowers towards you. "Clear the way to the boat," she orders. You're not sure if she's addressing you or the sailors but they immediately move to comply, sweeping their weapons at you to make a path.
Round 10
Unable to see the woman, Nakon attacks the adjacent sailor savagely, sweeping aside his weapon with brute strength and slashing the man deep across the belly.
YOUR BOAT IS HERE. COME GET IT! HA HA HA.
(mw, ic)
Mata grins as he sees more sailors come out the mist and swings at the nearest.
Xantrius stepped to engage both the sailor and the officer, and with a cocky grin he thrust his flag in the way of her pike as he stepped in close, hilt bashing the woman. Despite his outward bravado however, he was wary of a counter-attack and avoided overcommitting himself.
Take the officer alive lads! he shouted to Mata and Nakon.
Nakon's savage swipe opens the sailor and he drops to the deck with a sharp cry. His blood soaks into the hard wood.
Mata swings at the billow of fog that moves towards him, but the sailor resposible turns out to be further back and the blow whooshes harmlessly past.
The sailor tries to push Mata back with several sharp thrusts.
One of them glances off Mata's invisible armour but the rest go wide.
Xantrius pushes past the officer's boarding pike and smashes her in the face.
She is by the blow, but still steps back to jab the pike at Xantrius.
Wary, Xantrius is ready for the sharp point and dodges aside.
Sevien yells out, Let me know if you need my help, I am making sure things are in order up here. he turns to the sailor
So what cargo were you carrying?
[ooc]Until he is needed you can assume Sevien stays put, he does still hold the flaming sphere in his hand in case another sailor appears to try and attack him.[/b]
She is by the blow, but still steps back to jab the pike at Xantrius.
The officer is probably not prepared for the blood splattered grinning man that appears to her side. Nakon shows no sign of following Xantrius command to take prisoners.
Round 11
The officer is startled when she sees Nakon but stops short gripping her boarding pike tightly. The weapon is not designed for close quarters but she wields it fluidly despite her separation from the other sailors.
The waters lap peacefully about the two ships, some creaks come from wood twisting against wood and now only a few voices drift through the fog. There is a steady clanging like the sound of a forge and footsteps pace evenly about the deck.
Sevien's shout rings out clearly now and his prisoner's reply can almost be heard. "Bronze, wine and spices. Sir."
It seems yours is one of few battles left.
Your foes appear not to notice, or not to care and continue to fight as if their lives depend upon it. Unsurprising, perhaps.
Mata swings at the sailor who unfortunately for him is flanked.
You'd be better off surrendering... Xantrius muttered to the officer, with a tilt of his head at Nakon. He held his position and launched an attack on the sailor, using his blade this time rather than the hilt. Unfortunately, the mist threw his aim off and the blade met only air.
Round 11
Nakon shuffles forward and slashes at the woman.
(mw, ic)
Mata and Sevien flank the sailor between them and his precarious situation seems to lend him wings. He ducks, dodges and weaves and while both Mata and Xantrius come close, neither is able to land a blow on the man.
He lashes out wildly with his sword, still at Mata who is between him and the boat.
The suddenness takes Mata by surprise and he is unable to get out the way fast enough. Fortunately, the swipe is also lacking in accuracy and Mata only takes a small cut to his upper arm.
Nakon calmly steps beside the officer and carves his scimitar at her. His blow tears through her armour and blood blooms at her side.
The officer, slashed by Nakon and shaken by Xantrius, tries a different ploy. She drops the pike and attempts to dodge past Nakon for the side of the ship.
Mata swing at the annoying sailor who should stand still and just get hit.